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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.
q body of an unidentified man was found

The body of an unidentified man was found
In Eastern branch yesterday,
The weather last night was quite cool, aud
it is said that light frost fell in this vicinity.
The schooner Cooper. loaded with lumber
by Smoot & Co, sailed today for Leonard
town.
Two trsmps who were on the streets beg
ging became disorderly on King street today
and we're arrested and locked up.
James Willsms, colored, who was assault
ed at Jackson City last Sunday, and is now at
the county JAIL is considered to be in pre-
carious condition.
At the meeting of Potomac Lodge Of Odd
Fellows tonight the handsome new regalia
recently purchased through the exertions of
Police Officer Roberts will be presented 10 the
lodge. The regalia is said to be the hand
soonest in the city.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, Captain
King. psraded the streets last night and gave
an exhibition drill at the fair grounds, max
ing al excellent showing. During the DIM
the company divided into two sections and
engaged In volley firing practice.
. J. T. Smith, guard of the penitenliary at
Richmond, took from the Jail here yesterday
evening Z. L. Clark and James Barry, con.
yieted of counterfeiting, to serve two year,,
and J. Dogan, colOred, convicted OF robbery
from the person, to serve three years. He
also carried down prisoner from the Fair
fax Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIA,.

DEATH OF A FORMER ALExANDRIAN.
Mr.. c. G. Bradley, for many years
on4 of Alexandris's most prominent
citizens, died at his home, edge HILL"
Fauquer county, yesterday. The de-
.ased was SO years old. He was son
of the late Harrison Bradley, who 10
the olden times conducted furniture
factory in this city, and at the death OF
bis father the subject OF this notice con-
tiDued the business until about % years
ago, when he purchased homestead 10
Fairfax county, on which he bad since
resided Many who will read this item
will remember the old Bradley build
ing which stood on the site OF the pres
ent Peabody Hall and the wooden man
on the roof which rang bell at z, IL, /
and 6 o'clock daily. Years ago this
was demolished aud the brick structure
which now occupies the northwest cor
ner of King and Alfred streets was
erected. About quarter OF q century
ago Mr.. Bradley sold the building TO
the CITY for public school purposes. The
The deceased was q member of Andrew
Jackson Lodge of Mssons and promi
nent member of the Baptist Church
Throughout life he enjoyed the conf
dence and esteem Of all who knew him,
maniiestiDg, as he ever did, all the
virtues of the perfect gentleman and
the consistent christian. His remains
will be brought to this city tomorrow
for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

