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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

The worst blizzard ever known in
Wyoming is headed toward the east. 1t
is believed that considerable loss Of life
will result.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, who
is seriously i'll, passed restless night
His weakness is increasing and he takes
less nourishment.
Gustav A. jain, and company, COM
mission merchants and dealers in rice,
coffee, ETC., at 90 Wall street in New
York assigned today.
The Madrid Heraldo says that Don
Carlos, the pretender to the Spanish
throne, has resigned his claims in favor
Of son, Don Jaime.
The German warship Wittelsback,
which grounded Tuesday in the Great
Belt, near Korsoer, Denmark, has been
floated. The vessel is not seriously
damaged.
1t was announced in Rome today that
the appointment of Monsigor Joseph
Mooney, as auxiliary bishop of New York,
is almost certain. Mgr. Mooney is now
pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart
in New York.
Solomon Barmarsh shot and killed
himself in his cell in Old Bailey, in
London, today, after having been SEN
fenced to serve Is years for uttering
forged bank of England notes in
America. His brother William, was
sentenced to ten years, and man named
Philip Bernstein to 20 years as ac-
completes.
The text of the Cuban-American
reciprocity treaty, which has been
signed by both President Palma and
Representatives of the United States
government, was published in Havana
today. Many of the political leaders
have expressed themselves satisfied with
the stipulations of the treaty, and ex-
pect that the States will grant greater
concessions later. 1t is believed the
treaty will be ratified by tie Senate
without much discussion.
The Humberts the notorious Paris swind-
lers, were arrested at the Hotel Gale Feraz in
Madrid, this morning. The police say they
declared that they came to Madrid on May
last, direct from Paris and that they had been
in the city since that time. They declared
that they were innocent of the charge against
them and added that they would make grave
revelations against a great French political
parsonage. At the hotel the police found q
! 800 pesetas and many jewels. The culprits
have been placed at the disposition Of the
French Ambassador.
Die Zeit, of Vienna, today announces that
Prince Nicholas of Montenegro has abolished
his own absolute power and had promulgated
a democratic constitution, coupled with a
scheme for radical reform in the civil and
judicial administrations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
DIR. MCLEAN TO BE UNSEATED.

The case of Delegate f. p. Mclean,
of Mecklenburg, who refused to take the
oath under the new constitution, and the
question of whose eligibility to sit as a
member of the House of Delegates has
been raised, involve some very nice
questions of law.
Mr.. Cumming, a member of the sub
committee to which the case was referred,
has prepared and embodied in the form
of bill his views on the questions.
His first conclusion is that E. p. Nc
Lean was not ineligible to membership
in the general assembly, which convened
in December, 1901, by reason of his
being Federal ofIice-holder.
His second conclusion is that the seat
of DR.. Mclean is now vacant, because
of his failure to take the oath under the
new constitution. His next conclusion
is that Dr. Mclean should be expelled
for nom easance in Office, that the coun-
ty of Mecklenburg should not remain
unrepresented on the floor.
After an elaborate discussion of the
points involved. Mr.. Cummings final
conclusion is embodied in a resolution
that the seat of the member from Meek
lenburg is hereby declared vacant, and
the speaker of the house is directed to
issue writ of election to ELL the vacancy
existing.
DR.. Mclean, who went to Richmond
a day or two ago, has returned to his
port in the internal revenue Office IN
this city. He says his action in the
matter will be uncertain until after the
committee now having his case in charge
shall have reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

AMONG THE horrors to be noted at the
beginning of winter is the fact that four
hundred thousand persons are in des-
titute condition in Finland from the
failure of crops. These unfortunate peo-
pie will have both hunger and cold to
combat during the frigid weather now
at their doors. A convulsion Of nature
in the shape of an earthquake has de-
stroyed one thousand persons in Russian
Central Asia. 1t will be a doleful
Christmas to those suffering from hun
ger and cold and others sorrowing over
the loss of relatives and friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.

lNOIte>ponuencc Ol lne AIeAdnuIid OdLette.I
Washington, d. c., December 20.
1t is learned on the authority of a re-
tired naval officer that the massing of the
entire North Atlantic and European
squadrons in the caribbean Sea just at
this critical moment is the result of fore
sight on the part of the general board
of the navy. Shortly after the close OF
the Spanish var Admiral Dewey stated
publicly that the next war of this coun-
try would be with Germany and the be-
lief was echoed by many naval officers of
less prominence. Even the time was
set approximately, at the conclusion OF
Germany's naval programme, which con-
templated the existence of the most
powerful navy in the world by 1908,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

The President has concluded that it
will not be necessary to send the Cuban
reciprocity treaty to the House of Repre-
sentatives. 1t, is said that the House
may satisfy itself by passing upon the
reciprocity proposition incidental to the
consideration of some legislation which
will be necessary to give effect to the
treaty, though that document will be
ratified solely by the Senate if ratified at
all in Washington. This is an easy way
for the House to yield gracefully to the
inevitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

The eight-hour bill reported favor
ably in the United States Senate pro
vides that every government contract
shall include a penalty of So for each
workingman for each day he may labor
more than eight hours. In commenting
upon the bill, the Philadelphia Record
says this is probably the first attempt in
the history of legislation to punish work
rs a crime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
Fifty-seventh Congress.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 20.
SENATE.

