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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-12
TELEGRAPHQC BREVITIES.

A bridge near WatsontowD, Pa, on
the Central Pennsylvania and Westerc
Rsilroa d, collapsed today " lille mixed
freight and passenger train was cross
Ing it Several freight car g plunged into
the chasm. A passenger car filled with
people was stopped within a few feet
OF the broken span.
Walter Vowel and his bride Dora
Schueidgger, will spend their honey
moon in the pest house at Greensboro,
Ky. Miss Schneidigger had been quar-
antined ct her home because her brother
had smallpox. Vowells stole her out
Friday morning and they drove to
Rockport, where they we're married.
On their return warrants were issued
for their arrest for breaking quaran-
tine and they were sent to the pest
house.
Mrs. Margaret Stewart % years old, who
went to New York with her husband, Clsr-
ence Stewart from Washington two months
ago, is iu hospital today suffering from acid
burns about the face aud hands. The police
are looking for the husband, who, the woman
alleges, dashed either sulphuric acid or car.
bolic acid upon her.
silas c. Craft, surveyor Of the port Of New
York. died this morning OF acute indignation.
He was one Of tae best known republicans in
that city.
The Frank A. Munsey Company, Of New
York, was incorporated today with a capital
OF $4,000, 600 to carry on publishing
business
Leo Stevens, the aeronaut announces that
he will try his newly invented airship In
New York on June 10.
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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Peace Negotiations.


Edinburg. April II The Evening
News today publishes the alleged terms
upon which are based the peace nego-
tiatious now proceeding ut Klerksdorp,
ESouth Africa. The News says We
are In position ID give the terms form
ulated by the Boer delegates in Hol'
land, ss basis for peace negotiations
subject to the approval OF the leaders 10
South Africa. This, on the highest
authority. ia the basis for the present
Klerksdorp negotiations
First Independence 20 he waived IL q sstis-
| factory sgresment is reached for the future
government OF the TIansvAal and Orange
| Free states
Second. Kitchener's proclamation about
Punishment to be cancelled and con6scsted
property to be restored.
Third. Remuneration for property destroy
| ed and stock taken.
Fourth. Full recognition Of the Trsnsvssrs
state debts until the date OF Roberts's annex
stion.
| Fifth. The language question to DO mutual
| ly agreed upon.
l Sixth The rebels granted amnesty and po-
| litical prisoners released.
4 O5fcukus n uhOc uAbu AOA tuo tOtuih VI soN
l prisoners Of war.
Eighth. The Offers Of one or two friendly
powers to be accepted to superintend the cat
| Iying out Of the terms.
! The editor OF the News Is Hector
| MACPHERSON, one of the most able OIL
Scotland's journalists. MACPHERSON, II
| will be remembered, only receI tly
went to Holland and interviewed form.
or President Kruger Of the Trausvaal
London, April 12.-There is a feeling OF
l pessimism apparent in official circles regard
\ ing peace and the general public is losing
hesrt. A contingent OF South African Iein
forcements marching through the streets to
day added to the public impression that the
war is by no means over.
London, April 12.-The Tumors Of early
peace In South Africa aroused an unusual in
teIest in the Cabinet meeting today, and fully
an hour before the meeting was called crowds
had gathered in Downing street. The excite
ment recalled the Cabinet meetings when wal
was on the verge Of breaking out. As the
ministers arrived they we're greeted with
cheers. The meeting began promptly al
1 1916.
London, April 12.-The cabinet meet.
ing lasted lees than two hours. Moth
ing as to its discussion or decision was
dlvulged when the meeting adjourned
/ Klerksdorp, Transvaal, April 12.-The
' Boer leaders who are here held another CON
1 sultation in the Midway tent Thursday after
noon. Nobody was allowed to be present ex'
cept the delegates.
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Fortified Forest National Park. There
are about 1000 acres in the proposed
park, and the petrifed trees In the
tract are among the wonders of the
world. The bill Is iDtslded to pre-
serve the petrfsd formstions from de-
struction for commercial purposes.
The House then went into commit
tee OF the whole for the consideration
OF private pension bills.
Among the bills on the calendar to-
day ia the one granting pension Of
IS 900 per year to Mrs. Ida Mckinley,
widow OF the late President Mckinley.
When the bill to pay Mrs. McKin-
lev a pension OF s., 900 year came up,
Mr.. Bell made g protest against It, al
though be said be would not vote
against 1t as It was q question OF ser IT,
ment and nothing else.
General Grosvenor regretted that q
member Of Congress had assumed the
role OF Shylock upon such matter,
Notwithstanding 1t was a matter OF
sentiment.
Mr.. Cannon deprecated the attitude
of Mr.. Bell.
Mr.. Gaines asked II a pension had
been granted Mrs. Harrison.
Mr.. Grosvenor said be thought not.
A coIloquy followed as to which
widow was more entitled to pension,
after which Representatives Klutz,
Richardson and Kleberg favored grant
ing the pension.
The bill was finally ordered favor.
ably reported and later passed the
House.
The total number OF pension bills
passed this afternoon by the House was
| III. The calendar was cleared.
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FOREIGN News.

