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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
CASTRO IS IN ACORNER
After Two Days Fighting His Ene-
= my Confronts Him with
Increased Force.
BOTH THE ARMIES LOSE HEAVILY
While VenezueIa's President Shows
Goodness and Courage-COup
d'Etat in Colombia.

Willemstad, Oct. 16.-The British
cruiser interchangeable has left for Tu-
cacas with provisions for foreign
residents there, some of whom are
said to be dying of hunger as a re-
suit of the concentration measures
adopted by the Venezuelan authori-
ties
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Oct.
16.-News has reached here that the
battle near La Victoria, Venezuela, be-
tween the forces of President Castro
and the Venezuelan revolutionists,
which began Monday morning, has so
far been without definite result Only
portion of the revolutionists was en-
gagged. The government has lost 247
men and therebels 80. The government
cannot obtain reinforcements from Ca
racas, as the German railroad from
there to Valencia is in the hands of the
enemy.
The forces of President Castro. num-
bered 4, 100 nren, with fifteen guns, and
the Venezuelan revOlutionists had B.
100 men. General Aatos, leader of
the revolution, and General Mendoza
were not present. The only rebel gen
Crespo and Antonio Fernandez, their
force representing the advance guard
of the revOlutionistS. President Castro
twice led a charge i'll person and
showed great courage and coolness.
His lieutenant, General Alcantara, who
was at one time at the West Point
Military academy, was mOrtally
wounded.
RevolutiOnists Are Reinforced.
The arrival at the scene of battle
at o'clock Monday afternoon of Vice
President Gomez. with 500 men and
a large amount of ammunition, saved
the situation for the government. At
that time the odds were greatly against
President Castro, but the arrival of
reinforcements improved his position.
Monday night the revOlutionists still
retained their positions. The fight
started again Tuesday and at 10 n.
IN. Castro retired to La Victoria. At
l p. IN. the fighting ceased OH both
sides. News of the engagement hav-
ing reached Generals MatOS and Men
doZa they FASTENED to the scene and
arrived at Il point near La Victoria
Tuesday with the rest of the revOlu-
tionary army. which now numbers
about 5000 men. The reinforcements
under Matos and Mendoza intended
to take part in the renewal of hoStili-
ties yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
Wilson Accents.

Washington, Oct. 16.-Gen. John NJ
Wilson called upon Secretary Root
today and announced his acceptance
of the appointment on the arbitra-
ton commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

Mitchell was in conference twice
during his visit with the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
BETWEEN rwo CONFERENCES

Mitchell Advises with f. p. Sargent and
Telephones Much.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

Continued on Page Eight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16

INo8ltHoIl1 I1lG.
Washington, Oct. 16.-The presi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26

Mr.. II. ID. Cloves, OF Richmond, who
possesses q bsrit one voice OF exquisite
sweetness, subse quert y rendered "The
Holy City," This was most enjoy
able fes ture.
Mr.. I. @. Pitcher followed 10 one OF
hIs characteristic impromptu speeches.
He was, as always, very entertaining,
and ELECTED the closest attention
throughout.
Mr.. Z. 5. Williams, of Norfolk, was
the next speaker. His remarks were
in connection with the work and aims
Of the association and were listened to
closely. At its close he presented a
handsome silver table piece TO Mr.. G.
W. Saunders, president OF the State as.
ISOLATION, a. an appreciation of his ser.
vices, and the recipient made very
feeling response In accepting 1t.
1t was nearing midnight when the
company adjourned.
Senator Daniel was to have been one
OF the speakers, but he WAS unable to be
present.
The banquet committee worked as
siduously and their efforts were crown.
ed with success. The affair was we'll
conceived and carried out perfectly 10
every detail. Mr.. A. d. Brockett was
chairman, with Messrs. L. G. Howard,
K. F. Tucker, r. NJ. Graham, G. @.
Leadbeater, o. H. Kirk and Andrew
Nisbit.
The bills OF fare, printed by Mr.. A. j.
Symonds, were fine specimens of typo
grapy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26

