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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
ANOTHER ASSAULT.

Annie Kerfoot, the young daughter
OF Thomas Kerfoot, keeper of the lock
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near
Mondel, Washington county, Nd, was
assaulted yesterday near her home by
al unknown negro, and is in 8 critical
condition. The perpetrator escaped, ,
but when his crime became known the
news spread like wildfre, and the
country for twenty miles around the
scene Of the outrage is aroused. Hun
ireds of determined men armed with
rifles and shotguns and carrying ropes
are securing the country along the river
below Williamsport, aud lynching will
be the Immediate result OF the negro's
capture. a colored map. giving the
name OF Samuel Johnson, and claiming
TO be from ST. Marys county, was cap
tured in the woods along the canal yes
terdsy evening by posse OF citizens,
and taken before Justice Gruber, who
committed him for identification. He
denies the charge. a band of twenty
horsemen right out OF the field rode
into Williamsport at nine o'clock to
take the negro but be had been taken
to Hsgerstown, Just few minutes be-
fore they arrived. The negroes of vii.
Transport are aroused and threats are
made against one of their race who is
accused Of having taken part in the
capture OF Johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

TIE HEALTH OFFICER OF New York
hasn't as much faith in the yellow few
er autitoxine as some other people,
fonder OF fads have. He has common
seus=. The one patient who was treated
with it may not have had yellow fever,
out if be had, he could have recovered
without the alleged remedy, as hund.
reds OF thousands OF others have done.
How diseases can be cured by serum
from animals into whose veins blood
from people afflicted With the same dis
ease has been injected. has not been
satisfactorily explained, and has not
been proved by experiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

Has NEVER WoRS SHOES There 3.
boy near Paris, in this county, who
has never worn shoes. He went on,
during the blizzard last winter in hi.
bare feet without experiencing any bsi
results. = rather singular thing i h
never was known 10 have 2 bed cold
In his occasional visits to the village Of
Paris he has learned to smoke cigar,
cites and when given one be turns ~
mis- heel and stratches match on it 10
the amusement OF the spec a,ors, who
have learned to conceal their mirh
rather than ctend the boy. whoi.
quick to resent any levity a; biz e1
pense. This is absolutely authentic
We can lot vouch for the following
which was told by gentleman rom
Markham, who hearing the aooyr -al
there vas an old man in the mouu,sin.
near Markham who had never worl
shoes and the skin on MS heels i. .
thick that he can knock FIRE out ois
ti.ntrock with his foot Warrea,oa
Virginiau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
NEWS OF THE DAT.

1t is reported that the Filipinos re-
Gently receive cor signments of war ma
terial from Japan.
The Spanish government, it is said
will offer s. 5000 10 Mexican money
to the Fllipinos for the release OF all tht
Spanish prisoners.
Mr.. A. J. Balfour, 10 speech in Lon
don, yesterday said Great Britain would
not submit to have Englishmen in the
Transvaal treated aa Sd inferior race
Admiral Dewey holds such high rank
that the Navy Department will have tc
create a position commensurate with
nis station. He made be made presi-
dent OF board organized for the pur
pose of giving him duty.
The new pattern works of the West
inghouse Electric Company in course
of erection at East Pttsburg, Pa. col
lapsed late yesterday afternoon, bury.
ing number OF workmen in the rufus.
One man was killed outright and FIVE
others were seriously injured.
A story is published at Berlin to the
effect that the steamers Kormilic and
Dimitri collided on the Volga river
near Mini Novgorod, Russia, and that
the Dimitri sank, causing the loss Of
l15 livee. No date is given, and the
story resembles one that was printed
some time ago.
a financial crisis caused the conspira.
cy in Santo Domingo, resulting in the
assassination OF President Heureaux,
and there is still danger OF revolution.
It is reported that Maxine Gomez,
genersl-in-chief of the Cuban revolu-
ton, who is native of the Domioican
Republic, aspires to the presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
An Anslo-American Alliance

Houston, Tex, July Is Hon. J. ".
Bailey said in sn interview todsy: II
am fully persuaded that the national
administr ,tion has entered into full
and complete agreement for an sllisnce
between Great Britain and the United
States. The alliance, In my opinion, is
to be both offensive and defensive,
think the reason it has not been pub
lished to the world is that, for political
reasons, the President is afraid to do
so. Many things tend to create this
impression on my mind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

