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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
FROM WASHINGTON
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
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Washington. May s
Chairman Gardner, OF the House
committee on labor, today reported the
eight hour bill to the House with re.
commentator that it pass. The most
important smentmeut to the bill nro.
Vides that "nothing in this act shall an.
ply to contracts for transportation tv
land or water, nor to such materials So
may usually be bought In open market.
The proper officer on behalf of the
Uoited States. any territory, or the
District of Columbia, may waive tue
provisions and stipulstioDs In this act
provided for, as to contracts for mill.
tary or naval works or supplies durire
time of war or q time when war is i'm
minent. No penalties shall be exscted
for violations OF such provisions due to
extraordinary emergency caused by fire,
flood or danger to life and property"
The report says: "a gentleman OF
responsibility and exceptional opportu-
nifty for observation has borne testi.
mony that the shortening of the work
day has bsnished blue Monday 1t
Is nowhere claimed in 80 far as your
committee is aware, that any reduction
In the hours OF labor has had q detri-
mental effect on business, on manufac-
turers, on labor IS q unit or indi-
vidual laborers. The advocates OF
the short hour theory trace the
moral, social and financial improve
meut Of the laborer to this cause and
sllege that business was at no time in
jured, but improved, II affected. and
hat production was stimulated and
increased. While there Ia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Strikes and Settlements

st. Louis, May SAT LOO o'clock
this morning the Union employees oil
the st. Louis Transit Company, which
owns all but one line of st. Louis cleo
trio roads, decided by unanimous vote
to strike because of the compsDy's re-
fusal to grant the agreement presented
by the Union several days ago. The
tie-up is complete on the transit sys
tenn. As yet no violence Il reported.
Buffalo, N. Y, May Sat q big
meeting OF the Delaware, Laokawanna
and Western strikers last night it was
announced that all arrangements had
been made TO call out the men employ
ed at the compsny's locomotive works
in this city, together with the Lacka.
wanna switchmen, If the company did
not give in to the men today.
Pittsburg, Pa May 8.--The trouble
between the bricklayers and their en-
ployers was settled at conference last
night, The meeting came to an end by
an agreement for so cents an hour on
and after today. The men are all at
work today.
Chicago, Nav 8.-The strike on the
Northwestern Elevated Railroad, which
has kept construction work tied up for
more than two weeks, was called of
yesterday and the Union men returned
to work this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

MIR. TAYLOR, the leader ef the Ken
lucky rebels, fearing that he will be
put behind the bars along with some Of
the other indicted sssassins OF Governor
Goebel. has fed o Indiana, the reput-
lican Governor of which State has
promised to shelter and protect him
from the law officers OF his own State
who are trying to arrest and bring him
back. But If the Constitution, the gu.
preme law of the law, can be set at de.
6ance by a republican President, why
shouldn't it be by a republican Gov
ernor?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Foreign News.

Chester Eng. May Sat the openirg
OF the racing here today selling randi
cap OF 200 sOverigns was won by Sloan
on Loupeau. The Mostyn two year old
plate of 200 sovereigns was won by
Martin on La Rosiere.
Vienna, May S.-The Austrian par
lament re-opened to-day with rictous
scenes. The government introduced
bills on the question of the supremacy
of the German language which tle
Czech deputies obstructsd. An uprOar
eDsued.
Paris, May 8.-The Spanish psviilJn
at the exposition was inaueurated tc-
day. A heavy rain marred the cere'
mouy.
Berlin, May 8.-rbs health of the
demeDted King Otto, of Bavaria, is
completely broken and the end is -.
pected soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

