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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

THE ANNIVERSARY of the declara-
ton of independence was celebrated
yesterday, not OILY throughout the
limits of this country, but abroad,
wherever Americans could meet to-
gether; but, so ar as heard of. none OF
those WAC made speeches at these meet
ings, except Virginians, impressed upon
their hearers the fact that if thss decla'
ration be entitled to any merit, the
praise belongs to Virginia, whose sons
prepared it and the bill of rights upon
which it was founded, but whose de-
cendants, for acting in accordance with
its provisions eighty-five years after
wards, are still called rebels and trait
ora
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 6 1897.

MR.. McKINLEY's administration.
through its ambassador to Great Brit
ain, has made formal petition to the
British government for the pardon OF
a member OF rich Northern family
who was convicted of having deliher
ately poisoned her husband. and,
though sentenced to be haoged, had
her punishment committed to impris-
onment for life. Other Americans are
hanged and imprisoned for life by
foreign governments for crimes commit
ted within their jurisdiction, without
the interference of the United S ates,
but they are not members of rich and
fashionable families, who have pulls"
upon republican administrations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

AMONG the most enthusiastic 4th OF
July celebrstors in this city yesterday
were the negroes, who invariably vote
with the Northern republicans, and
against the white people among whom
they live. They don't know that while
New England ship owners were bring
ing slaves into the State and New
England politicians were delaying the
suppression of the slave trade, the peo-
pie of Virginia were trying to hasten
it and we're excluding slavry from hel
great northwest territory, which she
gave to the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

WHY THERE should be ''retslis-
tory clause in the new tariff bill is
hard for most people to understand, in.
asmuch as while there is nothing in the
tariff laws of foreign countries that
tends to provoke retaliation on the part
of the United States, the bill referred
to is highly provocative of retaliation
from all of them, being as it is, and as
Mr.. Morgan, on the floor of the Senate
said it is, declaration of commercial
war against all the rest of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

THE DAWN OF prosperity may be ad'
vancing-surely it is sincerely hoped
so-but its approach is certainly not in
dictated by the facts that the number
of business failures is increasing and
that thousands of laborers in all parts
of the country are idle. and that, too,
without objection on the part of en-
ployers, who say the demand for, end
the price of, their products are so small
shat active operation at their mines
aud factories have ceased to be profit.
able.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

STOPPED THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Hollinberger, of Washington, received q dis
patch from Charlottesville yesterday signed
81. b. Wersham," requesting that all incom
ing southern trains be watched and that " Z
q. Wersham, smooth-f.ced boy of eighteen
years, be prevented from getting liconse"
Detective Carter was assigned to the case and
he proceeded at once to the marriage license
Office, where ne found young man whom he
supposed to be Wersham trying to get Ii
cense. The detective endeavored to stop
him, but he soon discovered that he had
taken hold of the wrong man. The minion
of the law waited and finally young Wersham,
accompanied by friend and his prospective
bride, appeared, and Wersham went with
Detective Carter to police headquarters. There
he said that he had runaway with the young
lady from Charlottesville, but he had not
seen his father for several years. He wa
told that he could not obtain liconse in
Washington, as he was under age, and allow
ed to depart. Accompanied by his friend
and tho young lady, an attractive young
girl, he went to the depot and boarded train
for Baltimore, where he will endeavor to
find some mans by which they may be
united
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
Volcano.

TACOMA, WASH, July 6.-Alaska pa
pers of June 26 state that the volcano
on Douglas Island opposite Juneau, is
in state of eruption. The entire town
of Juneau was watching with interest
the immense clouds emitted from the
crater. This volcano has no name,
but is one of the highest peaks on
Douglass and situated little north of
the TreaGWell mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
Fatal Accident to Aeronauts.

EUREKA, Cal, July 6.-Prof. Yves.
ton, the aeronaut, and his assistant, n.
S. Cotton, were feartully crushed while
attempting an ascension yesterday.
When the ropes had been cast of the
balloon shot up sixty feet with Cotton
tangled in the ropes. He dropped to
earth and sustained fractures from
which he will die. Weston chung to the
parachute and was carried with terrific
force through the tops Of some trees
and he, too, dropped to earth, crushed
and mangled in terrible manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
RucKLrN,s ARNrCA sALyE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Tever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
,ay 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, 1897-07-06
EOreign NewS.

