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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

A RETALIAToRY move on the part OF
Russia has emphasized the issue raised
recently by Secretary Cages action In
imposing a countervsiling duty on BUS
sian sugar and the Russian minister OF
finance has issued an order imposing
the maximum duties Of the Russian
tariff on American bicycles and resin.
A new complication in the tariff war
between these two countries has thus
been caused aud the danger 10 the
situation lies 10 the probable growth OF
ill.feeling between commercial inter-
ests. People who live in glass houses
should not throw stones and so long as
the United States maintains high tariff
laws the people of this country can
hardly complain Of Russia tor doing the
same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 49, 1901

THERE HAS been much comment 10
Washington over the newly discovered
fact that the representatives OF the
powers ct Pekin had not demanded Oh
tbs Chinese government the payment
OF the enormous sum Of 1915 .OOO,ooo
"a indemnity for the Boxer out
breaks; and it is asserted 10 some quar-
ters that China consented to pay the
amount on account Of unauthorized
and uuwarrsuted representations that
the powers insisted on it. A dispa'cn
from Washington says:
For several weeks diplomatic and ofncisl
Washington has been lsborlng under WIS. 70
now said 10 be q misspprehension tnst ma,
;oritv Of the foreign ENJOYS at Pekin hsd
soroed 10 demand the payment OF the sum
nsmad From what is heard here among men
fsmIIiar with the situation, it appears that 3
majority Of the ENJOYS did not lndoIse o sno
imposition to make China pay SSio,OUv,ooo
and that their joint note TO the 0hlness -
Observation-Disclosures merely menhone1 .ns'
amount as the aggregate OF all the ciains pi9.
B0Qte0 ana WAS III nO oohoO ~ :
ia now said that China was made 10 oeneve Dy
certain persons that the joint note was an VI.
timstum and that compliance with It's term'
was necessary. Thereupon the Chinese gov
eminent, feeling itself helpless answered tne
note with direct promise to pay the Jul
amount
II is doubtful II the treatment that
China has received from the combined
powers has parallel In the worlds MS
tory. An insurrection in that unfortu
nate country was seized upon by oil the
powerful nations Of the world as an ex
cuse to rend China and divide hel
territory and 1t is believed they woui'
have done so but for the fear that on
would have gotten larger share thar
another. Any one Of the powers wa
afraid to fight China singlehandled ant
all combined to intimidste and coerc'
her. Their action was cowardly from
the start.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
Tragedy at Coney Island.

New York, June 19.-Jsmes f.
AhesrD, employed as an ice man and
we'll known at Coney Island, shot bis
wife, Louise, and then sent bullet
through his own brain, at Gravesend,
about 2 o'clock this morning. Both
we're dead when found. Anger at bis
wife's habits, which were somewhat dis
sipated, is supposed to have furnished a
motive for the crime. Ahearn says 10 a
letter found on his person, that his
wife deceived him regarding former
marriage and the fact that she had
children when he married her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
The Constitutional Convention

Richmond, June l9.-The convention
vac In session two hours today, the
whole time being taken up with dis
custom as to the number of pages and
clerks to be employed. There will be
only six committee clerks and eight
pages. Mr.. Goode will announce the
committees Friday.
Joseph II. Shepherd, late clerk in the
State Auditors office, today pleaded
guilty to embezzling funds from the
State and was given three years in one
case. The other cases were continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
Groom Failed to Appear.

Elizabeth, N. J., June 19.-This
morning a large company OF guests az
g mbled in 81. Mary's Roman Catholic
church to attend the nupiials OF Mics
Julia Griffin and John. O'Hanlon. The
bridesmaids arrived and the priest
awaited 10 the chancel for the bride
and groom and attendants, but they
came not. Fnally 1t was learned that
O'Hsnlon had failed 10 bis appoint
ment. The expectant bride on learning
that her lover had deserted her, sent
word to the priest and the guests were
dismissed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
Candidates for President.

