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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
Foreign News.

Tacoma. Wash. Nov. 6-One of tht
Empress Dowager's latest DEGREES de
clares Confucianism to be the state re-
ligion in China and commands that il
be studied 10 future to all Chinese
schools and colleges. Throughout
Manchuria Russians are ejectirg Chi
nese owners of coal and gold mines and
taking possession. Serious disturbances
are occurring in consequence.
Rome. Nov. Cardinal Parocch
has resigned the vicarship OF the
Church. 1t ia probable that Cardinal
Satolli will be chosen to succeed him
The Pope was requested by Emperor
Franz Josef to interfere and prevent
the marriage of the Archduchess Sie-
obanie and Count Lonyay. The Pope
at first hesitated but eventually instruct.
ed the Nuucios at Brussels and Vienna
that the merrisge should not be per.
formed by the Church.
Madrid, Nov. 6 -Young King Alton
so made his first public speech today in
which he expressed thanks for the con.
ference on him of German order. He
astonished all by his duency.
Berlin, Nov. Ga divorce has been
granted Count Won Moltke, the EN-
peror's aide de camp. The decree
places the entire guilt on the vile.
London, Nov. 6-The war office has heard
nothing of the reported uprising Of the Basu.
tos. The officials admit anxiety over the sit.
ton in Bastuoland, however, as it is known
tnat 10000 of the younger Basutos are arm.
Jog and anxious to fight the Beers.
London, Nov. GA force of English and
American engineer has discovered large
gold field at Osmsra. Abyssinia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
THE STATE ELECTION.

The election for all the members Of
he House and for one half of those o.
the Senate will be held tomorrow. a
very small vote will be polled, except
where there are local contests, and the
smallest interest is being taken in the
result.
Mr.. ]. Taylor EIlyson, democratic
chairman, expresses full confidence in
securing an overwhelming democratic
majority in the legislature and says the
nomination of Senator Martin is fore.
gone conclusion. There has been con.
siderable talk of a combination of Ty
ler's friends with the Independents, but
the independents will not be allowed to
participate IN the democratic caucus,
and nothing short of revolt of the Ty-
Ter democrats could bring about such q
result.
The Martin men have tried hard to
secure an expression from Tyler as to
his attitude with the independents, but
be has consistly declined to be betrayed
into declaration, except that he is as
good democrat as mis- opponent.
Many of the independents and some
OF the republican candidates have de-
clared that they will vote for Tyler.
Mr.. Park Agnew, republican chair
man, when asked his opinion of the re
suit, referred to the address of his COM
mittee and said that as be was in full
sympathy with the sentiment therein
expressed he had made no effort to OBJ.
tain information on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
The Filipino Campaign.

Manila, Nov. 6 -.General Wheator
with two iufantry regiments, two three
inch and two Calling guns, has sailed
for Dsgupsu. This move, taken il
connection with the movements o
Generals Lawton and Macarthur to the
south, appears to be part of plan to hem
in the main Filipino ARM. Three
naval vessels will cooperate with
Wheaton in Selling a base at Dsgupan
This place is well to the north of Tar
lac, where AguiDaldo and his forces lie.
General Macarthur, who is to thesouth
of Tarlac, captured Msgalag Saturday
and his onward movement will be cen
tinued today. General Lawton is NOV
ing north and west of Tarlac, and the
chances appear bright for hemming in
Aguioaldo if Wheaton can capture q
base and carry out his part of the move
ment promptly.
Manila, Nov. 6.-In advancing yes
terday to take Magslang which is equi-
distant from Angeles aud Arayat, seven
mies to the porthWard, Colonel Smith
engaged about l 900 natives. A small
force of the enemy was first encounter
ed little way north of Angeles. The
Americans easily drove these back but
about five miles farther north, larg,
number of natives made sharp resist
spce. a flank movement was executed
by which the Filipinos were almost
surrounded. The artillery under Lieut.
Hamilton did effective work. Seeing
the Americans on all sides of them,
the natives fed. A number of them
were killed and wounded. A company
of them with their arms was captured.
The Americans had twelve men wound
ed. Sixty insurgents were killed, many
wounded and twenty-nine taken pris-
ouers. General Wheeler's brigade is
at Angeles getting ready to take part
in the northern advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
The situation in South Africa.

