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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. Juna 4.

iCorrcfponQonce OF the AteXandrla 6aSoSte. ]
Washington. June 4.
The only question that was raised by
the members OF the Cabinet at their
meeting today was whether or not the
Spooner resolution gave the the Presi-
dent authority to carry on civil govern
ment rs au adjunct to the military in
the Philippine Islands. Both Secretary
Root and Attorney General Knox
agreed that he had ample power and
that there was no necessity whatever
for calling Congress together. The is.
lands must be largely under the control
OF the military arm Of the government
Tor many years to come, it is believed,
and whatever municipal laws are made
must not be in conflict with the mill
tary rules. "All the municipal govern
ments we establish there will be ONLY
military ones after al, ;" said a member
of the Cabinet after the meeting. "If
you want to call it the establishment Of
civil rule there for the sake of giving IL
a nice sounding name you can do 40.
It is military rule just the same and
will remain so for several years to come
in all probability. Congress placed the
islands under the Presidents direc-
ton and the only way he can manage
them Is through the War department"
Affairs on the islands will therefore 60
on in the future exactly as they have
been conducted. This of course To-
cludes the collection of duties and taxes
and the appointment of civil officials at
various points by the Taft Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

A THREAT.-A sensation was caused
at Montgomery, Ala, yesterday among
the members OF the constitutional con-
vention by the receipt Of negro paper
published 10 Mobile containing 9
lengthy article criticising the tone,
temper, and sentiments of the appeal
OF Booker T. Washington, w. Fl. Coun-
Gil, and other leading negroes to the
constitutional convention 10 behalf oil
the negro race. The article declares
that the negroes not only ask fair play
by the convention, hut demand 1t; that
there Ia no use 10 attempting to fool
nybody; that II the negro is treated
right he will help make the south bloom
and prosper; "if treated wrong" the
article says, The will seek what oppor-
tuuity he can to weaken it, 30 that be
can destroy this system Of semi.br-
barrie slavery, and that the country can.
not live IN peace and happiness with
one law for one class and another for
another class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

INSTEAD of the people supporting
the government this country is rapidly
approaching the condition of the govern
ment supporting the people. Already
one person Ia every seventy draws a
pension, and this plumber is being add
ed to annually, while to the number OF
government employees, even leaving
out the army and pavy, there seems to
be no end. The cost OF the pensions
alone is enormous-about $l50,OOO,OOO
annuslly-and, OF course, this sum in
creases with the number OF pensioners,
nearly all of whom are on the civil war
list. When it Is remembered that the
war commenced forty and ended thirty
six years ago, the question arises, Did
the federal soldiers fl I'D the elixir OF
life when they enlisted to fight against
the South?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

Despite the reports from England
that the war 10 South Africa is "over"
and that negotiations for peace are
pending, the Beers continue to make
things pretty lively for the Eoglish
whenever they meet them, and even
the people OF London are beginning
to place but little credenoe In the news
given out by the War Office IS will be
seer by the following telegram from
London:
Little or no reliance Ia placed In the
evasive statements from the War Office.
All England is anxious. II is the gen.
eral belief that the British have suffered
further reverses. The press report OF
the battle of Wlllowmore shows that
the Beers are still forcing the fighting
in Cape Colony. The dispatch from
Eoglish sources states that the Beers
were beaten off, but the censors have
suppressed what the action cost the
British.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
The Markets.
Georgetown, June 4.-Wheat 7Oa78.
TELEGRApHlC BREVITIES.

