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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-07

NOTlCE-All persons indebted to the estate
~ OF the late JAMES McEUEN are hereby
notified to make payment Immediately, AMI
those having claims will present them duly arl-
thcntlcatcd to the subscriber, corner of Queen
and Royal streets Alexandria.
NH lO-lmt EDWARD McEEEN Ex,r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-07
.NHTxfES.

NOTICE-I will pay off claims against the
~ late N. CAROL MASON. Persons hav-
ing such claims will please send me statements,
properly authenticated, at once.
j. Nm. FOSTER,
Admir-. W W. n. of n. g. Mason,
NH 23-lot Lcesburg Virginia.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
Still Disputing About Who Hung Mrs.
Surratt-Andy johnson the Man.

In Washington telegraph dispatches of the
Goth. we find the following:
Judge Advocate General Holt published in
the Chronicle to-day. a statement defending
himself from the charge that he, when pre-
seiiiing the record OF the trial of Mrs. Surratt
to President johnson, withheld from him n
petition signed by five members Of the court.
recommending in consequence of age and
sex, a commutation of her death sentence to
imprisonment for life. The communication
embraces letter FROM Judge Walt to Secreta-
ry Belknap. denying IN toto the assertions re
fcrred to, and Offering as proofs of his inno-
ccnce, letters from Judge Bingham FIX
.orney General Speed, Hon, James Harlan
Rsy d. Butler pastor Of St Paul's church,
and ssBdry Others all of which are to the cf
feet that tie record of the trial and the petit
tjon in favor Of Mrs. Surratt, were in the
presidents oica before the execution Of the
conspirators.
Judge Binghams letter dated February H.
1873, states that having drawn the petition on
behalf of Mrs Surratt, and having after her
execution heard report that L had been
withheld from the president. he call6d on the
Secretary OF State and War. Seward and stan
ton. and was assured by them that the COM
munication had been duly considered by him
and his advisers before the death sentence
upon Mrs. Surratt mad been approved, and
that the president and the cabinet, upon such
~, ..ccraton, were united in dcnring the
praycg o, the nctition.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

The DrrrH OF MID OcrAN. In hc'
voyage from Tenncrilfc to ST. Thomo~
the British exploring ship Challenger
sounded and drcdged every other day.
The soundings show that pretty level
bottom runs of from the African coast,
deepeding gradually to depth Of 1928
fathoms Mt about oncthird Of the way
across to the West Indies. If the Alps,
Mont Blanc and all, were submerged at
this spot, there would still be = halt mile
Of water above them. Five hundred
miles farther west there is comparative
ly shallow part, little less than two
miles in depth. The water then dcepcns
again to three miles, which continues
close over to the West Indies. At the
deepest spots both on the east and west
side Of the Atlantic, the dredge brought
up a quantity Of dark red clay, which
contained just sufficient animal life to
prove that life exists at all depths. No
difficulty was experienced in obtaining
these deep sea dredgings, and 1t was
merely question Of patience, each haul
occupying twelve hours. In depths
over two miles little has been found, but
that little was totally new
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
Temperance Reform.

The following is a list of the officers elect
Of ofIIarmony Council, No. p, I. r., for the en-
suing term;
". H. II. Shibley w. A. D., Miss Olive
Phelps l.. Il. c. &. Colburn W, d., Miss
Francis Bradner +. of L., L. c. White Il S., l..
D. johnson T.. Andrew Scrmsher g. c., Miss
Mary Miller l.. c., Harry Pernot G. U Miss
Alice Brader l.. IT,, w. T. Boiling Chaplin
NJ. W. brewery G. of c., L. Farrow G.. of II.
H. L. HoliDan NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
H,y- The New York Mail says Fol

Ey- The New York Mail says; For
the reinsurance Of those timid souls who
fear the " lightning fash y and the "all-
dreaded thunder storm, some eccentric
lover Of figures has calculated the chances
of any person being struck by lightning
II is about one in l00,SS3, or rather less
the chances Of drawing the capital prize
in the Havana lottery. According to the
same statistician, one is twice as liable TO
die Of sunstroks, and six times as likely
TO commit suicide. Under these clrcum-
stances it is not worth while to go down
tho cellar or bury oue's self in feather
he'd when storm comes up.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
Registration.

