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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
SUBMARINE BOAT HOLLAND.
She WIN Be Taken to Newport for
Fun Test and Experiment.

NEW YORK. April 5O.-To definite
~ determine the value Of the sub
marine boat Holland for naval pur-
poses. the navy department has direct
ed that she be taken to the torpedo
station a, Newport, where she will be
cxhaustively tested.
The determination OF the department
to send the Holland TO Newport Is
based upon recommendation made BY
Rear. Admiral o'Neil, chief OF ord
nance. Rear Admiral o'Neil desires to
ascertain what. II any. defects exist
In the vessel what her advantages are
and whether II viii be advisable for the
government. to continue the construc-
tion Of such craft.
The torpedo station a. Newport is
said TO be an ideal place for such ex-
periments. Officers and men al that
point can be detailed to man the craft.
There are tugs available to keep close
watch OF the strange boat and rescue
her crew in case anything Of an un-
toward character happens. Rear ,Ad-
miral o.Nell has given very careful
instructions to Commander Mason. in
spector in charge OF the torpedo sta
tion.
The trial OF the vessel will be at first
under the supervision Of an expert
designated by the Holland company.
As soon as the officers and men who
volunteer to serve on the Holland are
well acquainted with the craft, the ex-
pert will not be required, and the test
under service conditions will then be
made the Holland IS now AT the Wash
iugton navy yard, and she will be sent
to Newport through the canals.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
aIRIMoNDrs APPOINTMENT.
Cardinal Gibbons Testihes to His
Standing as a Priest.

NEW YORK. April SO.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Rev S. Girimondi the Catholic
priest who has been appointed consul
at Santos, Brazil. expects to sail from
New York for his new post of duty on
May Z.
Cardinal Gibbons said;
II do not know this Father Girl
alunli. and | never heard Of him until
he same to Washington. But from
his credentials know him to be a
priest, which has sometimes ben con-
tradicted."
DIR. Girimondi's last charge was in
the diocese Of ST. Paul. under Arch
bishop Ireland who took him from
New York, where he was editing an
Italian paper. 1t is said his friends
promised him the appointment as con-
sui to Jerusalem. and, failing to OBJ
tain this for him. secured the CONSUL
ship at Santos.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
FITz IS ALL RIGHT.
Knocks Out a Giant in Two Rounds
Instead of Twenty-Five.

NEW YORK. April SO.-At the Her
cules Athletic Club tonight Bob Fitz-
simmons proved that he is far from be-
ing a dead one" In less than two
rounds he knocked out Ed Dunkhorst,
the Syracuse giant, feat which other
and bigger men found impossible.
Fitzsimmons showed that his wonder
full hitting powers have not forsaken
him, and was as lively en- his feet as
ever The bout was booked for to
go 25 rounds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
CAPTAIN HOOPER DEAD.
An Old Revenue Cutter Commander,
Who had Charge of the Mccul-
loch at Manila.

OAKLAND. Cal. April SO.-Captain
C. l.. Hooper, of the United States
revenue marine service, is dead from a
complication of disorders. He was sta
toned on this coast for many years,
and had commanded the United States
revenue cutters Corwin, Bear, Rush
and other vessels. For several seasons
he was in charge of the Behring sea
fleet. He commanded the cutter Nc
Culloch in Manila after the victory
of Admiral Dewey. He was native
Of Massachusetts, and aged so years
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
FIRE RAGING IN EUGENE.
Property of Eugene Lumber Cumpany
Totally Destroyed, Bridge Over
Willamette Burned.

ENGENE, April SO.-The steam saw
mill of the Eugene Lumber Company
caught fire shortly before o'clock and
will be a total loss. The lumber in
the yard is burning, and probably none
of it can be saved. 1t requires the best
work the fire department can do to
save the houses in the vicinity. They
can only get water with one hose, and
are almost helpless in their efforts to
check the flames, which are spreading
by the aid OF good breeze.
A wagon bridge across the William
ette has now caught fire and will
probably be total loss.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
GOOD NEWS FOR cATTLEMEN.
Feeding Privileges Reestablished b!
the Trans Continental Lines.

