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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The convention reassembled at noon
yesterday in the hall of the House OF
Delegates in Richmond with good at
tendance after elk weeks recess and
very promptly indicated its purpose to
speedily dispose of the question OF how
the new constitution is to be adopted.
The body determined that the vote Oh
this subject shall be taken at 1:30 o'clock
Thursday afternoon. The committee
on final revision, through Chairman
Anderson, submitted its report. includ-
ing the schedule. Through Senator
Daniel the committee reported reso
luton providing that on the blank
date to be filed in the convention
should vote upon the questions in the
order named, whether the constitution
shall be submitted to the present cleo
torste, ID the abridged electorate or be
proclaimed. Mr.. Daniel suggested that
Tuesday next at 8 O'Clock be named as
the time for taking the vote. Mr.. Wy
sor, OF Pulaski, and others desired to
speak on this subject. Mr.. Daniel
agreed to substitute Thursday at 1:30
D. ~, for Tuesday, and as amended the
resolution was adopted.
The convention ordered the old and
the revised editions of the constitution
to be printed in parallel columns for
reference and comparison,
The convention decided to hold two
sessions daily. The sentiment of the
leaders Is that no time should be vast
ed and that the convention should con-
Guide Its labors as soon as possible.
There seems to be no sort OF doubt that
the instrument will be proclaimed.
Senator Morgan, of Alabama, is quoted
by prominent members as saying that
there can be no doubt as to the valid.
ity of the constitution so ordained.
Senator Daniel freely concurs 10 this
legal view.
The final revision committee yester-
day agreed to some few changes In the
schedule, as originally drawn. The
date Of the elections for mayors and
councils in all of the cities of the State
was changed from November to the
second Tuesday in June, go as to avoid
conflict with the election OF other city
officers, which will be chosen 10 No
vember.
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FRIDAY EVENING. MAY % 1902
THE ELECTION yesterday resulted Il

Tup EIEcrIoN yesterday resulted ID
overvbelming majority in favor Of
tine issuance of $50. 900 additional oonus
and by the decided voice OF the people
II has been determined to resort 10 tnst
measure in order to raise money TOT
the immediate improvement oil the gas
works and the repaving OF certain
streets. That all contemplated by the
measure could have been accomplished
wit lout recourse to such means mas
ever been the conviction OF numbers,
and their opinions have been voiced oy
the Gszst,e, but ss 4 large majority
baa decided on another course, IL Is
now time to cease arguing and for all
10 vie in carrying out the plan when
has been fixed upon. The Gszstse mas
uttered it's convictions and it sees 10
reason at present to revise them. A
large percentage OF the voters now
ever. have looked at the mst'er
in a different light, and the ma
iority having spoken all should no" CO.
opersts in carrying out the plan 10 Inc
hest advantage. The smoke OF the
conflict has cleared. and the minority
have emerged from storm-cellars 10 De
greeted good-naturedly by those VINO
have differed with them and whose
plans have been endorsed. While the
full vote was not brought out there
was considerable earnestness mani
Tasted on both sides during the past
fsg DAYS. Many excited Colleagues
were the natural accompaniment oitne
issue. but, so far as known, moderation
aud good sense have dominated and DO
arrangements have resulted among
the champions of the bond issue ana
their oppooeDts. No one supposes the
CITY will be seriously bsmpered In fioat-
ing or carrying the $4,000 additional
Obligation to be incurred. 1t can, and
of course, will, be, handled satisfsc'
torily. 1t was the means, not the
movement, to which many objected
who all their lives had entertained an
aversion to bonds and who were salts
fed the money could have been raised
bv other measures and by the payment
of much less Interest. They we're elm
csre in taeir convictions and have no
apologies to offer for their action.
Equally sincere IS democrats and haV-
ing the interests OF Alexandria at heart
as much as those who are now on the
tidal wave, they can be depended upon
to act in concert in carrying out the
will of majority of the people. 1t
was merely az honest difference oil
opinion among Alexandrians, and
much more serious ones have occurred
ia by.gone years.
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TELEgRApHlC BREVITIES.

