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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03
WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC. 8, 1902

THE BILL introduced in the State
Senate few days ago by Mr.. Shands'
TO bar the collection of taxes-State,
city and county-the first section OF
which reads as follows, should never be
placed among Virginia's statutes.
"Be it enacted by the general assem-
bly of Virginia, That the common
wealth and the counties and corpora
tons of the commonwealth, be, and the
same are hereby, forever barred from
collecting taxes due and payable prior
to January /, 1900, by sale or other
wise; provided, that this act shall not
apply to taxes assessed against the lands
of nonresident landowners"
In readjuster times some Virginians
declared from the hastings, and I'm the
press. that 1--WE have paid enough.
Senator Stands goes much further than
what is embraced in the ''paid enough
principle, for he does not want some
people to pay anything. His bill
should be amended in its title, that is II
by any means Of hocus pocus, or arrant
demagoguey. The committee to which II
was referred should dignity it by re-
port. "a bill to place premium on dis
honesty and increase the number OF de-
linouents in State, county and city,
would be a more appropriate title. It's
patron may not intend this, but such would
be the effect if the bill passed. Instead
of trying to teach every man, woman
and child in the land that honesty is the
hest policy, and, as Rev. DR.. Hoge so
aptIy expressed it, 'what is politically
wrong cannot be morally right, some
modern legislators foolishly imagine
popularity can be gained by any quixotic
measure they may offer. Government
is condition, practical matter, not a
theory, and, for successful management
democratic-republican ideas must pre-
vail-not socialistic, populistic nonsense.
Money is not to be had for the mere
asking. The people must support the
State not the State the people. The
passage of any such bill as that pre-
sented by Senator Stands would mean
an immense loss of revenue to the Com
monwealth and every city within It's
borders, and this loss through no fault
of collecting officers, but by purposed
evasion upon the part of delinquents. 1t
would increase the number of those who
now only pay under duress, and cause
such widespread discomfort upon the
part of the ninety per cent. or more who
pay willingly that the question OF en-
forcing payment would be beset with
many difficulties; so much so, that those
who arrange fiscal affairs of the NUM-
cipalities in the State would find much
to retard and embarrass them in their
work. With a reduction of from forty
to thirty cents in the State tax rate the
legislature before long will be brought
to dire straits to provide ways and means
to even economically carry on the State
affairs. Better stop tinkering with tax
matters, especially if they concern the
counties and the cities. 1t is hoped
that the Senator from this district and
those from other districts, as well as the
members of the House of Delegates, will
put a check on the Stands bill and
similar Mysteries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Dec. ga bill was
offered in the House today by Mr.. west,
of Louisa, abolishing the 34th clause in
fire insurance policies and permitting
the holder to recover the face value Of
the policy.
Mr.. Cation offered a bill to prevent
judges of courts from practising law dur
ing their incumbency on the bench.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03
COURT OF APPEALS.

MiIlhiser Manufacturing Company VS..
Gallego Mills Company and others;
argued and submitted.
Nitro Phosphate Syndicate, limited,
vs.. johnson; argued and continued un-
til today.
The next cases to be called are Henley
vs.. Cottrell Real Estate Insurance and
Loan Company, and Day and Others vs..
Robert Treasurer, ct sls., Nos. IS Sand 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03

1t was announced this morning that the
leading, Scotch and English tube makers have
formed combine, The new corporation will
produce 80 per cent of the British output and
will rank next to the United States Steel Cor
poration in capitalization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03
If you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Ara little aurnriqerQ

