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Two So Seriously Injured They Died
md Others MANNED, Bruised
and Scratched
SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT
IN FORMALLY ANNOUNCING THE WIN
NERS of EXHIBITION PRIZES.
Much Excitement Caused by a Walter
Who Threw an Envelope Into
M. LOubet's Carriage.

PARIS, Aug. ia second serious acci-
dent has hapuened at the exposition. 1t
occurred-unlike the first, when many were
killed or injured through the falling of a
footbridge near the Celestial Globe-amidst
a scene of general rejoicing. The first.was
an ordinary Sunday afternoon; the latest
on the occasion of the most successful fete
given, casting deep gloom over the city.
befitting the day when the prizes were dis
tributed, and consequently all the buildings
were brilliantly Illuminated by electricity,
the luminous fountains were playing and
the Seine was alive with hundreds of boats
lighted by Chinese lanterns. All the Paris
exposition. therefore, was crowded, in
cluding the bridges joining part with
the other, and it was on one Of these wood
constructions-that joining the Invalides
to the Italian pavilion--that the accident
happened. 1t was rumored at first that
the bridge had fallen, but it was found
that this was not absolutely correct, as
only the handrail on one side had given
way, under the following circumstances:
Just before IL o'clock some one passing
over from the direction of the Champs
de Mars shouted 'It cracks!' and, al
though there was no justification for the
cry, it was repeated by the crowd. caus-
ing a terrible crush and panic. AT cer-
tain point on the Invalides side the bridge
curves around somewhat, and 1t was here
that the handrail gave way for distance
of ten to fifteen yards. Through the
pressure of the crowd thirty persons were
precipitated from the bridge to the road
way, three yards below. Two of these
are not expected to live. One of those be-
lieved to be mortally hurt was injured in
ternally and the other sustained frac-
ture of the skull. The injuries of the 9TH
ers hurt consist of wounds upon the head
and face, broken arms and ribs and in
ternal LESSONS. Most of the victims were
women. The minister OF commerce, NJ.
Millerand, visited the scene, and Presi-
dent Loubet sent General Dubois to repre-
sent him.
Another version of the accident says that
the shout which started the panic was
uttered by a small boy. The two persons
reported to be fatally injured have since
died. One was fencing master and the
other a woman whose identity has not
been established
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MAfBRICK CASE AGAIN.



LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The case of Mrs.
Maybrick has been revived by an ex-
traordinary attack upon the late Baron
RUSSELL lord chief justice of England.
which has appeared in the columns of the
Liverpool Post, owned by Commoner Ed
ward Russell. The Post declares that
Baron Russell neglected the case and even
failed to declare his personal conviction of
his clients innocence, saying: (which had
he done. despite the decrepit judge who
presided. Mrs. Maybrick would have been
acquitted" So extraordinary an attack on
the dead chief justice by so prominent
journal at. once aroused Mrs. Maybricks
friends. DR.. Clark Bell, of New York, Sec
retary and former president OF the Medico-
Legal Society, her counsel, hurried to Lon
don from Paris yesterday and had a long
consultation with the United States am
bassador. Joseph III. Choate, who is keenly
interested. and it is understood he has
promised to renew his efforts to secure the
prisoners release. To a representative of
the Associated Press DR.. Bell said: This
is most remarkable attack 1t comes
from no friend of Mrs. Maybrick. 1t is a
great injustice to Lord Russell. Every
home secretary and American ambassador
in England since Mrs. Maybrick's convic-
ton knows Lord Russell had absolute conf
dence in her innocence"
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Franklin Powers sat, as usual, with his
counsel and his face DID not change color
as the attorney went through the evidence
and held up to the jury the most important
points against the defendant. Powers was
faultlessly dressed in light clothes. and
was an intent listener to every word of
the speaker. Just behind him sat Mrs.
Henry Youtsey, wife of one of the alleged
conspirators. Arthur Goebel occupied a
seat with the prosecution, and Senator
HARRISON. the successor of Goebel in the
Senate and his law partner, sat in the rear.
Franklin said the state of facts admitted
by Powers showed him guilty of treason.
even prior to the murder of Goebel Pow
ers, though he had taken an oath, when
sworn in as secretary of state, that he
would uphold and defend the Constitu-
ton and laws of the State. had confessed
on the witness stand that he and those
associated with him meant to defy at
least one of those laws, and In futherance
of that design he organized a band of
braves for the purpose of intimidation
and murder When both the murder and
intimidation had failed in its purpose Pow
ers and others had tried to overthrow the
State government. The spectacle of an
Ex-Governor of the State Creferring to
John Young Brown) defending a man who
had confessed as much as Powers. he said,
was both surprising and humiliating.
Replying TO the charge of the defense
that the evidence had failed TO connect
Powers with Youtsey. Franklin approached
the prisoner, and with dramatic gestures
and manner said: ''The crime of the mur-
der of Goebel is but little less in degree
than your crime to Youtsey. You gave him
that key; under your influence Youtsey
went. All the while that you were conspir-
ing with Youtsey to have Goebel killed,
you were conspiring to cover up your own
guilt, and to let that fall upon Youtsey."
The argument In the case was concluded
at 11:30 a. m. Judge Cantrill adjourned
court until l o'clock, when the case was
given formally into the hands of the jury.
After the Powers jury retired the court
called the case of Henry Youtsey. The
defense is represented by l.. j. Crawford
and r. w. Nelson, of Newport and Judge
James F. Askew, of this place. The wit
nesses were called, but very few were
present.
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rr,hute to Amba..ador Porter.

