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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, March z.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, March Z.
A number of Alexsudrians were here
today and with Mr.. Rixey appeared be-
fore the House committee on public
buildings to urge the importance OF q
new aud larger Gust oms house and post
offics building in their city. Mr.. Rixey,
Mayor Simpson and Mr.. Harlow ad-
dressed the committee, setting forth the
need OF such building. The matter was
taken under consideration by the COM
mit.ee wit a which has been fled letters
from Judge Waddill, Collector Apnew.
Postmaster Crupper and Colleeto King.
all urging q larger building. The COM
mittee was so late today in giving o
hearing to the Alexsndrians that MANY
OF the delegation were compelled to
leave before the hearing was held. A
delegation of gentlemen from Char
lottesville, who want new building in
their city, also appeared before the
committee today headed by Ssnst Or
Martin.
The Senate committee on public
buildings and grounds today ordered a
favorable report on the bill for public
building at Charlottesville, Va, $780,
600.
The President to-day signed the bill
providing for a permanent Census
Bureau. 10 a letter to Secretary OF
Interior Hitchcock he explains the
provisions OF the bill as regards the
appointment of employees. The bureau
is to be carried on as at present until
July l, when the bill goes toto effect.
On that day, says the President, the
Director of the Cen 'us will appoint
the members of the present force under
him as will constltuts the permanent
census force. appointing only as many
as are to be permanently employed.
After that date all appointments will
be made under the regulations Of the
civil service act.
The question of Cuban reciprocity
continues to agitate the republicans Of
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TELEGRAPHIC BBEVITIES.


Two men dynamited the safe OF the
private bank at Essex Mo-, last night
and escaped with $1,000.
General Julius s. Esley president Of
the Estey Organ Company. died at
Battlebors, W., today. Age 81 years.
The Butterfly mine buildings situated
southwest of Telluride, COL. with three
men, have been swept away by CD
avalanche.
Fire broke out at 4:30 this morning
In the dry goods store of Dozsnheim &
Co., ct Hudson, N. Y, and few min-
utes later had spresd to several ether
establishments. The buildings and
contents we're destroyed. Loss about
100000.
A fire presumably due to spontaneous
combustion among some worKmen's
old clothing in a room ct the roof base
OF the giant tower which crowns Phila-
delphiA's city hall, this afternoon,
threatened the destruction OF the tall
spire. The blaze was extinguished
with the private apparatus.
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FRIDAY EVENING, MAR 7, 1902

THE METHODIST CHURCHES OF toe
District of Columbia are engaged 10 a
movement regarded by many persons
as equally as important, if not more So
than many enterprises the church MILL
tapt is engaged in. during the present
age-that is, wipiDg out church debts.
Before any other crusades are inaugu'
rated this should be done in all churches
There are but few congregations tna'
are not laboriDg under the burden o.
debt, and that the majority OF such loads
has been heaped up unnecessarily II
the opinion of many observers. There
Ia no good reason why church snouic
not be conducted on the same business
principles which prevail In the affairs o
individuals. In other words, they should
deuy themselves what they can't al
ford. and the spiritual interests OF none
would suffer from such a course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

In the constitutional convention yes
tsrday further progress was made 10
the taxation article. The West Vir.
gnia debt section threw the convention
iDto q muddle, and there was a big
fight over resolutions to change the
rule 10 regard to resembling action and
substituting new matter.
The report of the committee on
finance was nearly completed, only one
section 10 be considered, and new
section limiting taxation for FIVE years
to 80 cents on the 500, which was be-
ing discussed at the hour OF adjourn.
ment. Mr.. Withers was making an
argument In support Of this measure,
and it will provoke protracted and
warm debate.
The report of the legislative COM
mittee againt resembling the action oil
the convention 10 abolshing the hold
over Seusts created a diversion, ss did
the introduction OF two resolutions to
amend the rule relating to resembling
40 as 10 provide also for substitutions.
These resolutions mean vlndicatioD
of the position taken by the legislative
committee and the point OF order there
tofore made by Messrs. Turnbull,
Wlthers, and Boaz.
A good part OF the day was spent 10
discussing a section bearing on the
West Virginia debt. The vexed prob
lem was solved by striking the section
out.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

