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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31
Foreign News.

London, Jan. 31.-Tnere are per.
sistert Iumors that General De Wet has
been captured. South African mining
shares closed strong a. result OF the
rumor.
London, Jan. 31.-GenerAl Lord Kitchen
or today reports that General Frencn has
cuptured 26 members Of Fourche's COM
msnd, which he states is now completely
te.ttered.
Vienna, Jan. 31.--A dispatch from Sofa
states that the release OF Miss Ellen NJ. Stone
and hadamA Tsilks, her companion, has been
indefinitely postponed, owing TO fresh condi'
lions having bssn imposed By the brigands
who hold them captive.
The Hague, Jan. 31.-Rumois OF renewed
differences between Qaeen WilheminA and
Prince Henry, her consert, are current here.
Prince Henry has again gone TO Mecklen-
burg, his ancestral home, on an Indefinite
visit, while Qaten Wilhelmina remains shut
up In the palace and refuses to see any body.
Berlin, Jan 31.-.The tariff COMMITTEES Of
the Reichstag today adopted the motion in.
troC ueed by HArr Kanitr, which directs that
the same import duties be imposed on foreign
goods as the countries from which they come
have placed on German merchandise.
London, Jan. 31.-Ihe Cabinet met at
noon. Public interest In the meeting is in
tense, IS II is understood that the answer to
the Dutch governments peace proposals lie
the sub set for debate before tho members.
Rome, Jan. 31.-Mussolino, the notorious
Italian brigsnd, who was captured some
months ago after fortune had been exoeDd-
ed By the Italian government 10 eornering
him. says: IF am convicted will surely
be psrdonsd. l will then go to America
where will be appreciated. In America
shall rise to high station"
Paris, Jan. 3l.-Alphose Berry, recently
condemned to deportation to New Caledonia
and twenty years hard labor there for house
breaking, AID Marguerite Wasch, for whose
sake he committed the theits, have been mar
ritd In the prison, where Berry is eonnoed
The bride has declared her intention Of going
out 10 New Caledonia 10 bs near her husband,
although for twenty years che will only be
sble to see him IS be passes along the roads on
the way to bis labor in company with his fel-
Inv conyicta
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VIRGINIA NEW

The American Cigar Company has
succeeded the COLtIoeLttl Tobacco
Company at Petersburg.
The | tile town of Ivanhoe, 10 Wytbe
county, WAS aim Dst entirely destroyed
by FIRE early yesterday morning.
E. E. Wingo died 10 Bermuda Hun
dred and was buried 10 a coffin be
bad made In anticipation OF bis death.
A board of arbitration awarded Rev.
w. p. Hines, pastor of Psrkview Bap-
fist Church. Portsmouth, $3.50 damages
sgsintt the Norfolk and Western rail.
road for the loss Of a sstchel containing
202 sermons.
Gov. Montague has written to the
German Ambassador at Washington,
extending cordial invitation TO Prince
Henry to pay Richmond visit on bis
southern trip.
Mrs. Mollie Elgin, wife of Mr.. Thorn
ss @. Elgin, after a short illness died
81 her home near Leesburg Thursday.
Deceased was 10 the sixtieth year of
Der age She was q daughter of the
/ to Josephus Carr, of Loudoun.
A sad occurrence took place on Crane
nest creek, 10 Wise county, day or two
ago. Noah Mullins, a man Of about 80,
shot and killed his wife and three child
rem, then put an end to bis own Un-
happy exis eDce 10 the same way. 1t Is
understood that jealousy was the
motive that prompted the deed. There
bad been trouble between the man and
bic wife for some time. The affair has
created quite sensation.
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Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. d {.
TELEGBApHIC BREglTt

Mrs. John Cstoo wife Of we'll TODD
farmer, died suddenly st Lagrange,
Ind, last Dight after estiog a hearty
supper. She had announced the te
OF her death and made all the funeral
arrangements. She invited uumber
OF friends to supper and after the meal
she laid herself out on couch and
passed away.
Howard K. Sloan, the self-confessed kid
nspper and robber of Mabel v. 3 Kesrns,
alias Mabel Goodrich, proprietress of q die
reputable Philadelphia resort, was today sen.
fenced to an imprisonment Of seven yesrs
and six months and to psy Q fine OF $500.
D. knight Finley, half brother of Sloan, also
pleaded guilty to completely in the abduction.
He was sentenced 70 two years. The two
other defendants, Wallace snd Dunlsp. re-
fused to plead guilty and will be trlei.
Fourteen prisoners mutinied at the courty
workhouse this morning and refused to work.
Their reasons we're that prisoner who wa
being disciplined by confinement In dark
cell for recent trouble, was not the right
man.
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COURT OF APPEALS.

