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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11
New York Chamber of Commerce.

New York, Nov. 11.-After an exis-
tence of over a century and a quarter
the Chamber of Commerce of the State
of New York today entered home Of its
own under circumstances and surround
ings suspicious in the extreme. The dedi-
cation of the new building, which is an
imposing granite structure in Liberty
street, occurred at II O'Clock and was at
tended, not only by the members of the
Chamber, but by such men in the affairs
of the world as President Roosevelt, ex-
President Cleveland, and the diplomatic
and commercial representative of the
great nations across the sea. The ded-
ication proper began with a prayer by
the Rev. Morgan Dix, d. d. Then
followed the opening address by Morris
X. Jessup, president of the Chamber.
He welcomed the guests and recounted
the history of the Chamber.
Following him ex-P President Cleveland,
the principal speaker of the day, adj
dressed the assembage. Among other
things he said: ''No associated body of
out citizens felt more deeply and effect
lively the throbbing of patriotism and
devotion to country when our govern
ment was threatened by armed rebellion:
its protest and aid was Immediately
forthcoming when, afterwards, an
insidious attack was made upon our
financial integrity through attempted
debasement of our currency; from no
quarter has a more earnest and insistent
demand been heard from the adjustment
of international disputes by arbitration;
its espousal of the cause of business
education among our people has been
hearty and practical; it has advocated
enlarged reciprocity Ofbusiness relations
between ourselves ard the removal of
their yexatious hindrances, and last,
but by no means least, it has promptly
and with an open hand relieved distress
and alleviated disaster. Such incidents
as these illustrate the organizations
benefcent accomplishments in the adj
vancement of civilization, and in further
ance of the improvement of humanity"
Mr.. Cleveland then turned to the evolu-
ton of the commerce of today from the
beginning of trade. Commerce is born
of enterprise, and enterprisein this busy,
busting age is born of struggle and
competition. But the struggle and COM
petition need not be to the DEATH
When ex-President Cleveland had
concluded President Roosevelt was in
troduced who said as he was to speak
this evening, he would simply say
word Of greeting He then made few
felicitous remarks. The other speakers
at the dedication were Governor Odell,
of New York State, and Mayor Low, of
Greater New York. The ceremonies
ended with the pronouncing of the bene-
diction by Rev. DR.. Dix. Shortly after
the ceremony proper, luncheon was
served to which more than one thousand |
guests sat down. No speeches were
made at the luncheon. The days cere
monies end this evening with banquet
in the grand ball room at the Waldorf
Astoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11

but the club wishes to initiate the
lavishness of the American dinners to
Prince Henry and has accordingly
taken no notion of expense. Ambas-
sador White intends to make long I'M
portant speech as his farewell effort 10
improve German-American relations.
After tonight's function the Ambassador
will remain in Berlin only long enough
to have private farewell audience with
the Kaiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11
Cured rifles After 40 Years.

Mr.. c. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had the
piles for forty years. Doctors and dollars
could do him no lasting good. DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salye cured him permanently.
Invaluable for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains,
lacerations, eczema. letter, salt rheum, and
all other skin diseases. Look for the name
Dewitt ON the package-all others are cheap,
worthless eounterfcits. L. ;. Leadoea'er *
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11
The Market.
Georgetown. Nov. 1l.-Wheat 70a75.

H. T. Mcintyre, St. Paul, Mimi, who
has been troubled with q disordered
stomach, says, "Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets do me more good than
anything have ever taken" For sale
by Richard Gibson. Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11

King Alfonso has accepted the resig-
nation of the cabinet, handed in yester-
day, and has charged Premier Sagasta
with the formatich of a new ministry.
Alfonso imposed no conditions as to the
personnel Of the new cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11
ATTEMPTED AssAULT.-A specia