RIVER NOTEs.-The deck a. the
transfer slip at the foot of Wilkes street
Is being deepened.
The repairs to the shaft OF the tug
Lenox have been completed and she
bss resumed her place IS the tugbost
for Netzey & Ballenger's feet OF fish
vessels.
The tug Templar is lying at the Has.
kips Company's wharf having her ma.
cbinsry overhauled.
The schooner Dryfuse is sunk in
the cove pear the mouth ofthe canal.
The large Whitehead torpedo which
was discharged from the submarine
bost Holland aud lost Ia the Potomac
river off White House landing, below
Mount Vernon, six weeks ago, was re-
covered on Wednesday near Bryan's
noint and sent back to Washington yes
terday evening. The torpedo belong.
ed TO the United States government
and was recovered by Robert Burns, of
Washington, and Frank Dixon, of this
civ, who were fishing at the time.
George II Sherwood, Of Washington,
and engineer of the steamer Kent, was
painfully Injured about the back yester-
day morning. The boat was on its way
down the river. Sherwood accideptly
20 in the way of the machinery and
was struck heavy blow on the back
BY large iron crank. He was trans
terrqd to the E:telle Randall and sent
to Washington. An ambulance convey
ed him to The Emergency Hospital,
sndIlster be was sent to his home. His
back is confused, and there may be in.
ternsl injuries.
The steamer Norfolk, ofthe Norfolk
and Washington Line, came out of the
dry dock at Newport News Tuesday,
and lett Old Point for Washington.
Capt. Chap Posey was 10 command of
the Norfolk, aud Mr.. Will Callahan
looked after the comfort and pleasure of
the excursion party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at 7 30
end IL As q. 10. and 1 10, 2 so, 6 SO and
90 p. M. Open at 90 a. m, 10 90 m.
and A 80 p. N. On Sundays Northern mails
lose at IL Ia q. m. and : 20p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville, close
at 7 80 and 10 90 q. m. and 2 15 and
755 p. m Open at 8 90 q. m. and 80
and 4:30 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close IL
IL 30 a. m. and 2 so and 90 D..
Manassas Division mails close ut z 90 g. NJ,
md As p. m. Open at 1 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close n
8 40 q. IN. and 90 p. n. Open at 8 90 q. m.
and 3 30p.m
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close ut Q is
2. m. and 7 SO p. m. Open at 8 90 q. m. and
4 80 p. m.
Warrington mails close at 80 and IL 40
o. m., and 15, 2 90, so aud z SO D. m.
Open at 8 90 q. m, IL 90 10. and 90 and
30p.m
Ofice Houn-Opsn st 8 90 g. m. Close 1T
OOp.m
Sunday Hours-Open at 8 90 g. M. Close
ct 8 80 a. m.
Carrier Scheduls-Colloction made on
inside routes-6 30 and 10 90 Q. 70. and
90 and 80 p. m. Full route-6 30 q. m.
and 8 80 p. m. Sunday collection 8 90 p,
N. Csrriers' window open Sunday 8 90 a. m.
and close 8 80 g. m.
Deliveries made g 90 a. M, 90 p. n, and
10 p. m.
All mail should be In Office ten minutes
before hour iDdicassd for closing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

PERsoNAL.--Miss Margie Ramey has
secured a position in the choir OF Trinl:
ty P. E. Church, Washington, under
Professor Kirkpatrick, who will train
her voice.
Mr.. Frank G.. Bangs, the actor, Is In
the city on short visit to bis old home.
Mr.. James r. Cation has gone to bos-
ton on legal business.
Mr.. Frank Williamson. OF this CITY,
has returned to his home from Roanoke
College, having been injured 10 a Dali
game at Lexington, Va. =,
Bishop White, who was expected
TO visit the Theological Seminary on
Sunday and perform the rite OF conhrm-
alton, is confned to his home In Kich'
nond by sickness.
Miss Katharine Price left yesterday for
Brooklyn. N. Y, to visit her cousin Miss
Ella Wicks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

BANK RoBBERY.-A telegram was
received here this morning from Strss'
burg stating that the Mass mutton
Bank of that town was robbed at an
early hour this morning of 5000 and
upwards. The robbery was committed
at about o'clock this morning by eight
men, FIVE of whom stood on the outside
and shot at and inundated every one
who appeared on the street, while the
other three entered the bank and blew
open the vault. The robbery required
but Is minutes. The men then ran to
the railroad track, stole lever car and
started down the railway, abandoning
the car between Strasburg and River
ton. The amount stolen Is said to b.
5000, but the cashier declines to give
the exact figures. There Is no clue 70
the robbery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

DEATH OF YOU'VE MAN.-Mr. J. B.
Mills, jr., son of Mr.. BrawDer Mile, died
at mis- nome, on south Lee street, this
morning after long illness. About 10
months ago Mr.. Mills while at work
was the victim of an accident which
made him an invalid. An insidious
malady fioally developed and he lin
gered until today, when death over
took him. The deceased was an ex-
emplsry young man, and his death is
regretted by all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

The BAZAAR 10 Odd Fellows
Hall, uoder the auspice of the Ladies'
Mite Society of Trinity NJ. E. Church,
and which thus far has been pro.
nouoced success, will close tomorrow
night. Iu order to give all chance to
attend, there will be no admission fee
charged tonight aud tomorrow night.
The ladies desire, if possible, to dispose
of all the articles on hand. There will
be no auction of yoods. Tonight ia Sun.
day school night. and some new attrac-
tons will be offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

