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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
The Heat acourpe.


New York, July 3.--The torrid work
is still here, and according to the
weather prophets will stay for three
days more before relief comes. At 8
o'clock this morning the mercury in
the street had risen to 81, only 8 de-
grees less than at the same hour yes
terday. The torture OF humidity is
added to the blistering heat today.
Humidity Ia the one thing that has
been feared since the bot spell began.
It's advent early this morning meant
that the seventh day Of the hot wave
might be the worst OF all. The total
number of deaths since the hot wave
blanketed the city ia now 800. From
mid night to 1890 q. m. So fatal cases OF
prostrstion had been reported from ell
sections OF Greater New York. AT the
morgue there are several undermined
bodies which have been picked up
about the streets. The ambulance
drivers have not had sleep for SO hours.
Nearly all the ambulance horses have
been killed by heat and overwork, and
newspaper delivery automobiles are
being pressed into ambulance service.
Outdoor business Is practically sus-
pended and the doors OF factories. shops
and mills have been closed until the
heat scourge abates.
New York, July 3. 1:30 p. m.-The
beat death roll in this city from mid.
night to one o'clock Is now near the 100
mark. Brooklyn suffered sixty deaths
between those hours. Big black clouds
cover the sky at this time and fair
breeze prevails. The humidity, how
ever, is almost unbesrable.
New York, July 3.-The highest
point reached by the official thermome-
ter today Is "a degrees. At one o'clock
it had fallen about four degrees as the
result OF thunder storm that broke
over the city.
Chicago, July ga delightfully."- cool
breeze is sweeping over Chicago today
The sun has been obscured ali morning
| At 8 o'clock the temperature was ~.
Cincinnati, July 3.-There was O
slight break in the awful torridity yes.
/ terday, but today promises to equal II
not exceed the heat OF Monday.
Baltimore, July Sat III o. no. the
thermometer registered SO with every
indication OF going higher. There have
been 25 deaths and 38 prostrations dur
iug the past "a hours.
Pittsburg Pa, July 3-Six deaths
aud seven prostratiOns from beat were
reported between midnight and {
o'clock this morning. The mercury Ii
bobbing about from n to 81 degrees
1t is very humid. About 9 g. 10.
gentle rain fell since which the air re-
sembles steam and ia little more invlg'
Grating. This shower was purely
local. The weather bureau gives nj
hope for relief from present conditions
Cleveland, o., July 3.-Light shower
have tempered the air here this morn
ing. Street Thermometers show 81 de
grets.
shsmokin, Pa, July 3.-There were three
deaths and seven prostrstions from heat her
today. The temperature has been around lo'
| degrees for three daye.
Washington, N. J, July 3.-The thei
mometer has registered over 100 maximum
for the past four days. The Cornish Plan
snd Organ Factory closed at noon on accom-
of the heat. In some parts OF the factory tn
| marenry reached 112o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

THE BOAT RACEs.-Cornell won the
university eight-oared shell race ct
Poughkeepsle yesterday and made a
new worlds record Of Is minutes So 1-5
seconds, the other boats finishing in
this order: Columbia, Wisconsin,
Georgetown, Pennsylvania and SYRIA
ouse. The distance was four miles,
The first four crews beat the old rec.
ord of 19.443.5.
Pennsylvania won the race for fresh
men Fights In 1920 l.5, the others
finishing in this order: Cornell, Co
lumbia and Syracuse. The defiance
was two miles.
Cornell won the race for university
four-osred shells in 1l.39 80. Pennsyl-
vsnia was second and Columbia third
The distance was two miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
Inauguration Day I'm Manila.