William II. Cole, jr., banker and
broker, OF Philadelphia, today made an
assignment for the benefit OF creditors.
Liabilities, $40, 900; assets, unknown.
Capt. Robert Patterson, aged 63,
the eldest of the Patterson brothers,
who comprise the National Cash Reais-
ter Company, dropped dead on the
street 10 Dayton, o., this morning.
Among the men who have been
chosen to 20 to New London tomorrow
as the Yale varsity crew squad are Csp-
tain A. 8. Blsgdep, of Washington, and
Messrs. II. s. Hooker. of Washington,
aud M. 4. Armstrong, Of Hampton,
Va.
The engine hauling an Erie yesti-
bule train stripped herself this morn.
ing at Mast Hope, Pa, while going at
high speed. The driving rod broke and
the axle snapped throwing of a wheel.
The engine was wrecked. A hole was
punctured In the boiler. Engineer
Gould remained at bis post and applied
the air brakes which saved the train.
No one was hurt, though there was
great excitement among the passen gers.
Traffic was delayed three hours.
One hundred men employed In the con.
struction OF an electric railway between
Frostburg snd Cumb ,rlsnd, Nd, have gone
out on strike. Their ground for complaint
ia unique. The men are examiners and are
accustomed to q morning lunch. Following
their custom at 8 o'clock each morning they
have been taking lunch. This occupied 10
minutes and the contractors no fled them
that they would be dOcked for the time thus
consumed. Hence the strike.
Miss Mary DAILY, daughter Of the late Mar
Gus Dsly, was married st noon today 10 James
Watson Gerard at the residence Of her moth
er, in New York. The brides family is in
mourning and the wedding therefore was
quiet affair. Mr.. Gerard is q young lawyer.
His bride has fortune Of 81 500, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
Deafness Cannot he Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach In
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that Is by con-
stitutionsl remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infismed condition Of the mucous lining
Of the Eustachsn Tube. When this tube gets
infsmmed you have rumbling sound or Inn.
perfect hearing, and when IL is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inhsm-
nation can DO taken out and this tube re-
stored 10 lis normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by cstsTh, which is nothing bat an
ipfismed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (csused by cstarrb) that can
not be cured BY Halls Cstarrh Cure. Send
for circular, free.
j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS


Manchester, Ene.. June Cotton
weaving 10 the Ashtsn.uuder n. Lyns
district ia 10 q moet depressed condition.
Three thousand looms have stopped.
Weavers are suffering "a result OF the
lowest scale OF wages that has prevailed
for years.
Berlin, June 4.-The commercial
political conference attended by the
leading statesmen of the greater Ger
man states, began It's deliberations to-
day. The majority OF the statesmen
present favor renewal of all CONNER.
cial treaties for a period Of at least
twelve years. No agreement as to the
tariff schedule has as yet been reached.
Geneva Switzerland, June 4.-Rus
sian and Swiss detectives are preparing
q list of known dangerous anarchists.
The continental police have lost all
trace of three men who are known to
have been entrusted with 90 anarchist
10 mission and their whereabouts is
causing the authorities the gravest
anxiety.
London. June A coach returning
from the EPSON races today was over
turned. OF the 80 occupants. four were
killed and ell the others badly Injured.
London, June 4-The Beers are again on
the aggressive in North Cape Colony. A Boer
com amanda has crossed the railroad snd at
tackled Jamestown. 1t is KreutzDger's force
that Is making the attack and he had been
strongly reinforced
Berlin, June A telegram from Tientsin
says Gen. Won Wsldersee has postponed his
departure for Europe pending Investigation
Of the international fracas of yesterday.
Geneva. switzerlsnd, June AIR. and
Mrs. Guild, Of Boston, with their guide and
porter were carried away on Sunday by an
avalsnche on Mont Plano. Mr. Guild had bis
leg broken, Mrs. Gu Id sustained q fractured
shoulder and the guide and porter were
wounded about the head. ali are doing well
Southampton, June 4-sir Thomas Lip
toms new challenger Shamrock III. was dry
docked TODAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
N organize Goal Combination.

Charleston w. Va. June 4.-From
reliable information il has been learned
that big coal combine is being formed
by all the coal companies located in
this state along the Kanawha, and
Michigan Railroad. Nearly all the
coal companies are to 20 into ii; ell the
coke companies have also signified their
intention to join 10 the organization.
The thirteen companies that will enter
the combine have an output of $3.50
tons of coal daily, and APO tons of coke.
10 addition to these the same combine
ton have ACQUIRED options on all the
coal mines along the Ohio Central and
Hooking Valley lines. These properties
are controlled by ]. P. Morgan and it is
assumed that he is at the head Of the
mbiuatiop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
A Desperate Lovers Crime.

New York, June 4.-The Italian
quarter in Elizabeth street was the
scene of double tragedy this morning
when Frank Lssko, ~ years old, shot
and killed his cousin. Angelina Faiaa,
q years old, and then turning the pistol
on himself fell dead by her side. Lasko
was 10 love with his cousin who had
been q wife for ten years but had been
told that bis infatuation was hopeless.
Stung to desperation he killed the
woman and himself during the tempo
rary absence Of Mrs. Faisa's husband
this morning. Mrs. Faisa's two child
rem, aged z and 5 years, witnessed the
tragedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
Mine EXPLOSION.

