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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
General AIger's Successor.

Washington, D. O.. July 22.-The
President has appointed Eiihu Root, OF
New York, as Secretary of War to sue.
coed Russell A. Alger, resigned. Word
was received from Mr.. Root at noon
that ne would accept.
Washington, D. c., July 22.-Elihu
Root, OF New York, through Senator
Plat, has accepted the portfolio. of
war. The Senator came to urge Gen.
Francis V. Green, if a military man was
desired, or Root if an attorney should
be wanted. He was authorized to &C.
cept on behalf OF either. The Presi.
dent chose Root because he wanted
man qualified to decide the questions
of civic government 10 the colonies
which will arise. Elihu Root was born
February 10, 1915 in Oneida county,
n. Y. He was educated in Hamilton
College, admitted to the bar shortly al
ter graduation and went to New York
to practice. b devoted some attention
to politics as we'll as to law, and 10 q
short time became one ofthe prominent
figures in that city. Ia politics he has
always been republican but not 81
ways a machine man. Mr.. Root Is
President OF the Union League Club.
He has charming wife, two boys and
young daughter. Mr. Root is tall and
slim, quiet in manner and atfable in ad-
dress. He is logical and convincing
speaker, and in the preparation OF
brief it is said he cannot be excelled.
Southampton, l.. l., July 22.-Mr.
Root was at his cottage on Agawan
Lake up to II o'clock this morning. a
large number of visitors called to con-
graduate him upon his appointment
and to talk over his intentions, and
shortly before eleven o'clock several
reporters arrived to get interviews. Dir.
Root would not be seen, however, and
in order to avoid the reporters, went
out Tor a carriage ride. He had not re
lurDe at one o'clock this afternoon. 1t
is believed be took the noon train for
Long Is and City, and is en- route to
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
FIVE ITALIANS LYNCHED.

Five Italians were lynched shortly af
ter midnight Thursday at Tallulah, the
seat of justice of Madison parish,
Louisiana, Is the result Of the fatal
wounding OF DR.. Hodges, q prominent
physician OF that section. DR.. Hodges
became involved in quarrel with one
of the Italians, who got his gun and
fired at the doctor, lodging load Of
buckshot in his bowels, infctiug a IA
tai wound. Great excitement follow
ed the news OF the assault, and the
Italians implicated in it were arrested
and taken to Talulah.
Afterward they were seized by mob
OF about 100 men and hanged to five
separate trees, and their bodies riddled
with bullets. The dead are: James,
Frank and Charles Difatto, S. Federico,
and John Cersno.
The lynching caused great excitement
throughout the parish, and when the
people of Tallulah woke up Fri
day morning aud saw five trees
in front OF the court house from
each OF which body hung
they became so excited that business of
all kinds was suspended and the people
gathered in little groups to discuss the
matter. The grand jury was hastily
summoned together in special session to
Investigate both the killing of Hodges
and the lynching OF the Italians.
The shooting created intense excite.
ment. A mob immediately captured
the would.be assassin and his friends,
strung them up to trees aud filled their
bodies with buckshot.
Talluah is q small town in Madison
parish, seventeen miles away from the
river. 1t is in the heart of the best cot
ton. producing section of the State
Many men prominent in State affairs
are residents there and on the surround
ing plantations. A majority OF the
people condemn The lynching. The
grand jury is investigating the case.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The cornerstone of Confederate
monument to re erected at Woodstock
was laid with imposing ceremonies yes
terday.
Capt. F.. w. Kriebe, one of the mes
pio pinent men in business circles OF
Essex county. died at his residence In
huntsville on Thursday.
Duvall & Co., lumber dealers, OF
Petersburg, made 90 assignment yester-
day. Their liabilities are about $1,000,
with assets about the same.
Msjor VIM. a. Deatherage, one OF
the best. known and most highly es-
teemed citizens of Rappahannock conn-
ty, died on Sunday, in the seth year OF
his age.
Mrs. Mary A. Hart died suddenly at
her home in Frederick county, on
Thursday, aged sixty .three.yesrs. Mrs.
Hart was q Miss Dix, Of Frederick
county.
William Jackson, colored, was buried
alive in Richmond yesterday by the
caving in of d clay bank at Fulton,
and after long time was dug out for
dead. He was revived. His leg was
broken.
Miss Alma Carter, the Is year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. I. Carter,
formerly of Round Hill, Loudoun coun.
ty, died OF typhoid fever at the home OF
her parents at Langley. Fairfax county,
on Sunday.
Bishop A. w. Wilson, of Baltimore,
has appointed Rev. William NJ. Left
wich, D. D., OF the Tennessee Metho-
dist conference, as pa tor of the Main
Street NJ. E. Church, Of Danviile, to bill
the unexpired term OF the late DR.. K.
n. Sledd.
Bids for dredging and bank proiec-
tons in the Virginia and North Caro-
lima approaches TO the Dismal Swamp
canal were opened at the United States
engineers office in Norfolk yesterday.
The Virginia Dredging Company, of
Richmond, will receive the contract for
$l75 200.
The thirteenth annual session Of the
Virginia School of Methods closed at
hOhuUhS SOStclUny. IL 10 iSS iNSN u
the most successful session OF any heres
tofore held The faculty and teachers
are loud in ;heir praises OF Roanoke's
hopitality. A large number of teach
ers left yesterday for their homes.
The puddlers of the Old Dominion
Nail and Iron Works struck in Rich
mond yesterday afternoon, and sus-
pension OF the extensive works is threat
ened. The pudders were getting $50
per ton for the iron HANDLED, and de-
mand 81. The company offered to al
vance he price to IS. 10 per ton, hut the
men are holding out for their full de
, mand, claiming that advanced prices in
the iron market justify it.
After successful session OF four
weeks the State Normal School close d
at Fredericksburg yesterday evening
The closing hour was devoted to award
ing certificates to teachers, adopting
resolutions Of thanks, music by PROBES
sor Bowers, remarks by Professors
Winston. Merrill and Bowers, Superin-
,endent B. p. Willis, and others. The
Normal has been efficiently conducted
and very profitable to those who at
| tended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
Serious Accident.