Washington, d. c.. July 8.-Music
and fireworks, gold lace and glitter,
dancing and fessting and oratory will
mark the inauguration Of Judge VIM.
II. Taft as civil governor OF the Philip
pines at Manila tomorrow. Apprecist-
ing the Oriental love for pomp and dis
play, Gen. Macarthur has arranged for
a celebration well calculated to impress
the native mind with the greatness OF
the United States. 10 the morning
Judge Taft will take the oath of Office
ia the plaza fronting the administrst-
ion building. The fact that the oath
will be administered by a Dstive-Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court is ex.
pected to have a good effect upon the
people. Following Tafs's inaugural
address public reception will be held.
Gen. Macarthur will then formally ie-
linquish his military command to Gen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

THE Secretary of Agriculture says
that in less than q year the United
States, with its possessions, will be rails.
ing and producing everything it uses,
and that this country will not only be
independent OF commercial combins-
tiop of all foreign nations, but II 1t so
elects can fsmish almost any other ma
ton on the globe. This is a good
Fourth of July speech and all true
Americans hope the secretary may be
right, but many believe that neither
people nor nations can be entirely indie.
pendent OF others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.--At q special
meeting of the Supreme Lodge, knights
OF Pythias, 10 Chicago next week, 1t Is
understood report will be made expos
ing persons alleged to have been i'm.
plicated in deal by which former
Illinois insurance commissioner received
from a manager Of the K. of P. endow.
ment rank So 500 for clearance card"
and letter of recommendation from
the rank. U. B. Hunt, secretary OF
state, who Is q supreme representative
in the order, will attend the meeting OF
the Supreme Lodge and will favor an
investigation and indictment OF the Of
tenders of there is evidence to warrant
such action.
The story is that the So 500 bought q
report showing that an investigation
had been made, and that the eDdow-
ment ranks affairs had been found sat-
isiactory. Later the Illinois and Con-
necticut Insurance authorities began an
investigation of the rank. This is not
yet flushed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

A STATEMENT prepared at the Pen
sion Office shows that for the fiscal year
ended June 80 there were 40, 612 names
added to the pension rolls, OF which
44,S6l were original issues and 4,75l
were RESERVATIONS. Nearly all OF these
were on account of the civil war,
though that war ended thirty-six years
ago, and it lie stated that thousands
more Of men and hundreds OF thous-
ands more dollars are waiting to be add
ed TO the pension lists. The end of all this
pension business is not yet 10 sight,
but II it continues much longer q sub
scription will have to be taken up in
aid OF those who for so long have been
taxed to pay pensioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
The Markets.
@ georgetown, July 3.-Wheat 66s7l.
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

Fire broke out 10 StilwelPs big de-
partment store at Syrscure. N. Y. at 3
.. m. People are climbing down the
fire escapes.
The CUSTOMS Collector at San Fran
cisco reports that the total Expectations
to San Francisco of opium prepared for
smoking aggregated 1894 ,548 pounds
from January /, 1880, to June 80, 1901.
TIE government collected 1851 $50
duty on this opium.
The Constitution and Columbia raced only
for about twenty minutes at Brenton's Reef,
z. /. today. Then Coumbis's jb was car
ried away and the big sloops put back to their
anchorage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kurds are reported to be plundering
VILLAGES and killing Armenians in
Kurdistap.
Korea hss requested the Japanese
government to withdraw its postoffices
from Korea.
Albert L. Johnson, OF Cleveland,
Ohio, the street railroad magnste and
brother OF Mayor Thomas l.. johnson.
died last night at Fort Hamilton,
Brooklyn suburb.
Representative Wachter and Repre-
sentative-elect Scbirm were overpow'
cred by the heat, in Washington, yes
terday, and for q time serious alarm
was felt as to the condition Of both gen.
tlemen.
Two dead, two severely, II not fatal
ly. Injured and score more or less
hurt il the result of q fire which broke
out in the Pullman lodging.house. In
Butte, Mont, at 2 o'clock yesterday
morning.
During q terrific thunderstorm which
prevailed in Brooklyn yesterday after.
noon, q lightning bolt struck st. Agnes
Roman Catholic Church and caused
fire which destroyed the edifsce, and
eutailed loss OF over $250,OO Inc
church was one Of the largest In the
city.
The Adelphi Hotel. at Huntington
w. Va, the large brick annex, half
dozen residences, q livery stable sno
several other buildings burned to the
ground yesterday, totally destroying
one. fourth OF square Of the best prop
| erty ia that city. The loss will reach
nearly 100000.
There were many deaths and pros
trations from the heat yesterday
throughout the country, the lists show
| ing an increase generally over the day
before. There was thunderstorm ano
| in many cases rain, but the weather
bureau last night said the respite would
be only temporary.
The New York police list OF deaths
and prostrations was appalling. Al
midnight 176 deaths and 272 prostra'
lions had been reported from Manhat
tan and the Bronx. Many OF those
who were Frustrated, however. were
treated by private physicians, so there
is a mere hint OF the real number o.
heat victims.
N. Adrien Tenu, chef at the Wal
dorf-Astoria Hotel, in New York, snt
one OF the most noted culinary artist II
the country, is dead at his home, tn
direct result OF heart disease, superin
duced. it is thought, by the intense hea
of the last few days. NJ. Tenu, witt
was 81 years old, came to this countr.
from Paris about twenty.one years ago
| Gen. Maxine Gomez arrived II
Washington shortly after 8 O'Clock las
night. He was met at the depot b.
Assistant Secretary of War Sange
and escorted to the Shoreham Hotel
He said that he would not be candi
date for the presidency OF Cuba. 1t
probable he will discuss with the Sec
rotary OF War the question OF the re
teution OF United States troops In Cub
until the new government ID estab
lished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
COMMUNICATED

