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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
From South Africa.

Capetown, Feb. 20.-Ten members Of
the Sbsrpshooters corps held a psss
near Outfitshorn, in the southern par
of the colony, yesterday against force
OF $50 Boers. The latter IMAGINED thai
they were opposed by a superior forcG
and retired.
Pretoria, Feb. 20.-A second attempt
to wreck the train on which Lord
Kitchener was travelling, has been
made at Kip river. The train which
preceded; the commander-in-chief and
which contained his baggage was blown
by mine placed between the rails.
Capetowp, Feb. 20.-It is rumored
here that ex-President Stein has been
captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Charles NJ. Walsh, ST., one OF
Petersburg's best known citizens, drop.
ped dead last night ct bis home In that
city.
Three negro boys, aged from 10 to IA
years, attempted TO burn the kocK-
bridge county Jail at an early hour yes
terdsy morning 10 order TO escape.
r. Fl. Bosher's Sors' carriage factory,
and the building of the A. l.. Shepherd
Lumber Com oany, adjoining, 10 kicil-
mond, were yesterday damaged to the
extent Of IS 900, fully Insured.
The hospital at the University OF Viz
GINA, which is nearly completed, Is al
tracing much attention for the excel
lence OF It's plan and construction. A
gift OF s400 has just been received from
an unknown donor.
A school building belonging to Lees.
burg school district and situated about
midway between Luckett and Point OF
Rocks was destroyed by fire on Sunday
night. The fire is believed to have
been OF incendiary origin.
Mrs. Mary Everhart, q native OF
Winchester and wife Of Mr.. William
Everhart, died Monday night iu Berry
vile. after long illness. She was a
daughter of the late George B. Dieffsn-
derfer and was born "a years ago.
A shaft has been sunk on the farm OF
Mr.. Catoe, near Mount, In Stafford, and
rich veins OF gold have been found, also
pyrites. 1t is said that the place has
been bought by New York parties at
SIS, 900, and that work will commence
on it early this spring.
In Westmoreland county still lives q
former slave OF the Spillman family
who has reached the age OF lot years.
He ia living with Hon. W. l.. Spillman,
near Oak Grove, and still performs his
duties as O family servant. His mind
is still clear and bis sight good.
Mrs. Snsan Virginia Csufman, wife Of
Mr.. E. @. Caufman, member OF the
Board of Supervisors OF Loudouu, died
suddenly on Monday afternoon at The
residence of DR.. Miller, In Washington,
where she had been spending the win
| ter, Mrs. Caufman WAS about SO years
OF age.
Thomas McCabe, q veteran OF the
Civil War, now in his eiahtieth year
| lowering between life and death in the
4 Soldiers Home Hospital, at Hampton,
is accused OF bigamy by two wives, and
1t Ia said that there Is third some
where In the country who can make
similar accusation.
! Col. s. M. Newhouse, member of the
House of Delegates from Culpeper, has
formally announced his candidacy fol
SUPERINTENDENT OF the penitentiary
Maj. Helms will be candidate for re-
election. Capt. A. W. Finch, who was
discharged by Msj. Helms from the po
sition OF superintendent OF the State
farm, will be candidate.
A letter from Richmond says: The
indications are that the constitutions
convention, which meets here in June
will be composed largely OF offioehold
ers. This class, from county attorney
to members OF the Supreme Court o
Appeals, will be greatly In evidence
There will be Ssnator-maybe two
though hardly but one-possibly thu
Governor and several justices OF thu
supreme bsnch and number Of county
and circuit judges. The smaller OF
fcisls are apt TO have very consider
able contingent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
Turning to Rome.

Frankfort, Ind., Feb. 2O.-Mrs. Ira
Black, wife OF one OF FraDkfort's bes,
known real estate men, is suffering
from ossification and Addison's disease,
which, 10 addition to ossifying the
body, turns 1t 8 deep bronze color
Mrs. Black has been suffering with the
disease two years but its nature was
kept secret till yesterday. She has as
sumed the broDzs color and her mus
cles and joints have stiffened until she
ia rigid and helpless. Her jaws are be-
coming set and she is fed with difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
A Big Sewing Trust.