Registration of the voters Of Crawford will
soon commence under Capt. Z. G. Whitesides.
President Of the Board. 1t is all-important
that al! men go forward and register-all can
now register and we must have full regis
uation. Let no one wait for his neighbor,
but all go promptly. This is duty we owe
to ourselves and to posterity. We must have
constitutional convention before long and
must be prepared to put good men in the con-
yention. We can not do this unless the good
citizens register and thus prepare to exercise
the highest right of frcemen-the right ofsuf-
lrage. Let there be no laggards. Look at the
hand bills and see notice in this i-sue.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
Band Concert.

Prof. BRUINS String Band, assisted by the
Van Buren, Cornet Band, will give grand
Concert Thursday night Sept. II at the Court
House. Prof Bruun deserves we'll at the
hands of eur citizens. He has done great
deal to bring out the musical talent of this
place. and has placed our Band second in rank
to none in the State. We know it is pretty
hot weather, but let us mske desperate eff
fort and get out. Our word for it. you will
pnioy rich treat. See the Programme.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

SALT AS A REMEDY, is simple
remedy for many things. 1t will cure
sick headache, make cream freeze, make
the butter come, take ink stains out of
cloth Of any kind, kill wens, kill worms,
make the ground cool, so that it is more
congenial to celery. cabbage etc ease
the itching pain caused by irritable skin
diseases like hives, itch, etc. produce
vomiting or stop it, as you like, and ma
NY other things too numerous to men
tinn
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

eH- We are pleased to notice the safe ar
rival of Mr.. & Mrs. BRADBURY, who, il will be
recolected spent the winter of lS7l-72 in
Van Buren, on Tuesday evening last. They
have been the past six months in California
the feeble condition of Mrs. Bradbury they
come to reside permanently in our city. They
occupy the residence Of her father, DR.. White,
on Main street. We extend, as we know our
citizens universally do, hearty welcome re-
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ety- 1t is estimated that America, when
her productive power is fully developed,
will be able to feed four times us many
persons as there are now on tue face Of
the earth.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

~ Mn. JOHN HATHAWAY, engineer on the
et.as,ef t,,Jsot, came up home on the stage
lie reports the river very low at
Little Rock, and hardy enough water for the
SGsqn ts get 10 that point from Memphis,
John ss oae OF the careful engineers that MAJ
ADAMS has on his boats.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

tS~ j. b. HAWKINS has a fresh supply of
Bass Ale, direct from London. A man may
think ale Is Not a good drink If any one is so
foolish let him try oar friend Jim. lie Keeps
many other solaees for the weary and care
worn. Just drop In and sec how ho can fix
up ice and thiNgs.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

ES- Tho most appalling case Of deaf.
ness ever encountered outside the asy-
lum, was that of an old lady who lives
just across the street from the Brooklyn
Navy Yard The other day they fired q
salute Of twenty guns. The old lady
was observed to start and listen, rs the
last gun was fired, and then she eXclaim-
cd, Come in !"
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ef'' We see that PRocrER e. GAMBLE s
EXTRA OLIVE Soar is becoming very pop
u'ar In our city. its quality we know is
superior. and being nicely psrfumsd we
a'e not surprised that consumers prefer
!" and that it has a large sale.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

tB- Correspondents writing us tor pu blica-
tion without sending the names, had better
save their time and paper. No matter how
desirable their communications. without this
requisite it finds its way to the waste basket
at once. Send name, write or but one side OF
the sheet and with ink.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

~" The Exporter left st. Louis for New Or
leans Tuesday last, with n full load with good
rates, Since her retirement Captain Will
lams has had her painted beautiful clay bank
color, so that, in case she rubs against the
banks Of the river, 1t will not disligurc her.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ihc State Fair offers premium Of five
hundred dollars for tho best Brass Band. We
hink the Fayetteville Band can get away
with that premium. or course they can.-
Fayetteville Democrat
We have q little Amateur Band dswn here
that Is some OH the " toot. " Ifyou don't be-
lieyc 1t, give them trial.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

tB~ Van Buren. we are glad to know Is
holding her own Notwithstanding the de-
pressed state Of money affairs and improve
"'ents going all all over town. There Is not
Avacant dwelling house within our knowl-
euge, and but few empty store-houses.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
tg- All job Work, cash on deliv-
M. e. Church, South.

