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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The present session Of Congress
threatens to make appropriations ag-
gregstine 81, 900, 100000.
The Southern Presbyterian General
Assembly, 10 session in Jackson, Miss,
reported much progress In work among
negroes.
The personal property of the late
Rev. DR.. Julius E. Grammer. of Bsltl.
more, was appraised at $44 ,377 in the
inventory filed in the Orphans Court
yesterday.
President-elect Palma has appointed
his cabinet. Senior Diego Tamayo,
Secretary OF State under General Wood,
was made Secretary OF Government.
Military rule lie to remain 10 force I'M
til revoked.
The largest check but one ever re-
ceived by the State OF Pennsylvania,
was given yesterday by the Philsdel-
phis Rapid Transit Company, as
bonus on the increase of the capital
stock from SIC. 900 to $50, 900, 600. The
check is for 500, 966.66.
The third court of the King and
aud Queen OF England, held at Buck
ingham Palace yesterday, was q bril-
liant function, not withttandiDg the agi-
t,tion In London society over the con-
hctIDg orders Of the King concerning
the wearing OF trains.
At the meeting of the Baltimore
Coal Exchange held yesterday it was
decided to advance the price If aLtnra-
cite coal so cents a ton for immediate
delivery. This, the dealers say, ia
made necessary by the strike of the
miners in the coal fields.
A proposition to use large part
OF the war claim money for the
support OF superonnuated ministers
was presented to the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South Conference, 10
Dallas, yesterday. Church insurance
was considered by the committee on
church extension.
Frenz'ed by fear of fire, woman 10
the third story of a house in Pbiladel-
phia last night tossed her four chill
dren out OF q window and then at
tempted to leap after them. Thanks
to the GOODNESS of two colored men in
the street all were caught in safety ex-
cept the youngest Of the children, q
babs of three months, who struck the
ground and suffered severe injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
To Attend the Unwilling.

New York, May 1.-THE French
liner La Tourraine with party OF dis
tinRuished FrencDmen on board, who
come to assist in the unwilling OF the
Rochambsau stst1s in Washington,
May "a, arrived tois morning. In the
delegation are tue Count and Coun-
tess dc Rochsmbsau, NJ. Guillem!n
and w. De Billy, representing M.
Delcssse, tae French Minister OF
foreign affairs; the Viscompte de Cham
orun, greal.grsndsou OF the Marquis
de Lafayette; NJ. Croisset, dean OF the
SorbronDe and member of the IDsti'
tute; NJ. Lagrave, the French Commis-
sioner General to the ST. Louis Ex'
position, and Ferdinand Hamar, the
sculptor of the Rochsmbeau statue. The
members OF the party were welcomed
by M. Jules Boueufve. Chancellor Of the
French Ewbassy at Washington, and
a delegation OF Americans. The party
went to the Wsldort-A3toria where
they will remain until Tuesday when
they 90 to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
The Market.
Georgetown. May 17.-Whest S0as6.
500 Reward. 500.

t. readers of this paper will 90 pleased to
learn that there is at least one dresdsd dis.
ease that science has been able to cure in all
it's stages and that is catsrrh. Halls Catsrrh
Cure is the only positive cure known TO the
medical fra ernity. Catsnh being q constilu-
tonsl disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Cstsrrh Cura is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blooi and mu-
cuous surfaces Of the system thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the di ease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fsils 10
cure. Send for list of Testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
THE VOLCANOS.

Great changes 10 the surface OF the
islands in the Caribbean sea, as we'll IS
In the sta itself, have been made by the
volcanic eruptions 10 Martinique and
St. Vincent. Net only has the sea
sunk to q greater depth, bat wide
crevssses are Gu ting the islands Into
pieces. Investigation shows that the
sea has encroaohed from 10 feet TO z
miles OH the coast Of the Island OF st.
Vincent and thst section on the north
of toe island has dropped into the sea.
New orsters have appeared 10 Mount
Pelee, Martinique. the eruption con-
tiDues, but sll the surviving residents
have fed from the vicinity. There is
a constant rain OF cinders, ashes and
Laws.
Mount Pelee was again active Thurs-
day night aud yesterday, and the
people in a number of districts are ter
ror-stricken,
Fifty robbers of the dead in the ruins
OF st. Pierre have have been sentenced
TO imprisonment.
Looiing of the dead 10 81. Pierre has
assumed larger proportions. Thirty
more arrests have been made for this
9ffenss. 1t is reported that sn English
officer is one Of the offenders.
Mount Soufriere, st. Vincent, has
ceased its eruptions, but there are fears
of renewal. The volcanic lake which
occupied the top OF the mountain is be-
lieved to have disappeared. Many OF
the surviving victims have received In
juries which caused excruciating pain.
Lieut.. B. b. Mccormick, Of the
United States naval tug Potomac.
which went to the scene, estimates the
dead 10 ST. Vincent at LOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

