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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Are there apron strings in the Chinese
army as well as on the Chinese throne ?
Ma and Su were the generals who led the
imperial troops that defeated the rebels
ct Kong Chuen.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Having created popular opinion that
the Beers are "rattled' and ready to
lay down their arms, the war CORE
spondents in South Africa have things
IN shape for another startling Boer VIC
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

balanced so nicely that an earthquake
may cause change of color but will not
bring forth loud cry. Well-bred wom-
en- are boon to the human race. They
help the social and professional world
to maintain high standard both of
morals and Observation-Disclosures Tele-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Notwithstanding the enormous alleged
volume Of the mule export trade at New
Orleans, the supply of kickers in this
great and glorious country continues
large enough to satisfy any possible de-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Legal claims for the murdered mil
lionaire Rice's money will now be fled,
patrick's illegal claim having been made
in way that shut out all similar ef-
fort, and will also shut him out by cleo
tricitE
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

The plan to rush Lane, the Philadel-
phia murderer, to the gallows in record
time is justified by the facts. He has
fully prepared himself, by his dastardly
act, to 60 by the hemp route.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Gus Of 50 framing the oleo bill that but
ter men will be permitted to do every
thing that the measure prohibits the
cleo manufacturers from doing.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

received Venezuelan shot had al ex-
periencc that is common with those
who happen to be about when shooting
is in progress. That is probably ali.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

The Battle Creek embalming fluid
which makes the bodies Of the dead hard
enough to take a polish gives fresh poiut
to the slang phrase relating to ones
'.fniSh
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

There are members Of the theatrical
profession who will learn with dismay
that 5222 miles of main track were last
year added to the railway mileage Of
the United States.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

With two brewers building rival thea
tiers in New York, it might be inferred
by some uniformed people that in the
future the drama is to be advanced by
beer power.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

The St. Louis aldermen who have been
Holding up applicants for franchises
are attracting unusual attention. That
is because they have been found out.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18
Electricity Knocks Out Coolies.

Electricity has infringed on the sphere
Indian coolie labor 1t is made to
sork the punkahs with much better eff
let than the coolies do or can. The
hestion that troubles the Indian gov
Fnment is what is to become Of the ma
YES who are incapable, of any other
|ork. s.. vi. III. ). 4. z
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

The farmers near Kaukauna who
bought groceries from bunco sharps
didn't suspect that anybody could be out
so early for spring greens"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

All doubt as to whether Jeffries and
Fitzsimmons would fight has been dis
PEELED by their warfare over prospective
purses and gate receipts.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

The lecturer in whose baggage the
New York. customs inspectors found
forty-three pieces of jewelry may have
in his repertory a talk on barbaric splen-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Marconi has sold his American right
to disturb the atmosphere for cool &c.
100000. and a good many noisy poll
ticianS would like to follow suit.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

The best is good enough for j. Pier
pont Morgan. He denies the rumor that
he intends to make his residence abroad.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18
". E. HANNAFORD, -. Publisher.

Colombia has crushed the rebels, and
the way is now clear for another revolu-
ton.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-04-18

Instead of finding ice, with disastrous
results, some Of the first lake steamers
out are humping into the land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
The Market.
Georgetown. April 23.-Wheat 75aS4.
TELEGRApHlC BREVITIES.

