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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
THURSDAY EvEN'a. APRIL IS, 1901
rn.u.. hean another meeting of

THERE HAS Deen auotbeA
the Board of Police Commissioner anu
;uag;no from one of the minutes, more
war paint is to be put on 10 ansicips-
t;on of conflict of authority with the
Msvor when the board attempts 10
comnel that official to submit to the
anuullipg Of a rule governing tne pc
lice which allows the Mayor to sur
,ouud hlmself at the station house Win
suoh men of the force as he may prefer
The other matters which bid fair 10
precipitate an embroglio rather settled
themselves. The two policemen sum-
moned to appear anticipated the pur'
nose OF the board and resigned. but the
hoard. not to be deferred, passed reso'
luton formally removing them. The
charge against another officer for fall
ure TO comply with orders Of the board
wsa proven to be groundless. The
commissioners elected successors to the
men who had been dismissed, paying
mn attention to the Mayors recon-
mendatiou to Council for reduction Of
the force. Without passing any opinion
nro or con as to the standpoints as
sumsd by the officials interested In this
matter the Gazette believes 1t voices
the sentiments of large portion OF this
community when 1t observes that 1t rs
an unfortunate condition OF sffairs, to
saw the least, when such divergences ex'
list. and hot blood seems to increase In
stead of subsidipg. It's bad showing
for the old town, especially ct q time
when all would like to attract the az
tention of those of other places 70
old Alexandria, now struggling to gro"
in the face of much adverse fortune
Whether the commissioners have the
mower to rescind the rule referred to OF
not is for Others to determine. but that
any great principle can be involved In
allowing the Mayor to select the men
with whom he lie thrown daily, Is by no
mears clear to the many. The commits
sioners. however, seem to think it a
serious matter, and last night Instruct
ed their secretary to procure counsel
anticipating conflict with the Mayor
who. IL is. understood, will refuse TO
obey the resolution Of the board which
provides that the men be changed every
two months. The matter is sure to 90
to the courts eventually and the city
will have to pay the bill. 1t was at mrs
supposed that the Board of Police Com
missioners would be useful adjunct TO
the Mayor In governing the police force
but the fact that there has been friction
between executives and the board
almost since it's foundation proves con-
clusiyely that they cannot coalesce, and
hundreds OF reasons could be sdduced
to show its impossibility In a small city
like Alexandria where the Mayor mas
to deal directly with the policemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

RODNEY MAINTENANCE SUIT SET.
TLED-The much-discussed suit for
maintenance filad by Mrs. Margaret E.
Rodney against Paymaster Robert Bur
ton Rodney, United States navy, re-
tired, has been adjusted in Wa hington
out Of court. The Rodneys were mar
ried In Toronto come months ago. Ac-
cording to the allegations made on
different occasions the bride and an 10.
innate friend, Miss Cole, locked the
groom from his wife's stateroom on the
trip South and excluded him from the
compapiouship OF his wife during all
their married life. Mrs. Rodney began
the proceedings by petition for main
tenauce based on charges that Paymas-
ter Rodney would not provide her with
common necessaries. The Paymaster
replied that he intended to "freezs out"
Miss Cole, who, he said. occupied his
wife's quarters. Yesterdays compro-
mise closes the case. The Rodneys are
said to be now living happily at 469
Florida avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
The Markets.
Georgetown, April 1S.-Wheat 7Os76.

ROYAL ARoANUM.-The annual meet
ing of the Grand Council of Virginia OF
the Royal Arcsnum, which began at
Lynobburg on Tuesday, closed yester-
day afternoon. Richmond was chosen
as the next place Of meeting, on the
second Tuesday in April. The report
OF the committee on the state OF the or
der showed the society in an excellent
condition. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Alter.
nate to second supreme representative.
Charles II. Lumsdep, of Lynchbura;
grand regent, q. @. Berry, of Stauntor ;
grand vice regent, r. w. Arnold, OF
Alexandris; grand orator, Rev F. L.
McFaddsD, OF Lynchbure; grand chap
lain, A. T. Lincoln, of Marion; grand
guide, w. II. Hurkamp. OF Fredericks-
bure; grand warden, DR.. w. p. Ewsld,
of Portsmouth; grand sentry, w. M.
Bicksrs, of Shockoe Council, of Ricn.
mond; grand treasurer, A. B. Bolts, oil
Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
Rurninp of the imperial Palace,


