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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

The OLD @. & o. CANAL.-The Pc
rlod OF ten years during which the
trustees for the holders OF the bonds OF
.,ee4 have operated the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, under decree of the Cir
cult Court for Washington county, will
terminate on May /. Two things may
be done. The court may pass an or.
der extending the time and continuing
the present conditions, or it may, upon
motion c! the State OF Maryland, en-
forcs the decree and order tbs property
to be sold to the highest bidder. This
historic waterway was wrecked and
washed out by the great food Of 1889.
Its fortune had been declining for q
number OF yesrs. The canal property
is now enmeshed 10 litigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. J
Washington. April 8.
The news from Pekin regarding the
progress of the negotiations on the
question of the amount of indemnity to
be demanded by the various powers ir =
dictate that the foreign ministers are still
as far apart as ever. U. b. Commits
sioner Rockhill is meeting with no Sc
cess in his efforts to Induce the repre-.
sentatives of the powers to agree first
upon lump sum to the limit of what
China can pay. and then upon pro rata
division of this amount among the ma
tons according to the damages suffered
and expenses incurred. Each power Is
instead making out an individual bill,
and the aggregate Of these accounts is
already far beyond what experts
agree China can possibly pay,
and they are still being added to.
Germany's bill now amounts to about
$40, 900 900, which is nesrly three times
the modest claim of the United States,
which only asks $25, 100000. The Ger
man clsim Is regarded at the State de-
partr1ent as excessive. 1t is pointed
out chat the real work 10 China that
called for military expenses was the re-
lief OF the legation In Pekin. Since
that was accomplished there has been
no occasion for the use of military, the
punitive expeditions that have been
sent out now being recognized IS hav-
ing been practically useless. 10 the
work of relieving the legations Great
Britain had about 6 600 men engaged;
the United States had g. 900, while GEL
many had but about 900. 1t was not
until after Pekin had been taken that the
big German force now In China arrived.
reformation which has reached the
State department is to the effect that
the limit of Chins's ability to pay lie
$500, 900, 900 and that it will restrain
her resources to the utmost to raise
that amount. Accordingly Secretary
Hay this afternoon has sent instruc.
tions to Commissioner Rockhill d.
rectipg him to use all his efforts to
secure q reduction in the total claims to
the sum of two hundred millions and il
possible to one half Of that amount
In order to prove the good faith of the
United States Mr.. Rockhill was also
directed to inform his colleagues in the
negotiations that the United States
whose claims aggregate twenty-five
millions, will be willing to reduce
its demands to FIVE million dol
lars If the other powers will reduce
sheirs proportIonately. Mr.. Rockbill
has reported that the claims presented
nv the smaller European nations, like
Spain, Italy, Portugal and Austria,
whose interests 10 Cnina suffered but
little. are away out OF proportion to the
Injuries sustained and the United
states will protest against them on the
ground that they are exorbitant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

A NEGRO Methodist preacher 10
Georgia now proposes that all the
criminals Of his race in this country be
d ,ported to Africa. This is good
idea, but there are some people VITO
cav that if it b, adopted, the race
problem would be effeotually settled In
a few decades, and Africa, once more, be
the sole home of the black, and Ameri'
ca, of the white man, and things re-
vert to their old ways, and then again
will it be proved that there Is nothing
new that hasn't been old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury sill surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely dersnge tho whole sys-
TEN when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repuisble physi.
clans, as the damage they vii! do Is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
by +. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sorfsces
Of the system Ia buying HALLS Cstsrrh
Cure be cure you get the genuine. 1t il taken
n ternslly, and made in Toledo Ohio, by +.
J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
The Markets.
Georgetown, April 9.-Wbest 68s73.

Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, q large importer OF fine
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee avenue,
Chicago, says: During the late severe
weather caught a dreadful cold which
kept me awake ct night and made me
unfit to attend my work during the day.
One of my miliners was taking Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy for severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re.
lieve her 30 quickly that bought come
for myself. 1t acted like magic and !
began to improve at once. | am now
entirely well and feel very pleased to
acknowledge its merits" For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

RAILROAD COMBINATION - That
steps looking 10 the combination of the
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, the
Monon, the Cincinnati Southern, and
the Southern Railway are under con-
sideration was admitted by General
Samuel Thomss. former president Of
the Monop, 10 Cincinnati yesterday.
II think the combination will be effect
ed, for all the roads concerned are fav.
orabls to it," said General Thomss.
1.-The scheme is not to amalgamate the
roads. but merely to bring about a cen
tralization Of power 10 the management
OF the affairs OF the various lines"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
FIRE IN BALIMoRE.-Fire yesterday

FIRE IN BALIMoRE.-Fire yesterday
evening destroyed the big wholesale
drug establishment Of Gllpip, Lsngdon
& Co., Lombard and Light streets, Bal
timore. and partially burned out the
Thomas O. Basshor Company building,
on Light street. The total loss will
run from $4,000 to $175, 900, the
greater part OF which is covered by in
sursnce. All ofthe employees. inc!ud-
ing % women, escaped by the stairway
and the fire escape. although one who
tainted on the latter bad to be rescued
by q fireman. There were many acts
OF bravery on the part of the fremeD,
and the captain of one of the truck COM
psnies saved several of bis men and
himself from probable death by quick
perception and nerve. Many explosions
occurred, thus aiding the rapid spread
of the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

The Easter number OF Coed Housekeeping
has been received from its publishers in
Springfield. Mass. Among its contents are
An Ideal Country Hotel, The Charm Of the
English Inn The Domestic Service Prob
lem, The One Thing Lacking, Automobile for
Women, How the Sioux Keep House, IDfec.
ton in Our Daily Food, Violets, The Long
White Ward, On Phase Of the New Education
GUNNER Rural Apartment House, Up in
the Flat, Parents snd Ieaener', Aid Each ON.
prepared by Southern people, who know what
is good food and how to cook Is, and there
fore afford profitable reading, aud one OF them
closes with the following true and wise senti'
ment:
"rhe world needs strength and courage,
And wisdom TO help and feed
When we, as women, bring these 10 man"
We shall help tho world indeed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
TUESDAY EVENING. APRIL o. 1871
ANOTHER instruction has occurred

ANOTHER insurrection has occurred
in China. 1t will probably Inspire ln'
allied Christian invaders OF that uniof'
tunste country to make still harshei
demands upon the poor and defenssiesf
heather, of whom its people are com
posed. They also threaten to interfere
between China and her rebellious sub
iects, in the cause OF humanity. But
they hooted at the very idea OF interior
ing between the Beers and the Fog
lish In Africa, and between the Con
federstes and the u. s. army in thi'
country. The recent course OF the
Christian countries hasn't tended to ad'
vance the Christian cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
A VISIT TO CHRIST CHURCH.

A letter from Washington to the
Charlotte, N. q. Observer says:
No place In or about Washington has
more OF interest than old Christ Church,
in Alexandris, Va. There worshiped
Washington and Lee. On either side
OF the chancel is simple marble tablet
to each of them. We sat 10 the pews
used by these great ones of earth, and
it is no stretch OF the Imagination 10
say that felt the influence of their
pure spirits about me. AS we were
leaving this historic place the sexton
informed US that the ladies OF the
church were serving lunch In the Sun
day school room, and there we went.
We were greatly interested in rare
lot Of curios. Among very many, there
were the first Bible used in Christ
Church and printed 10 1867, g pipe which
"Old Hickory" jackson had smoked,
the Rsmage portrait Of Washington,
and an Office chair from Mt. Vernon.
The most interesting thing, perhaps,
was a silhouette of Ben Franklin cut 10
an oak leaf and presented to Thomas
Jefferson. A bright young woman, Miss
Leadbeater. had charge Of the collec-
ton, and delighted the throng of visitors
with her intelligent and gracious man
per. We saw great.great-grand-
daughter OF Jefferson, Miss Burke, who
has the intelligent eyes and classic fea-
lures of her distinguished ancestor. Mics
Howard, q beautiful brunette. and there
are no finer types than those Of Vir-
ginia, served the lunch at our table.
On inquiry, it WAS learned that she was
a gree. great -grand-niece OF George
Washington. The Virginians are not
only great, but q gracious and hos
pitable people. and their women are Of
the Jewels OF the earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
CONSUMERS BREWING COMPANY

