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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
London War Gossip

London, March 15.-The subservient
action of the Bloemfontein population
in welcoming Roberts, their cOnaueror,
with open arms is explained by the fac
that large part of the Bl0emfOnteiD
population is made up OF persons Ct
English and Scotch descent. The ger
uine Beers had left the city to Din their
comrades in the north before the Bri, =
ish arrived.
London, Marcn 15.-The cabinet
thinks the welcome accorded to Ger =
eral Lord Roberts at Bloc m fontein cor .
firms the rumor5 that the Orange Ere
State is sick of figh ing. 1t ia now ex,
Dected that the Free State troops will
leave the Transvaal burehers to COL
tinue the war alone. 1t is believed
that General Butler will now have 10
difficulty in entering the Free State
from the Drakenblrgs.
Several of the mt bers of the Cali
net wanted Sal sbury to say that be
would refuse TO recognize the republics
IS sovereign international States leav-
ing the question of internal 10;
dependence 10 allegiance. Thes
advisers were overruled, Sails.
bury saying it was annexation or
nothing. The Manchester Guardian
today says that the premier's reply
means that the country has entered ou
sheer war copquts; in which the
greatest empire on the world is beating
to its knees a population which cou d
easily be packed into small provincial
tOwn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
From South Africa,

London. March 15.-A BloemfonteiD
dispatch, dated March Is, states that
the flag Gen. Roberts h0isted over the
Free State presidency was one which
has been specially made by Lady Ron.
erts. The field marshal break tasted on
Tuesday at the farm OF President Stsyn's
brother, who said that the President
was now nonentity among the turghr
ers.
Betbulie Bridge, Cape Colony, March
14.-Gen. Clements brigade today eff
fected a juncture with General Cat.
acres column at Burghersdorp below
here, An advance across the river
against the Boer positions on the north.
ern bank is hourly expected. T.
Lourenzo Marquee, March IA
resident OF the Transvaal rand district
states that the Trsnsvasl mining de-
partment is preparing to destroy the
mines ct Johannesburg aud that explo-
sive mines for the defense of the CITY
will be constructed In their stead. A
Boer official ia quoted az saying that
the Beers have only 10000 rounds of
Mauser ammunition left.
Pretoria, March 13.-(delsyed) Gen.
Joubert left for the front last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
PROTECTION OF FISH.
The following bill was passed at the

The following Dill was passed. ~ tuo
last session of the legislature.
A bill to protect the spawning beds OF
fan in the waters of Alexandria
county, 10 the Potomac river and its
tributaries, in tide'water and above
tide water.
Patron-.Mr. Hume.
1.Bs it enacted by the General AS
sembly of Virginia, That it shall be un-
lawful to capture or kill fish of any
kind at any time of the year in the
waters OF Alexandria county, in the
Potomac river and its tribu, aries. 10
Underwater and above tids.water. by
means of trap, drag, drag-net, gill-net.
set-net, pound-net, outline, or trot-
line, or by m sans of explosives, drugs,
or poisops provided, that nothing IN
this act shall be construed to prevent
the commissioners of fish and tisheri' 8.
or his agents, from taking fish from
said waters, in any manner desired or
at any time, for scientific purposes or
for purposes of propagation, and that
none of this act shall apply to persons
employed 10 catching young catfish,
smelt, guigeoD, CLUB or fall-fsb, bull
minnows, or pike.smelt for use as bait
10 fishing with hook and line. COM
monty known as angling: and provided
turtle or, that any person 30 engaged in
taking such fish for use as bait in hsh-
ing with hook aud line or angling,
shall first have obtained u written per-
NIT from one OF the supervisors OF said
county to take such fish for such purpose
and for no other purpose.
2. Any person or persons violating
any of the provisions of this act shall,
on conviction thereof, be punished by a
fine OF not more than fifty dollars nor
less than Eve dollars, or imprisonment
10 the county Jail or work-house for q
period not exceeding thirty days for
each and every Offense 50 committed,
at the discretion of the justice or jury
who shall try such ICES.
3. That all nets, boats, or other con-
trivauces or paraphernala used in vio-
lating this act or any provision thereof,
shall be coufscated and turned over to
the sheriff of said county, who shall
dispose of such confscsted property at
public action to the highest bidder.
4. That any person of said county or
other person furnishing information
leading to the conviction of any often.
der of this act before the proper off,
cial, shall be paid one. half OF the foe
collected, and the remainder of such
ine, together with the proceeds of the
| sale nj the cOnfiscated DrODertV To b.
turned over TO the supervisors oil
said county for the repair CT the roads
of said county and for no other purpose.
5, That all acts or parts of acts 10
conflict with this act, or any part of this
act, are hereby repealed.
| 6 That this act shall be 10 force from
the date of its passage.
Approved and signed by the Cover
nor February 13, 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
THE VALUATION COMMISSION
Era

