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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Since March IA, 1900, 665 national
banks have been organized, With an ag-
gregate capital Of s34 .267 900.
A crisis has arisen 10 the relations oil
France and Turkey as a result OF dis
pute about wharfage concession al
Constantinople claimed by a French
company.
It is reported that combination oil
wholesale grOcers OF the Uoited States
Is about to be formed, with q capital Of
800, 100000; the tea interest OF thi;
country and Japan are also planning
consolidation.
Assistant Surgeon Hodeson, who IL
stationed at Progreso, Mexico, reports
to Surgeon General Wyman that he has
tried the extract OF the cedron bean
with marked success In several pro-
nonnced cases of yellow fever, and be
believes 1t Is a positive cure.
Marion Erwin, special assistant at
torney general OF the United States, ha;
secured attachments against all loan;
and securities in Savannah held by Ob
erin M. Carter, former captain OF en-
gineers, U. s. A.. They amount tc
many thousands of dollars.
The National Association Of Dental
Faculties, Ia annual session at Mil
waukee, yesterday took summary &C
ton In the case OF the dental depart
ment OF the National University o
Washington, and dropped that school
OF dentistry from the association.
The Teller, Washington. News o
July Is, received yesterday, ssys
Judge f. G.. Rognon, judge of the
United States Commissioner Court al
Teller City, has been indicted by the
Federal grand jury and arrested fol
alleged misuse OF government. money
William @. Meriz and George l.
Mertz, composing the tailoring firm o.
Mertz & Mertz, who have establish
ments in Baltimore and Washington
filed petition In bankruptcy 10 Balti'
more yesterday. The petition was
filed individually and as firm. The
firms liabilities amount to S23 ,679 81.
x.Representstivs James II. Blount
WuO IbpItboutcu luo ulhcOu, Oh't 'iio
trict 10 the House OF Representatives
for twenty years and who was sent to
Hawsi by President Cleveland as com
missioner paramount at the time OF the
revolution In the islands. has suffered o
stroke of paralysis and is in critica
condition at his country home neal
Macon.
The suit OF Mrs. Margaret Z. Rodney
Tor divorce from Lieut.. Robert Burton
Rodney, psymaster Uoited States
navy, retired, was to have been heart
in Washington yesterday, but owing L
some unexpected turn in the case |
went over until Friday. Both Lieut.
Rodney and Mrs. Rodney were in court
The lieutenant endeavored to enter init
conversation with his wife, but { h
only reply was stony glare and th'
| disdainful rustic of Mrs. Rodney
skirts as she swept past him into th'
corridor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
The Disaster at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, August 6.-The most
reliable estimate places the number OF
deaths dus to last nights gas )liDe ex-
plosion at about dozen. Five bodies
have been recovered and others report
ed missing may reasonably be included
in the list OF victims. The scene of the
disaster is the very core OF the negro
slum settlement and the buildings
blown up were rookeries teeming with
humble humanity. Today the streets
are crowded with q throng OF colored
people filing the air with lamentations.
Women sit on the curbstones In pelt-
ing rsinstorm swsyiug to and fro, walt.
Jog and praying. The force OF the ex-
plosion was terrific beyond belief. Not
house for a square in any direction
escaped damage. Immediately flank
ing the circle 200 feet vide 10 which
the greatest force was felt, stand
houses with side or front walls gone.
The RACED space is piled high with 4
charred and torn timbers, scrambled
bricks, twisted tin and shattered house
hold goods. At least AZ persons we're
known to have been in the wrecked
block and the number may be ex.
ceeded. The most plausible theory as
to the cause OF the explosion Is that q
tank of gasoline in grocery store leak.
ed through into the cellar; the fumes
we're conveyed into the cellar. OF adj
joining houses and the ignition of the
vapor in the cellar OF one of the five
destro huildinos caused simultaDe-
ous explosion all along the line. This
is the belief { f che insurance inspectors.
The property loss cannot accurately be
estimated but there is no reason to
place IL above $4,000.
About 10 persons 10 all we're injured and
are at the Jefferson and Pennsylvania hos
pitals Several are reported this afternoon as
being in critical condition. A number OF
coloTed women are horribly burned At 2:30
2. N. no additional bodies o. the dead had
been recovered. Fifty men with shoyels end
picks have been set to work digging in the
debris for corpses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

