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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
A SAD CAsE.-A pecul 6 rly pathethio

A SAD CAsE.-A pecul 6 rly pathethic
story came to light in Richmond yes
terday. One of the numerous excur-
sion trains that arrived in that city
July 4 brought lovely, modest little
girl, barely seventeen years of age, who
took advantage of the cheap rates to
visit her mother, with whom she had
heen in correspondence. but has not
seen for two years She knew nothing
OF her condition, and had received no
information except the number of the
house where she lived. Had the girl
been familiar with Richmond she would
have known that the house was not q
proper place for her to visit, but being
ignorant of that fact she came and did
not make the discovery until she ar
rived, when she was Mortified to fnd
that her mother was not only an in.
mate of the place, but one of its most
abandoned occupants. Her grief was
such that the keeper of the house was
moved to compassion, and she sent
word to a lady who is a well.known
rescuer OF fallen women, and induced
the wretched mother to turn the girl
over to her, and the lady took her to
her house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Democratic Platform Outlined

Cincinnati, o., July Col. w. j.
Bryan spent the night here en- route TO
Columbus to attend the democratic
club banquet. Speaking OF the next
national democratic platform he said;
In the first place it will embrace re.
affirmation of the Chicago platform
Next it will have plank that will be
emphatically and clearly against trusts.
Third, it will denounce Imperialism as
un.American and net in consonaDce
with the genius of our institutions. The
times and public sentiment have al.
ready framed this much Of the report OF
the committee on resolutions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
FAIRFAX NOTES.

Miss Ross Brill, of Alexandria. daugh-
ter of Mr.. Louis Brill. of that city, is
stopping at the Fairfax Hotel.
Mr.. W. J. Malone. of Annandale,
while trying to head off q runaway team
on Friday, slipped and fell, breaking
one of his ribs.
Rev. John McNabb, recently of King
George county, reached Herndon last
week and assumed the passionate of the
Episcopal church there.
The new town council of Falls Church
has unanimously reelected Geo. w.
Hswhurst, mayor; Fl. A. D. Croker.
clerk, and A. E. Jacobs, sergeant.
Mr.. Felix r. McManus, of Clarke
county, has bought the farm of Mr..
John G. Hunter, near Vienna, contain
ing A acres, for $1,000. We under.
land it is Mr.. Hunters intention to
huild on another place near the above.
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Texas Flood.

Austin, Tex July Every possible
effort is being made by Governor Sayers,
the mayors of numerous cit es of the
State, and many business firms. to re-
lieve the distress that exists among the
food sufferers along the lower course
OF the Brazos river. The story Of death,
devastation and starvation coming from
several points along the river from
Burleson county to Matsgorda county,
distance of over 200 miles, are har-
rowing in the extreme. The extensive
State penitentiary at Fort Bend couu-
ty is under water to the depth of seve-
raj feet, and the loss 10 the State from
the ruined sugar cane crops and other
valuable property will aggregate $780,
600. Fears are being entertained as to
the safety of the several hundred con
victs who were leased to sugar plant
ers OF that section. Adjutant General
Scurry has received q telegram from
Sealey, stating that there were about
800 people in famished condition
north of there. There is colony of
over 500 refugees on little plot OF high
land surrounded by water. They have
been there for three days without
shelter. Many of them are sick from
having been bitten by snakes and
from exposure and lack of tood
Dallas, Tex, July THE following
telephone message was received from
Deputy Sheriff Swearingen, of Sealey,
last night: ~ know OF no reason
10 change my former statements con-
corning the extent of the flood dis
trct. With the aid OF glasses we have
been able to see from this side OF the
riven to the Mound about four miles
away. Provisions seem to be being dis
tributed from the boats and we could
struggles as if the occupants of the
Mound were fighting for the provis-
ions. We saw number OF persons fall
into the water and drown. Tonight
few boat loads of refugees have been
brought in to Sealey from among the
lrees in the bottoms near that town.
They are in deplorable condition from
hunger, exposure and exhaustion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Enreign News.

