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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-27

O.. ,-,,s,s % writes Miss Agnes McGowne,
iys-, iy.-., ears Street Washington, D: G. ~ tried
,-.a ~. tii t.emeiies. but none seemed to do me any
,s-aaeni good The d1eto1s said n, !. %sS vas 'nS
yois5 '1' !, rri,s 10 you for help, received a
60 s.--.,rrsging reply and commenced treat
~ cocs had not used your 'Favorite
,,.,.-,c,3op ,'~ Z, l week before ! began TO feel
's'.''s ~ ss continued my health gradually
,,N<...,-1I ~. s01 Is Improving every day"
~ p,erce's Common Sense Medical
,il.er. in paper covers, Is sent free on
,s,eir, Of 2I one-cent stamps to pay
.yoeIse .,-, of mailing only. Address DR..
, Y Pierce. Buffalo, p. Y.
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MEDICINAL. ---
TOO MUCH

3. ss bad as too little for the
Eze't% al It is very easy for her to
coniins ,SS5 q this is especially dangerous
orc,i9 rrtjcal period Of young girls
q. q '-i' s.o she crosses the line Of woman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-27
ICE! ICE! ICE! MqTgAL TCE
COMPANY.

wholesale and Ietsil dealers in natural and
manufactured ICE.
CCuoe-Comer King and Union streets.
SwSunIry trade and carload lots speciality.
,,H We propose to furnish the citizens Of A,.x-
m uils with The best quality OF nstursl or
sauulSeIoted ssnl Ice, as they may elect, at the
Auie 'ste TO families as last season.
~ pounds st sc.
- pounds at 10c.
oO pounds at 20c.
D. 1VO pounds and over 40c per 100 lbs.
p'L Ju' aim is to dissppoint 10 one. Please
p'T 81 complaints direct to our office.
S,I nS, Phone No. 81. Home phone No. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-27

Onne;e sre dangerous enemies, for they
Me 'rsa' herous. That's why all eOunteTfeits
Of DeWiit's Witch Hazel Sslve are danger.
ol' They look ike DeWitt's, but instead Of
As ai..hesling witch hazel they sll contain
ingredients lsbe 90 irritste the ska snd
Al'e blood poisoning. For piles, injuries
s.3 a., .kn diseases use the original and genuine
De"'its Witch Hazel Salve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic. fun OF life, nerve and vigor. take No-To'
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, t0c or 81. Cure guaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-27

AANOLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
ssnnyalOd remedy for Hssdschss. NsurAlgis,
t'''' 'ssnsu 10 cants
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EDUCATIONAL.
OPENING OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POTOMAC ACADEMY

No. 212 North Washington Street.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
A full classical and mathematical course
taught Also French, German, Spanish, Book
keeping and Typewriting. Pupils have mate
excellent records ct the University Of Vir-
ginia, West Point and United States Naval
Academy. few bosrders taken. Tho 32ud
session opens SEPTEMBER ~, 1900. For
catalogue address
JOHN 8. BLACKBURN.
au2 eotd Principal
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"Old Bruin"
"COlunbia Brau.'

ALE and PORTER Of medicinal value re.
commented for family use. Family and
all other orders have strict and prompt stten-
ton. Bell phone No. 1904.
J. j. KELLEY, No. 1414 King street,
Alexandris, Vs., sole agent. aue4 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-27

VPor a number OF
I suffered with
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
The Babu.

Julian Ralph, in Harper's, gives a
picture of a babu-an English-speak-
ing Hindoo-that none OF Kipling's
writings give. Mr.. Ralph and friend
presented what sounded like simple
letter of introduction to Hindoo
clerk in India, and the next morning
the babu presented himself to the
Americans and said that while they
were in India he was their servant.
He had put his business in other
hands and would act as courier for
them during their stay. He refused
any compensation, and regularly de-
Quoted any commissions offered him
by merchants from the price Of goods.
In one place he obtained silver orna-
ments for them at an advance of only
one-sixteenth of the bullion value.
When asked the secret in the letter of
introduction that made him give up
his business to serve stranger, he
said it was friendship; that friend
ship was holy thing, and bound one
to heavy obligations. eve must do
our utmost for every friend, of
course" he said, "and is it not the
same with you Americans2"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
Liberty Furnace Sold.

