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The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

Some of the most amusing stories
are from Halifax. There Dean Pigou
had a verger, quite a character, whose
name was Sagar-a venerable figure
with gray hair, skull cap, gown and
yerger's staff. Once, in ignorance, they
had married a man to his deceased
wife's sister. Sagar. whose duty it was
to settle the business about the banns,
was at once cross-examined. "Oh, yes.
yicar," said he; 81 knowed right well.
/ knowed parties
But why did you not tell me? l
should have forbidden them"
well. vicar, it was just this way, do
YOU see? One of the parties was "a and
t'other Sc. says to myself Lord, it
can't last long; let EN- wed, and bother
the laws!
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17
A SUNkEN CITY.

In the beautiful harbor of Kingston,
Jamaica, few fathoms under water,
sleeps the sunken city of Port Royal.
which was destroyed by an earthquake
in 1892. On cloudless, still day,
when the surface of the sea Is perfect
ly smooth, the ruins Of the phantom
city may be plainly seen in the depths
Of the transparent water.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17
"Better Be Wise
IL Than Rich. "

Itdh x<ISfIs
Wise people are also rich
evhen they kno1u a perfect
remedy for all annoying dis
eases of the blood, kidneys.
iUer and bo1uels. IT is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, Which
Is perfect in its action. 1t
so regulates the entire sys-
ten, as to bring rigorous
health. 1t never disappoints.
CoItre-" For ~ years l had soitre, or
swellings on my neck, which was dis
couraging and troublesome. rheumatism
also annoyed me. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured me completely and the swelling has
entirely DISAPPEARED. lady in Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
Hoods and was entirely cured Of the same
trouble. She thanked me for recommend
ing it." Mrs. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 4Oo Lovei
Street Kalamazoo, Mich.
Poor Health -" Had poor health for
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with constant headache. nervousness and
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ELIZABETH J. GIrFELs, Moose Lake, Mimi.
Makes Weak Strong-"I would give
s. bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilla II L
could not get 1t for less. 1t is the best
spring medicine. 1t makes the weak strong"
ALBERT A. JAGSow, Douglastown, n. Y.
H0odJ cSapdabuM'
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

Havana dispatches announce that
annointments of Cubans to important
Offices in Havana will soon be made.
Rv nlacing Cubans in prominent posi-
lions 1t is thought some of the re-
snonsibility for minor positions will
he shifted to them The insurgents
have been complaining that appoint
ments already made in the custom
house and other places have gone to
Cubans who stayed at home during the
fighting. When the leading insurgents
are in the chief positions complaints
will have to be directed against them
rather than the American authorities.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17
ModJ SalJabaMM'
~<Elizaz:lz5l112z1D.

Hoods rils cure liver ills. the non.rrits,ing and
the only cathsric take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

The spire of the old cathedral is the
most prominent object. In the clear
water you can see the fishes lazily
swimming in and out among the ruined
turrets more suggestive of owls and
bats than of the f1nny inhabitants Of
the sea- Occasionally glimpses can be
had of the ruins Of other buildings
buildings which for more than two CEN
turtles have kept their CHASTITY secrets
and will keep them until the end OF
time.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

Buccaneering and piracy were rec
ognized industries. The treasure ships
of Spain were legitimate prey. The
riches of Mexico and Peru were levied
upon, and the people of Jamaica were
literally rolling in wealth and splendor.
Vice and debauchery held sway, Bac-
chanalian revels which might put to
shame the dwellers in the Orient were
of nightly occurrence. There was no
virtue.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

Previous to that fateful 7th day of
June, 1892, Port Royal had been known
as the finest town in the West Indies,
and the richest spot in the world" 1t
was, as it now is, British colony, but
there was little either in its govern
ment or its customs of British moral
ity. We are told that it was a place
of luxurious debauchery; that in their
excesses the colonists rivaled the prof
ligates of ancient Rome.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

disappeared. and was never heard Of
again. Continuing, the rector wrote;
Il made toward Morgan's Fort, because
l thought to be there securist from fall
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

The city of Port Royal was original
ly built upon narrow strip of land
extending out into the sea- which ac-
counts for its strange disappearance
at the time of the earthquake. Like
the house of the foolishman of Biblical
lore, which was builded upon the sand,
it literally slid into the water when
the earthquake shock came.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