Lord Roberts is playing the cam,
game of war that defeated Crobje ani
won misunderstanding great masses
of men with skillful strategy to crush
the Beers. Dispatches state that he Il
able to oppose five British to one Bosi
at every point where there is fighting,
and 80 his progress is rapid. His latest
success Ia the occupation Of Smaldeel,
an important strategic point nine miles
north of the Vet river and 60 miles
north OF Bloemfontein.
From Smaldeel a branch railroad
runs to Winburg, 20 miles eastward,
which town has been occupied by Gen.
Hamilton. By seiziDg this road the
British commander.in.c chief is able to
put himself in an exceedingly advan-
tageous position for the advance Oh
Kroonstad, his next move. After his
fast progress OF TIE last few days halt
is likely, 80 that the immense British
force may be consolidated in positions
where each division can protect the
others.
According to dispatch from SIN l1eel
the British advance had temporary set
back. Lord Roberts's troops advanced
from afelkop in two strong columns, bui
the Beer general Delarey repulsed one
of them. This success for the burgbers
was futile, however. as the other British
column outfanked them and forced
them to retire.
A scheme OF the Free Skaters which,
bad il not been discovered, would have
enabled them to strike serious blows.
has been unearthed by the British. At
almost every farm house Mauser and
Martini rifles with large supplies OF
have been concealed. AS
Lord Roberts advanced the Free Skaters
we're to rise as all army In his rear and
bis communications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Made q Torch of Hi mself

Bridgeton, N. j.. May S.-Claude Nc
Allister, lad, got an idea That be had
discovered an entirely new plan for
astonishing the natives. He had seen
exibitionsi OF wonderful "6re eaters D
but he believed be could double d SCOUT
them all. He filed bis mouth with
gasolene and began to blow the vspor
between bis lips. He reasoned thst
when he touched match to this vapor
long stream Of fame would start from
bis mouth. The boy touched the
match all right. but bis calculations
we're slightly of. There was terrible
q ash and an explosion, which smo.t
blew McAllister's head of. As it was
he was terribly burned about the face
and head, and may not recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Execution of a Murderer.

jersey City, N. J., May S.-Eiward
Clifford was hanged here this morning.
The drop fell at 1O:l64. The moose
slipped and be slowly strangled to
death. Clifford shot and killed bis for.
mer employer, William Watson. super.
intendent of the West Shore Railroad.
He bad been q private detective 10 the
employ Of the company and was a
widely known character. He received
a reward Of 81. 900, spent the money in
prosracted spree, and then became
hard drinker. Because OF his habits
Watson discharged him from the road.
Clifford became imbued with an it,
tense hatred of Watson and on March
5. 1895. irfsmed by drink, he went to
Watson's Office and shot ami killed
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Situation I'm outh Afrioa.

1ne oftuatlOn In fOuCu AArbC8s
London, May 8.-General Roberts re.
ports The occupation OF Winburg east oil
Smslldeel by the Highland brigade.
This confirms the press reports of the
occupation of the town. Roberts also
reports that the railway between Brand
fort and Smslldeel is considerably
damaged, the bridge over the Vet river
hopelessly 80. This delays the arrival
of supplies. The road bed is mined
every few hundred yards but the West
Australians discovered this in time to
save damage. General Hunter COM
manding the western wing, advanced
yesterday, reaching WeleRgan sta ion.
Lorenzo Marquee, May 8.-There is
strong evidence that one Richards, an
Afo-American, is guilty of causing the
explosion 10 the Begbie shell foundry.
Richards had bossted that he had an
offer of $25, 900 to do the deed. News
OF the explosion greatly ag,tated Pres;-
dens Kruger who exclaimed: us there
a God ?"
Pretoria, May 8-President Kruger
opened the Volksraad this afternoon.
The attaches attended in uniform and
the galleries were crowded. The presi-
dent paid tribute to the late Genera
Joubert and extolled the constancy OF
the Free Skaters The worlds feeling
was with the Republics in the struggle,
said Kruger. The government, he
said, would do all in its power toward
peace. President Kruger stated that
the finances of the country were satis-
factory and the condition OF the mines
fourishing.
Cspetown, May 8.-Cscil Rhodes ar
rived here today from England. His
return occasioned no demonstration.
London, May 8.-The war Office lie ad-
v.sed that widespread plot to ssssssi-
nate General Roberts and other British
officers has been discovered In South
Africa 10 time to Illustrate 1t.
The Evening Sun hears that the Duke
of York will make tour ofthe colonies
after the war. The paper also says
that the Prince of Wales will 60 to Cape
town and review the troops in person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
THE METHODISTS.

