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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
COMMITTEE.

The democratic congressional cam.
paign committee met last night. Ii
was decided that inasmuch as there
we're a number of States without rep.
resentatives OF the democratic party 10
the House. the organization should not
be completed until the next meeting OF
the committee to be held in two weeks.
Thirty-four States were represented.
Mr.. Hay, OF Virginia, was present as
proxy for Senator Martin. Members OF
the committee were elected to fill
vacancies.
A protest from members of the demo.
cratic central committee OF the District
OF Columbia was received against the
presence and election OF Mr.. Norris Is
a member OF the committee. 1t was
not read. 1t urged the selection of q
democrat to fill the vacancy from the
District of Columbia, who would be &C.
ceptaDle to both the Holmead and Nor.
ris factions.
The question of who should succeed
Chairman Richardson was not dis.
cussed, but 1t was learned during the
evening that Senator Clark, OF Montana,
would not accept the office.
Representative Fitzgerald, of Brook
Iyn, { old the caucus that 1t was no use
to talk about gaining control OF the
next House by any haphazard meth
DDS of organization. Money would be
necessary to meet expenses, and 1t
must be furnished many Congressional
districts. MIR. Fitzgerald asserted that
the votes for a democratic majority
must come not from the South, but
from the northern and western Sec
lions of the country. He urged the
choice Of the chairman who can com.
maud the confidence OF business peo
pie in the North. and who has ex-
perience as an organizer.
Senator Martin, OF Virginia, has been
urged strongly to accept the chairman.
ship. He is averse to undertaking
such task, but his fitness for the place
and his eminent qualifications as an
organizer commend him so forcibly
that numerous democrats are unwill.
ingto take no for an answer. He
possesses the confidence OF business
men after his long career OF efficient
work in the Senate, and should bring
together the necessary forces for or
ganization and equipment in the pend
ing campaign.
The postpobping of the election of
a chairman is regarded as defeat for
Mr.. Griggs, OF Georgia, who was a
prominent candidate for the Office.
Those favoring a postponement OF the
election of chairman were Of opinion
that he should be q western democrat.
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For a Cessation OF HostilIties.

Berlin, March 15.-An announcement
made here today on high authority seem
to indicate that Germany ia extending
Der good offices to bring about ces.
sston OF hostilities 10 South Africa.
1t reads: when State Secretary
Riohthofen made his pronounced speech
regarding the Beers in the Prussian
Diet on Tuesday, German mediation 10
South Africa was not out OF the question,
but preliminary uegotistlons had
fAiled.n Richthofen's speech on Tues
day was to the effect that Great Bri-
tain has been grossly misjudged by the
Germans and that there bad been more
friendly attitude toward England than
has heretofore been shown by the
Kaiser's subjects.
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VIRGINIA NEWS

John Robert Effinger, q native Of
Hsrrisonburg, died yesterday at his
home 10 Chicago. Deceased was q
brother OF Mrs.. A. Hunter Johnson, OF
Haymarket, and was 6S years Of age.
In the Rowlands prize Grafton con-
test, In which six seniors OF Colgats
University took part, Samuel Howard
Archer, OF Petersburg, won the prizs oil
$50 Thursday evening. Archer Is me-
gro.
Judge George w. Ward, one OF the
leading members of the Winchester bar,
died Thursday night from heart disease.
He was a son of Colonel'Dsniel Ward, q
soldier in the war of 1912, and was
born In Culpeper county, 81 years ago.
Bishop Van de Vyver, OF Richmond,
has been called ID bis old home, Haas
donck, Belgium, by the illness of bis
mother. During the bishops absence
the diocese will be presided over by
Bishop Curtis, OF Baltimore.
Mrs. 0. L. Benson, of Petersburg, at
tempted TO commit suicide yesterday
by cutting her throat with carving
knife. Mrs. Benson says she cannot
understand why she should have COM
mitted the rash act, but that she had
been brooding over their reduced cir
cumstancee.
The probabilities are that the United
States will soon adopt new rife. the
invention OF officers of the Ordance
Corps. The new rifle, like the Krag-
Jorgensen, is a magazine weapon and
can also be used as single shot gun.
II is claimed that the new rifle will give
higher velocity and is more accurate
than the Krag. One OF the features OF
the rife is tie bsyopet which can also
be used for rsmrod and trenchiDg tool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, D. c., March 10.
sENATE,