Professor Benton E. James, principal
OF the Montrose High School at Susque-
hanna, Pa, for many years, committed
suicide lsst night by hanging himself to
a tree. Temporary insanity was the
cause.
Rains for the past few days have
caused the greatest floods in the history
OF Oklahoma. Traffic on all railroads
Is impeded and great damage was done
to property and crops. Ali the rivers
are out OF their bspks.
Three murders are reported 10 Pitts
burg, Pa, during the past twenty-four
hours. Mrs. Helen Burnell was killed
by her husband; Mrs. Louise Pearson
shot and killed ner husband, Jos. Don.
lin was killed by Slav duriug quar-
rel. The perpetrator of the first deed
escaped; the others were arrested.
A trolley car got beyond control Of the
motormar on the steep grade on the outskirts
of Easton, Pa, last night and upset. Two
men we're killed and twenty-five more or less
injured. One hundred people were in the
car at the time, returning from circus.
Adam Shaffer and his wife were killed yes
terday by train on the crossing 1t New
castle, Ind. They raced with the train to
make the crossing first but the train ousdis-
tanced them, aud they we're grourd beneath
the wheels Of the engine.
Rev. Arthur Moorehouse, rector Of St.
Luke's Episcopal Church, in Lsnesboro.
Mass, died yesterday on the 18th anniversary
Of his wedding day. BE Was st one time
assistant rector OF 81. johns Church in Wash.
ington, ID. O.
Asa result Of g fire which occurred at the
transfer freight house Of the New York Gen.
trsl railroad, in the East Buffalo, N. Y,
yards at midnight last night, an employee
was killed and $4,000 worth of property
destroyed,
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ONE OF the New York papers thus
concisely sums up the present condi-
tions az the result of the miners strike
which has been in the course OF forma-
ton tor several weeks past:
THE salient fsci of the coal strike,
so far as the general public is Concern
ed. is the great increase OF the cost OF
coal TO consumers. The actual grounds
nj tbe strike are still involved 10 some
obscurity. though some light has at lsst
been permitted TO fall upon them. So
far BIS can thus be perceived the grounds
are inadequate. Upon the one slde
there seems TO have been few reason
able demaods and more unreasonable
ones, and above all purpose to strike,
on account of the exigencies OF what we
NAV call organization politics. Ga the
other side there Was a resolute unWill
inaness TO discuss the matter aud a hX'
ed determination to make no coDces'
sions. The general public conviction,
which time strengthens, is that one
patty wanted strike, for the strikes
sake aud the other mad no objections
whatever to stcike, because OF the
profits and other advantages which 1t
would bring. Ia such circumstances a
strike was inevitable. The public cares,
however, not 20 much for these things
Gs It does for the fact that it now has to
pay 20 per cert. more for coal than 1t
did fortnight ago."
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THE VOLCANOES.

The Inhabitants of Grande Riviere,
most OF them women aud children, are
held in O sea of molten lava. They
can be seen piteously appealing for res
cue, bat are apparently beyond human
man aid.
A new crster has opened 90 Mount
Pelee, and the eruption gees on with
out cessation, pouring lava, hot mud
and ashes over an widening area.
The people OF Martinique and 81.
Vincent have more than enough food
and supplies, and the Red Cross Society
has stopped soliciting funds.
All the people Of Martinique appear
TO be terror-strickeD, and their only
prayer is 10 be taken from the island
and removed from the reach of danger.
As stated yesterday the island may be
evacuated.
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Street Fight With Burglars.

New York, May 23.-OOe burglar
was killed and his two Oonfederstes
we're captured in a lively chase early
this morning 10 the neigh Oorhood OF
Lexington avenue and 18th street.
Over a rcore of policemen and as many
more citizens joined in the hunt and
several shots were fred. Walter
White is said to be the name of the
dead man, while the two other burglars
give their names as Robert Meadows
and John Watson. The three were
discovered entering an optical store on
Third Avenue. Cnsse WAS given and
the robbers turned and fired on tho
policemen, who returned the fire. The
robbers took to their heels again but
were finally correred in the doorway
of grocery store where they surrend-
cred. White died almost instantly.
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Hanged.

Washington, D. c. May 2S.-Ebjah
Chapman, the colored slayer OF Ida
5imms, a woman Of the same race, was
hanged at the District jail this after
noon. The drop fell OF 1907 and the
body was cut down at 1890. Chap
man and the woman be killed lived to-
geter at 457 Annoy Place. On The
afternoon OF January l, present year,
Chapman came home drunk and quar-
relied with the woman. In order to
avoid further trouble she left the room
but was called back by Chapman. She
scarcely reeDtered the door before he
drew a small knife from bis pocket and
plunged the blade into her heart
Chapman fed bat was captured few
hours afterwards, was Indicted March
7, placed on trial March 81, and ives
convicted within q few hours. He
had pleaded insanity as defense.
After his conviction Chapman accepted
religion and during the last week OF his
life was constantly attended by two
colored ministers,
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Ernn Martinique.