LONDON, July 6.-"Tommy" Burns,
the we'll known diver, was killed to.
day while diving from Rbyl pier.
MADRID, July 6.-There is great
deal of comment here on the position
of the Bank of Spain. Its note circula-
ton is larger than ever before.
ROME, July Queen Margaret re.
ceived General VIM. F. Draper, the
United States ambassador to Italy, and
Mrs. Draper this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
West Virginia's Opportunity

CHARLESTON, w. Va, July 6-J. w Paul,
chief mine inspector, says there is at present
no indication that the miners Of this State
will 90 out He says il the miners of other
neiehbOring States 60 out and there is q sus-
pension OF coal production in these States,
West Virginia can very neatly supply the de
maud. If this general strike is inaugursted,
no Gays. and West Virginia miners keep at
work, West Virginia coal will find new msr.
kets and will hold them when the strike ends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
mon6 Stats

The great miners strike was inaugu.
rated throughout the Pittsburg district
yesterday. Meetings of miners we're
held in FIVE western States, including
the Pittsburg district, to stir up the
men to engage in the general strike
that has been ordered. The leaders
are not so sure of many of the miners
in the Pittsburg district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

You may hunt the world over and
you will not find another medicine
equal to Cbamberlain's Collie, Cholera
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants. 1t is pleasant, safe and reliable.
For sale by ]. II. Janney, Druggist,
7Ol King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. July 6.-Resumption OF trade
after the holidays was marked by genen
heaviness. The market stihencd slightly
soon after the opening but the later improve
ments w,rs short lived aside from fcw OF
the specialties, in which covering was su.'
tanning factor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
Trouble Over a Portuguese Flag.l--

MONTEREY, Cal. July Ga disturbance
was created be re yesterday over the dispsy of
Portuguese flag beside the American ensign
instead of below it. over Ortin's grocery store
Patriotic citizens took down the Portuguese
dag, but finding it there again removed it
and burned it. Ortin has complained to the
Portuguese government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

BALTIMORE, Nd, July 6.-Flour dull
western super So 50a2 rs do extra 80 90
3 75 do family SO 9Os4 30. Wheat firms
spot 70a701i month 69l9a69a. Aug Gs'-'
6Sls; Sept 69a69t southern wheat by ssm.
pie 62a72; do on grade 66ats71a, Corn
strong; spot and month 29lla29S.; Aug
294a3O; Sept 30Aa30i9; steamer mixed
21Aa2S; southern wbito corn 3Oa33; do
yellow 33a33l1. Oats steady (; demand light,
No 2 white 25l1a26; No = mixed 23a23 y
Rye Grmer; No 2 nearby 3Si4s3Ssi No =
Western 391. bid Hay steady choice timo-
thy $13 Scala 90. Sugar steady grana-
lated $4 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
Alexandria Market, july q.

The receipts of new Wheat are increasing
but prices remain unchanged as do prices lof
other grain Country Produce is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

NEW YORK. July G.-Flour-statc and
Western quiet and eady. Rye Flour quiet
Wheat-Options opened frmer on foreign
buying and bettes cables, but eased oil under
realizing Sept 702a70a4. Rye steady No
. western SO. Corn quiet but stronger Oh
the cable news; Sept 81 l4s31a- Oats ruled
dull but steady; track white 23laa29. Beef
steady Pork quiet Lard dull prime west
ern steam $4 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. July
Beeves-market active; prices stesly All,
sold steers $4a5 90 oxen 81 5Oa5 20. o. ' y.
81 50a3. 60, cows $2a3 30 per Ioo ii Il
Calves-market active and soc higher III. i.
sold; veals $4.50a6.75 per 100 lo' - 'I ~.
81; buttermilk calves So 50a4 per lQv -
sheep and Lambs-sheep steady soo5j OBJ ~ Sl;
firm; lambs 25a35c lower; sheep 80 :. ~.
412lb per 100 lbs; lambg 81 75a2 ,H1 IA f.
100 lbs; extra $530a5 40 per I ,noi h,
Hogs-market lower st So. sad per lVo. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