CONSUMERS BREWING COMPANY
Judge c. E. Nicol. Of the Circuit Court,
was engaged 10 chambers at Manassas
Yesterday 10 hearing preliminary mo-
iiors In o suit recently brought by J.
w. Donavan and other stockholders OF
the Consumers' Brewing Company, OF
Rosslyp, to have q receiver appointed
for the company to sell its sssets and IN
the meanwhile to epioin certain persons
who claim TO own the greater part OF
the stock Of the company from particle
psting 10 the management. The plain
tiffs claim to own something less than
5000 worth of the stock, and their
effort ia being resisted by the holders OF
the mortgage bonds of the company,
amounting to $500 600. and by the peo-
pie who claim to own great majority
of the company's stock. A few weeks
ago temporary restraining order was
granted in the case and yesterday
an effort Is being male to dissolve that
order. The pleading and great num-
Der of afidavits were read and The case
was very deliberately argued by d. w.
Baker and Wilton J. Lambert, jr., Of
Washington, and G. G. Carlin, of Alex
audris, for the complainsnts, and byL. A.
Bailey, OF Washington, end Hon. X.
Walton Moore, OF Fairfax, for the
brewing company and the bondholders.
The Judge reserved bis decision. This
case 10 other phases has been up before
the court before and attracted q great
deal of interest, not on'y because of
the magnitude OF the interests involved,
being over 81 ,000. 600, but on account of
the charge made that suit was brought
at tho instance OF Washington brewers
who wished to crush this brewery. A
decision is not expected for several dsys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

A YOU'VE PIRATE. james Bondu-
rant, IL years old, OF Norfolk, whose ex-
plot 10 stealing the tug Fannie, of Capt.
Twohy's feet, two weeks ago, won him
q national reputation, after escaping
punishment for that theft and also for
stealing a bicycle, has stolen another
tug. Sunday night he impressed a
10-year-old negro boy into service as
fireman and tried to get of with the
Estelle, q much larger prizs than the
Fannie. The boy pirate did not sue
oeed 10 clearing the dock. however, be-
fore the captain of the little craft
caught hio,. His latest exploit landed
him In COT. and brought down upon
him O fine Of 800. Pirate Willie will
steal no more vessels until this is paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

THE trusts are evidently trying to In
crease the popular luminosity against
of almost all the business OF this couo-
them. Having already possessed them
selyestry, they now propose to seize, hold
and control lis entire dry goods
trade. But there, it is supposed, they
will run against stump, for the women
will then come 10, and that their opposi'
ton will be effective, no man by whom
il has ever been encountered will deny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

AS THE Sandwich Islands, though
. 200 miles from the American
coast. are now a part Of the United
States, there is nothing to prevent Mr.
Mckinley from accepting the invita-
ton be has received to visit that coun'
try. Senator Hosr said If Cabs' wnioO
Is only one days sail from this country
were annexed, this would cease to be
the United States; so that the President
can not 60 there. but even ne' IL 10
probable, would now repudiate that
idea. The emperors Of Rome welt
wherever they pleased, and why
shouldn't those Of America do likewise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09
Voting on Proposition to 6 strike

New York, April 9.-The employees
of the Central Railroad OF New Jersey
are casting ballots on the strike CUES.
ton today. They will be counted to-
night, and should two thirds ofthe men
bs in favor Of strike the brotherhood
chiefs may order all hands out, and the
railroad system will probably be tied
N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