10 view o! the previous agreement
OF the Senate to begin voting on the
snip subsidy bill and amendments at 3
o'clock Monday, 1t was agreed this
morning that when adjournment was
taken by the Senate today, 1t be until
IL o'clock Monday, at which time
speeches will be limited to fifteen min
utes, except that of the Senator from
Maine, Mr.. Frye, who lie to have bali
an hour.
The report OF the minority OF the
committee on commerce on the shipping
bill was presented by Mr.. Berry.
at the conclusion OF the routine bust
ness, at 1890 Mr.. Teller took the floor
in opposition to the measure.
He opposed the contention OF the
advocates of the bill that the cost OF
construction was greater 10 the United
States than 10 foreign ports, and claimed
that today the American shipyard
were rushed with orders.
Mr. Hanna followed Mr. Teller, and
defended the commissioner OF naviga-
ton. He said that American ship
yards were not crowded with orders.
HOUSE.
The House passed resolution di'
recting the Secretary of War to furnish
information concerning the conduct Of
the government transport service be-
tween San Francisco and Manila.
The resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Richardson, OF Tennessee, flor
leader OF the minority, but was amended
in committee 80 as to eliminate the
feature upon which he laid much stress;
namely. q demand for the reports OF
inspectors Claus and Chamberlain to
the War Department on this service.
The House then resolved itselfinto the
committee OF the whole for the con-
sideration of pension bills.
Mr.. Gaines attacked Commissioner
OF Pensions Evans for his attitude to-
ward the old soldiers and said the fact
that Mr.. Evans had been retained 10
office despite the protests of the q. A.
r. was sufficient evidence that the ad
ministration supports and encourages
his outrageous administration of the
Pension Office affairs"
In the matter of pension legislation
the House broke all records today. The
number Of private pension bills passed
WAC 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
Foreign News.

London, Msrch 15.-Lady Metbueo
arrived at Southampton from Capetown
this morning. She will return imme.
diately that she may be by the side oil
her wounded husband.
London, March 15.-It is generally
believed in London today that Cecil
Rhodes is dyiog. A dispatch from
Capetown states that Rhodes is In q
critical condition. Alfred Belt, Cecil
Rhodes partner. said this afternoon;
1--WE are In momentary fear OF hearing
the worst"
London, March ia fierce gale is
raging over the Moth Sea today. a
mast can be seen extending above the
water of Dungeness, and 1t is thought
that a serious stastrophe has occurred
Wellington, N. H., March 15.--Tht
cabinet has agreed to send 1000 rein
forcemer ; to South Africa.
Madrid, March 15.--Premier Sagasts
Of the RI firing cabinet having refused
to form q new coalition ministry, thu
Queen Regent has commissioned hin
to reconstruct a liberal cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15

The words had been uttered--there
was no recalling them-and for about q
minute the laughter which followed
drowned all attempts on his part to
proceed. The speaker, however, after
the first confusion Tor pretended con-
fusioD) showed himself perfectly at
home and his remarks which followed
we're happy throughout. Among other
things the Senator said 1t was relief
to lay aside politics and mingle with
brethren. The Senator closed with q
beautiful tribute to the memory Of
Andrew Jackson and by saying be felt
that II was good for him to be present.
He felt love for old Alsxandria-iIs
history, its sacred spots and people
and purposed coming here often to
study them all more closely.
Judge J. B. McCsbe followed, max
ing a beautiful speech, during which he
made many apt and pointed illusions.
He said be also felt better by being
present and mingline with his brethren
OF the mystic tie. He spoke feelingly OF
the sitter lodges OF the district, eulo.
gittlc of Masonry 10 general, and pointed
to Mount Vernon, Gunst On and Airing
t IN as the renowned historic points
surrounding Alexandria, aud from
which the most illutt rious names on
the pages OF American history bad
emerged.
After Rev. Z. V. REGISTER had made
a short but enteIt aiming response to re-
peated calls, Past Grand Master VIII.
lam H. Lambert was summoned to his
feet and he made one OF tho most fervid
and pathetic speeches OF the evening,
speaking ex amino and In an impromp'
tn manner. His remarks were greatly
enjoyed. Much of what he said referred
10 the Grand Lodge aud illustrious
brethren now in the Grand Lodge Of
the Universe. He also spoke feeliDgly
| of the fraternal feelings existing be
| Heen Washington and Jackson Lodges
| and said each and every member had
an equal place in his affections.
Rev. DR.. Hunt was the last speaker
The few remarks he made were on hap
by lines and were uttered 10 very in-
terestlng manner. 1t was verging on
midnight when the anniversary was
declared at an end.
Past Masters E Z. Downham, d. K
Field and Charles B. Marshall, who
composed the committee on invitation
and the other brethren who aided Ia
managing the affair, deserve muct
credit for the able manner 10 which Il
| was conducted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