Chicago, July wheat-July G9!.
Sept 654s; Dec, new 664. old CO. Com
July 26as; Sept 27l4 Dec 2Sl4a27
May 30l2. Oats-July 17i2 Sept l7li
May 20N.. Pork-July 81 T2i2 sef'
81 80 Lard-July 81 TO- Sept 81 y
Oct 81 2212; Dec 81 27i2. Rbs-JaI
$4 AZ; Sept 81 So Oct 81 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET July %
swine-The arrivals this week were VI.
head. There is but small difference II ~.
number of the receipts as compared with ~ -.
week and none as to quotations, the DsIAs'
being firm at the figures ruling then VIZ
Far Western hogs at $40 per 100 lbs s''''
and others at So 80 per 100 lbs gross -.
Sheep and Lambs.-The market IS slo" y,
both sheep and lambs, the former sho"l1ns
little, if any change selling at 2a3 i pc, -
and q few extra at 31hc per ID. Lambs ~,
DC per lb gross, ana few extra st -. T.
ID, with most sales at &c per ID gross 'e'u'
44c lower. III.
Calves.-veals are dull and &c easier 'e,,'
ing at 4s5t4c per ID, being about e lo"'''
Roughs at $3a6.5O per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

Gu cAGo, July G.-Opening pnce' oi
Wheat to-day showed frmness, traders helt
evidently inclined to follow the LveIie0
market which was strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

Halls Family Pills are the best.
The sun., 1897-09-14
RABBITS EAT THE CROPS.
Breene County wants II law Passed for Theip
EItcrmipation.

BISoHAMToN. Sept ia committee OF
farmers called on Assemblymsn Tupper on
Saturday and requested that ho introduce bill
in the next Legislature for the determination OF
rabbit. which are doing hundreds OF dollars
worth OF damage TO the crops. One OF the farm
ers In presenting the case sait:
II have had two acres OF cabbage entirely
eaten up by these pests, and as the game laws
prevent my killing them. what am to do r.
do as I did" answered another. II Just
squirted certain kind Of liquid over a lot Of
my cabbage plants and In the morning counted
22s rabbits sitting on their haunches. dead.
They all had piece Of cabbage clutched in their
paws. but they couldn't cat"
right TO protect their property from rabbits.
or any other pests, without changing the law.
This didn't satisfy them. however, and before
the committee left they eKacted promise from
Mr.. Tupper that he would introduce Just such n
bill rs they wanted. in case he was again sent to
tho Assembly.
1t is a fact that the number Of rabbits is in.
creasinH at a great rate. and unless something
10 done to kill them of they will do any amount
OF damage to the crops.
The sun., 1897-09-14
PASTORS DEBATE IN ANGER.
Tho Proposed Rnce.Trnck Amendment in Vow
JcracN the subject.

Jersey the subject.
TRENTON, n. j.. Sept. lathe Trenton Minis.
teral Union. composed of the Protestant pastors
OF the city, to-day adopted resolutions declaring
that it was OF the greatest Importance that tho
anti-race track amendment to be voted on Sept.
2s be incorporated in the constitution OF the
State. thus securing tho permanent removal Of
gambling by lottery, poolsoling. bookmaking,
or gambling of any kind and requesting the
pastors Of the city to present the matter to their
congregations on Sunday, Sept. 10 or &c, and
urge thcm to vote for the amendment.
Before tho adoption OF the resolutions there
wns lively session. which enRendered consid-
cradle bad feeling. The Rev. DIR. Studdiford
broke the silence that followed the announce
ment by Chairman Killingcr Of the object OF the
meeting. He urged the adoption of the amend
ment and was followed by DIR. Hartman, who
said he ignorant OF the provisions of the
amendment and wanted to know whether pool
selling Was anything like pool playing. The
practice was explained TO him and then the Rev.
/ him last evening TO his congregation. He
thought 1t would be AS reasonable to adopt
amendments covering all other evils some Of
which are greater than gambling.
will you vote against the race-track amend.
TUe DR.
sciences dietatea: rather think shall vote
against II for the reasons have given.
shouted tho Rev. John W. Morris. Methodist
pastor. This man would bc welcomed by the
gamblers and liquor sellers TO lead them in their
fight against law and order"
That is what l call vile vociferation Such
an attack upon Mr.. Wishart Is outrageous and
unchristinn," said the Rev. Mr.. Foote a brother
Baptist.
1--WE can settle that question after this meet.
ing is over" replied Pastor Morris.
"Mr. Wishart may be called to paradise be-
fore election day and thus be saved from voting
against the amendment" exclaimed the Rev. 8.
F. Grady, an Adventist pastor.
-" Sou can't scare mo that way, replied Mr..
Wishart, who continued by saying that he had
given his reasons. Now" he said. addressing
Pastor Morris. give us your arguments; don't
stop at denouncing me, but tell us why we
should vote for tho amendment"
why. they have prohibition amendments In
the constitutions OF Maine and Kansas, don't
theyi' responded Pastor Morris.
Yes. they DO; but do they prevent the sale Of
liquor in those States g. demanded Mr.. Wishart.
Pastor Morris admitted that they did not, and
then Mr.. Wishart said that was one OF tho
points he had made. There was no in max
Ing a constitution that the people would not
respect.
The sun., 1897-09-14
THE REV. MR. JUNoR,s NEW CHARe E.
To Leave Mount Onyot Church In williams
burg for q staten Island Pulpit

