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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

THE CHIRF reason heard for pro-
claiming the new constitution is that II
/, - net proclaimed it will be defeat
ed. Now to most people this is the
strongest reason for its submission TO
the people. II 1t is known by the
members Of the convention that their
hspdiwork is not acceptable to their
constituents they will betrsy a great
trust should they force an unsst'siac'
tory constitution upon an unwilling
people and they have no excuse for so
doing. WneD ths convention was CALI
ed, no one dreamed that the new con-
stitution would be proclaimed and no
delegate to the convention would
have dared stand upon proclsiming
platform. There are many objection
able sections in the new constitution
and if they were altered, amended, or
expuuged, the constitution would be
adopted by the people. There is yet
time for these changes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

As STATED 10 the Gazette's Washing
ton correspondence yesterday the
republicans of the ways and means
committee have practically agreed
to take no step in connection
with the present agitation directed
against the beef trust. A number Of
bills placing meats and poultry on the
free list have been referred to the COM
mittee. but these bills will never reach
the House. The committee is OF
the opinion that nothing should be
done by the House while the
investigation begun under the direction
of the Attorney-Genersl is under way,
50 the republicans in Congress will not
take a step toward relieving the people
from the grip OF the beef trust by re-
peal of the meat duties. They think
the people Can be smused by long
and tedious, and perhaps sbortiVe,
movement against the trust in the
courts. But repeal OF the meat duties
alone would afford true test of repub-
lican zeal and sincerity in opposition to
the beef trust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
HOW's This q?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of CstaTrn that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, nave known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in sll business transsc-
lions and financially able to carry out sny
obligations made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDNG, KINHAS K MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken internally,
scting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price Toe per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
THURsDAY EVENING, MAY l. l9oz
1u rnrsr DAYS Of Investigation i

In THESE days OF INVESTIGATION "
seems passing strange that secretary
Root bias not been hauled up. de mas
made himself very unpopular Win
members OF both Houses OF Congress
and undertakes to conduct bis depart
mept according to his own sweet WILL
Only a few weeks ago be replied with
coptemptuous denial to General Miles's
assertion that the military operations
10 the Philippines had been carried on
with marked severity" and declared
that the conduct OF the American troops
had been Characterized by extraordi'
nary humanity, by consideration for the
enemy unparalleled in history. And all
this 10 the face OF the cruel ana bar
barous treatment to which the Filipi-
nos have been subject for defend
ing their own land against an iuvad'
log foe. Secretary Root must have
been 10 possession OF the same informa-
ton on the subject as had Gen. Miles,
and the positive denial he made OF the
generals assertion needs an explana'
ton or an investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

SOUTHERN IMPROVEMENTS. - The
Southern Railway Is making improve
ments in its track between Manassas
and Alexandra. As Is we'll known,
between those two places, the line oil
the Southern contains numerous short
curves, which twist 10 and out among
the hills 10 a most tortuous manner,
making the running Of the long heavy
trains a difficult task. For several
miles the Southern is building practi-
cally new line, which crosses the old
route at many points. II Is evident at
A glance that the changes will prove
highly beneficial, and will remove a
large number OF dangerously short
curves, which twist 10 and out among
The hills to escape expense in ooDstruc-
tioD. The new route takes the short cut
every time, plunging into heavy hill
sides and across long wide heavy ravines
and valleys. The new line will be al
most entirely straight, and the curves
that will remain will be long aud
gradual. The improvement is undoubt-
eddy of great importance and will prove
a wonderful help in the manipulation
of the Southern'5 trains.-[ Lynchburg
News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
GATES PLANS BIG sYsrEM.-A great rail-

GATES PLANS BIG sYsTEM.-A great rail-
way system for the southern States, one that
will tap every important city, is the ambition
Of John w. Gates. He Is in Chicago looking
over the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, which be
hopes to make the Oh csgo connection. 81
have great faith in the industries OF the
SOUTH" said Mr.. Gates yesterday. THE day
ia not far distant when Chicago must be
brought in direct commur icstion with these
industrial fields by a system of railroads un-
der one management. The logicl Chicago
connection with she Louisville q Nashville Is
tho Eastern Illinois road. These two roads
and the Southern Railway under one control
would mean an immense amount Of new bust.
ness for Chicago"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
The Cet tury Magszlue for May ha

