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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

1t is said that "Reminiscences OF a Very
Old Man" by the late John Sartain, is find
ing much favor among collectors and extra
illustrators. who insert illustrative en-
cravings, thereby making most valuable
hooks
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Do treaties require ratification by the Senate
IN France as in the United statesg :. What was
the treaty negotiated between Secretary 0lney
STUDENT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

THE Priests Marriage by Nora Vynne.
is in preparation by G. +. Putnam's Sons.
IL is the story of an apostate of weak
character and changeful temperament.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Mrs. Darlington Booths book for chill
dren. 'Sleepy-Time Stories." has achiev-
ed considerable popularity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

'A-AN "a" sPOnBts come uOmE ELLA.
The best come from the Mediterranean
and Adriatic Seas. but large quantities OF
the coarser sorts are taken about Florida
and the Bahamas. Australian and other
Pacific waters also contribute. They are
an animal produet-perhaps the lowest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

"The Story OF Lewis Carroll" by Miss
lisa Bowman, the real alice in Wonder
land" is soon to be issued by E. p. Dut-
ton 4 Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

is it true that there Is an American college In
Turkey? MISSION
James II. and William B. Dwight, and
opened in 1868. Christopher r. Roberts, n
philanthropic New Yorker. gave it in all
nearly half million dollars. Its eurricu-
lum corresponds to that of New England
college, though especial attention is paid
to languages.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

THE Kings Mirror" Anthony Hopes
latest novel. is said TO be one of his best.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

The "Emporia tKap.l Gazette" says:
The Gazette is pleased to note that culture
is pushing through the great American desert
very rapidly; for in Smith Centre the public
library adyertises that great and good book,
David Harum," by that popular young author,
r. Kipling
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

IN oficial functions should not Admiral Dewey
rank General Miiesg
We think so. Dewey Is Admiral OF tho
Navy; Miles. while in command OF the
Army. is only major general Major
generals rank with rear admirals.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

LIE Pedant Joue," a comedy by the
original Cyrano de Bergerac, written $50
years ago and never put upen the stage
until this day. has just been given by the
Cerclc Francois OF Harvard University. NJ.
Jean de Pfeiffer. editor of the French week
" in Boston, IL Echo de Ia Semainc," has
published the acting edition of this play,
with pictures. preface. and introduction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Please state what ia the population of that por-
tion Of South Africa at war with Great Britainl
D4YSD
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Miranda OF the Balcony" by A. L. W.
Mason, author Of The Courtship OF Nor
rice Buckler." is story with a plot One
becomes aware OF this on the first page.
IL is one OF those books in which the char
acters come into existence merely to ex-
plain the plot. They are merely the chess
men in the game which the author has
predetermined shall be played. When this
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
LITERARY NOTES.

"a History of American Privateers. by
Edgar Stanton Maclay. is sure TO arouse
interest among students of history. 1t is
published by d. Appleton & Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Is there such a thing as part Of The Mississippi
River running up hill? COWBOY.
Water won't run up hill even to obligs
the historians OF the Mississippi Valley.
During December the river was so low
that salt water from the Gulf, impelied by
the wind and tide. backed up above New
Orleans. This is the source Of your in
formation, perhaps.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

1t is said that the novel of the year in
England is unquestionably Mary Cholmon-
deley's Red Pottage." 1t has already
gone into its eighteenth thousand.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

It is said so. According to the tradition
the Gauls clambered up the hill to the
capitol in single file so silently that none
was challenged. In getting over the ram
part. the first man disturbed some sacred
geese, and their cackling awoke the garri-
son to successful resistance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

The popularity of Richard Carvel'' has
resulted in new and tremendous interest
in the life of Charles James Fox. The
Harpers published a new edition of THE
Early History of Charles James Fox" By
Trevelyan. and the first edition was SOLD
before it was off the press. The reading OF
history in such connection is one of tn,
best possible ways Of getting an education
at home
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Little. Brown &c Co. are soon to publish
a new book by Sienkiewicz, THE Knights
Of he Cross" nov running as a serial In
Poland. Like the authors previous works,
il will be translated by jeremiah Curton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

