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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
The Count to Fight.

New York, Feb Is Count and Counties;
De Castellsne sailed for France today on the
steamer La Gsscogne. Their visit here has
listed about a month. All the Goulds in
town were at the pier to see them off. Amer,
lean beauty roses and orchids in profusion
were sent by the friends of the Count and
Countess, the flowers almost q ling their
suite of staterooms. Coant De Castellsne
spoke rsptuIously OF his visit here. He re-
iterated his denials that he was financial | y
embarrassed and had come here ID secure
money. The Count, when he spoke of his
traducer' in France. said II will attend t.
them all. In all but one case libel suits
will be Instituted. That one exception will
be NJ. De Rodsys. He must meet me on the
fed of honor. II he refuses to fight will
chastise him publicly"
IL is stated that the visit OF the Cssiell,nes
was not in vain. The Countess, according to
report, sold to to her brother, Edwin Gouli,
S4 100000 worth Of Missouri Pacific bonds.
and when she called today she carried the
cash with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A midw drought is prevailing in
Poquoson district, York county.
President William L. Wilson, of the
Washington and Lee University, who
is now in Arizona for threatened lung
trouble, is improving.
An earthquake shock was felt in
what is known as "Jewell's Hollow
in the Blue Ridge, about five miles
from Luray. Sunday afternoon. Bowl
ders were loosened and sent rolling
down the mountain side.
John Fetzer, a resident OF Danville,
and a. engineer on the Southern Rail
way, died suddenly in Greensboro, n.
c., la It night. Mr.. Fetzer was a prom
lnent member of the Order of Railway
Engineers. He was also q Mason ana
Mystic Shriner.
Mrs. Lucy Carter Trent, of Rich
mond, was taken suddenly i'll while at
tending a lecture Tuesday, and died
soon after, Mrs. Trent was the widow
of the late DR.. Peterfeld Trent, of Rich
mond, and the daughter OF Colonel
Thomas n. Burweil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
From Kentucky,

Frankfort KY, Feb. 15.-Gov T.,
lar will today call all OF the repnhIio:.
State officers around him for copfersr11
az to bis future course Of action D. '
publican leaders say Judge Cantril r'I
decide Beckhsm's case against Tayl"I
in vor of the former, which will -.
cessitste the filing OF supersedse.
bond for damages if it shall be tskao =
the Court of Appeals. Msrsbsl Ana
Pratt are the only republican Safe oS
GERS that have any money left and tbsr
are least favorable TO a plan of keeni0s
up the fight in the courts at anv cor
siderable cost.
% both des everything TODAY sesr
ed to be 10 an undecided state A.
leaders seemed to ne at sea. N,.uns
standing Beckham's quo warraoto NJ.
ceedings against Taylor were filed ba,.
the case may be heard by Judge Tan
trill al Georgetowr.
If Taylor lie freed from his duies ,,
Kentucky his first step will he 70 v.s,
President Mckinley at Ws,hiro,o,
Taylor needs rest, and friend ss1. h.
wants good foreign mission 10 vbisS
he can go into absolute retirement
Representative Greene, of Monreors
~ county. leading Goebel democr,,
is here. Greene said: 81 believe ~,
democrats will return from Loui.vus
being here certainly tex MONDAY
Taylor has promised to send IN Of he
soldiers home except only enough n
guard him and to turn the State Hons
grounds over to the civil auhortis.
The legislative building can be search.
ed by the Frankfort police. The dem.
Ocrals will have no objection to Taylo,
retaining small guard"
Sheriff Suter served the papers in oao
wsrranto suit OF Beckham W Tsyl,,
90 the latter at the Governor mar.
sion today at $50. This case is set h,
hearing in Georgetown, Friday, before
Judge Cantrill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
LEWIS ON TRIAL.

