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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

COTti&n MOVED
Csuetowp. March 14.-Cecil Rhodes
ia weaker today. Oxygen Ia applied
constantly aud The worst Is feared.
Capetown, March 14-Iu another
drive OF Beers last Sunday by the Brit
ish who are sweeping the country De-
tween Frankfort and Lindiey, toe
Beers, who were under command OF
Metz, escaped by stampediug herd OF
cattle through the British lines. Fifty
Boer stragglers and q quantity OF stores
were captured. .,
London, March 14.-Field Marshal
Wesley with Colonel Tbornycrott will
embark at Southampton tomorrow for
South Africa. 1t is stated in official
circles that the Field Marshal lie going
simply for bis health and pleasure and
that his trip Is unofficial, though 1t is
believed he will make confidential re-
port az ID conditions In South Africa
when be returns. There ia not the
slightest possibility that Wolseley Will
supersede Lord Kitchener 10 command
of the South African forces. He Is too
old for service duty.
Sheffield, Eng, March 1.-The Tel
egrsph today says that suggestions have
been offered and official represetti-
tons made 10 influential circles with
view to postponing the coronation, not
only because of Lord Methuen's dlsas'
ter. but also because OF the long daily
| lists OF casualties received from South
Africa. The anxiety and grief which
Itaese causes hundreds OF homeless ones,
the paper says, would be in painful con
trast to the rejoicings and feastings o.
the coronation.
Fayal, Azores, March IA. - The
steamer Elbe, which will take the pas
sengers and mails Of the disabled Gun
arder Etruris to southampton, has Or
rived here.
| Copenhagen, March 14.-Tbe Second
Chamber has passed the bill providiol
for the sale of the Danish Wett Indie
to the United States by vote OF 50 t
IL. The bill will now 60 10 the Fire
Chamber.
| Weymouth Eng, March IA bl!
schooner has fouudered of Portland
Details are lacking.
London, March 1.-THE failure Q
Lord Francis Hope was announced u
the bankruptcy court today. His debt
Aare placed at $4,000. When Lor
Hope became Of age he fell heir to q
estate estimated at about S3,OOO,OOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
The Strike.

Boston, March 14.-Throueh the To-
fueuce OF Governor Crane the strike
which has tied up Boston's industries
during the past few days has been de-
clsred off. The basis settlement Is
that the freight handlers at the rail-
road terminals or elsewhere Will not oe
required to load or unload tesms.
This morning the strikers are applying
for their old places, although the rail-
road officials say that they will not dis
place any of the new men who
nave proved capable of doing salts
fact Dry work with the old men who
have been on strike. After working
about half an hour at the Philadelphia
line wharf the striking loDgshoremeD
threw down their hooks and refused to
work longer with non.uDion men. At
some of the other wharves none OF tae
strikers had put 10 en- appearance at y
O'Clock,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
MR. BRYAN.

The informal reception to Mr. Bryan
ct the Capitol in Washington yestsr-
day lasted some time. and during its
cor tinuance Speaker Henderson came
from his private Office, and Representa-
tive Littlefield, OF Maine, temporarily
vacated the Chair OF the House, 10
commlitse OF the whole, to join 10 the
greeting.
When Representative Grosvenor, oil
Ohio, shook hands with Mr.. Bryan,
there was an exchange OF good-na'
tured badinage on Presidential candi'
dacies.
Representative Swanson raised a
laugh when, referring to the republt-
can controversy on Cuban reciprocity,
he said Mr.. Grosvenor "had been in
fused 20 per cent OF democracy"
As Mr.. Payne approached there was
an exchange of airy persihage. Mr..
Bryan said, as he stretched forth his
hand:
"And Last OF all came Satan also"
Mr.. Payne retoltsd:
"You should have come earlier,
Bryan," and the latter admitted IL was
good retort
Mr.. Bryan took lunch In the House
wing. Later In the day, he paid
visit to the Senate wing. He wal
there entertained 10 the marble recep'
tion-room, and met most of the demo
cratic and many of the republican
Senators, His conferences with them
we're generally brief
While In Washington Mr.. Bryan wss
asked whether he would under any
circumstances accept third nomina
ton for the presidency by democratic
national convention. He replied:
ST cannot say just now what l woul'
do"
"Who is likely to DO the next demo
cratic presidential nomineeP" Mi
Bryan was asked.
"Eyents make issues and Issue
make men," was his diplomatic reply
Everything now is in too chaotic
ststs to make prediction"
When questioned concerning tn
future OF the patty he observed:
ut 10 impossible to say now what the prir
| cipsl plank OF the next oemocratic plAtiori
will bo. 1t may relate to the financial cues
ton, or 1t may relate to trust, or it may pc
tain to imperialism. 1t looks now ae thong
this las. weuld be the main issue. woul
not want to say. So far as the future OF tn
democracy Is concerned it is bright.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon NJ
Bryan left for Culpeper for brief visit
Major Daniel A. Grimsley. He stated thu
his visit was without the least polit cal sii
nifcance, bat purely social. Mr.. Bryan, 0
p alighting from the train, went immedistel
, to the GrimsIey residence He spoke in
good naturei, jolly manner TO the crowd tn
was at the station and had hearty han
shake for all.
Mr.. Bryan returned to Washington tods
e aud will attend the meeting Of democra
J. called to elect . chairman Of the democrat
D national committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
Eira and Loss of Life.

