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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

President Kruger, il is said, At oDs
time made formal application to The
United States to grant him a refuge in
case the necessity for it arose. This I
said to have occurred the day Lord
Roberts entered Pretoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15
Rockingham Horse and con
August 22-23.

For this occasion the Southern Is ~
will sell tickets from Washington biu ri
Culpeper, Wsrrenton, Front RoysL y. Il,
intermediate stations to Hsrri'ohbu't ~. 70
very low rates for the rouud mp u, Ina
be sold August 21st 22nd-23Td, ans ,.,a =.
August oath. lor further inform '''" =
pIy 70 Station Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15
The Old Filibuster Bermuda Sunk.

Philadelphis, Aug. l5.-At about
two O'clock this morning the famous
old filibnster Bermuda sank at North
whsrves. There was a terrific explo.
sion at the time and within few min
utes the ships stern sank, the bow be-
ing forced high in the air. There were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

FATAL BRIDGEACCIDENT "A serious
accident occuredst Riverton, one mile
from Front Royal, yesterday evening. A
team OF two mules, belonging to Mr.. b.
II. Downing, was being driven across
The frame bridge spanning Happy
Creek, when the bridge gave way, pre-
cipitsting the team and drivers, Joseph
ReIeford, white, and George Washing
Ton, colored, into the creek thirty five
feet below. Young Releford ia fatally
injured internally. George Washing
toms skull was fractured, and though
seriously injured, be may recover. Both
mules were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15
MONETARY AND CONNER. iAL.

New York, Aug. 15.-11 a. IN The soes
market opened active but quiet with 10 nd.
cal changes The dominsn. sentiment Gu.
tinued to be bullisb, but there we'ea few
issues which showed hesitation,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

The quicker you stop cough or cold ,bs
less dsnger there will be Of fatal lung .roal.e
One Minute Cough Cure is the only hafmle,.
remedy that gives immediate result. 70.
will like it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

Nine. Ida NJ. Demonet, who for more
than bali a century was engaged 10 the
catering and confectionery business in
Washington, died at her home, 1714
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, yes
terdsy morning. She was in The 10th
year Of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

Mothers endorse it, children like it, old
folks use it. We refer to One Minute Cough
Cure. IT will quickly cure all throat and
llnx troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

A DEMENTED MAN. Captain Joseph
Conch, private Waterman on the oyster
beds of DR.. George Richardson, near
West Point. shot himself in the Termi.
n'lHotel thor ia ly yesterday morning,
and narrowly missed Mr.. Dixon, a
guest of the hotel. The exciting Incl
dent occurred about 2 o'clock, when
COnch rushed into the hotel shouting
that the thieves we're after him and
calling for assistance 10 his terror he
shot twice, narrowly missing Mr.. Dixon,
who happened to be up at that hour.
Conet then escaped 80 the roof OF the
hotel ard there shot himself twice.
The first shot grazsd his head and the
second aimed at his heart, glanced on q
rib on the lower left side. He is ration
al on all subjects except anything con.
nected with the oyster thieves and their
actions. Capt. Conch was sent to Rich
mOnd and placed 10 the Cd Dominion
Hospital, where he is doing well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15
The MarkeIa

Chicago, Aug. 15 The market closed 81
follows: Wheat Sept rs.
Georgetown, Aug. 15-Wheat 65s71.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-15

How Are Your Eidneysf
DIT Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
'le free ADD. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or r. Y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
ZANGW1LL AND THE BULLY.
Famous Author and Play
wright.

When he was boy, Israel Zangwill,
the author and playwright. was the
same thin, long-haired, specialized per-
son that he is to-day, only then it took
more courage to be eccentric in appear
ance than it does now. twenty-five
years ago Mr.. Zangwill was a pupil
in the Jewish Free School, Bell Lane,
Spitalfields, London. His singular face
and still odder manner led the older and
larger boys to make butt of him.
For the first few months he was cuffed
and boxed, bullied and kicked by a
number of playful youths, but especial
~ by the bully of the school, broad
shouldered, noisy young rufian.
One day, after school, Zangwill at
tracted not only the attention of the
school children, but of the neighbor-
hood as well by turning on his persecu-
tor and replying to him in kind. When
the bully recovered from his amaze
ment he threw of his coat and hat and
made a rush at the lad. Zangwill was
ready for him. He had laid down his
books and doubled up his angular fists.
Inside of five minutes he had knocked
down the bully three times, and two
minutes later he had him suing for par
don and begging to be let up.
From that day until he went to col.
lege he was severely let alone. and II
was not until years after that the Sc.
cret of his victory became known. Dur.
ing all the period of his persecution
Zapgwill had been taking boxing les.
sons privately Of prize fighter aha he
did not offer battle until he was rea,
sonably sure Of the result.-Saturday
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
THE LORD WILL PROVIDE.