The trial of Charles R. Lewis
charged with burning the canning
factory of Thomas F. FaliiD. IN the
month of July, 1896, is in progress IL
Heathsville.
On Tuesday the Commonwealth ID
troduced a witness who testihed ~
was at Lewisetta in 1896; that he wa
approached by Lewis, in whose employ
he was. and asked to burn the FalilD
factory. He declined the bride Offered
him, and Lewis threatened his lie u
he should ever divulge what he had
said to him. The witness was subject
ed to a rigid cross-examination, but
counsel for the defense failed com.
pletely in their efforts to shake his les
timOny.
Several witnesses for the Common
wealth were examined yesterday
among them the owner of the factory
WHO estimated his loss at "a 800. Il. A.
George, who resided at Lewisetta 10
1897, testified that Lewis had asked
MIN to burn the factory which Fallin
had erected that year on the site OF the
one burned previously, and for the
burning of which he is now on trial
that Lewis had explained to him how
easily it could be done without detec-
ton, and as proof confided to him that
he had burned the other factory.
The evidence is having a stunning
effect on the spirits and bearing OF the
defendant. His smiles have given way
to careworn, detected look.
A second indictment Is pending
against him, and yesterday the specia
grand jury returned third. chargine
him with burning the barn of Hon. W
A. Jones in March, 1899 Two Other
cases are to be considered today.
1t was testified before the grand jury
that Lewis had been paid more thar
$4,000 in insurance money during
the past few years for losses by fire al
legged to have been sustained by him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
The Free state Campaign.

London, Feb. 15.-EDgiand sees in
General Roberts's first move toward
the invasion of the Orange Free State
big promise of success. the rapldity
with which General French has ad-
vanced along the Beers let, first cross
ing the Riet river and then III six hours
pushing forward twenty-five miles TO
the MOdder river and selling three
drifts, is evidence to the Brltlshers that
energy and rapidity are to be the chiei
characteristics of the new campaign.
The exact scope of French's advance
operations is not clear, as little is known
of the positions he has seized on the
Modder river or of the disposition OF
CrOrje's forces.
The opinion is held 10 some quarters
that the real advance has not begun,
French's movement being merely an
elaborate feint, but the popular belief
is that the dash at the Beers left is q
genuine fankiug movement and that
Roberts is aiming blow.
By holding Kip drift, on the Mod
der, Roberts mas penetrated the Boer
pUSltlOu WDlCu cAlcDuo ltttH NioeSie
iontein to Jscobsdal and any BOer
forces which may be at JacObsdal have
been isolated from Cropje's main BODY
1t is generally agreed that General
Methuen will hold the Beers front a,
Modder river, with the aim of advanc-
lug to Kimberley if Roberts succeeds IL
drawing Cronje oil to the eastward.
The advance OF Col. Hannay to Ram
ram or Ramah is generally regarded a.
part of an operation for defending the
British line of communications with De
Aar. The Beers strength lies IN their
entertainments and these have extend
ed for miles to tine right and left.
Name ester, Eng, Feb. ia dis
patch from Frere Camp states that the
relief of Ladysmlth awaits General
Roberts's invasion of the Free state.
Other routes to the beleaguered garri-
son, it is said, present the same 90
stacles TO Buffers army as those already
tried.
Durham. Feb. 13.-Delayed 1.-TWO
hundred BasutO aud Zulu trioesmer
have arrived here having escaped from
the Boer lines where they we're com
wandered from tho Rand mines to do
camp work for the Beers and dig
trenches. The relief committee gave
the natives substantial help.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

