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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Robert T. Stone, one OF the best
known citizens of Petersburg, died In
that city yesterday.
Brig. Gen. Stith. Boiling, First Bri.
gade, United Confederate Veterans OF
Virginia, has appointed Rev. DR.. B. d.
Tucker, OF Norfolk, cbsplain-gsneral.
Mr.. Charles Lorenz Barrett, OF Phila-
delphla, and Mics Enuella boswell, OF
the University OF Virginia, were MAJ
ried yesterday evening In the UniVer-
sity chapel.
Prof. ]. L. Jarmsn, ofthe Emory aud
Henry College, was yesterday elected
president OF the Female Normal Scnooi
at Farmville. This gentleman Is 81
years old and a graduate Of the oni'
versity OF Virginia.
A quiet home wedding was celeora-
ted yesterday at the family residence 10
Baltimore when Miss Ethel Fulton
Kenny, daughter of Mr.. Thomas NJ.
Kenny, became thcbride Of Mr.. Robert
Lyttleton Rust, only con OF MIR. Robert
Singleton Rust, OF Front Royal.
Mr.. William r. Trigg, one Of the
beet .known business men OF Richmond
and presidents Of the William X. Trigg
Shipbuilding Company, was stricken
yesterday morning with q severe ILL
ness, something like partial paralysis.
The fact that be grew no worse during
tle day gives reason for the hope that
with headed rest he will recover.
Isaac Green, colored, died yesterday
morning at North Newport News from
the effects OF blows Inflicted upon bis
head by Thaddeus Hall, also colored,
last Sunday. Hall literally heat the
man to death. he was arrested
charged with murder. This Is the
fourth murder that has occurred In
Warwick county within the psst four
months.
As was stated in the Gazette, jos.
Higginbothsm, the negro who assault
ed and attempted to murder Mrs. Ralph
Weber Ia Lynchburg on the llth
instant, was yesterday tried and con-
ycted in that city In about an hour and
a half. He was subsequently sentenced
70 be hanged on February "a. Higgin-
botham was sent back to Roanoke
under guard.
The relatives OF Charles H. New
house, the young cattle broker from
Culpeper, who disappeared early
Christmas morning while on q COM
bined business and pleasure trip to
Baltimore, have not given up the hope
of fading some trace OF him. At their
request the Baltimore police have
issued a circular giving an accurate de.
scription OF him and Offering reward
for any information concerning bis fate.
II is specifically stated that he is sup
posed to have met vita foul play, as
be had large sum of money on bic
person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

FIREMAN's LEG CRUSHED. - Oven
A. Bell. a fireman, employed by the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bslti.
more &. r. Co., on engine in the New
Jersey avenue yards, In Washington,
was run over about seven O'Clock last
night by his own engine and his right
leg 80 badly mashed that amputation
WAS necessary. The engine on which
Bell was employed had been used 10
making up q train of passenger coaches,
and was standing on a side track With
the coaches attached. Bell jumped
from his place on the engine as soon as
1t was brought to stop, and attempted
10 clear out the frebox beneath the
boiler. He had one foot inside the rails
when the trainmen gave the engineer
The signal to start. The latter could not
see tae fireman, and started the engine.
Bell attempted to withdraw his leg from
the track, but was not qoick enough,
and the heavy driving wheels passed
over 1t. He was hurried to Providence
Hospital. where the injured member
was removed, and his death followed
at 3 o'clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

The national committee OF the social
istic party Of the United States met this
morning in st. Louis, Mo. The meet
ing lie for the purpose OF organizing for
the campaign of 1904, when the party
expects to have candidates for PresIdent
aud Vice President 10 the field. E. Y.
Debs, was the presidential candidate 10
1900,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
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Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

Two judgments, sggregating 1904 200,
were entered in the U. S. Circuit Court In
Trenton, N. j., this morning, against the Ma
ticnal Asphalt Company, and the Asphalt
Company of America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

An earthquake at 4:30 this morning, was
felt by residents of Clifton Heights and other
parts of st. Louis. 1t was accompanied by .
heavy rumbling. The shock which was from
north to south was perceptible fally ten
seennda
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

TIE OPINION expressed by Turkish off,
CiAls to the effect that Miss Stone Is q willing
cATtivs in Bulgaria is said to be shared by
many, especially those who have grown tired
OF reading about her adventures. Her object,
it is said, was to bring publicity upOn the dis
play Of the Macedonian revolutionary edct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24
DIED

On Thursday, January %, at 10 9. m
HARRIET HUMPHREYS, wife Of Lee Hum-
uhries, AGED 80 years. The funeral will take
place from her late home, No. 512 Qleen
street, tomorrow saturday. evening at 8
10 attend. Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24

President Harper ofthe University Of
Chicago denies sle report that John D.
Rockefeller Ia considering $26, 900, 600
gift to the University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24
1902 Calendars.