perors, and bis son wss enabled 10
carry on without break the ideas oil
government of William l. and his ad-
yisers. With Frederick's death what
ever ambitions his Empress may have
had for Germsny's future came TO an
end. William H., respectful son
though be may have been In private
never allowed his mother inc
slightest voice in public anaiis'
Her lot has been that of many another
woman. no doubt, but none the iess
pathetic. With good intentions, Know
ing the right, she spent the best years
Of her life chafug at her Inability to
nut her ideas into force, waiting for the
opportunity that was snstched away
iust as it came within her grasp. HeI
hu ,band died after few painful weeks
on the throne, and since then there has
been more OF cloud than sunshine 10
hsr life. Her death is al incident
which "makes the whole world kim
10 the community OF sorrow, and In
which Briton and German will have nc
more sincere sympathy than that which
goes forth to them from their kindred
race on this side OF the sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

NOTWITHSTANDING THE daily state
ments that the Filipino war is over, re-
ports still come from Manila OF the
killing of American soldiers and the
Fllipinos say that the American losses
are not reported. But to show that
hostilities are likely to continue there
for some time and that many troops
and much money will yet be required
to kill out the natives, it is only neces-
sary to state that Miguel Malvar, who
has been recognized as the successor OF
AQuinaldo by the Filipino junta at
Hongkoug, has issued proclamation
giving assurances to the Fl!ipinos OF
the continuation OF an active campaign,
and expressing hope for Its successful
issue. The proclamation threatens Gen.
Gales with death for treschery, and
warns all Filipinos who surrender that
they will never be able to live outside
the American lines. Malvsr claims be
has sufficient arms and supplies 10 con-
;inue the fighting indefinitely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cennOt be cured by
Halls CatsrTh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney fer the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable Ia all business trsnsac-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
v EST & JRUAx, Wholesale Druggists To.
ledo o.
WALDING, KISNAN Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken interralIy
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Halps Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

Work was begun today on the secord
new East river bridge which is 10 con-
pect Manhattan and Williamsburg,
N. Y.
The Maryland State republicans cc1-
vention met ct Fords Opera Houss in
Baltimore today and nominated Her
mann &. Plat, OF Baltimore for the
State COMPREHENSIVE and Thomas
Psrran Of Calvert county for Clerk OF
the Court Of Appeals.
at late hour lsst night the Anchor line
strike which hiss been in force at Erie, Pc,
for over year and which, during the past
few days, has threatened to involve Buffalo
commercs to serious extent was declared
Of.
A dispatch from Vallejo. CAL, says $3.50,
900 worth Of gold bullion Was stolen from
the Shelby Smelling Works last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
NoHrHxEN swoop Down ON PorA

NogTHMEN SwooP Down ON PorA.
TOES Lovers OF cornbread and Irish
potatoes will shortly arouse to the
perception that such tastes are ex-
peusive indulgepces. The failure in
the corn and potato crops has already
increased the price Of both staples,
and the chances are that before mouths
have passed potatoes will be higher
and scarcer than ever before in this
market. The Middle Atlantic AID
New Englatd States are looking to
Virginia to supply their almost total
deficiency 10 potato raising.
10 consequence. the potato-growlog
section OF Virginia has been overrun
by buyers, who have come down from
the north to bargain for the growing
fields of tubes. 10 more than one in.
8 ance Virginia trucking farmer has
sold his potatoes without digging them,
for 81 600. The serious part OF the mat
ter Is that the supply may be sold OUT
of the State, and the market here may
be much restricted ss to quantity and
quslity.-( Richmond News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