"Triumphs and Wonders of the Nine
teenth Century" is a bulky volume by
James p. Boyd and thirtytwo other peo-
pie, said to be specially qualified. 1t is
fully illustrated. and is a sort of encyclo-
pedia OF the events and doings OF the pres
ent century. II would be a good book TO
sell by subscription in the country.
Washington: Z. a. Dinsmore & Coz
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Statistics Of South African population
are based chiefly on estimate, and portions
Of the British possessions are in revolt,
just how extensively no one knows. But
taking the South African Republic and the
Orange Free State, for the former, 500, 600.
for the latter, 300, 600.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Andrew Lang says that Eden Philpotts'
book OF school life, THE Human Boy" is
his favorite among books of the present
season. If Mr.. Philpotts had called his
book The English Schoolboy" 1t would
have been neal er the mark, for his char
acters are earl marked Enthusiastically as be-
longing to the English public school; but
no fault can be found with the book itself
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

VIII YOU give me SOM details concerning the
army md navy Of France, beginning. present con-
dtion etc.2 3 Also something OF the silk in
distry Of France. its proportions and import
aneeY j. q.
The army's strength on a peace footing
is SOL ,s4S. the war establishment 1.SsJ, 1874.
Nominally, all Frenchmen of suitable age
are subject to military duty. all exemp-
tions having been abolished in 1887. Equip
ment and training are modern. though the
Dreyfus episode limited at fatal inefficiency
due TO corruption. The navy ranks Sec
ond in the world. and its proportion OF
modern vessels is good. A characteristic
is the large crews of its fighting ships. 2.
Silk is grown and imported. In its manu-
fseture over 10000 persons are employed.
and the annual production is over $780,
coo. 900. AS producer Of the raw product.
France is led. in Europe. by Italy. and by
China and Japan. In silk manufactures she
leads the world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Was Rome ever aased BY fOek Of gssseI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Did the last Postal Congress held at Wash
ington authorize postal cards with different
scenery printed on them to pass through the
mailg T. d.
Private mailing cards were authorized
by Congress by the act OF May
10, 1895 Advertisements, illustra-
tons and other matter may. appear
on the message side, either in black or
eolors On the address side must be. In
the risth-hand upper corner, diagram
and place a one-cent stamp here; In
the lower left-hand corner This side Is
exclusively for the address" A one-cent
stamp carries one to domestic points. bur
to foreign countries they go only at letter
rates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Where can get book giving fair. unbiased
statement Of the causes leading up 10 the present
war between Great Britain and the Transvaal Re
publicg Is there such publication setting forth
both sides Of the question? IMPARTIAL
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

There's whimsey in my noddle, there's mag
got in my brain.
There's doubt upon my spirit that 1 cannot
quite explain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

COMMITTEE MEETINGs.-The COM
mittee on light met last night, when the
members were introduced to Mr.. Bayly,
the new superintendent OF gas, aud dis
cussed the management of the gas
works. The matter of the wire re-
moved from one section OF the city ana
used 10 another was also informally die
cussed. but no final action was taken.
The committee on streets was calico
TO meet last night, but a quorum isiled
to appear, only Messrs. Smith and Do
HE being present, These two, with
CITY Engineer Holcombe, discussed
street work and what was to be done
Today the latter put all his available
force at work cleaning the alleys OF the
city. For the present Mr.. HolcomDe
has put Mr.. Harrington in charge OF the
work OF cleaning the alleys; Mr.: Trav'
ers In charge of the work OF cleaning
streets, and Mr.. Dobie 10 charge OF the
making of box culyerts, &c.
In response to request OF the com
mittee on streets City Attorney Bootne
has rendered an opinion in which ns
holds that during vacancy 10 the OIL
Zee OF City Engineer neither the Mayor
Auditor nor committee on streets, un
less directed by Council, has authority
under the law to order or pay tor stree
work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

