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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

With coal at $I2 ton we do not
wonder at The mountain hotel land
lords closing earlier than usual.
They will seek warmet climate.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

Many dramatic companies will
start out on the road from New
York during the next two week.
They probably want to start out
early SO they can get back while the
walking is good.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

School book agents will have to
go armed in Wilkes Barre Pa, now
Sack Bonner, the pugilist, has been
elected a member Of the school
board.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

Capt. Putty Strong has now
threatened to write book entitled
sWhas | have Seem lie ought to
make it "a Fool and the Cost"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

Chauncey Depew is home from his
honeymoon, and he appears to be
the happiest boy that has landed in
New York for sometime.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27
Notice of Dissolution.
D Mhnm Ii May Concern.

To Whom it May Concern,
The firm OF Wilbourne Brothers do
ing business ON Beverly Avenue has
dissolved by mutual consent. w. r.,
WiIbourne has retirrd from the firm
and r A Wilbourne remains. The BUSH
ness will be run as before and all ac-
counts must be settled by the first day
of September
r. A. WILBoURN,
w. r. WuBoURN,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

Having purchased on June 30th
the undertaking business of Simon
Garrison, corner of Peasants and
Chestnut streets opposite NJ +
church building, | shall with the
assistance of Arch M. Rice whose
services | have retained continue to
conduct the business at the old
stand, keeping constantly on hand
!, compile stock of funeral furnish
ings. steel and slate vaults, robes.
slippers, etc, Both phones, l0l.
Respectfully,
w. S. TAYLOR.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

THE anthracite coal operators will
either have to arbitrate or go south
for the winter.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

Morgan now asks "What action
shall | take concerning the coal
striker Settle it by all means.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

The largest clearance sale of Shoes
over held Ia Morgantown now In force
at Hirschmans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-08-27

The prices are low;
the terms are easy;
the title is absolute
" clear and unem-
numbered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17

retary of War, Mrs. Grant will be laid
to rest beside her husband with military
honors. All the army officers stationed
in aud near New York will attend the
funeral services at the tomb on River
side Drive, in full uniform. The details
of the funeral have not yet been decided
upon and will not be arranged until after
the arrival of General frederick Dent
Grant who left San Antonio Monday
evening and is due here tomorrow night.
He will have general charge of the ar
rangements. Officials Of the railroad
have rendered the family two special
cars for the trip to New York. At
Jersey City the train will be met by the
steamer Meigs which will bear the
casket and party directly to the landing
on the Hudson just below the tomb.
Messages of coincidence continue to
reach the Grant residence from all quar-
tiers of the globe. The floral tokens
nearly fill the apartments occupied by
Mrs. Grants remains. Secretary Root
and a number of other prominent per
sons will attend the funeral service al
New York. The President will be rep
resented by his aide, Captain W. 5.
Cowles.
The marine hospital service has taken
early action in the matter Of tie dlscov-
cry of three alleged cases of bubonic
plague on the steamer Saxon Prince,
which arrived at New York quarantine
yesterday from Durham, South Africa,
A thorough investigation will be made
and adequate steps taken to prevent any
possible spread of the disease.
inspector General Breckenridge o
the army, was "A witness before the Hous'
committee on military affairs today II
opposition TO certain features of the bill
prepared by Secretary Root to organic
a general staff of the army. The plan o
the Secretary, if carried out would
abolish the inspector generals corps
and this, declared General Breckenridge
would open the doors for scandals in thu
army.
Major Sylvester has been notified of the
arrest of H. A. IIeifeld in Montreal. He !:
accused of having stolen $1,000 worth o
iewelry from Schmedtie Brothers jewelrl
store on 9TH street in June last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17

