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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
Holiday Excursion Rates.

Account of the Christmas and New Years
Holidays, the Washington-Souther Railway
Company will sell special excursion tickets
cts on sale December 23rd, oath, 18th. Both
and 3lst, 1902 and January LIST, 1908, good re-
turning until January Sd, 1903. To students
Of schools and colleges, presenting certificates
signed by the head of the school or college
these tickets will be sold December 18th To
22d, inclusive, good returning until January
Sth; continuous passage in each direction.
Apply to ticket agents, Washington. Southern
Railway. W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Mgr
decl2 to jan2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

The Trades and Labor Council at a
meeting in Richmond on Tuesday night
abused the legislature and the demo-
cratic party for the deTeat of the bills in
regard to commissaries and a semi
monthly payday. The speakers also
advocated the building up ola republican
party and turning the State over to that
party. 1t is quite evident that those
who took part in the meeting were
blinded by anger or are not far seeing
men. The democratic party is the true
friend of the laboring men and this is so
apparent that those who run may read
it. For the working men to unite and
turn the State over to the republicans
would be the greatest mistake they could
possibly make. The democratic party
today is the only hope this country has
of relief from the burdens OF the tariff,
the trusts and the combines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
Packers Plan a Railway.

Chicago, Dec. PA dispatch from
Kansas City says: Armour, Swift and
allied interests are planning the ultimate
connection of Chicago, Sioux City,
Omaha, st. Joseph and Kansas City by
a double-track railway, with perhaps an
extension into Texas and the cattle
country of the Southwest. By this
m cans the packers will be able to ship
stock in their own cars over their own
rails to any of the cattle centres of the
country. They will be able to buy at
advantageous prices at one place and
route the cattle for slaughter to some
other city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
The Strike Commission.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 12.-The presenta-
ton of the case of the anthracite coal
miners before the strike commissionwill be
completed by tomorrow afternoon or next
Monday, at the latest, and the operators
will then begin their submission of testi
mony. The operators say they will
show that violence during the strike was
caused by secret orders of the Union, and
promise some interesting testimony.
Edward Ridgeway, a former docking
boss, was the first witness this morning.
He said that he was required to make an
average of any where from 5 to 7 per cent
dockage. Ridgeway said he docked cars
of coal which were clean and had the
necessary amount of topping. William
Pine, fire boss, told the commission
that he had been laid off by the company
after the strike had begun. They refus-
ed to take him back because they charg-
ed he was secretary of his local. Pine
said eleven other men in the company
had been unable to secure their positions
again,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive organs.
Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach
Troubles, and makes rich, red blood, health
and strength. Kodol rebuilds WORKOUT It's
sues, purifes strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G.. w. Atkinson, of w. Va,
says: have used number of bottles of Ko-
dol and have found it to be very effective
and, indeed, a powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. Recommend il to my friends. f.
s. Leadbeater q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

A MASONIC VoLUME.-At the Grand
Lodge of Masons, held in Richmond
last week, it was ordained that the
memorial volume of the 18th of De-
cember, 1899 centennial should be print
ed under the direction of Grand Master
f. n. Eubank by committee consisting
of r. W. James, T. b. Sener, Past-Graud
Master r. T. w. Duke, and Grand Senior
Warden X. Kemper. 1t is understood
that the matter will receive the early
attention of the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
The Cuban Treaty.

Havana, Dec. 12.-Presidcnt Palma
gave dinner at the palace last night,
the guests including Mr.. Squiers, the
American Minister; Gen. Bliss, the
Special American Representative in the
matter of a commercial treaty, and the
Cuban Secretaries. The treaty was in
English and Spanish and was signed at
once. Gen. Bliss will leave for the
United States Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

nearly all the morning was held upon
the statehood question at the White
House today. The opinion at the White
House is that if any of the territorial
measures fail to pass connected and
successful effort will be made to kill all
of them.
Senator Pritchard, Of North Carolina,
is said to be slated for federal judge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

