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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, D. c., March 26.
SENATE.

A memorial from the General Assem-
bly, OF Colorado, praying for federal leg
islation looking toward the construc-
ton of reservoirs In the arid lands OF
the west, was read.
When the oleomargine bill was laid
before the Senate OF the conclusion of
the routine business, Mr.. Hansbrough
completed his remarks in favor OF the
measure, begun yesterday afternoon.
HOUSE.
The committee on insular aft airs re-.
ported favorably the Burleson resolu-
ton, amended 30 as to take the stump
speech out" as Chairman Cooper put
it, so that 1t reads as follows:
Resolved. That the President OF the
United States be, and he is hereby, re-
spectfully requested, if not incompatible
with the public interest, to transmit to
the House copies of all correspondence
relating to, and papers bearing on, the
matter OF the reported request OF
Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles,
q. s. A., to be assigned to duty 10 the
Philippine archipelago and to be al
lowed to put irto effect there a plan
outlined by him to bring about oessa-
ton OF hostilites there"
10 that shape the House adopted
the resolution, and then, in committee
OF the whole, the consideration of the
army appropriation bill was resumed.
The section Of the bill that provides
that hereafter no increase OF longevity
pay shall be made to any officer retired
from active service above the sum al
lowed at retirement was assaiIed by
Mr.. Wsrnock.
Mr.. Burlesop made his fifth speech
criticisiDg Secretary Hay for bis refu sal
to ask the British government for
passport for Rev. DR.. Hiram w.
Thomas, and wife, OF Chicago. who be.
sire . 20 South Africa to carry relief
TO the Beers in the British reconcen-
trado campe.
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Death of Cecil Rhodes.

London, March 26 "A Capttown dis
patch announces that Cecil Rhodes is
dead.
CsDetown, March 26.-Cecil Rhodes
died at 6 o'clock this evening. He was
born In 1853. He was the son OF the
late Rev. Francis Rhodes. He had for
years been prominent figure in South
African affairs, having held number
of positions at different times. In 1880
be was elect I'd director of thu British
South Africa Company. He never
married and bis wealth, reputsd to be
more than S50,OOO,0O0 was gained
principally in diamond mining.
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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign NeWs.

Portsmouth, Eog., March 26.-The
coronation naval review has been Off.
cially fixed for June 28th. About 135
British and 20 foreign warships includ-
Ing Americans, Germans. Italians,
Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, French,
Russian, aud possibly Spanish, will par
tic pate.
London, March 26.-The Ogden To.
bacco Company, which represents the
American trust 10 Great Britain, has
agreed to allow wholesale dealers Ave
per cent. more profit than that OF the
retailers.
London, Marsh 26.-Queen Alexan-
dra ct irted for Denmark today to at.
tend the birthday festivities Of her
father, King Christis' Of Denmark.
Pekin, March 26.-The reception
given by the Princess Yung Shon to
Mrs. Conger and the ladies of the Am
erican legation ct the palace yesterday
ends for the present the social intsr'
course between Chinese and foreign
ladies. Princess Yung Shou was as
sisted 10 the entertainment by eight
other princesees.
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DIED.

Departed this life on March 25, 1902, al
500 o'clock q. m MARY WHITE, in the
50th year of her age.
Hour by hour saw you fail
And slowly sink away,
Yet in my heart often prayed
That you might longer stay.
Dear wife, how can give you up,
You whom loved 80 well
how can drink that bitter cup,
And say the word, FAREWELL
Oh, Mary, thy gentle voice Is hushed,
Thy warm true heart IL still,
And on thy pale and peicsful fsce
Is resting deaths cold chill.
Thy hands are clasped upon thy breas',
have kissed Thy lovely brew,
And In my aching heart kaow
have no wife now.
BY HEB HUSBAND.
Funeral will take place from her late resi-
dence, 1401 King street, Friday evening,
March %, at 3 O'clock. baltimore papers
please copy.
On Monday, March "a. 1902. at the
Georgetown UDivOrsity Hospital. LEON
AUBREY ANDERSON, son OF Edgar and
Virgie Anderson and grandson Of Officer
TIGER, in the 9th year Of bis age.
Little Leon was our darling,
Free from all our pride and home,
But an angel came and whispered
Little Leon, do come home"
FROM HIS FRIEND, MAY GRAHAM.
We loved him. Oh no tongue can tell
How much we loved him and how we'll,
God loved him too. and He thought best
To take our darling home to rest.
BY HIS MOTHER,
Funeral Thursday at 2 o'clock D. N. from
tbs reaidencs Of Officer TIGER, 524 Queen
street.
At Inverness, Montgomery county, Nd, on
Tuesday, March 25, 1902, THOMAS w.
COLE, aged rs years, father OF Drs @.
Lee g. John T. Cole. Funeral at Bright
wood 3. G. Church tomorrow (Thursdsy)
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Rock
Creek Cemetery,
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The Market.
Georgetown, Mar. 26.-Wheat 75a80.