OMAHA. April SO.-The Union Pa
citic today gave notice that on May
it would re-establish the feeding
privileges. The notice says:
After the date indicated, cattle and
sheep from points west of the North
Platte may be unloaded at any point
west of North Platte AMI fed until ripe
for market, with no additional freight
charges. except switching"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01

his wife, that defendant admitted to
T. a. Mcdaniel that he had three
wives and families.
The facts. as stated above, were ad-
mitted by the defense. Counsel for the
defendant moved that the court in
struct the jury TO return a verdict Of
not guilty. The motion was overruI-
ed and after brief arguments the case
was submitted TO the jury.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Five of the Men Arrested for COmpli-
city in the Killing of Goebel
on Trial.

FRANKFORT. KY. April 3d. Five
of the defendants. charged with COM
plicity as accessories in the murder of
William Goebel. were arraigned this
afternoon before Judge Cantrill. They
entered plea of not guilty and asked
for change of venue.
The defense maintained that it is i'm
possible, in the present state of public
feeling, for the defendants to obtain
a fair and impartial trial in this COM
munity. Both sides presented lengthy
lists of witnesses to be called to give
testimony as to the state of public
feeling. The hearing Of evidence on
this question probably will take up
most of the day tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
BRITISH ARMY
BADLY MIXED
Great Activity Shown by the
Beers at All Points.
NO DECISIVE BATTLE FOUGHT
a-sa
Horse SIekasss Appears 10 BullerS Army.
The General Said 10 Have ResIgned...
MaisklnE May Not BE Re-
lieyed Ia Tlme.
NO DECISIVE BATTLE FOUGHT

LONDON. May /. $3.50 a. m.-The
Beers are now showing uncommon ac-
tiwty west Of Bloemfontein, They
are In force between Fourteen Streams
and Kimberley. On Sunday they oc-
cupied Windsorton. west Of the rail.
way. and now threaten TO interrupt
communication Of The British force at
Warrcnion to the north. This. too. at
a time when General Hunter Is about
TO start on 200 mile march for Ma.
feking. probably with 5000 men.
To the east Of Bloemfontein. the
Beers on Sunday night were still hold.
Ing the hills near Thabanchu. while
behind them long wagon trains. load
cd with wheat for the Boer army In
the north are moving through Lady.
brand.
The British captured one Boer con-
voy on Saturday but It's size Is not
mentioned wepener Is deserted. Gen
cral Brabant and Colonel Dalgety hay-
ing moved northward.
According to information from Mas
cru the main body OF Beers reached
the Leeuw river. due west OF Lady
brand. on Sunday.
The African horse sickness has brok-
eE out IN General Buffers army. Cor
respondents at Bloemfontein Ioint out
that deficiencies in the veterinary de-
partment causes thousands OF losses
The morning papers give special
prominence TO the statement OF a news
agency that Sir Redvers Butler sent
his resignation to Lord Roberts after
the spion Kop censures We're published
and that Lord Roberts declined to ac-
cept IL.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01
RICHARD BUTT PARKINSON DEAL

SEATTLE. April SO-Richard Butt
Parkinson, the Nestor of Nevada jour-
nalism, a personal friend of Horace
Greedy, Mark Twain, United States
Senator Stewart and all of CALIFORNIA; S
great millionaires, died today of pneu-
monia, aged SO years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01

SEATTLE. April SO.-The big steam
collier Willamette was fioated this af-
ternoon. Apparently she did not re-
ceive any serious damage by the fire
yesterday and the subsequent scut-
tling for the purpose Of extlnsuish-
ing the flames.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01

PRETORIA. April 3O-As sequel
10 the johannesburg explosion, the
Boer government mas ordered British
subjects, with few exceptions, TO
leave the republic within forty-elght
hnura
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-01

WASHINGTON. April SO.-The ar
gument in the Kentucky governorship
case was begun in the United States
supreme court today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
0RaHSE.
Pish Fry Cattle and Wheat Shipments
Large Hay Crop-Personals Etc, Eto.
luorrsspondenoe of The,Free Lance }