Thirty-fve members were in their seats
at the opening of the Senate this morn
ing. The prayer was appropriate to the
approaching holiday season.
The conference report on the anthra-
cite coal strike arbitration bill was laid
before the Senate.
1t agreed to yearly compensation of
1000 for members not officers of or
government employees; left the pay OF
employees to the commission and fixed
the expenses account for members at Sl5
and for the employees at SO day.
The report was agreed to.
Mr.. Berry objected.
The Philippine currency bill was favor
ably reported.
Mr.. Lodge, in charge,of the measure
gave notice that he would call it up at
the first opportunity.
A House bill, granting pension of
$50 month to the widow of the late
Rear Admiral L. A. Kimberly, was
passed.
The eight-hour labor bill was reported
from the committee with amendments.
Later Mr.. Morgan took the floor to
discuss certain phases Of the Panama
Canal treaty.
Mr.. Morgan, having completed his re-
marks, the Senate went into executive
session, and at 2:40 O'Clock adjourned
until January 8, 1903.
HOUSE.
When the House met today Mr.. Can
non, chairman of the committee on APP
preparations, said the referees of the
House and Senate on the bill making
appropriations for the anthracite coal
strike commission had agreed He asked
the House to delay action till the report
could be sent over from the Senate A
recess for twenty minutes was conse-
quently taken.
When the House met again, Mr.
Cannon presented the conference re-
port in question.
1t was adopted without debate and
without opposition.
At 1896 the House adjourned to meet
on January 5, 1908.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive organs
Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach
Troubles, and makes rich, red blood, health
and strength. Kodol rebuilds WORKOUT It's
sues, purifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of w. Va,
says: i have used number of bottles of Ko-
dol and have found it to be very effective
and, indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. recommend il to my friends. i.
S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Dec. 2O.-The Gov
ernor today signed the bill approprlating
$50, 900 for the Virginia exhibit at St.
Louis. =,
No quorum was present in either
house today. The lower branch adjourn
ed to meet at 10 o'clock on Tuesday.
The ante-holiday work of the session is
now over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
Mems Blanket Robes
and House Coats.

New Goods, Just Opened.)
Mems Blanket Robes in figures and stripes,
cut full and long.
Also one lot of Imported Terry Bath Robes
$500 Each. Value, $500.
Mems Smoking Jackets, unlined, in tan,
brown, blue and and green.
1915 Each. Value, $500.
Mems Plaidback Smoking Jackets.
$500 Each. Worth up to $500.
ITEMS Cra.atS.
Mems silk Cravats in the new knot, lined
and French four-in-hand, in light, medium,
and dark effects. These Crayats are made
from regular halfdollsr silks.
25c Each for Choice.
Mems Silk Cravats, made in large English
squares, French four-in-hand, lined, and re-
versible four-in-hard, ascots, pufis and knots.
A Special Value at SOC Each
The largest and richest collection of Silk
Cravats. imported and domestic, We have ever
shown, at
sl.OO, $3.50, $500, $3.50 up
to $500 Each.
Mems Sweaters.
$500, $500 and "a. 80 Each.
Boys Sweaters.
s1.O0, $3.50 to $500 Each.
Mems Underwear.
SOC to 5000 Garment.
Mems Waistcoats.
$500, $3.50 to 5000 Each.
Mems Rain Goats.
$40 90, $1,000 to $500 Each.
Mems Suspenders.
SOC, 75c, sl.O0 to 81. so Pair.
Mems Night Shirts.
SOC, 75c, sl.0O to $500 Each.
Mems Pajamas.
81, $3.50, 50 to Sc Suit.
Mems Full Dress Protectors
and Mufilers.
81, $3.50, 50, SO to IS Each.
Mems Hosiery.
25c, SOC, 75c, 81 to So Pair.
Mems Walking Sticks.
SOC, 75c, 81, 81 to sl5 Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

THE unreasonable advance in the
price of coal has provoked al sorts Of
inquiries as to the why's and %herefores
but so far they remain unanswered.
One of the most unfathomable mysteries
of the whole question is; What becomes
of the profits of the coal industry? The
mine operators make nothing, nor do the
carrying companies, nor the wholesale
dealers, nor the rctailers, nor the miners.
1t appears to be a bad business all
around.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering il through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physsi.
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold
TO the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. J. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. It's taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F.
J. Cheney and Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

