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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
The Situation I'm ,outh Africa

London, May 29.-Evervbod now
Is predicting as tn the date Lord Rob
erts will enter Pretoris. Some put il
as next Saturday; none later than four
weeks. The latest dash forward, which
last night brought the British army
within . days march of Johannesburg,
furnishes fresh evidence of the Dou-re-
sistance OF the Beers. This running re-
treat without even rear guard actions
looks very much like decentralization.
An attack on Pretoria from the dirtt-
ton of Mafeking is probably not re-
gsrded as impossible by the Trsnsyssi-
ers, which may account for their RAPID
retreat toward their capital.
Kip River, MAY IS General Lord
Roberts has announced the annexation
OF the Orange Free State to the empire
under tue title OF "The Orange Rivsr
State"
Lorenzo Msrqu z, My 29.-Presideut
Kruger hss issu, u o mr. cl ,mslIoD war
ing Jobannesburgers at toey remain
in the place at the peril OF their live.
as IL may be necce ssary to destroy the
town and the mines.
London. May ga Pretoria dispstch
lated yesterday reports severe Gghtlrg
fifteen miles south OF johannesburg. Il
Is believed the Beers were erg gagged Win
French. May q, % aud 20 have teen
decreed days of prayer and humiliation
in the Trsr svsal.
New Castle, Natal, May 29.-sirce
daylight heavy ombsrdm n Of the
Boer emplscemsn.s has been 10 pro.
aress. The enemy only replies occs-
sionally and strong stand by the Boers
is not expected.
Caps town, May 29.-President Kru-
ger is reported to have issued a procls-
nation 10 the effect that the Raud mines
will be COZ fiscated uuless license arrears
are paid by July %. President S,eyu
is visiting 10 Pretoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Duke in a Marriage Bureau.

New York, May 29.-Msny curious
things came to light yesterday In the
Duke D'Auxy's suit against bis counsel
Divide Dupr, fur $500 of moneys COL
lected.
II wss shown that the Duke accepted
the presidency OF "Ls Cercle de Ia No
blesse," or the Mobility Club" New
Jersy corporation, established with the
object OF providing American beires es
as wives to impoverished European NO
blemen. He received large block OF
stock 10 the corporation, and s25 week
for the use OF bic name as president
The Duchess, Charlotte Lucille An
toinette Eugene D'Auxy, testified that
Der husband had managed her business
affairs, that she mad now left him, and
had an action for an absolute divorce
pending against him. She added thai
the Duke habitually read matrimonial
advertisements 10 order 10 try and mar
ry of his brothers.
The Duke acknowledged that MANY
judgments were outstanding against
him and bis wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
TO-DAT'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Il Reign OF Anarchy.

SHANGHAI, May 29.-Tne boxers"
rebellion about Pekin is assuming
alarming proportions. The imperial
troops are either powerless or unwill-
ing to restore order in the affected dis
tricts. More missionaries have been
killed and many foreigners are in imm'-
nent peril. The "boXers" have re.
peatedly routed the regular troops.
They are confident Of receiving support
from the Dowager Empress and the en-
tire Msnchu army. Countless hordes
from the north are joining the "oox-
ers'', intent on expellieg everything for
eign from the kingdom. The Russian
minister has telegrsphed for ell avail
able guDbosts to come TO Tsk1 and it il
believed that Russia ia about TO lane
troops from Port Arthur, which ia gar
risoned by force OF 10000 men.
Tien Tsin. May 29.-The "boxers"
have reached Feug Tai and are now
burning the town. Several lives have
been lost. A company OF Belgisps
with their families are cut of at Chang
Sin Tien, where they are now defend
ing themselves. Several missionaries
have been cut off at Pao Ting Flu.
Thirty japanese marines have been
landed here. The only other soldiers
ht re are 25 Britshers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate yesterday completed tho
sundiy civil bill and extended the life
of the industrial commission until Oc-
tober 81, 1901 Sep ator Fairbanks,
from the committee on judiciary, re =
ported a substitute for the House ex-
tradition bill. 1t provides that any
wroug-doer in Cuba who fees to this
country and is arrested shall be handed
over to the Governor of the island upon
proper requisition. This bill is intend
ed to meet the Nicely case.
A bill was introduced In the House
providing for retaliation on Germany if
it passes the meat inspection bill. The
bill providing a new code Of laws fer
the District OF Columbia was passed Y
the House. The most importa {
amendment was one striking from the
bill the provision abolishiug the Office
of Register OF Willie. The reading of
the code was dispensed with by unan-
imous consent and the bill was passed
after Al minutes consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

