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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

DIsGoRGED AN EEL.-A fish story,
in which physicians were in vain and
even patent medicines failed, was brought
to light in New York day OF two ago.
If proof of its veracity is needed, it is
sufficient to say that the patient is in the
Long Island Hospital recovering from
his troubles. Shortly after the Cunard
steamship Campania left Liverpool one
of the steerage passengers, Neils Ander-
son, was stricken with an illness that
baffied the ships doctor. He suffered
from violent coughing spells and COM
planned of severe pains in the stomach.
In fact, he had all of the symptoms de-
scribed in the patent medicine "ads."
His disease, whatever it was, refused to
Weld to the doctors treatment, and he
was unable to obtain relief When the
steerage passengers STOOD up in line for
examination by the surgeons of the i'm
migration service Anderson was sudden
ly attacked with fit of coughing more
severe than any which he had expert
enced before. Apparently he was chok-
ing to death. The physicians hurried to
his side. Suddenly an eel, six inches
long, popped out of his mouth and wig
gled away. Strengthening up, he seemed
to have obtained relief Those who tell
the story assert that the eel was prob
ably swallowed when quite young, and
that it had grown to the size which it
had attained when it made its appear
ance yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
Peculiar Phenomena.

Philadelphia, March Nv. B.
Lucas, the second officer of the Hatasu,
which arrived here yesterday, states that
on February "a, in latitude %, longi-
tude rs, which is about so miles north
of Watlings Island, in the Bahamas,
peculiar atmospheric conditions pre-
vailed. About noon, during the passing
of adark and ominous-looking cloud, a
sheet of fire issued from the cloud. The
fire was blue in color and visible for
miles. II lighted up the entire heavens
for three or four minutes. The sheet OF
fire then burst, and bolts or rockets fell
like stars in rapid succession into the
ocean. The weather continued unset
tied afterward, but the strange phenom-
ena did not appear again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.

A number of Virginia republicans are
in Washington for the purpose OF secur-
ing some offices for the faithful among
the republicans of this State. A dele
CATION headed by Congressman Slemp,
Hugh Gordon Miller, $. Brown Allen,
Thomas \. Bowden, and others, called
on James r. Garfield, commissioner oil
corporations in the department OF COM
merce yesterday, and presented to him
the claims OF. Virginia for recognition at
the hands of republican administra-
ton. Thus far, not a single Virginia
republican has been selected in the or
ganization of the new department. The
interview with Mr.. Garfield was not
entirely satisfactory. The gentlemen
will see the President and it reported
they will tell him that if he does not
recognize the Virginia republicans prop
erly they will not engage to deliver him
the delegates from the State in the next
national convention.
Judge Waddill, of Richmond, was in
Washington last night, but it is not
known that his visit has any political
significance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
SATURDAY EVENING. MARCH, lSO'
rnr oprn1cr,oS made in wednes-

rur oppn1cTroN made in Wednes-
dov,s Gazette that Mr.. German would
aeon resume the position of leader OF
his party in the Senate was fulfilled
Yesterday, for in the democratic Sena-
torial caucus held that day he was
unanimously chosen chairman which posi-
t;on carries with il that of democratic
floor leader in the Senate. Having
thus selected him their Chief the demo-
Gratis should follow Mr.. Germans wise
advice and counsel, with the confident
assurance that he can lead them to
victory if any man can. Mr.. German
was chairman of the national democratic
committee when Mr.. Cleveland was
elected President, and not only secured Mr.
CIeyeland's election but also his seat IN
the White House, for only by the bold
and determined stand he took at that
time and the wise generalship he as
played were the republicans prevented
from making another Presidential steal
as they did when Mr.. Tilden was elected
in 1876. Mr.. German then proved
himself leader of men, and time has
but strengthened his capacity. his
memorable fight on the floor OF the Sen
ate in behalf of the South endeared hin
to the people of this entire section ano
won him admiration even from his re-
publican opponents. Mr.. German
ability as a Senator; his experience as
politician; his knowledge of public al
fairs; his long acquaintance and assocla'
ton with public men; his devotion &c
his party and his fidelity to his friends,
fit him emmently for his party's leader
ship, and if the democrats are wise they
will make him their candidate IN the
next Presidential race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
Arrest I'm the Burdick Murder Case.

