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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
1he Chinese Situation.

London, June 9.-Nothing concern
ing todsy's developments at Tien Tsin
has been received no to noon and Is
causing some apprehension. The
l,test dispatches show that the "box-
ers" ere 10 force 10 the neighborhood OF
Ten Tia q that the inhabitants OF
the town are preparing to defend them
selves. The seriousness Of the silus-
ton is enhanced by the intelligence
that the Chinese troops which were
engaging the "boxers" between Tisn
Tsin and Taku, have been ordered to
desist.
The situation at Pekin is serious and
| it is recognized that hostile move by
the boxers" in the city would precip-
ita;e dangerous crisis.
Corr has resented what is regarded
/ as JaDan's unwarsnted interference IN
it's affairs. The trouble has grown out
of the treatment of Corean refugees
whom Japan returned on the under
standing that they were not to be
tres ted hsrshly. The refugees were
| tortured. it is alleged, and the Japanese
government protested against the
breach of faith. This incensed the
Corean government. 1t is inferred
that Russia ia backing Corea In her at
titude.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin under to-
days dsts says that the edict denounc'
ug General Mich for killing some OF the
boxers was published today and thai
1t is regarded as conclusive coDfirms
ton of the connivance of the Imperial
government at the boxer revolt. Dolly
the g rongest action on the part OF the
powers, says the dispatch, can remedy
| he situation.
Pari, June "a dispatch from Yun
Nan Flu, in southwestern China, dated
June 7, says that the Viceroy of the
Province of yam Nan has declared
dis Inability TO protect foreigners in thai
province. In consequence, says the
iespa CD, the French consul at Yur
Nan Flu has gone 10 Ng-King ~ &C
companied by all his agents, the mis-
sionaries and French residents OF Monf
rsze. The Chinese foreign office hal
heen notified that France will hole
Cnina strictly responsible for the safety
| Of Frenchma3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
Double Tragedy.

Carmel, Ind, July 9.-This village
was the scene Of double tragedy at 7
O'Clock last evening. Several weeks ago
Thos. Johnson, commonly called Soy
clone" began series of meetings 10 a
tent. He frequently made uncumpli-
meutary mention OF undue intimacy
among prominent people, and denounc-
ed all other religions. Thursday night
he assaulted a man while the latter was
getting in buggy. Last night he was
arrested on the charge OF assault and
battery. Running to the rear part OF
the livery stable where the trial was to
be held, be began firing. Two of the
shots struck officer Carr IN the breast
killing him instantly. Johnson was
then shot and killed by some one uu-
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
qbe g. louis Street Car Strike.

s.. Louis, June 9.-No decision was
reached last night on the question OF
calling out the militia. There will be
another conference today. The adju.
tant general stated that 1000 men, fully
armed aud equipped, could be ready for
service upon six hours notice. The pc.
lice are investigating complaints of st.
Louis public school teachers to the Ell.
Iect that they have been threatened
and assaulted by persons. for riding up
90 the cars of the Transit company.
Joseph Alteld led an attack on street
car last night, brandlshiDg sword
Excitement was running high until
policeman batted Alfeld on the head
and took the sword from him Night
cars were run without trouble on the
Lindel division last night. Mary Of
them were well patronized. Twenty
one companies of deputy sheriffs are
cow organized. The posse will psoba'
oily number 1000 tefore night.
On Franklin avenue, a mob last
uight tore up the granite pavement for
block and piled it up on the car
tracks several feet high, the whole dis
lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
Tho Mine ExnIosion in Ohio.