Correspondence Of The-Free Lance. }
Orange County, Va. . Aug. Is.
Their was delightful fish fry at
Mathew Mil last week Our esteemed
friend, G. W. Voolfolk. led the hauling
with his old accustomed glee and dash.
A large crowd Of boys Here on hand.
An abundance Of nice carp and jack
were landed. A pot CT the best vegeta-
BILE soup opened the menu, followed by
the best Of fab, cooked in the finest
style. PleAsant memories will long
hang about this enjoyable occasion, and
we hope In time to come 70 celebrate
many more suoh haulings with friend
Charley, captain Of the seine.
The intense heat of the past week and
the unprecedented drought have dried
pastures and gardens, and placed the corn
crop below one.half Of an average. Their
mometers in places marked 100 degrees
Farenheit, thought to be the highest
point reached since Columbus planted
the eternal CROSS upon the shores OF the
American Continent
The pArohed oorn.felds and pastures
have reduced the price Of stock cattle
nearly one-third.
Mr.. h. o. Booton, Of Orange. shipped
carload Of cattle and wheat from that
place this week.
Mrs. Maud Voolfolk and children re.
turned to their Hinton home Tuesday.
Miss Richards, who has been visiting
about 70. left for her Georgia home
this week. Il is reported that one Of
our prosperous young merchants will
soon lead this Georgia belle TO Hymen s
altar and bring her back 20 Virginia,
whence her parents went coon after the
war.
There was o delightful tea given 10
friends at Mr.. D. N. Frszer's Friday
evening.
MI. Geo. Frazer has supplied many
friends With fine watermelons and can
taloupes from his splendid patch lately.
George not only knows how 10 raise
good thlngs, but how 30 use them to the
delight Of others.
Mr.. W. d. Sale has purchased the
property Of Mr.. Long, formerly owned
by Mr.. O. ". Voolfolk, at Orange. We
are glad TO have" Will back 20 Orange
and hope this location will be both
pleasant and enduring.
Dr. o. r. Mason Is on a trip TO Rock
bridge Alum Springs. May the So
journ be pleasant and enliveniDg.
Miss Alice OowardIn, who has been
visiting in Pine Top and Lahore seo-
tions, expects to return to Hot Springs
to-day.
Rev. Geo. ". Coleman, the oldest In
habitsnt Of this section, Is spending
some time ct the Orange Hotel.
Many Of our people attended the meet
ing this week ct Mt. Hermon, and en-
joyed she preaching Of Pastor Williams
very much. Mr.. Williams is popular
not only with his own flock but gener-
ally.
We hear that Mr.. Nslle, Of BaTbour's
district, has refused 50, COO for his this
years hay crop
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Naraudars n culpeper

Around Stevensburg is full OF va
grant negroes. prowling around with
guns in the daytime, and ostensibly
hunting, yet only to pick up anything
they come across, and accommodating
for night work. VIM. II Whites pota-
TO patch on Mountain Run was visited
q few nights ago and all bis potatoes
dug and carried of. Forty chickens
were stolen from Charles Longs place
near Coles Hill a few nights ego, and
q number stolen from Henry Stous 0
few evenings afterwards, George Bur-
ton, Of Brandy, had his potato patch
dug for him one night last week, and o
few nights after some one dug Rev. Mr..
sharp's potatoes in his garden at Ste
vensburg, and pulled and carried OIL his
onions. Another night raid was made
on Miss V. Nelle's orchard below Ste
ensburg, and these petty depredations
are occurring all over this section. AL
though potatoes and chickens seem to
be the favorite plunder Of the rogues,
yet they have stolen wire from fences
Of various parties and carried of the
gate from the Lucas place In the Neck
-Oulpeper Exponent.
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Anarchists Have Their Queens.

