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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL 8. 1902
1+.sr wurN ths people Of the stata

Jusr WHEN the people OF the State
were beginning to believe that the con-
stitnuonal convention, which has Deen
In session nearly ten months, 81 ID
enormous cost to the tax payers, was
getting ready to adjourn, comes NAL
Anderson. chairman OF the final re-
vision committee, with this statement
1.-THE msiority of the members appear
IN he In favor of taking recess "neu
the CONVEX ton shall have disposed OF
the suffrage question, and to reassem pie
ait sr ABOUT six weeks and pass upon tne
work of the committee, That Is an e1-
ceIlent idea. There ID no reason why
the convention should remain mere
while we are revising the Constitution
Not only that, but an opportunity
Iuould be afforded the people 10 nolu
meetings throughout the State ana 70
take action looking to the proclamsI'op
oI the Constitution. From all that
can learn there is growing sentiment
10 favor OF having the convention pre-
claim its work"
From this it will be seen that there
il no likelihood Of an early adjourn
meut OF the convention; also that many
members are 10 favor Of proclaiming
their oonst tuition, but are afraid to do
go before consulting their constituents
And well they may be. When they were
elected it was generally believed that
the convention would alter the present
constitution 10 reference to the suffrage,
make a reduction in the court and
criminal expenses and provide for an
equitable division OF the school funds
between the races, but the idea oil the
convention going into general legisla'
ton never entered the head OF the
average voter. Instead of this, however,
the convention has made radical and
harmful changes 10 the organic laws,
has done those things which 1t should
not have done and has left undone
those things which it should have done
and there seems to be no health in 1t
The members should have let general
legislation alone, for by going into II
they have placed themselves 10 the
position OF being id II they do and
ID if they don't, and the current
belief of the people now is that the
convention has done the State much
more harm than good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

AS ANTICIPATED, Governor Monta-
gue yesterday evening, just ss the leg
islature was about to adj ourn, vetoed
the bill passed few days ago reappor-
ti1niDg the State for members OF Con-
gress. The Governor claims that the
bill is contrary to State and Federal
Law, and il inimical to the best interests
OF the Commonwealth. Leaving these
que. tons aside, it is doubtful II the new
bill would have been beneficial either
to the State or the democratic party
but on such matters the Legislature
under ordinary circumstances, Is con
sidered the best Judge, As, however
under the provisions OF the general Law
the districts remain unchanged till
new spporIionment bill is passed, ant
as ell ten are now represented by demo
Gratis and are likely to be so represented
for sometime, no great harm has been
done by the veto, aud all concerned
may yet realize that everything hap
pens for the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
Lansburgh&BrO.,
4ao to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.
THE LEGISLATURE.
WASHINGTON, d. @

The legislature adjourned last night.
The body met on December 4th, 1901,
and took recess on December Goth. It
reconyened on February 18Th and was
10 continuous session ill last night,
when. II it had not adjourned sooner, It
would have expired by Limitation by
12o'clock midnight, The highest num-
Der on House bill that was passed was
576; the highest number on Senate
DILL passed was Az
The Senate met yesterday evening
vt 6 O'Clock Governor Moptague's veto
of the bill redistricting tle Stat for the
election of members of Congress was
received few minutes sitrwsrd. A
few minutss later he informed the joint
committee appointed to wait upon him
that he had no further Communications
to make, and the Senst, sC urDed.
10 the House Mr.. Cumming asked
unanimous consent to pass an Elizabeth
county school tax bill which had passed
tae Senate. 1t was passed ss tne
last act OF the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

WHEN General FItz. Lee was In
Columbus, o. last week he said to
Governor Nash that he did not believe
Palma. the president-elect of Cuba,
would dare 60 to Cuba to assume the
governorship, for, II he did. he would
probably be killed, so strong was the
feeling agsinst the election in Cabs.
He explained that the Cubaus believed
the election was manipulated by the
Uuited States. And who does not
When protest was made by the Cubaus
against the interference 10 their elec-
ton by q. S. marsbals and supervisors
they got no satisfaction and were COM
PEELED to submit to the election OF
Palma. But the very people whom
Gen. Lee says would kill Palma are the
ones for whom he urged the country to
go to war with Spain to "free."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
Foreign News.