The Century, Msgsziue for May has
been received from its publishers in
New York. The following is its table
Of coutepts: The Great Southwest, A
Noteworthy Latter of whit .ier's, To
Mary, The Soul of Sexton Maginnis,
rne Capital of our Democracy, Little
Stories, 10 Memory of c. s. a., For
Civic Improvement, The RecollectioDs
of Player, Longevity in our Time,
De Captaine of de Marguerite" Jones's
Little Girl, First Lessons in Humor,
Sowing, A Little Essay on Books snd
Reading, Is the Moon a Dead Planet
Aubrey De We're, Mr.. Swinburne, A
Song OF Art and Science, The Summer
Life OF the Queen of Roumania, Illusion,
Bartholomew, A Maiden, M'lindy,
Confessions OF Wife, How the Voice
Looks, Conversations with the Four
German Chancellors, Topics of the
Time, Open Letters. In Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

AS STATED IN the Gszstte yesterday
the Senate committee on military Of
fairs on that day made an adverse re-
port on the bill creating a national
park at Appomstlox, where General
Lse surrendered to General Grant. 1t
is hoped that the matter will never
be heard OF again. Why any south
ern man, with proper seusibillties,
should wish to have the spot on which
the South surrendered converted into
a national park is beyond understand
ing, except by those who may be pc
cunisrily benefited thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
FIFTY-SEYENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, D. c., May 1.
SENATE,


The resolution OF Mr.. Culberson
coming over from yesterday was agreed
to. 1t directed the Secretary OF War to
send TO the Senate all information OBJ
tainable concerning the RECOMMENDATION
order OF General Bell, and the order OF
General Smith to make the Island OF
Samar, in the Philippines, bowling
wilderness.
At the conclusion of the routine busi'
uess the bill to open up portion OF the
Rosebud reservation ia South Dakota
to free homestesds was taken up.
HOUSE.
The House this morning agreed to
the Burleson resolution calling up on
the Secretary OF War for copies Of
al orders bearing upon the campaign
10 Samar, specifically 30 far as they re-
late to the campaign directed by Cen
eral Jacob Smith.
After dlsposing oil minor matters, the
House In committee OF the whole re.
sumed consideration of the District oil
Columbia appropriation bill.
General VIM. B. Shuttuc, OF Ohio,
made this the occasion OF a speech OF
one hours duration discussing the
political issues OF the day for campaign
consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

TODAY, it is said, will go into effect
the determination OF thousands Of men
in the North and Yves, to abstain from
the use of meat, for stated time as a
rebuke TO the meat trust. II this de-
termination is carried out 1t must have
some effect on the price OF meat, for it
would considerably lessen the demand
and = decline would almost surely
follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
DIED..

On Wednesday, April 80, 1902, at A. n,
WINIFRED, wife Of Patrick Bsyne, in the
Goth year Of her age Friends and acquaint-
snces OF the family are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral, which will take place
from her late residence, All south Fairfax
street, on Saturday, May 3, at 10A. NJ Mass
will be held in st. Msry's Church.
MAY her soul and the souls Of ell the
faithful departed rest in peace. Amen"
On Thursday, May L. at 9:15 A. NJ, JOHN
ANDREW, con Of Alfred a. and Lucy l..
Uhier, aged 8 months. Funeral from paIents'
residence. 202 north Washington treet,
Fridsy. May 2, at 6 o'clock P. n. Friends
are invited to attend. Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Fire I'm Norfolk,

Norfolk, May 1.-Nor ok |, suffered
another disastrous fire which ragged
nearly three hours in the business por-
ton OF the city. The loss is probably
$4,000. The FIRE which is supposed
to have originated from an electric
spark, started in the Virginia Candy
Company factory. The dispatch, Hofi'
heimer 81 Co.. tobacco manufacturers,
aud MacDontl1's restaurant were burn.
ed out. Fireman Nelson was injured
by falling bricks. Help was sent from
Portsmouth and Berkeley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

AND NOW Gen. Funston is even to be
denied the "credIt" OF the capture OF
Aeuioaldo, as Ger. Macarthur says
hat he, and not Funston. is responsible
for The methods used 10 the capture OF
the Filipino leader. Well, the meth
DDS" are not those to BE- proud Of by
any gallant soldier, and have not even
the merit Of originality. Gen. Funston
has been silenced by the President. but
not before even his friends had placed
him in the category of the polly who
talked too much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

CENA Es
The session OF the Senate yesterday
was devoted to tae consideration of a
resolution presented by Senator Pat!er.
sod, OF Colorado, directing the Secretary
OF War to cable Maj. Gardener, OF the
Thirteenth Infantry, TO come at once to
Washington from Manila to appear be-
fore the Senate committee on the Phil
ippines. The debate was at times quite
personal. No action was taken upon
the resolution. IL the preamble to the
resolution Mr.. Patterson declared that
the Philippine committee has decided
by Bipartisan" vote to refuse to ask
that Msjor Gardener be cabled to sp'
pear as soon as be could come to tne
United States.
Mr.. Tillman indicated bis belief that
information was being "sDotbered,"
and he demanded ID know from Mr..
Lodge whether be proposed ito dragon
the Senate into q vote upon this meas
ure."
HOUSE.
The House yesterday passed the
agricultural appropriation bill ana
considered the District OF Co
lumbia appropriation bill, the last tSo
of the regular supply measures. BY
the terms of special role adopted
before the Dht.i,t I'LL was tiken
up It will be In order 10 attach
rider to it to make operative the
existing personal tax law OF
the District, which has been q
dead leader for twenty years. Chairman
Cannon estimated that there was S1UO,OOO,-
900 OF untaxed personal properly in WASH
inRton.
The Goldfogle resolution calling upon the
Secretary OF State for information as to
whether American citizens Of Jewish faith
were excluded from Russia Was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Accident on the Pennsylvania Road