Mr.. Rixey in bringing about favor
able report OF the committee to whom
the matter had been referred are APP
preciated by his many Alexandra
friends. Ia connection with this 1t Is
but just to cay that Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow,
president OF the Business Mems League,
Postmaster Crupper, Ioternal Rsvenne
Collector Agnew aud others have
worked assiduously in the Interests Of
the measure and their exertioDs should
not be Loot sight Of. Should the re.
port of the committee be adopted, and
of course it will be, the work OF re-
modelling the building will be COM
menced as soon as possible. II has
not been determined whether Prince or
st. Assph street will be used in making
the addition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Two veins OF coal have been dis
covered In Roanoke county.
The San Jose scale has made its sp
pearance in Loudoun, and many fruit
trees are affected.
Mrs. Sarah f. Gross, widow OF the
late Jno. w. Cross, died yesterday al
her home 10 Leesburg OF Bright's die.
ease in her 56th year.
A fire that occurred early yesterday
morning in the Dsnville Furniture
Store, which is partly used as a storage
house for carriage firm, destroyed
81, 900 worth OF property.
After heated discussion at Fncas-
tie, the Montgomery Presbytery has
reinststed Rev. James Arthur. He was
dismissed from the ministry some
months ago on the charge Of drunken
ness.
Counsel for H. Claiborne Epps, de-
feated candidate for the city sergesncy
OF Richmond, filed notice OF contest
yesterday sgsinst,J. u. Smith, the con-
testee, alleging gross frauds In the 70.
cent primary election.
Mr.. Hamilton Fletcher, prominent
citizen OF Rsppahannock county, died
yesterday. Mr.. Fletcher was one of
the wealthiest men Of that section of
the State, and leaves surviving him one
daught sr-Mrs. Edward Greene.
The fine farm OF the late Joseph G..
Mock, near Wheatland, 10 Loudoun
county, has been sold to Mr.. Donald
Mcdonald. OF Miles City, Mont, at $50
an acre. Mr.. Mcdonald lately sold his
large estate to come to Virginia.
Mrs. L. A. Zoberbier, wife OF a jeweler
10 Seattle, and who is visiting relatives
in Richmond, found in the bottom Of
her trunk portion of her jewelry, val
ued at 5000, on the hunt for which the
best detective force of the city has been
at work for several days.
Andrew Carnegie's gift OF SOC, 900 for
a public library for Norfolk was last
night accepted by the city council which
passed an ordinance appropriating
S., 900 annually for the maintenance OF
the library and complying with all
other provisions made by the philan-
thropist.
A picture OF Gen erRl Eppa Hutton,
was unveiled at the Lee Camp Hall
at Richmond last night with appro.
pirate services. The picture was pre-
seutsd by Judge James Keith, who
gave sketch of the General. Judge
Christian received the protrait 10 be-
bali of the camp. and expressed the
honor he felt In so doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

