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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-20
ALLEGED CURES BY RELIC.

Kneeling with the devotees at the
altar in the little brick Church of st.
Jean Baptist, in New York, a woman
and two young men, their faces lighted
with Joy, murmured responses to the
intoning ofthe priest yesterday afternoon.
They had made long pilgrimage to the
church in the hope that the relic OF St
Anne enshrined on the altar would per-
form for them miraculous cures.
The woman was Mrs. Mary Carroll,
of Troy. At the beginning of the
novena she had entered the church, sup
porting herself with staff, and made
her way slowly and painfully to the altar
by grasping the pews. Yesterday she
walked quickly and without effort to the
altar to deliver her thanks, for, she says,
she is cured. e1l .ri
The young men were Matthew Sher-
lock and Thomas Carroll, Of Nashville,
Tenn. Sherlock has been a sufferer
from heart disease for two years. de
has consulted eminent specialists, but
obtained no relief He has been one OF
the most earnest suppliants at the shrine
since the nOvena began, and now he
saws he is cured. Carroll was afflicted
with malady which the physicians
could not diagnose Faith and prayers
at st. Anne have entirely dissipated his
ailment, he says.
A mother bore down the aisle her boy
of four bound to board. She placed
her child on the altar steps and bowed
him in PRAYER, while Father Roy passed
over his body the silver ca Elm which a
relic of St. Anne (said to be small
portion of the forearm) is inclosed
Mothers with children less terribly af-
ficted glanced alphabetically at the
woman and joined their prayers with
hers.
Mrs. Carroll told of her pilgrimage
last night. al was injured by trolley
car three years ago." she said, ''and my
legs were paralyzed. | could walk only
with the greatest difficulty. My faith
was strong when i knelt at the altar.
When I pressed my lips to the relic
felt a reyivifying thrill pass through nay
body. But it had been so long since
was able to walk that did not realize
had been benefited. The priest passed
to others, and l started to rise. Then
Strengthened up and stood up, unsupport-
ed, for the first time in three years. My
staff was lying at the altar. / picked II
up and walked over to the rack, where
are crutches and canes, and left my staff
as evidence Of how God had blessed me.
Three days ago was practically help
less. Now look at me p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-20
rlens and. Boys Furnishings Reduced.

One lot Mems Muslin Night Robes,
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One lot Mems Working Shirts. all
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All of Peters Brotherhood Oyeralls,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-20

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-20
DRUGGISTS.

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105 and 1O7 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines. Paints, Oils, Dye Stuifs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
]. c. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas *
Co. 3 Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufacture
ers. We are therefore enabled to supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by we'll
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
In larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
fr0mRtnesss ~ is sSl cur d5pes furnished Cores.
uondance invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-20
MEDICINAL
A Quart Baby.

Now and again there is an item in the
newspapers concerning the birth of a
puny baby so small that a quart cup
holds it comfortably. If the article told
all the facts it would probably tell also
of mother who in weakness and misery
had looked forward to the baby's advent
with shrinking and fear.
To have fine, healthy children the
mother must be healthy, and it is the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-20

SHOCKED TO DEATH.-James Martin,
80 years of age, electrician in charge of
the transforming station of the Edison
Electric Light Company, in Hudson
Park, New York, was shocked to death
while on duty last night. A current
estimated at 1000 volts passed through
the mans body. Martin was alone
when the fatality occurred. 1t is
supposed he was ''testing out" wi en-
his right hand came in contact with one
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

London, Jan. 31.-The first attempt
to supply incoming steamers with a
news service was made yesterday.
when Reuters Telegram Company
filed with the Marconi Wireless Tele-
graph Company 100 words OF news for
the Cunard line steamer Lucania,
which left New York Saturday last and
which il due to arrive at Queenstown
to-day or tomorrow. The wireless
company thus far will only engage to
attempt to transmit messages twenty
to thirty miles from Browhead. SO tho
news will only reach the steamer n
few hours before her arrival at
Queenstown.
The company will have n better
chance with the steamer Minnetonkn.
which also left New York Saturday.
to which a news message will be
transmitted tomorrow. Tho Mime
tonka passes twenty miles from the
Scilly islands, but only reaches Lon.
don forty-eight hours later.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
SCOPE OF MONROE DOCTRINE
DEFINED BY CAPTAIN MAHAN

