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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

NATIVES SURPASSED AMERICANS
Mr.. John r. Proctor of the civil service
commission yesterday gave out the fol-
lowing statement;
''The commission is very much graft
fled at the result Of the recent examina-
ton for the postal service at San Juan,
Porto Rico. In this examination very
creditable showing was made by the ma
tive Porto Ricans who entered the exam
nation. A larger percentage of the ma
tives than the Americans who entered the
same examination passed, and the natives
obtained a higher average. The most
remarkable fact is that on the geography
sheet, which consists Of questions on the
geography of the United States, the ma
tives passed with higher average than
the Americans, one getting 100 while
the highest average attained by an
American in the same examination was "a
per cent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
MILITARY SCANDAL militar,

MILITARY SCANDAL.--A military
scandal in England is exciting the public
IN view of the revelations of the profess
.ional unftness of the officers of the
fashionable regiments of that country.
Lieutenant Gregson. of the Second Life
Guards, recently joined the regiment.
He spent much time in studing military
literature and being interested in the
welfare of the men under him, he went
among them, studying their needs. a
number of his fellow-ofiicers were angry
because he did not Join in their amuse-
ments, and to show their displeasure, they
wrecked his rooms, threw his furniture
out of the windows, tore his carpet into
5hreds, and dragged him at night around
the gravel courtyard of the barracks and
ducked him in a trough. The young
officers father, Major Gregson, who is a
friend of General Kitchener, has de-
manded full inquiry into the outrage.
The King is honorary colonel Of the
regiment. Its officers include the Earl
of L)ngford, the Earl of Wicklow, and
Lord Montgomery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

AFFAIRS IN MANILA.-The munich
pal government of Manila has been in
formed that plan is on foot to make
an anti-friar demonstration tomorrow.
The demonstration will probably con-
sist of procession and cries against the
friars, but no violence is expected. The
police have been instructed to prevent
rowdyism.
A typhoon is sweeping over the Isl
and of Luzon. 1t is central on the
eastern coast, and fears are expressed
that it will infict heavy damage.
Cholera which had been diminishing
for week, suddenly increased to IS
cases i'm Manila.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
The Century Magazine for August has

The Century Magazine for August has
been received from its publishers in
New York. Its contents are: The New
York Public Library, The New New
York, An Afterglow, The Song of Eve,
A Wishing Song, Mrs. Potts Perplexity,
"Ask What You viii" Little Stories,
The Great Southwest, Words, In the
Far East, Negoya Of the Engineers Con-
LESSONS of Wife, The Hereto, Chap
ters from the Biography of a Prairie
Girl, p. T. Barnum, Snowman and
Humorist; Earthquakes and Volcanoes
The Last Days of st. Pierre, The Catas-
trophe in st. Vincent, The Eruption of
Vesuvius, Leaye-Taking, Topics of the
Time and In Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering il through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except in prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
r. J. Cheney K Co.. Toledo, o.. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting di-
rectly npon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be- sure you get the genuine. II is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price zoe. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

ASKED TO SPRING THE TBAP.-Boisy Bry-
ant. a negro, is to be hanged at Savannah,
Ga, next month for the murder Of W. a.
Hyers. The remarkable feature in conne'-
ton with the hanging is that the death trap
will be sprung by the daughter of the muir
dered man. Bryant killed Iiyers some weeks
ago and the trial has just terminated az Adel,
Berrien county. There wa.ino doubt in the
mind Of the jury, and the verdict OF guilty
was brought in. without any recommendation.
The Judge passed sentence on the man, who Is
now ia Jail at Abel, awaiting the execution OF
the sentence Mrs Ella Hall is the daughter
of Hyers, who was the marshal at Abel, ana
who was shot because Of the crusade he ha1
inaugurated against the negro gamblers ana
keepers of blind tigers. She wants the scrip-
tural rule of an eye for an eye and tooth Tor
a tooth applied in her ease, and has written
the sheriff Of the county, asking that he allow
her the privilege Of springing the death trap;
The sheriff answered that, although he had
anticipated that as pleasure for himself ne
would comply with her request. IL VIII pe
the first instance on record in this state OF
women springing the death trap alta iegHi
execution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
Released With An Atmonition.

Detected and maudlin from the e.
fects of drink, and covered with
dust and dirt from rolling in the
street, John w. Wabley, forty-fve years
old. of Charlottesville, was picked up
at the corner of Tenth street and Penn
sylyania avenue northwest Washington
late yesterday afternoon, and was con-
Quoted to the Firstpreeinctpolice station.
He had $43Sin his pockets when searched
A charge of drunkenness was placed
against the prisoner, and he was locked
up. When sober he was released and
his money returned to him with the adj
vice to keep sober or run the risk of be-
ing robbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
COAL s0As1O PER TON.

