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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Mr.. Miller asked the Chief II It was
not customary to turn over escaped
prisoners to the proper authorities
without requisition papers.
The Chief replied that 1t was the
custom il the prisoner consented
to 20 without them. The Chief
further stated that In August, 1898,
four policemen of the city force
had arrested o man from this city,
charged with assault 10 Geisboro, Md,
which is Just up the river. and had
forcibly brought him back without the
proper requisition papers.
Capt. Bryant asked the Sergeant II
be would have turned the man over to
the Washington authorities II they had
called for him after what the Mayor
had said.
The Sergeant said he did not know
what he would have done, as he was not
aware Of what had happened after he
had let the matter drop.
The chair--"Then your instructions
from the Mayor were not of certain
character"
Sergeant Goods-"I would not like
TO say"
The board then went into executive
session.
After fully considering the evidence
10 the case the board unanimously
adopted q resolution which set forth
shat Chief Webster had acted fully
within the scope OF his official duty"
O'Brien was 10 this city on Monday
and called at this office to give bis YER
sion of his being sent out of the city.
He said he did not want to 60, but that
the officers OF the station house told him
that the Mayor vas out Of the city and
that It was the Chiefs orders that he
must 60 and that he had better do 80.
Then, he said, he went to the boat
with the officers. He talked about
suing, but 1t is not believed he will
adopt such course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
FROM CHINA.

A dispatch from Pekin announces
that the report Of the committee on In.
demnity has been presented. The
amount China is to pay has been fixed
at $273, 100000. How 1t is proposed
that the indemnity be distributed
among the powers, the dispatch does
not mention. France, Germany, Rus
sis, and Japan agree In favor Of raising
the customs duties, which can be relied
upon to produce great part Of the
requisite sum, and the imposition OF
duty on junks, which will constitute
tax on inland navigation and the taking
over of some of the provincial transit
duties. The United States and Great
Britain decline to agree to an increase
OF the customs duties, but they have
not presented q counter proposition. 1t
was hoped the United States would
stand with France and Russia. The
result will be to greatly protract the
negotiations. The fact that the United
States is supporting England against an
increase In the customs is attrib tied to
the Influence of the American trading
community 10 China. 1t Is believed
that England, il alone, would yield;
but fears areentertained that England's
scheme is to prolong the negotiations
until her hands are free In South Africa,
when che would chow stronger policy
In Chinese affairs.
The commanders of the various liz
ternational contiugents are inclined to
hurry the diplomatists 10 their neeotia-
tions, 10 order that the evacuation OF
the country by the military forces may
begin. The Germans, particularly. are
becoming weary of service.
Count Won Waldersee submitted the
reply OF the generals 10 China to the
ministers as to the measures and troops
needed to enforce payment OF iudemni.
ty. He says Q garrison OF 5000 men
should bs left at Tientsin and the adj
joining districts, Great Britain, France,
Germany and japan TO contribute j, 400
men each, and Italy to contribute 400
men. To garrison Shsng Hal Kwan,
France, Russia, Great Britain and Ger
many are to contribute 800 men each,
and Italy one company until the forts
are RACED. So long as any forces occu-
py Chinese territory the foreign mill
tary commanders must exercise the full
authority OF civil administration, &C.
cording to the principle established at
The Hague 10 1899. The legation
guard ct the American legation at
Pekin will not be subj sctsd to the order
OF any foreign general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS have engaged
counsel and now there Ia 10 be Q legal fight
between themselves and the Msyor-this
time over the trivial question as 10 whether
the Mayor Is to be allowed to detail such
members of the police force As he deems fit tc
do duty ct the police station. 1t is admitted
BY all that certain number Of officers are
required for such duty and some members Of
the force have admitted that they are IN
qualified for such duties. This being the
case, even, for arguments sake, admitting
that favoritism may be shown. why should
any ado be made about allowing the Mayor
to surround himself with such officers IS he
deems best to perform certain duties? There
can be no reasonable objection to this but. il
Is claimed by many, that the sQusbble is to
coutinue, and II it is not about one thing it
will be about another. But, 1t must be re-
membered, that whether the Commissioners
or the Mayor wins, the city looses every time
If it is not stopped the people will be induced
to say, as did Mercutio Of the Mortgages and
Cspulets--"A plsgue on both the houses"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
THE PRESIDENT IN THE SOUTH.
President Mckinley and bis party

