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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
VIRGINIA NEWS.

II ia rumored that George Campbell
was killed in Amherst county on Sat-
urdsy by Lowering Napier and Archer
Coleman.
Rev. T. 8. Dunnsway, formerly Of
Fredericksburg, yesterday received a
call to Barton Heights Baptist Church,
near Richmond, and accepted.
The two democratic factions OF Shen-
andoah county put aside all difference o
at the courthouse precinct, Saturday
night, and organized Bryan and Ste
venson club.
A large crowd attended Orange Coun.
ty Court yesterday, and MIR. Robert E..
Lee, jr., Hon. John F. Rixey and Gen.
eral James G. Field made speeches in
behalf of the democratic nominees.
L. M. O'Brien, about twenty-nine
years of age, cashier at Ford's Hotel,
east Main street, Norfolk, who went
to Norfolk about year ago from Roa-
noke, has left the city. He was last
seen Friday afternoon.
Governor Tyler has received letter
from Baltimore real estate hrm OTTER
ing to sell to the State Of Virginia the
Natural Bridge with the tract OF 500
acres of land attached thereto for 1885,
600, the same to be used as a public
park.
The Rappahsnnock Valley Fair opens
at Fredericksburg today. The entries
have been very large and the attend
ance is expected to be at least equal to
the usual crowds, as u larger number OF
attractions have been secured than here.
tofore.
Wilbert Hensley, of Rockingham
county, was instantly killed by step
ping from a freight train while 1t was
crossing Prope's trestle, sixteen miles
south of Luray, Saturday night. He
fell about fifty feet and was dead when
found.
Among the applications to organize
national banks which have been APPROX
ed ia one for "The First National Bank
Of Farmyille," capital, 500, GOO. The
incorporates are K. II. Lynn, Leesbure;
Oliver J. Sands, J. NJ Hamlet, William
F. Lynn, john w. Obey, N. b. Denni-
son, r. B. Tuggle, and James E. Car
ruthers.
Miss Elizabeth Van Lew, the federal
spy 10 Richmond during the war, is
thought to be dying. Miss Van Lew is
about eighty.three years old, and has
been in feeble health for some time.
Her aid to the union cause dnring the
war between the States caused General
Grant to appoint her postmaster OF
Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
A Mysterious Affair.

Chicago, Sept. 3D.. Thomas w.
Wallace and Mrs Eva Boss were found
unconscious in the formers apartment
in South Chicago last night and Mrs.
Boss died short time later, after being
removed to her own home. Physicians
succeeded in saving the life OF D.. WAL
lace and be is now In the hands OF the
police but has not yet given any explain
alton of the affair. DR.. Wallace is a
widower. Mr.. Boss says he cannot
understand his wife being at the doc
tors apartments last night. She had
bsen under The Doctors treatment and
had been to his office earlier in the day,
with Der husbands knowledge. but be
knows of no reason why she should
have returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
SHOT THEM BOTH.

Miss Jennie Moore, daughter of the
late Hon. James E. Moore, of Williams.
ton NC, and Mr.. Roland Hobbs, a son OIL
Mr.. A. G. Hobbs, clerk of the Superior
Court of Martin county, were shot by
Mr.. Joseph B. Bennett, con of ex-Reg.
lister of Deeds ". H. Bennett. Sstur-
day night about $50 o'clock at vii.
liamston,
Young Bennett and Miss Moore had
been engaged to marry for about thrse
wears. Bennett went to Norfolk a
month ago and returned to Williams
ton Saturday morning, and went
around to see Miss Moore. During the
interview they had a falling ont.
and the young man left. About
$50 O'Clock at night he went back
to the Moare residence, aud, secret
;ng himself near the house, made, it is
said, noise to attract the attention of
the occupants. Miss Moore and Mr..
Hobbs being in the parlor heard the
noise, and went to the front door, Miss
Moore remsrking that she expected
COW had got into the yard. Bennett
heard this, and replied, it is stated: ut
Is no COW, It is me, d-n you" Imme.
diately he fired at them four times in
quick succession. Miss Moore was shot
through the left lung and Mr.. Hobbs through
the hip. The doctors think Miss Moo,e NAV
die, but that Mr.. Hobbs will recover.
All parties connected with this tragedy are
OF leading families Of williamson. Bennett
fed, and has pot been captured. At latest ac-
counts the young lady was resting easily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
The Intercepted NIcssaoos