In the nest Of Anarchists at Paterson
the ruling power rests in the hands OF
women. It Is the pretence Of these rev.
olutlonists that they have no leaders,
but in reality they are Leland led by
the persuasive influence Of pretty
young girl, Ernestina Crevelle.
1t is true that this Queen Of the
Anarchists rules with the aid and assist
ance of other women, but nevertheless,
her sway is as despotic and arbitrary
as that Of any the tyrants she and her
CO. Anarchists believe should be ami
hllatCd.
According to the Anarchist doctrine
Of perfect peace. there is belief, first
Of all. in peace with women. There
ls 20 ,roublr at all in the Paterson
group, for the men simply stand anc
permit the other eek TO run thingS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
WESTMORELAND
Horses Die from Heat-visitors- Politics
Personala-Etc., Etc.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Montross, Va., August 18th.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }
Montross, Va, August 18th.
The drought, which has prevailed
here since June 18th, still holds or.
Some farmers are cutting down their
corn-staIks with a view Of savinR some
for provender The grass In fields is
parohed and the oldest citizens say they
never witnessed so long a time With no
rain. Several horses have died in the
harness In the road from heat. Mr..
Downing, Of Richmond county, hired
a colored man horse Tuesday last, who
drove the horse to Sloan coloTed Bsp.
tiss church, 10 this county, es which
church the colored psople were holding
a'protracted meeting, aid on reaching
the church the horse died from e.
fects Of over.driving. The horse YVES
valued at sl25.
Typhoid fever IS prevalent and prov
ing fatal In number cf cases. NJ.
Washington Ansd les son. about IS
years old, died this 81 eek, and several
members Of the family are sick with
the dreadful disease.
"Windsor, the homo Of Mr. A. M.
Chandler Is filed with boarders from
Washington, seeking comfort.
Dir. Jonn Muse and family arrived
last evening and are domiciled at his
summer home In the village. Mr.
John Bispham. Of Washington. is also
In the village visiting friends. Each
arrival Of the Washington steamers
bringf crowds from the cities.
People are taking but little stock In
politics and the approaching campaign
is scarcely mentioned.
Mrs. Matte Porter, wife ofMr. o. L.
Porter, who died recently in Washington,
has returned to Montross, her former
homo.
Protraoted religious services will be-
gin at Andrew Chapel NJ. E. Church 4.
Moutross, third Sunday and continue
during the week. The pastor, Mr..
Smith, expects to be assisted BY Rev.
R. NJ. Chandler, Of Norfolk, and Rev.
Mr.. Wray, OF King George.
The slate roof to new courthouse Is
being put on and the building is pretty
we'll closed in. I.
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naafnssa Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear, There is only
one way 10 cure deafness, and that IS by con-
sfitutional remedies, Deafness is caused by
an fnfamed condition OF the mucous lining Of
tho Fustschian Tube. When this tube is in
aamed you have a rumbling sound or upper
fect hearing, and when II Is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result. aud unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to lts normal condition, hearing will 0a
destroyed forever nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which 10 nothing but an
infiamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness fcaused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure, Send
for circular, Tree.
Sold by Druggists, s5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Protracted Meetings-The Drough.-Person
als-Rto, Etc.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Oomorn, Va, Aug. 18th.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance }
Oomorn. Va, Aug. 18th.
Rev. Frank Farley. Of New Jersey, Is
conducting q revival meeting at Poto-
mac Baptist church, near here, and his
sermons daily, sometimes twice O day,
have been sound, powerful and i'm
pressive. Mr.. Farley strikes his audi
tors as being an earnest Christian and q
man Of broad charity. Up to this time
he has steered so clear Of everything
like bigotry and w-minded selfish
ness that he has endeared himself to
the members Of other denominations
who attend his meetings.
A revival meeting has also been in
progress at Mountain View, in the up.
per part Of the county. The pastor,
Rev. ". W. Owens, has been assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Hesley. Of Essex county.
Misses Mamie and Effie Hall of Rich
mond county, sre visiting Mr. John N
Peed and family, In the lower part OF
this county.
Mrs. DR.. J. Y. Porter, Of Key West,
Fla, is q guest Of Mrs NJ. Mountjoy,
near this place. She is the wife Of the
State health officer Of Florida,
Mrs. Ottie BilliDgsley and little son,
of fredericksburg, are spending few
DAYS with relatives in this county.
Mrs. Mary Rodier and daughter. Miss
Mamie, Of Washington, ore guests OF
kinsfolk in King George.
Mrs. George r. Bruce, Of WsEreDton, /,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P.T.F. Wolfe, near Ambar. She Is
accompanied by her three sons
Mrs. Martha Sorrell and children came
down from Washington several days
ago TO spend month with relatives
here.
Mrs. Burdett Ashton, who has been on
a visit TO friends here, has returned 10
her home in Charles county. Md.
| MI Hllll6 NoHbJhf Va OaAbthhoASg 80
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Newton, near here.
Policeman Forest PuIks, who has been
visiting his parents here. has returned
to Washington.
Mr. and Mrs Retainer. Of Baltimore,
are summering with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N.
Peed, In this county.
Mr. Henry T. Henderson has closed
the mercantile business at Oarnation,
and opened general store at Colonial
Beach.
The fearful drought is still unbroken,
and the situation here is exceedingly
gloomy. 1t is now foregone conclu-
sion that our farmers will not make
enough corn and provender to serve
their stock through the coming winter.
The largest operators in the county say
that they will not make grain Of corn
to sell. Fields Of once promising corn,
now dry Hnd entirely dead. presents q
picture altogether new and distressing
| TO the people here. The dry, parohsd
shuck opened reveals nothing but dry.
shrivelled and grainless cob.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
sulciao,a Nota Abused We.

