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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
TELEGRAPHIC BREY[TIES.

Fred HiDshelwoed, q bookkeeper, in Char
louisville, Va, has just received q letter
from England informing him Of the death
there of q wealthy uncle. by means Of woich
be comes into possession OF a title and $780,
coo year.
Another raid Was msde on May oats on the
Chicsgo Board Of Trade this N rnng The
close last night Wa, 4244 and when the ses-
sien began today the price was 421s Armour
AID other big houses then jumpsd into the
mark ct and soon had It down to 4i9s.
William, alias "ChIb." DemDs y was ar.
rested by Detective Reynolds at Cleveland,
o., yes eriay Dempsey is said to be wanted
Ia Rochester, N. Y, in connection with the
murder of Bella Z. Brown, sn aged j swel or,
Of that city. Dempsey was bootblsck and
always shined the jewellers shoes.
Three boys, aged 10. 10, and II. sons Of
Dave Watt, Degro farmer seven miles north
OF Ardm)re, |. 4. were burned to death
while asleep Ia their cabin Sunday night.
The building was separate from that occu.
pied by the other members of the family who
did not know Of the FIRE until the csbin was
In ashes.
H'nIy Rowe snd Ws,ton Keiper, two young
mon whose minds had been inf med by read
ing dime novels, and in desperate fashion eE-
tered the bank at Halifax, Pa, last March
with the intent TO rob, and murnered Cashier
Charles W. Ryan during a sentfie were hang
ed lodsv at the Dsupain county prison Roth
men con Messed their crime and professed re-
pentance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

McClure's Magazine for February is one Of
the best all-Around hunters It's editors have
gotten ont. The tlmeliness Of the articles,
their range Of subject and the variety of sborI
stories make il possible TO read the number
from cover to cover without monotony.
Two articles stand out for special notice
"Narconi's Achievement" by Kay Stannard
Baker, and "Grover Cleveland" By William
Allen White In each case both the title and
the authors name are sufficient guarantee OF
other articles Of interest are Sir Harry John
ston's account of the pygmies of the great
Congo Forest. John LsFarge's paper on
Raphael, "Roberte Posry and His Campaign
for the Pole" and number of short stories.
In this number also is concluded Stewart
Edward Whites serial. THE Forest Runner"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

ELECTRIC RAILWAYS are about to be
introduced In Shanghai, China. A line
is also shortly to be constructed In the
land ofthe Arabian Nights, preparations
for which sre now being made in Bsg'
dad. The Chinsman fought these in
novations for long time, arguing that
with their advent millions Of people
who operate Sedan chairs and as many
more who pull wagons as beasts OF bur.
den would be thrown out of a livelihood.
These hordes will doubtless find other
employment, as the services of many
will be required to build and operate
the roads. In the land of the caliphs
the camel will eventually give way to
steam and electricity, when the sleepy
cities which were the scenes OF the ad.
ventures Of Haroun-al Raschid and bis
vizier will become animated with mod.
ern life. There is a description 10 one
Of the minor prophets OF the cid Tesla.
ment which some imagine foretells the
advent of the electric car when 1t tells
of vehicles 'JOstllng against each other
and running as the lishtning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
THE CoMMoNER EXCLUDED.

The Postoffice Department has ex.
cluded part OF the issue OF William
Jennings Bryan's Commoner from the
privileges OF second-class mail rates.
The department holds that, while Mr..
Bryan may not be advertising an ar.
ticle, he is advertising theory" or
doctrine" which, it is held, makes
him equally amenable to the law az II
it we're merchandise be was advertising
by the free distribution OF copies OF his
paper.
Mr.. Bryan seut q circular letter to
Senst prs aud Representatives who lad
nee subscribed to the Commoner ex.
planning he would forward the publlca.
tion to them free. This fact was re-
cert ly called to the attention OF the
postal authorities by publishers who
have Suffered from the strict spplica
ton OF the rules defining second class
mail matter. Invest CATION by the de-
psrtmeut confirmed the report that
portion OF the issue OF Mr.. Bryan's pa.
per was being circulated free among
memberss OF Coogres. A letter has
been sent to Mr.. Bryan by the depart.
mett notifying him he will have to
stamp all papers sent free to Congress-
men or others.
1t is in this communics ton that the
department takes the position that,
while free copies OF the Commoner may
net be distributed for the purpose OF
advertising goods, the fact that Mr..
Bryan is using free dittributioo. 1t is
claimed for tne purpose of advertising
certain doctrines" brings that portion
OF the issue within the rules applicable
TO second-elass mail matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
Levant.