Berlin, April 12.-German anarchists
will hold Congress on May IS, and
10. The place OF met ting is kept
secret. 1t is stated they will debate
the sdvisability of proclaimiDg an in.
ternational world.strike.
Berlin, April II The proceedings
against the Australian officers recently
convict I'D for the murder OF inoffensiva
Beers were inspired by Germany. The
father Of the Rev. Heese, the German
missionary who was also murdered by
the Australians, appealed to the min
lister OF foreign affairs, last January,
ssking that something be done 10 tue
matter. The foreign secretary then
made his demands on England, aud
the trials OF tle accused officers fol-
lowed.
Brussels, April 12.--The streets are
quiet today with but few signs Of the
rioting OF the past few days. The
police, however, feel that the trouble .is
not over by any means, and are pre-
pairing for extra disturbances tonight
auu IVWVTrVu.
Rome, April 12.-Tbe Vatican, after
a thorough examination of the numer.
GUS documents regarding the priests
disputes In lChicago, has decided thai
Archbishop Feehsn and Bishop Mul.
doom acted rightly in the matter. H.
structions Of this sense have been taken
10 settling the disputes,
Constantinople, April 12.-The stu
alton in Macedonia is quieter, and
AUstria's and Rnssis's demands that
Bulgaria maintain peace in that coun-
try, no matter what occurs across the
border, has stopped the formation Of
iDsurgent bands on the Bulgarian side
OF the border.
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SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL IL, 1902

LIKE A wandering star, tae retro'
osssion wIll.o'-tbe-wisp has passed ipto
the darkness of night. II net forever, GER
t,inly during the lifetime OF the pres
emf generation. The report otthe COM
mittee on the Judiciary of the U. s. Sen
ate. printed on the fret page OF the Ga
zsits, places quietus on the movement,
breaks the fever and more eheotuslIy
DESTROYS the germs OF the infection than
formaldehyde gas could have done.
Alexandria is to remain part OF Vlr-
einia. and those to whom "sic semper
tyrannis" ig odious have but short dig
lance between them and the District OF
Columbia If SOCIAL or atmospheric cop-
ditions" in the Old Dominion do not
agree With their present pretensions.
But few people ever had any serious
doubts as to the final outcome Of the
retrocession mania when it was re-
ferred to practical and experienced
statesmen for an opinion; hence the re-
port OF the judiciary committee may be
q disappointment to few but no sur
prise to the great majority. Senator
Hoar has said about oil that could have
been urged concerning the legality and
equity OF the arbitrary proceedings set
on foot by some who are ever ready to
fy of hali.cocked at the whims and
chimerss Of impractical people, some OF
whom have nothing OF stake, while
others do not even live In Alexandria.
The Senator's svowals are incontro-
vertible and need no supplemental OBJ
eervations from us. The committee has
manifested q sensitiveDess concerning
the attempt to despoil Virginia which
should bring blush to some, at least
who were parties to the proposed out
rage. 10 one place it says:
ut is not expediept that the act Of
retroct ssion should be set aside by
Congress, even if Congress bad the
power TO do go. without the consent Of
Virginia. Virginia accepted the trans
act on, 1t being understood that 1t was
at The desire and for the benefit OF the
national government. She has estsb.
lisned in Alexandria the important and
intimate relations which every State
forms for lts own citizens dwelling on
her own soil, and the people on the
other hand, We presume, feel the loyal
and deep attach ment which such 3 re-
Istion excites. Such tie ought not to
be- wantOnly broken, and oughr not to
be broken at all, without the consent
OF the parties, except in case OF some
paramount and overwhelming public
IL terest."
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FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, D. c., April IL,
SENATE.