Railway, n. j., May IA rear end
freight collision occurred on the Penn
sylvanis Railroad here this morning.
The engine of the rear train ran into
freight in front OF it, with such force
that ten cara were badly wrecked.
Brakeman Payne, of Jersey City, was
killed. None OF the other members Of
the crews was injured. Traffic on the
road was not delayed, as there are four
tracks here, and trains were run around
the wreck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
yB0N WASHINGTON.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, D. c.. May l.
PROMPTLY at 9;S5 this morning Con-
eressmap VIM. Henry Moody, Of
NJ massachusetts,, took the oath OF Office as
Secretary OF the Navy. The oath was
administer by Mr.. Z. P. Hanna.
Solicitor OF t1e Navy Department.
The former ecr,t'Iy, Mr.. Long. was
the first to congratulate Secretary
Moody. The ceremonies described
were followed by reception to all Of
the bureau chiefs and sssiitluts, 10 the
Navy Department, who came to meet
tie new secretary. All morning was
dew tad to informal iDtrcduo'ions Of
this character. Mr.. Lolg .Ill 90 at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Washington-Southern Railway
Changes IN schedule Effective Ap. II

Leave station corner Fsyette and Cameron
streets "A P. ~, except Sunday, Quantico
accommodation, instead of IL % a. M.
SO P. NJ, daily. for Fredericksburg and
Richmond. No local stops between Alexan-
dria snd Qusntico.
825 P. NJ, except Saturday, Quantico &C.
c1mmodation, instead of 8 70 PM.
W.P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

The stock OF the International Power
Company which yesterday declined rs
points, was practically dormant on the
New York stock exchange today. The
big drop was caused by the error OF q
man who was manipulating the stock.
He rlsced some selling orders without
providing buy ers and bis bubble burst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Wants Others to Know.

81 have used DeWitt's Early Risers for consti-
patton and torpid liver and they are sll right.
am glad to indorse them for L think when We
find good thing we ought to let others know
IT," writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, Ill. They
never grippe or distress. sure, safe pills. For
sale by E. 3. Leadbeater & Soma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

When you wake up with bad taste
10 your mouth, use Chemberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets. One or
two doses will make you well. They
alec cure biliousness, sick headache and
constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Go TO Charleston on the 18th, 1915
Round Trip From Alexandria.

The Atlantic Coast Line is offering this sx.
ceptionally low ran to Charleston and return
on account OF Virginia Day at the Exposition.
Do not fail to take advantage Of this cheap
rate and see that your tickets read via Rich
mond and the Atlantic Coast Line. Tickets
on sale April 18th, only, good to return until
April Goth. o. 8. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
The May St. Nicholas has been re.

The May st. Nicholas has been re-
ceived from the Century Company,
New York. This number sustains the
worldwide reputation Of a magazine
which should be in every household in
which there are young people. "Sir
Morrok," by Allen French, is this
mouths lopg story and the League
il even more than usually interesting
and instructive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Quadrennial Conference O. NJ. Il.
Church.

On account Of the above occasion, the
Southern Railway will cell tickets from all
points on its lines to Nashville, Tenn, and
return at rate of one frst-cIsss fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale May 9th to TIN
With 6nal limit for return June End, subject
to continuous passage in each direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. May 1.-The stock market
opened today without any trace of the fever
ishness yesterday The speculation In gen
eral showed decided recovery in temper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Friday is Our
REMNANT DAY

A clear up Of ell remnants which have col
'ected since last Friday. The store must be
are many sucb-goods and garments for pres.
ent use, for resonsl wear end home adorn-
ment. sOme are soiled or mussed or other
wise imperfect. Some are Just odds and ends,
short lengths or broken sizes. or incomplete
lines, ard as good as they ever were. Some
are reduced half; some not so much-some
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Display and Sale of
Paper-bOund Books.