TIE Washington Board Of Trade has very
sensibly decided not to guarantee funds for
the entertainment Of the Grand Army Of the
the Republic at the National Encampment
which 1t was proposed to hold in that city
next October. The requirements Of the G. A.
3. were so extrsvAgsnt that the WashirE Z
tonians wers staggered Some Of the require.
ments were, that Washington should raise a
sum OF $75,O 600 for the entertainment Of the
members Of the organization that the officers
should be furnished free with luxurious
quarters ct the best hotels; that carriages
shoald be furnished the officers during their
stay; that the city should be properly deco.
rated, stands erected, hall furnished for the
meeting, &c.-all st the expense of the citi.
gems. The G. A. 3. are determined to lose
nothing BY failing to ask for it. e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, D. c., Jan. %.
SENATE.


The Senet3 this morning by adopting
a resolution introduced by Mr.. Lodge,
directed the commit zee on the Philip.
pines ID investigate the condition OF
affairs 10 the Philippine archipelago.
Mr.. Bacon introduced q resolution
looking toward the supplying of the
general public with the Congressional
Record 1T 81 for the long session, aud
81 for the short session.
At 1886 o'clock the bill providing for
q department OF commerce was taken
up, with the motion pending to strike
out the department OF labor clause.
Mr.. McLAurin, and Mr.. Petlus spoke
in the affirmative.
The amendment was lost by vote OF
% to 10.
An amendment was agreed 10 chang
ing the title of the bill to read depart
meut of commerce and labor"
Mr.. Hall " thdrew the amendment
providing for the incorporation 10 the
department of the interstate commerce
commission.
By vCts Of 81 to the amendment
to strike out the Census Bureau provis-
ion was defeated.
The bill was then passed.
The new department will net include
the Patent Office, as originally pur-
posed.
Mr.. Cullom gave notice that at the
conclusion OF the morning business to
morrow he would adde's the Senate
on the right of the President and
senate to conclude reciprocity treaties.
HOUSE.
The House was not in session today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

AMONG THE infections the United
States has brought upon itself by it;
greed for territorial acquisitions are
new breeds of rats and cockrosches.
A tranport which recently arrived in
New York from the Philippines swarm.
ed with these rodents and insects.
Some of the rats measure two feet IN
length. aud the reaches are said to be
OF very aggressive variety. When
this country was discovered no rats or
reaches were found on the continent.
Black rats were introduced from Eog-
land, having been brought here in
ships. Later the present species came
here in Norwegian ships and extermi-
mated the blacks. Now a hercer
species is probably destined to take
the place of those which infect houses.
Reaches came here in ships from the
Levant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
The Tunnel Explosion,

New York, Jan. % -Contrsditt Dry
statements are made today as to the
quaL tity ofdynsmite that exploded and
caused such havoc in the Murray Hill
district Monday afternoon. Butslxty-
TWO pounds Of toe explosive are per
nit led by law 10 be kept on hand 10
one place. 1t would appear as If the
contractors had ignored this law, ana
had stored at this particular point many
times that amount of the deadly stuff.
1t is feared that similar quantities Of
dynamite may De stored all along the
line OF the line OF the rapid transit tuD-
mel aud that other disasters are likely.
The financial loss ia EFT mated at from
$500, 900 to 81 100000. Probably $780,.
900 is o CONSERVATIVE guess. There was
90 Increase in the death list over night.
Three men were killed outright and
two died 10 hospitals. The injured are
reported ss doing we'll this morning,
though several are in q serious condi.
ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
Admiral 9chley.