10 the Senate yesterday. Mr.. Car
mack, OF Tennessee, one of the minor
ity members OF the Philippine commit
tee, spoke in opposition to the Philip
pine government bill now pending.
Hiss address attracted to the Senate
not only many Senators, but a con-
siderable number OF his former col.
leagues in the House. He sharply
criticised the President not only for toe
policy he is pursuing 10 the Philip
pines bu. for utterancss which, the
Senator declared, tended to fan the
flame OF insurrectioD. He also de-
nounced Gen. Funston, whom he char.
acterized at the "Jsykswker brigsdier
from the wind-swept plsins-the might
lest Samson that ever welded the
Jawbone OF an ass "a q weapon OF war;
Mr.. Csrmsck had not concluded mis- re-
marks when the Senate adjourned,
The House as stated yesterday passed
l45 private pension bills. whIce included
bills to pension the widow of the late
Gen. William Ludlow at $50 Der month.
and the widow OF the late "Psrson,j
Brownlow, Of Tennessee, at $50 nsr
month. Mr.. Cochran, OF Missouri de-
nouDced the trusts and Mr.. H. @. Smith.
of Michigan. the question of good
roads,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t was again stated 10 Parliament
yesterday that the Betish Government
was investigating the Morgan steam
ship combine.
The failures for the week number.
ed 212 in the United States, against
215 last year, and IS 10 Canada, against
&c year ago.
At the trial OF the editor of Freedom.
10 Manila, on the charge OF sedtion,
the attorney general, l.. X. Wiley, lost
his temper and the court informed him
that il believed individuals had rights
as we'll az governments.
Harry Allen, q one-time famous MIN
strel, who played with Dockstader,
Primrose and West, died at Syracuse,
N. Y, yesterday, as the result OF fall
10 the Olympia Thester at Louisville.
While doing trapeze act year ago he
ruptured an artery In his lung.
The intermediate examinations just
ended have resulted in the discharge
from the Military Academy at West
Point for deficiency of Cadets Eugene
P. FortsoD, of Georgia; David Hughes,
of LouisiaUs; Fred G. Moser, of Iowa;
Louis A. Pestross, of Virginia, and T..
K. Ridley, OF Texas. all OF the fourth
class.
The scandal caused by the conduct OF
Princess Louise, of Coburg, daughter OF
King Leopold. and her companion, 40
Austrian army officer, is recalled by a
Vienna correspondent In a description
OF the present life oil the couple; he in a
military prison, and she sin a SAM
tarium, where che has been since her
mind has become affected.
J. Pierpont Morgan, jr., in an inter-
view Ia London, declared that the
shipping trust could not transfer ships
from the British TO the American flag,
end never contemplated it. He further
said that they knew of no opposition to
the combine, and did not particularly
care what the plans Of the Cunsrders
and other outsiders might be.
Colonel Woodruff, counsel for Gen.
Jacob II. Smith, 10 the opening OF the
latter's trial by courtmartial at Manila
yesterday. said he would admit that
General Smith instructed Major Wal
Ter to kill aud burn and make 5amar
bowling wilderness. Major Waller
and Lieutenant Day, who Were tried
on the charge of executing natives
without trial, have been acquitted.
The prices OF meats have apparently
ceased TO soar upward. This stay in
the steady advance which had been in
progress for weeks, Is aseribed 10 the
course of the Attorney General 10
directing that proceedings should be
instituted against the beef trust. 1t is
not expected, however. that prices will
be reduced for more than month to
come, or until the grass cattle are put
on the market 10 June.
Mother Urban, Superioress of the
Bon SecoUr convent, In Baltimore, re-
ceived cablegram from Paris yester-
day announcing the death in that city,
Thursday, OF Sister Mary Joseph, the
Mother General of the Order. Sister
Mary Joseph came to Baltimore on the
invitation OF Cardinal Gibbons in 1881,
with three other sisters, and founded
the prerent convent. She was born in
France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

London, April 26.--The Evening
News In an editorial on the trial Of
General Jacob Smith, the United
States officer on trial at Mantle, for
conduct prejudicisi to good order and
discipline, says: "In General Smiths
svowsls the most shameless pro.Boer
in America will surely hold his peace"
The Star on the same subject calls
General Smith the Hero of the Philip.
pines.
London, April 26.-The st. James
Gazette hears that ]. p. Morgan Of
fered to buy the London & Southwest
ern Railway, which would be a con-
Meeting link with the American steam.
ship line. The offer was declined.
Paris, April 26 The general cleo
ton which takes place tomorrow lie the
one topic of conversation today and all
business, with the exception of cleo
pioneering, Ia practically suspended. o
the opposition parties, the Orleanist'
are the best organized. and are spend
log the most money. The Bonspsrtlsts,
on the other hand, are doing little.
Prince Victor, their leader, holdiog
that their only opportunity lies In q
foreign war. The republicans, the radi-
calls, and the socialists ell join 10 sup
porting NJ. Waldeck. Rousseau, the pres
eDt premier. The remaining opposi'
ton parties are fighting for leadership
separately.
Glasgow, April 26.-The story print
ed in the Edinburg News yesterday to
the effect that J. p. Morgan was COM
biniug the big Sec tch collerIes Ia denied
here.
Het Loo, Holland, April 26.-Queen
Wilhelmina had q quiet night. Her
temperature and general condition are
more favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
MR.. BRYAN NOT A CANDIDATE.

