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The Atlanta constitution., 1897-06-28
NEGROES DEFY MARsHALs.
Serious Trouble Is Probable in the In
dian Territory.


Washington. June 25-Trouble has bro
ken out afresh at Fort Gibson. Indian Ter
ritory. where the Cherokee freedmen pay
ment has just been resumed. and the Wash
inEton authorities have been appealed to
for assistance in averting further disorders.
News of the disturbance came officially
in the kilograms received today 10y Secre-
tary Bliss, supplemented by similar adj
vices received by the attorney general and
the secretary OF war
Frank c. Armstrong, Of the Dawes com
mission. which WAS Just leaving Fort Glib
son when trouble occurred. Joined with
the Indian inspector. Mclaughlin, who is
supervising the payment in wiring the fol-
lowing to Secretary Bliss:
considerable excitement exists among
the negroes on account of arrests by tho
United States marshals Negroes are arm
ed and are threatening 20 attack the mar
shals. The troops here are able To cope
with the situation and preserve peace. II
the commander has not authority 10 patrol
the town and to exercise control over the
excited negroes. serious trouble may occur.
The presence and action of the military
alone prevented bloodshed The payment
has progressed quietly but those disturb
anceS are outside the lines. and are be
tween the negroes and deputy marshals
Prompt and decided action is recommended
with authority to remove dlsorderiy Per
sons and disarm all except United States
officials. The United States district at
torney and United States marshals have
wired the attorney general
"F. c. ARMSTRONG-NcLAU IN
spector."
The following telegram. dated at Fort
Gibson. late last night. also was received
from Inspector McLaughlin
agent Wisdom distributed Sl42u of the
fourth installment of the Cherokee freed
men fund today. The payment progressed
regularly.
Some trouble occurred this afternoon
outside of the playground limits between
the freedmen and deputy marshals through
the latter executing processes of the
United States district court against Ger
tain beneticiaries requiring them To pay
the indebtedness of certain creditors after
receiving check and leaving the pay
grounds Two shots were fired by some
persons in the crowd. thought to have been
directed at deputy marshals. No person
in uiured except one freedman. who was
struck in the jaw with rifle by a deputy.
Considerable excitement prevailed for
time. but soon subsided. and no further
trouble is apprehended
"McLAUGHLlN. Inspector
Secretary Bliss forwarded the advices TO
the secretary of war for his action, and
wired the inspector that he had done so
and reminding him of the troops on the
ground stated that order must be main
tanned at all hazards.
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Captain Bovcott,s 80.

4 recent dispatch from London announces
the death of Captain Boycott, whose PEE
culiar experience as d land agent sixteen
years aa-o caused his name 10 be incor-
parated permanently in the English lam
euage Says The Chicago Tribune, Boy
cott lived in the Conutmara section Of
county Mayo ireland. IN lSsu, and collected
rents for "a number OF landlords There
were many conflicts at the ume between
the tenants and landlords agents. and
Boycott i'm 81 speech to meeting of ten-
ants urged them 10 refrain from aErarian
crimes. ANA to adopt instead a policy Of re-
fusing 20 have amy dealings or ass0ciltion
of any kind wiki harsh landlords agents.
and bailiffs- I'm the course Of time IL de-
vtlored that Boycott was the first I1an in
ireland against whom this policy ne ac-
votated was tried ana tine result was the
word .bovcott- became generally rred in
stead of the longer expression formerly IN
use sending To coventry
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AFTER THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Road Is Asked To Show How 1t ope-
rates Competing Lines.

