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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11

Brit ain in China, which Great Britain
hoped had been consolidotsd sd by the
signing of the YAng.tie agreement q
year ago. have developed an aDtsgon-
ism equal } 1at OF Russia and Japan
over Manchuris, also seriously invol-
wing the interests OF other nations.
Germany is the only power refusing
t } agree to tle reduction OF the large
garrisous the European governments
are maintaining at Tientsin, and tie
restoration OF the COZ troll OF the native
CITY OF Tientsn to the Chinese.
The British diplomats are trying 10
help the Chinese TO regain the govern
ment OF TieuisiD, and the reason for
the British action In blocking the pay
ment OF the February installment OF
| the Chinese indemnity was to bring
| Germany to terms. The Br t sh be-
lieve Germsuy is using Tientsin as an
inducement ID the Chinese to grant her
practical monopoly OF the mines In
shan Tung province.
Great Britain's share OF the indem-
| nifty ia a comparative trifle to her, but
she thinks Germany needs her share u
maintain forces in China, and consider
ing the condition of German floancss
and the opposition in Germany t. the
whole plsn OF the German government
| in the Orient, that the eoverDmeDt will
be reluctant to propose Parliamentary
sppropris ons for the Chinese estsb'
| lishment.
The British diplomats regard the ar
gument that the municipal governmer I
OF Tientsin by Europeans is military
necessity as a subterfuge and in her
role OF protector OF the Chinese against
foreign aggression involved 10 the
Anglo.Jspantse alliance and hoping to
increase her pre-, ge among the Chinese
Great Britain Ia helping them to regain
riei tiD. American Influence is being
used TO this same end. United States
Minister Copger gave a BAT quet last
night to a large patty OF Chinese princes
and officials, Including all the prom
inent members OF the foreign office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11
Southern Railways Summer Homes
Folder.

Persons who entertain bosr'ers during the
summer months, aud desire such information
shown in Southern Railway Homes Folder,
should call on nearest Southern Railway
ticket agent, or write to Mr. l.. 2. Brown,
General Agent. 705 Fifteenth street, Wash
inton, d. O.. for informstion bank, which
should be promptly filed out and returned
TO Mr. Brown as above.
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Als*saasia @ssstts.


FUBLIsHxD DAILY AND TRI.wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. SO y 8t2 Prince si
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11
Virginia sunday school Association,
March 11.I3.

On account OF the above occasion the
Southern Hallway will sell from its stations
in ViIginiA, tickets to Petersburg, Va, and
return at rate Of one and oLe-ihird frst-elsss
fares for the round trip. Tickets on sals
March 8, 10 and IL, final Iimit fos return
March is. Continuous passage In each d.
rtction. For tickets, etc, call on nearest
Southern Railway agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11
Practically Starving.

"After using few bottles Of Kodol Dys'
pepsiA Cure my wife received perfect and psr-
manent relief from severe and chronic case
of stomach trouble" says J. r Holly, real
estate, Insurance and loan agent, OF Macomb,
Ill. "Bofors using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
she could not eat 81 ordinary moal without
intense suffering. She Is now entirely cured.
Several physicians and many remedies had
failed to give relief" You don't have to diet.
Eat any good food you want, but don't over
load the stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will always digest it for you. For sale BY Z.
g. Lead beater 4 Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11

THERE IS ONE RATIONAL WAY to
treat nasal catsrrh; the medicine is applied
direct to the sffectei membrane. The remedy
is Ely's Cream Balm. 1t restores the infsm-
ed tissues to healthy state without drying
all the lifo out OF them snd II gives back the
lost senses Of taste and smell The sufferer
who Is tired Of vain experiences should use
EJy's Cream Balm Druggists sell it for 90
cents. Ely Brothers, 55 Warren street, New
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11
Important Notice,

On and after Sunday, February 23rd, the
FLORIDA aud Metropolitan Limited train on
the Washington southern Railway leaving
Alexsndris 7;15 p. No., daily, for Richmond
and points on the s. a. /. and Florida will
carry Pullman cars only and regular fare Of
the Pullman Company will be charged.
w. P. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11

