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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

PERsoNAL.-Mr. K. Kemper, grand
senior warden OF the Grand Lodge o.
Virginia, A, F. and A. NJ, left here to.
day for Stauotou to attend the funeral
OF J. Howard Wayt, psst grand master
OF Mssons 10 Virginia, whose death &C.
CURED 10 that city yesterday.
Mr.. George Walker is extremely i'll
at his residence on Wilkes street.
Mrs.. Lizzie HARDY continues seriously
i'll at her home on Wilkes street.
Mr.. Willie Wilkins is i'll at bis home
on Wilkes street.
Miss Lille McCrscken is confined to
her home with the grip.
Mrs. NJ. G. Brosdus, who is i'll with grip at
her home on Queen street, is somewhat better
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

UNCLE HEz. Fun, fast and furious will be
the order of bngs at the Opera House on
Friday next. The adventures Of Hezekish
Bsrnsby, keeper of country store. is the
theme Of the laughter provoking comedy
Uncle HE'S journeys from Bsrnesyille, his
home, to New York and Coney Island, where
his originality wins for him friend, and his
determination and nerve confouuds bis enc.
mles. Each act is replete with brilliant eli
MAKES aud stirring events. The dance al
the end OF act 3 never fails to bring forth
laughter AMI spplsnse. A feature OF the
worn by the ladies Of the company. Rrisbt
musical numbers and clever sp,cialtles will
be introduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

A GREAT SALE OF HoGs.-George
w. Vanderbill's sale OF Berkshire hogs
on his estate yesterday in Ashevilie. N.
O., was the largest that has ever taken
place nj that section. Over 100 thorough
breds and registered hogs were sold
and the average price would exceed $50
each. One distinguished fancier OF
Berkshires said during the sale that
the pig be had picked out he thought
would cost $25 or $50, and it brought
sl35. This fancier, an old.time planter,
remarked that he could buy mules 10
his country for less money than those
six.m onths-old pigs brought. The sale
was attentsd by people from different
sections OF the West, North and South
and was eminently successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

FIRE.-The partial burning of the
roof of a small unoccupied house 10
the square b,uoded by Henry, Patrick,
Cameron and Q1een streets, at lilo
o'clock this mornir z brought out the
entire fire department, but the flames
were put out by Mr.. VIM. KelI, Of the
Hydraulion company, with an extin-
guisher. The engines went into ser
vice, however. The fire caught from
eparks from an adjoining house. The
damage was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Six lodgers were at the station house last
night.
There were no cases for trial in the Police
Court this morning.
The knights of Columbus at their meeting
last night admitted fifteen new members.
AlexandIis Council, Royal AIcsnum, at
their meeting on Tuesday initiated one men,
Der and received one application for member
ship.
Lieutenant Smith today arrested Charles
Williams on the charge Of stealing a pair Of
overslls from = house at the corner OF Duke
and Patrick streets.
Dr.. Lacy will conduct the services st the
Railroad Reading Rooms tonight st 1870
o'clock. There will be q prayer meeting
every evening at o'clock. All are invited
to tske part in the meeting.
A fight between a citizen and couniyman
at the corner of King and Royal streets to-
day drew a crowd and caused tome excite
ment. The men were arIeated and taken to
the station house where each left $40 colat-
ersl for their appearance tomorrow.
Notice of the death of Miss Virginia Hoof
daughter OF the late Philip II. Hooff, Of this
city, from giip, will be received with much
sorrow by her many friends In tn 6 city. She
dred In Cbarlestowp, w. Va, which for
many years had been her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

MARRIED, Nor DIVORCED. -Ovfr
200 people 10 Milwaukee, Wis.,, who
supposed themselves divorced, are mar
ried. This discovery was made yester-
day when it was found that in over 100
cases where divorces had been granted
they had not been docketed. No de.
cree of divorce Is valid until 1t Is en-
tered, and there have been over 100
cases 10 the last two years where the
parties failed to have the judgments en-
tered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

ST. VALENTINES Day excites but
little interest nowadays. There was
but slight increase in the mails today
and the missives sent were most OF the
sentimental variety. 1t was too cold
last night for the younger generation
to run about neighborhoods aud push
the comic species under neiehbors'
doors, az was the custom 10 by-gone
DAYS. The display of valentines 10
shop window has bsen by no means
proluse and most OF those exhibited
were remnant OF past crops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Inauguration Day, Washington, ID. c.,
March 18th.

