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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08
COMMUNICATED.
THE STREETS.
All hail all hail we shall prevail,
When ladies helm in battle.

All hail all hail we shall prevail,
When ladies help in battle.
Then down the street aud up the street
The broom and spade shall rattle.
II we lack a sufficient number of two
wheeled carts to carry the dirt from
the streets, give our Engineer" who
acts as superintendent Of the defunct
chain gang, permission to employ four
wheeled carts, subject to the approval
of the committee on streets and the
CITY Engineer. Then let the said SUI
perintendent work his force from
seven O'Clock in the morning to six 10
the evening. That will not interfere
with mis- duties as an Alderman, be.
cause he can attend to that after sun
down. The streets are dirty, very
dirty, extremely dirty, and as the
Board of Health would have to consult
Washington experts as to the degrt e
and quality of the dirt, it would be In
the interest of the taxpayer to keep
the matter out of the hands of the
aforesaid board. Second us, ladies,
aud we promise 10 clean the streets.
Il. V, r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

The lNFIRMARY.-The board of lady
managers gracefully acknowledge the
following donations to the Infirmary:
A friend 81: Miss A. E Scott, Erie,
Pa, S25; Mrs r.. W. Dodge, $40; friend,
Philadelphia, $40; milk daily from Mrs.
M. j. Carlin aud Mr.. Chas. Hoofi, ice
daily from Mrs. Kate Taylor, ice cream
weekly from Mr.. Snuman, bread twice
weekly from Alex. Steam Bakery, q
large oil stove Standard OH Co., matted
milk etc, from DR.. German, 2 gallons
milk Palace Dairy. fruit and vegetables
from Rev. E. Mead, Mrs Milstead, Mr..
Nevett, Mr.. Rodgers. Mrs. Slaughter,
Mrs Wallace, Mr.. Watkins, Mr.. Slater,
Mrs. GeDzbereer, Mrs. Kate Taylor,
and friends; reading matter from Mrs.
II. Smith, Mrs. Edward Dsngerfeld,
Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs.. Ashton, Miss Burke,
Miss Marbury and friends, Mutual Ice
c.. s gallons drinking water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

FIRE COMPANY MEETING. The
monthly meeting of the Relief Hook
aud Ladder Company was held last
night when the usual routine business
was transacted. IL was decided to ask
Council to improve the present truck
house or to build new one. A COM
mittee was appointed TO act with n
similar one recently appointed by the
Hydrauliou company to audit and set
tie the accounts of the receipts and ex
penses of the recent trip of the two
companies to Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

OPERA House ToNIGHT-In the great
naval drama, The Man.'oWarsmsn," the
comedy element is abundant the situations
aud climsxes especially striking and highly
dram attic. In the last set is a realistic naval
battle. The U. g. warsnlp New Orleans and
the Spanish Fl Scorpion are plsinly seen
fighting in the hsrbor Of Corinto. As the
fight proceeds the New Orleans shows her
superiority, and finally the Spanish warship
sinks beneath the waves. Messrs. Coombs
and Grady have engaged particularly cana
bic cast, at the head of which is Mr.. W A.
Whitecar, an actor of great strength and
sta1linp ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

COAL FOR THE CzAR.-The Russian navy
Gill receive 1000 900 tons Of Posahontas
coal on what is reported to be an emergency
or Ter 1t trsnspiIes that Baron FeIsep, the
u.sisn naval attache stationed at Washing.
ton. alter an sli.dsy consultation with COL
william Lamb, the local Poeahontss agent in
Norfolk made arrs ngements for the shipment
IN begin as soon rs transports can arrive
there. The chsrterins OF eosl-carryiRa ships
has bsen quietly going on 10 some months,
although greet secrecy has been OBJ elyed' aud
former report of the cha tering OF the ships
Z, osrrs coal TO Russia was denied. Tho coal
people in Norfolk are naturally reticent con-
earning a contract Of such magnitude, and are
not DESTROYS Of talking for publication. Baron
Fe,sen has returned 10 Washington, but will
prob,bly 20 to Norfolk when the first collier
begins loading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