ATTACKED BY RATS Two colorad
childreo, aged one and two years, were
committed to Montevue Hospital, Fred
erick, Md, yesterday. The younger child
is suffering from ugly wounds Oh its face
and one on It's arms Inflicted by rate.
The elder child had also been bitten by
rats some time ago, but the wounds
have healed. The mother OF the two
children has been living 10 90 old
house which was formerly a stable, and
which is overrun with rats. During
the day, while at work, she has been
accustomed to leave the children alone
in the building, and they were fire.
-queutly attacked by the animals. The
arm OF the young child was eaten to
the bone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
AN OYSTER LAw.-On Thursday

AN OYSTER LAw.-On Thursday
night the Virginia Pilot Association
steamer Northumberland, having on
board the Virginia oyster commission
ers, and the police.boat Governor
Thomas, of Maryland, having on board
q ike commission from that State, after
a two days. cruise of the Potomac and
Chesapeake bay, reaching Lewisetta.
Northumberland county, where the
commissioners were in conference mt |
after one o'clock yesterday morning,
after which the police.boat left for Bal.
timore with her party, the Virginia
steamer leaving several hours later for
Old Point Comfort with the Virginia
commissioners.
The conference agreed to recommend
to the respective State legislatures q
better Gull law 10 the Potomac river.
and to recommend the adoption OF q
line across the Potomac above which
the Gull law should not be enforced
Phe month OF September is to be drop
ped from the longing season.
The boundary line was not settled,
subcommittee from the two States
bsing..sppointsd to consider the ques.
ton, and report to joint conference to
be held at later date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

is feared.
Fort De France, May 17-Actlng
Governor L'Heurre has returned from
another visit TO devastated st. Pierre.
He went on tina cruiser Suchet. When
st. Pierre was reached the party went
ashore 10 small boats but remained
only a short time, as Mount Pelee
was again showing sigus OF activity.
The cruiser moved slowly along the
coast taking soundiDgs. At some
points reefs of rocks were found where
none were known to exist before,
while at other points no bottom could
be found. At Grand Riviere provis'
ions were landed. for refugees. A
chemist with the party analysed the
ashes thrown out by tae volcano and
found they were composed of sulphur
and saltpetre.
Gov. hHeurre has given orders to
the troops at ct. Pierre to prevent all
looting. A number of the ghouls have
been shot dead, and over 100. iDclud.
ing q dozen women, have been ar
rested. Quick punishment has been
melted out ID many cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY II, 1902
vrrvp from Richmond was re-

A LETTER from Richmond WAS re-
o,ntly published in Washington paper
in which the assertion wss mace tna'
the euberuatorlal fabt of year sgo Is
being renewed all along the lines in the
pending congressional race, and that
the successful faction OF a year ago
hss marked" the supporters OF Mr..
Swanson TOR the sacrifice. This looks
like q deliberate s,tsmpt to disrupt the
democratic party 10 the State; II the
constitutional convention has not
already done 90. 10 the election last
wear the success Of the democratic
ticket was largely due to the active
work Of Mr. Swanson and bis friends
who went to the front, remained 10 the
fit a. d won 4 great victory. Now II
those men are to be turned down, the
active democrats of the State want to
know tae reason why, and that at once
and when marking" time comes they
can do some OF thst themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

WITH THE wars and rEmors of war
earthquakes, labor troubles and excite
me.t3 now perplexing people, we are
told the ssvent senth-year locust is
billed TO appear this year. The advance
guard appeared above ground yester-
day IN parts Of Maryland. Many of
the early arrivals were seen in the
streets of Baltimore. They were with
out wings, and the apparatus with which
they emit their peculiar sound was 10.
developed They sought the trunk Of
the nearest tree as soon as they emery
ed from the ground and began climbing
to the branches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