Chicago, Feb. 20.-English capital to
the amount OF s12, 900, 900 is on the way
to theU States to form big consoi-
dalton of the sewing interests OF this
country. The object Of the syndicate
as explained by producers is to mini
mize expenses aud place the silk thread
business on a more paying bAsis. The
money that will bring about this con-
solidation Is to be furnished by the
Coates Thread Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

A TELEGRAM from Havana says the
commission appointed by the Gu
ban convention is unanimous IN
reporliuc to that convention that
no United States troops should
be allowed to occupy any part OF Cubs
and that no naval stations should be
accorded to the United States 10 that
island. This ia what the United States
get for going to war with a friendly
nation 10 behalf of Cuba; but 1t is nc
less than what people familiar with the
Cubans expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

DEMENTED IN NEW YoRK.-John
Cole, seventy-one years old, of Fairfax
station, Va, a retired merchant. was
found wandering about at One.hundred
and sevsnty.seventh street and Third
avenue, New York, at an early hour
yesterday. He was sent to the Nor
risauia station. The man seemed to be
demented. He was neatly dressed and
was able to give his name and age and
residence in Virginia, but said, when
questioned further, that he was q ire
tired gentleman" He had the fine
manners of Southern educated man.
Nothing could be learned of what be
was doing in that city or where be had
lived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

The cashier OF the Hongkong Bank
at Manila, in o published letter. says
the Taft commissioners are short
sighted, ignorant and incapable, and
that most all the intelligent people In
that city are hostile to this government,
and that the members of the English
club there do not consider Judge Taft,
Gen. Macarthur and Admiral Remey
e, persons for English gentlemen to
meet socially. Americans abroad, except
with correspondents of American news
papers, do not stand as high ss they do
at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

. SENATOR HoAR, who always speakes
for peace and always votes for war,
went ell the way from Washington to
Worcester, Massachusetts, to cast a
ballot for the republican ticket there
which was defeated by large majority.
But the people of Worcester have more
regard for political consistency than
Mr.. Hoar has. Sometimes he has cor
rect ideas, but is impossible for him
to disobey his party's call, and by first
opposing that call, and then following
it. he renders himself conspicuously
Ridiculous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

Chicago Feb. 19-Cattle.-Market gen.
orally stesdy; good to prime steers, $4.s0s6;
poor to medium. s3.4Os4.70; stocker' and
feeders slow, 81. 65a4 so; cows, $2.50a4.15;
beifers. 50 5Oa4.25; bulls slow t" Zoe lower,
50 50a4.10. Calves shade lower, $4a6.4O.
Hogs-Market opened about steady, closing
week; top, IS 40; mixed and butchers,
$5.15a5. 40; good TO choice heavy, $3.50
a5.40 rough heavy, IS. 15a5.25; light,
$5 15a5.3 80.
Sheep and Lambs.-sheep strong to 1Oc
higher; active; lambs strong; good to choics
wethers S4.s4.50; fair to choioe mixed,
$3.5Oa4; Western sheep, $4.25a5.2O; West
ern lambs, $5a5. 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

STATE DINNER. The President gave
state dinner last night in honor of the
judiciary, there being invited to meet
them other distinguished guests. The
white and gold dining room was tropi.
cal with palms. Gsrlands OF smilax
swung from the { ceiling, and were
caught in graceful loops at the base Of
the chandeliers. The mirror rests were
set with jardinieres OF scarlet hyacintbs,
aud tho msntels were banked with
roses, tulips and fern. The candles In
the massive candelabra burned under
red shades, and the floral decorations
were meteor roses In tall crystal vases
alternating with plaques OF Eoglish
PRIMROSE, lilies of the valley and fern.
The President escorted Mis-. Fuller in
to dinner, and Mrs. Mckinley was at
tended by the Chief Justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

THE high tariff, the administration.
not Congress, has put upon the small
quantity of Russian sugar that comes
here, and which has naturally induced
the Russian government to retallste In
kind upon the large quantity of Amer.
can products sent to Russia, is as unwise
a thing ss any Of the many Others the
administration has yet done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

Cut this out and take 1t to Richard
GIbson's dug store and get q free
sample OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, the best physic. They
also cure disorders of the stomach,
biliousness and headache,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

AS SESSIONS of Congress effect no
good, but great deal of harm, their
chief work being the needless expsndi-
turs of money which they exact OF the
poor people, every intelligent citizen
of the country should raise his voice
against the extra one the schemers are
demanding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