Fancy hanging ones in floral and
pictorial designs, and Block Calen-
dars &c, 1Oc, l5c, zoe, Csc. Were 75c,
s1OO and up to $500.
First foor-Eleventh street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24
Special Notice.

On and sfter SATURDAY, January 20,
the stesmtr Columbia will be withdrawn
from Der route for a thorough overhsuIiDg.
The following schedule will be- in effect from
the above date:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York, Jan. "a The stock msrke1
was quiet bat strong during the first hour 40
some instances the gains reached 1 per eeh''
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FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, d. c., Jan. "a.
SENATE,
The Sepate is not session today.
HnTTaT

HOUSE.
Immediately after the House Coz
veued the urgent deficiency bill was
taken up. Mr.. Cannon demanded yea
ADD nay vCts on the amendment ap
propris ting $500. 900 for soldiers shelter
10 t1e Philippines. The vote was
ordered.
The amendment was carried by q
vote OF 178 ayes to los nays.
Dir. Richardson moved to reoommit
the bill with instructions to change 1t
so that the expenditure of the half
million for the srny 10 the Philippines
snould be accounted for by the Presi-
dent.
This motion was lost.
Mr.. Richardson again demanded the
yeas and naye in an attempt to pre-
vent the passage ofthe bill.
The motion to recommit was Loot and
the bill was passed.
The House then took up number OF
private pension bills.
Altogether sixty-sik House and several
Senate bills we're passed.
The House adjourned at 3:1O, to meet on
Monday next
Evening star., 1902-08-02
A Prospective Virginia Lynching.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

According to press dispatches TO The
Star and other newspapers. apparently well
authenticated, II seems to be a foregone
conclusion that John Horner, alias Lomax
the colored man held in the Alexandria
jail on the charge of rape. is to be lynched
when he is taken TO Montross, WestmOre-
land county, Va, next Tuesday for trial.
The evidence to be brought against him will
hardly cut much figure in the case The
dispatches indicate that his death by lynch
ing is even more certain in case of his ac-
Quittal than In the more probable event OF
his conviction. The reason for this anoma-
lous condition lies in the fact that the prin-
cipal witness against him has died since
the alleged crime, as a result of an acci-
dent. 1t occurs 10 me that as the state au-
thorities have had ample public notice of
what may be expected at Montross next
week. 1t would be a simple matter to ar
range in advance to maintain the suprem-
acy of the law. And IL state troops are
ordered out for this case 1 would suggest
that II be done in time to prevent the pro-
posed lynching, rather than after the event.
as is generally the case on the usually un-
founded report of "a threatened uprising of
indignant negroes" A. ]. c.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Store Robbed Of Clothing and Other
Articles-Social News.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Md. August 1. 1902.
The mercantile establishment Of VIII
liam w. Welsh. near the Baltimore and
Ohio depot at this place. was entered by
thieves last night and about $50 worth of
Shoes clothing and other articles stolen.
Entrance was gained through a second
story window. This is the third time with
in the past few years that this store has
been robbed.
Miss Ida H. Huband and Mr.. Emmett l..
Roch, both of Manchester. Va, visited
Rockville this afternoon and were quietly
married by Rev. S. r. White of the Baptist
Church, the ceremony taking place at the
home of the minister. Immediately aftel
the ceremony the young folks left for
Washington. The age of the groom was
given as twenty-five and that of the bride
as one year less.
The second of a series of dances arranged
for the summer months was given last
evening in Lyddane's hall in this place.
The affair was under the charge of COM
mittee consisting of Messrs.- John Higgins,
Edward Dawson and Barnard Welsh, and
Mrs. II. F. Reich and Mrs. r. II. Stokes
acted as chaperons. Among those present
were Misses Terry, Brown and Beard and
Messrs. Bouve and Beard of Washington,
Misses Lucy and Mamie Waters and
MeSsrs. Din Munro, Charles Waters and
damon and Misses Munro and Duvall of
Gaithersburg. Miss Matte Beall of Balti-
more, Misses Eliza Choate, Sarah Reading.
Virginia and Mary Brewer. Elizabeth and
Neya Fields, Mary Almoney. Mary Reich,
May and Priscilla Dawson. Margaret
Stokes and Margaret Dawson and Messrs.
Walter Higgins. Barnard Welsh, John Hig-
gins, Walter Henderson. Albert Bouic, Ed
ward Dawson, Hugh Glascott. John and
Russell Brewer and Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Dorsey of Rockville.
A choir for the union open-air services
to be inaugurated here Sunday night was
organized here last evening with Mr.. Chas
w. Prettyman as director. The choir will
be composed of about fifty voices, repre-
senting all the Protestant churches Of the
town.
About eighty Rockvillians went in a troll
ley ride this evening to Glen Echo and
Cabin John Bridge. a special car being
chartered for the purpose. They went by
the way of Washington.
Mr.. Washington Bowie of this county has
been notified that the position in the Balti-
more custom house, which he has held for
number OF years past, has, upon the rec
ommendation Of Collector Ravenscroft
been abolished.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
North Dakota Democrats.