Alex2nQr1h maIket, - pFu 80
Prices of grain change but little now and
the receipts continue light. Country produce
is quiet.
Baltimore Cattle Market. April %. -Beei
Cattle--The arrivals during the week were
2,406 head, against 2,063 head last week
Market strong at last week quotations Prices
of bee. cattle ranged as follows: Good butch
ers', "a, 76s5. TO- medium 81 1Oa4.6O; COM
mon TO medium S3.5Oa4 10; sood heifers
81 3Oa46 }: medium, $3.75s4. %; good cows
So. 1Os3 so; fair to good, S2.5Oa3; common,
medium 81. 5Oa3.25 good bulls, $3 6OA4;
common to medium 81 50s3.25.
OF the Cattle received 70 came from
Virginia.
Hogs-Market slow at last weeks prices
Quotations as follows: Western hogs, SEA
Clio per 100 lbs; Western pigs $5 80;
from other points, heavy, So 60s5 10; light
hogs, $5.50a5 go; light pigs, $4S0a4 80;
rough sows, $4a4.5O, and stays $375a4 per
100 lbs
Sheep and Lambs.-Market shut steady;
wool - es, common to good SO. 50'5 so; clip
ped ever, $3s5; clipped wethers, $3.6Oa5 so
per 100 lbs. Lsmbs-Market stes y; COM
mon to good lambs, S5.50a7.5O: clipped COM
mon to good lambs, s4.50a6.25 per 100 lbs.
Spring Lambs Fair supply. Market steady;
selling at $Ss9 for common 10 good.
Fresh Cows.-Light supply. Market firm.
good cows selling at $45 to 500 per head;
common TO medium $50 to $40 per head.
Calves.-Market dull and slow, at from S5s
6 % for common 10 choice vesls
Chicago Cattle Market. April &c Cattle
steers generally steady; except heavy which
we're easier. Butchers strong and active.
good to prime native steers $4 95s5. 80; poor
TO medium, $4.2Os4.85; selected feeders,
"a 15a5 O5; mixed stockers, $3.40a4. 10;
cows. $3s4 so; hefers, SO 2 SAD. 80; Gamers
S2.25a2.90. bulls. $2.I 5s4.20; calves, $4 so
as SO Texas fed steers steady, S4a5 20;
Texas bulls steady, S3.25a3 rs. Hogs
NJ rket steady to shade higher; top, So so;
mixed and butchers, $5.35a5. go; good to
choice heavy, $5.45s560; rough heavy,
So 3Os5 40; light, $5.25a5 52ib; bulk Of
sales, 5.45a5.5 Sheep and Lambs weak
to 10c lower; lambs slow but firm for best;
good to choice wethers S5.25s6 65; fair to
choice mixed, $4.75s5. 80; Western sheep,
SIS 4Oa5. 65; yearlings, So 5Os6.25; native
lambs, So .50s7 .35; Western lambs, $6a7 .35.
NewYork Cattle Market. April &c. Beeves.
None for sale; feeling steady, Cslves-Mar.
ket dull and 25c lower; common to prime
veals, $4s5 rs ; extra do, IS; small calves
$3a3.6O. Sheep and Lambs-Sheep steady;
lambs lOs25c higher; good to prime wooded
sheep, $5.75a6 20; culls, $3.50; good prime
clipped sheep, S5s6 90; prime to choice uu-
shorn lambs, $8a6, 35; good to choice clipped
do, So. 50s7 20; spting lambs, $4s5 so
each. Hogs Market firm; State hogs, S. S5;
mixed W estern 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
REDUCED RATES TO CINCINNATI.