Lcunon, Jan. 31.-The February
number Of the National Review con-
tains a very timely article by Captain
Mahan, the noted naval writer. on the
Monroe doctrine. He points out that
the United States considers 1t essen.
tial to her interests and to those Of
peace to withstand the beginnings OF
European Intervention in the Internal
concerns of any American state.
Dealing with Venezuelan dispute,
Captain Mahan remarks:
"Such an occurrence as the existing
difficulty between Venezuela. Germany
and Great Britain engages instant and
sensitive attention. This does not i'm.
ply any doubt OF the wisdom and
firmness Of our government. but indi-
Gates instructive political npprchen.
sion. not ELECTED by greater and imme.
diate interests in quarters external to
the American continents.
Not to invade the rights OF an
American state is to the United States
an obligation with the force OF law.
To permit no European state TO infu-
ence them is n matter of policy.
But as she will not acquiesce In
any assault upon their Independence
or territorial integrity. so she will
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

not countenance by her support any
shrinking OF their international re-
sponsibility. Neither will she under
take to compel them to observe thSs
international obligations to others than
herself.
THE United States Is the ineyita-
bly, preponderant American power. but
she does not aspire TO be paramount.
She does not find the true complement
OF the Monroe doctrine in underlined
control over American states. ener-
cised by her and denied to Europe.
Its correlative. as forcibly urged by
John Quincy Adams at the time OF !ts
formation. and since explicitly adopted
by the national consciousness. u alb
stcntion from interference in CUES
tions territorially European.
in my apprehension. Europe. con.
strued by this doctrine. would include
Africa. with the Levnnt. India and the
countries between them. II would not
include Japan. China nor the Pacific
generally. The United States might,
for very excellent reasons. abstain
from action in any OF these last named
quarters in any particular instance,
but the deterrent cause would not be
the Monroe doctrine. In any Legitimate
deduction
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
The Presjdent,s Attitude.

The New York Herald correspondent
says the statement Of the administra-
tion's opinions would indicate that the
President will be satisfied II Congress
shall pass these measures:
First-Publicity bill. This measure
Is pending in the conference commit
tee of the two houses as an amend
ment to the bill establishing Depart
ment Of Commerce.
Sccond-A bill to expedite decisions
in pending trust litigation. This meas
ure Yves draughted by Attorney Gem
eral Knox to hasten nnal action in
such cases as suits against the North
ern Securities Company and the beef
trust, and railroad injunction suits.
Prohibition Of the offering or
accepting of rebates. This is part Of
the Littleheld antitrust bill pending
In the House.
Fourth-The Rkins I'LL. This is
pending In the Senate asd ID on sub
stantially tho same lines as the Little
Geld bill Either Of these two meas
ures will satisfy Mr.. Roosevelt
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Washington. Jan. 31.-The European
allies have not yet answered Mr.. Bow
ems proposition, made several days
ago. that there shall be no preference
Of claims of Great Britain, Germany
and Italy against Venezuela over those
OF other nations against the South
American country.
Minister Bowen thinks the delay
should be construed in a hopeful light,
on the ground that the delay in the an
swer of the powers indicates that they
realize their importance in the mat
ter. He still expects favorable reply
to his contentious, and believes that
the questions at issue will be settled at
Washington between himself acting
for the government of Venezuela, and
the representatives of the powers.
1t Is reported that an answer to Mr..
Bowen's demand has been received in
Washington, but the report cannot be
confirmed officially, and the answer, II
received, was not transmitted to Mr..
Bowen. If the answer did arrive. the
suspicion Is that it was unfavorable to
Mr.. Bowen's contention, and in view
of his positive attitude in the matter,
was not presented to him, but was
withheld by the representatives of the
allies in order that they might again
impress upon their governments the
importance Of the question before sub
mitting final answer.
1t became known yesterday that Mr..
Bowen had addressed to the represent
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
RAILROADS DROP
PARALLEL LINES

Topeka. Kan. Jan. 3l.-General
Manager Nudge OF the Santa Fe yes
terday said OF the Santa Fe-Rock Is
land alliance:
"The Santa Fe will build from Dodge
City TO Liberal. Kansas, connecting the
Santa Fe main line with the Rock
Island at once. From Liberal to some
point In New Mexico. where the new
Santa Fe cut on crosses the Rock
Island, a distance of $50 miles, the
Santa Fe will use the Rock Island
tracks. From this point the Rock
Island will use the Santa Fe tracks to
the Pacific coast.
This will probably blot out the
plans OF both roads for rebuilding
heretofore proposed New Mexico oppo-
sition lines.
"The plan for rebuilding the Santa
Fe's Pecos Valley lines. and the Pan
Handle division will come to naught.
for the through trafIic OF the Santa Fe
will not be sent south through Wlch-
west from Newton to Hutchinson.
Kinsley and Dodge City. thence south
on the proposed new line to Liberal -
When asked whether or not the
Rock Island has secured any voice in
Santa Fe affairs by means of purchase
OF stock, Mr.. Nudge said:
THAT Is something which I know
nothing at all about. All I know Is
that at present It is the plan to build
our lines south from Dodge City. In
stead Of making our main line over the
Panhandle. as was contemplated
The Santa Fe and Rock Island have
for some time been on the verge OF a
serious conflict, and the contamination
OF the traffic alliance has been brought
about, 1t is believed. by the fear that
such conflict might result disas-
trously to both roads. Combination
is better than competition" has been
the keynote in the delicate situation.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
TRYING to- AVERT DANGER in
VENEZUELA COMPLICATIONS