KILLED BY A NEGRO. Brilliant,
Ohio, opposite Wellsburg, was the scene
of sensational murder yesterday after
noon at O'Clock James Streikmeyer,
a Mingo Junction carpenter, was the
victim, and his slayer is a negro, Garrett
Crawford, who has been employed for
some time on construction work on the
Pan Handle traction line In the vicinity
of Wellsburg. The crime was witnessed
by the murdered mans wife, and the
scene that followed was painful and ex
citing Hundreds of people soon as
sembled, and the poor woman's lamen-
tations wrought the crowd into yeri-
table fury. After a short search the
murderer was captured and soon was in
the hands of the mob, who would have
strung him up to the nearest telegraph
pole but for the fact that there was some
uncertainty as to his being the right
man. Fortunately, when this uncer-
tainty was dispelled, the authorities had
the man safely in their custody again
and beyond the reach of mob violence.
1t seems that four negroes from Wells
burg were in Walters saloon and Streik-
meyer made sighting remarks about
wabash niggers," which angered
them. Crawford and StreikTeyer be-
came involved in an alteration. No
sooner had they stepped out on the side
walk than three shots rang out, all fired
by the negro, Crawford. The first two
missed their mark, but the third passed
through the unfortunate Striekmeyer's
heart, and he dropped to the ground,
death being instantaneous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

GEN. PAYNE General William III.
Payne, of Warrenton, one of the best
known Confederate soldiers in the State,
and former commander of the celebrated
"BIack Horse Troop" one of the finest
cavalry commands in the Confederate
service, arrived in the city on Monday.
He is at the Westmoreland Club.
General Payne is widely known in this
city and throughout the State, and is
very popular Last night at the club he
was surrounded by group of friends all
the evening. He is in the city combin-
ing business and pleasure, renewing his
old acquaintance with many, and max
ing new friends. = Richmond Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

The physicians attending DIR. Temple,
the Archbishop of Canterbury, this morn
ing issued bulletin saying that their
patients condition is one of great weak
ness.
Two laborers at the Krupp works who
refused to sign the telegram of thanks
sent to the Kaiser, week ago, for his
words of praise for Baron Krupp, have
been dismissed One of the men had
been % years in the employ of the
Krupps, and the other l6 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

It was day of Generalization on the
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the feature
of the earlier trading being the renewal
of heavy liquidation in consolidated Lake
Superior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Hatcher mill porperty, located near
the Fauquier-L oudoun line, was sold on
Monday to Mr.. Cecil Conner for 81, 900.
Members of the third class, Virginia
Military Institute, we still under arrest
for their characterization of Tuesday
night.
Jamie Stormont, - years old, daugh-
ter of d. Stormont, Of Virginia Beach,
eloped with Richard Garrett, her fathers
stableman, yesterday.
A question as to a whether one can
testify as to his own age came up in a
Warrenton lawsuit yesterday and was de-
cided afirmatively by the court.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Mary Ellzey Shepard, of Leesburg, to
Mr.. John Adger McCraig, of Washing
ton, d. c., December %, at st. James
Church, Leesburg.
There is the impression among coal
mer in Roanoke that negotiations are
under way for the consolidation of the
large mines in the Virginia and West
Virginia fields into trust.
Mr.. G. L. Royston, well-known
farmer of Clarke county, died at his resi-
dence, few miles east OF Berryville,
Tuesday after protracted illness. He
leaves a widow and several children.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
o. Miss Marie Garnett Mcclure to Mr..
William Travers Lewis on December 81.
The ceremony will be performed at noon
in Grace Protestant Episcopal Church,
Berryville.
The sixty national banks Of Virginia
have reported to the Comptroller Of the
Currency their condition at the close of
business on November %. A year ago
at this time there were fifty national
banks in the State, and in the twelve
months there has been a gain of ten
banks.
Delegate Chmmin, of Hampton, was
at the Capitol in Washington yesterday,
talking with Virginia members of the
House about redistricting bill. Mr..
Cummin is chairman of the committee on
privileges and elections in the Legislature
at Richmond. 1t is proposed to put a
part of the Second Congressional district
with the First Congressional district.
The annual report Of the board of d.
rectors of the penitentiary has been trans
mitted to Governor Montague 1t shows
an average prison roll of 1872. The
actual cash in the treasury to the credit,
ll,377.S3 The board reports that all
of the officers have done their dnty and
makes several recommendations Of no
great importance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLES.

