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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

Terrell, Tex. Aug 2-The phenom-
onon Of rainbow at night was seen
by Terrell people Wednesday night. A
black cloud lay in the west and full
moon shone In the east. Tho reflection
produced genuine rainbow, that cx-
cited the curiosity Of many who had
never witnessed such a freak before.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

Jennings. H., AVG. IA sale Of the
Jennings Irrigation c1muny's man.
moth rico irrinfion plant, cnral and
plantation TO Chicago capitalists was
oonsummatci here, the consideration
being $4,000 This plant iso one Of the
finest and best equipped plants in tho
state. aud several of the stockholders Boz
the company Will retain their sock .r
the now ono
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

San Antonio, Aug flames Con-
way Of this city, who was a member Of
Roasovolisrough riders aud who fought
40 San Juan Hill. died i'm the city hos
p.ial here. Hl followed cab driving as
a business aud had livoi Ia San Anto-
Mo many years He was buried in 81.
Mary's cemetery with military honors.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

Smithvlle. Aug. A +. Shoarn,
night watchmnn ior the Katy here, who
was shot "Wednesday night while trying
20 arrest two nogrocs for stealing a ride
on n train. is dead. One of the negroes,
Howard Rice, who was shot at the same
time, also died. and the other one Is still
at large.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03
TwoLln.m.n KILLED.

Shreveport, La. Aug. 2. - George
Potts and p B. Player. telephone line
men, were instantly killed by live
wire. The men were stringing n wire
which csme in contact with trolley
span with fatal results.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

London. Aug. e.--The house Of lords
unanimously voted the grant Of $780,
900 for General Roberts. recommended
by King Edward as a token Of the na-
tlons appreciation for the Geld marshal's
services Ia Souih Africa.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

Houston and Texas Central bridge crew,
which j. now at work in Chambers
creek bottom. three miles north Of this
city. J. Bishop. an employe. fell from
the car 70 the ground and was seriously
infurad
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

Paris. Tex. Aug 2--Since the rains
Of last week rust has appeared in the
cotton IL was az first confined 10 gray
land. but has become general As YET,
however, il Is no, doing much harm.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-03

Corsicana. Tex. Aug while sleep.
ing Qn ths qg OIL q bqariinsssE Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
SOUTHERN METHODIsTs.

at Saturdays session a. Roanoke OF
the Baltimore Methodist Conference,
Rev. L. W. Halslip was nominated for
the super-annuated list. ]. z. Alexan-
der, treasurer OF the Board Of Missions,
made bis report of assessments and pay
ments for 1900 ami 1901, showing
total assessment for foreign missions
S14 500; paid, $40 AIS; domestic mis-
sions, assessed, 81, $50; paid. 81, 1913
Foreign mission collections showed q
decrease OF $243.52; domestic missions.
1866, compared with 1899 and 1900.
Revs. Carson, Kern and Jones. the
special committee appointed in TIE Heir
onimus case, reported that "inssmuch
as Brother Heironimus acknowledged
that be ms erred In the matters that
we consider of serious import concern
ing which accusation has been made
against him, and has promised greater
careiulness for the future with respect
to the disciplinary requirements OF his
ministry, and has shown en- excellent
Christian spirit throughout our inter
view with him, we unanimously judge
that no trial is necessary"
The report OF the board of education,
showing that 81 500,62S 81 had been
subscribed for the twentieth century
fund. The report made a splendid
showing.
DIR. J. d. Hammond, general score
tary of the educational board, address.
I'd the conference In the interest OF
Methodist educational institutions. He
said the object OF the twentieth century
fund was not simply to secure 81 500
900, but one million and half givers.
The work was to still 90 on.
Harry w. Burrus'. H. G. Febry, c
Zsizsr, II. @. Burr, George Haislip, oil
the class OF the second year, were or.
dained by Bishop Fitzgerald.
In regard to fasting, the Bishop said
it ought to be made means OF grace,
but about all the fasting done was
when one was travelling, and could not
get anything to eat
Rev. L. l.. Lloyd, chairman of the
finance committee, moved that q col
lection be taken up for the superanDu'
ated preachers.
| New. L. i. rlcuDuIuc cpoho III tns
interest of the collection. Hessid the
fund was 81 $50 short, and that amount
was necessary to be raised now to pay
what was due needy ministers. About
1875 was raised. 1t was stated that oot
old minister. with wife and children
received only sl13 year, and no othel
income.
| So far SIS 600 has been paid in thu
Twentieth Century Fund.
Yesterday evening Bishop Fitzgerald
ordained as elders the following: Johr
R. Jacobs, George II. Echols, Charles
II. Cannon, George w. Richardson
Wallace o. Tolbert, George M. Boyle
William II. Best, Harry NJ. Cinter
Robert L. Eutsler, George K. Hydrick
Linwood Hammond and Daniel w
Griffin. Mr.. Best and Mr.. CaDter are
both Baltimore pastors.
| As the committee work OF the con
ference Is practically done, adjourn
ment may be expected not later thai
Tuesday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
FROM WASHINGTON.