A dispatch from Fargo, N D.. yesterday
says: The ticket selected by the North Da-
kota democrats, assembled in state con-
vention here today, was as follows:
Representatives, L. A. Ueland, Edgelye;
v. r. Lowell. Fargo
Governor. ]. e. Cronan. Fargo.
Lieutenant governor, M. c. Ginnis, James
town.
Secretary of state, John Quarum. Aber-
combie.
Auditor, J. F. Morrison, Botinseau.
Treasurer, James Mcdonald. Grafton.
Attorney general. NJ J. Barrett, Minot.
Superintendent Of instruction, V. Steven
son, Grand Forks.
Commissioner of insurance. H. A Wilson.
BathgSte..
Judge John M. Cochrane Of Grand Forks,
the republican nominee for Judge OF the
supreme court, was indorsed
The platform adopted declares strongly
against the so-caIied railroad merger; Ia
vors initiative and referendum. demands
the repeal of the fellow-servant law, ana
calls for the equal taxation Of corporations
Most of the day was spent in the discus
sion of various platform declarations, and
1t was not until a late hour tonight that
the ticket was completed.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
HYATTsvILLE IND VICINITY.
Sudden Death of Maj. Young OF United
States Marine Corps.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYATTSvILLE. Nd. August .. 1902.
Major James NJ. 7. Young United States
Marine Corps retired, died suddenly in this
town about $50 last evening. He was
walking from his residence to the home OF
Mr.. Frank B. Martin with the latter gen
tleman. and when about half way between
the two residences he fel, to the ground and
expired In few moments. DR.. Charles A.
Wells was quickly summoned. but the
major was dead before the doctor arrived
Death. it is said, was caused by heart fail
ure.
The deceased was sixty-two years Of
age and was born in New York. He was
hlghly cultured and could give interesting
accounts of his visits to foreign countries
HIS mother, Mrs Anne Young, who Is
ninety-two years of age; a sister. Mrs. Annie
Sturgeon of Apex. NC; anephew Mr.. Samuel
;: Cook of this place. and niece, Mrs
CHARLES OLeary, who is now In China, sur
Yive him. Major Young had been living in
Hyattsville for about eight years. He was
unmarried. His father was Commodore
Young Of the United States navy. The re-
mains Will be buried at Annapolis.
Mr.. Joseph Roberts and MIR. John Hecht
OF Washington have rented the Clark house
in East Hyattsville and are now occupying
IL with their families.
A lawn fete for the benefit of the Pinck-
ney Memorial Church was given last night
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. W. d.
Porter, Jr., on Maryland avenue. The
grounds were Illuminated by japanese Ian
terms and number of people were present.
Mr.. George NJ. Henault OF Kent district,
Familiarity known as the farmer orator, has
announced himself as a candidate for Con-
greSs, subject to the democratic nominating
convention, which will meet In Baltimore
September IL.
Major NJ. V. Tierney has returned from
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, greatly
improved in health.
The executive committee of Company b,
Ridgiey Brown Camp. Confederate Veter-
ans. Maryland line, has made arrange
ments for a reunion at Upper Marlboro
September TO- Certificates which will enti-
tie the members to a cross Of the Legion Of
Honor will be presented by Miss Mary
Lee, daughter of the late Gen. Robert z.
Lee These crosses are made from the
cannon used during the civil war which
We're never captured from the confeder-
ates. They will be distributed on the ami
versary of Gen. Lees birthday.
Mrs. Rexford NJ Smith has returned from
a pleasant visit to Colonial Beach. Va.
Mr. J. b. Ager of Chillum, master of the
Maryland State Grange. delivered an ad-
dress on the Organizations Of Farmers"
at the annual reunion Of the farmers
clubs of Carroll county, which was recently
held at Union Bridge.
Miss Gertrude Nicholson Of Washington
is the guest of Mrs. Myron s. Rose at East
Hyattsville.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
ANNUAL ELECTION.
Voters Having All the Enjoyments of
Big Cities.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
ARUNDEL-ON-THE-B Md,
August 1. 1902.
The annual election Of commissioners was
held Saturday at the pavilion. Messrs. t.
