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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

William L. Yancey, q we'll known
lawyer, died at Harrisonburg yester-
day.
The Winchester papers say there is
DO denying the fact that mosquitoes
are again getting the upper band OF
Winchester.
Major Andrew Mccartney, well
known distiller OF Craig county, died
Yesterday at bis home at Ripley's Mills
aged "a years.
1t ia said that the republican State
convention may nominate Judge J. L..
Lewis for governor and Mr.. J. ID. Hoge
for attorney general.
Democratic primaries were held in
Warren county yesterday. The dele.
CATION, eleven in number, was 10
structed for Montague, Willard and
Parks.
Jos. H. Shepherd, the clerk in the
State Auditors Office recently ssn-
fenced to the psnitentiary ior embezzle-
ment, will be put to work on the State
farm.
Virginia Secession Withers, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Y. Terry, and
granddaughter of ex-senator r. E..
Withers of Wytheville, died suddenly
on Sunday night at Seattle, Wash.
A spark from an engine set fire to
wheat ricks on the farm OF Mrs
Douglas Lockwood, at Bartonsville,
Frederick county, yesterday afternoon,
and 400 bushels Of wheat were burned
The ice plant OF the WarTenton Elec-
trio Company commenced operations
on Tuesday, and today It's products
were placed on the local market. The
plant has daily capacity of five tons.
The electric light plant will be added
in about go or 90 days.
Madam Marie Sevendeman, we'll
known as an educator 10 Virginia, died
at Wernersville, Pa, yesterday. She
was born in Berne, Switzerland, rs
years ago, and had lived in this country
Tor over 80 years. For many years she
was instructor in languages at the Epis.
copsl Fenale Institute In Winchester.
The directors OF the Seaboard Air
Line Railway have increased the d..
rectorate from to IL members, and
have added to tue board Messrs. James
NJ. Barr, of Portsmouth. Va; f. K.
PEN berton, New York; E. B. Addison,
Richmond, Va, aud George w. Watts,
Durham, N. G. 10 October the board
of directors will be still further en-
larged.
The Virginia Teachers Association
10 session at Stanton yesterday
adopted a memorial to the constitu-
tional convection which is urged not to
change the school age to seven and
eighteen, as proposed. The States aid
for primary schools is insisted on, as
we'll as grammar and high schools. 1t
is urged that the present board of edu.
cation be supplanted by board com.
posed OF the governor, attorney gen.
eral, first auditor, the presidents OF the
States schools and universities, which
will choose as advisors without voting
power, two city and two county
school superintendents, the latter TO be
elected by the people, the councils Of
towns to name the city members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
Columbia and Independence.

Brsntons Point, r. l Aug. 1.-The
Independence met the old cup defender
Columbia today. 1t was uncertain
yachting weather this morning, the
wind coming 10 ftful puffs from the
northwest, then dying away altogether.
The seas was like q mirror aud &C.
cordingly the followers of IodepeD.
dence were happy. Dark clouds on
the southeast horizon, however, gave
fair promise OF q blow from that direc.
ton before the day is over. The course
today is triangular one ten miles to a
leg. Thomas w. Lawson's secretary
this morning took occasion to brand as
a fake the story that Mr.. Lawson had
offered bis crew 100000 prize money II
they won today's and Saturdays races.
At 11:40 the starting whistle was blown
ard the beats crossed almost together The
Independence probably got over first, but
Barr had the ives Their position.
Columbia wins. She crosstd the line about
21h minutes ahead of Independence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
years ago.

GENERAL JAMES A. WALKER, who Is
only satisfied when he is dissatisfied
has written an open letter to Chairman
Aenew of the republican State commit
tee, protesting against his assumption
OF authority in changing the meeting
place of the State convention from
Charlottesville to Roanoke, and adyo-
eating meeting of the State commit
tee to decide whether the place OF hold
ing the State convention shall be
changed; and if so, at what place 1t
shall be held. General Walker is
standing candidate for governor on most
any ticket and stands as little chance OF
receiving the nomination if the con-
yention is held at Charlottesville as be
does if it is held in Roanoke. Still
as he is a southwest nan it appears
little strange that he should oppose the
holding OF the convention in that part
of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST l, 1901,