Ioorrespssdence Of the Alexandria Gazette. J
Washington. April s.
Secretary Long has cabled instructions
10 Admiral Remey to enlist five hun
dred native Filipino sailors to man the
captured Spanish sunboats and other
small vessels that constitute the navy
of the United States in the archipelago.
The Navy Department officials have
found that Americans cannot stand the
climate OF the Philippines when serving
on board vessels in the waters OF the
islands. Native sailors will be able to
do the work without discomfort or loss
of health as they are acclimsted.
The question was recently presented
whether the hotels ut Fortress Monroe,
Va, came under the anti.ca nteen
clause of the army law. The Secretary
of War has been advised by the Judge
advocate general that the Chsmberlir
Hotel, which occupies the Fort Mon.
roe reservation, is not effected by
the law. The hotel was built on the
reservation by virtue OF a Virginia
statute, as we'll as Congressional
resolution, and has different status
than that of the Hygeia Hotel. 10 the
latter case, It Is understood, the pro-
hibltory effect Of the law will apply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Anthracite coal prices for the domestic
sizes have been reduced 30 cents per ton
BY the companies, but after this month
they will be advanced 10 cents per ton
monthly until next September.
A student OF the University OF Micbi.
Gan. whose name Is withheld, was taken
to the pest house from the university
contagious dise ,se hospital on Satur-
day, and it Ia said that he has a mild
attack of the bubonic plague.
Albert T. Patrick, charged In New
York with numbering William Marsh
Rice, says that Charles F. Jones, the
valet who has made two confession,
never killed the millionaire, and that
his confessions were fairy stories insti-
tuted by Mr.. Osborne.
The collier Merrimac, which was
blown up and sunk In the Santiago
harbor BY Constructor Hobson while
Admiral csrvers's & set was inside 10
1898, was successfully destroyed with
a ton of dynamite on Saturday. A great
crowd of people on shore witnessed the
blowing up OF the old hulk.
Sparks from q switch engine yeeter-
day set fire to the big elevator in st.
Louis, Mo-, owned by the st. Louis
Elevator and Storage Company, and
within less than two hours the building
was reduced to ashee, sntailing loss OF
$3.50 900. The contents consisted OF
about 800, 900 bushels Of wheat and corn.
The inyestiture OF Archbishop Marti.
nelli, the papal delegate, as Q cardinal
will take place at the Cathedral, Bslti-
more, on Sunday. May 8. 1t is now
fully expected that the next papal con.
sistory will take place at the Vatican
not later than April ID, which will
give ample time for the messengers
from the Vatican to reach Baltimore
before May 8 with the red cap or
zuehetta. The Pope has appointed
Mgr. Reginald Pio de Raymond to
bring the red beretta and zucbeits.
While the Easter shopping crowd Of
men, women, and children was hurry
ing home through James street, the
fashionable thoroughfsre, at Syracuse,
N. Y, at $50 on Saturday evening, the
big bridge over the Oswego Canal, In
the heart OF the city, collapsed, carry.
ing With 1t to the bottom of the canal,
thirty feet below, trolley car loaded
with people, many pedestrians, and q
horse and lumber wagon. No one was
killed outright, but about thirty were
seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
FOREIGN NEWS.