A severe ssndstorm ragged in the des.
ert surrounding FL Paso, Texas, yes.
terday. The wind blew with the
velocity of hurricane. Much damage
has been done.
Isaac browns, aRed 81, prosperous
farmer, 10 Mount Vernon, Conn.,, hang
ed himself to an apple tree, because he
imagined he was to be reduced to pow
erty.
A pottery trust to include all the
pottery plants west OF the Allegheny
mountains embracing 80 10 this city, Is
In process OF formation at East Liver.
pool, o.
W. I. Greasy was elected democratic
state chairman of Pennsylvania by &C.
clamation at the meeting OF the state
committee 10 Hsrrisonburg today
Erie was selected as the place and June
25,h as the time for holding the next
state convention.
Separated by distance Of 800 miles
Mrs. Bessie Gallagher OF Dayton, n. Y,
and l.. A. Cohn Of Hopkiusville, KY,
we're married last evening. The long
distance telephone was used-aud With
minister st either end OF the line
the knot was quickly tied.
The Indiana republican stats convention
was called TO order in indianapolis this after
noon. Tho entire Indiana congressional dee
cation and Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge
were on the stage. The platform committee
il was announced at noon, WAS still wrestling
with the trust plank.
New York day was observed today at the
Charleston exposition. Governor Odell with
his military staff and state and city officials,
were in attendance Governor smith n d
party Of Maryland, whose day WAS observed
Tuesday, attended the exercises.
Governor Stone today set Tuesday May 81
A the date for hanging the negro, Lsre, Of
Philadelphis, the murderer Of Mrs Furbush
and her two children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
VIRGINIA News

Mr.. Mortimer Sillcott, one OF the
oldest and most estmable citizens OF
Hamilton, died on Sunday last in his
eighty-second year.
Mr.. A. s. 0rosser has resigned his
position as secretary and treasurer Of
the Southern ChurchmsD, published at
Richmond.
Mrs. Ostharine Watson died yester-
day In Stephens City. She was %
years OF age, and for over 30 years she
bad been toll keeper on the Valley Pike
at Stephens City.
Mr.. Elijah Locke, a wealthy citizen
OF Summit Point, near Winchester,
died early yesterday morning. He
was a member OF the firm OF Locke &
Wigeinton. Mr.. Locke was City years
OF age, and leaves widow and three
children. He owned four farms,
merchandise business, and a silver
mine.
Colored people in large numbers con-
tlnue to leave this portion OF the State
for northern points, where they have
secured employment for the summer
months at prices more remunerative
than they can obtain here. They all
return, however, to spend the winters
at their homes 10 Virginia, and large
portion of that sesson is idled away by
many OF them.
The question OF the constitutionality
OF the law passed by the general assem-
bly, at its recent session imposing tax
of per cent, on the earnings OF rail-
roads In the State hss been raised, and
it may be taken into the courts. The
contention ia made that this provision
ia 10 conflict with the constitutional
declaration that taxation shall be uni
form. The new constitution imposes
this tax on the transportation com
paDies.
The Conduit Company, recently
chartered in Prince William county
with an authorized capital OF 1900, 900,
and OF which Col. Edmund Berkeley is
president, is asserted to be the only
company in the State with pipe line
franchises to carry oil, gas, water, or
auy other substance in any part OF the
State to the seaboard. The company
has large lease holdings in Prince Will
liam and Fauquier counties, and is tax.
ing steps to develop petroleum indica-
tons In that section which are believed
by biologists 10 be valuable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
Disastrous Fires.

Rochester, Iu1., April 23.-Ply-
mouth, town of 1000 inhabitants. 20
miles north, was almost destroyed by
fire yesterday sfternooo. The loss Is
estimated at $4,000.
Moth Tonawsnda, N. Y, April 3D.
A disastrous fire swept over portion
OF the residence section early this
morning. The FIRE started at one
o'clock and famed by stiff gale, tsn
residences, besides laundry. were des-
troyed. The loss amounts to $50, 900.
Caldwell, o., April 23.-The village
OF Whigvllle, in tnis county, wac
nearly wiped out last night by dre
which originated from defective hue
while a heavy gale was blowing. Lose
S25, 900. There were left OF the viii
lage after the conhagration only the
railroad station and the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which were some
little distance from the village.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL %. 1902

TUE onnosition to the oleomargarlne
hill has developed considerable strength
sincs the passage of the bill BY the
House. Since then the price OF butter
has risen throughout the country from
five to ten cents per pound. Those In
teress which oppose the passage OF the
bill have attributed this increase 10
price to the action Of the House and
Senate in increasing the restrictions on
the sale of oleomargarine. Consider
able pressure has been brought to bear
upon members OF the House, and e.
pecially those who are on the commit
tee on agriculture. to thwart the pas
sage of the revised bill 10 the House.
The greediness of the butter makers In
advancing their prices 80 soon after toe
massage of the oleo bill has opened
the ewes of many Senators and they
NAV be induced to modify some
of its provisions. Butter is no"
beyond The reach of the poor, and as IL
is col ended that pure oleo contains all
the Ingredients OF butter and Ia just as
wholesome, there is no reason for tax
ing it out OF existence or OF making its
manufacture prohibitory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
A POnltrY Trust.