PATENTS. - The following patents
granted to residents OF Virginia, are
reported by Davis & Davis, Washing
ton patents attorneys: Ship ]. K.
Led6y, Roanoke; duplex envelope. A.
B. Cowles, Richmond, asslgnor to B. F.
Johnson, Richmond; pillow, Charles K.
Johnson, near WarrentoD; firearm, o.
G. Cullen, Waterlick, assignor to Eliza
beth D. Cullen, Waterlick, and E. w.
Anderson. Washington; roller screen.
N. F. Hutchison, Floris, assignor OF one
half to Rudolph @. Eichburg, Alexsn-
dris; irish and sweet potatoes, Eastern
Shore OF Virginia Produce Exchange,
Onley; tablets for certain named dis
asee, A. II. Robins, Richmond.
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OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting Of the Board OF Al
dermen of the city Of Alexandria, Va, held
Ma Oh %, 1902, there we're present:
John T.. Sweeney, esq, President, and
Nears. Hill, Burke, MArbury, Clark, Curtin
and W. b. Sweeney.
Mr. Marbury presented an ordnance to
provide for the removal Of ashes, house
waste aud garbage in the city Of Alexandris,
which was referred 10 the Committees on
General Laws, Poor and Streets.
Mr.. Marbury also presented an ordinance
making it unlawful to throw or leave any
ashes, house waste. garbage, or ash or house
waste receptacle on any street, sidewalk,
alley or parking in the city OF Alexandria,
and providing penalty for the violstion OF
such ordinance, which was referred 10 the
Committees on General Laws, Poor and
streets.
Mr.. Clark presented the following which
WAS referred 10 the Committees on Finance,
General Laws and Poor:
Resolved That the salary Of the Cverseer
Of Outdoor Poor OF the city Of Alexandria be
increased from $25 10 $40 per month, the
increase to date from October 1, 1901, and
to be in force and available from each and
every month for which be shall perform
the duties Of said office.
The following were received from the Com
mon Council ard their seton concurred in:
Report of the Finance Committee on q
communication from the Auditor announc-
Jog the exhaustion Of certain appropriations
for cleaning streets, fire department, chain
gang and poor hosse.
The report Of the Finance Committee rec.
ommend ng that $4,000. inst ad Of 81 900,
be appropriated for grsveling, grading, ana
laying cutters and o1Ibing on Duke street,
from Payne street to Hoof's run, at the Stone
6ridge.
A petition Of DR.. George T. Klipstein, ask
ing that crossings be placed at the corners OF
Pendleton and Royal, Pend eton and Pitt,
and Alfred and Montgomery streets.
A petition from the Alexandra Fertilizer
and Chemical Company asking the Council to
to srsnt the Southern Railway Company the
right TO lay spur track to connect with the
main track Of that road on Union street, be-
tween Queen and Princess streets.
An application from MessIs. Chsrles King
& Son 10 lay terra Gotta sewer from Thomp-
sons alley, near Lee street, 10 the river
front, distance Of about 600 feet.
A resolution sppropristing s 500 to make
necessary IG pairs to the city jail.
An ordinance providing that after juno ],
1903, the price Of gas be made $1 10 per
1 900 feet, and thst discount OF 10 cents
on each / 900 feet be given for prompt pay
ment.
A proposition of Messrs. Goldsborough.
Willard & Warren, OF New York, to lease
the city gas works and electric plant for =
period OF not less than ten years.
The board then adjourned.
Ut SWEENEY, President.
Teste LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26
For the Complexion.

