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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-02-14

TO MISS ADELA FORESTER, No
mind saying so. / prefer the second
story front room. No piano practice,
no cold dinners, no neglect about my
shirt buttons-you understand my
Idiosynerasies, and will doubtless ac-
cede to them. Please let me hear from
you at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-02-14

And though the custom now is quite
Forgotten at the present time.
You really-don't you think you might
Choose me for your valentine?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-02-14
To "MfSfrerS May"

There was custom, Mistress May"
Much practiced in the olden time.
BY bachelors and ladies gay,
In honor of st. Valentine.
For on that good saints natal day
Each maiden fair, at early prime;
Could choose, such was the ancient
way,
Some gallant for her valentine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-02-14

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
Lansburgh&Bro.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON. DC
TELEGRAPHTC BREVITIES.

The cruiser Cleveland was launched
at the Bath, Me-, shipyard today.
Joe Wslcott, the oolored middle
weight pugilist, was given the decision
over George Gardner at San Francisco
last night
A serious riot occurred at Canal
Dover, o., last night between non-union
mill men and strikers who did not get
Jobs In the mills after the settlement oil
the strike. II resulted 10 the shooting
Of Jack O'Neill and Henry Mcdowell,
the former through the lungs and
probably fatally; the latter through the
left wrist. They belonged to the strik-
ers. All the union men 10 the m lie at
DsnisoD, New Philadelphia aud Canal
Dover have gone out on account OF the
shooting OF the two men. Mayor Bold
refused to help the sheriff 10 quelliug
the riot and would not allow the police
to aid in carrying the wounded men to
their homes and said he had washed
bis hands of tae whole affair and would
not risk his life by going among them.
The town is greatly excited and per-
soual violence is openly threatened the
mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
SATURDAY EVENING, SEPT. %, 1901

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
has agreed upon qusdrennisl elections
and ousdrennial meetings of the legisla-
ture. Many people Of the State have be-
come so wearied Of elections and OF Il Q
actions of the legislatures OF the past
several years that they will be glad to
have fewer OF both. 1t would appear
reasonable that a growing State would
REQUIRE at least biennial sessions OF Its
legislature, but 1t must be admitted
that Virginia would be in better condi-
ton today II no sessions Of her legisla'
ture bad been held in the last ten or
fifteen years, for during that time
MANY more harmful than beneficial
measures have been enacted into laws.
The corruption in elections and IN leg
islstures is growing at so rapid q pace
"a TO make honest men fear both, but
a. they must be, the fewer of either the
better. Then, too. it is generally admit
ted that there are enough laws already
on the statute books to last five hum
dred years, so only the schemers and
lobbyists may after all be losers by
change from biennial to quadrennial
sessions OF the legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Boer appeal for arbitration asks
The Hague tribunal to apply for the
consent OF Eogland TO peaceful settle
ment.
The Chinese government is consider
ing Russian offer for the purchase oil
the Pei Yang squadron, consisting oil
10 warships.
Father ]. Barry Smith, professor OF
chemistry at Georgetown University,
Washington, died at st. Agnes Hos
pital, in Baltimore, yesterday, Of con-
ges!ion OF the brain.
Citizens OF Chicago have started &C.
cret organization known IS the RE
public" which ia to be extended over
the country with the view TO protecting
life aud property from anarchists.
Brsdstreet reports that the failures
10 the United States for the week num-
Der 1917, as against 1853 last week, 169
in this week year ago, 129 in 1899,
and 166 in 1898. Canadian failures are
"a, against % last week, % the week
one year ago, and IL 10 1899.
Mai. Theodore Mosher, U. s. A., re-
tired, has reported TO military head
quarters, pursuant to orders from the
War department, and again assumed
the duties Of adjutant general of the
District militia, with the rank OF lieu.
tenant colonel. He relieves Msj
Charles II. 0uraDd, inspector general.
Lieut.. Commander Robert Burton
Rodney, U. s. N, retired, who is being
sued for absolute divorce by his wife,
and who has been cited in Washington
to show cause why he should not be
committed for failure to pay certain
alimony, decided he had rather pay
than go to Jail, and yesterday the money
was forthcoming,
London newspapers Continue to re-
port that Lord Kitchener will resign as
Communicating chief 10 South Africa be-
cause, as one paper puts it, he desires
more serious penalties for rebellion and
wants better reinforcements. Major
Burnham, the American scout, who
was on the stsff OF Lord Roberts. has
been given the honor of a companion.
ship of the distinguished service order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, 1t Is stated,
have learned that 100000, said to be
part of the money embezzled by Ober-
lin M. Carter, now serving sentence at
Fort Leavenwortb, has recently been
taken from Chicago repositories to
some eastern city, and that secret SER
vice men have gone TO the place to
seize it. The frauds Ia Savannah har'
Dor work for which Captain Garter is
now undergoing imprisonment Melted
that officer over S7OO.0 He did not
waste his stealiDgs in riotious living,
but endeavored to invest them 10 some
way, so that if the mischance OF retri-
button should oVertske him he would
have something to start anew with on
emerging from imprisonment. Up to the
present time the government officials
who have been seeking to discover
Oarter's planted securities and invest.
ments have found nearly one.half OF
them. The audacity with which be
robbed the government was evidently
supplemented by a cunning that has
baked the efforts of the Department OF
Justice to recover all the plunder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
Foreign News.