President CastrOs answer to the ulti-
matums is said to have been carried
aboard the British and German warships
1t is kept secret, but he is making great
preparations for defense.
General Ferrer, the Minister of War,
reached La Guayra with an army of
2, 500 and they are reinforced by thou
sands of volunteers who have responded
to Castro's call.
A dispatch from Willemstad states
that the British and German Consuls at
Porto Cabello have been imprisoned and
a British steamer seized there.
The British sloop-ofwar Alert seized
two Venezuelan vessels in the Gulf of
Paria.
A Washington dispatch states that
Great Britain and Germany halve not a
''free hand" in Venezuela, as the United
States would be likely to protest if an
invasion of the country and the capture
of Caracas is attempted.
When Germany last year made an in
quiry in regard to the status of ships of a
neutral nation in case of "peace block
and' the United States made no reply,
and therefore is not committed to any
policy.
Paris reports state that the seizure of
the French steamer Ossum by German
ships in Venezuela may be resented
officially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

PASSING THE HAT FOR CAPT. WISE.
That the negroes are active in their eff
forts to obtain money with which to pay
Mr.. Wise and his associates for their
fight against the Virginia constitution is
shown by reports that have been re-
ceived in Richmond from many parts OF
the State. A paper published by col
ored people in Richmond in the interest
of the movement against the coastitu-
ton, says that contributions have come
in from go of the 100 counties in the
State. These range from 5 cents up.
Accomac, the old home of Captain
Wise's father, Ex-Governor Wise, is the
most liberal contributor on the list That
county gives 1866. Thus far about
SO, 900 has been contributed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, Dec. IA strong
memorial was offered in the House to-
day from the Chamber of Commerce of
this city, asking hearing on the bills to
extend the corporate limits of cities and
towns.
A hot fight is on in the House over
the mode of selecting commissioners OF
revenue. Mr.. Cation is leading for the
appointments by circuit judges. The
popular method will win in the House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
DIED.

Suddenly on Dec. 18th, 1902, STEPHEN.
dearly-beloyed son of VIM. p. and Nora
Woolls, in his 2sth year. Funeral Saturday
at 10 o'clock, from his late home. High mass
at s.. Mary's Church for the repose of his
soul.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
Oil Trust Raises Price.

New York, Dec. 12-The Standard
Oil Company, whose stockholders next
Monday will receive cash dividend of
$40, 900, 900, has sent out notices to
customers that it has advanced the price
of oil one cent gallon to the middle
men, who in turn must exact an addi-
tional cent a gallon from the consumer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12
decl03t.

VIRGINIA.-In the clerks office of the
Corporation Court of the city of Alexandra.
on the 18th day of December, 1912.
Martha A. Wheatley and Benedic let Wheatlcy.
trading as B. Wheatley and Son VS.. Martha
r. Van Week and husband, William n.
Van Week; John r. Shinn and his wife
Florence A. Shinn; J. Stanley Neale adj,
ministrator of the estate of John =. Clarke.
deceased; the unknown heirs Of John p.
Clarke, deceased, ifany, and Robert II. Cox.
administrator d. b. n. of Mary V. Clarke.
Memo: The object Of this suit is TO con-
vene the creditors of John p. Clarke and
Mary V. Clarke, and 10 obtain an account of
their personal estate and sale of their real
estate and distribution of the proceeds of the
real and personal estate arr,5ng the creditors
and others entitled thereto.
IL appearing by an affidavit filed in this,
cause that the defendants Martha II. Van.
Week, William III. Van Week. John r
Shlnn, Florence A. Shinn and the unknown
heirs Of John p. Clarke, deceased are.
non-residents of this State: Ii is ordered. That
said defendants appear here within fifteen DAYS
after due publication Of this order. aud do
what is necessary to protect her interest in
this suit, and that copy Of this order be
foJhwitb inserted in the Alexandria Gazette
q newspaper published in the city of Alexand-
ria, once week for four successive weeks.
and posted at the front door of the Court
House ofthis city. A copy-Teste
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
by NEWELL 8. GRERNAwAY. d. g
Charles Bendheim, p. q. decl2 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

Two million Americans suffer the torturing
pangs of dyspepsia. No need to. Burdock
Blood Bitters cure. At any drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