London, Sept. 25.-It was learned r..
day from a foreign office official That
the Chinese authorities held m sl
messages from Ministers CoDeer and
Macdonald during the las, two weeks
10 August and the first week ofSep'em.
Der. They have as yet given no expIsr.
alton for this action. Ga Aupust o.
the department OF State OF Washington
told Lord Salisbury that no word hsd
been received from Mr. Conger 10 sey.
eral dsys. The British foreign Office
replied that they were also without o.
fetal news from Pekin. This aroused
the suspicion of both governments and
led to strongly worded protests 10 the
Chinese Ministers Wa Ting Fang ard
LofeDglu. These, after some DELAY
had the desired effect and clphe. iele.
grams from the American aud B i'sh
representatives at Pekin began to ar.
rive as formerly. TIE two governments
decided not to make the news public
for fear of arousiDg too mucn autsgo.
nism against China and thus retaidug
a settlement OF the difficulties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
Naval Manoeuyres

Newport. R. l., Sent. 25r
SANS warsbips are the centre o, G ;n,y
est here just now. The mapotnv ,r'ei, i,
the ships which began last ni0bt ' meg, o.
direction of the Naval War Co Tluef
continue today. The hostile son Ut1se
made up OF the battlesbip, Kasr. anUa
Indiana and Texas. the onnSost
Scorpion, Eagle, aud the torDsSo " IVA.
Porter, Dahlgren. Dupont. Gwynn 9s sss
Morris, are lying out at sea. reedr W ,o 'uu
tack. The defending feet comnos ~ ~ !,
the cruiser New York, battlesfn inn, NJ. "
sachusetts, eunboat Vicksburg and iI 20
Leyden, aided by the forts are ws, 'Js
ing the enemy. The submarine 6o.,
Holland Is to take prominent T ma,
In the manoeuvres tonight So
is to try to get within s, 5uo
distance OF the warships, place bnos
and get away undecided. The snccs.,
Of the Holland fought will have mnos
20 do with the career of mln,s
submarine boats, 10 the United S,s,..
navy. The torpedo boat Stiletto. came
to grief during the manoenyres Is.t
night She crashed into a dock ses,
firing a torpedo at the Massacbuset,.
and smashed her bow plates, The Yer.
dict of the umpires on last oiebt's a..
tack is awaited with Interest Upot
hcislly it is said the attacking force
was successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
Owl Perched Over the Judge

Baltimore, Nd, Sept PA big owl
found its way into the court room at
PowsoD yesterday morning, and there
it stayed while the session lasted.
When the bird OF wisdom came in at
the window court was in session, and
Judge Burke sat upon the bench with
knitted brOws, trying to fa!hom some
of the intricacies of the law which was
being explained by one of the legal
lights OF the county. The bird at once
took in the situation, and, flying over
Judge Burke's head, perched itself up
on the drapery pole Immediately back
of the learned Judge. Here it SIT with.
out moving feather, with one eye
turned downward and fastened upon
the movements OF Judge Burke until
Court adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
Injured by a Blast.

New York, Sept. % "A blast SET Of
today at Filth Avenue and 5l-l street,
where excavation is going on for the
foundation OF the new Uo,on Cub, sen
a shower of rocks in oil directions and
bunch of them went through the viz.
dow of the old w. II. Vanderbilt re'i.
dence at the southwest corner Of the
avenue and 5lst street. Considerable
damage was done in the drawing room
by the stones. A bronze cabinet was
knocked over and vase OF great ysue
and mirror from the Duke Of Hsmi.'
toms collection were smashed to pieces.
Fortunately none OF tn valuable pic
lures in the drawing room was injured.
The house is the property Of George
w. Vanderbilt but h. seldom occupls
it since he built Biltmore, in North Car
DINA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

1t was announced in New York this
morning at republican headquarters
that Senator Hanna would make an
address tonight at Cooper Union Hall.
No additional loss OF life is reported
this morning from Morristown, MINI.
The storm while fierce was local 10 ei-
feet and the eight bodies recovered at
Morristown, it is believed will comprise
the total dead. But two buildings in
Morristown we're wrecked.
The report from Washington that Secretary
Roots condition was causing alarm was en-
phsticslly contrsdicted st the Secretary's
home at Southampton, i. J., this afternoon.
The Secretary is getting along as we'll as can
be expected
Among the candidates who have success
fully passed their examinations and entered
the Naval Academy at Annapolis is Harry A,
steusrt, Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
Princeton Freshies' Daring Climb.