Berlin, Sept. 2S.-There is promise OF
an art war between Emperor William
and the municipality OF Berlin, follow
ing the Kaiser's rejection of the de-
signs for a system Of fountains which
we're submitted by the city architect.
Today the Kaiser was given q set back
by the action of the board of aldermen
10 refusing to accept the plans for trans
forming the famous street, Unter den
Linden, which bis Majesty had pre-
viously commended. The aldermen
declare that the present scheme fails to
maintain the historic character OF the
street.
Liverpool, Sept. 28.-The Duke of
Mancnester's debts are said to have
been settled by the payment OF $35, 600.
The Dowager Duchess, the Dukes
mother. ia said to have supplied the
money. Until this time it has been
supposed that Mr.. Eugene q mmerman,
OF CiRclnnsti, the Dukes fatherin-law,
would settle the bills.
Rome, Sept. 2S.-The Pope who has
been suffering from slight attack OF
diarrhoes ia entirely recovered.
Amsterdam, Sept. 28.-Private infor-
nation from Hilversum indicates that
Paul Kruger Is rapidly failing In health.
The attending physicians fear total
collapse within few montbs. Many
signs of acute senile decay are noted.
Few visitors are allowed to see the aged
ex-president OF the TraDsvasl. Mr..
Kruger willspendIhe winter at Hilver-
sum.
Capetown, Sept. 28.-In q general army
order Issued today General Kitchener forblds
the Mobile columns to take kitchen ranges,
pianos, harmoniums, e,c., while pursuing the
Beers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISERS

Section II, designed to place
further check upon local, private, or
special legislation, bat to allow SUM-
cient facility for the passage OF laws
manifestly urgent, was next considered.
II provides for the appointment OF
special Joint committee OF seven MEM
bers OF the house and five Of the senate,
to whom shall be referred oil such
speces OF legislation. It was adopted
after explanation from Chairman
Moore.
Mr.. Flood gave notice OF q motion to
reconsider the vote by which the quad
rennial session sud election was
adopted. Capt. Wise gave notice that
be should call for yea and nay vote
on the question when it came up In the
convention. The biennial advocatts
have not given up the fight, but will
make q strong resistance when the re-
port comes up to be adopted in the
open convention. The convention yes
terday passed by the consideration oil
the Treat-Gregory. case until Dext
week.
The committee on taxation heard
argument last night in regard to the
provision to be placed in the constitu-
ton relating to the oyster industry.
| The present section prohibiting q
license tax will be stricken out and In
its place will be inserted a provision
that the oyster beds. rocks, shoals and
grounds snail never be leased or sold
by the State. but shall be preserved for
the people of Vlrgieia. The oyster
| delegation from Gloucester, Matthews,
| Lancaster and Middesex counties urged
the committee Thursday night to insert
| 10 addition to this specific tax, not TO
| exceed 81, on shaft tongers, 81 on
patent tongeTs, so cents an acre on platt
ers and a IN Iximum limit on other
forms of Clustering. The object sought
was to settle and quiet the oyster ques-
ton so that the biennial harsssmeDt OF
the legislature by the oystermen and
the harsssment OF the oystermen by
the legislature should be proven ted.
The committee on education beld o
short session yesterday and discussed
the general educational system. The
outcome OF the conference was the APP
poiutment of a subcommittee. CON-
posed OF Messrs. Thornton, Willis,
Brown, Dunaway, and Pollard, to
further investigate the matter and re-
port to the full committee.
The Withers employers liabily reso-
luton, was further considered by the
committee on corporations yesterday.
Messrs. Wlthers, Meredith, Parks and
Anderson advocated the resolution, and
it will be further considered next
Thursday. Judge Anderson submitted
statistics TO show that in ten years
there had been 532 employees killed
aud 10, 1872 Injured on the railroads in
Virginia. Capt. Shaw, of Charlotles-
vile, and Prof. Dodge, OF the national
department OF public roads, addressed
the committee on public institutions last
night in the interest OF road improve.
ment. Capt. Shaw especially urged
the use Of convict labor. No action
was taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