Chicago, April 23.-Three firms have
practically completed control Of the
poultry market. Through the owner
ship OF two.tbirds of all the poultry in
the country they are said 10 be able 10
fix at will the prices for broiIers. roast.
ers, the poorer grades of chickens,
called "iowl" and for turkey. The
firms in control are: Armour & Co.,
Swift & Co., and firms In this city,
Omshs, Ksnsss City, and 10 several
small towns. 1t is estimated they have
100000 cases of poultry of about 100
pounds each in cold storage. Their
profit has been immense already.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
CONGRESSIONAL.

Formal discussion OF the bill tempo
rarily to provide government for the
Philippine Islands was begun in the
Senate yesterday, Mr.. Rawlins, OF
Utah, the leading minority member OF
the Philippine committee, opening the
debate with speech in opposition to
the measure. He denounced the bill
as sn unwsrranted imposition upon
the Filipinos, declaring that it would
establish one of the foulest oligarchies
In the history OF the world. He main
tanned that the Philippine commission
WAS given too great power by the bill 4,
and asserted that under its provisions
the islands would be exploited for pri.
yate gain. He will conclude his re.
marks today.
While he was speaking two efforts
were made to maintain quorum, the
second resulting In a tilt among sew
eral Senators, Mr.. Scott, of West Vir-
GINA, iptimsting that no argument
that could be made upon the subject
would influence any Senator.
The House by vote of 70 to 70 re-
iect ed claims attached ID the omnibus
claims bill by the Senate aggregsting
g., 800, 900, and on the heels of that &C
ton nonconcurred in the whole Senate
amendment 1.-THE various items having
been ruled to constitute single amend
ment) and sent the bill back ID confer
ence. The omnibus bill contains the
claims known as the Virginia State
claim, and few others of less impor-
tsnce t } the State. II is believed that
the Senate conference will recede from
the Senste's position, and that the bill
will pass as it was sent to the House.
The military academy appropriation
bill was passed after the limit Of cost OF
the improvements at West Point had
been reduced from six and half to
FIVE aud a half millions, and the
amount OF the appropriation 10 the bill
from three to two millions.
The London dock charge bill was
called up under call OF committees, but
was not disposed OF.
The conferees on the Chinese ex.
clusion bill have adopted the main fes.
lures OF the Senate bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The President will soon announce
the appointment of Henry White, OF
Baltimore, now secretary OF the United
State Embassy In London, t. be am.
basssdor to Italy.
After heated debate 10 the House
OF Commons yesterday Mr.. Balfour, the
government leader, applied the closure
and the corn duties resolution was
adopted by q vote Of 293 10 1917.
Mr.. Theodore MarburR, Of Baltimore.
was in Washington yesterday and ar
ranged with Admiral Schley that the
maenificen silver service which has
been made for the victor OF Santiago
from the silver found on board the
Cristobal Colon snail be presented 10
him on May 10 Baltimore.
Gen Wood issued 90 order yester'
day pardoDing W. II. Reeves, who was
recently sentenced to tsn years. i'm
prisopmeDt and to pay fine of $95, sic
for completely in the Cuban postal
frauds. Reeves was liberated at once.
Gen. Wood says he pardoned Reeves
because be was a witness for the State
DR.. Deuptzer, foreign minister Of
Denmark, 10 discussing in the Lands
thing the treaty for the sale OF the
Danish West Indies ID the United
States, caused q sensation by reading q
statement from the United States Of
fical publications showing that j trup
the leader of the opposition, mad Of
fered to sell the islands to the Uoitec
States in 1892, when he was prime
minister.
When the Ecclesiastical Court that Il
10 vestigating the career OF Bishop Johr
Nepomuceal Neumann, who was pro-
posed for sainthood, yesterday opened
the coffin that held his corps for forty
years, 10 the basement OF st. Peter;
Church in Philadelphia, there wat
found solid mummified body almost
10 the state ofpreservation. There wai
no odor whatever. The ceremony was
the first OF its kind ever held 10 Amer
lea.
Answering the fluctuations Of Tx
whole American eplscopate, the Pope
has written Cardinal Gibbons, and al
the other Catholic bishops, expressing
his gratitude for their good wishes. Ii
the letters the Pope Gays: ~ strongly
love America. and rejoice In her devel
opmeDt, and the progress of Cathol
icism and religious freedom. | pray
that you will fight all errors" Lei
then praises the work OF the bishops
especially In sugmenting schools an'
instituting missions for the diffusion
OF the faith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23

