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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-08
VIII Sail Thursday.

Yesterday Captain bartlett told ne
that he expected to weigh anchor at
Newburg Tuesday night and commence
loading stores at the Erie docks Wednes-
day morning If he can do so the vessel
will sail on Thursday Ny nine-year-oid
daughter Marie is here at the hotel
with me. and we have all Of our bag
gage ready TO place upon the vessel
when It arrives at New York After the
vessel departs I will go to Sidney by
railroad and embark upon the Windward
there.
Marie is wild with delight over the
prospects of another voyage. and besides
her ambition to teach ping pong IN the
far North has made May plans for en-
pertaining the Eskimo children Day
and night she talks about the coming
trip For myself the Toyase win net
be at all tiresome. / like tbe wind ana
waves and after wrestling with the ele-
ments. reading a good book in q coy
ship cabin Is an enjoyment heightened
by the contrast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-08
She Win Claim Him Now.

when my husband asked Tor five
years leave of absence from the navy IN
which to Try and reach the Pole By a
series Of daring dashes through the
seemingly impenetra5Ie barriers of ice,
he felt sure that some day he would
9rest victory from his white-gar6ed
foes. None know better than how
persistentIy he has sought to gain the
coveted honor OF being the first 10 reach
the Pole
Now his FIVE years leave viii expire
in November. and I viii claim him for
the rest Of his life. It was practically
decided between US that this would be
his last attempt to penetrate the frozen
fields Of ice, and when he returns with
me it will be to stay. The delay which
has attended the equippins OF the Wind
ward for the voyage mas been almost in
tolerable First I was told that the
vessel would sail in June; then that It
would sail the first week IN July, and /
really DO not know now when it viii be
ready to sail
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-08
10 TEACH BSK!HOS
TO PLAY Ping PONG
Miss Peary Plans Surprise
for Artic PlaymateS.
WINDWARD SAILS THURSDAY
Mrs. PeaTy Anxious to Leave and De-
clares That This Is Her Husbands
Last Tip, as She VIII Claim Him
Upon His Return.

NEW YORK, July S.-"Oh. dear. Tell
you about the interesting features Of
the approaching trip to the polar re-
gion?
"I'II tell you the most really exciting
feature. and that is little Marie has pur-
chased several ping-pong sets and is go
ing to teach the tiny Eskimo girls 10
play Ping-pong' Mrs. Peary, the
wife OF the famous arctic explorer.
smiled sweetIy.
Mrs Peary was at the St Denis last
evening, where she had been awaiting
the sailing OF the Windward next Thurs
day, and was in a particularly happy
mood. 4 am in earnest about the ping
pong" she continued, and I sincerely
hope people won't 20 ping-pong mad IN
the shadow Of the pole, as the people
have in New York
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-08

want TO die
for the wicked! You viii go on
why didn't you do as 1 told you
Cathartie before going 10 bed7
and bowels, cool your feyerish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
Foreign News,

Rome, Feb. 27.-The Right Rev.
John Farley, auxiliary bishop Of New
York, has been detained in Rome dis
cussiog with the Vatican various ques
tons regarding the church in America.
His journey to Palestine has been post
poDed until Easter.
Berlip, Feb. 27.-Government off,
ci lie state that Prince Henry will not
visit Canada, as has been reported.
Madrid, Feb. 27.-The Captain Gen.
ersl OF Catalonia officially reports that
the troubles caused by striking work
men at Barcelona are ended. The
strikers have also returned to work Of
Vallorens and Seville.
London, Feb. N.-Sir Thomas Lip.
ton, the challenger for the America
cup with Shamrock / and H., is i'll With
a slight attack of influenza.
Queenstown, Feb. 27.-A fearful gale
is blowing over the south of Ireland.
St. Petersburg Feb. 27.-Tho cabinet,
Car and leading military authorities held 8
long conference today ct which II was de-
cided in view Of the Anglo.Jspanese agree
ment to make Improvements and alterations
in eastern Siberia, especially q! Vlsdivostock
and Port Arthur. 1t was alec decided to
push to completion the Siberian Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
The Prince in WASHINGTON.