No MATTER how assiduously the rep
resentatives of this country may en-
deavor to allay apprehension concerning
the effect the prevailing conditions in
Venezuela will have upon the United
States, it must be apparent to all observ-
ing people that the latter is passing
through one of the most critical crises III
its history, and one which must either
perpetuate its Monroe doctrine or dem
onstrate its impotency. Statesmen Tor
many wears have realized that sooner or
later test case would occur when more
than the evasive language of diplomacy
would be necessary to maintain the claim
made by this country that it was within
its province topreyent other nations from
acquiring territory on the American
continent. The claim has never been
allowed by European nations, and until
recently no conditions have existed
whereby the doctrine could be subjected
to a serious test. The fact that large
squadron, under Admiral Dewey, is TO
remain in the neighborhood of Vene-
zuela proves conclusively that affairs are
not as pacific and satisfactory to the
United States as heheads of the govern
ment would have people to believe. The
display of force is naturally viewed with
apprehension by the thinking portion of
the United States. From this country's
standpoint the Monroe doctrine may be
essential the nations of Europe, however,
view it through entirely different lenses.
The outcome is by no means pleasant to
contemplate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
FOREIGN NEWS.

Kitty Byron, who shot and killed
stock broker Arthur Baker, some
months ago, was today in London sen.
fenced to death.
Sir Edward Stock Hill, the well known
merchant and ship owner, and former
member of parliament for South Bristol,
died in Bristol, End, today.
The condition of the Archbishop Of
Canterbury this morning, continues
about the same. No noticeable improve
ments in his condition is apparent.
A st. Petersburg dispatch says that
the United States Minister to Corea,
has demanded the payment of 81, 500,
900 due the builders of electric rail
roads.
The town of Andjan, in central Asia,
has been practically destroyed by ar
earthquake. No details of the loss have
as yet been ascertained. The town has
80, 900 inhabitants
The German first-class cruiser Whittier
Bach has stranded in the great Belt near
The Kosver. The battleship Kaiser
William Der Crosse and other vessels
have been sent from Kiel to attempt to
refloat the cruiser. The great Belt is a
strait connecting the Baltic with the
Cattegat.
The infsnt son of the Duke and
Duchess of Manchester was baptized
in the chapel Royal, St. James Palace,
London, today in the presence of Queen
Alexandra who acted as godmother.
The boy was christened Alexander
George Francis Drogo. The Queens
present was silver bowl and spoon.
Carlist deputies Lorenz and Pradera
have gone to Venice to try and induce
Don Carlos, the Spanish Pretender, to
more active policy, or to
abdicate in favor of his son, Don Jaime.
II Carlos refuses 10 follow their sugges-
tons, it is possible the Carlists will re-
ect him as their leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
Sullivan on the Rampage.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 17.-With a
whoop, a yell, crash of broken furni-
ture, and a glorious jag, John L. Sulli-
van, former heavyweight champion
pugilist of the world, terminated his
theatrical engagement in Detroit last
night, driving Ben Hardy, his manager,
to desperation and desertion, and keep
ing half-dozen saloonkeepers in a con-
dition bordering on nervous prostration
all night. John L. yesterday afternoon
met number of old friends in a we'll
known resort and drank several bottles
of champagne to the tune of "Auld Lang
Syne." The taste of the juice of the
grape was too much for the old pugilist
and he cut loose. By the time Of the
afternoon performance, he was more
than mellow and the curtain had
to be rung down on his act.
At the evening performance Hardy and
the theater management had consulta-
ton and looked John over from a safe
distance. 1t was unanimously decided
that the champagne which the big man
had imbibed was still in evidence and
the theater people finally cancelled the
engagement. AT midnight Sullivan was
still making the rounds and nearly every
saloon in the downtown district was
visited where an entrance could be eff
fected. At last accounts an effort was in
progress to get the big man to bed but
he was still active and thirsty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t is stated that the President has
determined to appoint w. ID. Crnm,
colored, collector of the port at Charles
ton, S. @.
Three cases of bubonic plague are on
the steamer Saxon Prince, which ar
rived at New York yesterday from Dur
ban, Natal.
President Harper, of the University Of
Chicago, has announced gift Of another
81, 900, 900 from John ID. Rockefeller to
that institution.
The New York Board of Aldermen
has passed the Pennsylvania Railroad
tunnel franchise. The tunnel complete
will cost the railroad company s40,-
600, 900.
President Baer, of the Reading Rail-
road, in an interview places the blame
for the high price of coal upon the indie
pendent operators, and says he is fight
ing against exhorbitant rates.
The United States Steel Corporation
has purchased the Union and Sharon
plants of the Union Steel Company,
near Pittsburg, the transaction involving
an issue of s45, 600, 900 in bonds.
Gen. George Norman, adjutant-gen-
eral of the Unit Confederate Veterans,
died suddenly in New Orleans last night,
aged 81 years. He was on the staff of
Gen. n. B. Forrest and other Confeder-
ate leaders during the year.
A decision by Commissioner Yerkes,
of the Internal Revenue Bureau, requires
druggists and others who sell soda water
and other drinks containing distilled
spirits to pay special tax as liquor
dealers.
1t is limited that President Roosevelt
in making up the isthmian canal COM
mission will compliment enator james
X. Jones, of Arkansas, who will rell,v
from the Senate after March next, by
offering him one of the canal commits
sionerships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC. II, 1902