Chicago, Jan. 28. Admiral and Mrs.
5ohley lett here this morning for Louis
vile. Save q slight lsmeness OF bis
right hand and arm, he was in good
condition for another round of BAN
quets, receptions. and the attendant
handshsking. The Admiral tele-
prsphed to Indianapolis that he will
gladly meet reception committees and
the public during his brief stay 10 that
city. The telegram was in response -
an inquiry made by the city officials.
Preparations were slso made for the
reception OF crowds at stations along
the route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

The Worlds Work for February pub
fishes entire, for the first time IN America
Rudysrd Kirling's "rhe Islanders" which
has raised furore Of discussion in England
Frank Norris, the author of "The Octopus,
in an article entitled THE Frontier Gone al
Last" shows how the Anglo-Saxons have en-
circled the globe with conquest. Captain
Mahan adds to an interesting series Of papers
THE Growth of Our National Feeling"
George lies, author Of ELAINE, Electricity
and the tamers," writes of MaTconi's
triumph. An intimate view Of DR. Lyman
Abbott is given BIZ Hamilton Wright MsOle.
A plea for better wages for teachers IS made
by William mcAndrew, and the consolidation
OF American railroads Is described, with a
colored map for illustration, by NJ. @. Cunnif.
Some striking pictures Of California big trees
are &C Ompanied by text written BY Richard
+. Fisher. A number of very interesting sr-
tioles sre published In this number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

RAISED SKIRTS TOO HIGH.-On an
alleged violation of a city ordinance.
that the police officers themselves have
thus far net been able to define. two
policemen OF Buffalo, n. Y, on SUNDAY
arrested two women In that CITY on
the charge OF raising their skirts too
high while crossing q street. The
shock OF the two policemen is not con-
sidered half as severe IS the one that
the advocates of short skiits sustained
when they learned of tbs arrests. The
proceeding is the result OF the deplor-
able condition of Buffalo's streets, due
to heavy snow storm and thaw. The
two females encountered q pool OF icy
water and stepped into 1t before they
realized It's depth, and when the To.
men raised their skirts TO avoid wet
ting them the officers of the law ar
rested the wsders. Legal proceedings
In which dress reformers will be inter-
estsd, II ia said, will now be- Instituted
10 prevent such srl.st Ia tn ..tIre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

THE EXPLOSION IN NEW YORK.
The entire section OF Park avenue, near
the Grand Union station, New York,
was shaken as If by an earthquake by
the explosion In the Rapid Transit tnn-
mel at Park avenue and East Forty
first street, an account Of which was
published In the Gszslte. J. ROderick
Robertson, wealthy British Columbia
mine owner, was killed in his hotel
room. Five persons we're killed and
more toan 100 Injured. The Murray Hill
Hotel was wrecked, and the Grand
Union railroad station, the Manhattan
Eye and Ear Hospital, the Grad Uuion
Hotel and many other buildings were
seriously damaged. ALI the window,
for many blocks were shattered.
The clocks 10 the Union Depot were
blown from their cases and ali the win
dows In the building ware shattered.
The property damage is estimst ed
at about 81 900, 900. Officials are inves-
tigsting the cause of the explosion,
which is not yet explained, and three
of the workmen in charge OF tue tunnel
excavation at that point have been ar
rested on the charge of homicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
Children EsneoiaIlx Liable,