Iron Mountain, Mich, June 4.-By
the explosion of quantity of powder
and the suffocatlng fumes that followed,
eight men were killed early today in
the seventh level Of the Ludingtop
shaft of the Chaplin mine. Suddenly
there was rumble and smoke began
pouring from the mouth OF the shaft
Rescuers hurried into the mine as soon
as the smoke had cleared sufficiently
and found the eight miners, all OF
whom had been working in that sec.
ton OF the shaft, lifeless. The cause OF
the explosion has not yet been deter
mined. Nearly 80 children are render
ed fatherless by the accident. The
town ia in mourning and work at the
mine Is at a standstill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
The Battle ofVlakfOntein.

London, June 4 The engagement at
Vlakfontein proves to have been OF q
more sanguinary character than wss at
frat reported. Lord Kitchener 10 a
dispatch from Pretoria dated today
says: "Our force was returning to-
ward the camp at Vlakfontein when
the enemy under cover OF a veldt fire
rushed on our rear guard, cor sIstiug OF
two guns and $50 men. The Beers
temporarily captured two guns, but
when the remainder OF our force came
into action, the enemy were driven of.
the guns recaptured and the Beers
positions occupied. Our losses were 8
officers and 81 men killed, 6 officers
and lis men wounded and one officer
and 7 men missing. Forty-nine Beers
were found dead on the field"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Over 70 persons are reported to have
been burned to death In a recent forest
ire on the Isthmus of Tehusntepec.
The Hotel Fsirmont, at Bristol
Tenn, burned to the ground yesterday
| afternoon. The total loss, including
building and furniture, Ia estimated al
$4,000.
Under the title OF the American
Shirt and Collar Company. $50, 600, 00C
linen goods manufacturers trust will be
incorporated under the laws OF New
York. 1t will control completely the
wholesale shirt and collar trade of the
| country.
The Confederate Soldiers Home, o
state institution for INDECENT veterans,
was opened at Atlanta, Ga, yesterday.
Owing to the public observance OF the
anniversary of the birth of Jefferson
Davis, the crowds witnessing the open.
ing exercises we're large.
It is reported that Henry o. Have.
meyer Is about to resign the presidency
of the American Sugar Refining Com
paDy and that his successor will be
Vice President W. B. Thomas, OF Bos-
ton, who has been a director of the
company during the last two or three
years.
At an informal gathering of delegates
to the Cuban constitutional convention
yesterday afternoon it was decided to
hold secret session on Wednesday to
discuss tbs official document which
Governor. G enersl Wood expects to
receive from Washington by today's
mail, the contents OF which he has
promised to communicate to the con.
vention.
Judge Nathan G1f, of the United
States Court for the Eastern district Of
Virginia, yesterday appointed Allan l..
McDermott receiver for the Washing
ton Traction and Electric Company
Application for the receivership was
filed by the United States Mortgage and
medlateIy after the appointment of Mr..
McDermott all the property was formal
ly transferred to him.
A dispatch from Bluefeld, w. Va,
says: ut is rumored here-snd the ru-
NOR is pretty we'll fouDded-that the
Standard Oil Company is negotiating
for the purchase OF the Pocahontas Flat
Top coalfield, which ia said to comprise
the largest mi.bitu minous mines in
the world. IL Ia stated that the COM
pany have made an offer of 10000 900
for the property. and that the owners
are asking $4,000, 600"
Professor Ira Remsen, who has filled
the chair OF chemistry at the Johns
Hopkins University of Baltimore since
1t opened, 10 1875, was elected presi-
dent yesterday, to succeed DR.. Daniel
@. Gilman; Prof. K. W. Wood, of the
University of Wisconsin,, was elected
professor OF experimental chemistry,
succeeding the late Professor Rowland,
and Gen. John Gill was elected men,
Der OF the board OF trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
The Erie-Tashmoo Race.