SOME OF the many christians" who
nave expressed their respect for the late
Ir Robert Ingersoll, speak Of him as 8
model father" Yes, but warning
1ne; for who but moral monster
could teach MS own children that
here is no God, and that they must
depend upon themselves alone to resist
&c temptations OF their own natural
gile imagininss?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
AFrench Editors Views

Paris, July IS The Figaro today
prints letter written from Hong Kong
by NJ. Jean Hess, its colonial editor,
who has been for three weeks in the
Philippines. Il. Hess says that the
American losses in Luzon are heavie
than has been reported. The 1900
lien who were on duty have been re-
duced to 10000. He expresses amaze
ment at the small territory which Gen
erel DIS holds. 1.-THE American sol.
diers," says the writer, "are adventur-
ers engaged at low wages with full per-
mission to pillage.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

CAPTAIN McCALLA mas not only COM
mon sense, but he has the moral cour-
age TO express it. He says the "slnk-
ing of the Merrimac was blunder."
1t was, in every way in which it can be
viewed. 1t did not blockade the harbor
of Santiago, but if it had, it would have
enabled the Spaniards to have defeated
General Skater. as they were very
near doing. But it gave Lieut.. Hobson
much kissing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

The Monroe doctrine and the cry o!
America for Americans" was one Of
the chief reasons, and naturally so,why
the propositions of the American dele
gates to the peace conference at The
Hague received such slight considera-
ton. Cd people pay little attention to
pretentious children; i: is the same way
with old nations, and to the European
nations, this one, though grown, is
still springal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

GENERAL GOMEZ possibly because
he didn't get what be thought
was his full share OF it, says
the three million gold dollars
belonging TO the people of this country
Mr.. Mckinley gave to the negroes and
scalawags OF Cuba, has proved plague
to that island. The whole Spanish
war and all its consequences have
proved disastrous to every body who
helped to bring it on, except the army
and NAYS contractors, conquerers and
vanquished alike. Wise Americans
knew tha; such would be the case be.
fore the war commenced, and tried to
prevent it, but they were denounced as
traitors and Spaniards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

ScaLEy AHEAD OF SAMPsoN,-The
new naval directory, which has just
been Issued, contains many strange ad-
di,ions, as the result OF the Spanish war.
The most notable OF these is the first
official publication that the Uoited
States has full hedged admiral. Head
ing the list OF naval officers is the name
of George Dewey, admiral, and this is
the first register for years containing
such 8 rank. The eighteen rear ad-
miraIs follow IN order, Schley
number eight and Sampsoo number
ten. 1t is not generally known that
Congress has confirmed these rear ad
mirals, and some people are still saying
that the Sampson Schley fight will
come up again when the Senate meets.
The Senate, just before it adjourned,
settled the rank and position of both
these officers, and placed Schley among
the rear admirals of the first rank and
Sampson among those Of the second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
FR1DAy EVENING JULY IS. 1899

IN SOME Of the States-perhaps most
OF them-it has happened that gentle
men holding the Office OF Governor may
become candidates for the United
States Senate, and they are some-
times chosen. Their Office Is thus
regarded as stepping stone to the
I. :. Senate. In this State, how
ever. the custom is the other way.
There Is. OF course, no law on the sub
i-cr But for a number Of years the
people OF Virginia have refused TO
transfer any one from the guberna'or-
ial Office to the [. 5. Senate. Sone
ambitious gentlemen holding the Office
OF Governor have indeed wanted to be-
come Senators, but the people would
not allow them to be candidates and
they had in the end TO declare that
they mad no idea OF running. There
are several reasons for this course on
the part Of the Virginia people. liz the
first place, the Governors Office has al
vavs been esteemed very high one.
The Governor is the head OF the State
for four wears. His Office commands
general respect from al classes OF citi-
zens. He is allowed q beautiful man
sion in which to reside and dispense
hospitality and ne is granted very
liberal salary. For such an officer TO
take of MS Governors coat and De-
come a candidate for another Office has
an undigoi6ed look. It Is tantsmount
TO saying to the people, Il an not sat
isied with what you have done for me
You must do more. l am tired OF this
thing YOU have given to me, much as
YOU may think OF it. prefer to be at
Washington in the Senate. I consider
that far greater thing than to De your
Governor, hard Sc begged you for ny
present position. Ityou ask ne whetL-
erIan uugratetul, answer that graft
tude : 8 keen sense OF favo,s 70 come.
There i another view OF the question
1.-THE Governor i TO be allowed to rnn
for the Senate, ne has 5rrong temptation
TO use his patronage and all executive
powers TO promote his ambition. H.
patronage is very extensive. Now, ii
will be conceded by all that it il det-
rimeulal to the public interests for hin
to have any such ambition or interes'
to shape <his appointments or warp hi,
policy. II is, moreover, giving hin a
unfair advantage over his rivals. I
he warts 10 run for the Senate. be ought
to wait until mis- Official term has ez-
pired. This is the cleaner, healthier
and more digni6ed course to pursue.
III. does not elevate the Office OF Gov
ernor, it will certainly not lower it IL
public estimate. The people are righ'
ia their thought that when they have
made man Governor they have done
a great thing for him and that ne ought
to show his gratitude by giving HI
close and undivided attention TO MS
nigh and responsible duties, instead OF
running around the State to get
another Office. This old Virginia TIA
dition, ike al the others, is grounded il
sound principles aud should not be de
parted from except in some extraordi-
nary emergency, which does not low
exist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