Buffalo, N. Y, March IA woman
has been taken into custody in the Bur-
dick murder case. Who she is, is I'M
known, the police refusing to reveal her
identity until they have made further
investigation. She was brought into
headquarters sometime between q and
this morning. The people feel confident
that they have now some tangible result
after their eight days of work ON case
which threatened to entirely battle them.
The woman who is detained, is not the
one who has heretofore been mentioned
in connection with the case. She is al
police headquarters where District At
torney Coatsworth now is with the heads
of the police department. 1t is said that
the name of the suspected woman is
Marie Hutchinson, ofTupper street. this
city.
Marion w. Hutchinson, who has been
detained by the police since early this
morning in connection with the murder
of Edward L. Burdick, was released this
afternoon. Superintendent of Police Bull
said the girl who was employed in Bur
dicks factory had intimated that she
could give valuable information relating
to the murder, and she was taken to
police headquarters for that purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

A BILL has been introduced In the
Pennsylvania Legislature compelling
suffragans to vote give some satisfactory
reason for failure to appear at the poll.
While we are opposed to compulsory
laws of most kind, yet much can be SAID
in favor of the movement when IL Is
remembered that often the heaviest tax
PAYERS in communities allow elections to
90 by default by failure, from one cause
or another, to exercise their right. In
social organizations a member who does
not desire to vote has to be excused, and
in the body polite, where much more
serious issues are involved, those en-
titled to vote should feel that it is duty
to do so. 1t often occurs that men ride
into office who would be far behind III
the race if apathy did not exist among
many to such an extent as to keep them
from the polls. The members OF COM
munity who refuse to vote-and their
number is not Observation-Disclosures be
the first to resent any movement which
would deprive them of suffrage, yet in
close political battles, and often when
vital principles are involved, they are
memorable in their convictions and deal
to the entreaties or appeals of friends
who so often urge them in vain to cast
their votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A pension of Sc per month has been
granted to Joseph Waters, OF Leesourg'
The Swift Creek Cotton Mills, near
Petersburg, have been sold to North
Carolina capitalists.
James L. Botto, well-known saloon
keeper, who has been prominent
factor in Jefferson ward, Richmond,
politics for some years, filed a petition
in bankruptcy yesterday.
The 10-year-old daughter of John
Self, of White Stone, fell Wednesday
afternoon while at the wood pile. HeI
brother, who had an axe raised, cut her
hand so severely that amputation was
necessary.
Clarence S. Burriss, of Berkeley, wa
found dead in bed at the CRANBERRY
House, in Norfolk, yesterday afternoon
with bottle of chloroform to his nose.
He was between 25 and 30 years OF age
and had been residing with his brother
in-law, Capt. J. w. Simmons, IL
Berkeley.
John Bailey, anegro, attempted to as
sault Mrs. Z. T. Tench and anothe
white woman, near, West Hope, in Sus
sex county, Thursday. A posse searched
for him and failed to get him, but he Il
reported to have been capturedby count,
authorities near Carson, in Dinwiddl'
county.
Mr. H. o. Ballou, druggist and at
torney-at-law, and his son, james A
Ballou, were placed under arrest at Jones
vile Wednesday on a charge of firinl
through an office window in the postofic
building on the night of the I'd instan
and attempting to kill three young men
Ballou and his son were brought befor
Mayor Pennington Wednesday but tn
trial was postponed until the 18th in
| slant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
The Crown Princess Louise.

Dresden, March THE former
Crown Princess Louise Of Saxony has
not yet acceded to the wish of the Saxon
court that she promise to hand over to
their custody the child which she is ex-
pecting shortly. The Princess wishes to
make it the price of her remuneration
that she be permitted to see all her
children at frequent intervals. The
King is not willing to grant this re-
quest.
Hamburg, March IL. A. OBrien,
the Providence dentist who was recently
expelled from Saxony because of his re-
ported intimacy with the former Crown
Princess Louise, today sailed for New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
Long Lost Father Found.

Chicago, March AFTER six years Of
almost hopeless searching, Mrs. Nellie
Connolly, of Pittsburg, found her father,
Neil McCarty, in south Chicago, yester-
day, and returned to their home in the
East with him. Six years ago McCarty
left his wife and daughter and started
West. From that time until last night,
when Mrs. Connolly clasped the aged
man in her arms, again, they have never
heard from him. They sent descriptions
OF him all over the country, and spent
their small fortune in hopeless quest,
but not until few days ago did they
find out where he was.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

