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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Foreign News.

Brussels, June II Tits reported here
that King Leopold has offered Spain
0,000,0 900 for the Canary Islands.
Ascot, June 14.-In the race for the
Visitors Plate, worth 800 sovereigns,
Lord Beresford's Jihy, ridden by Tod
Sloan, won.
Falmouth, June 14.-An unknown
steamship of large proportions was
seen heading toward the ManacIes dur
ing the mist Yesterday afternoon. She
was warned off barely in time. Agita-
ton for better danger signals for the
rocks is increasing and it is thought
that action will be taken soon.
Madrid, June lit was announced
today that the Queen Regent will sign
the decree ceding tie Caroline islands
to Germany on June 10. Spain will
also suggest to Germany that the latter
purchase the Spanish gunboats that are
still in eastern waters.
Paris. June l4-President Loubet re-
ceived Nj. Poincare this morning for the
purpose of intrusting him with the task
of forming new cabinet. nj. Poincare
asked for time to deliberate and will
give the president a definite reply at
six o'clock this evening.
NJ. Poncare had consultations this
afternoon with NM Ribot Sarrien,
Meline, Pytral and Brisson. He has
not yet given his answer to President
LOubet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
Thc Recent Tornado.

New Richmond, Wis, June 1.-The
work Of searching the ruins for victims
OF the tornado was resumed this morn
ing and may be concluded today militia
having arrived to prevent interference
by sight seers. The latest estimate OF
the casualties places the number of
dead at l26, six missing, and lbs in
ured, of whom many will die. Other
estimates place the number OF killed al
200. A number of special trains load
ed with food and clothing, some bear
ing collins, arrived from St. Paul, Min
neapols, Madison, Milwaukee, and
other points this morning.
Souvenir fiends and thieves have
stripped many wrecked dwellings Of
what few valuables were left, but with
the arrival OF the militia and better po-
Icing the ruined village, this ghoulish
work will cease. The property damage
in the entire track of the storm, is plac.
ed at not less than 81 100000.
Omaha, Neb., June 1.-Two travel
ling men arrived here from Herman,
the scene of yesterdays terrible lorna
do, say that at least % people were
killed and a much Ia ger number in-
jured. Hundreds of people are home
less and destitute and an appeal has
been sent out for immediate aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
NEWS OF The DAY.

DR.. Lawson TAFT, the pioneer in alb
dominal surgery, died at his home in
Birmingham, England, yesterday.
Americans who went to Porto
Rico 10 gain easy fortunes are said to
be leaving the island in large numbers
The arbitration proposal to settle the
pulp-mill case submitted by the city of
Cumberland, Md, has been rejected
by the company.
The Paris Chamber of Indictments
has decided that there is no case against
Lieutenant Colonel Picqusrdt, who was
charged with forgery in the Dreyfus
case.
Militiamen who have returned from
the scene OF the feud in Clay county,
KY, say that all the Bakers will be kill.
ed. if possible, by the Towards and
Whites.
A number of Cubans raided store
house at Guanajay in order to secure
arms and get their share of American
money which is being paid out by Lieut..
Colonel Bisbee.
The Baltimore water board will send
to the United Railway and Electric
Company q notice to the effect that
hereafter the board will hold the COM
pany responsible for damages to pri-
vate water pipes from electrolysis,
caused, officials of the water board as
sert, by the improper bonding" of the
company's rails. The action was taken
at meeting of the board last Monday.
Cablegrams from Manila state that
an all-day battle between Americans
and Fiipinos ragged yesterday on strip
of land along the shore of Manila bay
extending from Cavite Viejo (old Ca
vite) to Las Pinas, about seven miles
distant AtS:l0 p. NJ, the time of the
last advices, the battle still continued.
The Americans had driven the Fiipinos
back slowly, but there appeared to be
no decisive result, as the natives still
occupied strong position. General
Otis cables that the Filipinos are scat
tered and In retreat" He says Lawton
took the aggressive because Manila was
threatened. Aguinaldo probably has
as many men under his command as
Otis. 1t is felt that at this moment he
appears to more stronger and dominant
with his people than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
Filipinos in Full Retreat.