Fort de France, May 23.-The de-
moraliz8tion among the natives has
been intensified by the opinion OF the
scientists who came here on the Amer
lean relief ship Dixie, that Mont Pelee
still threatened danger, The exodus
from the island continues, more than
one thousand additional persons having
secured passage on vessels which have
touched here. The French government
officials are doing sill In their power to
reassure the people but 80 far with but
poor success. There is fear Of 90 up.
rising among the people living south OF
Fort de France. They are clamoring for
transportation from the island. No
disease has appeared in the island and
the authorities are hopeful that the dam
ger OF aU epidemic is past.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.


Vienna, May 23,-Iua battle be-
tween Turkish troops and Arab rebels
at lob, the Turks lost 800 killed and
the casualties among the rebels were
also heavy. The Sultan, it is said, has
sent deputstion to negotists with the
rebels.
Berlin, May 23.-The Centre intends
to Introduce On snti-trust bill In the
Reichstsg, pepallzng the syndicates
which advance the prices on the neces-
stiles OF life.
Liverpool, May 23.-The Post in sn
article today on the shipping combine
says tue Germans would like nothing
better than 10 SEQ commercial war
between t1e United States and Great
Britain.
Pretoria, May 23.-Lord Lovst sur
prised Touches lager in Cape Col
ony on Wednesday morning last. The
Beers lost 2 killed aud four captured.
A large qushtity Of Boer arms aud
all OF Pouches personal kit were cap
tured.
Madrid, May 23.-President Loubet's
telegram to President Roosevelt on tue
occasion of the proclamation OF Cuban
independence, has caused unfAvorable
comment here. 1t ia considered rs
singular Wsy for the French President
to. acknowledge the presentation to
MIN of the Order OF the Golden Fleece
by the Spanish Government.
Manchester, Eng, May 23.-Ine
race for the Manchester Cup OF 3,OOO
sovereigns here today, was won bv A..
NJ. Singers Rambling Katie. Fifteen
horses raD. The odds against the win
ner were 100 to 8.
London, May 23.-John Barley who
was arrested fortnight ago for break
ing into the house of ]. 2. Morgan it,,
was today committed for trial.
YFernie, b. O., May 23.-An explosion
occurred at seven o'clock last night 10
No. 2 mine, which is connected with
No 8 shaft and with the high line shaft.
One hundred and fifty men were in the
mine at work at the time of the explo-
sion. or this number 16 escaped from
No. 8 shaft, before the cave in. All the
openings are closed and there is little
hope of EesculDg the remainder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
WhOOping Cough.

A woman who has had experience
with this disease, tells how to prevent
any dangerous consequences from 1t,
She says; Our three children took
whooping cough last summer, our
baby boy being only three months old,
and owing to our giving them
Ohsmberlain's Cough Remedy, they
lost none of their plumpness and came
out In much better health than other
children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our oldest little girl
would call Justify for cough syrup be-
tween whoops.-Jessie PInkey Hall,
Springvllle, Ala. This Remedy lie for
sale by Richard Gibson druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
CITY AND TOWN ELECTIONS.