atives of the allies what in measure
might be regarded as an ultimatum. as
defining his position. Mr.. Bowen de-
clines absolutely to discuss the Ques-
ton, but 1t is known that he said to
the allies that If they persist in their
determination to receive preferential
treatment in the matter of the settle
ment of the claims, he would call to1
gether the other creditor nations haV-
ing claims against Venezuela, with
view to their making formal protest
against the demands OF those VINO par
ticipated in the blockade.
The effect of this would be that the
other seven creditor nations would tN
lined up against the three allied pow
ers, with the result that the settlement
of the whole matter in all probability
might go TO The Hague. IL 1t is to be
settled at all. This note is believed 10
be having its effect in staying the maj
determination of the question oy the
allied governments.
A question of most serious import
ance before the Cabinet yesterday re-
lated to yenezueia The action taken
in Congress for the strengthening or
the coast defence fortihcations and the
improvement OF the naval and military
establishments generally. was referred
to and cordially approved.
1t is made clear that the United
States is not expecting and is not look
ing for trouble. but the administration
is determined not to be unprepared !
for any situation that may arise. y
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
Cruelty Of FiIipinos.

Chicago. Jan. 31.-Maj. Gen. Elwell
s. Otis In a lecture at the UnivesAity
OF Chicago declared that prominent
Filipinos urged him TO put down the,
rebellion In the Philippines by devas-
tation and murder.
The advice given me was that CIV
llized warfare would not terminate tho
rebellion" said the speaker. "It was
urged that the insurgents would Mt!
tribute humane treatment to coward
ice. ana would bc encouraged. Devas.
tation ana murder were advocated"
instances where Fllipinos were bur.
led awe, beheaded and murdered by
amigos who did not countenance tho
rebellion were cited.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
APPLE BANQUET OF
FRUIT GROWERS

Denver. Jan. 3l.-on Thursday night
Chamber OF Commerce building by tho
Colorado State Horticultural Society.
The menu consisted OF apple dough
nuts and sandwiches. apples of all COZ
ors and varieties. apple cider. sweet
and sour. and coffee. There were about
100 people present, who greatly en-
Joyed the gathering.
President McClclland introduced
Rev. DR.. B. o. Aylesworth, president
OF the State Agricultural College at
Fort Collins. as toastmaster. and de-
clared he was real live granger"
Ex-Governor Alva Adams discoursed
on Adam and the Apple"
a. ID. Parkcr's subject was Beet
Pulp" which he treated humorously.
State Senator John a. Rush re-
sponded to Home Rule and Home
Grown Apples"
d. w. Working talked entertaining
ly on The Little BIS" and their use In
apple culture.
DR.. George y. vosburgh discussed
THE Apple and the Snake; Miss r.
G. Ammons told OF ways to cook tho
apple. saying there were sixty Of them.
but she would not attempt to describe
them: Mayor Wright told all he knew
OF grating" the apple and other
things. all in facetious vein: Prof. c.
p. Gillette. In responding to THE Fes-
tive Bug" praised It's use In apple cul-
ture. and Mr.. George Slower told OF
The Boy and the Green Apples"
I'm one OF the day sessions Prof. A.
II. Felger. president OF the Colorado
Archaeological Association. gave an
extended address on the obligations OF
farmers and fruit growers to song and
other birds. in which he took tho posi-
ton that the greatest enemy to these
interests is the English sparrow. Ho
said 1t ought to be dispersed from tho
state II possible because It destroys
fruits ana vegetables just in proper
ton MS 1t exists in numbers, and az,
not confer anything in return.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The navy department wants 5000
western boys for new ships. After
this 1t will be hard for the able-bodied
western boy to furnish good excuse
Tor not being a hero.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06
To Aid Colorado Colony.