THE MOUNT VERNON FIRE lNsUR-
ANCE COMPANY has reinsured oil lis
outstanding policies in the National
Fire Insurance Company of Hartford
Conn.,, all liability for losses under
them being assumed by the reinsurlDg
company.
This action was caused by the gener-
ally unsatisfactory condition of the fire
insurance business for the last two OF
three years, the official reports OF al
the companies doing business in the
United States, with very few exceptions
showing the losses paid to be muct
greater than the premiums received
and it was deemed wise by the Mount
Vernon Company to discontinue its bus
mess for the present.
The National is one of the best anf
strongest companies in the Unltet
States, having a cash capital OF $l,OOo
600 and surplus over its capital anC
all liabilities OF 81 ,472 955.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Two deaths due to heat occurred at
New York during last night.
At Chicago between and 6 o'clock
Yesterday the mercury dropped 22'
from 76. Four deaths and several pros
trations resulted from the excessive
heat.
The Boer ENJOYS are resting quietly
at the hotel Manhattan in New York
today after their long voyage. They
may leave for Washington on Friday
morning.
Mrs. Clio Hinton Huncker and Mr..
VIM. Brscken were msrried today in the
Church OF the Heavenly Rest, In New
York. Many notables In society and
art world were present
The entire plant OF the Welland Vale
Company and also the Canada Cycle
and Motor Company works, at Csthe-
rines, Ont, were destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss is estimated at ball
a million dollars.
The twenty-third annual meeting o.
the Supreme Council, Royal ArcaDum
Of the United States and Canada, open
ed in Montreal this afternoon. Supreme
Regent w. Holt ApRar, Of Trenton, N
J., presided. The afternoon was devoted
10 reading reports OF officers,
In Chicago this morning at the session o
| the Methodist General Cos ference, the votl
for two bishops was without result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16
|. EiChberg s. Son.
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

Mafeking in the last few days has
been the center of the hardest fighting
in the South African war. A dispatch
from Lorenzo Marquee says: "Pretoris
reports that Msfeking has fallen, but
this report ia not confirmed from other
sources. 1t is known that the crisis be-
gan last Saturday, when the Beers
made 8 determined attack, probably
their final effort to capture the place
before the arrival of the British relief
column.
The Beers. according to Lorenzo
Marquee sdvices, managed 10 get into
the town of Msfeking, where they oc-
cupied the Kafir quarter. Lieut.. Col.
Robert s. s. Bsden-Powell, the British
commander, attacked them there, and,
it is said, the Beers found themselves
surrounded. The loss was considerable
on both sides. News OF the develop
ments since Sunday is frsgmentsry
One report states that Baden-Powell
captured a large force OF Beers.
A telegram sent by Bsden-Powell to
| Lord Roberts under date Of May Z, be-
fore the attack began, reported that the
garrison's food would last until about
June 10. The arrival OF the southern
relief column, under Gen. Sir Archibald
Hunter, is expected hourly. The
northern relief column, nnder Colonel
Plumer, appears powerless.
Ia the Orange Free State the British
are also having things their own way
The entire Boer army is reported as
sembling at the Vasl river. Part o
General Brahant's horsemen have occu
pied Ladybrsnd, thus completing thu
chain OF British posts from Bloemfon
tein eastward to Basutoland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16
Saks & Company.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A strawberry festival will be held at St
Johns Chapel, West End, on Thursday and
Friday nights next
Toe Reding Pa. fremen will reach this
city tomorrow morning on the Norfolk boat,
and will be the guests Of the Hydraulic
company.
Beginning on June I'd the Marine band
will play In. the White House grounds, in
Washington every Saturday evening during
the summer.
Miss Ellen G. Daingerfeld has sold Mr.
F. T. King lot Of Sc by 1856 feet, on the
south side Of Queen street, between Lee and
Union for $1,000.
The special bulletin issued at 1890 this
morning says: Conditions favorable for To-
cal thunder storms and cooler weather TO-
night and Thursday.
The msyfies this year sre more numerous
than for some seasons past, and last NIGH
they swsrmed In myriads along the eastern
and southern sections of the city.
In the Corporation Court today in the case
Of J. Q. n. Smith vs. A. Il. Emerson |. decree
was entered referring the case TO Commits
sionor E. B. Taylor for a report
Mr.. Noble Lindsey reports that q lsrg'
gray horse was stolen from his home OF
Braddock Heights on the night OF the 18th
A horse answering the description Of that o
Mr. Lindsey's has been found at Bsllston.
| A gasoline engine in Sutherland & Carr
machine shop at 1911 d street northwest
Washington, exploded shortly before nooI
today, causing q terrific report. The win
dows in the shop were wrecked by the ex
plosion. One man was injuvod.
As stated in the Gazette an emergency riy
er and harbor bill was agreed upon yesterda
by the river and hsrbor committee. Tn
bill contains provision for survey @
Quantico creek aud of the Upper Msehodo
creek, in Virginia; also for resurvey Of th
Appomsttox river, and an estimate for tn
DETECTION Of the river at Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16
Story ola Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains OF disease ia the worst
kind Of slavery. George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: my
wife had been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over In bed
alone. After using two bottles OF Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work." This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless'
ness, melancholy, headache, 6ackache,
fainting and dizzy spells. This mira
Gle working medicine is godsend 10
sickly, rundown people. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Only so cts. Sold by
E. s. Leadbeater & Sons Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