Lord Roberts cabled to the Lordon
War Office yesterday evening that he
was then at Kip river, 10 the Trans.
vaal, eighteen miles from Johannes
burg.
His troops had marched twenty miles
during the day. The Beers, Lord Rob-
erts states, had prepared several pos
lions, but abandoned them as the Brit.
ish drew near. 1t had been expected
that the burghers would make at Kip
river one of their most determined
stands OF the war.
As no stand was made at the Kip
river, the safety OF the Beers at Laing's
mex will be seriously imperiled, for
there will be little to prevent Lord
Roberts from selling the Johannesburg
Laing's mex railroad. 1t is already re-
ported that the railroad has been cut.
II. J. Whigham, correspondent OF
the London Daily Mail, who visited
Pretoria in disguise, says the Beers are
demoralizsd and that many Of them are
singing "God Save the Queen"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Foreign News

Epson, England, May 29.-At the
opening Of the EPSON summer meeting
today the Craven stakes OF zoe soytT-
eigus were won by Tod Sloan gu Ju-
bert. Sloan was again first 10 the race
for the Egmont plate OF 800 sovereign,
riding Wild IrishmaD.
London, May 29.-It is officially re-
ported that the Ashanti rebels in the
British Gold Coast colony have killed
Lieut.. Slater and several Hauss- GOA
tive British troops). Nothing fuTtuer
has been reported concerning Governor
Hodgson, who at last accounts was De-
sieged 10 Kumassi.
London, May 29.-Cambridge Uni
versity, it is announced, today intends
to confer the degree of LII. d. on
Upited States Ambassador Choate snd
Prof. Langley, of the Smithsonian lp'
stitute, Washing ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

WHEN 1T is known that few Cal-
nese, in their own houses In Washington
are enjoying themselves, after hard
days work, with little game they use d
to play in their own country. they are
raided by the police, arrested and 6oed
But there is hardly a night 10 which
some OF the most prominent men in thai
same city are not engaged in q game Of
cards. for stakes that would throw o
Cbinaman into conniptions, but yet who
do their gambling with perfectly se-
cured immunity. But this ls free and
equal countryl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

IT SEEMS that nothing the America
government does abroad is untainted
with fraud and corruption. 1t has now
been discovered that the men the Presi-
dent has appointed to manage the
American part of the Paris exposition
have used their official positions to
profit themselves, though, thereby, the
bring disgrace on the country, by SELL
ing privileges to the highest bidder
But when money is such an Influential
factor in human actions at home, it If
no wonder that its temptations should
be strong abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

No TAX ON INCoMEs.-Senator Hoar
yesterday reported from the committee
on judiciary number OF joint resolu
tons for constitutional amendments,
which were recommended to be indef-
niteiy postponed. They were:
That no money OF the Uoited States
should he appropriated for aiding sDy
institution or undertaking which is
wholly or in part under seciarian control
Giving Congress exclusive power to
regulate marriages aud divorce in the
several Ststts, Territories, and the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Authorising tax on incomes.
Providing for the election OF the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court by the
qualified electors of the United States
and for the election of other Federal
Judges by the votes of the qualified
electors OF the respective judicial circuits
and districts.
To make FEBRUARY II, Lincon's birth
day, a national holiday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