London, Nov. Attention is mo.
mentarily transferred to the northern
frontier where the Beers ere advancing
and the small British detschments are
retreating. Dispatches from Cape
Colony points indicate extreme dis
affection among the Cape Dutch, who
are exulting over the Boer successes in
Natal and are verging on an outbreak.
No new particulars have been received
of the engagement Thursday at Best.
ers Hill. The war Office is inclined to
minimize the results OF the fight.
Even the strong conservative organs
are fretting at the situation at Natal.
The Times says that two conclusions
are inevitable. One is that the policy
in Natal is dictated by political instead
of military considerations, and another
is that the intelligence department is
inadequate. "If it had been known
says the Times," that the Beers had
siege artillery, there would have been
no difficulty in providing Ladyemith
with an adequate equipment" The
Morning Post says the campaign in
ANGbdl dppGdIS W u6fO DCCa oltouSON
on ten minutes notice.
Capetown, Nov. {. -Advces from
Msfeking say the Beers stationed a big
gun with range of seven miles and
fred sixteen shots, one hitting the town
AID burning store. The Beers farms
are being worked by the women and
By Kaffira. All tn. farms send regular
contributions of supplies to the Boer
commissary.
Prince Christian and number Of
other officers left last Friday for Dur.
ban enroute to Ladysmith, where they
will replace the British officers killed
or wounded 10 the recent fighting there
The body Of Boer prisoners from
Ladysmitb, numbering nine officers
and $50 men, have arrived here.
Martial law has been proclaimed TO!
the districts 10 Cape Colony around
Da Aar junction. Premier Schreiner is
issuing circular explaining that thi
proclamation is only temporary and
! does not compel The burghers to par.
take in these "diplorable hostilities "
Pieteramarizburg, Natal, Nov. g.
A dispatch from Estcourt dated Nov
Sd, says the British falling back from
Colenso warned the inhabitants of Est
court to leave as it was probable that
the town would not be held.
! There was firing Thursday at Colenso,
south OF Lsdysmi,h. The British were
then retiring to Estcourt, on the rail
road, about 40 miles south.
Durham, Nov. 6.-The garrison al
ColeDso in Withdrawing to Estcourt,
saved all its stores. An armored trait
assisted the evacuation and took de
tachments of the Dublin regiment to
relieve an outlying fort which was held
by volunteers. The enemy consisted
of fresh command of Orange Free
State troops numbering 5000 men.
Pietermariizburg is reported to be St.
cure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
ADMIRAL DEWEY.

Admiral Dewey went to New York
yesterday to see bis fancee, Mrs. Ha.
zen. The latter is in New York get.
ting her elaborate trosseau, including
3S handsome gowns. 1t has been de-
cided that Cardinal Gibbons will per-
form the marriage ceremony, assisted
by Archbishop Keane.
The marriage will take place at the
Mclean residence on Farragut Square.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Hazen. drove
in Central Park today. after which the
bride-elect went to her dressmakers 10
give further directions concerning her
troussesu.
Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. Mclean will re.
turn to Washington tomorrow, but the
Admiral may remain here several days
longer. The Admiral and Mrs. Hszsp
we're fairly mobbed by an enthusiastic
crowd as they strolled down Fifth ave
nue. today.
Admiral Dewey was recognized and
q crowd gathered which cheered the
couple again and again. The Admiral
stood it for about block and then fled
into store with Mrs. Hazen until the
crowd thinned out. Then cab was
called and the couple drove to the
Cam bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

Poison IN THE WELL.-Oficials OF
Glastonbury, Conn.,, are trying to hunt
down poisoner who has tried to de-
stroy several lives. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
T. Bransfield live quietly in that town.
Mr.. Brans6eld is IS years old, native
of the town, and is not known to have
an enemy. With them boards Mrs.
Mary Ahearp, a widow about go years
old. She became violently sick one
day last week after drinking water
from the well in the yard. DR.. William
S. Kingshurg when called found parts
of paris green On the we'll bucket. on
the dipper that hung near it and in the
we'll. Evidently large amount of the
poison had been dumped into the
water. During the prolonged drought
the we'll has been popular 10 the neigh
borhood, but fortunately no one but
Mrs. Ahesrn drank the water after it
was poisoned. The doctor worked
over the woman all night, and thinks
now that she may recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
Crap Shooters Drowned

