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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The Constitutional Convention pro.
ceedings on Saturday were devoid OF ir .
terest. Judge Marshall asked to have
his resolution fixing dates for considers-
ton OF the reports of the committee on
finance, corporations and suffrage pass
ed by. and bis request was granted. The
report of the cities and towns commit
tees was taken up and passed by. DR..
McIlwaine called up the education re-
port, and discussion over the appropri.
alton to sectarisn institutions was be-
coming breezy, when IL was discovered
that empty seats were largely 10 the
majority, and That report, also, was
passed by.
Mr.. Barbour presented a memorial
from the Anti-Ssloon convention, pray.
ing the enactment OF the original Bar
bour liquor license resolution. Mr..
Robertson introduced q petition from
the faculty aud sludeLts of Roanoke
College on the same subject.
When the convention went into com.
N tee of the whole to further consider
the report of the committee on cities
aud towns Chairman Brooke submit ed
90 amendment to section /, explaining
that the words incorporated commit.
tees" 10 the report should be taken 20
mean "cities or t)wns." This Yves
adopted. and be further moved to amend
section IL, 20 that no rights OF the city
or town to water front, wharf proper
ty, public buildings, &C., should be sold
except BY q joint resolution passed by q
recorded three-fonrths vote OF all the
members elected TO each branch OF the
couocil OF said city or town, and the
same vote to override mayors veto.
Dir. Meredith moved ID add 'lessed
or sold." After consideration discussion
section IL was passed by, to see II the
committee and Mr.. Meredith could net
get together.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

THE BRITISH government Is doubt.
less in greater straits at present than
since the days OF Napoleon Bonsparte,
and should the South African war con-
tinue much longer Mr.. Chamberlain's
imperial policy will have brought the
msjority.of people in the British isles
to the verge Of desperation. The un-
essiness caused those In commercial
circles as well as the mass of consumers
In anticipation OF the increased tax on
sugar and tea Is growing as the date OF
the Budget speech approaches. Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach has promised not
to increase the duty on coal, and this
undertaking is regarded as foreshadow.
ing 40 additional tax on.sugsr and tea.
II lie freely ststed that the tax on tsa
will be raised from eight to twelve
cents pound. The Chancellor lie
being urged to revive the old registra-
ton duty on corn which Mr.. Gladstone
abolished many years ago. Beside, all
this the colonies have long since
grown tired OF furnishing men to satisfy
Mr.. Chamberlsin's imperial notions,
and the British government has been
forced to allow them voice in the en-
plre as o sort Of palliatlon for the inces-
SAINT demands upon them. This
privilege has just been accorded Aus
tralIa In order to check the rising spirit
OF opposition which has occssioned
much anxiety in London recently. An
utter breakdown of the government
party is now freely predicted, and the
ministry Is said to be in a panic.
Other clouds, probably 40 bigger than
q mans hand now, are noticeable in
the eastern horizon In the shape of re-
volts among East Indians, while
Russia, taking advantage of the sitaa-
flon, Is about to menace Afghanistan,
abe integrity of which England has
been maintaining for the reason that it
has heretofore been q buffer between
Russia and highlands East India pos
sessions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
End-Of- SeasOn Sale
COlOred and Black
Dress Goods.

