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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
CARNEGIE ASKS s125, 900. oOO.-An

CARNEGIE ASKS S125, 600. 000.-An-
drew Carnegie has signed his name to
document in which he states that for
the sum of S125 100000 he will part
with his entire holdings in the Carne-
-Phipps Frick plants. This docu
ment is an option on all of Mr.. Carne-
gie's vast productive interests, and is
now in the hands of Henry G. Prick,
Mr.. Carnegie's partner, who went to
Scotland to getit. Mr.. Carnegie will take
part payment in cash and the rest in
per cent. bonds of the reorgaDizAd cor.
poratiop. Five per cent. of Sl25, 000,-
600 is Sc. 25O,OO0. The reorganization
plan has been submitted to several
New York banks. MIR. Carnegie owns
Is per cent. of the concerns which bear
nis name, and Mr.. Prick % per cent.
% this basis the plant were valued al
$751;, 900, 900, and Frck's share at about
$40 000,0 900 before the recent enormous
rise in value of all iron and steel pro-
ducts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

A dispatch from Mo,gantown, W. Va, gays:
AS the result of a combination effecte by
eastern capitalists with j. NJ. Guffey, of Pit, .
burg, SO 900 acres of the richest coal lands
in West Virginia, situated in the adjoining
county of Preston, including a network Of
railroads from the mil es valued in sll at
So 900 600, pass into the control Of CON-
pany that will be one of the LARGEST coal.pro.
ducing concerns in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

saADJUrANr GENERAL CoRBIN says tie
Philippine war will be over by the first of the
coming year. If that be so, why in the WORLD
does the adjutsnt general continue to sdvise
the President to rush more troops to Manila
as rapidly as possible?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

DR.. Il. b. Haden, Summit, Ala. says, II
think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is splendid
medicine. / prescribe it and my confidence
in it grows with continued use" 1t digests
what You eat and quickly cures dyspepsia and
Indigestion. Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King
and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
May Challenge for the Americas c

Glasgow, Nov. &C. D. Rose. ronn ;,
yachtsman. is having racing cutter .ecre,1r
built at the Henderson yards here Tire hoo,
was designed by Watsor IA being bn;i,
from a model of the kaisers yscht Ne,sar
If Mr.. Bose can beat the Shamrock VIII, ~.
new racer he will challenge for the Americs'.
cuD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

PRESIDENT KRUGER can we'll afford t.
be burut in igy, So ne was in Londoi
yesterday, Guy Fawkes' day, if hi
soldiers shall continue to gain victories
as they have been doing lately. Thf
Euglish are a great people, but they
have some very small men among
them. Burning the efigies OF victols
Is sorry way of getting even.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
The MarEeLs.

New York, Nov. 6.-The market closed
as follows: Wheat-Dec 655sa6, y May :.
Corn-Dec 3O2la31; May =. Oats-Dec
221sa22A; May =. Pork-Dec =.
Georgetown, Nov. 6.-Wheat 6Oa69.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

Geo. holland, Rockland, O., ssys. My wife
had piles forty years. DeWitt's Witch Hazsl
Salve cured her. 1t is the best save II
America" 1t heals everything and cures all
skin diseases. Edgar Wsrfeld, jrv corner
King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

Vice President iHobart passed fair.
]y good night at his home at Paterson,
N ]. 1t is stated this morning that
Mr.. Hobart is daily growing weaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
MONETARY AND COMM Z

New York, Nov. 6.-Tho stock n rSet
opened heavy with an average decline OF X
per cent. There were some small rallies al.
ter the first fifteen minutes, but in snoihc-
fifteen minutes prices sagged again. The
more prominent shares dec Aed per cent
aud over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

Chicago Cattle Market. Nov + Cattle
The small supply of cattle received were as
po cd of at unchanged prices, sales being on .
basis of $4s4.7 for common grassy lots d
so for medium grade of dressed beet see. =,
$5.76a6 for good shipping cattle. 50. loao ~
for choice boeves and $6.5Oa6 40 for ihLey
lots; Texans $3.40s.10 and calves - %
$50. Hoss-There was a good demAnd toi
hogs at steady prices, but heavy packers aAo
lightweights sold slowly at slight decline ~.
fair to prime lots sold at 81 U ~, Z.
heavy packers $3.75a4 07l2. mixed - 9os
Atty, butchers So 95a4 %, and neat'
weights So. 90a4. 20; pigs sold at Ss.'oai ~.
sheep.-There was fairly good demand iol
sheep and lambs, common to PRIME shsst
selling at $2a45O. and So .5s2 d. 70.
lambs. with extra lambs at $5.35so. 49, su'
yearlings at $4.5Oa4 65.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

