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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Corbin on the Transvaal War.

Cleveland, o Nov. 4.-Adjutant
General Corbin spent yesterday in this
city. 10 an interview Corbin took the
disasters to the British army in South
Africa as a text for defending the
United States war department against
the criticisms offered against it during
the Spanish war. SIT is apparent"
said he, "that though Great Britain
was generally supposed to have per-
feet system and organization, she has
just as much to learn as We 10 prepar-
ing for war. Aud she has already paid
much more dearly for her experience
than We. She has already suffered all
the details of crushing defeat. We had
not a single reverse. Yet we were
fighting q big nation. England is
fighting little handful of people mum
beriDg fighting strength of only
$4,000 would not attempt to fix
the blame for the British deft at further
than to say that it was due TO want Of
proper preparation, and the fact that
the English army began operations
With too small force. Of course
there can be no doubt of the ultimate
result of the war. England must win"
In regard to the Philippines situation,
the adjutant general said the prospects
were bright Tor a speedy conclusion of
the insurrection. He expected the end
BY February at the farthest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
The JeTries.s harkey Fight.

New York, Nov. 4.-James ]. JEFF
fries, of California, is still heavyweight
champion of the world. Sharkey bow
ed to the inevitable and says he will
demand another fight at the earliest
day possible. 1t is admitted on all
sides that the fight was the best in the
history of the ring. Those who saw
the mill will never forget it. Such en-
durance, savagery and aggressiveness
has never been known in the history OF
the roped arena. Blows that would
have killed any other fighter, were
taken without finching. The only
knock down in the contest occurred in
the second round. Jeffries rushed and
piled in a short right and left on
Sharkev, dropping the sailor to the
mat. He remained down six seconds
aud then arose and rushed the Cali
f,rnian again with swings. Up to
tle Goth round the sailor had done
the most leading and landing, but
Jeffries was growing stronger towards
the close. His waiting game had stood
him in good stead and he was ready
for the terrible finish. In the final
rounds be landed oftener and harder
than the sailor who was unsteady on
his pins. Some say he codld have finish
ed him. Over 100000 on the result
changed hands in this city alone.
"Jake" Fields, Wall street man, lost
bet OF SIS 900 against s21 900 and Jim
Corbett cleaned up about $1,000. No
fight has ever attracted such crowd
of people. The receipts certainly ag-
gregate $4,000. Jefries will get $780,
600 and $4,000 goes to Sharkey. In
addition each gets an interest in the
pictures.
Both fighters are resting quiet in this
city today. Jeffries is at the Murray
Hill baths while Sharkey is at Ever
ards baths. After the battle Jetfries
and his party went to Ben Cohen's re.
sort, where few bottles were opened.
Later all took cabs and were driven to
Wakeley's Hotel And street and Sixth
avenue, where the Notification was
completed. Jefries and few of his
friends then went to the Murray Hill
baths, and will probably sleep through
the day. This evening he will leave
for Philadelphia. Sharkey was driven
in cab to Everard's bath and after q
rub down went to sleep. Sharkey has
lacerated confusion on the left should
er and his muscles are sprained at this
point. There is cut over his left eye.
On his left side. over the sixth rib,
the flesh is swollen and the skin is
black and blue. Apparently no bones
ara hrnkan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
A Bic Meteor.

Alton, H., Nov. "A meteor of
magnificent proportions passed porth
Of this city last evening. 1t came from
the east and when apparently 20 de-
grees to the west, burst into shower
of various colored stars.
Keokuk, Iowa, Nov. 4 "A meteorite
with long tail passed from east TO west
from horizon to horizon at $50 last
evening. 1t was of great brilliancy
in the west. Some bright fragments
left the body.
ST. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. "A remark
ably large and bright meteor appeared
10 the northeast of here last night, re-
naming in sight about ten seconds. 1t
moved west slowly and when almost
due north burst into pieces which con.
tinued in the course of the main body
until they disappeared to the north
west
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
TELEGRA9aIC BREVITIES.

