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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Foreign News.

Pekin, June 24.-The authorities
here are alarmed at the revival of the
boxer movement under the name OF the
"Allied Villagers" They profess to
be organized for mutual protection but
their real object is snti-foreign. The
"Allied Villagers" are particularly
active in the north of Tientsin.
London, June PA magistrate to-.
day Issued q summons against the
Evening Sun, for fraud 10 publishing
the story on Friday last that General
Botns, commander.in.chief of the
Beers, had surrendered. A deluded
purchaser OF the paper made the COM
plant.
Berlin, June 24.-The Foreign Office
denies that negotiations are proceeding
for the reception of former President
Kruger OF the Trsnsvsal by Kaiser
Wilhelm. Emperor William goes to
Swinemunde, Prussia, on August 9Th
for trip north.
Berlin, June pa serious split IN
the ranks of the socialist psrty 10
threatened. The views of Edward
Bernstein, the well-known socialist
writer, as to what the party's policy
should be, are distasteful to the leaders.
Cspetown, June 24.-Details OF the
disaster at Wsterkloof last Tuesday,
10 which the Midland Mounted
Rifles were captured, indicate that
the British were completely taken
by surprise and that they gave In only
after a fierce fight. Commandant
Kruitzinger, according to dispatches
received, attacked the camp at day
break while the British were preparing
breakfast. They surrendered after two
and half hours fighting.
Rome, June 24.-The last relic OF the
papsl army which In 1859 and 1859
fought for the maintenance OF the tenn
porsl power OF the Pope against the
allied forces under Victor Emanuel,
will soon dissp pear from the armory
OF the Vatican. The Pope has sold the
muskets and other equipments OF the
army to Belgian firm.
Coburg, Ont, June 24.--MIs. Nellie Grant
Ssrtoris mother of Miss Vivian Sartoris, who
is staying here, said today that she knows
nothing about breaking her daughters en-
g sgement with Mr.. Archibald Balfour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr., james II. Atkins died suddenly
Saturday night at his home 10 Char
lottesville. He had been connected with
the banking interest of the city for the
last thirty years.
Joseph F. Slower. of Page county,
died yesterday, aged 6S. He was a
Confederate soldier, and since the war
had been prominent in politics. De
leaves five children.
Sheriff Spiker and a posse arrested
six men near Mount Jackson on Satur-
day on suspicion of having set fire to
the mill of s. II. Lonas and to have
killed Lonas's son over year ago.
Cleveland Holster, Ira Dowain and
George Walker, sons Of prominent fami-
lies OF Newport News, we're arrested on
Saturday on suspicion of having set fire
to the Hampton Sash, Door and Blind
Factory.
Sixty-seven delegates will be elected
today to the gubernatorial convention.
Montague's friends are confident OF
electing most of them. Other delegates
will be elected tomorrow and on Satur-
day, making liz for the week.
General-Superintendent w. A. Post,
of the Newport News shipYard. stated
last night that at least 500 more men
will be laid of at the shipyard today on
account of the strike. This will reduce
the working force to 5000 men.
Constable DeButts lodged In jail al
Warrenton on Friday Sam Newton,
who Yves arrested at Delsplane, charged
with robbing the postoflice and stores
of James Johnston and B. b. Couch
nsuer, In Upperville, Thursday night.
Governor Tyler has been presented
with bill for 800 from the United
States government for services rem
dered in remarking the boundary line
between Virginia and Tennessee. The
Governor thought the work was being
done without coet to the State.
rrI- t-o.hi~ f.ats .h---.~---.ss. . nd
city officials over small pile of brick
| in the courthouse plaza at Winchester
resulted Saturday In the arrest OF three
county men by the city authorities,
but 1t Is believed the matter will be
promptly and amicably adjusted.
Mitchell Washington, a negro con-
fined in the Middlesex county jail for
demonstrating, effected his escape on
Saturday by throwing carbolic acid in
the face of Sheriff Street, when the
latter opened the cell door to give the
prisoner his breakfast. Fortunately,
the acid did not strike the sherifi's
eyes.
Five suits were entered In the clerk q
Office OF King George Circuit Court on
Saturday FIR libel 10 the sum Of $1,000
each against James E. Rogers by DR..
M. w. Minor, DR.. F. F. NiDde, Forest
P. Tayloe, Hosea Rogers and Allen
Smith. The last three compose the
board Of supervisors and the first two
are members OF the health board Of the
county. The suits emsnated from
letter published in local paper by Mr..
Rogers.
Lieut.. Gov. Edward Echols arrived
in Harrisonburg on Saturday and had
a long conference with his leaders in
that county. Mr.. Echols would proba-
bly, have carried majority Of the dele
gates In that county had his candidacy
had any show, but seeing that Mon
tsgue is bound TO win, Echols went to
call his workers of. One of Mr..
Echols's closest friends said that he had
given up the contest and had asked
his supporters to stop their work In this
county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

