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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

interests. They want an even rate OF
duty assessed on all Cuban tobaccos i'm
ported into this country of 80 cents per
pound. At present the duty ranges
anywhere from 80 cents to $l.S5. At
the latter figure very little is imported
but still enough to require customs in
spectors to closely examine all Cuban
tobacco coming in and to enable those
so disposed to give the importers much
trouble by bringing charges of under
valuation, etc. The average duty col
lected on Cuban tobacco is about 81
cents. A 20 per cent. reduction from
this average rate would make it about
80 cents a pound and it is for this that
the tobacco interests are contending.
Its adoption would remove many vexa-
tions to the trade in the importation OF
Cuban tobaccos and would, at the same
time, it is said, be acceptable to the
Cubans. 1t is probable that the pend
ing treaty will be amended to meet their
views. The sugar interests, except those
of Louisiana, are already satisfied that
the proposed 20 per cent. reduction on
Cuban sugars will not seriously injure
their business. 1t is expected, there
fore, that the Cuban treaty will be read
ily ratified when its turn comes for con-
sideration.
Most of the members of the House
have gone home and that side of the
Capitol presents deserted appearance.
Mr.. Rixey, of the Alexandria district.
with his family, will remain here until
next June.
The coal strike commission resumed
its regular sessions today, having con-
cluded interrogating the representatives
of the opposing sides of the controversy
yesterday. The meeting are held behind
closed doors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
Missing Pearls Incinerated.

Chicago, March GA pearl necklace
reported lost or stolen by Mrs. b.
r. Campbell, of Dearborn avenue, and
for which detectives were searching sew
eral days, was found ip heap of
ashes at her home yesterday burned to
a cinder. The necklace which was
valued at $4,000 was thrown into the
stove by the cook who was preparing
dinner. Mrs. Campbell sought the aid
of the police to recover the jewels as she
thought they had been stolen. When
search of the premises failed to reveal
their hiding place Mrs. Cam pbell be-
came convinced they had been stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

KRAG-JoRGENsENs FOR MILITIA
General Crozier, Chief of Ordnance, has
made preliminary arrangements for
arming the organized militia of the
United States with the Krag-Jorgensen
musket of the regular service in accord
ance with the provisions of the new
militia law. He has collected 60, 900 of
these arms at the government arsenaIs at
Augusta, Ca; Benicia, Calo,; Rock
Island, ILL.,, and San Antonio, Texas,
and more will be shipped from the arm
DRY at Springfield, Mass, a. needed.
These arms will replace the Spring
field muskets which will be returned to
the government.
According to the latest reports re-
ceived by Adjutant General Corbin, the
organized strength of the militia in 49,
749, but the impression prevails at the
War Department that the 60, 900 Krag
Jorgensens already collected will be
sufficient to meet all demands for several
months to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.


The Harvey osteopath bill was passed
in the Senate yesterday by unanimous
vote. This will be followed by another
bill enlarging the medical examining
board by adding two osteopaths.
The Senate adopted joint resolution
offered by Mr.. Wickham, calling for the
appointment Of joint committee to in
ouire into the advisability of securing
quarters for the corporation commission
outside of the State Library.
The resolution relating to the election
of limited States Senators by direct vote
of the people was passed by, and an
amendment of the House increasing by
80, 900 the appropriation to carry the
pure-food measure into effect was con-
Cured in. The bill to put into oper-
alton the provisions of the constitution
relating to the corporation commission
was given second reading.
The following Senate bills were passed.:
To authorize the Courts of Appeals of
Virginia to direct the clerk of the court
TO destroy manuscript records in cases
where the records are printed, and to re-
quire the binding of the records with
briefs of counsel in each case.
To provide for the appointment every
two years by the governor of three COM
missioners for the promotion Of uniform
jty of legislation in the United States, to
define their duties, and to authorize the
payment of their travelling expenses.
For the protection of birds, their nests
and eggs, and prescribing penalties for
violation thereof
HOUSE.
Mr.. Whitehead made another unsuc-
cessfll effort in the House to have the
jamestown Exposition bill set as a
special order. He was defeated by the
efforts of Mr.. Boaz. Mr.. Whitehead
gave notice that he would make a SINH
lar motion each day until he was success
full.
The Congressional reappointment bill,
reported from the committee, was taken
up on motion of Mr.. Cummings, but be-
fore much progress had been made with
with its consideration it was pushed
aside by the Barksdale pure elections
bill, which was a special order. Hardly
had the consideration of this measure
been begun when it was showed aside by
the annexation measures, which were
also special orders. The House heard
several speeches on the latter and adj
journed without taking any final action.
Senate bill to allow cities of more
than 40, 900 population to make appro-
priations to charitable institutions was
under discussion for time, but was
passed by.
Mr.. David arose to question of per-
sonal privilege and withdrew the Ian
guage he had used in reference to an edi-
torial in the News-Leader some days
ago. He said he had seen the editor and
had received satisfactory assurance that
he had no intention of rejecting on or
being offensive to any member of the
courts of justice committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
The Ponies Health.