General Ludlow sailed from Havans
for New York today on his first long
vacation since he has been in command
there.
Five men probably persisted in tho big fire
in the factory of the Manhattan Bedding
Company, in New York, yesterday. Three
additional names of employees were added tc
the list of missing this morning, and one Of
lh,se believed lost yesterday has turned ~
safe. Ire financial los1 is 100000.
Five hundred pounds of dynamite explod
cd in the mixing house Of the 4Etpa Powder
Company at E!ns, Ind, resulting in the
death of two employees. The shock Was felt
at Valparaiso, Ind, and in towns more dis.
tant from the scene of the disaster.
Vice President Hobart passed fairly good
night last night. He slept a ccnsidsrab
portion of the night and required but little
medical attention. His family and pbysi.
clans express themselves as being somewhat
encouraged this morning.
Harvard and Pennsylvania met at Frank
lin Field, Phlladelphaia, this afternoon for
the annual football game The ground is
rather soft, but the weather is perfect for
football.
Pietro Galleano, the we'll known baritone,
with The Lambardi italian Grand Opera Com
pany, went suddenly insane at St. Joseph,
Mo-, last night aud is raving maniac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
From Manila.

Manila, Nov. ACTIVE operations
near Tarlac continue. Captain Chase
with troops of the Third and Fourth
cavalry yesterday took Bongabopg, a
town about Is miles to the northeast OF
Canahatuan. The cavalry swan the
river to reach the town. After nom
inal resistance the native garrison pre-.
sented a solid back going north. Chase
captured some valuable native equip.
ment.
Captain Castner's scouts attacked a
party of natives near Aliaga yesterday,
killing five. The attack on Bongabopg,
to the north and far to the eastward Of
Tarlac, betrays the great scope of Gen.
LaWton's northern movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Serious Accident.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 4 -While
large crowd of men were in q room
on the second floor of the Western
Hotel, at Fourth and Orange streets,
at midnight, the floor suddenly gave
way and about $50 persons were drop
ped in heap to the floor below. One
of the men in the room had just offered
to bet S25 on Jeffries, when crowd
made rush for him and the collapse
followed A scene of dreadful confu-
sion followed the collapse, and it was
at first thought that number had been
buried in the ruins. A red hot stove
in the room was overturned falling Oh
top of Edward Holland, who was
bruise and burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

RECOMMEND MERcY.-Georee 2
Davie, formerly employed as q messen.
ger by the Southern Express Company
was late yesterday evening CONVICTED
in Criminal Court No. l in Washing.
ton, of sn assault with intent to xiii
Arthur Baumgarten. The Jury when
considered the evidence aod rendered
the verdict recommended the prisoner
to the mercy of the court. The attempt.
on Baumgarten's life was made August
16, at the Offices of the express con.
pany, on Pennsylvania avenue. between
Ninth and Tenth streets. [. was slated
that Davis, because Of an accusation
made by Baumgar!en, fired poius blsrk
at him. He afterwards discharged bis
pistol three times in his efforts to shoot
Baumgarten. Davis said he vas be-
wildered by the charge OF misarprspr,-
sting the company'a fluids, anu, urder
the excitement of TIE momen,, drew
bis revolver and fired without intend.
ing to iujure anyone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

CHARGED WITH FRAUD.-Rey. Charlie. B.
Cpe.hire, who says he i: the pastor Of tie
Afro-American Episcopal Church at Borden
ton. N. j., was prisoner in the Centre str,e.
court in New York on Wednesisy ch,rsel
with having solicited funds without su,hlu.
zation for The John A. Dix Industrial Scaoo.
ut Dinwiddie Va. Those who appeared TO
testify against him were Edward r De.
vine, general secretary of the Chs its Or.
gaDization Society, and Secretary Mc(iec, @.
Tiffany & Co., to whom Mr.. Cheshire gave
a circular, it is charged stating the needs
of the school and asking Mr.. Niece 70 inter
est himself in helping him get contributor
from Mr.. Tiffany.
Mr.. McGee communicated with Mr Divine
on the subject and WAS told that Cheshire
was one Of band of frauds who had been
operating in the eastern section OF The COIN.
try with moro or less success all summer
Mr.. Devnc says John T. Cheshire, the a:oH.
er's brother, served term of two yesr; il
Washington for the came offence Cheshire
claims that his purpose was q legtims. one.
but be was held by Magistrate Duel in $500
bail for further examinati IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
The Situation in Natal.