SENATOR DEPEw has written an open
letter TO General Grosvenor, twitting
him about withdrawing from his third
term interview. Mr.. Depew stands by
his opinion in favor OF q third term for
President Mckinley, saying that 1t Wa
Expressed at private dinner in Wash
iu0tcu while President Mckinley was
receiving such remarkable ovations and
welcoming speeches in the South on
the lines OF the interest ofthe southern
States, in expansion, the new posses
sions, and the open door In the East
In other words, the general endorse
ment of the Presidents policy" He
also says: "This country is not governed
by tradition, but by the most adjustable
fss~hhssdg aid dfsts:d tQv Hyaftef fbYs
country is governed by tradition or
adjustable machinery, it is certain that
it will not be adjusted for third-term
President very sooD; that Is, not by the
free will of the people. Mr.. Depew has
the distinction of being the only public
man in The United States in favor OF
Presidential third term, and his recent
letter is regarded as an effort to keep
alive interest In himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Tour to the Pacific Coast.

The Pennsylvania Railroad person ally.
c ,nduc,ei tour to Ban Francisco and the Pa
. fc Coast leaving BY special train OF Pull.
man sleeping, dining and observation csrs
July 8, will not be confined to delegates to
the Epworth League Convention, which will
be held In 8sI Frsncisco from July 10 to 81,
but will be run for the benefit Of all who dc.
sire to visit California and the Canadian
Northwest during the summer season. stops
will be made ut Denver, Colorado Springs,
Salt Lake City, Gan Francisco, Monterey,
Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Gan Jose, Port.
land, Seattle. Banf Hot Springs, st. Paul and
other interesting points en- route.
The round.trip rate, $168.5O, covers trans.
portstion, double Pullman berth and meals In
dining car; two persons In Q berth, each,
$168. so.
The tour will cover period Of thirty days.
Persons may return from San Francisco By
various routes at proportionstely low rates.
For further information apply to ticket
agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
The Russell Divorce Suit.

London, June 24.-An important
factor In the bigamy charge against
Lord Russell developed today when the
court made absolute the decree nisi OBJ
tsined by George Summerville In his
divorce suit against bis wife, Mollie
Summerville. Lord Russell was named
as correspondent 10 the suit, which was
begun eight months after Mrs. Summer.
Vile aud Lord Russell were married In
Nevada. The new countess may also
have to face bigsmy charges. because
she married Lord Russell after obtain
ing, as he did, Divorce in Nevada. 1t
Is claimed here nat the Nevada di.
vorces are illegal 10 England, and 80
far the rulings of the courts here uphold
that view.
Lord Russell was today ordered to
pay George Summerville l 800 pounds
damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
The saengerfest at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Juoe "a. The S0ih
Saengerfest of the North American
Saengerbund will be introduced this
evening and will continue each day un-
til Thursday. when the visiting singers.
members of the various societies from
different parts Of the country, will be
entertained with 40 enormous recep-
ton. This morning the societies from
all sections are arriving 10 large num-
bers. The chorus Of the Ssengerfest
will be composed OF 8 500 trained sing
ers from 40 cities under the leadership
of John Lund. Henry Jacobson Is as
sistant director.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
DEATH OF ADELBERr HAY.-Adel