Honorable William J. Bryan made q
short stop in st. Louis Friday morning,
on his way to Paducah, KY. He stated
that he would not be a presidential
candidate 10 1904.
"My present attitude toward the
present administration, be said in re-
ply to a question, sis ideDticslly as it
was six years ago. The administra-
ton is but replica Of the threatening
attitude of Great Britain to the Amer
lean colonies 100 years ago.
money is still the essential issue
with me, and you will fnd that is not
at all dead issue in time to come.
The beef trust that is now reaching
the stomschs Of the misguided people
who elected men who could thus make
people suffer is but the natural &C.
quenee OF things. This administration
Is put one huge trust, and when the
Beef Trust scandal has subsidized either
by force Of law or safety of earnings
another will follow it's heels and emnsy
the almost penniless pockets of the
poor.
81 will not be candidate for Presi.
dent on any ticket In 1904 under anv
circumstances" said Mr.. BRYAN. 81
have retired from active participatlon
in politics for the time being, at least
have announced before my determin.
alton not to try again for the presi.
deucy. Even should the democracy in
1904 endorse and accept the Kansas
City platform ss Its platform for the
battle Of 1904, should not be candl-
date for the nomination"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26

The MEETING Of Virginia Division,
Travellers Protective Association, in
this city this week has, 1t is believed,
given more impetus to business
matters here than anything which has
occurred for long time. The themes
discussed have been practical and they
have baen handled by practical people.
Besides it mas brought together most all
representatives of the business portion
ofthe community, and the exchange OF
ideas has bsen beneficial all around.
Toe gentlemen composing this body
are neither theorists nor dreamers, but
people who traverse the entire country
and draw their conclusions from prsc-
tlcal observations and from personal in
tercourse with the commercial and man.
ufActuring world. At the banquet last
night Congressman Rlxey called stten-
ton to the fact that Alexandria was now
forging ahead, and that her infant man.
ufactories we're gradually growing into
institutions. He also spoke eucourag.
ingly of the prospects of our city bscom-
log the chief OF those OF the tidewater
portion OF Virginia. The words he ut.
tered are more than prophetic-comiDg
events having long since cast their shad-
ows-tbe era has arrived. II is hoped
the procession may not be allowed TO
pass this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

With the arrival 10 Chicago today of
w. A. Day, special assistant to Attor-
ney General Knox, important develop.
mel Is are expected In prosecution of
the Chicago packers on the ground that
they are engaged in conspiracy TO
control the meat market. 1t is not
likely that the Injunction proceedings
will be begun before next week. There
are indications that the packers will
form combint ton 10 making their de-
fence.
A triple death senter cling was the unussl
spectacle witnessed in court at Reading, Pa
this morning; the frat In the history Of the
comfy. Mrs. John Edward, and her colored
parsmour, Samuel Gresson were sentenced
for the murder Of the womsn's husband, at
stouchsbure, on July 4, and George CAN'T,
Sged u, for rsvishing and killing Annie
bitter, aged is, in Beading last fall.
Rev. Ur. g. W. +. Birch, pastor Of Bathsry
Church, New York, de1 this morning Of
heart disease ut his home in that city. DR..
BiIcn was recognized authority on the laws
governing the Presbyterian Church. he
acted "a prosecutor at the famous trials, for
heresy, OF Rev. Doctors Briggs and McGiheu.
Another immense merger WAS contaminated
Friday in the consolio alton Of the itisburg
Coal Company the Sunday Creek Company,
the J. P. Morgan coal properties In Ohio and
the Fsirmount, W. Va, properties, sggIegs-
ting q capitalization Of S1,000000. 1t will
control the entire coal trade of the Lakes.
Following the announcement that the gov.
ernment intends 10 investigate the methods
of the beef trust, prices Of the highest Glasses
Of beef have fallen in Kansas City from one
to elk cents.
Columbian University was defeated by the
University Of Virginia at the Y. M. q. A.
Park in Washington yesterday afternoon In
an eight.innning game of baIeball by a scoIe
OF 6 To 4.
A policeman paid a dime for dozen oysters
In New York eating house yesterday and
found two pearls in them which he sold later
to . jeweler for $500.
Marin Lynch, who was confnei in jail at
o., on the charge of numbering his
" ie, hanged himself this morning in his cell.
Ten cows were burned to death last night
about o'clock in FIRE In barn on the
Christy estate in Anscoetis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
A Deadlock.

New York, April 26.-The truce
agreed upon at the meeting of the an
thracite coal operators and mixers with
the Cancellation committee of the Ma
tional Civic Federation, a month ago,
by which q strike of The anthracite
miners 10 Pennsylvania was averted for
thirty days, expired today, and again
the operators and miners were brought
together by Senator Hsnna's industrial
peace com mission.
Blship Potter, who Was in the con-
ference today, said this afternoon that
complete deadlock existed over o
matter he could not divulge. IL was
later learned that committees had been
appointed which represent both ele'
ments which will meet next Tuesday &c
endeavor to bring about satisfactory
adjustment Of pending issues. The
truce was accordingly extended until
that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
TILLMAN's sPECULATIONs.