II when we voted for city officials we had
elected eight Aldermen instead Of four there
would be no deadlock today. and the party
who we're then in minority should give way
and let the majority rule. The First ward
gave large msjoyity in favor Of Mr.. Sweeney
for president Of the Board OF Aldermen. The
Third and Fourth did the same snd the
sm ,llest ward the Second) voted for bis OPP
ponent. Then why not come dowL grace.
fully and organize rs the vox populi direct ?
Do they went the mountain TO como down to
the mouse2 They claim that they are the
patrons Of Improvements (Progressive). A
failure to organize means .. failure to sppro-
pirate funds. Who are the obstructionists
now? Stand by Sweeney until the Potomac
freezes over, gentlemen. I. V. r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

Chaffee. There will be military and
civic psrades, and at the banquet to be
held in the evening, many OF the re-
cent leaders OF the insurrection Will
break bread with the men who have
been fighting them. At the same time
similar celebrations will be held In all
the large towns and cities Of all the
islands, and large number of military
and political prisoners will be given
their liberty,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 8. 1901.
TOMORROW will be the Fourth o

TOMORROW will be the Fourth OF
July, the 125th anniversary OF the slsn'
ine OF the Declaration of Independence.
The day will be celebrated throughout
this broad land as Independence Day,
when, as a matter of fact, under The
existing laws Of the country, majority
of the citizens are subjects Of the trusts
and combiues, which tax and grind them
from the rising of the sun till the going
down of the same. How the day will
be celebrated in the COLONIES" is a
matter OF conjecture. II the people
thereof have any independence" they
are not Boosting of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

~ wish to truthfully state TO you snd the
readers OF these few lines that your Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure Is without question. the best
and only cure for dyspepsia that have ever
come In contact with and have used many
other preparations" john Beam, West
Middlesex, Pa No preparation equals Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure as 1t contains all the natural
digestsnts. 1t will digest all kinds Of food
snd can't help but do you good. Sold by E.
q. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

The July Century Magazine, the summer
fiction number, has been received from its
publishers, The Century Company, New York.
Its contents are 1.-THE Wood .sawyers, Working
Ones Way Through Women's Colleges, NY
Garden, The True story OF Hartman Blenner-
hsssett, The Fugitive, The Bobolink. The
Making of MsrchiOness, ii My Heart hath
= Song, Impostors among Animals, Coles En-.
cravings Of Old English Masters, A Lion
among Ladies, The "Millensry" Of King
Alfred at Winchester, Alfred, The Venezuelan
Boundary Controversy, II; A Masquerade
A Hope Deferred. Mrs. McCsfferty's Mistake,
An Escspe from the Chstesu de Joux. D'ri
and l. V; A Notable Msstsrpiece by Millet,
A Railway Presidents Day, The Girl Who
Got Ratified, The Prism, Topics OF the Time
Open Letters In Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
Low Rates to the Blue Ride.