IIc5iucub nCAihiOJ uhu hio Pnity
rode through the cotton belt yesterday
from Memphis to New Orleans. the
principal stop OF the day being made at
Vicksburg, where there was most
enthusiastic reception. Stops were
made at places not on the program.
The days journey carried the tourists
through the rich Yszoo Valley into the
land OF the magnolia and the orange
and then to the Crescent city.
The city was literally, but not Law
ishly, adorned with the national colors,
but the crowds in the streets were tre-
mendous, Never, except In Madri
Gras times, were they known to be 30
choked and jammed with surging hu-
manity. The feature OF the crowd was
the great number of handsome women
who watched the procession from the
windows and galleries. Mrs. Mckinley
and the ladies CT the party dined quietly
at the hotel, and later received the
ladies OF New Orleans. The President
and his Cabinet, with the other gentle
men of the party, were given an elabo-
rate banquet at the hotel 10 the evening.
About 800 OF the prominent men of
New Orleans were present, aud the
banquet was said to have exceeded in
every respect anything of a similar
character attempted heretofore in that
CITY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

ANOTHER QUESTION has been raised
by the Cuban commissioners and one
that has lot been answered officially.
Before they sailed for New York Gen.
Portuondo said: "Ninety-nine per cent.
OF the Oubans want absolute independ'
euce, and by that we mean sovereignty
and the right to conduct our own al"
fairs abroad as we'll as at home. Per-
sonally 1 am sure now that this coun'
try will secognizs Cuba's independence
and will receive its representative 81
Washington and announce 1t to the
world. II that occurred after the Platt
amendment had been accepted the
question is would the other nations
recognize Cuba's independence In view
OF that amendment. There are doubts
10 our minds on this point" There
may we'll be. With the Plat amend
ment engrsfted in the Cuban constitu-
stitution that unfortunate island would
be but province Of the United States
and other nations would only recognize
it as such.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Foreign Nows.

MOVIE
Glasgow, May 2.-The Duke and
Duchess of Fife formally opened the
Glasgow exposition at noon today.
Cologne, May IA dispatch from
Pekin reports that sanguinary battle
has been fought at Mukden, Msnchuris,
between the Russians and Chinese.
The Russians lost sixty killed and
wounded, including four officers.
London, May 2.-The reports from
Pekin OF fighting between the Russians
and Chinese in Manchuria are discount
ed here. 1t is believed that Russia
started the report as an excuse for
strengthening the Russian force in
Msnchuria.
Yokohama, May 1.-THE cabinet Of
of which Marquis Ito was premier, has
resigned. The Ito cabinet came into
power last October. 1t has been sharp
" criticised by press and public. Two
members, it is said, spent terms 10 pris'
on. The cabinet has been described as
"curious experiment"
Berlin, May 2.-Dr.von MIGUEL, minis.
ter ofstates and of finance and vice presi'
dent of the cabinet, has resigned. The
Prus,ian government has resolved to
close the Diet tomorrow because the
House of Deputies will undoubtedly re-
iect the Elbe-R Rhine canal bill. Chan
cellor Won Buelow intends to form a
new ministry and oonvoke the Diet
again in the autumn and dissolve II
sgsin should it reject the canal bill.
Political circles are In q state Of the
greatest excitement over the situation.
| II is expected that the coming cabinet
will include several liberal ministers.
Copstantinople May 2.-There is un'
easiness on the part Of Turkey and Of
the powers other than Russia, over the
activity of Russia at Mount Athos
where the Russians have built converts
which are 10 reality forts and have In
stalled monks among whom there are
many officers in disguise. The island
Ia of strAtegical Importance. Ii there
should be trouble in the eastern Medi
tarranean 1t would be most impor
tsnt acquisition.
London, May 2.-J. P. Morgan & Co
have been awarded big slice OF the
new British loan. Official announce
ment of the fact was made 10 the Hous'
of Commons this afternoon by 81
Michael Hicks Beach, chancellor OF The
exchequer in reply to question. HI
said eleven million pounds had been
allotted to the Rothschilds, ten million'
to the Morgaus, and nine millions II
the Bank OF England.
London, May 2-Pbyllis Rankin wa
quietly married this morning TO Harry Dav
export in the Strand registry office Harry
Davenport is now playing with Edna May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