Princeton, N. J. Sept. 25.-W. E.
Deveroux aud V. b. Devereux, broth
ers, and Gait Stockley, all freshmen,
are heroes In their class. These three
daring youths early yesterday morning
stole the clapper of the historic bell
which swings in Old North Tower.
They started to work at l o'clock, and,
after stumbling through numerous pas.
sages in iuky darkness. and smashing
doors and skylights, they succeeded 10
getting out o. the roof OF North college.
From the roofthey climbed the light
ning rod up the side Of the tower to the
top of the belfry. This was a perilous
on account of the height,
and also because the rod is covered
with barbed wire just to prevent such
as this. After much hard
work the clspper was wrenched from
its fasteni0gs. and the boys descended,
hsvinS spent fonr hours at their task.
As they emerged from the building
they were arrested by the college proc
tors, and the college treasurer to day
fined them $26.50 damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

London. S Pr. 25.-LOrd Robs,,,
ports tat General Barton. ona.s., re-
near Krugersdrop, has cspt unpsIssong
Trek oxen, $50 cattle, and ] Geo 0oe - ~
Glasgow, Sept. 25.-AnotbesSv 'saeep.
from the plague occurred TO-DAY T Testa
are now % cases OF the DISEASE !, t mere
tai. '"'o 10 hospi
80. Paris, Sept. pm. Delo.sse. mini.
ter OF foreign affairs, saws tbo', I a,
bishop Ireland will be msds H n
msnder of the Legion of Honor ION UOln'
row. The official reason sssioD 'Onef
the decoration Of the American T n'i,l loi
ls the service rendered bv b P's''ls
France 10 connection with the (. I.~ 70
statue. Wv lafayette
The Patrie prints a Geneva diso..,
saying that ex Captain Drevtns pa -,
mad been visiting friend a. Ga,' woo
was set upon by mob as he wa. 'TIsYa'
Ing the friends house and thar ba 'I aO,
to take refuge in boat on the iaL a'l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
No VoIIeys Over Campos,s rave

Madrid, Sept. 25.-The wish express.
ed in the dead generals will that his
fuuersl be simple one will be respect
ed, and the body of Marshal Cam DOS.
who died Sunday, will be inferred with.
out military honors or State funeral.
The grave will be in the cemetery of
the picturesque little basque villsge of
Zarauz, near the old church. Every
precaution is being taken to prevent
the invalid daughter of the Marshal
from hearing of her fathers death. She
has been bedridden for many years and
it is thought that the news might cause
her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

THE Zionists are having a bad time
IN Ohio. Two OF them were denuded
there last week and painted with car
risge vsrnish, and since then others
have been driven out of the State. And
vet by the highest law of the land
every man is guaranteed the right of
free speech, and no discrimination shall
be made against a man on account Of
his religious opinions. Murderers.
robbers, bribers, cheats and all other
sorts of rascals easily find safe harbcrs
almost anywhere, but man who open
ly breaches the religion be processes, il
it be unpopular, has no place in which
to rest bis feet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

New York, Sept. 25.-In SD irt.Nes :
day Lieut. Hobson, wbo arrived ID Ne" J.,
today, declared that he had been done : ' {.
injustice in the Vancouver int'fye, %.
which he was alleged to have o''' ~
Dewey's victory. The iutery.e"' DC '4,
was distorted. Hobson admitted h'"'' -
having said that Dewey did not sc!u'. j. 10
the Spanish ships, but he insl'iel 'l'' /.
explained at the time that II was DeFel = y.
ire wh Oh made it necessary for the sp'l' b
TO open the sea cocks. Hobson ssid 'l'' ~ n,
who had been Oh the ground, couids 81.
more fully than many. what t.oii'-5' /,
tory Dewey's was. The lieutenant SUI. irf
he had not written Admir- Dewey les ia
the incident, but that he would CAL Oh '
the first oppOrtunity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