1T WAS stated yesterday that Mr. j..
P. Morgan, with party of friends, had
left New York on a special train OF pal
ace cars to attend the general council
OF the Episcopal Church which is to
meet 10 San Francisco next week. The
item caused many people to wonder
why mission of this kind should be
attended with any such glamor and in
commenting upon the trip the Philadel-
phla Record of today says:
There is something approaching
barbaric splendor In the cross country
expedition OF Mr.. ]. P. Morgan from
New York to San Francisco in his pa"
latial train. No historic monarch or
conqueror could have made tour from
capital TO capital with anything like
the pomp and circumstance Of this
American citizens journey to attend q
church convention. Mr.. Morgan may
think it is no ones business but his own
how he makes or spends his money
vet there are thousands of his fellow
citizens who, though wishing him nc
harm, deplore such ostentations. Dis,
play of this sort breeds discomfort and
gives opportunity for demagogic sppea
60 the elements Of social disorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

In THE HANDS OF A RECEIVER
The Consumers Brewing Company't
plant at the south end OF the Aqueduci
bridge, at Rosslyu, is Ia the hands Of o
receiver. A deed was placed on record
10 the Office of the reco rider OF deeds Of
the District OF Columbia yesterday,
transferring to Mr.. James Richardson,
the president OF the company, all oil
the property and affairs OF the concern,
in pursuance of an order OF the court
appointing him receiver. l. is stated
that proceedings were Instituted on
September 25, before Judge Wsddill,
of the Eastern district OF the United
States Circuit Court for the district OF
Virginia, by Hon. John w. GrigOs,
former Attorney General OF the United
States, and Mr.. Elridge S. Johnson,
president of the Citizens National
Bank, of Washington, who are trustees
under the first mortgage OF the com.
pany. asking for the appointment of a
receiver to take possession of the prop
eriy and operate the brewery during
the tendency OF the suit. Judge Wsd.
dill appointed Mr.. Richardson receiver
aud signed an order requiring the de-
feodant corporation, by its proper OF
ficisls, to convey all OF its property to
Mr.. Richardson, as receiver. The com
psny hss been involved in much litiga-
ton recently. The question mainly at
issue hss been the validity Of the origi-
nal Issue of capital stock. 1t is stated
that Messrs. Kstz Brothers, OF Pater-
con, n. j., who requested foreclosure,
actually invested S250,0O0 in cash
10 the company. They hold bonds,
stock, and unsecured notes. There
was first mortgage negotiable by the
company for 100000 and a second
mortgage for 100000. The interest
was due June last, but has not been
paid, and for this reason the foreclosure
proceedings were instituted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
THE SCHLEY CASE.