Liberty Furnace, one OF the best equipped
furnaces In this section which is situated 10
miles west of Woodstock, has been sold con-
ditionally, and it Is announced that 1t will
be put In blast as soon as it can be restored
to its former condition. The sale will also
inc ude the railway from Edenburg to tho
furnace and thousands OF acres OF valuable
mineral and timber lands. A New York at
torney spent several days this week and last
in the Clerks office, Woodstock, examining
the title to the property, and upon his ab-
stract of title rests the final contamination
Of the deal. 1t is thought that the title is
sound and that the present owners can give
title with general warranty. The new
company expects to rebuild the railroad aud
make it standard guage and extend 1t to
the West Virginia coal fields, which are less
than so miles distant The operation OK
Liberty Furnace would mean much to the
residents OF that section, as large mum Der
Of them are almost wholly dependent upon
the furnace for a livelihood.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
CLEyELAND's BIG STRIKE.
Fifteen Hundred Machinists Agree tc
Go Out.

Fifteen Hundred Machinists Agree to
Go Out.
Cleveland, O., Especial. AFTER voting for
over four hours in secret session, 800 ma
chinists of Cleveland unanimously declared
a strike. The strike will affect about So
machine shops and manufactures. The re-
suit OF the decisive ballot was received with
cheers.
President O'Connell said that now 1t
looked as though Cleveland would be the
scene OF one OF the biggest strikes inaugu-
rated in the United States. 1--WE are fight
ing here in Cleveland for an extra hour" he
said. THAT hour will be spent in reading
and rest. The manufacturers, l claim, are
afraid to let US have the extra hour, fearing
that we will become cognizant Of our con-
dltions to ouch degree that we will demand
more and more"
In accordance with the decision reached
at the meeting, which lasted practically
throughout the night, the machinists en-
ployed in more than so establishments laid
down their tools. 1t is stated that about
1900 men are out, including union and nom
union men. Should the strike continue for
few days several thousand additional men
In other trades, dependent upon the ma
chinists, will become idle. The strikers de-
clare they will remain out until their de-
mand for nine-hour day with 10 hours pay
is granted by the employers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
PLUNER RETREATS.
BOERs BEAT OFF THE NORTHERN
EXPEDITION TO IAFEKING.
METHUEN CHECKED TOO.
BUTT is Suspected That Third British
Columns Now Close to the Sorely Be-
sieged City-Lord Kitchener Suppressed
the Dutch Rebellion In the Prieska Dis
trict of Cape Colony.

London, Eng, (By Cable. -Commandant
besieging Mafeking, has scored success by
driving off the British relief expedition un-
der Colonel Plumer, which had been adj
yancing from the north. With the one sup
posed to DO moving from the south and
which Is believed to be more numerous ana
formidal.e in every way, he may not be able
to deal so successfully.
Dispatches received in London state that
Snyman took the aggressive. He moved
northward from Mafeking and came up with
the main body OF Plumer's troops Saturday
Of last week. After sharp fight, the prin-
cipal part>oi which was an artillery duel,
Plumer withdrew under cover OF night to
Gaberones or Crocodile Pools, more than 80
mills north OF Mafeking, just twice as far
away MS he was before. Snyman Is believed
to have returned with the main body OF his
troops TO Mafeking to press the siege. News
OF the southern British columns arrival at
the besieged town is expected daily In Lo.-
don.
There Is DOUBT as to the direction which
this southern column has taken. II it is the
one commanded by Lord Methuen, it has
been checked at Fourteen Streams, on the
Vaa! river, GO miles north OF Kimberley and
over leo miles south Of Mafeking. British
dispatches fully confirm this. There is
strong suspicion however, that third coll
umn has made detour and is now close to
Mafeking.
General French, with his cavalry Is re-
ported TO be fighting east of Bloemfonten.
The result Is not known. Frencn's oppon-
en!s are supposed to be bodies Of Beers re-
firing northward from the Orange river.
General Gatacre, whose troops, 1t was re-
ported, had suffered severe loss in an en-
counter with the Beers, united his column
with that OF General Clements on Thursday
at Donkerspoort, 10 miles north Of Norval's
Pont and about 25 miles from Bethulle,
where the reported fight is said to have oc-
Cured. This is taken In London to confirm
the belief that Gatacre has not met any seri-
Gus loss.
Lord Kitchener has suppressed the Dutch
rebellion in the Prieska district OF Cape Co.
ony and is returning to Boemfontien.
A dispatch from Kroonstad, the Beer
headquarters 10 the Orange Free State, says
the commanders are ''mobilizing there in
great numbers and the men are more deter
mined than ever"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
KISSING GOODBYE,