Orszsd by liquor and cigarettes, Otto
Schwartz. thirty.hve years Of age, put
a bullet through his brain last week In
Rochester. n Y de left a note for bis
wife. saying:
"You are the worst woman In the
world; you have fixed it go that can.
not go TO a saloon and get drink.
Men make fun Of ne. aud am asham-
al
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KING GEORGB.
Notes aid J ersonGls.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }

Correspondence Of The Free, Lance
King George O. H.. August 20.
Mr.. B. T. Tayloe, Of "PowhatAn, 4"
attended q dance In La Plata, Md. the
evening Of August 14th, given by Miss
Jenkyns in honor Of her guests, Miss
Jean Power, Of Georgetown, and Miss
Lucy Lewis, Of "Marmion, King
George county.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Writ Washington,
Of Washington. are visiting Ool. Robt.
]. Washington, at "CAmpbellton. ."
Mr. Ernest Purkins, Of Washington,
is visiting his father. Ool. H. @. Purk-
ins, OF "GlenmoIe "
A marrisge license was issued from
the Clerks Office August l4th to Mr..
Lewis Pitts and Miss Bessie Jenkins.
Mr.. George r. Richerson. represent
ing the firm Of e. T Baker & o.. OF
Fredericksburg, was IN oar village on
the 18Th. Mr.. Richerson is an all-round
business man. and is very popular In
our section.
The Board OF Supervisors, Mr. Allen
Smith, chairman. met on the llth, at
the Courthouse Much business was
transacted and claims allowed 20 al the
public road contractors. The board ad'
journed to Saturday. October 9th.
Mrs. Kate K. Henry, Of Washington.
who has been visiting her daughter.
Mrs. Judge Mason, at "shelburue. "
left by steamer on the 14th. accompanied
By her granddaughter, Miss Flora Ma
son, for Virginia Beach and Old Point
Comfort. where they will remain for
some time.
Miss Martha Grymes. Of Matthias
Point. Is visiting friends In CLARK coun-
ty. Va.
Miss Margaret Stuart, who has been
visiting friends in Winchester, returned
to her home. in this county, on the
10th.
Miss OAtharine Reed, Of Washington,
who has been visiting her cousins ct
Cedar Grove, has returned home.
Miss Rosalie E. Stuart, "of Cedar
Grove" this county, has gone 20 she
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, where
she will visit her sister, Mrs. A. 3.
Davis.
Protracted Meetings-The Drough.-Person-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
Brave Nan Fall

viotims to stomach, liver and kidney
tyonhles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results 10 loss Of appetite. poisons
An tho blood. baokache. nervousness,
headache and tired. listless rundown
fealinQ. But there's no need 10 feel
ike that. Listen TO J W. Gardner,
Idaville. Ind. he says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for man
when he is all run down. and don :
care whether he lives or dies It did
more 30 give ms new strength and goon
eDpatlse than anything could take
/ car now eat anything and have
4 new lease On life. Ofly 30 cents, at
X II. Lewis Drag Store. kyefy bo5'
lie 9uNanfsed
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Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the public
20 know of one concern In the land who
are not afraid to be generous TO the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Oonsumption, Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten million trial
bottles Of this great medicine; aud
have the satisfaction Of knowing it has
absolutely cured thousands OF hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness
aud all diseases OF the Throat, Onest
and Longs are Snrely cured by it Gall
on NJ. AZ. Lewis. Druggist, and get Q
free trial bottle. Regular size 50o. and
g. Every bottle guaranteed. or price
refunded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
Cream Of the Press.
(Riohmond Dispatch.

The New York Evening Post says
that the news Of the race riot In that
city will be read with satisfaction by
most people from the Potomac to the
Rio Grande.
II not. why not5 Human nature Is
human nature the world over. just as
race prejudice Is race prejudice the
world over, and the South would, in
truth, present an anomalous spectacle
if it did not take a certain satisfaction
in the timely retribution involved In
the New York outbreak.
Timely" we remark, bsoAuss the
Gotham considerAtion(?) for, and for
bearance(3) With. the negro manifested
themselves right on the heels OF the
New Orleans trouble. over which the
northern journalistic champ Ions OF the
man and the brother he'd worked them
selves into FIRE my.