The complexion always sufferers from bill
liousness or constipation. Unless the bowels
are kept open the Impurities from the body
appear in the form of unsightly erupliOns.
DeWitts Little Early Bisers keep the liver
and bowels in healthy condition and remove
the cause Of such troubles. G. z Hooper, AL
bsny, Ca. says: ~ took DeWitts Little
Early Ri,ers for biliousness. They were just
what needed. am feeling better now than
in years" Never gripe or distress. Safe,
thorough and gentle. The very best pills.
For sale by E. g. Lesdbester ~ Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

VIRGINIA EsTs.-ElectioDs COM
miltse No. will meet on Thursday to
consider the two contested election
cases from Vrgioia. These cases are
The estate of General Walker vs.. Rhea
for the seat from the Ninth Congress
sional district and Wilson ". Lass { er
for the seat from the Fourth d strict.
The Rhea case is peculiar from the
fact that since the election General
Walker, who was the republican can
didats, has died. His heirs, however,
continue his contest 10 the hope OF
having the seat declared vacant. 1t is
hardly probable they will be success
ful.
The Wilson. Lsssiter case is very
live one. The arguments occupied
two days last week.
Mr.. Lsssiter was represented by ex-
Governor Cameron, Mr.. William Nc
Ilwaine, and Mr.. Alexander Hamilton,
all from Petersburg, Mr.. Lssslter's
home city.
Mr.. Wilson was represented by Mr..
7. K. Thorpe and Mr.. John S. Wise.
The case was narrowed down finally
to a technicslity, some Of the election
judges having failed to fulfill the letter
OF the law in regard to certifying to the
returns.
Mr.. Lassitsr, while the youngest
member OF the Virginia delega ton, is
one OF the ablest. 1t is hoped by all
his friends that this contest will soon
be decided in his favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

METHODIST CONFERENCE. - The
11Sth annual session of the Baltimore
Conference NJ. E. Church South opened
last night a. Trinity Church, Baltimore.
Nearly all OF the 300 delegates were
present. The service was presided By
Rev. DR.. P. Il. Whisner, of Louisville,
who delivered the sermon. The pres
ent conference will continue until next
Tuesday. But one session will be held
daily. The remainder Of the day will
be occupied for the most part by meet.
ings OF various committees. Bishop
Galloway, of Mississippi, will preside.
This morning committees were appoint.
ed on Missions. Literature, Church
Extension, Education, ETC., and dur
ing the afternoon the members OF each
will confer and draft reports to be pre-
sentsd at later session. This even
ing Rev. DR.. Coke Smith, OF Virginia,
will deliver an address before the Pc. I.
graduate Association of the conference.
Probably the most important matter TO
be considered during the conference
will be the election OF 10 delegates, who
will attend the General Conference of
the Church OF Dallss, Tex, on MAY 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

IT Is with evident regret that with
the approach OF spriug.time and the
advent of mellow sunshine, the pros
pectlve chirping OF birds, budding Of
trees and the green tint Of the sward,
the strike fever is also In the air. A
strike Of miners seems inevitable, while
the restlessness Of certain Now England
factory hands is omiDous, The news
papers contain significant headlines
concerning ample strike funds, which
shows that we are to have certain
scenes until these boards are depleted.
la the meantime large percentage Of
the business of the country is to be i'm
peded If not partially psralyzsd until
the epidemic has run its course.
Whether these parties have Just cause
for their action or whether their eriey.
ances sre trivial or imaginary remains
to be seen. AT any rate all regret the
conditions which so often preclpltate
labor commissions.
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Como to the Jury.

New York, March 26.-The case OF
Albert T. Patrick, the lawyer charged
with the murder Of millionaire William
Marsh Rice, vert to the jury at LOO
o'clock this afternoon. Patrick was
returned to the Tombs. 1t is con.
sidered doubtful il verdict will be
found before a late hour this afternoon
at the earliest, as the jury will have an
immense volume of testimony ID con-
slider.
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mite all factions. And he could do 30
aud win. Senator German is one Of
the best equipped men In the country.
He Is not only strong in the South but
10 all sections OF the country. and demo-
Gratis from all these sections would
rise en masse and give him their will
ing support should he be made their
presidential nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