Barcelons, April 3.--The editor OF
the newspaper Voice Of Catalonia, nas
been imprisoned and will be tried by
court martial for publishing q se2aratist
article 10 his paper. The Bishop OF
Barcelona and other prominent persons
have advised the Government TO re-
lease the editor, as bis continued I'M
prisonment may provoke a Catalan up
rising. The government, however, re-
fuses to let him 60 free.
CspetowD. April 3.-The body OF
Cecil Rhodes. the South African dia.
mond king, is lying 10 state In the
Pertinent House, and thousands have
passed through the ball, in order to
get last view OF the dead. The city
Is drsped 10 deepest mourning. The
funeral services were OF a most impos-
ing character. Tonight the body will
be carried to the Msttoppo Hills, where
Rhodes requested that bis body should
lie. Col. Frank Rhodes, and Captain
Jameson will accompany the remains
Rome, April 3.-The Pope has post
poued the consistory called for May,
Wishing to include 10 bis nominations
those consequent to the Philippine
agreement between the Vatican and
the last com mission.
Coustsntinople, April S.-Meyer, the
German correspondent here who
originated the story OF the death Of
Prince Mohsmmed Rechad Efeudi,
neir presumptive the Turkish throne,
has been conducted TO the frontier 10
chains, aud expelled from the country.
The Sultan announces that the heir
presumptive lie alive.
London, April S.-Four Of the miners
imprisoned In the colliery at Wigap,
by an explosion yesterday, have been
rescued. Five men are still entombed
Glasgow, April 3.-Au explosion oc
CARED at the Glen Craig collieries TO-
day. Four persons were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
The spanish-American Treaty,

Madrid, April 3.-The Hon. g. siekles,
secretary OF the American legation here, In
an interview today regarding the proposed
friendship and commercial treaty between
spain and the United States said: "One oil
the events succeeding Alfonso's coronation
will be demonstration Of the complete re-
newal of the friendship with America The
treaty has not yet been signed because the
spaniards have asked that 1t be postponed,
50 that it will be an act Of Alfonso's first csbi'
net, and stand as q happy augury OF the new
reign" Mr.. sickles thinks that, notwith.
standing statements to the contrary, q. B.
Minister Bellsmy Storer will return here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

GooD RoAD,.-Gea. Fiizlugh Lee
presided at the opening session OF the
Jefferson Memorial and Interests 10
Good Roads Convention, which az
sembled at Charlottesville yesterday
aitsrnoon.
The permanent organization of the
convention was effected by the election
Of the following officers: Ftzbugh
Lee, president; DR.. w. G. N. Rindolpo,
J. M. Levy, DR.. p. b. Bsrringer, G. W.
Allen and John B. Moon, vice-presI-
dents; 4. w. Richardson, secretary;
Joseph W. Everett, w. @. Scott and T..
3. Malopey, assistants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

ABOUT TWO HUNDRED delegates from
eight of the forty-fve States Of the
union assembled in convention 10
Louisville, KY, yesterday for the pur-
pose OF formulating new party. The
platform is miscellaneous in structure
and seems to be formed OF plsnks taken
here and there, but mostly from the
West. The populists seemed to be in
the ascendancy. The convention was
equally antsgonlstic to both the demo
cratic and republican parties. The gov
eminent ownership OF railways, and
elections OF judges and senators by the
people are among the principles enun'
ciated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
SMALLEST Baby in the world.

Bridgeport, Conn April 3.-Lying cld-
died up In a common chip basket, the small
est biby in the world outside Of an incubator
10 slowly making its way along the pathway
of growth, but this baby is SO far behind the
average bsby in weight that It will never
catch up. 1t is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Marvin Peck, and WAS a month old yesterday
She tips the scale beam at just 10 ounces, Is
15 inches tall and ia perfectly developed in
every respect. A wedding ring Of ordinary
size will slip over the child's hand upto the
elbow. heavy growth OF hair is on the
haad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
Panic at q Hotel 4 ire.