By using glasses as soon as you feel the need
Of them.
We can sell you fair article In spcctsclss
or Eye Glssses for zoe
A good article for oOc
A very good one for S1OO
And the very best for $l.6O
These are in rubber, cellulo.d. German all
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Gols-fled Eye Glasses sod Spectscles with
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Gold-flleu Eve Gases, frames guaranteed
for 10 years with best quality lsnses. $1.75,
10 year gpsIapteed cable temple. -
Gold.flled With bsst quality lenses $500.
Gold Eye Glatses and spectscles, So to S6.
Orders from SPECIALISTS for complicated
glasses correctly filed.
HENRY w. WILDT,
Home Telephone 30.
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Salvation Oil the best liniment
Regular bottle, 10 cts; large bottle, 20 ct
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ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, swellings, Burni
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11

Washington Southern Railway tx
cursiOn Tickets TO Charleston, 81 O.
Exposition excursion tickets 10 Charleston
via Richmond on sale at Washington South
ern Railway station at reduced Taiee.
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over sixty years
by millions of mothers for their chill.
dren while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, sOfteOs
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Dl.
arrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-11

Interstate and West Indian Exposi-
tiOn, Charleston, ,. o., Dt cember 4,
1901, to June 4, 1902.
On account OF the above the Southern Rail-
way offers ticket TO Charleston, S. O., and re.
urn at greatly reduced rates. For full In
formation, tickets, etc, call on nearest ticket
agent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
THE AMERICAN VIEW porNr.

New York. November 20. --Today's further
declines in the price ~ silver fixed a new
low record ia the history OF the world
II was much commented upon in banking
circles. causing considerable uueasinoss
among exporters and merchants Of this
city doing business with China aud other
points In the far East 10 bankers, how.
ever. the most significant news Of the day
was tho cable adyices 10 the effect that
the slamese government had instructed
tho mint 10 cease Immediately the free
coinage OF silver coincident also with this
development was the decline today Of sill
yer ~ Bombay TO a level several points be
low London.
An interesting feature IN the drop IN
silver was the advantage reaped By laun.
drymen and small merchants Of the Mott
street district through being able 70 pur
chase silver bills at so low rate They
Hocked down town today. cash In hand.
sending heavy remittances 70 friends at
home. Most Of them were surprised at
the large sum allowed for the amount
turned 30.
In New York commercial bars were
quoted al 47N cents per ounce, and MeSl.
can dollars at 81 cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
BIG CHIEFS ARE HAPPY
TuTUlLAs AND AuNAus cEpE THEIR
RIGHTS TO UNCLE SAM
And President Roosevelt Sends Greeting
and Silver Watches. Chains ard
Medals for the Saehems.
ALLrGED DENIALs ny JONES

Washington, November 2s.--In couse-
quence Of the voluntary act Of loyalty on
the part OF tho people of Tutuila in oedlng
Ia the United States the sovereign rights Of
that and other islands, President Roosevelt
has sent them a message Of greeting, and
In addition has presented each chief who
signed the Instrument with silver watch
and chalu aud silver medal. The presi-
dents greeting. which was sent 10 each
chief, is as follows;
Correcting; whereas, the chiefs and peo-
pies Of the island Of Aunau, Tutlla and
neighboripg small islands, have Of their
own free win and pleasure, for the promo
tlon Of the peace and welfare OF tho peo-
pie Of said islands for the establishment
Of good and sound government and for
the preservation Of tho rights and property
Of the inhabitants OF said islands, solicited
Of the United states It's supervision and
protection; and,
whereas, this desire has been expressed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27

by the hereditary representatives Of tho
people of said Islands In declaration dated
the 9TH day OF April, A. D. 1900, executed
according to Samoan custom, and pledglng
allegiance to the government OF tho United
States Of America.
Therefore. I, Theodore Roosevelt, pTesl.
dent Of the United States Of America, do
hereby express 20 the chiefs and people of
said islands the qualification OF the govern.
ment and people Of the United States I'm
receiving from tho chiefs aud people Of
said islands this token Of their friendship
aud their confidence IN the Just and friend.
~ Intentions Of the United States The
local rights and privileges mentioned IN
said declaration win be respected, and f.
is our earnest hope that peace, happiness
ana prosperity may make their permanent
abode with the good people Of these Is.
lands
White House, Washington p. e. July
81, in the year Of our Lord one thousand.
nine hundred and two.
Theodore Roosevelt,
"By the president. John Hay.
secretary Of state
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
RoosEvgLT,s coMcIsg opINIoN