ATTEMPTED AssAULT.-A special
from boswell, on the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad, states
that an attempted criminal assault on
Mrs. Butler Taylor, white lady, re-
siding two miles from that place, in
Hanover county, occurred yesterday
morning. Mrs. Taylor's assailant is de-
scribed as negro about 10 years old.
Mr.. Taylor was absent at the time. The
negro called at the house and asked for
something to eat, which Mrs. Taylor in
formed him he could have. He left the
house, but returning few moments later
he entered the room in which Mrs.
Taylor was and seized her. After about
10 minutes struggle the lady succeeded
in getting hold of an empty pistol, at
the sight of which the negro fled.
Searching parties are out looking for
him, and it is asserted that if he is
caught he will certainly be lynched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE stock market
opened uniformly higher but with nothing
like yesterdays volume of activity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11

FORT MYER, VA, November 3, 1902
Sealed proposals. in triplicate, for construct
ing Officers Quarters, will be received here
until 10 A. NJ. November %, 1902. United
States reserves right to reject or accept any or
all bids or any part thereof. information
ON application. Envelopes containing bids
should be Endorsed Proposals for Quarter"
addressed Capt. w. f. CLARK, Quarter
master. noy4,5,2O,2l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11

President Roosevelt arrived in New York
at O'Clock this morning to participate in
the dedication Of the new Chamber Of Com
merce,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-11

The Albany Argus in double lead I'd
column editorial today calls upon the
democratic party to rid itself of Dav
B. Hill as its State leader. The ariic 9
concludes; Overheard with our Jonah. !.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
CABLE FLASHES

Brussels-Dr Leyds, the European repre-
sentative, of the Transvaal has received q
dispatch from Lorenzo Marquee, saying that
the force under General Botha is advancing
towards the Natal frontier.
Manila-The authorities have discovered
widespread violations Of their oaths by many
prominent natives in the province of Taya
bas, who are joining hostile societies. The
fiscal Is preparing charges Of sedition against
them. SO,
Berlin-The telegraph department Of the i'm
perial posts has decided to adopt the Row
land invention by which four kilograms can
be sent simultaneously in each direction al
a speed of from 900 to $50 words per mir
ute, instead Of 145 words, as at present,
London-The Boer junta in London saws
that it has received news of recent action in
which the burghers captured a loaded Brit
ish convoy and 600 men, releasing the sol
diers, after having relieved them of rifles
cartridge belts, ammunition and superfluous
clothing. - =
London-Professor Hilvanus Thompson
writes on the Marconi- Slaby controversy. Al
ter approaching Marconis splendid achieve.
ment in sending signals across the Atlantic
as the result of skilfully exploiting Lodges
invention, Professor Thompson claims thai
neither Marconi nor slaby is entitled to a
patent on anything but the details of the
systems, since neither Of them can put him
self in the position where Lodge stands as the
original inventor.
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their only astonishment was that the
would deny the report and no one would
be directly quoted as saying that it was
true. Several of those who are working
on the committee which is arranging the
details of the ceremonies to take place in
connectionJwith the formal opening of the
chamber of commerce building, when they
were assured that their names would not
be used, said that the heir to the British
crown had been invited. 1t was their un-
Outstanding that he had accepted the in
vitation and that he would come to New
York early in October if the building shall
have been COMPLETED at that time. He
will come as the guest of the New York
Chamber Of Commerce and in all proba-
bility will make tour of the United
States under the auspices Of the chamber.
One of the members stated that the
matter had been arranged with the great
est secrecy and that the details having
all been worked out. it had been the in
tention of the executive committee to
make "a formal announcement in few
days. He added that it was the purpose
to make the opening Of the chambers new
home coincident ii possible with a COM
mercial congress Of representatives of the
great commercial countries. He intimat-
ed that word had been received that En-
peror William had in consideration the
idea of sending the German crown prince
to this country to represent him at the
ceremonies. The chamber of commerce
is in communication with the French gov
eminent and France will undoubtedly be
represented.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
BRITISH MULE DEPOT
investigation Ordered as to vio1

