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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
A Rush for the Cold Fields.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 1.-THE re-
ports of great gold discoveries in Alas
ka have caused intense excitement
here. Policemen are resignipg from
the force, every street car man that
can raise a stake has given notice to
his company, men neglect their bust
ness and congregate in groups on the
streets in excited discussions. and peo-
pie are telegraphing friends and rela.
tives in the East to come and join them
in the new Eldorado. The steamer
from st. Michasl's is expected to arrive
to-day aud is billed to sail July 20 on
her return voyage. The Office of the
steamer is rushed with business and
QUILTING stores are taxed to their ut
most capacity to supply the wants OF
those who are getting ready to make
the trip. Merchants are fearful that
their help will leave them and they
will be unable to fill their places.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, July IT,
At 3 o'clock this morning the steam
ship Portland from st. Michaels for
Seattle passed up the sound with more
than ton of solid gold on board. The
metal is worth nearly 100000 and the
most Of it was taken out Of the ground
in less than three months. Of the 6S
miners aboard hardly man has less
than $1,000 and several have more
than 500, 900 in yellow nuggets. The
stories they tell seem to be beyond be-
lief. Instances are noted where single
individuals have taken out in two and
a half months gold to the value of over
$4,000. 1t is claimed that not less
than 81 worth Of gold is scooped up
with every shovel of dirt and that ap.
plies to every piece Of ground into
which the shovel is delivered. Sala-
ries to miners ars not less than $12 a
day and man get his provisions and
sustenance for 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
FRANK BUTLER's DOOM.

A dispatch from Sydney. N. S. W..
says that Frank Butler, the Australian
bush murderer, was executed yester.
day. He confessed to having commit
ted four murders.
The crime for which Butler paid the
death penalty was the murder of Cap
tain Lee Weller, whom he induced tc
go with him on a prospecting tour, and
whom he shot after they had arrived
in the bush. After the murder of Cap
tain Weller, Butler escaped from Aus
tralia on the ship SwaDhilda, but upon
the arrival of that vessel at San Fran
CISCO on February I'd last, he was arrest
ed and subsequently extradited.
The plea of the defense at the first
trial was that Captain Weller commit
ted suicide. Among the murders with
which Butler was charged was that Of
metallurgist named O. G. T. Preston
Early on the morning of his conviction
Butler attempted to cut his throat with
q piece of tin, but was seized before be
had done himself any serious injury
Later he made the most violent resist
ance to his keepers while on the way
to the courthouse. He fought with
them like wild beast, and was with
difficulty subdued.
The murders committed by Butler
are among the most cold blooded on
record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
SATURDAY EVENING, JULY II, 1897
4 DISPATCH from Washington in the

4 DISPATCH from Washington in the
N. Y. Journal of yesterday, is printed
in another column. 1t can hardly be
true. The faculty of the University
have nothing to do with the election OF
the officers thereof, and the idea that
all ofthem would resign if MIR. McCabe
should be offered its as yet uncrested
presidency, is preposterous. Never
theless, as Mr.. Wilson of West Vir
GINA. who adores Mr.. Cleveland, has
been elected president of Washington
Lee University, it would not be
startling if Mr.. Cleveland, of New Jer'
sew, were elected president of the Uni
versity. But wise way to avoid such
an Injurious and ridiculous absurdity
would be to let the University 90 on as
it has since its establishment-without
a president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

LONDON, July 1.-THE report cabled
on Thursday that an international con,
ference on the seal controversy Wouio
be held at Washington in the autumn,
is confirmed by an official paragraph
issued to-day. Representatives OF the
governments will meet and compare
the results of their Investigations with
view of arriving at an agreed state
of facts. That is the sole object OF the
proposed meeting.
CANEA, Island of Crete, July I'm
consequence of the almost incessant
outbreaks by Mussulmans the admirals
of the international feet have announc-
ed that if single European soldier is
harmed they will lombard the town.
ROME, July 1.-THE Rev. Father
Butler, bishop.elect of the Roman
Catholic diocese OF Concordia, Kas.,
died here yesterday of intestinal paraly-
sis. The deceased was to have been
consecrated bishop by Cardinal Satolll
tomorrow.
STOCKHOLM, July 17.-Prof. Andree
is accompanied in his balloon voyage
to the north by DR.. S. T. Strindberg
and Herr Fraenckell, a well-known
engineer.
TRIESTE, July 17.-Ale1ander Thay-
or, former U. s. consul, died here
Thursday night.
MADRID, July 1.-THE council OF
marine has decided that tine proceed
ings in connection with the trial of
the crew of the flibuster Competitor in
Cuba, must follow the course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
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that science has been able to cure in all its
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the medical fraternity. Cstarrh being con-
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formally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
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giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have 80 much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list Of testimonials. Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Much excite
ment was caused in the vicinity of New
Jersey avenue and D street northwest
Washington, yesterday afternoon by
the report that Mrs. Arthur Mortimer
was attempting to commit suicide.
Lieut.. Kelly, of the Sixth precinct sta.
ton, went quickly to the house and
found Mrs. Mortimer about to swallow
the contents of laudanum phial. He
took it away from her and she then
claimed that she only wanted to take
the poison for her nerves. 1t seems
that Mira. Mortimer surprised her hus-
band and female member of the Sal
walton Army while they were together,
and after assaulting the woman she
determined to end her life by swallow
ing laudanum. Mrs. Mortimer, who is
fully ten years older than her husband,
has red hair, blue eyes, and is a good
looking woman. Neighbors say she
has a violent temper, which is most
easily excited by suspicion that her
husband pays attention to other wo-
men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