A bill to amend section 3 of q act

A bill to amend section 8 of o act
authorizing the board of supervisors Of
each county ia the State to levy tax
on dogs, and to enforce collection of said
tax, with certain penalties in case OF
failure to pay the same, as amended by
an act approved February q, 1896. as
to Prince William and Shenandoah
counties, was placed on the calendar.
The House took up out of its order
and passed bill requiring coin mission.
ers of The revenue to prepare roster
of Confederate soldiers 10 their neigh.
borhood.
The Senate finance committee spent
several hours last night considering the
bill to incorporate the Richmond and
Washington Air Line Railroad Com
pany. The chief points considered were
the value of the States stock in the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto'
mac Railroad and the bond to be re-
quired of the incorporatOrs of the new
company for the construction OF the
road. President John Shelton Viii
lams, of the Seaboard Air Line, who
was present, said quite positively tina,
they had not put up as much as $780,
OOO Several changes were practically
agreed upon and the bill will be revised
accordingly. The price to be paid for
the States stock in the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac is left Of
5000 per share. The Sesbosrd will be
required to deposit bond of $75, 900 in
addition to the $4,000 in cash, to be
forfeited If the road is not built. The
stock is to be sold either as q whole OF
in blocks Of 81 900 of dividend obliga-
tons and $4,000 of common stock
The committee sustained the constitu-
tionsl objections to the bill made by
Mr.. Morris, and agreed to report two
bills, one granting the charter and the
other providing for the sale of the
States stock.
A large delegation of ladies appeared
before the House finance committee and
urged the passage of the bill asking an
annual appropriation of $500 to keep
up the Confederate graves in Holly.
wood.
The committee on Courts OF Justice OF
the House favorably reported the bill
to submit to the people three amend
ments to the constitution, providing for
the consolidation OF the spring and fall
elections; to regulate the taking OF oys-
ters from the waters of Virgins with
tongs, and to regulate the assessment
of taxes on persons and property. A
favorable report was also ordered Oh
Mr.. Jordan's bill providing that each
county and city bear its own expenses
for the enforcement of the law in crimi-
nal cases.
The committee then considered bill
offered by Mr.. Pitcher to authorize the
appointment of a commission to look
into the matter of amending the law 10
relation to taxation in Virginia and to
suggest legislation thereon. The bill
was favorably reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

EX-SENATOR GORMAN is not in favor
otau the blanks in the Chicago plat
form, nor does he think Mr., Bryan is
tbs sblest dem ocrat to be found in the
country: but, like thousands OF other
democrats who agree with him, be
knows that the overwhelming majority
OF his party are in favor OF ootn the
Chicago platform and its nominee, aod'
like the good and true democrat ne H.
he doesn't set up his opinion against
that of bis whole party. and. therefor
saws he will willingly and cheeriuliy
support whatever the national Demo
cratic convention may do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
TELEGRApHIC BREVlTIRS

Alderman Bath House" John CO1gh..
wore his green dress suit at the b. ! Of us
First Ward Democratic Club at ChicsgO a
night. In addition 10 the green swallow 81
coat and lavender trousers. be wore a Vha
silk wsistcost, brocsded with he otrope nt
buds and saffron carnations. His gloves wCn
pink
Thomas Brennan was hanged at Po't,Vk
Pa, this morning for the mu rdtr Of HaJ
Elliot, mine boss Elliot Sat al home g.
rounded by his wife and children. sta
Brennan shot and killed him while 'nstTd
because of triding shortage in bis wages
Francis selby, kid" McCoy's father. vi
fined 81 and costs At indianapolis yestertsF
He was charged with dsorierly conduct b.
y member Of the Church Of The First BuG
which Sc by is pastor. The troub a'Oe
from an alteration over church funds
The bill which repeats the boxing avs I'
thus prohibits prize fight ng in the STATE d
New York. passed the Assembly Of lhslshs
this morning with little opposition. ne
vote was 80 for and 80 against The jI
now goes to the Senate for final seton
nIWhukeS MS dlftduy ecculth AH' 10
tionsl democratic convection, according 70
the figures of the convention enthusiast; Q
that city. They say that 81 out Of to- y
members Of the committee have sIla'g
promised to support Milwaukee, claims
william Hsmmll has brought suit c
S25 900 damages against the foreman o. a,
Chicago soap factory, in which the PAINE
worked for % years The foreman hs Old
arrested for taking home ten.cent cake"
soap.
Mrs. Jeanette Schwartz and her isocl
ron were found dead in bed u their hcncn
CHICAGO at 3 o'cfo,k this morning An J.
vestigation may disclose that the three se'
pnrposely made the victims OF gas ssphii'
ton.
The Keystone block and frame buid'f
sd joining we're destroyed by hIe 81 O'A'
field, Pa, this morning. Loss SlOO,OVU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

