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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
Mrs. MCKINLEY out of Danger.

San Franc SEQ, May 20.-The King
and Queen Of England and the Presi.
dent of France have cabled inquiries re-
garding Mrs. McKinley's health.
President Mckinley has sent them re-
assuring replies. The physicians now
regard Mrs. Mckinley quite out OF
danger and, unless unforeseen compli-
cations arise, she will be able to leave
for the east in few days. The Presi.
dent will not start, however, until she
is quite strong. 1t Is believed now that
about q week will be required. In.
stead Of returning to Washington Mrs.
Mckinley will be taken to her old home
at Canton, where the climate is believed
to be better for her convalescence. The
President will then proceed to Wash
ineton, attend to little urgent public
business, and return to his wife ID
Ohio. President Mckinley will mol
make any long stops on the way back,
which will be by the Ogden route. but
will probsbly do some speaking from
the rear end of the car. Before leaving
San Francisco the President will re-
view the troops just returned from the
Philippines, and will also give the re-
ception TO school chilren OF the city
that was declared of last week.
San Francisco, May 20.--At 9:2t
this morning Secretary Cortelyou gave
out the following statement: MRS
McKinley's physicians report that she
bias had the best night since her Illness
and that her progress Is very satisfac-
tory.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITlES.

A Russian statesman, in an interview,
advocates an international loan to pay
the Chinese indemnity.
The Sultan OF Turkey has spologlzed
to the foreign ambassadors for the
violations Of the foreign mail matter.
Mgr. William H. O'Connell was yes
terday const Grated 10 Rome ss bishop
of Portland. Me-, by Cardinal Sstolli,
perfect Of the Prodaganda, and former
Iy apostolic delegate to the United
States.
10 the Presbyterian General Assem-.
bly, in Philadelphia today 1t was agreed
that Biddle University be endowed to
the amount of $3.50 900 for the purpose
of paying salaries and prosecuting the
work among colored people.
After placing flowers on the grave OF
her 14.year-old son, who died In Jsnu-
airy as the result of stepping on pitch.
fork, Mrs. Matthias Specher, OF Browns
Vile, Pa, hanged herself In the garrett
of her home in Reading, yesterday.
The auburn haired woman known az
"Ssdie" and the reputed wife Of "Dr."
Stanley, who the police believe knows
much about the strange death of the
Rev. Father Edward 8. Phillips. was
arrested in New York this morning.
Stanley ia still In the Tombs.
Father Edward 8. Phillips, the
miners Friond," whose sudden and
mysterious death In New York shocked
the country, was buried In the Catholic
cemetery at Pittston, Pa, today. The
ceremonies were imposing. At st.
Johns Church, where services we're
held, 5000 persons had gathered. Fiji
teen thousand persons attended the
funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
Official Opening Day.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 20.-The official
opening and dedication Of the Pam
American Exposition occurred this
morning. The gates opsued at 8 o'clock
and the gathering thousands immedi-
ately sought the entrance. There are
"a excursion trains from New England,
Canada and the middle West coming
into the city and added to the Buffalo
crowd augmented by the civic holiday.
The day began partly cloudy. but the
streets are throDged. The general pa.
ride, headed by the list regiment band,
consisted of the Fourth brigade fol-
lowed by the U. g. regulars. Carriages
containing the official guests were next
10 line. Representatives OF foreign gov
ernments, u. 8. Senators, Representa-
tiyes, Governors OF States and other
diguitaries, followed by the Midway
psraders with their floats and gorgeous
costumed performers. At 1880 p. 10
ceremonies in the Temple OF Music be-
gan. Speeches were delivered by Vice
President Roosevelt, Lieut.. Gov
Woodruff, of New York; Senator Lodge
aud Others. At the close OF the cere'
| monies 10 the Temple of Music, about
2 O'Clock a grand salute of l25 aeria
guns from steel mortsrs we're fred and
japanese daylight fireworks were dis
played.
There will be a grand illumination o.
the exposition buildings tonight and
display OF fireworks, which will Close
the dedication day ceremonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