M. NJ. Williams is sn applicant for
the Richmond postmastership against
the Organization"
The Virginia oyster boat Accomac
has been sent after illegal dredgers
who are taking oysters near Colonial
Beach.
c. T. Purks having resigned, G. Il.
Aston was yesterday elected chair
man OF the democratic committee OF
King George county.
DIR. Lawrence A. Ashton, formerly OF
King George county, died yesterday at
Dallas, Texas, aged "a years.
Mrs. Alexander, the venerable wife
OF Elder Alexander, OF the Primitive
BAPTIST Church, died at her home, near
Ryan, Loudoun county, on Tuesday
night.
Governor Montague yesterday grant
ed conditional pardon to Nelly
Grimes, sentenced at the Monday term
OF tie County Court. at Fauquler, for
QUE year in the penitentiary. She was
charged with attempt to kill.
The partly decomposed body OF Miss
Lena Wiser, 10 years old, OF near Sa-
lone, Fauquier county, has been found
with bullet hole in the head, and eyi.
dences OF assault. She left home
Christmas to visit friends and all traces
other had been lost.
The good roads convention held in
connection with the visit OF the South
ern Railways good roads train met in
Lynchburg yesterday. Among those
on the rostrum this morning was Sen d.
ator Daniel. Capt. Charles M. Black.
ford, presided. Addresses on subjects
relating to road improvement were
made. Senator Daniel will make an
address today.
The Norfolk chamber of commerce
held q meeting last night in reference
to the street car strike that Is injuring
that city and thoy hope to bring about
q settlement. The sixth day of the
strike was marked by the absence of
disorder. President Williams said that
the oompsny's offer to take back its old
men is still open. New men are COM
ing In, and will be set to work. Cars
were operated yesterday.
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CO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Prince i'm Albany.

Albany, N. Y, March This city
today opened wide it's gates TO welcome
Prince Henry. Broadway and State
street presented a scene OF bewildering
beauty. Business houses and residences
along the line were fairly ablszs with
gay color, American and German flags
predomineting. Every precautioD was
taken to guard the Prince during bis
visit. The train arrived at 8:25. The
Prince was dressed and ready tt make
his appearance and the members OF the
committee had their welcoming smiles
we'll 10 shape, but Governor 0dell was
. missing quantity. At 8:45 the Gov
ernor put IN an appearance, aud the
cavslcsde to the City Hall got under
way. Troop B I'd as escort to the
Princes carriage. At the City Hall the
Prince was presented the freedom OF
the city by the Mayor and brief re-
ception followed. From the City Hall
the Prince was driven to the Capitol,
where he was met and escorted to the
Executive Chamber. The reception
mere was of a very informal character.
As the Prince and his suite entered
Governor Odell stepped forward, and
welcomed him.
The Governor then showed the
Prince dress sword presented ID Gen.
eral Washington by Frederick the
Great OF Prussia During Frederick's
asst days he is said to have sent the
gilt with the inscription: "From the
Oldest General in the World, to the
\ Greatest General 10 the World.
Prince Henry was very much 10 teres t I'D
| and asked the Governor many ques-
tions concerning 1t. The ether mem.
bers of the suits were then given an
opport anlty ID examine it. While this
was going on. the Prince expressed to
the Governor and the Senate reception
com mittee his appreciation of his well
come. From the executive chamber
the party was escorted to the Senate
Chamber where the Prince was intro
duced by Lieut.. Governor Woodruff.
The Prince addressing the Senate
thanked the members for toe kind
reception given him. From the SEN
ate be was sd to the Assembly
chamber where he was presented by
Speaker Nixon. Here he also return
ed thanks for the reception given him
The Prince aud party were then
driven to the station and left for WesI
4 Point
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

