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New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
COUNT Won wALDERsEE's STAFF

Berlin. Aug 1.-THE "Aitair Wochenblatt"
to-day prints a list Of Count Won Waldersee's $
STAFF thirty officers. including eight from the
general staff and one each from the Saxon
F2avarian and WurteInbergian armies. In addi-
+ion 10 the names already cabled the list in
cl,des the following from the general staff;
Count Won Nartenburg. Baron Marschan. Major
von Zitzewitz. and Captain Won der Groeben.
Count von waldersee viii return 10 Berlin to-
morrow
The German arnnored cruiser Fuerst Bismarck.
with the German transports Wittekind and
E--s--1,sIIrr arrived al Tsing-Tau yesterday. and
T7roceeded Immediately for Taku.
Tbs new cable steamer Won Podbielsk has
been ordered 70 Chinese waters ana VIII san
early next month
,F,- otber Chinese news see third pageJ
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
WILL RECEIVE BROOKLYN SINGERS.

Berlin. Aug 1A-Emperor William viii receive
early n September the delegation from the Brook
Iyn Sangerbuud. which desires 70 thank him for
the prize given Sy him 10 that organization The
Emperor had hoped receive the delegation
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15

SIGN OF AMERICAS GREAT WEALTH
London. Aug. Truth" >" Henry Labouchere's 5
paper, replying TO some OF the criticisms upon
the placing Of large portion Of the Exchequer loan
in the United States. says:
We can see nothing derogatory in selling the
bonds 10 America 1t is indication Of the enor-
growth OF wealth in the United States. Nor
would be surprised if, in view of their continued
prosperity. our American cousins act as
our bankers in the future in good many in
stances We can see no harm in such relation
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15

derstood why, If General Chaffee could COM
municate TO his Government the occupation Of
Ho-Si-Wu on Monday, no word on the subject
has yet been received in Pail Mall.
In the view OF at least three of the govern
ments concerned. Field Marshal Count Won Wal
dersee viii simply be the officer Of highest rank
on the spot, who will naturally take command
in the field in virtue Of his seniority just as the
British Admiral did at Taku and the Russian
Lieutenant-General at Pei-Tsang.
The arrangement by which the British Gov
ernment have agreed TO pay TO the viceroy Ct
HoO-Pe E75,000 as a subsidy toward the support
Of his troops is, from one point Of view, sl1lfuI
stroke OF policy. The southern and central
Viceroys who have been sitting on the ferce
viii be a good deal impressed by the demonstra-
ton that the European Powers are prepared TO
give them substantial material assistance II
they decline TO Join the anti-foreign movement
This action on the part Of Great Britain, coupled
with the dispatch Of Indian troops TO Shang-
hal illustrates the determination OF Her Majes-
tvs Government TO keep matters quiet on the
Yangtse. whether by military, political or inan-
cIal measures It must be admitted that It does
not quite square with Mr.. Brod-ick's statement
at the close Of the Parliamentary session that
China is not to be "Indianized." At any rate, II
Great Britain is to take the great semi-inde-
pendent Governors OF the centre into her pay
while Russia Is hoisting her flag at New
Chwang. It would seem that the process OF par
titioning China is already coming perilously
close. / n r.
WITHIN SIXTEEN MILES OF PEKING.
Paris, Aug 14-Information obtained from
British sources says the allied troops were with
in twenty-five kilometres Of Pektng, but the date
Of this news was not stated
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15

CENTRE OF AMERICAN METROPOLIS
Is Grand Central Station OF the New York Central
IN And Street. You can reach IL from half min
ute 70 hfteen minutes from = New York hotels, S
clubs and 81 theatres-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15

Pennsylvania Limited 10 Chicago offers a delight
ful diversion from business cares. Leaves every
morntng.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
SHAN WILL NOT VISIT BERLIN.
A DAYS OUTING

Berlin Aug 14-It is announced that the Shah
has abandoned his proposed visit 10 Berlin
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15

CUISINE UNSURPASSED.
Dining car service on Pennsylvania Railroad
tickles epicuTes.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
WITHIN SIXTEEN MILES OF PEKING.

A krometre IS hve-eighths Of & mile.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15

Potent as ever-the standard Cough Cure
JAYNF'g EXPECTORANT.-Ad
New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
RECORD GOLD SHIPMENT
MANY WORKMEN KEPT BUSY PACKING
LARGEST BULLION CARGO EVER
SENT FROM HERE IN A DAY.