G usler, Ohio, June 9.-The bodies
of J ,aeph, Mcclellan and Swanson,
kill 10 the mine explosion here, have
havt not been found. There was sec
ond explosion at o'clock last night in
which clouds OF smoke and dust were
dr,v into the air. Cages and fans
Were -haken up 30 badly that they had
TO stop running for time. State mine
Inspector Biddison and his deputies are
on 40 around aud the openings will all
be closed 10 order to smother out the
fire. All the men who were injured
Yes rday have recovered aud are on
tie streets today. William Grub crawl
ed ,lrongh a quarter of q mile on the
boz, m OF he mine with his face to the
ground and escaped. He was not
koo9n to be 10 the shaft. He said he
era led over two dead bodies. Others
may be in the mine who have not been
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Plague is reported to be still spread
ing at Rio Janeiro.
The Colorado democratic convention,
In session ct Denver, has instructed its
delegates to the Kansas City convection
for Bryan. -,
The Chattanooga, TenD., city council
has passed an ordinance prohibiting the
sale of cocaine and all poisonous drugs
in the city limits except on physicians
Prescriptions. The penalty is large
fee.
A dispatch from Havana states that
the Fidelity and Deposit Company o.
Baltimore has been notified that it will
b, held responsible on the bond OF
Estes G. Rathbone, former director Of
posts.
Spot wheat yesterday, in Baltimore
was quoted at 753s76 cents. This IL
the highest figure reached for some
time. Dry weather in the sping wheat
states and Grmer foreign markets, es'
pecially continental markets, are the
causes.
The New York Evening Post prints 9
story to show that senator Thomas G
Plat Is growing feeble and predicts
| that in the near future &C i've control o.
the republican State machine will pas;
out OF his hands. Benjamin b. Odel
will succeed him.
A dispatch from Havana says the
troubles OF Estes G. Rsthbone, former
director of posts, seem to be increasing
The auditors department bas thrown
out $4,000 worth Of vouchers, includ
ing IS, 900 worth of bills, which have
been paid twice, most OF them at Mum
| Gle, Ind.
The Supreme Court OF the District o
Columbia yesterday denied a petition
to restrain John w. Hayes, secretary
treasurer Ct tn , Knights of Labor, frou
interfering with John NJ. Parsons anC
other members Of the executive com
mittee in taking pos ession OF the book
OF the organization.
Dellie Taylor, aged Is years, daugh
ter OF Colonel pjamiu F. Taylor,
member of the Board OF County Com
missioners OF Baltimore county, Md.
was struck by lightning yesterday al
ternoon near her home, at Bradshaw
and instantly killed. Her sister, Mis-
Carrie Taylor, was badly injured.
Young Walter A, Duryes, who ha
been in Roosevelt Hospital, New York
fJr nearly a year with broken neck
has so far recovered that he will leav
the hospital this week for the Long Is
land home OF his father, who is a wealth.
starch manufacturer. Duryea's physi
Clans regard his recovery rs little shor
of q miracle.
Thomas J. Sharkey easily defeated
"Yank" Kenny in the first round o
what was to have been 25-round bou
before the Broadway Athletic Club, il
New York, last night. Sharkey tool
he aggressive from the start and drov'
bis antagonist all over the ring ant
finally ended the battle with right
hand smash on the jaw, which pu
the big fellow down and out. Befor
the men entered the ring even none.
was offered that Kenny would stay fiv
rounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
The Situation in south Africa

London, June 9.-Kelly-Kenpy, al
Bloemfontein, reports that the tele
graph line has been cut at Roodeval,
north OF Kroonstsdt. The Beers are
estimated to have 1000 men and 6guns
1t s hoped that the interruption Is only
temporary.
Capetown, June Seen. Baden
Powell is expected to arrive here TO-
morrow. 1t is the opinion here that
the Beers have not sufficient ammuni'
ton and food to resist longer than eight
weeks at Lydenburg.
London, June 9.-It is announced
that after Thursdays action in Natal
the Boer army offered to surrender on
terms which Gen. Butler, however, re-
fused to consider.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
DEAFNEss CANNOT BE GUIDED

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is by
constitutional remedies Deafness is caused
by an ipfsmed condition Of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachisn Tube. When this tube
gets inflamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely
closed deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition hearing will
DO destroyed forever; nine cases out oil ten
are caused by catsrrh, which is nothing but
an indsmed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused BY cstarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls tstsfrh Cure Send
for circulars free.
FL. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
Boiler Explosion.

F fe Lake, Mich, June 9.-The boil,
or IL Charles F. RAid's sawmill. located
fiv, miles west of this village, in Grand
Tt. verse county, blew up this morning.
XII lng three men and injuring yep
OF ars. OF fifteen men in and abont
the mill at the time of the accident only
tw escaped unframed. The mill was
demolished. Owing to the isolation OF
the mill it has been impossible to get
the names OF the injured or their con.
diion. 1t is feared several of them will
survive, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
THE RIDDICK TRIAL.