The Court OF Appeals handed down
opinions in several cases yesterday
This is a summary:
Robinson We. Basis administrator,
Corporation Court, city OF Danville
affirmed.
Hutchinson. ETC., vs.. Maxwell, ETC.,
Corporation Court, city Of Winchester
reversed.
Lsftwich vs.. city of Richmond, CIR.
cult Court, city of Richmond; affirmed
Boissesu, sergeant, vs. Bass admin
isirst)r, Corporation Court, cit , OF Dam
Vile; affirmed.
Richmond Railway and Electric Com
Dany We. West, Circuit Court Of Henrico
county; reversed.
Smith vs. Bryan. Mayor, Hastings
Court, city OF Roanoke; affirmed.
Trehsy, CLERK, vs. Marye, auditor;
petition to rehear refused.
Meyers, We. Orowgey, Circuit Court
of Wythe county; appeal; bond 500.
Meyer vs. city OF Newport News.
Circuit Court, city OF Newport News;
writ of error awarded; bond 500.
Newlee VS.. East Kentucky Land
Company, Circuit Court OF Lee county;
appeal refused.
The Court decided that property bequeath.
ed to man by his wife and placed In posses.
sion OF trustee to be used for the benefit Of
the husband, is liable for bis debts. Tho case
In point was sn appeal from the decree OF the
Corporation Court Of Winchester. Clark
MsxwelPs wife in her will left him consider
able property. The trustee was TO pay MAJ
well snnually only the interest. Maxwell
owed debts, was sued, and the lower court
held that this property could not be levied
upon. The judgment was reversed and the
cause remAnded for further hearing.
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rO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Big Fire in Norfolk.


Norfolk, Va, Jan. 81 Fire STATED
at 2 o'clock this morning on the hrst
floor OF the Columbia Building. In
CRANKY street, owned by ID. Lowen-
burg and occupied by Browns saloon
and Nedder's restiuraUt. and on the
upper doors BY about $50 offices.
Within fifteen minutes the flames burst
through the root and the rear wall fell
10. Explosions of whisky barrels In
Browns saloon scattered the flames
across the street. 10 less than half 90
hour the Atlantic Hotel was partly
burned and the Virginia Club was 10
flames. The four story building at
Plume and CRANKY streets, occupied by
the Johnston China Company, aod
spar I ments, together with four three
story brick bulldogs adjoining 1t, were
oratt ically destroyed. The losses by
Are are estimated at over half million
dollars. The burned district is spread
over q city block and at least 30 busi-
ness firms and living apartments were
consumed by the flames. Several tnrill'
10 rescues were made by the police,
hremen and citizens. 10 one building
FIVE women were carried down the fire
escapes unipjured.
The fire destroyed every building on
Cranky street from Main to Plume on
both s!des of the street with the excep-
slon OF Wait Rsttew & Clsy's big dry
goods store on the corner of Main and
CRANKY. Those on the west side we're
the immense AtlsI tic Hotel, the Co
lumbia building, with it's stores and
! offices, and the Virginia Cub, and on
the east side the Albemarle building
and a number OF others occupied as
offices above. Probably fifty firms,
com panies, ager to and professional men
were burned out and are now seeking
quarters for their business.
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TidIngs of the FugitIYes.

Pit.sburg, Pa. Jan. 81.-Not one clue
has yet come into possession OF the
officials az to the whereabouts OF either
Ed or Jack Biddle the escaped murder
srs or Mrs. Sofel, who aided the
brothers 10 their arrangements for
escape from the prison and who disap-
oeared simult ineously WITH them. Mr..
5oAsl has been suspended from office
Of Warden by the county prison board.
A sister Of Mrs. Soffel ia confident that
her sistsr Is innocent OF wrong doing
and advances the theory that the
escaped prisoners first murdered her
sister, secretsd her body aud then
escaped.
Butler, Pa, Jan. 3l.-John and Ed
Biddle and Mrs. Sohel are reported
under arrest at Cooperstown, Butler
county. The woman was taken from a
sleigh half dead from cold. The re-
port ia considered reliable.
A subsequent dispatch from Pitts
burg confirms so much OF the above as
relstes to the fugItives being in tue
sleigh, but not their capture, but says
they will be 10 the laws clutches by
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31
THE CENSUS BILL.