FRIGHTENED BY the revelations al
ready made concerning the conduct OF
the war in the Philippines, the Philip
nine committee OF the Senste, acting
upon the suggestion Of Senator Lodge,
on Monday adjourned for q week
while motion made by the democrats
to summon Aguiualdo and other fill
pino leaders was pending. This ia the
second time within ten days that Sen
ator Lodge has succeeded in embarras'
sing the iDquisitiOn into Philippine al
fairs. The republicans on the commit
te, also refused to allow Mr.. Atkinson,
the Boston antl-imp srialitt, to appear
before them as a witness. Senator Du
bois, Carmsck, Rawlins aud Patterson
democratic members of the committee
declare that with the assistance OF the
other democrats and those republicans
who dislike both Senator Lodge and
Secretary of War Root, they will not
let the Philippines government bill
pass until the Senate has completed It's
investigation of the war departments
conduct OF the war, and In this they
will be sustained by ell we'll thinking
Deople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, D. c., April %.
sENATR.

bnGA1Ns
The Senate today directed the COM
mittee on Indian affairs to investigate
the condition OF children In the Indian
schools OF the United States.
At the conclusion of the routine busi-
ness the Union Station bill for the DE-
trict of Columbia was taken up.
When the Philippine civil govern
meDt bill was laid before the Sensts
Mr.. Rawlins continued his speech, IN
opposition TO the measure begun yes
terday.
Mr.. Csrmack member OF the Senate
committee on Philippines, In disc u ssine
the Philippine civil government bill,
bit erly opposed the sdminist Il { one
policy. He ssid that this bill, like the
Philippine tariff bill simply presented
one aspect of imperialism.
HOUSE.
Ia the House today Mr.. Creamsr
arose to q question of personal priv
lege. He called attention to Cd editor
ial in New York paper OF today call.
ing the New York city congressional
delegation "dozen dummies" for al
legged inactivity in the pushing of an
appropriation for a new New York
city post office building. Mr.. Dreamer
said that the New York congressman
bad not failed 10 their duty and that
they had received assurances that the
New York postoffice building would be
iegislated for.
Mr.. Lessler spoke 10 similar vein.
A bill was passed donating to the
State of Alabama the spsrs OF the
Spanish ships Don Juan de Austria. apd
the Oquendo, captured by the United
| States.
The House also passed bill for the
relief of INDECENT Choctsw aud Chicka.
saw Indians 10 the Indian Territory.
The question of adopting resolution
from the como it,ee on rules making
The consideration OF the Senate amend.
mepts to the eleomsrgsrine bill the
special and continuing order OF the
House created storm OF protest from
the opponents OF the measure.
The rules was adopted by q vote Of
152 to 70 and the House In committee
Of the whole began consideration Of the
Senate amendment to the oleomsrg'
1 arina hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
Murdered by "HoId.up" Men.