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely pain.
ful aud il neglected often result IN blood
poisoning. Children are especially Liable 10
such mishsp3 becauso not 90 carefal. As
remedy DeNitts Witch Hazel sslye Is IN
equslled. Draws out the FIRE, stops the piin'
soon heals the wound. Bews'e Of counter
feits Sure cure for piles. "peWitts wien
Hazel salve cured my baby OF eezemA aiter
two nhvsiciaps gave her up,p writes James
Nook. n, Webster, Ind. "Ihe sores were so
mi sha soiled two 70 five dresses day" For
sale bv e. g. Lead heater & cone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The Constitutional Convention yes
terdsy had long discussion over the
control of the bonds held by the State
institutions, and extended the session
Is minutes in order TO dispose OF the
school report. An amendment by Mr..
Witbers, to leave the control OF the
bonds to the legislature, was then ac-
cepted aud referred to the committee
on the fnal revision. The Convention
completed the report OF the committee
on education and sent it to the commit
tee on finsl revision.
Mr.. Stuart, chairman OF the commit
tee on agriculture, submitted its report.
Radical changes 10 the department OF
agriculture are proposed. The report
recommends that the hoard shall DE
composed OF member from each Con.
gressionsl district aud the president and
director OF the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute at BlscksDurg shall be ex-ofi.
clio members. The members OF the board
the report provides, are to hold office
for a term of four years and be appoint
ed by the Governor, and are to have the
selection of the Commissioner of Agri-
culture and ell OF bis subordinates. The
Commissioner Is now appointed by the
Governor and appoints all of bis sssis-
tsDts with the approval ef the board.
Section provides that license, tax
nor charge OF any kind whatever shall
be assessed against or collected OF any
producer OF farm products for the right
t D sell in any part OF the State the pro-
ducts which be has raised. Section 3
provides that counties, cities, and
towns shall have the power ID exempt
from local taxation, for o period Of not
more than five years, manufacturing
enterprises to be established therein;
provided there is no other enterprise OF
like nature already established in
such county, city, or town that is not
exempt from local taxation.
The only other report to be made is
that Cd finance and taxation, which is
about complete. 1t will probably be
submitted today making the last one
to come in.
The larger corporations OF the stIte
are expected to make q great fight
against the Buxton plan for supervls'
ing their operstions, which will shortly
come up 10 the constitutional conven-
ton. Prominent railroad officials are
in Richmond, and 1t is quite likely
others will be on hand before the
measure is acted upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
The Devil I'm Disguise.

Suffolk, Va, Jan. 28.-The 300 residents
Of Pleasant Hill, southern suburb, ere in a
state Of wild excitement. The village for
several nights have been haunted The
strange visitor who has been seen is described
as having long tail, long neck and head,
huge eyes, and four legs. Many think It the
devil in disguise Alonzo Whitaker, q re-
liable hackmsn, got within few feet Of his
ghostship and fired three shots. Instead Of
dropping dead the stranger foated away as il
By magic, carrying Alonzo's bullets. Joseph
Goodman a coiored preacher has been pur.
sued eftener than any one else BY the "cht
ter" Organized bands with lanterns and
firearms have been bsfie6 on more than Que
occasion. There is no liquor sold in the
village.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
was thought to be comprised of the
ablest men 10 the Commonwealth. 1t
NAV be so, but Its action--or rather its
non.sctlon-hss not shown 1t. After
long debate and apparently the most
careful consideration By committees
and The whole body, point is ap-
parently settled, but, in few days, 1t
is reconsidered and settled another
way, and then unsettled again. This,
to people Of but ordinary intelligence
seems like mere child's play and the
consequence is that the convention has
lost the confidence of the people to
such an extent that 1t is thought by
some of its own members that no con-
stilution it can make will be ratified
by the people. Many persons thought
that q convention was unnecessary
and others voted against calling 1t, or
did not vote Of all, and their convictions
on that subject have been greatly
strengthened by the result. 1t is said,
however, that constitution framed to
suit the notions OF a majority OF the
convention regardless OF a maj ority oil
the people will be proclaimed. We
cannot say that this would be In direct
violation OF law, but we do say that
the people did not intend that
such thing should be done and that
to do it would cause wave OF popular
indignation the like of which has not
been seen In Virginia since the aboli-
ton Of its government by federal au'
thority. A democratic State conven-
ton assured the people that 1t would
be referred to them, and the General
Assembly, while not perhaps directly
requiring q reference, gave no author
ity for proclamation. The politicians
who are advocating 1t should take
warning. a much less serious mistake
about twenty years ago resulted In the
turning over OF the Commonwealth for
several years to grossly incompetent
hands, and if the pledge of the demo-
cratic party is broken and the
republicans make a strong effort,
there will be very many democrats
who will either vote for their Candi-
dates or stay at home on election day
and permit them to win. The action
OF the people OF Winchester in mass
meeting is but the first thunder OF the
rising storm; proclamation may cause
iss thunderbolts to strike the demo-
cratic party and destroy it's supremacy
In neutrality-suspicious. forever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, IS they eannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is !
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
fsces. Halls Cstarrh Cure Is not quaek
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians Ia this country for years, and
IS regular prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tonies known, combined with ths
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. Tho perfect combination
Of the two Ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Cstsrh. send
for testimonials free.
F. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold By Druggists. 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

No one can reasonably hope for good
heslth unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
10, disorders of the stomach arise, bill
iousness, headache dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. If you wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Chsmberlsiu's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They are
so easy TO take and mid and gentle in
effect. For sale by Richard Gibson
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
Suicide of a Prominent LAWYER.

