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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Strike Situation.

Piltsburg. Pa, Aug. 8.-There has
not been auy def .ctlon from the strike
40 far as can be be learned. The msn-
ayers OF some OF the trust mills have
been successful 10 placing of their
plants In operation and express con-
fidence 10 their ability to make further
progress 10 the same line. Two sur
prises were in store for the strikers this
morning but in each instance hiss the
apparent success 10 starting Depart
ments affected their position 10 that
the men finding employment have been
transferred from the trust mills In no
wise effected by the strike. The
"Farm" Mill OF the Lindsay and McCut-
cheou company 10 Allegheny was start
ed this morning with noD-union men.
TIE 8 inch mill OF the Clark plant
opened this morning with 81 men at
work. This leaves but one mill in the
ployed. The 8. 10. II and 20 inch mills
are now working full turn and ell the
men employed are non union. Paint.
er's mill OF the American Steel Hoop
90. will, 1t is said, start operations to-
morrow. President Gompers of th,
Federation OF Labor has arrived 10
Pitisburg for consultation with Presi-
dent Shaffsr of the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION.
McKeesport, Ps., Aug. 8.--The strike
situation here Is unchanged. No at
tempts have been made to start either
the Wood or Demmlsr mills. All Is
quiet. One OF the leading union mem
bers said today: Unless the differ
ences are adjusted by Saturday mid
night the iron and steel mile Of
McKeesport will practically Close"
Reading, Pa. Aug. Sit now looks
as II the bottom bad dropped out OF the
Philadelphia and Reading shop strike
This afternoon a meeting of strikers
who wish to return to work was held 10
Exeter Hall, This morning twenty
ak men went back to work. Chair
man Beschor OF the strikers Executive
Committee is mysteriously absent.
Pittsbnrg, August S.-The steel
trusts plans for fighting the strikers is
to open its mills from time to time with
skilled non.union laborers, who will
train new men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Save CoMMrrrE MEErINa.-Chairm

STATE COMMITTEE MEETIYG.-Chsirmsn
J. Taylor Ellyson, of the Stste committee,
hiss sent out notices for meeting Of the State
central and executive committees, to be hold
at the Monticello Hotel In Norfolk Tuesday
evening. August ID, at 9:15 o'clock. This
meeting Is TO select temporary officers ard
make other necessary arrangements for the
convention which assemblies at noon the next
day. Senator W. p. Barksdale, Of Halifax.
will be the temporary chairman. 1t Is not
likely thst any other name will be proposed.
Col. William Henry Mann, Of Petersburg,
clerk OF the House Of Delegates, will proba.
bly, be temporary secretary. II Senator Car.
ter Glass, Of Lynchburg, Is physically able
to preside over the body, he will, In sll like
lihood, he made permanent chairman other.
wise the Hon. Henry z. Pollard, Of Rich-
mond, will probably be chosen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Virginia century bonds have steadily
climbed In value since 1896. On July z
OF that year they we're quoted 57a. To-
day they are S5i.
Judge ]. 3. McCabe, A. Throckmor-
ton, and II. A. Thompson, who have
for the last month been touring the
Pacific Slope, have returned to Lees
burg.
A resolution will be introduced In
the Virginia constitutional convention
calling on heads of State departments
to give the number and names OF rels-
tives each head has employed.
p. T. Murphy. proprietor Of the Stag
Hotel on Main street, and . saloon on
Broad street, Richmond, filed q petition
10 bankruptcy yesterday with liabilities
sReregating $19, 926.04, and assets 81
455.
The formal transfer of the Old
Dominion Iron and Nail Works 10
Richmond to John L. Williams q
Sons was made yesterday, the consid-
GRAFTON being several hundred thous-
and dollars. The works will be en-
lsrged, and the capital stock Increased
to over 81, 100000.
The storm and food situation 10 Vir-
ginis is relieved, and danger Of dam
age is past. Evidences OF the down
pour are plentiful, but the water has all
passed away. The wind has changed
aud normal conditions are expected to
continue. The Roanoke river at Boa.
noke was higher than 1t has been at any
time since 1877.
The marble statue OF Mr.. Charles B.
Rouss, the New York philanthropist'
erected by the people OF Winchester 81
tribute to Mr.. Ronss, was unveiled
last night 10 the city hall with sppro'
pirate ceremonies. The stature was
formally presented to the city by MIR
Holmes Boyd, jr., and was accepted on
the city's behalf by Mayor &. I. Bar
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
~ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAR
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, d. c.
Stops the Cough