Iakt OIt--Inty no Int ItsI.
w. II. Howell, Houston. Tex, writes--I
have used Little Early Riser Pills in my
family for constipation, sick headache. etc.
To their use ! am indebted for the health Of
my family. Z. 5. Leadbeater & Sons.
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sibly the gentlemen named could tell
the difference between tweedledum and
treedledee.
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ASSAULT on YOUNG WoMAN.-Anna
Sheffner, aged eighteen, living at 335
II street southwest Washington, but
lately staying at 9l5 Mechanics place
southeast, was the victim of an attempted
criminal assault about $3.50 o'clock last
evening. Her assailant was a negro,
and the scene of the attempted assault a
lonely spot between NJ and n streets
southwest, near South Capitol street.
The young woman, who was on her way
home, was passing the vacant lot at
that place, when she was stopped by
the negro, who asked her if she had any
money. Replying that she had not, he
said he would search her. Thoroughly
frightened, she started to run away,
when he struck her, knocking her to
the ground. He then dragged her
fifty feet into the vacant lot, but man
who was passing, and who had
been attracted by the victims screams,
appeared, and the black man fed The
young woman was picked up un-
conscious. She was in pitiable con-
dition from the rough usage received at
the hands of her assailant. She was re-
moved to Providence Hospital, where it
was found that she had been bruised by
the blow of the negro and in her struggles
following. Her clothing was badly torn,
wet muddy, and covered with burrs
from being dragged through the field.
At the hospital the girl was hysterical,
and for several hours was in condition
bordering on nervous prostration. Later
at night under the influence of opiates,
she was put 10 sleep. The police are
looking for the negro, who is described
as very black, five feet four to six inches
in height, weight $50 pounds, with
smooth, full face. He has thick lips,
large nose, and was dressed in dark
clothes. with box coat, plain white
shirt, no collar, and dark Stanhope hat.
NEGROES VISIT THE PRESIDENT
w. III. @. Brown, j. /. Mitchell and p.
II. Scott, of Newport News, r. NJ. Smith
and DR.. Atkins, of Hampton, all negroes,
left last night for Washington tomeet
the President at the latter's request. 1t
is understood that he summoned num-
Der of negroes to Washington to enlighten
him on the situation and their treatment
in Virginia. Brown received telegram
from the President yesterday asking him
to bring delegation ofinhuential negroes
to Washington to meet the President
Swelled with pride at this invitation, tits
understood the negroes will make an
effort to have james II. Hayes, the ne
gro lawyer who was associated with John
5. Wise in the constitutional fight, APP
pointed deputy to Judge l.. L.. Lewis,
who will shortly enter upon his duties as
United States district attorney. 1t is
understood, furthermore, that there is
other patronage the negroes would like
to have, and they will ask for it. 1t is
very probable that they will charge
against the republican machine in the
Second district that it is oily white"
and that the negro is being trampled
upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03
Table No. 1.
Csc Each.
Table No. ,

Contains daintily decorated Salad Bowls,
Cake Plates, Bread and Butter Plates, Wedge
wood Historical Plates, Sugar Bowls. Cream
Pitchers Bonbon Dishes, Comb and Brush
Trays, Manicure Trays, Pen Trays, Pin Trays.
Candesticks, Cracker Jars, Celery Tray,
Mustache Cups and Saucers, Shaving Mugs,
Marmalade Jars, Syrups, Mayonnaise Dishes,
Tea Pots, Sugar and Cream Sets, Hair Re
ceiyers, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03

Sir Frank Green, Lord Mayor of London il
1870, died suddenly this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03

The Market.
Georgetown, Dec. 3.-Wheat 3Oa1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03

Senator Sale, of Norfolk, and Mr.. S.
Gordon Cumming, of Hampton, are pre-
pairing a congressional reapportionment
bill which they will soon offer. This
will merely attach. the peninsular
counties to the First district, leaving the
remainder of the Second district as at
present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-03

YARMOUTH BLOATERs and BONE
LESS GOLDFISH just received by
J. G. MfLBTRN
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CHEAP-Fine Grain Granulated Sugar only,
&c per pound at
J. C. MILBURN'S
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CHOICE CHOCOLATE CANDY in and
! lb. Fancy Cartons, for sale by
j. g. MITRTrpN
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CHOICE SUGAR CURED HAMS and
Breakfast Pieces, small sizes, just receiv ed by
I q MI RI IN
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ATMORE'S MINCE MEAT and pLUu
PUDDING just received by
J. G.. NiLRuRN
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A LARGE STOCK OF TOILET ana
LAUNDRY SOAPS, for sale by
J. G. MILBURN
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
To Keep Water eff the Roads.