The leading witnesses before the
5chlsy court of inquiry yesterday were
Capt. Bowman II. McCalla, commander
of the Marblehesd during the war with
Spain, and Lieut.. John Hood, in COM
mand OF the dispatch boat Hawk. Cap
tain McCalls was witoess for the
Navy department. and his testimony
is regarded as about the most unfavor.
able which the department can bring
against Admiral Schley. He admitted
that be had never communicated TO
Admiral Schley the code Of signals
which he had arranged to obtain in
| formation from the Cabans at Glen.
fusgos. Lieutenant Hood testified to
the delivery of important dispatches ia
Admiral Schley.
While Captain McCslla was on tho witno,s
stand Mr.. e. p. Hanna, assistant TO Judge
Advocate Lemly, lead an article in tho Naval
Regulations, which provides that the punish
ment of death or such other punisbme ut as 8
court.msrtial may aoj udge may te inflicted
on any person in the naval service for failure
to do his utmost to oyertske and capture OF
destroy any vessel which it Is his duty TO en-
counter. he thea asked tho witness what
was left uLdone by Admiral Schley to cap
ture or destroy the Colon. Obje ,tion Was
made to tho question BY Admiral scbley's
counted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The United States War department
has Just completed the erection of a
new wall around the cemetery at Balls
Bluff, few miles from Lsesburg.
After protracted illness with con-
sumption, Mrs. Lola Besles died at her
home. near Woodburn, Loudoun
county. yesterday. Deceased was q
daughter of the late Charles and
Eliz lbeth White and was about 40
years OF age.
The death of Mrs. Fannie Harrison
occurred very suddenly on Wednesday
evening at 6 o'clock on her eighty
second birthday at the home of her sou
in-law, Mr.. Arthur Thorpe, at Gaines
vile, Prince William county. She was
the widow OF DR.. James Harrison, who
was at one time professor Of medicine
at the University of Virginls.
A new organization has just been per-
feoted at Herndon by the leading
sporismen of Fairfax county under the
name Of the Seneca Rod and Gun Club.
DR.. Z. l.. Dstwiler hiss been elected
president. 1t is the intention of this
club TO purchase tract OF about 20
acres OF land at Seneca for the purpose
of erecting handsome and commodi-
Gus clubhouse.
The State executive committee de.
cided 10 Richmond on Thursday night
that E. f. Cromwell is the regular
democratic nominee for the State Senate
from fbe city of Portsmouth and Nor
folk county; that Maj. E. w. Ovens is
the democratic nominee for the House
OF Delegates from the county, and that
the Cromwell committee is regular.
Under this decision the Coleman fac
on loses. Mr.. Carter Glass, OF Lynch
burg, who lie about the only member of
the committee who sided with Coleman
was 80 dissatisfied with the actions OF
the committee that he yesterday tender.
ed his resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

Capt. P. II. MEGA ull, who is an ap.
plicant for the LyDchburg postmaster
ship called on President Roosevelt yes
terdsy. The Lynchburg postmaster is
democrat who has been retained
because OF Senator Daniels In
6uence and there is no likelihood
thst anything will be dore about the
Office for while, Notwithstanding the
republicans would like one OF their faith
appointed before the November election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

RECEIVERS APPoISTED.-The American
Savings Bank, at No, .1017 g street north
west Washineto which suspe lced payments
TO its depositors last Monday, was PLACED in
the hands Of receivers yeIterdsy. Appliea-
ton for such proce iuis was made BY hf.
Nicholas T. HslleT, stockholcet and deposit
tor Of the bank, and was granted by Chief
Justice Bingham Of the Supreme Court OF the
District of CoIumbis. kesrs. Tracy l..
Jetfords and Conrad II. Syme were appointed
receivers and, after qualifying In the 50 N Of
$40, OU0. each, took immediate charge OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has init
mated to a number OF callers his convic-
ton that the navy must be enlarged
aud increased at rate that will Keep
1t at least equal to those of Russia and
Germany, If not advanced to third
ranking power of the world, with only
Great Britain and France in the lead,
So when Congress meets next winter
the naval appropriation bill will prob
ably be the largest ever presented In the
couutry's history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
STATE Oh ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, /


FRANK s. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of F. ]. CHENEY &
Co, doing business In the City OF Toledo,
County and state aforesaid. ard that ssid
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Ca
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 tefore me and subscrife in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. ID.
1886.
f@, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Pablic.
h@~j
Halls Cstsrrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood aud mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