Rome, March 6.-The Pope's remark
able vitality has again come to his aid,
and his Holiness is much better today.
The weather was very warm for this sea-
son Of the year, and the prelate tried to
persuade his doctors to permit him to be
taken to the Vatican garden.
London March. GA Rome dispatch
says the Pope's health has become so
serious that conclave is deemed neces-
sary. Foreign cardinals in Rome have
been requested to delay their departure,
according to the dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

JUDGE PARKER, of New York, who
is prominently mentioned in connection
with the Presidential nomination, is dis
corning man and knows that persecution
begets sympathy which is almost GER
tain to be followed by support. He
says: "Bryan is sure to be nominated
a third time if the effort 20 drive him
out of the party is continued to the
end" Mr.. Bryan has repeatedly stated
that he would not be candidate for the
Presidency again, and that should stop
the attacks made upon him by men who
twice tried to elect him. Those who de-
serted the party when Mr.. Bryan was
nominated and thus aided in bringing
Rooseveltism upon the country should
have nothing to say or do in making the
next democratic nomination and their at
tempts to drive Mr. Bryan out OF the
party will but strengthen him in the
favor of all party democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
COURT OF APPEALS.

Following are the proceedings in the
Court of Appeals yesterday:
Young VS.. Hart; argued by r. w.
Peatross for appellant, and submitted.
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany VS.. Perron argued and continued
until today.
The next cases to be called are Pat
terson VS.. Bingham, Southern Railway
Company vs.. Hall, and Richmond Trac-
ton Company vs.. Clark = Nos. So, 70
and ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

STREET cARNIvALs have about had
their day in Virginia. The Richmond
merchants decided this week not to coun-
tenance the holding of one in their
city; later the Roanoke merchants,
both wholesale and retail, protested
against their City Council granting
license to any such affair and last night
the merchants of Norfolk vigorously op-
posed the holding Of street carnival
there next May. Tie merchants Of all
these cities say that carnivals greatly
interfere with legitimate business; bene-
fit few at the expense of the many
and do no city any real good, either
morally or financially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

Fred. II. Ella, 3S years old, ex-cashier of the
Appleton bank, at Lowell, Mass, shot him
self in the head yesterday afternoon at his
home. The physicians say his death is only
question of short time. Mr.. Ella has been
sick for three weeks and it is said his mind
had become unbalanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
Petrified Remains Found.