@. P. Eanes, commissioner Of revenue
for Petersburg, died at bis home 10
that city yesterday, aged 55 years. He
suffered o stroke OF paralysis Wednes-
day.
The monument erected to the mem
orv OF the members OF the First Msssa.
chuse.ts Regiment who fell in battle at
SpottsyIvania Courthouse was dedi'
Gated Saturday.
Cary p. Armistead died suddenly at
his home at Williamsburg, on Saturday.
He was at the time OF his death steward
of the Eastern State Hospital. posi-
ton he had held for the past seventeen
years.
Mrs. Howell, wife of Rear Admiral
Howell, Of the United States navy, died
10 Philadelphia on Saturday. Both
Admiral aud Mrs. Howell have bsen
residents OF Warrenton for q number Of
years.
Judge J. w. G.. Blackstone, of the
Eighth judicial circuit OF Virginis, il
critically i'll at the Chamberlin Hotel,
Old Point, and his condition is such
that he cannot be moved to his home
10 Accomac county.
At Shenandoah Junction, w. w.,
yesterday a buggy occupied By Rev. h.
II. Kennedy and wife was struck BY o
fast train. Mrs. Kennedy was killed
outright and Mr.. Kennedy was so
badly injured that bis life Is despaired OF.
DR.. 81. NJ. Wharton's school for
young ladies at Lursy. the Luray Col
lege, was sold 10 creditors suit TO the
Shenandoah County Building and Loan
Association of Woodstock, the fret
lien creditors, for "a 800. less than half
of it's value. There ia at present no
prospect that the school will be con.
tinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Madrid, May 20.-Reports from every
city and town throughout the kingdom
show fights over the election, with
many casualties. At Barcelona charges
of fraud caused numerous conflicts.
Electoral commissioner Cubelles was
killed and many others seriously In
jured.
London, May 20 The Beers have
blown I'D an armored train at America
Siding. Major Heath was killed.
Vienna, May 20.-According to q
Belgrade dispatch Queen Draga OF
Servia has been driven to desperation
by the sensational revelations concern
Ing her that have been lately made. 1t
ls stated that the Queen yesterday at
tenn pied suicide by shooting herself. A
lady in waiting wrenohed the revolver
from her mistress's hand and prevent
ed the Queens self destruction.
Belgrade, Servia, May 2O.-There
was violent scene 10 the palace this
morning, when the cabinet advised
King Alexander to divorce his Queen
because of the recent stories concerning
her ACCOMPLISHMENT. The King became
frenzied with the suggestion and abused
the ministers 10 the coarsest oflangusge,
and swore that he would stand by
Queen Draga at any cost.
Paris, May 20.-The Rsppel, this
morning, reports a Russian statesman
as saying that the Car contemplates
giving Russia q constitution. Accord
ing to the papers informant, Emperor
Nicholas recently reviewed the project
of q constitution elaborated by Prince
Lores Melikoff. The execution oil
Melikoff's project was prevented by the
death of Alexander III. Ga April IL
dispatch from Lomberg stated thai
1900 signature, including those OF mer
chants and land owners, had been 80
cured to petition asking the Car Il
grant constitution.
Copstantinople, May 20-The Porte
? intends to establish consulate
( at Manila to protect the INTEREST,"
Q of Mussulman residents 10 that place
Rome, May 20.-Cardinal Gibbons !
expected to arrive Wednesday. He vii
submit to the Pope the names OF tn
Q candidates for the rectorship OF tn
Z American College at Rome, chosen b.
:, the American bishops. 1t is expected
8 that the Rev. DR.. Wall, pastor OF tn
:, Church of the Holy Rosary, of New
o York, or Rev. John |. Barrett, priyst
= secretary to Bishop Macdonald, Q
}. Brooklyn, will be the successful cand
Q date. Both of the men are Corriganists
9 London, May 20.-Sergeant Msjo
Butler, who had returned from Sout
!. Africa last night, shot five OF his child
!. rem, killing four Of them. His wife an
q baby escaped.
Edinburgh, May 20.-Andrew Carnegie hs
!. | given two million pounds to pay the fees
: all Scottish students at the Scottish Uniye
. stiles OF Edinburgh, IT. Andrews, Gliseo
b and Aberdeen. The gift is for his fello
y countrymen alone, and does not embrace En-
!, lish or colonial students. The medical as We
!. as the commercial branch is to be embrace
;. in the gift. A trust will be constituted to ~
;, minister the fund.
London, May 20.-The Sun this evenin
I. says that Sir Thomas Upton will next yes
VI turn this attention to the Derby. He has 81
s tered likely horse named Shamrock III,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
shington. May 20.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
shington. May 20.
The expected decision in the lnsular
cases were not rendered by the Su.
preme Court this morning and sd-
iournment has bean taken until next
Monday, after which the court will re-
cess until October. No iDtimation has
been conveyed as to whether the 10.
sular decisions will be read next Mon
day, although officials in the Depart
ment of Justice expect them at that
time.
The examination of witnesses in the
Ayres inquest was resumed this morn
lug at the Sixth Precinct station. The
first witness to testify today was Mics
Kate Lawless who resides at the Ken
more. She said Ayres seemed to be on
good terms with all the ladies, but
knew of no one that he was especially
fond of. She testified to having heard
q noise on the night OF tho tragedy, but
it was so slight that she paid but little
attention to it-not enough to
thoroughly arouse her. She never saw
ladies visit Ayres's room. Miss M. s.
Wooluus, the next witness occupied q
room directly under that In which the
murder was committed. She was
awakened by pistol shots and just after
the firing heard voices, but could
not distinguish them. She said
she was too nervous to investi.
gate. She heard noise like that Of
moving furniture, but paid lit
tie attention to it, ss Mr.. Ayers
was often up late at night study.
ing. She saw shadow on the wall,
like something passing the window
When shown the broken fan found iu
Ayers's room Miss Wooluns could not
identify it. The arrest of q woman in
the murder case, upon whom suspicion
has rested for some time, IL Is said, will
be made today. The woman has play.
ed prominent part from the outset
and the testimony Of Miss Minas has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20