Philadelphia Cattle Market Nov. 4;-Beei
Cattle were i'll large supply, ard with on!
the usual demand. prices were weak Qao'a;,
tions were as follows: Extra 524ss6e. sgou
5As51hc, medium 4Aa5c. common 4a1 y.
per ID. Sheep and Lambs were active WI
arm. The quotations were as follows ., -
ira 41ha4ac, good 4a4lac, medium @ ~,
3slc, common 2a3Ac per ID LAMBS i's'
sac per lb. Hogs were in good denand' az
though tho mild westher made rates ease.
at 6Aa61ac per ID for best Western sie
5a.a6c per ID for others. Fat CO.'S were
6rmer at 21aa34c per lb. Thin Cows wei. y.
dull at $8a1s per head. Veal cslyea VIZ
active at 4haSc per ID. Mich Cow, TO-.
from $50 10 $50 per head. Dire. sed bee'''
were readily taken at 6lha9t &c per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

Alexandria Market. Nov. D.
The grain ma ket opened quiet WIKI 4.
Going and quotations still remain ancnsDt'''
Country produce is also quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

A TMoRE's MINCE MEAT end PLlh
IA PUDDING just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

T or OF MEMS HALF HOSE, Tes1'''
IL 25c goods at 3 r1irs for SOC, at ,,,,.
A. SLAYMAk Ell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

r ykOSsE & BLAcKWELL'S FINE Pi' b
~ LES just received by ,nr,pS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
ARRIVED.

Port OF ALEXANDRA. NOV. 8 1913.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
AND SOUGHT TO STOP IT
RApTISTS DECIDED THIS WAS
A BLOW AT RELIGIOUS
LIBERTY.
AND DR.. BROUGAToN LED THE REVOLT
They Appeared Before the City Council and
Succeeded in Having the Newly Form
ed Ordinance Killed. Police
are Now HeIoIess.
are Now Helpless.

Atlanta. Ga, July 1.-THE tempest
which has ragged in religious circles the
past week over an attempt to regulate
street preaching was stilled tonight by
the city council refus g to pass an Dr.
dinance restricting the spread of the Cos
pei to those who secured permits from
the mayor Marietta street, one of the
thsroughfares of the city, is nightly the
rendezvous of preachers explaining their
creeds. and on Saturdays and Sundays
the pastors of several churches here have
addressed the people from gospel wagons.
The police committee several days ago
decided that street preaching is n lmis-
ance.
There were complaints filed with the
chief Of police and after a conference
between the chief and police board it was
decided that in future street preaching
would be regulated by the police, a per
init being first secured rem the mayo
as to whom would preach and where
they would talk This the Baptist
preachers. who conduct six meetings
every Saturday night, decided was a
blow at religious liberty. Under the
leadership of Dr. Broughton the minis
tors of this denomination appeared
before the city council this evening and
succeeded in having the newly formed
ordinance regulating street preaching
killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
THE TWO WERE RIVALS
HOUGH CHOKED HIS FOE INTO
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
BUT AFTERWARDS FOUND he WAS DEAD
He then Dragged the Corpse to the River and
Threw it in. AT his Home Later he
Tried 10 Cut his Throat
With Razor.