DIR. HAWTHORNE In q sermon 10
Richmond last Sunday undertook TO
minimize the wisdom OF Solomon, and
said were the great philosopher on
earth now he wonld not be regarded 90
a very wise man. We believe
ne would among thinking people,
OF course there would be many
who would ignore his teachings
as they did those Of Socrates and
later those OF the Goldman. But that
Solomon was wise man not only In
his day aud generation but one whose
wisdom is acted on with profit today is
admitted by all whose opinion Is worth
quoting. An eminently successful busi-
ness man 10 New York was asked Oh
one occasion what rules OF life be fol-
lowed 10 order to amass wealth. DE
replied that he never read anything on
that line saws the Book OF Proverbs, as
compi 9 By Solomon. Those who have
studied the great Israelite's epigram-
matte observations know they abound
In practical wisdom, and all VINO iol'
low them steer clear OF many pitfalls.
What rejecting man can read the Book
OF Ecelesiastes without seeing 10 1t a
mine of knowledge? The twelfth cha9-
ter describing the last scene of all which
ends this strange eventful history is sim
ply incompatible. Besides all this Solo
mon was q naturalist. His works on
natural history, however, have not
come down to Us. We are told that
she spake OF trees. from the cedar tree
that is 10 Lebanon evan unto the hys-
SOD that springeth out of the wall; he
spake also of beasts, and fowl, ard OF
creeping things and OF fishes, and there
came of ali people to hear the wisdom
of Solomon" The nucleus Of much
which is regarded as modern wisdom
can be found 10 the observations Of Solo
mon uttered nearly three thousand
years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
The Bare Feet Fad.

London, August l. - The unique
fashion Of going about with the feet
bare except for sandals has been inau.
gurated at the Eoglish seaside resorts.
Today the fad made its appearance In
London and many tired Londoners
were made to forget their troubles and
were held spell-bound by the sight OF
beautifully gowned girl walking un-
concernedly along the Strand, with her
pink feet, protected only By sandals
peepi1g out from beneath her skirts at
every step. Several persons here have
expressed the opinion that while the
performance was daring, it wac, to say
the least, refreshing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

A SAD AFFAIR.-The death OF Miss Lulu
Baker, who was sccidently shot rear Lees
burg few days ago, has been announced IN
the Gazstte. The particulars in connection
with the sad sfflir affords another object les
son TO those who persist 10 csrelessly or play
fully handling firearms. Miss Baker lived
near Sterling and was visiting the family of
Mr.. Charles A. Fillmore. The young lady
and Henry Fillmore, each about eighteen
years old, had been out shooting at a mark
with q small rife. The couple were return
ing 10 the house, Miss Baker being in the
lead, when young Fillmore presented the
rifle, which had been snapped several times
snd wss thought to be unlosded, at her beck,
snd said, II have great mind to shoot you"
She replied, shoot ahesd; sm not afraid Of
your old rifle" He pulled the trigger, the
gun was discharged and q mortal wound in
fictsd. Miss Baker had the best OF medical
attention, but died on Tuesday morning.
She declared repeatedly that it was quite as
much her fault rs his.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
The Strike Situation.

Pittsburg, August 1.-Waiting seem
ed to be the watchword about the
headquarters of the Amslgamsted AS
ISOLATION this morning, but waiting for
what seemed to be very uncertain.
President Shaffer would make no state
ment whatever other than that there
would lie q meeting OF the executive
board during the day. However, with
the veil of secrecy drawn aside, the
strike leaders are this morning con-
fronted by two propositions. Ooe is
whether they will accept the ultimatum
which 10 supposed to have been pro-
mulgated by J. P. Morgan last Satur-
day. The other is whether to continue
the fight. o. the former there seems
to be some hope of compromise. 1t Is
asserted 10 certain quarters that a
modification of the Morgan ultimatum
has been asked and is expected very
soon, 1t Is also asserted that several
gentlemen of wide influence have bee d
asked to intercede with the manufac-
turers to obtain certain concessions. II
a reply Ia received on this feature dur
ing the day there may be very sudden
change of front. Some Of the coDserva.
tiyes are 10 favor OF accepting the ulti-
matum as it has bssn framed and end
the strike. This, the more radical
argue, would be a surrender on the
part ofthe Amalgamated Association to
which they are strongly opposed. Yet
with all these complications there are
those among the workers who have
high hopes of an amlcable settlement.
After brief session this morning an
adjournment OF the Amalgamaied As
ISOLATION board was taken at noon until
2 D. 10. As usual nothing was given
out for publication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
Maryland Democrats.

BALTIMORE, Aug. Regular demo-
Gratis assemble 10 State convention at
Fords Opera House at noon today.
rnere seems no doubt but that ex Sen
ator German will again get the U. 8.
Senate plum as all the delegates are
pledged to him. All he needs lie demo
cratic victory in the fall. The platform
for the fall campaign follows Germans
plan In the past. DR.. Herring wal
nominated for comptroller. Tht
speeches indicate that the fight will bs
against the negro.
The main points of the platform. In add
ton to that referring to the race issue, are ar
indorsemsnt OF Gov. Smiths administration
an approval of the acts Of the extra session oil
the Legislature, and a plank relating to edu
cation, which in substance will mean home
education by homo people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