PARIS, Aug. 1s.-United States Amoas-
sador Porter's participation in the fete In
the village of Clermont recently was the
occasion of quite Franco-American DEM
onstration. 1t was the first time an Amer
lean ambassador had ever visited the place
Just before the departure OF General Por-
ter's train for Paris. large delegation OF
natives visited him and presented him with
the following memorial. signed by l5O OF
the citizens:
1.-The inhabitants of Clermont wish TO
express to General Porter an acknowledg-
ment of their respectful sympathy with
his nation and with him personally and to
make declaration of their deep gratitude
for the prominent part he took in the sue
cess of their first fete. in assisting at their
banquet and speaking with eloquence and
such lofty sentiments as leave in the hearts
of all those who heard him a profound
and durable souvenir. The inhabitants
of Clermort salute General Porter upon
his departure, saying to him not adieu but
au revoir"
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BArcN FOR Won wALDERsEE.


copyright. 1900 by the Associated Press1
BERLIN. Aug. 1s.-The flight OF the
dowager Empress and the disappearance
OF the Emperor of China is here regarded
az of much greater and lasting Importance
than the mere taking OF Picking. and the.
complications resulting therefrom are spec
ulatively discussed by the press and In
political circles. The overwhelming opin-
ion is that since all the powers have agreed
10 install strong central government
at Peking IT becomes necessary first 10
destroy or at least render harmless the
fugitive government. which Is responsible
for the whole Chinese eruption. Therefore
il is claimed IL Is necessary 70 follow and
capture the fugitives This probably viii
call for the employment OF large additional
forces. besides those which are now In
China. Surmises as 10 whether the United
States. Great Britain and Japan viii also
share therein or leave the burden 70
Russia. France and. above all. to Germany.
nll the papers to-day. The German gov.
ernment adheres TO the view that perfect
harmony prevails among the powers re-
garding immediate action In China
number OF the opposition papers ex-
press deep dissatisfaction with the ignoring
Of the Reichstag and the whole oe the
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IMPRISONED IN A NINE.
Three Men and Sixty Mules Probably
suffocated in a ColIiery.

MAHANOY CITY. Pa. Aug. 1S.-Three
men and sixty mules are imprisoned in
slope No. 8 of the Lehigh Valley Companys
Primrose colliery near here, which has
been burning since last night The un-
fortunate miners are William and George
Tomkiss and Charles Initis. and it is feared
that they have been suffocated. 1t is not
known whether any others are in the mine
Those who escaped formed a rescuing
party. but were brought out Of the shaft
almost asphyxiated. Owing to the impossi-
bility of access the fire has assumed vast
proportions and will entail a heavy loss
1t may be necessary TO food the mines
which would result in the suspension of
operations for nearly year and throw
600 men and boys out of employment 1t
is said an attempt will be made to seal the
portion of the workings in which the fire
is raging. II this is successful IL will be
necessary to flood only slope No. 3.
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JAPANESE LOST HEAVILY.
They Entered Peking at One Gate and
Americans at Another.