To Leave Mount Oiivot Church In williams
burg for staten Island Pulpit.
Tho Rev. David JUNIOR. for nearly nine years
the pastor OF Mount Olivet Prcsby torian Church.
at Evergreen avenue and Trnutman street,
Williamsburg. had his pastoral relations with
that church dissolved at special meeting OF
the Brooklyn Presbytery last night. The Pres
bytery also granted a transfer TO the Chassis OF
New York of the Reformed Dutch Church of
America. Mr.. JUNIOR has accepted a call to tho
Reformed Church at HuEucnot, Staten Island.
He will preach his farewell sermon In Mount
Olivet Church a week from next Sunday night.
Eight ministers and three elders were present
at tho Presbytory meeting in Mr.. Junor's
church. Mr.. JUNIOR told the Prcsbytery that it
WAS not because Of trouble In Mount Olivet
Church that he accepted the call /, another
church. He said that there was not another
church in the Presbytery which had less friction
than Mount Olivet and he was firm friend OF
everybody. In conclusion Mr., JUNIOR said that
II was In justice to himself that he accepted
the pastoratc of the Staten Island church. A
committee from the congregation told the Pres
bytery that the church society sincerely re-
gretted the resignation OF Mr.. JUNIOR.
The sun., 1897-09-14
DRY DOLLARS OUTING.
Mr. sullivan nnd HE Follower Take q Trip
to College Point

WAS 1t SUGGEST II was a howler," said
one of Timothy ID. Sullivan's hcnchmen as the
dissertation wended its way up Clinton street
last night after the chowdcr party and excur
sion to College Point. The friends OF Tim
othy ID. sullivan lined up yesterday morning
several hundreds strong marched down to
barked on tho steamer Sirius. The deck was
piled high with kegs, eases, and demijohns,
and for the especial hnusemcnt Of the crowd
at the crowds expense" there We're fully hun
frcd games going. These included roulette.
faro. poker. ;hmbe rigging, dice. threc-card
lators
Tho guests of honor included many well.
known Tammany Hall men, and from Long ISL
and City there came Patrick Jerome Gleason,
the battcax Mayor. with II number OF his CON.
stitucnts The eNcursOnists landed At Don
night.
The sun., 1897-09-14
THAT TERRE H4UrE POST 0FFICE e.
More Trouble There. Involving Omcials and
Civil Service Rules.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Sept. l3.-Congressman
Faris and his Postmaster. Mr.. Benjamin. have
begun war on the Civil Service Commission be-
cause the commission caused the Post Office
Department to order the reinstatement OF Mr..
Brophy. Superintendent OF Letter Carriers. The
charge against Brophy was that OF quarrelling
with carrier.
Two inspectors came hero to investigate and
reported that the occurrence u frivolous
pretext on which to get Brophy removed from
office. First Assistant PostmasterGcneral
Heath was to have ordered the reinstatement on
Saturday. but Congressman Faris asked for
time. Additional aftidavits have been sent 10
Washington to the effect that Brophy was a
trouble maker OF tho nineteen carriers asked
10 sign this statement only fivc did So
The Tcrre Haute Post Office holds the rec
ord for sensational changes in political con.
troll. 1t defeated two Congressman for rcelcc
tion by orEanized and open bolts in their re-
Rpectivc parties by disgruntlcd applicants for
the office. Four years ago il attracted national
attention and was the subject of Personal inves-
tigaton by Theodore Roosevelt because Cleve-
land appointee tried to break down the doors
and take forciblc possession before his prcdcces-
sor had received orders TO turn over the office.
The sun., 1897-09-14
ULSTER COUNTY,S ICE CAVE.
Experiences OF - Party from kingstou ana
This City Who EAplored Il.