Havana, June 19.-The proposition,
to make General PANS, who was head
of the Cuban junta 10 the United states
previous to the Spsnish-American war,
first president of the Cuban repooilc 10
meeting with enthusiastic encourage
ment among political leaders mere.
General Masso, however, has strong
following, and Senior Montoro, tie
autonomist, may enter the race as the
candidate of the democratic party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

Dyspepsia cannot be lorg lived because Il
live requires nourisbment. Food 10 not nour
ishing until 1t is digested. A disordered
stomach cannot digest food, it must have as
sistsnce. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests al
kinds OF food without aid from the stomsch
SLOWING it to rest and regain its natural iunc
lions. Its elements are exactly the same q,
the natural digestive fluids and 1t simply can't
help but do you good. Sold by E. s. Lead
beater q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
THE CONVENTION.

In the Virginia Constitutional Con-
vention yesterday the committee on
organization made its report.
1t was presented by Delegate W. A.
Anderson. "It is," said Mr.. Anderson,
upon ell more important particulars,
the unanimous report OF this large and
representative committee" The re-
port enumerated the list OF sixteen COM
mittees. 1t wss discovered. that the
convention could DOT proceed conven-
iently until the plan was printed, and
adjournment Yves taken for that pur.
pose.
Colonel Summers, the republican
member from Washington county,
placed himself on record on regard to
taking the oath. He presented certiti-
cate showing that he bad taken the
oath prescribed for members the legis-
lature, properly certified before Judge
Witt, Of Richmond. He asked that
the certificate be placed on record.
Delegate Jones, at the request OF Nor
gan Treat, who is contesting the seat Ct
Judge Roger Gregory, OF King William,
presented the formal notice OF contest,
which was referred to the com mittee
on privileges and elections.
Delegate O'Flsherty submitted res
olution demanding q statement by
counties az to the amount of taxes paid
an nually on real estate, personal pro-
perty, and polls during the last five
years, both by white and colored people.
His resolution also called for the
amount Of defalcations In taxes by COL
lectors during the last ten years, and
the amount paid to them by relief bils. On
motion OF Judge Robertson, OF Roanoke city,
this was referred to the Committee on taxa
| ton.
President Goode laid before the convention
a communication ffom the constitutional con-
vention of Alabama sending greetings. The
president Of the convention will transmit
reply.
1t costs the State OF Virginia about 81 300
or $4,000 week to pay for the flaming OF 3
new constitution. One hundred members re-
ceive 81 dsy and expenses, which Is $500
q week for that alone. Then there are the
clerks. niue in eli, including Clerk Button,
who receives $204 the eight pages ct 81 q
day, ianitors messengers, doorkeepers, ser.
gesnt-st.srms. stationery, water and reporting
the proceedings.
COMMITTEES representing the Negro Edu-
estional and Industrial Association Of Viz
ginis, an organization perfected at Charlottee-
willie, August %, 1900, aud whose object is
the betterment Of the condition Of the celorej
peopls industrially, financially, socially, NOR.
ally and politically, is in the city for the pur-
pose Of appearing before the State constitu-
| tonal convention and its committees to make
an appeal in behalf OF their race, especially
in the matter of suffrage and the public free
| schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
Crew A sleep and Train Runaway.

Malone, N. Y. June ia runaway
freight train with the engineer fast
asleep wizzed through here at the rate
OF go miles an hour at 3 O'Clock this
morning. The track was cleared and
after running about so miles, the en-
gineer awoke and stopped the train.
After leaving Chatesugay the train
broke In two, leaving the crew behind
except the engineer and brakeman,
both Of whom were asleep. 1t is con-
sidered miracle that the train was moi
wrecked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