OF Unions, Expressed to British Visitors,
Is that They Are fsE to Stay
Washington November President
Roosevelt received today the members OF
the British labor commission. who are
making o tour Of the United States as the
guests Of Alfred Morley, the British phIl
aptropist After greeting the members Of
the party the president said: ~ nm de-
lighted to have the pleasure Of meeting
you gentlemen and. Mr. Marks. have
had communication with Mr.. Marks on
more than one question leading up to the
coal strike. Naturally like any man who
has anything 20 do with public affairs, !
not only take, but am bound to take, the
deepest interest ia any social problems,
which includes the labor problem. More
aud more as our modern industrial progress
goes on there is a tendency TO work In fed
Grafton or combination, both among employ
ers and employees, in corporations and In
unions; and, of course, gentlemen, tho rea.
sons why I take very great interest in
these combinations Is the very fact that
by their power they have such great pos
slblites for good which necessarily i'm.
plies that they have also great possibilities
for evil. Whether you wish them or nor,
It is idle. in my opinion, TO protest against
the inevitable tendency OF the times toward
both corporation aud union. II is worse
than folly TO take exceptions 70 either cor.
poration or union as such The line should
be drawn on conduct.
Il greet you with all heartiness and am
delighted TO see you"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
DECENTRALIZATION
Ia the Fifty.Eightfl Congress May Be
Denied Their Certificates.
AN EFFORT IS BEING MADE
To Force a Special Election So the
Negroes May Vote.
THE MATTER COMES UP FRIDAY.
Chief Justice FuI'er Of Supreme Court
Is O'Sit in the Case,
eONSTITUTIONALITY OF CONSTITUTION
Is the Matter at Issue and John C. Car
Isle Has Been Retained to Appear
for the Plaintiffs.
THE MATTER COMES UP FRIDAY.
CHEF Justice Fuller Of Supreme Court
Is TO sit in the Case,
cONSrITUTIONALITy OF CONSTITUTION
Is the Matter at Issue and John G. Car
Isle Has Been Retsined to Appear
for the Plaintiffs
special to Tic Postl

haRNNANA w AAN 4 tntff
Washington, November 2d.-rhe request
Of the counsel on both sides Of the case
brought TO test the constitutionanty OF the
new constitution of Virginia Chief Justice
Fuller Of the United States Supreme court
will sit in the hearing Friday next at
Ricbmoud on the application for perpA,
nent order restraining the state board Of
canvassers from issuing certificates Of
election to the ten congressman. elect. The
object OF the constltutionality cases is 70
throw out the whole congressional delega-
ton from Virginia on the ground that the
negro voters OF the State were deprived Of
their franchise.
II the court sustains this view Of the
case, Carter Glass, who was elected in the
Lyuchburg district TO serve out the unex
prcd term Of the late Peter j. oty, will
uct bc able TO take his seat at the opening
Of the approaching session ~ congress.
Whatever the decision may be, It Is ex
pected there will be an appeal 10 the su
preme court Of the United states.
John q. Carlisle has been retained "a
argue tho case for the eolorcd plaintiffs
tefore the supreme court should that
tribunal sustain a decision in the court
below, permanently restraining the State
board Of canvassers from issuing the GER.
ti6cates Of election. Il would necessltate
a new election, in which the $4,000 col
oyed voters ia the State would have the
right To vote.
As the case stands, probably no member
OF the delegation win receive certificate
Of election from the canvassing board until
the case has been finally passed upon by
the supreme court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
.BAER IS ACCUSED.
Allegation Made That He Consented
To a Conference With Mitchell.
AND MACVEAGH APPROVED
Attorneys for the Miners Union Issue
An Official Statement.
INDEPENDENT OPERATORS BOAST.
That II Was Comparatively Easy IL
Change Situation.
MINERS PRESIDENT IS RETIeENT.
He Is Busy With Details Of tho Evidence
10 Be Presented When the Conn
mission Reaseembles.
MINERS PRESIDENT IS RETleENT.
He Is Busy With Details Of tho Evidence
10 Be Presented When the Conn
mission Reassembles,