Full pieces and parts OF pieces colored and
black-but principally black. Ali at specially
low prices. The colored goods include in
psrt:
Hslf-wool Csshmeres. In two shsdas NJ
| nayy blue, Zoe quality, for 15c per yard.
Atwood Cancels Hair Cheviot, In dark
blue, green and heliotrope and brown mix
tures-suitabe for tsilor-msde suits and ser
arate skirts; 81 inches Wide, $l.25 quality.
for 59c per yard.
The blsck goods include In part:
36-inch Ali-wool Cheviot, SOC quality, for
37lsc per yard.
5o.ineh Atwood. Camels Hair Cheviot, 81
quality, for Csc per yard.
44-inch All.wool Herripgbone Cravenette.
S1.25 quality, fer Toe per yard.
6O-inch All'wool CheviOt, 81 quality, for
Toe per yard.
44-inch All-wool Waterproof Serge, Sl.25
for Toe per yard.
Also lot of French Mourning Wells at
specially reduced prices TO close. They are
ell pure silk, very sheer with handsome woven
borders. Some at half prices. Some not so
much.
10 Wells, 40 inches wide, 90 inches long.
81 each, reduced from 81.
10 Veils Al inches wide. go inohes long
$3.50 each, reduced from SIS.
10 Wells, A inches wide, go inches long,
$500 reduced from 81.
10 Wells (hemstitched), A. inches wide. go
inches long, 80 each, reduced from SO.
First foor-Tenth street.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. James A. Robinson, of stlfforC
county, plowed up pot containing
81 900 In gold one day last week.
James K. Maddox, of Warret on, Il
Is report I'd, recently refu sed $40. 900 fol
Sesrcblight and Gray Cap, his two fine
hunters.
James Holt, aged SO years, aud Miss
Jennie Simpson, aged 80 years, were
married in Pittsylvsnia county, on
Saturday.
Capt. n. B. Smith, who has long &C.
ceptably filed the office OF treasurer oil
William and Mars College, has t,nder-
ed his resignation.
The Gallego Flour Mills in Richmond
have been sold to Warner Moore & Co,
owners OF the Dunlap Mills, and will
be overhauled aud improved.
The Southern Railway station OF
Round Hill, on the Bluemont branch,
caught FIRE yesterday morning and was
partially destroyed. The freight house
was uniDjured. The damage was slight.
General Rufus A. Ayers says be
thinks the Constitutional Convention
will complete it's work aud adjourn by
tae 1st OF March. There is said to be
no doubt that the constitution will be
proclaimed.
F. Webb Maddox, who owns and
lives at the old historic estate, "Oak
HILL" the home oil Chief. Justice Mar.
shall, of Fsuquier county, has been
closely confined to his room for some
weeks. suffering with blood poison.
Joe HiRglnbotham, the condemned
negro In Roanoke jail, has told the
jailer that he will never be hanged for
the crime OF sssaultiDg Mrs. Weber in
Lynchburg. He refused to indicate by
what methods the hanging would be
prevented.
The positive dscllnation OF Mayor
Taylor to unite in an invitation to the
Cook County Democracy, the great dem
ooratic club of Chicago, to visit Rich
mond February z, on their way to
Charles t)D, is creating q good deal OF
comment 10 political circles in Rich
mond.
A committee of prominent farmers
met At Winchester on Friday, and
they decided ID hold Farmers Insti-
tute in that city on Tuesday and We'd
nesday, Feb. Is, and 10. A good deal
OF enthusiasm was NANTES ted by the
farmers OF that community and there
is every prospect OF good instituts.
Fl. J. Heinz, the great pickle manuisc-
turer Of Pit.sburg, ia In Norfolk To COM
plete arrangements for locating, in the
midst Of the great Tidewater Virginia
trucking region, the largest OF his pic
kle establishments. There will be
large settlement OF operatives and an
enormous plant, which will utilize the
product Of that section direct from the
fields.
Bolivar Ward, OF Wsrrenton, vet
ersn OF the Mexican war, has been
granted pension OF s12 per month for
services in that conflict. Mr.. Ward
also served throughout the war between
the States. He was q member OF the
Black Horse Cavalry. 10 bis early life
he was q civil engineer OF note, end
figured quite prominently In the survey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
TELEGRAPRQC BREVlTIES.