For the benefit Of those desiring TO visit
Cincinnati during the session Of the Peoples
Party National Convention, May 8, the PEN
sylysnis Railroad Company will sell tickets
from all stations at the Rate OF ONE FIRST.
CLASS FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP. Tick cts
will be sold and good going on May 7 only,
and returning leaving Cincinnati not later
than May II,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

BIDS Bids were opened today for
plumbing for the new lsvatory at Fort
Hunt and were as follows: J. A. and
w. w. Cogan, OF THE city. 81 099 80;
VIM. Il. McCray, Washington. 81, 100;
Darby & Co.. Washington, 81 100; No
Ian & Son, Washington, 81 .06S; Childs,
Washing %, 81 .455; Cos'a, Baltimore,
81 ,975; Collnp, Norfolk, 81, 100 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge j. NJ Love
presiding.-Ihe grand jury returned in-
dictments against J. w. Gaines, color
ed, special officer, for obtaining
money under false pretenses, and also
against Geo. Meyer, for selling liquor
on Sunday and for keeping house OF
i'll lame.
A writ of habess corpus in the case
OF Geo. Riggs. in Jail on the charge of
resisting an officer, was made return
able on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

DEATH OF MRS. WALsH.-Mrs. Mary
Walsh, wife OF Mr.. Thomas Walsh, died
at her home, Burgundy" Fairfax
county, at four o'clock yesterday after
noon. The deceased was SO years old.
She was born in Ireland, and came TO
Virginia 10 1865, since which time she
had with her family lived on the BUR
gundy estate. She was well-known In
this city, and her many friends and
acquaintance will regret to learn of
her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

POLICE COURT.-Mayor George l..
Simpson presiding. The following CAST 9
we're DISPOSED OF this morning:
Mack Lucas. colored, charged with
assaulting and beating Gertie Cole, COL
ored, was fined S..
A white man, charged with lunacy,
was detained at the station house for
further examination.
Night Report. night was clear
and cool. Two prisoners and two
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, April 27.-The stock market
opened strong on the impetus OF the upward
movement which set in late yesterday. The
speculation wss better distributed In the
railway list the feature OF strength was rem.
'sy ysnis, which rose lao on the reiteration OF
dividend IumOIs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

J. l. Carson, Prothonotsry, Washington
Pa, says ~ have found Keaol Dyspepsia
Cure so excellent remedy in csse Of stomach
trouble, and have derived great benefit irf N
its use." 1t disests what you eat and canno'
fail TO cure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, invigo-
rate the body by using Dewitt's Little Early
Risers. These famous little pills always act
promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
Girls OutfittingS

We are now showing ell the new and pref
ty effects in Girls' Outergarmentsl In styles
and materials especially adaptable for dress
up wear and every day purposes.
Girls Handsome Atwood Blouse Suits
suitable for every occasion.
$3.50 to $l8 30 each.
Assortment of spring Refers and jackets,
Refers from $295 to $12 80. Jackets from
IS to SIS so
Girls Fancy Summer Dresses. Many new
and handsome effects.
$500 to $3.50 each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

FIsH.-since yesterday $4,000 herring
and 100 shsd have arrived at Flshtown
Herring so at S2a$2 80 per thousand and
shsd at $1Oa$15 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and qninine
n tastelass FORM No cure--no pay, 6Oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
DRY GOODS.
List of Bargains at the
Sale.