New York, July 22.-An electric car
carrying thirteen policemen from Man.
haitian who had been assigned to spe.
cial guard duty along the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company's lines in
South Brooklyn, on account of the
strike, was thrown over q steep EN-
bankment shortly after $50 o'clock
this morning and all on board were Sc
verely hurt. The accident was due to
the recklessness of the motormaD, who
ran over a cross switch at full speed,
the jar throwing the car from the track.
He says he forgot about the switch un-
til it was too late to reduce speed. The
policemen we're on their way to watch
for wire cutters who have Given much
trouble since the strike began.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
The Strike a Failure.

New York, July 22-General Master
Workman Parsons has practically ad
mitted that the strikes in Manhattan
and Brooklyn are over. He said
mo more men will be called out, for
the reason that it would be unwise to
ask them to quit work when we have
not sufficient money to give them for
the living expenses of themselves and
their families. Cars are running near.
ly on schedule time in both borrougbs.
New York, July % "A package Of
dynamite was found on the track of the
Seventh Avenue line at 10th street,
Brooklyn, early this morning 1t was
discovered by policeman just before
car reached that point. There was
sufficient dynamite to have completely
wrecked the car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
POLITICAL.

Governor Tyler returned to Rich.
mond yesterday from Manassas. He
went at once to the Executive Mansion
where he had conference with his
friends about the canvass. 1t is the
Governors determination to make an
aggressive campaign. Congressman
Lamb, OF the Richmond district, yes
terday published card anno1c
ing that he is for Senator Martin. He
says that the fact that he took part in
the May conference by no means i'm
plies that he was against Mr.. Martin.
While he favors the election of United
States Senators by the people, he sees
no Inconsistency in supporting Gov.
Tyler's opponent.
Congressman Rixey and Jones are
now the only two members of the Vir-
ginia delegation in Congress who are
oppoiDg the Senator.
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800 REWARD, 500.