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. Com.
GERS raided crap game On the banks of
the Tennessee river yesterday alter
noon. About fifty OF the crap Shoe 81.
were surrounden and many OF them
Jumped into the icy water and swan
for the opposite side mile distant
Officers secured boats and followed
Two young darkies were seized with
cramps and, being badly scared, ssnE
to the bottom before assistance conId
reach them. The last legislature If
Tennessee made crap shooting felony
and 30 dreaded was the penitentiarv 10
them that the negroes would take M
chances. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

ExPREsIDENT HARRISON evidently thinks
that working for other governments is infn
itely more profitable than working for hi
own, as all he received for his four years
term of service as President was two hundred
thousand dollars, while he brings back with
him two hundred and fifty thousand as hi
fee for appearing as counsel for Venezuela il
her case before the arbitration commissions; SC
it seems that il respect Of money IS well
as honor man fares better elsewhere than i'll
his own country. It must be acknowledged,
however, that the ex. President got all of both
in the latter that he was ever legitimstely en-
Gitlad 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

HIS LOVE CAUSED a DOUBLE CRIME
a shooting affair occurred at York
Pa, at 9:20 o'clock last night, 10 the
southern section of the city. j. w.
Slime. .wenty-six years of age, corpo
raj in Company A, Eighth Pennsy lvania
regiment, which served in the Spanish
American war, aud having wife and
five children, living on east Charles al
lev, became enamored of Mrs. Harry
Mundis. He went to her house yester.
day evening and, after sitting there for
some time, asked her to run away with
MIN. This she refused to do. He went
away, but soon returned and again
asked her to go away with him. Again
she refused, and then he exclaimed !:
"Well, if We cannot live together, we
can die together" He thereupon drew
80 calber revolver and fired at her,
the bullet taking effect in her neck just
below the left ear. The ball took a
downward course and lodged in the
muscles of the neck. She Immediately
ran out of the house. Slime then put
the pistol TO his own head and fred a
bullet through his brain, the ball com.
ing out on the left side of his head,
killing him almost instantly. a large
crowd soon assembled, but Mrs. Mum
dis seemed unconcerned, as though
nothing had occurred. She walk abou,
the place ard told the story of the
frsg sdy as Slime lay breathing out his
life, batbed in his own blood. DR.. ]
W. Brckley, the coroner, summoned
jury and gave certificate of suicide.
Mrs. Mundis worked in factory.
Slime was huckster ard carried on a
profitable business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
MONDAY EVENING. NOV. 6 1899

GREAT interest is manifested in the
elections to be held tomorrow in Ken
lucky, Maryland, Ohio and Nebraska
by reason of the effect they Will nave
unon the Presidential nominations and
election next year. There is none III
that of this State. There was iittle'
respecting the Senatorship, until the
Nav conference, but that disslpateo II
entirely. as it demonstrated the fact
that the opposition to Senator Martin
amounted practically to nothing. III
this senatorial and legislative district
"a the democratic nominees have no
opposition, there will probably be q
small vote polled. But, besides that
election. vote will be taken on the
question of abolishing the unnecessary
spring election and also on repeating
the law providing that no tax shall
be laid on oysters caught by "tongers"
on natural beds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

MOSQUITOES AND MALARA.-The
discovery that mosquitoes are respon
sible for the spread of malaria is giving
rise to exalted hopes of banishing one
of the most dreaded scourges of the
tropics. Major Ronald Ross researches
in India show that this is probably the
only source of infection, and gives
grounds for believing that not all kinds
of mosquitoes are dangerous. Thus far
the "spotted-wing mosquitoes" seem to
be the only offenders, the malaria para.
site having been found only in two
species of these creatures in India and
one in Italy. Their breeding places are
rare in India, being only shallow pud-
dies of rain water that do not dry up nn-
der week or more, while the common
species find breeding places near every
dwelliug-the 'brindle mosquitoes" in
pots and tubs of water, and the "gray
mosquitoes" in cisterns, bitches aud
drains. The problem of dealing with
malaria. therefore, is greatly simplifed
if the present conclusions prove to be
correct. 1t is simply necessary to drain
or treat with chemicals the compare
lively few pools yielding spotted winged
mosquitoes, and the disease will disap.
pear through the determination of its
carriers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