THE SUPREME COURT OF the United
States in two recent decisions sustain
ed statutes Of several States authoriz-
ing cities to assess the whole expense OF
street Improvement, other than open
ing a new street, upon the AUDITING
lands according to front feet, without
reference to benefits. The effect OF
the decision is to place owners OF SUBJ
urban lots at the absolute mercy OF
city councils, if the legislature gives
them such powers, as 1t would most
likely do II requested by any city. one
of the city laws sustained was an ordi-
nance for the pavement of vide SUD-
urban road leading to fair ground,
passed against the remonstrance OF
the abuttiDg owners, whose lots
were taken from them to pay
the cost of pavement for other
people to use. To fully understand
the sweeping scope of these decisions it
is only necessary to cite an example
Under them the city of Alexandra
could get the legislature to repeal the
SD section Of the city charter, which
was passed as a result of the suit OF
Violet against the city Of Alexandria,
and 10 few lines give the city right
to assess all street improvements &C
cording to the front foot. The city
could pass an ordinance directing the
paving OF King street or any other
street with vitrifed brick and assess
the property owners the whole cost, &C.
cording to the front foot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

Mrs. MCKINLEY has been declared
out of danger by her physicians and
the great strain under which the Presi.
dent has been subjected by apprehen.
sion Is in measure relaxed. People
of all parts Of the country will rejoice
with him at the recuperstion Of his wife,
all knowing how much lighter the bur-
deps OF life become when loved ones
with their sunny smiles are with Us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup for teetbing
babies, Full-size bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Disrrhes. Loss Of Sleep, Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infan-
tum. DR.. Balls 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, 1901-06-19

RUSSIA RETALIATEs. - The State
department has received from the BUS
sian Ambassador, Count Cassini, a com.
munication to the effect that in conse-
uuence of the action of the American
government 10 applying tariff restric-
tons against Russian petroleum I'm
ported into this country, the Russian
minister of finance, M. de White, has
issued an order dated June z imposing
the high tariff rate OF the Russian
schedule on American white resin or
calafio, gslapot, and red resin, under
article 50 of the Russian tariff law, and
increase the rate on American bicycles
under article 173 Of the Russian laws.
This action is entirely apart from
that taken in connection with Russian
sugar, and is a new develop
ment in the discriminatory duties i'm
posed by this government and the re-
talltory duties imposed by Russia. The
order OF the Russian minister is to take
eject next Friday, or two weeks from
the date OF it's issuance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

Rev. John Keller told Of the shooting
Of himself by Thomas @. Barker 10 the
trial of Barker at Jersey City, N. J..
Yesterday. The mioister says be did
not see the man who shot him rs the
bullets came from behind. Barker was
not permitted to tell his story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
ENGLAND's PoPULATIoN.-A pre-

ENGLAND'S POPULATI0N.-A pre-
llminary census volume gives the popu-
lation of the FIVE largest cities 10 Eng.
land, exclusive of London, as follows ;
Liverpool, 6S4, 947; Manchester, 54S,-
$3.50 Birmingham, 522, 1872 Leeds, 42S,-
953 Sheffield, 3S0,7l7. The totsl mum.
Der of males in England and Wales Is
5,721, 1928; females. 1884 .S47; men
serving abroad In the army, navy and
merchant marine being excluded.
Seventy seven per cent. Of the total
population Is 10 the cities, and % per
cent. is in rural districts, as against 20
and % per cent, respectively, in 1891
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
poanoed Rates to Detroit.

For the meeting Of the National Educational
Association at Detroit, July to IL, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets TO Detroit from all stations on
its lines, at the rate Of one fare for the round
trip, plus ~. Tickets will be sold July 8, 2
sDd 8, good returning TO leave Detroit no.
earlier than July nor later than July Is.
By the payment Of so cents the return limit
may be extended to leave Detroi. not later
than September 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

MOB INFLICTs FIVE HUNDRED
LAsHEs. Tom Watson, who, with his
wife, swore that the negro, Will Bussey,
had committed an assault on Mrs.
Watson, was taken out by committee
of citizens of Camden. Ark. Monday
night and given 500 lashes. The affi-
dsvit OF Watson and his wife wss the
means OF Bussey having been sentenced
to hang, but about three weeks ago
Mrs. Watson made written statement,
confessing that she had sworn falsely
against Bussey. On learning this Gov.
Davis suspended the sentence imposed
on Bussey. Wstson's wife swore that
she was compelled by her husband to
testify against Bussey. At the conclu-
sion OF the flashing, Watson was placed
on train and given instructions not to
stop In Arkansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. June 19.-The stock market
opened fairly active ct irregular prices. The
general railway list was little under last
nights level. The market at IL O'Clock was
narrow and the trading element appeared dis.
posed TO work for Q furth sr reaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