THE DISPATCHES In Saturdays Ga
zstte told that the street car strike in
Albany, N. Y, had been declared of
aud that the troops ordered to that city
to preserve order had been sent home.
The strike was an expensive one. AL
bany county will have to pay $4,000
for the presence of the soldiers. The
average receipts of the company are
$4,000 daily, and as the road was
tied up for twelve days the company
and the men lost about $4,000. The
other incidental expenses OF the sheriff
and national guard will bring the total
to $4,000 or more. As q matter Of
fact, the lines of the United Traction
Company hereafter will be run on q
non.uuion basis. That was the main
contention between the company and
the men. 1t is difficult to see that the
strikers have gained anything to COM
pensate them for their moral defeat
and financial loss. 1t is estimated that
they have sacrificed wages amounting
to about SIS, 900. and their preverse in.
sIstence upon the discharge of work.
men who would not enter their organi-
cation has lost them probably for long
time public sympathy. Every man
has the unquestioned right to join q
union, but 1t must be remembered that
those who do not want to do so have
equal rights and to deny them such
would be an abrogation OF the declsra-
ton of independence which guarantees
to every citizen the right Of liberty and
the pursuit of happiness. In an edi-
torial on this subject, the New York
Tribune OF yesterday touches on the
same lines as those mentioned In this
column on Saturday and says:
after having wasted about $4,000 of
their own and other peoples money, csused
the sacrifice OF two lives and parslyzed bust
ness for twelve days, the Albany strikers
have made peace BY yielding the point orig
inally in dispute. Had they done In the first
place what they have done now they them
selves would be much bstter of in wages, in
nocont people would not be mourning and
the tax payers Of Albany county would not
be- faced by Q large bill Of expenses for the
preservation Of order and the control of
rioters. There would have been no strike
Int for the demand of the union that hand
mi az faithful workmen should be discharged
tom amnloyment solely because they exercise
the rights OF American citizens and remain
outside Of q society which 3 large majority Of
their fellow workmen Joined. The other
Questions of hours, wages and regulations
were easily subject to settlement on terms sat
isfaetory to the employees, but the traction
comnsnv would not coucede that one poin;
and make itself the vehicle for venting on
some Of its men the spite OF Others. In this
II WAS unquestionsbly right, and the strikers
at last practically admit 1t By recediIg irom
the position which they never should have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20