Paris, July 7.-Lieutenant Colonel
Picquart has declined SWORD of honor
offered by admirers in Buda Pesth, in
recognition of lis sacrifices in the cause
OF justice in the Dreyfus case
Paris, July 1T is announced that
President Loubet will today issue de-
cree removing Genera ZurlindeD from
bis post as military governor of Paris
and appointing General Biguet in bis
place
The Hagne, July THE arbitration
section of the peace conference will ad-
journ today ior week in order to al
low the delegates to receive fresh in
structions from their governments con-
corning the arbitration scheme which
has finally cen drawn up and which
was submitted 10 the arbitration section
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
The Regatta.

Henley, July Howell, the Ameri.
can oarsmsn, won the finals in the dia.
mond SOULS. The diamond SOULS have
been held by an American now three
years running. Ten Eyck captured
the trophy in 1897 and Mr.. Howell Won
it from him last year.
The grand challenge cup was won by
the Leander eight which beat the Lon
don Rowing Club in the final heat
The Ballot Oxford College four
captured the VISITORS challenge cup, de-
feating the New college crew.
The Thames Challenge Cup was won
by the First Trinity Crew which de
ested the Kingston Rowing Club.
The Wyfold Challenge Cup was won
by Trinity Hall defeating the London
Rowing Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

ELLIS SENT WIFE AwAY-Jarrad
G. Ellis, whose wife is under arrest in
Richmond for the murder of their baby
girl was seen in Sussex county yester-
day and admitted that he and Lizzie
VI. Allen were married in Weldon in
November, 1896 The ceremony, he
says, was performed by an officer in the
;.olice station without license. He
tells frankly about the desertion of his
wife She spent much OF her time in
Richmond while he was in the army,
and upon searching her satchel one day
he found in it endearing letters from
another map.
These, she admitted, were written by
an old lover, though she denied having
rad criminal relations with him. Upon
finding these letters and securing her
confession, he sent his wife to her pa
rents and left Der. He first showed the
letters to her brother, and then to her
father. Mrs Ellis last night admitted
the truth of her husbands statement,
though declaring her innocence of any
thing wrong, and made strong counter
charges. Ellis, through brother in
Norfo k, has retained counsel, and will
sue for divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Tornado,s Queer Course,

Ainswortb, Neb., July IA tornado
struck here Wednesday evening, kill
ing Mrs. William Lockmiller and in
juring a number of others. The prop
erty damage is estimated at 100000.
This is mostly to crops and stock. The
storm covered path 200 yards wide
and twenty miles long, passing through
the centre of tie town. Many houses
were unroofed, but the loss was small
considering the force of the storm. A
peculiar feature of the storm was that
the funnel-shsped cloud whirled around
the outskirts of the village an hour be-
fore it struck. The whole population
saw it. Mrs. ockmiller, who was kill
ed, had reached her storm cellar but
returned to her home to rescue her
baby when the house moved from its
foundation and great silver tore her
body in two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

DEATH OF ROBERT BoNNER.-Robert
Bonner, founder of the New York
LEDGER" died last night at his home in
New York city. He had been sick for
more than six months, though the Sc
rious nature OF the trouble had not
been apparent for SO long. He landed
in America when sixteen with an Eng-
ish sovereign as capital and from q
printers case ne rose to the ownership
of the Ledger.
Mr.. Bonner spent good deal more
than 100000 in the purchase and
breeding of trottiDg horses. Some of
his most notable purchases include
Pocahontas for $4,000; Dexter, $780,
900; Rarus, $4,000; Maud s.. $40, 900,
and Sunol, $4l 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Plea OF Non Vult.

Jersey City. N. j., July THE question
of whether plea of non vu't can save a muir.
derer from the gallows is to be decided by
Judge Blair Of the Hudson County Court.
Otto C. Rouse the attorney for jeremiah
Roche, who killed his wife in Hoboken last
January, has asked permission to file the plea
of non vult for Roche. Rouse declares that
under the old law prisoner who pleads non
yult cannot receive the extreme penalty OF
the law, and that therefore man who SO
pleads in murder case can be sentenced for
nothing more than murder in the second de-
gree. In New Jersey this means twenty
years sentence. Prosecutor Erwin holds that
it is left optional with the court to accept 3
plea Of non vult, or to reject it, and Judge
Blair is looking up the law on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
The Pennsylvania and the n. Y Gen.
trail Railroads.