Twas a neat little cottage. as neat as cou'o
WIN vine covered porches, and yard good
to see.
A woman was joycusly singing at WORK.
For she did rot know that woman couIo
shirk;
And she said as she turned the worn c'o'n
the wrong side:
"In some way or other the Lord will pro-
vide"
"There's Johnny. and Tommy. ana Mamle'
All me!
With Jessie, and George. and the twins
just turned three.
Some think there's too many. but don't
And she gave the worn garment soft
little pat.
We've always enough. though 40 turn
and make,
So many worn garments, all just for their
sake.
But we never have lacked. not since was a
For in some way or other the Lord will
provide"
So she fused. and she worked. and she cut
over clothes,
She mended. and darned. and made over
hose,
Yet she always was cheerful. and a right
merry song
Often parted her lips, tho neF oay q "oE \
was long.
She kept her wee home. as spick and as
span,
AS ever a swift-handed, willing heart can.
And she smiled at old Time, and troubles
swift tide,
Saying soft in her heart: 1.-THE Lord will
provide
Her husband he worked in the field all
And he said: "when the sun shines. then
make up your hay"
noon,
And working he whistled bright. merry
tune.
He never was idle, he tended his cows.
| He hoed corn and potatoes. and kept up his
And he said: "whatever the time or the
tide.
In some way or other the Lord will pro.
| vide.'"
So this couple they journeyed the long patti
of life,
With work pressing sore, yet without care
| or strife.
They did not sit idly await for the Lord.
To furnish subsistence. although in HI!
| word,
He has promised enough; aye. yes. and
much more:
From out of His boundless. unlimited store
| Our works by our faith shall forever abide
! Then Gin some way or other the Lord will
| provide"
Rose Seelye Miller. in N. Y. Observer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It soothes the child, soitens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer I'M
medlately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. twenty-five cents
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
Winslowi Soothing Syrup, and take
no other kind. Lilly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01

Age does not necessarily mean
feebleness and ill health, anu
nearly all of the sickness among
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
s, s. s. is a Great Blessing
Old People. II Gives Them

/ Will Keep uIIeA - -
thoroughly removing
ing new strength ano
the appetite. builds
giving blood through. {
Mrs. Sarah Pike,
" i am seventy years
for twenty years.
addition. had EcZenl
doctor said that Oh
we'll a again. 1 took q, {
completely, and | al
T feel as well as | eve
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
AUNT TABITHA'S WEDDING GOWN
By Margaret Dodge.