LEE AND WAEELER.-A dispatch
from Chicago says: The women Of
Chicago have started a movement to.
ward a sympathetic effort to show in
some substantial way to Generals Filz
hugh Lee and Joseph Wheeler the ap-
probation of the American people for
their bravery and patriotism in the re.
cent war with Spain To this end, a
meeting of those interested has been
called for next Thursday afternoon at
the Chicago Beach Hotel. The idea is
to more firmly unite the people of ell
sections of the country through these
two great commanders. President Nc
Kinley and Messrs. Grant, Cleveland,
Fuller, Armour, Mclean, Astor, Wand
erblt and others will be asked to act as
a general committee to carry out the
movement in such q manner as they
may deem proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

WEDDING JOURNEY STARTS on
RooF.-Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Rely, who
were married last Thursday night in
New Brunswick, N. j., outwlt,ed
coterie of the guests and ushers wlo
had planned to give them roysl seud
off when they started on their wedding
journey. The schemers had the home
of the BRIDES parents surrounded By
scouts in waiting for the couple when
they should prepare to drive to the rail-
road station. At 1880 o'clock car
riage was driven to the door and ice
guests lined the stairway, supplied win
rice in readiness to shower the brlde
and bridegroom. Meanwhile Mr. and
Mrs. Reilly had reached the root Of loe
house and entered the home OF X
Rice adjoining. They N de tnelr Why
TO the yard in the rear OF Mr.. Rct's
home and then to Morris slrsef, where
coach was in waiting. Driving to
5telton, three miles away, they took
the train at 11:24 and were safely on
their journey before the prac,cal lokeTs
realized that they had been beaten 81
their own game
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
TELEGRApHIC BREVITJg>

DR.. Butler, of New York, said this
morning: There is absolutely no truth
in the report that Sharkey's ribs are
broken. He is stiff and sore, his len
shoulder is wrenched and one rib is
fractured He will appear at lcc.l
| theatre this evening""
Albert Grcheneur and Apna Rober
SOD, of West Newton, who were 10
have been married within week ware
talking go earnestly as they crossed
the Pennsylvania tracks at Altoona
Pa, last night, that they did not notice
the approach of fast train. They
were struck, hurled forty feet. and
killed.
The First Maine Congressional dis.
trict is engaged today 10 the election Of
successor to Hon. Thomas B. Reed
An average vote is beirg cast in the
Eve cities 10 the district, but in back
towns, owing to the condition of the
roads, voters are coming out slowly.
The prospect is that Allen, republican.
will be elected.
There were family prayers yesterday
in the home of the Jeffres family in
Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Jeff,ies presid.
ed at the family gathering. Earnestly
she prayed that Jim's ambitions and
inclinations be turned from the prizs
ring and directed to the pulpit. Sne
beseeched that he be led 10 follow in
the footsteps of his father, AID icstead
of fighting to go from place 10 place
preaching the doctrine OF christianity.
Margaret Jackson, a white woman, -
years old, probably insane, was discovered At
neon today in the act of cutting the ,hros, Of
her baby, aged months She was Ia feb
on Senator Kean's farm at Union, y. j.. sns
st the end o. the woods. Everett Bucknou.e
steward for the supurb ban club surprised her
and with wild 81 rick, she seized the b,bg
and fled into the woods She was pursued
and captured with the child in hes srms.
She is nov at police headquarters in Ella.
beth. N J.
William Smith, aged "a years. son Of John
81. Smith, manager of the r. g. Dun Com.
merc;al Agency lost hi, life By being buuel
TO death tn morning at his home in Buffalo.
N. Y. The fire is supposed - have been
start by pipe of tobacco. 1t was HI. ts5.i
to smoke after retiring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
DIED..