"By Rail or Water" is the titls OF a
neat, illustrated book published by Mr..
Arthur w. Robson, steamship and pas
senger sgent oil Baltimore. The publi-
cation is of special interest 10 travellers,
as 1t gives all the directions and hints
necessary to TRANSATLANTIC voyages or
those contemplating taking long trips
by rail. The rates OF ell steamship and
railroad lines are given and travellers
vocabulary In English, German. French
and Italian of 1000 words is set in
parallel columns to assist travellers in
making their wants and wishes known
10 foreign countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

james D. Webster, blind and IS years old,
after sitting on the street corner ct Anderson,
Ind, sn day and begging money last even
Ing secured license TO marry Sarah jane
knoy, OF indianapolis. After pocketipg the
license he resumed begging on the street.
saying his bride would arrive soon. She
csme at o'clock and half hour later the
couple were married by q minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

DR.. Bnll's Celebrated Pills cure
many Ills. One pi q dose. Box, so pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders Dr. Bulls Pills never
gripe. Sold by Richard Gibson and all drug
giafs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

THERE ARE rumors 10 London that
Boer leaders have repudisted Mr..
Kruger's views and that peace will
soon be brought about. This will
probably be followed 10 few days BY
accounts of British defeat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19
DIED..

On Wednesday, jane 10, 1901. at 4:05 q,
m. DE-. MARY BARTON, eldest daughter Of
the late Benjamin and Eliza ID. Barton.
Funeral from the Second Presbyterian Church
Friday, June al, ct 2 p. m. Friends are in
vited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

Arlington, Va Cattle Market, June ID
363 sheep and lambs were offered and sold AS
follows Sheep 2as3ic per h.; lambs 6a6c per
lb. some few cattle sold from 3ls5ac per
Id. Ten cows and calves sold from $35a$55
per head. The market for all kinds OF stock
was good,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

Danger. disesse and death follow neglect OF
the bowels. Use Dewitts Little Early Risers
TO regulate them and you will add years to
your life and life TO your years. Easy TO
take, never grippe. Sold BIZ e 8. I'eadbester
n gnpa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

PATENTs-Messrs. Davis Il Davis, Wash
ington patent attorneys, report the grant this
week Of United states patent No. 676,725,
ash SITTER to @. McGovern, of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

Eczema, saltrheum, tettsr, chatting, ivy
poisoning and all skin fortunes are quickly
cured BY DeWitts Witch Hazel ealve. The
certain pile cure. Sold BY Z. 9. Lesdoeatsr q
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-19

FOR sALE.-A FAST DRIVING HORSE.
Il The animal is six years old. Apply TO
o. F. BAdGETT, In the market.
je1o st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
Financial Statement.