When the ocean liners St. Paul and Teutonic
leave this port to-day they will take the largest
consignment Of gold bullion ever exported from
New-York City in a single day. The shipments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

aud Kitchner marched today towards
Kroonstadt. Our loss yesterday, trust
was not serious, but deplore the death
OF that gallant soldier, the Earl OF Air
lee. Msjor Fortescue aud Lieutenant
Caveudish were slso killed. Kroon-
stadt is quite safe.
The Earl of Airlee was one OF the
wealthiest peers in Scotland owning
about 69, 900 acres. He was Lieuten-
ant Colonel in the 18th Royal Lancers.
London. June ia second despatch
from Lord Roberts dated Kalbosch
(probably point east Of Pretoris), June
18th received this morning is as follows
"In yesterdays engagement Methuen
lost one man killed and IS wounded
The Derbysbires on June 7th lost 81
killed and 104 wounded. The later
are in the yeomanry hospital In Rhen'
oster River, which was captured by the
Beers and retaken by Methuen." LORD
Loberts makes no mention OF the 500 OF
600 of the Derbyshires captured which
General Knox's dispatches OF Monday
| indicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Rev. VIM. E. Evans, D. d rec
tor OF Trinity church, Columbia, 3. c.,
has been called to the rectorship of the
Monumental church, Richmond. There
was meeting of the st. Paul's yestry
Monday night to hear the report of the
nominating committee in regard to q
rector for the church. No decision was
reached.
Richard Thompson, the negro charg-
ed with aiding and abetting his brother,
Harrison Thompson, in killing Milton
Seston, sergeant of Middleburg, In
Loudoun county, on the night of No.
vember 25 last was in Leesburg yester.
day sentenced to eighteen years in the
penitentiary. The trial occupied two
days, and the jury returned q verdict
OF murder in the second degree. Rich
ard Thompson was arrested in Wash
ington, on January 2.
Mrs. Alexander Lively, who with
her companion, Limerick Gale, attempt
ed suicide by taking laudanum near
Fredericksburg on Sunday night, Is i'm
proving and will probably recover. An
inquest was held over the body OF Gale.
The verdict was suicide. Mrs. Lively
declines to talk about the matter. She
Ia daughter of Aubir Bussic and was
visiting at the latter's home. Mud Tav-
ern, when the tragedy occurred. Gale
was the overseer of Bussic's farm.
When Fleetwood Holt, Of Campbell
county, attempted to board an excur-
sion train In Lynchburg yesterday pis-
tol fell from his pocket and striking the
station platform was discharged. The
ball passed through the leg Of q small
boy and then hit Miss Maude johnson,
a young lady, and went entirely
through her thigh. Holt was arrested
and Ia now In Jail. One witness stated
to the police that Holt was drunk and
draw the pistol and fred 1t into the
crowd,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
Attempted Assassination.

Frankfort, KY, June 13.-William
Smoot, night Waterman at the Govern
or's mansion, had narrow escape from
death at the hands OF on ASSASSIN last
night. No one has been living in the
mansion since w. s. Taylor left. About
10 O'Clock last night, as Smoot was
entering the side gate, man placed a
pistol against his breast and fred. The
bullet passed through the coat and vest
and struck big suspender buckle and
dropped down into the lining OF his
vest. He was knocked breathless and
before he recovered the wouldbe assas-
sin had fed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The German Reichstsg has passed
the navy bill.
Wisconsin democrats in State conven.
ton at Milwaukee yesterday declared
for Bryan and the Chicago platform.
General Wood reports from Eavana
four deaths from yellow fever among
the American troops in Santa Clara.
The President has issued proclama-
ton formally announcing the establish
ment OF q reciprocity agreement with
Portugal.
Admiral Schley declares that he has
no political ambition, and would not
serve as Vice President II nominated
and elected.
The British relief column, under Col.
Carter and Major Wilkinson, have met
another serious reverse in the Gold
Coast colony.
General Grant reports the capture OF
the Philippine insurgents'stronghold at
Samiguel. The Americans sustained
no casualties.
1t liz estimated that the present census
will show the apportionment to entitle
the States to elect between 30 and 40
moro Representatives 10 the House.
The Transit Company, Of st. Louis,
on whose lines strike bss been 10
progress more than q month, says ii
now has a sufficient force OF men to
operate all OF it's cars.
Republicans arriving In Philadelphia
for their coming national convention
are turning to Cornelius N. Bliss or
John P. Dolliver as the probable nomi-
nee for Vice-President.
The States OF Rhode Island, Virginia,
Washington, Colorado, Minnesota and
one of the Dakotas have sent requests
to the Navy Department to have the
new battleships named for Them
Reserved seats in circus in Chicago
collapsed last night just at the COM
mencement OF the performance, carry
ing to the ground hundreds of men,
women and children. Fourteen people
were injured, while many others sus-
tanned slight injuries.
The British government has decided
that the Orange River Colony and the
Transvaal shall become crown colonies
the latter probably being renamed the
Transvsal colony. Sir Alfred Miner is
to be the High Commissioner. The
British casualties up to June aggregate
% 664.
Toe Court of Claims at Washington
has decided that Rear Admiral Samp-
son was commsnder-in-chief OF the
American feet of Santiago and Rear
Admiral Schley was commanding Off
Ger of q division under orders from
sampson. The court also finds that the
Spanish feet was inferior to the Amer
lean andIhat every officer and man I'M
der Admiral Ceryera will count as
bounty 10 the extent of 800. Samp-
son under this decision will receive $8,-
1886 and Scbley $1,000.
Dispatches from Tien Tsin state the
want of transports prevents the Rus
sian naval commanders from landing
troops. Six thousand Boxers attacked
the Catholic convent at Pao Ting Flu.
One hundred and sixty-three more Brit.
ish marines were landed. Sixteen Brit
ish marines, accommodating In advance
of the international column marching
to Pekin, fought 1000 Boxers Monday,
killing 20 or 80. The British were driv-
On back, but reinforcements arrived and
the Boxers were defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

