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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The TiIIman.McLaurin Affair.


Washington, d. c.. Feb. 26.-The
question as ID what should be done In
the way OF furnishing Senators Tilimsn
and McLaurin for their disorderly con-
duct on the floor oi the Senate on Sst-
urdsy was taken up this morning by
t 10 Senate committee on privileges aud
elections In accordance with the reso'
luton OF the Senate adopted on that
day. There were present all the re-
publicans except Senators Depew and
Beveridge, and all the democrats ex-
cept Senator Blackburn. 1t Is expected
nat a resolution will be adopted sus
pending beth the South Carolina Sens-
tors from particips ting 10 the proceed
ipgs of the Sensts for limited length
OF time. The committee finally d.
rected it chairman ID request the SEN
ate ID adjourn for the day 10 order to
give further time for the consideration
Of the matter. Members OF the COM
mittee express themselves as confident
that q satisfactory conclusion can be
reached at another session called for \
O'Clock. The democratic members OF
the Senate will firmly oppose suspen-
sion on the ground of unconstitutional
Iity but discuss favorably the matter OF
expulsion. The Senate adjourned at
1902 on motion of Mr.. Burrows, chair
man of the elections committee, who
announced that the committee was 10
the midst OF the consideration OF the
I status OF the two South Carolina Sena-
TIRE, and had not yet been able to
| reach a conclusion.
Neither Senator will De expelled as
result OF the fight in which they were
engaged on the floor of the Senate last
Saturday. This conclusion has been
definitely reached through conferences
between the republican and democratic
leaders. Neither will there be any
suspension OF either Senator from the
right 10 participst, in the Senate pro-
| ceediDgs. The punishment to be meted
out to tae two South Caroinians will
take the form OF vigorous and severe
resolution of censure and the imposl'
ton upon each of the necessity OF max
ing q complete end thorough apology
to the Senate OF their infraCton OF Its
rules and dignity.
II Is not the intention Of the democrats to
make any effort to correct tho record OF the
Senate proceedings of last Monday. Neither
do the democrats believe that the constitu-
| tionality Of the Philippine tariff bill can be
called into question bscause Of the fact that
| Tillman aud McLaurin HeIe prevented from
| voting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.


Both sessions of the convention yes
tsrdaY we're devoted to the further con-
siderstlon Of the taxation ordinances
The sections consuming most OF the
time were those relating to the taxation
OF railroad and canal property and emu
merstiug the classes OF property which
shall be exempted from taxation, The
former section was adoItsd without
change, while there were several
anne ndmen,s to the lsttsr.
Mr.. Pollard, after warm fight, sue
ceeded in having other religious associa'
tons put on the same basis with the 7.
NJ. G. A.. and OF the instance Of Mr..
Stuart, residences OF pastors of churches
were also exempted. Subsettions ex-
emptiDg buildings, with the land they
actually occupy and the furniture and
furnishings therein belonging to any
benevolent or charitable association +,
and used exclusively for lodge purposes
or NEE tlng.rooms by such association;
and property belonging to the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Associs ton of the Union
were adopted without amendment
The section further provides that moth
ing shsll exempt from taxation any per-
SOD, firm, corporation association, or
it, property which shall expressly,
directly or Indirectly contract or prom
lee to pay any sum of money or other
benefit on account Of death, sickness. or
accident to any oflts members or any
other person or any building or land
which shall be leased or shall be the
source OF revenue or of profit.
The remaining seven sections Of the
report were concurred In without ma
tsrial amendment at the afternoon ses'
sion. This leaves only the first section
of be disposed OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEB. 90. 1902.
Tv rge little controversy concerning