"MAY DAY, but no festivities" 30
read a paragraph In yesterdays Ga
zstte, and this was the case pretty
much throughout the country. Once
May Day was an occasion OF general
rejoicing at the near approach Of sum-
mer, when people enjoyed nature In ell
her elory-but things have changed.
In the larger cities May Day is now the
time for moving, which is attended by
general discomfort and inconvenience.
calculated to worry instead of to give
rest and pleasure. Now too, in the labor
world it is a critical day-people plan
ming and threatening 10 strike, in many
instances for no cause save that some
agitators have decreed 1t so. Which
were the happier days-the old or the
newY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

The GREAT FALLS WATER PowER.-
Judge Edward stakc, Of the Washington
county, Nd, Circuit Court, who has Just dc.
cided the Chesapeake and Ohio canal extern
sion case in favor Of the trustees of the bond
holders Of 1914. Is In receipt Of "a joint tele-
gram from State Treasurer Vandiver and
Slate Comptroller Herring requesting him to
withhold his decision regarding the rstifce-
ton OF the lease to the Great Falls Power
Company until after next weeks meeting Of
the board Of public works. In the opinion OF
the State officials the land aud franchises are
worth more than $4,000, tho amount the
Great Falls Power Company has agreed to
pay the thu stees Of the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
HOW,5 THIS E?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catsrrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Cstarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
We. the unders.gned, have known Z. J..
Cheuey .or the last Is years, snd believe
him perfectly honorable in al business trsns-
actions, and financially able to carry out any
oblisstion made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o.
wALpIsG, KIsHAS Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catsrrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucuous
surfaces Of the system. Price 76c per bottle.
Sold BY all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
A Jump In Corn.

Chicago, May 2.-1here WINS the widest
scene Of the year in the cora pit this morn
ing, when Phillips continued his squeezing of
the Efforts and sent the price Of May corn up
to 90 cents as early as 1 o'clock. The shorts
made frantic efforts to buy at so and then at
81. They could not get any at these figures
and the excitement became intense. Then
there was wild advance to 81, that figure
being reached half an hour after the Opening.
A few sales held the price ut that notch, but
another lively demand sent it up to 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
Brokers Want Rest.

New York, May 1.-THE press Of business
has become so great on the Stock Exchange,
that Q petition was circulated among the
brokers on the floor this morning, asking ths
governors to close the exchange on Saturday
to allow the members to catch up with iheir
current business, The brokers say the strain
has been 90 great that they reed rest
Stocks at noon were generally lower, but the
masket was strong in spots.
seat on the Stock Exchange was sold to-
day to Frank E. Brumlsy for $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
Biliousnees Is condition character

Biliousnees Is q condition character
lied by a disturbance of the digestive
organs. The stomach is debilitated,
the liver torpid, the bowels constipsted.
There is a loathing OF food, pains In
the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first of the undigested or
partly digested food and then OF bile.
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's allay the disturbances of the
stomach and create healthy appetite.
They also tone up the liver to a
healthy action and regulate the bowels.
Try them and you are certain to be
much pleased with the results. For
sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.
Fifty cases of smallpox are reported
ct Be Mills, Lycoming county, Pa.
r Glove mill at
Clio ... - last