HAD ALL the democratic members OF
the House of Representatives been In
their seats yesterday, as they should
have been, they could have prevented
Mr.. Rhea, one of their number, from
being oustsd. There are 1852 demo
cratic members and only 127 voted.
As the republican majority is thirty
nine, and Mr.. Rhea was unseated only
by ten votes, the result is not without
some significance. A large number
of republicans absented themselves
without pairs, thus giving the
democrats a chance to rally to
Mr.. Rhea's support had they seized
the opportunity. but too many Of them
were absent, the opportunity was lost
aud the republican majority in the
House was still fnrther increased. The
constituents of these congressman
should insist upon their punctual at
tend ance--st least when such impor.
tant matters are before the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

Two ordinances to provide for the
removal OF ashes &c. were received
from the Aldermen and referred.
An order to increase the salary of
the overseer of outdoor poor from S25
to $40 per month for November lst
1901 was referred.
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WANTS.
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WANTED.

TEN MORE GIRLS to learn Shirt
Making; new machines well lighted
and we'll ventilated building; steady
work all the year at good wages. APP
nIy TO ). PEARohAM, Alexandria
overall Factory. mh25 I'm
UTANTED.-5 or 9 LADIES who would
w like occasional employment.
Work pleasant. No publicity. Address "OC-
CAsI0NAL," this flee. mar25 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

AT conference of democratic poll.
ticians in Washington on Monday
night, southern democrats told Mr..
Lewis Nixon, the new leader OF Tam
many Hall, that they favor Senator
elect German for the presidency. They
would be content with his selection to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

Florence Dreyer, aged IS, daughter Of Ed
ward 8. Dreyer, the former banker who is
now in jail. at Chicago, eloped yesterday
with Frank Deppe, jr., to whom she was en-
gagged. A formal ceremony was only three
weeks away bat the bride did not like the
notoIiety Of big wedding while her fathers
case still awaits the Supreme Court confirms
tion. Deppe is the son Of q wealthy banker
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PERSONAL.

INFORMATION WsNTED AS TO THE
Il HEIRS OF WILLIAM SMITH, who
married Mary Ann Young Burgess, of Man
chester, England, about 1880, and who lived
In New Orleans from about 1880 to 1887
when be returned to Virginia and was a resi-
d mt Of Alexandria In 1912. Address
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
MARIA Tvs Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

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Whooping Cough and Messle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, BoarseDess, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Alec
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price zoo
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

A marriage license was Issued 10
Washington yesterday to Thomas b
Rector, of Fauquier county, and Mary
A. Rawlings, Of Loudoun county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

During the initiation Of candidate into
boys High School society at Persons, Kansas,
Lee Watson, IA years, old, wss almost in
stantly killed by catching hold Of live wire
just IS be was about to apply the wire 10 the
body OF the candidate for initiation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE

The Senate passed the bill appor-
tioniDg the Stats for members OF Con-
gress, reported by the committee on
elections yesterday.
The Senate perfected and passed the
appropriation bill at the afternoon ses.
sioo. An item OF 1000 for a new build
ing at the Virginia Military Iosti'
tute, the salaries of superintsnd-
ents OF Stste hospitals were re-
stored to what they we're some years
age; the salary OF the Supreme Court
judges was fixed at 81 900 for the next
year to conform to the new constitution;
the school for the deaf and blind was
allowed $4,000, instead Of $1,000 for
special improvements. and 81 600 was
given to the Virginia Normal and Collie
gate Institute for repairs.
The committee on general laws and
on finance and taxation made reports.
HOUSE.
The House, after long debate, seat
ed Mr.. Fulton, the democratic claimant
OF t he seat from Buchanan, Dickinson
and Wise counties, 10 place Of Mr. Hlb-
belts, republican. The sitting member
conducted bis successful opponent t.
the seat from which he had been ousted.
The House ordered to its enRroes
meut the bill appropriatine $3.50. 600 for
improving and enlarging the peniten'
tiary. 1t authorizes committee Of
seven, Lcalled a building committee
shall build the new penitsntiary, TO ex.
pend 100000 each year for the next ten
years.
A bill was passed to cede to the
United States government certain
lands in the county Of Prince William.
The Senate bills with House amend
meDt'.
To amend license tax laws.
These bills have passed both houses;
To amend act providing for appoint.
ment OF State Board OF Health.
To amend Code, In reference ID the
pow or OF a railroad company to cnange
the locs ton OF lite railroad and to
straighten and improve it's line OF rail-
road.
The democratic caucus last night
unanimously nominated E. G.. Akers
for railroad commissioner. He had
been secretary to Commissioner Hill
since the office was established. Gen.
James G. Hill, the incumbent, declined
to run again. The committee on priv
ileges and elections held q joint meet
ing last night and went over the list
of electoral boards. The list reported
by the House committee will stand.
The committee on conference on the
pension bill reached an agreement last
night and the bill will probably be dis
posed OF tomorrow. The main features
OF the Cation bill are retained, but some
of the provisions OF the Gold measure
are incorporated.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAR. 2s. 1902