Scranton. Pa, November 2s.-oults In
contrast with the happy fneos OF the ln-
dependent operators committee when it re-
turned from New York Inst night were the
couutepances Of the miners representa-
tives when they returned today from their
disappointing trip to Washington.
How the latter view the sudden and sur.
pricing turn Of affairs is well set forth in
statement issued this afternoon BY
Messrs. Darrow aud Lloyd, the miners at.
torneys, who accompanied Mr.. Mitchell to
Washington. They clearly Indicate that
they think the coal rond presidents aoqul.
esced In Mr.. MacYeagh's plan OF SETTLE
mcnt out OF court and then repudlated him.
The allegation that George +. Baer signed
the telegram 10 Chairman Gray Of the com
mission. declaring the big companies were
agreeable TO the Macveagh idea Of ami.
cable adjustment and that The same man
signed tho telegram to Mr.. Macveagh
calling on tho negotiations, is made in the
statement as follows;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27

New York. November 26.--0n the motion
Of Assistant District Attorney Garvin The
argument ON the motion for new trio
for Albert n. Patrick set FOR today. was
adjourned until December s. Patrick was
convicted Of the murder OF W. NJ. Rice.
~
ALLEGED DBNIALS BY JONES.
The announcement that the application
for a new trial had been postponed In tae
Patrick murder case In New York caused
general interest IN Houston. Rumors
which have been current since Charles
Jones arrival on a recent visit In South
Texas took definite form Yesterday aud
inquiry elected the following information;
From the time Jones. the chief witness FOR
the state in the trial Of Patrick for NIL.
lionaire Rice's murder, left New York City
en- route 10 Texas on n visit TO relatives he
was closely Swallowed by two detectives, al
legged TO have been in the employ Of As
sistant District Attorney Osborne. This
much was known long ago. In fact, It has
long heen known that Jones was under con-
slant surveillance. Just before Jones ar
rival IN Houston the Texas Detective aud
Mercantile agency, Of which Frank Ham
moud H. c. Thompson and J. L. Mott,
Jr, are managers, received telcgraphic in
structious from their correspondent in New
York TO shadow Jones wherever he went
and to ascertain. verbatim II possible every
word that he uttered about the Rice case
These instructions, Detective Mott AYERS,
were literally obeyed. Jones was under
surveillance in Houston, La Porte aud
Lyuobburg and when he said goodbye 20
relatives at La Porte aud nnssed through
Houston en- route West he was stu under
surveillance Detective Mott states that
Jones was accompanied out OF Houston by
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
CASE OF A. 7. PATRICK
Motion for a New Trial Postponed.
There Is a Houston End to 1t.

the New York detectives, aud that he is
now somewhere 10 tho West ready TO 70.
turn 70 New York when wanted. Mr.. Mot,
would not state Jones' exact whereabouts,
but Il was Rseertuined upon reliable au-
thorlty that he Is in California. and that
be did not 80 to Colorado Springs, as re-
ported. When asked n Jones went via
Denver or Colorado Springs. the detective
replied: ''Patrick's attorney resides at
COLORADO Springs Does II seem reasonable
to suppose that Jones would 70 therer'
Thq detectives further declare that Jones
convfsed freely with many friends and ac-
Quaidtances while IN South Texas, aud his
disclosures and remarks have been obtain
ed Verbatim, and afridavits made thereto
by number Of persons. one or more or
whom may so to New York to testify.
TIC Identity of some OF these affinnts is
known. but their testimony has not yet
bedn ohtainablc. The detectives admitted
yesterday to representative Of The Post
that the atfjants coincide In their state
mcnts. the gist OF same being that Jones
declared his absolute Innocence Of Mr..
Rices death ond Patrieks Innocence OF
same; that Mr.. Rico died from natural
causes. and that the whole fabric OF his
confession and testimony. adduced at Pat
rlcks trial. and upon which the latter was
convicted. was utterly and wholly false iu
every particular.
The detectives say that the atridavits
can be produced when needed TO prove In
dlsputably that Jones invariably declared
his own and patrick's innocence.
Jones 1t Is said. admitted that no placed
the cornuconiB over the dead millionaire g
face. after his demise but was firm In his
statement that his benefactor died from
natural causes, aud that Patrick had ahso'
lutely nothing 70 do with IL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
MN INpICTMTNr.