New York, July 7.-President Gallo.
way, of the New York Central, refuses
to discuss the reported compact be-
tween the New York Central and the
Pennsylvania Railroad. II absolutely
refuse to say anything about it," said
President Galloway this morning. 81
know nothing about any such com.
pact" Railroad men attribute the re.
lusal of President Galloway to discuss
the report to the fact that the time is
not yet ripe for any official statement.
Whether or not there is definite com.
pact, there is no secret of the fact that
both roads have an understanding
hereby there will be co cooperation, in
instead of clash, in their working ar
engagements.
Officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany said this morning that there was moth
ing in tho story in regard to the reported
consolidation of the New York Central and
thu Pennsy yania railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Robert l. Oven, one of the most
prominent business men OF Lynchburg
died last night OF appendicitis.
The national flag was raised with ap.
propriate exercises over all the public
buildings at Fredericksburg, yesterday.
Fraucis Marion Bradfeld died at his
home near Snickersville, on the even,
ing OF the SD inst. in the 72nd year of
his year,
DR.. Richard II. Wilson, of Johns Hop
kins University, has been elected to
the chair of romance languages in the
University of Virginia.
Mayor Moss, of Newport News, has
again appointed Mr.. E. S. Robinson
police commissioner, to succeed Mr.. NJ.
V. D. Doughty. and say that he will
continue to appoint him, unless the
Council decides in favor of conErma
ton, just as long as he holds Office.
Captain James W. Gilmer, one Of
Norfolk's best known citizens, died
yesterday at his residence, Client, af-
ter protracted sickness. He was
sixty nine years of age, and lived in
that his native city, nearly all of his life.
During the war be served in the Con-
federate army.
Rev. DR.. A. G. Brown, presiding elder
of the Richmond district of the Vir-
ginia Methodist Conference, suffered a
second stroke of paralysis at his home
in Ashland yesterday, and is thought to
be dying. He is one of the leading
preachers of the denomination, and is
Nid .ly known.
Maj A. H. Drewry, the owner OF
Westover, one of the most historic
farms OF the lower James river, died
in Richmond last night at st. Luke's
Hospital. Maj. Drewry was one of the
most successful farmers in Virginia.
He was the owner of the Drewry Bluff
on James river.
A terrific wind and rain storm passed
over Lynchburg about7 o'clock Wed
nesday evening, doing considerable
damage. One of the turrets of the
Church of the Holy Gross was bent
out of shape. The new First Presby-
terrain Church, now in course of erec-
ton, was badly damaged. A portion
of the rear wall Of glazed fire brick,
about % by 80 feet, was blown down
and some Of the timbers torn from their
positions. A large part of the tin roof
of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
was torn of and carried about $50 yards
by the wind. The roofs of many build.
ings were either greatly damaged or
blown oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 7, 1899

AMBASSADOR CRoATE in London last
Tuesday said Americans liked nothing
better than to see the English and
American flags flying together. Evil
IDENTIFY the people of Greenwich, Con-
necticut and Mr.. Choate don't agree on
this subject, for the former not only
cut down flag pole there on that
DAY and tore up the British flag that
was flying from it, but mobbed the
house in which the little English girl
who raised it was staying. And this,
too, though convention to raise the
British flag was held in Connecticut
during the war of 1872
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

THE government of this country OF
late mas developed such an excessive
fondness for war, that, not content
with the recent one with Spain and
the present one with the Philippine
Republic, it now proposes to provoke
hostilities with all the South and Cen
trail American States, by patrolling the
whole eastern coast of those republics
with U. S. vessels, because some OF Its
native or naturalized subjects now in
those countries have rendered them
selves liable for the infraction of the
laws thereof But wars beget wars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Died on the Threshold of Liberty