the House and talk OF light to
inIshn between those favoring re,
ductIon OF tariff on Cuban sugar anu
those favoring q rebate Is as strons
TODAY as ever. The reduction repuo-
licans are still juggling with the pane
of the President, but the rebate meu
declare that they have his assurance
that either plan will meet his approval.
Much bitt srness has been engenoereo
bv the fight and large per cent OF
those fayoriDg the Tawney propcsltion
are declaring for q rebate or nothing.
The conference will NETT again next
Tuesday and unless there should Dc a
decided change of sentiment between
this and then the ways end means
committee proposition is booked ior
defeat.
Governor B. Dole, Of Hawaii, has
been summoned to Washington by the
President to talk over the political
troubles in the Islands.
The Secretary of War has directed
General Leonard Wood to come I'm
mediately to Washington to confer or
plans for the departure from Cuos
| May1, of all troops of the Unitsd
States. The administration Ia also, al
this time, especially anxious to learr
General Woods ideas on Cuban reel
procity. .p.o
yelt's trip to Cuba, upon which she u
to start Sunday, has been substituted
for the proposed visit to the coronation
OF King Edward. The President, 1t Il
said, feels that his daughter has beef
brought into enough prominence our
ing the social gayeties of the past sea
son and by reason of Prince Henry
visit, and that the trip to Londol
would therefore be inadvisable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

DESPITE the reports OF the commits
sion against them and the almost uni
yerssl sentiment in favor OF the Panama
Canal routs, the canal schemerS Insist
that the Nicaragua, the longer and
more expensive route must be selected.
The reason Ia obvious-the "swsg" is
greater. Senator Hanna, who Ia GER
talnly a business man, opposes the
Nicaragua route and says. "As busi'
ness man, would be ashamed to adopt
the Nicaragua Canal route In opposition
to the unanimous report OF the COM
mission and the figures they present.
We are told that it will cost 81 800, 600
a year less ID operate the Panama than
the Nicaragua route. At the govern
ment rate OF interest this amount rep
resents the interest on $4,000, 600"
But $s5 100000 Of the governments
money is a mere bagatelle to some
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, ss they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Cstsrrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
70 cure 1t you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catsrrh Cure is tskea internally and
scts directly on the blood and mucuoas sur
faces. HALLS Catarrh Cure Is not q qusek
medicine. 1t was prescribed By one Of the
best physicians in this country for years, and
Is regular prescription. 1t Is composed Of
the best tones known, combined with the
bes. blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect continuation
Of the two Ingredients 10 what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. send
for testimonials free.
T. J. CHENEY q 90, Props., Toledo, o.
Bold By Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

postage, advertising, &c. The above
amount does not include the loss In
the redemption and reporchsse OF ospi-
tai stock, which was subsequently sold
at loss, that having been individually
incurred by the secretary Ia giving
value to the stock given to the stock
holders as q stock dividend, which
amount. 30 far as the third person was
concerned, could not be distinguished
from that stock purchased from the
treasurer. The asst, OF the company
are stated to be: Cash on hand January
10. 1929; balsncs due on trustee note
for treasury stock, $27. 574.74; balance
due on outstandiDg notes 10 favor OF
treasurer, 1851; book accounts due 10
Wsshin gtop, a. 49l 81; San francisco.
1908 SO; Pittsburg, $5lS.l5; New York,
$2l2.7O; Philsdelphis, S2,Sl401; Chi
cago. $257.6l; Baltimore. S237 20, and
C. NJ. Fox, Sl95.00; other bills receiv.
able, merchandise, and rent, 1000.
These assets fottsd up t)tsl OF So.
025.16.
The affairs OF the Federal Banking
and Trust Company in Washington are
practically unchanged today. The
| doors Of the bank are open as usual
but while those 10 charge acknowledge
taat they are not receiving deposit,
they refuse to either affirm or deny
the statement that checks are nc I
being honored.
This morning Mr.. Baker came here
from Washington and called on Judge
Norton. having an intervening petition
of q number of stockholders which he
asked to be fled with the probable
view OF motion to dismiss the pro-
ceedings. but as the whole mattsr had
been adjourned until the 14th init
Judge Noit,n stated that nothing
could be done at tais time.
/ DhilaAalrI.io hao r,nada
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
For the COMPLEXION.