Two negroes have been lynched 10 q
distant portion OF Carroll Parish, La,
for the murder OF @. N. Grant, police
juror for Floyd.
About 9. 80 O'Clock this morning q
woman with q brick in her hand sp.
preached one of the show windows OF
Eiseman Bros clothing store, at Sew
enth and E. streets, and smashed q
large plate glass. During the excite
meDt which followed she escaped. The
object of her smashing is not known.
Pupils of the Winfield Scott Schley
school, Chicago, gave the admiral q
hearty welcome today when he arrived
at the school accompanied by Mrs.
5chley and the committee that has
charge OF his entertainment. The adj
miral walked under an avenue OF
palms held above his head by little
girls 10 white. On each floor along
the stairs leading to the assembly hall,
choirs Of children sang "See the Con-
queriDg Hero Comes"
When the trial OF Albert 7. Patrick,
chsrged with the murder Of VIM. NJ. Rice,
was resumed in New York, this morning, It
was announced that the lawyers for both sides
would do all within reason to expedite the
progress Of the trial, though II is expected the
trial will last Eve weeks.
At Piedmont Springs Park, In Oakland,
CAL, yesterday, Frank Furtado. brother Of
the keeper Of the park. was gored to death By
q vicious bull elk, which he was feeding His
brother declared that their mother dreamed
OF it Saturday night and warned him in the
morning.
Mrs. Sarah Nsckey, Of TsylorWille, ILL.,,
has been suffering for the last week with
sneeziog attack. The disturbance Is not
sscribed to q cold but Is believed to be ner-
vous affection. Yesterday by actual count
she sneezed 1877 times without stopping.
An unknown steamship went ashore at
2:30 o'clock this morning at Kinnikeet, near
Cape Hstteras. The life savers have got
life line to the distressed vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
Children Especially Liable.

Barns, bruises and cuts are extremely pain
ful and if neglected often result in blood
poisoning. Children are especially liable TO
such mishaps because not 90 careful. as
remedy DeNites Witch Hazel salye Is I'M
eouaIIed. Draws out the FIRE, stops the pain,
soon heals the wound. Beware OF counter.
felts. Sure cure for piles. "DeWitts Witch
Hazsl salve cured my baby Of eczema after
two physicians gave her up" writes James
Nook, N. Webster, Ind. "The sores wore 90
bal she soiled two to five dresses day" For
sale BY E. 8. Lesdbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
Cold Wave Approaching.

Chicago, Jan. N.-Cold weather set
tied over the states of the Central West
yesterday. Through the northern states
high winds and heavy snow proceeded
the cold wave 10 many parts OF the dis.
trict, amounting to a blizzard. Through
Kansas, oklahoma, Indian Territory
aud Missouri the cold was unaccom-
panied by snow and much suffering re-.
suited. This morning q gale carrying
heavy snow is raging through Michigan
with q blizzard 10 the upper peninsula.
The thermometer is dropping quickly
from the straits to Memphis. At 7 a. m.
Chicago street Thermometers registered
8 below zero. The cold wave covers the
entire country west of the Allegheny
mount aius to the Pacific, with zero
temperatures ibto southern Missouri
aud freezing weather to the Texas
coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

CAPT. EVAN P. HOWELL, OF Atlanta,
says the democratic party is showing a
disposition to get together, and a con-
ference to be held in New York next
month may be productive of good re-
suits. He also says Hon. Arthur P.
German, of Maryland, is the most avail
able man in the democratic party today.
He ia by far the ablest leader the dem
ocrats have got. And this fact Ia be-
coming more and more apparent to all
sensible democrats, and II such FREEDOM
mate in the next national convention
Mr.. German will be the next nominee
for the Presidency, and. should he be
be will be elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

A JUDGE IN Brooklyn has discharged
a httsl keeper who was brought before
him for 40 alleged violation OF the ex-
else law. The facts In the case showed
that seven men-officers in Disguise
entered the place and one OF them Or
dered beeists sk. While 1t was being
prepared Avs OF the party called for
drinks which were served, the proprle-
tor assuming that they all belonged to
the same patty. He is allowed to serve
drinks with meals on Sunday and sup
posed he was not violating the law.
The Judge decided that he had not.
He should have reprimanded the off.
GERS for tempting people to break laws,
When a man deliberately violates O
statute he should be held responsible,
but when officers prowl around In dis.
guise and hire people to commit infrao'
tons the informers should be made to
realize that they are playing mean
mart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gssetts. ]
Washington, January %.