Manchester, n. H., July 26.-Local
coal dealers combined this morning and
put the price Of coal up TO 80 and $40 a
ton for stove and Franklin respectively.
This is the highest since 1866 and Il
raise of SO since April. The visible
supply is practically nothing and there
Is getting to be strong demand for
wood and fuel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
DIED.

On Friday, July %, 1902, at 200 p. NJ, at
the residence Of her daughter, Mrs. Il. l..
Garrett, sos north Washington street, ELIZA
BETH MONROE, widow of the late John H..
Monroe, in the 18th year Of her age. Funeral
from the above residence Monday, July Is, IT
10 A. VI. Friends and acquaintance invited.
Interment private. Washington and Bald-
more papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
FREIGHT WRECK.

Palmyra, n. Y, July pa disastrous
freight wreck occurred on the New York
Central, about half a mile east of the Palmyra
station last night, which resulted in the
almost fatal injury ofone man, the destruction
of one of the big hog locomotives and the
spreading of the freight cars all over the four
tracks and into the lots on the side Of the
t.aclr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
NEEDING.

Newport, r. l., July 26.-Miss Sarah
Van Allen, youngest daughter of J. j.
Van Allen, was united in bonds of matr,-
mony at 10 O'Clock this morning to
Robert J. Collier, who in society posed
as a prominent huntsman and follower
of the hounds and as pastime pub
fishes an illustrated weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
MIR. BRYAN.


Mariden, Conn, July 26.-William
J. BRYAN arrived here from Boston this
morning at 1872. He was met at the
station by a reception committee and
escorted at once to the Winthrop Hotel,
where he registered and had dinner.
Then he spoke toseveral hundred people
who went out TO Hanover Park to hear
him. No one came here with Mr.. Bryan
with the exception of ex-Mayor f. f.
West and Attorney C. j. Danaher, Of
this city, who went to Hartford to meet
him.
Boston, July Ex-senator Carmack
returned from Maine this morning with
Mr.. Bryan. He will remain in this vi
cinity for several days as the guest of
Secretary Hollis, of the New England
democratic league. Mr.. Bryan will 90
to Block Island for few days after his
Connecticut speeches today, and will
leave for. the west Thursday, where he is
to deliver several speeches He will not
reach home for two weeks.
Great Britain and Japan have con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
Specials
In Mems
Furnishings.

We offer new, stylish, and desirable
goods at very much less than actual
worth prices. Here's partial list of
the bargains:
Mems Plain Color fourth hand Ties, in all
the new shades and black reversible DC
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Special purchase of 100 dozen Mems Fine
Gauge Black and Tan Cotton Half De-
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All our Fine Madras and Woven effects of
Mems Neglige Shirts that sold for QOc
si.25 and Show. ............a........ C>S
Mems Balbriggan Underwear, Shirts and
Drawers TO match; drawers have double
bicycle seats. Specially priced DC
-ohiy ....-'........ .........~............ ~C~
Mems Pure White Neglige Shirts. both
PLAIN and plated bosoms full assort- S0r
ment Of sizes--marked down to,...... OVS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
ACTS IMNFDIATELY.

Colds are sometimes more Troublesome in
summer than in winter. It's 50 hard to keep
from adding to them while cooling of after
exercise. One Minute Cough Cure cures at
once. Absolutely safe Acts Immediately;
Sure cure for coughs, cold, Group, throat and
lung troubles. For sale by L. ;. Leadbeater
4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

THE LATEST statistics show that the
total number of deaths of American
troops in the Philippines since the COM
mencement of the war in those islands Is
over 4. 600 and that nearly 5000 more
have been wounded. The expenses OF
the war have long since run into the
hundreds of millions Of dol'aIs-mCr,
than the entire archipelago is worth and
many, many times more than the gov
eminent paid Spain for all the Islands
and the end, neither in the sacrifice OF
human life nor in the cost TO this coun-
try is not yet in sight. People who
have returned from the Philippines say
that the 1000 American soldiers who
were killed there were worth more than
the entire population of the islands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
STRIKE OF MESSENGER BOYS.

