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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
Hanged for Infanticide.

London, Jan. 9.-Despite the peti-
tions to the Queen received from Paris
and the protests of French women in
England, Louise Massett, the young
French teacher who was recently cor =
demned to death for infantici1e, was
hanged this morning. The young VIC
man was the mother of boy two years
old. She was infatuated with a French
man who had followed her TO LondoD
and fearing that she would lose his low,
il be should discover that she was a
mother, she killed the child by choking
it 10 death. Her guilt was clearly e. =
tablished and the home secretary refus-
ed to interfere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
ANOTHER general pension bill, that

ANOTHER general pension bill, that
will greatly increase tine pension appro-
priation bill, was passed By the republi'
can q. s. Senate yesterday. The re-
publicans, when the requisite money
comes from the entire country, certain
ly provide for their own section first.
Nearly all the pensioners come from
the North, and nearly all the pensio n
money goes there, and the South is not
sin it," But few Southern congressman
oppose pension bills, lest their Northern
colleagues accuse theu of being dis
1nval
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

commonwealth that the advocates oil
the measure have practically given no
the fight.
The management OF the Soldiers
Home will, it is understood, have a re
solution offered 10 the Legislature look
log to the abandonment OF the present
contract under which the State sup
ports the home, and providing for the
establishment of Q State institution
farther from the city, where the vet.
Grams cannot get liquor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

CONTRACT labor is prohibited By law
from being imported into the United
States. But though Hawaii is now Q
part of the United States, and citizeps
thereof are admitted TO practice in the
u. 8. Supreme Court, contract labor Is
imported there, and, indeed, the requir-
ed labor of that country could not other
wise be obtained. But imperialism
pays no attention to consistency, ant
but little to law-except that of might
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
Hanged for a Brutal Murder.

MONTRosE, Pc, Jan. 9-Corneliu.
W. Shaw and James ]. Egsn were
hanged here this morning at 1908 for
the murder of Jackson Pepper. The
two men. on the morning OF October
18Th, 1897. hung around Peppers home
stead until nightfail. After eating sup
per the old man went into the barn to
musk some corn, and willie thus Ell
gagged was set upon by the murderers
d bis brains battered out with Whit
Fl stree. They quarreled after the muir
der and left without committing rot
berry. The arrest, trial and conviction
of the murderers followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
The ituation in South Africa.

London, jap. ga dispatch from
E.tcourt states positively that General
Joubert has been seriously injured. His
horse was shot from under him and il
falling the animal rolled over upon him,
lpjuriog him so severely that he will
be unable to take further active part in
the war.
London, jan. ga dispatch from
Loureoco Marquee dated January 6 say :
It is reported thai the Orange Free State
officials at Bloemfontein are engaging
residences at Pretoria in expectation Of
evacuatiDg Bloemfontein within short
time.
CapetowD, Jan 9.-The Beers COL
tinue TO extend their works along the
Modder river which are now 60 en-
larged that it is estimated it will re-
quire $4,000 men 10 properly defend
hem.
Frere Camp, Jan. S.-Everythiog IL
quiet here. The Beers are hosting
Red Cross flags, making it evident that
they have many wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

THE last reported victory OF the
British in South Africa turns out to be
like that of ell the others-fouDded
upon British hopes rather than upon
facts, and to have been anything else
than decisive. Indications from En-
rope point to increased sympathy with
the Beers, and if the latter shall COL
tinue their struggle much longer,
which there is new every reason TO be.
lieve they will do, it would not he
strange if complications should arise
that might induce GreatBritain to hold
her horses" When war once cou
mences there is no telling what inter
ests may be involved, and when,
where or how it will end, for, than it,
there is nothing more uncertain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
Expiated His Crime.

Pttsburg, Pa, Jan. 9.-Wasco Blssco
was hanged in the county Jail at 1920
o'clock this morning for the murder on
MAY 6 of last year of Anna Sisloke, q
progressing young Hungarian woman
with whom Wasco became infatuated.
The cir declared sbe would never
marry him. Wasco repeated the d, =
msnd that the wedding should take
place Immediately. Upon her refusal,
Wasco shot her four limes. Death was
immediate. Wasco then fired bullet
into his own body but soon recovered,
was tried and convicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
TELEGRApHlC BKEViTIES.