The report of the conferees on the
postoffice appropriation bill was laid be-
fore the Senate this morning and agreed
to without objection. Mr.. Mason in
charge of the bill gave assurances that
steps would be taken this session to
place the sale of rural free delivery
mail boxes under the direction Of the
postoffice depai tment. 1t Is purposed
to have such boxes sold at cost.
at the conclusion of the routine
business, the Chinese exclusion bill was
laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Vest said be sympatbizsd entirely
and fully with the desire to exclude
Chinese Jaborers. Though feeling as be
did, be could support the pending bill.
Mr.. Vest objected to the provision ex-
Guiding Chinese residents OF the Philip.
pines.
Mr.. Vest took occasion to comment
briefly but sorrowfully and eloquently
upon the bitter words that had been
spoken In the Senate yesterday ns a
result OF uncalled for charges against
certain of the States OF the union. He
had hoped that the men of the North
and the South, who had recently
Joined 10 q common struggle, would
continued TO stand together in time OF
peace. The South, be continued, had
been SINGERS mourners at the grave OF
Lincoln, of Grant and of Mckinley.
As be proceeded, Mr.. Vests voice
trembled. AS he declared that he
would never cease to feel kindly toward
the present occupant OF the White
House, Mr.. Roosevelt, for what he had
80 recently said In the South land. his
voice filled with emotion. but when be
asked for indulgence to speak briefly OF
his old and dear friend and former as
sociste 10 the Senats, Wade Hampton,
who he said would be laid to his final
rect tomorrow, but whose memory
would live for centuries to come, a sob
that was wruDg from him could be
beard ia the intensity of the silence
that pervaded the chamber. Ii was
with the utmost difficulty that he con-
tinued in his eloquent tribute to the
honored dead.
Mr.. Lodge followed in a defense OF
the pending bill, expressing his regret
at having TO discuss so practical sub
jecl while there were yet sounding In
his ears the eloquent words of tribut
to the memory of man that the coun-
try honored.
During the discussion Mr.. Hams
read telegrsphic protest against the
pending bill from the presidents of the
chamber of commerce and merchants
exchange Of San Francisco.
snow I'll read an sntidote," remark
ed the Senator. 1t was a telegram from
q barteDders' union of San Francisco
demanding that he vets to exclude the
Chinese. (Lsughter.)
Mr.. Lodge smiliDg.y retorted that he
had no doubt there was q time when
the Senator from Ohio would have
found the bartenders' vote useful,
evoking more laughter In which Mr..
Hanna heartily joined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-12

THE ATTEMPTS OF Senator Depew to
impugu southern election methods are
about as puerlle as some of his Jokes"
That he is not regarded seriously in
the United States Senate, where be
has ever been out OF place, is evidenced
by the remarks of Senator Money, Of
Mississippi, yesterday, when be said
that the rattle of small arms would
frightsn nobody aud he would content
himself with replying to the skirmish
fire with a promise that when the
heavy guns were brought into action
it would be the effort OF his side OF the
chamber to afford them entertainments.
Senator Money, therefore, regards the
New York Senator, as docs most other
people, as key.cannoD. 1t would be
tiresome reading were all Mr.. Dspew's
structures quoted. Among other ride.
ulous things be uttered was one to the
effect shat If fair methods we're en-
ployed 10 southern States republicans
would be in the Senate" He also de-
clared that il there were manhood suf.
rage 10 Virginia, Kentucky and North
Carolina there would be republican
Senators from those States. Mr.. Mon.
ey subsequently said Ia referring TO a
statement of Mr. Depew that if the vote
of the people OF Stats was to be de.
nominated "a small oligarchy," what
could be said of the influence OF great
corporations which had their represent
atiyes in the Senate? Mr.. Blackburn,
of Kentucky, likeDed the New York
Senator to the animal who is used as
a smile when disportiDg himself 10
a china shop. He read from the steno-
graphic report OF Mr.. DepeW's remarks
about Kentucky elections, and declsr-
ed he would offer premium to any.
body who would fnd solitary state.
ment with reference to Kentucky in
the Senator's speech which was true.
Mr.. Blackburn also called Mr.. Depew's
attention to the fact that he was 10 the
Senate ss the representative ofthe New
York Central Railroad, and not as the
choice OF the people. Mr.. Dspew has
long thirsted for Senatorial fame, but
every time he opens his mouth he slides
farther from bis goal. A famous Con.
gresham once said that the Capitol
was no place for clowns, as they had
always proved failures as statesmen.
They may be at home as after.dinner
speech makers, when all are supposed
to be ready to laugh, but sadly out of
place among grave and reverend legis-
lstO
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Insurgents Seize American Vessel