Beginning Sunday. June 23rd, and each
Sunday thereafter until further advised. the
Southern Railway will sell excursion tickets
from Alexandria to AshburD, BIuemont and
intermediate stations for Sunday morning
tr ain No. Al, leaving Alexandris 9:O9 q. m.
good returning on train No. "a, arriving AL
exandria 1852 p. M, at 81 for the round tip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
Wharf Property Burned.

Boston, July S.-The wharf property
of the Metropolitan Coal Company 10
South Boston was destroyed by fire last
night, entailing an estimated loss OF
$500, 600. The 5000 tops Of coal stored
10 the ruined buildings are still burn
ing fiercely. Twenty horses were burn
ed to death. Firemen say 1t will be
week before the coal fire can be ex-
tinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
Euioide.

Chicago, July 3.-The body of Chas.
Il. Williamson, a travelling salesman
from Philadelphia, was found suspend
ed from the door of his room In the
Briggs House in this city last evening.
No motive for the suicide has been dis
covered. On the dresser message was
found reading; "Send telegram to
DR.. James Williamson, 1927 north
2lst street, Philadelphia" Williamson
seemed to be man Of about 80 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
A Fatal Dive.

Elizabeth, N. j., July 8 Jose Pane.
pinto, an Italian carpenter, went
swimming with some boys in Morris
creek yesterday morning. In diving
be struck his head on an iron pipe and
did not reappesr. The boys frightened
at the accident ran away and did not
tell OF the drowning. Some larger boys
found the body and it was removed to
the morgue where it was identified this
morning by his employer, Mike La
drillo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

ANOTHER old soldier, William
H. Wyatt, an inmate OF the
National Soldiers Home, at Hsmp-
ton, was shot and killed in Phoebus
yesterday in drunken brawl. The
disorderly oonduct and shameful be.
hayior of the inmates OF that institution
is causing much unfavorable comment.
The fact that such people are being
provided for by the government should
be sufficient incentive for them to be.
have themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

Salvation Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, 15 cts.; large bottle, 20 eta
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
Neuralgis, Soreness, sprsins, Bscksche, stiff.
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, Swellings, Burns
and Frost Bites Salvation Oil kills all pain.
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
D.yi, 4 Dayir. Wash

PATRNTs.-Messrs. Davis & Davir, Wash
ington patent attorneys. report the grant this
week to residents Of Virginia the following
patents:
677,511. Cardoor opening. j. 81. Hsmil'
ton, Huddleston.
1875. Vehicle hub, z T. Ksle, New
castle.
677,723. Toy, G. W, Walters. Richmond.
677,772 Electric whito. 2. A. Brown,
Mount Fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. July 3.-Stocks opened irregular
with limited trading. Prices were generally
lower but business continued to DO curtailed
BY the extreme hot weather The stot k TX.
change, because OF the holiday tomorrow and
the heat, will be closed for four days. The
decision was received by the bankers and
brokers with delight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Convention.

Richmond, July 3.-The convention
took recess until Tuesday. The SEES
sion lasted only half an hour: The
committee on judiciary met but d'd not
reach any conclusion as to how judges
shall be elected. Judge Quarles by re-
quest offered an snti-ssloon clause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
Cheap Excursion Rates.

Commencing Saturday, May 11tb, and con
tinuing each Saturday and Sunday thereafter,
Southern Railway ticket agents at Alexandria
will sell round trip tickets TO Somerset, Hsr.
risonbuTg and Bluemont and intermedia
points at rate OF one fare; tickets limited for
return 70 the Monday following date Of sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

The wheat hervest In the Fredericks.
burg section Is about over and thresh-
iug il In full operation. The growth OF
straw was very heavy, but the yield OF
grain is disappointing in many In.
stances. Rust appeared Ia many
fields about two weeks before harvest
and damaged the crops considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

AGAINST DIsTURBANCE.-The Navy
Department in Washington has pur-
chased considerable tract OF land sur
rounding the naval observatory in or
der to protect from jar the delicate in
struments which record the time Of the
country. 1t was deemed desirable not
to have any highways within 1000 feet
of the clock room, where the instruments
are stationed. and a circle with radius
of 1000 feet therefore was drawn entire.
ly around the observatory. At the last
session Of Congress $149. 900 was appro-
priated to purchase the enclosed land ,
aud this amount became available Mon.
day. The tracts purchased contain
about sixteen acres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
ICOMMUNICATED.