SENATOR CHANDLER who, and mol
the late Jack Chandler, as supposed by
some, in 1876 cent the famous dispatch
from Florida, where he was th ma
nipulaling the ballots, TO Mr.. Hayes
"you have 1876 votes and are elected,
is wag, in his way. 10 speaking yes
terdsy about that, the then monumental
steal in this country, winking his eye
to the man with whom be was talking
said "there were some democrats
foolish enou h to say we were de
feated." An old, illiterate pot hunter
here used to cay of a noted thief she
has defeated many a man, cir" but
Mr.. Chandler helped to defeat some mil
lionsol men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE 10. 1900

NEXT WEEK the executive, congress
sional and other paid or selfshly inter
ested agents Of the war contractors
trusts, protected and the few o'nei
specisllv favored rich people OF tne
country will meet in PhiladelphiN ano
ranomioste for another term the mar
thew have long since selected for Fresi'
dent. end perfect their plans tor raiSlOe
the millions of money by means o.
which they will try to buy enough o.
the votes OF their poor or debased TEL
low citizens to secure his reelection
Two weeks later the delegates elected
bv the impecuuious democrats will as
semble at Kansas City and renominate
for President the man for whom they
cast 6.5OO,O0O unbOught votes four
wears ago, who would reverse the policy
that has involved the country In IN
necessary. cruel, fraudulent and mos'
expensive wars, increased the puoh'
debt and taxation, promoted the de-
moralizAtion OF the people; made the ie"
rich. richer, and the many poor, poorer
and deprived the country OF the friend
illness Of all the other nations OF the
world except Greet Britain, who
would rend it, if a favorable opportunl
ty should occur. Such policy, it con
tinued, must prove disastrous, but those
pursuing it are accommodating wealth
rapidly, and, not uureasonably, imagine
that after them, the deluge. Whether
they shall OF shall not succeed depends
entirely upon the amount Of money a
their disposal, which is immense, anc
the number of men whose votes they
can buy in the North. As they have
no hope of carrying any Southern
State, and have good sense, they vii
not. of course, make any attempt to buy
votes in this section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

THE democrats of Wisconsin met iD
State convention yesterday aud en-
dorsed the Chicago platform and ticket
The men who deserted the democratic
party four years ago, and the few news
papers they control, are constantly as
sorting that the strength of Bryan and
free silver in the Northwest has beer
entirely dissipated; but just as regularly
as the people of that section have sn
opportunity of expressing their feelings
on the subject, they invariably declare
themselves as even more in favor OF
the democratic ticket and platform OF
1896 than they ever were.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