Mount Vernon. N. Y, March a.
The village of Pelham, near here, was
visited by a disastrous and fatal fire
early this morning. The main business
building of the town, known as the
LYMAN Block, is in ashes, and one per-
SOD, Rudolph Yocum, aged IL, was
burned to death and another, Mrs..
De Wayne died as result OF
her exposure. Four others were
badly injured and half doz9n less SER
iously hut. The building was CO.
cupied as drug store, the postoftice,
a restaurant, and ss living apartments.
The blaze started while the tenants
were asleep aud spread quickly and
some OF the tenants we're forced to jump
from windows. Several occupants OF
the place had narrow escapes from
death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.


4 number of prominent local horse
men have been at work Tor some Time
organizing horse and colt show 10 De
held at the old fair ground near Lees
burg during the first week In June.
Miss Nora Maupiu, the nineteen-year
old daughter OF N. G. Maupin, of Char
lo.tesvilIe, swallowed an ounce OF laud-
anum with suicidal intent on Wednes-
day. Prompt attention saved her iiie'
however.
Mr.. Henry Fairfax, of Loudoun coun..
ty, has consented to act as luoge OIL
hackneys aud coach horses at the BOZ
ton Horse Show, April IA to 10 inclu-
sive. Mr.. Jas. K. Maddux, OF Fauquier,
has been invited 10 judge hunters ana
jumpers.
The Good Roads Convention met IN
Danville yesterday. Gov. Montague
welcomed the delegates 10 behalf OF the
State and spoke about the dement's 10
be derived from good roads. de was
followed By R. w. Richardson, secre-
tary of the National Good Roads As
ISOLATION.
The court OF honor representing the
students Of the University OF Virginia
in the matter Of bearing aud deciding
the charge against Mr.. Robert ?. Page
| IT,, of Boyce, medical student, for rep
rehensible practices on examinations
last night declared the accused guilty
by unanimous verdict. Young Page
who was a member Of the class OF l9O'
in the medical department, was triet
before q board OF five members OF thu
faculty on charge brought by fellow
members of his class Of having violated
the "honor system" Of the university
by, as they alleged, resorting to aid
not permitted at examinations.
| Private James Harroth, belonging L
one OF the artillery companies stationed
at Fort Monroe, was yesterday sent !
the grand jury 10 Pboebus, charged vii
criminally assaulting Mrs. ID. il. Jones
who accuses the soldier Of entering be
room Tuesday morning, overpowerir
her and accomplishing bis purpose
She Ia about 40 years OF age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

THE ALLIED freight-trades council Oh
Boston has declared the strike in that
CITY off pending the efforts OF Governor
Crane to bring about an smicable adj
justmeut of the troubles which have iOr
a short time almost psrslyzed business
IN Boston and neighboring places Inc
strike is believed to be virtually over,
the men having been ordered to return
TO work to day. To unintsrested oo'
servers it would seem that the action
taken today could have been equally
az effectusl before the strike was order
ed and then much loss, trouble and In
convenience to all interested would
have been avoided. There were fears
that the strike would eventually ex'
tend to New York. but by the action o.
the Boston freieht.bsndlers no appre'
hepsion is now experienced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