THE gown was a pale gray taffeta
dotted here and there with tiny
pink rosebuds. It was evidently an
old gown, but made in the volumlnous
f-the-century fashion that
would adapt itself easily to the style
at the end of the century. Indeed, lit
tie Mrs, Vining, kneeling on the floor
in her attic storeroom and spreading
the lustrous fabric across the top IF
the big Noah's ark trunk, was already
in fancy, at least-"taking i'm here
and Getting OUT there, with a Ger
tainty of success, born of long expert
ence.
For 1s years Mrs. Vining had been
making over for family of three
pretty daughters, and, as she said to
herself, she could almost do it with
her eyes shut" To-day, however, Mrs.
Vining was planning for none of these
three pretty daughters. Once, indeed.
when she heard the sound of a girls
voice in the room below she started
and crumpled the folds Of the silk to-
gether almost guiltily.
81 don't care" she said to herself
when the voice died away. II don't
care, I'm going to have this silk for
my very own. It will make over as
good as new without bit of trim
ming except what I've got in the
house, and I do so want something
that's pretty and in STYLE"
The last words came with the rush
Of a long-pent-up stream. Not since
the girls had outgrown their baby
clothes had Mrs. Vining owned gown
that even remotely approached that
ideal
The Winnings lived in a pretty cot.
tage in a popular suburb, kept trim
maid-of-all-work, gave teas and pro-
vided music and dancing lessons fol
their daughters in addition to the reg
ular courses at the public schools. In
fact, they had enough for the com
forts of life, with little left ove1
for the luxuries; but that little, eithe1
in whole or part, never fell to Mrs
Vining.
One month it went for tea table
for Ellen, the eldest, who had socia
aspirations; another month it was alb
sorbed by subscription to the boa
club for Bertha, the athletic daughter
or by dancing lessons for 15-year-ols
Edith.
Then there were always the gown
gowns for Ellen's whist parties an.
Bertha's tennis club and Edith's dan
cling class; gowns of cotton and crepo1
and silk and muslin, gowns that eve1
when manufactured at home and mad
! over from material that was ''in tn
house" in some way ate up every pen
ny that the little mother had laid >,
for her own modest outfit.
In the end Mrs. Vining always eithe
attended DAYTON teas and church SC
cables arrayed in a prehistoric blacl
silk or stayed away altogether. O
late she had always stayed away; an
the three girls said that it reall
wasn't worth while for mother to hav
good clothes, for she never went any
where and didn't care.
Being really amiable and sweet
natured girls, they probably believe
what they said. Indeed. it's quit
likely that it never occurred to the1
that mother didn't care to go any
where because she bad no suitabl
clothes. Meantime Mrs. vining sa:
nothing at all.
But just within the last week Mr.
Vinipg had come TO care very mucl
both about clothes and about "goin
somewhere" In two weeks there va
to be a reunion Of the Avery famil
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
CATARRH CAN BE CURED
murdoCk's Catarrh Cure.
It Goes to Everv Part.
Sure Safe and Pleasant.


In
the hof
Of
Impossible reach the affected
this
MURDOCKs CURE and scientific preparation and
pipe
instantly the forms of Asthma
the all
and where treatment continued for reasonable time No
Catarrh
colds Like all and valuable preparations you Will find "
Of
il CONVINCE. Mailed to address,
paid, receipt of price,
Put up in tin boxes, 81 per MURDOCH CURE CO.,
h0x treatment for 30 DAYS Atlanta Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
A Real Good Time.

A Real Good Time.
First Matinee Girl-Did you enjoy the
play this afternoon?
Second Matinee Girl never euioved
anything half so much. Why, there
wasn't q minute I wasn't crying nv
eyes out.-N. Y. World.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01

*Dally. fDaiiy except Sunday.
Trains No. 40 and 48 solid trains be-
tween Primers Point and Wilmington.
Train No. 40 connects at Rocky Mt.
with train % for all points South and
No. Is train for all points North.
G. NJ. SERPELL, J. r. KENLY,
Genr1 Manager S1p't Tains.
T. NJ. EMERSON,
Gent Passenger A9ent
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-01
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mr.. w. A. Hines of Manchestr, Ia
writing of his almost miraculous es-
cape from death, says Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in consumption. I had
flequent hemorrages and coughed
night and day. All nv Doctors said I
must soon die. Then began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consum-
ption, which completely cured me. /
would not be without it even it 1t cost
IS 90 bottle. Hundreds have used it
on my Recommendation and all say II
never fails to cure throat, chest and
lung troubles" Regular sise 800 and
/ 90. trial bottles FREQ 1t e. 7. White
he'd 4 Cot. Drug Store. -
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
MASS CONVENT
Missouri POpuIists Meet in Kan
sas City.

Kansas City. April IA mass con-
vention Of middle of the road Popuhsts
of Missouri was called to order here at
1 o'clock this afternoon by F. E. Richey
Of St Louis. chairman Of the state cen
trail committee who issued the call for
the gathering. There were nearly 300
Populists of the state present, in addi-
ton to several leaders of national
prominence, including Wharton Barker
Of Pennsylvania, Ignatfus Donnelly, Of
Minnesota, W. S. Morgan of Arkansas
and NJ W. Howard of Alabama. The
convention was called with a view of
organizing the middle of the road Pop
ulistS of the state and to select a new
name, probably that of the Popular
Government party" which cognomen
appears to please a majority of those in
attendance.
An organization perfected, the con-
Vent1on will select presidential electors
ana delegates to the national convea =
ton at Cincinnati arrange for congress
sIonal legislative and county tickets
throughout the state and name a full
STATE ticket Four years ago, the mid
ole OF the readers lost a place on the
STATE ticket through fusion with the
democrats, and this year they declare
/ they viii fight their battle alone.
AFTER organization and the appoint
ment Of committees a recess win be ia
ken ISnatius DOnnelly will address the
gathering The ticket will be named
and delegates selected tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
WOULD WELCOME DEWEY.
Senator Jones Glad He Is Democrat
But Bryan Must Lead.