Semi-panicky conditions prevailed on
the New York stock exchange this
morning. Not for months has the floor
exhibited such wild and excited scenes.
Brokers were flooded with selling orders
and they tore like mad from post to post
in an endeavor to make the best bargain
for their customers. The decline in
prices was not so violent. 1t reached 6
per cent. One small failure was re-
ported, that of Pearson & Co. consoli
dated exchange firm, and naturally there
is a good deal of gossip affecting other
houses in the street. Toward noon
there was a rally, recoveries aggregat-
ing one per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

Police Commissioner Partridge, of
New York, today handed his resignation
to Mayor Low. Partridge assigns ill
health as the reason for quitting the de-
partment A committee from the city
club, as the reform organization is
known, was to cali on Mayor Low this
afternoon to demand Partridge's resigna-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

The Senate's refusal to strike out the
House amendment prohibiting the sale
of liquor in the Capitol building has
caused considerable concern in Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

NOTICE, COMPANIONS.-You are hereby
notified that at the reception and banquet to
be held on Friday night next each member
of Mt. Vernon Chapter, r. A. NJ, is allowed
the privilege Of bringing one loliy.
o. 7. ANGELO, High Priest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

JUST received from Loudoun county 500
TER only 23c per pound az
w. +. WOOLLS & SONS.
SOAP.-A large variety of choice TOILET
and LAUNDRY SOAPS for sale by
J. G. MILBURN.
GOOD C0FFEES for sale at 12c, l5c, zoe
and 25c roasted at my store.
]. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-12

by NEWELL s. GRERNAwAY. D. C.
Charles Bendheim, p. q. deel2 WV
New-York tribune., 1902-07-11
BUY UYBEACHTO STOPNUISANCE
RESIDENTS OF RYE AFRAID OF AN
OTHER CONEY ISLAND.

In order to prevent Rye Beach from becoming
a second Coney Island. ten Of the wealthy sum
mer residents Of Rye il was announced yester-
day. have bought it The price paid for the
sort which includes the Rye Beach Hotel. bath
ing houses, theatres caTousals and other build
ings and paraphernaIia, Is said 70 be about
$4,000. The purchasers are William H. Par
sons, Simeon Ford, of the Grand Union Hotel;
George s. Dearborn Charles a. Gould. o. NJ
Beach Mulford Martin. Charles P. Cowles. As
sembIyrnan J. Mayhem Wainwright and Rich
ard T. and J. Howard Wainwright Mr.. Cowles
is the owner of the adjoining property. Edwards
Beach HILL which is also a summer resort The
combination will also control twenty-five acres
of shore front owned by the Roosevelt Hospital
The new owners are to have possession OF the
r-opertv at the end OF the present season in
October. They will then raze many Of the
buildings and amusement places which now
thrive at the beach, and either turn 1t into an
exclusive residence section, ST build large
hotel on the plan Of the Oriental Hotel at Man
haitian Beach. The music and the noise made
by the crowds of excursionists have long been
an annoyance it is said, 10 the wealthy sum
mer residents.
Mr.. Parsons said last night: Rye Beach itself
is public property. owned by the town Of Rye.
and Is the only place open 10 the people OF Rye
and several adjoining towns Where they can
bathe and enjoy the salt water We have no de-
sire to close it. Every person has right there
from the poorest to the richest, so lons as ne
conducts himself properly. Our purchase Is the
large tract lying back of the beach, now Oecu-
pied By Beck's Rye Beach Hotel We have not
bought 10 on speculation. but 20 protect our
selves against the nuisances-"
Mr.. Parsons added that he did not know what
the syndicate intended TO do with the property.
He thought that il would make desirable pub
lie park il the town authorities cared 10 take
it up The purchase OF the iand nd PRts an enc
County for, while Mr.. Parsons favors a park
for Rye, he Is opposed 20 the idea OF county
park as the property would then Pass from the
jurisdiction OF the town authorities.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-11
SAY PARTRIDGE WILL RETIRE
MAYORS FRIENDS THINK WOODBURY.
WILL BE POLICE COMMISSIONER