Temporarily crazed by illness, Mrs. Cath
srine stern aitmoted suicide by cutting her
throat with her husbands razor st her home
IN east Seventy fifth street, New York, tais
morning She gashed her throat from ear 10
ear. Her husband at. IN pied TO wrench the
razor from her and was badly wounded. Mrs.
Stern is dying.
John d Rockefeller has given 800, 900 t.
t1e Columbia Universi,y, New YORK, with
which to establish chair Of psychology.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
NEWS Of The DAY.

The basis of new general treaty be-
tween Spain and the United States has
been drawn up at Madrid.
French AID American warships have
been ordered to Santo Domingo, where
France is seeking TO enforce claim.
Official reports from Manila confirm
the outbreak OF bubonic plague in thai
city. There have been six cases and four
deaths.
The President has created military
department consisting of the territory
of Alaska, and assigned Colonel George
NJ. Randall, Eighth United States ip
fsntry, to command.
The executive committee of the In.
ternational Peace Society has sent a
telegram from Berne, Switzerland, to
President Mckinley, asking him to il
tervene with view of ending the war
In Africa.
The German foreign Office yesterday
evening authorized the following state
ment: Germany recognizes the right
of search within certain specific limits
Among the points enumerated in the
protest filed in London is one contendine
that England has exceeded those limits.
No answer has yet been received to this
protest."
With simple but impressive cert-
monies, and in the presence of many OF
Baltimore's most prominent citizens,
the magnificent new court house, which
has been in course of construction for
FIVE years, was formally dedicated 10
Baltimore yesterday. The building was
transferred to the city by Chief Judge
Henry d. Harlan, on behalf of the coa-
mission, to Mayor Thomas G. Hayes,
on behalf of the city. In addition to
addresses by these, the Grafton of the
day was delivered by Hon. John Prer-
tiss Poe. About one thousand invited
guests witnessed the ceremony and in.
spected the building, which was open.
ed to the public during the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
The Feather Weight Championship

New York. Jan 9.-Wnst should be
one Of the best ring contests 10 tistic
annuals, will take place tonight when
George Dixon meets Terry McGoveru
in q twenty-five round battle for the
feather weight championship. The
contest will take place ut the Broadway
Athletic CLUB and the purse will be one
half the gate receipts, winner to take
Is per cent. aud the loser % per cent
The men will box straight Queensbury
rules and will weigh 10 at lis pounds
at o'clock this afternoon. Both fight
ers have trained carefully and there is
not a flaw 10 their physical makeup.
McGovern still rules fsvorite th e
morning at 10 to Z, though prospects
are that betting will be nearer ever
The time OF battle draws near. john
ny White, the referee, will call the lit
tie fellows together about 10 o'clock to.
oight. Sale of seats for the mill have
been enormous, not reserved seat or
box being left. What few admission
tickets there are will be quickly gob-
ed up as soon as the doors are opened :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
Shot hy her PLAYMATE.

Beulah, Ala, Jan. 9-Leon Ray,
aged 7 years, together with bis sister
and Ruth Barnes, also z years ole,
were PLAY yesterday. Leon secured
q revolver and fourished 1t yiciously.
Icons sister fed, but the Barnes girl,
badly frightened, pressed into corner.
~ am going to kill you," declared
young Ray, and pulled the trigger, and
the child fell dead. The boy ia 10 Jail
but refuses to talk of the tragedy.
There seems to have been no motive for
his action
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
COURT OF APPEALS.