TaE republicans are much concerned
lest they lose the next House OF Rep
reseptatives ard will make an effort TO
secure every doubtful district 10 the
South. Instructions have been sent
from Washington by the political le0d-
ere 10 the Second Congressional district
to run a republican for Congress an 10
make The most aggressive fight ever
made 10 the district. They have been
given to understand that all the neces-
sary money will be furnished from
headquarters. This makes 1t incumbebt
upon the democrats OF the Norfolk dis
triot to cease their faclional dghts, get
toy, tier, nominate their strongest msD
aud then cleo. him. The district is
democratic and should be represented
by democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
Race War in Georgia.

Atlatta, Ga, May 17.-In q fight
early this morning in Pittsburg, a sub'
urb OF this city, four policemen and five
negroes were killed. The tragedy lie
the direct result of sn attempt by the
police to capture number OF negroes
who had held up a policeman. The
negroes have entreuched themselves In
a number OF houses which the State
militia has been ordered to attack with
artillery. The riot began when the
officers tried to arrest Will Richardson,
Who had waylaid an officer. They cor
nered him in a house. which the officers
set on fire. Richardson managed to es'
cape to al adjoining house and this
house was also burned. Again the ne
gro escaped, taking refuge in a barn.
This building Ia now burning. There
ls great excitement.
IL is believed that the negro was
burned and roasted TO death.
The negroes were coWed and ere
nsaking no demonstration whatever.
Later reports shows that only three
negroes were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
VIRGINIA News.

At meeting of the board OF the
Western State Hospital yesterday, A..
G. Nelson, OF Rspidsn, was elected as
sistant physician to succeed DR.. w. H..
Yeskley, resigned.
Judge d. Fucker Brooke announces
that he will net be candidate for Con-
Qress from the Norfolk district, and
Senator Barksdale and Mr.. II. ST..
George Tucker have decided not to be
candidates In the Sixth.
Mrs. Mary McInturfi, widow of the
late Daniel MoInturff, and mother OF
the Rev. J. B. McInturf, superiDtsnd-
ent OF public schools 10 Shenandoah
county, died at the home OF her son, IN
Strasburg, yesterday, aged So years.
A meeting was held in Norfolk yea
terday looking to the early consumma-
ton OF the 6nsl plan for the establish
ment of the proposed big ship building
plant, at Sswell's Point, on Hampton
Roads. D. Lowenberg is backing tne
project locally.
At the Episcopal Council TO be held
10 Fredericksburg, beginning on We'd
nesday, Bishop Gibson will preside 10
the absence of Bishop Whitlle whose
health will not permit his presence.
Phere are no matters OF more than or
binary interest to be considered.
The trial in the 6enrico Circuit
Court of the case OF Miss Willie Bell
Andrews against Mr.. John O'Neill, a
we'll known citizen of the county, for
damages for alleged chandler, resulted
yesterday in the plaintiff being award
ed cent damages. The young woman
charged that Mr.. O'Neill had circulated
reports calculated to iDjure her reputa-
ton and that she had suffered In the
estimation OF some OF her admirers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

INFORMATION received at this office
from throughout this ertTe section OF
the State is to the effect that the Wheat
crop this year is failure, and that in
macy instances the yield will not pay
for the harvesting. This is much TO be
regretted. The farmers lot is not the
elsiest at best, and when nature fro"ns
upon him be is much to be piti6d'
When his toll is for nought-which is
ofteu the case-he has no money with
which to buy, and the mercantile world
/, more or less deranged. When the
earth brings forth abundsntly all
branches OF trade are directly or In
directly Influenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT in his speech
today at Ariogton during the services
10 connec ion with the refinement Of
General Rosecrans said many things
about a reunited country and spoke
pleasantly OF the presence OF both ex-
federal and ex-Confederste soldiers.
Among other things he said: I'VE are
grateful that those who wore the grey
against you who wore the blue now see
the unwisdom Of that strife" The ex.
Confederate soldier sees no such thing,
Tnere was wisdom and equity in all he
conteuded for, but fate was against
him. He, however, has no apologies
to make for his course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