Senator Lam Fremont has il
PRODUCED drainage bill of inter
est to the country.
1t provides that the police jur-
les of the several parishes shall
thoroughly drain all public roads
When any public road is parallel
Or contagious to any public levee
it shall be the duty of the jury to
cut across the road bitches and
drains at such points as may be
necessary to effect complete and
perfect drainage and to connect
the same with the drains and
bitches on private property
abuttlng @" such road. 1t shall
be the duty Of the proprietors,
lessees and prossessors of such
private property to keep the
ditcher and drains Their con open
and in such condition as to effect
the thorough, complete and con-
tinuouS drainage of such road
and levee, and to open such drains
and bitches thereon as may be
required by the police jury.
Any proprietor, owner, lessee
or -p0ssessor of lands abutting
on any public road who shall fail.
neglect or refuse to cut, construct
or open or maintain any drain or
ditch req uired by the police jury
on close or place any obstruction
in drains or bitches, whether on
private property or on a public
/ road or levee, or adjacent thereto
as will il any manner interfere
with the effective, thorough and
continuous drainage Of such pub
lie road or levee shall be guilty Of
d misdemeanor,andIon conviction
shall suffer fine or Imprisonment
or both at the discretion of the
court.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19

By Union Associated Press.
Manila, June 19.-The Moras
are still defiant. Col. Baldwin
commanding the American forces
in the island Of Mane .snara has
communicated with the sultan
indicating the intention of the
Americans not to Interfere with
the religion, number of wives
or property of the natives, and
received the following reply:
eve ask you to retire from
Malabar because you are not
wanted in Laney. You must fol
low our religion and customs or
otherwise be responsible for all
Dattos making war. >"
Col. Baldwin says Baclod must
be conquered before peace is pos.
Sible.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
RIOTS AT
PATTERSON.
The Striking Silk Workers
Come in Contact
With Police.
BY Union Associated Press.

BY Union Associated Press.
Patterson, n. j.. June 80
Only ten of the fifty silk mills
were able to resume work today.
The whistles blew but all the
employees are so badly intimi-
dated by yesterdays scenes of
violence that they feared to re-
turn to work In places where
work was resumed, the slim
guard of police was reinforced by
armed worhmen. At the Pilgrim
and Meyer mill every fourth en-
ployee was provided with a shot
gun and thirty rounds of ammu-
milton. Groups OF Italian work
men gathered in the streets, and
it was feared another attempt to
parade would be made. This
would mean renewed violence.
The mayor in personal charge
to the police at headquarters
said: "Persuasion will not avail
in cases like this" He saidto the
men sworn III to help the police:
IF your clubs are OF no use yon
know what to depend on. Don t
allow crowds TO gather: be ag-
gressive from the start.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
Nc visitors at the White House
Union associated Press.

BY Union associated Press.
Washington, June 19.- Every
body is barred from the White
House. This is a condition so
unprecedented during many
wears a.s 20 cause criticism and
disappointment. The public will
be shut ont all summer including
tourists who desire to see the
president wholly on patriotic
grounds.
Prominent members of the
senate said today that every
president has acceeded TO this
wish. not because of any desire
for personal adulation, but be
cause of desire to spread as far
as possible through the United
States individual impressions OF
the chief executive.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
Miners Dissdtisfie i.

BY Union Associated Press.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 10
Much dissatis factioulse expressed
by miners today because OF the
fact that the convention called at
indianapolis Is set for July 18th.
While the leaders around head
quarters refuse to talk, it is gen
orally believed that fixing the
date a month hence is unwise.
The entire coal belt is quiet.
President Russell and Secretary
RYAN of the Illinois miners or
ganization are expected today.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
An Institute in Cameron.

A special from Baton Rouge
says: Prof. H. A. Morgan, dir
ector of the state biological stat
ion, has just returned to his
home in this city from an Official
visit to Cameron parish. While
there he arranged for all extern,
sive farmers institute on July
and ,. He reports the new stat,
ion building completed and af
fairs encouraging for the future
OF tie station.
Dir. W. H. Dalrymple will lee
ture on diseases Of cattle in Cal
casiou parish: Prof. W. r. bod
son on diversified crops: Prof
$. :. Knapp on rice and its cul
ture, and r, n. Morgan on goot
roads in Cameron parish.
De. Mayer of Lafayette parish
is ut the capital. He has jus
MADE a tour through southwes
Louisiana, where he represented
tn State agricultural depart
ment in the matter Of farmers
institute work. Some of these
towUS. he thinks, have been rath
~r backward on this work, bu
an awakening is now noticeable
The business men of Jenning:
Crowley, LafayeJe, St. Martin
and ulher towns promise rousins
meetings.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
EXPECTING A CUSHER.
The Pelican still in Caa Rock with
Scrorg Indications of Oil.