A DESPERATE MURDERER.-Everet
Conway. aged twenty-seven, married,
shot and killed @. W. Garrison and his
wife in Evansville, Ind. Yesterday, and
fatally wounded Patri fe
Wallis. After being d
ton by the police, Con
self. The crime WAS cY-.......~~ 49, -
lower end of Evansville as the church
bells were ringing. Conway was
neighbor OF the Gsrrisons. The two
families had not been on friendly terms
for several months, the wives OF the
men having quarreled. Conway wrote
q letter to Garrison Sunday in which
he accused him OF cheating Conway's
father 10 q trade. Garrison showed the
letter to Conway's father who upbrsid-
ed his con. Early yesterday morning
Conway got up and dressed, as II going
to work. He picked up a shotgun, and
going to the stable where Garrison was
milking, shot him dead. Then he shot
Garrison's COWS to death. Mrs. Gsrri-
SON ran from the house. Conway met
her at the steps and emptied both bar
rels into her breast, she falling dead at
his feet. The murderer next se. hre
to the Garrison stable. Conway then
barricaded himself 10 his house, and
when Patrolmsu Wallis attempted ia
arrest him, Conway shot him in the
face and side. Wallis may die. The
officials surrounded the house, ready to
break 10, when they heard shot
Conway kissed his wife good.by, ran
upstairs and shot himself in the heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20

THE members OF the Episcopal Coun-
Gil, which met in this city last week,
have all returned to their homes. They
had a very pleasant session and 1t Ii
h-r.s --S Lsiiv,vd ~-j.y-a .h-i- --i~''
to Alexandris where they certainly
received hearty welcome. But save
and except the change in the charter Of
the missionary society and the election
of delegates to the general council, the
proceedings during their three days
session show the transaction of little
business of general interest. These
councils, like many other church meet
ings, were inaugurated years ago, when
communication and travel were slow
aud members met once year to ex'
Oh ange ideas, but since the introduction
OF railroads, telephone and telegraph
lines and cheap newspapers these an
nusl gatherings have become almost
unnecessary from a business point Of
visw and some OF the delegates who
were in this city last week suggested
that biennial meetings OF the council
hereafter would suffice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
MRS. MCKINLEY.

A dispatch from San francisco says "rhe
steady progress Of Mrs. McKinley's recovery
has advanced 90 far that the President is be.
ginning seriously to consider the date on
which he viii start on the return to Wash
ington. He has not considered any possibility
Of making visits to other cities, feeling, as he
does, that the FIRST thing to be thought Of in
the present situation is his duty to bis wife.
Mrs. Mckinley was able to sit up for short
time yesterday, and 1t Is believed that the
crisis las been passed. 1t is hoped that she
will be able 70 travel in a few days Mrs.
McKinley's rally from the desperate illness
with threatened her life three days ago has
been such surprise and delight to her hus-
band and her friends that they feel 1t would
be unwise to continue tie continental tour on
which the President and his party started
three weeks ago. Mr.. McKinley's only cesiIe
now is to see his wife safely returned to her
home in the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20