morning. There are six cases on the
Commonweslth's docket and three
cases on the privileged docket. 1t is
estimated that the above cases will
take about FIVE or six days. Then
comes the Virginia and North Carolina
Wheel Company We. Chalkley, No. 6
on the argument docket. After this
case the court will take up the regular
docket, beginning with No. 81, River
side Cotton Mills vs.. Green.
On January II, Friday next, the law
examination for applicants TO practice
law will be held, There will be quite
large class, probably thirty,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
Blackburn Elected.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 9.-.Both legit
lative bodies tailoted separately today
for y. s. Senator. The vote was az fol-
lows: House-Blsckbur 81, Bradley
AZ. Senate-BIsck burn 20, Bradley %.
Total-Blackb burn 70, Bradley 81. Nee
essary to a choice 20. The joint ballot
of both houses will be taken tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
Beauty Is Blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. y,
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, b!
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Purities from the body: Begin to-day t,
Danish pimples,. boils, blotches, blackheads
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. loo. 25c. SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
That TbrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you. If you used
Or. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matches
merit for Sick and Nervous Headache
They make pure blood and strong ner-
yes and build up your health. Easy to
take Try them. Only Is cent-.
Money back II not cured. Sold by f.
5. Leadbester & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

Joseph Elan, an insane negro, while
lsboring under the delusion that he ha.
been commissioned by the Lord to de-
liver a message to the people of Virgin.
ia, created sensation at the Capitol at
Richmond, yesterday. by trying to sd.
dress the House of Delegates while that
bodywss in session. He not only want
ed to preach, but tried to brain Sergeant
q arms Johnson, when The latter inter-
rupted him. He was finally elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
THE soLDIERs' HoME-It was stated yes.

HE SOLDIERS Dc MET WAS stated yes
t,rdsy on the highest possible authority that
q resolution wouli probably te offsrei in the
Legislature in few days providing for the
cancellation Of the contract which the State
has with Lee Camp, whereby tho Confederate
Soldiers Zone is maintained by the CON-
monweslth. The resolution will provide foi
tle re,ur1 of the b1Ild ngs ana land 10 Lee
Camp, with whose money the property was
purchased and improved. it will also n
quest thst the State erect a home for dis
sbed veterans at some POINT distsnt from
city or town SO that it will be impossible Il r
the veterans to get VIII SKY -[Richmond Dis.
patch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

Mrs. Wm. E. Ednis, wife of the com.
monweallh's attorney Of CAroline coup
ty. died Sue day at her home 10 Bowl
log Green. She is survived by her bus:
band and two small children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

Charles 10th, who, with Olivia B
Newton, took French leave from the
Hastings Court in Richmond on Sstnr-
day, where 10th had just escaped
a penitentiary sentence for abducIiOg
the girl, returned yes erdsy, from We'll.
don, N. g., where they were married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

L. T. Thirk field, Health Inspector Of Chi.
csgo, says. "KodoI Dyspepsia Cure cannot be
recommended too highly. 1t cured me of Sc.
we're dyspepsis." 1t digests what you eat and
cures indigestion, heartburn and ali forms Of
dyspepsia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
EXTRA sIFTED NEW CROP CANNED
u 'PEAH just received by
&c MTJ.PrDN

GINGER ALE.-Imported and American
VI Ginger Ale just received by
10 kIIaBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10
The Markets.

New York. Jan. 9-The market closed
a. follows: Whest-Dec - May 67a 1857 IS
GEORGETOWN, Jan 9-Wbest 67s12.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascsrets Candy Cathariic i0c or &c
Il G. C. c. tail 70 cure. druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

How Are Your kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. sam
lie free Add. Sterling Remedy TO. Chicaac ~ ny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

FINANCIAL REfO3T OF THE GEP.
T. MAN COOPERATIVE BUILDING A..
ISOLATION NO. 5, of Alexandra, Va At
the close of It's fiscal year. December 81, 1899.
FRET sERIES-TENTH YEAR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

There is to be a big 6ght in the leeis-
lature over the bill providing for teach
ing in the public schools the evil effects
OF alcoholic stimulates upon the human
system. The liquor dealers of the cities
and State are preparing to use their in.
fnenCe against the measure. The
ministry, embracing all evangelical de.
nominations, today appointed Q com.
pittee of the leading ministers of Rich
mond to press the measure. The bill.
OF which Mr.. Whitehead, Of Norfolk, is
patron, will come up tomorrow.
II is claimed by the opponents of the
bill to merge the position OF register Of
land Office with that of secretary of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-10

The House was not in session today
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03
An Arabs ParIor.