Macon. Ga, June Especial l-Messrs.
Bacon. Miller & Brunson and Dessau. Bart
lett & Ellis. attorneys for w b. Sparks.
$ : Dunlap Hardware Company. sam
Meyer. g. c. StrattOn. Marshall j Hatcher
et al. today left for the consideration of
Judge Speer Of the United States court for
the southern district of Georgia the much
talked of petition 10 compel the Southern
Railway Company TO show its right 20
operate competitive lines in the state in
violation of the constitution of ihe com
monwealth.
The petition has not been formally filed
I'm the clerks office This may not be done
for several days but the attorneys have
turned il over to the court 50 that st is now
of record.
While neither the court officials nor the
attorneys for the petitioners Will make
known the contents of the petition until
Judge Speer has considered the matter. II
has been asccrtained that petitioners ask
Judge Speer TO grant an injunction re-
straining the Southern from voting any
stock owned by IL in such competing lines
as the Central, Georgia Southern and Flor
ida. Atlanta and Florida. Georgia Midland
and Gulf Macon and Northern and Elbee-
ton until these Zines are operated by The
legal owners.
The petition also asks that Judge speer
appoint a receiver TO take charge of and
vote the above mentioned stock
A receiver is not asked for the southern
road but only for the stock owned oy the
Southern in competing lines
The petition also asks that the Southern
be restrained from operating any of the
competing roads leased ny the Southern.
The petition calls ON Judge Speer 70 decide
whether or not the Soutnern's cons7lida-
ton or railroads IN this state is constitu-
tionaL
Until this question IS decided the petition
does not ask for any temporary restraining
order or intermediary action as petitioners
are content To await the decision on tne
main constitutional question.
Attached to the petition are number
of exhibits intended to more fully Illustrate
the alleged violation of law by the railroad
company All of the main points contained
IN the petition 10 the governor are re-
iterated IN the petition 20 The court
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QUEEN RECEIVES PRESENTS.
Diamonds in Various Shapes Are Given
the Sovereign

London. June 2L-The princess OF Wales
the duke and duchess Of York. the duke and
duchess of Fife. Prince and Princess
Charles of Denmark and Princess Victoria
have jointly presented 10 the queen a
broach consisting Of one very large white
diamond encircled with diamond row
The duke ana duchess of Coburg. the
duke and duchess of ConnauEht. Prince and
Princess Christian. the marquis and mar
Chloness of Lorne and the duchess of AL
bany and Batteuburg have united i'm n
gift to her majesty of a long chain of diq-
mond links. with an imperial crown in the
center bearing on one side the date 1887 ana
on the other 1897 The dates are in bril-
liants.
The royal household presented the queen
with "A large breach of fine brilliants. hav-
ing in the center an exceptionally lus-
trous pearl with fine drop-shaped pearl
and chain of brilliants attached.
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AND NOW COMES THE KICK.
Liberal Politicians Declare That They
Were Ignored.

London. June 26.-After the jubilee fes-
tivities there have been deluse of GrGm-
bles begun by the spectators. who, al
most without exception, have lost money
owing in their foolishness in demanding
fortunes for seats Then, the caterers dld
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The Quality of Mercy.

London. June 22-The government Of in
dia as q memorial a. the juhce Will re-
Ieas. 2o0G0 prisoners who have been con-
victed of various offenses in that country
Cincinnati Post.
Thanks. Now. if the British government
will turn To ireland and release "a Nv
prisoners who have been guilty Of no of-
fenses whatever the entire world VIII be
Iicve thar the jubilee did not jubilate in
vain
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THE Loyal LIGHTS OF BLAZING BEAC0NS

fires blazed up their message or loyalty
to the sovereign. -
Half an hour later the lowlands. the
highIands. the Wild Hebrides, even to
Ultima Thule, sent answering signals 10
the sky.
And then slowly. as light faded from day
10 evening, round the world the empires
torch was lit.
The Atlanta constitution., 1897-06-28

Rossini used to embrace effusively every
Spaniard ne met because hut for Spain
Italy would be last among the nations
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Have Tried Mrs. Dr. BrannOu
recommend her. She Treats sue
cessfully Diseases Of W ON en- al the
PATIENTS home. All Womb siuuhles.
diseased OvarieS, Painful Periods.
h.tnge of life. General and Nervous
Det ility, Weakness of Rodv and Mind
special home treatment prepared.
suited - each individual cases quickly
.iIred when all other treatments have
failed. sent by mail or express. Terms
low. An opinion OF your case free of
or book and letter OF particulars. Ad
y A. Braunon, IOi y. Pryor street,
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dress DIR. Mary A. Brannon, Ioi y. Pryor street,
Atlanta, Ga.
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In Feeble Health
Unable to do Her Work = Nervous
and Tired = All These Troubles
Cured by Hoods SarSapari!la.

"For the past four years l have been in
feeble health, and for two years past,
owing to change of climate, have not
been able to do my work. | was nervous
and had tired feeling and was under the
treatment of physicians, but continually
grew worse. My husband insisted on my
trying Hoods Sarsaparilla and l finally
consented, and began taking it the first OF
June, 1896. The first bottle did me so
much good that l continued with it, and
after taking four bottles and one bottle of
Hoods Pills i am able to do my work,
and the tired, nervous feeling is entirely
cured" MRS. G. ". HOSEA, Suwanee, Ca
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In the Shadow of St. Paul's.

