Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-22
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazette
Washington. ID. c., April %.

Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazetie.l
Washington. ID. c., April y.
A small army of gardeners is at work
about the White House grounds putting
them in shape for the annual "Eas'er
Monday" egg. rolling. The absence OF
the President will not interfere with the
festival, which hss become such aJoy 10
the minds of the children OF the capital,
and much the same programme VIII be
carried out that he usually takes so much
pleasure in experimenting. Assistant
Secretary b. F. Barnes will have general
charge of the ceremonies. No grown
ups6 will be permitted unless they are
o~ccompanied by children. The White
House grounds will be open from ninel
the morning until n in the afternoon.
The Marine Band will not give a concerl
in the White House grounds, Il VIII
play on the "White Lot" south OF the
White House, during the afternoon.
This change has been made in order to
give every one an opportunity to ENJOY the
music. Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice,
Ethel, Archie and Quentin will proba-
bly spend a good deal of time on the
south yeranda while the egg-rolling Is 10
progress. The usual force Of policemen
about the White House will be consld-
erably enlarged for the proper care OF the
little ones on Monday and Secretary
Barnes announces that every effort Will
be made TO prevent the admission OF
rough or Objectionable persons.
4 mandate was issued today from the
United States Supreme Court 10 the u.
s. Circuit Court for the Southern district
of New York for the removal of George
Beavers. late superintendent of salaries
and allowances of the Postofice De-
partmeni, to Washington, ID. Z. for trlal,
ia accordance with the decision OF the
Supreme Court handed down last Mon
day.
The concluding session OF the l4th
congress of the ID. A. Il. opened this
morning with Mrs. Fairbanks in the
chair for the last time. She invited
Mrs. Donald Mclean, president-general-
elect, 10 a seat upon the platform. Mrs.
Mclean was elected chairman OF The
Continental Hall committee. This ac-
ton led to a sort Of love feast, during
which Mrs. Fairbanks abandoned the
chair and bcaped praises on all the
women who assisted her during the past
three years in purchasing the site and
laying the foundation for the Society's
bniIling.
Mrs. Mclean arrived at the platform IN
responce to Mrs. Fairbanks invitation
during the announcement Of State
elections. She presented Mrs. Fair
banks with a beautiful floral star, the
insignia of the New York City Chapter.
Mrs. Mclean then said as a practical
expression Of the same sentiment she
wished to present to the Continental Hall
fund checks for $1,000 from Mrs. james
A. Aldrich, 800 from James W. Randall
and 500 from Mrs. A. j. Robinson, all
of New York City
1t is learned today for the frs time
that Japan has asked the United States
government to make representations to
France regarding the alleged infractitn
of French neutrality through the use OF
her ports in Indo-China by the Russian
fleet I'm der Admiral Rojestvensky. 1t is
the decided opinion of the officials here
that the japanese invitation will be po-
litely declined.
Apolonia Catra, the notorious female
bandit of Batangas province in the Phil
ipines, has been killed BY the cOnstabu-
larry, according to information received
here. Apolonia was for many years
distinguished because of her cruelty and
fsrocity. She held the rank of lieuten-
ant under Lucio Vega, outlaw chief, and
led companies with The skill of a veteran.
When a detachment of constabulary
scouts under lieutenants Velasquz and
EstreIla surprised her in the mountains,
she refused to surrender and by the ex-
ample of her reckless courage caused her
men to stand by her in a fight to the
death. She was dressed rs a man and
had disdained wOman's attire ever since
she embarked on her career OF crime
The Senate committee on interstate
commerce this morning completed the
examination of President futile, Of the
Boston and Maine Railway, in the rail-
road rate hearing and then adjourned
until Monday out Of respect to the mem
DRY of Senator Plat, Of Connecticut.
A committee of Senators was APP
pointed today by Vice President Fair
banks to attend the funeral. Among
those selected is Senator Daniel of
Virginia. The Vice President will also
attend.
The Marine Band will give weekly concerts
on the White House grounds during the com
ing summer, but as yet the dates have not
been set.
The State Department has received a cable
gram from United States Consul Roche, at
Genoa. Italy, stating that Secretory Hay Is
immensely improved and that he left Genoa
for Milan yesterday morning.
News Of the DaV,