DEATH OF ADELBERT HAY.-Adel-
bert Stone Hay, former Consul Of the
United States at Pretoria, South Africa,
and eldest son Of Secretary Of State
John Hey, fell from window 10 the
third story OF the New Haven House
10 New Haven, Conn.,, shortly before
2:SO O'Clock yesterday morning and was
instantly killed. His death occurred
on the eve of the Yale commencement.
which took him there on Saturday. 1t
is supposed by some that be dozed on
the window sill and lost bis balance.
Secretary Hay was very much pros.
trated by the shock upon learning OF
the death of bis son, and arrived 10
New Haven from Washington 10 q
state Of collapse. The physicians. how
ever, said his condition was not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t is said that by September l the
price of anthracite coal will have been
advanced 90 cents since April /.
By order of the President, Genera
Chsffee has been appointed military
governor of the Philippines, relieving
| General Macarthur, who will return to
the United States.
Service Reform League which investi-
gated the United States census frauds
in Maryland attributes them to the sys-
tenn of appointing partisan enumerators.
The British Cabinet is preparing In.
structions to be given to Lord Paunce-
fote for o new Isthmian Canal treaty.
They will insist upon the recognition OF
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty as a sine
qua non.
The case OF Lord Russell, arrested for
bigamy, was resumed Ia the Bow street
Police Court, London, on Saturday, and
Lord Russell was held for trial. 1t
appears that the Earl must be tried as
Peer, 10 the House of Lords.
DR.. Franklin n. Kerfoot, CORE.
spending secretary of the Baptist Home
Mission Board, died last night at At
lants, Ga, of acute rheumatism and
eursemic poisoning. He had been i'll
for several months. He was native
of Clarke county, We.
At Chicago on Saturday thirty thous-
and people ssw Virginia" Bradley's
Aloha gelding, Robert Wsddell, at II
to l in the betting, win the fourteenth
American Derby at Washington Park
track Saturday by one length, In 2:33
40, record time for the race.
Former President Kruger has cabled
from Amsterdam to America an order
for handsome wreath for Adelbert 6.
Hay, ex-coDsal to Pretoria, who fell to
his death from the window of his room
in New Haven, Conn.,, early Sunday
morning. The wreath is tribute to
the dead consul from the Beers with
whom he was very popular.
The French Senate has passed the as.
sooiations bill by vote Of l73 to 80. 1t
is aimed at the religious orders, aud is
intended to give to the government con.
troll Of these organizations. The imme-
date cause OF its introduction was the
alleged use OF money by the Assump.
zionist Fathers for political purposes.
1t had already been passed by the Cham
Der OF Deputies.
Pittsburg and Its vicinity were visited
on Saturday by one of the fiercest
storms since the Weather Bureau has
been established. Within forty eight
m nutes is inches OF rain fell, and dur
ing that time the tightening and thunder
were almost continuous. The wind
accompanying the storm was like a
tornado. Three lives were lost during
the storm. Much damage was also
done.
Howard Il. Shenk, travelling man,
who went to Charleston, W. Va, from
Richmond, Va, but whose home is
Harrisburg, Pa, yesterday shot and
killed Mrs. Laura l.. Hill and then shot
and killed himself. The cause of bis
act was an insane jealousy OF the
woman. who had Tilted him for another
man. Both we're married, but their
relatives knew nothing OF their double
life until the tragedy.
After having lived under every Presi-
dent OF the United States. Mrs. Mary
Drew Peavey died yesterday at tho
home OF her daughter, In South Boston.
Mrs. Peavey was LOG years old, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
MONDAY EVENING. JUNE "a 1901

