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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
A Priest Commits Suicide

New York, March % With cruci
fix 10 his hand, man who registered
as p. L. Doty, n - York clty." am
VINO ls believed 10 bs a priest. was
found dead in q room 10 the Ashl,, 4
House this morning. The room VISA
full OF gas, which came from an omen
burner. Appearances indicated the,
the man had committed suicide A
search OF bis effects revealed h., I
book made out to P. ]. DUFFY Tho
book showed credit of 50 l35 in the
First National Bank OF Port Jervis A
long distance telephone talk with tie
bank developed that P. J.. Dufiy was
pastor OF the Church Of the Sacred
Heart OF Germantown, q suburb OF Port
Jeryis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
FIFTY.SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, March 20.
SENATE.

A bill ives pas ed authorizing q
change Of name Of the steamship
Paris"
The conference report on the Porto
Rican relief bill was next considered.
Mr.. Bacon severely CRITICISED the
agreement, charging that the Senate
had yielded everything to the House
He said the policy of the republicans,
10 both the Senate and House, from the
beginning to the end of this business
had been to screen themselves and to
@ cape i'd some way from the wrath OF
the American people. who have pro.
tested loudly against the treatment OF
the inha ,itants of Porto Rico. The
proposed appropriation was merely q
peace offering to lessen the indignation
of the voters of the U0ited States. Mr..
Bacon also declared that be had never
known the Senate republicans 10 bs go
badly torn up. "Whoever heard OF
having q peace committee ?" be inquil.
ed. The papers OF all political parlie,
were both condemnipg and ridiculiDg
the Senate leaders, he added.
HOUSE.
The House Immediately sfter the
reading Of the journal resumed the
consideration of the Loud postal bill,
Mr.. Moon leading of, with the expec;a.
tior of taking the fual vote this after
noon.
Representative Otey introduced bill gu.
thorizing the registration Of trade marks used
in inter state commerce,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close 8 y
snd IL As o. %. and 10, 2 so, q 1i ia
7 55 p. n. Open ct 8 90 a. n, - a..
and 4 80 .. 10. On Sundays Norhefn nsIs
lose ct 1 IA Q. m. and pop IN.
Southern mails Wis Charlottesv. goa
At 7 80 and 10 So Q. IN. and 10 aha
7 55 p. n Open ct 8 90 g. m. snc = 81"
and 4:3O p. m.
Southern mails, Wis Richmond, cio.a /
IL 80 a. m and 90 and 90 F..
Manassas Division mails close hi J q 70
and 3 As .. m. Open at / p. 10.
Alexandra and Bound Hill mail c'fo ~
8 40 q. m. and 90 p. q. Open al +" ~ 20 m'
and 3 30 p. m. .,s
Chesapeake and Ohio nails closo q. 10
Q. N. and Z 55 p. m. Open at o. % Siu
4 80 p. m. 800,
washington mails close at 80 art II 40
q. a., and 1 Is, 2 80, 6 80 and % o. II.
Open at 8 90 q. m, IL 90 m. and . 80 sHi
Omos Houn-opsn ss 8 OOau. Coco at
Sunday Houn-opsn at 8 90 q i. co's
o: 8 80 O. M.
OArrisn' Schedule Collection made on
inside routes-6 30 and 10 90 8. N. snd
8 90 and 80 p. m. Full ROUTE 80 a. m'
and 8 30 o. m. Sunday collection w p,
N, Carriers' window open Sunday 9Oo a. m'
and close 8 80 O. "a.
Deliveries made 90 q. m, % P, w., ana
Is p. m.
All mail should be in Office ton Minutes
before honr indics.e' fcr closing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
The Plague.

San Francisco, March 22.-.Presideut
Williamson, of the board of health, has
issued a statement, 10 which he says
"Thers Is no use in evading the issue
The Chinese quarter OF this city 10 ir
fected with plague. The Chinese are
ooncealing the cases and for this reason
the board has increased the corps oil
Inspectors. He closes with an appeal
for support instead of criticism. The
local papers are endesvoring to sup.
press plague news. Mexican ports are
quarantining against San Francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
THE COMMISSIONER OF VALUA'
TON LAW.