The emergency bags sent By church so.
ciety TO Kansas soldiers in the Philippines
contained among the necessities box OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve, the we'll known
cure for piles. injuries aud skin diseases Tne
ladies took cara TO obtain this original oe,
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve knowing that sll
the counterfeits are worthless
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

THE WEATHER. The skies became
cloudy early last night and all ex-
pected rain, at least, if not the tail end
of the southern storm, but before morn
ing the clouds disappeared and all
sight of rain had vanished. At noon
today the mercury registered 90 in the
shade while in the sun the tempera ure
was almost unbearable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

ALBxANDRIA.-An entertaining ar
tlcle on the past, present and prospec-
tive future of the city of Alexandra, is
published in the Baltimore Sun of to.
day. The SUI says: There are many
reasons why the expectation expressed
that there will be New Alexsndria'
should DE realized at no distant day.
The admirable location of the ciiv.wiin
deep water at its doors and excellent
rall' al connections with all sections of
the country, should make it a large
commercial aDd manufacturing city,
while its excellent school facilities.
close proximi y TO the national capital,
attr ctive climate, abundant supply of
pure water and splendid markets make
IL en- exceedingly inviting place of res
ideDce. 1t needs but a concentration
OF energy on the part OF its business
men to put Alexandria in the front
rank OF Virginia cities"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

POLICE COURT.-The following CASES
we're DISPOSED OF today:
VIM. Pondexter, cOlored, charged with as
sault and beating Julia Stevens, was fined So.
man charged with dsor ierly conduct
and defscng property, was fined $40.
Night Report Last night was clear and
warm. Two prisoners were at the st'tion
house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

b SoNEs hlsROTY.-A few weeks ago
Wy We sSoool board of Alexandria county
ro',a5, 70 substitute Lees history of the
bis,osua o'aIes in the place of Jones's
ro ,oOuy' As heretofore stated, a mo-
siS Sn was subsequently made to recon
leo a. :, 'ula action and appoint a commit
rs,oo. examine the two histories and
tba IN, 10 Whiting as to the merits of
sis,ia '"o books. The committee, con-
ni9h us OF the principals Of the three
S s graded schools of the county
hy,s.' usY made a unanimous report iu
ho ,oI Of Jones's history snd the school
mi p,u sustained the report of the CON-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

The great success of Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in the treatment OF bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For sale by
all druppistS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

Mr.. B. F. Baggett, while attending
the WarrentoD Horse Show on Wed
nesday, was overcome by the heat and
is now quite sick at his home on upper
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

.,morrow at 81 m. snd
70 ~ m Hgh water at 7:19 a. IN.
IS %
ssl2r. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

,ye ,Si 5 RECEIVED st the ConcoIdis frc sh
ire ,9o usS and served in every style Din
pbsr 'oO nl open on Sundays. Orders by tele.
3Tt receive promp. attention. Bell Phone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08
Court of AnnealS.

The following business was transact
ed 10 the Court of Appeals at StauDton
yesterday:
Bennett T. Gordon, of Nelson coun-
ty, qualified to practice as counsel in
this court.
The case of the Southern Railway
Company against John Dawson, rom
the circuit court OF Nelson county, Yves
argued end submitted.
The case OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company against James Spar
rows administrator. from the circuit
court of Nelson county, was argued
in part end continued until Monday for
a further hearing.
But three members OF the court were
on the bench yesterday, Judge Buch-
anan beiog engaged in conducting the
written examinations of thirtv.three
applicants for licenses to practice law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

The Best Prescription for Chills
md Fever is bottle OF GROVES TAsTEIEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinlne
n a tasteess form. No cure-no psy. DOC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran'
iced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New YORK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

PROBABILITIES For this SEE
SplsAsa isir .onighs and Sunday; light
J, gl' meas to ess wind'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