Rev w. 7. BOILING. Pastor, Divine SER
vices every Sabbath at IL o'clock. A. NJ. and
7s'clock p. NJ. Prayer Meeting every We'd
nrsday evening at o'clock.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

rg- Mrs Capt. 7. a. BALDWIN, arrived safe
10 her friends here from Fort Richardson, on
Saturday last. Mrs. B. and little one stood
the trip very well.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

sE- Old Corn was sold for sixty cents and
Meal for IS cents per bushel, the past week.
with slow sale.
Peaches plenty at so to 75 cents per bushcl,
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

TnE little Rock RAILRoAp.--Wehavc not
the time or space to publish the review OF the
Atkins letter by phGnix. which we Ira
In the Fert Smith Herald OF the 3Oth.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ey- 1t has been found that red cedar
chips and cloves sprinklcd on shovel
full of Goals will clear room of dies.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

IN" Prof Kelley is fiddling his way down
The river. The last we hear OF him Is at Lew
hbnrg, on the 2lst.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
THE INDIAN WAR.

Sr. LOUIS, Aug %.
The Evening Dispatch publishes au-
thentic Information from Fort Sill as late
as August 2lst, which is to the effect that
on the Goth inst, Gen. Davidson left
Fort Sill with his cavalry, under orders
from Gen. Augur to suppress the Indian
disturbances on the Texas frontier, leav-
ing but three companies of troops to gar
rison the fort. The expedition was ex
peeted to be gone forty days. Nothing
has been heard from them since the above
date, but the weakness of the garrison,
with the knowledge that the Indians in
that region are familiar with all that re-
latcs to the defense of the fort, causes
much apprehension on the part of per-
sons who have friends and relatives at
the fort
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ey' Why does the sting of a bee car
ry conviction with it? Because it makes
you n bee leaver at once.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
The Debois Cotton Gin,

Atcnt'on Is directed to the advertisement
~ ae above celebrated Gin. In our pa"- - 2
!, ~ s,"'ghly recommended by AL = y
" 'a'l and SEQ tho
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Rxs" When did the greatest rise in milk
take place? When the COW jumped over
the moon.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

E1- Medesty in a woman is like color
on her cheek--deeidedly becoming, ii
not put on.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

ES- An old man is easier robbed than
young one, for his locks are few, ana
his gait is generally broken.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ep- What burns to keep secret
Sealing wax,
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

rE- Mr.. ARCH. MEADOWS pnts upon ou-
table beautiful speci men Of the Shannon
piDniu
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

ES- To cure nose bleed, the Scientific
Amep'r says, vigorously move your
jaws g. hthers.in.law never havct
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

e. We are pleased to learn that Mr.. john
HKkLB Is almost himself again.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

ET- Ladies travelling across the plai rs
carry their hair in their pockets to avoid
being scalped
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

ry- There is Piousville in New Iork
State. That is probably where the pious
villains come from.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Ey- An individual in Georgia says
that /" it's working between drinks that's
killing him. "
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

ES,- Punch says that when Lots wife
was turned to salt he took a fresh one,
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

EE~ At what season u,d Eve ea' '"e
Ipple? Early in the fall.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

xs- Backgammon lady's waterfall
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
Arrival and Departure Mails from
Van Buren,.

ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
Every day, except Monday. 81 p. NJ
PROM LITTLE ROCK
r,ery day except Monday, 9am
FRoM SARROws
Monday, Il NJ
DEPART FOR ST. Locis
Every day, except Sunday. A. NJ.
FOR LITTLE ROCK
Every day except Saturday, 8 p. IN.
Fon rHg NARRows
Monday, Ia Z. NJ
Office open on Sunday from to 9 A. NJ.
j. A. NOBLE, ?. NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Gg- Turkey now takes third place on
the roll OF naval countries While Eng
land has fifty, and France thirty, IRON
clads or iron ships, Turkey has nineteen
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

EE A tale OF two husbands One
expended dollar and half for "A
Pair Of Blue Eyes" for his wife, the
other gave the same sum Of money for
somo liquor, and gave his wife pair Of
black eyes
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatch to Che RepublieanJ
WISCONSIN,.