The Court of Appeals has issued a
mandamus sgaiost the new valuation
commissioners law, and as stated ip
yesterday evenings Gazette the papers
instruc,ing the keepers Of the rolls to
strike the bill from the rolls of the
legislature and to the public
printer from printing the bill,
were served on these officers
The action was brought through sttor.
neys for Hampton and Newport News
business men. The case is privileged
OH the docket and will be settled in q
few days. The work is regarded as the
beginning OF the end Of the law. The
board, 10 the meantime, are appointing
the valuation commissioners by the
dozen. Among those appointed yester-
day was Mr.. Joseph Ri !, OF Rappahar
uock county.
The valuation commission will meet
with many difficulties 10 the vicinity Of
Hampton. The terms of the new law
are denounced as IAN invasion OF pri-
va rights without parallel in the his
tory of the Com mon wealth." and it is
certain that those who are able to do
30 will refuse to comply with the law.
1t is said that movement Is on foot to
carry the matter to the highest court.
The executive committee of the
Lynchburg Board of Trade met yester-
day afternoon and decided to test the
commissioners valuation act. Senator
john w. Daniel. Capt. Cherries M,
Blackford and Judge d. Horsley have
been retained ss counsel They will
communicate with the Richmond at
torneys now interested 10 the matter,
and will cooperate with them II deem
ell advisable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A Manila correspondent OF a New
York paper accuses American soldiers
of robbing the body of the Filipino
General Pillar.
Mayor Hayes, of Baltimore, yes.er.
day appeared before the committee sp-
pointed by the Washington House to
investigate the charge that there was a
lobby at work in connection with the
telephone conduit bill. He present, d
photographs OF letter written by Dele.
gate Samuel Fl. Hotfacker, of Carroll
county, to his brother 10 Baltimore, iu.
timsting that cash was floating around
Mr.. Hoffacker admitted having written
the letter, but declared IL was q joke.
Evidence of Engineer Phelps and
Delegate Real was also taken. The
committee met at night and decided 10
wait until yesterday before making up
a report. Other witnesses may be sum.
mOned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
WORK OF A MANAIC.

10 the insane belief that he was exc :
cutting the will of his Maker, Olof Pal.
lessen, a Norwegian, tbirty-6ve years
of age, and painter by trade, stabbed
to death bis wife, Josephine, thirty-
two years OF age; julia, the three.yesr'
old daughter of Charles F. Hengesbsch,
a letter carrier, and probably fatally
wounded Mary Hengesbach, thirty-two
years old, the wife of the letter carrier,
few minutes after 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, in Washington.
The tragedy was enacted in Twenty
fourth street, near house 112l, the
home of the PallesseDs. 1t was wit
messed by several persons. Tho weapon
used was q knife eleven inches long,
with q blade seven inches ia length,
which gradually tapers to a point from
a breadth OF one inch and one quarter
at the hilt.
Psllessen was arrested INN ediately
after the crime by Policeman Holm.
berger, of the Third precinct.
Pale ssen narrowly escaped bsing
stoned TO death by mob which con-
gregated on the scane of the killing,
The prompt arrival of the police alone
saved him.
Pallessen's conduct IL that of an in
sane man. He claims that "the Father
in heaven" commanded him to commit
the butchery.
Mrs. Hengesbach was in the house
with her child to have some dressmak-
ing work done when the trouble 0c.
Cured, and as soon as she saw what
had taken place she called for help.
This angered the man and he made
lupge at her, but, missing her, stabbed
the child, who died some time after
wards. Mrs. Hengesbach snatched up
her child In her arms and started to
run, She had almost reached the
corner when Pallessen overlook her,
and stabbed the helpless woman fright
fully on the arms, face and breast.
A coroner's jury today returned verdict
hodi' 9 Paliesen responsible for the death OF
his wife and her unborn child and objected
that Psllesen DO held for the action of the
grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15

DURING the visit of Secretary Root
and family to Cuba, at the govern =
ment's expense, Mr.. Root was asked by
some of the prominent men Of that lei
and, when the American occupation
would cease, what policy his country
intends to pursue toward that Island
and il be believed the Cuba were b
for self-government. These were sim'
ple and easily Unanswered questions, bu'
to none of them did the alleged astuie
New York lawyer and able Secretary OF
War give a satisfactory reply. The
people of the conquered provinces may
be impressed with the power. but GER
tainly cannot be with the greatness Of
their conquerors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
No Intervention.