THIRTY-s1x years ago today General
Lse surrendered the unarmed, ragged
half starved and tired and worn
out remnant of bis army, to the well
conditioned and overwhelming forces
of General Grant, and the Confederate
troops, after four years Of continuous
struggling against odds that were over
towering furled their glorious Tag
forever. But the South was pre-
d estimated to defeat and regret are even
y.iner than hopes, and nations. az well
as men, are but as leaves in the wind
The safest defencs against adverse
fate is q contented mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

1t Is reported that the Southern Railway
Company will be obliged to use large num-
Der Of additional freight cars In the near fu-
turs, and Is about TO let contracts for 400.
Manufacturers Of rolling stock are now con-
ferring with the company with the view Of
securing contracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

DR.. Bulls Celebrated Pills cure
many ills. One Pill dose. Box, go pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipstion, Liver Troubles,
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. Dr.. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold BY Biehard Gibson and all drug
glGte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

II troubled by weak digestion, loss
of appetite, or constipation. try q few
doses of Cnsmberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Every box warranted
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for teething
b,bies. FuIl-uze bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Disrrhe,. Loss Of Sleep. Gripping
tum. DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and soclhes the baby. Sold by
Richard Gibson and al drusgis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

You will waste time II you try to cure In
digestion or dyspepsis by starving yourself.
That only makes IL worse when you do est
heartily. You always need plenty Of good
food properly dgested. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure Is the. result Of years Of scientific re.
search for something that would digest not
only some elements of food but every kind.
And it is the one remedy that will do it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

II hxd piles 90 bad could get no rest nor
end cure until / tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve. After using it once, forgot I
ever had anything like piles" E. c. Boice,
somers Point, N. Y. Look out for limitations.
Be sure you ask for DeWitps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy
cheeks, and sparkling eyes il your liver Is
sluggish and your bowels clogged. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers cleanse the whole system.
They never gripe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

II is said that ARuinaldo signed the
reace manifesto this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

NHOICE EvAPORATRD APPLES, in 1
~ lb. cartoons, only &c, at
w. p. W0OLIS & SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-09

believe China Will De a0le 10 pay
auy such amount. The breaking out Of
civil war which is the most expensive
kind OF war, makes it all the more
doubtful that China will be able to settle
the hill. 10 view of the excessive de-
mand made by the other powers, our
little sccount OF $25, 600, 600 Is very
reasonable indeed" The new Attor.
oey General, Philander G. Knox, at
tended his first Cabinet meeting to-day.
He was welcomed by the other mem
bers with heartiness and considerable
good-natured fun making. Mr.. Knox
will be at the department of justice to.
morrow morning ready for business.
Official reports from the Philippines
Of the surrender Of natives have sin.
gle peculiar feature. II is that In pro.
portion to the number Of fighting men
who come in and promise to be good
the enumeration Of weapons Is ridicu-
lously small. The governments rep
resentstives pay $50 to each native who
surrenders gun along with himself. But
the Filipino gives up a weapon OF the
manufacture of 1860, worth per
hsps 81 or s., while valuable riff Is
are retained for future use. When
the war aud the surrender shall
have ended, the United States, II ID
declared, will have the most complete
collection OF antique firearms In the
world, beginning with the earliest
Chinese cannon and ending with Msus.
ers thrown out OF service or 6 years
ago. While this ia true of the weapons
surrendered, the quality of the ammuni.
ton. and arms shipped In by filibuster.
tering expeditions is Of the best. Two
boats, recently wrecked in Manila Bay
we're found to be loaded with dypa,
mite and the latest make OF cartridges
People from Leesburg. Virginia. here
today, say that as now q man Car
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12