A MISSING GIRL.-Relatives of Mics
Amanda Gstlin, of Nashville, Tenn,
have been 10 New York since the mid
die OF July searching for the young wo-
man, who, it is believed, eiope1 with
Edward J. Bowen. until recently the
manager of the Glasgow Wooden Com
papy's branch house in Nashville. Mics
Gstlin ia twenty~one years old and is
described as typical southern beauty.
She went to New York several months
ago to complete her studies and wss
last seen In company with Mr.. Bowen
at the Park Avenue Hotel on June 10.
Three weeks ago q stranger called at
the hotel and asked to see the proprie-
tor, Mr.. Reid. He said he was Miss
Gatlin's brother. Mr.. Reid told him
that his sisters baggage had beer sent
to Green wich, Conn.,, and that she had
left the hotel with man answering the
description OF Bowen, but who had
been known 10 the hotel under the
name OF Parmalee. No trace of Mis-
Gatlin was found In the Connecticut
town, and about week ago q stranger
from Tennessee called at the West
Thirtieth street police station, New
York. He was reticent, but 1t WITS
gained from hIs conversation that be
had gone north to be present at the
marriage OF his sister to Bowen and
that be intended to take an active part
10 the ceremony. Police are working
hard on advices from Nashville to Ell
rest Bowen on q charge of larceny on
oom plaint OF Nashville woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

JUDeE J. w. Marshall made the pre-
dicti1n In Richmond on July % that
ell the committees of the constitutional
convention would make their reports
in less time than three weeks. Judge
Thomas w. Harrison agreed with him.
These gentlemen did not think there
would be any extended recess but thai
the work of the convention would BE-
rapidly pushed to it's completion. But
the following Saturday, o week later,
the convention took recess for three
weeks and when 1t resssemblss 1t is be-
lieyed that several more weeks will
elspse before all the committees are
ready to report, which shows thai
Judges Marshall and Harrison are moi
true prophets concerning constitutions
convention work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
EIoped with a Gypsy.

Vienna. Aug. San elopment which par
allsls that Of PrinceIs Cbimay, with the ex.
ception that the ending Of this case was quick
and trsgic, has been reported here. The
Priucees Olga semOnowski, the daughter Of
Russian msgnate Of royal blood, recently
eIoped With q gyp,y musicisnnat Bslston,
Hungary. The Princess visited tho restsu-
rant in which the gypsy performed, fell 10
love with bin and he with her, and the
couple eoped after the musician had CON.
pleted his work of the day. The fsther and
brothers OF the Princess started 10 pursuit OF
the couple and on the second day caught
them. The clippers were dealt with sum
msrily. The gypsy was thrsshed aud the
Princess who had disgraced her family, was
handed revolver with which she shot her.
calf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

TIE STATE democratic convention
which meets In Norfolk next Wednes.
day could easily complete Its work 10 9
few hours. but already some OF the
newspapers are talking Of two days
session or longer. Convention cities
nowadays try to prolong the meetings
OF all bodies which assemble therein be.
cause the longer the meetings the long
or the delegates must stay and the
more money must be spent by them-or
by those most interested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
The VIRGINIA LAWYERS The fea'
lures of tn o Virginia State Bar Associa.