In A SPEECH to the Patria CLUB, IN
New York, last Friday night Gen. Fitz.
Lee gave expression to his pent up feel
ings and took occasion to praise Presi-
dent Mckinley, in connection with the
state of affairs in Cuba under Spanish
rule, to the disparagement OF President
Cleveland, under whose administration
he was made Consul General at Havana.
General Lee said: ~ want TO say that !
represented to President Cleveland the
exact condition of affairs that existed
there. reported the rebellion, with all
its brutalities and horrors, and told him
that it would continue for several gener-
atoms if not brought to speedy end.
Mr.. Cleveland gave no attention 10 my
reports, and it was not until that great
man now sleeping his last sleep in Can
ton, Ohio, took charge OF affairs IN
Washington, that these atrocious con-
ditions we're brought to an end. This
was read with surprise by the many, but
close. personal friends of Gen. Lee say
that his remarks we're no more than they
expected though he was late in expires =
ing his opinion. They know that Gen.
Lee felt that Mr.. Cleveland did not fully
support him in his attitude toward
Spain. for Mr.. Cleveland was opposed to
going to war with that country, while
Gen. Lee did all in his power to bring
it about. But Gen. Lee must not forget
that Mr.. Mckinley also was opposed to
war with Spain at the beginning, and
that his uncertain and vascilating atti-
tude on this question helped to win for
him the sobriquet of chocolate back
as applied by Mr. Roosevelt. How then
can Gen. Lee give President Mckinley
all the credit for bringing these afro
cious conditions to an end" when it was
Congress, even against the opposition OF
the President and ofSpeaker Reed, which
insisted upon going to war with Spain
with the Interior object of annexing
Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
CAUTION.

This is not gentle word-but when
you think how liable you are not to pur-
chase the only remedy universally known
and remedy that has had the largest
sale of any medicine in the world since
1868 for the cure and treatment of Con-
sumption and Throat and Lung troubles
without losing its great popularity all
these years, you will be thankful we call
ed your attention to Boschee's German
Syrup. There are so many ordinary
cough remedies made by druggists and
others that are cheap and good for light
colds perhaps, but for severe Coughs
Bronchitis, Croup-and especially for
Consumption, where there is difficult
expectoration and coughing during the
nights and mornings, there is nothing
like German Syrup. The 25 cents size
has just been introduced this year.
Regular size IS cents. For sale by Els.
Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17

A PROMINENT clergyman strongly
urges all young men who contemplate
entering the ministry tOlean some trade
either before or after their ordination.
He has examined the statistics of the
various Protestant denominations and
has been appalled, by the number of min
listers who are without a charge. What
is quite as distressing in his view is the
larger number who are compelled, in or
der to support their families, to continue
in charges where they cannot be entirely
frank in their teachings. Then, too, he
finds that a surprising number are sud
denly dropped and are without any
means of support. He thinks that if
every preacher should have trade his
independence would not only be great
thing for himself, but would increase his
usefulness in the pulpit. The reverend
gentleman's ideas are not exactly orig
inal but they are most sensible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
The Coal Strike Commission.