Washington, d. c., Feb. N.-Princs
Henry arrived from New York at 8 q.
N. He was greeted at the st.tlon by
State Department officials and cavalry
escort. Troops F aud G Of the Sec
ODD Cavalry and q detail of the Engi-
n Ger Corps were drawn up on s b street
haitian hour before the train arrived, and
acted as escort to the German Embassy.
The Prince entered an open carriage
with Assistant Secretary OF State Hill
aud commander Cowles aud. surround.
ed by the ealloping soldiers, hurried
10 the Embassy by the shortest route.
Ambassador Won Holletea Dad left the
station few minutes 10 advance OF the
Prince, 80 was at his official home to
greet him when he arrived.
TnerrinCU rested nv tue Gmbassy un-
til noon when be proceeded ID the Cap
itol to be present at the memorial exer-
President Mckinley.
The ride to Washington was made
practically without incideLt.
Admiral Evans was the first one of
the official party TO succumb 10 the
strain OF the round of ceremonies. He
was obliged to climb several flights Of
stairs Last night at the Arion Club
house 10 New York, and his injured leg
gave out. He therefore decided to drop
out OF the ceremonies until tomorrow.
The Prince attended the Mckinley
memorial exercises at the Capitol al
noon and later visited Mount Vernon
and placed a wreath on the tomb OF
Washington.
AIT o'clock he will dine with the
President at the White House, return
ing ID the embassy at ii p. N.
The Prince will remain tonight at the en-
Dassy, and with bis suite will depart tomor-
row morning at $40 o'clock for Annapolis.
De will leave Washington for his southern
and western trip at IL o'clock midnight
Friday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
VIRGINIA NEWS

Charles H. Hey, 55 years old, q large
dealer 10 ship Junk, 10 Norfolk, cut his
throat yesterday, severing the jugular
vein and dying in short time. De-
preston resulting from financial re-
verses and the recent death OF his wife
are assigned as the cause for the deed.
8. Y. Stokes, the Lunenburg man
who escaped from Jail while awaiting
transmission to the pepit entiary, whore
be Is to serve four years for attempting
q criminal assault, made another effort
to kill himself Tuesday, st the home OF
Mr.. Borum, q cousin, near Green Bay.
Judge Welllord. 10 the Circuit Court
OF Richmond, yesterday rendered an
opinion 10 the chsncery suit Of Ellen g.
Taylor against the Commonwealth oil
Virginia and the Colonial Water Com
pany, which practically gives to the
State OF Virginia ownership OF all river
bed below low water mark except 10
cases where navigation would be inter.
fered with. Mrs. Taylor claimed as
her property we'll that had been sunk
10 the river bed on her prop
erty in the river bottom that
had been granted in an oyttsr lease.
The contention of the Common wealth
and the council for the water company
was that the State had 6 right to do
what 1t wanted to with the river bed,
and Judge Wexford sust aised them.
The case will probably 60 to the Su-
preme Court OF Appeals,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
INVITATION RECALLED.

Lieut.. Gov. James II. Tillmsn OF
South Carolina, who is nephew OF the
Senator and son of the late Congress
man George D. .Tillman, yesterday
afternoon teegraphed President Roose-
uelt, requesting that he withdraw his
acceptance to the invitation TO present
a sword to Maj. Micah Jenkins, gallant
officer of the Rough Riders. Jenkins is
the son OF south Carolina brigadier
general, killed in the civil war. Lieut..
Gov. Tillman took a prominent part 10
getting MP contributions for the sword,
and he was put In charge Of the
arrangements. Who the contributors
are is not known. Tillman was lieu.
tenant colonel OF the First South Caro-
lima Regiment.
The following is the dispatch:
1.-THE President, Washington, d. c.:
"A short while sgo had the honor to ad-
dress to your excellency letter requesting
than on the occasion Of your visit to Charles.
ton you present q sword to Maj. Micah Jen-
kins. Of the First United States Volunteer
Cavalry, of whose gallant services you spoke
so highly, yopr words being engraved on the
scsbbsrd. You accepted the invitation, for
which We thank you. l am now requested
by contributors to the sword fund to ask that
you withdraw said acceptance.
JAMES II. TILLMAN,
"Lieutenant Colonel First South Carolina
Volunteers, and Lieutenant Governor Of
South Carolina"
In explaining the sending Of the telegram,
Lieut.. Gov. Tillman said:
at is with much regret that am directed
or rather required, to have sent the telegram
did, especially in view Of the fact that am
90 closely related to one who bat few days
ago was subject to an affrolt which was seem.
ingly, or at least the people who contributed
to the purchase Of the sword think, unvar'
ranted."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