After a tempestuous debate the Hop
kins bill, establishing . permanent
census Office, passed the House yester-
day evening with only three minor
amendments which do not affect the
purposes OF the measure.
Considerable opposition was mani
tested toward the bill, but it was not
organized and accomplished no results.
When the vote was taken the bill pass
ed without division.
That portion Of the bill placing The
employees OF the bureau under the
civil service rules and making them
eligible for transfer to any OF the CLASH
fed branches of the service provoked
the livliest discussion. IL went
through, however, without any change
or alteration, and thus the Official
beads of some 1000 clerks Ia the
bureau are saved, provided, Of course,
that the Senate takes speedy action
along the same lines.
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Giant and Ginntess to Wed.

Helena, Mon, Jan. 31.-Tbe largest
nan and woman 10 the UDItsd
states, If not in the world, will be
married at Helena or Butte within
the next few weeks. The contract.
ing parties will be Miss Ella Muir.
ray, of Missouri, eight feet one inch
tall, weighing something over 400
pounds, and Edward Beaupre, tine
Montana Cowboy" who tips the
scales at 397 pounds and 10 8 feet tall.
Miss Murray's father, it is said, has
tried 10 vain for some time to induce
some one to marry her, offering home
and liberal expense money as an in-
ducement. A party assembled at q
local hotel last night and decided to
write to Miss Murray and tell Der
about Beaupre and ask her If she would
fall In love with him. Besupre, when
approached on the subject. agreed to
the proposition and said taat he would
remain In this neighborhood reason
able time to get her reply. Beaupre
is Montana boy by birth, Is 81 years
old and has never been out OF the State.
He wears No. % shoes and in stature
be is colossal.
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indicate what should be dore in the future.
In fact, neither the subject Of his recon-
mendatlons on tariff nor civil government was
touched upon. he will be heard Agsin to-
morrow.
sec'y. Gage attended his last Cabinet meet
ing today. The President and other men,
beers of the Cabinet wished the retiring Sec
rotary an abundance Of luck in his new bus
mess venture and the Secretary replied that
his wish was for the success Of the present
administration. The Charleston trip, Prince
Henry's visit and the right Of the govern
ment to lease the Indian lands were discuss.
cd. Mr.. Payne had large batch Of postofice
appointments for the President to slgu.
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Girls
Department..

All winter wraps are marked at
very low prices Girls and young
ladies' Furs are also included in this
clearance sale.
Misses Winter School Costs, in three styles,
consisting Of tan kersey cloth with storm col
lar, silk-lined throughout; heavy DARK blue
bouc.e cloth, satin-lined F; and Norfolk jacket
s.yle. in heavy dark blue cheviot; sizes
TO 10.
$3.50. Were $3.50.
Girls Jersey Three-qusrter Cloaks, satin
lined throughout many have empire yokes
others are fitted back style; sizes TO IL.
1915. Were SIS and $3.50.
Girls Heavy Bouce Cloth Winter Olosks,
with shoulder cape forming hood In back
empire yoke sizes 8, 10 and ~.
$3.50. Were SIG and $40.
Tan Automobiles, Of rich kersey; satin
lined body; empire yoke With loose back
81 ses 10 and II,
$500. Were $3.50.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

GENERAL CHAFFEE says be expects,
through the vigorous campaign he is
now pursuing against the Filipino in
surgents, to speedily complete the
psci6cation OF those islands, with the
exception OF Samsr. Now, after this
statement, II the future is to be judged
by the past, news of disasters to Amer.
loan troops in the Philippines may be
expected at any moment. Reports of
peace 10 the Philippines are very con-
Aic,ing. According to General Wheaton
not less tn an $4,000 soldiers should be
kept in those islands, while Governor
General Taft says 5000 would be suf-
ficlent. 1t is strange that there should
be so great e difference between the
military and the civil view of the situa'
tion in the Philippines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31
NEWS OF THE DAR