Scranton, Dec. 1.-THE coal opera.
tors began their response today to the
charges which brought out the demands
of the miners now before the anthracite
strike commission for their award.
Counsel barrow states that he has no
more witnesses to produce and Counsel
Wolyerton addressed the commission
this morning for the respondents. The
commission will hear testimony until
Saturday and will then adjourn to meet
in Philadelphia on January 5. Mr.
Wolverton said the respondents concede
the right of labor to organize, but they
feel that to be subject to any control Of
bituminous coal organization would
end in the run of the anthracite business
in Pennsylvania Mr.. Wolverton con-
tended that the powers of the commits
sion rest upon the terms stated in the
letter of the operators and accepted by
the miners convention. These ques-
tons affected rates of wages and hours
of labor and in no way involved the
question of recognition. The individual
operators subsequently submitted their
statement to the commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Dilling-
ham concluded his remarks in opposition
to the omnibus statehood bill, and by
unanimous consent it was agreed that
there should be no further discussion of
the measure until the Senate reconvened
on January 5. Mr.. Morgan criticised
salaries paid the isthmian canal COM
mission.
For half an hour the militia bill was
up, Mr.. Bacon, of Georgia, occupying
the time in opposing the section which
provides for reserve force of trained
men, pleading its unconstitutionality.
Senator Quarles oaereda an amendment
to the antitrust law to prevent trusts
from forcing ruinous competition on
rivals.
Senator n. B. Scott introduced a bill
limiting tenure under the classified civil
service to IL years.
In secret session the Senate discussed
the Venezuelan situation, and it was
generally agreed that thus far the Monroe
doctrine has not been violated.
The Senate in executive session also
ratified the treaty of friendship and
general relations between the United
States and Spain. The treaty was
ratified without debate or division, this
formality taking about half hour.
The House passed the bill transferring
from the Treasury Department to the
Department of Agriculture the power to
establish regulations for the suppression
of contagious diseases among live stock,
and devoted the remainder of the day to
the legislative appropriation bill, upon
which rapid progress was made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE.

Secretary Hay is surprised that Great
Britain and Germany have not answered
the arbitration proposal of President
Castro, transmitted through the State
Department at Washington. He sent
cablegrams yesterday to United States
Ambassadors Choate, in London, and
Tower, in Berlin, directing them to bring
the questions anew to the attention OF
the two governments and press for a
speedy reply. The British foreign office
inquired of Secretary Hay if the United
States was willing to guarantee the full
fillment of VeneDIela's pledges. A mega
tive answer was given. Without such a
guarantee Great Britain is not disposed
to accept arbitration. Germany is in
the same attitude.
The United States Senate discussed in
secret session the situation in Venezuela.
1t was generally agreed that thus far the
Monroe doctrine has not been violated,
but it was deemed advisable to maintain
an attitude of watchfulness. Senator
VIM. NJ. Stewart, of Nevada, advised
strengthening of coast Notifications. In
view of the situation the Navy Depart
ment decided to issue definite orders to
Admiral Dewey for the movements of
each of his vessels during the Christmas
holidays, instead of giving the Admiral,
as had been planned, free hand in this
arrangement. The fleet will be kept
within easy range of the Venezuelan
coast. Venezuela apologized for the ar,
rest of the acting consul of Belgium at
Caracas. The scare at President Castro's
capital is subsiding and British and Ger
man residents are resuming business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17

AN INVESTIGATION into the advance
in the freight rates on grain and grain
products, dressed meats and provisions
from the Mississippi river, Chicago, etc.,
to eastern points, governed by the New
York rate, was begun in Washington
yesterday by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. The testimony showed
that $500, OOOrevenue would be added to
the profits of one road alone by the con-
templated increase. No wonder that
some of the railroads recently advanced
the wages of their employees. They
could well afford to do so, as the public
will have to pay the advance and the
railroads also for making it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
The situation in Venezuela.