In THE little controversy concerning
the withdrawal by the President OF his
invitation ID Senator Tillman, many
wiIl think the latter came out ahead.
Realizing the awkward position IN
which he is placed, he takes the
ground that he but resented personal
insult in the Senate; that the President
had nothing to do with the atfair ana
for this reason be positively refused to
withdraw his acceptance OF the invita-
ton (suggested by the President
through Senator Cockrell), holding that
thu ;uyitation was to an official function,
axt anded TO him not as an individual
Int az an official, and that for him to
have withdrawn his acceptance Would
have bsen an admission that he was In
the wrong. Commenting upon the
Presidents letter Mr.. Tillman says;
"Tbe President OF course has the
right to invite any one he chooses TO
dine with him officially or otherwise
and also has the right to withdraw such
Invitation. As am not conscious OF
having done anything personal or Oh
fetal which gives the President the right
to insult me / am surprised at his &C.
tIou. The invitation to this dinner
came me unsouRht and unexpect sdly,
and SO far as the wit hdrawal is concern
~ al 1nhfffG r.
ence to me. 1t is the motive behind II
which seeks to put me In the condition
of unworthiness to meet the President
and his guest before final action by the
Senate. Prince Henry, the Presidents
guest. comes from q country where Gus
tom makes it obligat) Dry upon any man
who regards himself gentleman 10
promptly resent 40 insult and the meth
cd is by challenge to duel. That was
once the custom, but 1t is now obsolete
In the United States and we have beeo
forced as q people here to cling to the
old Anglo-Saxon rule OF considering the
lie direct as the fret blow and no man
could hold up his head 10 decent society
should he, being near enough to answer
JQB ll6 WIN DlOWS NV W BaNO 40 49,
for my being in contempt OF the Senate,
which presume is the excuse OF this
insult at the hands of the President
that deny. l have been guilty OF
breach of the rules and the privilege
of the Senate. The Senate wss not sit
ting as a court, but as legislative as
semby. II has the right to expel me
if it sees fit and / am ready I'd abide its
Judgment and action. 1t he's the right
to arrest me and ID hold me In custody
uutil itmakes disposition OF my case
but it has no right to gag me and the
President has no right to judge me
guilty of conduct uDbecoming gentle
man unless be bellies all bis antece-
dents which lead me to believe that he
would have done just as did under the
circumstances. As ID which OF US is
the gentleman in this matter In view
of the unsought invitation to dinner ct
the White House and it's indecent with
drawal l am willing TO abide by the
Judgment of all brave and self-respeCt'
ing men,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Ernest D. Ray. son Of Mr.. ]. d. Ray,
who shot himself Ia the temple nearly
week ago in Fredericksburg, died
Monday night.
Adyices from different points in Vir'
ginia are to the effect that rivers are
swollen aud trouble and damage to
property are anticipated.
Miss Anna Coons, OF Lake City,
MIMI, and Mr.. J. Hunt S,rother, SOD
OF Hon. John Z. Strother, OF Culpeper
county, were married yest srday.
Rev. William Fremont Miller and
Miss Mabel Kerr, daughter of Mr.: and
Mrs. V. Z. Kerr, were married at FAILS
Church yesterday. Rev. Samuel a..
Ball officiating.
A serious shooting affair occurred at
Lynchburg yesterday morning between
Henry Mitchell and Sandy Henry, two
negroes, and as q result of 1t one OF
them is desperately wounded with q
bullet through his abdomen. The men
got into scUffis, and Henry was
knocked down and, he says, ss he at.
tempted to rise Mitchell drew pistol
and fred, the ball striking him in the
ct 1macb. Mitchell claims that Henry
struck at him and that he fred in self.
defense.
Considerable comment has been oc.
casioned in Winchester by the unusual
number Of double bsreavements occur
ring in families recently. In at least q
dozen families two and even three
members have died wit hin several days
of each other within the last few
weeks. The last case recorded was In
the family OF Mr.. Lemuel Sirbaugh.
Several days ago his daughter, Mrs. 4.
I. Mckee, died, and Monday his son,
Luther J. Srbaugh, suocumbed to con-
sumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, D. c., Feb. &c.
SENATE,

The Senate galleries were crowded
to Overlooking this morning, when the
gravel of the presiding officer fell
promptly at noon.
The hash that marked the utterinQ
OF the prayer was followed by MUIR
muir of expectancy as Mr.. Foraker
arose. His motion that when the Sen.
ate adjourn it be to meet at 11:45 o'clock
tomorrow, owing to the Mckinley
memorial services to be held in the
House OF Representatives at noon on
that date, was adopted.
MIR. Burrows then announced that In
ssmuch as the committse on privileges
and elections desired further time for
the consideration OF the business be-
fore 1t, he would move that the Senate
adjourn.
rhe motion was put and carried,
without objection.
The session lasted just one and half
minutes.
The galleries burst into q roar OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces. HALLS Catsrrh Cure is not qusek
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians ia this country for years, and
is a regular prescription. 1t is composed o.
the best tonics known, combined with th'
best blood purifiers, acting directly on thu
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces sucl
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. sent
for testimonials free.
F.J.OHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Bold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

II have lately been mich troubled with dys-
pepsis, belchlng and Pour stomach" writes N,
d. Mead, leading pharmacist of Attleboro.
Mass. II could est hardly anything without
suffering several hours. Ny clerk suggested
l try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which did with
most happy results. have had no more
trouble and when one can 20 10 eating mince
pie, cheese, candy and nuts after such time,
their digestion must be pretty good. en-
dorse Xodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily" You
don't have to diet. Eat all the good food
you want tut don't overload the stomach.
Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure digests your food.
Foo sale By 4. 8. Leadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