Mr.. ROOSEVELT, who accuses the
democrats OF being scoundrels at home
and towards abroad, according to offi-
GERS of the u. S. army who did actual
and attested fighting in Cuba, is decd-
edly more careful OF his person than OF
his veracity; but not much is expected
of a civil service reformer who drew
the pay of, but didn't try to reform
that service, who lodged the tax laws
of mis- State, and who, though now in
receipt of a Governors salary, has
abandoned his Office in order to go
about the country attempting to defame,
certainly half, il not majority, OF the
people of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

FAMOUS GRAND PORTAL GoNE.-A
dispatch from Marquette, Mich, says:
A northeaster has destroyed Grand
Portal: the principal scenic attraction
OF the Pictured Rocks, on Lake Supe.
I I1n Grand Portal was 100 feet high, by
1aO ieet broad on the water line. The
GIN In which it was cut rose thirty feet
ABOVE the arch, and a great mass of
rock fell, crushing it in. It's great cave
has been visited by numerous excursion
boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

Upon THE principle that 1t is never
too late to do good, the lone delayed
determination of Mr.. Mckinley to
withdraw his forces from China may
be commended, provided its execution
be speedy. The wisest policy for a
man in a hole to pursue, is to get GU t
of it as soon as possible, as the longer
he delays doing 80, the more difficult
it becomes. No matter what il is,
what ought to be done, should be done
quickly. The Chinese business was bad
from start to finish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

AN Ex-U. s. CONSUL at Hamburg hes
just been sent to Jail there for deiraud-
ing two American women. Such in
stances are unavoidable under a gov
ernment that pays for political work
with commissions in the foreign service
of the country. Honesty, reputsbleness
and efficiency are the qualifications for
such commissions under other govern.
ments, but here, the only thing required
is effective work during the last po-
litical campaign and ability to repeat
such work in the next one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
TUESDAY EVENING. SEPT. %, 1900.

In ONE of he halls of the
University OF Illinois last satur-
day night, two nude women danced
Oh a stand in the presence of the
Sigma Chi society OF that institu'
ton. Last year an indecent female
dance was performed at banquet OF
some of the most prominent society
men in New York. When debauch-
cry and profigacy are practiced so fla
GRAVITY among people who should have
some regard for the morals OF their
country, it is by no means strange that
those who have not been taught any,
should do as they are doing, or that
their rulers should act as though they
are devoid of all shame. In a free and
equal country, where every man has
the right to vote, the rulers are not,
and cannot be, expected to be better
than those by whom they are elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

DETECTIVES HAVE been withdrawn
from the Chinese legation at Washing
ton, but not from the pslatial residence
Mr.. Mckinley has purchased at Can
ton, Ohio, since he became President,
though he was bankrupt when elect
cd. Why it should have been deemed
necessary to have detectives at the
Minister'S or at the Presidents resi-
dence, in the land of the free and the
home of the brave, and where every
body is prosperous, contented and
happy, is not readily com pretended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
LyHching Reported.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 25 -Psfier'
gers arriving here today state that s
man who boarded the train at White
castle, told them that wholesale lynct'
ing OF negroes occurred last Dleht ID
swamps not far from that town. Wnlie
castle is across the Mississippi Tlyei,
about 80 miles west and u little south o.
Pochatoula where negro lyDchlng. o.
Cured last week. The man ssld tie
outraging of q white child had caused
the lynchings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

THE PUBLIC MUST BE REMINpED-
Probably ninety-nine women out of
every hundred scan the ADVERTISING
columns of their favorite newspaper he.
fore they set forth on shopping expedi-
tions. The merchant whose name does
not appear in those columns has no
more chance of securing share of the
prospective purchasers patronage than
be would have il his establishment were
located at the North Pole; for unless he
advertises regularly he is likely to
De forgotten. 1t is cold day for the
storekeepers when he neglects to re-
mind the public of his existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

SUICIDE.-At Green Sulphur, w. Va.
on Saturday, Saint Surbsugh, a well.
known young man Of that place. shot
himself through the head. The direct
influence which caused him to take his
life was his rejection by a Miss King.
with whom he seems to have been very
much in love, and whom he had told
that if she would not marry him he
would take his life. He called On her
Sunday afternoon, and on his return he
told friend of his that bis girl had
Tilted him, and was apparently very
sad and respondent. He wrote a let
ter TO his mo!her and also one to Miss
King. 10 the one to bis mother he told
her what disposition he wished made of
his property aud babe her an affection.
ate good.by, saying that he would see
her no more, and that be was going to
put an end to his trouble. The deed
was committed short distance from
the girls home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
Death Of Gen, John NJ. Palmer.