atBs ills,Lycoming county. Pa.
r Glove mill at
Clio u.. - Iast
night, 49,. .t..
Secretary Root lvu-.
general order, calling attention =.
importance of careful scrutiny and
psinstsking to avoid unnecessary ex.
pense In military operations.
Senator Hanna says: "Uncle Russell
IL of the path. There will be no panic
and no Black friday. "There is not
cloud In the sky. Icannot prophecy
anything dangerous or threading"
10 Philadelphia Amos Stirling,
colored, was this morning convicted Of
murder In the first degree for the XIII.
ing of Professor Roy Wilson White, of
the University Of Pennsylvania, on Msy
10 last. Stirlog smiled when tss ver-
dict was announced. Hishway robbery
was the motive for the crime.
Sheriff Carl Reumpler and Warden
Ryan, OF the Jersey City county jail,
this morning frustrated daring plan
for q wholesale delivery of prisoners
from the jail. The plot included MUIR
der il necessary, and was Matched in a
ward where the most desperate crimi-
mails are confined. II was proposed TO
saw the bars of the windows on the
first floor. which is near the ground.
This part Of the work was to be done ny
confederates on the outside, and II the
Waterman interferred or tried to give
an alarm, he was to be killed. The
plan of escape became known TO the
jail authorities throu IN the interception
OF letter sent by one of the prisoners
to his vile.
Police Judge McAuley, Of Kansas City, Kan,
has RENTED the $500 fine which he imposed
on Mrs. Nation for alleged obstruction Of the
sidewalk. He selerts that the whole matter
Of the fine and his speech on the occasion was
prearrsnged by himself and Carrie Nation for
mutual advertising.
A special from Selma, Ala says last night
mob Of unknown white men shot tn, co negroes
to death at spot near that place, where q
negro named lawson on Sunday night killed
a white deputy sheriff. The three negroes
were ell intimately connected with Dswrop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

DEATH OF MRS. FLETCHER.-Mrs
Louisa w. Fletcher died last Sunday at
Rose Hill, Rsppahannock county. She
had been o great sufferer for o long
while from what Is known "a creeping
paralysis. Mrs. Fletcher was the widow
of John Thomas Fletcher who repre-.
sented Rappahannock county several
years 10 the general assembly, and was
the daughter OF the late DR.. o. 3.
Funsten of Clarke county. She leaves
two daughters Mrs. Wade Fl. Massie
and Mrs. George W. Kinsey, both oil
Rappahannock.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
A Record Breakiup Trim.

Boston, May 2.-The Cunarder Sax
onia locked here this morning after q
record breaking trip from Liverpool
both 10 point of time OF her passage,
and the number of passengers brought
over. The trip from Liverpool was
made in six days, Is hours, and 10
minutes and she brought In more pas.
sengers than were ever landed at the
port Of Boston by steamship, the pas.
senger list numbering 2,173. of which
1874 are steersge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
Tuv nruocRArs will hold a primary

TIVE DEMOCRATS will hold primary
nm Monday to vote for their choice for
Governor. The date may be . little
early, but as the two leading candi-
dates. Messrs. Swanson and Montague,
have been candidates for the Office Tor
over year, people are just as we'll pre-
psred to express their choice now ss
they would be month hence, 80 proba-
blv the action of the city committee in
ordering an early primary may nave
been advisable after all. Both candi'
dates are good men and either Will
make o good Governor. Mr.. Monta'
cue lie better known in this city than Is
Mr.. Swanson. having visited Alexan-
dris last fall during the presidential
canvass and made fine impression by
his excellent and logical speech. ln
this respect he has the advantage OF
MIR. Swanson. The latter, however,
has many warm friends and sup
porters in Alexandra who know his
worth and will do ell In their power TO
elevate him to the Governors chair.
At home, where a man is best KNOWN
Mr.. Swanson is held In the highest e.
TEEN and Is recognized by his friends as
a man of ability and integrity; CRATE
full to his friends and ever willing to as
Stat them. He has served faithfully
and efficiently several terms In Con-
eress and has always been a true friend
of Alexandris and her people, aiding
them in every measure presented In
Congress which would benefit them 10
any way. His long experience In State
and national affairs ft him In every re-
spect for the governorship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
FOUND HER HUSBAND HANGING