Asheville, N. c., March Ga per-
fectly preserved petrifed body of white
man has been found by two negroes
while ditching. People who have gone
to view the petrifcation, say that an in
dentation across the shoulder and slight
sunken place in the stomach are the only
defects discernable. The veins of the
legs are plainly visible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

TRooPs TO STAYIN CUBA.-It is again
stated by the authorities in Washington
that there is no present intention of re-
moving from Cuba the American troops
now stationed there. This statement
is made in view of the criticisms passed in
the Cuban Senate Wednesday in connec-
ton with the discussion of the reciproc-
ity treaty upon the continued presence
ofUnited States troops in the island. The
Cuban government thoroughly under
stands that the United States always has
intended to keep few soldiers or marines
in Cuba indefinitely. 1t also understands
that this is not for the purpose of oSeraw-
ing or coercing the Cubans, but for the
sole purpose of taking care of the naval
and cabling stations which have been ac-
quired at Guantanamo and Bahia Honda,
to which points the American soldiers
will be removed. The entire strength
Of this force is only about 800 men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

There was bar-room shooting ARRAY
this morning ON the East Side, N. Y,
in which Robert Wetzel, the leader of
q gang known as the "Humpty Dump
ties" was shot and seriously wounded.
Giuseppe Admucco, who did the shoot
ing, was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

Mrs. Henry Hosler, widow of promi-
nent farmer, was found dead at noon on
the sitting room floor at Charlisle, Pa.
1t is believed she had been dead since
Tuesday. She was seventy-four years
al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

MEXICAN VETERANS PENSIONS. -
The passage by the House early We'd
nesday morning of the Senate bill rails
ing the rate of service pension for Mexi-
can war veterans from eight to twelve
dollars a month brought out some in
teresting facts concerning the duration
of life among the survivors of our wars.
There are now only about 8, 600 Mexican
veterans living, so that this increase
will cost at the start only $3.50, 600 per
annum, and even that will fall rapidly.
The war closed fifty-fve years ago. The
average age of its survivors is more than
seventy-fye years, and the annual death
rate is now nearly 20 per cent. The
only survivors of the war living in this
city arc Mr.. James S. Douglass and Mr..
Amos r. Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
To Get rid Of troublesome Corn.

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as pos
sible without drawing the blood and
apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily, rubbing vigorously for FIVE
minutes at each application. A corn
plaster should be worn for few days,
to protect it from the shoe. As gen.
eraI liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
unequaled. For sale by Richard Glib
son, druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

Two barns, eight head of cattle,
farming implements and lot of wheat,
oats and hay belonging to John Nelson
Clay, at Kempton, Md, have been
destroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
Depositors of the John J. Ryan, turf

Depositors Of the John j. Ryan, turf
investment company, at st. Louis, are
assured of prospect of recovering
at least 25 per cent. in cash, of
the money invested with pro-
liability of further dividends earned
by the new cooperation which Ryan
declares his intention of forming,
as soon as the present tangle in the
affairs of the concern is Strengthened out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
mes ]. Corbett and Billy DELANEY

James J. Corbett and Billy Delaney,
the latter representing James J. Jefries,
have signed articles in Baltimore for a
fight for the heavyweight championship
of the world. The fight will take place
in California in July or August. The
men are to spar twenty rounds to de-
cision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

UPPERvILLE HORSE CLUB. -The
annual meeting of the officers and exec
utive committee of the Upperyille Horse
and Colt Club was held at the residence
of the president, Col. r. II. Dulany, on
Feb. "a. Mr.. Joseph Gibson having
resigned, Mr. Dulany DeButts, of Della
plane, was elected marshall with Mr.
Chas. A. Crenshaw as assistant. June
10Th and 18th was settled upon as
the dates of the next show. Two new
classes were added, viz. Green hunters
and special premium of $4,000 to be
given by Col. Dulany in class for
thoroughbred hunters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

THE Rev. Herbert S. Johnson, of Bos-
ton, recently said that the "billionaires, "
influence tended to confuse moral dis
tinctions and to produce more cowardice
in the members of the church. He
thought that the church's failing popu-
Iarity with laboring men was due to her
reputation for economic injustice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

Wallace GUS, aged 60 years, of Tamaqua,
Pa, cashier of the First National Bank of
that place, dropped dead at Philadelphia
today, in the toilet room Of the Bingham
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