TOXIC. Aug. 1s.-General Yamaguchi
wires from Peking under date of Aug. 1s.
as follows: 'sThe allies attacked Peking
early yesterday. opening with artillery on
the eastern side. The wall was obstinately
held by the enemy. The japanese and Rus
SLAMS were on the ncrthward of the Tung-
Chow canal The Americans and British
were on the south side. AT nightfall the
Japanese blew up the two eastern gates of
the Tartar city and entered In the mean
time the Americans and British entered
the Chinese city by the Tun-Pien gates.
Detachments of each force were sent to-
wards the legations. rhe parties met near
the legations and opened communication
All the ministers and their stats were
found safe. The japanese loss was over
100 killed. including three officers. The
losses OF the allies have not been ascer-
tanned. Four hundred Chinese were
frf1,ed"
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ACCUSED OF DurLICITY.
Great Britain Severely Criticized by
the French Press.


Tcopyright, 1900, by the Associated Press-l
PARIS, Aug 1s.-Englands decision fc
land troops in Shanghai is considered here
as showing that her real intention as TO
China is one of selfish interest 1t is even
stated that her course cast suspicion on the
genuineness OF Englands attitude regard
ing the ''open-door" policy. for mad Eng-
land been left I'm possession OF the port or
Shanghai and in control Of the rich re-
sources of the Yang-Tse valley she easily
could have been satisfied with her posi-
ton, whether or not the remainder Of the
powers secured commercial privileges in
the Oriental empire. Figaro, speaking OK
this, says: England. in wishing 20 oper-
ate alone on the YangTse. seems TO de-
sire to return to the policy of spheres of
influence, thus tripping the theory of the
open door, which lately she was defend-
ing ardently." La Patrie goes even fur
ther announcing: 1.-The powers Rave, after
all, two struggles to sustain-one open.
against the Chinese: the other entirely
secret, against England. One scarcely
knows which predominates. the cuplicity
of the Chinese or the duplicity OF Eng
land"
This, however, is not alone the source OF
resentment against what most Frenchmen
consider their perennial foe-England-for
official circles credit her. by news dis
patches originating from an English source.
with an effort to belittle the yalor and
courage of the French soldiers and marines
in China, accusing them OF cowardice.
England has not been unmindful Of the
close accord into which the events of ths
last two months by associations, social
and commercial. between the French and
American republics. through the Washing
ton and Lafayette monuments ard the visi-
tors TO the exposition. have brought the
two sister republics" said prominent Of
ficial TO a representative OF the Associated
Press. "and she is now using the same
methods pursued during the Spanish war
to turn aside this sentiment and influence
American public opinion to the belief that
England is the greatest friend America
has among the European powers"
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AMERICANS In ENGLAND.


"
LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The tide of American
travel is still strong toward London Many
residents of the other side of the Atlantic
having exhausted the Paris exposition are
recuperating in England; and the hotels
frequented by Americans are filled this
week as they have not been since the open
ing Of the season. Coaching is the delight
of most of the Americans Since Albert
z. Johnson, of Brooklyn, drove his six
horse coach through London there have
been many candidates for similar honors.
Among the energetic younger coachmen is
Charles De Young, a son OF Michael De
Young, proprietor of the San Francisco
Chronicle. Incidentally San Francisco is
abundantly represented in London. Aside
from Mr.. De Young's party, at a West End
table the other evening, were Mayor Phe-
Ian, Walter Martin and Peter Donohue, of
the papal household. Z. II. Butler, pro-
prietor of the Buffalo News. another en-
thusiastic driver. has bought coach as a
birthday present for his son.
There have been enough American cleo
trio railroad promoters at the Carlton this
week to carry through any scheme for
rapid transit in London which can be de-
vised. Tom L. Johnson. of Brooklyn, came
from Paris. Thursday. and under the same
roof were w. L. Elkins and p. A. B. Wide
ner of Philadelphia (who have since gone
10 the continenD; and Edwin Johnson, rep
resenting the Edison Company. Those
gentlemen have been studying the Central
Underground Railroad. Mr.. Elkins in
formed the representative OF the Associated
Press that he and his associates really
had no definite plans for work In London,
IT. spite OF the fact that they have been in
consultation with several OF the city rail-
road owners.
The outgoing transatlantic steamers to-
day are crowded Senator Chauncey De-
pew sailed on the American lire steamer
New York. He spent the last days OF his
stay here In examining the new electric
underground railroad. He has also been I'm
consultation with British financiers. who
are specially interested in the ability OF the
United States TO make loans 10 Europe.
The senator said: 1.-The sudden develop
ment OF our industries and the immense
accumulation OF money. growing out of
the fact that Europe In paying $500 600 0oo
CONTINUED on FOURTH PAGE)
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All Interested Nations, IL II Said, Have
Agreed to Establish a strong
Central Government.
FuG1TIvEs MUST BE CAUGHT
BEFORE AN ATTEMPT Is MADE TO
REORGANIZE THE EMPIRE
Speech by the Kaiser I'm Presenting
Baton to Field Marshal
Count Won WaIdersees