REPRESENTATIVE BROWN, of Wiscon-
sin, yesterday received a gruesome and
offensive package from George Goshege,
one of his constituents. The latter
desires a pension and sent his hand,
amputated several years ago and pre-
served in alcohol, as an evidence that
he had been dismembered. There have
been many unique processes resorted to
in order to obtain pensions from the
government, but the above is probably
the most original yet brought to light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

Lumber statesmen met in Chicago yesterday
as delegates from three large lumber associa-
tions, and made plans for forming a central
organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

ert l.. Poage TO be Postmaster at
Wytheville, Virginia. This Is Col.
Slemp's appointment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

The encouraging progress male by Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, the young milljanaire
who has been i'll in New York, Of typhoid and
dangerously near to death, continued over
night. The doctors now beb eve he will get
.uol o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

Dr. Henry Noeber, of Milwaukee,
who is in this city attending the clinics
Of DR.. Lorenz, was held up at 18th
street and Fourth avenue in New York
today by two highwaymen and robbed
of his gold watch and chain and gold
stud and $50 in cash. George Mulvey;
who was pointed out by the victim as
one of the robbers, was arrested after a
hot fight, during which he held off half
a dozen policemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
DRY GOODS.
Woodward / L0tlrOD,
10th, 18th &F StsN. w.
Useful Gifts
for lien.

Our Mems Store is convenient for men and
easy of access, being located Immediately on
entering at f street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
CITIZENS NATIONAL RANK

Alexandria, Va, December 20, 1902.
The annual election for directors of this
bank will be held at its banking house ON
TUESDAY, January Is, 1903, between the
hours Of1l and u o'clock.
deco WINS W. +. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

The stockholders of the WASHINGTON
NATIONAL BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION Of Washington. d. c., are
hereby notified that the annual meeting of
the stockholders Of said association will be
held at the principal Office of the association
in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, on WE'D
NESDAY, January q, 1908. BY order of
the Board of Directors,
JESSE b. WILSON,
X. L. DOAN,
JOHN o. JOHNSON,
LYNN .. DELAsHMUTT,
dec2 td Executive Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN RUTILE COMPANY OF

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the American Rutile Company will be held
at the Office of the. company, No: III south
MONDAY, the 9TH day of January, 1903, from
II o'clock noon TO o'clock p. NJ, for the
election Of directors and for the transaction of
such other business as can be lawfully con-
sidered. The transfer books will be closed
for ten days prior to the 9Th day of January,
1908.
VIM. NJ. SLATER, President.
SHERWOOD WILSON, Sec. and Treas.
decor nj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20

FOR RENT.-FRAME HOUSE, s rooms,
No. Sl4 Franklin street. Enquire at No. 7l9
south Patrick street. deco 2t*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-20
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list Of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postofice on
December 20, 1902:
Antrim, c W K Son OVERLY, Mrs Isaac
Biddeler, NJ Robinson, VIM
Bergee, Rev ) Scheuerman, Rev { V
Geisman, George Smith, j +
Hoffman. Henrietta Smith. Rachel
Hirshberg. Mrs n II TAYLOR. CT
James Fannie Taylor, Henrietta
.IouIes, Lucy Warden. He
Monroe, II G Yost EN-
Old Dominion Fire Association.
JOSEPH l.. CRUPPER, p. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-11
RECIPROCITY FOR CUBA
Action on Measure Satisfac.
tory to Roosevelt Is Now
Assured.
Enough Beet Sugar Senators
Have Agreed to Support
Tariff Reduction.
Will Provide for Reciprocal
Duties and Tariff Cut Of 20
Per Cent.