New Orleans, April 12.-News has
reached here of the conf scstion of an
American stsam launch by Colombian
insurgents at Bocas del Toro. north Of
Colon. One the American crew was
killed and bic body thrown overheard.
The insurgents escaped with the boat,
but United States cruiser has gone to
to recover it. The revolutlonists for a
month have been planning to seize the
numerous steam launches employed by
the fruit shippers, load barges with
troops and move on Bocss. This was
what 400 insurgents attempted and
partially carried out on April 6. The
men closed 10 around the plantation
where the steamer owned by Krosman
Braden & Co., an American firm, was
made fast, and In the afternoon made a
rush for the landing and captured the
boat
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The LonIsrilIe g Nashyllle Deal,

New York, April 12.-Now that the
assurance has been given that there
will be no corner In Louisville & Nssh-
vile stock, banking and railroad nter.
ests are wondering who has secured
control of the road. That the control
OF the road has passed from the hands
OF August Belmont & Co. TO entirely
new interests Is the generally accepted
belief OF Wall street today. SO far no
one appears to have been able to die
cover the identity Of the purchasers.
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CHARGE d WITH CoNsPIRACY.- The
testimony in the case OF Llewellyn w
Pulies and George McGoines. both col
ored. on trial In Criminal Court No. l
In Washington for conspiracy, was COL
cluded yesterday and the arguments to
the Jury were commenced this morning
In his statement McGoines said that In
response to letter received from the
Capital Traction Company 10 reference
10 the death OF Charles Thomas, col
ored, who was killed on Its track 90
Nav ~ last. he want TO. see tho presi-
dent OF the road, Mr.. George I. Duo.
lop, sr., Mr.. Dunlop, he said, in turn
referred him 10 his son, Mr.. George
Il. Dunlop, jr., assistant attorney
for the corporation. The younger
Mr.. Dunlop. the defendant said,
had q prepared agreement, which
be offered him to sign. He afterward,
the witness said, asked the defendant
Pulies to sign paper as q witness.
This, McGoines said, the co'defendani
did. When the paper was signed by
both himself and Pulies, Medicines
states that Mr.. Dunlop ordered them
out OF his Office. A day or two after,
McGoines ssid. he was arrested. Ac.
cording to the agreement entered into
by McGoines, it is alleged he offered
to give testimony favorable TO the rail.
road company in reference to Che cir
cumstances surrounding the death OF
Thomas. The witness further stated
that there was no agreement between
himself and Pulles as to the division of
Whatever money he received from the
Capital Traction Company. Pulies, in
his own defense, contended that he
visited Mr.. Dunlop In company with
McGoines merely 10 the capacity OF
counsel, and had nothing TO do what.
soever with any agreement made by
the co-defsndsnt with the representa-
tive of the Capital Traction Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-12
Wants To Helm Others,

Il had stomach trouble all my life" says Edw.
Mehler, proprietor of the Union Boiling
Works, Erie, Pa, land tried all kinds Of rem
edies, went TO several doctors and spent con-
siderable money trying to get a moments
peace. Finally read of Kodol Dyspepsia
Care and have been taking IL TO my great
satisfaction. never found its equal for
stomach trouble and gladly recommend II in
hope that l may help other sufferers "
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures sill stomach
troubles. You don't have to diet. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat. For
sale By E. s. Leadbeater & Son.
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Rumored Rupture in British Cab
met.


