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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

Boer resistance is about in the last
ditch. President Kruger has gone to
Lorenzo Marques, a Portuguese port,
and il is expected he will soon sail for
Europe Gen. Botha has given over
the command OF the remnant Of the
main Boer army to Gen. Nilioen. 4
large amount OF rolling stock has fal-
len into the hands OF the British. Still
there is no talk of formal surrender by
the Beers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

For over fifty years Mrs. winslow's Soothing syr-
up has been used by mothers for their children
while teething. Are you disturbed at night and
broken OF your rest by sick child sufering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth9 II so send at
euabe. II viii relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon II, mothers, there Is no
mistake about H. IL cures diarrhes, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie, softens the
gums, reduces Inflammation and gives tone and
energy 10 the whole system. "Mrs. Wins0w's
Soothing Syrupfor children teething is pleasant to
the taste and is the prescription of one OF the old
est and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States, and Is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price Csc. bottle. Be
are and ask for "Mrs. WinsloWis Soothing syrup
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20
North Randolpn.

c. r. Wood was in town last week.
Louise Taft was home over Saturday
and Sunday.
Asahel Durkee and wife are in town
visiting relatives and friends.
F. A. Parker. Gladys and Arthur were
In Barre and Montpelier last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20
nAv1p cIrY ~. Anr

Genesee Pure Food Co., lie Roy, n. Y;
Gentemen;--I must say in regard to GRAIN o
that there Is nothing better or healthier We have
used i for years Ny brother was a great coffee
drlnker. He was taken sick and the doctor said
coffee was the cause OF IL. and told US 10 use
GRAIN.O. We got a package. did not like il at
nrst, but now would not be without Il. My
brother has been well ever since started TO use
H. Yours truly, LILLIE socHoR.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

Miss Mabel Mckinley, niece of the
president, and Dr. Hermanus Baer
were married at Somerset, Pa, last
week. The president and Mrs. Nc
Kinley were present at the ceremony.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

The Cuban elections have resulted
in the choice of a majority of National
ists. who favor immediate and abso-
lute independence. The elections
passed off quietly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

The Abbott made the best record for
gelding.a mile in 2:04 last week. 1t
is only 0ne-fourth Of a second slower
than Alixe's best time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

Can't. McQuestion OF the Fourth
infantry in Luzon became insane and
was killed BY one OF his own men
while violent
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

James Howard is being tried in
Kentucky for the murder Of Goebel.
Il is claimed that he fired the fatal shot
and that he has admitted il.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

The Philippine commission has
decided TO expend sl.O00.0OO IN Inn
proving the Manila docks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

The Republican campaign in New
YORK city opened with four immense
meetings Friday evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

The Galveston cyclone and the Goa
strike have caused a falling on N
business the past week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

Five children were suffocated In q
nursery branch Of the salvation Army
AZ Cincinnati. sunday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

Croker Is said to have bet $4,000
against s225. 900 that Bryan viii be
elected.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

America won the grand race q
nations at the Vincennes bicycling
carnival last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

The acceptance letters OF Bryan and
Roosevelt have been given cut this
week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-20

Rear Admiral sicaFd is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
Mr.. Bryap's PrOspects,

Lincoln, Neb., July 14.-Mr. Bryan
s reticent about his vacation. He
rather gives the impression that he is
not going to take a vacation. How
ever, 1t ia certain be will have some
respite from work between now and
the opening OF the campaign at In
dianspolis, August s. He may 90 TO
Minnetonka beach, MIMI, as the guest
of A. E. Stevenson, or to Irvington on
the Hudson, to visit John Brisbane
Walker. Mrs. Bryan will accompany
her husband. Congressman Lentz, OF
Ohio, who visited Mr.. Bryan yester
day, brought less encouragement with
him than any democratic leader who
has come since the Kansas City con-
ventioD. Lentz scents serious trouble
is the national committee does not de-
vote more attention to Ohio this year.
Lentz's figures are as follows: States
sure for Observation-Disclosures, Connect
lieut., Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
New Hampshire, New York, New Jer-
ssy, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Isl
ANU fcImOuty 4tOIbu DdhOth, w d5u-
ineton and Wisconsin, with total OF
212 electoral votes.
States sure for Bryan Alabama, Ar
kansas Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Nor b
Carolina, South CaNliua, South Da
kots, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
Virginia and Wyoming, with a total OF
ITO electoral votes. Doubtful: Ohio,
Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and
Maryland, with total vote of IS cleo.
torsl votes. According to Mr.. Lentz's
estimate of the 65 votes classed as
doubtful the democrats to win must
get 81 He says Bryan stands better
show of carrying Ohio than Mckinley
does of carrying Nebraska. Lentz
said hard fight is ahead for the demo
Gratis 10 the States OF Kansas, South
Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
Foreign News.