Capetown, Nov. "A dispatch re-
ceiyed here this morning from PETER
mari,zburg, dated Wednesday noon,
says that the Beers are apparently re,
firing from their positions about Lady.
smith and moving to the south. This
is doubtless the Boer movement upon
Colenso which was mentioned in the
dispatches received few days ago as
probable. The statement conflicts
somewhat with advices received from
Ladysmith by courier via. Pietermaritz'
turg today stating that both the Beers
and British were holding their respect
i've positions at Ladysmith Wednesday
afternoon.
London, Nov. 4.-The Colonial Office
is in receipt of a message saying that
Colenso has been evacuated by the
British who are Withdrawing to the
south.
ColeDso is 20 miles south of Lady
smith. The British are withdrawing"
from the key point of General Whites
line of retreat.
The Beers have entered Norval's
Point aud Colesburg, just over the line
from the Orange Free State, in Cape
Colony, and are destroying bridges
along the railroad line.
Capetown, Nov 1.-The occupation
of Colesburg by the Beers is officially
admitted.
Colesburg is just south of the Orange
Free State in Cape Colony and is az
important town strategically. 1t is not
more than one hundred miles due east
of De Aar, from which place it is believ.
ed General Butler will begin his great
campaign to Pretoria. The offensive
tactics of the Beers south OF the Orange
river excite serious apprehensions here.
Capetown, Nov. 4.-The Natal Mer-
curry publishes an interview with doc
tor who attended the wounded at the
front. He met numbers OF Beers who
said they were sick OF the war and
wished to quit. They admitted that
their forces bad sustained heavy losses.
London, Nov. 4-Nothing received
today allays the dread that the Beers
have not only cut the wires at Lady.
smith, but have also ripped up the rail-
road connection with the coast. The
continental report OF second engage
ment at Ladysmith Is believed in many
quarters to refer to fight at Colenso,
for the possession of the Tugela river
bridge. A long siege of Ladysmith is
secuted in military circles.
Cspetown, Nov. 4.-The Star prints
a dispatch saying there was no firing at
Ladysmith on Thursday. The Beers
were fixing guns on the hillside and
bonn bardmept was expected Thursday
evening or Friday morning.
London, Nov. 4.--The dispatches
today from South Africa show that the
forces of the Orange Free State are at
length preparing to invade Cape
Colony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

A FEW YEARS ago two prize fighters
were running all over this coun-
try to find place in which
to mutilate each other, and
were finally compelled to select one on
the frontier. But things change rapid
ly nowadays, and last night, in New
York, the commercial and financial
metropolis of the nation. two others
fought savage and bloody fight in the
presence of crowded and applauding
audience. Dogs delight to bark and bite
land so do men. And besides, the in.
terest taken throughout the whole coun-
try in the result of the fight referred to
was infinitely greater than that mani
tested in respect oil the war in Africa
that in the Philippines has subsiied
entirely, apparently even in admins.
tration circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
NEWS OF THE DAY

Louis dc Goesbriand, Catholic Bishop
of the diocese of Burlington, VT, If
dead.
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson denies re-
ports that she is penniless and hopeless
~ i'll.
Nearly every business house ir
Townsville, Ga, was destroyed by 6
fire there yesterday.
There is a general all round feeling
in Cumberland that the price OF sol
coal will be decidedly higher next year
General Andrade, the deposed presi
dent of Venezuela, arrived at St
Thomas. D. W. l., yesterday on his way
to Porto Rico.
Many vessels were distressed by The
recent storm on the lakes. The yacht
Chiquita was found ashore, and all or
board have probably persisted.
Eleven men, the crew of the bark Co
lombo, were broughtto Newport New:
yesterday, having been rescued at ses
by the British steamship Pondo.
The committee on constitutional
amendment of the Georgia house O.
representatives recommend the passage
of bill DISTINGUISHING the negro. The
bill imposes an educational qualifca
ton upon the voter, its object being to rio
the State of the illiterate and purchase
Bile negro VOTE It's believed that the
passage OF the bill is assured.
Weary of life because ill of consump
ton and knowing he could not recov
err, John W. Jackson, q former teacher
committed suicide in Wilmington, Del.
yesterday. He drank four ounces o
laudanum-an enormous dose-anC
wrote his impressions while under The
influence of the drug. As it did mo-
cause the end, he debated whether oil
not he should use pistol and finally
sent bullet crashing into his head
This brought the desired result.
The proposition for a national uni
versity at Washington, under the gov
eminent auspices, was negatived yes
terday by the committee of the Nation.
al Educational Association, which has
been in session in Washington the past
two days. Instead the committee has
made a suggestion contemplating 8
plan by which persons who have had
exceptional educational opportunities
may secure the advantages afforded
by the government institutions at Wash
ingtOn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