Berlin, April 1S.-A dispatch from
Pekin gives details OF the cor figration
which destroyed the Imperial palace 10
which Field Marshal Count Won Wal.
dersee made his headquarters. The
conAagration began in the residence OF
Msjor Laenstsl0, who was absent at
the time, and spread thence to the as.
bestos house which Count Won Valdez
see had brought from Germany. The
house was rapidly consumed by the
flames, Count Won Wsldersee escaping
with the utmost difficulty through a
window. Msjor General Schwartzkopf,
Count Won Waldersee's chief of staff,
apparently lost his life 10 re-enteriog
the burning buildings to help 10 rescu-
ing others whom he supposed to be there
The fire lie believed TO have been the
work of an incendiary. The destroyed
palace was one of the imperial resi-.
dences in the inner or sacred city OF
Pekin, and was formerly the private
abode of the Empress OF China.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

TABLET UNvEILED.-The unwilling
of tablet on the front Of the war home
of General Lee In Richmond, wssan in
terestiug event yesterday afternoon.
The veil from the tablet was removed
at $50 o'clock in the present OF about
100 ladies and gentlemen. The war
home of General Lee ia plain three
story and basement red brick house on
franklin street near Seventh. 1t Ia
now occupied by the Virginia Histori-
cal Society. and has been for some time
Here 10 this home the family OF the
commando -iu-chief of the Southern
army lived during the entire war. The
tablet is marble, about 80 inches long
bp 20 wide, and is placed upon the front
OF the house. IT bears this inscription
"The residence of General Robert E.
Lee from 1861 to 1865" The Lee
house is one OF the landmarks OF the
war and Is visited by most OF the
strangers that come to the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
Pubiie Conslstorv.

Rome, April 1S.-At public consis-
tory in the Vatican today there was a
large attendance of leading diplomatic
representatives, distinguished eccles-
iastics and other prominent men, to
witness the ceremony Of investing the
new cardinals with their new dignity
by bestowing ON them the hats which
mark their rank az princes Of the
church. When Pope Leo made his ap-
pesrance, be was loudly cheered. he
appeared to be 10 excellent health, and
personally pronounced the benedictiou'
After the close Of the public ceremony
the Pope gave reception to the new
cardinals, aod to the commissioners
designated to take the hats to new car
dinas unable TO be in Rome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
The situation in South Africa.

London, April 1S.-Lord Kitchener
reports that Colonel Kitcher advancing
from Lydenburg, 10 the northeastern
Transvssl, found that the Beers had
blown up the celebrated gun known ss
"Lone Tom" which figured 10 the siege
of Lsdysmith, apparently to prevent
him from capturing it, and because they
we're unable to remove 1t. Pieces oil
the gun we're found. Col. Kitchen cap
tured thirteen prisoners. Aoother
column under Colonel DoUglss oc-
cupied Dullstroom. after an engage
ment 10 which six Beers were killed.
Col. Plumer's column has occupied
Battlefront. taking thirteen prisoners
General Elliott's division has brought
IN large number of cattle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

Marion Kooke, manager for I. M.
Thompson, q large importer OF hne
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee avenue.
Chicago, says: "During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake ct night and made me
mat to attend my work during the day.
Ooe of nav milliners was taking Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy for severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re.
lisye her so quickly that l bought come
for myself. 1t acted like magic and /
hogan to improve at once. am now
entirely we'll and feel very pleased to
acknowledge its merits" For sale by
Richard Gibson. druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
No strike of Steel workers.