GOVERNOR MONTAGUE has vetoed the new
Confederate pension bill. This is the first
bill he has returned without his signature,
and while the majority of Virginians favor
pensioning worthy ex.Confederates, there is
some apprehension expressed lest the sum oil
100000 to be appropriated annually
will be misspplied. The reasons given by
the Governor in his veto message are
based on constitutional and business views
of the case and the two houses will
hardly attempt to override the veto,
but they will doubtless pass law ap-
propriatins 100000 in pensions. The
Governor among other things says "the
present law is far from satisfactory, resulting
in irregularities and injustice, which should
not be possible under any future pension
legislation" 1t is suggested that possibly the
Governor has heard that In one county, sew
eral men who are said to have been deserter'
are on the pension list At any rate, the
Governors reasons for his seton are receiv
ing the careful consideration they deserve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

THE TROUBLES incident to the strike
OF the street car employees In NoriolK
broke out afresh last night, and troops
had to be hurried back to the scene 10
protect life and property. A pistol Dali
crashed through Car window, as did
also bricks. 1t was sincerely hoped By
all Virginians that this trouble would
be short.lived and that the Old Domin-
ion would be the theatre of no more
such scenes. Strikes and their incl
dental commissions have heretofore not
thrived 10 the South, and that in Nor
folk, it is believed. will WELD but little
influence over wOrkmen living In other
Virginia cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gssetts. ]
Washington, March IA.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, March IA.
Senator German has definitely de-
clined to accept the position of chair
mar of the democratic congressional
committee. He told the committee
that waited upon him to urge him to
accept ne place, that be was too old
and that a younger man should be
given the position. The impression is
that Representative Hall, of Psnnsyl-
wanna, will be elected chairman at the
meeting OF the committee tonight, al
though an effort will be made to post.
none the election for another week
A northern man will be chosen. The
only objection so far raised against Mr.,
Hall is his inexpeFience in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

ALL BLAsPHEMERs ale not struck
dumb 10 the midst of their odiousness,
but occasionally persons who nse their
power of speech not only to use exple.
tiyes against their fellow-men, but their
Creator, are victims OF sudden Judg-
mept by being deprived of the power Of
speech. The last instance occurred In
Baltimore, where John Kelley, forty
four years old, was stricken dumb while
cursing and Disappearing. Kelly was
in the midst OF mis- cursing and blasphe-
nv when he suddenly choked and
trembled all over as thaugh he had q
chill. Then he tried to speak, but
could only choke aud grOan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
Struck by Trains and Killed.

Pittsburg. Pa, March 14.-Thomat
Il. Wright aged 16, was struck and
killed this morning by PennsylVanl1
Railroad train He was walking on
the tracks to the Homewood station
The horribly mangled remains OF two
unknown men we're found strewn along
the Pennsylvania tracks near Wilmerd-
ing station early this morning. They
had been Iun down by train. Inc
fragment, of their bodies were brought
here TO toe morgue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
For the Complexion.

The complexion always sufferers from bill
liousness or constipation. Unless the bowels
are kept open the Impurities from the body
appear in the form Of unsightly eruptions
OeWitt's Little Early kisers keep the liver
and bowels in healthy condition and remove
the caase Of such troubles. G. E. Hooper, Al
bsny, Ga. says: IL took DeWilt's Little
Early Ri,eIs for biliousness. They were just
what l needed. am feeling better now than
in years" Never grippe or distress. Safe,
thorough and gsntle. The very best pills.
For sale by 3. 8. Lesdbester d Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
CHARGES AGAINST MINISTER CLAY.

CHARGES AGAINST MINISTER CLAY
roN.-Mr. TbalI, local counsel for Mr.
Mesly. the American citizen who is
held under an order Of court 10 Mexico
for contempt, has submitted to the
State Department, through United
States Senator Nelson, long state
meut of the case from Mealy's side,
which reflects upon Unit,d States
Minister Powell Clayton. IL is alleged
that the minister has misrepresented
the facts 10 the case to the depal tment,
and that he lie interested 10 o rival
mining company, which has affected
his attitude toward Mealy and bic legal
fight with the development company,
which forms the basis OF the present
action against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.