investigation Ordered as to Viola
lions of Neutrality Laws.
NesO York Su,, Special Service -
Washington, April 5.-President Roose-
welt has directed that an Investigation be
made regarding the alleged British ship
ing camp at Chalmette near New Orleans.
The representatives Of the Beers have
long complained Of the license allowed
the British army officers by this goven-
ment in openly purchasing supplies for
their army in South Africa, and Gen.
Samuel Pearson, as agent Of the Beers,
has charged that the British are not only
shipping mules and horses from Chal-
mette, but that they are also practically
enl1sting men there, in violation of the
law OF neutrality. It is said that Gov.
Heard in his report verifies some of the
charges made by the Boer representatives.
Gen. Pearson has been in New Orleans
collecting proof of his charges that the
British have set up regular military es-
tablishment at Chalmette. He has re-
turned to Washington and says that this
country has contributed at least AZ 900
men and more than 100000 horses and
mules to aid England in her fight against
the Beers. These men, he says, are en-
gagged as muleteerS to care for the AMI
mails on the transports and that many of
them have been compelled to enlist
against the burghers. While it has not
been regarded as in violation of the laws
OF neutrality to allow the purchase and
shipment of mules and horses here with
out inquiring the purpose of the purchas-
ers, it is more serious question when
these purchases are made by British army
officers and loaded on British transports
at an American port If they are ac-
companied by men intended for the Brit
ish army 1t amounts to an expedition and
is in violation Of neut rality laws.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
IN A NUTSHELL

Philadelphia--The sixth meeting Of the
American Academy Of Political and Social
Science is being held here.
Winnipeg, Mana farmer named Rorke
living in the vicinity Of Silver Heights, was
found dead in bed with bullet hole In his
head. He was undoubtedly murdered
Iron Mountain, Mich.-A man named Strom
attempted to murder Albert Oleson, saloon.
keeper at Florence. Oleson cannot live
Stronl is arrested and there is talk of lynch.
ing him.
Chicago-John Bates, an ex-convict and
notorious criminal, has been arrested on the
charge of having killed E. r. Hunter a prom
nent stockman at the Union stockyards
April IL. 1885.
Chicago-Investigatio into justice cour
abuses has resulted in indictments against sir
court attaches. conspiracy to corrupt the
justice court system, that blackmail and ex.
tortion might be practiced, is alleged.
Richmond-The Virginia constitutional con.
vention has adopted a suffrage clause. 1t pro-
vides for temporary understanding clause
for two years and poll tax and educattona
qualifications. The effect will be to admit
every white man to the registration lists and
keep of large part Of the colored yots.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
Emulatins Prince Henry, He Will Wit.
ness Dedication of N. Y. Cham
Der of Commerce.
London Is Agog Over the Magnifi.
cent Educational Endowment
Left by Cecil Rhodes.

London, April 5.--High diplomatic cir
Giles here are discussing plans, believed
TO be far advanced, for visit by the
Prince of Wales to the United States
The administration at Washington is Of
ficially forwarding the proposal for the
visit, which il is understood receives the
personal sanction of King Edward, some
OF whose counselors urge the acceF e. ICE
OF the invitation As a matter Of aStute
state policy. The splendid welcome ac-
corded to the brother Of the German en-
peror is believed to be forceful int1u-
ence in this connection. The princes
visit will be in acceptance OF an invita-
ton to the dedication of the magnificent
new home of the New York Chamber of
Commerce. A committee OF that body has
been in communication with the royal
household and cabinet members directly,
and also through Ambassador Choate.
While actual decisive acceptance has
not yet been promised, it is the under
standing in the diplomatic world that
such an accordance will soon be an
nounced officially. The arrival here of
j. Pierpont Morgan may facilitate the ne
gctiations. Mr.. Morgan, it is intimated,
brings an added invitation from the New
York stock exchange. American women
who have married eminent Englishmen
are notable champions of the proposed
visit.
When members Of the chamber of COM
merce were informed Of the cablegram
telling of the proposed visit of the Prince
of Wales, says dispatch from New York,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
London Opinion on the Will of Cecil Rhodes