Pittsburg, Pa. April Is There will
be no strike; the trust will make con-
cessions, and 80 will the men," This
statement coming as 1t does from an
officer of the Amalgamated Association
this morning is authoritative. The
workingmen have decided to make
concessions which will be met BY
the manufacturers. The final vote will
not be taken on the matter till late this
evening, but the probability OF strike
seems, ct this writing, very remote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
HOW's THIS 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of catsrrh that cannot DO cured BY
Halls Catairh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney Tor the last 15 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in al business trsns-
actions, and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TBUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
wALpING, KIxNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Oatarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon tho blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c per bottle.
s,ld by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
Relieves it Will b. Accepted.

Havana, April lS.-The Marquis OF
Santa Lucia, president of the constitu.
tIonal convention, aod first president OF
the Cuban republic in the recent revo-
luton, declares that the present at.
ti,ude of the convention on the Platt
amendment ia necessary for the protec-
ton OF the delegates on account OF the
temper of their constituents, but that
later the convention will accept the
amendment. Governor General Wood
reiterates his belief that the convention
will fiually accept the Platt amendment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
Suicide of a Wealthy Merchant.

Paterson, N. J., April 1S.-Jossph P.
Doremus, q retired merchant, killed
himself here at q late hour last night by
drinking carbolio acid. Almost insane
from grief his widow tried to throw
herself from the second story window
but servant caught hold of her dress
and probably saved her life. Ten years
ago two of Doremus's children died
suddenly within a few days Of each
other. THE, 1t is believed, unbalanced
his mind and caused his fatal act OF last
night. His fortune, estimated at 81 600.
600, was earned by himself and his
father 10 the shoe manufacturing bust
ness. Mrs. Dorenus Ia now delirious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

BNAI B'RITH.-The District Grand
Lodge, B'nai Birth will meet hereafter
in annual session. This was determin-
ed upon, after much discussion, at the
session of the Grand Lodge 10 Rich.
mond yesterday afternoon. The seat
OF the District Grand Lodge will be re-
moved from Baltimore to Richmond, II
the sense of the Grand Lodge is
sustained by the various individual col.
leges In the next sixty days. The body
voted almost unanimously to remove
the seat to Richmond, and 1t was left to
the general committee to look into the
matter, with power to act. After To-
slructiDg the general committee to 6x
upon the next place OF meeting, to be
decided upon later. the body adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
THINKS SHE HAS SWALLOWED A

THINKS SHE HAS SWALLOWED A
SNAKE.-Some twenty months ago
Mrs. Thsddeu Payne, who lives 10 the
Rappahanook Valley, on the 6pottsyl.
vauia side of The river, few miles
from Fredericksburg, was taken With Q
stomach trouble that bs filed the skill OF
her physician The sffiiction has
grown until nothing can convince the
sufferer that she did not, short while
before the appearance of the trouble,
while drinking water from a small rum
ping stream, swallow O small snake,
which has increased 10 sizs until 1t has
now reached huge proportions. She
has raveDous appetite. When sbe alb
stains from food she says the snake be-
comes restless and anpoys Der by
crawling. Physicians think that most
likely it is a very large tapeworm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
disturbance I'm the Reichsrath.

vienns, April 16.-when the Rsichsrath
rcsssembled today Herr Herzog made a
speech In which he violently attacked the
irchduke Franz Ferdinand. heir 10 the
Austro- Hungarian throne. Herz,g said shat
the Austrisns would regard with fear and ap-
preheusion the accession to the throne OF y
prince imbued with such reactionary princi-
ples. He fairly shouted his more abusive
language against the heir apparent. when
DR.. Koerbsr, the premier. rose TO reply 10
Herzog's verbal assault the deputies refused
10 listen to him and drove him from the ch'm'
Der amid storm Of abuse and vltuperatioD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

A WEEK UNDER MRS. NATIONS
RULE.-Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon
smasher, is to conduct the municipal sf-
fairs of Medicine Lodge, Kap.,l for one
week. II, during that time, according
to the agreement, Mrs. Nation bs.ters
the condition of trade and social rela.
tons in Medicine Lodge. her ideas will
be adopted permanently and the city
run along the lines thus laid down. i
business should fall of for the week
and a majority Of the citizens grow dis
satisfied With her conduct Of affsirs
then the city officers will continue t.
run It "wide opep.".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
opening of the Baseball Season.