St. Louis, Mo, April 3.-rhe Empire Ho'
tel, at the corner of Fifteenth and Pine streets
was Quilted by fire at $50 o'clock this morn
ing. Nesrly all of the forty persons in the
building had thrilling and narrow escapes.
The fremen ran ladders to each OF the four
stories and fremen and police rescued the
panic stricken occupants, several women who
had tainted bel carried down to safety.
The damage il estimated at $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
Leaned over Horseshoe Falls.

Niagara Falls, April IA young man,
believed to DO Fred G. HeiRtz, Of North Tona-
wanda, Ct mmitted suicide by lesping over
the Horse hoe Falls at Terrapin Point on
Goat Island, between 8 and 8 o'clock yes
terdsS afternoon he was observed By Z. W.
swenson, Of Lansing, Mich, acting queeriy.
In reply to Swenson, Heints said there was
nothing in particular the mstter. A minute
later he had disappeared over the falls. be
left bis ovsIcoat and papers behind and these
served to identify him. He was about 20
years old and was desponcent. The body 10
likely to be recovered in day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

GRAVES IN PoLITICs.-Hon. F. T.
Hood, Of Chattanooga. Tenn, presl-
dent of the Bryan club, yesterday re.
ceived letter from Hon. w. J. Bryan
ia response to an inquiry for an opin.
ION on the proposed campaign issue.
10 bis letter Mr.. Bryan says:
81 am afraid that go long as live /
will be accused OF having smb too;
however, the fact tast l sm editing
paper and exposing the reorgaDIzers
ought to convince people that l am
DOT planning for personal prefermeDt.
"Wbile l believe that the democratic
party would quite generally be 10 favor
Of the taking care Of Confederate
graves along with the graves of UoioD
soldiers, am satisfied that If 1t wele
put forth as a campaign issue 1t would
arouse q bitterness which might delay
reforms far more important ID the
southern people. The care OF the Con.
federate graves Is a patriotic duty, aDd
one tlst the southern people would
DOT be wiling to have entirely turned
over TO the Federal authorities, and
there are certain great reforms which
are of great pecuoiary value TO t1e
people OF the South, aud which miglt
be lost sight of 10 condition that lorg
ago ought to have been forgotten"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
SOUTHERN MILLS WILL SHUT Down.

SOUTHERN MILLS WILL SHUT Down.
The following notice, signed by the
presideLt OF the mill 10 which il was
posted, was put on the bulletin board
10 every mill in the Augusta, Co., die
trict yesterday.
Sowing to the demand made on John
P. King Manufacturing Company for 90
advance of 10 per cent. accom- panied
by notice that If not granted its oper-
stives would refuse 10 work after Sat-
urdsy, April 8. and said demand hsv-
ing been refused, net oe 10 hereby given
to the employees OF this company that
should such o strike be inaugursted
this mill will close indefinitely on the
eve of Tuesday, April g."
This order is result of the decision
ny the Manufacture Association to
fight the union. 1t meals that II the
strike goes on 10 the King mill, 90
scheduled, every mill 10 Apgust8,
Graniteville, Aiken, WsrreDville, Van.
cluss and Langley will be closed,
throwing 5000 operatives out OF work.
Union leaders insis. that the tt'ike
will take place Monday, though many
operatives are opposing 1t,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

NON0Ill " IlOAN AL OON v I1A' 4 AO~''
The constitutional convention yester-
day worked Oh the suffrage plan.
The body voted down several
motions for q recess aud accepted
the plan, except the last sec
ton, by the close OF the morning seq
sion. Every amendment offered was
rejected, the one previously adopted,
providing for bipartisan electoral
board, having been sfterwsrd recon-
sidered and rejected. A section Was
added to the plan permitting the leeis'
lature to provide voting machines 10
any city or county ct the elections. and
the plan was completed.
The convention then fixed Friday at
1:30 o'clock to vote upon the plan as
whole. This postponement OF the vote
was 10 Difference IL the wishes oil re-
publIcans, who have substitutes to ofier
for the democratic scheme.
Tomorrow or Saturday 1t is said the
CONVEX ton will take a recess Tor ~
DAYS to allow the revision COMMITTEE
and the clerks TO get the records 10
shape and then meet for short session
10 proclaim the instrument or submit
il { , vote OF the people, SO they may
decide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
For the Complexion.