The FINANCES OF RoANoKE.-Mayor
Woods, OF Roanoke, yesterday vetoed
the appropriations made by the City
Council for the ensuing year. His veto
message is strong presentation OF the
dangers attending appropriations 10 ex-
cess of revenue. He goes on to show
that while the appropriations are only
little over $4,000 in excess of the
revenue, in view of the past experience
there is danger oft reaching $50, 900 be-
fore the end of the year. The Mayors
action IS generally approved by the
business men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

SECOND Daniels are springing up
every day among the republican
Statesmen, OF this country. One OF
them, a Mr.. Lands, OF Indiana, open
ed his mouth yesterday to say that the
persistent attacks upon Secretary al:
ger were made by democrats. The
Hoosier referred to hasn't read the
newspapers. If be had, he would know
that the chief and only effective attacks
that have been made upon the deposed
Secretary we're made by leading repub-
lican newspapers and writers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

WOMEN CAN make men who are in
fa:uated with them do any thing. One
Of the bellies Of Lnzon having won the
love OF az American private soldier, in
:uced him to desert and become an
officer IN General AguiDaldo's army.
He was wounded 10 the next fight, and
when hi: e1-conrades found him, one
oftnem ran him through with bay
onet and held him up OF it for toe
others to shoot at. His sweetheart, al
least, Was not impressed by his murder
with the humanity OF the American in
Caders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

Two officers 0. high rank in tue alleg-
ed Cuban army have been detected in
investigating and abetting brigandage
As the whole OF the mythical army re-
ferred to is composed OF bandits, that
more OF its officers should not be detect
ed in briganda e is the occasion OF nc
little curiosity, and implies that the
American government in Cuba is not as
strict Sc it might be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
From HaVana.

Havana, July 2S.-A renewal of the
report that Governor General Brooke
was to be relieved by General Leopard
Wood was the subject of much COM
ment here today. Most OF the Cubans
would welcome the change but would
prefer General Fiizhugh Lee for gov
eruor-genersl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
Bismarck,s Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-.
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out Of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power OF brain and body. Only 25c. at
E. 5. Leadbeater s. Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

HE NORTHERN negroes who at
tended the recent Baptist meeting 10
Richmond, having gone back to their
homes, are denounciOg the white peo-
pie OF the city referred to for drawing
The color line, even in the church. That
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

DeWitt's Little Esrly Risers expel from the
system all poisonous aceumulstons. regulate
the stomsch, bowels and liver, and purify the
blood. They drive sway disease, dissipste
melancholy, and give health sud vigor fc1
the daily routine. Do not grippe or sicken.
Edgar HarHeld, jr., corner King and Pit;
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

SOME OF tue republican and other
opponents OF Senator Martin are harp
ing upon the report that in recent
public interview be denounced some OF
9is traducers as common liars" 10
private conversations with his intimate
personal friends, the Senator may have
Used the words referred to, but that be
should have publicly expressed them
i. not believed By any one familiar
With hin. aIr. Martin says what ne
thinks; but always 10 proper language
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

line was drawn by nature, and it exists
il the church 80 we'll as in Stale, IN
society and in the army; it is ineradl'
cable and will endure forever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