Manila, June 1.-THE American
troops captured Bacoor this morning,
without firing q shot. The enemy is
now in full retreat. The native gov
ernor of Cebu, who was friendly to the
United States, is reported to have been
assassinated. Complete Generalization
of the rebel forces was effected by the
18th, 9th and II infantry, aided by q
heavy artillery fire and the deadly work
of Maxim gun in the hands of 8 party
of marines. Shortly before night fell
the l4th swan the Zspote river and
yelling like madmen charged the
trenches under the protection of a heavy
artillery fire. The rebels began to run
before the men had emerged from the
water. A few moments after this gal.
LIANT band had struck the shore, the
Ninth and Twelfth came across and
sent volley after volley into the ranks
of the fleeing insurgents. About seven.
ty dead rebels were found in the
trenches. A number of five-inch smooth
bore guns marked ~. s. Navy Yard"
were captured by the Americans. The
broken bridge was mended and the Dist
crossed the river, being assigned with
the Ninth to guard the bridge. As
these two regiments were getting into
company formation, the rebels began to
fire from the Jungle. The Dist formed
quickly and rushed into the woods
The Filipinos fought desperately but
were finally driven a mile away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14

MR.. WIGHT, one of the Commission
ers Of the District of Columbia, says
steps are being taken to have Alexan-
dria county retroceded to that District,
IS such retrocession would purify that
county, which is now disgrace to Viz
qinia and a menace to Washington .
s'There is gambling and outlawry," he
says, ION the Virginia side of the river
rivaling, if not surprising, that OF any
frontier western town. If in the Dis
trict, this river bank would be policed
AID the outlaw element driven away"
Mr.. Wight may soothe his purturbed
soul with the knowledge that the
State Of Virginia, leading factor in
the case. will never give her consent to
the loss of another foot of her territory
and in respect Of gambling and outlaw
rv in Alexandria county, what there is
of either is practiced by people from the
District of Columbia, and there is
more of both in two blocks OF Wash
lneton than in the whole county refer
red to. Washington is Alexandria's
most malignant enemy, and says and
does every thing it can to injure her,
but, for all that, there are many Alex
andrians who apparently take the
greatest delight in going there to spend
the money they make here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14

Marion, Ind, June 14.-Dr. Curry, a
prominent physician, was arrested Sun
day on the charge of assault on Miss
Minnie Lemon, an orphan girl, Il years
old, whom Curry had taken from an
orphan asylum at Indianapolis. The
girl was taken to the home of family
in Marion, and told Of the alleged rela
tons with Curry. She also stated that
Curry belonged to gang of thieves
and that his house was a rendezvous
for the gang. A search warrant was
issued and the house and barn was
searched and several hundred dollars
worth of stolen goods we're found.
The doctor defaulted his bond and left
town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERNPy

At regular meeting Of ,Lo n
Alder 6on 81 Alexandria, Va, held H., o.
10, 1898, there were present ''1 June
VIM. II. Marbury, esq. Presiden.
S hsvener' Dobie, binkon, Curtin a., ~.
An ordinance for imposing and con....
licenses within the city of Aexspdris st ss:!!
year commencing on the 1st dsy Of ~ T. Zig
1899, and ending on the 3Ist dsy VI y, June
1900, was read second and thru ,isa AA!i
passed by the following vote: '''4e' 4li
Ayes, Messrs. Havener Dobie n,
Curtin Sweeney and MI President-G' '1 T
none. V Noes
An act to appropriate a part Of ,bo -.
revenue for the fiscal year end;pg MI NJ u!
1900, was read second and tbird ma; -! d.
passed by the following vote: ''-''' Sud
Ayes, Messrs. Havener, Dobic H.,
Curtin, Sweeney and Alr. President-G ''' Ven
none. 'oe1
a resolution appropriating S3os f.,
completion of the Patrick street so,. ~ .le
received from the Common Council and ,, Ny
ed by the following vote: "AI pas
Ayes, Messrs. Hsvener, Dobie Hin.
Curtin. Sweeney and Dir. Prcsident-C No.
none. ''Ti
An ordinance sppropriating $500 to g,.r.,
2O.feet roadway on Fairfax street So re
Franklin and Jefferson streets. was rec.e ''I
from the Common Council and passed h, H..
following vote: = 'Ie
Ayes, Messrs. Hsyeuer, Dobie Hirl..
Curtin, Sweeney and Mr.. President-6 Y"a.
none. AVE-
An ordinance appropristng $i25 70 b,v.
necessary repairs made at the poor and go,S
house WAS received from the Common ro g,A
Gil and passed by the following vote ''"'
Ayes, Messrs. Havener, Dobje H,,s.
Curtin, Sweeney and Mr.. President-6 Me-.
none. ''''''
The following were received from Fl.
Common Council and their action eonrr,,-t
in: a bill of DR.. j. T. Miller for $500 n,
professional services; also resolution ~,
structing the Committee on General Law. >,
consider the feasibility OF changing Secric, ~
of the City Charter so that Third ward ~.
dents may be given proper representative. n
the City Council also petition from ] h
Il. Lunt and Others to lay sewer on aim.
bus street, between King and Prince street,
also resolution appropriating $3.50 to grave
2O.feet roadway on Columbus street h.
tween Gibbon and Franklin streets a %
petition of John T. Nails and George Meade
also an ordinance fixing the salary OF tbe
Auditor of Public Accounts at $500 10 TAX,
effect OIL July l , 1899 and an ordinance In.
creasing the salary of the Chief OF the Fine
Department on and after August l, 1898 20
$3.50 per snnum.
The board then adjourned
W. II. MARBURY President
Teste: Z. E. KNIGHT, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