W. Smith. n. H. Shea. ]. C. Courts, F. T.
Sanner, James Somerville. A F. Medford
and L. E. Payson were reelected. r. T.
Jones, sheriff. A meeting will be held Sat
urday night, at which time officers will be
elected.
DR.. 8. NJ. Mcmillan and wife and the
Misses Mcmillan are guests OF Mrs. Peters,
at Belmont cottage.
DR.. c. R. Dufour was the guest Of Mr.
Courts during the week.
Mr.. Bosley Of Baltimore has purchased
Mr.. Somerville's cottage and is occupying
1t with his family.
and family are at Two View cottage for
the balance of the season.
Mrs. James Duncan and children and
Mrs. Darby were guests Of Mrs. A F. Med
ford during the week.
Miss Carolyn Smith, Miss Mamie Noble
and the Misses Shea were hostesses
at lawn fete Thursday night to the mem
bers Of the Country Club. The spacious
lawn surrounding the cottage Of Mr.. T. w.
Smith was the scene of - the af-
fair and made very pretty picture with
the many Japanese lanterns fiower-decked
tables and pretty gowns of the ladies'.
Light refreshments were served during the
evening.
Work on the athletic grounds has been
completed and the day of the meet set for
the 9th instant. A large number of en-
tries have already been made for the diff
ferent contests, and some handsome prizes
are to be awarded this year by the Arun-
del Athletic Association.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Non-Partisan, Not Bipartisan.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
why should a democrat be appointed Dis
trict Commissioner? This is a non-political
municipality. The people exercise no po-
litical rights. The person who holds the
office Of Commissioner is debarred by law
from claiming q residence elsewhere, and
has consequently lost hts franchise. The
people for whom he acts have no political
associations. No actual resident OF the
District can be a democrat or q republican
If the status of partisan be fixed by the
way he votes. not talks. The sympathes
of people OF the District may be with this
or that political party, but that fact does
not constitute them members OF a political
party, any more than sympathy with the
Beers makes an American a Boer. People
of the District may contribute money to the
different party funds, but that does not
make them democrats or republicans any
more than sending money TO the Armenians
makes one a subject of the sultan or send
ing shoes and stockings to the FIJI Islanders
makes one a Fill. If, then, the people OF
the District cannot be divided into parties.
how absurd 1t is to apportion the two civil
Commissioners between the two political
parties. presumably representative of the
political division Of the District population!
They are appointed to represent something
that does not exist. Certainly for a nom
partisan municipality a non-partisan COM
mission is preferable to bipartisan COM
mission. For a political community a hi
partisan commission is doubtless at times
desir able, but for a non-poitical city Il Is
the transfer of what is appropriate Ia one
place TO a place where II is out of place.
The practice has been respected in the past
simply because 1t has been the practice.
The reason for 1t, apparently, has never
been sought Its disadvantage Is clearly
evident when. in discussing men who would
make good Commissioners, the names of
all who have republican sympathies are re-
Jected. The result is to greatly narrow the
field for good selection. Plainly I'm a case
of this kind the best man for the place
should be chosen. The political preferences
of man should cut no figure, for a Com
missioner has no political questions to con-
slider or political Interests to represent. IL
would not be surprising if President Roose-
Welt, who has way OF looking into the
reason of things and exposing the hollow
ness Of unlawful pretense, would see that
the "unwritten law OF a bipartisan COM
mission is one that should be honored only
in the breach. IL he once asks the ques-
ton, why should a democrat be an
pointed District Commissioner 1t is safe
to say that the political sympathies of the
man he appoints will count not at all His
peculiar fitness will alone be considered
A. T. q.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Passing Of a Union Veteran.