SOME so-called democrats in Rich
mond say they would like to see many
republicans in the proposed constitu-
tional convention. OF course there
are. But, many Richmond democrats
are not good democrats, and are not
endorsed by the large majority of their
party in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

Report, show a greatly increased desth rate
from throat and lung troubles, due to the
prevalence Of Group, pneumonis snd grip.
We sdvife the use Of One Minute Cough Cure
in all OF these difficulties. II is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate results.
Children like 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

PATENTS. -Messrs. Davis & Davis,
Washington patent attorneys, report
the grant this week of the following
United States patents to residents OF
this State.
1866, composition for rendering
card board, sc, impervious to grease.
Norman V. Randolph, Richmond, as
8 guor to the Randolph Paper Box
Company, same place.
"a, 107, land roller. Robert w. White.
hurst, Norfolk, sssignor to the r, w.
Whitehurst Company, same place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
The Cuban Constitution.

Havana, Feb. 20.-It Is learned that
the constitutional convention In secret
session decided to accept the conditions
OF independence imposed by the United
States. The convention has not yet
made this decision public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

II troubled with a weak digestion
belching, sour stomach, or If you feel
dull after eating, try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, %
cents. Samples free at Richard Glib
sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

John d. Rockefeller, who last year gave
Brozn University $250,000. has offered to
increase the asnouns to $4,000 IL the uni
versity authorities Will increase Tie endow.
1nsnt from 81, 600, 900 to 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. Feb. 20.-stocks opened active
and generally lower. The declines in the
railway list were 10 most instances less than
Q point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

The naval collier Caesar, overdue, from
Bermuda, arrived at the Norfolk navy yard
last night for extensive repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
The Special Sale of
HOUSEKEEPERS'
SUPPLIES

Includes Table, Bed, and Toilet Linens,
Quilts, Blankets, Comforts, Elects, Pillow
and Bolster clips, Curtains, Enameled snd
Brass Beds, Cots, Coaches. Mattresses, Pillows,
China Ware, Glass Ware, and the various
other practical things necessary or helpful
for the bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and
other psrts of the house. Exceptional values
are being offered in these several classes Of
goods, affording an unusual opportunity to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
FINE IMPORTED

TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS.
We have JUS. received through the George
ton Of Table Cloths and Napkins to mstch-
oil entirely new aud choice designs and sll
offered at old prices
900 Table Cloths, patterns "P,tunis,"
"Iris,' aud "Pspsy."
2x2 yards, % 90 each.
2x2h yards, 81 so each.
2x3 yards, $500 each.
q Napkins to Match, SO. so dozen.
$50 Table Cloths, double dapiask, patterns
"Morrisoman," "Psnsy, ""Spot," q - ameliA'
2x2 yard, SO 90 each.
2x2a yards. 1915 each.
2x3 yards, $3.50 each.
zx3la ysrd,, IS 25 escb.
a Napkins to Match, 81 so dozen.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Of
Paris Novelties for
Spring

In Infants and Little Children's
Outfttings, Women's Paris Lingerie
and Wedding Trousseaux, Paris
Corsets, Matinees, Boudoir Gowns,
Silk Petticoats. Tea Gowns, XII
monas. Bath Robes, &c.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20
The Markets.

Georgetown, Feb. 2o.-whest 7os7e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-20

the sellers OF such wines to q heavy
foe, ia very Objectionable to some Of
the hotel and restaurant keepers and
liquor dealers Of this city.
AT the banquet OF the Board of Trade
OF this city last night, Representative
Hull, OF Iowa, chairman of the House
military committee, made q spesch, In
which be said be would never consent
to an appropriation for bridge across
the Potomac, at Arlington, until Alex.
andria county and city wsre retroceded
to the District of Columbia.
The Speaker of the House has prom
ised Congressman Brownlow that the
bill to sanction the action Of the legis-
latures OF Tennessee and Virginia In
confirming the dividing line between
those two States, that runs through the
town OF Bristol, shall have q chance.
Most all of the members of the Gen.
eral Assembly of Virginia who have
been here this week have said that go
far as they can judge from what their
immediate constituents tell them, Mr..
Swanson Will easily be the democratic
candidate for Governor in their State.
Mr.. Swanson will address the Junior
Order OF American Mechanics at New.
ports News on the night of the 221.
Among the members of the Virginia
legislature now here Ia Mr.. Frank
Hume, the delegate from Alexandra
county. He thinks no member of that
body should have bsen allowed to be
eligible to the Convention, and that the
Convention will provide the quaIifca.
ton of the voters to whom the new
constitution will be submitted.
The Commissioner Of Immigration has TO
ceIved word from San Francisco to the effect
that Il. Morli, q Japanese, has been sen
fenced there to one years imprisonment fol
attempting to bribe an immigration inspect
or. b. H. Schell, one Of the deputies en-
ployed st the San Francisco office, was thu
The sun., 1901-02-26
ADDRESS RY REV. WILLS.
New Rector of st. Andrews Church
to Speak at Y. M. C. A. Sunday.