Yesterdays session in Chicago of the
Methodist Episcopal General Confer
ence was marked by the largest crowd
and some of the liveliest debates since
that body convened.
Former Congressman NJ. w. Johnson
made things lively by resolution re:
questing that the church approve OF In
divldual commuDion cups. The propo:
sition was voted down.
DR.. A. B. Leonard, OF Cincinnati,
| aiso caused a stir by demanding t
know by whose authority copies OF the
Daily Christian Advocate, the official
organ of the conference, were sold ana
distributed on the Sabbath.
DR.. Robert Forbes, of the Northern
Minnesota Conference. won the ap
prevail OF the conference by his plea
for the recognition of baptized children
as factors in the Methodist Church.
He introduced the subject by pre-
ssDting q resolution requesting the
book committee to publish certificates
for baptised children, stating that they
are members of the church Ia q way,
and that each time the parents move
from one church to another and are
compelled to have their certificates
changed, so should the children's GER
tificates be altered. The resolution Was
adopted.
The routine work OF the early morn
ing session was varied for few minutes
by the introduction of motion for the
abolition of the six-moDths probation
clause. The resolution asks that the
section compelling applicants to wait
six months before they eau be allowed
to enter the church be stricken out and
the following be inserted:
THAT admission to full membership
be granted to the applicant after he has
been bsptised and after he has been
publicly examined before bis church."
There are twenty or more avowed
for the Office of bishop, not
the fact that it is not like.
ly that more than FIVE additions to the
present board of episcopacy will tie
made.
1t Is probable that much opposition
10 the cleo ion of colored bishop will
appear when the subject is taken up BY
The conference.
A memorial from the Adams Street |
Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago,
asking that the amusement clause in |
the discipline be allowed to remain un-
changed, was presented to the conven.
ion.
Discussion on the amusement question
filed much OF the spare time of the
ieleRates outside the conference, and
here seemed to be q general feeling
among both ministers and laymen that
wo important problems would soon be
fought before the big gathering for
olution-amusements and the time
INIT upon pastors services to single
Congregations.
If gossip can be relied upon,
heretofore opposed by the
ules of the church will remain under
ae ban. Many small changes 10 the
discipline will probably be made, but
he clergy, from the bishops to the
lain eat pastor of the smallest church,
Vill stand united for the articles barring
ancing, c,rd playing and the theatre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Hotel Burned and Loss ofLife.

Geneseo, N. Y, May S-The Ameri
can Hotel here was destroyed by fire ear
ly this morning. There were 80 guests
10 the hotel and ell escaped bat two
men. Their bodies were found on the
third floor, they having evidently been
sufiocated by the smoke. IL IL thought
that woman also lost her life, but her
identity Is unknown. A waitress says
that she was awakened by hearing two
men planning to set fire to the hotel.
The men we're in an alley that runs
along the side of the building. She
saw the men run away and almost im-
mediately the building was sfre. Many
OF the guests escaped 10 their night
clothes and lost everything. Several
persons jumped from windows and we're
seriously injured. The building, which
was valued at SIS, 900. was completely
destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

The Observation-Disclosures Tyler
and Mayor Taylor made addresses Of
welcome to the American Phsrma-
ceutical Association, which commenced
its forty. eighth annual meeting at the
Jefferson Hotel, 10 Richmond, yester.
day. A grand reception and dance was
rendered the visitors last night. The
attendance of druggists from Canada
and all over the United States Is large.
A great many ladies accompanied the
delegates, and q ladies' auxiliary has
been organized to look after them. An
elaborate plan of entertainment for the
association extends through the week.
The first business session was held yes
terday afternoon, and the meeting will
last until Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