Japan continues to make hurried
preparations for possible war with
Russia.
Ii Hung Chang has assured United
States Commissioner Rockhill that
there is not likely to be any further
important hitch 10 the negotiations for
settlement.
The foreign ministers in Pekin are
not pleased with the military proposals
OF some Of the generals. They fear that
the presence OF large force OF troops Of
various nationslities may cause inter-
national friction.
Emperor William, 10 a speech to the
soldiers comprising the Potsdam gar
risoD, said "Tte authority OF the
crown must be maintained OF all
hazards. Woe to the soldier who listens
to the voice of the tempter." The
Prussian Ministry OF the Interior hes
given orders TO suppress all public men,
ton of quotations from the Emperor's
speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
From South Africa.

London, April ga letter from one
of the soldiers ofLord Kitchener's army
10 South Africa seems to Indicate thai
the British are still carrying on cam
paigu OF devastation and form burning
in South Africa. The writer OF the
letter adds that the towns in the war
swept region have been much damaged
by military operations aud occupation
and that johannesburg, once the busiest
place 10 South Africa, has been dam
aged fully 70 rer cent. since the British
took possession.
Capetown. April S.-The total mum
Der OF plague cases up to date has beer
$40, of which SO have been European
There have been 100 deaths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

would be no opportunity of holding
public meeting to rstify the nomina.
tions. He, however, YVES willing to
abide by the judgment of the commit
tee.
Some discussion followed, when it
was finally determined that the COM
mittee meet in the rooms of the Busi-
ness Mems League on Monday night in
order to select candidates; that pub
lie meeting be held at Sarepta Hall on
Tuesday night to rstify the same, and
that the names be submitted to the
democratic committee on Wednesday
night.
A number OF nominations for COM
miiteemen from the different wards
were made, some gentlemen beirg
named who were not in sympathy with
the movement. The following we've
finally selected:
Fret ward-Robert AitchesoD. J. NJ.
Hill, Henry Strauss, Robert Z. knight
aud w. 81. Hunter.
Second wards. B. Fisher. Henry
Wildt, Geo. 81. Harlow, Geo. E. Price
aud r. Lee Field.
Third warj-Fred. Paff, IT,, Geo. d.
Hopkins, H. Kirk, jr., w. A. Smoot,
| IT,, and E. E. bowman.
Fourth ward-F. 8. Hsrper, Charles
King. George r. Hill. r. F. Tucker aud
w. B. Smoot.
Messrs. Isaao Echberg, M. B. Harlow
and G. VIM. Ramsay were nominated
from the Third ward, but these gentle
men declined to serve for different
reasoas.
Various suggestions were made 10 re-
gard to the outcome OF the committee
meeting, some being apprehensive 90 to
whether or not oil the gentlemen named
were in accord with the movement.
The chairman replied that their alb
sence would be prima facis evidences
that they were not. Others, however,
belonging to the organization would be
present, all gaps 10 the ranks could be
filled, and 10 some manner q ticket
would he launched.
Mr.. Cation urged tina: the secretary
open roll 10 order that all who desir-
ed could enter their names. This was
agreed to.
| Mr.. L Ruben moved that O count f
noses be made at once, and that all
present 10 unison with the objects OF the
organic ,tion be requested to stand un-
Ill counted.
The motion prevailed and the chair
man announced that nearly one hun
dred were on their feet.
At ten minutes past 8 o'clock the
meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign Nova

Paris, April 8.-Premier Waldeck,
Rousseau Ia now progressing toward
recovery, aud there is much anxiety as
to the outcome Of his illness.
Glasgow, April S.-Robert and Wal
ter Psttisop, who were until 1898 the
largest distillers of Scotch whisky nave
been arrested on charges connected
with the failure of their firm.
Liverpool. April SC. Morland Ag-
dew. the art dealer, has arrived here
on The Etruris. He says he has VITO
him the real Gainsborough duchess OF
Deyonshire." The painting was stolen
from the firm 10 1876.
Nice, France, April 8.-PresideaI
Loubet arrived here this morning for a
brief visit. The town Ia In gala dress,
the streets being lined with hedges Of
leaves and flowers and with poles gay
with streamers. Ten thousand soldiers
| lined the route along which the Preei'
dent passed. Iothe afternoon Presi-
dent Loubet attended the sports at the
agricultural exhibition. Tonight ban
quet will be given in his honor.
London. April S.-Oficial circles here
are optimistic rig ,rdiug the tension be-
tween Russia and Japan. 1t ia recog'
| nizsd that Japan, while allowing the
| firmpess OF its attitude to be clearly
| seen, has avoided the offer ofan ulims'
| tum 70 Russia. No unusual activity !:
reported 10 japanese military or Daval
circles, the japanese army and navy
being In complete readiness for event
uslities.
Copenhagen, April Sizing Christian
Tx OF Denmark, lie eighty three years
old today and the city Is In iestal attire
/ in celebration of the anniversary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