The complexion always sufferers from bill.
Iiousness or constipation. Unle,s the bowels
are kept open the Impurities from the body
appear in the form OF unngnty erupnons
DeWitt's Little Early kiser. Keep the liver
and bowels in healthy condition and remove
the cause Of such troubles. G. 2. Hooper, Al
bAny, Ga. says I'll took DeWiGts Little
Early Risers for biliousness. They were Just
what / needed. / am fesling better now than
Ia years. Never grippe or distress. Safe,
thorough and gentle. The very best pills.
For sale By E, &. Lsaabeater d Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

SHIPYARD NEAR NoRFoLK.-GOver'
nor Montague yesterday signed the bill
Just passed by the legislature incorpor-
asing the company which is to build q
new shipyard and drydock near Nor
folk. The capital stock is not to be
less than $500, goo nor more than S10,-
100000. The site of the projected
plant is to be at Sewell's Point, in
Hampton Roads. Among the chief
capitalists and inoorporators are ex'
Governor G. W. Atkinson, A. q.
Sheerer, Peter Silmsn and w. Il. An
derson, all of West Virginia. The
other incorporates are Norfolk men.
The company, which is to be known as
the Norfolk Hampton Roads Shipbuild-
log and Drydock Company, is author
lied to build and repair every character
OF vessel. 1t is empowered to own not
exceeding 1000 acres Of land. A pro
vision of the charter permits the federal
government to have Especial or exclu.
sive rights In the works so constructed,
or any part OF them" for purposes OF
construction or repair Of it, vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

The passengers of suowbound
Great Northern train, due 10 St. Paul
last Friday, arrived yesterday, after
having endured severe privations.
Ooe OF them-Professor Coleman, OF
the University of Washington became
respondent and cut his throat with q
razor, He Is not expected to survive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
Verdict OF Not Guilty.

Mt. Holly, N. J., April 3.-The jury in
the case Of Mrs. Hsines, charged with the
murder Of her stepdsugh ter, was out one hour
and fifteen minutes when they brought 10
verdict OF not guilty. There was absolutely
no demonstration in the court room. Mrs.
Hsines smiled. She was warmly congratn.
lated by her husband and mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

MOVING BOUNDARY MARKs.-The
Alaska boundary question has assumed
q new and serious phase. 1t has been
reported to the State Department that
a party OF official Canadian surveyors
arbitrarily removed the monument
placed by the Russian government to
mark the limits OF what was then Rus.
sian territory. At the direction of the
President, Secretary Hay has named
a commission to go to Alaska and to
investigate. Should the truth OF the
accusation be established, the results
cannot be otherwise than grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

THE legislature adjourned without
meeting the bluff OF the constitutional
convention 10 reducing the State tax
rate aud already the latter body is
contemplating resembling its action 10
this matter. The legislature lost the
opportunity OF putting the convention
10 deeper hole than it has dug for
ifaalf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Cough or Cold az once. Conquer Groups
WhooPiDg Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hosrseness, Grippe
Pneumonia. Consumption and Lung Aztec.
tiont. Gives quick, cure results. Price 25e
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

Thomas Hornketb, the boxer, better
known as Tommy White" who collapsed
alter contest last Saturday night, died ID
Philadelphia this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

The brewery workers OF Boston. numbering
1900 and the ~ fremen employed In the
breweries, went on strike this morning. A
strike OF the bottlers. stationary engineers
and cooPers may follow within twenty-iour
boun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

Charles n. Wortber cut bis wlfe's tnrost
and shot her In the left ear, IN tneif nome IN
New York this afternoon. AFTER Dsug sure
~ bar death be cut his own throat dying
soon after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

Sour Island, a settlement near seacaucus
N. j., was wiped out by fire during the
night. Twenty-three houses wore burned
Many Of the residents lost their household.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

Four business blocks and several other
buildings we've destroyed D. nre at foriisnd,
Pa, lssi night. Loss $5O,OtO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
The Market
Georgetown. April 8.-wheat 75ss1.
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Washington. d. c., April 8.
SENATE.