Columbus o., July : -Maude Grayson, q
man 10 spite of his feminine name, and 8
Springfield burglar, died in the penitentiary
last night. He had been slowly wasting
away with consumption, ard that he might
die at home the governor was importuned to
pardon him. The pardon came last night.
The hospital attaches dressed the man and
bore him out of the hospital on stretcher,
but he never left the prison. With his par
don papers clutched tightly in his hand and
still lying on the hospital stretcher, he
breethed his last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

SHOT AT MILAN.-Former King
Milan, father of King Alexander OF Ser
via, narrowly escaped assassination al
Belgrade. Ssrvia, yesterday evening
The would.be murderer is under arrest,
He is about twenty-eight years of age.
He fred four revolver shots, one Of
which slightly wounded the ex-king in
the back, another wounding in the
hand Adjutant Lukitch, who was with
him. At the time the attack was made,
about half-past six. King Milan was
driving through Michael street in an
open carriage. On bis return to the
palace ex King Milan received the con-
CALCULATIONS of the members of the cab
met and the diplomatic corps upon his
escape. Later in the evening King
Alexander drove through Michael
street, and was enthusiastically received
by the populace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Treated with Yellow Fever Serum

New York, July doctors are to.
day at the bedside of Oscar F. Lackey,
on SWinburne Island, watching every
symptom of the yellow fever with which
he is stricken. The outcome of his case
is of great importance to medical science,
for he is the first human being upon
whom the yellow fever serum discov.
cred by DIR. Dolly, health officer of the
port, has been tried. Within the next
IL hours the effect of the serum may be
determined. The fact that the fever
was three days advanced before the
treatment began may prevent its being
effective. Three injections of the serum
we've given him hypodermically this
morning. The other three patients and
suspects taken from the Mcclellan are
,e :eiving the usual treatment today.
The other pa sengers are quarantiDed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
YELLOW FEvER.-The transport Nc

YELLOW FEvER.-The transport Nc
Clellan arrived at New York yesterday
from Santiago, Cuba, with two cases o
yellow fever on board. The sick are
Mr.. Oscar F. Lackey, of Baltimore, 6
well-known civil engineer, who ha;
been at Santiago pursuing the work O
his profession, and Miss Helen Glen
denim. daughter of Surgeon ClendeniD
of the Unit. d States army. Her faith
er's death from the fever at Santiago
WAS reported yesterday.
On the arrival of the Mcclellan ex
animation by DR.. A. Fl. Doty. health
officer, showed that two other passen-
gers showed symptoms Of yellow fever
They were John Ferguson, discharged
soldier, and John TidWarsh, tugboat
aptain. All of the cases were trans.
ferred to Swinburne Island.
Mr.. Lackey has been selected as the
subject of an experiment in the use OF
a new curative serum for the fever,
discovered and developed by DR.. Doty,
who announced his discovery few
weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

EX-SENATOR GRAY. of Delaware,
who deserted the democratic party
three years ago, and has since been ap-
pointed to life position by republi-
can President, is now as much of war
rior bold as any of the other fighters
who sniff battles from afer, and says
the Filipinos, who are defending their
native country against foreign invaders,
must be crushed. But the enthusiasm
of new converts is as proverbial in poll
tics as it is in religion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Peaceful Solution Of the Question

London, July 7.-Transyasl Volks-
raad today agreed to the new franchise
proposals whereby all persons now
naturalized and persons who settled in
the country prior to January, 1891,
shall receive the franchise Immediately.
Newcomers will be enfranchised after
seven years residence; sons of burghers
at the age of 16 years and those OF Out
anders at 81. The Importance of the
Raids action can scarcely be overesti-
mated. as it means compromise which
will obviste the danger of a clash be-
tween Britain and the Transvaal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
Nearly Killed by His Indian Wife.