A tie-up of the Consolidated Railroad
system from Harlem to Boston and
embracing all branches is predicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
The Stomach f. the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, because
it cannot transform the food he eats into nour-
ishment. Health and strength cannot be re-
stored 10 any sick man or weak woman with
out first restoring health and strength to the
stomach. A weak stomach cannet digest
enough food 10 feed the tissues and revive the
tired and run down limbs and organs of the
body Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cleanses, puri-
6es sweetens and strengthens the glands and
membranes Of the stomach, and cures indi-
eession. dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.
r. s. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

KILLED FOR TEN CENTS. Duck COL
lier, aged twenty-three, lies dead, and
Frank Reason, aged twenty, is seriously
wounded as the result of trivial quarrel
at their homes at Dryden, Va. Both
young men are clerks in stores at Dry
den, but have been on unfriendly terms
for some time. Collier on "Wednesday
sent to Reason for an article and REQUEST
ed him to charge it on his account.
Collier sent the desired article, but told
Reason that he would not charge it, as
he had no account at their store. Reason
Immediately sent him the sum of money
which was 10 cents, and asked him to
send him clear receipt for the same.
Collier became so infuriated when he
met Reason that he drew his revolver and
fired, the bullet taking effect in Reasons
hip. Reason then began firing, and
neither ceased until their revolvers we're
emptied. Collier was wounded in the
stomach and as a result died shortly
afterwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

THE IRISH LAND BILL.-The land
bill about to he introduced in the British
Parliament by the Balfour Government
is expected to provide for the wholesale
purchase of landlords states and their
transfer TO the tenants on a system Of
purchase, aided by Government loans to
the tenants, repayable by instalments
spread over long periods. The land
lords have given general assent to the
scheme, and the Irish leaders have in
timated that they will accept 1t if its
terms are sufficiently generous to really
abolish the evils and abuses Of the pres
ent land system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, March 6.-The
House by a vote Of 20 to 40 today re-
jected the Anderson substitute and
adopted the Gardner bill providing for
popular elections on questions relating to
annexation of property to cities and
towns. This means compromise OF
conflicting views.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06
FoREIGNNEws.

The Pope has conferred the Order Of
Christ, the highest papal decoration. on
Archduke Francis Ferdinand. This is
regarded as another proof of the ultra
montanism of the future emperor of
Austria.
A Russian engineer who was recently
arrested while trying to enter the British
Notifications at Alden, claiming that he
was geologist, has been released and
taken aboard Russian warship which
steamed up to point where the key to
the defenses could easily have been as
certained. The residents Of Alden have
entered strong protest against the leni-
ency Of the British authorities in letting
the engineer go UNPUBLISHED.
The Clan liner Clan Stuart from Glasgow
for Algos Bay, via Birkenhead, went aground
on the North Bank of the Fifth of Clyde. op.
posite Port Glasgow, today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

AMcABLY SETTLE. Back of an ex-
PLANTATION and disclaimer made on the
floor of the House Of Delegate yesterday
by Mr.. Davis, of Petersburg, with ref
erence 20 his recent severe criticism of
an editorial in the Richmond News
Leader, was a Correspondence between
Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Alfred b. Williams,
editor of the News-Leader, which
was quite interesting. The correspon-
dence began on Saturday and was con-
cluded on Monday. 1t was courteous
throughout, but the opening letters
smacked of trouble. Hon. A Caperton
Braxton, of Stauntou, represented
Mr.. Williams, and Hon. Alexander
Hamilton represented Mr.. Davis. The
explanation would have been male
sooner but for the absence of Mr.. DAVIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-06

Extra sifted very small Garden PEAS, l2c.
can. W. P. w00LLS 4 son.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
SHOES

This stock represents a Shoe
Store, with thousands of pairs to
select from. We absolutely guaran-
tee our shoes to be as we represent
them We handle the best makes
William Neeland'S hand-sewed shoes,
the Battle Axe and many other nice
lines for men. We sell the Heart
and Arrow Shoe. which is absolutely
all solid, inner and outer sole and
counter, for S1.25. Others get S1.75
for the same shoe. Dur Southern
Bell ard Vicious hoe for aides rep
resent style, fit and wear. They have
rock oak soles, made of the best
Equality of Dongola leather. We
guarantee these shoes to give perfect
satisfaction or a new pair in their
place. We also handle a nice line
of shoes for ladies from S1.OO to
$500 a pair. For your nice shoes
buy The Ratliff. They have the
IStyle and the value. The price is
$275 nd~equal to any $500 shoe in
the city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
Against a Hot Stove.