For above occasion Southern Railway will
sell tick cts from entire territory in the eouth
to Washington at one fare for the round.tip
sale Marth 1st to Bird inclusive, valid for ie
turn until March 9lh, inclusive. From sts.
t ons b, tween Hsrrisonburg. Front Royal,
Bluemout, Arlington and Washington, tickets
will also be sold on March lth, god to re.
turn mt March 9th. fx.rs coscheI will Be
Attsctei to regular trains 10 provide ample
facilities for all who my avail them selves OF
these low rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

DEATHs.-Mrs Clayton Jefferson
died on Monday at Brunswick. Md.
isne was Miss Mesgher OF this city,
and was II years Of age.
Mrs. Alberta K. Henderson, formerly
of this city, died ut the residence Of her
son, A. w. Henderson, 800 south
Broad way, Baltimore, yesterday, after q
lingering illness 10 the Ssh year OF her
age. Her funeral will take place Sat-
urday morning at 10 o'clock from the
residence OF her daughter, Mrs. w. II.
Reisinger, ir., 5S2 Freshman street, with
whom che resided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
"A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks

Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice.
President Illinois Womsn's Alliance, in
speaking OF Chsmberlain's Cough
Remedy, ssys: II suffered with severe
cold this winter which threatened to
run into pneumonia. l tried different
remedies but ] seemed 10 grow worse
and the medicine upset my stomach
A friend advised me to try Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy aud I found II
was pleasant to take and it relieved me
at once. 1 am now entirely recovered
saved Doctors bill, lime and suffer,
ing, and will never be without this
spendid medicine again" For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

"The American Girl" which was
produced at the Opera House last night,
was much enjoyed by those who wit
pessed the performance. The company
Is fret class in every respect, Mr.. Geo.
F. Hall, as Ross Bolter, an American
theatrical hustler, deserving especial
mention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Mems and Boys
Unlaundered Shirts

We handle Mems and Boys Unlaundered
Shirts In great quantities, and as they are
carefully made specially for ne, We can guar.
antee every one Is to workmanship and lsst
ing qualities. These shirts are reinforced
back and front and are made to wear.
Mems Unlsundered shirts.. 80. SO and 75c
Boys Unlsundered Shirts ...39 and SOC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
WASHINGTON, D. @

New York. Feb. 14.-At the opening OF
the stack market todsy few stocks showed
some ieac;ionaIy tendency, but ss rule the
deItone, however, appeared to be Armer than
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

VISITATION. Grand Master of Odd
Fellows w. T. Baldwin, of RAdford,
will pay visit to Potomac Lodse No.
3S of that order in this city on the night
of The 22nd, when degrees on several
candidates will BIZ conferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

For the weakness and prostration following
grippe there is nothing so prompt and effec'
tive IS One Minute Cough Cure. This prep
arstion is highly endorsed as an unfaiir g
remedy for all throat and lur troubles and
its esrly pse prevents consumption. IL Was
made 10 cure quickly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
GEN. IEE-.A dispatch from Washington

says:
1t is stated on high authority th,t General
Fitz Lee will, after his retirement from the
regular amy, enter into the raj road business.
He has been offered an official position with
the new company which is bsing organized
TO construct road from Salt Lake City to the
Pacific coast. The head Of the corporation il
Senator Clark, of Montana. Associated with
him are Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, and
other prominent promoters and capitalists. II
10 certsin that General Lee has bsen offered q
position with this company, but 1t is not Jet
certain that be will accept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
AN IMPORTANT
REMNANT DAY

Tomorrov's remnant sale will be especially
interesting, because OF the great variety
Of the assortment and the littleness of the
prices-and because the several classes of
goods offered are worthy. and such as are in
immediate demand.
Housekeepers aud proprietors Of hotels,
clearinghouse &C., needing Table or Toilet
Wares will be interested In the exceptional
bargains to be found In China Ware Depart.
ment. Several tables contain odd lots and
pieces Of Table and Toilet Wares, plain white
and decorated, left from our January sale.
and the prices are much less than usual.
Every department In the house is repre-.
sented-and very low remnant prices prevail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails TO
cure T. W. GROVES signature Is on each
box, 200.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

7 OST-On King street, between Fairfax
~ street and tbs wharf, A BLACK SET
GOLD RING engraved with the initia !
From M. to g." A suitab'e reward will be
paid for its return to this Office. feb13 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Linen and Turkish Towels.