The argument In the trial OF Rev.
]. E. r Riddick for the murder Of DR..
William Temple at Lswrenceville, Va,
was resumed yesterday. Riddlck will
probably know his fate today. All the
lawyers for the defense have spoken,
and Common wealth's Attorney Buford
was nearly half through with his clos
ing argument when court adjourned
1t is understood thatthe jury will reach
q verdict of not guilty on account OF
insanity. This report may or may not
be true, but there are good reasons for
believing that 1t will not be hung jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

Truth lies at the bottom OF the well,
but il is bound to come to the surface
at last. Colonel Alexander Bacon, OF
the New York National Guard, now
comes out, over his own name, and says
Colonel Roosevelt OF the Rough Riders
during the Spanish war, and now Gov
ernor of New York, and former CIVIL
service commissioner, was "quitter
and peacock i . Cuba and is a coward
and moral assassin at bome," aud that
he, Bacon, "speaks advisedly and Is
prepared to prove every word OF his
charge" But Northern people must
have heroes, no matter how they are
come bV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes
1t m axes tight or new shoes feel easy gives
instant relief to corns and buniois. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age Cures
and prevents swollen feet, blisters, callous and
sore spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is q certain
cure for sweating, hot. aching feet. At al!
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial pack
age FREE by mail. Address Allen 8. Ohm
sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
A $4,000 Fire

c ociunaii. o., June CIV D. Ben
der speculstor and miner, who died 10
the College Hill Ssnitarium today, de-
stroyed $43 900 worth of Government
DO Is before his relatives could inter
FER. Bender resided with his sister,
Ell, Giffen.
He became violently insane, and Will
liam Goodall was appointed guardian
s ,si ch was made for the bonds Bender
DO ssed Bender learned OF the search
aaG threw the bonds into the fire. The
property is lost, because The bonds were
no. registered. He lett 49, 900 in bonds
IN ruched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
Attacked by n Bull.

Chicago, June 9.-Three little girls
Wee severely injured by mad bull
yesterday in field west of Bellwood.
Fms animal had been isolated on &C
count of its dangerous temper. One OF
tue girls dared her companions to run
ac'oss the field occupied by the bull.
+ IN hands could see the bull dashing
In among the children and tossing thepp
D." IA. They seized pitchforks, spades
and clubs and drove the animal away,
Uut not before the children had been
Injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

A NORTHERN republican newspaper,
bold enough to say what it thinks. comes
out openly and acknowledges that
"great wealth was heaped up in that
section during the civil war" Yes,
the war between the States made the
the North rich, but it impoverished the
South. 1t was fought for that pur-
pose. however, no matter how many
other reasons may have been assigned.
Patriotism was as much travestied in
that, as humanity was In tbe\ last war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
lATURDAY EVENING. JUNE 8, 19oO

a TuouGH CONGRESS has adjourned,
there is i'll a good deal of talk IN tne
Republican press OF the North ABOUT
the alleged suppression OF the negro
vote In the South, and of the urgent DE-
cessity for the immediate adoption Oh
some measure by which the Ignorant
vicious end prejudiced negroes OF THIS
section shall be forced to avail 'nem
selves of the Questionable Doon" OF
of free and unrestricted suffrage
and that if they continue 10
,ef,1se 10 do so, that the COL
ssionsl and electoral representation
of this section bs reduced. As necessi'
~ Is the mother OF invention, it is only
natural to suppose that the cause oil
srcb talk is the evident dread the re-
nnblicaps are in Of loss OF strength IN
the North. and desire to offset 1t by q
corresponding loss of democratic
strenotn IN the South. But, in the Ian
onaoe Of the late Alexander ID.
Stephens, "it won't do" that is' until
MIR. Mckinley shall wear The purple on
top of, as well as beneath his sklp'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
General Otis.