THE BoIsTERoUs and rowdy proceed
iDgs among the classmen OF Washing
ton and Lee University, at Lexington,
during which, as stated yesterday,
holes were cut 10 the roof of the COL
lege building esd the statue OF Wash
ington was painted different colors, was
neither funny nor original and reflects
no credit upon an institution OF which
Gen. Robert E. Lee was once the presi-
dent. But times change and boys as
we'll ss men change with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

MOTHERS AWFUL DEED.--The town
of Little York, station on the line o.
the Akron, Bedford aud Cleveland
Railway, Is miles south Of Cleveland
Ohio, was the scene OF terrible tragedy
yesterday, as stated in the Gazette Of
that day.
Mrs. Perry Curtiss, the wife of farm
er, drowned her four small children 10
a we'll and then com united suicide by
jumping in after them. Her husband
was in Cleveland with load of pota.
toes and knew nothing Of the tragedy
until he read an account of 1t 10 the
newspapers.
Mrs. Curtiss was released from the
Masslllon Insane Asylum recently as
cured and it Ia thought that it was while
suffering relapse that she committed
the terrible deed. Before leaving home
Curtiss requested Eugene Roberts, q
neighbor. 10 milk his cows yesterday
morning. Roberts, upon arriving at
the Curtiss farm, attempted to draw
some water from the well. To bis hor-
ror be found it almost filed with dead
bodies. These we're removed as soon
as possible and viewed by the county
coroner. The body of Harold, the old.
eat boy, was terribly bruised. He bad
evidently made desperate struggle to
cave himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Constitutional Convention.

The Constitutional Convention.
Richmond. Va, Sept. 2S.-In the
Constitutional Convention today COL
sideration was resumed OF the legisla-
tive committees report A new section
was added providing system for aud
ting the accounts of State officers. Few
changes were made. The attendance
of members was small. A conference
on the suffrage plans will be held on
Wednesday night, but 1t will not be
binding on the members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
ICorrespOpdence OF the Alexandris Gazette. !
Washington, September %.

INVIINHPNU1191IN'O u e11O nIeANuuFIh UANotte.
Washington. September 2s.
The audience at the Schley court OF
Ioquiry this morning was the largest
since the beginning OF the investiea-
ton. The session was begun promptly
at II o'clock. Today is the ninth days
session OF the court. The progress
made indicates that the Investigation
will occupy the greater part Of October.
The slow progress has begun to affect
the nerves of those connectde with the
case and there are occasional signs of
Irritation. The court will in the future
insist that rapid progress be made. Capt.
McCalla was recalled. he testified that
there was nothing to prevent the ves-
sells OF the feet from approaching with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

The FIREMEN.-The Virginia State
Firemen's Convention came to an end
at Stanton yesterday. 10 the inter.
state hose race, the Juniors. Of Hagers-
town, Pa, won the frat prize Of 800. The
fourth team of Hsrrisonburg won the
second prize. $25. The State hose race
was won by Harrisonburg team No. 4,
the prize being $50 and the State trum-
pet. Lexington won second prize. go
The drill contest was won by the Rouss
Hook -and.Ladder Company, of Win
chester.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

PRESIDENT SHAFFER. of the Amalga.
mated Association, has been advised to
drop his controversy with Presidents
Gompers and Mitchell. and most people
think that If he has any reason left he
will take their advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28
The Big Trusts Earnings.

New York, Sept 28.-InformstiOn from a
quarter that is usually well Informed Is that
the statement OF the United States Steel Cor
poration to be published next Tuesday will
show fer the six months total net earning
Of $48, 100000 This would give 81 ,5CO.,
900 dividend for the coppsny's BONDS and
leaye surplus over all Of 81, 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

Have you a sense of fullness In the
region Of your stomach after eating? II
go you will be benefited by usiug Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They also cure belchiDg and sour
stomach. They regulate the bowels, too
Price, 25 cents. Sold by Richard Glib
son, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-28

To ACCOMMODATE those who are partial to
the use of aiomixers 10 applying liq1ids into
the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the
proprietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price Including the spraying tube Is 10 cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid embodies
the medicinal properties OF the solid prepare
ton. Cream Balm Is quickly absorbed by
the membrane and does not dry up the secre-
lions but changes them to q natural and
healthy character. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
al "