OF Mr.. Rhodes life as the greatest and
noblest deed he ever accomplished.
The Morning Leader, which is irrecon-
cilably anti-Rhodes, prints curt, sheer
ing leaderette beginning: "That Mr.
Rhodes should bequeath $4,000 year to
keep his tomb in repair is not surprising"
and ending: "Oxford may think twice be-
fore it accepts all the conditional legacies
Of this prosperous passman."
The war in South Africa, politics and
every topic usually of interest were for
gotten to-day in the absorbing discussion
of the will Regarding that extraordinary
document, the total of Mr.. Rhodes for
tune is likely to prove to be $4,000, 900, or
slightly under that amount. The ex-
ecutors are Lord Rosebery, Earl Grey,
Lord Miner, Alfred Belt, DR.. Jameson,
l.. L. Micell and B. A. Hawksley, to whom
he bequeathed the residue of his estate
They will divide $1,000, 900 or e1, 500 900
among them. According to the terms of
the legacy, the amount is to be divided
during their lifetime, but as each legatee
dies his share goes to CO .-.mon fund un-
til the surviving legatee ecomes it's sole
owner. Hence one of the executors. the
majority of whom are already enormously
wealthy, will one day inherit what will
nearly e20O0,O00. The executors have
unusually full powers and can construe
and add to the will as seems fit. Hence,
the admission OF British Columbia. Nova
Scotia and other Canadian provinces from
the list Of scholarships is quite likely to
be corrected and each province Of Canada
may be put on the same footing as the
American states. One of Mr.. Rhodes
most intimate associates said:
He drew up his will in the same spirit III
which he approached all his most important
duties. In all his tasks he merely sketched
the outline and left others to fill in the de-
tails. Ills trustees are given penary power.
In the matter of scholarships Mr.. Rhodes
saw the scheme was so vast that any attempt
to too rightly draw the lines might result in
harm, so beyond endeavoring to meet the
legal requirements he tried to leave the
fulfllment of his plans to those with whom
during his lifetime he had frequently dis
CuSSed them
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05

London, April 5.-No estimate. nor even
guess worthy of notice, has as yet been
ventured as to the gross value of Cecil
Rhodes estate, but from the benefactions
now announced, obviously ealculable on
the basis Of the interest bearing capacity
of consols, some G2.OO0.00O will be de-
voted to educational endowments alone.
To this can be added the capital sum re-
quired to fulfill the provision regarding
the South African properties. OF private
requests there is no mention. .-
The Morning Post says that the best
and greatest in the man is imperiShably
preserved in the monument he has built
for himself with elaborate forethought
and munifcent completeness. 1t adds:
1--WE have read the document and eX-
claim: Here, indeed, was a man."
The Telegraph says that since the days
of Julius Caesar no posthumous gener-
osity ever created the intense impression
which the disposition of Mr.. Rhodes
wealth will create in two continents, yet
even more striking and impressive than
the munifcence of the requests is the
high imperial tone in which the dead en-
pire-maker announces his intentions and
desires. The most characteristic of all
the educational provisions Is that very
large number Of endowments are set apart
for Americans.
The Daily News declares that the will
is the most remarkable testament that
was ever signed. Unless unforeseen diff
culties prevent the carrying out of some
OF its provisions. it will have a powerful
influence upon the future Of the whole
empire and possibly upon countries out
side the empire.
The Chronicle says that seldom has a
human document of more curious interest
been given to the world Nobody will
deny that the dispositions, inspired by
noble ideas, embodied in the schemes
show remarkable breadth Of view and
magnanimity
The Graphic says the will reflects in a
rare manner the greatness Of perhaps the
greatest personality Of our time.
The Daily Mall declares that the ex-
ecution OF the will will pass into the story
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05

apparel which they feel ia little bit
above their register. It was there, in the
first place to see what was going on; In
the second. to hope that 1t would be re-
garded by the. other outlanders as part Of
the metropolitan scheme Of things. Oc-
casionally one would see a little group
of New Yorkers, usually distinguishable
by the fact that they didn't show the et-
fects OF trying to dress for the occasion.
The women wore furs and made no at
tempt at spring-tide buildings. Nor did
they display Easter bonnets. A m1llineP
could have watched all day w1thout get
ting new idea
The fact is Fifth avenue doesn't approve
of the Easter parade. 1t likes to get out
and show itself in all it's iuery, does Fifth
avenue, as at the Horse show and the
opera; but to have horde of barbarians
from the suburban outposts of civilization
invade its precincts and crowd it off its
own sidewalk is beyond It's philanthropio
endurance. So the thumb of social dis
approval Is turned down and the Easter
parade is slain in the house of it's for.
mer friends. Soon it will be as extinct
as New Years calling
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
Fashionable Thoroughfare Of the East Side