Ewaetheartl You that Gsver could grieve
me-. ~
Whose love gave the song for the sigh,
You are kissing your dear hand to leave
me-
You are kissing goodbye, and goodbye.
know that the green's in the meadow
know that the blues in the sky,
And the lake feels the lark's living shadow;
But, sweetheart! you're kissing goodbye.
Could not the birds chanting above you
Restrain the dear steps that would strayy
The lilies that whispered: "We love you"
Hold still your dear heart for day?
Gould not all the rlvers-sweet-singing
Find never a loving reply?
All, sweetheart! the sad bells are ringing!
You are kissing goodbye, and goodbye!
Did Autumn's dear, lavish caresses
Fall soft on your forehead, unknown?
She blent all the gold of her tresses
with the beautiful brown Of your ownl
From rosy, rich woodlands she called you
Her queen! But you leave her to
sigh!
Her red realms have never enthralled you;
Sweetheart! You are kissing goodbye
Love comes from rare, garlanded bowers
From many crimson retreat,
And weaves you song OF the flowers
A song that Is tender and sweet.
And while that dear song he is singing,
Your lips ali his sorrow deny;
For the bells their farewells are still ring
ing:
Sweetheart! You are kissing goodbye.
Goodbye! for the frst--for the last time
Goodbye to the dream OF the years;
But sweet from the wales Of the pastime
Comes Love that gave sunshine for tears!
Comes Love with q smile that is tender
A love that has known not sigh.
But farewell earth's peace and earth's
splendor.
For sweetheart You're kissing goodbye!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
THE OLD DOMINION.
LATEST NEWS CLEANED FROM yARI'
Gus PARTS OF VIRGINIA.
A BAD CRIME ExPIATED,
Reuben Griggs, CoIored, Hanged at Cum
berland C. H., for Criminal Assault
His Nerves Gave Way and He Had TO DE
Supported to Gallows-H His Victim seven
Years Old.

Reuben Griggs was hanged In the Cum
berland County Jail, Richmond. His nerves
gave way and he had to be supported TO
the gallows. and while the moose was being
adjusted about his neck Rev. j. ID. Baden
offered prayer. Twenty minutes after the
drop fell Drs. Banks and Weisiger pro-
nounced Griggs dead. The, body was sent
to the University OF Virginia. The crime
for which Griggs was hanged, criminal as.
sault on colored girl years old, was COM,
mitted in November, and at the term OF the
county court for that month be was con-
victed Of the charge and the jury fixed his
punishment Mt death. new trial was
grantedupon point purely technical, made
by the prisoners counsel, and at that term
OF the court he was again put upon trial and
another jury rendered the same verdict as
that OF the former. The evidence revealed
that the crime was most wicked one. Inc
prisoner, his victim and the latter's little
3-year-old sister had been left one morning
at the home OF the little girls mother, and
when neighbor called a short time after
the grown people had left she found the III
tie child crying, while Reuben was working
in the field not far away. The prisoner lied
after the little girl told of his cruelty to her
and was arrested the following night in the
potato cellar under the house Of one OF his
relatives. For some weeks public sentiment
ran high with both races against the crimt-
nal, and the authorities deemed 1t necessary
to have the jail guarded every night until
the sentence OF death was pronounced. The
case has been reviewed by the Supreme
Court OF Appeals, which sustained the pro-
ceedngs OF the lower courts.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
Death of an Unknown Won an.

An unknown woman advanced In years,
died at Harrisonburg In the town almshouse.
The woman was passenger on the south
bound Southern train Wednesday, with
ticket from Charlestown, w. Va, to Staun-
ton. Upon her arrival her condition was
such that the train men sought the services
OF physician, and she was taken to the
almshouse for treatment. She could give
no account OF herself, and died without
leaving any trace Of her identity. On her
person was found a small Bible, In which
was written property Of James Jay Thomas,
Monongah, Marion county, W. Va" This
had been partly erased, and under 1t was
written property OF Mary Aun Proctor
Kiger Lynchburg, Va" All efforts to COM
municate by telegraph with friends or rela-
lives OF the old lady have thus far been
fruitless.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
DENIES USE OF DUM-DUMs.
Under Secretary wyndham is Questioned
In Parliament.