Down there. in that peaceful depth,
lie the bones of three thousand men,
women and children. carried down into
the sea with their homes on that awful
June day In 1852. An earthquake. sud
denly and without warning, smote the
profligate city of Port Royal. which
sid into the sea. The waters opened
and swallowed it up. and there. beneath
the silent waves. was hidden the wick
edness and debauchery Of community
described by historians as being almost
without parallel.
The Springfield herald., 1899-02-17

After the earthquake the town was
rebuilt, only to be completely destroy
ed by fire in 1903. On August %, 1922,
it was swept into the sea by hurri-
cane. 1t was once more reconstructed
but again. in 1915. it was reduced to
ashes. and as recently as 1880 it was
visited by another hurricane. Every
life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
THE MAY CONVENTION.

The Richmond correspondent OF the
Petersburg Appeal says: The Martin
people see the stumbling blocks in the
roadway the May people are treadlng.
Shrewd politicians that they are, they
cannos fail to discern them. Already
they are beginning to chuckle over the
prospect OF what may happen.
By the way, the Mag convention,
while il will contain many able men
and some as patriotic democrats as
their a,c in Virginia will be attended
bv q unique oiacs. These are some old
moss.coyered and mcth-eaten politi-
clans who have never been ado to get
to the convention when delegates were
elected. This is picnic for them:
The convention will be their political
heaven. They can cone without the
consent of any people and withoct the
consent of any other nation. Speeches
thew prepared gears ago have been pull
ed out OF the dust covered shelves ana
are being committed to memory again
They may not wish to talk on subjects
"germame to the question" but they
are going to make last effort to I'M
press some peculiar views on long
suffering people. I know of some ne, OF
tbese worthless WHO a-e coming. They
haven't been able to get to conventions
for MANY wears and they will be heard
from, in stentorian tones and on va
riety OF su5;ects-that is, unless polltl,
cal diplomates ike Jones, Moore, and
Montague can devise s0rao methods 10
hold them down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20

Fresno, CAL, April 20.-A bloody
battle took place in Chinatown last
night. The Chinese decoyed a police
man on duty in that district to quar-
tiers remote from the scene of the fight
and then q dozen celestials blszed away
at one another. Three Chinese were
killed and two wounded. The shoot
ing was participated in by members OF
the rival Highbinders' societies. One
of the wounded men was shot by a po-
liceman while attempting to escape
after deliberately numbering one of the
three victims. Another Of the murder.
ers was captured. As soon as the first
shot was fred a number OF policeman
ran to the scene of the battle, but their
presence seemed only to give added
vim to the fusilladc The speedy ar
rest of one OF the murderers and the
fatal wounding of another, however,
stopped the battle and prevented more
serious rioting. All of the shooting was
done at close range and the dead were
badly torn by the bullets that killed
them.
A raid on the highlander hsunts fol-
lowed the riot and nine suspects were
arrested Three coats of mail and a
small arsenal of revolvers, hatchets
and brass knuckles were found. The
trouble was caused by the flight OF
Gee Wing, who left the state to escape
creditors. The factions or highbinders
took up the matter of forcing settle
ment of lsborers' claims. Numerous
clashes followed and then came last
nights deadly conflict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20

ELoPERs EsCAPE.-Miss Della H.
Johnson and Charles A. Boyd were
married at Chattanooga, Tenn, yester
day afternoon, after the BRIDES day.
light escape down lightning rod from
o female seminary at Sewanee, Tenn,
and sensational pursuit of the couple
through the country by the BRIDES
father and big brother armed with
shotguns and vowing vengeance on
Boyd.
Several weeks ago Boyd went from
Chattanoo ga to Sewanee Seminary to
work as q stone cutter. He met and
fell in love with Miss Johnson, who is
scarcely eighteen years old.
They decided to elope end marry, in
spite of the objections OF the girls par
ents. Yesterday morning about 5
o'clock the girl slid down a lightning
rod from Q secondstory window, Join
ed her lover, who was waiting, and es.
capped in a carriage. Her roommate
gave the alarm. Soon the girls father,
brother and friends were in pursuit.
After twenty.four mile race to
Winchester the couple were refused
marriage license there, and, returning
TO Decherd, took train for Chatts
nooga, arriving yesterday afternoon.
A telegram from the fathe, to prevent
the wedding camo iIsJ TOO late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
Story Of n Slave.