But if you want to see the real thing
in parades try Grand street. Here is the
fashionable thoroughfare of the great
East Side; here is the place where you
shall see the pomp and pride Of the neigh
borhood trinked out in its best adorn-
ment, pacing the broad sidewalks and
glad to be alive. The local political mag
nate with $1,000 worth Of diamond shirt
stud doffs his dazzling beaver to a Dr.
vision street shop girl who, on her Sc per
week. has bought bonnet that she
wouldn't trade for Queen Alexandra's best
crown. There are big bevies of girls in
the freshest Of clothes-not made by Fifth
avenue dressmakers it is true, but pretty
we'll DONE nevertheless--Who will give
you pleasant nod as they pass; not to
be tlirtatious, but because good, fellowship
is the order of the day. There are
groups OF youths on the corners, with
huge boutonnieres and trousers creased
so sharp that they are dangerous, crit
ically observant of the passing show.
There are family groups Of eight or ten
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05

burned it. After that appropriated the
bedstead and floor for fuel out OF a claim
shanty about twenty feet away belonging
to Miss Hannah Sollin.
George Selvig, of Norwich P. O.. N. D..
neiglbor. and Mr.. Sawdey, OF Tflton.
Iowa, deserve credit In their effort to
come to my rescue On Saturday, the
second day Of the storm, they, with great
difficulty, found their way to my place,
about two miles from theirs, They
thought it best, II could stand it, to 60
with them to Mr.. Selvig's, and of we
started. Mr.. selyig taking the lead. I
will admit I did not have bright hopes
of ever seeing or finding any house or
place of refuge when we left my shanty.
but after wading through the snow and
facing the wind which was freezing one
side Of our faces. we sDied Mr.. Selvig's
house when about two rods from 1t. We
were soon thawed out and comfortable.
and think we were very fortunate, in
deed. 81
Contrasting claims is a fad in my neigh
borhood, but after my struggle and ex-s
perience am sure Uncle Sam will allow
me three or four months leave anyway.
-Helma Nilsson.
Valley City, N. D..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
Grand Street Approves Of the Pa
rade, Though Fifth Avenue No
Longer Does So.
How Brokers Are Affected by Holt
days Book Of Caricatures
Of Unusual Sort.

New York, April 5.-As day Of fash
ionable parade Easter has lost it's glories.
With all the weather conditions favor
able, bright, sunshiny and balmy air,
there seemed to be every chance Of a
good turn-out. But society Stunned the
avenue. 1t had gone out of town, mostly,
over Easter. Such of it as remained
however, stayed in the house or went de-
murely to church and came demurely out
again, seeking the side streets. Fifth
avenue knew it not.
But for all that the parade section Of
the avenue was damned to the limits of
the sidewalks and more, SO that the over
flow drifted along the asphalt, lodging
bicyclists and being menaced by automo-
biles. In numbers the crowd was fully up
to that of other years; in quality it was
doubtless eminently respectable, but
hardly brilliant. It consisted largely Of
1mportations from Williamsburg, Hobo
ken, Communipaw, Barren Island and the
uttermost parts of Brooklyn. It was
dressed within an inch of it's life and
wore the severe and somewhat strained
aspect Of them that strive to live up to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05

or twenty; for big families are the rule
in the tenement district, all grinning
with pure enjoyment of the prospect, for
this is the day when they dine at res
taurapt and go to Atlantic Garden after
ward TO hear the music.
Not one in that crowd but has smiling
face; not one no matter how poor but has
on some new thing in honor of the day.
Back in the tenements there is another
story to be told; the grim story Of the
girl who couldn't afford It, Her name was
Rooney and she wasn't very strong, SO
her wages were small. She had tried to
save enough for an Easter hat. A very
cheap one would have done, she wasn't
particular. Just so it was something
new, so the girls wouldn't laugh at her.
But the medicine bills ate 1t all up.
Saturday came and there wasn't enough
even for new ribbon. Poison Is cheap,
so the girl named Rooney was dead when
the other girls came around to get her
out. Fifth avenue doesn't care much for
it's Easter, but they take theirs very
earnestly down on Grand street. s.