ID frosn Temple Bar. and only ceased as
b.r rnafssty's carria-e stopped la front OF
tta stems OF the c'Ly cathedral As the
,,,,e,u-s PROCESSION arrived the carriages
containing the tnvovs and the princcsses
g,,.,,- ,tt, IN echa.on on the ordinary road
wv on the right. So as To- face the cathc-
I'LL Th.. escort co. thirty turned to the
i.ft an reaching the rhurchyard and ON the
rf.bt across the front Of the edifice drawn
,,-, ir omen order bs -wcen the statue of the
.,,,....u on the cathedral steps. Her majcsty's
,..rrfac.. then came between. saluting the
,.l.,,forrn on which were awaiting tho arch
5seb.u Of Canterbsry. the lord bishop Of
London tn. bishors or Marlborough and
ss..r,env the Very Rev. Dean Gregory and
~. clergy OF ST. Paul's. In the surrounding
aienitaries were j. ding representatives, of
IN the faiths of England. With the stop
ming Of the queens carriage the picture was
complete. and the -welling hymn that had
risen ON the summer air from the choris-
tors of ber maiestyts chapel royal AT West
minister abbey ard st. PauFs ceased its
.r.nd hsrmon.es in one long drawn
amen Th, services We're about 10 begin.
Nowhere else ON tn route already traNersed
ver. the slopes OF faces carried to 80 great
a height All around like some vast amphi-
theater. walls Of people stretched upward
as AZ 10 climb tn sky. The ccclesiastics,
who had issued from the great west door
as the greeG approached. standing beside
rh.. imrrrVised ..lfti now began the simple
service 4 Te Deum. by Dr. Martin. organ
ION vaS sung IS soon as the s0norous
amen died away the sweet voices OF the
,stbe,irsl clergy were heard chanting 20.
Lord. Save the Queen" TO which the great
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states Catalogue and fun information free. Apply
once 10 Prof " r. Whitsett, Pm. D., Whtsett y g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26
LOCAL BREFITIES.

There was light fell OF snow this
evening.
George B. Sheriff, dealer in coal in
Washington, made an assignment yes.
terday.
{ The Alexandria Assembly will give q
hop at McBurney's Hall on the evening
of March 1st.
Mr.. Daniel l.. Detwiler, an old and
respected citizen of Herndon, died sud-
denly last Sunday.
The damage to the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal by the freshet is not so bad
as was at first reported.
Mr.. Isaac Hall, an old and respected
citizen of Fairfax, died on the 18th
inst. at Halls cross Roads in the Seth
year of his age.
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of
America, will hold regular weekly
meeting tonight. Business of impor-
lance is to be transacted.
Mr.. ]. ]. Dolau, of Washington, will
on Tuesday night next deliver lecture
before the Y. NJ. S l.. of this city on
the life OF Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
The remains of Rev J. 7. Leftwicb,
formerly of this city, who died in At
lanta yesterday, will be inferred in
Bedford City in the family burying
ground.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to William l..
Rutfen, of Rockingham county, and
Annie NJ. King, of Westmoreland
county.
The remains of Mr.. John Shacklett,
who died at his home on Queen street
Yesterday, were this evening sent to
Delaplane, his old home. Mr.. Shack
lett was an employee of the Southern
road.
A horse belonging to Mr.. 0. F. Bag
gett became frightened at train this
morning on the city road and ran off
The horse fell and broke shaft of the
wagon and, becoming embarrassed, ran
or into this city where it was caught.
The oyster supper at Odd Fellows
Hall last night given for the benefit of
the German Lutheran Church proved a
perfect success, The hall was beauti
fully decorated and tho tables were
elegantly spread. A fine supper was
served all who attended. 1t will be re.
peated tonight.
The visiting membcrs of the Society of tho
Children of the American Revolution, in ses.
sion in Washington, to-day visited Mt Vernon.
They were accompanied by National Prcsi.
dent Mrs. Daniel Lothrop and several Of the
District society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