THE DEATH of the Empress Freder.
lex, mentioned in yesterdays dis
patches in the Gszette, will be regret
ted by all who had ever heard Of her
high character and womsnly virtues,
though her death brought 10 an end
years of bodily pain and suffering
which she bore patiently, but of which
she desired that the world should know
nothing. There were few women in
the world IS distinguished by both
birth and career as the Princess Royal
of Great Britain, Queen of Prus'
STA and German Empress. She
was daughter Of one of the
greatest queens in history, sister of the
King OF the worlds greatest mon-
archy, wife OF one Of the noblest
knights of modern chivalry, and
mother OF the "Wsr Lord OF Europe
Although che was only sixty-oue year;
old, the mother OF the German En-
peror had less to bind her to life than
have many older women who have
never known the honors and luxurits
of royalty. As the eldest child OF
Queen Victoria, with highly trained
intellect, her girlhood had been happy
AS the wife of the Crown Prince o.
Germany ("Unser Friiz'), who was 9
generous and spprecistive husband
and as the mother of six living chill
dreD, che had reasonable expectation
OF a long career as the Empress, anC
was doubtless happier than mos
priucesses have been. She was stu
dent, an artist, woman OF literary an(
musical accomplishments and one o
the ablest .diplomatists In family noted
for that kind OF ability. She was ever
match for Bismarck in the zsaith o
his power, and for long years he pait
her the honor Of his bitter hatred
Her husband, Emperor Frederick, how
ever, lived only long enough to leav,
bis name on the roll OF German EN-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
r,;,,o,,on Aeainst strikers

Boston, Angus, 6.-In the case of the
American Tool and Machine Company
vs. the Machinists Union, Judge Sui.
livan as Master today filed report In
the Superior Court finding it virtually
lawful to use moral suasion to prevent
persons from applying to the plaintiff
for work but unlawful to persuade
persons working for plaintiff to quit
work or to persuade those engaged to
work from keeping the engagement.
The Superior court then there fore Is
sued an injunction eDjoining these men
guilty of unlawful acts from continuing
the same,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
THE LABOR TROUBLES.

There was practically no change in the
steel strike situation yesterday. President
shsffer, ii is believed. will not issue an order
for q general strike for week or ton days
there were rumors in Pittsburg that the strike
woald be settled.
The Steal Trust has reopened lis mills at
Wellsville. Ohio, and Hyde Park, Pa, with
non.union men.
The mschinists, blscksmiths and boiler
makers who have been on strike a. the Ash
ley shops OF the Genital ksilrosd OF new
Jersey at Wilkesba're, Pa, since May ~, re-
turned to work yesterday. The union was
not recognized.
A dispatch from Jerome, Ariz., says Senator
w. A. Clark hiss sent an ultImstnm TO the
striking miners At the United Verde Copper
Mine fatty refusing to grant their request
for an eight.hoHr dsy. Only about ten men
are ct work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
a Church Matrimonial Bureau.

Frederick, Nd, August 6.-Bteause mar.
riages in his congregation have been too in.
frequent Rev. J. F. X. Coleman, Of the 81.
Johns Catholic Church, here proposes TO &C.
tablish matrimonial bureau in connection
with his church. There is no good reason for
this state OF affairs" Gays the priest who is a
Jesuit There is plenty Of msrriagesble
msterisl in the congregation and l will en-
deavor to utilize some Of 1t to advantage OF
know the reason why" Father Coleman will
announce tho details Of his plan to the con-
gregation next Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

GEN. GOMEZ, seeing that the ques-
ton of the annexation of Cuba to the
United States is not popular in that
island, has written letter to friend
10 which he says: ITO pretend that
Senior Palma and are annexationists
il madness" But there Is no denying
the fact. that Gomez did favor annex
alton after short independence for
Cuba. Those who know Gomez init
mstely say that his patriotism is meas
ured by what 10 sin IL" for him, and
many Cubans think that it would be
better for that island if he went back
to Santo DOMINGO whence he came.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
In a State Of Rebellion.

