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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

81 ortbracite coal mined in Pennsyi-
ran;a and sent all over the United States,
t',t that this convention was here for
H. nurpose of correcting that i'm
,'ressIon and securing the full observance
IF the law. A general discussion on the
subject followed.
The Brazilian Minister and the BolIv-
ian charge d'afaires again called at the
State Department today and had
separate talks with Secretary Hay re-
latiye to the dispute of their government
over the possession of the territory OF
Acre. 1t is more than tacitly admitted
that Secretary Hay is endeavoring to
play the roll of peacemaker between
Brazil and Bolivia; but whether he wiil
be successful at present seems doupliui.
The President has decided to appoint
Col. Charles L. Davis, 9th Infantry
u. S. A.. a brigadier general, vice Col
HAYES. who retired yesterday. Col.
Davis served in the civil war as volun-
teer officer from Pennsylvania, and was
APPOINTED to the regular army IN 1000.
Senator Scott, of West Virginia, today
addressed the Senate urging the adoption
of his resolution for the appointment OF
commission to examine the presenl
pension laws, report any changes 'na'
NAV be desirable, and 40 investigate
the desirability of pensioning ell soldiers
who served 90 days during the civil wal
who were honorably discharged, have
reached the age of 81, and make appli'
cation for same, at the rate OF SlZ pei
month.
In a special report on the choleri
situation in the PHILIPPINES made to TN
Marine Hospital Service by Dr. j. y
Perry. representing the service IN Ma
Mia he says: "The recent increase II
tbe number of cases in Manila, in my
opinion. wa due principally to 'hestas,
or celebrations attended by large number
of natives. many Of whom came from tn
surrounding districts. Another iacto
lucrative at this time was the coming U
Manila of a number of refugees on ac
count of the prevalence of ladrones in al
adjacent province, the latter place penn
infected with cholera. The total mum
Der of cases reported to December, y
1902 is as follows:-Manila, 4, %
cases, S,4O2 deaths; provinces, ll7,A
cases, IA, sos deaths; but this numoe
does not represent more than two-thlrd
of the actual number of cases and death
which have occurred since the first appear
ance of the disease in these islands:
Representative Jones (rep. wash.
introduced in the House a shapl
worded resolution declaring 1t to De IL
sense of the House that there Is no &C
casion for an Alaskan boundary commits
sion. ~.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling
has received from the board whIcl
recently examined Paymaster John I
Sullivan, U. S. N, for promotion, a re
mort which he considers very unsatlsia'
torv. Secretary Darling has returne
the findings to the board asking Tor
positive statement as to whether sun
van is or is not crazy. -.
Miss Alice Roosevelt will leave shortly i
the South and will visit New Orleans durin
the Mardi Gras festivities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
WANTED.

We would like to ask, through the
columns of your paper, if there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, and Liver Troubles that has
not been cured--and we also mean their
results, such as sour stomach, fermenta-
ton of food, habitual 'costiyeness,
nervous dyspepsia, headaches, despond-
ent feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach or
liver. This medicine has been sold for
many years in all civilized countries,
and we wish to correspond with you
and send you one Of our books free of
cost. If you never tried August Flower.
try a Is cent bottle first. We have
never known of its failing. Ifso, some
thing more serious is the matter WIN
you. The rs cent size has just pee,.
introduced this year. Regular SIZE a.
cents. For sale by +. 5. Leadoea'er u
Sons. G. G. GREEN,
Woodbury., N. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.