THE decision OF the Unitsd States
Supreme Court that it was without ju'
risdiciion to try the merger case
brought by the State OF Minnesota to
test the validity of the operations OF
the Northern Securities company will
not have the effect of stopping or de-
laying the action of Attorney General
Knox asking for preventive action
against the Northern Securities COM
pany on the ground Of its violation Of
the provisions OF the Sherman anti
trust act. Original Jurisdiction under
the terms Of the act is given to the cir.
cult courts OF the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Prince Henry,

New York, Feb. 26 Another gray
damp day faced Prince Henry whea
ns went upon the deck Of the Hohen-
zollern this morning. The drizz'ing
cain still fell and there was not a
promise 10 the sky Of better things.
The programme for She Prince today lie
not go fatiguipg. After ett'rday's
strenuous day, the Prince Certainly de-
serves O rest. After carrying out the
programme mspped out for him during
The day the Prince will arrive at the
newspaper banquet given by Stats
q ,ituDg at Waldorf-Astoria hotel at
80 o'clock. At midnight he will
leave on special train for Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
HOW To Cure Croun.

Mr.. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. Y, says: "Chsm-
pertains Cough Remedy is the best
medicine / have ever used. 1t is q
fine children's remedy for Group and
never fails to cure" When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough has devel-
oped, 1t will prevent the attack. This
should be borne 10 mind and bottle OF
the Cough Remedy kept at hand ready
for instant use as soon as these symp-
toms appear. For sale by Richard
Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Want Colored Cadet.

Washington, D. c., Feb. ga COM
mittee OF colored Bapti,t ministers
called on President Roosevelt today
aud presented a PCT ton asking that he
appoint % cadet at large one colored
boy to West Point sDd one to Annspo-
lie. The petition ststed that the COL
ored boys were now unable ID compete
with white boys and that If they were
ID be represented at ell in the army ana
navy it mutt be by appointment by the
President. Mr.. Roosevelt took the
mat .er under consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

London, Feb. 26.-GeO. Lord Kitch-
Ger reports today as follows: six
hundred Beers driving herd of Gait g
before them, attempted, to rush Col.
Byngs's right outpost line on the eight
Of February %, near Bet hasberg. A
certain number got through after
abandoning everything and leaving 10
dead and six wounded behind. Our
casualties not reported"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

DE. JOHN DUNCAN EMMETT has ended the
publication Of "The American genealogical
and ObstetTicAl Journal" Of which he has
been the editor sni proprietor for the last ten
years, giving q his reason for doing 50 that
he lost $50. 900 in unpaid subscriptions and
advertising bills in that time. The Doctor
got tired soon. Many editors have lost twice
that much money in half the time. Why,
for An editor to lose So, 900 year is easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Victor Hugo's Anniversary.

Paris, Feb. 26.-Ths hundredth ami
vs.ssTy OF the birth Of Victor Hugo was
officially celebrated with great pomp this
morning in the Pantheon in the preseI &c Of
President Loubet and 6,0C0 guests. n.
Lygus, minister Of education, spotheosized
Hugo IS a great defender of republican prin-
ciples. NJ. HsnotsRs in his reply said !:
"Yictor Hugo eonsummated the literature Of
all preceding centuries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
King of servia Assassinated ?

London, Feb. ga news agency
dispatch from Berlin says it is rumored
there that the King OF SerVia has been
assassinst ed.
Vienna, Feb. 26.--No confirmation
can be obtained here of the Berlin
Bourss rumor that the King OF Servls
has been sssassiuated. Servisn OIL
Gals here give it no credence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
q Cough or Cold ct once. Conquer Groups,
Whoo2ing Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung A6ec-
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price 26c
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Prenarations for O visit {?

New York, Feb. 26.-It is said that one of
the purposes Of the visit Of the Boer delegates
Wolmarans and Vessels 10 this country Is to
arrange for visit from President Kruger to
this side OF the Atlantic. At q conference in
the homo Of President Kruger on February
IL, the matter was discussed and left 10 the
delegates to decide after their arrival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Articles Signed.