1000 yards, yard wide Bleaohed Cotton
remnants, at sc Q yard.
Fruit Of the Loom A Bleached Cotton,
full pieces TIC yard.
Yard wide White Cambria, extra good quail
| ity, &c yard.
A ysrd-wide Fine Brown Cotton, at 81 Q
yard.
Extra heavy Course Brown Cotton 37s q
yard.
Rleached sheetiug 1O.4, at 23c, worth sOcs
"a. at Zoe. worth 25c; "a. at 18c.
Unbleached Sheeting, 9.4, at 15c yard.
Towelling Crashes, at 27sc q yard.
Ono case Indigo Blue Prints, st 37sc yard.
One case Apron Ginehams, at 37sc yard.
One case shifting Prints, ct 37sc yard.
One lot oolored dotted Swisses and Organ.
dies, &c yard.
Androsooggin Bleached Cotton, Tao yard.
One lot seersucker Dress Ginghams, 90 q
yard.
Curtain scrims 37sc yard.
One lot Cotton Diapehng, 37sc yard.
English Long Cloth, 12.ysrd pieces, Boa
yard,
One case Mourning Prints, 37sc yard.
One lot Plaid Cotton Towels, &c q piece.
One let Linen Huck Towels, 90.
Table Oil Cloths 12lAc yard.
Shelf OIL Cloth, &c Q yard.
White Pearl Buttons, sc doy,n.
Felt Window Shades, spr'dg relIers DC.
India Linons fer linirs, 37ac a ward.
Our 4O-inch India i.ipon. AZ biz. Ia oOc
value. ~
Doubie width White Organdies. 15c yard.
French Nsiusook, 12lac q yard.
salin FACE Check Nainsooks, sc a yard,
IVc yards Light Percals, sc yard.
Pillow Cases, 12ihe
Satin Bordored White Apprentices, SAGA
yard.
shIank Hair Cloth, 21s yard.
selisias. ct Sc yard.
Fancy Innings for Waists, 1910 yard.
Canvas, black End gray, at 7&cs yard.
Warren's Feather Bone, at &c, 1Oc, 121Aca
yard.
Half Waterproof Bindings, at 1Oc yard.
Telegram Binding, ct Sc q yard.
kemnants-20c Feather-proof Ticking,
12lhc yard.
Extra heavy round cord White Piquesr
worth 16c ct 1910 yard.
China Silks Evening Shades and Black, Zoe
. yard.
Fancy Wash Silks 39c yard.
Good values in Jointless China Mattings, %
1915. 16e, 20c, and 26c
Ladies' Summer Wash skirts, 29c, 48c,
98c to s..
New Line Ladies' Wrappers, 69c, soc, 9ss
and $1.1o.
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers, %
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, umbrella rufie,
tucked and lace trimming, 25c.
Ladies' Cambria Blouse Corset Covers,
square neck, lsce trimmed, 25c.
~THESE PRICES HOLD GOOD YOR
THIS WEEK ONLY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

mn rises tomorrow at Sis N and
ITS At $3.50 High water at 6:35 D. M. and
TOO .. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

9, RATHER FROBABILITIEs.-For this
section, fair tonight aud Saturday; ligttto
1r,sh northeTly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
Infants Department.

Clothing for the little folks Is wanted, and
there is most delightful collection in the
infants department. Hats and bonnets Of
every quaint, pretty sort, American and
foreign.
Null Caps 25c, Soc and 75c.
Handmade Null Caps. Toe and $1.25.
Children's Sun Hats, large, 81
Second fooI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Washington's Favorite Store.
Fridays Specials
IN
Odds and Ends.
remnant Dspt.l
Mems Half Hose In Gray and Brown mix.
cd. light weight,
6PAIR FOR 25c.
Me,'s Half Hose, Grey and Brown mixed,
shaw knit
5PAIR FOR 25c.
% dozen B'eacbed Hemstitched Hu X
Towels, 1896,
FOR 25c.
Remnants of English Cashmere, in Cream,
Nile Green. Lavender, and Buff, 26c and Boo
quality.
1870 YARD.
Remnants of 121ac Figured Lawn and
Batiste N short lengths.
dc YARD.
Dark Figured Rochambeau Cloth, SO inches
wide, suitable for wrappers, 121hc values,
TIC YABD.
Boys Light Striped Cheviot Wash Blouse
Suits,
SOC VALUE, zoe.
BSy.' Percsle and Outing Shirt Waists, Zoe.
Boys Blue Serge Golf Caps 12lbc.
Fancy Shifting Cheviot, fast colors, 1870
value, 71hc.
(Remnsnt Depsrtment-Third Floor.)
Free Daily Deliveries TO Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoxo QUfSINE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money IL II fails 70
elre E W. GRovEs's signature on each
box 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-27