At the COME derste banquet at the
NJ etropolitap Hotel here last night,
/ Representative Otey Of virginia, Who
delivered the address at the recent Co..
federate memorial services at Aiexso-
dria. wore the Confederate uniform IN
which he was married thirty-seveo
YEARS $50. II was faded and blood
stained. and so frszzled around the
skirts that, the last time he wore II In
parade he heard a negro woman on the
sidewalk say: my, he must have been
shot With bird shot," Among the best
speeches made at the banquet was that
OF Rev. DR.. McKim, formerly OF Alex
andris. Gen. Wheeler's speech was in
favor OF expansion, and, consequently,
was received with silence.
10 the Senate today Mr.. Martin call
ed up and had passed the bill permit
ting a dam across New river, in Gray
son county, Va, for manufacturing
purposes. 1t was opposed by Sen
ators Vest and Hansbrougn, but,
in short speech, Mr.. Martin
made the justiee and availability OF the bill 80
plain that he removed their objections and
the bill WAS passed unanimously. As Mr.. U ey
bad previously secured its passage by the
House, all il needs TO be law now Is the
Presidents signature which it will receive.
The credentials Of Thomas STABLES Martin
Of Scott vile, Albemsrle county, Virginia, ss
u. 8. Senator from Virginia for the term
commencing March 4th. 1901, were present
ed TO the Senate this morning by his co..
le, que, Senator Daniel.
People from the Stanton, Virginia, dis
trict here today say they think Representa-
tves Quarles Of that district will be renomi-
mated. Judge Qusrles has made sn excellent
representative and has won the respect OF
every member Of the House.
The House committee on agriculture today
decided 20 report the Grout bill taxing oleo'
margarine when colored ss butter ten cents
per ID The vote was ten to seven.
In the 7th Virginia district, the coun-
ties of Warner Madison, Green, and the town
Of Charlottesville, hsvs already declared for
Mr., Hay, the present efficient representative
from that district, and they were wise in do
ing 30, for they could hardly find a man bet
ter qualified for the place.
Virginia democrats at the Capitol today
say they are induced 10 believe that the co.
tire democratic Congressional delegratio1
will be renominsted, and that the expulsion
Of Mr. Young, of the Norfolk district, from his
,eat in the present Congress by its partisan
republican msjority, will be sufficient to Sc
cure his reelection They also say they be-
lieve that Congressman swanson will be the
next Governor Of Virginia, as there is no
halfway about BIZ, democracy, says what he
thinks, and Is popular wherever he is known.
Great preparations have been made for the
observance OF the federal decoration day here
tomorrow. Some OF the monuments are al
ready draped with red, white and blue, and
all will be before dawn tomorrow, and flow
ers by the wagon losd sre ready for the
graves. Congress, however, will be in se'-
sion, though the ex-Confederates 10 II would
not dream Of Directing to an adjournment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIEN

The sugar trust today advanced oil
grades of refined sugars 10 cents er
hundred pounds. The independent IT.
terests at once followed suit. 1t is the
general impression in lower Wall street
10 the sugar district, that the trust a. d
the independents have settled the trade
war or have a. least patched up truce
Julius Schroeder the msntemske r OF New.
ark, N. J, who got $11o 600 from seyeis.
banking houses in New York city on forged
State Of Virginia bonds, was today sentenced
by Judge New berger, In New York, to twelve
years and six months in Sing Sing.
e. @. Benediet's yacht Oneids with Y
President Cleveland aboard arrived at "
York today after twc-week's cruise IN SCUM
ern waters Mr.. Cleveland bad sn exceii'LI
view of the eclipse ct Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Desperate Struggle for Life.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 29.-Jscob Wolf.
who for years has conducted a small
jewelry store on 31st street, engaged
ia a desperate struggle for life last
evening with an under tiled highway
man who, after making pretense OF
purchasing some imitation diamonds,
attacked him with heavy bar OF iron.
Three times the eyed jeweler was felled
to the floor by vicious blows on the head,
but with marvellous &C ursge he Rrappled
with bis antagonist until finally he was
able to secure bis revolver. Then, still
holdiog the robber, Wolf fred three bull
lets into the strangers head behind the
left ear, causing wounds which will
prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