THAT Senator Chandler OF New
Hampshire doesn't think the Philip
pine war is over, as General Otis says
and as the administration pretends to
believe, is proved by his remark OF yes
terday, in respect of the prospect Of
Mr.. McKinley's reelection next fall
which was as follows: IF there be
good deal of killing in the Philippines
next October, we are going to suffer.
1t is now plain why the enormous sun
OF one hundred and thirty-two million
dollars was appropriated by the repub'
lican Congress for the expense of the
army 10 the Philippines next year
The poor Taxpayers, it is feared, will
have to grin and bear increasing war
taxes during the remainder OF their
lives, certaioly, until the rule of the re-
publican party shall cease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a regular meeting of the Board of AL
dermen of the city of Alexandria, Va, hello
June II, 1900, there were present:
VIM. II. Marbury, esq. President, and
Messrs. Hill, Dobie, Balenger, Clark, Curtin
and w. II. Sweeney.
Mr.. Clark introduced the following which
WAS refere to the Committee on Streets:
Resolved, That o sewer OF sufficient d.
mensions be constructed, under the supervis
ion Of the City Engineer and street Com
mittee from Henry street at its intersection
with Pendleton street, running east on Pen
dleton street TO the Potomac river, 60 as to
relieve the pressure Of water on the streets
aud sidewalks Of the northeastern and north
western sections of the city, and that said
City Engineer be requested TO present to the
next session Of Council the most feasible plans
for said work and estimated cost Of same.
Mr.. Clark also introduced the following
which was referred to the Committee on
Streets:
Resolved, That the Washington Southern
Railway Company be requested TO furnish
ten.inch iron pipe to be used at crossings al
the intersection Of Prince and Faye streets.
Mr.. Clark also introduced the following
which was referred TO the Committee on
Streets;
Resolved, That the City Engineer DO d.
rected to examine and report as soon ss con-
venient The feasibility Of improving the
roadway on Duke street from Payne street to
the Stone Bridge and approximate cost OF
same.
Mr.. Clark also introduced the following
which was adopted:
Resolved By the City Council OF AleIan-
dris, Va, That Louis Brill be permitted TO
erect and maintain sign post In front OF his
place of business, No 500 King street.
The following, introduced BY Mr.. Dobie,
was adopted:
Resolved, That the sum OF thirty dollars be
annrouriated to lay a box trough at the foot
of Fr.nklin street at its intersection with
Union street and for such other purposes in
90 onection with the same as may be neces-
M. W. Il. Sweeney introduced petition Of
the lady managers Of the Alexandra Library
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

DENTAL ExAMINERs.-The Virginia
State Board OF Dental Examiners is in
session in Richmond examining those
who desire to practice dentistry in this
State. The members of the board are
DR.. J. V. Halter, of,Wytheville; DR.. j.
A. Colvin. of Charlottesville; DR.. G. A.
Mercer, Of Richmond; DR.. G. K. Heist,
OF Winchester; DR.. J. +. Thompson,
of Fredericksburg; DR.. a.. w. Camp
bell, of Suffolk, all Of whom were pre-
sent. About forty applicants have paid
the fee, and are being examined, which
makes the largest class held for several
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

sskirg n spprop,isiio Of $500 per annum
g. or. 10 O. 80 -ii.TsTy open three nights
in VIZ , 40 ,ublic. The petition
was referred 70 the Finance Con- miitee.
The following we're received from the
Common Council and their sction concurred
In by unanimous votes:
An ordinance TO amend and reordain sec.
ton of sn ordinance 10 permit the Wash.
inston, Alexandris and Mount Vernon Raj.
way Company 10 lay its tracks on Roysl
hsgmsn at the intersection of Royal and
Wilkes streets.
Resolution sppropriating 1897 To complete
the Columbia engine house improvements.
Resolution appropristing $50 to complete
the Hydraulion engine house Improvements
Estimate Of ]. G. Hoicombe, City Engineer,
OF the cost of proposed sewer On portions II
Queen snd Washington streets.
Resolution directing the City Engineer 10
replace curbing at Columbus and Ismeros
Columbus and King. Washington and K ing
Royal and King. Fairfax and King and Hen.
~ and Prince streets.
Resolution MAXI & it the duty of the City
Engineer TO DISTRICT equity the hiring {
carts and wagons for ely work in the wsrds
Of the city.
Estimate Of J. G Holcombe, City Engineer
OF TIE cost Of repaviny Rsmsay's alley, ex
tending from Fairfax to Union streets and
north Of King street.
Petition Of B. F. Nails for return Of i'm.
provement tax.
Resolution sppropriating $25 for crossing
at Gibbon and Patrick streets.
Resolution sppropristins $3.50 for the pur.
oh ase of sever mines
Resolution appropriating 5000 for the pur.
chase Of iron pipes.
Resolution sppIopriating $50 to lay box
sewer and build traps at the corner Of Alfred
aud Princess streets.
Estimate Of J. g. Folcombe City Engineer.
Of the cost OF watering cart and the opera
ton of the same also a resolution providing
for the purchase Of such cart aud resolu
ton providing for q contract with the Alex.
sndris Water Company to furnish the neces
sary water.
Communication from J. q. Holcombe. City
Engineer, regarding bids for repaving Cam
eron street fIom Colum US to Alfred streets,
aid resolution sppropristipg 800 for said
work.
Communication from J. g. Holcombe, City
Engineer, regarding bids for paving Duke
street from Columbus to Alfred sIeets, and =
resolution sppropristing $3.50 for the work
Report of the Finance Committee on the
bills Of George Beadenkopf, James ;. Nell.
benny and Robert L. Middleton, examiners
Of candidates for the position OF supernteud-
ent Of Gas.
The board then adjourned.
w. II. MARBURY, President.
Teste: LUTHER II. THO hPSON. Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
T0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Situation in south Africa