THE ELECTION for municipal ofncers
ip this city will take place on Thursday
next. The delegate to the State con-
stitutional convention will also De &c.
lee. ed that day. Colonel F. l.. Smith
IA the nominee of the democratic prim'
ary election held on March 70.
He has opposition OF an independent
nature 10 the county. Ia the municipal
contest George L. Simpson. the present
incumbent OF the Mayors office, is op'
posed by Joseph s. Beach. indepen'
dent. Save for the independent oandi'
dacy Of Frank Evans for the Common
Council 10 the Fourth ward the othel
dem ocratic candidates have no com
petitors. The fact that there is no op
position to the bulk of the ticket and
but feeble one to any part oft, shouio
not cause apathy among democrats mol
oyer.confi ence. II lie vitality import
ant that men selected by the democratic
party should compose the bulk OF the
members of a convention which is II
play SO important part in the history
of the Old Dominion, and while no ap
prehension exists as to the success o
Alexandria's candidate, Ii ia the duty o
every democrat to vote and confirm
the confidence expr essed 10 him over
month ago. He is emineptly fitted fo
such an important position, and thu
community he will represent realiz
tina he will be the right man in the RICH
place. The same suggestion Is applica
BILE to the democratic candidates for tn
city offices. The present Incumbent
have been weighed in the balance ant
not found wanting, and while some o
the gentlemen selected for CouncilmeI
have never as yet appeared as publ
| servants, their past history Is sufficien
testimony to their worth, and no on
doubts they will prove efficient in thei
| w role as city fathers. May there b
| full vote polled next Thursday. 1t
| q courtesy to the candidates If nothin
more. What Is worth doing at all
worth doing right, and every demooTs
should feel 1t incumbent upon him
vote and swell the democratic colum
as much as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-20
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 20. 1901.

M.,v ppopLr In this country are
casting nrsttv tired of the behavior Oh
tha west Point cadets. 1t would seem
that after the recent exposures made OF
these young men by q congressional
committee, they would keep quiet
for time at least. but 1t appears that
such is not the case, and that the fall
ure to punish their Observation-Disclosures,
brutal and cowardly conduct-has out
emboldened them to renewed devlltry,
az will be seen by the following dispatch
from West Point.
"serious trouble is likely to break out
at the u. 8. Military Academy any
dsv. arising out of the strained reia'
lions between Col. Mills, Superiutend..
ant NJ the Academy, and the corps OF
cadets. The cadets are waiting TO near
the report of the court martial wnicn
tried the SO cadets charged With training
the onn on Col. Mills house, also to see
fool. Mills will dismiss five cadets wno
have been spotted to be expelled
Should this come about. and snouIo tne
court martisps verdict 90 severe,
there are numerous cadels reaoy
to become leaders OF an uprising.
The trouble has been brewing ever
since the Congressional committee was
here to investigate the hszine OF Booz'
Who while on his death bed SAID mis-
health had been completely ruined by
roueh treatment at West Point. IL Will
he remembered that the members OF
the graduating class at that time used
their influence among the lower class
men to secure general agreement W
abolish hszing. This, according to the
cadets. was really the work OF Col
Mills. and il is claimed that he In turn
made some promises to them ION the
quiet" as to lenieDoy in treating the
hazing problem Ia the future. Cadets
saw Col. Mills has not kept faith WIFI
them. At least 80 per cent. of the cadets
Joined 10 the mutiDy on the day the
guns was trained on Col. Mills house, but
only SO have been arranged before the
court martial. Five OF these were
picked as leaders, and II they are dis
missed it Is an open secret that there
will be a general uprising of the student
body. The graduating classmen agreed
to urge the lower classes to abolish haz
ing, but before doing 80, it Is alleged
the classes all sent Joint committee o
IL, three from each class, to Col. Mills
to ask how far he would 60 toward pre-
serving, as they term, the tradition
and customs OF the Academy. WbeI
this committee waited upon Col. Mill
he is said to have sgreed that he woul!
allow upper classmen to brace fourtl
clasaman Rracin0 consists 10 nnn "a
ling q cadet to stand erect Win nea'
thrust back until bis muscles are fairl!
knottsd and to stay In that position un
ill he almost faints from exhaustion.
Now if these young men who are be
ing educated, clothed and fed at 81
enormous expense by the government
and who besides receive salaries while
at the academy, are to be pamperet
and paid to be good, then indeed woult
it be best for the whole country II tn
entire cadet corps were dismissed II
disgrace and an entirely new deal b
had-new officers and new cadets ap
pointed.