Springfield, Ills, Sept. 25.-General
John M. Palmer, former Governor of
Illinois and United States Senator
and general in the Union army In the
civil war, died at his home here at q.
IN. today. the general was apparent
ly in his usual health and spirits yes
terdsy and during the day went down
town and mingled with his old associ-
ates. 10 the evening in company with
nis wife and other members OF the fam
lily the general was down town again,
but, after returning home, he began to
complain of an intense shooting pain
IN the chest, and around the heart
and the family physician was called.
The pain continued the greater part OF
the night and the doctor was called 10
several times. At o'clock this morn.
log DO made mis- last visit, the General
at that time being ree from pain. Soon
after the General went to sleep. About
z o'clock Mira. Palmer thought it best
to call the doctor again and slipped
out across the street without waking
her husband. she was gone fen
moments but on her return found he
was dead. The death was peaceful and
Without sensation.
John McCauley Palmer was born in
Eagle Creek, Scott county, KY, Sep
TENDER ID, 1917. 10 1892 ne removed
to Illinois. and 10 1889 settled 10 Carlin-
vile. He was elected colonel of the
l4th Illinois volunteers in 1861, and
was commissioned brigadier general of
the same year and for gallantry was
promoted to be major general of volun.
teeIs. From 1869 to 1878 he was gov
ernor OF Illinois. Later be represented
Illinois in the United States Senate and
in 1896 was nominated for the presi-
dency by the gold" democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

ONE OF the Washington newspapers
that frequently attempts to make ado
about the restriction of suffrage in the
South. says the entire suppression OF
suffrage in the District Of Columbia is
good for the people of that district. If
the entire suppression Of suffrage be
good for the people Of Washington.
why the restriction of negro suffrage in
the South wouldn't be good for the
people OF this section, is what only the
republicans can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
The Howard Case.

Frankfort, KY, Sept. % The HoS'
ard case went to the jury at Doo1 C.
day. Commonwealth Attorney b.
Williams this morning delivered I'VE
closing argument, after which the couI,
took a recess. The verdict Is expec''
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

Little Rock, Ark. sept 25.-fiIe {. ..' :
early hour this morning destroyer l.' p.,ls
of the Iron Mountain Bsiroaa a. 20 4
Cross. The buildings covered o. ~ y. ne
ground. Loss S250,O00. The org ...,
fire is unknown, but is though {. nv "a n,s
ed in the paint shops -Four hnna''' -
sre thrown out Of employment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

ID HE truth of the old saw that when
thieVes fall out, honest men get their
cues, will fail in the case of Messrs
DriS'oe and Rathbone. They have
ialien out, and are threatening each
otner with all sorts of revelations. But
what they say is like thrice told tale.
to which few pay any attention. to no
one amounts to anything, and which if
Mr.. Mckinley be Reelected, will be NOT
only lost to view, but also to memorv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
Wine Plenty.

Paris, Sept. 25.-Reports from 10.
wine districts of France show that "ls
is going to be unprecedentedly cAe.p
this year. Some vineyard owners '''
undecided whether it will be vow
while to pick their grapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
State Of Ohio, City OF Toledo

Lucas County. u..t,t..
Frank J. Cheney makes oath tns. .le,,, 4
NOR partner of the firm OF }. ; Ell 1D
Co. doing business in the aty o. ..-.sfu
county and State aforesaid, and L ISr i1' OIL
will pay the sum Of ONE b UNDlhIcV.- ,ggB
LABS for each and every case oil S'p,Ils
that capnot be cured by the use ~ sEY
CATARRH URE FBANK J. IN n, n az
sworn to before ne and SUITS NJ, ID.
presence this 9Th day OF DecenYg0'' %
1886. A ". I'll 30 pnb'.c
lsEALl NC.A ,o,1s IL sd
Halls Cstsrrh Cure is taken is'ein1 -, :, am.
acts directly on the blood and ns ,'o'oo,,l,
faces of the system. Send for 'e'''"'
free. r.,olo 0.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Hslls Family Pills are the se-A