Doctor Lapponi, the Pope's physician,
today announced that the Pope's condi-
ton was again satisfactory. The recep-
tons incident to the jubilee, he said,
would be resumed on Monday.
The Porte has informed Russian
ambassador that general amnesty would
be proclaimed throughout Macedonia on
Monday as a preliminary to the en-
forcement of the Austro- Russian reforms.
Baron Nathan Meyer ROthschild, OF
the famous banking family, has been
seriously i'll at Naples for several days
past. Several surgeons have been sum-
moned to his bedside. The nature OF
his trouble has not been made public.
II was stated this morning that the baron
passed bad night and was worse.
A dispatch from Berlin says that the
report published in Germany and the
United States on Tuesday last to the
effect that the Grand Duchess Anastasia
had eIoped to Russia with the court
barber. is today officially denied. The
report that Prince and Princess Rup-
recht of Bavaria had separated is also
discredited.
A banquet was given by the French
exhibitors at st. Louis Exposition, al
Paris, this morning in honor ofPresiden'
Francis. The banquet resolved itsel
into a great Franco-American demon
stration. Those present included Tho
minister of commerce, the minister o
colonies, the minister of public works
the minister Of public instruction an'
General Bruhere, commander in chief O
the French army; Ambassador Porte
and 500 French and American business
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
Suffering from Cancer.

New York, March Miss Helen
Mora, the actress, is confined to her
room in Brooklyn with serious form of
cancer in the breast Mr.. James Hyde, of
the theatrical firm of Hyde & Behmann,
speaking of her illness today said: Miss
Mora is in very serious condition and
has two physicians attending her. She
has been ill, off and on, for over year
but has kept up. She has now, however,
been compelled to cancel all her engage
ments and take to her bed. am afraid
she has not long to live"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint. More than
seventy-fve per cent. of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effects: such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart,
Heartburn, Water-brash, Gnawing and
Burning Parns at the Pitof the Stomach,
Yellow Skin, Coated Tangue and Dis
agreeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming
no of Food after Eating, Low Spirits,
etc. Go to your Druggist and get a
bottle of August Flower for 20 or IS
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Try it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

A WHALE SIGHTED A whale 90
feet long was sighted yesterday near the
capes by the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk steamer Pennsylvania. It
was at first mistaken for one of The naval
submarine boats, until it spouted, and
then it was seen that it was the same
monster that small vessels in the Chesa-
peake have been dreading ever since it
was first sighted. This is the first APP
pearance of whale inthese waters since
the 200-foot monster went ashore near
Ocean View two years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

THEGENERAL OFFICERS 0fthe brother-
hood of Trainmen and Firemen and their
committees in st. Louis in relation 10
the impending strike on the WABASH
railroad issued last night statement
addressed to their members on the wa
bash, advising them to continue loyal to
their respective organizations, and to
obey the court injunction until it can be
properly vacated. The above will be
read with pleasure by all lovers Of peace
and the officials of the organizations re
ferred to commended for their nantes
tation of conservatism and good sense.
We are not called upon to pass judg'
ment upon the issues involved between
the Wabash system and its employees
but we believe we express the sentiments
of large majority in hoping the matters
involved will be settled amicably to botf
parties and that no strike and consequent
tie up of traffic will result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
Caught in a Whirling SHAFT.

Chicago, March Hermann Witt
came out of wrestle with death stark
naked butunscathed yesterday afternoon.
He is q machinist at the Sother box
factory. During the afternoon large
belt slipped off one of the pulleys which
be was called upon to replace. His
jumper caught in the huge wheel.
Little by little he was dragged in the
clutch of the machine, but by bringing
all his strength into play, saved him
self from being whirled about and Aayed
to death on the overhanging timbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

The PosToFFIcE BILL. con-
ferees of the two houses reached an
agreement on Monday on the postoffice
appropriation bill. The principal item
of difference was over the amount al
lowed for railroad transportation. The
House fixed the amount at $3S, 242, 900,
hut the Senate reduced it to $50, 260, 900.
The Senate receded from this amend
ment. The amendment permitting the
payment of tolls in the rural carrier
service was eliminated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, becaus'
it cannot transform the food he eats into nonr
ishment. Health and strength cannot be re
stored to any sick man or weak woman win
out first restoring health and strength 70 TN
stomach. A weak stomach cannet diges
enough food TO feed the tissues and revive IN
tired and run down limbs and organs OF tn,
body. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cleanses, pun
fees. sweetens and strengthens the glands ans
membranes of the stomach, and cures indi
gestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles
Z. 5. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
presentiment of Approaching Death.

Edwardsville, Ills, March IN. A.
Carl, proprietor of a restaurant and
grocery store at LansdOwne, an East
St Louis suburb, was murdered by foot
pads at an early hour this morning.
Carl was in Edwardswille yesterday and
told friends he had a dream the night
before, in which he saw pictured death
for himself. He also said his sister had
had the same dream. So strongly did
the premonition strike him thathe feared
to return to his store when night fell,
but friends laughed at him so he took a
car and went down At midnight he
closed the store and started for his home
with the proceeds of the days business
in his pockets. He had not gone so
feet when footpads attacked him aud
crushed his skull with club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
COURT OF APPEALS.