London, March 15-In the House of
Commons this afternoon, Mr.. John
Redmond. the nationalist leader, ask
ed Mr.. Balfour, the goverAme ut leader,
whether the United States had offered
its good Offices to bring about peace 10
South Africa.
Mr.. Balfour replied that the Ameri.
can charge d'afiaires on March Is COM
municated to Lord Salisbury the fol-
lowing telegram which he had receiv-
ed from Mr.. Hay, the United States
Secretary Of State:
"By way OF friendly good offices, you
will inform the British foreign minister
that today received telegram from
the United States consul at Pretoria re-
porting that the South African repuh-
lies request the Presiden, of the United
States to intervene with view to u
ces alton of hostilities and that SIM
lar request had been made Of the rep
resen,a ives of other European power.
In communicating this request l am
asked to express the hope that way OF
bringing about peace may be found, and
l will be glad to aid in any friendly
manner to bring'about 80 happy re-.
suit" Continuing, MIR. BalfOur said
that Lord Salisbury requested Mr..
White to convey the sincere acknoWl-
edgmsnts Of her majesty's government
TO the United States for the friendly
tone OF the communication and TO say
that her msjesty's government did not
propose to accept Intervention from any
power 10 South African affairs. The
reading OF the governments answer 10
the American note was greeted with
loud cheer. VIM. Redmond. rising,
said: 10 the case of Venezuels-"
Here the speaker interrupted, saying ::
"Order, order; We caonOt 90 into that"
Pari', March 15 Premier Delcas:e stated
in the Senate today that ord Sslisbury's re-
ply to the Kruger-.tey telegram, q, publish
cd, precluded intervention on the part of an,
European mower
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

At Mt. Jackson on Monday evening
Deputy Collector Lewis. of Harrison
burg, arrested two men by name Of
Short and Dovel, from Page county,
with about 60 gallons OF illicit whisky.
Mr.. James T. Woods, retired msr-
chant, died Tuesday night after an ILL.,
ness OF two years at his home at the
University of Virginis. Mr.. Woods
was Sc years of age and son OF the late
James Wood.
Suit was les ituted yesterday in
the Circuit Court of Henrico county by
Mrs. Ellen G. Crump against Mrs.
Susan Meredith for $4,000 damages
for alleged SANDER. Both ladies have
employed able counsel.
John M:,Wampler was sentenced at
Gladsvi 10 to BE- hanged for killing
William Jenkins at Norton three weeks
ago. Wsmpler is a leading business
man of that section and Jenkins was o
prominent attorney.
At Salem Baptist Church, near Cor
dova, Culpeper county, yesterday, Mr..
Charles w. O'Bannon and Mics Mil
dred G. Pulliam were married. The
ceremony was followed 6y an old-time
supper at the home OF the gr00m's par
| ents.
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Davis died yester
day al the home of her daughter, Mrs.
James Leigh jones, 10 Richmond, aged
[ eighty-three years She was the wild
ow OF John B. Davis, one OF the most
noted bankers of Richmond, and was
widely known.
Governor Tyler has appointed DR..
F. w. Lewis, of Lancaster county, II
] Der OF the Board of Visitors OF the
Medical C,llege of Virginia, vice Cap
| tain Robert E. Lee, who resigned shor,-
ly after his appointment on account OF
| private business.
Gov. Tyler has refused to pardon
Hugh Wiley, convicted in Loudoun
county in 1891 of horse stealing and
| sentenced to fifteen and one-half years
in the peni,entiary. One year was add
ed for attempting 20 escape, The pris.
oner's conduct has been very bad, and
for that reason the governor would not
sat him free.
The printed bill Incorporating the
Farmers Fair Association which, it is
said, passed the leg isature 10 the hurry
/ days With clauses permitting pool ssll-
| log and prizs fighting ia Vir .inia. was
examined carefully yesterday by num-
Der of Richmond lawyers, and 1t does
not, 10 their opinien, authorize the
, privileges. The report that the anti
gambling laws have been eyaded by
this act created considerable excite
ment when it was announced,
Rev. T. NJ Anderson. agent and
evangelist of the Virginia Christian
Mi .sion Society, was killed BY a Nor
folk and Western train, at Chlhowie,
Smyth county, yesterday. He was
run down on q trestle aud knocked
from the track. Mr.. Anderson was
thirty-fve years of age. His head
quarters 10 church work were 10 Rcb-
mond. He was young man Of abilI:
ty. His home was 10 Missouri, and he
had been in the employ of the Mission
Society siuce last August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
Will Fulfil His Promise.