Mr.. John O. Easley. secretary and t'easai.'
OF the B. B. Chaflin Company, and Mr Thu
g. Sydnor, Of the sydnor Pump and We
Company. had q difficulty 10 Richmond &c.
terday afternoon about 2:30 O'Clock, az.
Though only one blow was passed consider
BILE excitement was created on the croEfe'
streets. Mr.. Sydnor subsequently swoFe Oh
warrant for Mr.. Essley's arrest and' y
GLIDING Mr.. Chatfin therein, both Of the ia
estate men were taken into custody By VI
geant A. N. Tomlinsou, who recognized ht-
for their appearance in court to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

No WONDER the Virginia republicans
are kicking st the shabby treatment and
indignant at the cold shoulder they
have received from the administra'
ton. Their profits commenced and
ended with the one hundred and sixty
thousand dollars Mr.. John Wise says
were sent into the State by MIR. Hanna,
snd such, too, has been the case with
the unfortuuates they induced to desert
the democratic party last fall. They,
as we'll as other people, think the labor
or is worthy of his hire, and they nat
urally grieve because they find it not
and grieving is not conducive to good
{a,nnor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

MAN TO FLY TEN MILEs.-A tispstcl
from Colorado Springs, Col. says the al.
nouncement WAS made authoritatively Thus.
day morning that William D. Felts will mak.
An aerial excursion from the summit of Pike.
Peak to Colorado Springs, distance of ,e.
miles in an air line and q drop of 5000 icti
In making the flight Mr. Felts will use
series of of rigid aeroplanes, modelled a-
the wings of a condor, the great South Amen
can bird. The body Of the voysger will hsl.
suspended from an easy harness. in order t.
steer the apparatus, Fets has provided
movable vane, which will be operated 81 Il.
will Of The navigator. He said that his in,
flight would be over distance of five mia
when he would slight on Csmeron's Cone
drop Of 4 1000 feet. From there he said he
would make descent OF 1000 feet more
Colorado Springs, where he would aligt.
Felts has partner, who is arranging sena
of wagers on the proposed feat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

THERE is no evil without it's com.
pensating good. The cobble stone
pavements of the streets of this city are
a little rough, to be sure, but that they
are, is the very reason why the "soorch.
ing' accidents, 80 frequent in cities
with asphalt pavements. cannot hap
pen here. No bicycle rider, however
reckless he may be on smooth road,
will risk the dangers of downing his
head and humping his back while
wheeling over the boulders with which
the streets of Alexandria are paved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

A REPUBLICAN newspaper printed In
neighborng State, says "Most men
have heard of Caesar, Bonaparte and
Washington, but nearly everybody
knows Abraham Lincoln" Why, out
side of the limits of this country the
name of Mr.. Lincoln has been almost
forgotten or was never heard, and,
where Otherwise, his fame rests upon
what he actually said and did, and not
upon what ill.informed and partial peo-
pie of the North say OF him. The idea
of comparing him with the immortal
Washington is preposterous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

THE IDEA of attacking American
cities on the Pacific coast has doubtless
never been conceived by any body in
Japan, but it is just as true that if such
an attack be determined upon, those
cities could be bombarded and demol-
isbed long before any really effective
means of resistance could be available,
The safety of the cities referred to lies,
not in their present defences, but in the
continued absence of any cause of as
ssult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

TIE MINERS strike, like the tariff
bill, still fingers on the way, to the
necessary injury Of all engaged in it,
and, when declared of, the sufferers, as
is always the case, will be the strikers,
for their lost wages can never be made
up, while the losses of the operators
will be offset in one season. When
hundreds of thousands of men are
tramping and hunting for work, why
those who have it, should strike, and
many of them, for no cause but sym
pathy," seems strange to people not
prone to striking and to vacations" in
warm weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

The FEW survivors of the old '49ers
are reminded OF the days of their
youth by the news from the recently
discovered gold diggings in Alaska.
Wages are high and provisions are dear
at the mines, but yellow dust is plenti-
full, aud already those who have made
their "piles" are returning to the States
and investing their money at double its
real value in the low priced houses and
lands now forced upon the market by
mortgage purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
RucKLIN,s ARNIcA sALYE,