Vienna, Aug. 6-The governor OF
Tyrol has reported that southern Tyrol
ia in state OF passive rebellion against
Austrian authority and has resolved
not to collect any national taxes. The
frontier stones dividing Austrian from
Italian territory were destroyed by dy-
Mantle near Folgsria, signifsing the de.
sirs of the inhabitants to become Italian
subjects. The Italians ofTyrol declare
there will be no peace until they secure
autonomy, which, however, the Aus
trisn government declares it will never
grant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
Race forIife with a Bear.

McConneIsburg, Pa, Aug. 6.-.Joseph
Mills and Albert Myers, two mountsineers,
while hunting in the mountain, wore almost
paralyzed with fright by suddenly coming
upon q huge black bear Bruin at once
made for the hunters, who hastily beat re.
treat down tho mountsin side. For long
distance the animal pursued them, and when
the hunters reached place of safety they
were almost overcome with fright and OK.
haustion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
Charged with a Brutal Act.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 6.-Alfonso Rosso,
about 40 years Of age Of No GOA south
Percy street, was arrested this morning by
Lieut. John Woods sni Special Policemen
Carey and Fox, of the Second District,
charged with having CAUSED the death Of his
fifteen months old baby, Bessie, by burning.
His wife jennie, makes the terrible ACCUSE.
ton. He is alleged to have placed the baby
ON red hot stove and literally roasted it to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
TUESDAY EVENING. AUGUST 8. 1901

THE ANNOUNCEMENT in the ioca
oolnmus that several practical and en-
terprlsiug gentlemen have purchased
the site OF the old foundry on the soutr
side of wilkes street, between Pitt ano
St. Assph, for the purpose Of erecting
thereon hosiery factory will be read
with satisfaction by all Alexandrians
The factory will be valuable addition
to the city, every citizen OF which re-
ioices to see the old town, bufeted 81
loag Dy adverse fortune, gradually bul
surely forging ahead. The enterprise
which have sprung up here in lst'
wears are not the result Of mushroom
booms. The promoters have not pro-
mised steamships or mammoth iron
plants, Illusions which have made the
city the butt for laughter. They are
modest ventures which have proven
successful aud expanded into Alex
audria institutions. About decade
and a half ago during debate In the
u. s. House Ut Representatives men,
bar who was speaking against an APP
preparation for the Improvement OF the
hsrbor of q certain city said the place
was "as commercially dead az Alexan-
dris, Virginia." This incident but
showed that our old home had attained
a national reputation for lethargy.
The face OF things, however, has mat
erislly changed since then. Almost
imperceptibly to ourselves there has
been slow but healthy growth. The
wholesale business Of the city has ex-
banded pheoomeualIy, dealers realiz-
ing that it IL the best shipping point in
this section OF country, and manuiac-
tories, begun on small scale, have
steadily grown. We have never lost
faith 10 our old city. All are aware oil
the fact that business of any sort can be
conducted here as well as in any other
place in the United States provided
proper men enlist in the enterprises.
The Portner Brewing Company's plant
is one object lesson to prove the asser-
tion, while our shoe factories, fertillz-
ing plants, glass works, overall factory,
cigar manufactures, &c., &C., afford
further illustrations OF the success:
which invariably follows conservative
ventures and industry. Now In re
gard to the hosiery factory, which il
the text OF this article: The gentlemen
who have conceived it are thoroughly
practical and well-known 10 this com
munity. By their thorough knowledge
of the business into which they are
about 10 embark and their industry and
probity their success is assured. They
have been eminently so in other manu-
featuring pursuits in our midst. And
now In closing a word of com
mendation is due to Mr.. VIM. b
Smoot, from whom the old foundry
property was purchased. PUBIC spirit
ed as he is and rejoicing at the turn The
tide has taken in our favor, be dis
posed Of the property at nomina
figure aud on the most advantageous
terms, thereby signiiyng his earnest de
sire to do all he could toward further
log the object the projectors had in
view. They had examined other prop
erty in the city, some of which was held
at what was thought to be exorbitan'
figures and some which proved insult
able. They were willing to pay fail
price, asked nothing gratis, and the en-
coursgement they have received will
impress them more than ever with old
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
Onnosed TO Libraries.