SOME REPUBLICANS and their 60
called democratic, allies complain o.
Mr.. Epps Hunton, for expressing him
self as opposed to submitting the new
Virginia constitution to popular vote
They are wise In their own estimation
but In that of no body else's. Why, the
pres ant constitution oftbat good and al
WAYS reliable republican State OF Yer
mont. was not submitted to the vote Of
the people OF that State against the
unjust protest of the few democrats in
that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
AGAINST PLATT AMENDMENT.

hOh1NOA Aa IL Am AIAND nh H@' -
The Cuban Constitutional Conven-
ton voted on Saturday not to. acc, pr
the Plat amendment defining the re-
lations which the United States de-
clares should exist between 1t and the
Cuban Republic. The convention fret
rejected the compromise measure pro-
posed by Senior Giberga. Senior Quiltz's
motion to accept the Platt amendment
was then taken up and defeated by an
overw helming majority, the vote being
"a for rejection against only 2 for &C.
ceptance. The two minority votes were
cast by S,nors Quilez and Giberga.
This action may Do reconsidered later.
as the whole subject Is not disposed of.
The Discussion, a Havana newspaper,
has been suppressed by order Of Cover
nor General Wood, and its Offices have
been closed and sealed. This action
was due to the publication in the Dis
custom of an illu stration having the title
OF the "The Cuban Cavalry" represent
ing the Cuban public personified in a
Cuban soldier being crucified between
two thieves, General Wood being repre-.
sented 90 one thief and President Nc
Kinley ss the other, both being label' d
with their names. Senator Platt was
represented ss Roman soldier giving
vinegar and gall 10 The form OF the Pialt
amendment, while public opinion, %
Mary MsgdsleD, was weeping at the
foot of the cross. Below was the follow
ing inscription:
"Will destiny not reserve for rs a
glorious Resurrection"
The editor of the paper, Senior Corar-
do, was arrested and released on bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
MONDAY EVENING. APRIL 8. 1901

THIS county seems to be peculiarly
unfortunate in the selection Of its China
agents. During most Of the time Mr.
Co,ger was Its minister there, though
news of the most important events
were almost daily TRANSPORTING, 1t was
impossible for the government to get a
word from him, though the telegraph
cable was at his disposal. and now
though, not only this country, but the
whole world, is anxious about The
trouble between Russia and japan, MI
Conger's successor, Mr.. Rockhill, is Il
not deaf. certainly dumb. Secretary
Hay had better remove him and en-
trust the duties he does not perform 10
some one Of the intelligent newspaper
correspondents at Pekin or Yokohama,
who would at least keep him advised
of what Ia going on there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

THE Commercial spirit" has become
90 prevalent in this country that
1t pervades all things, even the
most holy and sacred. 1t has avail
ed itself OF the anniversary of the
S,vior's Resurrection as a fit occasion
for manifesipg itself and, Easter gifts
AMI Easter festivities, and ways for
spending Easter money, are almost Of
numerous now as at Christmas; and
strange thing about 1t is. that profe'sed
CHRISTIANS promote it even more thar
the uuregeperste heather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
A Wreath for Her Victims Coffin.

Paris, April S.-The funeral of Al
exandrine Z,lenipe, the Russian wo'
man student, who received in her
bresss the bullet aimed by Vera Cello,
another Russian woman student, at
Professor Emile Dsschsnel, took place
bis afternoon at the Russian Church
Crowns OF students throneed the edi'
Zee. Vera Cello, who is 10 prison await
ing trial for the crime, sent wreath 10
be placed on the victim's coffin, with
the inscription: ITO my best friend
The shooting occurred January 10
Professor Dsschanel, who is 10 hjs
S2od year. had just concluded lecture
at the College of France. when Vera
Cello shot at him. The Zelenine wo.
man interviewed and was shot instead
OF the professor. Vera Cello claimed
that Deschauel had slandered her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

LIKE the American war in the Philip
pines, the English war in South Africa,
though ''over," according to English
officers, still lipgers on its prolonged
vay. and Lord Kitchener has again
asked for more troops. That war, like
the one In the Philippines, will cost
more than the profits of the possible
conquest Of both countries, during the
next hundred years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08
gtocks Decline.