Cleveland o. June 4.-The morning
of the great race between the two fresh
water steamers City OF Erie and Tash-
moo dawned bright and clear in the
city. Up and down the river all craft
we're decorated with flags and bunting,
and crowds packed the viaduct and the
streets along the waters edge. As the
two boats swung from their mooriDgs q
mighty cheer went up that could hardly
be drowned by the whistles OF the craft
10 the river. At 8:52 the two racers
swung around with their heads pointed
east, and waited for the starting gun.
The Erie won the race by one minute
80 seconds.
The Erie won the race by one minute
and 80 seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
A Woman TO Enter the Monastery.

Lexington, KY, June 4.-The mooks
at Gsthsemaue are awaiting with
anxious expectation the coming Of Mrs.
J. @. w. Beckham, the wife ofthe gov
ernor of this state, who is to witt them
today. She Is the second woman ever
to enter the walls of this monastery OF
Trappist monks, the only other woman
to enter being the wife of Gov. J.
Proctor Knott. At the gate Mrs. Beck
ham will be received by twenty-five
monks, the abbott, at their head. The
party will first proceed to the chapel
where services will be held, the choir
being composed of fifty male voisee.
the feast will be held at noon. None
Of the monks will be allowed to speak
to Mrs. Beckham. Many of them have
DOT gszed on q womsn's face in thirty
years, with the single exception of Mrs.
Knott,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

The REGULATION of the War depart
ment classifying the trade with Porto
Rico as 'cosstwise trade" Of the United
States (which is the exclusive field OF
American owners of American built
ships) has been held valid by the Fed
ersl Supreme Court. So, as the Phil.
adelphis Record says, Porto Rico is to
be deemed part OF the United States
when it suits TIE interest of those who
exploit the American people under the
mantle of protection; otherwise not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
THE New York Evening Post says

Suppose the De Lima case bad been
decided last instead OF first. Then that
would have reversed the Downes case,
and the court would have held the
Porto Ricsn tariff invalid !"
Yes, 1t was only after the Downes
case had been decided that those pres
ent 10 the court room at the time of the
decision OF the insular cases saw what
was the intention of the justices, for in
the Downes case the court reversed itself
and virtually undid what it had done in
the other decisions rendered on the
same day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
The BONNIE CAsE.-Three witnesses

THE BONNIE CAsE.-Three witnesses
were examined by the grand jury In
Washington yesterday in the case oil
Mrs. Lola Ida Henry BONNIE, accused
OF having murdered James Seymour
Ayres, jr., on May Is last. They were
Daniel Woodhouse, the waiter who dis
covered Ayres's body through the tran.
SOM; Patrolmsn Brady, who broke
open the door OF the murder ed mans
room, and Police Lieutenant Moore, Of
the Sixth precinct. II is announced from
credible sources that the District At.
torney's Office Is working on the theory
that Mrs. Bonnie began firing at Ayres
while he lay in bed; that she and not
Ayres made use OF the remark "Per.
haps you will listen to me now" and
that the murder was committed because
Ayres was about to leave the hotel. All
the furnishings OF the room, even to the
carpet, was produced for the exami.
nation OF the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
POLITICAL.

The largest political gathering ever
held In Pulaski was the one yesterday
to elect delegates for the Norfolk con-
vention to nominate governor. Fully
800 people we're present. Gov. Tyler's
friends male hard fight to have full
Montague delegation appointed, and
claimed the county by large majority,
but TO their surprise Swanson got six
and Montague four OF the ten delegates.
At meeting OF the democrats of
Richmond county held yesterday the 7
delegates were unanimously instructed
for Attorney General Montague for
governor and g. w. Lecato for lieuten-
ant governor.
A massmeeting OF democrats 10
Spottsylvania county was held in the
courthouse yesterday and 16 Montague
delegates were elected to the Norfolk
convention, with half vote each. The
delegation is said to be for John L. JEFF
fries, OF Culpeper, for attorney general.
Hon. J. Taylor Elyson was Endorsed for
reelection as state chairman.
Mr.. Montague secured a majority OF
the delegates chosen yesterday. Out
OF the 81 delegates he has 3d. from
Pulaski, II from Charlotte, s from
Spottsylvania, and 7 from Richmond
county. The last two counties are in
the First Congressional district, and
Representative Jones's home Is 10 Rich
mond. All these 80 delegates came
from acknowledged Montague strong
holds, aud make the attorney generals
total to date POI. or IS more than
Swanson. The latter gained "a dele.
gates yesterdsy-8 from Pulaskl and IS |
from Franklin, which lie 10 his own
district.
The standing Of the gubsrnstoral osndi- |
dates to date is as follows Montague, 262 /;
Swanson, 1872; Echols, AT; Marshall, 81.
Contested Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.-The Sun
dsy school convention OF the Baltimore Cor
ference, NJ. L. Church South. will be held at
Lexington, Va, July Gil. The opening ser.
mon will be preached by Rev. j. j. Ringer, Of
8, at 8 o'clock, and the exercises Of The COD.
vention proper will occupy Tuesdsy, Wednes-
day and Thursday, July o, 10 and IL. The
executive committee in charge will present
progrsmme of unusual excellence. Reduced
rates will be granted By the railroads and
preparations are under way for grand Sun
day school rally. Among the attractive fes-
lures proposed is trip to Natural Bridge on
the day after the convention closes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
American JOCKEYS Win.