New York, April 1S.-"Play bali" will be
the cry Of the umpires in Philadelphis, Gin
cinnati. st. Louis and New York this after
noon when the baseball season Of the National
League will oFen. Brooklyn will cross bats
with the Philat elphiss on their own grounds,
Boston will meet the New YoIks In this city
Pittburg will play at Cincinnati and the
Chicago team will open tho season. at st.
Louis.
Rain caused postpontment Of the game al
Cincinnati today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

IT Is NOT difficult to forecast the result Of
the conference between President Mckinley
and the committee appointed BY the Cuban
Constitutional Convention to proceed 10
Washington TO discuss the propositions con-
tanned in the Plstt amendment. That meas
ure was embodied In the army spproprit-
tion act mainly, If not wholly, for the pur-
pose of getting the President out of hole
and tiding him over the recess Of Congress.
Mr.. Mckinley will not be likely 10 show his
hand at this juncture. and with the excer-
ton of words of little meaning the Cuban
committee will get nothing for its trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

You will waste time II you try to cure In
digestion or dyspepsis by starving yourself.
That only makes 1t worse when you DO o.,
heartily. You always need plenty OF good
food properly digested. Kodol Dyspspsi"
Cure ia the result Of years OF scientinc re.
search for something that would diges. DOT
only some clemsnts Of food but every kino
And il ia The one remedy that will do IT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for teething
babies, FuIl-,ize bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Diarrh@i Loss Of sleep. Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infar-
tum. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and sooihes the baby. Sold BY
Richard Gibson and al druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

DR.. Bulls Celebrated Pills cure
many ills. One pill dose. Box, so pills,
10 CITE. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles,
Biiousnees, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. Dr.. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard Gibson and eli drug
gists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

Salvation OIL the best liniment
Regular bottle, 10 etc.; large bottle, % eta.
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism
Neuralgis, Soreness, 6prains, Bsckache, Stiff.
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, 6well'ngs, Barns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain.
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
COLONEL CHAPMAN TRANSFERRED

OULUNhL OhAFhhN 1NnNor HhhrzDs-
Colonel William 81. Chapman, who has
been acting ss revenue agent for the
State of Virginia and part Of North
Csrolins, with headquarters in Lynch.
burg. has been ordered to assume con-
troll OF the Office embracing In Its terri.
tory Ten nessee and q part OF Missis.
sippi. Revenue Agent Ingram. who
mas been 10 the Tennessee district, will
take the Colonel's place, the order 70
take immediate effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Q Cough or Cold ct once. Conquers Croup,
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fall. Best for Bronchitis, Hosrseness, Grippe,
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Affec.
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price 25c.
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
DIED.

On Thursdsy, April 10. at 12:45 a. NJ, in
Washington, u. c., of pueumonis, 4. ID GAR
WOOD, daughter OF Samuel N. Gsrwooi and
the late Elizabeth II. Garwood. Funeral from
hsr fathers residence, 1922 King street,
Alexaniris, Saturday, April 20, at p. M.
Friends invited. Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

"I had piles 90 bad / could get 10 rest nor
end a cure until / tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel 6alve. After using it once, forgot
ever had anything like piles z. G. Boice,
souers Point, N. Y. Look out for limitations.
Be sure Jon ask for DeWitfs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

-Four people are dead and seven more
probably fatally injured IS the result Of
90 explosion yesterday on the steamer
Ramona at Victoris, B. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18
REGISTER YOUR BOTTLES.

The attention of sll persons o. corporal ions
engaged in manufacturing, bottling, or sell-
iue soda water, sersted waters. lager beer OF
o;her b vsrsges or medicines or perfumery
com pou DDS, whether the same be contained
in bottles, siphons tins or kegs, is called to
an act Of the General Assembly OF Virginia,
approved March 2, 1900. which requires,
among other things, the ding In the Office of
the Secretary Of the Commonwealth ON OR
BRFoRE THE FIRST DAY OF MAY ANNUALLY
OF description Of the nsmes. marks or other
devices thereon, In order to secure to said
persons or corporations the protection fforded
By said act. J I. LAWLEss.
S cretary Of the Commonwealth.
apr18 1aV3U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets'
Candy Cathsrtic. cure constipation forever.
i0c, s5c. HC G. O. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-18

V0RUIr JARs.-PorceIain Lined FIuii
II Jars, extra quality, pints 56c, quarts TO
= gallons SOC doa, Of 10 NItBURNn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-12
1T WAS SEVEN...ELEyEN.
AN IMPORTANT DATE ON THE CAL
ENDAR TO "cRAP SHOOTERS
The Good Fortune That Came to Man
Who Thought OF the Seventh,
Month and Eleventh Day.