Under Secretary Wyndham is Questioned
In Parliament.
London, (By Cable. jim the House Of
Commons John Gordon MacNeill, Irish Ma
tionalst, member for South Donegal, again
asked for information in regard to the bat
tie OF Magersfontein, Lord Methuen's rela-
lions with his officers and affairs In Kmber:
ley.
The Parliamentary Secretary for the War
Office, George Wyndham parted all these
questions. He said he knew nothing con-
irming the suggestion that General Wau-
chope had raised objections to Lord Meth
uen's plan of battle and that no investiga-
tions had been proposed into the alleged
differences between Cecil Rhodes and Col
onel Kekewich. Indeed. he declared, the
War Office was not aware that Kekewich's
authority had In any way been questioned.
The only positive answer given by Mr.. Wynd-
ham to the interrogations was to the effect
that neither dum-dums nor anything in the
nature of expanding or explosive bullets
had been used by the British troops in South
Africa
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
Rushing the Work.

The Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina
railroad is practically completed from Peters
burg to Ridgeway, N. c., with the exception
of the bridge over the Nottoway river. A
temporary trestle over this stream is now
being used. There are / 100 men at work
between Petersburg and Ridgeway ballasting
and surfacing the road, and 200 men are en-
ployed laying rails and stills between Peters
burg and Richmond. 1t is expected to have
trains running between Ridgeway and Rich
mond by the first OF May next.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30

simple words, but with such exqui.
site art that one who read might al.
most see the pretty picture of the
girlish Faith, with her pure, trustful
eyes, and the boyish lover who bent
to kiss her cheek beneath the orchard
boughs. Then the story Of the young
lover who went away, who grew older
and sterner, who struggled and won
and forgot.
After while he took the pen and
wrote again.
A month later the editor was star
tied to find among his personal mail
at the Office an envelope bearing the
postmark of Raynor.
my Dear Ford-I have read the
story, Under Orchard Boughs, II
the Nowadays, and though you have
changed the names of the people ant
of the place, knew at once that j
was our story. But, dear, you should
not have ended it as. you did. Wher
Fred Reynolds falls asleep in the lit
tie railway station, where he is wait
ing for his train, and the young cir
comes in with her armful of apple
blossoms, whose fragrance, stealing
into his dreams, makes him fancy
himself once more in The old orchard
when he wakes to find it but a dream
and knows at last the one thing his
life has lacked in the midst OF it,
seeming prosperity; when, seizet
with sudden heartsick longing for 6
sight of the Faith he had known, ht
rushes to the ticket Office and asks fol
ticket to the little village; all, Ford
why did you not let him carry out hi
first impulse, why did you make hin
hesitate and turn his back on the hope
he might have made his own?
81 cannot say more than this
you care to come to Raynor you will
find me waiting in the old orchard
and you will find me still
Gath THoRNE."
Ford Ashcroft crushed the letter il
his hand with a muttered impreca
ton. Coward" he said to himself
fercely. Couldn't J. have fount
enough literary materialwithout drag
ging poor little Faith into print? I
was dastardly thing to do, but who
would have thought she would have
seen the thing. And now"
He hastily put the letter in hi
pocket as the sound OF voices wal
heard in the hall. The next momen
the door was thrown open and two
children rushed in, the older one ex
claiming breathlessly, "Papa, papa
the carriage has come, and mamma il
ready, and you said you'd go to wide
wiz us to-day, cause it's my birthday
and I'm six years DID,"
Ashcroft picked up the child an(
gave her half dozen kisses in honor
of the day. Then he went for drive
with his wife and little ones, tn,
pathetic letter from Faith Thorne still.
in his pocket.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
Choked to Death at Table.