A woman traveller In Egypt Is amaz.
ed at the dearth OF the natives house
hold goods. says a correspondent OF the
Chicago News. There Is little furniture
because the Arab needs little. His life
Is spent out OF doors, and he can sleep
IN any handy gutter as peaceahly and
happily as a child. while most OF his
meals are eaten In the open air.
In one exceptionally luxurious house,
that OF a charwOinan. the traveller
found a parlor II was regarded as Il
sort or Shrine by Fatima. She had
made Il n fetch. devotlng 10 It's embel.
lishment all the money she could spare
and sacrificing TO Il even her chlldren's
wants The visitor was shown through
a broken down doorway Into a squalId
passage. where two rooms at either
end revealed persDectives OF greater
squalOr beyond. Children teemed from
every entrance.
Arrived ~ the holy OF HOLES, the
door had 60 be unlocked. II was a
brand new Birmingham lock. Distant
Manchester had supplied carpet blaz.
Ing with roses and small creion eur.
tains OF brllllancy TO match. Such
things are IN Cairo called 'fellah" (yul-
garl. as none but fellahln are found
to'be purchasers Of them. but poor IA
tima's horrors are not yet quite cata-
l0gued From some common shop Ia
the Muskl she had captured two or
three glass vases. aud In them the last
touch VI triumph We're artificial dow
efs
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03
TURN ON YOUR BACK.


When Exhausted Swimming. Face
Upward aud You VIVA Drin Ashore,
A guest at my summer place few
miles from Pablo while bathing was
carried out 10 sea. and when almost
out OF sight and all hope had fed. To
our surprise. we suddenly saw his
body impelled forclbly toward us
Then we saw Il recede a few feet. aud
then again, as Il were. shoot 20 feet
toward the shore. This continued un-
oil my son aud myself. at last able TO
reach him, bore him Insenslble 10 the
beach.
After recovery his story was that
after losing all hope, guided by some
mysterious lmpulse, he had turned
upon his back, when he felt himself
gnrried rapidly forward He had then
turned over upon his face to get his
bearings. when he was carried out far
ther from the land. aud on again plnc-
ing himself upon his back the surface
waves brought him rapidly 10 the
shore. a rescued m.n.
IL ~ AN error that the drowning man
Is attacked by cramp except In very
cold weather lie browns from heart
failure. Induced by the violent exertion
and the upward pressure Of the water
upon the abdomen diminishing the
space and impeding the action OF the
heart BY turning over on the back
this pressure IL removed. the back be-
Ing almost entirely a strong wall OF
bone aud muscle; also when ON the
back tie entire body Is nearer the sur
face. aud the surface waves tend 10.
ward the shore, the undercurrent out
10 sea. even the legs when upon the
back being less exposed 10 the current
that tends toward the sea. by floating
gently upon the back the heart. TO
lieyed OF It's pressure, becomes calm
aud quiet. aud the swimmer can re-
gain his strength and ioat for hours.
The halher whose heart Is weak should
always present, when standing erect,
the tight side OF the body TO the waves
and thus avoid the sullivanlike blows
Of the Incoming waves upon a crippled
heart. Ia every bathhouse should be
posted the Injunction. "In case OF ex-
haustion or accident turn upon che
back. Jacksonville Metropolis.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03

Henry A. Janyler 20 China TO assist In
the erection and operation Of coming
plants for brass and silver currency.
One OF the tools which Mr. Janvier
took with him was micrometer cali
per, made by well known firm In the
United States and capable OF detecting
differences OF thousandth OF an Inch
IN the thickness OF piece OF metal
The superintendent OF one OF the shops
which Mr.. Janvier established was
named Wal. and he proved very In
telllgent fellow. During an interval OF
about six weeks he borrowed the cali
per almost daily. aud was rather tardy
In returning II.
Finally he exhibited to the American
q reproduction OF the instrument which
was perfect except In one respect.
Certain tables OF figures stamped into
the steel by the Yankee maker OF the
original were omitted from the copy,
and In their place We're several Chinese
characters. The Imitation had been
made with the rudest Of tools but was
a marvel OF accuracy. MIR. Wal pro-
posed an exchange 10 Mr. Janyler. and
the latter agreed 10 the proposition
New York Tribune.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03
UseI. Bss's HaIIatone story.