People who do not keep close tab ON the
calendar would have discovered nothlng
extraordinary In the peculiar relation which
yesterday bore to chronology. And vet II
was a day which docs not occur often In
iaet, II only comes with accustomed reg.
ulailty once year, ana IL never varies
Inc date Is AS fixed aud as Interchangeable
as are the laws which govern the dlurnal
revolutions ~ the earth around the sun.
The day. however has no connection win
the mean diminntiou OF the SUMS orbit
nor yet with the present accepted value "
the solar paralaX. Its only significance
was TO those gentlemen who nightly WOO
me heklc goddess Of fortune around the
crap table, whore the patient toller's
stack o whites are too ofteu unreellnglv
rnked In by the dealer. To these gentlemen
Yesterday looked as important as do aces
before the draw
yesterday was the seventh month and
tthhSS eleventh day ANY "crap" shooter can
yen you what '7-1t" means and n ionk nj
ihc calendar before Won tear pu w.. i.f
WI snow Won rhui Yesterday was I'll
81, 'SI,s,u'N morning very early, Just a.
lus down tho dow. things were ivciy IA, n
~" hHoWh gaming house in tine vicinity
1' hnrkfl square jus before tho actiy-
~ mentioned began, the crap dealers Ncra
count pg their winnings OF the utpht ana
Ert mug rrhdF ~ bank heir hauk rolls. II
was evident that the games ,,,rn ayrr
wy LOT c2tulug Bnt at this juncturc thc
man 10 whom the suggestion III ''I-1t had
srars ~ an iNSplrauou appeltcd on me
S.W nc said never word as he np-
pt1uchcd Che dice table. a silver dollar
Ehsirhca ln hls hund for an Instant IL
eagle good bye" or 10 invcs, Inc snr,uip
On nights lodging Tho temptation io
trI,t,rt. iu',t' run Tor ms money
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-12
Another Medal for carIs Ruhe.

The original Caris Rhue bowling medal
prcseoted the clnb by MIR. George Glass
having been won three consecutive times by
one ~ he members, aud hence removed
mann has Very generously donated 10 the
club another medal 20 be competed for un-
der similar conditions, s-at Is, Go become
the property IT the member OF the Carl
Ruhp Rowling club who succeeds Ia winning
Ia three consecutive times rather difficult
achievement when tho club 4 So evenly
hdlaWed The l4angerusnp medal lis n
WOW handsome deeign with three raised
0nd crossed ten pins on the face OF
handsomely ornamented gold shield The
mcd4l was designed and made nv L.
Mitchell and Il VIII be placed for the arst
ilWs ~ conlpstiiion next SUNDAY II the
earns Buhe alley at Dumler's on the Harris
burr road.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-12
POLICEMEN GIVEN a LAY or.

CNIl Service Commission Granted Short
vacations to Scott and Richardson.
Ih' members OF the city civil service
commission embracing Aldermen Thomns
MiiIer Bennett and Tufly mc- last might
IN the now headquarters az Milhy Dow han
"a investigate charges of lighting IRE.
idfed against Policemen Scott ana Richard
son 10y Chairman O'Lcurv NJ the notice
't 'Ih'cr richardson, officer scott plea.l.
rl not guilty Affer examining ten wit.
. S%S' iho commission found totl officers
EuliN ON me charge mentioned officer
SCOTT WIS given layon of byc DAYS ami
'Nicer Richardson of ton days Tho hght
occurred on Ga" afternoon Of July A. uul
claimed one officer interfcred with the