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treatment. Halls Catsrrh Cure is tsSer .l.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood 4ni
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby d.
stroying the foundation of the disease, aud
giving the pstient strength by building J.
the constitution and assisting nature IN DONG
its work. The proprietors have So ml b
faith in its curative powers, that they oirI
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fails to cure Send for list OF testimonies
Address,
FL. CHENEY & co, Toledo o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

THE FACT that Senators Foraker apd
Proctor have already come out in de-
Tense of the deposed Secretary of War
indicates that the Presidents sad lack
of tealty and moral courage in yielding
to the yellow journals of his party, is
recognized and properly appreciated by
influential republ cans, and will do him
nc good. But for all that, the power OF
the Presidents Office and the Influence
of the large sum of money which the
protectioDists, trusts and expansioDists
will place at Mr.. Hsnna's disposal will
be sufficient to effect the denomination
of Mr.. McKipley.
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assurances of support and sympathy
which come by wire and mail from all
paris of the country. He declines to
make any of these public at the present
time but those who are close to him
here declare that most OF the declsra.
tons of fealty will eventually gain cur
rency as the Michigan campaign pro-
crosses. These friends give as the
reason for regarding the messages as
private at the present time is that the
great majority of them bitterly assail
be President and other prominent in
the administration.
The President and Mr. Kinley, accom-.
pan ed by DR.. Bixey, will leave Washington
for Lake Champlaiu next Wednesday.
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TELEGRApHlC BREVlTIES.

Joe Choynsk easily outpoipted Jack
Mccormick, the Philadelphia boxer, in
six round bout at Chicago last night.
The Royal Salt and Chemical Com
pany, OF Trenton, n. j., with capital-
zation of 81 100000, was incorporated
today.
1t is reported that Frank Embree. a
negro accused of assault, Was taken
from officers by q mob at Steiumetz.
Howard county, Mo-, and hanged to a
tree.
Gen. Eagan, ex-commissary general,
U. ). a, has returned to San Francisco
from visit to his son in the Hawaiian
Islands. He refuses to discuss Alger's
resignation.
Senator Foraker, discussing the re-
tirement of Secretary Alger, says that
he has been much abused person.
That all his official acts had the ap-
proval OF the President; that the crit.
csm heaped Oh Alger was intended for
Mr.. Mckinley, and that it will not
c Ease because Alger retired.
Mrs. Clara Alice Wolfe was shot apd
killed at $50 this morning in Chicago
by William E. Cole. The shooting oc-
Cured at Mrs. Wolfe's house. Cole
fred bullet through door, the mis-
sile striking Mrs. Wolfe in the groin.
Cole is under arrest. The shooting
was caused by Mrs. Wolfe's refusal to
allow Cole to visit a young lady who
lived with her.
The formal opening of the new suspension
bridge across Niagara river, connecting LIE
iston, Oh tho American site, with Queenstown
on the Canadian side took place st noon yes.
terday.
Two earthquake shocks were fet in the
southern pare of California last night. No
damage WAS done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

Trough sll the foreign nations are
well known to have been passively OPP
posed TO the Spanish war, invitations
nare been addressed 20 them to send
lips TO New York to take part in the
proposed gloriication Of Admiral Dewey
on his arrival in this country. The ex-
ravsgances CT shirt sleeve diplomacy
are increasing as the thermometer rises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
Athletic Day in England.

London. July % Everything is in resdi
ness for the athletic contest between the
Yale Harvard and Oxford.Cambrdge teams
at the Queens Club grounds this afternoon.
The games will begin a. o'clock. There
are nine events and each event will count
one point. Tod4y is warm and sultry, with
the mercury close to 80 degrees. 1t Is sup
posed that the weather will help the Amer.
cans as the EngIishmen are less Il ed to such
extreme heat. Every seat at the club grounds
has been sold and wealthy Americans are Of
feripg as high rs $50 for places but their
money is refus &. The American team sp
pears to be in perfect condition. They feel
confident.
The long jump was won by q. C. vsssall,
Oxford. he covering distance of % feet.
The hammer throwing even. was won by w.
A. Boal, Of Harvard The 100.ysId dash
was won by j. Quinlsn. of Harvard. The
hurdle t120 yards was won By Fox, OF Hsr-
ward. The mile run wss won by A. Hunter
Cambridge. The half mile run was won
ny H. E. Graham. OF Cambridge; this was a
big surprise. as it wss believed the Americans
had it sure; T. +. Burke. of Harvard. OF
whom so much was expected, fell rapidly be.
mind III the race and dropped out before the
flush. The quarter mile run was won by {.
D. Davidson OF Cambridge This practically
gives the match to the EDgishmen, as they
are sure OF winning the three mile run. The
Englshmen won the international athletic
contest By one point. The high jump IVES
won by A. N. Kice, of Harvard. The three
mile run was won by H. w. Workman, Of
Cambridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
Mad log in n China Shop.