To SCATTER HIS REMAINs.-The
body of James Closson, former union
spy, has been cremsted in Germantown.
Philadelphia, and within a few days
the ashes will be blown from a gun to
the four winds. Closson died few
days since at his home in MaDayunk.
Years ago he agreed with his wife that
when they died their bodies should be
inciperated and blown to the winds in
the Virginia mountains, where he had
courted her. When Mrs. Closson died
the Borrowing husband fulfilled his con-
tract. Then, in anticipation OF his OWL
death, he drew up papers ordering the
disposition OF his own body in like
manner. Before death he made a son
promise to CARRY out his wishes to the
letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
From Havana.

Havana, Feb. 15.-Memorial service:
we're held today at the wreck of tie
Maine, which was blown up two wear.
ago today. Both Catholic and Protestau!
ministers ofiicisted and many Amer.
GAGS were 10 attendance. The wreck
was decorated with flowers.
Eleven new cases OF fever were n.
ported yesterday and today. Several
of the victims are Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
THE KENTUCKY EMBROGLIO.

THE KENTUCKY EMBROGLIO.
Suit has been filed in the Circuit
Court in Frankfort, KY, by Governor
Taylor to eDjoin Beckham and Castle
man from exercising the function Of the
respective Offices they claim. Beck
ham also filed suit against Taylor.
Judge Taft, in the federal court sitting
in Cincinnati, decided that he had no
original Jurisdiction. but that the case
might be carried to the Supreme Court
on writ of error, After the decision
was announced, former Gov. Bradley
aud his associate counsel announced
that they were unable to state what
would be the next step OF the republican
State officers of Kentucky. Counsel
for the plaintiffs held long consulta-
ton after the announcement OF the
decision. Gov. Bradley and his asso-
ciate counsel, after their consultation,
said they had no doubt either of the ul-
innate possibility of hearing of these
cases 10 the United States Supreme
Court, as indicated by Judge Taft, or OF
the final result, but at present counsel
could not say what would be the next
procedure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
Methodist Church Burned.

Coicsgo, Feb. 15.-Trinity Methods,
Episcopal Church was destroyed by fire
last night. The loss on the church and
its furnishings is put at 100000. The
organ, which was destroyed, was
one of he finest 10 the city and cost So,
900. The blaze started in the organ loft
and when it was discovered the instru-
ment was a wreck and the fam had
eaten through to the roof. Fifty PEG
pie attending prayer meeting in the
basement had to make hurried exit
The flames spread rapidly and drew a
huge crowd. Many women shed tears
as they watched the fremen smash
with axes stained glass windows which
cost thousands of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
Foreign News

London, Feb. l5.-It is said that Ii,
Queen: will abandon her usual cont
mental journey ifthe war news continue
serious.
Bordeaux, Feb. 15-The Frerc:
steamer Ernestine has been lest in tht
Mediterranean. Thirteen Of De creu
were drowned. The schooner No,r;
Dame came ashore near here IN lhe
gale last night and four of her crew
were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

Mr.. TAYLOR, the insurgent desperate
of Kentucky, finding that he has no
standing in the federal courts, falls back
upou the State courts, but orders bis
armed followers to remain on guard
and refuse to allow the latter's officers
to serve their notices upon him. mo
thief ERE felt the halter draw with good
opinion of the law" No wonder MIR.
TavIor is in constant dread of assassipa a
ton and keeps himself bsrricaded and
surrounded by armed bands paid by
the State. He knows what he deserves
and is afraid he will be paid in full.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
THURSDAY EVENING, FEB. is, 1900