Reading, Pa, March l5-Tomorrow
evening Alvah Schaeffer will stand at
the foot of the grave in which the bod Y
OF bis friend, Thomas C. Hanuahoe.
lies, and will play on the cornet "Kath.
leeu Mavourpeen" and "The Lass OF
Galway" Hannahoe and Schae fer had
been friends for years. On bis death
bed Hanrahoe exacted from Schaeffer
a promise that annually, on the eve of
s.. Patrick's Day, hs would play over
hi grave the old Irish tunes that he
loved to hear in his life time. Schaeffer
will fulfill bis promise tomorrow even
ing and in addition he will Law on the
grave OF bis friend a corncob pipe and
a bag of tabacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
REPUBLICAN CAUCUs.-When tt

REPUBLICAN CAUCUs.-When the
caucus OF the republican Senators 81
journed at 6 o'clock last evening, after
three hours discussion, these things
had been decided:
To pass the House bill appropriatiop
$2.OOO,OO0 for the immediate relief OF
she Porto Ricsns.
To allow the debate upon the civi
government and tariff bill to proceed
for an indefinite period. with the view
OF determining whether the preseni
Outburst against the tariff proposition
will prove persistent.
To appoint committee of seven. oil
which Senator Foraker, in charge of the
Puerto Rican bill, is the suggested
chairman, to canvass the Senate in the
effort to reach tariff basis upon which
ell republican Senators can agree. Al
present there are enough republicans
favoring free trade to defeat the tariff il
they act with the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
What to do Until the Doctor Arrives

1t is very hard 10 stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
he arrival Of be doctor. An ALBANY
IN. W dairyman called at drug store
there for doctor to come and see bis
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in, be left word for
him to come at once on his return. He
also bought bottle of Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy, which he hoped would
give some relief uutil the doctor should
arrive. In q few hours he returned,
saying the doctor need not come. as the
child was much better. The druggist,
Mr.. Otto Scholz, says the family has
since recommends d CDamberlain's
Cough Remedy to their peighbors. and
friends until he has constant demsud
for it from that part of the country.
For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15

TIE GOLD so.caled democrats OF ID
diana have announced that they Will
not support Mr.. Bryan and the Chic
20 platform. Well, that is just what
was expected. and 80, nobody is SUI
prised. All who think the value OF the
gold will be enhanced by the defeat Of
the democratic ticket, while they may
not be as bold as their Indiana pas
will also do all they can to secure the
reelection of Mr.. Mckinley, the cor
tinued reign of Hanna, Foraker and
the other South-haters, and OF tie
trusts, high tariff and war policy OF the
administration. Human nature, how
ever, is very low, and those who under
stand it see nothing strange in the IT,
huence Of pelf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
Dr.. TEMPLE ALIvE.-A dispatch from

DE-. TEMPLE ALIvE.--A dispatch from
Brodnax, Brunswick county, says: Dr..
Temple, who was shot on Saturday by
Rev. Mr.. Riddick, is slightly batter
He was thought to be dying Tuesday
night, but raliiel. Nothing further Of
DR.. Temples condition Is known at tbi:
time.
Mr.. Riddick, it is stated. took excep
tion at these words Of DR.. Temple
when he arrived Wednesday night al
the home of Mr.. Riddick:
"Why do people 10 this condition al.
ways get sick on stormy nights, instead
of on pleasant, moonlight ones ?"
The remark, 1t is believed, Yves made
In q pleasant way, and was only intend
ed as pleasantly. A fuller version il,
that the next day Mrs. Riddick was
quite uuwell, and her husband suggest
ed that he send for DR.. Temple. but he
replied that after bis speech the night
before she did not care to have him
come again. - --
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
THURSDAY EVENING, MAR. 10. 1900
THE CAPITAL of the Orange Free

The CAPITAL of the Orange Free
State, one of the South African repu6
lies, has, under stress OF overwhelmir g
forces, been compelled to surrender 10
the British, and it's Boer defenders have
gone North to join their allies In the
Trapsvaal. The progress of the war 10
South Africa is very similar to that be-
tween the States in this country, nearly
forty years ago. The Beers, ike the
Coniederates, were successful at tirst'
but the British, by their overwhelming
numbers and superior facilities, are
slowly but surely capturing their Cities
and otherwise wearing chem out
Valor, heroism, patriotism and MIL
itsry genius must in the end succum0
to the irresistible power that lies in the
unlimited supply of money. for, with
that at command, every thing required
to achieve success can be readily Oh
tanned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
HOM,S THT.