Mr.. r. w. MOORE, member Oh INC
safe constitutional convention, says
"There Is an inclination to make all
osicers elective, taough doubtless there
sn;ll he the most active opposition 10 IN.
Guiding Judges 10 thisprogramme;
Others hope that the office OF Justice VI
the peacs, which iu the country 10 one
NJ the most important to the people,
niII he surrounded with something OF
lis ancient dignity by being mace ap'
Now it is hoped by all good and rient
thinking citizens that the new cons'i'
tution will not provide for the election
of Judges by popular vote and tna' Il.
will provide for the appointments OF
iustices of the peace. Some men 10
evsrv sense qualified to wear tne
ermine and who would make just ana
upright Judges might never be eleoteo
TO the position because they would not
curry favor with or truckle to the
masses. while others, In every way un'
qualified for the position, BY the
methods Just mentioned, and by others
aousll, as reprehensible, would secure
their votes and be elected to the bencn'
in all probability to cit in Judgment
upon the very men who had materially
assisted 10 electing them. This
ia true with many of the justices
Of the peace and If these POSI-
tions are to be restored to their ancient
dignity by being made sppointive,
conversely would not the dignity OF
the Judges be lowered by making them
elective?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Death nf.Cahr Maddox.

Richmond, Va, June 24.-With the
words, "I'll not play any more poker
for long time" II. "Csb" Maddox
rose from the card table last night
while playing with friends and toppled
over dead. Mr.. Maddox was q com mer-
cial traveller and well known a. q frie nd
of many democratic politicians here.
He weighed 10 the neighborbood OF
four hundred pounds. Apoplexy was
the csuse ofdestb.
Mr.. Maddox was q son of the late
Martin Maddox, of Fauquier county,
and at one time lived In this city where
he bad large number of friends and
scquaintances. He was member o.
Mosby's command during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

The result Of the Ohio republican state con-
vention which met in Columbus today, can
be predicted now with little chance Of failure.
There is no question about the nomination of
Governor Nash and Lieutenant Governor
Caldwell for second terms. Serious objections
to the denomination Of the present ineumbents
were made by Senator Hanna and others. but
were overruled by Senator Foraker and others,
as Governor Nash demanded q second term
and threatened to raise row In Ohio if lit
were not given to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
VIVA VOCE RALLOT.

To the Editor ofthe Alezandria Gazette:
l am most pleased to see that two OF
the ablest members of our constitu-
iional convention have introduced
resolutions for the restoration of
the old time, honest, viva voce
method Of voting in Gil elections
in Virginia. feel more interest 10
that matter than In any other likely to come
before the convention. hope you will sd-
vocate 1t. 1t is. in my opinion, the only way
of preventing fraud In elections. And no
man qualified for the elective franchise ought
to oppose il. VIVA vocE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington. June %


Washington. June "a.
According to dispatches received
from the west, Mrs. Mckinley aud her
sister, Mrs. NJ. G. Barber, of Canton,
have received an offer OF several hun
dred thousand dollars for number OF
Nevada mining claims left them by
their father, the late James a. Saxon.
He was interested 10 what was known
as the Canton Mining Company that
had seventeen claims near Ely, Nevada.
1t was not until recently that they were
supposed to be worth much. Recent
Developments, it is said, have shown
all the claims to be very valuable.
This moruing at 7:45 an automatic
signal called the fire engines to the
Treasury building. A steam pipe in
one of the basement rooms had not
been disconnected and worked all the
night through and by morning the little
Theoretically closed room was hot
enough to set of the automatic. No
loss was occssioned.
Summer cruisers for State naval mill
tia will be omitted this season. The
experience of the department In 1900.
when many States applied for bvats for
practice only to find difficulties against
their use when furnished, has led it 10
discourage repetitions. 1t is probable
that this action will be followed by the
withdrawal Of the S60,0 900 annually APP
propristed by the government.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Vsnderlip, who has just returned from
a European tour. paid his respects to
Secretary of the Treasury Gage TODAY.
Mr.. Vanderlip denies that he is about
to resume official connection with the
government. He is about to engage in
banking business. Secretary Gage de-
MES that Mr. Vanderlip was sent abroad
by the government. He did, while in
London, at the request OF Secretary
Gage. call on Mstheson q Co. for in
formation 10 connection with that part
of the Hawaiian debt which this gov
eminent must pay January l. He also
visited the French mine to study some
of their artistic work there, which this
government is about to initiate. For
this, Mr.. Gage says, he received neither
compensation nor travelling expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Attacked by a Mad Dog.