The Pelican oil Co.'S we'll has
struck a heavy press sure OF gas
and will commence casing tomor-
row. They have also ordered
12O feet of"liner" and getting all
ready for a gusher All from
til eli: close in location no doubt
Their expectations will be fully
realized. DR.. Morrical their
secretary and treasurer has just
received word from their driller
at Sulphur. that he is still on
cap rock, which is now becoming
more porous and comes up sat.
urated with oil and he belives
they arc about through and will
soon get into the oil.
The Co hrs commenced three
more derricks located close in a
little north and west of the pres,
ent gushers which seems to be
the favorite direction at this
time. The Co. deserves much
credit for their efforts in extend,
ing the Jennings oil field.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
Cleveland TO Speak.

BY Union Associated Press.
New York, June 19.-Cleveland
is here to urge democratic har
mony before the Tilden Club to.
night. Those who have seen ad-
vance copies say his speech
is along the same lines which
Cleveland always advocates
David B. Hill will also speak.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
EStrayed Or StOiar.

Brown mare mule about Is
and ! hands high, between : and
s years old has white spot on
shoulder carries head low when
moving. Right hind h0of turns
out. Strayed from Nayville
Plant May, %. Liberal Reward
for return of animal or informa-
ti0n leading to its recovery.
NJ. II. ANDERSON, Welsh, La.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
MontP,iee Souyenier.

The Evening World is Offering
a sample of the volcanic dust
from Martinique to each Of it's
readers who sends a stamped
and self.aduressed envelope to
p. O. box 1854, New York City.
This samplewil serve as souve-
nier of one of the greatest dis
aSters the world has ever known.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
A 100000 FIRE.
Fox'S Mil1 at Lake Arthur Consumed


tbs = urning.
The thriving little town of
Lake Arihur met with n severe
misfortune this morning at about
three O'Clock. The large saw
mill ownel by l.. Fox was entire
" consumed bs fire. Thescause
of the ti:.n is unknown, and a sad
mis- f"r:lN,,. +" ihe proprietor is
thai be CARRIED 30 insurance.
n =. FIX il w4!I known in Jen-
nin:ss al & III. surrounding coun-
try, and it goes without saying
that he las he sympathy Of his
large circle o. acq uaintances.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19

We have inquiries for oil and
rice lards IN small and large
tracts. If you want to buy or
sell. call and see Us, Louisiana
Land Co, Ltd Jennings and
Welsh, La. Nv dW
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
Bv Union Associatea Press.

Patterson, :. J., june 49,
4 violent outbreak Ct strikers
occurred in front OF turner hal!
today. Five hundred strikers
attempted 10 enter turner hall,
but were repealed by the police.
Clubbing became necessary to
keep the strikers in objection.
One was beaten insenSible and
several others taken away with
broken heads.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
KOrea StarYing.

BY Uuion associated Press.
Victoria, B. c., June 80 Ori-
entail advices just received here
state that Korea is on the verge
of starvation: many Of the people
being driven to eat bark from She
trees. The plague is increasing
and there has been nearly 1000
deaths since January.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
Investments.

In rice or oil lands of South
West Louisiana will make good
return. We are now open for
business with offices at Jennings
and Welsh. Call and see US.
LOUISIANA LAND Co. LTD.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
To Vote On Canal Question.

By Union Associated Press.
Washington, June 10 The
senate convened today with the
intention to begin voting on the
isthmain canalquestion at2 p. 10 -.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19

FOR SALE-Two new eight
room houses, two blocks from
depot Cheap if sold at once.
Call at NJ Schmitz or address L..
3. 259. ~ -
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
Rice Land For Sale.