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cats, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

THE Bankers Association OF New
York has advised the retirement of all
government paper money, increased
national bank note currency, and the
appointment of q currency commission.
Money is scarce enough now, 10 all
conscience, but if all the greenbacks
and treasury and silver notes were re-
tired, eggs and rabbit skins would
again constitute large part ofthe cur
rancY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

a LARGE CRoP.-The largest crop Of
wheat ever raised in this neighborhoOi
has just been stacked by James r. Fo:.
ter. The field on his Chenille farm
bad not, until last year, been in cultiys
ton for about forty years when he toog
a crop of corn of it, then seeded it dow
to wheat again. The shocks average
about 81 to to the acre and from Ii,
quantity of straw it is estimated t.
make from 80 to 40 bushels of wheat
[ Warrenton Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

Among the visitors at the Capitol to day
were ex.Congressmen Brown and Thorp of
Virginia, republicans, who are contesting the
seats now held By Messrs. Swanson and Epes
democrats. The latter say they have e1-
amined the testimony taken by the contest
ants and found nothing in it to give them
concern about the retention of their seats.
Senator Gallinger to-day introduced in the
Senate the bill providing for street car tracks
on the Aqueduct bridge, which was recently
prepared by the Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
The Plague ON shipboard

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE Brit
ish ship Maud, which sailed in port
late Thursday night, has been ordered
in quarantine. On the voyage from
Calcutta one of her crew died and the
quarantine officers are OF the opinion
that the sailor died from the dread bu-
bonic plague.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
Suicide of an Embezzler.

Los ANGELES. CAL, July 1.-THE
body of VIM. Nef, Of Cincinnati, COL,
who committed suicide On June % last,
Is lying in an undertaking establishment
in this city awaiting claimant for the
remains. 1t is now certain that Neff com.
mitted suicide because he had reason to
believe that detectives were securing
the country to arrest him on the charge
of forgery aud embezzlement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, July II.
nnAr A nlK

Mr.. Quay, who yesterday tried to In
duce the Senate to adjourn over Until
Monday, made the point of no quorum
as soon as the journal had been ap
proved in the Senate to-day. Only Il
Senators answered to their names anc
on motion of Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas
tbs sergeant alarms was instructed Ie
notify absentees that their presence
was required. .a,.,
The Senate conferees on the tariff bill
were summond from their committee
room and swelled the attendance to
quorum. ,.u.
After the presentation of few bills
and memorials the Senate went lnte
executive session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
temper.

SOMETHING IS evidently wrong with
heState Department, for within one
month. two OF its important papers
have found their way into public print,
nobody seems to know how. Consul
Lees report in the Ruiz case appeared
in g New York newspaper before the
Acting Secretary of State had seen it.,
and the Secretary's instructions to Am
bassador Hay, in respect OF the seal
fisheries, were printed, not only against
the Presidents wishes, but even before
he knew they had left the department.
A leaky State Department is very
dangerous piece of governmental ma
chinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
A Great Oil Fire.

LONDON July IA dispatch from
Baku, the seat of large petroleum in
dustries in Asiatic Russia, says that a
fire broke out there early yesterday
morning, attacking the great naptha
springs known as the Teherny Goro-
dek. 1t spread rapidly and destroyed
five re6neries and large wharf. At
five o'clock last evening the fire was
still unsubdued. Several persons were
burned to death and many we're seri-
ously Injured. About 70, 600, 900 pounds
of kerosene were consumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
Fire,

PETERSBURG, Va. July 17.-This
morning, about 100 o'clock, the trunk
factory in Blandford, owned and oper-
ated by Messrs. Romano & Bsrham,
was totally destroyed by fire, together
with the entire contents. The origin
OF the fire is unknown. Several small
buildings in the vicinity were slightly
burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

IT WAS by means OF the votes OF the
working men of the North that Mr..
Mckinley was elected President. To
reuuite them, he to-day nominated Mr..
Powderly to be commissioner of i'm
migration, though he was deposed, for
cause, from his position as chief of the
knights of labor, and is publicly
charged with having sold out to the
plutocrats last fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
DIED.