The dog-tax law was passed by,
owing to the absence of Senator Cogbill,
who is interested in its passage.
The bill making an appropriation OF
s., 900 to the Virginia School for the
Deaf and Blind was ordered engrossed.
The bill to provide for the commit
ment of habitual drunkards and opium
eaters to private asylums and sanitariums
and for committing their estates to the
care of trustee during such treatment,
came up on its engrossment, but after
debate was passed by.
HOUSE.
There was prolonged discussion when
Senate bill No. 125 was reached on the
second reading. This bill amends and
re-enacts title of the code in relation
to salaries, mileage, and other allow
ances Of State officers.
The House committee offered several
amendments, and the disposition OF seye-
raj members was to defer consideration
and action until the bill, with amend
ments had been printed. This was
finally agreed to.
The bill to compensate the heirs OF y.
J. Moran was ordered to its engrossment,
The House bill to amend section IL
of an act to aid the citizens of Virgins.
who are disabled by wounds received
during the war between the States while
serving "a soldiers. sailors or marines
of Virginia, and who are now DIS
abIed by disease, contracted during the
war, or by the infrmities of age, and
the widows of soldiers, sailors, OF
marines of Virginia, who lost their lives
in said service, or whose death resulted
from wounds received or disease con-
tracted in said service, and providing
penalties for violating the provisions o.
this act, was passed.
Bills were offered to amend the law
in relation to insurance companies, Sc
as to prevent companies from making
defense for violations of restrictive pro-
visions of their policies in cases where
assured can show company was not i'll
jured.
To amend the law in relation to TIM
appointment of school trustees.
To amend the law in relation to levy
ing district school taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

AFRo-AMERIcAN CoUScIL.-Ihe Execu-
tive Committee of the National Afro-Ameri-
can Council in session in Washington yester-
day, passed a resolution urging conilrma-
t;on bv the Senate Of the nomination OF w.
n. Cr1m 10 be collector Of customs at Charles
ton, S. c., and adopted an address to the
country on the race question in general.
The address denounces the new constitutions
adopted in various southern States and pledges
moral and financial support q, negroes IN
Alabama, Louisiana and Virginia who seek
redress in the courts. 1t contends that the
right of suffrage is guaranteed by the iederai
constitution protests against alleged siscrim-
ination against the colored race on the pari
of transportation companies, and endorses
Rooseveft's attitude in the appointment OF
negroes 10 Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

KAIsER's Son DAzzLED CzAR.--The
German Crown Princes trip to st.
Petersburg will cost $4,000 He took
a wagon load of clothes and presents.
The Kaiser is determined that his heir
shall be as adept as he is himself in
wearing variety Of uniforms. So he
made the Prince take 10 different kinds
of uniforms and 16 suits of ordinary
clothes. In the outfit were 10 swords
and l6 sorts of headgear. The presents
included costly afternoon tea service
of CharIotftenburg china, white and gold,
for the Czarina, and blue china vase
with pictuae in relief for the Gar.
Then there was a jewelers. stock OF scarf
pins, watches, cigarette cases, sleeve
links and snuff-boxes and loads of orders
of all kinds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
n..,hUneu,o Ambitious Powers.

Vienna. Jan. 27.-The Arbeiter Zeitung
sees in the signing Of the canal treaty by the
United States and Panama the death kneell OF
the ambitions of England, Germany and all
other European powers. The paper add;;
America will soon be the predominant world
power. Europe will smart under the burden
Of American tyranny. The Kaiser VIII per
hans become the vassal of the American
Panuhlic -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
A Bad Day for the Car.

Vienna, Jan. 27.-The Die Zeit today re-
norris that the Car. while walking in the park
at Liyadia recently, was aecosted by Polish
ballet girl named Krzechinskaja, whom. the
Car favored years ago. The girl evaded the
guards and, reaching the Cars side, accord
Ing to the paper, demanded compensation
from his majesty for her desertion. The Car
ordered her expulsion from the park, but the
girl resisted, aud her angry cries were heard
by the Czarina. The Car, Die Zeit says, had
a bad day indoors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
C0uRT OF APPEALS.