Senator Daniel yesterday delivered
the annual address before the Jefferson
and Washington Literary Societies, OF
the University of Virginia. His sub
iect was, 1.-THE Conquering Nation"
and for two hours he held the unfag-
ging interest of large audience. His
address was discussion of the strong
and dominant characteristics OF what in
understood as the Angol-Saxon race,
which he though might now be enlar.
ged to the designation of the English
speaking race. He said that he had
voted against annexing the Philippines,
but they had been annexed, and the
turning of the rebel guns against our
authority in those islands was some.
thing that The conquering Anglo-Saxon
race showed must come to nsught.
When that time comes, the Eastern
problem will still be with us, but he
knew that the race which had solved
all difficulties which had confronted it
thus far was in process of solving them
and would meet this one like con.
quering people.
Pessimism, he said, was not an
Anglo.Saxon trait, and he looked for.
ward with hope in the face of all the
difficulties that are now across our
path.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14

THE VIRGINIA SENATORSHIP.-T
senatorial reform league committee met
in Richmond yesterday. 1t was de-
cided to keep up the work for which
the league was formed. Congressman
Jones presided over the meeting. which
was not largely attended. The ques-
ton of candidate for Senator in oppo-
sition to Mr.. Martin was discussed.
Mr.. Jones manifested a decided
opposition to entering the race,
and it is positively asserted will
not do 30. There is much talk
about bringing out g candidate.
John Goode was discussed as 8 man
who would make an able exponent OF
the May conference platform. The
matter mas not yet been mentioned to
him and it is not known what his de-
cision will be.
W. A. Anderson was elected chair
man of the committee. He will call
another meeting soon and issue an ad
dress to the public. The Martin people
are much pleased at the result OF the
movement.
1t was expected that the committee
would issue an address to the demo-
Gratis last night, but prominent mem
bers of it say that none will be given
out for day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
ARBITRATION PLANS.

The American arbitration proposal ,
which will probably be merged into the
Russian proposal by the Peace Confer
ence now in session at the Hague,
enects that to constitute permanent
arbitration the court must be agreed to
by at least nine powers, of which eight
must be European or American. The
court would be entitled to take cogni-
zance of quarrels breaking out even
among countries unrepresented at the
conference. All arguments would
have to be brought before the court i'll
writing or print. All parties applying
to the court for arbitration will nave to
pledge themselves to be bound by its
decision. This is drastic clause,
which is expected to meet with some
opposition. Any disputant country
will be entitled after the courts award
to q second hearing before the same
Judges within three months after the
first sentence has been communicated,
if able to bring forward fresh testimony
or fresh judicial arguments. This ap-
pears to amount to initiating kind OF
arbitration court OF appeal within the
original one.
The sub committee OF the Red Cross
section of the Peace Conference met
Yesterday to hear the report Of Prof.
Louis Renault, of the French delega-
ton, on the extension of the Geneva
Convention to naval warfare. In the
unanimous opinion of the delegates the
report is a mastery piece of work. All
the essential principles of the original
scheme, as embodied in the report,
were agreed to, although several
amendments as to details were submit
tod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE Ii, 1895