RIVER NOTES. The old schooT er
julius Dreifus, belonging to Mr.. Harry
Kirk, which was not long ago sunk In
the cove, Just south of the old canal
locks, has been sold to Mr.. ]. Dreifus
and will be roken up for the metal In
her. This old vessel was, many years
ago, one of the vessels Of the coast sur
vey service.
The schooner Hattie Barber, from
Pensacola, Fla. with cargo of 200, OOC
shingles and Isl 900 feet of lumber, toi
Johnson & Wlmsatt, of Washington, II
dschsrging her cargo at the vulcan
ling wharf al this city.
The new stesmer Northumberland
will arrive here tonight from Baltimore
and will leave on her return trip tomor
row evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

C,rGHT IN FLAGRANTI DELIor0.-
c'ostshle Gaines, OF Alexandria couu-
=, o'I On Sunday evening drew from un-
w. ". the platform at Arlington station q
u C"n,t, man who looked like sheep
U "a when, full OF coowebs and dust,
Ss vas compelled to face q crowd OF
" who were on the railway plat
i",m at that point. He at fret resisted
tho officer, but the latter. drawing his
niS,ol convinced the prisoner that he
P P,espi business aud be sullenly accom-
p n.', him TO a nearby magistrate who
i"'nossd foe upon him for lsscivious
"a6duct The constable, 1t seems, had
ob,s,ned An intimation that it was the
~onr Of the prisoner and two others to
",swl under the platform for the pur-
NOS of observing through the apertures
ri the steps ladies who assembled the
Olatform. People present at the time,
Pod they been called upon for ver-
Jict would doubtless have ordered a
Coat Of tar ard feathers for the man or
Ql Iashp-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

For THE COAL FIELDs.-The Alex
andria correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says:
Notwithstanding that Congress seems TO
hsye abandoned, at present, the project for
tbs creation Of government armor plate
WOrks 'trong interest is being created here
Tor the purpose Of so connecting the deep
water st Alexandra with the coal and iron
mines Of western Virginia that material for
srmor plste can be pat alongside of the Poto'
mac within site Of the national capital, with
great facility and more cheaply than any
where else. This is to be effected by the
crestion Of line of railroad from Strasburg'
Va, to the West Virginia coal and iron fields.
This line cen be made, it is said, almost
straight from the mines to the Potomac 81
Alexandria. The mine owneIs and the Alex.
sadria workers ave obtained the promise OF
the assistance of the Southern Railway Com
pany 10 this work. and the agitation will oe
pursued with great vigor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

OLD FOLKS CoNoERT.-The 6nal re-
hearsal for the concert Thursday eve
ming in the Parish Hall of 81. Pauls
Church, was held last night, and the
entertainment promises to be one oil the
most successful ever given in this oity.
Besides those whose names have oeen
mentioned, the following will be heard
Mrs. O'Brien will sing "In Happy Mo-
ments," and Miss Evans, "T~iokenhsm
Ferry.n They will also sustain the
duet part in Mendelssohn's 81 Wanted
for the Lord" assisted by the entire
chorus. Miss Pollard will render John
Anderson, My joe" Others on the
programme in solo and quartet worS
viii be Miss Moore, Miss Lindsey, MISS
Sullivan, Mr.. Field and Mr.. SlaymsKer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