Henry F. Rugg. whose death occurred
recently, was for number of years a resi-.
dent of this city, and was employed as
watehfnan In the state, war and navy
building. He and his wife were spending
their vacation at River Springs, Md, 6
summer resort down the Potomac, and
while in bathing with some friends, he be-
came suddenly Ill and called for help. He
was rescued and carried to a cottage, bu,
inside of fifteen minutes thereafter, he
died. presumably from heart failure His
body was brought to Washington by steam.
er. and was inferred by the G. A. R., al
Arlington. His wife, three sons and three
daughters survive him. The sons are
Charles and Willard Rugg Of Washington
and Harry e. Rugg of B1airsville, Pa,
Mrs. Hattie A. Tumble of ScottdaIe, Pa
Mrs. D. II. Harris of st. Louis, Mo-. and
Mrs. j. A Hetherton Of Fredericktown
Mo-. are daughters Of the deceased.
. Mr. Rugg was Union Veteran and los,
g leg IN one OF the battles fought during
Grants wilderness campaign.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
FISH sKINNERs STRIKE.
Business at Gloucester, Mass, About
Tied Up.

A dispatch from the New York World
from Gloucester. Mass, yesterday says:
With a company Of fishermen from Dor
chester, England, the Rev. John White In
1923 founded the Massachusetts, bay colony
on Cape Ann, and for 279 years it got
along without the semblance Of a labor
strike. But now the Fish Skinners' Union
has struck
These men skin and cut the salted fish
for ''boneless." About two months ago
they asked for higher wages. Several con-
ferences were fruitless. Last night every
union fish skinner In the city walked out
to the number of 700.
Not enc went back to work this morn
ing, and every fsh-cutting establishment
In this city is tied UP.
The fish handlers. who form an auxiliary
branch of the union, declare they will not
handle any fish for non-union firms, while
the sorters and trimmers, who are girls and
women, also have grievances, and viii
strike tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Trunks Held by Police.

William Parker yesterday reported TO the
police that a man gave him two trunks to
be delivered at the corner Of 4th and ID
streets southeast last Wednesday night.
Parker stated that he attempted to deliver
the trunks, as directed, but was unable to
find the party at the address given. The
trunks were turned over to the police and
are now held by them.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
DIR. IEATHERM
Appointed on Gen. Miles Staff.

Captain F. w. Sibley, I'd Cavalry. sta
toned at Fort Myer, Va. has been assigned
to temporary duty on the staff Of Lieut..
General Miles, commanding the army, pend
ing the arrival of Col. John r. Babcock, ad-
Jutant general, who succeed General Thos.
Ward, retired, as chief of star
Evening star., 1902-08-02

George Jacl6en. coiored. who was ar
rested early this morning on charge OF
turning In false alarm from box ia, at
14th and H streets northwest. at 1:30 am,
was discharged from custody this morning
by Judge Bundy.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
FUTURE DAYS.
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCT1oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE; NO. I'LL NINTH ST. NV.
By virtue of certain deed OF trust, recorded in
Liber No. 2461 folio 4s5 ct seq. of the land rec
ords Of the District of Columbia we will sell, at
public auction. in front Of the premises, on
THURSDAY, AUGUST FOURTEENTH 1902, AT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following described real
estate situate in the city Of Washington, in said
District, being part of original lot numbered In
square numbered 401, beginning Ninth street
20 feet south OF the northwest corner Of said lot
and running thence south on said street 21 feet 6
inches; thence east 80 feet inches to the rear
Inc OF said lot; thenoe north along said line q
feet inches; thence west 80 feet inches TO said
street and the place of tginning together with the
improvements, e9nSistinE Of a three-story frame
dwelling, No. 111f Ninth street northwest.
Terms One -thifH casR; balance In equal install.
ments. at one andftws years, with interest at
from day of sales secYfsd BY deed Of trust upon
purchaser. "A deposit 5f $500 viii be required at at
time Of sale All conveyancing. recording and no.
tary fees will be NJ purchasers cost. Terms to be
complied with within tets days otherwise the trus
tees reserve the right resell risk and cost OF
the defaulting puIchaset
-. :. 80 500 5th st. n.w
ALDiS b. BROWNE
au2-d&ds ? s=.tse Trustees
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Transfer of Coast Ar. Ilery.

An order has been issued a. ..e War De-
partment today transferring :a CID Com
pany. Coast Artillery, from Fort Mason,
Cal, to Fort Worden, Washington state.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
DIR. paly's Condition Improv.d.

The condition Of DR.. w. B, DAILY, who has
been seriously I'll at Providence Hospital for
several weeks, has improved to such an ex-
tent as to permit his removal to his homo.