Bridgeton, y. j.. July pa mad dog
suffering unmistakably from hydrophobia
dashed into the china store o, Miss Buckley
yesterday afternoon and tore around upset.
ting valuable china and exquisite glassware
and doing great damage. Miss Buckley, who
was alone in the store at the time, rushed up
stairs, escaping unharmed. A policeman and
several men finally lsssoed the animal and
cut its throat, throwing it into the CohanSey
river near BY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

CONGRESSMAN LAMB, of the Rich
mond district, is another one OF the
several supporters of the famous May
conference hasco who have declared for
Senator Martin. As both Senator Mar.
tin and Governor Tyler are unwlse
enough to favor a change in The
Constitution by which U. S. Senators
may be elected by the people instead OF
by the legislature, and as they agree on
all other political questions, and as the
Senator is as able and honorable as the
Governor, why Virginia democrats
should prefer one with no Senatorial
experience TO one who has had six
years of it, in which he has made no
blunder, is not apparent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

AS Col. ROBERT INGERsoLL offered
nothing in exchange for the faith in the
Christian religion he attempted to de-
stroy, and besides, as he made his at
tempt to deprive young people of that
faith the means of profting himself
pecuuiarily, few people out of his own
family regret the suppression OF his
vain but long persisted in effort. He
did not, as General Washington did,
believe that Christianity is the main
stay Of morality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
A Monster Steamship.

Philadelphia, July % The Cramp
Shipbuilding Company has secured con-
tracts for building three immense yes
sells, one of which is the largest ever Or
ordered. 1t is TO be more than 700 feet
long and larger than he Oceanic. The
others are 10 be 6l0 feet long. The
vessels are for the Transatlantic Com
pany, and in order to construct them II
will be necessary to build dock 800
feet long. Preliminary work upon this
dock was started today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
The Cleveland Strike,

Cleveland, o, July % Two d.
visions of naval reserves who were call.
ed out for strike duty last night spent
the night at their armories under arms.
They were not called upon for active
work, though there was violence. The
Cleveland companies Of the Fifth regi-
ment have been ordered TO report for
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syrans.

IT Is publicly announced that Gov
ernor Tyler has arranged to have
Messrs. Epps Huntop, jr., Walton
Moore, W. A Jones, w. G. Anderson,
Attorney General Montague aud other
d emocratic speakers on the stump for
him in a short time. All of these gen.
tlemen were promoters of the May Con-
ference. which was said to have been
held, not to oppose Senator Martin, but
only to declare for the election Of Z. S.
Senators by the direct vote of the PEG.
ple-which Senator Martin also favors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
Swollen as Big as a Giantess.

New York. July 22.-Acromegsly, or the
swelling OF portions Of the body TO enormous
proportions is a new and rare disease that has
attacked Miss Mary Fogsrty, very tall
woman, living on west Sixtie. b street: who is
now patient at Bellevue Hospital Her
head is twice the normal size, her nose is
double proportions. She IS likely TO die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
RAILWAY APpo1NTMENT.-Col. D. Z

RAILWAY PoINTMENT.-Col. D. H
Elliott, for many years the general
land agent OF the Associated Railways
OF Florida, has been appointed agent
for the land and industrial department
of the Southern Railway, with head.
quarters at Charleston, S. G. That de
partment OF the Southern Railway is
one of its most important factors in the
development of the resources of the
South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
a FripbtfuI Blunder

Will often cause q horrible Burr,
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Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. Only % cts, box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by E. S. Lead.
heater & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

Todsy's Schedule Baltimore at CH.i-1
Brooklyn at Louisville; Boston at Cincinnati
Philadelphia a: Pttsburg.
Sunday Games Baltimore at Cles1
Brooklyn at Louisville, New York s., =
Louis; Washington at Cincinnati.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
PINGREE DEFENDS ALGER