Southern Railway Company VS.. Gregg
Argued and submitted.
William r. Trigg Company VS.. Lind
sey. Argued and continued until today.
The next cases to be called are Dan
vile Railway and Electric Company vs..
Hodnett, and Streets administrative vs..
Norfolk and Western Railway Company,
Nos. 4S aud 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
German Ship Ashore on Welsh Coast

Liverpool Jan. 27.-The vessel which
went ashore off Aberfraw Point, ten miles
from Holyhead, yesterday, proves to be
the German steamer Bothilde Russ, OF
Hamburg. The steamer left here on
Saturday last bound for Cardiff. The
first news of the strandiug of the steamer
was obtained when seventeen Of her crew
reached shore near Holyhead in small
boats. The remainder OF the vessel >
crew were rescued Notwithstanding the
heavy sea which was running. When
the report of the steamer ashore first be-
came current rumor had 1t that 1t was
a big American liner, and IN some
quarters it was stated that the st Paul
had come to grief This report was
quickly laid, however, by the fact that
the st Paul does not steam anywere near
Holyhead. The BothildeRuss is total
tvracL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
KILLED GIRL AND NEGRO.

A horrible double tragedy was enacted
in Union county, about fifteen miles
from Charlotte, n. c., Yesterday alter
noon. Eli Rogers, a well-known young
man, of Union county, shot and killed
Willie Richardson, colored, and after
ward walking 300 yards from the dead
body of Richardson, he deliberately
leyeled his gun at Miss May Presley,
and killed her instantly. Rogers wrote
Miss Presley a note several day ago,
and the negro, VIII Richardson, was
the messenger who delivered it to the
Young woman. When Richardson re-
turned Rogers asked for the reply.
Richardson told him there was none,
and furthermore added that Miss Press
ley laughed when the note was handed
her. Nothing more was thought OF
the incident until yesterday, when
Rogers appeared at the negro
house, and called him out just as
Richardson stepped from his door,
Rogers fired at him, the ball entering
the negro's heart, and death resulted
almost instantly. Just about 300 yards
from the negroes house is the home Of
Mr.. Jackson Helms, the step-father Of
Miss Presley, Rogers left the dead
negro and proceeded to the home o.
Helms. Arriving at the house, he rang
the bell, and Miss Presley came to tho
door. Without sayings word, he pulled
his gun and shot the young woman dead
Rogers has twice been an inmate of al
ASYLUM. He is only twenty-five year
old and his people are quite prominent
| in North Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
A scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach that which Il :, IS
unable to do for itself, even when but slightly
disordered or overloaded. Kodol supplies the
natural Juices Of digestion and does the WORK
Of the stomach, relaxing the nervous tension,
while the infamed muscles Of that organ are
allowed to rest and heal. kodoi digests
Srbat Won eat and enables the stomach and di-
gestiye organs to transform all food into rich,
red blood. For sale by E. s. Leadoeater q
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
The Kaiser,s Birthday.

Berlin. Jan. 27.-The Kaiser is "A years old
TODAY. This morning his majesty held a
birthday reception in the White Hall OF the
Castle. which was attended by members Of the
royal family and the various diplomatists IN
Berlin. Among those who congratulated the
Kaiser was United States Ambassador Tower,
with whom the Emperor had long, familiar
conversation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

Snow FELL UPON CoRPsE.-During
the panic which resulted from a fire in
a crowded Italian tenement at No. 4O9
east One Hundred and Sixth street.
New York, before daylight yester-
day, a corpse in casket, over
which a wake was in progress,
was carried down the perilously
narrow stairs with rows of candlebear-
ers on either side and out into the street,
where the snow was falling heavily.
The coffin, containing the body of Gus
tano Ticcio, young man who died
Saturday. aud who WAS buried yester-
day. was placed on chairs in the street
in front of the burning building and be-
tween the fire engines, until arrange
ments could be made to take 1t to an
undertaker's rooms. While the mourn
ers were chanting their prayers as they
knelt in the snow about the dead the
frantic shrek of woman was heard,
and the crowd turned their eyes from
the scene quick enough to see young
woman clad only in white nightrobe
leap from second story window and
fall in a heap on the sidewalk. She
was Josephine Cappola, who had been
cut of from escape through the stairs
by the flames, and who did not wait
until a ladder could be run up to her.
Her left leg was broken and she was
sent to the Harlem Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

THE theory that lemon juice Will XIII
tvpbojd germs, recently announced by
DR.. Ferguson, of London, and confirmed
by the Chicago Board of Health mas
been tested by the New York board
which declared it impracticable OWING
to the large amount Of the acid required
and the length of time necessary to MAKE
the death of the germ certain: Wheh
doctoro disgree who is to determine!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