'NThe commission adjourned for ten days
In pursuance OF an arrangement between
the parties. 10 give opportunity for concIia-
tlon on account OF telegram which, We
understand, was written by George n.
Baer, IA the presence and With the consent
Of every railroad concerned. and was signed
by WaJne Macveagh. This telegram was
written after careful reading OF the tenta.
tive agreement which had bean prepared
and written by counsel Of both parties and
which had been submitted 10 the commits
sion. AZ the request Of Mr.. Macvengh.
Mr.. Mitchell, Mr., Darrow and Mr.. Lloyd
went TO Washington TO consult on soms
minor details Of tho agreement There
waB no friction or important disagreement
between the parties In the meeting in
Washington, Later in the day. and after
the conference with the independent op,
orators, Mr. MRcYcgh received telegram
calling on all negotiations and advising
that the matter he settled by the commits
sion in regular hearing.
'The man who wrote the telegram "a
Judge Gray, stating that the main features
OF the contract were acceptable, was tho
same who signed the telegram u Wayne
MacVeagh, three or four days, later, stat
ing that negotiations must end.A,
"a copy Of the tentative agreasant IA
In the hands Of Hon. Wayne MacveaSsS.
Mr.. wilcox OF the Delaware and Hudson
company. Carroll u. Wright and, probably,
Mr. Baer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
NoIomhIana UlsarunIIed.

Panama, November 26.--rbe news
of the suspension OF the Panamn
canal negotiations between Secre-
tary Hay and Senior Concha, tho
Colombian minister. has been badly
received here. Within two months
the Colombian congress will meet.
according 70 the terms Of tho peace
treaty, and the FIRST subject to come
under It's consideration will be the
Panama canal bill.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
After tho ceslers.

Knoxville, Tenn, November 26-rhe
chamber Of commerce of this city Is lead
Ing d campaign TO force the retail dealers
combine which, & Is opealy charged exists
to reduce the price OF coal from So 70 s4 a
ton. The chamber threatens 10 open a
coal yard Of It's own, at which It win sell
coal at 81.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
Nn ANxIErY rrI.r

I'VE can see no reasons for the expres-
sion OF any opinions; the facts speak for
themselves. We have been ready, at all
times. 10 consult with any one In interest
and make any reasonable adjustment, but
we have no anxiety over the case whatever
or It's results. and shall he ready for bust
ress when the commission meta"
Clarence s. Darrow,
Henry u. Lloyd.
While admitting that they did much TO-
wards breaking on the negotiations for
settlement ont q court the independent
operators do not hesitate to say that they
were not required 10 advance much argumnt
TO bring the coal road presidents 70 their
way OF thinking, One ~ the independent
operators who went 20 New York said 70.
day.
The situation was like that IN tho story
u the man who said ] would not drink
unless you force me. but 7 suppose YOU are
able 10 force me-. The big companies Ind
come to our way Of thinking before We
met thin"
President Mitchell, District President Duff
IS and several other union officers who are
here spent the Afternoon in conference IS
60 the details of the evidences 10 be pre-.
scented when the commission reassembles
President Mitchell denied the report that
the miners executive board has been suIe
moned for a conference, -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
MINT DIRECTORS REPORT.
ln Number Of Pieces the Years Coinage
Has Never Been EHeeeded.

in Number Of Pieces the Years Coinage
Has Never Been Exceeded.
Washington, November 2G.--George y,
Roberts. director OF the mint, In his annual
report says that the coinage mints al
Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Fran
cisco were in operation throughout the
fiscal year. In number Of pieces the cola
nge OF the year has never been exceeded
aggregatiug i9i. 4i9, 50G. but IN value K has
fallen in 1902 from Sl86,s4o,7si TO S945zo'.
0Is. this being due 20 the greater demahu
FOR the small denominations. Gold coinage
dropped FRO S0o.OG5. 7l6 to s6i.aso5l2' but
the stock OF gold bullion on band IN
creased from SlCO,2l9,49 10 s124-oS5,Iis'
The coinage n silver dollars amounted 70
$40. 4o2 500. subsidiary silver coins 70 $40
1850, ana mimi coins 70 s2.429'Tae
YNe festuFe the report is descrip.
ton OF the nevl Tint Of Phiisdslphla. which
IL pronsuneed fnsst building evu con
strucssd tar Is, purposes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-27
relephone Company n

Lexington. Ky, November -.
gage was dled IN the county
here today by the lndepep
lance Telephone and releg= -
Delaware to the National located some very
louisville KY. TO secs, TIE contract lis
100000 per cent, ithin sixty days hat
bonds for thirty yqtse oD 0 Com lete arlIli9k
next hecn purchased and win
Sour Lake as soon as poSs