Chicago, July 26.-The ranks of the
striking Western Union messenger boys
were augmented this morning by walk
out of the check boys on the Board of
Trade, causing a more serious delay and
consequent monetary loss to traders.
Operators were ordered to fill the
checkers places. Those who refused to
obey were discharged. The strike is ai-
fecting business and is no longer joke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

In THE estimation of William r..
Villas, of Wisconsin, Postmaster Cen
eral under Mr.. Cleveland's first admin
istration. the tariff should be with the
democrats the only issue in this cam
paign for Congress and in the next
campaign for President. Mr.. Villas Is
not very good democratic authority, nor
does he make hisplatform broad enough,
but that the tariff will be the main issue
in the next Presidential campaign IS
generally accepted, as the demand Tor a
reduction is already causing the repub-
licans much concern. The tariff, the
trusts and anti-imperialism should be
the democratic platform in 1904, and
with Mr.. German ut the head of the
ticket the party would win hands down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

z Cut this out and take it to Richard
Gibson's drug store and get box of
Chamberlain Stomach & Liver Tablets.
The best physic. They also correct dis
orders of the stomach. Price 20 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

New York detectives are today searching
Cor John L. Lovely, secretary OF the Union
Building and Loan Association, who has been
missing since June IA. Lovely las been in
dicted for Incorporating $1,000 Of the as
sOciation's funds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

George L. Parker head bookkeeper at the
Springfield, Mass, National Bank, was ar
rested last night on the charge of enbezzling
81 $50 from the bank. Parker admitted his
guilt He says he spent the money on good
living, as his salary did not provide the
mems he desired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