MINISTER LEAVES PRIsoN.--The
release from the Richmond penitsntiary
Yesterday of Rev. J. f. Roane Riddick
brings to close one of the most inter-
esting cases in the history of the State.
Something less than three years ago Mr..
Riddick, while pastor of a Methodist
Church in Brunswick county, shot and
killed DR.. William II. Temple, one Of
the leading physicians of the county.
DIR. Temple had been attending Mrs.
Riddick, and her husband grew jealous
of him, called at his house, and shot him
down when he came to the door. He
was given three years in the peniteutiary,
but his model behavior in the tailoring
department materially shortened his
term. During his imprisonment his
name has been dropped by the Methodist
Conference. Mr.. Riddick quietly de-
parted when released yesterday. 1t is
said that he will rejoin his wife and be-
come farmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

FoRMALIN, one of the strongest anti
septics known, has been found to be a
cure for blood poisoning, according to a
report made by DR.. Charles c. Barrows
at the latest meeting of the New York
Obstetrical Society. The drug is in
jected into the veins of the patient
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

German financial interests have been
successful in checking the jingoes and in
giving a more peaceful turn to the Ger
man policy regarding Venezuela. They
pointed out the enormous cost of the
military operations in either North or
South America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
Accident in a Mine.

Scranton, Pa, Jan. IA frightfui acct
dent occurred in the Bellevue mine shortly
before noon today by the accidental explosion
of key of powder. Ten miners were as
NAV die. They were taken to the Iacka-
wanna Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

Prince wolffgsng Georges, Prince Heredi-
tsry of the Saxon House Of Stolberg-Stolberg,
was found shot in his park at Rottleberode
this morning. Prince Wolffgang was the
oldest son Of Prince Albert, Prince and
reigning count Of the House of Stolberg-
Stolberg. He leaves widow and one child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27


press the Mann bill.
The Leake stock law is set as special order
foT February 8.
Great Loss Of Life i'm London Fire.
London, Jan. 27.-One of the most
sensational fires London has seen IN
wears partially destroyed the State
ASYLUM at Colney Hatch, north London,
this morning, and many persons lost their
lives in the flames. The fire started at
$50 in the Jewish wing, which has 6Oo
inmates. The lunatics had been asleep
and when awakened tore away from the
attendants, and raced up and down the
corridors in dazed way tryingto escape.
A number got out of the building and
are still at large. When the. firemen got
TO work they found it was hopeless
task to try and save the wing where the
flames originated. BY s o'clock the lire
was under control. 1t was at first
thought all the lunatics had been either
taken out by the attendants, or had
escaped, but afte~ the flames were under
control. several bodies were found in the
ruins, the latest computation by the au-
thorities placing the number OF dead at
so. The bodies taken out were dis
figured beyond recognition. All that
have so far been recovered are women.
II was not till noon that the work OF
recovering the bodies was completed.
The remains of 81 persons were found IN
the ruins.
London is thrilled with horror at the
disaster. 1t seems that nothing was pro-
yided for such an emergency. There
are no fire escapes to the buildings, and
practically no water available The
work of rescue was heroic but failed be-
cause of lack of system and appliances.
In addition to this, the asylum was sur
rounded by high wall, thus excluding
all possible voluntary assistance to the
staff. The part of the building burned
was Aimsy affair of corrugated iron and
wood. 1t was built for temporary use
! five years ago. A majority OF the VIM
dows were barred with iron, preventing
escape. Feeble women were seen strug-
cling fiercely to break these bars, at last
being forced TO fall back and perish IN
the flames. There were $500 inmates
in the entire institution, but only 900
occupied the burned section. These
were mostly old women.
A majority OF the victims were sui
located. Those nearest to the POM
where the fire broke out we're evidently
burned in their beds before they were
able to move to places of safety. Other'
were huddled in corners. Groups were
. also found in the corridors. SO grea
was the heat that people in a building
so yards away had to be moved. Some
of the women were afflicted with
maniacal fear of fire and when they
raised their shrieks the horror of thu
T occasion was if possible more pronoun
ced. The iron beds with their wiz
: mattresses melted with the horrible
bundle of human remains in the centre
London, Jan. 27.-It is stated at tn
| German embassy today that there Is no
) the slightest truth in the reports of frlc
ton or misunderstanding between Eng
land and Germany in regard to Vene
zuela.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
SpLEypoRs AND ExTRAvAGANCEs. :