City and town elections were held
the Safe yesterday. The democrats
elected their ticket in almost every in
stance.
Mayor Taylor and other democratic
city officials were reelected 10 Rich-
mond. The only contest OF importance
was in Jackson ward, the negro district,
where the colored republicans made
some show Of fight, but even there the
democrats won by safe msjority.
The candidates had no opposition in
Petersburg. William M. Jones was
elected mayor; w. H. Camp, collec-
tor OF city taxes; Hugh Z. Smith, COM
missioner of revenue; John b. Evans,
city sergeant.
The entire ticket nominated 10 the
recent democratic primary In Norfolk
was Yesterday elected at one OF the
auieiest elections IN Noriolk's history.
There was ooly weak opposition ID the
regular ticket for the Office OF city SER
geant and street inspector.
At the election in Lynchburg there
was no opposition to the ticket Domi'
mated at the democratic primary and
headed by G.. w. Smith for mayor.
At Charlottesville the election result
ed in the choice of the following Off
cers: j. Samuel McCue, mayor; Frank
Gilmer, Commonwealth attorney; G.
w. Rogers. CITY sergeant.
At Newport News the democrats
SWEPT everything, including the ticket
for council. Moss is re.eect cd mayor
by au overwhelming majority.
The election held in Manassas, re-
suited as follows: Mayor. w. G. War
ner; couuclmen, Richard S. Hynson,
E. Humphrey Higga, w. Hill Browo,
Walter shannon, B. d. Merchant, Geo.
D. Baker, F. G. RorsbauGh, James Nell
SOD, and NJ. Lynch.
The election 10 Culpeper passed oil
very quietly. Mayor Allen Bell was
reelected.
At Stanton the whole democratic
primary ticket won. For Mayor, w.
II. Landes; for commissioner of reve.
nue., A. A. Eskridge,
The most exciting election ever
known in Frederick took place yester-
day. The interest was in the contest
for mayor. The present incumbent, III.
G. Willis, end Judge John T. Goolrick
were the candidates. The former was
elected by % majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23

SENATOR HOAR's arrsignment OF the
administration policy 10 the Philip
pines, 10 the Senate yesterday, was one
OF the most severe OF the sttacks so far
made on that policy and as the senator
is from Massachusetts and radical re-
publican his party associates probably
will not denominats him TRAITOR
&c., as they would have done he'd the
speech been made by democrat. The
Ssnstlr said the country was passing
through the darkest chapter Of its his-
tory, and the most foolish as we'll
Men had been blinded by the glamour
of military glory until they had abaD'
doned their OWE faith and traditions
and were seeking to acquire empire and
not to establish republics. This was
the keynote Of his argument, and as be
presented is more than one OF the at
teutive listeners upon the republican
side nodded approval OF the speakers
mirably expressed sentiments. But
they ali will vole for the bill when q
vote is reached, aud 1t is not certain
that the Senator himself will net be -e-
corded with the msjority. That's what
party discipline is doi0g for the repub.
icans OF the Senate in the present in
stance
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excessive.

The determination of thousands Of people
throughout the country to eat less meat SIS
protest against the be- trust does not seem
to have had any effect upon prices 80 far
but the people should continue in their
discrimination for while longer and teller
will come. Trusts or no trusts, prices are in
q large measure governed by the demand and
should there be pereeptible falling of in
the demand for meats, prices would surely
decline. Summer is the best time to try this
experiment and even If the desired effect 10
not brought about, no one will DO harmed,
but will DO generally benefited BY vese-
table diet during the heated term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23

of the Wsr Department 10 Washington
say that even if this bill be enacted H.
to a law 1t cannot affect the cases OF the
two convicted men who are now pre-
parine for q new trial. The constitu'
ton of Cuba gives the President Of the
republic the right to pardon criminals,
"except public officers who may have
been convicted OF crimes committed in
the performances OF their duties" Above
the constitution. however, Is the fact
that the President OF Cuba has no au'
toority to exercise his psrdoning power
ia c,ses which occurred before the
island became independent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23

THE VOLCANOES 10 Martinique and
st. Vincent are again at work. Their
first fatal eruption was merely begin.
ming, as those acquainted with the &C.
ton of volcanoes feared. What the
outcome will be no man can tell, but
after the terrible warning Of st. Pierre
the loss of life is not likely to De so
great, while that OF property may be
enormous. More people will be left
living and destitute, and the sums
raised for their relief may not prove
excessive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
Hurried Meeting OF Cabinet.

London, Msy % Unusual interest 10 ct.
tached to the cabinet meeting called for 3
o'clock this afternoon. The ministers were
specially summoned TO the meeting by tele'
grsTh yesterday evening, from all parts Of
the country, where they were spending their
Whitsuntide holiday. 1t seems certain that
messages Of momentous nature have been re-
ceiyed from Pretoria regarding the peace
negotiations, and that is the cause Of the
buried meeting of the ministers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
The Prince of Gamblers Sells out.