THOSE WHO in their calculations in
respect of the elections next Tuesday
place any reliance upon change in the
negro vote will be egregiously mistak
en-. The negro has been taught by
those who freed, and thereby afflicted
him, that he must always vote the re.
publican ticket, and he has learned his
lesson so we'll that he never forgets it,
except when paid to do so, and as the
rich republicans now have the money
and the poor democrats haven't any
there is nothing to induce him to vote
the democratic ticket Dext Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

ern Mexico with headquarters at Monterey.
President Mckinley will cast his vote on
Tuesday next at Canton Ohio, as he has done
at every election since be came to Washing.
ton.
People from Baltimore here today say thst
Mr. Basil Gordon. now of their city, once
chairman of the Virginia democratic CON-
m;ttee. has followed Mr.. Cowen into the re.
publican ranks.
prominent Ohio democrat. just before be
that Mr.. Hanna had control of sums of money
with which to buy votes, but that under the
new system of voting, no matter how many
they might buy. the delivery of the goods
would be very uncertain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Washington capitalists have effected
a deal for number of peanut factories
in Virginia. The amount involved is
said to be about S. 100000
Admiral Schley, while travelling
through Virginia toward Atlanta, was
given an enthusiastic ovation at ali
stations. and at Lynchburg was Official
ly received by the Mayor and City
Council. At Danville be was joined
by the Atlanta committee.
In Nelson county on Wednesday
James Dickey, wealthy citizen, shot
and seriously wounded James David
son, a former resident of Lynchburg,
who was at the time on Mr.. Dickey's
place contrary to Mr.. Dickey's orders.
pickey claims that he did not intend
to hit Davidson, but tried only to fright
en- him. Mr.. Davidson's condition is
said to be very critical.
10 the Circuit Court of Clarke county
this week in the two suits for damages
one brought by Miss Maggie West
against Mr.. John Gaunt, claiming S..
600 damages for having, as alleged by
her, US d disparaging words rejecting
| upon her good name for chastity; the
other instituted by T. II. Hart against
| Mason Hummer, claiming $4,000 dam.
ages for SANDER. The plaintiffs failed
to prove the charges made, and they
were dismissed.
Plans are being completed for the
construction of railroad from the
mouth of the Rappahannock deep
water) up the Northern Neck, through
Fredericksburg. Stanardsville, Greene
county, Eikton, Hsrrisonburg and
Bridgewater, Rockingham county, and
Franklin, Pendleton county. W. Va.
The projected road will then run west
ward, across the Allegheny range,
connecting with the West Virginia Cen
trail on the west and Soaboard Air Line
on the east.
1t is said the board of trustees Of
Washington and Lee University, at
Lexington, will offer the chair of com.
mon and statue law of the university to
Judge Thomas w. Harrison, of Win.
ches er. The chair was made vacant
by the resignation of Mr.. William j..
Clarke, jr., of Winchester, several
weeks ago, after an incumbency of only
a month. Mr.. Harrison is at present
circuit judge of the Twelfth Judicial
Circuit OF Virginia.
The request of Mrs. Jefferson Davis
that the monuments erected by her and
her daughter, Mrs. Hayes, to President
Jefferson Davis and Jefferson Davis, jr,
be unveiled in Richmond on Thursday
next at the same time that the Winni :.
Davis monument is unveiled, has caus d
good deal of embarrassment to those
iu charge of the arrangements for the
latter event. The United Daught rs of
the Confederacy, who erected the Wiz
ME Davis monument, are not enthusi.
astic over the plan of Mrs. Davis, and
it now appears likely that the final de
tails will not be arranged until the ar
rival of Mrs. Davis on Tuesday, but it
was announced last night that the pro-
gramme desired by Mrs. Davis will be
faithfully carried out. Mrs. Davis has
expressed the desire that Gen. John II.
Reagan, OF Texas, the only survivor of
the Confederate cabinet, shall unveil
the monument to her husband, and he
has accented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