On July 18th. 1897, At 1870 5. ..
LOUIS THOMAS, infant son OF >smle' ).
and Susie Haslett, aged 6 months and 49,
Death has claimed our little darling
Set q seal upon his brow,
And lis eyes that shown SO brightly
Shine in heaven with Jesus now
Funeral from the residence OF bis g's.''
mother. No. 221 south Loe street, sunh
afternoon at o'clock. Friends and resIi's
are respectfully invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

A SNAKE AND MoUsE.-A friend
tells US that one of our noted physicians
had large pet snake which he kept in
cage. The doctor says that he put a
mouse in the cage with his snake, and
one morning, soon after, found the
snake dead. On examination he found
16 holes in the snakes body, showing
that the snake had swallowed the
mouse sixteen times and each time the
mouse had knawed his way out; sixteen
wounds proved too much for one snake
and the doctor thinks that the same Ia.
ito "16 to l" will eventually prove too
much for the republican serpent. The
same doctor claims to have dog that
chews tobacco, only laying aside his
quid temporarily to eat and drink
Warrenton Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
CUBAN ATRocITIEs.-A dispatc.
from Havana says:

HHOth1 11H VITO 7tRy o
Tho town Of Calabazsr Sagua, SAINTS Cl.n
province, was attacked and captured by &c,
Francisco Garlic during his march 10 Ii:
west, as the vanguard of Gen. Gomez fore
From letters received from there it hss be-
come known that the insurgents sacked tie
town, and that well known Spanish rs.i.
dent, Don Domingo Medina, who tried %
check them, was hanged by order Of Genen
GARLIC. After the town was plundered sriA
large sum Of money was procured the usl;
gents left it to continue their march to NJ
tanzas province. Twenty-Five Spanish sle'
ril.as of the town of Luemado d. Guine'
the same province, have been hanged By i-'
Cuban leader, Anastacio Nunez.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

Malaria produces Weakness, General De-
biIty, Biliousness, Loss of Appetite, Indiges-
ton and Constipation. Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and you will be de-
lighted. so cents. To get the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17

MOODY ON CHRIsT's SAYINGS
Evangelist Moody writes from North
field, Mass. referring to the newly dis
covered writings of Christ found in
Egypt, as follows:
81 do not recognize any new truths
contained in the reputed new sayings OF
Christ.
1--WE already have light enough by
which to live righteously, if we will
only accept it.
"When we have exhausted the old
truth l believe God will send US anoth.
er ovangel, but not before then"
Mr.. Moody's comments seem to indi-
cate that he has grave doubts as to the
divine inspiration of the Logia Ihkou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
BENTLEY FINED.-At Hesths.

CAPT. BENTLEY FINED.-At Heaths-
vile yesterday Captain w, L. Bentley,
of Matthews, was fined S25 and costs
by Judge Wright for contempt of court
in forcibly taking out of the posses
sion of the receivers of the late firm of
c. R. Lewis & Co., the schooner George
T. Garrison, aud carrying her to Balti-
more, where she was libelled and sold.
Bentley was summoned to appear at the
last term OF the court, but did not ap.
pear until arrested. Bentley went on
the stand in his own behalf and dis
claimed any intention of wrong-doinp,
claiming that he was acting under the
instruction of John S. Johnson who
claimed ownership Of the vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
.JUAU " III u6bIoUci IOO'
Halls Family Pills are the best.

That tired feeling which is experienced by
so many people living in Malarlsl districts,
can be cured by taking Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, SO cents. Is as pleasant IS Lem
on Syrup. To get the GENUINE ask for
GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
COURT, OF APPEALS

Bristol Iron and Steel Company ct
ais. vs. Caldwell, trustee, ct ais, was
argued and submitted in the Court of
Appeals at Wythevilie yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
WHARF.-The Baltimore wheat mar

ket was very strong again YESTERDAY
and jumped up three cents bushe
over the closing price on Thursday. It
closed strong at rs cents for western,
and 70 cents for southern. The closing
price on Thursday was 75i cents. The
extreme range of prices the same day
last year was so and 62! cents bushel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-17
THE BRADBURYS.

Colonel John B. Bradbury, the Los
Angeles millionaire, his pretty wife,
who fortnight ago eloped with H.
Russell Ward, an Erglishman; Mrs.
Banning, the mother of the erring wife,
and maid, were all guests last night
at the Wellington Hotel, Chicago.
Colonel Bradbury occupied modest
room on the second floor of the hotel,
while his wife, Mrs. Banning and the
maid occupied suite of rooms on the
parlor floor.
At midnight family conference be-
gan Immediately after the arrival OF
the ladies. A reconciliation may take
place.
The meeting between Colonel Brad
bury and his hayward wife at the sta
ton was quite formal. Mrs. Bradbury,
her mother and maid were almost the
last to leave the train. As they step
ped of the platform the Colonel took
off his hat and was in the act OF bowling
when Mrs. Banning threw her arms
about his neck and gave him an atfec-
tionate kiss.
The wife stood still during this cere-
mony, apparently waiting for some sign
from her husband before making any
move toward an affectionate greeting.
He made none. He simply took Oft his
hat again, bowed, and seized two hand
bags, and led the way to the exit. Mrs.
Banning kept close by his side, while
the wife trailed short distance behind
with the maid.
The four took q carriage and were
driven to the Wellington. He had al
ready engaged suite for the ladies.