A free fight between Socialist snd
Catholic members occurred In the
Belgian Chamber OF Deputies Tuesday.
Prince Henry declares that to visit
America is the "dresm OF bis life" and
his trip "oomes like q gift from
heaven"
Admiral Rogers reports ten marines
missing Ia Samar and seven suffering
severely as result of the hardships
they endured.
In q fight at Abrsham's Krasl,
Orange river, heretofore uDreported.
Col. L. E. Du Moulin and eight British
were killed and seven wounded.
Richard Croker arrived at Southsmp-
ton Wednesday by the steamship Phila-
delphia. He did not 90 to London, ss
was expected, but went direct to his
home at Vantage.
1t was announced in the House Of
Commons yesterday that the reply OF
the British government TO Hollands
communication on the South African
war would reach The Hague yesterday.
The stereotyped sta tement is again
made that the general outlook for
pacificatlon in the Philippine islands
everywhere outside Of the Island OF
Samar has never been more favorable
since the original outoaeak of TIE
Filipino insurrection than at the
present time.
Baron w. A. F. Covers, Minister Of
the Netherlands, called on Secretary
Hay yesterday afternoon and was
closeted with him for half an hour.
After his departure 1t was stated that
"the United States had not been con-
suited by any European government
regarding the South African situation"
Railroad trains were delayed In Vir.
GINA and other parts OF the south by
reason OF the snow and fruit trees we're
damaged. Many buildings at Little
Rock, Ark, were wrecked by the roofs
breaking down from the weight OF ice.
Houses 10 other parts OF Arkansas we're
also damaged. Richmond is covered
with sleet. The wires are Frustrated
10 Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and
Texas. The losses are heavy.
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WASHINGTON. D. O
FIFTY SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 81.
SENATE.

w ~ SN@s "As
SENATE.
One of the first acts of the Senate
this morning was q favorable report
upon resolution authorizing the CON-
mittee on Iodisn affairs to investigate
the leasing OF mineral lands 10 IodisD
reservst ons, particularly as to what
connect on II any, officers Of the Unit ID
States government had Herewith.
Il was agreed to.
Mr.. Rswlius called up his resolution
directing the Secretary of War to re-
port as to whether celt,in treason laws
embodied therein had been passed by
the Philippine Commission.
The resolution was agreed to.
II was decided that when adjourn
ment was taken today, 1t be until Mon
day.
Mr. Hoar called up his bill ID fix the
salaries OF certain judges Of the United
states. II provides general increase
OF % per cent.
Mr.. Stewart introduced an amend
meut TO increase the salaries Of Ssna-
tors, Representative and Delegates 10
Congress to 81 500.
Mr.. Hawley favored an increase in
the salaries of Congressman. He de.
clared he could not live here were IL
not for money coming to him from out
side.
The bill went to the calendar and
tue Philippine revenue bill was laid be-
fore the Senate.
Mr.. Morgan took the floor 10 advo-
oscy of his amendment, which was 10
the nature of q subst tIte bill.
HOUSE.
During the morning the committee on
rules had met and by a unanimous vote
decided to report the Tswney resolution
which inquiries into the right of the
Senate and the President to negotiate
treaties with foreign countries affecting
the revenue without ACTION upon the
part OF the House. The resolution wss
reported to the House and, as reported,
was passed without opposition.
The Grout oleomsrgine bill was re.
ported to the House by party major
lty OF the rules committee.
Mr. Dalzell asked tnat it's considera-
ton be made a special order of business
for February 3rd.
Mr.. Richardson spoke against such
action.
The resolution was passed, after OPP
position on the part OF the democrats,
by vote of 1872 to II.
Mr.. Richardson offered resolution
declaring that the Senate is preparing
ID usurp the prerogatives of the House
IN taking up commercial treaties.
Mr., Payne objected to the considera-
ton of the resolution and the speaker
upheld the objection.
The House then went into committee
of the " Mole to consider claims.
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DIED

On January 80, 1902, at his home in
Washington, after a short and painful illness,
JOSEPH A. BRADLEY, aged 40 years.
His funeral will take place from his late
home, $50 Maryland avenue, southwest, To-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. The re.
mains will be brought here for intermsnt
At an early hour Thundsy morning. jan
uary 80. 1902, EDWAkD SULLIVAN.
Funeral from the residence Of his brother,
Andrew Sullivan. 217 north Royal street,
tomorrow Saturday at 3 p. 10. Friends and
relatives are invited.
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The Prince and the Kaiser.