Mayor Low yesterday when requested to comment
on rumor that Police Commissioner Partridge
would soon resign his office. said:
The rumor is not well founded. Mr.. Partridge
does not wish to resign I have not asked him to
resign, and, furthermore, I do not wish him TO
resign"
The rumor that Colonel Partridge to resign
was coupled with another that he would be sue
ceeded by Major Woodbury. head of the Depart
ment OF Street Cleaning. When Major Woodbury.
was seen by a reporter the following question was
asked him.
Major. it is reported that Mayor Low several
weeks ago asked you to accept the Police Commis
sionership. VIII you deny or confirm the story?'
After pause Major Woodbury. said
Respectfully referred to his honor the Mayor
why don't you deny or confirm he asked
Respectfully referred his honor the Mayor
said Major Woodbury.. smiling biandly.
While Mayor Lows positive declaration is ao-
cepted as disposing of the current rumors, 1t still
a fact that the Mayors intimate friends predict
that Colonel Partridge will the head Of
the Police Department after October l. One of
the Mayors friends made this statement TO Trib-
une reporter yesterday:
MANY friends of the administration are greatly
disappointed at Colonel Partridge's policy or as
some Of them put it. lack of policy. The retention
by Colonel Partridge of Inspector Cross Is resented
by the City Club, and recently that organization
sent a committee to ask the Mayer what he was
Tgae9 as 80 an me P3Se s1 and ddr8Ss Is
responsihle with Devery for the depravity mani
ing by Colonel Partridge but il is expected that the
non-action Of the Police Department will provoke
such storm of criticism that change Of the most
sweeping character will be necessary in the man
agement OF the force
prominent members Of the City Club have urged
the Mayor to compel Colonel Partridge 90 throw
cross out of the department after trying him
charges, and let him fight his way back to the
force through the courts: The argument is that he
would be out so long that the force could be re-
organized from top TO bottom before he would get
back, and that the city would lose only his salary
at the most, while It would be a gamer by having
chance to clean up the force without interference
from cross or the men he dominates Major Wood
bury has been picked as the successor to Colonel
Partrldge- The major has Der of ideas to
work out In connection with street cleaning and
he does not want TO be transferred. In the course
OF few months however. Colonel Partridge will
give way TO DR.. Woodbury."
New-York tribune., 1902-07-11
FRANCHISE TAX REDUCED
CUT OF THIRTY-THREE PER CENT IN
NEW-YORK-NASSAU RAILWAY
FIRST To APPLY.

Albany. July 10 SpeciaD.-Attorney General Ia
viss received from Sheehan & Collin to-day TIA
printed opinion of ex-Judge Robert Earl or .bs
Court OF Appeals. referee of the Supreme Court =,
consider evidence bearing upon the constitutional
Inv of and the methSts used in carrying out tha
Franchise Tax law. regarding the appraisement ef
the Nassau Electric Railway Company. now under
lease to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Railroad Com
pany.
Ex-Judge Earl, in this opinion. specifically re-
duces the apprafsennent OF the Nassau road frs-,
S. 1ss0Sa 10 Ss441t40Io. The State tax commission
ers made the original appraisement. but ex-Judss
Earl holds that since real estate is appraised in
New-York at only 81 per cent of its true value
this rule ought also to be applied TO the special
franchises OF the corporations when they ap-
praised as real estate. The Nassau appraisement
is thus reduced SO per sent
The appraisement of all the special franchises IN
New-York was originally S2ls.G79,S59. This total
win be reduced SO per cent when ex-Judge Earl
completes his work
Deputy Attorney General Conan. whe. with J.
Newton Ffero has had charge Of the States inter-
test the constftutiouality Of the Franchise Tax
law said to-day That on I1e5aay neTe ns would
Court to confirm ex-Judge Earl's report declar-
ing that the Franchise Tax law is constitutional
agreed to make only a formal opposition 90 his
motion and he expected that Judge Herriek weald
noration attorneys who nave as their leader ex-
Governor David B Hil would Immediately appeal
supreme Court for the Third Department
I do not know said Nr. Conan to-day. that
Mr. Hill and his associates will make more than a
the Appellate Division If Trey do not. the Fran
chise Tax eases may be argued before the Court
There are over s1 OC0 in taxes involved IN this
litigation over the Franchise Tax law