Mr.. MACRUM, the deposed U. 5. con'
sui at Pretoria, says that rs he ola MOI
know of the secret alliance between
President Mckinley and the British gov
eminent, he naturally felt agrieved, ano
thought his country had been ipsulted'
when he found out that his official dis
patches to and from it had been opened
and read by British censors, and tna'
his reason for requesting short FUR
Tough was, that he might come home
and inform his government OF the true
condition of affairs in South Africa
Why he was removed, therefore, is puz-
cling not only to him, but to many
other unsophisticated people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
JR. %. u. A. M.-The House cor

JR. o. U. A. M.-The House cor
mittee on general laws yesterday ar e.
to report the bill granting cfar,'F 3,
the State Council of Junior oder "
American Mechanics. The naiI'''
ody recently revoked the charter %
this council.
II the bill providing State c5s''
for Virginia Council, Junior VA"
United American Mechanics, oecol ,
a law, making State body lndrp1,
dent OF the national order, II IL ssId '''
o surprise will be sprung upon W.. I.s
members of the order 10 the sale W,
have been fighting tbeisepsrate cl' !"
bill and also upon the naiioIai u .,
The latter's action in the STATE co'. ~
on account of the Withholding o.
last addition to the per cspla 'sA
other alleged arbitrary aud u1lal' '''
ment, led TO the breach
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGkAPHIC NEWS
From Richmond.
Especial dispatch 10 Alexsndris Gazette ]

Especial dispatch 10 Alexandra Gszette.]
Richmond, Va, Feb Is The bill amend
ing the charter OF the Mount Vernon Avenue
Association was passed by the Senate today.
Senator Donohue offered bill to incorpor-
porate the Herndon and Leesburg Telephone
Company.
The bill to incorporate the Bsllston Ra /.
road Company passed the Senate.
The bill to incorporate the state Council
Junior Order United American Mechanics
oassed the Senate. Alexandra Council fs-
vOred il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

The Porto RICANs are the quietes'
and most submissive OF all the people
recently conquered by tine United
States. but the treatment to which they
have been subjected by this govern
ment is so outrageous that even they
now threaten to revolt from their new
tyranny and to strike for real indepen'
depce. or for recession to Spain. The
new provinces have already realized to
their sorrow that in changing theli
masters they have snapped the devil foi
a witch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

ATTORNEY GENERAL GRIGGs in Dis
latest public speech said the republicar
party is the friend OF the banks. Iha'
was an entirely unnecessary waste Of
breath. Everybody knows that the re-
publican party is the friend of the rich
and also, that, as general thing, the
rich are the friends of the republican
party. But that they are is net COL
ducive to the increased strength OF that
party, except By the purchase OF votes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

NORTHERN republican governors and
legislatures hasten to tender their coun'
tebance and support to Mr.. Taylor, the
irsurgent governor of Kentucky, aud
such is his popularity with all the re-
publicans of the North that they are al
ready talking of him as their candidate
for the next Vice Presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
1t Saved His Leg

P. A. Danfortb, OF LsGarge, ",
suffered intensely for six mon'n' w." h,
frightful running sore on d. 't ' ~, ~
writes that Bucklen's Arnica eve ,,,. ~
ed it in ten days. For Ulcer " O's y.
Burns, Boils, Pain or Pile 10 10, ,,,,s.
salye in the world. Cure gn'is,u. 80,
Only 25c. Sold by +. :. Le'uO''
e. sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following cases we're heard in the
Court of Appeals yesterday.
Wadley vs.. Commonwealth. Further ar.
gued aud submitted.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company VS..
Rutherford Argued By B. Rand Wexford
and continued until today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
Don't Tobacco Spit and Nnl.

To quit tobacco easily ana i'I. ...-y
netic. full II life, nerve ana 'i-'i' Ca. 10
BAG, the wonder worker. that man" c..,s ,-l-ll
strong. All druggists, zoe or 81. 49, o''' lsa
teed Booklet and sample lIsI Wv w
Sterling Remedy 90. Chicago o' 49,