Report reaches Pittsburg, Ps., thst
the town OF Portersville, Butler county,
is burning and that the town is doomed
to destruction.
Considerable excitement was caused
in Boston early this morning by fire
in the Bowdoin Square Hotel. Many
OF the guests had to be rescued by the
aid Of ladders No casualties resulted.
The loss will amount to several thou
Sand dollars.
The Washington branch of the Bexil
Liquor Dealers Association Of the United
States has resolved shat the fve.cent growl
err" shall DO abolished after March 10, be-
cause there is no money in 1t. Nothing short
doesn't can 10 to receive distinguished con-
siderstion. II Is expected that the retailers
in other parts Of the country will follow the
example Of the Washington psth-blazsrs.
For the frat time sinos his accession to the
throne King Edward yesterday visited the
race track and saw his horse Ambush win The
grand steepechase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27

AS HERETOFORE stated Mr.. Goooh, Of
Kentucky, has introduced a bill 10 the
House to have the name OF Jefferson
Davis replaced upon Cabin John
Bridge from which it was erased during
the war without authority and through
pure cussedness. The bridge Is one OF
the fiuest single arch structures 10 the
world was built under the supervision
Of Mr.. Davis, while he was Secretary Of
War, and to him is due the honor of its
construction. The erasure ofhis name
from the tablet was a little piece OF bust
ness and the very object sought defeat
ed itself. 10 an interview concerning
the bill Mr.. Gooch said:
"The name of Jefferson Davis, who
was Secretary of War at the time the
bridge was built, should be replaced.
Aud it can easily be done. do not
suppose the friends of the late Mr..
Davis care anything particularly about
the matter, because the object sought
by the erasure OF HE name from the
tablet defeated itself. But 1t is debt
we owe to history that prompts me to
act In the matter. So far as l have
been able to ascertain there is no offic.
isl order on record 10 the War Depart.
ment showing by whose authority it
was that Mr.. Davis's name was cut from
the tablet. Whoever gave the order,
and some one in authority certsinly as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Mckinley Exercises.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. N.-The
memorial exercises Ia honor of the late
President Mckinley in the House of
Representatives drew most impress
sive gathering ID that chamber today.
The right or democratic side was re.
served for the Senate and diplomatic
corps, the members OF the House crowd.
ing into the republican division. At
l1:30 the Marine Band stationed Ia the
lobby played "Nearer My God TO Thee"
and followed with the Intermezzo from
"Cavsliera Rusticsns." Lord Paunce.
fC ts, the British Ambassador, Dean of
the diplomatic corps, accompanied by
Mr.. WI, the Chinese Minister, arrived
at 11:50. Soon other members from the
foreign countries arrived. At five
minutes before the noon hour, the
Speaker called the assemblage to or
der, chaplain CoudeD Offering prayer.
The journal OF the last days session OF
tae House was then read In the routine
manner.
The galleries were blsze of color,
the ladies costumes flashing brilliantly
from among the more sombre garments
of the men. 10 the diplomatic gallery
were the ladies OF the various legations
and embassies. The Executive gallery
was filed, the center ofattraction being
Mrs. Roosevelt, and her daughter Alice
The House concurrent resolution de.
voting February 81 to the memorial
exercises, wss read. Gen. Miles APP
peared in the centre doorway at 1902
aud was conducted to his seat. His
Royal Highness, Prince Henry OF
Pf0ssisn cried the clerk. The Speaker
and House rose, and the roysl visitor
came down the centre aisle escorted by
Representative Grosvenor aud Senator
Foraker. He was followed by Ambsssa-
dor Won Holleben. Simultaneously
With the Princes arrival the Marine
Band struck up "Heil Dir I'm Sieger-
krapz." Tho Prince bowed to several
members of the diplomatic corps.
President Roosevelt and his Cabi.
oct tnen appeared, every one rising
as he, escorted by Senator Foraker
aud General Grosvenor came down
the aisle. and remaining thus until
"My Country" has been rendered
again. The President took q chair
beside the Prince, In front OF the
1 5peaker. The Chief Justice and the
4 Associate Justices were next announ-
ced. President pro tenn Frye took
tae gavel from Speaker Henderson, and
announced the purpose OF the gathering
and the Chaplain offered prayer.
! As the assemblage took their ses to
President pro tenn of the 6ensts Frye
introduced John Hay, who paid q
tribute in an address to the memory OF
| tle late Presldel t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
The Flood.