London, June 4.-The Craven stakes
oil 200 sovereigns at EPSON today, was
won by Richard Croker's Sco.chman,
ii. with Lester Reiff up.
The Eemont stakes of 300 sovereigns
at Epson today was won by Edmee,
with Danny Msher up. Casino, rid
den by "Skeets" Martin, flushed second
aod Col. Lambton's Hsndspike, ridden
by Johnny Reiff, was third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
THE STATE CANvAssERs. The State

THE STATE CANvAssERs.-Tbe State
Board Of Canvsssers 10 Richmond yes.
terdsy issued certificates OF election to
all the members OF thu Constitutions
Convention, except Judge Roger Greg.
CORY, foster delegate from Hanover
and King William, whose seat is con.
tested by Morgan Treat, the United
States marshal for that district, who
was his opponent on the republican
ticket. The face returns showed that
Judge Gregory was elected over Mr..
Trest by majority OF Sc votes, Judge
Gregory carrying Hanover by 1888 and
Mr.. Treat getting q majority Of 1872 10
King William. The board heard state
ments from both sides and adjourned
until today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

You may as we'll expect to run
steam engine without water as to find
an active, energetic mau with torpid
liver and you may know that his liver
Is torpid when be does not relish his
food or feels dull and lspeuId after eat.
iug, often has headache and sometimes
dizziness. A few doses OF Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets will restore
his liver to Its normal functions renew
his vitality, improve his digestion and
make him feel like q new maD. Price,
25 cents. Samples free at Richard Glib
sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
ICMMUNICATFD

There Is law against throwing old
waste paper and trash into the streets
and alleys of the city. Householders
should throw the refuse into barrels and
boxes to keep 1t from blowing and
washing every way, when the wind
blows or 1t rains hard, and the police
force should arrest any offender. Our
police force should look around some.
times and see the dirt and trash and not
keep their eyes closed so much. Some
of our streets and alleys are very dirty
at present. TAXPAYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
Constitution Dismasted.

Newport, Z. l., June 4-The cup
defender Constitution while on trial
spin this morning was dismasted by q
sudden squall about five miles of
Nsrragsnsett Pier. The mast was
broken off about two-thirds above the
deck. The sails and rigging appear to
be tangled mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
DIED..

Sunday, June End, JAMES BRADLEY.
sfser long illness. FuDersl from his Ia ts
home, All Queen street, Thursday mernip z
at y o'clock. Thence TO st. Mays Church
whsre high mass will be celebrated for the
Tepose OF his soul. Friends Of the family are
respectfully invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
Accident on the Southern.

Atlantis, Ga, June IA switch engine
on the Southern railway sidewiped a pas
senger train in the suburbs near the Southern
shops Of II o'clock this morning, overturning
several cars, killing three passengers, fatally
iniurirg three and woundiDg half dosen.
The bodies Of others, it is feared, are still in
the wreck. A large force Of men are at work
extricating the dad and injured from the
wreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04
AND COMMERCIAL,

New York. June 4-The stock market
opened strong and active with sn excellent
distribution Of the dealings The movement
reflected q very firm undertone. The public
interest is stimulated By the revelations of
the important corporate arrangements of
railway lines under the new Community of
interest compact.