Helder, Holland, July IA work
man accidentally exploded some pow
der here today and was blown to atoms.
Two other workman were killed and
eleven persons injured.
Cologne, July 14.-There has been
a wholesale poisoning of people sloDg
the Rhine from drinking the river water.
Decayed horse flesh is supposed to have
tainted the water. Ninety persons are
Ill and twenty of them are In a dying
condition.
London, July 14.-Alexsndra Palace
where the Christian Endeavor conven-
.ion is to be held ia still in state of
unpreparedness but 1t is expected that
everything will be ready for the open
lng OF the convention on Monday
though it will be necessary for work
men to be employed 10 the palace ell OF
Sunday much against the wish of the
Endesvorers. The steamship Travs,
with 40 olergymen on board, is due at
Southampton tomorrow but the minis
ters having written that they disap-
prove Of sunday travel, no train will be
provided for them so that they wi
miss their Sunday appointments here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
Floods in Texas.

Galveston, Tex, July 1.-THE great.
est rain in the history of Galveston fell
between s O'Clock Thursday night aud
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. 10 the
10 hours more tnan Ii inches fell.
With the rain there was southeast
gale. The Gulf was 10 tumult aud
considerable property along the shore
was damaged, and several people were
injured. All streets were transformed
into rivers. A number of stores were
flooded and goods damaged. The floods
ruined the pavements of the principal
thoroughfares, the blocks swelling into
blister like hillocks, then breaking out
Of their regular formation and being
hoated of by the waters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
International Athletic Games.

Paris, July 1.-The athletic games
in connection with the exposition began
today on the grounds OF the Paris rae.
ing club Tbousandsof people Jammed
the route to the grounds and filed the
grand stands to OVERLOOKING. July IA
is a national holiday in France and
this fact added to the enthusiasm of the
crowds. A gre At crowd of Americans
was present and cheered their athletes
continually. Thirty-fve Americans
competed 10 the games. Owing to the
refusal of most OF the American college
athletes to take part in the events 90
Sunday, the victors in Whatever finals
are run tomorrow will meet the Ameri-
cans on Monday. KranezleiD, the
Pennsylvania. who did such marvel
lous work 10 London last week, won
the first trial in the hurdles. Other
trials in the hurdles we're won by Prit-
chard, the Iudian athlete, and Lecuyer,
FreDchmaD. Kranezlein won the b.
nal heat in the hurdles easily. Bauer,
Hungarian, WOO the disc throwing.
Hall, OF Brown University, won the
first heat of the half mile run; DE
Longe, OF Paris, won the second heat
Keegan, of Princeton, won the third.
The winners of the 100 yards trials
were Duffy, of Georgetown; Tewkes
bury, of Pennsylvania; Lieblee, OF
Michigan; Jarvis, of Princeton, and
PriichsrG. the Indian. The final heat
10 the 100 yards was won by Jarvis.
Tewkesbury and Pritchard ran dead
heat for second honors. Duffy, OF
Georgetown, fell down and was out
nj IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
The Goebel Murder Trial.