Philadelphia, Jan. 28.-HeDry Name
said to be prominent New York law.
yer, killed himself yesterday in his
room at the Hotel Walton by drinking
the contents of small bottle OF carbol-
c acid. The case was not reported un-
Ill this morning. Sunday night the
New Yorker arrived at the hotel with
out baggage OF any sort. Late yester-
day AFTERNOON the ohambermaid en-
deavored to enter Names room In Or
der to make the bed. Unable to gain
admittiuce aud thinking that the oc-
cupant OF the room was q late sleeper,
she went about Der other duties and IL
was well into the evening before she
returned. There being no Response t.
ner knock, she notified the clerk. A
bell boy was lifted up to the transom
and he managed to get through into the
room. Msnne was found on the bed
dead. An empty phisl labelled scar
bolic acid" told the story Of his suicide.
Name left no lettsrs or papers tend
ing to throw light upon his motive for
self destruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

Country Life in America for February Is
an enlarged number Of this beautiful msgs.
zine Of the world out-of.doors, representing
the new expansion OF American life to tho
country 10 Garb Of White.' the frontis-
piece, is a remarkable picture of New Eng
land woods road In winter. Among the lead
ing features are "skibo Castle" the summer
home of Andrew Carnegie in the Scottish
Highlands "a Sniff at Old Garden" by J. P.
Mowbtsy, aud Cuckoo" an illustr ted poem
Of the woode, by John Burroughs. other
articles and superb pictures touch upon every
| side Of country life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

The Century Magazine for February, the
mid winter number, has been received from
its publishers 10 New York. Among the con.
tents are: In the Csntury's Year Of Amer,-
can Bumor," "A Government Of the People,
Four Negro Songs, The Don't Hurry Clob,
An Irish Mother The Book Agent, Chicago's
Great River-Harbor, The salon of the PrIn-
cess Mathilde, The Old Ssnts Fe Trail, A
Visit to Mount Vernon q Century Ago, A
Desert Romance. Bsrbsrosss, Chsrsci eristic
Glimpse of Lincoln, White City aud Capital
City, The Improvement Of Washington
City, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

and all over eighty years Of ago $50. Those
who had hoped that the pension appropris'
ton had reached the high water mark might
just IS we'll abandon that hope. for il the
pension list ever does decrease the amount Of
pensions paid the survivors will proportion
ately increase, and the present generation, at
least, will continue to pay the demands OF
the q. A. r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following were the proceedings
10 the Court OF Appeals yesterday
Newport News and Old Point Railway
aud Electric Company vs. Bradford; ar.
gued aud SD omit ed.
Toe next cases to be called sre Morse
& Rogers Va. Q. and Il. Kaufman;
ryach, trustee, and others, vs.. Berkeley
and Harrison, trustees, and others, and
Rithmond Passenger aud Power Com
psDy vs.. Robinson, Nos. 80, Al and 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

Hyou would have an appetite like q
bear and q relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They correct disorders OF the
stomach aud regulate the liver and
bowels. Price. 25 cents. Samples free
at Richard Gibson's drug store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-28

PROPOSED SWIMMING PooL.-,,The
District of Columbia Commissioners
yesterday sent to the committees OF the
District IN both houses OF Congress cop.
les OF 9 bill to transform the inner basin
OF the Potomac Flats into a swimming
pool. The bill proposed carries so sp.
preparation OF Sl7 600 to cover the cost,
one-half of which is to be paid by the
United States government, The Com.
sionsrs strongly urge the enactment OF
the proposed law.