THE Southern Planter for this month
takes proper and strong ground against
the distribution of seed by congress
men. But, as ell the miners and man
ufactursrs ard ship owners receive
government favors by means of con-
gressiunsl votes, the congressman
doubtless thiok that some of the farm
ers, truckers ard gardeners like to get
a little of The public pluuder also; and
that the recipients don't object is not at
all remarkable, that is, 10 these times,
when toe question is bow much have
you ? not, "how did you get r" This
government was formed upon the idea
that it would be supported by its sub.
subjects, not that lis subjects would
have to be supported by it. and the
sooner it reverts to that idea, the bet.
ter it will be for both government and
people. But intelligent men entertain
no such hope now, and those who still
advocate it are considered as old fogies,
and are said to be non progressive"
and not sup to date"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Air ship.

Winons, MINI, Nov. 4.-Winons
WAS ell excitement last night at the
appearance of an ''airship." At $50
p. NJ, the Illuminated vessel made its
appearance southeast of Winona. 1t
was cigar shaped and emitted a brilliant
light from the rear and trail of sparks
while in sight. 1t remained at an even
height of about 1000 feet from the
eorfh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Powder Blast in His Mouth

Evansville, Ont, Nov. 4.-Filling his
mouth with gunpowder. VIM. Yas'er yester.
say touched off the powder with match,
attempting to commit suicide in most horri-
bic form. He only succeeded, however, in
lrightfully distorting his features. Ysster is
the fend who en- Tuesday last 60 cruelty
murdered his wife and 13-year. old daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them, also Old Running and Fee
yer Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns. Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Clilblains, Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only 25c. box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater &
Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
MONETARY AND COMM

New York, Nov. 4.-The opening OF ihe
stock market was dull and istess. lhe
original element was indisposed 10 opeiaie
freely on account of the uncertsnty piey--,l-
ing with regard to the bank statement Inc
general list changed but little. In govern
ments the new As were Is per cent. ag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
The health Of Rsy.Dr.Hart ey c,

The health of Rsv.Dr. Hart ey Carmi.
chael, the recent rector of St. Paul'r
Church, Richmond, has very much
improved. He has been able to leave
the sanitarum wnere he has been for
some time, and ia now with his brother
in Montreal. Among the prominent
men who are talked of as likely to be
called to succeed DR.. Carmichael are
Rev. DR.. McKim. of Washington, and
Rev. Arthur Kinsolving, CT Brooklyn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
The Markets..

New York, Nov. 1.-The market closed
rs follows: Wheat-Dec 69ssa691s Msy =.
Corn-Dec S1Aa31 Is; May =. Oats-Dec
22a4 May =. Pofk-Dec =.
Georgetown, Nov. Wheat 65s69.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

Dr. b. b. Haden, Summit, Ala. says, Il
think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is splendid
medicine. | prescribe it and my confidence
in it grows with continued use" 1t digests
what you eat and quickly cures dyspepsia and
indigestion. Edgar War6eld, ir., corner King
and Pitt streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

1t is announced in Norfolk that Cap.
lain Richard c. Marshall, Of Ports
mouth, will be candidate for the dem.
o,ralic nomination for governor OF Viz
GINA at the next State convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

question those who distribute it ask
the voter is, not how much will you
take for your vote? bus how much do
you wont? Bn', ell the same, Presi-
dent Mckinley, while in Congress, voted
for bill to pu. tayonet behind every
Southern voter, in order, as he said. to
give the negroes of the South, free
ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
Alexandria Marker. NOV. {

The grain quotations remain ancn nIe.
but transactions are light and the nit A,'
rather weak. Country produce is sls0qli=@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04

Geo. holland, Rockland, o., ssys, My wife
had piles forty years. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salvs cured her. 1t is the best save in
America It meals everything and cures all
skin diseases. Edgar Warfeld, jr- corner
King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-04
STATE OF CHIC, CITY OF TOLEDO,
IrCac CoTNrV

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that be = tie
senior partner of the fra OF +. J. HESEY q
Co., doing business in the city Of Toledo,
county and State aforesaid. and that said i'm
will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED D)L.
LABS for each and every case of c4isfrn tbs.
cannot be cured hy the use OF HALLS CA'
TARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me aud subscribed II ny
presence, this 9th day of December a u.
1896