washington. Jan. 3i.--Representa-
tive Bell has introduced n bill extend.
ing the time for three years for max
ing proof and payment for lands TAXI
en- up under tho desert land laws Iy
members OF the Colorado Cooperative
Colony.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The decision of the courts concern
1ng the Missouri mule having passed
anto history. it Is up to the Judiciary
OF Georgia to define the legal status
p6 the celebrated razorback hog Of
that state.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Saxony clergymen have stricken the
name Of Princess Louise, who eloped.
from the public prayers. If she ever
has needed spiritual aid, now is the
time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The publication OF the fact, on
authority that President Schwab's
salary is exactly 100000 a year
would have economiZed great deal
Of envy and heartburning If 1t had
been made sooner
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Venezuela is having some new bat
fleships constructed in the United
States. In the interest Of harmony
and peace it is to be hoped that the
builders will exact payment in ad-
vance,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

American husbands may be just too
sweet for anything, but as they have
no titles they will not do for some Of
the girls with lots of money.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Having had the whooping cough at
the tender age of three, Mrs. Linus
Ackerman Of Bloomfield, N. j.. is
again indulging at ninety-seven. Here
is q record interval between whoops.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The startling news comes from Con.
stantinople that the sultan has broken
u treaty. AS he never did anything Of
this sort before the situation Is con-
Sidered critical.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

A scandal is stirring the ranks OF
tho 400" in Vienna. 1t seems to In
volve a millionaire nobleman and all
q the female members Of the circle.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

1t won't be very efficient war
measure hereafter to cut the cables if
Marconi's little scheme works out all
right.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The American invasion Of Europe
has reached the bath tub stage. Well
soon have that benighted land civiliz-
ed If we keep at it.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Undoubtedly J. Pierpont Morgan
was pleased to ascertain from news
papers that he had made $42,OOU. 900
in the last year.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

A writer in the Atlantic Monthly
reiterates the statement that uncook.
ed milk is an unsafe food, and yet
calves generally thrive on it.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

When last heard from the sultan OF
Morocco was behind potato bin in
the cellar, hoping for the best, but
declining to bet on himself.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

New York is building the tallest ho-
tel in the world. If 1t should ever
topple over it could be converted into
q tunnel
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

A Washington scientist refers to
death as the "biotic crisis" On the
isst day, will he have faith to say.
-Oh, biotic crisis! Where is thy
sting?"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Three representatives Of Russian
literature are struggling for the man.
tie of Tolstoi. and it is big enough to
cover all Of them.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Baseball has. become a continuous
exhibition. In the summer it is played
by the players, and in the winter by
the magnates.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

young. Chief Isparacher Of the Creeks
attained the age of 80 years before
leaving for the happy hunting
grounds.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The Chicago Open Board expects to
do an extensive grain trading business
even If it does not have any grain to
trade with.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Marconi admits that wireless tel.
egraphy was discovered fifty years
ago. All the credit he claims Is that
he made the old thing work.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

st. Louis and Minneapolis are e4-
changing courtesies on the Doodle
question, with a Gaston-Alphonse ref.
'erence to Philadelphia.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

The new fad of chiseling portraits
on tombstones will at least have ten
dency to terrify grave robbers.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

It is easy enough to increase the
army but hard to get recruits for the
navy. The young Americans would
rather fight Indians than 60 to sea.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Some women suggest halos and
Home aloes.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Castro announces that Venezuela's S
honor is safe This will be good news
for her creditors.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Mr.. Kiplings "Rowers" seem to
have caught a crab rather early in the
race.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Kentucky goes from one extreme to
another. Just at present she is COM
planning of too much water
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

Barnum's midget, Gen. Peanuts" is
dead. The loss will be keenly felt
and sincerely mourned in the gallery.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-02-06

1
Collins was reelected president. Dur
ing the last year there has been a nota-
bio gain In membership, so much 80
that the membership OF the association
IL now larger than at any time since
1896.
The demand OF the union bricklayers
Of Denver for an increase OF wages
after March 1st from IS day to $3.50
has been refused by the brick con-
tractors association. The determine
ton OF the union that only one mem
ber OF firm shall be permitted to work
on wall and that he shall be required
to have permit from the union Is
also firmly resisted by the contractors.
The average temperature at Denver
for the month OF February during the
past thirty years has been thirty-twO
degrees, which is Just freezing point.
The warmest month was in 1885, when
the thermometer averaged thirty-nine
degrees, and the coldest month was in
1899. with an average OF eighteen de-
gress above zero. February 4. 1890,
had tho highest temperature, when the
thermometer reacher seventy-seyn de-
gres.
A gentleman who Is Interested in the
game protective association at Colora-
do Springs has received letter from
A. G. Wallihan of Lay, Colorado. in
which the writer urges the need OF such
organizations. and points out that
speedy measures alone will prevent the
determination of Colorado game. Mr..
Wallihan for number of years has
been photographing wild game. and Is
one of the best informed men In the
country on that subject.