John d. Rockefeller will receive
IS 900, 900 and his brother William
So 900, 600 10 dividends today.
Gen. D. Il. Reynolds. who was
brigadier general In TIE Confedersts
army, died yett ,rdsy at Lake Village,
Ark.
Gen. Clinton P. PAIGE, senior mem
Der of the banking and brokerage firm
of Clinton z. Paine & Co., of Baltimore,
died Thursday 10 Naples. Italy.
Princess Alice OF Albany has started
from The Hague for Berlin, and 1t 10 re-
poit ID she will be betrothed to Fred
erick William, Crown Prince Of Ger
many.
Opponents OF the ways and means
| com mite attitude toward Cuba talk
of nominating Charles E. Littletield, OF
Maine, for the speakership of the next
House.
Secretary Hay has written a letter to
Representative Hit, stating that tie
State Department had not refused to
grant passports to DR.. Thomas and
| his wife for their mission to South
Africa.
Mr.. Williaw ]. Bryan, who has been
| in the east on tour Of pleasure and
business, left Washington yesterday
afternoon. He returned to the capital
early vest srday morning from Culpeper.
Last night be made speech at Harris
burg.
Ia the Wilcox trial, at Elizabeth
City, n. c.. yesterday evening, DR.. L.
Fearing, the coroner, testified that the
autopsy upon Nellie Cropsey's body
showed that the girl had been tttock
blow in the left temple and that her
death was not caused by drowning.
The Hague peace treaty OF 1899 was
ratified unanimously by the Senate In
executive session late yesterday after
noon and formally made public. The
treaty is known officially as "con-
yention between the United States and
other powers with respect to the laws
and customs of war on land"
Senator Csrmack, OF Tennessee, and
Representative w. w. and Claude
Kitchin, OF North Carolina, and Mr
Lewis Nixon, of New York, have accept
ted invitations to the banquet OF the
Virginia democratic organization 10 the
District of Columbia. to be held ct the
Metropolitan Hotsl March "a.
The joint committee OF the two
factions OF the House republicans met
yesterday evening according to the
agreement the previous afternoon
At the close OF the meeting, Chairman
PAYNE said that after further coDsid'
GRAFTON OF the subject. the confereet
had come to no conclusion, and hao
adjourned until 2 o'clock this after
> noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Strikes.


Boston, March 15.-According to ad-
vice given them by Governor Crane
aud the action taken last night by the
various labor organizations, nearly ell
the men involved In the sympathetic
strike with the exception OF the freight
handlers freight clerks, and Lumber
teamsters and handlers, returned to
work this morning. The different
transatlantic steamship lines have
oined in notics t. loDgshoremen
giving them notice thtt II they do not
report for work by o'clock on Mon
dsg morning they will not be afforded
further opportunity to rtturn to work
on the former terms.
The men 10 the Boston & Albany
freight house, and at the CuDard and
Leyland docks, TAO in number. have
returned to work. All the East Boston
tsamsters are at work. The longshor' =
men and freight handlers st the steam
ship company's along Atlantic avenue,
have returned with the exception OF
those employed BY the metropolitan
and Merchants & Miners Companies.
Fall River. Mass, March 15.-rhe
conference OF $50 this morning be-
tween the executive committee of the
manufacturers and the secrt tsries OF the
five labor unions lasted for an hour
and half, and adjourned without any
result. This means the strike OF "a,
900 operatives on Monday. The
manufacturers claimed they could not
afford to give ten per cent. advance
but were willing to give elk per cent. on
next Monday morning, instead OF on
April 7, as they previously agreed
This proposition was not acceptable to
the textile secretaries, who stated after
the meeting, that they would have
their men out on Monday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15

SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFICIALS. -
Through President Samuel Spencer, of
tae Southern Railway, number of i'm
portant changes in the officers OF the
road have been announced. Several
we'll known Washington men receive
promotions "a q result Of the changes.
j. Nj. Culp, who was formerly traffic
manager OF the system, has been made
fourth vice president. He will be In
charge of the traffic department. and
will report to the second vice president.
w. A. Turk, who was formerly assist
ant passenger traffic manager at Wash
iugton, has been made passenger traffic
manager.
T. c. Powell, formerly assistant
freight traffic manager at Louisville,
has been made freight traffic manager
G. II. Ackert, formerly general mana.
ger of the Mobile and Ohio Railway al
St. Louis, has been appointed general
manager of the Southern Railway sys'
tenn, with the exception OF the st
Louis. Louisville lines, and will report
to the third vice president. Lee Nc
Chung will succeed T. G. Powell as ss
sistant freight traffic manager at Louis
vile. Mr.. McClung was formerly assist
act to the second vice PRESIDENT, w
w. Finley. The offices OF the traffic
manager and assistant passenger traffic
manager are abolished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15

THE RUSSIAN government ofnclally
Corroborates Germany's assertion that
Lord Pauncefots attempted to induce
the powers to unite in a declaration
that war upon Spain by the United
States, after Spain had acceded to all
demands and was begging for peace,
would be uniustifable. The British
Ambassador remains silent, leaving
the British foreign Office to make the
diplomatic explanations which may be
deemed necessary. He may have been
indlscreet in his action In 1898, but
there is no reason for his being ashamed
of his efforts to preserve the peace,
and the time may come when this
country shall have cause ID regret that
he did not succeed, for the more that
is learned about the Spanish war the
more reprsbensible are shown to be all
who brought ii about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
SATURDAY EVENING. MAR. 10 1902
:. nonerallv conceded that the

IT 70 generally conceded that the
banouet given by Andrew jackson
Lodge OF Masons last night was one OF
the most enjoyable affairs OF the KIND
ever held in Alexandria, and will long
be remembered by the two'hundred
aud fifty members OF the fraternity
who participated. Representatives oil
all classes OF the people were there
from the humble artisan to those
occupying the most exalted places in
the gift OF the people-all ION tn'
leyel.n The Senator laid aside Int
cares of State, the Representative hi'
perplixitles the Judge his ermlne ano
tbe mechanic his tools, and brother
mingled with brother in true frstsrna
spirit. And the speeches were on DC
set subjects where the time is monopo'
Iized by one or two orators who natu'
rallv scare off all the others, but they
were short, mostly in a pleasant VEN
and rather calculated to produce happy
RESPONSES minus embarrassment Of
stage scare. The affair througnou
sayored of the true banquet, Wher'
each and every one felt at home ant
where there we're no ciphers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the sest of the disease. Catarrh is q
blood or constitutional dlsease, and ia order
TO cure t you must take internal remedies.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces. HsiPs Catarrh Cure Is not a quaek
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians In this country for years, and
is . regular prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. actiDg directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catsrrh. Send
for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Tolsde,.o.
Bold BY Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
THE KINGS COURT.