Governor Pingree, OF Michigan, is
out in an authorized statement in which
he makes carefully prepared attack
on the administration. He says:
II am in possession OF absolutely re
liable facts bearing upon the relations
between General Alger and President
Mckinley, with which the public ia not
familiar. Knowing what do I have
90 hesitation in saying that the course
pursued by the President in this matter
is little less than cowardly. 1t is, to
say the very least. very unmsnly. II
it is any evidsnce OF stateman-
ship and diplomacy l never want
to be called q statesman. Gen. Alger
mas repeatedly offered his resignation to
the President, and on each occasion has
been assured in emphatic terms that
such action was the farthest from his
thoughts, and that ne, the President,
would not listen to it,"
Referring to an occasion when he WAS with
Alger and Mr. Mckinley he says: Il felt so
ashamed and embarrassed at the treatment
which General Alger received at the hands of
the President in the presence of myself and
others that I wanted to leave the room at
once. II President Mckinley acted in the
Same way and tooS the came part in other
business transactions during the war do not
wonder that the administration wanted to
shield the President by attacking General
Alger."
Further on Pingree says: "The President
dared not face the general in a manly way
and ask him to retirs and give his reason for
making the request He finally accomplish
ed by indirection what he dared not do in
an open and frank manner himself do not
know what other Americans think of such
treatment but my duty to myself and to
kindhearted and loyal citizen of Michigan as
ever lived compels me to express my opinion
in terms that cannot be misunderstood"
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poorly psid-that is legitimately-un-
certain and doubtful honor OF seat
at Mr.. McKinley's cabinet board, should
make him pause But the song OF am'
bition is more ia ng than that OF the
cvrana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

Mr.. Roof may be very smart law
ger, but as he never set squadron in
the field" and besides, would enter
the War Department with the previ-
ously determined adverse criticism OF
the numerous friends of the deposed
Secretary. his proposed REIMBURSEMENT
Of a profitable law practice, for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22
FROM WASHINGTON.
rOorI espondsnoe OF the Alexandra Garet,e.

: Corn espondence OF the Alexandra GaEetie.
Washington, July D.
Immediately upon the authortive an
uouucement OF Mr.. Roots appointment
aud acceptance at the White House
secretary Alger gave out for publica
ion the following letter which be wrote
to Mr.. Root early yesterday morning
on learning that Mr.. Root would be Of
fered the place.
Washington, D. c., July 81, 1899.
Ny dear Mr.. Root:
All know is what the newspapers
say that you are to succeed me as Sec
rotary OF War. Should it come to you
| most earnestly urge you to take the
sacrifice and accept the position. With
your great knowledge of law and your
excellent health, you can serve the
country in way given to few men.
Sincerely yours,
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The Markets.

Chicago. July 22.-The market closed a.
follows; Whcat-July 707s; May -. Corn
July 32ls; May -. Oats-July 1875
May =. tork-Msy 50 20,9 d. Lard
May So 6Oa5 Go
Georgetown. July % Wheat 7Oa71.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

DeWitt's Little Early Risers expel from the
system all poisonous accommodations, regulate
the stomach, bowels and liver and purify the
blood. They drive away disease, dissipate
melancholy. and give health and vigor for
the daily routine. Do not grippe or sicken.
Edgar Wsrfeld, jr., corner King and Pitt
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

DIR. and Mrs B. Lacksmp, Elston, No.
writes: "One Minute Cough Cure saved the
life OF our little boy when nearly dead with
Group. Edgar Warfeld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-22

Judge DAILY and B. C. Dorney, executors of
the estate of Augustin Daily, deny that Nixon
and Zimmerman, of Philadelphia, have open
ed negotiations for Days theatre in New
York. Mr.. Dorney said today: "All know
about it 10 that Nj. Nixon telegrsphed me
yesterday asking me to set time when
could see him today. did not think he had
any intention of buying the theatre and did
not even answer the telegram"
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IN MENORTAM

In loving remembrance Of MENA HER
BERT, beloved daughter of Chsrlea and Alice
Kersey, who departed this life July %, 1897.
By HER PARENTS.