Chester, Conn. July 17.-Harry Chad
wick, twenty-four years of age, of New
Britain, was murdered last night by
Joseph Hough, thirty years of age. who
then attempted to kill himself by cutting
his throat. Chadwick's body has not
been found, and the details of the ira
gedy are not fully known. Chadwick
came here Saturday night TO visit Miss
Mary Smith, to whom he was paying
attention. Hough, who boarded with
the Smith family, was also enamored of
the young woman.
Late this afternoon it was stated that
Hough had admitted to Alden Smith, Il
brother of the girl. that he killed Chad
wick and brew his body into the river
lie is said to have stated that he sought
to scare Chadwick. and that an alterca-
ton resulted during which Chadwick
drew razor and cut him on the side of
the face. He then choked Chadwick
until he was supposed to he unconscious,
but later found he was dead. He then
dragged the young mans body 10 the
river. where he threw it in. Riding
home. he took his own razor from Il
drawer intending to commit suicide.
when he felt himself growing faint ana
called for help. When the family enter
ed his room Il razor was found in his
hand. He is in critical condition.
1t is believed that Hough left the
house before Chadwick and waited for
him at the top of hill up which Chad
wick would he obliged to walk 1t is
4 III II
during which the younger man was kill
ed and his body was then dragged to
the river, where from boat it was
thrown overheard. The river is now be-
ing dragged for the body.
Hough. who was better tonight. has
made full confession to the coroner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
COMPLAINT AGAINST BREWER.
Sequel to Sensational Hearing of the
Case of Senator Gallinger.

Washington, July 17.-As a sequel to
the sensational scenes which accompan-
led the hearing before Civil Service
Commissioner Brewer last week in New
Hampshire, when Senator Gallinger of
that State was charged with having yio-
lated the Civil Service law in soliciting
campaign subscriptions from Federal
officeholders. Senator Chandler, it is nm
derstood, has lodged a formal complaint
with the President against Mr.. Brewer.
All information as to how far the COM
plant goes. whether it asks for his re-
moval or not. is refused at the White
House. In fact. it is not even admitted
there that Senator Chandler has adj
dressed communication to the Presi-
dent on the subject
During the progress of the hearing in
New Hampshire, Senator Chandler
openly denounced Mr.. Brewers course.
and was quoted as having said that he
would demand his removal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
BOUND FOR ELLSMERE LAND.
DR.. Robert Stems Plans for North
Polar Explorations.

Halifax. n. s.. July 17.-Dr. Robert
Stein. of the United States Geodetic Sur
vey, is at Sydney. c. B., arranging to
sail next week for Elsmere Land. in
company with Mr. Warmat naturalist
and taxidermist, and DR.. Kahn. physi-
clan in charge of electrical and magneti-
cal observations.
The party expect to land at Cape Sa-
bine, near the camp where Greely's eX-
petition passed SO disastrous winter
From there they will make their way to
the extreme known part of the northern
coast of Ellsmere Land. which is believed
to be an island. where they will build a
hut and establish headquarters for the
winter. While open water lasts they will
explore the northern shore westward by
boat in search of the supposed channel
leading to the sea known to exist to the
west Of Ellsmere Land. Next spring they
propose to continue the exploration Of
the northern and western shores on the
ice and trace the coast down to Cape
Eden, the extreme known southern port
thus completing present knowledge of
the coast line. They will then return
to Cape Sabine and hope to be picked
up there by the steamer next summer.
If for any reason they fail TO connect
with the steamer DR.. Stein proposes to
cross the strait to Littleton Island and
make his way along the Greenland coast
to the EsquimauX settlement which
formed the scene of his last exploration.
With the assistance of the natives the
party will be able to find their way
to Upernavik which is annually visited
by whaling ships from the United
StatpS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
MONEY FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS

Washington, July 1.-THE appeal of
the Citizens Committee of the District
of Columbia asking for aid for the flood
sufferers of Texas is being rapidly an
swered i'm substantial way. Secretary
of State Hay sent i'm his personal check
for 500. Treasurer John Joyedson
already has received nearly one thou
and dollars which will be forwarded
promptly to Governor Savers.
Congressman Hawley today wired as
follows to A. C. Kaufman, of Charles
ton. S. c., who said an appeal had been
issued to the people Of South Carolina
for funds:
"Your appeal to the citizens of South
Carolina in behalf of Texas flood suf-
ferers highly appreciated The suffer
ing i'm the flooded district is beyond all
description. Texas will ever hold in
grateful remembrance the efforts of her
sister State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
GEORGIA CROPS SUFFER.
Cotton Burning in the Field and Corn
Much Affected

Atlanta, Ga, July 17.-Many reports
received at the Department of Agricul-
tnre show that throughout the State
corn and cotton is suffering because there
has been no rains. State Entomologist
Scott said today:
I'm the eastern middle portions of the
State, cotton is burning in the fields,
and the corn is suffering from the
drought. A good rain would practically
save the crop. yet there will be great
loss to the farmers. The sun has prac-
tically sealed the fate of the cotton crop
in the State for the intensity Of the
heat has brought the plants to maturity
long before the full growth was attained.
Cotton has attained what has been call
ed the stunted growth and further
growth is impossible now even though
the best seasons were to prevail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
GEORGIA NEGROES LEAVE.
Firing on Them Saturday Night Too
Much For Their Nerves.