The complexion always sufferers from BILL
liousness or constipation. Unless the bowels
are kept open the Impurities from the body
appear in the form Of uDsightly orupsions.
DeWitt's Little Early hisers keep the liver
and bowels in healthy condition and remove
the cause Of such troubles. G. e. Hooper, Al
bsny. Ga. says: ~ took DeWitt's Little
Early Rissrs for biliousness. They were Just
what needed. am feeling better now than
in years" Never grippe or distress. Safe,
thorough and gentle. The very best pills.
For sale by E. b. Leadbester a Bon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
What Germany Wants.

New York, March IA dispatch from
Berlin states that Prince Henry's visit
to Washington is to bring about an
agreement by which Germany will be
permitted to maintain q large fleet 10
Caribbean waters to serve for the pro-
lection Of German settlers sod proper
ty rights imperilled by frequent revo-
lutions 10 South American republics.
The feet Ia intended to be entirely for
defensive purposes and not to acquire
territory.
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Girls Clothing.

Girls Heavy Boucle Cloth Winter Closks;
ssss Q, 10 and IA.
$1,000. Were SIG and s19
Girls Heavy Winter Garments, consisting
Of Refers, Box Costs. Jackets, and Three.
quarter Coats sizes A to II.
BATS. We're 1915 and ss1.5s.
Tan Automobiles, Of rich kersey satin
lined body empire yoke; with loose back ;
sizes 10 and II.
$1,000. Were S18 so.
Misses Tailor.msde Homespun Suits; silk
lined Eton Jackets sizes IA and 10.
$11.60 Each.
Young Girls Tsilor.made Homespun Suits,
the new dip-front Eton Jacket; sizes IA
and 10.
$11.50 Each.
Young Women's New Spring Broadcloth
Suits the new straight front jacket il made
over rich vest OF black MORE silk; sizes IA
and 10.
$18 30 Each.
Girls Spring. Weight Walking Skirts.
1926 Each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

In THE Senate yesterday Mr.. Hanna
made a speech IN favor OF the ship sub.
sdy bill and became nettled when Mr..
Tillman asked him some pertinent
questions concerning the consolidation
OF some of the big ship lines. The man
ayers OF the trusts have become so
arrogant that they don't even want to
be questioned by outsiders" even if
the latter are Is. s. Senators and ask
questions on the floor OF the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
The Overdue Etruria.

London, March THE GUARD line
steamship Etruris, which lost her pro-
pelIer and broke her rudder In mid
ocean some days ego, has not yet
arrived at the Azores. Neither has
the steamer William Cliff, which was
towing the E:ruria whan last heard
from. The Cunsrd line officials are
confident, however, that their boat is
ell right. They have made arrange
meuts to send the steamer EIbe from
Southampton to the Azores tomorrow
to bring back the passengers and mail
of the Etruria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
Railroad Wreck.

San Antonio Tex. March 1.-THE
westbound Southern Pacific passenger
train, which lett here last night, was
wrecked shortly before 4 o'clock this
morning, q few miles west OF Sander
son. The wreckage Immediately took
fire. Thirty.three persons are re-
ported to have been either instantly
killed or burned to death. A broken
rsil on curve In q ravine caused the
train to 90 into ditch.
About fifteen bodies have been recovered.
A coach containing q number OF New York
capitalists escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