A farm of 100 acres, all good
level land, without knolls. Call
on or address j. E. HENDERSON,.
China, La. l44 At
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19

Table-teunis, ping pong game
at HulburtS. 12ltf
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19

Fine line of meerschaum ciga-
rette holders at Rathe's. IA 5t
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-19
SUMMERTIME

means hot, scorching days, when the
lightest OF wearing apparel is the
only kind weara BILE, and it is in the
matter OF lightness that we wish to
call your attention to our straw hats.
Almost gossamer in weight, they pro-
tect yet do not Cypress the head. OF
the most stylish mode, strong and
durable, they offer in every way the
most serviceab BILE and delightful head
wear.
G. H. MORSE & SONS -.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-16
THE WELL IS ON FIRE.
THE JENNINGS WORKMEN TRYING
HARD TO SUBDUE 1T.
BUILDING a Great Iron Cone, Which II Is
Proposed to Slip Over the
Column OF Flame,

jennings. La, July 16, 1890 a. m.-The
Post correspondent has Just returned from
the oil field and the situation is regarded
as being extremely critical. The 6re has
burned the packing out Of the gate valve
and the anne is growing larger. AT IL
O'Clock the brass melted ont Of the valve
and the ames are shooting as high as the
derrick. 1t is expected that the top Of the
pipe win burn of and the ames viii spread
10 thu dcrricks and adjoining tanks.
President Alba Haywood stated that an
attempt would he made between now and
morning to smother the ames. huge cone
Of iron about ten feet in height and six
feet in diameter Is being made and will be
taken out as soon as finished wire
cable has been stretched from one Of the
derricks to a pole and the cone will be
slipped along on this until it Is over the
well, then dropped. This plan will be
tried In case the chemical engine which
is expected from Beaumont fails to quench
the Ore. The anne is growing stronger, FOR
the reectlon of II can now be seen from
this city.
1855 a. m.--The special, with atty pas
sengers and the FIRE hghting apparatus. has
lust arrived and will be at once taken to
the field
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-16
SHORT NEWS STORIES

NEW Work. Tho po,rt- relinP en,,
Vir1i"srd -. bo' ,,.,1'a' 20 nv S Snp
r,a9r. 'S,n H e1'te /" NE IKE 3H,t'
y.sld viii SIN an ,t yprrtI5rl No ard
then al sydney. wlcra Airs. Pe5ry md h 'r
dau5ht.r g,,ii H. Tirn t,.5 1'i' anu IL
NEW YORK. sam ua.as TODAY engaged
McGoycrn. where AlrGovcrn Win Train fcr
hl, dgAt with Young CorEcrt viii IL
set for August %
CtrpIerr,>-. >- o
faulty steering gear tie United states
uJrtieship Illinois, flagship III Rear Ad-
mlal CfoVuinsale,d. wAl'1 iyrivel here
today Win the cruisers Cuicaco and Al
bauy, struck the bottom Of lie harhor
T, ,I Any Ml'i come. her to- go 4aek TO Eng
-" ~ t-"'y" }" wy JOCKS there.
NJ 4Ohh.-joAn Prislana, o chubby
raced poy' /" years old, has been arrested
on charge Of arson If the hov's state.
made ~ "a nh, J n5cs ion 5'a to have been
No g. . - stt 10 ne n'heNeo' the
,oT,Ef,, s-.,t' t""''I'"N gang OF
loss Of nranertr And nos.iiI,. t,, t d iat4e
,cop,,i, '''' ''''' l'7si''' '"e oeall OF Il
.
[ NEW NpRk-Ieace has been proclaimed
at meeting Of the Central Federated
T.,rl De,'WgyH me members of the Brewery
neers orriov.d H., rl.,., ri ,lntI anu enEl-
,,T 'lnl'"E.N III p.f"eres OF This city
WIZ" nave peeh AsA'ls each other for
''"I',
New lobk-Eer William Hall Brokow.
NI" curing rae spanish, American war had
soHi, iii W 1' GO, "unE Men CHRISTIAN As
Sldts assisting IN the sanitary arrange
1l 'I' camp lA oeaa M his nome in
-
KINGSTON, jamaica ---Twenty-ono per-
riots in Montenegro Bay have been sen.
fenced 10 terms OF Imprisonment at hard
Iaoor varying from six mouths to two
''"ta.