A. ~ nost dainty and effective pills msde
upso ~oNi.ts Little Early Risers. They are
81 grippe. 'N ''"o' ''ouOieS' New
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

a dRowING DEMAND.-Real estate
r,O', report a growing demand in this
W.! ir medum-sized houses with
~ ~out'u improvements. There are a
aunoer oil large, old-fasbioned houses
. !" VIE city which are unoccupied and
Iou.e 10 undesirable localities, but they
. .'VS many comforts and conveniences,
a aoo therefore have no permanent ten.
au'S' Ii Is believed that the building
W modern principles of medium-sized
o o'u'e' would be paying investment
FL present in Alexandria. OF course
o''y would have to be erected in the
" , proper and not in suburban az
r,A's' There are many vacant lots 10
n'. Guy, and in good locations, too,
7, ;'o' could he used for the purpose.
NJ . 'a,u That recently several people
a. moderate mems who desired resi-
soo.' described above were unable to
' ., them. The houses shown them
S "'iS either TOO large or too small, and,
s oeslues' they lacked certain convent.
S Moves, which ia this day arethe sine qua
''u Vi comfortable home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

C.r uDSte hour Bowels With Cascarets.
iOS 10y SH,athartic, cure constipation forever.
~ ~ y, Y. =. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

DeWitt's Little Fairly Risers ave rr' mpt,
pslsiabe, pleasant, powerful, purifying little
Mills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08
TO CURE COuD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature on each
hox 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

To prevent consumption quickly cure
throat and lung troubles with One Minute
Cough Cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08
How Are Your Kidneys

DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills sam
pie free Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or NJ u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-08

SERVICES. &C, SUNDAY
u b ID c5yreh.-ScrVice at IL .. a.
~. ~, m by Il. v. DeHym"n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
Conference to be Held
September the Third.
BRYAN SPOKE TWICE IN OMAHA
There Was % Large Attendance and
Applause Was Frequent and En--
thusiastic-UrSed the Fusion
Forces to Make Sure of Sue
cess-Webster Davis Also
Spoke i'll the Evening.
lRy Associated rressl

CHICAGO, August 25.-Chairman Jones.
of the Democratic National Executive Com
ulittee, stated to-day that on Wednesday
next an Eastern headquarters will be-
opened in New York city. with the Vice
Chairman. w. ]. Stone. of Missouri. In
charge. Associated with Mr.. Stone will be
former Senator German. OF Maryland;
Daniel j. Campau. of Michigan: James
NJ. Guffy. of Pennsylvania; and James NJ
Richardson, OF Tennessee.
The location of the headquarters has not
yet been determined upon. but MIR. Cam
pan is now in New York for that pur-5
pose. sNeSsA
Their, will be conference in this city
on September 80, at the rooms of the DEM
ocratic National Committee. of the chair
men and secretaries OF all the State DEM
ocratic Committees of the middle western
States including Illinois. Indiana. Mis-
souri,. Michigan, Minnesota, wisconsin Ne
braslta. Kansas, Ohio. Kentucky and West
Virginia The object of this conference is
to establish thorough cooperation be-
tween the committees of the various States
in the matter of assigning prominent
speakers and fixing the dates and places
at which they are to speak
These State Committees are also to form
alliances with the National Committee for
fhe purpose of becoming valuable auSil-
iaries in the work of the campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
GENERAL ALEXANDER REEURES.
Thinks Nicaragua is Very Anxious
That Canal be Built.
Try Associated Press

NEW YORK, August 25.-Generai =.
Alexander, who was appointed by fresi-
dent Cleveland arbitrator in the pouilu.iiS
dispute between Nicaragua and Costa w.,
has lust returned from those countries o4A
the completion of his mission.
His labors on the boundary question:
were the Cause of o close survey OF the inc
of the proposed Nicaragua canah rue
said that he did not think the commission
now preparing a report would ad'is''
new route.
While disclaiming definite knowledge on
the subject. ne was inclined 20 think tr'ie
a proposition from the Nicarastah eIov-
ernment TO ours hal already peeh iiia''e. e
He believed that rather than not nave
thc canal buiIt the Nicarasuan Govern
ment would accede to almost any terms
made by the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
BRITISH NEARING
.MACHAD0DORP
Where the Bulk Of Beers Now in Arms
are Supposed to be-BuIIer's
Cavalry Falls Into a Trap.
(Ry Associated Press.