We purchase our towels in very large
quantities at such prices that enables us to
offer the best possible qualities at very low
prices
Good Linen Towels,
10, 1914, 10, Is, 30 and zoe each.
Good Turkish Bath Towels,
10, 12h, is, 20, rs and 35c each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this sec.
ton, fair and continued ccld tonight. Friday
fair: fresh to brisk northwesterly winds,
diminishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

Like bsd dollars, sll counterfeits OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve are eorthlsss The
original quickly cures pies sores aud all Skin
diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

M roJe today at 6 "a N and SETS
al 6:35 0. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Stops the Cough
md Works OF the Col

Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure a
cold 10 one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. FEB. IA 1901,
MEMORANDA.
schr Hulds, for Washington, cleared ct
Newberne 18Th ios..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
A FEW THINGS

WORTH LOOKING AFTER ATT THIS SEASON OF THE YEAR.
About 500 Percales lac goods STYLES carried
from last 7sc excellent waists and wrappers
1000 yards Lawns Dimies Meze Ginghams
ought to cheap at sc
bargains Linens Pique &C. Prices almost one third
than value
few short lengths Mating, Carpets will be sold very low
In coored goods Ssc $3.50 goods $780, $3.50
goods $3.50, $500 at $500.
Black Mercerized Skirts at $780, s2 $3.50 and $780,
Examine these goods they uptoate to value and STYLE
you anything examine our values in chevo
at SOC; better grades a 75c and $780,
Full lines light Henriettas goods waits &C. We have
many little very under price
In soods showing complete
Unappoacabe values as to style and variety in fine
Embroderes Examine match Embroidery compare
values.
The best line of Staple ouernishng Goods Table Nap
kn Towels ready Pillow Cases. Our O5 and
sl5 White Spreads ordinarily
How about Maings? styles prices pat
terms right Any needd9 keep good
time We make speciality making up Rugs price,
phone g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
The New Derby Tie.

Just received . handsome line Of the latest
style Derry Tie in red, black silk and satin,
and other pretty celors T1is tie is very
narrow four.in-hsnd and specially adapted
for the turnover collars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
THOSE CONTEMPLATING SOUTHERN
TRAVEL ARE INVITED TO
INSPECT DUB
Department Of Travelling REQUISITES,

Where may be found oil the need fuls of the
toarist, from the smallest collar and cuff
boxes to the largest basket trunk for ocean
travel
Particularly good values In Trunks are
represented 10 the following;
Our No. 80 Trunk.
Made OF thoroughly seasoned Eastwood;
leather bound; hrass trinminss. A splendid
yalue-the best obtainable at the price.
$3.50 to $f4.OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
The Designer for March

Is beautiful and instructive. You should zee
II, only 'ioc copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
IS WAN BROTHERS.
424-426 KING STREET.
All Blankets Comforts Ladies' Mems and Chdrens
at greatly reduced prices
B and A Sewing Silk.

We have just made large purchase Of the
famous Brainerd and Armstrong sewing Silks,
and We are able to match most every shade
imaginable. 1t is our purpose to always keep
ell desirable shades on hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

Our No. A Trunk.
hsde Of Eastwood; covered with heavy can.
vas. A good, durable trunk which We are
selling o. q low price,
$500 to $500.
Observation-Disclosures Building.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
Other Cyclc Even ts.

Providence, May 3O.--The Providence Coliseum, the new six lap bicycle track, was auspiciously opened today with q 25- mile motor paced race between Stin- son, Walthour and Nat Butler. Stin- sons time for 25 miles was 39:24 1-5 and Walthour's time 39:33 4-5. Butler was never in the race. The worlds record for 15 and 25 miles on a six lap track were broken the time for 15 miles being 23:24 2-5. The other races were local.
 Boston, May 3O-At Charles River Park this afternoon Johnnie Nelson did some brilliant bicycle riding, defeating Albert Champion an even mile and Arr chic McEachern by two and one-third miles in the 25 mile motor paced race, his time being 39:08 3-5. Champions time was 41:34 2-5 and McEaehern's 44:57 3-5.
 Springfield. Mass, May 30.--Bert D. Russell, holder of the Americana bicy- cle hill climbing championship and the bicycle record from New York to Bos- ton, ran into a trolley car when riding Q bicycle in Springfield to-day, and re- ceived injuries which may cause death.
 New York, May 3O-At the Coliseum park track to-day Jimmie Michael de- feated Watson Coleman in 20 milo match race. Time 32:16 3-4.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
POSTAL CLERKS' CONTENTION.
Secretary G. F. Smith, of New Haven,
 Re-ele cted-The Other Officers.