Although the service for men at the
Y. NJ. G. A. yesterday was one of great
interest the prospects are that the ad-
dress on next Sunday by the Rev. III. w.
Wells, rector of the st. Andrews Z. e..
Church, will be one of the most powerful
ever heard in the association hall. Mr..
Wells is man of wide experience in
work for young men and always en-
deavors to convince men of the great
need OF their taking positive stand for
the influence they can exert upon their
fellowmen. The subject Of his address
will be "A Word Concerning the Heart"
The song service will be a feature
and will be given by the choir of the
st. Andrews p. Il. Church under the
leadership of the choirmaster, John
Craig. The service will be for men only
and admission will be by ticket which
can be secured at the association office
any time during the week.
The sun., 1901-02-26
FATHER" WELLS FUNERAL.
Body Placed in a Vault at Whining.
ton and Brandywine Cemetery.

The remains of Robert Wells, aged
95 years, a gypsy, who died in Cecil
county, Nd, several days ago, were
brought to this city yesterday and
placed in vault at the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Twelve members of the tribe of which
the deceased was the leader accompanied
the body to this city to look after the
funeral arrangements.
In May next the remains will be re-
moved from the vault and will then be
inferred in the family plot in the ceme-
terry where son was buried 20 years
ago.
A daughter of the deceased stated that
the funeral services will be celebrated
in May when all the members and de-
scendants Of the Wells tribe will be
present and will take part in the OBJ
sequies when the last sad rites will be
said and the remains committed to its
final resting place.
The deceased came to this country
from England rs years ago and his
people belong to a travelling band of
gypsies. Once every year "Father
Wells" as he was known, visited this
State and often twice a year his tribe
entered the border lands and spent
| months at time telling fortunes and
selling their beadwork.
The band of gypsies attracted much
attention at the French street station
where they remained for several hours
waiting for train. A son of the de-
| ceased evidently about 40 years of age
seemed much afflicted and sobbed aloud
during the entire time he was at the
station.
The sun., 1901-02-26
SMALLPOX
BREAKS OUT
Two New Gases at No. 405
Scott Street.
FAMILY SENT TO PEST HOUSE
Daughter Of the Victims Pupil of
the Howard School-Promi-
nent Physicians Ex-
press Opinions.
FAMILY SENT TO PEST HOUSE


The dreaded disease smallpox has again
broken out in this city. Two new cases
Leander and Martha Swiggett, both
colored, Of No. 405 Scott street were re-
ported to Secretary Cahili of the Board
Of Health yesterday morning.
The house No. 504 Scott street is
about three squares from the one in
whic Sarah Williams, who is now at
Farnhurst suffering from smallpox re-
sided.
While the cause for the outbreak in
that section Of the city is not positively
known, colored people living in the
vicinity claim that it was brought there
by negro from Virginia. The name OF
the where abouts Of the negro however
could not be learned.
As soon as Secretary Cahill was noti-
fed Of the case yesterday he in company
with Health Officer Garvey, proceeded
to the house and placed yellow flag
upon the door, quarantining the premises
The entire family consisting Of the moth
ar and father and five children were
sent to the pest house at Farnhurst yes
terday afternoon. One daughter about
IL years Of age, was pupil at the How
The sun., 1901-02-26

From the most reliable sources the in
formation comes to us that Mr.. Henry
A. du Pont will not, in any manner, be
a party to OF assist in the election of two
Republican United States Senators in
Delaware if Mr.. j. Edward Addicks is
to be one Of them. This determination,
we are assured, was announced yester-
day; and the general effect among those
who have heretofore been his most loyal
friends and supporters has been such as
to ALLEVIATE, most effectually, that regard
for party loyalty and fealty which his
political supporters have deemed essent-
ial to one who asks the suffrage of the
legislature for the highest honor which
they can bestow. As this step on the
part of Colonel du Pont places him be-
yond the pale of legislative consideration,
what is to be done? The Union Republi-
cans renew their previous proposition to
vote for anyone whom the minority may
choose to be voted for as Senator-re-
serving for themselves the right to
nominate a Senator representing them.
The sun., 1901-02-26
ASSESSMENT APPROVED.
John E. Whann Makes Return for
Christiana Hundred.