Judge Hanckel, of the Corporation
Court of Norfolk, sprung surprise
yesterday when he refused to permit
Col. w. w. Sale. recently appointed
commissioner of valuation for that city,
to qualify, on the ground that the law
under which commissioners have Oeen
appointed is unconstitutional. Counsel
for Col. Sale have. prepared man.
damus, which the Court Of Appeals will
bs asked TO issue at once, compelling
Judge Hanckel to permit him to quail.
lfy.
The fight against the law is the re.
suit OF u serious oppos ton on the part
OF individuals and corporations to lite
inQuisitOrisl features, Technically the
opposition ia based on the contention
that it is q measure carrying with it an
appropriation, and that under the Con-
stitutiOn for that reason it required Q
recorded vote and M rity of ell the
members elected to the Senate to pass
it. which it did not have. o. the other
hand, the advocates of the bill contend
that the act was coDstitutionally passed,
the money required for the cost of the
books OF the commissioners not being,
10 their judgment, an appropriation
such as the law contemplates when 1t
requires recorded vote, and maj GRITTY
of all the Senators elected to pass
measure. This is the only appropria-
ton 10 question in connection with the
matter.
There was q conference 10 Richmond
last night between counsel for com.
plsinants in the several cases brought
IN the Court OF Appeals to test the con-
stitutionality of the commissioner of
valuation act.
The attorneys, upon adjournment al.
ter midnight. declined to say which
case they had decided to make the oral
argumen ut 10 1t was believed, though, = hat
they would take the Richmond Case,
10 which an injunction will be applied
for to restrain Judge Witt from allow
log Comm issioner Marye to qualify, or
the Alexandria case. Senator Daniel
will probably be one of the two lawyers
to argue the case, as he will remain 10
Richmond until the hearing on the
18th Instant, Briefs will be filed In all
OF the cases.
This morning it was given out that
The Alexandria case bad been selected
to make the test.
Mr.. w. Frank Lambert, assistant
cashier of the Citizens National Bank
of Alexandria, who was arrested In
this city last week for refusing to an.
swer certsin questions propounded
him by Mr.. Louis G. Barley, Violation
commissioner for this city. appeared
with bis counsel, Col. Francis L. Smith
and Mr.. A. w. Armstrong, before the
court yesterday n ornipg, on q writ of
habeas corpus, and Was recognized for
hil appearance when desired. The
questions which these gentlemen will
discuss when the case comes up will
present some of the most interesting
submitted to the Curt of Appeals in q
long time.
According to agreement between the
court and the various counsel several
DAYS ago oral argument is to be heard
in only one case. The decision 10 this
will control that in all the others.
II Is understood that briefs will be
filed in all the cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

A Capetown dispatch says that no
further movement from Bloemfontein is
probable for three weeks, as "negotis-
tons are 10 progress"
Cecil Rhodes sailed from CapetowD
for England yesterday. It is reported
that the terms to be given the Beers
will depend on what he says.
A Boer dispatch from Kroonstsd,
Orange Free State, where the burghers
are massed to cope with Lord Roberts,
says they are eagerly awaiting the
British advance. Presidents Kruger
and Steyn addressed them on Tuesday
Mr.. Kruger is quoted as saying that
the ultimate result OF the war would be
Boer independence, despite the tenn.
porary British occupation OF Bloemfon-
tein." Reports Of the submission Of
Orange Free State burghers continue
to come 10 British dispatches from
Bloemfontein.
British troops are trying to intercept
1000 Transvaa Iers who have retrested
north from Colesburg and are believed
to be near the Bssut0land border.
Beers at Aliwsl North are reported to
be still holding Q position 10 the big
bills on the Free State side, opposite
the Cape Colony border.
Sharp fighting has bsen taking place
at Warrenton, go miles north OF Kim.
berley, between force of Beers and
the British expedition advancing to-
ward Msfeking from the south. 1t is
reported that the Beers retreated.
The Natal Railroad has DOW been
opened by Gen. Butler to Elsndslasgte,
10 miles north of Lsdysmith. The FIRST
train to pass over the new COlenso
bridge arrived at Lsdysmith yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
The Alexandria Case Selected.