1T SEEMS to be generally conceded
that a miners strike of large proper
lions is to form a chat ter In the his
tory of The year 1902. Mr.. Hanna and
other politicians and capitalists are en-
deayoring to prevent the movement,
but, judging from present appearances,
they are merely stemmiDg a tide which
will soon break its barriers. 1t seems
evident that most of the miners are
bent on striking and argument there
fore WITH them ia but bombarding Jog
bank. A grave feature in connection
With the pending trouble is the likeli'
hood of involving the bituminous mi
nsrs of Virgiois 10 the strike. Coal, 10
at ciD ton OF the trouble, has already
advanced one dollar a ton in New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

CONTROL OF HARBoRs.-Judge ADJ
yocAte General Lsmly has received 40
opinion by the Attorney General to the
effect that the plans for the navy yard
improvements at Norfolk do not re-
quire the approval of the Virginia har-
Dor line commissioners, as they con-
tend.
The opinion ia OF far-resching impor-
lance, applying to nearly all cities
where there are navy yards or stations,
and constitutes another blow to the
States rights doctrine. 10 this case 1t
was found necessary to extend the
Golfer dam of the new granite dry
DOCK, at the entrance OF the dock, by
280 feet inside the line established by
the State board Of harbor commission
ers.
Although the contemplated improve
ment was to be on ground belonging to
the United States. Virginia having re-
liuquished jUr sdic ion, the board insist
ID that the plans for the improvements
should be submit aed to it, and threat
ened the arrest OF Admiral Gotten, the
commandsbt OF the yard, upon his re-
fusal to comply. They did this under
a Safe law.
The Attorney Generals holding was
broad. It was 10 effect that Congress:
having been clothed with the right to
maintain a navy, necessary part o.
the power was the maintenance o.
navy yards, while as to the harbol
itself there was no question that the
authority of the United States over il
was paramount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
WhOOpIng Cough.

A woman who has had experience
with this disesse, tells how to prevent
any dangerous consequences from it.
She says; Our three children took
whooping cough last summer, our
baby boy being only three months old,
and owing to our giving them
Ohsmberlain's Cough Remedy, they
lo:t none OF their plumpness and came
out 10 much better health than other
children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our oldest little girl
would call Justify for cough syrup be-
tween whoops.-Jeesie PInkey Hall,
Springville, Ala. This Remedy lie for
sale By Richard Gibson druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
Another Outbreak Apprehended.

New York, May 17.-With the COM
ina of the Jewish Sabbath the meat
riots on the lower East side ceased this
morning, and the people who yesterday
stoned the kosher markets went to
their synagogue. The Jewish Sabbath
closes at six O'Clock this evening and
it is feared that another outbreak may
occur. The police will be ordered ont
in force to New Irving Hall tonight,
where mass meeting to protest against
tie prices of beef will be held. Plans
will also be made for monster parade
of women, which will pass from the
tenement section through Fifth Avenue
eud before the houses Of the rich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

MRS. CARRIE NATION Is again In
jsil. this time 10 Topeka, Kansas, where
she will spend the next thirty dsys.
She will also be made to pay fine OF
800 Her ofIense was committed over
year.ago, when she smashed bar fix
lures stored in a vacant barn. Mrs.
Nation has ceased to attract much no.
tice or sympathy. Her notoriety Is Of
the cheapest fabric, about on q par
with that Of John Jasper and his ''sun
do move" theory, aud people soon turn
their attention to more important sui.
subjects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, D. c., May II.
SENATE.
The Senate Is not 10 session today.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
The House 10 committee of the
whole today resumed consideration of
the naval appropriation bill.
Mr.. Fitzgerald offered an amendment
appropristing 100000 for the building
OF barracks at the Brooklyn navy yard.
The total cost of the barracks was
placed at 100000
Chairman Foss, of the naval commit
tee, raised point Of order against the
amendment which was sustained by
the Chair.
An amendment was offered by Mr..
Butler and adopted, appropriating
$775. 900 to continue the erection of a
naval storehouse for supplies ut the
League Island navy yard, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