The first court held in the evening
10 London for many years was held last
night and was a gorgeous spectacle.
The King and Queen rode in a stste
coach, and the crowd about the palace
braved q terrific rainstorm and cherred
Loyalty. In the palace nothing so
brilliant has been seen since the early
days OF Victoria's reign.
The blaze of new electric lights, the
scent OF flowers hesped along the cor.
ridors, the glitter of ladieS' jewels and
dresses and the court uniforms made a
memorable and magnificent scene.
The King and Queen stood without a
dals at one end OF the room and q few
PAGES 10 front OF the royal circle, which
Included the Prince and Princess Of
Wales, while farther back were ranged
other royal personages.
The breast of King Edward was blsz'
ing with orders and stars, and be sp-
peared to be in the best OF health and
spirits. Queen Alexandra wore @
golden yellow dress, embroidered with
rises. Rows OF pearls hung from her
neck. and she wore diamond crown.
The Queen stood throughout the
fatlguing ceremony, graciously smiling.
The Princess OF Wales was attired 10
white and silver, and the other prin-
cesses was robed In white.
Among the striking beauties present
we're Lady Cynthia Graham and Vis'
coutess Csstlereagh. Lady Arthur
Butler, daughter Of Gen. Arson stsger,
OF the United States army, was also
noticesbly pretty. With the exception
of those presented there were few
young girls present.
The newly decorated dlnlog.room
was opened for the first time that even
ing. A horseshoe table was laden With
gold plsts and pyramids OF flowers and
fruit.
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S79,745,02
s35,6s5.27
44,05975
3,671.64
REMARKS ON TABLE III.

As to the depreciation Of the electric plant.
It needs almost complete renewal after life
OF only eleven and one half years. Such re-
newal will cost about 81 2 900. In the city's
accounts no allowance has been made, as is
customary, for such depreciation Of plant.
As to the depreciation Of the gas plant
Immediate renewal Of the manufacturing
part Of the plant must be made, and the Light
Committee has stated that the cost OF such ie.
newal will be $4,000. Assuming that the
life Of the part of the plant to be renewed has
been thirty years (the life Of the msnufact-
uring part OF 9 gas plant is ordinarily not
figured at more than twenty years) the pro-
portionste part Of the admitted depreciation
Of $40 900 which should have been charged
off during twelve years would be 5000.
The situation which confronts the tsxpsy-
ers of Alexandria Is the same which the tax
payers Of Deiroithad tc deal with two years
ago. With regard to an expert examination
OF the Detroit public accounts, newspaper
OF thatcity said:
IAN examination Of the report By intelli-
gent, but unsympsthetic eyes, disclosed the
fact that the cost given as the cost per lamp
OF the public lighting did not include the
payment Of Interest on bonds, q provision for
q sinking fund to retire the bonds, proper
Allowances for depreciation, insurance against
accident of any kind, taxes relinquished and
for taxes collected and invested In the plant
to cover excets cost of construction.
The oaly public benefit that can be derived
from the present condition OF the Detroit
public lighting plsnt Is that Of q warning 10
other cities contemplating such enterprises
to abandon them before it is too late.
There has not been q year during its exist
ence that the public lighting of Detroit sup
piled from its own plant, has not cost tax.
payers more than the same service would
have cost them under contract with priv,te
corporation. There wiU ReUer be such year.
The best disposition the city OF Detroit can
make Of this plant is 10 follow the exsmp Of
Philadelphia and lease it to q private CORPORA
ton to be operated under contract"
The city Of Detroit has turned over the OBJ
GRAFTON of its municipal lighting plant to pri-
vste managers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-15
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 unsighty eruptlonf
DeWitt's Little Early Bisers keep the liver
and bowels in healthy condition apd remove
the cause OF such troubles. G. z Hooper, AL
beny, Ga, says: IL took DeWitts Little
Early Ri.eEs for biliousness. They were Just
what needed. l am feeling better now than
in years" Never grippe or distress. safe'
thorough aud gentle. The very best pills
For sale By E. 4. Lesdbester Il Son.
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From Havana.

Havana, March 15.-Gov. General
Wood will leave for Washington dur
ing the coming week to have q 6nsl
conference with President Roosevelt
and Secretary Root relative to the iU-
stallation of the new Cuban Govern
meut.
A public reception was given In
honor OF Miss Alice Roosevelt at the
palace last night. All the prominent
members OF Havana society were
nrasant
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Fatally Burned by Explosion.

Cleveland, o., March 15.-0ne girl was
killed and five probably fatally burned In
an explosion Of torpedoes in the Fairmount
Manufacturing Compsny's plant on Euclid
avenue, at 7:15 o'clock this morning. Anna
Fritz, sged 10, the dead girl, had only been
working at tia place three days. The ex-
plosion set fire to tho building which was
totally destroyed and the unfortunate girls
body was fesrfully burned before it was res.
cued by fireman. The other girls jumped
or we're carried out Of the building by fire.
men and neighbors. All were frightfully
burned.