London, April 1.-THE Echo Great
ed sensation today by publishing the
following statement: "We hear on
the beat aud most reliable authority
that the Cabinet has been summoned ID
confer, not on the question OF peace,
but regarding an open breach between
Chancellor Hicks Beach aud Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain. There Is q
rupture In the cabinet due to Chamber
lain's insisteDce for a loan as q
way of raising the present deficit.
These facts, the hssty calling of the
Cabioet, the Kings returD, and the
diplomatic" indisposition of Hicks
Beach and Chsmbarlsin, all point to
the same conclusion that Chamberlain
threatened to resign if the unpopular
method OF raising the money for the
war by taxation is adopted" APP
psrently Chamberlain has won out, for
just previous ID the cabinet meeting,
Hicks Beach had consult ltiop with
the Governor and two members of the
Council of the Bank of England. This
points to loan issue.
London, April II Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain denies that any cab
met differences exist.
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FISHERMEN SUFFER BY STORM. -

FISHERMEN SUFFER BY STORM. -
A letter from ComorD, Vs., ssys: The
heavy northwest gale which swept
down the Potomac river on Thursday
caused great damage to pound.neis and
other fshl3g devices. Some OF the
losers by the gale had just completed
elaborate aud costly repairs to their
outfit. which had been almost demol-
ished by former storm. The fishing
season is now 30 far advanced that
many of the fisherman have abandoned
the hope OF realizing as much money
a. they have lost in consequence OF the
continuation OF unfavorsble weather
conditions. Later last night many
scows were lying on the bottom
of the river, ana numerous small crafts
we're strewD along the beach-nieh and
dry 10 the sand.
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FAIRFAX NoTEs.-Mr. w. B. Dodge
has purchased large portion OF the
Sharon farm near Townsville at one
time the home OF the late Commodore
Jones.
The barn belonging to Mr.. John Il.
Maple, near NAPLES Mill, was burned
between midnight and daylight Sun
day morning, together with all his
farming implements, &c.
Mr.. Geo. L. DunloD, of Georgetown,
has sold his farm 10 Fairfax county to
Mr.. William Miller, OF Fancy Hill,
Rockbridge county, for S20, 900. With
the sale Is included the stock OF 10
horses, 60 Holstein and Jersey COWS
and IL heifers. The price paid for the
farming implements and stock was a.
900, making q total of $24, 0OO.-[ Her
eli
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. w. g. Crensbaw. Of New York,
has prchased three farms 10 Orange
county, Va, for which be paid SAC, 600.
John w. Brown, the well-kuown re-
tired glovemaker. died suddenly at
Winchester yesterday. He was 70
years OF age.
The 10Th council OF the diocese o.
Virginia will convene at st. Georges
Church, fredericksburg, May 81, al
10 o'clock q. 70.
w. w. Marsh, son of Rev. M. NJ
Marsh, was killed yesterday while play
log baseball at Lynohburg By falling
over 40 enbsnkment.
The democratic committee of Prince
William county, by vote OF 81 to l, de-
clared 10 favor OF proclaimiDg the ne"
Constitution insteid OF submitting it to
the voters OF Virginia.
lis not yet been decided whether
J. G. Smith or Claiborne Epps wei
nominated for City Sergeant at the
Richmond democratic primary or
Thursday. The indications are in
favor OF EDps.
Mrs. Mary Ramey, wife OF Mr.. Johr
Rsmey, prominent farmer Of Warner
county, died at her home at Asbury
Church Thursday night Of general de
blity, aged seventy-fve yeers. She
leaves husband and nine children.
10 the Circuit Court at Lynchburg
yesterday the case OF William Hall'l
administrators va. the Southern Rail
way for $4,000 dsmagea for the kill
ing OF Hall by q train near this city
February 2S, 1901, was concluded. The
jury awarded $1,000 damages.
Msjor Alexander 6. Lsnier. who fol
the past year has been commander o
the First Battalion OF the Seventletf
regiment, Ia no longer connected will
the Virginia militia, his resignation
having been accepted by Governor
Montague yesterday.
The Page Corier, published at Luray
has just completed the thirty-ifth veal
of It's publication. The Courier is a we'll
conducted weekly, paying especial at
tention to local happenings in Pagt
and the adjacent counties, and Ia de-
servedly prosperous.
A. r. N. Rouzse. the engineer OF thu
Jenkins steam mills, in Leesburg, while
changing the running OF some OF to-
machinery yett srday, was struck
on the head by q wheel and thrown
ten or twelve feet. receiving verJ
severe Injuries about the head. Hi
condition is serious.
The Collins family of Madison county
has been sorely sfll cted recently. Tbi
week Miss Mamie Collins, daughter o
Mr.. Fisher Collins, died, following he
mother, who passed away ooIy TEL
days before. A few weeks previous t
that another daughter died, and thi
last death makes nine deaths in tn
family Of two brothers within sixt.
days.