The VIRGINIA LAWYERS The fea'
lures OF tn o Virginia State Bar Associa'
ton meeting at the White Sulphur
Springs yesterday were the report OF
the nominating committee and an in
teresting address by Eugene G.. Msssie,
OF Richmond, on "The Torrens System
OF Land Registration"
Representative Jones, chairman oil
the nominating committee, made the
report of that committee, recommend
ing for president OF the association
Major Thomas O. Elder, OF Stsuntop
for secretary and treasurer, Eugene O.
Msssie.
Mr.. Massie read bis paper In q clear
and distinct tone and was given the
closest attention. Mr. Massle said that
It was gratifying to state that the move
ment to adopt the Torrens system
would probably soon eliminate in sue
cess. He asked for general discus.
sion OF the matter. Mr.. William NJ.
McAllister, OF Warm Springs, spoke
heartily In support ofthe adoption Of
the system.
The association elected other officers
as follows: Vice Presidsnts-Joseph l.
Kelly, southwest. l.. O. Berkeley
southside; Lloyd t. Smith, Tidewateri
Frank T. Glasgow, Valley; &. Walton
Moore, Piedmont.
Executive Committee-Richard B
Davis, Petersburg; r. Tate Irvine. Big
Stone Gap; George Mcintosh, Norfolk
Delegates to American Bar Associa.
tion-Samuel Griffin, Raleigh O. Minor
Randolph Harrison.
On motion of Hon. John Goode, Of
Bedford, O committee OF Ave, with +
G. Massie as chairman, was appointed
to appear before the constitutional con.
vention committee and present the
merits OF Torren's system.
The night session was held In the
Methodist Church, where the lawyers
listened to 90 interesting paper by Mr.
Charles Curry, OF Stanton, on "Crlmi.
mails and Their Treatment"
Bylaws we're made more stringent 10
regard to presentments for unprofes
sional conduct.
Today Mr.. 8. g. P. Patteson, of Rich.
mond, read q paper, entitled, 1.-The
Power of the State Legislature" The
meeting will conclude tonight with q
banquet in the hotel parlor.
So far but seventy.hve lawyers
baye registered with the secre-
tsry OF the association, but there are
many more there. However, the at
tendance will not be 30 large as it was
last year, when the meeting was held
at Old Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Uow's This?

We offsr cns Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF CAtsIrh that cannot be cured by
Halls CatsTrh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney fer the Las, Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable 10 all business trsnssc-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
SKsr s. JRUAx, Wholesale Druggists To-
ledo, o.
wALDIEs, KIsNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Ealls Cstarrh Cure lie taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and Mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonial sent
free. Price Toe per bottle. Sold BY all Drug
gists. $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Bull Scores Girls Rescuer.

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 8.-Grsnt Saw.
yer. farm hand, was terribly gored by
= bull at Loop station yesterday otter.
noon 10 attempting to drive the animal
away from Nellie Robinson, q farmers
daughter, who was picking berries in
the field. The animal furlously at
tackled Sawyer, tossing him 10 the air.
He landed on the bulls back and rolled
off, only to be again attacked and
trampled. The injured man finally
orawled through fence and escaped.
He may die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
To Organize a Cuban Army

Havana, Aug. 8.-The announcement
Of the governments determination to
establish Cuban army has caused great
depression among the Spanish residents
of the Island, as they fear their interests
will be jsopsrdizsd by suoh an organ
ization. The enlisting of recruits for the
army will begin Immediately. The Or
gaDlzition will be under the charge Of
Msjor Roberts, of the Second Artillery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

pending commercial treaties ought to pass the
Senate. The pressure being brought to bear
on the administration for reduction in the
tariff 10 becoming 50 great, especially in the
west and northwest, that il Is believed
some concessions will have to be made by the
trusts. Why, even in Iowa yesterday the re-
publican State convention, though holding
that the principle of protection rust be main
tsined, declared for moderate arm reform
ami for reciprocity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Burning of a Steamer.

Norfolk, Aug. 8.-The steamer Nor
folk plying between SewelIs Point and
Fortress Monroe was burned at her
wharf at the former place this morning.
The fire was discovered at o'clock
and the flames had then made such
Roadway that the officers and crew had
barely time to escape. No lives were
lost. Toe vessel burned to the waters
edge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Domestic Troubles End in Murder.