An effort was made by Mr.. Lodge In
the Senate yesterday 10 induce the
minority to fix o time when a vote
might be taken on the Philippine gov.
eminent bill, but Mr.. Dubois, speaking
for the democratic side, did not desire
to specify date for tue vote.
Mr.. McLsurin, of Mississippi, con-
cluded his speech, begun on Thursday,
10 opposition to the present Philippine
policv OF the government, which, he
msiutlined, was responsible for all the
ills that had come TO the Uoited States
in those islands. He urged the sbsn-
donment Of the policy in the interests
of humanity and justice.
The Senate adjourned I'LL Monday.
HOUSE.
The House had another day of de-
bate, Philippine atrocities aud the
Schley case coming 10 for considerable
attention. The naval appropriation
bill continued to be under oonsiders-
ton. but 1t received little attention after
the more exciting themes OF debate
came up. Mr.. Cannon and Col. Hep.
burn, brought on the discussion by
criticising the extent to which naval
officers secured comfortable berths
ashore. This gave Mr.. Williams. of
Mississippi. opportunity to make very
sarcastic speech at :he expense of Ad-
mirsl Crownishield, during which he
read poem describing the late head OF
the Bureau OF Navigation as "the great
est Tar that ever stayed ashore" Mr..
Williams denied the assertion OF Mr.,
Grow, that Philippine war methods
we're similar to those Of the civil war.
Mr.. Cochran, of Missouri, REINFORCED
Mr.. Williams In this con enlion, while
Mr.. Lands, of Iodians. discussed the
resolutions adopted by UOion veterans
OF Indiana, compared the copperhesds
OF the present day. who criticised the
army 10 the Philippines, with the cop
perheads of 1S6l.65. Mr.. Williams
criticised the rules committee for sup.
pressing a resolution to investigate
Crowninshield.
Bills were passed turning over to
Porto Rico the public lands of that
island, and slso to refund the war tax
on charitable bequests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.

the Alabama Fertilizer Company of
Montgomery, the Opelika Chemical
Company of Opeliks, the Mobile
Phosphate and Chemical Company of
Mobile and the Poetic Chemical Com
psny Of Dotbsn. Fully $1,000. 900 lie
involved 10 the deal ana By its cor
summation the Virginia. Carolina
Chemical Company comes into posses
sion of all fertilizer manufactures
plsL t. 10 Alabama except one located
in Troy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
The Volcano sufferers.

ST. Thomas, d. w. l., May 1.-THE
American naval tug Potomac, q dispatch
from st. Lucia states, has returned
there from st. Vincent. Soufriere was
quiet when the tug left and the dust
Tell was light. The people are still
frightened as a return Of the eruptions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
Wants Others TO KNOW.

II have used DeWltt's Early Risers for consti-
patton and torpid liver and they are all right.
1 am glad TO indorse them for think when we
find a good thing we ought TO let others know
it," writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, III. They
never grippe or distress. Sure, safe pills. For
20 Q By E. 8. Leadbeater 8 Soma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

FERTILIZER PLANTS ABsoRBED.-lt
has been ANNOUNCED 10 Mol tsomery,
Ala, ty c. E. Borden, superirtsnd-
eut OF manufactures of the Virginia.
Carolina Chemical Company. that 1t
has closed deal for the purchase Of
the properties OF the Montgomery
Fertilizer Company of Montgomery,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17
The Strike.

Hszslton, Pa, May 17.-Lsst night
President Mitchell dispatched tele-
grams ID all the bituminous fields in
forming the miuers OF the proposed
rational convention what might be
expected OF them. II general strike
is ordered President Mitchell said to-
day 449 900 employees will be affected.
The strike situation this afternoon re-
NAMED quiet. The miners have settled
down quietly to wait developments.
No trouble 10 reported aud none is ex-
pscted. There 10 no disposition shown
Oh tho part OF any one to break the
strike order.
Philadelphia, May 1.-THE Evening Bull
letin says "An inverted report was ciicl'
lated 10 the offices of the Reading Railway
this afternoon the miners Of the schuylkill
Va ley colieries had informed Presdeot
Baer Of their Willingness to return to work
on any terms honorable to them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-17

THE BALTIMORE Sun today cele-
brated its 65.h anniversary. The
Alexsndrisns of 1887 would not recog.
me- in t1s Sun OF today that which
was familiar to tOe0 Go years ago.