The Alexandria Case Selected.
Especial dispatch TO slsxsndris Gasstte ]
Richmond, March % IL; has been
decided that the Case of w. Frank
Lambert, the Alexandra bank cashier.
shall be selected as the one to make tie
fight In the Supreme Court against the
law appointing commissioners OF valu-
alton for personal property. The case
will come up next Wednesday.
Richmond, Va, March o..
Col. Francis l.. Smith and A. w. Arm
strong, Alexandra, Va.
The court fixed your Case to be orally
argued next Wednesday. Can't you
come here at once for conference with
Major Daniel. who is here prepar ing 10
argue the case; also to confer with couD
sci for the State. who have expressed a
desire for conference with you for
agreeing necessary facts and msturiD z
case for hearing.
B B. Muoford, Christian & Christian
John d. Horsley, Msj. G. 8. String
fellow, White, TurDstill & Thorn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
An Editor Finds q Sure Cure for
Rheumatism.

A. r. De Fluent, editor Of the Jcol-
nsl, Doylestown. Ohio, suffered fcranum-
Der of years from rheumatism N bs
right shoulder and side. He says: Ny
right arm at times was useless. 'r'fd
ChaDberlain's Pain Balm, and wss sur
priced to receive relief almost immedi'
ately. The Pain Balm has been cou-
slant companion of mine ever Stree ald
it never fails" For sale by all drug
oiofo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, March %.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, March %.
C.E. Macrum, the former U. ). cor
sul at Pretoria, will be here tomorrow
and appear before the House commit
tee on foreign affairs for examination as
to his statements that his consular msil
was opened by the British censor.
Chairman HIT says that until 1t has
been ascertained what proofs MacruD
has it will not be determined whether
the full committee will hear him. M
Wheeler, who introduced the rtsoiu-
ton proposing an investigation, says
that Macrum and hi' papers are the
only witnesses he desires to have exsm-
iued, and as the committee already mas
Jurisdiction 10 the matter he will not in
ist upon the report of the resolution.
According to the best information OBJ
tainsble Senator Beveridge decided not
to speak today at the request OF
most of the older and prominent re-
publican Senators. IL was noticed yes
terdsy that several of the caucus ''peace
committee" lsbored with him, AND
coupled with that his call tbi, week
upon the President and thqir COZ
yersation upon the situation in
the Senate undoubtedly had some
effect upon liza. On the author
lily OF one of the Senator's friends
it can be stated that Mr. Beveridee has
not changed his views regarding free
trade with Porto Rico, but he has WELD
ed to pressure and decided to postpone
his remarks for week or more until
the republican leaders can reach al
agreement. According 10 reports from
Indiana the republicans OF that State
are strongly in favor of free trade with
Porto Rico as the President original
lv recommended, and the republ Can
leaders in the Senate have pleaded hard
with Mr.. Beverage to do nothing at
this stage to further disturb party har-
mouy 10 Congress.
The case OF Captain Oberlin M. Car
ter reached the United States Supreme
Court today for the second time, this
time on an appeal from the decision of
Judge Lacombe, who discharged the
writ OF habess corpus and remanded
Capt. Carter to prison for his military
offepses. The arguments will probably
be heard April 8.
Bill Jones, the "Avenger." who tried
to shoot Guiteau Immediately after the
shooting OF Garfield, and who was sent
TO the hospital last night suffering with
a mysterious stab wound, left the hos.
pital this morning. This afternoon he
was there again nearly burned to death.
After leaving the hospital be went to
his home in the suburbs. Soon after
his arrival his house was found on fire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

TIE NEAR approach of the rainy see
son in the Philippines, the enormous
casualty reports of General Otis, the re-
endorsements ordered to Manila. and
the large number of surgeons being
sent there as rapidly as possible, and
the increased hostile activity of tie
people of those islands, impress no
other human creatures than General
Otis and President Mckinley with the
idea that the Philippine war is over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
Strike Of n achinjsts

Cleveland, o., March 22.-F,nss,
hundred machinists went on strike ,b;-
morning 10 fifty odd shops. Three sbons
only In the whole city are running r.
these the employers have acceded 70
the mems demand. There is no viz,
lence and none is anticipated. The men
declare that will not again take up the
tools until the nine hour day shslI bsye
been established as the normal wolkino
day for which shall be paid the wac
now given for ten hours. President
OConnell, of the international AS
citation OF Mscbinists says that if n.
nine hour day is not granted by Ami !
more than zoe. 900 machiDists throuot ;
out the country will strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
HQW,a THISf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Cstsrrh that cannot be cured BY
Halls Catsrrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props. Toledo o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly hor orAble in oil business trans.
actions, and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
west & TRUAx, Wholeale Drur gist,, To.e-
90, 0. WALDINa. KINRAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
HslPs Catsrrh Cure Is taken Internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sui-
faces OF the system. Price, Toe. pr bottle.
Sold By all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
The Situation in L outh Africa.