Never before have we offered such q
complete line Of books In paper covers at such
exceptionally low prices.
At SC, Zoe, zoe and 35c.
Basement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01
Slip Covers,

Window Shades, Awnings,
Window and Door Screens,
Mattresses, Shirt Waist
Boxes. Cedar Dress Shirt
Boxes, Cedar Chests, &C.,
Made to Order in Our Own
Factory.
Our very large and commodious workshops
enable US to execute all orders for Window
Shades, Window and Door Screens, Slip Gov
ere, Awnings-:n fact, upholstery work in
all its branches-in the quickest and most
efficient manner. Our prices are the lowest.
and materials, fit, and workmanship second
to none.
Experienced men ct your command and
will csll at the house if desired, and furnish
estimate for any class Of work.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-01

Daily Deliveries to Alexandria
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-10
DE(KED
WIFI PEARLS.

When the stranger arrives at Seville
and Toledo and the guides conduct
him to the cathedrals of these old
cities, he is struck with their mag
nifcence and the abundance of the
pearls which are their finest decora-
tions. These pearls came from the
bay of Panama, and date from the
epoch when the Spaniards, at the
zenith of their glory, made the con-
quest of America, says the jewelers.
Circular Weekly.
These Panama pearls rival the most
beautiful pearls of the Orient. Quite
recently, in the spring of 1899, a lad
of Is years found an oyster contain
ing a pearl which was sold at Paris
for $4,000 francs. For his portion he
received 10000 francs.
A considerable quantity of pearls
procured at Panama are sent to New
York, where they do not lack pur-
chasers. One consignment exceeded
in value 10000 francs. The island
pearls are thus denominated on ac-
count of the archipelago in which the
oyster fisheries are carried on. 1t is
opposite the bay of Panama. The
archipelago Is composed of sixteen
islets, in which are thirty to forty
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-10
webster wanted His Drink.

Benjamin Prouty of Boston, an old
time New Highlander, at the Park Ave
nue., told last night how he was born
and brought up and still spends his
summers at the village of Queen Anne's
Corner in Plymouth county, Mass.
When he was a boy he often saw Dan
iel Webster. He said: Until a few
years ago there stood at the Corners
an old tavern called the Halfway
house. Daniel Webster used to stop
there for dinner on his trips between
Boston and his home in Mansfield. One
day everybody at the tavern had gone
to a circus except a lad of 10 years,
who was ordered not to serve any
liquors. Webster drove up at dinner
time, ordered his meal and then asked
for a drink. The boy refused him.
Webster urged, threatened, command
ed, but 1t was of no use. The boy was
firm. When the landlord returned
from the circus and heard of it he
drubbed the boy for losing him a good
customer. But the statesman rather
respected the lad for his stubbornness
when his first wrath had gone. He
came again as before, and often gave
the boy a quarter
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-10
THE ART OF ORATORY
Success Depends Chiefly on Constant and Determined
Practice.

The mere effort to express ones self
In lucid and convincing language be-
fore an audience is, perhaps. the great
est s~elf-developer a man can use. It
brings into play almost all his mental
and moral qualities. The power o.
combination, of analysis, Of synthesis,
Of magnetism, of personality, of men
tality; all these are put to the test, and
are called upon to contribute their best.
To an earnest student. training for
oratory, which, in its broadcast sense,
should include a close study of Lam
guage, literature, old and new, history,
ancient and modern, men, women. and
conditions of the past and present,
must, of necessity, prove a moral, spir-
itual, and intellectual %awakener, says
j. Lincoln Book in Success.
The function of the orator has been
thus described: ITO giveRto the no
blest thoughts the noblest expression;
to penetrate the souls of men, ana
make them feel as II they were new
creatures conscious of new powers and
loftier purposes; to cause truth and
Justice, wisdom and virtue. patriotism
and religion to appear holier and more
majestic things than men ever dreamed
Of before; to delight as well as CON
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-10
SESSIONS.
Senator Mason Relates His First Ex-
perIence with One.

Senator Mason Relates His First Ex-
perIence with One.
Senator Mason has written an ar
ticle about The Farce of Executive
Sessions After telling of his awe of
executive sessions when he was a rep
r%esentative he describes his first closed
session after he became a senator:
"A senator from New England arose
and solemnly and earnestly moved that
we go into executive session. The bells
all over the senate end of the capital
rams and made music to my ears. The
chief page clapped his hands three
times andthe pages allrushed from our
sacred presence. Amid the ringing of
bells and the rushing of feet the peo-
pie were all moved out, the door were
closed and we were alone!
"Thereupon the senator who had
moved the executive session struck a
match in the usual way nd lit a cigar,
audibly informing his neighbor that it
was the only one he had. He then
moved that John Smith be confirmed
in his $500 postofice in Podunk. The
vice president of the United States
said, Without objection it is so order
ed A motion to adjourn was carried.
In one moment my dream was bro
ken"