Bridgeport, May 30.-The convention of the Connecticut postal clerks was
 held in this city to-day, with business
 sessions in the afternoon and a ban
 quet in the evening" At the afternoon session the following officers were elected: President, Howard Crocker, of Hartford; first vice president, A. l.. Clark, of Meriden; second vice presi- dent, H. c. McDougal, of Norwich; sec rotary, George F. Smith, of New Ha- ven (re-elected); treasurer, George sO'Malley, of Meriden.
 W. J. Bray, of Bridgeport was elect cd delegate to the national convention to be held in Minneapolis on Labor day. This evening a banquet was held, which was followed by a ball. The speakers at the banquet were Postmas- ter W. H. Marigold of Bridgeport, Congressman N. D. Sperry, of New Ha- ven, Mayor Hugh Stirling, of Bridge port, Frank N. Skerrett, national sec retary of the Postal Clerks; c. M. De- laney, national treasurer, and T. J. Donnelly, chairman of the national committee on legislation. It was voted to leave the arrangements for the next convention in the hands of the execu- tive committee.
 The delegates from New Haven were J. Jacobs and w. H. Morrow. Others in the party from New Haven were F. F.. Beecher W, A. Bochart E. P. Hop kins, r. P. Wrinn, B. Farrell, H. c. Ed wards, J. Mclaughlin and Walter Doo- little.
 ball game this forenoon at Seaside park between the postal clerks of and those of New Haven was ended after the sixth inning, when the score stood to in favor of Bridge pnrt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
MERIDEN EYEN1S MARRED.
Flanagan Throws Hammer Through
 Fence Fracturing Boy's Skull.

Meriden, May 30.-The annual athletic meet of the Irish American Athletic as- sociation which was held here to-day was marred by an accident which it is thought will be fatal in it's result. In the hammer throw John Flanagan, the holder of the worlds record, threw the sixteen pound hammer through fence surrounding the grounds and the weight struck Henry Dierle, a bystander on the head, fraoturing his skull. Dierle was removed to hospital and his chances for life are slim. The actua, throw to the spot where the man stood was IFS feet 5 inches, beating the old worlds record nine feet. The meet was closed after the occurrence. Summary:
 100 yard dash--Won by Inghan, of Yale; second, Thomas Flanagan, of Canada; third, Maron, of Meriden. Time 10.3.
 SS0 yard run--Won by Franchot, of Yale; Moody, of Yale, second. Time 2:03
 Hop, step and jump-Won by Fran chot, of Yale; Flanagan, of Canada. second; Halferan, of Meriden, third. 3S feet inches.
 High jump-Won by Franchot, of Yale; Flanagan, of Canada, second; l., Maron, of Meriden, third feet 7 inches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
IRYING10N-MILBUFN RACE.
Ridden in tn , nud and Won by Darh
 Horse.

\ Horse.
 New York, May so.--Under leadenl sky and over course two inches deenS , in mud at some points. the thirteenth Ilvington Milburn twenty five mild road race was run to-day. Owing tu the threatening weather only about 10,- 900 persons turned out along the course. As is usual when such weather condi- tions prevail the winner turned up in a1 dark horse, David Turner, of Paterson, N. J., who had handicap of four and one-half minutes. It was not until twenty miles of the course had been travelled that he showed prominently in contest. From that to the finish, he rode like Trojan and crossed in front of George w. Miller, of Baldwin, L. IT, by half wheels length.
 Harry T. Jewell, of New York, six minute man who had been well up througout the race finished third about three wheels lengths away Then came Albert Cohn of New York, four and one-half minute man, Arthur F. Vandeveer of Long Branch, whose ham dicap was six minutes, and J. s. Wil- lis, of Elizabeth, N. l.. who left the scratch a minute in advance of Van- derveer They were strung out in The idan file. Turner's time was 1:17:50.
 With the result of the race known SO far as the first six were concerned, i'm terest then turned to the time prize and the judges at the finish decided that J. B. Achorn, of New York, was first across. They gave Achorn's time as 1:12:45 1-5, and that of Charles Schlee, of Newark, as 1:12:45 2-5.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
END OF STRIKE IN HARTFORD.
Speedy Settlement of Difficulties Seems Fully Assured.