Z. V. r. in yesterdays, Gazette - on
the right track. Alexandria has now q
condition, not theory, to consider, and
needs the useful rather than the orna-
mental. If she shall have sesqui,cen-
tennisl celebration of her foundation,
what evidence is she to show the
strangers who may come here, of the
progress she has made in the one hun
dred and fifty years of her existence
except railroads, that have done her in
Gnitely more harm than good, and
Washington wagons that supply her
people with goods that they should buy
from their OVID merchants? Let those
who would help the city, collect all the
money they can for that purpose, but
let some OF it be expended in keeping
King street clear of ash boxes and bar
rels and of scrap paper, in cleaning the
foul alleys and INSTRUCTED cutters in
various parts of the city, in cutting
down the rank snd noxious weeds that
disfgure the unimproved lots, in re-
moving the hog pens within her limits,
and doing other things that will con-
duce to the health and appearance of the
CITY and the agreeableness OF her people.
Alexandria must rely for improvement
upon her own citizens, and not upon
strangers, and with more community
OF interest among her people and de-
termination to help one another and
buy at home rather than elsewhere, and
the manifestation of a disposition to
promote everything that will be practi-
cally useful to tile city and conducive
TO its real interests. her unexcelled sd
vantages for business, as we'll IS resi-
dental purposes, must soon attract an
increased population and draw to her
some OF the country's prosperity-if
there be any reality in that reported
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
THE WESTERN TORNADO.

Indescribably sad are the scenes of
desolation wrought by Monday nights
tornado, which practically swept out of
existence the prosperous little city OF
New Richmond, Wis. Out of 500
houses and store buildings, comprising
the town, fully 800 were wrecked by
the storm or destroyed by fire.
Almost every family has one or more
members among the dead, injured or
missing and little groups are seen every
where searching by the light of lantern
or torch for loved ones who may be
buried in the piles of debris on every
hand.
With frantic energy the search has
been conducted all day, and ffty.four
bodies have been found, although the
number of dead certainly will be 100 or
more.
These have, for the most part, been
taken to the Catholic and Congrega-
tional churches, which, although in the
very edge of the storms path, miracu-
lousy escaped its fury. The Injured
number several hundred.
Scenes and incidents connected with
the storm are legion.
Two large iron safes were caught I'D
and carried distance ola block. With
in space OF q few blocks lay dozens of
bodies. Legs aud arms were missing
in many cases, and one body was fonnd
with the head clipped off the trunk, as
though it had been severed by an axe.
A young woman named Mary Gid
den was carried block from her house
and alighted at the edge Of the mill
pond. Many bodies are thought to be
in this pond.
The tornado which swept New Rich
mond caused heavy damage to other
towns in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The town of Barron and the surround
ing country were swept. The storm
there started with cloudburst.
AT LIE Crosse it was the worst storm !
known in II years. Nearly five inches
of rain fell. The river rose so rapidly |
that 400 persons living in the lower !
part of the town were driven from their
homes.
Six inches OF rain fell at Mankato,
Mimi, Sparta, Wis, and other towns in
the adjoining territory are partly under
water. Faribault, Elroy, Viola, Rock
ton and Tomah also suffered severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
Tilted Her Aged Lover.

Wilmington. Del, June l4.-lssac
Cranmer, a New Jersey oysterman,
over sixty years OF age, has asked for a
writ to obtain a gold watch and other
articles from Miss Lillian NJ. Holden,
of this city. Cranmer says she was to
marry him, but changed her mind, and
he now wants all the presents back,
Miss Holden is about p years OF age,
and the difference in ages, it is said,
caused her 20 jilt her lover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
The Bishopric ofLuzon.