New York, April IA special to the
Herald from Washington says;
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman
of the Democratic national committee,
said last night that he had no idea what
Admiral Dewey's intentions were, or
what line of action he would pursue to
obtain a presidential nomination. So far
as the national Democratic committee
as a body is concerned. no letter or
communication had been addressed to
the admiral on the subject of his candi-
dacy. Speaking for himself, Senator
Jones said he had not written to the
admiral inquiring whether he would en-
ter the Kansas City convention and
abide by the result Of the convention,
but added: Tt is quite probable how
ever, that others are more curious.
1T is quite possible" continued he
that Admiral Dewey may be suggested
in connection with the vice presidency
but I have not the slightest idea that
he viii be proposed seriously as a pres
idential candidate. Public sentiment
has already decreed that Mr.. BRYAN is
to be the nominee of the regular Dem
Ocratic party and in my judgment the
men who viii represent the Democrat
ic party at Kansas City will carry out
the will of the Democratic masses and
name Mr.. Bryan
so far as Admiral Dewey is concern
ed have no means of knowing wheth-
er he proposes, as a Democrat to come
to the regular organization and abide
his friends intend to hold an independ-
ent convention similar to that which
named third party ticket four years
ago headed by Gen Palmer"
Senator Jones then explained that he
was not seriously considering the can
didacy Of Admiral Dewey because he
believed it to be the result Of a move
ment originated by certain so-calIed
Democrats who did not vote for Mr..
Bryan four years ago and who have
no intention of doing so if he is again
named as the party standard bearer.
He added that it was not usual for a
candidate to announce that he proposed
to be the candidate of any particular
party and dictate a policy which is sup
/ posed to be antagOnistic to all the prin-
| ciples Of the party from which he seeks
/ support.
If" said Senator Jones, Admiral
/ Dewey declares himself to be a Demo
crat he viii receive a cordial welcome
/ into the fold. for the American people
/ are proud Of him for his gallant and
4 meritorious services in their behalf
] There are other good Democrats who
/ rendered valuable service to their cOun-
/ try during the Spanish war and the ad-
miral viii not be lonely in the Demo
| cratic ranks He will probably receive
/ such consideration as he deserves, but
he viii have to abide the result of the
! convention, whatever it may be-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
DEWEY MUST DECIDE.
Whether He Will Occupy Union or
Non-Union Stand in Chicago.

Chicago April 17-Admiral Dewey will
have to decide whether he will review
the Chicago Dewey day parade from
grand stand constructed by the con-
tractors or from a stand erected by I'm
ion carpenters affiliated with the Build
ing Trades Council. The union carpen-
ters are aroused over the fact that the
offer of the Master Carpenters associa-
ton has been accepted by the commit
tee on the celebration and are disposed
to make trouble.
A committee composed of o. E. W Ood-
bury, president of the Carpenters union,
Business Agent Lewis and Luke Grant,
secretary of the Amalgamated Carpent-
ers' association visited on the commit
tee OH the grand stand today and offer
ed to construct a reviewing stand.
Chairman Theurer informed the COM
mittee that the matter had been settled
ard no proposition could be entertain
ed.
John A Long, president of the board
of business agents of the Building
later that the carpenters would write &
letter to Admiral Dewey acquainting
him with the labor situation in Chicago
and advising him either to remain in
Washington or come to Chicago with
the intention of reviewing the parade
from a grand stand constructed by un-
ion carpenters.
IF Admiral Dewey comes to the city
and ignores union labor. said Business
Agent Long. the working men will be
badly disappointed. He cannot afford
grand stand if he is a candidate for the
presidency. Besides. he win miss all the
music for no union bands will march
past such a stand"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
LODGES IN KANSAS.
Low Barometer Stopped Here and
Brought the Rain.
6l9
KANSAS
AVENUE.