Georgetown Ky, July 1.-The first
of the lannon's Goebel murder trials ID
now fairly launched, Col. Tom Camp
BELLS statement to the jury seemed to
indicate that an attempt would be made
10 prove that the same man who tired
the shot that killed Tom Baker, was
William Goebel's assassin. The case
was resumed this morning with the ex-
animation OF d. NJ. Woodson who was
placed on the stand Friday evening
The ground plat of the State House
grounds prepared Dy Woodson, with
plans OF the basement of the executive
building were offered as evidence. with
piece of wood containing bullet
which WAS taken from tree. Wood
son showed that line from the sill
Of the southwest window of the Secret
s.y OF states office to the bullet hole IN
the tree would pass four feet two inches
above point about midway between
tie fountain and curb of the pavement
A plan was submitted. showing various
heights above the pavement OF lines
from both of the front windows OF the
Secretary of States Office to the bullet
hole. Witness stated that his first
measurements were made under guard
He never saw the prisoner until the
trial began. Woodson also presented
diagrams of the second floor of the vari-
GUS State buildings and then an hour
was consumed while he gave relative
distances and countless measurements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From China

London July 14.-While there is no
confirmation of the report that the for
eigners in the Chinese capital have per-
ished, the silence, however, Is sufficient
confirmation for the public. A story is
printed ia Paris to the effect that the
Russian minister 10 China, Nj. de Glers'
has been boiled to death. This reylves
belief In the story recently current 10
Germany, that Baron Won Kettler, the
German minister. suffered nameless tor
lures before his death though this re-
port like everything else from China, is
not confirmed. The news should not
be surprising in view of what has been
known of the situation at PekiD'
The blame for the Pekin tragedy
if tragedy has occurred, lice
with the powers, not for mis-
takes now but for sins OF omission be-
fore. Paris newspapers report that Ii
Hung Chang has advised the authorities
that several boxer emissaries are IL
Paris for the purpose Of assassinating the
Chinese minister to France. 1t is pre-
sumed that other boxers, who left ChiDs
two months ago, went to the othei
capitals with similar mission.
Shanghai, July 14-Prince sheng
the director OF telegraphs, has commune
Gated message to the consuls here an
nouncing the murder of the foreigners
in Pekin and laying the blame on the
auti-foreign General Tune Fuh Slang
The message says that Tung, enrsged
at the defense made by the British lega
ton, ordered the heavy guns to fTe
demolishing the legation and setting
the ruins afame. The result was the
humiliation of the foreigners.
London, July 14.-The Chinese minis
ter here, Sir Chih Chen Lo FeDg Lub
was shown q copy Of the dispatch fron
shanghai, reporting Prince SbeDg's &C
count Of the Pekin massacre. The
minister regarded it specifically. and
said he had received no confirmation o.
the news.
Hong Kong, July 14.-Li Hups
Chang has again been summoned &c
Pekin. 1t is reported that Ii Huns
Chang will proceed north tomorrow
1t Is feared his absence will lead tC
rouble In Canton.
London, July 14.-The foreign Office
reports that the British consul al
Shanghai has forwarded the report o.
the Shantuug governor regarding Pc
kin, already published. The consn
expresses little hope for the foreign
ers in Pekin.
London, July 14.-The representa-
tive of the Chinese imperial MARITIME
customs today receive d a telegram from
Shanghai saying that General TUBS
Fung Slang murdered the legations II
Pekin on July z preliminary to fiOa
assault.
London, July IA Tsku dispatch
announces that the telegraph between
that place and Tientsin has been re-
stored.
New York, July 14-The CONNER
cial Cable Co., announces the following
I'VE are advis d that there is still
about 80 hours delay va the Northern
10 japan. Messages are only accepted
at senders risk. There is also aboui
wo hours delay to Japan and Shanehsi
| in China via the Eastern"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
SATURDAY EVENING. JULY IA, 1900.