Seattle, Washington, July THE
life Of George Carmack, the millionaire
and discoverer Of Klondke gold fields,
was attempted in hotel here last night
by his Indian wife who is jealous and
Tears he will discard her for white
woman. Cries of murder attracted the
attention OF the hotel people to the
room. The police broke in the door
and found Carmack covered with blood
mis- body bruised and his neck cover
ed with the imprint of fingers. His
clothes were half torn off, Mrs. Car.
mack had waylaid him as he entered
the room and being large woman had
almost killed him before help came.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

The University of Virginia, OF which
we are publishing an advertisement,
appeals by its history, achievements
and its very name to the loyal support
of all true Virginians 1t commends
itself, moreover, by placing q liberal
education, which the times demand
more than ever before, in the reach of
those of even very limited means by re-
hitting all fees in the academic school
and making those in the professional
departments as low as possible. 1t does
even more than, for it puts in the reach
of the deserving number of scholar
ships, full information of which can be
had by addressing the Chairman Of the
Faculty. Parents who have sons to
educate should send to the University
for full information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07
From Cuba.

Santiago, July THE epidemic OF
yellow fever is causing a stampede
among Americans in Santiago. Sever
al hundred left for the United States
yesterday, many of them being sent at
the govern#enl's expense.
Havana, July 7.-Brigandage in the
western part of Cuba is increasing at an
alarming rate. Whole herds of cattle
have disappeared from some planta.
tons and the farmers are terror strick-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

BIG PRICE For BANK STOCK What
is regarded as the highest price ever
paid for the stock of Washington
bank was given yesterday for some
sixty shares of the stock of the Riggs
National Bank. The sale was not
made on the stock exchange, but pri-
vateiy, and $500 per share was what
was given for it. The stock is not list
I'd, for the reason that there is none
for sale. The transaction is the first
known 10 tbi' stock, which is held by
those who We're interested in the Riggs
Company, which was merged into the
national bank. Upon the basis of the
dividend paid the stocks yield per
cent. on the price above given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

The present lot of many Of the peo-
pie of Cuba is by no means particu-
larly happy one. Hated, IS they must
naturally be, by the Spaniards, disliked
by the more reputable portion of their
own people, despised by the American
invaders, despoiled, outraged and muir.
dered by negro and scalawag bandits,
and robbed by their native civil and
militia officers, they sadly miss the
peace and quietude and comparative
prosperity they experienced under
Spanish rule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

INTELLIGENCE from Cuba is to the
effect that the insurgent negroes in that
land are by no means pleased with
their American conquerors, for the rea-
son that the latter are opposed to their
Iazynesss and brigandage and appoint
white Cubans to all the civil and mill
tary Offices in Cuba. Hard work is not
agreeable to the negroes OF tropical
climates, and only citizens of this couu-
try patiently submit to the commands
of such officials as are imposed upon
them by their government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

Number one of volume vii. OF theVir-
ginia Magazine of History and Biogra-
ply, published quarterly in Richmond
by the Virginia Historical Society. has
been received. Its contents are Remi-
niscences of Virginia, Will of Christie
pher Robinson, Virginia Militia in
the Revolution, Trustees of Hamnden-
Sidney College. The New Government
for Virginia, Extracts from the Regis.
ter OF Farnham Parish, Carter Papers,
Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents,
Genealogy, Notes and Queries, and
go COX Reviews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

The fight for the position on the
Supreme Bench Of the District OF Column
bia, vacated by Judge Cox, has narrow
ed down to two local men, viz; Eugene
CArusi and William F. Mauingly, but
it is more than probable that an outsid-
er. probably from Ohio, will win the
prize. Mr.. Carusiis heavily backed by
Archbishop Ireland, Cardinal Gibbons
and other prominent men, but it is said
that the appointment is likely to go to
a younger man and outside the District
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-07

DIVORCE GRANTED. Justice Cole, in
Washington, yesterday granted de-
cree Of divorce to Edith Allan Crump
from Frank II. Crump. Mrs. Crump
is the daughter of Gen. Edgar Allan, a
prominent lawyer of Richmond, and
at present United States District
Attorney for the eastern district of Vir-
GINA. Mr.. Crump was formerly one
of the auditors for the Southern Rail.
way. They we're married in Richmond
November II. 1886, and lived in Wash
ington the greater portion OF their we'd
ded life. In her suit, Mrs. Crump
charged her husband with cruelty. She
maintained that her husband was :
glectfnl of her when she was in i'll
health. MIR. Crump produced witnesses
to show that he had always treated her
with kindness. He also endeavored to
show that his wife had not always given
their children proper care and atten-
ton.