The constitutional convention yester
day began the tsnth month OF its ex-
istence. 1t Is at work now solving the
most difficult matter which has yet &C.
cupied its attentlon-sufrage.
The convention adjourned early and
the democratic conference met at once.
It heard speeches from many members
and rejected the Turnbull property
Qualification substitute for the Glass
suffrage plan, the vote being Al to 70.
The Glass plan was under discussion at
the time of adjournment. This makes
twice the conference has defeated plans
containing any form of property quail
fication. II has also voted down here
tofore Mr.. Barbour's straight grand
father plan and yest srday rejected the
permanent understanding principle.
The Glass suffrage plan, embodyipg
the temporary understanding clause,
seems to be the one most in favor with
the members of the constitutional con-
ventioB. That it will be finally adopted
with some notifications, now seems
probable, though not altogether certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
Killed Her Unfaithful Husband.

New York, March 14.-Mrs. Alice Slower
aged A, shot and killed her husband TINS
morning in their homo at oil east !ooth
street. Two shots were fred, one lodging IN
the back Of the mans head and the other IN
his back. Slower was shot by his vile as ne lay
in bed. 81 did It," said Mrs. stover, Wnen
placed in custody. "He was not faithful 70
me. am not sorry" The couple came
here from Philadelphia. stover was car
Rage nainter and earned good wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

WITH THE advent Of spring come
also the dreaded cyclones. Such dis
turbances it is reported on Wednesday
caused great damage to property and
the loss Of half dozen lives in Copiah
and Lincoln counties, Miss. and nearly
forty 10 parts of Lonisi ma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
8 Cough or Cold at once. Conquer Groups,
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Beat for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe
lions. Gives quick, sure results. Price Zoe
Sold BIZ Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14

The Colombian revolutloDists had ~
officers killed in recent engagements.
The government troops suffered terri
bly, from impure drinking water while
&C Aqua Dulce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
FIFTY SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, D. c., March IA.
SENATE,

10 the Senate this morning MIR. Fen
rose gave notice of his intention to Of
fer to the House resolution providing
for the election of United States SenA-
tors, an amendment providing for the
election, by q direct vote OF the people,
of az least two Senators from each State
and one additional Senator for every
additional ratio OF 100000 people. Va.
capcies are to be filled in the same
manner as are vacancies in the House
of Representatives. Congress is author.
lied and directed to apportion and
FIX the representation. The term Of
Office is six years.
The ship subsidy bill was taken up
and Mr.. Foraker spoke in favor. OF the
measure.
Mr.. Hanna and Mr.. Spooner agreed
with Mr.. Foraker that ships bought
abroad by Americans could not fly the
American flag, but Mr.. Teller pointed
the Commissioner of Navigation es au-
tbority for the assertion that they
could.
Mr.. Vest opposed the theory advanc.
ed that the matter OF wages figured as
a disadvantage to American ship own
ers. He wanted to know why 1t was
that Germany, France, and Norway,
with great advantage In the matter OF
wages, had never been able to snatch
from Great Britain the supremacy OF
OF the seas.
Mr.. Foraker took bis seat at 1.45
O'Clock.
Mr.. McLsurin (Miss.) then opposed
the measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
HOUSE.

The House today passed resolution
directing the Secretary CT War to fur
nish tents for the use OF the ex.Confed-
crate soldiers at their reunion 10 Dallas,
Texas, April 21st.
The House adopted the report OF the
conferrees OF the Senate and House on
the diplomatic and consular sppropria'
ton bill.
10 the committee OF the whole, the
House continued the consideration oil
the postoffice appropriation bill.
Mr.. Loud chairman Of the committee
on postofiices and postroads, offered
an amendment striking out that feature
OF the bill which placed the rural free
delivery service under the contract
system and substituting the bill, which
the House passed last Monday, CLASH
flying the service. The amendment was
adopted.
Mr.. Davidson offered an amendment
| to allow persons on rural free delivery
routes to use any variety of letter box
MIR. Loud raised q point OF order
against the amendment, which the
| chair sustained.
MIR. Fitz gerald introduced an amend
ment sppropriatinR $500, 900 for the re
establishment of the pneumatic tubs
service.
1t was ruled out on point OF order
MIR. Crumpscker moved that the pro
vision granting subsidies to severa
railroads for carrying the malls b
stricken from the bill. The motion wa
lost by vote of SO to 56.
The committee OF the whole aros
and the House then passed the bill a
amended without dissenting vote.
Mr.. Sherman called up the bill max
ing 1t an offence to falsely label dsir
products. The bill was passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-14
WANTS.