Middletown, Nd, Especial. Mrs. Elmira
Rudy, wife OF Mr.. George E. Rudy, we'll
known farmer residing a short distance
north OF town, choked to death at the break
fast table. Mrs. Rudy, who was somewhat
portly, suffered slight stroke of paralysis
some years ago, since which time she has
been in bad health. While eating she sud-
denly choked, possibly from another attack
of paralysis, and died In few moments, be-
fore relief could be offered. She was about
60 years old and leaves 10 children--four
sons and six daughters-all of whom are at
home and unmarried bat one daughter.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
A DOUBLE LYNCHlNG.
elimination of the Emporia Double
Murder--Cotton and O'Grady
Hanged,

| Emporia, Va, Especial. 1.-THE expected
| culmination OF a career Of crime ana terror
came, when Walter Cotton, the negro des-
perado and slayer Of at least four white men,
and Brant O'Grady, his associate In crime,
were hanged by mob to wild-cherry tree
within 40 feet Of the county jail. The white
citizens first strung up Cotton and then the
negroes insisted that his supposed white ac'
complete should share his fate The whites
were not averse and the deed was quickly
done.
Cotton had escaped IRON Jail at Ports
mouth, where he was already under sentence
OF death for murder, and in resisting recap
ture near here he killed Justice Saunders
and Constable Welton. 1t was these last
murders that aroused the Emporia people 70
frenzy. But. for them Cations .retisrn 70
Portsmouth would not shave been opposed.
AS 1t was they declared that he should never
leave Emporia alive.
The Blues, company Of State troops, had
been sent here from Richmond to protect the
Jail. An hour before the lynching, as the re-
suit OF conference between Judge Good
wyn Sheriff Lee. States Attorney Powell,
Commissioner Squire, Treasurer Wyche ana
about Is other leading citizens and officials,
Major Cutchins, OF Richmond, in command
Of the militia, had wired Governor Tyler that
more soldiers were needed, but the Governor
answered that he would not send them un-
ess demanded by the local officials. AT the
conference it was decided that 1t would be
better to let the soldiers go, lecause OF dan
ger OF a clash between them and the citizens.
Judge GOODWIN says that some of his best
friends threatened,to lynch him and blow UP
MS residence IL the soldiers were not with
Drawn, and his wife was almost hysterical In
consequence.
Instantly upon the departure of the troops
the mob proceeded to its work. Cotton ola
not utter protest as he was dragged out.
lie said only that the lynchers would better
ct him talk with the States Attorney before
banging him, but this was refused. He was
strung up and two rife balls were sent into
mis- body while it was still writhing.
Many OF the lynchers were already de-
handing that O'Grady, too, be hanged, and
:hey were vigorously backed by the negroes
Of the town. Some feeble protests were made,
but they were Of no avail, and O'Grady was
ragged out.
Despite the spectacle of Cotton's body
dangling before his eyes OGrady was def
snt. Hs shouted that the citizens were
towards and were afraid to lynch him. But
he quickly perceived that there was no hope
for him, and then he walked bravely to the
tree without support and shouted: Hang
me, you coward Hang me if you will and
face the consequences"
O'Grady was IS years old and said he was
born In Chicago. Cotton, who boasted that
he had killed 25 men during his career,
was 80.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
DIES FOR HER BABY.
Mother Perishes in Desperate Effort to
Rescue 1t.

Mother Perishes in Desperate Effort to
Rescue 1t.
Rushville, H., Especial. Mrs. Mark Sell
lers ana her babe, IA months old, were found
dead In well near this city.
The baby was drowned, and the mother,
who was but 20 years old, had died from eX"
posture. They were In the well eight hours
before discovered.
The babe fell into the well and the mother
went to the rescue. Once in the we'll she
made desperate struggle for life. The wa
ter was Is inches Deep and with the babe in
her arms the mother attempted to scale thu
side. Time and again she was near the top,
when she fell back again. She removed her
shoes and dress and tried again, only to fall,
bruised and bleeding. When found her finger
and toe nails were worn away and her hand
cut to the bone.
Her husband was away from home and did
not succeed In finding the bodies OF his wife
and child until late In the evening, when the
neighbors turned out to search them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-03-30
Killed Daughter and son-in-Law.

Butte, Mont, Especial. Thomas Pooley,
saloonke eper, shot and killed his son-in-
law, Thomas Littlejohn, and the latter's
wife, Lydia. Littlejohn and his wife, the
latter carrying their baby met Pooley on the
street. They quarreled andLittleiohn knocked
Pooley down. Pooley drew pistol and shot
Littlejohn. He died in a few minutes. An
other shot missed the intended victim and
struck Mrs. Littlejohn In the head. She died
soon afterWard.