Often, the violinist, will appear with
other artists TO be selected. Wednes-
day evening viii be grand German
opera night marking the appearance
OF Nine. Schamann-Heick and Willis
Bachelor, the tenor. The evening
will close with the rendition of
1lendelssohn's Hymn OF Praise A
large chorus viii sing at each of the
concerts, and will be accompanied by
a full orchestra.
The trial before a struck jury of the
well known case OF Daniel L. Mccoy
ern vs. Hays and Smith, receivers of
the Central Vermont railroad. was be-
gun IN Washington county court last
week. This case has a unique history.
Suit was brought by Mr.. McGovern to
recover $4,000 damages for injuries
received at a crossing in Bolton. The
trial resulted in a disagreement of the
jury. At the second trial the plaintiff
was awarded $1,000 damages, which
the supreme court regarded as Excess
sive and remanded the case for a
third trial. This was begun at the
March term but after two days the case
was taken from the jury by. Judge
Watson on the ground that they had
received evidence outside the court
room. 1t is expected the present trial
viii last ten days or two weeks and the
regular panels Of petit jurors have
been excused until called together by
the clerk.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
FISH AND GAME LEAGUE
Hold Annual Meeting with Theodore
Roosevelt as Guest Of Honor.

The banquet OF the Vermont Fish
and Game league held Friday after
noon was the most successful in the
history of the league. Vice President
Roosevelt was the guest OF honor and
at least 1900 people. including men OF
prominence from all parts OF the state,
attended the dinner There were also
several guests OF national repute, and
the aiter-dinner speaking was of a
high order. One thing only married
the DAYS pleasure, the report Of the at
tempted assassination of President
Mckinley, which was received Just att
Ter the speaking finished The news
east a deep gloom over the whole as
sembly.
Vice President Roosevelt arrived
from Burlington on DR. w. Seward
Webb's zach. Ellrida, with Senator
Redheld Proctor, Winston Churchill,
Jeremiah Curtin, Raymond I. Smith
and other men of note.
The steamer Chateaugay, with $50
members of the league, arrived from
Burlington about 2 80 o'clock and the
sportsmen proceeded at once to the
grounds of ex-Lieut. Gov. Fisk, where
under an enormous tent the banquet
was held. The Ladies' Aid society of
Isle La Motto, OF which Mrs. Fisk is
the head, served the banquet.
After accepting $50 applicants for
membership, President Titcomb intro
duced Congressman ID. j. Foster as
toastmaster.
Toasts were responded to by Judge
Darling of Bennington; jeremiah
Curtin, translator of "Quo Nadisn
Winston Churchill, author of Richard
Carveln and 1.-The Crisis" who was
greeted with deafening applause, and
Senator Proctor. Then the toastmas-
ter told of Roosevelt's career and as
the guest of honor rose TO speak the
occupants of the tent arose also and
gave three rousing cheers and tiger.
When quiet was restored, Roosevelt
spoke of his pleasure in being in Yer
mont and told of hunting in the West,
in company with Phil Stewart, to
whom he paid several fine compli-
ments. The vice president told Of his
belief in the gospel OF work, but said
that man could work all the better ii
he knew how to play. He paid a warm
tribute to Senator Proctor. In conclu-
sion he spoke of the excellent work
which the league is doing and OF his
sympathy with the work for the pres
ervation Of the fish, game and forests.
Immediately after the banquet word
was received of the attempt upon the
life ofPresident Mckinley at Buffalo
and the reception which was to follow
was abandoned.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-12
SUICIDES AND ACCIDENTS.

Fred Smalley OF Waterbury was XIII.
ed in Bristol Friday by falling from
staging while he was painting.
G.. A. Thayer of Hartland, while
attempting to dislodge a bees nest
from a 1. ee in his yard, became dizzy
and fell over back, cutting his head
and breaking his hip.
Jack Harty, a well-known character
residing in Walpole, n, H.. was struck
bv the midnight express Sunday night
between Bellows Falls and Walpole,
while walking on the track, but escap-
ed serious injury.
Harry W. Burdett OF Rutland, aged
25 wears. who was wounded August
30 bv the accidental discharge of a
GUN. which he was carrying, died at the
civ hospital last week. lie was en-
Gagged to be married to Miss Cassie
McAlister OF Center Rutland.
Joseph L. Garow. AN employee OF the
Dalton Power company at Fitzdale,
was instantly killed on the st. Johns
bury a Lake Champlain railroad near
Iunenburg last week Garrow and
Thomas Mansfield were lying by the
side of the track when an extra freight
train came along and the pilot of the
engine struck Garrow, throwing him
from the track.