Youngstown, O., Aug. S.-Jsmes Allen,
the victim OF the mysterious shooting In his
home at o'clock last night died st o'clock
this morning. he made an ante mortem
statement accusing his wife Of the murder.
she says be tried to kill her, then shot him
self in the neck, right temple, back and SD.
domen. Allen suffered stroke OF paralysis
. yesr ago. The wife applied for q divorce
shortly Afterwards but was denied It. Since
then they qusrreled regularly and yesterday
was the climax. The woman Is under arrest
at her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
serious wreok Reported,

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug nst S.-A serious
wreck is reported on the b. Il o.
railroad near Confluence station. Ten
persons are said to have been injured.
Two sections OF an excursion train
euroute FROM Pitisburg to the seashore
came in rear end collision near CoDfu-
snce station at 11:15 q. no. The train
were ihronged with passengers. Ooe
section stopped and the other dashed
into it before 1t could be tagged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

We have received . copy Of the June
1901, edition Of the American Newspaper
Directory published by the George P. howell
Co, Of New York. The book contains much
matter and statistical information regarding
the newspapers Of the United States and
Csnsds, and 10 Of sufficien. interest to merit
preferred position on the desk in any pub.
lisher's Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
THOUSANDS DROWNED. Mail sd-

THOUSANDS DRoWNED.-Mail ad-
vices received at Victoria, B. c., from
the Orient state that great foods caused
by the OVERLOOKING OF the YaDgtze river
have caused the death OF many thou.
sands In China. The river has risen 40
feet, and for hundreds Of miles the
country is a great lake, with only tops
of trees and an occasional roof showing.
At Anking the city is flooded and the
houses are submerged to their roofs.
Lower down the river, toward Swu
Hue. the destruction ia greater, and
boatmen estimate that 10000 have
been drowned In the district. The
town of Chong Teh was wiped away
by floods and 10000 wers drowned
there. Many other places have been
inundated, involving awful loss OF life
and great destruction OF property. II
was feared that an cDbankment near
WI Chang would break and cause the
drowning of hundreds OF thousands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Murdered by Her Jealous Husband.

sault Ste Marie, Mich, Aug. 8.--Frederiek
Schultz shot hi. wife and 12-yesr-old step
daughter In ct Of jealousy yesterday. His
wife died almost instantly aud the girl, who
was shot through the breast, cannot live.
Schults fred at his wife, and the daughter,
who wac clinging TO the mothers neck, re-
ceived one bullet The murderer then
turned the weapon on himself but did not In
fict an injury. He escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

Salvation Oil the best liDiment
Regular bottle, 10 etc.; large bottle, % cts
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
NeursIgis, Soreness, sprsins, Bscksche, Stiff
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, Swellings, Burns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills sill pain
Sold by Richard Gibson snd all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
The laws of health require that the

The laws of health require that the
bowels move once each day and one Of
the penalties for violating this law Is
piles. Keep your bowels regular by
taking dose OF Chsmberlain's Stom-
sch and Liver Tablets when necessary
and you will never nave that severe
punishment inflicted upon you. Price,
Is cents. For sale by Richard Gibson,
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

What most people went is something
mild and gentle, when in need of .
physic. Chsmberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets fill the bill to dot. They
are easy to take and plesssnt in effect.
For sale By Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, August g. The sio,k market
opened strong. The news regarding the steel
strike was regarded % streDg thening the
prospect Of an early settlement of the trouble
By the defest Of the Amslgsmsted Associs.
ton. The improvement in the railway let
was generally fractional.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

The surgeons at the Emergency Hos
pitfalls In Washington are unable to re-
lieve the snfferings of Miss Loretta
Kemp, IL years old. For nearly 60
hours Miss Kemp has been convulsed
with hiccoughs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

II the action OF your bowels Is not easy
.,d reguIar serious complications must be
the final result DeWitts Little Early Risers
wiIl remove this danger. Safe, pleasant and
elective. For sale by Z. 8. Leadbeatsr &
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

Erupticns, cuts, burns, scalds and sores Of
all kinds quickly healed By DeWitt's Witch
Hazel ealve. Certain cure for piles. Beware
Of Counierfeits. Be sure you get the original
-Dewit4. For sale by 3. 8. Leadbestsr 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

AFTER visit TO President Mckinley at
Canton last Saturday Senator Cuilom said
there is not likely 70 be any general tariff
Liquidation next winter, but that some of tie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
PERSONAL.

FT1HIS is to notify the public that will
i not be responsible for any BILLS con-
trActed Ia my name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08

The Markets.
Georgetown, Aug. 6.-WheAt 63s70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
Special Sale of
SUIT CASES.