washington, June l1.-Those repub.
ican senators who have advocated the
passage of bill granting tariff con-
cessions to Cuba in accordance with the
policy of President Mckinley and the
written recommendation of President
Roosevelt, have won their fight.
The small number of their party col
leagues who have opposed any reduc-
ton in the Cuban tariff because of the
fear that 1t would injuriously affect the
beet sugar interests of the United
States and who have advocated either
no legislation or the granting of re-
bate on tariff duties TO the Cuban gov
eminent, recognize that their cause is
hopeless and the leaders of this little
group privately admit that nothing is
to be gained by holding out longer.
The beginning of the end of the long
controversy between the factions came
last night at the dinner at the white
house, when the presidents guests We're
Senators Plat. of Connecticut, Aldrich,
Allison, Foraker, Spooner, Secretary
Root, and General Leonard Wood. The
president impressed upon his senatorial
guests his strong desire that the ques-
ton be settled during the present ses-
sion, and the hope that they would be
able to put the Importance of prompt
action before their colleagues in such a
way that they could accept the situa-
ton. 80 st4
The president again expressed his OPP
position to the proposed rebate plan Of
the beet sugar senators, but said, what
he has said a thousand times before,
that he would sign any bin that would
meet with the approval of the republi-
can congress-. He stated his objections
to the rebate plan. and urged the pas
sage OF a bill In line with his recon-
mendations for substantial reductions
in the, tariff on Cuban imports.
Tuesday Senator Mcmillan, of Mich
igan, n member of the Cuban commit
tee and one of the senators who have
favored the payment of a rebate rather
than reduction on the tariff, and other
senators had long talks with the presi-
dent, with the result that late in the
afternoon, after repeated informal con-
ferences, assurances were given by
SdiAhSaCie AuihpGA Va DGCl Su6dl StIld-
tors to make 1t certain that several
more than the necessary forty-five re-
publican senators can be absolutely re-
lied upon to support the bill of the Gu
ban committee.
There are still q few irreconciiables
who declare they will not vote for any
tariff reduction bill. There will be an
agreement between nearly all Of the
fifty -four republican senators to stand
by the party bill.
There is no longer any doubt that the
bill SO earnestly advocated by the adj
ministration and majority of the re-
publican senators viii be reported to
the senate and passed within a short
time by the practically unanimous vote
OF the republican senators.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-11
Bio Sum Due Germany.

Washington, June lin the abb
sence of any official advices on the sub
ject, the officials here are in the dark
as to the reasons for the hurried de-
parture of German warships for Venez-
uela, as reported in the ST. Thomas
dispatch.
Germany has a big claim against
NeneZuela-that of the Berlin Com
pany of Discount for the nonperforln-
ance of engagements which the Ven
ezuelan government has undertaken in
connection with the great Venezuelan
railway built by the government. Tho
claim approXiinates 100000 bolivares
One inference, and it is merely that, as
there is no official information on
which TO base the statement, is that
Germany has sent her vessels to La
Guayra to enforce the payment of thu
claim, as Venezuela has not attempted
to meet the obligation.
The diplomatic correspondence of the
state department shows that Germany
has considered the question of coercion
in connection withe payment of the
claim. A communication from the Ger
man embassy OF Dec 20 last has thiD
10 say on the subject:
In case the German government
should be obliged to use coercion
against Venezuela in Connection with the
pending claims it will have to be con-
sidered what kind of measures should
be adopted. The most important meas
ure of coercion-that is, the blockade
Of Venezuelan harbors-would have to
be carried thru without declaration of
war preceding it. a blockade there
tore. would be peace blockade Such
l blockade would touch likewise the
ships OF neutral powers, inasmuch as
such ships, altho a contisoation of them
you'd not have to be considered, would |
lave to be turned away and prohibited
Until the blockade should be raised. |
n the same manner European states |
lave proceeded on such occasion, es-
,ecially England and France"
1t is not believed that the United |
states government would raise any OBJ
ection should Germany undertake the
blockade of Venezuelan ports to collect !
he claim of the Berlin company, as |
he president in his last message to
congress made the following observa-
ion in connection with the attitude of |
he American government on the Mon |
oe doctrine:
we do not guarantee any state /
gainst punishment if it misconducts
tself, provided that punishment does
lot take the form of the acquisition
Il territory by any non American
lower"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-11
HAvEMEYER DENIES STORY.
His Company Has Not Secured Control
of the Beet SUGAR Industry,

His Company Has Not Secured Control
of the Beet Sugar Industry.
New York. June 1l.-Henry c. Have
meyer, president of the American Su-
gar Refining Company, denied yester-
day a report that his company had OBJ
tanned a preponderating interest in the
beet sugar industry in this country.
The report had it that Mr.. Havemey-
er had purchased the controlling inter-
est in several beet sugar factories in
the west and northwest. When this
was called to his attention, he said:
1T is not my intention to tell the
public and the newspapers the business
affairs of the company That report
about beet sugar was only printed in
the hope of urging an avowal from me.
All l will say is that any statement to
the effect that the American Refining
Company has preponderating interest
in the beet sugar industry is utterly
1T is stated that you have purchased
a controlling interest in five beet sugar
factories in Michigan"
That's entirely untrue, too" Mr..
replied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-11
sic to Flo ston and Return.

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meeting Of Christian Scientists, June IL;
to 49, Tickets on sale June 10, 13 and
IA, with open return limit of June q.
BY depositing tickets whit joint agent
In Boston on or before June 81 extend
ed limit returning until July 81 may b.
secured. Three trains daily. Thru yes
tibuled Steering cars. American clul,
meals served in dining cars on tn,
Nickel Plate road: also meals Ii.
carte. Address John Y. Callahan, gen
eral agent, III Adams street, Chicago,
for reservation of sleeping car space
and other information.