Two or three so-oslled democratic
newspapers in South Carolina are DOW
doing what little they are capable OIL
to defeat the democratic ticket, pV
affording the Northern South-bsters
ground to hope that there 10 demo-
cratic detection in the South. The
truth is, the South was never more
solid than it now is. There are few
white men in the South who are 30
keen set On getting federal positions
that they are incapable Of profting by
the experience of others, and to Crafty
that desire would relinquish everything
else: but they are now insignificant ana
control only their own individual votes'
No. the white people OF the Southern
States are poor and conservative ana
are therefore opposed to high tarihs'
trusts. meddling with the affairs OF
other nations and uncalled for ware,
the expense of all of which the poor
have to bear, while the surplus In
comes of the rich are untsxed; and be-
sides. they are by nature opposed to be-
ing supplied with their mail by negroes
and to transact their federal business
through the medium OF negro officers
as many OF them are now compelled TO
do. Oh, no the Northern imperisiists
cannot take the fsttering JUNCTION to
their souls that they will receive any
real, effective support in any Southern
State. Before the war between the
States. brought on by south Carolina,
she was a great State aud contained
many wise and justly distinguished
men. but since then her glory has sad
Iy diminished. II not entirely departed
What she does now is matter Tor
news item in the newspapers-simply
that and nothing more. But while aiI
this is true, it is no less true, that bel
white people are Southern to tns
back bone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
Romance Ends in Tragedy.

S.. Petersburg, July IA sen
saton has been caused here by the
death of Professor DON'T berg, the IA
nous occulist. Professor Dombere,
said to be the handsomest man in St
Petersburg, had a liaison with the wife
Of his friend, Captain Julian Won Heck.
or, OF the general staff. The husband
discovered the affair, went to the pro-
fessor and demanded an explanation.
The scene between the two men was
very stormy. Captain Won HeckeT
proposed TO divorce his wife and insist
ed that Professor Domberg should
promise to marry her. As the latter
absolutely refused, Captain Won Hecker
rev revolver and fred three shots,
Rounding Professor Domberg in the
abdomen. Professor Domberg was a
welI-known sportsman, and one OF his
last wishes was that his coffin should
De covered with the flag OF the St. Pc
tersburg River Yacht Club, of which be
was vice commodore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Jacob Bowman, a prominent farmer
near Arbor Hill Augusta county, died
Yesterday evening, aged &c years. He
is survived by q widow and seven chill
dreb.
In Richmond two society young men
ausrreled about young lady on Thurs-
day, adjourned to Lee Monument Gu
ella and had 10 hard rounds OF fsl:cuhs
without decided results.
Msi. N. V. Randolph has been pre-.
vailed upon to serve at least anorner
wear az president of the Soldiers Home
board. He resigned some months ago
on account of falling health.
Mr.. Tipheu w. Allen, or, a we'll
known citizen OF Shenandoah county,
and one of the largest land owners In
the valley, died at his home near Haw
kinstown Thursday evening after briel
| illness.
Mary Tut Eyre, widow OF Col. E. E
Eyre, for many years a resident OF san
Francisco, died in Paris on Thursday
after two months illness. She was
daughter OF Calvin Luther Perry, Of
Charlottesville.
A letter was received at Richmond
last night from Hon. David B Hill, Of
New York, accepting the invitation Of
the Old Dominion Democratic Club to
speak there during the campaign. de
does not fix the date.
Attorney General Montague in re-
spouse to request for his opinion says
that minister of the gospel is not ex'
empt from the payment Of the state
income tax. The Inquiry comes from
the city of Lyncbburg.
1t is reported that the republicans Of
the Richmond district have determined
TO suggest Mr.. Gustavus Millhiser, oil
that city city, for Congress. This gen
tleman is a well-known manufacturer
and four years ago bolted the demo
cratic ticket.
The National Dental Association,
which he's been 10 session at Old Point
for the past few days. adjourned yes
terday after electing officers and select
ing Milwaukee, Wiz, as the place fol
its next meeting. G. V. Black, of Chi
cago, was elected president.
Mr.. Morris Claggett, for many year
connected with a leading business
house 10 Richmond, died last night al
the Confederate Soldiers Home, OIL
which he had been a inmate for abou
two years. Mr.. Clsggett went to Rich
mond from Washington, where ne has
brother living.
! Arrangements for the entertainment
Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge OF Ode
Fellows, which holds its session II
Richmond in September next, were
formally iuaugurated last night at thu
meeting OF the executive committee
which assembled at the office of th'
grand secretary, 10 the Ebel building
in that city, at s o'clock.
| A special term of the Circuit Court c
Clarke county was held on Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week, at which
Judge C. E. n col, of the Eleventh Ju
dicial Circuit, presided. The term wa
called especially to hear the suit o.
Harrison and Byrd and w. Roy Steph
enson against John l.. Wissler. The
case was dismissed on motion of the de
PENDANT on a plea in abatement, the
Court holding that one of the plaintiff
Hon. Thomas w. Harrison, being judge
Of that circuit, the case could not b'
heard 10 the circuit, although another
Judge sat upon the bench. The plain
tiffs will carry the case to the Court o
| Annals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
THEODORE TLToN AeAIN.-A cable