Geo. ". Ward, son OF the late Judge
Geo. W. Ward, of Abingdon, Va,
was murdered at Yokohama, ia
pan. few days ago, by an
American sailor, who-at the same time
shot and killed two japanese women.
The shooting is said to have been the
result of Jealousy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

WY Major General Otis. the
American commander in the Phil
Ippine Islands should call the
oatives OF Negros, ole of those
stands, robbers" aud those 10 Cebu,
another one, "brigands," for DO other
reason than the fact that they are try
ug to defend their native land from
what mas proved ruthless foe, is only
what that distinguished and successful
military hero can tell, but he hasn't
lone so, that is, as yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
MONETARY AND C0MNERtIA

New York, July 2s.-The STOCK u,f,a
was decidedly strong in the eA'iy dcz IL Is 90.
der the influence Of easier money. !. .ut
passed the market hardened consider Is 81!
the number OF issues dealt in wss ~ :i7asi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

All the oarsmen are ready for the national
regatta which will begin on the Charles riveI
course, at Boston, st 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28


Baltimore Cattle Market, jay 27-Be.
Csttle The svesse quality OF the oaeTl.'
.his week wss hsrd.y up - tbat OF last wees
While there were quite SIS good bps As iAs's
were then spd enough Tor the demand 'le''
were more Of the middle and lower eisds''
but nor OF the lowest, than last week, 10 'ls
increased receipts OF some $50 lead over 81
week. Prices OF Beef Cattle this week 'aiE'
e3 S. follows:
Best ....................... : on , 20
Generally Eated drst quslity... ! y > ' 'g
Medium o. good f&ir quality. 3 80 . 81
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
anc cows ..-..............-. - q "
or the CSctle received 1l0j cane iIoD
yirEiniS-
Sheep snd LAmh.-There is tsirly go0d
demsnd Tor good sheep snd lambs coHnol
Snd light lsmhs sire 20, wanted there Is w.
re or no change 10 note SIS 70 prices OF e''l'.
line Mondsy. old sheep 81 2nsi . "11
few extrs St$de higher. Lamhs lao q ~
ID, snd choice shipping lsmbs 50. &c
Swine The market is stesdy II NoDG'';
quotations viz: Good light ISL IVES EN- ~
sold Sc S5s5.10 per 100 lbs gross ONE
from nearer points. light weights - W,
IS. and hesvY weights St5Osi 90 4-'.
pigs IS S0s4 snd Ioughs st t}s3 81 ''
100 lbs
Fresh Co~s.-There is full Offering y.
fresh COWS. snd there is no chsuge 10 q-oyT'
,ions since LAST week VIZ S20si7 per Ae'~'
with few extra ST $50 per hesd ,,
CSlvea-The demsnd is II ioT clo':
vests, with fair run no variation ID V',I
since Monday is reported. Questions -
soc per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28

New York Cattle Market. jay - VIZ 'rs.
Beeves-no trading feeling ste9dy- o'S 5;
market dull snd weak vests ; oV' sb4s9
culls IS so; grsssers IS per 100 rs. ..s,ty.
and Ismbs-good sheep firm Others s'sb:r,
lambs opened sctive snd 1oa22. n-s s.,
closed quiet with advance los; s1'ef leo
AIS per 100 lbs; lambs S5a 10 Pc. 70
lbs. Hogs market slow snd lower D
$3.50 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28


Chicago Csttle Market. July 81 at'si
Trade in csttle wss brisk 81 uncaspas5f
pric, 5; good TO choice steers - 37so',yii
commoner grades 81 40s5 80, s,ocSei' , 81.
feeders S4.40s4 go, cow: heiteIs and o-
S2s5.10, Western fed steers - 2Oa";0
TeSss steers $4,000 20, cslves - -oao ..or,
Hoas-Limited offerings Of hog; sni ' .t,g..
demsnd caused prices to rule firm snd t s.I
sc higher: fair 10 choice = +Ui o.. lSG d
psckers S4s4371p. mixed - -3s 81
butchers $4.20a4.50 light - o o"7 ~ t1 b
pigs $3.75a4 SIS. sheep The deaaL ..,,.,
snail supply OF sheep was sciiye 5. 80.
prices lambs sold ST $3.15s4. % ioi srC
up to $6.75 for choice, while lev 55i.
lots brought SO 90s7 yesrlings - 'oeos;s
and sheep 81 25s3 % for culls a9 -
) % for prime wethers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-28
Alexandria Market. JnIy Is.