VXYANTED.-At Fort Washington TWO
wv FIRST CLASS SERvANTS One as
house girl and waitress, the other as cook and
lsundress. Address at once MRS. SrEGER,
Fort Washington, Nd, marl3 81
WANTED. -CARPENTERs, on day or
w contract work. Apply at once.
JACKs0N-PHILLIP5 BkICK co.,
mar12 81 Waterloo, vs..
WANTED
FIFTY GIRLS to learn shirt making We
pay while learning Apply to
8. PEAR5H0E,
msr11 I'm Alexandria Overall Factory.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-04-05
CURIOUS KOREAN CUSTOM.
The Battle of Stones Which Marks
Beginning of New Year.

The Battle of Stones Which Marks
Beginning of New Year.
One of the most curious customs IN
Korea marks the advent of the new
year. This is the battle with stones,
participated in by inhabitants of Seoul.
At spot about mile and half out
side the city walls, on the main road to
the Han river, the people assemble by
thousands either as witnesses of or par
Elephants in this truly remarkable eXhi-
bition of warlike good will. By previ-
Gus arrangement piles of stones are in
readiness, all carefully selected and of
a convenient size.
Without previous selection of COM
batants the participants form them
selves into opposing armies about the
only qualification for service being ap-
parently the ability to hurl stone at
the advancing forces of the enemy. At
first the stone throwing is at long range
and uninterestiDg, but as the throwing
continues the forces draw nearer, and
the fight wakes fast and furious, men
being detailed to collect the stones into
heaps again or fetch fresh ammunition
for the firing line. Then the clash
comes, the two bodies meet, fierce rush
es are made, stones are discarded, and
knives and clubs are freely used. The
clash of weapons, e1e screams of the
combatants, the surging mass of men,
some being ,trampled to death, now
falling, now struggling to their feet, the
blood flowing from numerous cuts-the
whole goes to make, picture that de
picts anything but the joy we attribute
to the coming of a new year. The fight
is kept up Until the clang of the great
city bell tells the combatants that it is
time to return home. u,t d.
Perhaps the most singular feature
of the celebration is that during the
remaining eleven months of the year
the Korean is as amiable a person as
can be found in any country, and by
some writer's the average Korean is
characterized as the most abject COW
ard on the face of the earth.
But, towards or no towards, the
Korean people still indulge, as they
have for years. in this annual warlike
welcome of the new year. Indeed it is
legal in Korea to fight not only or
New Years day. but during the first
moon or month of the year. The Gus
tom has become a national institution
sanctioned by the government an6
patronized by the king and the nobili
ty. The police attend the battles, but
merely to keep order among the specta
tors. Fighting is the Koreans privi
lege with the advent of each new year
and he is expected to exercise thai
privilege to the extent of his ability il
he would be accounted a good, country
| loving Korean.-New York Tribune.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-04-05
APHORISMS.

In misfortune even to smile is to Of
fend.-Bacon.
Generosity is the flower of justice.
Hawthorne. .,s I.,.t ..
Every one can master a grief but he
that has it.-Shakespeare.9 l.,....,
Nothing is more friendly to man
than a friend in need.-Plautus.
The plea of ignorance will never take
away our responsibilities
p Pride is as loud a beggar as want
and great deal more saucy.-Frank-
lin. O. ga-r af, .is.a,.,. AM ,..
@ Young men think old men fools, and
old men know young men, to be so.-
Metcalf. t. s..
Modesty seldom resides in breast
that is not enriched with tnobler vir-
es.-Goldsmith. ..ir ,at .,a. d..
n Never be afraid of what is good. The
good is always the road to what is
true.--Hameleton. sal a.u .rFF5 =. b.
If we. could read the secret history
of our enemies, we should find in each
mans life sorrow and suffering enough
to disarm all NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..