Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-04
EnraiQn Nova.

London, Oct. 4.-The Star today
com entiDg on the new combination
OF Eoglish tobacco manufacturers
under the name OF the Imperial To.
bacco Manufaciing Company OF Great
Britain aud Ireland, attributes its
formation to American Invasion OF the
British market. The paper says:
"The serious question is to what ex-
tent will the Invasion of weslthy and
we'll organized American combines
force US into the creation OF the similar
corporations and 60 plant the trust
system on the Wholesale amongst u.s."
Aberdeen, Scotland, Oct. 4.-The at
tack OF rheumatism from which King
Edward is suffering is not a serious
one. His Majesty has however, given
up grouse shooting and contents him
self with short drives, attended by bis
phy sIcau, Sir Francis usking.
London, Oct. 4.-The War Office has
received dispatch from Lord Kitche-
uer stating that the total British casual
ties 10 the Boer attack on Col. Keke.
wich's camp at Moedwill last Monday
were 40 killed and 119 wounded.
Rome, Oct. At is stated thst at the reIt
consstory the Pope will pronounce dis
cou,se on the Catholic situation in America
snd will also announce Cardinal Msrtinelli's
successor az Apostolic Delegate to the United
States. The Pope is co.irous Of finding PIeli
dent Roos vets views as to suitable pre-
late before appointing one.
London, Oct. 4.-Tbe Birmingham Post to-
day quotes an Italian deputy as saying that
Italy would be glad TO loan England $4,000
troops to guard the lines Of communication IN
South Africa for the cost of their keep. The
suggestion OF hiring the mercensries to carry
on the war in South Africa indicates the woi'
rie feelings thst prevails regarding the Boer
war.
The Hague, Oct. At is stated that for
mer PIeIdent Krueer's condition is perturb'
ing his fri nds. Important documents which
have been in his possession for several days
still remain unsigned.
Paris Oct. 4.-The engagement Is announced
OF Mics Dorothes Klumpke, OF San Francisco,
the sister OF Rosa Bonheur's heir, to Doctor
Isask Roberts, the famous English astronomer
Miss Klumpke is sn officer OF the French as
Economical society, and directress OF the photo
graphic bureau of the Paris Observatory
Che has obtained results only surpassed by
hODefI3 himself. DO O4CDhuko Vi otol-
lar photographs was the beginning Of the
romance which has resulted in the engage
ment Of the two astronomers
Berlin, Oct. The cruiser Cormorant 70.
Gently visited condign punishment to the
natives Of tho island OF st. Matthias. in tie
Southern Pacific, who in April last killed Prof.
Bruno MeDke, the German millionaire. aud
ate eight black lsborers Of the German South
Sea Company. The Cormorant visited the
island aud executed SO OF the principal ma.
tives
London, Oct. 4.-Tbere was q sudden jump
of points on American cotton today. The
excitement on the floor OF the Cottoa Ex.
change was intense. The rise was due to adj
verse official reports on the condition Of the
crop.
Aberdeen, Oct. 4.-The Evening Express
says that the King spp;ars to be suffering
from lumbsgo, but it is impossible TO confirm
this statement, as official information on the
condition OF tie royal patient cannot boob
tanned. cir James Reid, physician extrsor-
binary OF her late majesty, has been sum-
cd from London.
London, Oct. 4.-The report from Scotland
that Sir james Reid, the royal physician, has
been summoned to the Kings bedside has in.
creased the apprehension regarding the
King Illness There Is growing tear that
bis mslsdy is OF more serious character than
has been stated. The fact that no court cir
culsr has been issued since Wednesday night
increases the general III essiness that is felt
in regard to his condition.