Hartford, May 30.--The Allied Metal Workers union at meeting tonight voted to natify the action of the ma- chinists from the American Bicycle
 (Pope's) and Pratt & Whitney's shops in accepting the offer of nine hours work for ten hours pay. It is stated tonight that the offer has the condition that the companies in question will in the future deal with committees from the workmen. but not with outsiders. The Machinists union will consider the action of the men tomorrow night and the outlook Is considered favorable for a speedy termination of the difficulties.
 Atlanta, Ga, May 30.--Forty machin- ists and thirty apprentices in the em- ploy of the Southern Railway here struck to-day. At Columbia, 79 machinists walked out; at Selma, Ala, 34; at Birmingham, Ala, 45 and at Asheville, N. C., and Spencer N. C., and Macon, Ga, all the machinists also struck.
 Knoxville, Tenn, May 30.--All the machinists, apprentices and helpers in the Lonsdale shops of the Southern Railway with the exception of six are on strike. They claim 127 men are out and the railroads officials said 117.
 Richmond, Va, May 30.-Twenty two and ten helpers, the entire force at the Southern Railway shops, struck to-day.
 Sharon, Pa, May 30-The machinist strike has spread to the American Steel Casting company's works
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
CONSTITUIION AT BRISTOL.
Runs Up the Bay from Newport and Has
 to he Tovvcd In,

Bristol, R. T., May 30-The Constitu- tion came up here this afternoon from Newport, running up the bay as far as Sandy Point Light under her own sail, where the wind fell flat and she was lowed into the harbor by the Mount Morris.
 The yacht will probably remain here two days, principally to have her ring bolts placed in her decks for flashing the club top sail spars. Some other minor work will be done on her rigging.
 MT. Duncan did not sail up with the yacht, coming from Newport by train. After some little time at the Herreshoff works he went back down the bay on the Mount Morris, taking along a set of the club top sail spars
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
is we'll under the IS minutes fiat of T. Savage, an Englishman.

| OdfdSep dH
 F. Moulton, the Yale sprinter, took the honors in the short distances, win- ming both the 100 and 300 yards handi- caps. In the former he covered the distance in 10 1-5 seconds, against 10 fiat, his time in the semi-f1nals of the same race. He captured the 300 yard run by a magnificent sprint. passing Charles Heiberg, of the New West Side Athletic club. and H. c. Hieronimus, of the Central Y. M. c. A., close to the tape In game of baseball between the Knickerbocker club and Yale's sec- ond nine the latter team won by the score of to 8.
 The following is a summary showing the results of events of particular in terest in New Haven:
 300 yards run, handicap, won by F. Moul ton Yale f72 yards), time 30 1-5 seconds.
 Putting 16-pound shot, won by F. G. Beck, Yale A feet 11a inches.
 Throwing the discus, won by R. J. Sheri- dan, Pastime A. C., 101 feet Il inches; Rob ert W. Edgren, K. A. C., second, 90 feet 9 inches; F. c. Beck, Yale, third, 95 fet S1s inches.
 Throwing 1s-pound hammer, won by R. J. Sheridan, Pastlme A. C., 13l feet; Robert w. Edgren, K. A. C., second 12S feet 8 inches; r. G. Beck, Yale, third, 121 feet inches.
 Putting 5e lb weight, won by R. J. Sheri dan, Pastime A. C., 26 feet inches; R. w. Edgren, K. A. C., second. 9 feet 9te inches; r. c. Beck, Yale, third, 20 feet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
DO NOT WANT FREEDOM.
Ntnety-cight Per Cent. of Slaves of Zan-
 ztbar and Pembn DecIincIt.

London, May 3o.-Ninety-eight per cent. of the slaves of Zanzibar and Pemba prefer to remain slaves, accord- ing to correspondence issued by the for eign office concerning the working of the decrees freeing the slaves. Fewer slaves applied for freedom in 1900 than in 1899, because, the British commits sioner ayers, most of the slaves know they are not likely to gain much pres ent advantage, seeing that those who were thrown on their own resources have a difficult time to make a living. The masters have been kinder since the slave legislation was enacted, and seek to make their service more attractive