As ANTICIPATED 10 these columns Oh
Monday. Mr.. Rbes, who had been fairly
elected by the democrats OF the iniro
Kentucky district, under the laws gov
ernipg elections In his State, was yester'
dav turned out OF Congress and bis seat
given to Mr. Moss. Every one OF the
199 republicans who voted, save two,
Joined in the partisan steal OF seat In
Congress, though be it said to their
credit q number OF them would
not do violence to their consciences
and reiraiDed from voting at all.
Mr.. Rbea made a manly defence
of his position and Of his State
which had been attacked ever by
some OF the republican members from
Kentucky, but his speech vas ike cast
inc nearls before swine and he might
mat as we'll have sung psalms to dead
asses. He acquitted himself handsome
", however, and will doubtless be re-
elected next November. In his speech
he said: "The House was asked to
vote that the State of Kentucky had set
its zeal upon lie. stand for Kentucky,
for her manhood, for the honesty OF her
voters and the purity Of her women,
and not for the presidency OF these
United States could be induced to be-
foul the State which hoDored me with
an election to this body" He pro-
claimed bis adherence to the principals
of the democratic party and said he
wonld not indulge in cringing appeal
to the other side for mercy. II do not
want YOU to violate your sense OF duty"
sajd he. addressing the republican side.
Gift is your judgment that was not
riohtfully elected to this seat vote
AGAINST me, but il, as honest men, you
do not believe that the election OF the
contestant has been established by
proof ask you to rise above party and
declare your Judgment by your vote"
E
IT Is given out in administrative Cir
cles 10 Washington that the Republic
of Cuba" will officially take her place
among the nations OF the world on May
90. The Secretary Of War, Governor
General Wood, and president" Pal
ma Yesterday agreed upon the method
of transferring the government from
American control to the people OF Cuba.
Tt was decided that Palma shall
be insugurstsd as President of the ISL
and republic not earlier than May ~
though the date OF his inauguration
had heretofore been fixed for May L.
Paine, however, shows no disposition
TO leave this country and take up his
abode in Cuba, possibly believing that
the date of his inauguration may again
be postponed. Very little thought has
been given to the subject OF the date Of
the withdrawal OF the American troops
from the island. Under the provisions
OF the Plat amendment, President
Roosevelt cannot order the troops
away until the Cuban congress has
complied with every requirement con-
tanned in the Platt amendment. 1t Is
not thought probable that the congress
at Havana will be ready to take up this
work for several months, and so 1t ap-
pears likely that the United States
troops will be kept In the island for a
considerable time even after Palma is
insueurated as President. So Cuba
Libre" still seems a long way off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

Owing to differences 100 employees of the
paper mill at Lockhsven, Ps., have qui.
work. The plant makes paper for portage
stamps, manufactured by the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

r INA BEANS-15 sacks extra choice
MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-26

ONE GALLON CANS TOMATOES, Esnh
" coke brand, for sale at 35c by
JIG. MILBURN.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-26
Beats American MilIionaires.

Two years ago the Shah of Persia
spent about $2,O00,OOO on his Euro
pean tour, besides large sum de-
voted to the purchase of real and sham
jewelry. Apparently he found himself
hampered by the smallness of the sum
named. for last February before de-
parting from home to attend the coro-
nation of King Edward he arranged
for loan of $5.00O.000. Even if he
lavished this vast amount on his trip,
however, he still fell far behind the
extravaganza of his father, who is said
to have spent $1O,OOO,0OO during six