TO be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery, George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: My
wife had been go helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness,
melancholy, headache, backache, faint
ing and dizzy spells.aThis miracle work
ing medicines godsend to weak, sick
ly, run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only 80 cents. Sold by
E. L. Allen and E. S. Leadbeater g.
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The United Power and Transports
lion Company, with so, 100000 CAPT.
taIization, was incorporated at Tren-
ton, N. j., today.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador, called at the State Depart
meDt today and announced his inten.
ton Of leaving the United States for
Europe on the Goth inst, for short
stay.
Mail advices from Australia give full
particulars OF q terrible hurricane which
swept the northeast coast of Queens
land early in March, and in which
fourteen white and about four hundred
colored men were drowned.
The indictment charging Roland b.
Molineux with the murder of Mrs.
Kate Adams in New York, has been
dismissed by Judge Williams. Mol
ineux's attorneys will apply for writ
of babeas corpus in order to have the
legality of Molineux's detention de-
cided.
Word has reached Ell Paso, Tex,
that The great Esperanza soap and oil
factory and warehouse at Laredo,
Mexico, was entirely consumed by fire
and that the loss will not fall under
100000. The origin of the fire is q
mystery.
George T Dawson, chairman Of the Demo-
cratic Club, Richard Cookers organization,
WAS today arraigned in court in New York on
a charge of grand larceny 1t was alleged
that Dawson presented worthless check to
Il irm Of brokers in payment for bonds Of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. The defendant
secured postponement of the hearing and
was released on bail.
Mr. w. j. Bryan started from New York
for Syracuse this morning. He will deliver a
political address in that city this evening.
Syracuse negroes have decided to show south.
ern white men that northern negroes had 8
lgh. to stand elbow to Show" to Bryan.
They also propose to show southern negroes
how to assert their rights and trouble is ex-
pected
In Philadelphia today the defense in the
Quay trial decided not to offer any testimony
and counsel began argument at once. The
case went TO the jury at 3 O'Clock. If there
is verdict it will not be received until 10
o'clock tomorrow.
Frank Kane, the 16-year.old son of the
late Congressman Kane, died at Troy, N. Y,
this morning as the result of the accidental
discharge of shotgun which companion
was cleaning. Neither of the boys knew it
was loaded.
A private telegram received today by a
Portland man from Congressman Reed fully
confirms the report that he is to leave politics
and practice law in New York. The dispatch
contained no reference as to when he will re-
sign his seat in Congress,
Gov. Lind, Of Minnesota, today received a
cablegram from tie officers of the Minnesota
regiment now in Manila saying the regiment
must be ordered home and mustered out Of
service at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
Encouraging the FiIininos.

Paris, April 20.-The Filipino agents
here have cabled in full the recent
declarations of William j. Bryan and
others against the United States gov
ernment's policy in the Philippines to
DR.. Apacibel, head of the Filipino
junta at Hong Kong. They have also
sent the comments of the American
correspondents of London papers de.
scribing the American people az divid-
ed in their opinion as to the disposition
of the Philippines, with possible ma
ority in favor of abandoning the islands.
These communications are believed to
be now in the hands of Aguinaldo, as
DR.. Apscibel communicates easily with
the insurgent chief by means of small
boats sent from Hong Kong to the
numerous harbors in Luzon, which it is
impossible for the Americans to block
AIDE. Aguinaldo has facilities for prins-
lag dispatches and distributing them
to the insurgents army. Agoncillo's
cable bills to Hong Kong amount
sometimes to 5000 dav.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
THURSDAY EVENING. April 70, 1888

AFTER THEIR friendly tussle OF yes
terday, the democrats OF this city
chose the men they want TO fill the city
offices. They made their selection
solely on the ground of their personal
cell ags toward the several candidates
for their favor, neither the tariff, the
war. nor any considerable amount OF
currency being factor in ehecting the
result. No in-feeling was engendered
and all the candidates tOdayare satisfied,
she defeated as well as the successful
ones, the former at not having to per
form responsible duties, and the latter at
having to do so. 1t is hoped that the
new members OF the City Council may
be able to conduct the financial affairs
of the city so as to make the revenue
equal the expenses OF the corp2'al'o"
without raising the taxes, for nothing
is less conducive to the investment OF
capital than high taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
ROYAL ARCANUM.