We offer Ore Hundred Do lars Reward p,
any case OF Catsrrh that cannot be u.e5 =,
Halls Catarih Cure. b" y
+. J: CHENEY & Co. Props Toleao q
We, the underslgutd hsve knowa r
Cheney for the last 10 years. and h, o.
him perfect, hOr orsble in oil bushes ~ ". I've
setons. and Financially able to carry an" , ,r.
obligation made by their firm 'Hy
WEST q TRUAx, Whole'se Dm gtt, To-,
co. U WALDINd, KINNAN & ME- ,v.
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, 0. ~
Hslls Cstsrrh Cure is taken interrallv
Ing directly upon the blood and m1con: ' ,,''
faces OF the system. Price, 75c. pr bY'.
Sold by oil druggists Testimonials lr.e 80"
Halls Family Pills sre the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15

SUSPECT he WAS Porsoxnn
Shenandoah, Page county. yes's,I' a.
an autopsy was held over the hos
James d. DIummond and his Stony VI
was taken out and sent to DR. v.~''
the State chemist, or examina,ion
Tumore, who wss win him snS ADA
left a few hours b re lis death TN Sao
two days 10 Siaun o.. and. lsa 'pt't
she was wanted, left for the west @ "a,l
G. & 0. A telegram was sent s W. We
and she was taken of the train o, GOV
ton Forge. She will be held to ssi, V'.l'
report OF DR.. Msllet. DrummonSS a. .ls
buried at Shenandoah YESTERDAY wy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
From Samoa.

Apia, Samoa, March 1.-Tne GermaD
Gag was hoisted here today 10 the pre-. =
ence OF the representatives of the three
powers and OF the rival chiefiains Ms-
taata and Tamasese (the latter wee
Mslietos). A public reconciliation of
the chiefs was held.
Herr Solf, who succeeded Herr RAJ
fel as president of the municipal coun-
Gil under the old regime, was appointed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
PRIVATE accounts of the way ii

PRIVATE accounts of the way thu
bodies Of dead Filipinos are treated b.
American soldiers-robbed and stripped
of every stitch OF clothing, and left un'
buried in the public roads until the
stencil of putrifaction compels Their
murderers to cover them with dirt-do
not indicate that the people ofthe Phil
ippine Islands are impressed with the
humanity or civilization of their benev-
client assimilators. Next to poverty,
war is the most degrading and debasiog
OF all human conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
FIGHT IN A CoURTRooM.-A senss

FIGHT IN COURTROOM.-A sensa.
tional personal encounter occurred 10
the Cooperation Courtroom in Norfolk,
Yesterday. Hugh G. Miller and w. =.
Woodwork, attorneys of that city, were
opposing counsel 10 case growing out
OF infelicity between Mr.. Yates, oil
New Jersey, and his wife, who resided
in Norfolk. The la her OF the prosecut.
ing attorney is said to he involved ia
the case, and there were other unusual
features, among which was the passing
of the lie aud fisticuf between Miller
and Woodwork. Friends separated
them after several blows bad Teen
struck. The court fioed Woodwork,
but afterward the fight was resumed on
the courthouse green, and would have
been fought to fnish but for the furth.
er interference OF friends. Miller 10 the
republican nominee for Congress from
that district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15
II Saved His Leg

P. A: Daniortb, of LaGrauee. G,
suffered intensely for six months wi,b !.
frightful running sore on his leo bo,
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve ON,
ed it in ten days. For Ulcers. Wound.
Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles Us the bs.,
salve in the world. Cure guaranteed
Only 25c. Sold by E. s. Lesdbests,
& Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-15

As ANTICIPATED, the new railroad
between Washington and Richmond
that was to open new country in W.
xinia to railroad service, is to be run
on the already laid tracks of the {. &
o. and the Pennsylvania roads. Where
the new country referred to is, nobody
seems as vet to know.