POLICE CoURT.-Msyor George L.
Simpson presiding.-The following
cases were disposed OF this morning:
Scott Butler, colored. charged with an e.
ssult on Rash Jones with brick, was dig
missed.
Banks Carpenter, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, forfeited $3.50 collateral
Thomas Jones, colored, arrested by Mr.. Pey'
ton Ballenger, charged with assault on I'D
ward Cornell with pistol with intent to XIII
was sent on to court.
Night Report.--Lsst night was clear an'
warm. One prisoner and one LOGGER were
the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

INsTRUCTING VOTERS. "A well al
tended meeting of colored republicans
was held at the Odd Fellows Hall last
night at which instructions were given
as to the manner of casting the ballots
against the proposed constitutional
convention.
Rev. Perkins spoke and gave his
hearers some good advice, telling them
TO conduct themselves in 40 orderly
manner and not to carry pistols aud
raZOrp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16
Lansburgh&BrO.,
4ao to APO Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.

Personal Frank Hume, men,
Der of the Legislature from the county,
will give a dinner to several United
States Senators, Representatives and
other distinguished personsges on Nav
80 next at Warwick, his country seat,
near this city.
Miss Hester gave the last Of most
enjoyable series Of progressive euchre
games at the PortDer, in Washington,
Monday evening. Among those pres
cut were Mrs. and Miss Wheat. OF this
city. The honors of the evening were
carried away by Miss Sadie Nalle, who
won the ladies' prize. Mr.. Jackson
won the gentlemen's przs.
Miss Grace Norris, OF Fauquier coun-
tv, and DR.. Eugene Lyman le Merle, OF
Washington, will be married tonight at
the Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore.
The award of the prizes for the best
college songs written by the undergrad
yates of alumpg OF the Woman's Col
lege, 10 Baltimore, were made yester-
dav. Miss Melissa Hill, of this city,
1900, received the first prize, $40 In
gold.
Admiral Dewey and his party, in
three special cars, passed through this
city today on their way from tie West
to Washington.
Mr.. Fred hohenstein and daughters Mrs.
Chas Zimmerman, Mrs. VIM. Thaler, and
Mrs Mary Moore, have returned from Balti'
more a ter delightful trip.
During the Episcopal Council at Charlottes'
vile the ministers and delegates from this
city and Seminary HUI will be entertained as
following: Rev @. Bal, by Mr.. c. w. Hulfshi
Rev. Bergman Green by Mr.. L. It. Hanckel;
Rev, P. p. Phil ps, by Prof Dunninatoni
Nr. L. M Bl.ckford, by Miss Virginia Ma
son; Mr. Chas. King, by Mr.. G W. Hpltshi
Mr.. J. R. zimmerman, by Prof. J. A. Hsr
rison; Rev A. Crawford. by Mrs. Judge
Robertson; Rev r. W. Micou, by Dr.. J. 2
Davis: Rev. &. A. Wallis, by Mr.. 3. v Southall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Daufortb, of LAGRANGE, Ga,
suffered intensely for six months with q
friohtful running sore on his leg but
writes that Bucklen's Arpica Salve
whoIly cured it in ten days. For Ul'
cars Wounds, Burns, Boils, Palm or
Dis IT'S the best in the world. Cure
anaranteed. Only 25 cent?. Sold
BY E. s. Leadbeater q sons' or"e'
fioto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-16

BAsEBALL.-The Young Dominion
Baseball Club have organized their
team for the season Of 1900. The play e
ers sre as follows: l.. Ferguson, catch
er; P. German, pitcher; M. Moore. lst
bass; c. Nails, I'd base; l.. jackson, 3rd
base; G. Wood, shortstop; B. Mason,
lsf.feld; II. Beach, centerfeld, b
Haden, right6eld. They will pl y any
team the members of which are under
Is years of age. Send all challenges to
CAPTAIN Ferguson, 226 south Lee street