A low barometer which formed IN
New Mexico and moved eastward until
it lodged in Kansas on Sunday was ac-
countable for the rain which was gen
eral over the state. The precipitation
measured from six hundredths Of an
inch to three inches in 4S hours.
Sundays rain was measured in inches
and hundredthS of an inch at different
points as follows: Baker, 1-S0; Con-
cordia, 16s: Dodge City, "a; Fort Scott,
06; Maxville. so; Manhattan, 1.22; Nc
Pherson, &c; Usage City, LIS; Sedan,
II; Toronto, 210; Wichita, 70; Topeka.
1.22; Hays City, L75. On Saturday LIS
hundredths of an inch of rain was meas
ured at Hays City making total there
of three inches in As hours.
Today the forecast is fair tonight and
Wednesday, Cooler east portion to-
night. Warmer Wednesday," Up to II
O'Clock today the maximum tenpera-
ture was 55 which occurred at midnight.
At II o'clock the thermometer registered
So The minimum was So The wind
was southwest blowing Is miles an
hour The rain gauge registered a trace.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
STRIKE TAKES ON LIFE.
Telegraph Operators on Southern
Railway More Aggressive.

Atlanta, Ca. April 17-Outward in
dications denote no change in the situ-
alton between the Southern Railway
and its striking telegraphers. Passen-
ger traffic was handled by the railroad
today with little or no delay and the
head of the freight department reports
his branch of the service in a normal
condition.
President Powell, of the telegraphers,
claimed last night that the strike had
taken on new life, and that the situa-
tion was very encouraging. THE or
ganization has gained many recruits
from the ranks of these who took
strikers places" said Mr. Powell. 7
understand the Southern turned two
hundred loads over to the Western and
Atlantic at Chattanooga today
We have arranged to issue begin
ming at once a daily edition of the
Journal of Labor to be know as the
Southern Railway telegraphers' daily
strike edition
7 am convinced that Superintendent
Rider of Charlotte took several men to
Newells and Harrisburg today to fiji
the strikers places, but the citizens of
those places would not let them go to
work, and they were compelled to leave
! hastily"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
SMITH SEES GIBSON RUN.
Owner Pleased With the Colts Work
at Churchill Downs.

Louisville, KY April 17.-Iieutenant
Gibson worked a mile in 1:46 and fin
ished out the mile and a quarter at
Churchill downs this morning in the
presence Of Charles H. Smith of Chi
cago, the colts owner. There was no
attempt to work Gibson fast, the idea
being to hold him back until the last
two trials before the Kentucky Derby
as he has been sent along at a rapid
gait so far
Mr. Smith was well pleased with
the colts condition, and left for Chi
cago hrnly convinced that Gibson
should win the Kentucky Derby. Glib
sons work was about the best Of the
day at Churchill downs. most of the
other trainers having worked vestardav-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
HEALER PAYS A FINE.
Francis Schlatter Got Drunk in Indi-
ana and Paid the Penalty.

Kokomo, Ind, April 17.-Francis
Schlatter. divine healer" appeared in
the police court the other day and was
fined $3.50 on a charge Of intOXication.
The mayor delivered a characteristic
lecture to the offender.
I have not been disposed to regard
your pretensions as a healer very SER
fously." he said In fact. I have con-
sidered your divine healing as a stu
pendous fraud in a small way. But re-
cent developments have somewhat
staggered me. They cause me TO think
that a person who can freely imbibe
Kokomo drug store whisky for a week
Mt a stretch and live must have some
thing supernatural connected with his
nards.' The judgment of this court
is that the state Of Indiana has been
outraged in the penal sum Of l cent.
Unfortunately for you this carries with
it the cost of prosecution-S9.5 80 in al"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-17
NOT BRYAN.
Wharton Barker Says Nebraskan
Can't Be Nominated.

Kansas City. April 17-Wharton Bar
ker Of Philadelphia who is here attend
ing the state convention of the middle
of the road Populists said in an inter
view.
Il am firmly convinced that Bryan
viii not be the Democratic nominee for
president. Even should he have a ma
1ority Of the delegates on the first bal
lot, am satisfied that he will never Sc
cure the two-thirds majority which the
convention requires to nominate I do
not know who win carry off the prize
but think most at present of the
chances Of German with Cleveland and
Olney as good possibilities"