Birmingham. Ala, July 1.-THE
Georgia negroes imported to Ishkooda
mines to take the places Of strikers have
stampeded from that place as the re-
suit of the assassination of one of their
number and the wounding of four others
Saturday night.
Another invoice of Georgia negroes,
about 200 in number, arrived last night
and were taken to Ishkooda, but when
they were informed of what had hap
pened they, too, commenced leaving.
1t is now alleged that the gang who
shot into the water melon feast on Sat
urday night were strikers, and were in
structed at meeting of strikers held
Saturday afternoon to shoot to brighten
only.
The coroner's inquest began yesterday
was continued today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
PAT BOWERS ASSASSINATED.

Columbia, s. c., July 11.-Pat Bow
ers. of Lexington county was assass-
mated Thursday night i'll the Piney
Woods section. There has been bad
blood between him and some of his
neighbors for nearly Il score of years.
He has been constantly in law suits. and
has been convicted of different offenses.
At least twice he was forbidden send
ing his children to the public schools.
About two years ago saw mill III
the immediate vicinity was burned. 1t
was rebuilt, but last Thursday night il
too went to the flames. Bowers was Il
man of some means. about fifty years
Old and leaves Il wife and seven ci,il-
lrpn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
GOINGS' MURDERERS TAKEN.

Antlers. |. r.. July 17-Deputy Mar
shall Burt Brown returned to Antlers
this evening, having in charge H. Clay
and Simon Tyler, district attorney and
clerk of the Third District, Chotaw Ma
ton on warrants charging them with
murder. the offence being the advising of
the Sheriff of Wolf county to proceed
with the execution Of William Goings on
Thursday last. Sheriff Watson was not
at home when the deputy marshal called
for him, but Il message was left to the
effect that he was wanted, and 1t is eX-
pected that he will report to the Federal
authorities at Antlers tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
SHOT HIM IN THE BACK.

New Orleans, La, July 17.-Charles
l.. Rocket, runner for the Metropolitan
Bank, had just entered the bank to-
day to begin his duties, when Englehart
Biebcr, a discharged soldier slipped up
behind him and taking deliberate aim
fired The bullet struck the juncture of
Rockets suspenders and carried it into
his back. When the suspender was
pulled from the wound the bullet came
out with it. lBieber says that when he
went to the war he gave his deposit
book for $500 to Rocket and the latter
drew out the money and refused to re-
turn it to him. Rocked is painfully
wounded, but will recover.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
A WORD TO-THE WISE is SUFFI-
Client.

ELY'S CREAM BALM has complete
ly cured me of catarrh when everything
else failed.-Alfred w. Stevens, Cald-
well, Ohio.
ELY'S CREAM BALM works like a
charm; it has cured me of the most OBJ
stinate case of cold in the head:
would not be without it.--Fred'k Fries,
2S3 Hart Street, Brooklyn, n. Y.
A Ice. trial size or the SOC. size of
Ely's Cream Balm will be mailed.
Kept by druggists. Ely Brothers, SO
Warren Street. New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
SAYS MRS. RICH is INSANE.
The result of the Treatment Accorded
Her by Her Husband

Austin, Ike, July IA special from
Corsicana says:
Or Jenkins. who lived at Ell Paso
at one time and who knows intimately
Mrs. Rich, who is to be surrendered
to the Mexican Government for trial
on charge of numbering her husband,
says the woman is nadouI tedly insana
and that insanity is direct result of the
treatment accorded her by her husband.
He treated both of then nlofessiona.i,
When Mr.. Rich first Drought his wife
to El Paso she was splendid specimen
of Vomanhood. The couple Were mar
ried at Chicago during the World $
Fair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
JOURNEY TO GREET DEWEY.