4 child of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday night
bath, stepped back against a hot stove
which burned him severely. The child
was in great agony and his mother
could do nothing to pacify him. Re-
membering thai she had a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Pam In the house
she thought she would try it. In less
than half an hour after applying it
the child was quiet and asleep. and in
less than two weeks was we'll. Mrs.
Benson is a we'll known resident Of
kellar, Va. Pain Balm Is an anti
septic liniment and especially valuable
for burns, cuts. bruises and sprains.
For sale by all druggists,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
Rydales Stomach Tablets.

RYdaleS Stomach Tablets are mace
for the Stomach and organs of as
SimilatiOn and are not intended for a
cur all" They contain COncen-
Grated aseptiC, Pepsin, Pure Pancrea-
tin and other digestive agents. They
contain powerful tonics and mild
Stimulants that have a specific effect
on the Stomach and organs of assim-
Ilation and which aid nature in re-
constructing the broken down cells
and Strengthening the fiabid muscles
OF the walls of the stomach and 9TH
er digestive organ Rydales Stomach
Tablets are a perfect stomach medi-
cine. they relieve at once and soon
cure the worst forms of stomach
trouble. Price 25 and scots. a box.
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
4 Remarkable Case.

one of the most remarkable cases Of
a Geld, deep-seated on the lungs, caus-
ing pneumonia, is hat of Mrs. Ger
trude E. Fenner, Marion. Ind, WhJ
was entirely cured by the use of One
Minute Cough Cure. She says: The
coughing and straining so weakened
me that 1 ran down in weight from 14S
10 90 pounds. l tried a number Of
remedies to no avail until l used One
Minut Cough Cure. Four bottles of
this wonderful remedy cured me en-
tirely of the cough, strengthened my
lungs and restored me to my normal
weight. health and strength" Sold by
r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
Keep the People
COMING OUR WAY

Do you trade with us? If not why
mot? We have what you want. If
you want to buy clothing for men
and boys. overcoats, shirt and I'M
derwear. collars, neckties or gloves,
our assortment is equal to any in the
city. We buy in large quantities d.
cash for them. Our profits are small
and we divide them with you by
giving you presents and also big
values.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
Is Beauty Only Skin Deep.

Beauty is only skin deep, but the
forces that create beauty are as deep
as the fountain from which they
flow, when the Blood is charged with
impurities Beauty disappears, when
the blood is pure Beauty blossoms in
ACE n form. Rydales Liver Tab
lets keeps the Liver healthy and the
Bowels regular, prevents the blood
becoming ladened with bile and
waste matter, make the skin clear,
eyes bright and Beauty more than
skin deep. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
\ Scientific Discovery.

KodoI Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it IS unable to 10
for itself. even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. kOdOl Dys-
pepsia Cure supplies the natural juices
of digestion and dOes the work of the
stomach. relaxing the tension.
while the inflamed muscles of h a or
San are allowed to rest and hea..
Nodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
lat and enables the stomach and di-
Sestive organs to transform all food
into rich. red blood. old by r. Il
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-17
DRESS GOODS.

The ladies find hat our stock of
Dress Goods are of the newest wears
and designs and the selection is GER
tainly very large and our prices are
never higher and often less than
dress good houses. To get what you
want in dress gOOds, Innings and
trimmings, you have to go where
they are for sale and this season we
have bought larger and stronger
ines than ever before. To see the
new styles and pretty patterns in all
prices from 10c. up to $1.75 a yard,
o have only to visit us and look
through our stock. We handle a
nice line of silks, ribbons, 1aces and
applique trimmings, buttons and
hraj6S