IAN old cOuntrymnD ! used to knew
when was living In south Georgia" !"
remarked a college professor aprOpos
OF sudden changes In the weather.
wan at least one respect very re-
mariabie character. 10 casual lis.
tener be appeared 10 be fluent aud
unconscionable liar, yet when you came
to scrutlnlze any OF his statements
closely IL was impossible to catch him
IN the slightest deviation from the
truth"
zone day In early spring we had an
unusually severe fall OF hail aud next
moFning while driving down the road
With q friend we happened to encoun.
ser the old fellow at his gate. Well.
Uncle BOb,' ! said. that was a pretty
bad bailstorm we had yesterday I
should say II was he replied. You
iuet oughter seed some OF the stones
that come down Ia my back yard
How big were theyT I asked bout
as big as small watermelous. said he.
well. we've caught him In a whopper
al last. chuckled my friend as we
drove on. NO. we haven't | grOaned.
AS usunl the old rascal has secured
all the advantage OF tine, large lie
aud AZ the same time has adhered rigid
~ 10 the truth. Look az that Vine
IAN early watermelon vine was fes-
tooning the bottom rail OF fence by
the roadside. and here and there It was
studded With minute green spheres
about the size OF gooseberries. My
friend made no comment. ! never tried
10 catch Uncle Bob again. New Or
leans Times Democrat.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03
chinrse super.tItIoa.

When General Grant was visiting
China. Chester Holcombe. for many
years secretary OF the American lega-
ton AZ Peking, secured Tor him a priyi-
lege never before thai time accorded TO
q foreigner, the privilege of admission
INTO the sacred precincts OF the Temple
Ut Heagrn ~ Peking
N0w. II Is contrary 10 the settled be-
lief of the chluvse - admit a a.melnber
OF the female ssx, old or young even 20
the temple gronnd under ANY eircum'
stances Il II said iha, should CHI
nese guard venture even 20 carry n
baby glrl In Ills arms within die forbid
den lines he would probably he punish
"a with death Not knowing OF these
reatrletions number OF ladies Ia Gen
eral Graula party ventured 70 follow
hlm when he visited the sacred ediiice.
Reallzlng the serionsness OF this nc
ton. Mr llolcOnbe afterward apolo-
gized 10 the enperor's representative
TOR the conduct OF bis conntrywonen
and was mfOrlned that the Intrusion
w0nld he overlooked. but must he kept
AZ secret as possible, for should the
lopulace learn Of Il an antif0reign out
break would be likely 70 follow They
would not forgive such pollution Of
lhelf most sacred building l.eSlie's
Aftthits
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03

rant neart beats up to seven per
minute could be distinguished Every
thing was done to start respiration
Yet II was too late, and the heart beats
within half an hour gradually dmln.
ished. The corpse had been lying
for dead for over two hours. - Or. Theo.
dore Deecke In Utica Press
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03

The Great Rock Island Route has
Just inaugurated weekly personally
conducted tourist ear service between
the Pacific coast and points East in con
tion with the Rio Grande Western and
Denver x Rio Grande and Illinois Gem
tral Rys.
by leaving Portland on any Saturday
morning 'ia the o. X. * N. connection
can be made on this car at Ogden, or
by leaving Portland on any Thursday
evening,yia the Southern Pacific, con
nection eau Le mape with this car at
Sacramento. Ask your ticket agent
about this ear or write to
A. r.. CooPRR,
=, General Agent,
Portland, Oregon 3 20 If
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-11-03
A Lesson.

At lesson In a medical college the
ether day one Of the students who was
by no means a dullard. was asked by
the professor, "How much is a dose
OF --T giving the technical name OF
q strong poisonj.
"a teaspoonful," was the reply.
The professor made no comment. hut
the student, a quarter Of an hour later,
realized that he had made mistake.
and straightway said:
. Professor, want to change my
answer to that question"
ITS too late. sir" responded the
professor curtly, looking at his watch
"Your patient has been dead u
minutes. ."-London Telegraph