Under a previous unanimous agree
ment the oleomsrgsrine bill was taken
I'D 10 the Seoate this morning imme.
distely after the routine business. At .
o'clock voting will begin upon the
measure and its pending amendments
under the five minute rule.
Mr.. Rswlins opposed the bill.
Mr.. Teller challenged the declaration
that States we're uoable to stamp out
fraud in oleomargarine.
Mr.. Foraker objected to several
ies lures OF the bill claiming the result
would be federal espionage OF the
American household.
The 6oaI vote on the oleo bill will be
very close, the chances being tbst II
will pass by the narrow margin OF tRc
or three votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
MONETARY AND COMM ARClAI.
Wholesale PRIOEs IN ALExANDRIA

New York. April 3 = The stock market
opened firm with moderate trading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
Specials in
Wash Goods.

Victoria Lawn and Bstiste-in . variety Of
solid shsdes--these fabrics can be used for
either dresses CT for Innings under sheer ma
terisls-40 inches wide good los I II
value; now, yard ........ .......-- .........-
Wsllsck's Best Paintings in Mohair Chal-
lies, 80 patterns to select from big value
at 37hc; sill this seasons styles 7c
Special, per yard...... ..........".. ~
Imported Belfss. Dimities, in all the new
est foreign printing; tbese are the DC
genuine imported goods only >'o~
Woven Silk Spot Persian Novelties,
printed in neat designs-with black lace
effects. These are genuine 76c values. 50c
Sps cisl, yard -.... ........ ..........
50.inch Silk Tissue, with beautiful MORE
finish for evening or street wear; in linen
color, light blue, and pink a full Zoe hSc
value; only -............. wv
Wash Goods epsrtment-Eighth street
annex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
HOUSE.

The House today In the committee
of the whole resumed consideration Of
the bill ID promote the efficiency of the
revenue cutter service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03
DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO.
washington's Favorite Store.

Business Hours s a. m. to 6 p. m.
Saturdays 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-03

they proved an easy prey TO the flames.
at noon it was estimated That the
loss would be in the neighborhood OF
81 .500,0
2.p. m.-The fire Is now under con-
troll. The people who were caught at
the end OF Young's pier by the fire wei
all saved.
At LBS p. N. there es me favorable
shift OF the wind and the despersts e.
forts OF the fremen at last seemed to
have made an impression. The COM
blned efforts OF the Camden, Philadel
phia and local departments stopped the
devat station at New York avenue. one
side of which thoroughfsre was prac
tically uuscsthed. The fire passed up
both sides OF the Kentucky avenue and
In addition to the buildings already
named, destroyed the following less
valuable properties: Annex of the
hotel Luray, formerly the Norwood;
hotel Richmond, Evaid; Richard Bind
er's hair dressing establishment.
Thieves took advst tige OF the terro
stricken inhabitants and began 10 loot
stores and holels OF vslusbles. The
police arrested Q number of colored
men in the act Of looting, and Lieut..
Mccain ordered out Company L. Sd
Regiment, National Guards of New
Jersey, to assist the police In patroll
ing the fire district.
Todsy's fire Is the worst ever exper-
fenced here. To 1898 score of families
we're made homeless row OF the most
valuable business and hotel blocks 10
the city being destroyed and loss OF
about $25O,O occasioned.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-04-17
FOR KEMPER HALL.
Kemper Hall Association Gives
a Fair to Add to the Endowment Fund.

Quite a number of kenosha people
visited Milwaukee Tuesday for the
purpose of attending a fair given for
the benefit ofathe Milwaukee Kemper
hall Endowmentsfund.
The proceeds realized from the sale
will be turned over to the school next
June, at which time the pledges from
the various neutrality-suspicious. and
from individual contributors will be
turned in to start the permanent en-
dowment fund ito which Z. G.. Sim
mons has promised to give $500 for
each 81, 900 raised. When the amount
shall have reached $4,000 Mr.. Sim
mons will increase it. by still another
gift. The amount raised by the
alumnae ,and2friends of Kemper hall
will be enlarged 20 per cent by dona-
ton from Nathan Allen, trustee of
the school, The Milwaukee Kemper
hall association includes not only
alumnae but others who have been
students at Kemper hall.