London, Dec. 17.-Replying to ques-
tons in the House of Commons today
Premier Balfour repeated the assur-
ances that England had no intention OF
landing tooops in Venezuela or occupy
ing territory. He believed, he said,
that the Germans had other grievances
besides those arising from financial
claims. The British Government, he
added. was most anxious that the BLOCK
ade should be carried out with as little
inconvenience to the neutral powers as
possible. Nothing further, he said, had
occurred with regard to the arbitration
of the claims of England and Germany.
If the seizure of the gunboats had not
the desired effect, he said, it would be
necessary to proceed with the blockade
This would be carried on by the fleets OF
England and Germany. The two
nations would operate in different parts
of the coast and would not act as one
force. Later Premier Balfour SAID:
''There is controversy as to whether
there is such thing as pacific blockade.
personally think not. Evidently a
blockade involves state of war. Pre-
yious to this statement Premier Balfour
had said that the blockade of Vene-
zuelan ports had not yet begun.
Brussels, Dec. IA private te!e.
gram from Caracas states that General
Matos and other revolutionists have re-
fused to unite with the Government in
repelling the foreign invaders. Instead,
it is asserted, they will at once begin a
new revolution against the Castro gov
eminent.
Brussels, Dec. 1.-THE report that
Belgium is sending diplomatic note to
Venezuelaregarding the settlement of the
Belgian claims against the country, was
officially confirmed today. The Belgian
claims amount to 10,000,000 francs.
The principal creditor is the Compagnie
Des Faux De Caracas, founded in
Brussels by Belgian capitalists.
Berlin, Dec. ia prominent gov
eminent official today declared that in
dignation is growing in government
circles because of the accusation that
Germany is scheming in Venezuela.
He said Germany has acted in full
aud open accord with England from the
beginning. The German commodore
received orders only to seize Venezuelan
ships but their sinking proved a
military necessity. Germany and Eng
land continue to act with the most
cordial cooperation There are no
designs against the Monroe doctrine.
All the powers will receive notification
that blockade in Venezuela will be
declared, within the next few days"
Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE Navy party is
urging an unfinching stand in Venezuela.
1t is stated that Germany will be allowed
the leading hand in the settlement in
Venezuela by the British, and naval
enthusiasts see in this grand opportunity
to make a play for larger navy.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Exchange
Telegraph Company sParis correspondent
wires that foreign minister Delcasse, prior
to the Venezuelan demonstration, re-
ceiyed assurances from both England
and Germany that the customs consti'
tuting Frances guarantee would be re-
spected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
Escaped from the Monastery.

Madrid, Dec. 1.-THE young Mar
chioness of Pidal, the 23-year-old
daughter of a former conservative
Minister, and who became a nun in
1901, at the desire of her parents, has
made her escape from the monastery
where she was living. She gives as her
reason that the monastic life does not
provide full sacred vocation. She
wishes to marry. Three other aristocrats
have made their escape for the same
reason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17


DURING the present session of the
legislature another bill will in all proba-
bility be passed redistricting the State.
Such bill was passed at the last session
few days before adjournment, but was
vetoed by Gov. Montague. This is an
important matter and should be carefully
considered. 1t is said that every man in
the Virginia Congressional delegation is
willing to have the State redistricted, so
long as his district is let alone, but that
as soon as his district is discussed, he
says that that will never do. Just
exactly what the Congressman have to
do in the matter is not stated, for it is
altogether the province of the legislature
to redistrict the State irrespective of the
selfish wishes of any one or more Con-
gressmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-17
TELEGRAPHIC BREyITIEs,

Rev. II. B. Postley, pastor of the Clifton
dale Pentecostal Church, at Boston, has ac-
cepted call to the Wesleyan Pentecostal
Church at Washington, d. C..
A good demand for stocks has developed in
New York and the tone remains firm. There
are evidences that the bank statement this
week will be good one.
Cornelius yanderbilt's condition is so en-
eouraging today that his physicians predict
his recovery.