Edward Butler, prominent citizen of
st. Michaels, Nd, committed suicide at
about half-past 8 o'clock Tuesday even
ing by hanging himself to the rafters Of
summer kitchen which adjoins his
home. Mr.. Butler had for a number OF
years been great sufferer from ohron-
&c affection, and this, which is said to
have preyed heavily on his mind, was
the only apparent cause for the deed.
His wife, 1t % stated, missed him, and
upon going out into the outer kitchen,
where there was no light, she suddenly
ran sgainst the body Of her husband
hanging by rope tied TO the rafters.
She ran into the street and summoned
q couple of men, and the body was cut
down. Life was not entirely extinct.
but Mr.. Butler died In few minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

The Pennsylvania Raj road Company have
placed on sale summer excursion tickets to
Buffa'o on account OF the Pan-American Ex-
position, and to Niagara Falls.
On May ], 1901, the regular summer ex-
cursion tickets to all the principal summer
resorts east OF Pit'sburg and Buffalo we're
placed on sale at ticket offices OF the Penn
sylyauia Railroad Company.
These tickets will bear the ususl sammef
excursion Limit Of October 81, 1901. except
that the Niagara Falls tickets will be good 10
return until November 80, 1901,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Three deputy U. 8. msrshals, arrived
here from Greensboro, N. O., last night.
naviog 10 custody two boys, convicted
moonshiners, who will spend the COM
ing year 10 the reformatory here. Thew
were working for q man distilling illicit
whisky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Salvation. Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, 15 CITE; large bottle, 20 ct'.
Grestest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
Neuralgis, Soreness, Sprains, Bsctsche, SIZE
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds ewellings, Barns
and Frost Bites. Salvation OH kills All PAIN
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

On account Of the centennial celebration
Church Of the United Brethren In Christ at
Frederick, Nd. May 10 to 10 the Pennsyl-
ysnis Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets TO Frederick on May ~, IL, ~. 10,
IA. good to return until May is, inclusive,
from all stations, at rate OF single fare for the
round trip(minimum rate, % cents).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for teething
babies, Full-size bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Diarrhes, Loss Of sleep, Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera lnfsn-
tum. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and soothes the baby. Sold by
Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Awa,.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic full OF life, nerve aud vigor, take No.To-
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, q q box. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
Episcopal Council, Diocese Virginia,
NAV 10.

Account OF shove occasion the southerD
Railway will teu tickets to Alexandris and
return at rate of one first clsss limited fare
for the round trip; tickets to be sold May 49,
Ia, IS and 16, fosl limit May 20, 1911,
continuous passage In each direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Skin affections will readily disappear BY
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve. look ont
for counterfeits. II you get DeWitt's yen
will get good results 1t Is the quick and pos.
tive cure for piles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02
COMMUNICATED.
When the politiciana fix REPRESENTATION

When the politicians fix representation in
a convention they make it-Third ward, 8
members; Second ward, 3 member.
But when they fix representation In the
Common Council, which has power to impose
taxation and pass binding ordinances, they
make it-Third ward, members; Second
ws9d, 4 members.
Yet the Third ward has more than double
the ares. taxable property and voting populs.
ton Of the down town wards. Mr.. J. T, Hsr-
rison, for instance, received larger vote
than any member elected In the lower wards;
yet Mr.. Harrison was defeated. Js this dc.
mocrscys ID It right? w. f. @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Mr.. w. J. Baxter, Of North Brook. N. O..
says be suffered with piles for fifteen years.
he tried many remedies with no results until
he used Dewitfs Witch Hazel salve and that
quickly cured him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Try the new remedy for costiveness
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
let's. Every box guaranteed. Price
Is cents. For sale By Richard Gibson,
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

Russell Sage this afternoon denied
the stories current 10 Wall street, New
York, that he had been caught on the
wrong side of the street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-02

The least in quantity and most In quality
describes DeWitts Little Early Risers, the
famous pills for constipation and liver COM
plants.