London, March 22.-Seversl of the
South African correspondents allege
that negotiations are in progress be
tween Sir Alfred Miner and the |Boer
leaders looking to settlement of the
war. It is further reported here that
kilograms subse quent to the Beers
peace overture have passed between
Kruger and Salisbury. 1t is not stated
what the nature OF these coEmunica-
tions are and there is nothing to con-
6rm the report that they have been eX.
changed. There is talk of Salisbury
disolving Parliament 10 July II the w7r
is brought to a successful close before
that time.
On March 18th Col. Bodle made re-
conDoissance toward Pibsni, 20 miles
south of Lobasti, and found the place &C.
cupied by the Beers. On the morning
of the 15'h the Beers attacked the Bril-
fish left flank using Maxim gun aud
killing two British soldiers. The Beers
attack almost took the camp by sur
prise. In the afternoon the Beers press
ed the camp closely but we're finally re-
pulsed. The British right ia protected
by Bothcen. native chief who has
warned the Beers not to enter his terri
tory, l. is understood the Beers have
left only few men at Msfeking, pripci.
pally artilerists. The Beers can be
heard blowing up the railroad south OF
here.
Lobatei, March 16.-The enemy is
advancing in force from MsfekiDg to-
ward l. ;bstsi. The Beers are in COM
msnd of Snymap.
Pretoria, March 10 -Commandant
Snyman attacked Plumer's force at
Lobstsi today. TIE British fed. The
Beers captured four prisoners and fl
teen cases of ammunition with horses
and guns. This disposes OF the present
effort to relieve Msfeking.
Durham, March 2l.-(Delayed.) 1.-THE
Beers have burned Pomerey, thirty
miles east OF Lsdysmitb. Upon the
arrival of British detachment, the
Beers evacuated the town but took up
a strong position 10 the hills near by.
The commando Is estimated at 5000
men.
B'oemfontein, March % Fifteen hundred
burghers have taken Roberts oath Of adheI-
ence to the Imperial government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

Among the contents of the current
number VI the Alumni Bulletin OF the
University of Virginia are biographical
sketches of two of its early professors,
Elisha Kent Kane and CHARLES Bonny-
castle. The bulletin Is q very interest
ing and attractive publication to oil the
old alumni of the University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

that AN attempt is being made
TO deceive the people OF this
country concerning the true con-
d;t;on Of affairs 10 Luzon Is clearly
indicated by the fact that in t'e
reports of deaths from there, forwarded
bv the military authorities, are met
toned, for the first time. some thai &C.
Cured az long ago as last July. But
whsneyer a skirmish takes place there
successful to Americans, news OF It Is
received here the very same day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
COURT OF APPEALS.

Trevett We. Prison Association of Vir-
ginia argued and submitted.
Board OF Supervisors OF Norfolk
county vs. Cox argued and submitted.
The next case to be called is Saunders
vs.. Baltimore Building and Loan As.
ISOLATION, No. II.
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany We. Old Dominion Baggage Com
pany continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

AS WAS plainly shown by the com
munication of an intelligent correspor
dent In yesterdays Gazette. the mer-
camille, will certainly be losing bust
ness if the commissioners OF valua'bu
act be sustsiued by the courts, which
however, is not deemed probable by
any body except Mr.. Montague, the
attorney general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
CONSUMPTION Hoepital Rurned

Buffalo, N. Y, March 22.-The cor.
sumption hospital attached to the Z ia
county aims house burned to the
ground at q few minutes after IL
o'clock last night. Sixty patients es-
capped In their night clothes. Five pa.
tienis were bed ridden and unable TO
help themselves. They were carried
out by keepers and other inmates not
more than three minutes before the
ward which they occupied was mess
of flames and smoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
Beauty Is Hood DcCp.