Washington, January q.
I The disposition to bring the Schley
controversy to head in the House of
Representatives OF Congress lie waning,
even among Admiral Sohley's most
ardent followers in that body. 1t is
pointed out, In the first place, that an
attempt to force action on any OF the
resolutions bearing on the case would
be almost hopeless because OF the hostiI-
ity OF the committee on naval affairs
aod the subcommittee of that commit
tee, to whom all these pending resolu-
tons have been referred. Mr.. Watson,
of Iodisus, is the chairman OF this SUBJ
committee and, with the exception OF
Mr.. Wheeler OF Kentucky, there isn't
an outspoken Schley man on it.
MIR. Wheeler is not anxious to make
the tight, because, the President not
yet having decided the last appeal, it
would seem discourteous ID urge such
action In Advance OF the fiual decision.
Mr.. Wheeler is rather uncertain as to
what course to pursue in the event that
President Roosevelt shall sustain the
findings Of the majority OF the court. az
further action by Congress then, attack
ing not only the majority ruling OF the
court, but its endorsement by the Sec,
rotary of the Navy and the President
of the United States, would give the
controversy an even more disagreeable
and undesirable tone.
Arguments in the case OF the North.
ern Securities Co, by attorneys repre-.
senting the State of Minnesota and the
company itself, will be heard to-day
Ia the Supreme Court of the United
Ststss. The question at issue today
is preliminary one and does not touch
the legality of the railroad merger.
Minnesota, through her attorney gen.
erel desires to file q suit in the Supreme
Court to bring about the dissolving OF
the company. To-dsy's arguments are
merely on the question as to whether
the court has Jurisdiction In the case
and whether 1t should allow the suit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

to Djumsls, European Turkey, where they
will soon be heard from, Miss Stone and
Mime Tsilks have been in captivity since
September 81. Nine. Tsilks gave birth to a
girl baby while In captivity. 1t has bean
chFistened Eleniks
London, Jan. GA dispatch from Sofs
ststes that it is reliably reported that the
ransom money for Miss Ellen NJ. Stones re-
lease has been banded to the brigspds and
that the csptives are expected to be get st
freedom todays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

WHEN knaves fall out honest people some
times get what belongs to them. The recent
discussion before the ways aud means COM
mlttee of the House Of Representatives coA'
corning reduction of duties on sugar COM
Jog from Cuba, has caused . breach In the
ranks Of republican proteetionists through
which can DO seen the great injustic done the
masses OF the people Of this country for the
benefit Of the few sugar growers and the sugar
trusts. sone Of the growers, fearing free
sugar, sdmit that slight concessions might be
made TO Cuba, but il is certain that the com.
mittee will recommend 9 considerable re-
duction In the duties. This has so infuriAted
the growers that they charge the trusts with
being at the bottom Of the agitation SO as to
get cheaper raw material, and to "get even"
they declare they will urge that all duties
on refined sugar, which range from st9 to
$50 per ton, be removed. 1t is to be hoped
that the Kilkenny cat fight between these
fellows will continue, for the result can have
but one end-chesper sugar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
AWest Virginia Tragedy.

Parkersburg, w. Va. Jan. N.-Sbolt
ly before midnight, 10 t1e shadow of
the Logan Memorial Church, Thomas
Tucker cut Mary Besl's throat, slmot
severing her head from the body with
q rszor. Leaving her 10 the street he
went home and told what be had done,
and tried to kill himself. He shot ct
himself twice and cut bis throat twice.
He will recover. Jealousy was the
motive. The woman IL dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
Cadets, White TROUSERS Costly,

West Point. N. Y, Jan. Gloon
gress is asked tt make q liberal ap.
preparation to purchase laundry ma
chioes for the United States Military
Academy. The cadets are allowed two
pairs Of white trousers a day and the
500 cadet, 1t the post would use 1900
pairs a day, and $500 week. The
limit used to be four pairs a day, but
that was changed, otherwise the lsun'
dry output would have to be l6. SOC
weekly. The rules regulating the con-
dition OF the white trousers OF the
cadets are very strict and they are
obliged to keep them spic and span.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
and construction of the Baltimore and

and construction of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad.
Capt. Robert H. Tyler, gallant sol.
der of the CoDfederscy, died OF heart
trouble st Hsymsrktt. Prince William
county, Friday night. he belonged TO
the Eighth Virginia Infantry, and was
ct one time while prisoner of war In
solitary confinement sentenced to suffer
death 10 case of the execution by the
Confederate authorities OF certain pris-
oners held by them. He was at one
time a member of the House Of Dele
gates.
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Released From Captivity.