LONDON, August 25.-Lord Roberts has
left Pretoria md has fixed his headquar
ters at Wonderfontein, the second station
west of Machadodorp, where the bulk OF
the Beers in arms are supposed to De.
Wiring from there, August 24th. he says:
Butler reports the Beers laid a trap for
his cavalry, August 22d, opening with
several guns at fairly short range.
\ MISTAKE MADE
1.-THE English guns silenced the Beers i,
but when the firing ceased and the pick
cts were being PLACED for the night by
some mistake, two companies of the
Liverpool Regiment advanced fifteen nun
dred yards into hollow out of sight of the
main body, where they were surrounded
by the Beers and suffered severely
The L;verpools lost ten men killed and
Captain PIoner ind forty-fve men We're
wounded. In addition they mad thtrty-two
men missing.
General Buffers other casualties Au-
gust sd, We're twenty-nlen killed. wound
ed or missing.
BELFAST OCCUPIED.
Lord Roberts also wires that General
Pole-Carew occupied Belfast, nenr
Machadodorp, August 24th. without oppo-
s.tion
General French with four br.gades OF
cavalry. is movin; east of Machado,torp-
The dispatch of the British coumnndef-
in-chief IN South Africa also says: There
IS a welcome green over the vefdt. Waich
I hope, means that our riding and trans
port animals will get grazing shortly
They have frred badly of late
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
FRENCH POLICY.
Follows Identical Lines Of the United
States,

States.
Copyright, 1900, by the associated Press.l
PARIS, August 25.-While no official
statement is Forthcoming as to the po-
SltiOn of France in the absence from
Paris of those in control of her foreign
policy, the following emanating from an
official associated with the French Gov
ernment expresses the view of the Foreign
Office at the present juncture:
We have no revenge to seek in China
and we have no Intention to demand such
recompense in the shape of indemnities
as will create resentment against foreign
ers. All our policy will be one of liberal
education, an effort to teach this great
mass of people to trust and regard
Europeans favorably TO make a radical
;lllleaval of their form OF Government
just at this time would do more harm
than good. We shall attempt to find per-
sons of liberal ideas toward foreigners
who will assume the reins of Government
Our position follows the identical lines Of
the United States in nearly every instance.
Commercially we wish the broadcast in
ternational construction to be placed upon
foreign privileges, and it is a fact that
had not that country declared an ''open
door, at the time it did, France herself
would have done so. The reply made by
the United States to Earl LII Hung
Chang's request for tie appointment Of
an emssary to act witt. view TO set
tlement and the establishment OF peace
receives general approval here. France
will take a similar position. While we
have special commercial interests IN 9ung
Nan and Sc Yuen our desire to develop
that region would be defeated should we
act on narrow, selfish ideas there"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
SUMMARY OF T0-DAY's NEWS.
Local.

Local.
rbras narrowly escape death.
Pichrront,er welded in London.
lJan transformed into pillar OF fannes
H c. Beattie dropped from Henrtco
Committee,
Call rendered Ray. B. cabel HentnS.
-Richmond's population disappointing.
State.
-Reina Mercedes left NorfoI6 In tow oa
naval tugs.
-Caboose on Southern rolls down high
enlbankInent. Brakeman probably fatality
Injured
-Pocahontas coal will sttIi be shipped
from Hampton Roads piers.
Fire IN Woodstock may result In bEild>
ing OF water works. 4
General.
-Ballyhoo Bey won the great 6us
turity.
Democratic headauarters will -
opened in New York city,.
Bryan spoke twice In Omaha on yes
terday
Troops held in Akron. o.. to prsyeno
further trouble.
Foreign
Russia. Germany and Japan declare
war against China and ask United stated
and England TO retire
-Dissensions break out among tntag1NA
tional comanderS IN Pekin-
Boxers stu In the city.
Buffers cavalry ran into
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
MADE TWO SPEECHES.
Mr.. Bryan Urges Fusion E'oeccs OF Ne
brnskn to Make Succrss Sure.
{By Associated Press.)