The most popular and up-to-dste piece Of
baggage among the travellers equipment Of
today Is the Suit Case.
24-inch Genuine Cowhide Suit cases; steel
frame (sewed in); three hinges rivettd
through best brass lock and catches strong
hsLdle; REINFORCED leather corners; Irish
linen lined three colors to select from
russell, olive and brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-08
SIS 90 Each.
Bssament-Equitsble Building.
TOMORROW, FRIDAY,
REMNANT DAY

ends, .msll and broken lott, one-of.a-kind
things and the like brought TO light in our
preparation for stock-tsking. Some things
are soiled or unused, but the msjority Of them
are fresh, sessonsble goods, and they are
marked for the quickest possible selling.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-14
Tho Fashions.

Colonial gray Is the newest Of the new
tints Of this very fashionable color. II
Is not so becoming as IL is novel for
there " not q hint Of either rose cream,
or lawn IN the shade Geranum, Turk.
lsh, aud flamingO reds are seyerally
used, among other c0lors employed, to
relieve gowns for the early autumn,
made wholly Of colonial gray, for II Is
q metallic dye, more eNaCtng than any
worn since the days OF zinc gray, that
was the regulation color for brides
travelling costumes, and d shade that
would certainly detract from the looks
Of Venus herself, There Is no necessity,
however FOR selecting this new color,
other than Tor the reason that IL heads
the list Of grays approved by fashion,
for there are beautiful opal. fawn, and
silver grays, sea mist winter sky"
ana oyster-gras, nuns gray with q
touch Of cream In the tint, all OF which
combine eXquisItely with pink or old
rose accessories, or make up elegantly
with mauve or amethyst Other fail
shades melt into sage and very deli-
cate olive tones thai admit Of touches
Of blue on he bodice, and again are still
other familiar grays that win make
very smart costumes, relieved with pale
yellow or white
Very lovely are the newest boxed robe
dresses composed OF lace and net, en-
broldered batlste or India silk. lowered
French organdie, sheer nuns yelling,
albatross. vicnna, and other delicate
woods. These imported patterns are
made up by the modlste into some of
the most charming Of the seasons or
nate and beautiful gowns The skirts,
rs n rule are In circular shape, and
material and garniture are supplied for
the bodice, which ~ used In countless
novel and fashionable MaYa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-14
Packing Trunks for u Living.

professional trunk packer talks as
fo'lCws about her calling in the Wo.
mans Home Companion:
81 engaged my sister as my assistant
and We earn a good living | always do
the packing, while she sits beside me
and jots down In the little book which
goes with each key the different articles
as ! put them In, She tells as nearly
as possible just where each article Is to
be found, so that the owner win have
little tlouble in unpackng | make a
point Of packing all trunks I'm nearly
the same way, so that persons who hi We
once had trunks packed by me win nni
little difficulty in locating the various
articles In any other trunks that
handle fol them,
MY methods are all my own, and
there II one point which / believe mas
gained and held me more customers
than anything else; 1t Is the quantity OF
pink and white tissue paper that { al
ways use. II gives TO the trunks that
lock OF daint.ress which every one Is
so fond of associating with his belong
ings"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-14
The stubborn Man.

You think It shows strength to be
stubborn and unforglving but It's q
mistake; II shows weakness. The
meanest soul In the world can pity
himself and nurse his troubles, he gets
q sort of enjoyment out OF IT, It's aw-
full easy too; 1t ain't necessary to have
any particular talent nor anything but
the commonest brains In fact, 1t aln't
necessary to have much of anything but
a selfish disposition, Eleanor c, Reed,
IN 1.-THE Battle Invisible"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-14
Table Linens, the
Cream of the Worlds
Looms, for Presents.

Grandmolhcrs linen chest What a
precious treasure, with what pride have
we shown its contents and mayhap re-
narhed, Such as these are not made
now, a mistaken thought We are
buying from the selfsame weaver who
made grandmother made In the self
same way slowly beached on the grass
by sun and dew TO save iniuring the
fiber and insure their lasting. Hand
some cloths are here In all the unusual
sizes and round, with napkins to match.
Tray covers and carving cloths, richly
Land embroidered and doylles. They
are pre-eninentlJ choicest Of Sits.
Monday and the week:
Beautiful table damask, in 1--WE differ
ent patterns, u inches wide, worth s20
a yard fOr-$l so,
Napkins TO match.