AUGUST was ushered 10 under more
pleasant conditions, and the tempera'
ture today has been greatly enjoyed az
ter the trying experience incident TO
the month just closed. We have enter
ed the last summer month when the
nights and mornings begin to get cool,
and people should not in order to enjoy
the refreshing change expose themself
too much TO the night air or midday
sun, as malaria and other maladies
are likely to be contracted by such i'm
prudence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

CONGRESSMAN Joseph W. Bsbcock has writ
ten letter replying to criticisms Of Messrs.
Payne and DslEell on the introduction Of his
tariff reform bill. BE Gays he supported the
Dngley bill when it was passed, but the
great industrial growth that has occurred in
recent years calls for q new oIder Of things
and that the republican party has duty to
perform which it should meet fesIlessly, and
hi insists that the tariff should be revised to
meet new conditions. Mr.. BAbcOckhas tray
eled" and has seen The ill-eff;cts Of the high
tariff and evidently intends to keep in the
republican traces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
AGAINST american Congestion.

Vienna, Aug. 1.-The authorities have re-
fuse 10 mission to american Shoe firms to
open stores In Vienna. This was brought about
by the action Of Philadelphia firm who have
already taken premises on which to open
stores 10 eighteen districts Of the city. The
chsirman Of the shoemzkeTs' union declares
that the members Of the union will prevent
the opening OF the American stores by force
Il necessary. The secretary OF tho United
Station legation says that an official request
for protection will be addressed TO tbs Aus.
trisn government. The evening papers here
are unstnted in their applause for the stand
the shoemskers union has taken in the N aitsr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
How's This d?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catsrrh that cannot be cured By
Halls CatarTh Cure.
F.. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney fer the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transsc-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
Est & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists To-
ledo, o.
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and Mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price Toe per bottle. Sold By all Drug
gists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
FINE CATTLE.-Mrs. J. L Williams,

FINE CATTLE.-Mrs. J. l. Williams,
formerly of Texas, but now Of this
county, recently purchased from the
Ashland Herd o. Short Horns, the bull
calf, Ashland Chief" and the heller
calf, "Mary Aun Mckinley" for 1926.
While the price paid was low consider
ing the quality Of such stock, still 1t is
gratifying to ind gentleman who can
appreciate the value of cattle of this
class. The establishment OF this herd
of registered Scotch topped short
borns in our midst by Mr.. Harrie
Smoot entities him to the esteem of all
lovers of good cattle, and we trust they
may avail themselves OF this opportu-
nifty to improve their stock. A cordial
invitation is extended to all interested
10 good cattle to visit and examine this
herd Blue Ridge Guide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

PEACHES, wATERMEL0Ns and cante-
loupes will soon be plentiful aud cheap
and IS the trusts have not yet 5cured
monopoly on these delicious fruits the
people of this section Of the country
have something left to live for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

GEN. ROBERTS has been made an
Earl and was yesterday voted 100000
by the British House of Commons for
whipping the Beers, Sat the South AZ
rican war goes merrily on all the same
and 1t is said that hundreds Of millions
more of money and thousands more Of
men will be required before the war is
over in fact,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

What most people want Is something
mild and gentle, when 10 need Of q
physic. Chamberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets fill the bill to dot. They
are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
The Convention.

Richmond, Aug. 1.-The constitutional
convention today heard two speeches on the
bill OF rights, and by vote Of 80 to 39 re-
fused to take recess. The right for rec'ss
will be kept up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
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.
ach and Liver Tablets when necessary
aud you will never nave that severe
punishment inflicted upon you. Price,
25 cents. For sale by Richard Gibson,
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
DIED..

At the residence Of his son, neaT Brsddooh
Heights, at $50 p. NJ, on TUESDAY,, July 80,
1901, NDREW DELLA, aged "a years
Beautiful toll thy work all done,
Beautiful soul into glory gone,
Bsautiful life with its crown now Won,
Beautiful spirit fres from all stain
Thine is the glory and inf ute gain.
BY BIS DAUGHTER.
Funeral from residence, on south Lee street,
tomorrow Friday evening 81 o'elot K. Bal
timore papers please copy ]
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

Salvation Oil the best liniment
Regular bottle, 10 cts.; large bottle. 20 cts
Greatest euro on earth for Rheumatism,
Neurslgis, Soreness, Sprsins, Bsckache, Stiff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

Fruptions, cuts, burns, scslds and sores Of
sll kinds quickly healed by DeWitts Witch
Hazel Sslve. Certain euro for piles. Beware
OF Counterfeits. BE sure you get the original
-DsYiits. For sale by &. s. Lesdbester x
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, August L. Stocks opened dull
and firm. There WAS something resembling
q revulsion OF speculation in the early deal
ipes In the first half horr there was cor
siderable covering Of short COL tracts as well
90 ventures on tho long side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