ORDINATIoN.-Mr. Robert B. Nelson,
student of the Theological Seminary
near this city, and son of the late Rev.
Professor Nelson, was ordained deacon
this morning at St. Marks Pro Cathe-
dral 10 Washington. The ordination
was performed by RI Rev. H. Y. Sat.
terlee, d. D., Bishop OF the Episcopal
Diocese of Washington, acting for Blsh-
op Paret, OF Maryland, who is now alb
sent in the West Indies. The candi-
date was presented by Rev. Dean
walker. of the Theological Seminary,
and the ordination sermon was preach
ed by Rev. Mr.. Helfensteiu, of Mary
land, a brother-in~law of Mr.. Nelson.
Bishop Satterlee, with the professors of
the seminary, Rev. Messrs. Devries,
rector OF the Pro. Cathedral, Jenkyns
and Thomas w. Cooke were in the
chancel. The Students ofthe seminary
attended the service in body. The
service was simply but impressively
rendered. Rev. Mr.. Nelson will! assist
his brother-in-law, Rev. Mr. HELEN
stein, who is rector of st. Marks Par
ish, Petersyilie, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

a confidence exists between tho people and
this store born of an acquaintance and oxpe
rience of seventeen years of mutual service.
truo merchants function is to see ahead
in the interest of his customers, and so doing
he is at his best for himself. What comes oil
looking ahead is demonstrated to tho public
by what is in sight just now all over the house
Ours is great business enterprise which
looks after the smallest details of everybody
personal ard homo comforts it proceeds
upon solid ideas porsisently followed
Its policy (thc best We know of thus far is
understood and approved. 1t has wrought
itself into the ideal and actual life of the pco-
lie ofWashington and vicinago. 1t was es-
tablished with certain fixed principles they
never vary.
We started and still adhere to the plain,
straightforward style of advertising We in
sisted on having ready exactly what is ad-
vertised
We always soil fresh, soasonablc, up.to. date
merchandise, and under no circumstances do
we allow our stocks to run down or our as
sentiments to narrow.
We employ every known mercantile force
to find tho sources of production of reliable
merchandise.
We mako certain that patrons get the largest
selection of goods and whatever they pur
chase at the lowest cost it can be given for.
We offer perfect freedom from pressure to
buy when visiting the store or looking at goods
We guarantee absolute satisfaction with the
privilege to return what for any reason docs
not suit after it is at homo.
The storc rises, the business broadcns and
deepens with each completed year, and to-day
is in better position to serve its great constit-
uency than in any offs seventeen years.
Your approval OF ,ur methods. shown in so
many unmistakablc ways-thc greatest of
which is the continued and increasing patron
agc-dcepcns the conviction that it is our
duty to mako the business lc:tor. We accept
the duty hopefully, believing that greater
success awaits us if wo deserve it.
According to cur custom, wo commenced on
Thursday, a THREE DAYS ANNIVERSARY
SALE, continuing tomorrow Saturday.
Each department contributes ore or more
itoms of seasonable goods. which will be sold
at very specially low prices. We simply ask
your inspection of values at prices marked.
assured that you will quickly recognize them
as unusual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

MR.. BRYAN.-Mr. w. J. Bryan de-
livered lecture on bimetallism before
an audience of about thousand persons
at the Hyperion Theatre in New
Haven, Conn, last night. He was
warmly greeted. He said "if tax law
simply takes from one citizen to give to
another the persons who framed it
simply lack the courage of the high
way robber, and the government which
allows it is an unjust government.
am willing that this money utstion
shall be settled by this principle OF
equality before the law. | do not say
that bimetallsm gives you an absolute.
ly perfect dollar, but believe that it
will give fairer justice between man
and man than any system of finance
ever devised" Mr.. Bryan late las
night spoke briefly before the Retail
Merchants Association at their annual
banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

Y.M. c. A. CONVENTIONAL yes
terday's session in Petersburg of the
Young Mems Christian Association, l.
A. Alexander, of Staunton, was elected
president of the convention.
An address on the Personal Rela-
tionship of the Holy Spirit" was deliv
cred by Rev. G. l. Schofield, of North
field, Mass.
The total increase in membership of
the association throughout the State
during the year was $500.
w. J McNair, of the University Of
Virginia, read a paper on Chow to De-
velop Practical and Progressive Bible
Study Among Young Men,"
At the afternoon session another ad-
dress was delivered by DR.. Schofeld.
Last night the annual report of II 9
State executive committee was ret d
and an address delivered by Rev. Gee.
Cooper, DID pastor of the First Bal =
list Church OF Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