New York. April 6.-The bears were in
control of the stock market this morning
Prices fell right AMI left. declines in some In
stances reaching six points. Scenes OF Wild
excitement occurred on Change brok.
ers rushing to sell or buy stocks to save them,
selves from los5 or TO get what they believed
was bargain. Jas z. Keeno, who has been
on the bull side for some time, checked the
decline several times, but his support acted
only as a temporary check, declines follow
ing surely and steadily. There was little
news to cause the slump. Ihs pubic, as IS
known, was heavily loaded with stocks and
it is presumed that men who manipulated the
market thought the time had come to shear
the lamb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

GENERAL WOOD, the U. 8. command
er-iu-chief in the Island of Cuba, is o
man after General Ben Buffers own
heart. He arrests editors 10 Havana
and imprisons and deports them at bic
own sweet will. and suppresses the pub
Iicatlon of their papers, because they
criticise his unauthorized and unwar'
ranted actions. and print cartoons o.
them. Such things were common II
this country forty years ago, and many
Americans approved them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

THE people of New Orleans have
sense enough to know that human
laws cannot make good, out OF bad
men. They therefore propose thai
gambling and other natural vices be Ii
censed. Men will gamble on any
and every thing, and indulge in other
vices of human nature, and nothing, bu'
man, can stop them. Therefore 1t wouio
b. better in every respect to establish
the system of license and police inspec'
ton. Vices, like the brooks, will 90
on for ever. When licensed, the COM
M mites in which they are practiced
can reduce taxes on those engaged IN
less Objectionable business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

Marion Kooke, manager for I. M.
Thompson, q large importer OF 6De
millinery at 1858 Milwaukee avenue,
Chicago, says: During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night aud made me
unfit to attend my work during the day.
One Of my milliners was taking Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy for severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re.
lieve her 30 quickly that l bought come
for myself. II acted like magic and |
began to improve at once. am now
entirely well and feel very pleased to
acknowledge it's merits" For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

TIE Secretary of War and the chair
m an OF the House military committee
Mr.. Hull, are partisan republicans
and personal friends, so that the fact
that the laws of this country prohio'
it the granting Of franchises in the Phil
ipplus islands, Mr.. Boot, under the
old republican Idea of higher laws, i'm
q lines that he is superior to the statutes
enacted by Congress, and has directed
General Macarthur, who had, under
the law Of Congress, stopped MIR. huifs
syndicate from cutting lumber in Lu'
I'm. to allow the wood cutting to be
resumed. But the law is OF no more
consequence to Messrs. Root and Hull
than the gospel, which is OF none at all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for teetbing
babes, FuIl-size bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Disrrhe,, Loss Of Sleep. Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera. Infan-
tam. Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and soothes the baby. Sold BY
Richard Gibson and al druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

The CASE OF MISS BURCH.-Miss
Susie Burcb, of Bsllston, Alexandria
county, bias consented to be removed
from the House OF Detention to the
House of the Good Shepherd in Wash
ington. To this course she was per-
susded by her father. The young wom-
an seems as determined az ever not to
return to her home 10 Virginia and
marry the young man her father has
chosen for her. Her situation is mos
unusual. She went to Washington
several days ago to avoid meeting this
sutton and to buy the necessary clothes
before proceeding to Pittsourg, where
the man of her own choice Is now en-
ployed. Her entire family has been in
Washington urging the girl to 90 home.
This change from Qua institution to an
other is the only sign of weakening 80
far manifested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

II troubled by weak digestion, less
of appetite. or constipation, try few
doses of Chsmberlain's Stomach ard
Liver Tablets. Every box warranted
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy
cheeks, and sparkling eyes IL your liver y
sluggish and your bowels clogged. DeWit3s
Little Early Risers cleanse the whole system.
They never gripe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-08

DR.. Bulls Celebrated Pills cure
many ills. One Pill dose. Box, 90 pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles,
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomsth and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard Gibson and all drug
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