Rochester, N. T.. June 9.-General Otis
arrived here early this morning but did not
arise until 1920 from his bed in the sleeper.
No demonstration was made. In an inter
view he said regarding his possible nomins.
ton for Vice President: That is stoty
which will sssuredy check. l am not In
politics. think that the administration
fully understands my position I'D the matter
and places no credence In these rumors."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

IT is now printed that the so'called
solG democrats will select Admiral
Dewey for their Presidential nominee
He is the very man for them, though
owing 10 the diminution of their num-
Der, 1t is doubtful if the vote he would
get would be as large as that Mr.
Palmer received four years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

Hot weather this morning caused .
man at the powder factory Of the tor
pedo station at Newport, r. l., to pc
spire, and drop OF moisture fell ! TO
gun cotton under nitration ard qua
tity under process was destroyed.
der S. ye ow smoke rose from the H.
tion ard Aoa,ed over the city. All ne
men escaped from tie deadly funtS
and the damage was coDfned to be
cotton in process.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

GENERAL OTIS, who will BIZ granted
An ovation by the administration, now
saws be "absolves the administration"
of all blame for the prolonged fighting
and great expense of the war in the
Philippines. Well, he would be a
black migrate if he didn't, for, in all
times, and all he world round, one good
turn is always said to deserve another.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
To ATTRACT ATTENTIoN.-The a

To ATTRACT ATTENTIoN.-The at
tention OF the public must be directed
to what is inside o mercantile establish
m ant. What passers.by can see 10 the
store windows Is not Always accepted
as an indication Of the quality of the
goods that are sold over the counters.
fhe public has little time and less in
cliLation to explore unknown mercan'
tile regions. Therefore, the proprietors
of stores must advertise; and the better
the advertisements the more attention
will be attracted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
BRIDE 60. GROOM 2S.-Coney ISLAND

BRIDE 62. GROOM 2s.-Coney Island
society is much interested in the mar
riage Of Mrs. Catherine stratton, who
owns to 50 winters, to Philip Smith, who
is % years old. The announcement
cards surprised the island, and the in
,telligence that the widow, before the
marriage, had transferred real estate
worth 5000. 600 to the young man was
equally astonishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
COURT OF APPEALS

10 the Court of Appesls yesterday
the case OF Crockett VS. Grayson was
argued and submitted.
Payne's ex'ors, We. Huffman, argued
aud submitted.
Sharilz vs.. Meyers, partly argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

The CONVENTION VOTE. The latest
compilation OF the returns on the con-
stitutional convention question is as
follows:
There is a majority of IS 40 In favor
of calling the convention, which will be
reduced by ten or twelve hundred by
the counties yet to report. Here are
the Eighth district majorities,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09
A HIGH CASTE CHINESE STUDENT

Fourteen,y ear-old Henry Chang, high
caste Chinese boy of Pskin, has arrived
at Philadelphia to be educated. His
father Is Chang Yin Tang, wealthy
mandarin, at present charge d'affaires
10 Msdeid and acting minister to Spain.
He formerly was secretary Of the Chi
nese legation in Washington and also
was consul general in San Francisco.
The boy will attend Temple College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

Unless food is digested quickly it will fer.
ment and initiate the stomach After each
mssl take tesspoonful OF kodol Dyspepsia
lure. 1t digests what you eat and Will allow
YOU TO eat all you need Of what you like 1t
never fails to cure the worst cases OF dysrep.
ala. II ia pleasant 10 take
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

Neglect is the short step 20 any isb
from q cough or cold TO consumption. b.
earl, use OF One Minute Cough Cats prev ~
consumption. 1t is the only harmless ronci
that gives immediate results. II cures b
throat and lung troubles. Children 81 49,
it and mothers endorse il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

The State board of canvassers will
meet next Monday In Richmond to can
vass the returns of the recent cons.itu-
onal convention election. This Ia the
date fixed by the bill submitting the
question Of convention to the people.
the returns from Dickinson county are
not In az yet, and may not be received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

NOTWITHSTANDING the Increased
number Of business failures, the pre-
vailing strikes and jock-outs ana Tue
low prices the farmers are getting for
their products, the Northern trusts and
their psid agents continue to pirate
about tae ABUNDANT and all prevsdlng
prosperity" of the whole country. But
all the same, there are few disinterested
end intelligent men 10 any part oil tne
country, city or county, having to WORK
for their VIM, who when questioned
ON the subjec will deny that times
were never harder. To the rich all
times are prosperous, but 1t is sadly
different with those who are poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-09

TO Cure Constipation Eoreyet.
Take Cascaret Candy Cathartc loo u -
n G. @ @ fail to cure druggists refunc o1s
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
COMES BACK AT DOYLE.
STAPLBTON SAYS A MACHINE MAN.
POSING AS HIS FRIEND. MADE
THE TRANSFERS.