Chicago, April 23.-Two hold-up
men shortly after 5 O'Clock this morn
ing shot and killed P,tar Sassinskl, q
grocer, and probably fatally wounded
his son Julius. The Sassinskis had
opened their store on Bradley street
when the two "hold ups" entered and
with drawn pistols commanded the
grocer to place his hands 10 the air.
Sassinski senior grabbed one OF the men,
whereupon his companion fired and
the grocer dropped dead. Julius
jumped upon the murderer OF his father
and in turn was shot 10 the breast.
The young mao then fred his own pis.
toll, woundIng one of the men. both OF
whom fled. Two hours later Tom
Glynn, Is years old, an Eoglishman,
surrendered 10 the police with badly
Injured left arm. He admitted that he
and pal named Smith did the job 10
Bradley street and said that they had
"lost their heads" when they met re-
sistince. Smith ia still at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting Of the Board Of
Aldermen Of the city OF Alexandria, Va, held
April %, 1902, there were present:
John t. Sweeney, esq, President, and
Hessrs. Hill, Burke, Marbary, Clark, and
W. II. Sweeney.
A petition OF Joseph F. Rodgers for per-
mission to renew the single roof Of the old
Brent property on the Forth side OF Prince
street, between Patrick and Henry, was
granted
The following we're received from the
Common Council and their action concurred
in by unanimous votes:
Report Of the Committee ON Streets on a
resolution sppTopriatIng $3.50 for repairs to
Fairfax street, between Montgomery and
Oronoco.
Report OF the Committee on Streets on q
resolution appropristing $500 for cutting
| hAgstones for street crossings.
Resolution directing the Committee on
Public Property and the City e. gineer 70
ascertain the cost OF heating plants for the
steam fire engine houses
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Auditor
and City Treasurer to borrow money fer the
use of tie general fund for the fiscal year
ending May 81, 1902.
Report OF the Finance Committee on reso-
luton increasing the salary Of tie driver Ct
the Belief HOOK and Ladder Truck.
Report OF the Committee on Streets On q
resolution ms king nine hours, instead OF ten,
| days work for men working under the
supervision Of the City Engineer with the
rate Of pay for ten hours.
Petition Of Daniel E. Webster for permits.
sion to erect q frame addition to bis house,
| No. 222 south Alfred street.
Resolution requiring the Washington
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
psny to stop its cars at the intersection oil
King and Alfred streets to put off or take on
passengers.
Petition OF lsborers In the employ Of the
city for a nine-hour day instead OF ten.
Petition Of the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway Company for
permission to construct 8 track on Prince
street from Fairfax to Royal, together with q
recommendation from the Committee on
Streets directing the Corporation Attorney to
prepare sn ordinance embracing the terms Of
the proposition.
The board then adjourned.
J. L. SWEENEY, President.
Teste LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-23
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Liverpool, April 2S.-It is claimed
that the governments coercion poiicy
10 Ireland has reused worldwide lrish
interest. The contributions to the
Irish funds have, increased, not only
from America but also from ell the
British colonies. These increases have
provided sinews OF war for long hshI
against the government.
Portsmouth, Ens., April 23.--lt Is Of
ficially announced that the British
feet at the coronation review will con-
sist OF 20 battlesbips, 20 cruisers, 10 gun
boats, and 80 torpedo craft. IL 10 also
announced that the vessels carrying
the visiting princes and the mempeis
OF parliament will follow King Ed
wards yacht around the fleet.
Het Loo, Holland. April 23.-Queen
Wilhelmina continues to improve.
Her temperature continues to decrease ,
her nausea is diminishing, and her
capacity to take nourishment is ade-
quate.
Htt Loo Holland, April 23.-The
following bulletin was issued this alter
noon: The Queens condition is salts
factory" II Ia understood that the
Queen is now comfortably past the
crisis.
Constantinople, April 23.-Tbe Porte
has concluded q secret entente With
England, whereby the independence OF
the Sheik OF Koweit is recognized and
his territory extended. This move
will prove q serious check to the Rus
sian and German governments in their
ambitions to reach the Persian Gull
by railway.
Bloemfontein, April pa British
patrol today surprised Boer lager at
Kroodras, Orange River Colony. Five
Beers were killed and 20 captured.