This (Mondsy) morning, November 6,
1899. EMMA, wife of Thomas v. Risheill.
Funeral from her late residence, 316 Duke
street, Wednesday, 9th inst, at IL a. m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
At his residence, No. 4O4 south Royal
street, at 1870 o'clock on Saturday, Novem.
Der a, GEORGE L. SEATON, son OF the late
George l.. Seston. Funeral from the Alfred
street Baptist Church Wednesday, November
8, at o'clock p. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

DURING the late Spanish war, the
MARQUIS of Salisbury made speech, 10
which he spoke of Spain as dying
nation" He laughs best who laughs
last. At banquet of Spaniards in Bill
boa last Saturday night, when the fall
of Lsdysmith was announced, a dispatch
was sent to the Marquis saiuting him
on the part of dying nation" The
Assyrian, the Egyptian, the Greek, the
Carthagenian, the Roman and other
empires have died, and the Marquis
should know that what has been, may
be again, and that there is nothing
more uncertain than war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them, also Old Running and Fe-
yer Sores, Ulcers. Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns. Scalds,
Chapped Hands, ClilblaiDs, Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only Csc. a box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater &
Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
Suit for Soldiers Bounty

Chicago, Nov. 6.-Suit will be
brought against the State of Mississippi
by the Chicago men who served in the
regiments of that State during the wal
with Spain unless they are paid sec
apiece, bounty to which they claim
they are entitled under an old law pro-
viding for the payment of that sum tc
eyerv nonresident recruited in Miss
issippi regiment. This was the decision
reache d at meeting of 800 ex-Missis.
sippi volunteers yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
DAueHrERs OF THE coNFEDERAcY.-

DAUGHTERs OF THE CoNFEDERAcY.-A
dispatch from Richmond says: This week
will be one long to be remembered in the an
malls of the United Daughters of the Confed-
eIacy. In addition to the usual bu-iness the
Daughters will unyeil q statue over the grave
of Miss Winnie Davis, and tablet 20 her
memory in st. Paul's Church Fly request OF
Mrs. Davis, monuments to her husband and
elder son will be unveiled in Hollywood, and
q tablet TO the memory of the deceased mem
bers Of tho family will be unveiled in st
Paul's Church. The sixth annual convention
of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
will be held in Richmond commencing No
vember s and continuing throughout the
week. The headquarters will be at the JEFF
ferson Hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

THE New York Tribune now says:
"No man can fud the faintest excuse,
in any sincerity or eccentricity of indl-
vidual belief, for giving aid and comfort
to armed enemies of his country,
whether by speech or printed words Or
votes" But the Tribune, when under
the control of Mr.. Horace Greeley, and
when the South was in martial array
against the North, advised that TIE
"wayward sisters" be allowed to Ego in
peace" As the recently acquired prov
inces didn't come 10 peace, they should
certainly be permitted to go that way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

ONE OF the chief reasons assigned by
the expausioDists for retaining posses
sion of the recently seized Spanish ter
ritory is that, if relinquished, anarchy
would reign therein. But IS anarchy
didn't reign there while Spain held ii,
why did this country reduce it to the
alleged dangerous condition referred tc?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
The Observation-Disclosures will be
held tomorrow in twelve States.

held tomorrow in twelve States.
Governors will be chosen in Mary.
land, Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, Massa
chusetts and Mississippi and Legisla'
lures in nine States. The Legislatures
in Virginia, Mississippi and Iowa will
have the choice of the United States
Senators.
Constitutional amendments are to be
submitted in Virginia, Maryland, Mis-
sissippi, and New York.
A Representative in Congress to fill
a vacancy, is to be chosen in each Of
the States of Nebraska, New York,
Ohio and Pennsylvania. The success.
sor 10 ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed, OF
Maine, is to be elected today.
The greatest interest attaches to the
results in Mary land, in Ohio, the Presi
dents State; in Nebraska, Bryan's
State, and in kentucky, where there
are two democratic tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06
MARTHA G. W. CATERS WILL

MARTHA @. W. CARTER's WILL
The will Of Martha GUSTS Williams
Carter, the great-granddaughter Of
Martha Washington and who died sew
eral days ago, was filed on Saturday
for probate in the Office of the register
in Washington. The instrument Jig
dated January 10, 1898, and bequeaths
her estate to GUSTS Parke, G.. l.. Up
shur, Kate Upshur Moreheod, and
Gertrude Hunt, the nephews and ME ces
of the testatrix. William 81. Hunt, OF
Helena, Mont, and Kate Upshur More.
head are named as executors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-06

THE DIVORCES in Boston for two days
last week exceeded the marriages b.
large odds, numbering no less than one
hundred. But most of the petitions Ter
the exclusion of Mr.. Roberts from
Congress and some of the pronounced
supporters of the treaty with the Sultan
of Sulu come from that same cultured
and highly moral city of Boston