LONDON. Aug. 1s.-The eyes Of the
world. which have been fixed hitherto or
Picking, are turning to Shanghai. where az
imbroglio resulting from the jealousy and
suspicion of the powers will POSSIBLY
shortly assume a serious aspect The Brit
ish landed Gurkas and Bombay regiments
en- Friday, and France is hurrying LOO
Tonkin troops thither, some Of whom are
reported to have arrived already. The
situation In the valley Of the yang-Tse
Kiang, at Wu-Chang, is serious. Chane-
chi-Tungs troops mutined, but the out
break was ouelled.
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But the People Are Very Quiet-Ns
Statements for Publication.

BARBoURSvILLE. KY, Aug. 1s-The
announcement of the conviction Of Caleb
Powers received by the people Of his
native town as sudden shock. The ver-
dict coming SO quickly was surprising to
all who predicted a hung jury. In a short
while when the report spread the people
gathered in groups the street corners
In intense conversation. The feeling seems
to be very deep. but all are very quiet.
The people here hesitate to discuss the
matter save with close friends. Now and
then a deep denunciation of the prosecu-
tion comes from some one.
Hon. James d. Black, late candidate for
Governor. had nothing to say when asked
for an opinion. Judges III. Tinsley and H.
c. Faulkner, attorneys for the defense,
replied that they would make no statement
for publication when approached by an As
sociated Press correspondent. The chief
topic of conversation now is a new trial.
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PARIS, Aug. 1S.-The strike of the cab
men, which it was thought would be ended
by the Intervention of NJ. Waldeck-
Rousseau, the premier, to whom the drivers
appealed to act as mediator, still con-
tinues. NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau willingly
agreed to accept the responsibility, but on
condition that both sides to the dispute
should abide by his decision. This, the
companies refused to do. The drivers are
now out with an appeal to the public and
are visiting various municipal headquar-
tiers in an effort to arouse public interest.
Thus far, however, the effort has not been
brilliant success. There are 1000 strikers.
though the inconvenience to the public has
not been noticeable.
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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.
Gasoline Tank Exploded and Two
Pittsburgers Were Hurt.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Aug. B.-Harry L.
Goehring. a prominent member of the
Allegheny county bar. and James Scott.
connected with the Carnegie Company, in
an official capacity, were badly hurt to-
night in an automobile wreck. While rid
ing through the streets of the East End,
Mr.. Goehring increased the pressure TO
take rather steep hill, when, through some
unexplained cause. the gasoline tank ex-
ploded throwing the machine fifteen or
eighteen feet into the air. Goehring was
thrown TO the pavement. alighting on HIS
head and was rendered unconscious. Scott
could not extricate himself and fell with
was badly burned and bruised. While both
men are seriously hurt their injuries will
not prove fatal
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gramme. The public attends without cards.
the innovation providing pleasant form
OF amusement for visiting Americans
The Kansas City fire brigade has been
disqualified for securing prizes at the in
ternational exhibition of fire apparatus at
vincennes on the ground of professional
ism, the staff being paid. The men were
permitted, however. to give an exhibition
AS regards speed in preparing their ap-
paratus for reaching the top of buildings
and the height and distance of projecting
water they outclassed all competitors.
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Governor W. s. Taylor was first informed
Of the Powers verdict by a Journal rep
resentative, who found the Kentuclxian in
engaged in conversation with Mr.. Speed,
Of Louisville. Governor Taylor was visibly
affected by the news and uttered many
CALCULATIONS expressive of the horror and
indignation he felt. However. he firmly.
but courteousIy declined to give out any
formal statement to the newspapers con-
cerning his views OF the trial and its out
come.
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AFTER THE SHAH AGAIN.