OMAHA. NEB. August 25.-Mr. Bryan
made two speeches here to-day, ono OF
them iii the afternoon ami the other in
the evening Hie spoke on both occasions
at Syndicate Park. under the auspices or
the Jackson Club. or tbs city There
was a large attendance upon both speeches.
and applause was frequent and eIrhus-
iastic.
At the afternoon meeting Mr.. Bryan
was preceded by Webster Davis and J. r.
Sovereign He was not heard until after
4 O'Clock. AMI he spoke briefly He de-
voted himself 10 considerable extent to
Sta,.e politics, urging the ftis.cn forces or
the State to make sure OF the success. not
only of the electoral ticket. but of the
members of the State ticket, Congress and
United States senator's.
After urging the people to earefuiiY
study the questions at issue, that they
may vote with clear understanding. MI
Bryan said:
.sTf Republican policies are right. then
those who represent the opinions held
by Democrats, PopuliSts and Silver Re-
uUbf:cans ought to be overwhelmingly de-
feated for there Is a difference between
Republican policies aud ours IT their terms.
as vide as the gulf that separated LnzaruS
n Abraham bosom from Dives. The
policies for when our people stand are
directly aIGtagouistic to the policies ZOE
which the Republican party stands. and
both cannot be right
He referred to the Republican policy in
the newly acquired possessions. saying.
among other things. on th.s point:
THE Republicans say we want nifty
cent dollar: they have given us an 50 peg
cent. citizen in Porto Rico"
Referring to the electior Of United
States senator's. Mr.. Bryan said:
II want a Senate that will be N har-
mony with the Congress and the Prest-
dent If we win this fall II we had had
a Democrat or a Popullst in the Senate IN
the place of John NJ. ThUrston, thers
would be to-day no war in the Philip
zines. because that one vote would nave
been sufficient to have carried the Bacon
resolution. ard do nos believe that the
administration would hive carried on a
war against the majority of the seEiSte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
WAS TURNED INTO
PILLAR OF FLAME
Branch Disregarded Repeated Warn
ings and Paid Penalty With
His Life.

In the twnklinS an eye, David Branch,
colored an employee of the Richmond
Passenger and Power Company, was trans
formed into a living pillar of flame.
Within an hour after the accident hap
peneti. Branch was dead. He had been
roasted alive.
Branch was employed. as helper at the
plant on Johnson's Island, at the foot
of Seventh Street, and had been in the
company's service for many years.
He was regarded as a good man, but
had one habit against which he had been
warned time and again. That habit was
to fill torches, While lighted, ard for his
disregard to these numerous warnings ne
paid the penalty with his life AS was
his custom. Branch started to fill torches
Yesterday about 2 o'clock This he did
by holding them under the spiggot of a
kerosene barrel, which happened to be
about one-third full. The wind blew the
flame nuder the suiggot and in an instant
the fluid was ignited. A terrific explosion
followed. Branch was hurled to the floor
a bruised. bleeding mass Of flesh and en-
ye1oned in flame. The fire attacked some
construction material, but it was soon
extinguished.
wiling hands rushed to the unfortunate
mans Aid and the ambulance was sum
moned Branch was beyond all human
aid and he died while on the road to the
sprs, cpronar Taylor was summoned. but
deeoned an inquest unnecessary. Branch
,iued At No. s1s st. Jamet Street and was
ahont Ga years OF age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-26
BOXERS IN PEKIN.
Large Masses Said to Be in Southern
Part of City.
(I,y Associated prpSS


LONDON, August 26.-3:55 a. M.-The
only news of the night from China comes
by way of Berlin, where official dispatches
have been received dated Taku August
18th, reporting authority that an I'M
dated Russian-Pelln telegram, received
on Wednesday last. says that large masses
of Boxers are still IN the southern part
of the Capital, and that force of troops
under Prince Ching is in the Imperial city.
According to a special dispatch from
Berlin Germany has not received any
proposals or suggestions from the United
States for an international conference.
The Foreign Office considers the idea of
such a conference as premature, and de-
sires the allied commanders to exercise
control in Pehin and the occupied parts
of China until Field-N1arShal Count Won
Waldersee shall have assumed command
and has time to report on the situation.
The generally wel-informed Viedomosti,
of ST. Petersburg, says it is the opinion
in diplomatic quarters there that the
withdrawal of the allies from Pektn, now
that the foreigners have been rescued,
would facilitate peace negotiations.