Vienna. July lit is understood
that the United States Minister to Aus
tria- Hungary, Mr. Addison c. Harris.
and others connected with the American
Legation, as we'll as most of the United
States Consuls in Austria-llmgary,
are going to Trieste TO greet Admiral
Dewey upon his arrival there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
MILES CALLS ON MCKINLEY.

Washington. July 17.-Major General
Miles called on the President for about
fifteen minutes this afternoon. 1t was
explained that the visit was occasiOned
by General Miles position as acting Sec
rotary Of War. and that the matters UNI
der discussion related merely to routine
business of the War Department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18

Assistant Comptroller Mitchell has
decided that a family Of soldier who
died during the last war while on his
one or two months furlough in anticipa-
ton Of his discharge, under Order 1870
Of the War Department. is not entitled
to receive the one or two months extra
pay or any part thereof as provided by
the Act OF March 3. 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
SHAMROCK HAS ANOTHER SPIN

Cowes, July 17.-The Shamrock, with
Sir Thomas Upton and Mr.. Fife. her
designer. on board, was given another
spin this afternoon. The challenger
showed herself extremely Quick in stays.
The Britannia was also out. but the
boats were cruising in different waters.
The Prince OF Wales will witness the
tomorrOw's trial of the Shamrock from
the Admiralty Yacht Fire Queen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
HIS ELECTION BRYAN's LOSS.
Democrats Denounce the Methods b,
Which Goebel was Nominated.

w
Lexington, Ky, July IA special
to the Herald from Mount Sterling, KY,
says:
"A meeting Of between four and five
hundred Democrats today unanimously
adopted resolutions denouncing the
methods by which VIM. Goebel was
nominated at Louisville, and the Goebel
election law. The resolutions call for a
meeting at Lexington August 20, to
consist of from one to three representa-
tives from every county in the State, to
call a State Democratic convention.
The opinion was expressed at the meet
ing that Goebel's election means the
loss of Kentucky. to Bryan next year so
far as the delegates to the National
Convention from this State are con-
cerned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
SLIPPING INTO A COMBINE.

New Bedford. Mass, July 17.-At a
meeting held by the Rowland and Roth
and Bennett Spinning Companies today
the necessary authority for the trans
fers of the respective properties to the
New England Cotton Yarn Company
was voted. In each case the vote was
unanimous. The company's properties
are capitalized at more than S3OOO.OOO.
The stockholders will receive $4,000
600 for their holdings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18

Gun shot wounds and powder-burns,
cuts, bruises. sprains, wounds from
rusty nails. insect stings and ivy poison
ing--quickly healed by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. Positively prevents blood
poisoning. Beware of counterfeits. DE
Wits is safe and sure. Bobbitt-
Wynne. w. ii. King & CO., Adams d
Moye, VIM. Simpson, Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-18
TELEGRApHIS BRIEFS.

Contributions yesterday to Dewey
home fund amounted to $l44, making
S14, 4SO in all.
The wages of the weavers at the
SlatersviIe Cotton mills in Northheld.
X. L., have been raised again.
Butchers. milk dealers and bakers OF
Havana have combined to oppose re-
cent restrictive sanitary regulations.
Civil Governor Bctancourt. of Ma
tanZas. Cuba. is suspected OF being the
author of an anti-Amcrican pronuncia-
mento which has created much com
ment.
Tom l.. Johnson has called off all
deals for municipal ownership of his
railway lines in Detroit and Governor
Pingree's adherents admit they are
beaten.
A big trolley strike was started in
Brooklyn and one-third of the Rapid
Transit Companys lines were tied mp.
Some violence on the part of the strik-
ers was reported.
The stockholders of the Nemasket
Mill of Taunton. Mass. have met and
authorized by a formal vote the transfer
of the property to the New England
Cotton Yanr Company.
At Robeth Bay. Del. yesterday a son
Of James Mitchell shot his brother with
a gun loaded with large shot, causing
death in an hour. The boys supposed
the gun was not loaded.
The treaty with Japan negotiated by
Secretary of State Gresham in 1894 will
90 into effect today. Similar treaties
between Japan and European powers
will also become operative today. Japan
is recognized as a sovereign power in
all respects