THEODORE TMToN AeAIN.-A cable
dispatch from Paris says that Theodore
Tilton is considering an offer to make a
lecture tour In this country. This
seems like message from the dead,
1t has been many years since Mr.. Tilton
left this country, and many no doubt
have thought that he was no longer
living. Once he was prominent figure
in the life of New York, and brilliant
career was predicted for him. How
that career was blasted Is we'll known.
II he returns to the United States he
will find that he Is aim Do the only sur
vivor OF those identified with the Beech
er-Tilton scandal. Mr.. Beecher is dead,
his statue stands near the courthouse,
where the famous trial took place, and
his memory Is revered In Brooklyn,
Mrs. Tilton and Mutual Friend" Moul-
ton have also passed over to the silent
majority. The judge who presided at
the trial, the foreman of the jury and
most OF the lawyers engaged on both
sides are dead. OF those who survive,
Mr.. Evarts Is In complete retirement
aud only General Tracy and Mr.. Shear
man are in active life. Theodore Tilton
will be recalled as a man of fine figure
and handsome face. He possessed ex-
csllent literary ability, and could talk
we'll, and write still better.-l Philadel-
phis Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
II iLnAlhlC BREVITIRS

The Mammoth freight steamer AM.
can of the American Hawaiian T u
was launched this afternoon al Cba., ue
Pa. She is one of the four beinp I hun
for service between San Francisco ' W
Honolulu. She is 430 feet lone n as
80 feet of team. W"
Harrsssed by presentment that a.,
had befallen her son Albert th;.l
years old, In S., Louis, Mrs. Msrs
Woodward, of Denver, boarded t,at
Thursday afternoon and started for 10y :,
Louis. When she arrives she 81 y
learn for the fret time that he il dss1
the victim OF murder.
Gov Wood, accompanied BY bis wifs d.
children aud Lieut. Haons, sailed from D..
sns today for New York on the Hsv,'.
Col. II. l.. Scott, chief of staff, will 81, !
Gov. Woods absence.
The Dime Savings Bank of Newark ,
which su'pended payment yesterday be,,,,
Of the alleged populations of its tres.7,..
Charles 3. Westervelt, now under srresi ~ !
still closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14

THE absurdities OF the imperialis's
are beyond compare. and are grotesque
enough to make a swapping turtle
laugh. They actually went 80 far in
Manila on the Fourth OF July as to
have the Declaration of Independence
read to large concourse of native Fill
pinos, who heard it in silence, though
those who understood it winked as
each other, and smiled blandly at the
Americans who were present; and the
latter were silly enough to imagine
that their smiles were sincere evidences
of approval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-14
The War in Africa.

London. July 14-Lord Roberts re-
ports to the war Office that the South
African light horse of Buffers COM
mand chased the Beers who were at
tempting to destroy the railroad and
captured their camp near Neilpoort.
The British are moving up through
Van Rsenan's Pass from Natal into the
Orange River Colony. At Hebron
and Heidelberg the Beers continue to
surrender aims.
Capetown, July 14.-The Boer prison.
ers at Simonstown came very near es-
cspiog yes erdsy. They had dug a
long tunnel similar to that constructed
by Union prisoners at Libbey prison
and had almost reached freedom, when
discovered by the British authorities.