AMERICAN rule in Cuba is manifest
Ing itself in anything else than favor
able light. The treasurer of the q. S,
mail service 10 that island, Mr.. Neeley,
a Northern republican, has fed and
been arrested in this country for frau },
amounting to about one hundred thou
sand dollars. The people of the old
Roman provinces were always plumber
cd by the officials their coDquerors pui
over them, and that those of the Amer
ican provinces should be treated SINH
larly is only natural.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

A. U. s. judge says the Constitution
goes to American territory along with
the American flag. But U. 8. attOr-
ney general says 1t does not; that the
American flag goes to American terri
tory. but 1t leaves the Constitution be-
hind 1t; that is, 10 Porto Rico,
though not in Hawaii. But the Judge
mas only got the Constitution of his
country 80 support him, while the at
toruey general has the President to
sustain him. and In these progressive"
times, the latter Is the more potential.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

PROFESSORS Dudley Warner, of Co.
lumbis College. and Francis Whaland,
of Yale, have had the scales removed
from their eyes, and now agree with
those more familiar with the character.
istics of the negro race, that most of the
enormous sum spen upon the education
Of the negroes 10 this country has been
worse than thrown away, and that 10
stead of pro6ting by it, they have be
come idle. thriftless and infinitely more
vicious and criminal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Work of Robbers.

Dels ware, Ohio, May ga terrific expo
sion like an earthquake occurred st suublry
at o'clock this morning The front Of The
stone Farmers bank was blown out and 4
safe cor tsining $100,000 was blown open.
Five robbers, who were responsible f)r tee
explosion. fred shots to scare the peOPl' ho
rapidly filed the square, and the crImin'l'
ecaped on Clevelsn ,, Akron and COLUMBUS
train. They secured DO money. The pro-
erty damage Is heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

AS THE people have manifested their
passive submission to any rate Of taxa
ton that the imperislists may choose
to impose upon them, the q. 8. House
of Representatives yesterday passed
the Senate bill giving pensions to
everybody whose name was ever
on the rolls OF the U. s. army. A
hundred and fifty millions are now an
nually paid on pension account. The
bill referred to will probably increase
that amount to two hundred millions;
but what ia that to the survivors OF the
three million soldiers required to con-
quer the half million whose names
were on the Confederate rollsp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 8. 1900.

THAT imperialism comes high Is dem
onstrsted by the fact that three only o.
the annual appropriation bills now be-
fore Congress carry no less than one
hundred and eighty FIVE million doliars'
A mortal howl was raised against the
billion dollar Congress. but the present
one will make the tax payers wall ike
ga monster In PAIN, when three OF the
hills Of one of Its sessions provide for
tho immense amount referred to. Why,
tibet sum. until the republican party
ont its hands in the public treasury,
was amply sufficient to pay the entire
expense of the government; but then
expansion and Imperialism were un-
dreamed OF, the advice Of Gen. Wash
ington to avoid interference with for
eign nations was followed, and. Of
course, there was no need OF large
standing armies, OF powerful fleets ard
of coast Notifications, aud of their legit-
innate accompaniment, rapacious army
and navy contractors, and high taxes
necessary to raise the required money.
And all, too. for only mock glory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

There Is more Cstsrrh In this section of the
country than sli other diseases put together
and until the last few years wss supposed Il
be incurable. For q great many years doc.
tors pronounced 1t local disease, and pre-.
scribed local remedie', and by constantly
failing 70 cure with local treatment pro,
nounced 1t incurable. Science has proven
cstsrfh to be constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls CatsrIh Cure, manufactured by F.
Cheney g Co., Toledo, Ohio, is toe only con.
stitutionsl cure on the market 1t is taken
internally In doses from 10 drops TO tes.
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold BY druggists, Toe;
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Embezzler Weeks Serves His Term