NEW YORK. Aug. S.-The Financier says. The statement of the New York comparatively unimportant reduction of $S6S S25 in surplus reserve. leaving this item as $22, 1850. This amount of re- ago. and it may be regarded as ample to meet at least the early require ments for money for crop purposes. bank statement was made on, rising averages for cash. payments by the sub treasury for August interest on govern Thursday and the disbursement ofs al most $l, ,5O00OO for this purpose did not pass through the banks until Friday, and hence 1t was not fully accounted for in the statement. Checks for Yukon gold to moderate amounts were also cashed at the sub-treasury on Friday and there fore the payments were too late to ap- pear in last weeks bank returns. Hence it seems probable that the condition of the banks was more favorable at the end of the week than appeared by the ing in the direction Of changes in bank conditions during the week may be noted the payment on Thursday of about sl7,.. 900 000 on account of new bonds issued by the Missouri Pacific and of $l0,00O000 new Rock Island stock. These payments were reflected in important changes be- tween local banks, and it is quite pos sible that these disbursements likewise had more or less infihuence upon interior bank movements. The gain of $10, 800 in loans was due in part to operations incident to the above noted payments. It is shown by the statement of changes by individual baSks. which appears else where in this issue that the First Nation al Bank increased it's loans last week by $6. 240. 200 doubtless in connection with It's recent augmentation of capital and with it's preparations for the absorption of the bank of the Republic. This, there fore. will account for a large part of the gain in loans by all of the banks shown last week The increase of s2, 2S0,2 POO in cash very closely corresponds with that shown by preliminary statements of the It is noteworthy that the bank returns were more nearly harmonious than usual, the gain in loans and cash together call ing for an increase of $13, ,133. 100 in de- posits. while this item was actually in- craa sed S10 Q73 7O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
NT" YORK, Aug. 3.-Quotations for cotton futures today were as follows:
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NE WORLEANS Aug. 3.-Continued dullness prevailed in the market for spot cotton today, though the sales reported TOT the short hours aggregated some 800 bales However, of that amount about 800 bales were sold after hours' last evening and failed to enter yesterdays record. The demand for medium and low grades is slack and buyers are not talk ing hold of those qualities at the current level of prices. Factors on the other hand are not inclined to make sacrifices pending the receipt of the government crop report on Monday and in conse- quence the market today closed steady at previous quota tionS.
 Usually Saturdays short session is fairly active in the market for contracts but today has been an exception to the rule and but for a bidding trade in Oc- tobers there was nothing of any conse- quence doing Added to the fact that the trade is holding everything in statu quo pending the receipt of the bureau's crop condition report Liverpool is closed hard and fast on account of the bank holiday and as resul tthe inf1fiuence of trans Atlantic sentiment is removed from the markets on this side
 This market opened points higher for August contracts but with the other po- sitions off from l to points. and during the forenoon moved sluggishIy over narrow range either way. There was no spirit shown by either bulls or bears and the market fairly drifted to close when the comparison with yesterdays prices showed net losses of 2d3 points on all save the current month. which stood at an average of four points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-04
AMERICANS SCHEME T o
 EXPLOIT MEXICO.
Plan Embraces Common Manage ment of Steamship, Railroad
 and Hotel Service.

The New York Evening Post corre- spondent, writing from the City of Mexico says:
 The Standard Oil interests are said to be back of 8 scheme which is being slowly worked out here and which is 2 the carrying out--similar to the Plant and Flagler systems in Florida. but on a larger scale-of the idea of combining steamship, railroad and hotel service under one management and exploiting this country, both as a summer and winter resort. The plan, when com pleted, it is said, will comprise the ownership of the Ward Steamship Line and. the Mexican Central Railroad, the Monterey and Gulf and the Cuernavaca line. Along these will be built great system of hotels.
 Fer several months number of men who refused to tell whom they repre- sented, have been travelling through the republic, examining the health and pleasure resorts and studying the hotel accommodations and their capacity for improvements. In many cases they have obtained options on established hotels at the best resorts. These men are supposed to have been representa- tives of the Plant or Flagler company, but now it seems they were employed by the Standard Oil Company.
 Company to Finance Scheme.
 It has been known for some time that the Standard Oil people have large if not controlling interests in the Mexican Central road, which recently obtained control of the Monterey and Gulf organization, and now the, con- nection which it has always maintained with the Gueernavaca line has been greatly strengthened. This line and the CentraPs branch to Ameca will be pushed through to the Pacific coast with all possible speed. Then line of steamboats will be established between the Pacific ports and San Francisco. The purchase of the Ward Steamship Line will give the same connection with New Yorkia and all Atlantic ports.
 The erection of a great chain of ho- tels, run on the American system and affording tourists from the North the comforts to which they are accustom- ed, but which are so hard to get in Me xico. will complete the scheme.
 To finance this combination of inter- ests a trust company is to be estab- hshed in this city, with a large capital. Many Mexicans are opposed to this great standardization of foreign capital in this country. but it is said that the chief government officials are in favor of it. holding that it will greatly add to the country's wealth and prosperity. The question of government conces- sions is no wunder discussion.