THE REPUBLICANS Of the House will
meet next Monday night to reorganizs
the republican congressional campaign
committee and UNUSUAL attention is
directed toward the meeting, as there
is g possibility that Representative
Babcock, OF Wisconsin, may be dropped
as chairman of the committee. Mr..
Bsbcook has recently been giving the
trusts some concern by threatening to
press certain tariff reform measures 10
the House, though he has invariably
been whipped into line when the time
comes, but the trusts want men in
power who are entirely subservlent to
them and are not kickers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Hartman
introduced resolution directing the
committee for courts to prepare Dill
which shall "recoenizs equal rights and
privileges OF organized capital and Or
ganized labor before the law in all mat
tsrs OF controversy" It provides that
such controversies shall be submitted
for settlement to the court or to otner
tribunals for decision. The street rail-
way situation in Norfolk, Mr.. Hartman
cobtsnded, emphasized the importance
of such legislation at this time. upon
an insisienee that the session OF tnis
Legislature wes too short TO consider
such an important measure, Mr.. Har-
man withdrew it. He gave notice,
however, that he would renew it ct
the next session. Before the adjourn
ment for the day Mr.. Hartman offered g
resolution for the appointment Oh
committee OF three to report bill 10
the next session, embodying his propo'
sitions. The matter went over.
Mr.. Mann introduced bill amend
ing the law with reference to the grant
ing OF liquor licenses. The amend.
ment emOodies the principle Of the
Barbor ordinance, defeated 10 the con-
vention.
The Senate committee acted adverse
ly on the Norfolk. Portsmouth quar3n'
tine bill. This action leaves the
quarantine officer to the appointment
OF the governor, rather than the cleo
ton OF a local commission. This bill
has already passed the House, and nc
measure of the present session had beer
more bitterly fought.
The following bills passed the Senate
To authorizs clerks Of courts to re
ceive taxes on real ettlte 10 certain
cases.
To validate certain contract of fowl
OF Berryville.
To incorporate Virginia Southern
Railroad Company.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Whitehead's bill, appropriatiDl
SIC, 900 for the support of the home TO
needy Confederate women, was referred
to the finance committee, altsr a iopl
discussion. Many of those who favor
ed the bill thought it bast that tn
, finance committee consider It.
, Mr.. Cation presented bill to author
izs the appointment OF two addItlona
commissioners 10 chaDcery for the Cir
cult Court OF Alexandria city.
, These bills passed the House:
To amend the charter of the Csntra
Railway OF Virginia.
To amend an act entitled IAN Act /,
Incorporate the Alexandria Infirmsry.
ri To allow the Chesapeake and OH
Railway Company to dscor tlnue it
tracks on the Lexington Branch.
To incorporate the Home Protsctiv
Insurance Company.
Two sessions OF the house committe
on general laws were devoted to hear
log argument against the Cabell chill
labor bill. Judge Horseley, OF Lynch
burg, and Messrs. Hartley and Davis
OF Petersburg, and others Opposed th
the measure.
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Woodward 6 LOthrop.
10th, nth & F Sts.. n. W.,
WASHINGTON, d. c.

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
o, disord ers OF the stomach arise, bill
iousness, headache dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. II you wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Chsmberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They are
so easy to take and mild and gentle in
effect. For sale by Richard Gibson
drugRist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07
A Racord breaker.

New York, March Ut is announced
that the Hamburg-American line has
awarded contract for steamer 10
feet long, to have q guaranteed speed
OF 25f knots, which will be II hours
faster than the Deutschland. The
Deutschland's best time from Sandy
Hook to Cherbourg Is five days seven
hours and Thirty eight minutes, which
is the record. The new Hamburg liner
will be a quarter OF knot faster than
the new steamers the Cunard line is TO
hnild
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

A BILL has been introduced in the
Legislature making it misdemeanor
for any person to use or repeat abusive,
insulting or slanderous language against
any female. The purpose OF this bill is
good, as long ago curb should nave
been put upon numbers OF persons,
mostly men, who are ever ready to cir
culate suspicious and ISLANDERS against
women. Many an innocent woman
has been the victim OF the malicious
ness Of people who had no basis for
their utterances. Besides, even when
there is ground for suspicion too many
are prone to circulate all they hear with
material additions.
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so.r,.t Fever on the Kaiser's Yacht.

New York, March 7.--scarlet fever APP
neared among the crew OF the yacht Hoheh-
Eollern last night. A sailor named Behnke
was removed from the yacht to hospital. II
is the present intention Of Prince Henry to
hoard the Hoheuzollern tonight and unless q
further spread Of the disease appears on the
Yacht, this programme will be carried out
All the other members of the crew are re-
ported we'll this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
q Cough or Cold At once. Conquer Groups
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis Hosrseness, Grippe
Sold BY Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-07

Philadelphia has made special ap-
preparation Gi 1926 900 to pay the ci,y's
expenses 10 fighting smallpox.