The market Is dull and prices for Waest 81
d7oopy with S decline Q; cert a.. sfoall.
Country Produce Is slso quiet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-03
ESTERHAZY'S CONFESSION.
Declares That He Forged the Border
can Upon Orders From Sandherr.

Declares That He Forged the Border
can Upon Orders From Sandherr.
London, June 3.-The Daily Chron-
icle says that Major Comte Ferdinand
Walsin Esterhazy called at its Office
last evening, with confidential friend.
and, after declaring that the time had
arrived when the whole truth should
be told, although hitherto by reason of
constant orders and inducements he
had kept silence Oh the essential point,
made the following statement:
THE chiefs of the army have dis
gracefully abandoned me. My cup is
full, and / shall speak out. Yes, it was
/ who wrote the bordereau. l wrote
it upon orders received from Sand
herr"
EsterhaZy, The Chronicle says, then
proceeded to explain that for months
before 1893 moral proofs had been OBJ
tanned of leakages which were only
possible through officers belonging to
the ministry of war; and 1t was neces-
sary to catch the guilty party by ma
terial evidence. Hence the bordereau.
When asked what the chiefs of the
French general staff would say to this
confession, Esterhazy, struggling his
shoulders, disaainfully replied:
"They will lie as they know how to
lie; but have them tigt. l have
proofs that they knew the whole thing
and share the responsibility with me,
and | will produce the proofs"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-03

philadelphia, June 3.-Forty of the
2l3 passengers who arrived here yes
tcrday on the steamer Aragonia, from
Antwerp, were detained by the COM
missioner of immigration for this
port The commissioner refused to as
sign any reason for OBTAINING the pas
sengers. saying that were publicity
given the matter at this time the in
vestigations that are being made
would be interfered with and the ends
of Justice defeated. 1t is said that
special agents of the government have
for time been investigating charges
that certain manufacturers and mills,
particularly in the west, have for
months past had representatives. abroad
employing cheap labor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-03
INVESTIGATORS WITNESS A ROW.
Captain Prices Lawyer Elected From

captain Prices Lawyer Elected From
the Mazst COMMITTEES Room.
New York, June 3.--Colonel Hender-
son, lawyer for Captain Pries, was
sjected from the MaEet committee in
vestigating room yesterday because he
insisted upon his right to advise the
captain, who was upon the witness
stand. Price refused to answer ques-
lions regarding a charge Of perjury
that he had made against Mr.. Moss,
and also refused to give the name Of
the witness whom he had charged Mr..
Moss had induced to testify falsely.
Prices manner in replying to Ques-
tons was Irritating to the committee.
and Chairman Mazet repeatedly repri-
manded him and also Mr. Henderson.
Mr.. Mazet finally told Henderson he
would have to put him out of the COM
nittee room, and Henderson said:
"Try it; l will not leave the room
while l am alive"
After Captain Price had declined to
answer long string of questions Mr..
Moss shouted: MI Mazet, you have
declared you would put Captain Price
and his counsel out of the room If wit
ness declined to answer my questions.
1t Is time to act now"
Captain Price, if you refuse to
answer. you and your counsel must
leave the ROOM" said Mr.. Mazet.
"All right" said Captain Price, "I'Il
go out"
Captain Price then started out, but
Mr.. Henderson refused to go, saying
he stood upon his rights as an Ameri-
can citizen. and would not 60. Mr.
Mazet at first agreed that Mr.. Hender-
son might remain as spectator, but
a few moments later, when the crowd
in the court room made a demonstra-
ton in favor of Henderson, Mr.. Mazet
ordered the sergeant-at-arms to re-
move the lawyer from the room.
Several deputies surrounded Hem
derson, who warned them and the SER
geant-at-arms not to touch him. A
scuff1e ensued, and the disorder in the
room became so great that Mr.. Mazet
called upon Captain Price, as a po-
lice officer. to quell the disturbance.
Colonel Henderson then. upon the ad-
vice Of Captain Price, allowed the SER
geant-at-arms to conduct him from tho
room and order was soon restored.
During the excitement Henderson was
accused of drawing knife.