The APPROPRIATION for the mainit =
nance OF the national industrial com
mission was increased by the o s. Sen
ate Yesterday, though as was stated or
the floor Of that body, it is repub
licau, partisan affair that will publish
bulletins during the Presidential eau
paign intend d to promote the fe-elec-
ton OF President Mckinley. looked
at calmly and with unprejudiced eyeS,
the present condition OF the people OF
the people of this country is deplorsble,
as it must grow worse before it can be
better; but how much worse, no man
can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications as they csnDOt Ttsch
the diseased portion OF the ear. There IS
only one way to cure deafness, and that d oy
constitutional remedies. Defines Is clu'ed
by an ipfsmsd condition of the mucous H.
ing Of the Euttschisn Tube. When this tube
gets inAsmed you have rumbling sound OF
imperfect hearing, and when it is EFT D y
closed desfness is the result, and miles, iDo
Inflammation can be taken out and THIS q. D3
restored to its normal condition hearing SIl
be destroyed forever; nine cases out OF "
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing III
an infsmed condition of the mucous sur ste''
We will give One Hundred Dollars Tor Ply
case of Deafness (caused by cstsrTb) that c'
not DO cured by Halls Cstarrh Cure. s''I
for circulars free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. =
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Hslls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
TUESDAY EVENING. MAY %. 1907.
LIZ THE white people Of this country

II THE white people of this country
were like those of any other, aud were
governed In their political actions
by common sense, there would De
little doubt that the days OF the
present administration are draw
inc to a permanent close. Brute
beasts learn by experience, out
the white people Of the United otates'
with ell their free schools and cheap
newspapers, do not, and it seems that
nothing ia q factor against their lgno-
rance, prejudice and their subject IN to
the malign influence Of bribery and
corruption. The means by which the
administration came into power-the
Wholesale debauchery OF safirage by
millions OF money; the character oil
some OF the white men it has appointed
TO important Offices, the special favors
it has showered upon the trusts, its IN
necessary wars that have cost great
deal OF blood and hundreds OF millions
OF money, its war tariffs that have H.
creased the cost of living, the appoint
mept OF negroes to federal positions 10
the South, it's reported secret alliance
with England, its opposition to the
weak republics OF South Africa, the
frauds Of its supporters 10 the conquer
ed provinces it has tried to conceal, S
mildness toward strong and It's Jingc-
ism toward weak nations, lite forcing
white miners to work under the guard
of negro soldiers. it's imperialism, and
numerous other instances Of its unjust
and injurious policy, would have con-
signed it 10 infamous oblivion any
where else, among free people, instead
of,'as has been the case, inspired it's self
ish advocates and admirers to demand
that it have four more years in whicf
to profit itself, and those who would
perpetuate its power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

THE CONVENTIONAL dispatch from
Richmond says all the indications sp-
pear to point to the assembling of the
Legislature next winter to arrange for
the meeting OF the Constitutional Con-
ventiop. The Governor has declared
that he will act in the matter OF calling
the convention in accordance with the
wishes of the party leaders. These
seem to favor an extra session next
winter. Speaker E. w. Saunders, Of
Franklin, favors electing the delegates
to the convention at the presidential
election. There are some other lead
ers who take the same position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Captured the Runaway.

Chicago. May 29.-After an exciting
chase on an engine chartered especially
for the purpose. John Luckey, OF Gales
burg, H., arrived here an hour after
the arrival OF a train which carried bis
17-yesr-old daughter Lottie, who had
run away from home. What he could
not accomplish by train he gained by
telegraph, however, and the young
woman was met by detective and d., =
tanned until her fathers arrival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

The republican majority of the Sen
ate judiciary committee yesterday re-
ported against proposed amendment
to the Constitution providing for a tax
on surplus incomes. Why, certainly
This country Is now In the hands of The
republican plutocrats. and it woulJ
never do to allow the government t.
tax them, even 80 little. for its support,
when the poor people seem to be per-
fectly willing to bear the whole ex.
pense, by taxes on what they have 10
buy 10 order to live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
High Price for Lost Love.

WiIkesbarre, Pa May 29.-Mrs. An
ME Watkins. wife OF William Watkins
a well-known politician of Plymouth, hi 8
filed suit for $40, 900 damages against
Mary A. Barnes. of this city. The plain
uff claims damages for the alleged alien
alton of her husbands affections. TIE
defendant is the widow of John NJ.
Barnes, who conducted hotel in this
city for many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Fast Ocean Telegraphy.