The Levy Court yesterday approved
n Assessor John Il. Whann's assess
mcnt in uhristiana hundred, which
shows these figures: First district, New
port, names and entries, 5S2; male dogs,
40: female dog, l. Second district, Mar
shallton, names and entries, no; male
dogs, 90; female dogs, 2; Third district,
,orthern, names and entries, 56S; male
dogs, 1OS; female dogs, A Fourth dis
trct, Western, names and entries, 743;
male dogs, 1853; female dogs, 2; Fifth
district, Eastern, names and entries, 416;
male dogs, 81; female dogs, 2; totals,
names and entries, 1929; male dogs, 46S
female dogs, II.
Assessor howard Dixon and John f
Shcrer were before the court yesterday
The court has received Superintend
mt Meserve's report that the number OF
hoys committed to the Ferris Indus
trial School January 1st, was a.
The sun., 1901-02-26

casion Henry Henderson told him he
would pay for drilling some wheat when
he went to Wilmington and beat the old
woman out of $50. Thos. Morrison was
recalled to contradict statements made
by Albert B. McVey.
Daniel Krauss, of near Pleasant Hill,
testified that he called to see Mrs. Prit-
chard the Sunday before she died. She
was in bed and she reached out her
hand and shook hands with him. Henry
Henderson asked Mrs. Pritchard il she
would like Krauss to pray for her. She
said she did not mind AMI Krauss then
offered prayer.
Benjamin u. Mason, undertaken and
embalmer, of Rome, Chester county,
of Mrs. Pritchard, that it was in good
ndition and there was no more Of.
fcnsive odor than in an ordinary case.
He saw no sores on the body.
flank Greer, of Pleasaa at Hill, denied
that he had ever been told to tease Mrs.
Pritchard.
VIM. B. Kirk, of Blue Bell, Cecil coun-
ty, Md, testified that the October before
Mrs. Pritchard died he bought some
calves Of her. He wanted to buy them
as they stood, but she insisted that they
be weighed, whereby she got little more
| for them.
| Ralph Il. Anderson, of Cecil county,
Md, testified that he ofcen saw Mrs.
Pritchard and on one occasion had con
versation with her about some sheep they
kept.
Chas. Ten Weeges, clerk of the city
registery department testified as to the
distances between Third and Orange
streets and the various Pritchard prop
critics situated in this city. They could
not be seen from that point
! Jas. L. Cole of near Pleasant Fill,
when asked if he saw much of Mrs.
Pritchard said Il saw the size Of the
woman" On one occasion she asked
him to take her riding to Turkey Hill to
see her son John, as Henry would not let
her go. She declared that she was being
robbed out Of her money, and she would
sooner see it go back where it had come
The sun., 1901-02-26
GENERAL AssEMBLY's TRIP.
Will Go to Attend the Inauguration
of President Mckinley.

Special to The Sun.
Dover, Feb. 25.-The arrangements
tor the tour of Delaware's Legislators
% Washington to attend the inaugura-
tion of President Mckinley have been
Completed and were submitted to the
members by Senator Abbott this morn
.ug.
1t is arranged that the legislative mem
bcrs and the State officers will leave
Dover, on Saturday next at 1856 p. IN. in
three coaches attached to the Norfolk
express. As soon as Wilmington is
reached II special train made up of
Pullman coaches will be in waiting at
Water and Market streets Mt the b. &
o. depot, which run through to the Ma
tional capital.
Arriving ut Washington the party
will go to the Hotel Lawrence, Thir-
,eenth and Pennsylvania avenue, where
accommodations have been engaged.
The return trip will be made on a
special train leaving Washington on
Tuesday morning. The train will be
made up of Pullman coaches and run
through from Washington to Dover.
The National Guard are well provided
for and are to act as follows: The
lown State companies to leave Bridge
Vile at All p. M, when Il special p.
W. Il II. H. -. train will take them OF
l through run to Washington.