At the meeting in Richmond ye5ter-
day of the Grand Council, Royal Ar
canum, W. J. Williams, of Portsmouth,
was elected TO fill the vacancy as alter
nate TO the Supreme Council from Che
Grand Council of Virginia. Papers of
eulogy were read in honor of the late
Past Grand Regents John j. Jameson,
of Alexandria, and DR.. 81. c. Scott, OF
Ashland. 1t was decided to hold the
next meeting in Newport News.
The old officers were reelected with
the exception of w. J. Williams, OF
Portsmouth, who succeeds the late DR..
H. c. Scott. The officers are: Sol L..
Bloomherg, grand regent, Richmond;
Charles H. Lumsdep, grand vice-re-
gent, Lynchburg; Charles G. Berry,
grand orator, Staunton; VIM. ], Will
liams, past grand regent. Portsmouth,;
James B. Blanks, grand secretary. Pc
tersburg; A. B. Bolts, grand treasurer,
Fredericksburg; Rev. T. 7. McFaden,
grand chaplain, Lynchburg; r. w.
Arnold, grand guide, Alexandria; a.
T. Lincoln, grand warden, Marion; w.
II. Hurkamp, grand sentry, Frederioks-
burg.
Grand Trustees--John Fl. Ingram,
Manchester; H. Hodges, Norfolk; F.
n. Billosoly, Portsmouth.
James B. Blanks, representative to
supreme council 1S991900, Petersburg;
&. 4. Dobie, representative to supreme
council, 1S99-1900, Norfolk; S. L.
Bloomberg, alternate to supreme coun-
ell, 1S99-1900, Richmond; W. J. Will
liams, alternate to supreme council
1899 1900, Portsmouth.
State Medical Examiner-Dr. Charles
L. Culpepper, Portsmouth.
The local councils gave sn entertain
ment at the Academy of Music. Gov
eruor Tyler made the address of vel
come, and Supreme Regent Edison NJ.
Schryver, OF Baltimore, responded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20

FAUQUIER NOTES. - The report
comes from Uppervllle that tho Presi-
dent will possibly be at the Colt Show
on the l4th and 18th OF June.
Farmers are busying themselves
with blowing and on this account main.
ly wheat shipments haye come to a
standstil.
The Telephone line between Rector
town and De.aplane, is now COM
pleted and works to perfection. There
Is now communication with Upperville,
Melbourne and Delaplane through the
telephone service. The Marshall line
which was in operation few years ago
has been allowed to lapse into state
OF utter decay Warrenton Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
Testimony in the Dreyfus Case.

Paris, April 20-The Figaro today
prints eleven more deposition of wit.
nesses in the Dreyfus case before the
court of cessation. Further testimony
by Captain Remand, to whom it was al
legged Dreyfus confessed, shows that the
prisoner did not confess his guilt to
him. Col. Risbourg said, however, that
Renaud told him that Dreyfus did con-
TESS, and two other officers confirmed
this. Nine. Pays, Esterhazy's mistress,
made general denial of statements at.
tributed to her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
T0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Foreign News.

Plondon, April 20-At Sandown
Park today Tod Sloan won the Walton
two year-old race of 200 soyereigns on
II. ]. Kings 6lly Vicenzs.
Rosenthal, Germany, April 20-seven
men were killed here today by the ex-
plosion OF boiler.
Newcastle, Eng. April 20.-A party
of 106 Firms arrived here today en-
route for America whittier they are 60
ing to escape the prosecutions OF the
Russian government in the attempt to
Russianize Finland.
London, April 2O-Tod Sloan finished
first on vienna, in the Walton 2-year
old race at Sandowne Park today. the
betting was II to against Sloan's
mount.
Rome, April 20 The Cardinal Do
menico Svampa, Archbishop Of Bolog-
ma, whose chances for the papacy have
been rather bright, has been persuaded
that he ia too young for the Office and
his candidature has been withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
1T WILL CURE YOU-TRy n

1t is the medicine above all Others for "a.
tarrh and is worth its weight in gold Elv'.
Cream Balm does all that is claimed for II
B. w. Sperry. Hartford, Conn.
Ny son was afflicted with catarrh. n,
used Ely's Cream Balm and the disagreesbc
catarrh all lett him. c. Olmstead Ar.
cola, Ill
10 cent trial size or the 80 cent size q,
Ely's Cream Balm will be mailed Ken; br
druggists. Ely Brothers, So Warren Stree;
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
Tired of Fighting.