Providence, B. J., May 23.-RichaTd A..
Garfield, who is known as the "PIince OF the
American Gamblers" has accepted an offer Of
S765 900 for his houses snd good will IN cara
toga, N. Y, and Newport. Garfield felt so good
over the contamination Of the deal yeIterdsy
that he contributed $1,000 to the school OF
Design and Art in this city which Is raising
$4,000 endowment fund. Canfeld's
partner will retire with 100000. Garfield
says he himself has made 100000 in the
last few years,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
Important Change in g Schedule.
Washington Southern Railway

Washington Southern Hallway Co.
The following changes In schedule will
take effect May %, 1902:
Leave station, corner Fsyette and Cameron
streets, 1888 A. NJ, daily, for Washington
and points north, instead Of 1922 A. III. /;
2:54 p. NJ, week days for Washington, in
stead OF 2:59 P. NJ.
1866 A. NJ. week days, local for Richmond
only. instead Of 8: 50 A. NJ.
1856 A. NJ, Sunday ouly, Q1antico sccom-
mediation, instead OF $50 A. NJ.
w. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
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LOST

7 OST.-Petween Washington and Royal
- to Cameron street, or from King snd
Royal to Fairfax, or on Fairfax, between King
and Prince streets, on Wednesday night
last PEABL BREASTPIE. Return to this
Office and receive reward. my23 3ts
T OsT.-0n Wednesday night on ct. Assph
IL or Cameron street, a GOLD RING with
setting Of four emerslds and six pe,rls.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving it &C this office. my21 81
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Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.
Wants Others to Know.
WARRINGTON. D. O.

II have used DeWitt's Early Bisers for consti-
patton aud torpid liver and they are all right.
sm glad 10 indorse them for think when we
End good thing we ought 10 let others know
t." writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, Ill. They
never grippe or distress. Sure, ssfe pills. For
sale by E. 8. Leadbester d Soma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23

a BILL was introduced in tue Cuban
House Of Representatives yesterday
providing pardon for all Americans con.
fined in prison or awsitiOg trial. This
&C Jon, it is strongly intlmated, was 10
fav # Rsthbone and Nicely, convict.
ed of Cuban pJs.sl frauds, but ol6cers
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. May 23.- The stock market
opened somewhat irregular but in the main
firm. Trading quiet. Opening prizes aver.
aged u per cent better than yesterdays
close. many active stocks having gained not
less than n per cent.
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The Market.
May 23.-Whest 80as6.
Week.End Rates---southern Railway

W ttk"EHU Ihdtt5-~-JU II AttlEAWttJ
Commencing Saturday, May "a, and COT
tinuing each saturday and Sunday thereafter,
ton and Alexandria will sell round trip tickets
to Somerset, HarTisonburg. BlueG ont and in
teImedlste points at rate Of one fare; tickets
limited for return to Monday following date
Of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23

A LARGE FoRTUNE.-J. w. Colbert.
OF Portsmouth, is an heir to the $780,
OOO,O 900 esiata of the Bradiords in Fog
land. He said yesterday that, after 200
years OF litigation, the "a delegates had
agreed to compromise. His share will
DO 81, 100000 if the fnal settlement is
fl 60 ed, as be expects 1t will be. Gov.
Bradford, OF Massachusetts,, who came
over in the May flower. Is the progeni-
TOR through whom Mr.. Colbert gets
lis money. The late Capt. John Nor
Z n, Of Fauquier county, is the nearest
kinsmsD. His share OF $1,000, 900 will
be divided equally between eight heirs,
Mr.. Colbert ssys.- Leesburg Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23

John Candy, OF Chelsea, Mass., known 10
the ring SIS Tommy Noonsn, died this morn
ing from fracture Of the tkull IS q result Of
blow on the jaw delivered by Tommy
Dixon, e0l0ie1 b,x.r, Of Chicago, last night,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-23
THE METHODISTS.

In the General Conference OF the
Methodist Church South In session In
Dallas, Texas, yesterday the report OF
the commission on unifcation express
sed sentiments of good will for North.
ern churches, provided for q joint
hymnal and recommended q plan for
the uni6cstion OF Methodist 10 Japan.
The election OF bishops were then
begun and DIR. Z. Z. Hoss was chosen
on the fret ballot. A Coke Smith, OF
Virginia, was elected on the fourth
ballot. While the vote was being
called the report Of the committee on
missions was adopted as q whole and
after considerable discussion over the
clause providing for the uni6cation oil
all churches 10 Japan.
That portion of the finance commit.
mittee's report proposing to raise
IS 600. 600 az an investment or endow-
ment fund, the proceeds OF which are
to 60 to the support of superannuated
preachers, their widows and orphans
was adopted without material change.