1t is q serious hindrsnce to public business
that four Aldermen should lock horns with
four other Aldermen, and then oil kick. Of
course no one has q right to ask another 70
yield when he will not yield himself. The
only, and the legimste, way ont Of the mud
die is to 20 buck to tho source of authority
the people. Under the ward census OF 1900,
as published in the Gazette few days ago;
giving each Alderman one-hslf che popula-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

It is easier to keep we'll than get cared;
DewItfs Little Early Risers taken now ana
then, will always keep yoer bowels In perfect
order. They never grippe but promote gem
tie action. Sold by z. Z. Lesdbester q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
Special Excursion to BuffaIo.

Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates
will be sold from stations In Virginia, Lynch
burg and north thereof to Buffalo and return
June 20 for special train leaving Washington
over Pennsylvania z. z. June 9th at 7:5O
3. m. Confer with nearest Southern Railway
agents for rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

McClure's Magazine for July has been re-
ceived. It's interesting contents are: BE.
hind Us We Could See . Tempest Forming
with Lightning and Thunder" Long Dis
Nance Balloon Racing With Mrs. Kenworthy's
assistance, The Story Of the Declaration Of
Independence, Within the Gates, Two OF
Kind, Recollections OF E. L. Davenport, The
Loon, Kim, Presto, Governor Odell Of New
Rork, The strikers Story and Hare and Tor.
Ytoise, or The Bliss of Ignorance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

The Brideewater wheat mills, OF
Fredericksburg, have shut down for
the purpose OF adding many improve
ments to the plant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03
DIED..

At the residence of her son, Herbert c.
Fairfax, In " Washington. d. c., July ID, Mr..
CBROLINE FAIRFAX, widow of Capt,
Henry Fairfax, formerly Of Fairfax county,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

There were no developments today in the
strike situation of the steel sheet and hoop
workers at Pittsburg, Ps. Neither OF thy
combines affected has seemingly made sne
attempt to break the front of the men st any
of the union plants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

II not this appeal to basis principles let the
vote which each Alderman received at the
election be taken. Any democratic way for
A DEMOCRAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

RIOTS IN MExICo.-The public is
much excited In the City of Mexico
over an auti-clerical demonstration by
students on Saturday. The students
met to the number of three hundred
aud held a public meeting near the
ststne OF Columbus. Speeches were
made denounclng recent alleged i'm
moralities Of a few priests, who, 1t was
declared by the students. had been
shielded and not punished. A charge
was made tina: former Archbishop La
Bastids was traitor and that the pres
ent Archbishop Alsrion showed no dis
position to punish recreant priests. A
company Of mounted gendsrmes pre-
served order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

A bad complexion generally results from
inactive liver and bowels. In all such cases,
DeWitt's Little Early Risers produce crafty
ing results. Bold by Z. g. Leadbester s. Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-07-03

Ia Orange county there are only
three licensed distilleries, while the adj
Joining county of Madison has over 100.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-14
OFFERS $2,5OO,OOO.
Would Give This Sum for Franchises
 Philadelphia is Giving Away.

Philadelphia, June 1S.--John Wana- maker to-day wrote to Mayor Ash bridge offering to pay s2,500000 for the street railroad franchises. MT. Wana- maker in the letter says the offer is made, not because he intends to go into the business, but that he dislikes to see such valuable franchises given away. The letter was delivered to the mayor while he was attending the transfer ceremonies at the new mint. With merely glance at the envelope, which indicated the name of the writer, the mayor fairly threw the letter away, saying: This is no place for such bus mess"
 A copy of the letter had also been sent to the mayors house.
 Mayor Ashbridge late tonight signed the ordinances, passed by the city coun- cils yesterday, granting franchises for city railways, surface, elevated and un- derground. He refused to talk with reporters about MT. Wanamaker's pro- test against his signing the bills.