PERsoNAL.-It is said that Mr.. Geo
J.. Simpson will be candidate FOL
Mayor at the approaching election.
MIR. Francis NJ. De Lane and Miss Ca
briella Kramer, of Alexandria county,
were married yesterday evening at St.
Mary's Catholic Church by Rev. Father
Bowler, in the presence ola number Of
friends
Mrs. W. B. DAinger6eld is the guest
of her brother, j. Arthur Taylor, esq.,,
in Fredericksburg.
The Misses Bryant last night very
pleasantly entertained the members of
the Elchre Club, of which they are
membeIs. The entertainment was
given to Miss Taylor, of Norfolk, who
Is guest of Miss Bryant. The prizes
were Won by Miss Agnes Bryant aud
Dr.. H. p Howard, and the consolation
prize by Miss Josephine Knox, of Rich
mond.
Mr.. Park Agnew has been appointed
chief aid to the chief marshal of the
second division of the inauguration pa
rade which is 10 take place in Washing
ton next Thursday.
One of the pleasantest of the series of
meetings OF the Ladies' Euchre Club
was that yesterday evening at the resi-
derfce OF Mrs. A. w. Armstrong Oh
Prince street The colors at one of the
tables were green and white and at the
o her pink. A beautiful lunch was
served and the prizes were very hand
some. Those present. were Mrs. T. NJ.
Jones, Mrs. l. J Rutherford, Miss Ca
tor, Mrs w. b. Smoot, Mrs. S. G.
Brent, Mrs. J. T. Gatewood, Mrs. d. ].
Howell, Miss E. p Holcomb, Mrs. Ar
thur Snowden, Mrs. c. w. Ashby, Mrs.
A. f Smoot, Miss Nellie Wattles, Mrs.
l.. G. Bari and Mrs. Il w. French
The prizes were won by Miss Holcombe
and Mrs. VIM. B. Smoot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26
ANaluahIc Presentation.

Editor Morrison of Worthington, Ind.,
..Sun.n writes "You have valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and l
can cheerfully recommend it for Consti-
patton and Sick Headache, and as q
General system tonic it has no equal. =
Mrs. Annie Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove
Avenue, Chicago, was all run down,
could not eat nor digest food, had a
backache which never left her and felt
tired and weary, but six bottles of Elec
trio Bitters restored her health and re-
newed her strength. Price % cents
and S1.OO. Get bottle at r. H.
Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

THE REv1vALs.-The revival servic q
at the NJ. f. Church South continu t
to attract large congregations nightly
and since their commencement large
number of persons have protested con-
version. This morning the weekly
prayer meeting and scriptural reading
was held at the church and quite a
sarge congregation was present.
The revival services OF Trinity NJ. f.
Church, which have been conducted
since January 10 by the pastor, Rev.
L. l. McDougle, were brought to q
close last night. The services were the
most successful that have been held in
this church for q number of years, l5S
conversions having been made. On
Sunday next there will be o grand jubi-
lee meeting in the church. Later on it
is said that Bishop Hurst may come
here and preach sermon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26
INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Governor O'Ferrall yesterday appoint
Hon George A. Mushbach, of Alexan-
dria, and Hon. Addison Maupin, OF
Henrico, as members of the Board OF
Visitors of the Institution for the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind, at Staunton, for a
period of three years each from March
18th. Each gentleman succeeds him.
self, having been appointed for one
year previously.
Mr.. G. e. Vawter was yesterday ap'
pointed member of the committee to
inquire into the State care of epileptics
The General Assembly passed resolu'
ton calling for committee, two to be
appointed by the presiding officer OF
each branch and one by the Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26

PROF. DOZENS and wife, of the Bos
ton University College of Music, will
give their unique service of art and
music at the NJ. P. Church tonight.
No admission fee will be charged, but
n collection will be taken up. These
evenings of music, art end persuasion
were originated by Mr.. Dobbns on the
Pacific coast and were very popular
even before the beautiful illustrations
which now accompany them were add
ed. Their subject of to-night's service
Is s'The Ship Without Pilot" Every,
BODY is invited and pleasant and
profitable evening is guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-26
THE No. 6.-Torpedo boat No. 6 ar.

THE No. 6.-Torpedo boat No. 6 ar
rived at Norfolk last night at S O'Clock,
after a remarkable run of eleven hours
and fifty minutes between Sandy Hook
and Cape Henry. She used only two
thirds power and steam pressure OF
$50 pounds. Thick weather was en-
countered, but, despite this and de-
ranged compasses, the vessel maintain
ed an average speed of twenty thu ee
knots at sea. Her progress through
New York Bay and Hampton Roads
was necessarily slow.
She left the Norfolk navy yard at III
o'clock this morning on her way to
Washington, after coaling at Lambert's
poipt