Manila, April 20-General Rios has
informed General Otis that the Spanish
forces on the island of Mindano and
the Suffer islands will evacuate next
week. Scouts from the Minnesota
regiment had brush with the enemy
near Guiguinto this morning. One OF
the Americans was wounded. A scout
ing party of Washington volunteers
encountered 200 Filipinos near Taguig.
They engaged the enemy and stood
them oil until reinforced. The insur
gents were then speedily repulsed.
The insurgents lost twelve killed and a
number wounded. The American loss
was three wounded. The Americans
also captured eleven rifles.
London, April 20-Senor Lopez, the chief
Filipino envoy in London, since Agoncillo
went to Paris, declared to your correspondent
today that the FilipInios were tired OF fight
ing and must now throw themselves on the
mercy of the Americans. Senior LopeZ's
declaration was made sorrowfully but en-
phatically. He said: 'We are now in the
hands of the Americans and must throw our-
selves on their mercy. Our troops are tired
OF fighting those they consider their GOOD
friends. Aguinaldo is probably now arrang
ing truce preparatory to peace, and | hour
ly expect orders from Aguinaldo to 90 10
Washington and conduct negotiations to that
end. We have full faith in the ability and
intentions Of the American Philippine Com
missioners.
Senior Lopez said he was directly under the
authority of Aguinaldo and not of Agoncillo.
He said he did not believe the story that r.
column of General Lawton's men had been
ambushed and did not believe it came from
Filipino sources. Senior Lopez's attention was
called to the apparent discord which existed
between himself and Senior Agoncillo as il =
stanced by their divergent statements. He
would not explain this definitely but int-
mated that Agoncillo belonged to the lingo
party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
The Markers.

Chicago, April 2O.-The market closed as
follows: Wheat-July 76a75ais; May 74l1.
Corn-Jnly =; May 35ls Oas-July =;
May 263sa26%i. Pork-May SO 15a9 20 /;
Jan So 25.
Georgetown. April 2O.-Wheat 75a77.
Baltimore, April 20.-Flour firm and I'M
changed. Wheat firm; spot and month 7sla
a7S5s; May 7SAa7Sl6. Corn firm; spot
42l1s42a. month 4O2.a42. Oats firm No
= white 35a35l2 No mixed 32laa33.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
UOW,S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known F +
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be;oyo
him perfectly honorable in all business trans.
actions, and financially able to carry on, any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-.
ledo, o.
WALDINe. KINNAN & MARVIN, WholesaIo
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internslIv
acting directly upon the blood and mDro5.
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
TRY ALIENS FOOT.EDSF

A powder tc be shaken into the shoe. 4,
this season your feet feel swollen, nervoas
and hot, and get tired easily. If yon bsy-
smarting feet or tight shoes try Aliens Foo
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet bli.s
teis and callous spots. Believes corps ana
bunions of all pain and gives rest and com
fort. Try it today. Sold by all Gruegist.
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FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Le Row
N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-20
DANGER IN THE CHURCH.

TIE Baltimore News says that not
long ago an official Bishop was guest
at dinner party in Baltimore.
"By tbs way" said one of the guests,
a woman, "do you know that there
are times when it is dangerous to enter
an Episcopal church,"
"Whst is that madam" said the
Bishop, with great dignity, straighten-
ing himself up in his chair.
II say there are times when it is
positively dangerous to enter the
church." she replied.
"That cannot be-" said the Bishop.
"Pray explain, madam"
why" said she, sit is when there
is canon in the reading desk, big
gun in the pulpit, when the Bishop is
charging the clergy, the choir is muir
.dering the anthem, and the organist is
irving to drown the choir"
A hesrty laugh went the round of
the table st the Bishops expense, and
he acknowledged that at such a time
ne could we'll imagine it disagreeable,
at least, if not dangerous, to be present.