1
MADISON, August 27.
The Republican State Convention met
to-day and nominated c. c. Washburn
for Governor by acclamation. II. Ii. Ba.
ker for lieutenant governor, T.. W. Young
for secretary of state, and Alex. C. John.
son for state treasurer.
BALTIMORE, Aug 81.
a dispatch from Westminster, Mary.
land, says that William d. Matthias, aged
twenty two, died, as was supposed, at 3
O'Clock Sunday evening of brain fever,
and was placed onice. Yesterday, when
tho family assembled for funeral services,
it was noticed the skin had assumed a
natural appearance, and an examination
shomed that life was not extinct. Ply.
sicians were called, and Matthias is re
covering.
PENNSYLVANIA.
WuKEsBARRE, Aug 27.
The Democratic State convention met
in the court room, and was called to or.
der by Samuel j. Randall, chairman of
the State central committee, and DR.. An
drew Nebinget wss unanimously elected
temporary chairman. z Gray Meek, Of
Centre, G. b. Brockway, Of Columbia,
aad "A. Flecher, of Philadelphia we're
unanimously elected secretaries. DR..
Nebinger, in a short address, counseled
harmony. The convention proceeded to
to nominate candidates for Judge of the
supreme court, and Judge Lowlow was
unanimously nominated on the second
ballot For State treasurer, Hutchinson,
of Allegheny, was nominated on the see.
ond ballot and unanimously.
The contention adopted Il series of
resolutions prepared as follows
RESOLVED, That the Democratic party
of Pennsylvania, believing the platform
Of the late State convention of Ohio is
souEd in principle, do hereby indorse
the resolution adopted by the Ohio Dem
ocratic State convention Of August 9Th
except that in the first resolution of the
Ohio platform following is omitted
which insists that "our tariff should be
formed with view to revenue and not
to tax community for the benefit Of
any particular industry"
Resolred. That we will no longer tame
ly submit to a repetition of the election
frauds, whereby the will Of the people
has been subverted for some years past
Later in the evening the convention
was addressed by r. Vaughn and w H.
Wilter and at eleven O'Clock the con-
vention adjourned sine die
THE INDIAN WAR.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
NOTICE

1. al.o given that proposals will be received by the
Hoard of Superyi.ors unt the first Monday In Octo-
bcr 1873 for the sale 70 the County ofiis eatstsnd
ing Bonds TO the amount Of the special Comfy fupd
Clerk, and endorsed " Proposal to soil County
bonds. " and signed by ihe parties hclding said
Randi or their agents nj that on the lot Monday
in October. said proposals will be opened in open
session of tho board and Bonds purchased from the
lowest bidder to the amount oi tho special 'ouhV
fund then on hand: e.t.... ,
Crawford County, 'AS' ~ LN huhni,
July II, lsT2-id. -'cunN '"tk'
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02


TINllE well known and long estakllshea
Ferry at Van Buren, Arkansas. 10 nov
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pse-
prietors having recently put on a Targe New
Steamboat. and with careful and experienced
Ferrymcn. they feel confident that they oah
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim viii be to meet tho In
ercasng demands Of the large emigrant trav-
cl to Texas.
The 81. I.ouis. aud sherman. Texas, u. g..
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 10 4
good guarantee that 1t Is the shortest as well
as the best roHte for travel of all kinda.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides OF
the river. and no pains will be spared 10 ae-
commodate the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
N. D. Ferry Accounts must he settled
Monthiy--Ne deviation from this ruls.
II. G. RO BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,, Feb. 4, T3. tf
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Butler has written q letter
kHuwley "thc lying rascal y
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02
Notice

NOTICE /, hereby given, to all persons holding
N Coupons OF the Bonds OF the County Of Crawford.
due Meylst 1873, to present the same for payment
to the County Treasurer, or before the first Mon
day In October, lS'3
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

rF- pm .for hc Pre-"
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-02

Esy The Florida mosquitoes, blown
over for the first time, this season, ana
in swsrms, too, to the English coast
were taken in that country for new
species Of snipe.
Ey- The trial of the Bank OF Englanu,
forgers was brought to a close, ana al,
of the accused were found guilty. ana
sentenced to penal servitude for life
If The sub.trcasurer paid out at New
York Monday one million dollars on ac'
coun, OF the September interest
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NEW YORK SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