Following were the proceedings of the
Court of Appeals yesterday:
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany VS.. Parrow, etc.. argued and sub
mitted
Richmond Traction Company VS..
Clarke; argued and submitted.
The next cases to be called are Rich
mond Traction Company VS.. Wilkerson,
ETC.; City of Danville vs.. Hatcher-Nos.
"a and IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
To Get Rid of a Troublesome Corn.

First soak Il 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.
eral liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
nnequaled. For sale by Richard Glib
son, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

The officers and joint committees of
the Brothcrhoods of Firemen and Train
men sent circular to their respective
lodges advising them not to strike
pending a decision by the court Oh
the injunction proceedings instituted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
DIED.

Entered into rest March 9th. 1908, at o a. M,
Mrs. ARTAMISIA PETIT. beloved mother
of Mrs. John Harrison, after brief illness Of
pneumonia. Funeral Monday afternoon at 3
O'clock from::the residence Of her daughter No.
7s7 north Columbus street. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Washington and Baltimore papers please
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

DURING the closing days OF the last
session of Congress Mr.. Weeks, OF Mich
igan. introduced in the House resolu-
ton providing for the erection Of statue
of John Brown, of Ossawatomie, Kansas,
on the government postofiice grounds III
the city of Richmond, Virginia. Inc
resolution sets forth that Brown was
instrumental in Kidding the Unlteu
States of the curse of human slavery,
&c Mr.. Weeks intended this to offset
the proposition of the State of Virginia
to place statue of General Lee III the
in the statuary hall in the national cap
itol in Washington, and his venom to-
ward the people of the South is thus
made manifest. Mr.. Weeks's compar-
ison of John Brown to General Lee Is a.
Hyperion to a satyr. He forgets, OF
probably never knew, that Brown was
fanatical old murderer who had record
as such before he came to Virginia anc
that the first person he killed upon COM
ing to this State was an innocent negro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

81 owe my whole life TO Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered my body.
] seemed beyond cure. B. b. b. has made
me perfectly well woman" Mrs. Chas.
Hutton, Cegyille, Mich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

Col. g. F. r. Henderson, Of the
British army, author of the "Life of
Stonewall Jackson" died in Egypt yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

POTOMAC FL0uR-So barrels Of Potomac
Flour. very high grsdc, received TO-DAY.
j. {. MlLRiiRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07

8 Cases CERE0 MALTA Jus, rceiyel for,
sale at loo package, regular lsc goods,
]. {, MifBuRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-07
List of Unclaimed Letters.

he following is list of the letters wsnain.
in the Alexandria, Va, pos,sdhcs ON
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1903-10-17
PRESBYTERIANS SETTLE THE
"PROBLEM."

AS already noted in THE APPEAL
the Presbyterians have tackled the
alleged race problem" and settled il
in the only way that will be acceptable
to the great majority Of the Afro
American people. There are $4,000
Afro-American members in the Pres
byterian church and by the action OF
the committee on territorial limits
the Afro-American members will not
be set apart as a separate denOmina-
ton.
At the committee meeting this much
was developed:
Il. No favor will be given to a sep
arate church idea.
SO. No recommendation will be adop-
ted pushing the Afro-American out of
the church.
80. No legislation discriminating
against any race or COLOR
The committee, which was COM
posed of both Northern and Southern
men, will make it's report to the gen
eral assembly at Buffalo, N. Y, next
May.
The decision of the committee is the
only one that true Christians could
possibly make. There should be no
color line in the church-nor any
where else, for that matter. Any eau
casian who objects to the fellowship of
his ,Afro-American brother is not a
true follower of Christ. - = =
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1903-10-17

The criminals are scattered in
stockades, without proper sanitation,
food or clothing. Old and young are
pTomiscuously herded together. In
some camps even men and women are
not separated-that is Afro-American
men and women. Of course, great
care is taken to separate the races.
It is system which has no refOrma-
tory element, no system to cure men
of crime, but that educates young
criminals in crime, and that by its
barbarity brutalizes and dehumanizes
men and sends out those who do not
die under the system to debauch and
degrade society.
If the South would stop the carnival
of crime, it must reform the present
system and thus stop the education OF
criminals. The convict lease system
does not exist in any Northern state,
and if the South has any regard for
the future, the system must be wiped
out of existence. The abolition of the
chain gang would work wonders in the
solution of the problem"
In strong contrast to the schools of
crime, owned and operated by the
Southern state governments, stand the
Christian schools maintained by the
benevolence of the North. Thousands
have attended these institutions, and
NOT ONE GRADUATE HAS EVER
BEEN EVEN ACCUSED OF THE
CRIME AGAINST THE SACRED
NESS OF WOMANHOOD.
Down with the chain gang-up with
the Christian school,