Liverpool, Jan. sL-rhe Post prints let
ter which states that the Prince Of Wales and
the Kaiser had frosty time during the for
mer's recent visit 10 Germany. The Prince
has never forgiven the Kaiser for ouce Ceiling
him sulkv ehurl. The Kaiser, on the other
hand. is offended at the primes for plainly in-
timlting to him that King Edward did not
want the Kaiser to come to England for the
coronation, because the German Emperor
would distract attention from the King him
self Since tho Kaiser practically "bossed"
Queen Vietoria's funeral arrangements the
Post says he has attracted the bulk of the
public attention, and the members of the
Eoglish royalty wish him TO remain st 3
distance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

THE PRESIDENT Is believed to be
receding from his attitude in favor OF
drastic Chinese legislation. Those
closely interested 10 preventing the en-.
trance OF Chinese into the United
States are convinced that the President
now desires modification of the meas
ures already prepared. 1t is under
stood he wishes to have the clause
eliminated prohibiting the admission
of Chinese merchants and their rep
resentatives to this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

On THE floor of the Senate recently
Senator Hanna declared that the coun-
try must expand its commerce or re-
strict it's production. The markets Of
Europe had not been conquered, he
said, but Senator Hale replied:
ave have absorbed foreign trade In
the great countries that are competitors
OF ours. We do not need further
action, nor do we need further mar
kets."
There were no figures at hand to
refute the statement, but they we're
readily found. The Philadelphia Com
mercial Musuem was appealed to, and
today the needed statistics were
secured. By these 1t Is shown that only
IA per cent. of the worlds trade be.
longs to the United States, notwith-
standing the statement made by Senator
Hale. Some republicans have q way OF
making assertions regardless of facts
10 the vain hope that no one knows
better than themselves.
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ATTEMPTED SUIOIDE.-Clad only In
DER night robe, her feet only protected
from the snow and Ice by stockings
and vita blood flowing from an ugly
wound 10 her tnroat, which she had
made with pair of scissors, Mrs.
Francis Bostwick. wife OF George II.
Bostwick, preacher, residing at 5l9
sixth street soutneast, Washington, was
found stumbling sloog 10 q fainting
condition 1t Marion PARK about 8
o'clock this morning by policeman.
The officer wrapped his coat about the
shiveriog woman and took her iUt) the
station house, from where she was re.
moved 10 the Providence Hospital. II
Ia believed that she will recover. Mrs.
Bostwick was formerly an inmate OF 40
insane asylum and was 10 condition
TO be returned to it. and apprehension
of this Is thought to have prompted her
10 attempt suicide. When questioned
as to why che had attempted t. kill
herself she replied that "the spirit" had
told her . stab herself with the scissors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31
Fish Driven Ashore Melted $1,000.

Smyrna, DEL, Jan. Sl.-A school of
rock and perch, driven onto the shore
at Bombay Hook Island, by a snow
storm, Detted over 81 900 to the fisher
meo. Thhty-6ve barrels were shipped
to the city markets, selling at % cents
q mound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely pain
full and II neglected often result in blood
poisoning Children are especially lisble to
such mishsps because not so careful. As s
remedy DeWitts Witch Hazel sslve IL uD-
equalled. Draws out the FIRE, stops the plin,
soon heals the wound. Bewsfe of counter
feits- Sure cure for piles. "DeWitt's Witch
Hazel sslye cured my baby Of eczema after
two physicians gave her up," writes James
Mock, N. Webster, Ind. "Ihe sores were so
bui she soiled two to i've dresses day" For
sale BY =. 8. Lesdbeatex s. Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

Mrs. Harriet Underwood, widow OF
tae late Joseph Underwood, died ct
ner home 10 Hillsboro Thursday ct the
advanced age of seventy eight years.
Toe funeral and intsrment will take
place from her late residence today,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

WITH AMAZING indifereHee to the ma
tion's moral obligations to Cubs, and the re-
publican psrty's pledge to promote the re.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-31

DR.. Bulls Celebrated Pills cures
many illA One pii dose. Box, 90 pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsis. Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Bulls Pills never
gripe. Sold BY Richard Gibson and all drug
girts.
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g MMv.r

This signature Is on every box OF the genuine
LAKE, BrOmO-QUinine Tablets
the p cstrcs eoig IA one day
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Georgetown. Jan. s1.-whcat 75ss2.
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Free Daily Deliveries TO AIsxAndria