BNGHAMToN, N. Y, June 4, 1873.
The State Sunday School Convention met in this
place yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock, with
about four hundred members in attendance.
Judge Harmon was chosen temporary chairman.
The session was occupied in hearing reports from
school organizations in the different counties,
most OF which are represented.
At the evening session permanent organize
ton was effected.
The following are the officers chosen
Irestdent-A. A. Smith, or Brooklyn.
vice PTeside7sts-Rev. w. A. Niles, OF Hornells-
vile; Rev. Dwight Williams, OF Cazcnoyia; Rev.
William A. Hitchcock, Of Binghamton: ]. c. Mix Of
Syracuse; Rev: william H. WaldrOn, OF Norwich.
Secretdrtes-N. J. Reynolds, OF Syracuse; f. II.
Wisewell, OF New York city. and E. Burlingame, Of
Addresses were made by Messrs. A. A. Smith,.
Dr. Taylor F. J. Hartley and M. Gill, OF New Jersey.
The Convention reassembed this morning. There
were about fifteen hundred delegates IN attend
ance The proceedings throughout the day were
very earnest, practical and instructive.
The following subjects were discussed
n', Inc reSye nn q ha sneac ana
by the Rev. Q. S. Durfee, OF Troy.
The Church and the Sunday school, opened BY
Rev. DR.. w. A. Niles, OF Hornellsvile.
The value q statistics in our work. opened BY
Major Z. E. Sill, OF Genesee.
ton, d. d., OF New York.
In the afternoon. in sections A, B and c, the re-
slective subjects OF the work OF STATE and county
Of1cers, OF pastors and superintendent, and OF
primary and senior teachers were discussed. In
the sub section for primary teachers the line OF
discussion was prnClpay tHe true OrueT VI ueVeOR-
ment in instruction, viZ.-thrOugh the thought or
understanding then the speech, and thirdly, the
actien of the pupil.
Judge Harmon, Professor Farnham (superin.
tendent OF Public Schools in this city) Miss Sarah
J. Tenants, New York, and Misses Hicks OF Os-
wegO, and Williams OF Binghampton, with others,
aided In the exercises. Hon. Edward Danf0rtn,
the state Secretary, presided section Al E. P.
Slater, OF Cortland, over section b, and Judge
Harmon ever section C.
The weather 10 nne and the hospitalites Of the
city are profuse and generous.
Hon. JOAN Hill, M. G., Of New Jersey; Rev. w. r.
Craft OF Massachusetts,; Fontain j. Hartley, Secre-
tary OF the London lEngland) Sunday School
Union. and ether distinguished gentlemen are in
attendance.
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MURDERoUs ASSAULT IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 4, 1873
Joseph II. Fore, who shet and killed Muns0n
Beach, his brother-n-aw, In 1871, and was tried
and acquitted the ground Of emotional insanity,
returned here from Natchez on Monday last and
this afternoon made murdersus assault on his
wife. He accosted her on the street, urging her TO
live with him again, which she refused to DO until
he would stop drinking After following her
some distance he again approached her
and asked her to shake hands with
him as nnal farewell. She extended her hand,
when he seized It, drew her towards him, pulled
Ratchet from underneath his clothing and dealt
her three heavy blows on the head She fell sense
less on the pavement The murderer ran, but was
captured after a sharp chase. surgical examine
ton revealed three severe gAshes on Mrs. Fore's
head one OF which would, doubtless, have proved
fatal but for the thick mascot hair which she wore.
She lies in critical condition, but may recover.
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THE BREWERS CONGRESS IN OHIO
CLEVELAND. June 4. 1877

CLEVELAND, June 4, 1874
About two hundred and ifty representatives and
guests OF the National Brewers Association are In
this city to attend the thirteenth United States
Brewers Congress. The business meetings OF tho
Congress commenced In the West Side Rink this
morning ana will continue throughout the week.
The officers OF the Congress are Henry Claussen,
York, Secretary, and Fred. Schae1er, Of New YORK.
TreaRurer
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and In . short time he became worse
than ever and sent the unhappy woman epistles
Of stin more outrageous character: These again
fen into the hands OF Frank, and whom ms lesner
last meeting between them took place, and the
fearfnl parricide was perpetrated winch has
brought tw0 cid family names into the deepest
disgrace, cut or Q strong manin the prime OF his
life, bli0hted the future OF bright and promising
boy and added the bitterest pang to the cup OF
noble WOmsn,a lifelong sOrroW. \
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TEXAN DEsPERADoEs L1BERATIHa CR1M-
MAILS BY FORCE.
ST. Lotrs. June 4. 1873,

ST. LOUIS, June !, 1873.
special rom Houston, Texas, says band OF
armed desperadoes surrounded the jail at waco
Texas, last night, and after securing the Keepers
OF the prison and locking them mp, they liberated
all the pris0ners-twelve In number-aevcral %
them notorious characters
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BOSTON, June 4, 1873
Mayor Pierce, in message to the City Council,
recommends reform in the Boston Fire Depart
ment by the increase Of the force, and providing
additional safeguards against fires.
Some forty representatives Of leading insurance
companies, at meeting last night, voted that the
policies be cancelled Of parties who make exOrbi-
tant claims, OF damage for the removal OF goods
any claim II the removal was not actually ncces-
sary by the presence OF 1re In the building from
which the goods were removed, or In the building
adjacent to IL.
A. O. BALDWIN owner OF the Globe Theatre site,
who is now abroad, telegraphs that the rebuilding
shall 70 On ~ once.