Rome, June 1.-the visit to Rome
ofAgoncillo, the Filipino envoy, was,
as announced in London yesterday by
the Filipino junta there, in connection
with the vacant bishopric in the Island
of Luzon. The candidates for the va
cancy include Father McKinnon, an
American, and several Filipinos. Agon-
clio was told ct the Vatican that if the
friars imprisoned by Aguinaldo were
released he might be allowed to name
the new bishop, but that an Italian
would probably receive the appoint
ment as a compromise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
LADIES CAN WEAR SHoro

one size smaller after using AlloD'
Ease, powder to DO shaken ir n''cI Foot.
IL makes tight Or new shoes feel a. .ao 'aoe;
instant relief to corns and bpn;nn.e "y gives
s sen con comfort discovery Of the age The
swSlign leet, olisters and callous soo,. 'lie'
lens Foot-Esse is a certain cure FL 'Pot:' A..
ing nails, sweating, hot aching fee, Hsiow '
druggists and shoe stores, 25c IT,, At al
sted, LIE Boy, NY '''A > DIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14

10. @. F.-The Grand Encampment
10. F., OF Virginia, held its fifty
seventh annual meeting in Richmond
Yesterday. Grand Patriarch James
Mitchell, presided and there was quite
a full attendance. A number of can.
didates were admitted to the Grand
Encampment and received the degree.
The reports of the grand officers were
very gratifying.
A resolution was adopted, permitting
those encampments desiring to do so
10 set aside per cent. of their receipts
for dues as a special contingent fund,
from which to pay obligations not legal
ly payable from the general fund of the
,sncsmpment.
The following officers we're elected ::
Grad Patriarch, G. B. Vogei. Roanoke;
Grand High Priest, W. f. Latham,
Alexandria; Grand Senior Warden, J.
E. Mccoy, Norfolk; Grand Scribe, T..
V.Turney, Old Point; Grand Treasurer,
IS. w. Hill, Norfolk; Grand Junior
Warden, w. A. Clark, jr, Richmond,
and Grand Representative, NJ. 3. Ra-
NOS, Richmond.
The capitation tax was increased
from 40 to so cents. This tax is laid
upon 1880 patriarchs, and will increase
the revenue about $3.50. The salary of
che Grand Scribe was fixed at 500,
and the Grand Treasurer, who has here
tofore given his services without COM
pensation, was voted $25 per annum.
The attention of the Sovereign Grand
lOI Al.
fraterDsl insurance within the order,
and the grand representatives were re-
quested to urge the matter forward.
The encampment decided to meet next
June at Newport News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14

THE anti-Martin committee met
again in Richmond yesterday, resolved
to keep up their fight, failed to make q
nomination against Senator Martin, adj
journed, and then, like little, men,
marched back 10 their homes. The
anti. Martinites have given the newspa-
papers of the State something to talk
about during the last two or three
months, and have contributed some
thing to the profits of the Richmond
taverns; simply that and nothing more.
Nobody blames, though their friends
are sorry for, them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
The Alaskan Boundary.

London, June 1.-THE United States
ambassador here has received from the
foreign office communication on Alas
ka, which it is understood is a satisfacs
tory temporary arrangement of the a.
fair.
The foreign officials. while unwilling to
discuss the details OF the communication
handed to q. S. Ambassador Choste today,
say that the Alaska difficulties are practically
smoothed over until the meeting of the high
commission in August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
Volcanic EruntinnS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of JOY Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils. Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Cbilblains. Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Oniy 25c box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by f. s. Leadbester & Sons,
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14

Was the result of his splendid dess9
Indomitable and tremendous enefs!
are not found where Stoms Cd, Live
Kidneys and Bowels are o'at OF order
Ii you want these qualities and the il y,
cess they bring, use Or. Kings Li q,
Pills. They develop every power : =
brain and body. Only % cts. n H. 80
Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
Toad Game From Her Mouth.

Canton, Pa, June 14.-Mrs. Mary
Wetherell, of Alba, near here, was taken
violently i'll yesterday, and during
a vomiting spell hslf.grown toad was
emitted. Mrs. Wetherell had been i'll
for year. She says that three years
ago, while drinking in the dark from a
spring, she swallowed some soft object,
and now thinks that it must have been
the toad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-14
Deadly Fight Between stevedores

Deadly Fight Bctwecn StevedoFes'
Buffalo. N. Y, June IA gang of
between so and 40 freight handlers last
night at $50 o'clock climbed aboard the
steamer Samuel Mither and opened
fire on q gang of about sixty iron ore
handlers who were working ia the hold
of the vessel. Between $50 and 200
shots were fired and three men were
injured and may die. Sixteen men said
to be in the attacking party were ar
rested. The cause of the trouble was
that the ore handlers called the gang
which attacked them 'scabs." The es-
cape from death of many of the ore
handlers was marvellous.