SPLENDoRs AND ExTRAvAGANCEs.-
The recent doings at court of Prince
Leopold, the aged Regent of Bavaria,
is causing widespread comment, as they
show decided tendency toward the
luxury and display Of the exotic and
eccentric which has landed recent
Bayarian monarchs in virtual lunatic
asylums. The Prince Regents idiosyn-
cracy is in The direction of the most
elaborate and fantastic table decorations
and of dishes in extraordinary forms.
At the latest court ball supper
there was so dazzling an array of arts
tic conceits that the guests were with
difficulty Induced to demolish them.
Huge Holsters were set in mayOnnaIse
fashioned in models of Moorish build
ings. every detail being perfect The
fish were disguised in intricate Seyres
work designs copied from works OF the
most famous masters. Filletts OF beef
were served on dishes fashioned to re-
semble the Bavarian public edifices.
Numerous wild boar heads, layishly Or
namented, and quarters of deer were on
vast silver dishes surrounded by oak
leaves and complete representation OF
hunting scene in delicious paste. The
ices were laid fiat on silver dishes and
arranged 10 make a portrait OF the Prince
| Regent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, Jan. IA big fight Is IN
progress here over the bill shortening the
oyster season. 1t was passed by till tonight
without decision.
The annexation plan is to be decided to-
night and the popular election system for
annexing property to cities will win.
The Lewis bill to allow passenger trains. to
be tagged comes up February TO-
Mr.. Whitehead, of Norfolk, offered in the
House a drastic bill as to newspaper libel, 1t
being practically the North Carolina law.
The bill to relieve J. J. Moran's heirs
passed the House.
Mr.. Clayton offered general liquor dis
pensary bill in the Senate which is similar to
the South Carolina plan. Mr.. John III. Mann
declared his opposition and said he would
press the Mann bill.
The Leake stock law is set as special order
| fo- EahruarV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

Little Colds neglected-tnMo,u u',1s OF
lives sacrificed every year; III oaias "o h;a
c WAY ,oo down to the very verge of eonsump.
non.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

Now it is to be hoped that some other
doctors will not come along and knock
Dr. Barrows's theory into a cooked hat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-27

The vault of the bank at Steelyille,
Ills, was blown open with nitro gly-
cerine early this morning and -, 900
taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
DREYFUs REVISION.
Commission Will Probably Accept
 Merciersa Report


 Paris. Dec. H.-It has been learned by the Associated Press that at meeting of the Dreyfus commission next Wednes- day, M. Victor Mercier, reporter of the commission and one of the directors of the ministry of justice will submit re- port recommending revision of the case of Captain Dreyfus.
 It is not yet positively known whether M. Mercier's report will recommend re- vision by the court of cessation or by the courtmartial but there is now every reason to believe that the court of ces- sation will reconsider the case in the light of the facts gathered by M. Mercier at the same time passing upon the other documents submitted.
 While it is impossible at this Stage to predict what view will be taken by the commission 1t is expected that it will adopt at least by a majority M. Mercier' s recommendations. If the revision of the case should be favorable to Captain Drey- fus. he will be restored to the army, no matter what protests may be made but it is not expected that he will assume &C., tive service.
 NJ Mercier's report, it is believed, not only established that Dreyfus is innocent of writing the bordeaux, but dwels with emphasis on the modification by M. Crib blin, keeper of the war office records of his testimony before the council at Rennes M Gribblln then swore that Dreyfus was guilty while the modihcatio of his testimony now indicates that the alleged treason was committed by Colonel Henry who was at the time chief Of the intelligence department of the ministry of war