Baltimore, Feb. N.-The food:
throughout this State have been the
most severe In many years. Rivers and
streams 10 the western portion have
owe flowed their banks 10 roaring cas-
cades. Two boys, James Bensmore and
Roy Snittsrly we're drowned in Antie'
tam creek while driving across bridge
which the waters overfowed and swept
them off. Several washoutI are re-
ported on the Western Maryland Rail-
road and trains are blocked. At Port
Deposit there are fears the Susque'
hanna. which Is ice gorged will over.
fiow its banks aud deluge the city
At Wiiliamsport the Potomac is ra'
glDg torrent and Is sweeping every
thing before IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catsrrh is o
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Cstsrrh Cure is taken intensity snd
acts directly on the blood and mncuous sur
faces. Halls Catsrrh Cure Is not a qusek
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians In this country for years, and
is q regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with tbs
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catsrrh. Send
for testimonials free.
f. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
[Oorrsspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington. February 81.

ro1pcnoeucc OF INC Ato4AuaIla 0ahotto.
Washington. February 81.
The president pro tenn OF the Senate
this morning apologizsd 10 the body for
ordering that the names Of the Sena'
tors from South Carolina be removed
from the rolls. and TO the Senator from
Washington (Mr. Turoer), for over.
looking that Senator's appeal from the
decision of the chair and failure to put
the same to the Senate.
The flood has reached this city in earnest
and lie at present rushing over the Potomac
fats. The Marble saloon, which is situated
in basement at the junction Of Ninth and
G streets northwest, is under water, as is also
the basement at the Howard House, Sixth
and B streets northwest The water is still
rising and full tide will not be reached until
about midnight.
Four deaths and nine new cases of small
BOX In New York yesterday alarmed the
health department to such an extent that
men were dispatched from the health de-
psrtment to the city hall to begin crusade
OF vaccination oven among employees OF the
executive department Everyone from the
Mayors secretary down submitted to the
needle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF
the Citizens National Bank. held this day,
the following resolutions we're adopted:
Resolved, That In the decesRe Of our o.
teemed and venerAted associate, Benoni
Wheat, President of this bank, which &C.
CURED on February "a. whilst deeply mourn
ing his loss we feel that after q service of
thlrty.two years with US he has passed away
to his well.earned rect,
From the organisation Of the bank he has
served a. a Director and for the past fourteen
years as its President. During this long
period he enjoyed the respect. confidence
and esteem of bis assc ciates, and By his
courtesy and uniform kindness to all Of the
employees Of the bank, won their wsrmesi
personal regard.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be sent to the family Of our deceased friend
with AZ assurance Of our most profound sor
row in the great bereavement that has be-
fallen them and extending to them our sin
cerest sympathy.
VIM Il. LAMBERT, Secretary.
February 81, 1902.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The article on taxation for the new
constitution was completed In commit
tee Of the whole yet srday, and the re-
port OF the committee, as amended, was
ordered to be printed for final consider
alton. Sections one and two, which
were not disposed OF en- Tuesday were
adopted without chan 9, though efforts
were made to amend both. There was
strong fight 10 secure a reduction in
the State tax rate, but it failed.
The unfinished report on executive
department engaged the remainder OF
the day, and was about completed.
There we're two sessions as usual.
Section one of the taxation report,
which was frat considered reads: "All
property, except as hereinafter provid-
ed, shall be taxed all takes whstso-
ever, whether State, local, or munich
pal, shall be uniform upon the same
class Of subjects within the territorial
limits OF the authority Of levying the
tax and shall be levied and collected
under general laws"
Mr.. Gwynn offered an amendment
limiting the State tax to % cents on
the 500, but this Was almost unani'
mously reject ID and section l adopted.
as recommended by the committee.
Section 2 was adopted with an
amendment providing for the rate OF
taxstionon property taken into q new
municipal corporation. The section
provides that all assessments OF the
value Of real estate and tangible per-
sonal property shall be at their fair
market value. 1t allows the legislature
after January, 1908. to segregate for the
purposes OF taxation the several kinds
or classes OF property so as to specify
and determine upon what subjsct local
taxes may be levied.
When the unfinished report Of the
committee on executive depart nept
was taken up, Judge Portlock offered
an amendment providing for the election
of secretary OF the Commonwealth by
the general assembly, instead OF by the
people. Chairman Cameron vigorously
opposed this, and the amendment was
lost-yeas, 20; nays, q.
The executive department report
was compltt ed at the afternoon session
and referred to the committee on final
revision. The CONVEX ton reversed it.
self by voting ID restore the offices OF
register OF the land Office and superin'
tsndeut Of public printing, which had
been abolished in committee Of the
whole. II had been decided to transfer
the duties OF these offices to the secre-
tary OF the Common wealth. This was
q final victory for Col. Richardson, the
present register. The fight to have the
secretary of the Commonwealth elected
by the legislature was renewed, but
Judge Portlock's amendment was again
defeated. The Ststs treasurer will be
elected by the people, but the effort ID
extend popular election to the auditor
Of public accounts failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27