Anarchists Make Another Attempt to
XIII the Persian Ruler.
PARIS, Aug. 1S.-The Steele says a pri-
vate telegram from Ostend states that an
attack similar in all points to that made by
the Anarchist Salson In Paris on Aug.
was made yesterday on the Shah of Persia.
Details of the assault are lacking.
The Echo de Paris publishes the bare
statement from Ostend that an attempt had
been made upon the life of the Shah, adding
that owing TO the lateness OF the hour il
was impossible to obtain confirmation of
the report
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FRANKFORT, KY, Aug. 1S-There is
considerable speculation following the
Powers trial at Georgetown as to whether
Governor Beckham will make a second
requisition on Governor Mount, of Indiana,
for the return of Taylor and Findley to
this State for trial. One of the attorneys
for the prosecution said tonight:
II know of no new requisition and of no
reason of why we should ask for one. Gov
ernor Mount has doubtless heard what sort
of evidence was brought out against both
Taylor and Findley in the Powers case.
He has once refused to give them up. 1t
looks to me as if it is I'D to Governor
Mount to act independently in the natter
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MINISTER WI NOTIFIED.
Message from Earl Ii Telling of the
Allies Occupation of Peking.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s-Mr. wu, the
Chinese minister, tonight received an Of
ficial cablegram announcing the entry of
of the 18th. Tt was sent by Ii Hung
Chang. and transmitted to Minister WI
by the Chinese minister in London The
text Of the dispatch was not given out.
but 1t was explained that the message was
a simple announcement from the Chinese
government conhrmatory of the other ad-
vices reporting the fall Of the Chinese
capital.
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SHANGHAI. Aug Is. 1910 a. m.-The gen.
eraI attack on Peking began Aug. Is, in the
morning The enemy obstinately resisted.
The same evening the Japanese demolished
the Chan-Lang and Tong-chi gates and
entered the capital The other armies en-
tered BY the Tong-ouien gate. They sent
detachments at once 10 the legations. where
the ministers were found safe
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Blackburn "Thanks God,

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. Ex-senator
Blackburn stopped here on his way home
between trains when he heard of the Pow
ers verdict On being told of the SEN
tence he exclaimed: Thank God for that.
l expected hung jury. believed three
men that jury at least would hang it,"
People here discuss the verdict with in
tense but suppressed feelings
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 1S.-In consequences OK
the landing of British troops the French
have arranged to land $50 blue-jackets at
their concession.
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VIENNA Aug. ls.-The Austrian foreign |
e6nce has received dispatch announcing
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that the Austrian acting minister at Pc
king. DR.. Won Rosthorn, is Slightly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-28

PERsONAL.-Bishop Whittle expects
to visit this city on April 20 to perform
the rite of confirmation in the Episcopal
churches here.
Rev. W. K. Turner. of Washington,
will preach in Christ Church tomor.
row night at 8 O'Clock. DR.. Turner Is
very popular as preacher n Washing
ton, though he has never preached in
Alexandria before. All are cordially
invited to attend this service.
Mrs. Richard Roland is quite sick at
her home on south Columbus street.
Mr.. Charles King, who has been con-
fined to his home for some time with
grip, is able to be out again.
Colonel and Mrs. deLagnel will leave
here on Monday to spend several
months 10 California.
Mr.. c. 9. Lesdbeater has returned
from weeks visit to Atlantic City.
Capt. c. NJ. Davis and family, who
some mouths since left here for the
West, have returned and are now visit
ing friends in Culpeper county. Capt.
Davis Is 10 poor health.
Mr.. Ernest Holland, now OF Missouri,
is 10 the city on visit to friends.
Mrs. Bayliss, an old lady who for
merly attended this market, Is qui Ill
at her home In lower Fairfax county.