London, June ia report from
General Roberts has at last come
through. Following is the despatch
dated Pretoria June 18th: pretoria. and
Johannesburg are quiet. Alter surrep-
derne toe city, General Botha's forces
retired fifteen miles east on the Middle.
burg road. His being 80 near Pretoria
iDterfered with the collection of sun-
plies srd therefore it became necessary
to attack him which l did Monday.
Our columns met great opposition, but
about three o'clock in the afternoon
the key Of the enemy's defense on their
left flank was almost gained before dark
and ordered the force to bivouack on
the ground they had won. Methuen
has gained complete victory over De
Wet. He took his camp and scat
tered his troops in all directions. He
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
The St. Louis Street Gar Strike

st. Louis, June 1S.-Csrs were run
on all divisions last night without dis
turbance except in one instance. This
was when stones were thrown at a car
in south st. Louis by brewery employ
es and the Car was stopped while the
guards took couple of shots at the
members of the crowd. No one was
Injured. The Kelly bill for the repeal
OF the compsny's franchise was lost in
the City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

THE U. S. Court of Claims has just
awarded Admiral Sampson 1886 prize
money for a naval engagement from
the scene OF which he was ten miles
away But admirsls must be paid,
even for victories they do not win.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

For TRICKS that ara vain, the Yam
KEGS can beat the heather Chinese all
hollow. They arc now having moving
pictures made of prominent republican
orators, among them Messrs. Depew,
Cannon, Dolliver and others, engaged
in delivering speeches, which they in
tend to exhibit to audiences during the
coming campaign, while graphophone
repeats the words those orators have
uttered,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13

GRAND ENCAMPMENT.-The annual
grand encampment of the Odd Fellows
of Virginia began at Newport News
yesterday morning in Pattinson's Hall,
corner of Washington avenue and 32nd
street. with about so delegates present,
including the State officers. The 80
encampments of the State were all rep
resented. The Grand Patriarch, DIR.
George V. Vogel, OF Roanoke, opened
the encampment. At the afternoon
session the following officers were
chosen: DR.. George V. Vogel, Of Roam
oke, past grand patriarch; William 4.
Latham, Of Alexandria, grand patri-
arch; P. NJ. Bradshaw, Of Alexandria,
high priest; T. V. Turney, OF Fort Mon
roe, grand senior warden; George w.
Hill, OF Norfolk, grand scribe; VIM. A.
Clark, jr., of Richmond, grand treas
urer; August Bening, OF Roanoke,
grand junior warden; James E. Mccoy,
of Norfolk, grand marshal. The en-.
campment adjourned at 5 o'clock and
visited the shipyard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
Teste: DANIEL Z. STANSBURY. Clefk

Neglect is the short step so many sso
from cough or cold TO consumption l.o
early use OF One Minute Cough Cure, preveI.s
consumption. II is tho only harmless remeoy
that gives immediate results. II cures a., ~
throat and lung troubles. Children al "A'
10 and mothers endorse it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
Foreign News.

Hawarden, Eng, June 19.-Mrs.
Gladstone was mnch weaker this morn
Jog, and it is believed the end will be
over by tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-13
Justified I'm Expelling Missionaries

JuStl1leu In Expecting mlssionaries.
Chicago, June 13.-Prof. Starr, of the
University of Chicago, declared before
his class yesterday that the introduce
ton of Christianity into China is a
measure of hostility to the existing gov
eminent of the Empire. "The empress
knows this" said Prof. Starr, land is
justified entirely in expelling the mis-
sionaries as a measure OF self-preserva-
ton Her party eventually will sue
coed, because any scheme to deter her
by a coalition OF the powers would be
absolutely impossible. II the power
passes out of China's hands, it will pass
into Russia's, because China and Russia
are the only two nations to be reckon
ed with In the Orient in the future"