= KINGSTON, Sept l3.-Yestcrday afternoon
party composed of Miss Ella Struber OF Rosen.
dale, p. J. Farrell of this city, Cynthia Demar.
eat and Miss Sadie Bellos OF New York. made
IA visit to the famous Ice cave near Lake Mo-
honk, eight miles from Kingston. A boy who
has lived near the place for several years was
procured to act as guide. With the boy at its
head the little party entered the and Iol-
lowed of the winding Passages for eighty
feet :or more. In width and height this pas
sage varies greatly and at times the party was
compelled TO stoop in order 10 prorcrl. The
following description OF the cave Is furnished
by Miss Bollos
"A- we proceeded II grew colder and colder,
and despite the fact that We hnd dOuned our
coats and capes We felt chillcd To the very mar
row. On all sides the CLEAN of frost could be
seen. but as yet no ice was visible. Gradually
the passage became more narrow, and Mt last
Presently we emerged into II large roomy cham.
brr. On every side ice WAS To he seen. 10
hung from the roof OF the cavern in odd, ian.
tast,c shapes. Tho walls ~ the cave reflected
back the light from our torches in II hundred
scintflating rays which were grand hey ond do
scrption. Our explorations were mol carried
very far, for We were becoming chilled and
numb in that freezing atmosphere.
This cave has been the wonder OF all behold
thousands of people, including the summer
bOardcrs at Lake MohOnk. No explanation has
been advanced to account for this Ulster county
freak of nature. Tho scenery around the cave
Is unique and grand and Is an attractive. fea-
ture to strangers who visit this popular resort
The sun., 1897-09-14
OYER THE PASS AGAIN.
Tho Colorado Midland TO Quit RunninG Through
tho Busk Tunnel.

DENVER, Col, Sept. H. Tho Colorado Mid
land Railway. recently reorganized. has an
nounced that tho open line over Ilagerman Pass
will be repaired, and that after oct.l trains
will run over tho range instead OF through tho
Busk tunnel. Although part of tho Midland
system. the tunnel is the property OF a sera-
rate company, the bonds being held in Holland.
Tho railroad company has been paying tho
equivalent OF per cent. interest on ~ $50, 900
Of bonds as toll for the use of tho short Gu !.
The offer OF tho Reorganization Committee was
10 guarantee tho Busk tunnel owners 1 per:
cent, on tho ri, $50. 900 worth OF bonds and
S825, 900 in preferred stock OF the new company.
This offer was refused. RECOVER Ristine,
before his departure East last night, stated
moved to Busk, that tho rebulding of the limo
was actively, progressing, and that shere was
no doubt whatever that the Hagerman Pass
line would bo In operation by Oct, !, when tho
owners OF the tunnel would have II on their
hands,
The sun., 1897-09-14
BEyHAM TAKEN TO 4 uBURN PRISON.
Batavia's Condemned wife Murderer Takes
what May Bc His Last Look Mt Ills Old Home.


BATAVIA, Sept. 13.-Howard Curtis Bonham
the condemned wife murderer, left Batavia at
$3.50 this morning for Auburn prison. to await
the action OF the Court Of Appeals. He was
in charge of Sheriff Heal, to whom he wns
handcuffed. Not more than twenty five people
witnessed his departure, and nearly all of them
werc railroad men, tho time of his going hav
ing been kept u secret.
"Well," Benham said, as he.walked from tho
Jail to the station, this may DO the last time
l will ever SEQ the old town"
There was just shade of pathos in his voice,
but no pcrceptible break. His step was firm
rs he strobe by the side of tho portly Sheriff,
AID he smoked cigarette as nonChalanty as
IL he were going on a business or pleasure trip
1T will be relief, he said. ITO get down
there and got Settled II my quarters are not
too uncomfortable and II the guards are decent
fellows, l can get along all right"
The Shcriffs son purchased tho railroad
tickets.
"You needn't buy but ono round.trip ticket,
Honor" Benham said. II am not coming
back to-day"
When the train pulled In the Sheri1 and his
prisoner boarded the smoking car.
The sun., 1897-09-14
Rscaped AIlIitlamen Retaken.

George Openshaw, 10 yeais old, Of 209 Fifth
street. and Albert Never, 10 years DID, of 3s3
Grove street, Jersey City, privates In Company
j, Fourth Regiment. n. q. n. j., wero arrested
yesterday and hold for the authorities OF Mana
squan. They were arrested In Manasquan while
they and their comrades were painting the town
red on Saturday night, Sept. 4. They were fined
IS each. and in default OF payment were COM
mitted TO the county Jail for ten days.
That night they broke Jail, with the assistance
OF some OF thoir comrades. and returned to Jer-
soy City. Col. Smith says that as soon as the
conduct OF the National Guardsmen Is brought
to his attention officially no will have 1t invesl
1aIel-