Assistant Corporation Counsel Luke D. stapleton
IN q long statement made yesterday says that the
fraudulent transfers of voters 70 the rolls of the
the part of Councilman W. A Doyle who accused
Stapleton's followers of being the guilty persons.
Mr. Stapleton says that he hopes to have proof of
his statements by tomorrow. He accuses Doyle
of treachery, unfarness and unmanliness. 1t is
all huge conspiracy. he declares. and he believes
that entered his camp and secured the
fraudulent transfers, that it would seem that
Stapleton had connived at crooked work.
Five detectives and many notaries are work
ing night and day with the hope OF unearthing
fraud in Senator Coffey's own Assembly
District the IXth. II announced by the anti
Coneyites yesterday that frauds had already
been discovered and that af1davtts in the case
were in the process Of preparation
Neither Mr. Stapleton nor Mr.. Wogan, the COM
missioner OF deeds who made the transfers would
deny yesterday that the eighteen specified cases
were Illegal but they say that 1t was brought
about directly by Doyle men for the purpose OF
discredting the Stapleton forces 1t is alleged
posing friends of Stapleton, brought the men
who were illegally transferred before Mr.. Wogan
Mr.. Wogan says that he is ready to swear that ne
transferred no one who did not personally appear
the were in each case acQuaintances OF his.
1t Is these acQuaintances who are charged with
being friends OF Doyle in disguise.
Doyle alleged that there were between two nun
dren and three hundred names illegally transferred
but specifies only eighteen Mr.. Stapleton calls
attention to this fact and says that If there were
actually more than eighteen cases Mr.. Doyle would
have been sure to specify them
New-York tribune., 1900-08-26
TRAMPs TNFEsT HUDSON VALLEY
CENTRAL RAILROAD DETECTIVES AND
LOCAL AUTHORITIES ROUNDING
THEM UP.

Not in several years has the New-York Central
and Hudson River Railroad been so annoyed by
the depredations of traps IT has been this sum-
rner Recently there has been more than the usual
number of complaints OF stolen iron, brass tools.
etc, at stations, towers and switches Farmers
along the line of the railroad have also complained
of the depredations Of the tramps Every day
they may be in blocks OF i've and ten walking
the ties and stealing rides.
Two weeks ago, when the Hudson, Supertntend-
ent Otts's private engine. passed Peekskin dozen
lined upon a bluff Just below the village and
greeted the engine wits fusillade OF stones. The
result OF the annoyances is that orders have gone
out to clear the track from Albany to New-York-"
Detectives Humphrey. Furlong and others Of the
railroad force aided by the local constabes along
the line. have been on the alert Many arrests
have been made The justices courts at Yonkers,
Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Peekskiu. Ffshkill Pough-
keepsie and Hudson have been more or less busy
with these cases. In Peekskin Judge Lynch sent
enced William Smith and James Madden to sixty
one days each in the Kings County Penitentiary,
but they escaped from the village jail. as told in
John Gaiiegher's email farm. just below Peek
skill, has been practically ruined py the vls!ts o., OF
these "hoboes." who carried on all the vegetables
Along the West Shore and Erie roads the same
The farmers of Valley Cottage, three miles north
of Nyack, are perturbed over the numerous rop-
berries. Thieves and tramps ride up on the fregnt
trains, spend few hours on q productive farm
and return at night on IPeigascae a o M
more valuable fruit. Hundreds Of dollars worth
of produce has been stolen this season.
Last Tuesday a posse OF detectives pursued q
gang of fifty tramps on the ERE H9Iiroad ana
HaDeS The pfsoners were taken before Justice
of the Peace at Sufrern He sent them 70 1aN Tor
thirty days. Their ages ranged from eighteen to
The Central Railroad officers say that their
swav and the road Is SO well policed that no
more will come their way.