EastoD, Ps., Aug. 6-The labor unions Of
Easton and vicinity, representing ten thou.
sand working men, at a meeting last might
adopted resolutions protesting against the
erection of public library building, which
is the Gift Of Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie
was roundly denounced by the speakers 81
the foe of lab0ring men. The members oil
the union agree not to enter the library after
its erection
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
Dividend Declared.

New York, Aug. 6.-At meeting Of the
directors of the Standard Oil Company Of
New Jersey today dividend Of SO per share
was declared. The dividend Of 8 per cent.
brings the amount declared 20 far this year to
40 per cont with one more declaration to be
made. In the years from 1891 to 1895 the
standard Oil Company paid ~ per cent. 8
year. In 1896, 3 per cent. was paid; in
1897, 33 per cent. {; in 1898, 30 per cent (;
in 1899, 33 per cent, and in 1890. Az per
cant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
THE BOUNDARY LINE.

Governor McMillin, of Tennessee,
and Governor Tyler, of Virginia, were
in conference yesterday afternoon at
the Shoreham, In Washington, over
certain matters of detail relating to the
adjustment of the boundary line be-
tween the two States. The line has
never been definitely fixed, but has
been in dispute ever since Tennessee
was created a State, and as a result
many controversies have resulted.
The city OF Bristol is situated upon
the line, its principal thoroughfsre d.
viding the two States. The city has
two separate and distinct municipal
governments and sets OF officers, and
Il has been an easy matter for offend
ers against the law to cross the street
aud become immune from arrest. Some
months ago q friendly suit was
brought to have the question Of
boundary determined, and as result
the Supreme Court OF the United States
by iis decree provided for the appoint
ment of commission under the Coast
and Geodetc Survey to establish the
boundary.
The commission, which consists OF
three members, has not yet completed
it's work, but certain questions have
arisen in connection with the survey
which are to be considered by the ex
ecutives OF the two States. The gov
ernors will remain in Washington for
two or three days. The report Of the
commission is not expected for several
months yet,
The governors decided yesterday
upon the share Of expense to be borne
by their respective States in meeting
the costs OF the delimitstion OF the
boundary line. Two OF the members
are employees of the Coast and Geo.
detic Survey and the third is a civilian.
The pay of the commissioners is not to
exceed $40 per day. The States pay
the coast survey officials the difference
between their salaries allowed by law
and the $40 per diem and the entire
compensation OF the third member OF
the commission. The agreement reach.
ed by the governors proposes that each
State shall share equally the expenses
incurred, which altogether probably
will not amount to more than "a 900 or
IS, 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

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 Ohamberlain's Stom.
ach 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, 1901-08-06

What most people want is something
mild and gentle, when in need OF .
physlc. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets fill the bill to dot. They
are easy to take and pleasant In elect.
For sale By Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

Eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds snd sorcI Of
sll kinds quickly healed by DeWitts Witch
Hszel sslve Certain cure for piles. Beware
OF Counterfeits. Be sure you get the original
--DeWitts. For sale by 6. 8. Leadbeat,r &
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

Salvation Oil the best liniment
Regular bottle, 10 css.; large bottle, 20 ct,
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Soreness, sprsins, Bsckache, Stiff.
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, 6wellings, Burns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain
Sold BY Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, August 6.-The stoc k market
was dull and listless in the opening dealings
Prices were fractionslly higher as 9 rule.
After the initial gains were recorded there
were small reactions. The speculation in
general was or tirely devoid OF significance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-06

II the action OF your bowels is not easy
and regular serious complications must be
the final result DeWitt's Little Early Risers
will reD1ove this danger. Safe, pleasant and
effective. For sale by Z. s. Lesdbeater &
Sons.