A RECENT census bulletin announced
that Virginia ranked first In population
in 1900 and in 1900 ranked seventeenth
This does Virginia q great injustice, foi
the bulletin fails to mention that BE-
tween the dates given the State was,
without her consent, disuembered and
one-third of her territory and popula'
ton formed toto another State. The
population of Virginia Ia now 1 1854, 1S4
and that of West VirpiniC, 95S, 800,
making a total of 2.S12,9S4. With this
combined population Virginia would
rank seventh In the column OF etates
with but New York. Pennsylvania,
Illinois, Ohio, Missouri and Texas above
her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
to, disorders of the stomach arise. bill
iousness, headache dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. II you wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking ChAmberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They are
so easy TO take and mild and gentle in
effect. For sale by Richard Gibson
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27
Clerks Wise Suggestion,

81 have lately been much troubled with dyt
pepsis, belchIng and sour stomach writes M
). Mead, leading pharmacist Of Attleboro
Mas. Il could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. Ny clerk suggested
l try Kodol Dyspepsia Core which did with
most happy results. l have had NO more
trouble and when one can 20 TO eating mincs
pie, cheese, candy and nuts after such time
their digestion must be pretty good. en-
dorse KOdol Dyspepsia Cure besrtily.p You
don't have 10 diet. Eat sll the good food
you want tut don't overload the stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests your food.
For sale By z. q. Leadbeater q Cons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27

HIGH WATEB.-0wing to heavy rAinfslli
and snOvmelting both branches Of the sher'
andoah river are very high. The Norfolk
and Western Railway is submerged in several
places, and no trains from the south over
that road have arrived since q. m. at Front
Royal. Several trains are tied up at From;
Royal station snd several at Riyerton. The
South branch is 25 feet above normal water
mark and is about at q stsndstill.
The recent heavy rains have caused a
fIeshet in the Rappshsnnock Iiver Water Is
well over the banks and sill Of the whsrves at
Fredericksburg are submerged though bat
little damage has resulted 60 far.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-27

IT is about settled that the present
constitutional convection will effectu-
ally check any further material street
improvements 10 Alexandria by render
ing nugatory operations under the $50
section of the city cbaltsr. Col. +. L.
Smith, the delegate from this city,
used every exertion to Illustrate such
action on the part of the convention,
but was compelled to submit to what
from the first seemed to be the inevl'
table. While arguw ents can be urged In
extenu alton OF the procedure OF the con-
ventlon, the fact remains that Alex
audria was being improved in its own
way and 10 a satisfactory manner to its
taxpayers, and the obstacle thus
thrown 10 her way is unfortunate, to
say the least.