New York, May 20 "A message re,
porting results of observation of Il 9
eclipse of the sun, sent by attaches of
the Lowell observatory from Washing.
ton, Georgia, at 1858 q. No., New York
time, was transmitted by the cables to
an observer at Tripoli, in Africa, and
delivered at LOS Gree wich time or two
minutes later. This is said to break the
record for last ocean telegraphy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ~
i UNITED STATES FOB THE EAs tA'
DISTRICT of VIRGINIA. ..
On this 29th day Of May, A. d. l9y' ~
reading the petition of Albert Drelius D" Ia
rupt, for discharge, it is ordered by ~.
court that bearing be had upon tbr 'a.. .'. a
the TIN day Of June, A. ID. 1900 'e'0
said court at Alexandria, in said de u 70 =;
~ o'clock noon; and that notice ~
be published in the AlexandIs 0'e ~
a newspaper printed in said dls,rdI "
that ali known creditors and otbe' te
sons in interest may appear at the SAID ''-''
md place and show cause, if any th'y ia'.,,
why the prayer Of said petitioner sIol ~ ~, ~,
be granted. And it Is further ordered ; wi
court, that the clerk shall send by maI
known creditors, copies Of said Pc Ii'oI. 1',
this order. addressed to them at theii p''
OF residence as stated w.ls.l
Witness the Honorable Edmund nA'
IT., Judge of the said court, and the
thereof. at Alexandria, in said district o" ''
18th day Of May, A. ID. 1900.
Attest:
(sEAL OF CoURr oh
GEORGE E. BOwDEN, Gers
By John s. Fowler, Dep. Cle'S'
ry0Q law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

CONFEDERATE Observation-Disclosures
Of Congress, Senators and Representa-
tives, who took part in the civil war Cd
the side OF the Confederacy, gathered
last night at a banquet given at the
Metropolitan Hotel, in Washington.
Hon. James ID. Richardson acted as
POSTMASTER. All of the southern States
were represented. The banquet was
the result OF frequent suggestions that
such a gathering be held, and the great
SUCCESS attending the initial event
makes it q foregone conclusion that
there are Others to follow. The ar
engagements were in the hands Of Capt.
John Lamb, who was assisted by MIR.
r. N. Harper and Clarence Thomas, Of
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29

ELEPHANT FELL FROM THE TRAIN.
While Bostock's circus was en- route to
Newark, N. j., yesterday from Wilkes
barre, over the Lehigb Valley Rail-
road, Sport, forty-year.old elephant,
broke open the car door between Cop
lay and Hokendauqua aud fell from the
train. The train was stopped, and it
was found the animal had a fractured
hip. It was lifted to the car by the aid
of crane. During this work the Buff
falo express came along, and in passing
broke off car door on the circus train.
The door fell on Eugene Victory,
crushing his left leg so badly that it
had to be amputsted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, q powder. 1t cures pain
fnl. smsrting, swollen feet and ingrowing
nails, and instantly takes the sting out Of
corns and bunioas. It's the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Aliens Foot'Esse makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is cert' in
cure for sweatinr, csllous and hot tired, ach-
ing feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. By mail for 25c In stamps
Trial package FEE. Address Allen 3. Ohm
sted, Le BOY, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Eleven Men to Move Corpse.

E, ton, Pa, May 29-Mrs. Frank
Williams. OF Esston, the largest woman
in eastern Pennsylvania, died ye ter
day of olood poisoning, aged 35 years.
She weighed over 500 pounds, and a
specially built cssket has been ordered
10 which to place the body. Eleven
men were required to carry the body
downstairs The undertaken fears be
will be unable to remove the corpse
from the house through any of the doors
or windows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
The Swiftest Cruiser A float.

Philadelphis, Pa, May 90 The Rus
sian cruiser Yariag left Cramps ship
yard this morning for her preliminary
trial trip off the New England coss'.
Her contract speed is twenty-six and
one half miles an hour for welve consec-
utive hours. At this rate she would
sight the fastest ocean liner at O'Clock
and be abreast of her at noon.