Constantinople, jan. 81 AT the Ameri-
can Embassy and at the offices OF the mis-.
sionsry societies here, telegrsmg are momen.
tsril expected announcing the release Of Miss
Ellen NJ. Stone and her companion, Nine.
Tsilks. 1t il believed that the ransom was
handed over to MIN Stones csptors at noon
today, that she and her companion were re-
lealed and that the PIty Is now on its way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
DRY GOODS.
WOOdWaTd&LothTOp
10th. 18th and F StS.. NV.
gntil Further Notice This Store
Will Close at $50 P. M.
End-Of=
Season Sale.

Tuesday and Wednesday We shall offer at
decisive price reductions the most desirable
classes of Women's, Misses snd Girls Gar
ments and Furs, Boys Clothing, Dress Goods
and other classes of winter merchandise now
In stock, in order to dispose OF same prior to
the placing on sale Of our beautiful new spring
goods arrived, and arriving daily.
These offerings comprise strictly high.grade
garments and goods Of this seasons produc.
ton at special prices.
The ssle Is not only . cleanup OF our own
stocks, but includes some very attractive lots
which manufacturers were equally anxious
to sell quickly.
Reductions prevail throughout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
NEWS OF THB DAY.

The Berlin public ia giving a mark.
eddy cold reception to the Prince of
Wales.
Treasure valued at over s72, O00, 900
which was buried in the palace st
Pekin before the court fed has been re.
covered.
Lord Kitchener reports the capture
Of Gen. B. Viljoen, prominent Boer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

GEN. THOMAS L. RossER has been elected
chairman Of the republican committee OF Al
bemsrle county. This is a dangerous step
for Gen. Rosser as he is an applicant for the
position Of q. 8. marshal for the western dis
trict of Virgins, and the President says no
one engaged in active politics need apply to
him for position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
UTAsHINGTON, ARLINGTON AND
w FALLS CHURCH RAILWAY COM
PANY vs. JAMES J. LEE. CONDEMNA-
TON OF LAND.

| TON OF LAND.
Commissioner Office,
Alexandria County Court House, Va,
January 10, 1902.
To lanes J. Lee, Mary Ann Lee, Edward
Philip Mertz, trustee. Victoria Brown
MertE, Mary Ann Wstenbakor, and Clsrk
/. Wetenbsker:
You are hereby notified that have fixed
mon Friday, the 21st day of February.
1902, at 10 o'clock 8. M, at my ssid Office. a.
the time and place when and where L shall
proceed TO execute the order entered BY the
County Court Of the county Of Alexandra.
on the sixth dsy OF January, 1902. In The
condemnation suit OF the Washington. Airing
ton and Falls Church Railway against James
J. Lee, whereby am required to sscertain
and report any and all liens on the property
condemned. and the order Of their priorities,
the person or persons entitled TO the fund
paid into coDrt in this cause, and in what
proportions, and any other matter or thing
that may be Of interest therein at which
time and place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand, as commissioner OF
ehsncery of said court, the dsy and year
fret aforesaid.
WALTER u. VARNEY,
Comm ssioner in Chsncery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

A FREE.THINKERs' PATTY has been
organized In Cincinnati. Their pur-
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Woodward & LothrOp.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, d c.
COMMUNICATED.
First Aoor--Tenth street.

Now that the A. L. l. fair 10 on and the
many offerings and presents are in place, the
only thing that remains is to get them OF.
Many Of the articles are not only very beau
tIful as we'll as costly and 1t will be hard
matter to fud purchasers. Many people in
visiting fair will pay % or 90 cents for
chance on an article, while at the same time
they cannot AFFORD to buy it outright. Ladies,
what's the matter with the wheel or dice
boxY You can not only get the articles off
much faster bat you can get much higher
prices and no matter who wins the prize 1t
comes chesp The sooner the better.
KEssINGroN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Cough or Cold at once. Conquer Groups,
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Afec-
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price 26c
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-27
MARRIED.

At st. MAry's Church by Rev. II. j. Cat.
Ter, on Wednesday, December Is, 1871,
THOMAS W. NUGEET and Miss MARY
J. TRAVERs, both Of this city.