Cumberland, Md, June 24.-Lsst
evening while Mrs. Kate Shuck was re-
turning from church to her home on
the West Virginia side OF the river, she
WAS attacked by mad dog. Before
assistance arrived she was so terribly
lacerated that she cannot live. The
dog was seen today 10 this city and the
entire police force are hunting for 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

Dyspepsia cannot be long lived because 10
live requires nourishment. Food 10 not nour-
ishing until 1t is digested. A disordered
stomach cannot digest food, II must have as
sistsnce. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all
kinds OF food without aid from the stomsch,
allowing it to rest and regain its natural func
lions. Its elements are exactly the same sc
the NATURE digestive fluids and 1t simply can't
help but do you good. Sold by Z. 8. Lead
baater & IONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Summer Excursion Ticke cts.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company have
placed on sale summer excursion tickets TO
Buffalo, on account Of the Psn-American Ex-
position, and to Niagara Falls.
On May j, 1901, the regular summer ex-
eursion tickets to oil the principal summer
resorts east OF Pitisbnrg and buffalo we're
placed on sale at ticket offices Of the Penn.
sylvsuis Railroad Company.
These tickets will bear the usual SIMMER
excursion limit OF October 81. 1901. except
that the Niagara Falls tickets will be good to
return until November 30, 1901.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Reduced Il ates to Detroit.

For the meeting Of the National Educational
Association at Detroit, July 8 to IL, the
Pennsy lvsnia Railroad Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Detroit from all stations on
its lines, at the rate Of one fare for the round
trip, plus 81. Tickets will be sold July 9, z
and 8, good returning TO leave Detroit not
earlier than July 8 nor later than July 10.
By the payment Of so cents the return limit
may be extended TO leave Detroit not later
than September 1, ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

A RUSSIAN dispatch says ignorance
among females in some sections OF that
country is at such premium that one
who can read Ia ieered at ss unwoman.
". After this who can gaiussy the old
adase "Where ignorance is bliss tits
folly to be WISE"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Cbeap Excursion Rates.

Commencing Saturday, May 11tb. and con
timing each saturday snd Sunday thereafter,
Southern Railway ticket agents at Alexandria
will cell round trip tickets 70 somerset, Hsr.
,i.onburg and Bluemobt and intermediate
noints at rate OF one fare; tickets limited for
return to the Monday following date Of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
Tho Markets.
Georgetown. June 24.-wheat 6Ss73.

Secretary OF State Hay, who was sum
moned to New Haven. Conn.,, by the
sudden death OF his son, Adelbert, wss
reported to be much improved this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

The Doctors told me my cough was Incur
able One Minute cough Cure made me
well man." Norris Silver. North stratford,
N. H--Because you've not found relief from
3 stubborn cough, don't despair: One Minute
Cough Cure has cured thousands and it will
cure you. Safe and sure. Sold by &. 8. Lead
beater & eons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
DIED..

On Sunday June %, 1901, THOMAS + /.
DULANY. Funeral from Meade (EpiscopsD
Chapel Tuesday evening at 4 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

Ulysses Prince. who was shot at
Owego, N. Y, Wednesday evening,
died as q result of the wound this
morning. Prince was one of a party
who went to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Duplsvy, q newly married
couple, and serenaded them with horns.
Dunlavy in rage fred shot gun into
the crowd, and the shot took effect in
Princes groin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

Arlington Stock Yard, Va, June 2l.-452
sheep and lambs offered and sold as follows
Sheep 3a3Ac per h.; lambs 5As6 per ID.
30 cattle sold from 2ias4aa &c per ID. Is cows
and calves $20s$5O per head. Market fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24

DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for teething
babies, Full-size bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Disrrhes. Loss of Sleep. Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infsn-
the digestion and soothes the baby. Sold by
Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, June 24.-The stock market
today showed a decided Improvement In
strength in several directions. There were
no specially new developments.