James White, Bysutsyille, Ind, says
DeWitt's Witch Hszel Sslve healed running
sores on beth legs. He had suffered 6 years.
Doctors failed to help him. Get DeWitt's.
Accept no limitations. For sale by E. 8.
Leedbester and Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01
Navy Department,
Washington, D. c., August l

w ~ NJ ANBNOb IL
Sir: The department has received
your letter of the 9th ullimo, 10 which
you acknowledge the receipt OF copy
of the order converting, at your request,
court OF inquiry to Investigate your
conduct during the war with Spain.
and gu. gest that paragraph five of said
order, directing the court to inquire in
to "the circumstances attending the
reasons for the disobedience by Commo.
dore Schley OF the orders of the 'de.
partment," etc., 'be 80 modified as TO
omit the departments expression OF
opinion, and thus leave the court free
to express its OVID opinion in that mat.
ter" 10 reply you are advised that the
precept calls for an Inquiry by the
court, ADD the sscertainment OF peril.
neut facts. For the purpose OF set.
tiog on foot this Inquiry, the
precept treats certain matters as
ts ablished, such for instance, as
the arrival of the "Flying Squadron"
of Cienfuegos and of Santiago; the
retrograde movement ward; tho
turn OF the Brooklyn on July 8, 1898;
and the fact that you disobeyed orders
as reported by you in yonr telegram
dated Kingston, May 2S, 1898, 10 which
you say: much to be regretted, can
not obey orders Of the department"
Inasmuch, however, as it is the de-
partment's purpose that the court shall
be abFoluteiy free to report, If such
shall be found the case, that you did
not wiliully disobey the orders or that
you were justified 10 disobeying them,
and this may be clearly understood,
your letter of the 9th ultimo, with
copy of this reply, will be duly forward
ed to the court. Very respectfully,
F. w. HACKETT, Acting Secretary.
Rear Admiral Winfield s. Schley, Q. s.
Navy, Great Neck, n. Y.
II the official advices from Venezuela
are to be believed the revolution there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-01

er, at the request OF the Social SAFETY
League, offered new plan for licensing
the sale OF intoxicants. 1t provides that
county and circuit courts be invested
with authority to grant licenses for the
sale OF intoxicating liquors only beyond
the limits OF cities and incorporated
towns and then only upon petition Of
majority of the legally registered vol
ers of the magisterisl district 10 which
the proposed saloon would be located.
Delegate Fairfax proposed a resolu-
too to ascertain from the secretary of
the board OF public works regarding
the mileage of all railroads since 1888
in Virginia, the amount of taxes paid,
Rross and net revenue, and kindred TO-
formation. Delegate Bristow proposed
a resolution to eliminate "speakeasies"
and to regulate the sale OF intoxicants.
Mr.. Withers appeared before the
judiciary committee in support OF his
plan to reorgsnize the court system.
He showed the advantage OF a single
district system OF courts that would try
both civil and criminal cases, with ap-
peals on questions of law only 10 the
Supreme Court. He said that twenty
or twenty-five circuit courts with we'll
paid judges would expedite business
and cost not one-forth of the present
system. The suffrage committee yes
terday morning adopted poll tax Of
$3.50. One half will 90 to the State
aud the balance to the county.
The committee on privileges and
elections, Judge Harrison chairman,
heard argument yesterday afternoon
aud night on the contested election
case of Treat and Gregory. There
was fall committee present.
II. st. John Coalter aud Horace @.
Buchanan we're present as counsel re-
presenting Gregory, while United States
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-05-07

eight members. the senior in eacn be-
ing the chairman. The committees are
assigned separate 70 DmS with chart
tables and desks. Work Tor the class is
cut out by the staff during the winter,
including strategic situations based
upon imaginary wars between the Unit
ed states and various foreiggn powers
To make the wording o. These i'm
personal the United States is always
designated as The Blue" and the for
eign powers as The Red" The mill
tary and naval forces of the two coun-
tries are compiled and classified, and
all their bases and lines of commInica-
ton carefully studied before the "situa-
ton" is prepared.
Copies of this situation are then CIV
en- to the chairmen of two committees,
one Is Informed that he is commander
in-chief of 1.-THE Red" and the other
that he commands THE Blue" and
they are informed that the game is TO
be played on certain day.
On the day appointed for the game a
large chart table is placed in a central
room; upon the table is tackled a chart
of the theater of operation, and be-
side this are placed red and blue lead
pencils, rulers, dividers, duplicatin
notebooks, and a record sheet while
around the board are hung for reference
Geographic cable maps, consulate maps,
and coaling station maps. There is also
provided a spinning arrow to decide the
direction of the wind or nature of the
weather when this is of Importance;
also a table of classes of vessels, with
fighting values, speeds endurance, and
visibility.-Lippincot.