Cincinnati, Feb. 26.-Articles of
agreement were last night signed by
the managers OF young Corbett" and
Terry McGovern for a twenty-five
round boxing contest before the club
offering the largest purse. The fight is
to take place on or before October 10,
1902. The winner is to receive 70 per
cent. of the receipts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

Mr.. Lecoto, on behalf of the COM
mission appolr I'd to look iuto the con-
ditions existing at the penitsntiary and
report thereon, with recommendations,
submitted report. Mr.. Lecato said
minority report would be made. The
majority recommends that the sum oil
5000, 900 be appropriated for the i'm
provement OF the penitentiary, and that
the revenue from the prison for two
years be similarly expended. The mi
nority report, signed by Mr.. stoner. OF
Botetourt, recommends that 100000
be appropriated for the purchase OF aD
additional convict farm, and for the
building OF laundry, kitchen and ma
tatorium at the penitentlary.
aMr. Garrett introduced a bill incor-
porating the Long-Distance Telephone
Company, of Richmond. The provis'
sious of the proposed charter are broad
enough to give the company control OF
Of the whole State. They permit the
construction OF telephone lines any
where 10 Virginia and allow the COM
pany to absorb any telephone line now
constructed. The capital stock is placed
at from 81 900 to S. .0O0.but may be In.
creased 10 any amount. The bill will
probably attract much attention, espec-
tally after the memorable fight the
Southern Bell Telephone people made
two years ago to obi ain somewhat
similar franchise.
The bill amending section 1889 of the
code, referring to power of railroads to
change the location OF tracks, was made
the special order for Friday.
HOUSE.
The House decided to remain in ses.
sion for thirty days after March 4. They
will work without pay. During the
recess OF 80 days they drew pay reg.
ularly and would hardly have the nerve
to draw pay for the excess OF the time
necessary to get rid eff the accumulated
business. The resolution which was de-
feated some weeks ago looking to an
extra session, was yesterday carried by
a vote of 81 to 10. No doubt the Sem
ats will concur.
The House concurred 10 the Senate
Joint resolution to appoint q commits
sion to act with a similar one from the
legislature OF Maryland to reform the
oyster Law of the two states. The mem.
bers OF this committee in the Senate
we're announced: Messrs. Sale, of Nor
folk; Walker, northumberland coun-
ty, snd Bruce, OF Wise county.
The Norfolk ter-centenary charter
bill, which has passed the Senate, was
reported fsvorably by the House COM
mit;ee, but it was not considered yes
terday. 1t will probably be reached to-
day and will almost certainly pass.
The House and Senate are about as
strong for it as the committee was
shown to be.
The House committee on roads de-
voted several hours yesterday.to hear
ing arguments against the Cation sep
arate car bill. There were morning nd
afternoon sessions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Released Captiyes, |

s,lonics, Feb. 26.-Miss Ellen NJ. Stone,
the American missionary, released from cap.
tiyily by brigands several days ago, arrived
here yesterday evening accompanied by her
companion in captivity, Madam Tsilka. Their
arrival was the occasion Of sn ovation from
the American consul, and American residents
and missionaries. Miss Stone and Madam
Tsilka left for Constsntinople without delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Virginia Sunday School Association,
March lib.

On account OF the above occasion the
Southern hallway will sell from its stations
in Virginia, tickets to Petersburg, Va, and
return at rate OF one and obe.third frst-cls.s
fares for the round trip. Tickets on sale
March 8, 10 and IL, final limit for return
March is. Continuous passage In each d..
raction. For tickets, etc, call on nearest
Southern Railway agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

London, Feb. 26.-Henry Laboucher'
editor of Truth. in his paper today
urges that Lord PauDcefote, the British
ambassador to the United States, be
sent to South Africa to conclude peace
with the Beers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Paid His Respects to Mrs. CIeveIan,

New York, Feb. 26.-Learning that
Mrs. Grover Cleveland was In box at
the opera last night the Prince st once
dispatched a messenger asking that he
might be allowed to pay his respects.
Mrs. Cleveland consented and the
Prince made q call upou her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
Charged With Forgery.

Cspetown, Feb. 26.-Ths Princess Catherine
Rsdziwill (of the German branch Of the
Rsdziwill family was arrested today on the
charge Of having forged Cecil Rhodes name.
She was admitted to bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

DR.. Wilson I. Best, Of Boston, who was ar
rested with Mrs. Ida Brock, of Boston, In this
city week ago on charge Of criminal In
timscy, today withdrew his plea OF not guilty
and pleaded guilty, He was fned 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

1t is estimated that the total box receipts
at the gala opera in New York to Prince
Henry last night were $6S,OOO, the largest
ever known for any performance. The net
gain to the management was about $4O,OOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

Miss Blanche Hsrdesty, daughter OF
Capt. Joseph Z. Hardesty, Of Berry
Vile, and Mr.. John 8. Decker, q we'll
known business man OF Wsynesboro,
were married Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

The bust Of Victor Hugo offered by the
Franco-Italian League Of Paris, was prsseut ted
10 the city Of Rome today amid wild enthu-
aiaam
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-26

The House committee on roads de-
voted several hours yesterdsy:to hear
ing arguments against the Cation sep
arate car bill. There were morning nd
afternoon sessions.