New York, May S.-Fraucis H.
Weeks, lawyer, financier, trustee Of es-
tates, and embezzler OF $4,000 900,
walked out of Sing Sing this morning a
free man. after six and one half years
imprisonment. He was In splendid
health. He came directly to New
York. He will leave here tonight for
Salt Lake City, Utah, to join his vile.
During the last four years Weeks kept
the books for the various industries CAL
ried on 10 the prison and revolution.
lied the accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Gave Her Life For Child's

Willismsport, Pc, May 8.-Mrs Rob.
ert Shearer, residing at Oregon Hill, in
the northern part Of this county, yesier.
day gave up her own life to save that Of
her little boy. The villsge was threaten
ed with destruction from a forest fire,
and the entire populace turned out TO
fight the flames. Mrs. Shearer and her
7-year-old boy were "back firing" in a
thickst, when the lad became surround.
ed by FIRE. Mrs. Shearer ran through
the flames, caught him in her arms and
ran back, her hair and dress afire. she
was fatally burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
1ndomitable aud tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver
and Bowels are out of order. If YOU
want these qualities and the success
tney bring, use DIR. Kings New Life
Fills. They develop every power of
brain and body. Only Is cents at
e. 8. Leadbeater 4 Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

The five prisoners charged with being &C.
cessoriss to the Goebel murder, whose ca e.
have been transferred to Georgetown for tial
In July, will be taken there from Frank o.
Ky., today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

w.. Musser, Millbeim, Pa, saved the Ito
OF his little girl by giving her One Minute
Cough Cure when she was dying from CT up.
1t is the only harmless remedy that give, n
mediate relief. 1t quickly cures c,ug'f
colds, bronchitis grippe, asthma and al tlros'
and lung troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
DIED.

This morning, at the residence, No. 302
north Alfred street. after 9 short illness
OF typhoid fever, RUSSELL RAYMOND
SWAMI, the nine-yesr-old son Of the late
Russell NJ. Swami. His funeral will take
place from Grace Church Thursday afternoon
st 3 O'Clock,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

II had stomach trouble for twenty years
and gave up hope of being cured till / begsn
to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t has done
me 50 much good call 1t the savior of my
life" writes W. r. Wilkir ioD, Albany, Tenn.
II digests what you eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

A copy Of the third edition of the
United States History, as The Van.
kee Makes and Takes It." has been re.
ceived from its publishers, Cussons,
May & Co., Glen Allen, Va. Its author,
as Is we'll known, /; Capt, Cussons, who
resigned the cbsirmanship of the his
tory committee OF the Confederate Vet.
eraus OF Virginia, because some OF his
Just Criticisms OF the Northern
histories, used in Southern schools
were not Endorsed by some OF the other
members OF that association. as thew
should have been. The book il 40 GOOD
and sc true that it should be used in ali
the schools OF the ate, in order. if pos.
sible, to eradicate the false impressIon
made by the incorrect and preindicsd
Northern so-called histories reierred to
All Virginisns should know the trn,h
about the Lost Cause.
The Southern Planter for May has
been received from it's publishers In
Richmond. It's editor, like many other
wise Virginians, thinks that while there
should be amendments to the State
constitution, the political advisability
OF making them should not be made
party question at this particular time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
Americans Forced to Retire.

Manila, May S.-MaiI advioes from
southern Luzon say that on May 4 the
insurgents burned Bulan, in the south
ernmost part of Luzon. and forced the
American garrison, numbering fifty men
of the 47th Volunteers, to evscuste the
place. The Americans are said to have
been forced to take refuge on ships In
the hsrbor. The natives who attacked
Bulsn numbered 5000. After setting
fire to the town, they looted 1t and kill
ed number of Chinese and Spanish
residents. Details of the affair are lack.
iug. Several local commercial houses
r 'cently sent steamer to Bulan to take
away their Representatives there who had
expected an attack and asked for help.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08
The Markers.

Chicago, May S.-The market olo;ed
follows: Wheat May 65&; July gu
6Tha67L.
Georgetown. May 8-Whest 6Sa72.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-08

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