Senator B. r. Tillmsn. at Charleston,
S. c., addressed crowd of 800 people
yesterday. The editor ofthe Clarendon
county newspaper, Louis A. Applet
formerly an enthusiastic follower OF
Tillman, but recently supporter Of
Senator McLauriD, had for several
months made charges against Senator
Tillman, claiming that he had received
rebates from great whisky firms dealing
with the South Carolina dispensarv,
The charges fell fat before Tillman's
statements aud the accuser was met
with a torrent OF whitening sarcasm.
Senator Tillman took the opportunity
to announce his views OF the status
Of the South Carolina democracy and
of his relations thereto. IIe paid
warm tribute to the late Gen.
eral Hampton, declared the absolute
necessity for party solidity Ia this
state, denounced Senator MeLauriu's
alleged detection from the democracy,
and suggested that the party exact
such pledges OF party fealty from can.
uiuhhco 90 WOulu iuAO OuO iIOlu uOmiUe-
ton any sooslled democrats of the Nc
Lsurin type.
He acknowledged having accepted Q
frank from the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, IS charged by Editor
Applet. As to his speculatioDs, be
said that he held $1,000 in a Texas oil
well, organized under the laws OF
Texas, that 1t became a New Jersey
company after he went into it. and
that he expected to lose all the money
be had put toto it. 1t was a pure
speculation. While be liked TO specu.
late, he never played cards or bet 90
horse races. He admitted that he had
lost considerable money 10 cotton fu.
lures, and that today he owed more
money than when he went to the
United States Senate, and added that |
If he were @ dishonest man he need |
never owe cent, but could make |
plenty OF money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
HOW's This d?

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26

CONGRESSMAN RIxEY has succeeded
In inducing the committee on public
buildings aud grounds OF the House to
place 10 tie public buildings bill sec, 900
for the Improvement of the Customs
House and Postoiice building 10 this
city. This will DO hailed with delight
b5 all Alexandrians, who have long
since realized that the present. struc.
ture-ereCtsd about forty-Ave years
ago--is too coat acted for the use of
the postofhco officials, customs officers
in 'r-al Ts vclue co.ieclar aud assist.
fnt = U :. court. Theexe't...s Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-26
THE PUBLIC BUILDING BILL.

The PUBLlC BUILDING BILL.
Representative Mercer, of Nebraska,
introduced in the House today the
omnibus public building bill agreed
upon by his committee, and next Nor
day special rule will be presented to
the House for the consideration Of the
DILL on Tuesday. Tue bill will carry
authorizations for public buildings in
every State of the Union, except
Delaware and Idaho. In all there are
l73 suthoriziton s in the bill which
aggregate S15, 100000.
Amongtbe cities In which the limit
OF cost OF the public buildings Ia in
creased are the following in Virginia :
Richmond, 1916 28 to s591. 62S; addi-
tional land, S75. 900; Norfolk; $3.50, 900
TO s25S, 600; Newport News, 5000, 900
to S25O,0O0.
The bill carries an appropriation OF
S15, 600 for buying a site for public
building at Portsmouth, and an To-
crease of s., 900 10 the cost OF the public
building at Norfolk for the purchase
and installation OF an elevator.
Alexandria gets 100000 for the re-
modelling OF Its public building.
Martinsville gets $35, 900 for a post
office and revenue office.
Charlottesville gets $4,000 for
post.oftice and courthouse.
The bill repeats the present law for
the erection of a Department of Justice
building 10 Washington city, and covers
the 81 100000 which it appropriated
back into the Treasury.
The measure authorizes the pur-
chase OF the sits OF the Capital
Traction Company's powerhouse,
which was destroyed by fire several
years ago, on L street between Thir.
teeD-snd.a-half aod Fourteen q streets,
Washington, and authorizes the expen
diture Of 81 100000 for the building
and the site.
The bill authorizes the Commits
sioners of the District to change the
route Of the Washing ton, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway in such
manner as to cause the portion OF E
street bounding square 255 on the
north to be vacated by the tracks OF
the company. This will probably
make it necessary for the company to
lay its tracks on d street instead.