Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-08

alarmed. We formed a sort of wedge
and escorted them out. The Attorney
General was in the rear. The big man
of the party again addressed the Attorney
General in a most insolent manner. The
big fellow seized him roughly. District
Attorney Young, quick as flash, struck
over General Knox's head landing on
the loafer. He retaliated and seized
Young by the throat. / dealt him a
chOpping blow on the head. The walters
rushed forward and threw themselves
upon him bearing him to the ground.
1t was all over in an instant. We left,
order was restored, and the incident re-
mains Just an i'll tasting memory, 1t was
a purely personal affair, and politics had
nothing whatever to do with it.
The Secretary of the Navy has re-
ceived communication from the acting
General Manager of the United States
and Hayti Cable Company, in which it
is stated that information has been re-
ceiyed to the effect that the Haytien
gunboat "Crete Pierrot' intends to
cut the cable between Cape Hayten
and New York. 1t is requested that the
Secretary of the Navy instruct the com
handing officer of the United States
gunboat Machias to protect the cable
from any act of violence on the part OF
the Haytien gunbOat. Such instructions
were today sent to that officer.
Major General Lloyd Wheaton has left
the Philippines, and now the officers there
are telling stories about him. One OF the
Manila papers says it is generally known
in the islands that General Wheaton dyes
his whiskers, and on one or two occa-
sions the rain washed away the rich brown,
leaving the natural gray, much to the
Generals discontinue and the mems
amusement.
Attorney General and Mrs. Knox will be the
Presidents guests at luncheon at Oyster Bay
this afternoon Mr.. Knox wishes to say good
bye to the President previous to making his
anticipated European trip and it is said will
also indorse Henry l.. West for the District of
Columbia CommssiOnership now vacant. The
President has intimated that he would APP
point Mr.. West TO the place if the warning
clements i'm the Washington school board
MOulU get tOBtluti anu ihhpiH'
commissioner to be appointed is the official
who has direction Of the schools in this city
and the President is DESTROYS of naming Il
man who will work in harmony with the eX-
listing board. =
Senator Martin and Representative Hay
are here today Both gentlemen say there is
nothing of importance attached to their visits
They are looking after the interests of their
constituents and other similar affairs pertain
ing to their Offices Mr.. Hay is encou ragged
at the outlook Of his aspirations for the Speak
ship of the next House, should that body be
democratic.
Recent records show nearly 900 court mar
tial convictions in the Philippines.
Robert Downing, the Washington actor,
has Just secured a divorce from his wife,
Eugenia Blair, in San Francisco court.
President Roosevelt has gained twelve
pounds since he left Washington on his va
cation. He does not like the increased weight
and is taking considerable outdoor exercise to
reduce IT,
The Controller of the Treasury has decided
that hosts or guests must pay their mess
bill when junketing parties are taken on L.
= Warshins.