Alexandria Market. April %
Prices of grain change but little now and
the receipts continue light. Country produce
is quiet.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-12
THE HORROR INCREASES.
The Dead at Galveston Growing in
 Number

Galveston Sept. 1l.-Closer invest:- gation does not lessen he horror of the recent storm. The city is filled with injured and destitute. Improvised morgues are crowded with dead, whole families lying side by side. Death re- ports are pouring in from the neighbor- ing country. Bolivar. on the mainland, opposite Galveston. is wiped out and the inhabitants annihilated. At AlVln two were killed. Arcadia reports one, Hide Creek three. Alta two. BelleVllle. one Not a house is left in Pattosin, and only twelve are standing at Quin- tana. at the mouth of the Brazos river. Missouri City and Richmond are wiped out. Eight persons were killed at the latter place. At Fl Cameo every house was damaged. At Ariole two were killed. while from fifty other towns come like reports of death and destruc ton.
 In Galveston the storm made a clean sweep on West Thirty-third street, car rying every building away and depos- iting all in a pile of shapeless rubbish five blocks back, under which were piles of dead and injured. A family named McIlhenny took refuge on a roof to escape the rising waters. One by one they were washed off or killed by flying timber. Finally the roof broke. leaving McIlhenny on one piece, and his wife on the other. The piece on which his wife was, turned over and she perished, but McIlhenny escaped.
 Men with Winchesters are standing over burying squads compelling them to load the corpses on barges on which they are lowed into the gulf and toss ad overheard. This method is imperative to protect the survivors from pestil- ence The most conservative estimates place the dead at upwards of 1000 and the property loss is greater than was at first reported.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-12
CUBAN INQUIRY MUST WAIT
Bacon Says Nothing Will Be Made
 Public During Campaign.

Washington, Sept. 11.-Senator Bacon of Georgia was at the Metropolitan yes terday and was asked about the status of the Cuban Investigating committee.
 ''I am not a member of the commit tee, and I do not know what has been done, but this do know that the demo- crats will receive no benefit from the disclosures of official rottenness in Cuba in this campaign. What the democrats ought to do is to bring before the coun- try the action of the republican mem- bers in refusing to take any steps to ascertain the true state of affairs on the island. There is no doubt that the apparent apathy is due to the fact that the republican managers know that q rigid investigation of affairs would dis close the existence of frauds which the administration would rather keep in the dark until after the coming elec- ton
Arizona republican., 1900-09-12
Hanging Fire As to the
 United States
WAITING ON POWERS
No Objection Trough to the Powers With Which Ii Hung Chang Has Been Invested-France Joins With Russia in the Proposal to Leave the Capital of China-The Claim of Italy.

Washington. Sept. H. From a for n al statement given out today it ap- rears that the state department is not yet ready to begin direct negotiations question his credentials as plenipoten- tiary but simply leaves the matter in abeyance. Probably this because all of the powers have not returned their re- sponses to the Russian note, and it is desirable to avoid the United States being the first among the powers 70 abandon the hope of harmonious action and strike for itself toward a settle ment directly with China.
 Also, it may be deemed well to wait to hear MT. Conger, who several days ago was invited to express his opin- ion about quftting Pekin.
 Minister Wu was twice at the state department today. It was understood that his first call was in part, at least. Fc secure transportation for Ii Hung Chang from Shanghai to Taku on a United States vessel. His later call was to receive the answer of the de- partment to that applica tion, as well as to communication respecting u Hung Chang's functions. The answer returned by the state department to the latter communication apparently made it unnecessary at this time to pursue an inquiry as to a ship, for if Earl Lii may not enter into negotia- tons at present there is no occasion to transport him to Taku.