Clean blood means a clean slJr '
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy e.
tic clean your blood and keep 1t cic'
stirring up the lazy liver and driving I'd b..
purities FROM the body. Begin TO-DAY
Danish pimples, bois, blotches, blackhc'd
and that sickly bilious complexion BY taNin
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All dru,
gista satisfaction guaranteed l0c 25c oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

THE RECENT murder of DR.. Temple
no the Rev. Mr.. Riddick is an alarm
ing one, as it affords glaring instance
Of the fact that no man. not even the
most innocent, and no matter where Is
safe when a whim seizes any eccentric
or representative individual to shoot
him down in his tracks. If the mui-
derer be crazy, which is denied oy
those most familiar with him, the jury
that shall try him should act on The
idea of the negro who, being upbraided
for knocking down demented meu
her of his own race who had struck
him, replied that when Tom' bis VIC
tim, got crazy, he got crazy, too.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause q horrible Bum
Scald, Cut or Bruise. BuckleD's Arri
Ca Salve, the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal H.
Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers-
Boils Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruption,
Best Pile cure on earth. ODly 25cs. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by +.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
THURSDAY EVENING. MAR. %, 1900

WHILE an attempt ia in progress to IN
duce Congress to appropriate hundreds
Of millions of dollars for the consiruc-
ton of q canal 10 Nicaragua, some o.
the members of the commission this
government sent to examine the differ
emit routes for an interocean canal nave
returned, and report to the effect tha'
the representations made by the agents
of the Panama Canal Company are
pra ctically correct, and that the route
of the latter, which will not cost Tue
people of this country cent Is the
hest and the shortest, and that thru
Of the work on it is already completed
and the remainder is being pushed ior-
ward as rapidly as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

SENATOR HOAR once said if Cuba
should be annexed, this country would
no longer be the United States. Bu'
the Cuban American league Of Havana
has already declsr ID in favor OF an.
nexation, and all the indications ale
pointing more and more to that end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
What to do Until the Doctor Arrives

What to do Until the Doctor Arrives
1t is very bard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
the arrival of the doctor. An Albany
IN. ~ dairy man called at drug store
there for doctor to come and see bis
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in, be left word for
him to come at once on his return. he
also bought bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, which he hoped would
give some relief until the doctor should
arrive. In few hours be returned,
saying the doctor need not come, as the
child was much better. The druggist,
Mr.. Otto Scholz, says the family has
since recommended Chsmberlain's
Cough Remedy to their peighbors and
friends until he has q constant demand
for it from that part of the country.
For sale by ell druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

VIM Orr, Newark, o says, "Wo never feel
safe without One Minute Cough Cure in the
house. Il saved my little boys life when he
had pneumonia. We think it is the best
medicine made" 1t cures coughs and oil
lung diseases. Pleasant TO take, harmless
and xiyes immediate results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
Foreign News.

Rouen, March 22.-The crew of the
United States cruiser Prairie attended
q performance of Sieefried here last
night as the guests Of the muDicipsli-
ty. They were enthusiastically re-
ceived.
Rome. March 22.-Mgr. Walsh, the
archbishop Of Dublin, arrived here to
day to consult with the Pope on the
course Of the Irish clergy towards the
Queens visit to Ireland next month.
The Hague, March 22-TDe HOLLAND
ministry has formally decided not to in.
tervene in the Boer war in view of Eng
lands declaration of her position but de-
clsres that it will always be disposed 10
support efforts for the re-estsblishmeDt
of Deace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22
Reported Filipino Victory

Paris, March 22.-The Intrau segeaut
has telegram received by Agorc Ito.
Aguinaldo's envoy, announcing that
the Filipino General Pavia has routed
the Americans near Cubat and caplur-
ed the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

II used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure In my family
with wonderful results. IL gives immediate
relief is pleasant to take and Is truly the dy 0.
peptic's best friend" says K. Hsrtgt rink,
Overisel, Mich. Digest what you eat. Can.
not fail to cure,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

Al Gretna, Neb., last night a mob tool, Lou
ID Figg snd his wife, religious isnsties, from
their beds, and tsrred and festhered th,ui
for causing Q number of women to lorssko
hemes. and take up residence in the Fig
"heaven'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-22

A life size figure Of Maud Adams, the &C.
tress, was cast in New York yesterday at p
cost OF 1857 900. 1t is of pure gold and " j
be shown at the Paris Exposition as typif =
ing an American woman,