Emperor William will soon start for
Russia to visit the Car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
~~~~-~~---~y~~---~~>o---
LANSBURGH & BRO,
Washington's Favorite Store.

Until further notice, our store will close
at p. m.-Saturdays excepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-26

Great Britain and Japan have con-
cluded an agreement to guarantee the in
dependence Of Korea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
COLORA.

John A. Nesbitt is home from Lafayette College
Tor the vacation days.
"a lew persons from here attended the Oxford
Fair "Wednesday and Thursday.
William Burton, of Phiada., is the guest of his
sisters at Mt Pleasant this week.
Master Sherman Krauss. of Perryville, is visit.
ing grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs Jos. L. Krauss.
Mrs Robert Woodrow was last week the guest
of her daughter Mrs. James Mackey, of Chester.
The Sunday school of Mt. Pleasant will hold
their Childrens Day service morning and night
of Sunday, June 15
Many persons from here attended the Chill
dren's Day services at Rowlandville NJ. E. church
last Sunday evening.
We regret the loss of our old resident Mr.. Kay,
who died OF heart failure about noon on Tuesday,
at his home at Harrisvile
Mrs. r. l.. Christie and Miss Jennie Cooley
contemplate taking trip to South Dakota to visit
Polk Cooley brother of Mrs. Christie
The West Nottingham Academy will hold their
annual commencement next Wednesday after
noon, June IL. Music by Colora orchestra.
The Epworth League of Mt. Pleasant will hold
a strawberry and ice cream festival on the church
lawn next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
June 10 and IL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
Killed by Collision.

A head on collision between
extra freight No. las and a special
train carrying party of New
Workers en- route to the commence.
ment exercises at Lincoln Univer.
sity, occurred Tuesday afternoon
at Elkview station, on the Central
Division of the Philadelphia, Will
mington & Baltimore Railroad, re.
sulting in the killing of one man
and injury of two others, all rail
road employees.
The dead man is j. B. Hendrick
son, fireman of the special. The
injured are Engineer w. H. Miller
and Baggage Master j. L. Ralston,
of the same train. None of the
passengers on the special were in
jured. These were subsequently
transferred and taken through to
their destination.
The accident was the result Of
a disobedience or misunderstood
ing of orders. Extra No. 14S had
orders to pass the special at a Ger.
tain point, but for reasons not yet
explained got beyond that point.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
Alexander B. Kay.

Alexander B. Kay, well known
citizen of this neighborhood, who
had been in poor health for some
time past, died at his home, at
Huntsville, on Tuesday morning,
aged 10 years.
He was a native of Scotland
and was born near Edinburg. He
came to America in 1914, located
in Morristown, N. j., and was APP
pointed manager of a large paper
mill in that city, afterward secur-
ing "A similar position in a large
mill in Greenville, S. G. He later
returned to Morristown, where he
purchased a mill, which he operat-
ed for several years, removing to
Trenton and there becoming part
owner in another mill. Selling out
his interest, he then went to Man
chester, n. H., where he erected a
mill, but several years afterward
returned to New Jersey and from
there came to Cecil county in 1878,
taking charge of the Cecil mills,
near Rising Sun, continuing in the
management of the same for over
20 years. After retiring from that
position he purchased a farm at
Huntsville, about one mile from
town, where he resided until the
time of his death.
He married Miss Elizabeth Tai
madge and is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Lewis D., of the
Iron National Bank, Morristown,
n. j.; Robert H., a mining engineer;
Howard b., Stewart W., Bradford,
Ramsey, Charlatte and Helen Kay.
His son John Kay was a machinist
on the battleship Maine and lost his
life in the destruction of that YES
sci in Havana harbor. The fun
eral was held on Thursday after
noon at one O'Clock; interment at
Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06

The Elkton Opera House is t6
be further remodeled and enlarged
during the summer.
V. NJ. Torbert, of Elkton, was
among the list of exhibitors at the
Wilmington Horse show this week
The Somerset Journalist was
sold at sheriff's sale in Princess
Anne on Saturday, May "a, to
Samuel V. Parks, of Crisfield, for
81, 275.
Governor Robert E. Pattison,
Il of Pennsylvania, will deliver an
address at the dedicatory services
of Havre de Grace M. E. church
on Sunday, June s.
The County Commissioners OF
Kent County have passed the an
nual tax levy, fixing the rate at
95 cents on the 800. The State
tax is IL cents on the 800.
The 375 acre farm of the late
James p. Wickes, on Eastern Neck
Island, in Kent County, has been
purchased at trustees sale by r.
Nelson Stevens, of Baltimore, for
$14,250
AS F. P. Conrey was driving to
Chesapeake City from Elkton one
day recently, he noticed his horse
had gone lame, and upt n investiga-
ton discovered the animal had
broken its leg in some manner.
Richard Gibson, colored, of Elk
ton, while cutting wood one day
last week, met with a serious acct
dent. He was struck in the face
by falling limb which completely
destroyed the sight of one of his
eyes.
While waiting for the evening
train at Lincoln on Tuesday, an al
tercatfon occurred among the color
ed visitors to the town, during
which Ben Bowman was shot in the
head and slightly wounded by
Charley Brown.
Constable Money, of Summit
Bridge, met with an accident on
Friday last while on his way home
from Elkton. He was thrown from
his buggy and sustained a fracture
of several ribs besides being badly
cut about the head and face.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
William Hawkins. of WiImino.

William Hawkins, of Whining.
ton, was a Rising Sun visitor this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Haines
were the guests of Philadelphia
friends this week.
Samuel Moore, of Delta, spent a
few days this week with his brother,
DR.. L. B. Moore.
Misses Emily and Mabel Duyck-
inck are home from Wilson College
for the summer vacation.
Miss Eleanor Jenness left Rising
Sun this morning for a visit to the
Misses Harris at, Henderson, n. G.
Mrs. Kate Reynolds, of Whining
ton, was the guest this week of
Thos. j. Wilson and family, near
town.
Mrs. w. X. Terry, and son Har-
old, of Perkasie, Pa, are visiting
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. P. Ryan.
John r. Sheppard and George
Pusey, Of New York, spent few
days last week at the formers old
home in Rising Sun.
Rowland jackson, of Woodlawn,
and Miss Grace Paxon, of Port
Deposit, were married on Wednes
day in Port Deposit.
Mrs. Thomas Starr and Miss
Edna Taylor, of Baltimore, were the
guests this week of E. NJ. Hunt
and family, near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foard and
son Paul, of West Chester, were
entertained this week by Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Wilson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Pyle, of Ken,
nett Square, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Brinton p. Nichols
over Sunday and were in attend
ance at West Nottingham church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
New Castle Presbytery.

A special meeting of the New
Castle Presbytery, comprising all
the Presbyterian Churches in Cecil
county, and New Castle county,
DEL, was held Monday evening in
Central Presbyterian Church, with
Rev. Joel w. Gilfillan, d. D., pre-,
siding. Rev. Wilson NJ. Beale, of
Princeton, was received into the
New Castle Presbytery and accept
ed call to Rock and Zion Presby-
terrain churches in Cecil county, to
succeed Rev. William j. Fitz-
Simon, who resigned to enter the
Protestant Episcopal Church. In
stallation services will be held at
the two churches Friday, June ID.
The services will be at Zion Church
in the morning and at Rock Church
in the afternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
Chesapeake City Bank.

"The National Bank of Chesa,
peake City," recently chartered
by the Comptroller of the Treasury,
was organized Wednesday at a
meeting of the stockholders. The
following directors were elected:
William S. Evans, Elkton; William
B. Davis, Cecilton; J. Polk Steele,
Joseph HI. Steele and John Banks
of Chesapeake City. 1t is generally
understood that Joseph Steele will
be President, William S. Evans, of
Elkton, vice president, and John
Banks, cashier. A modern bank
building will be constructed in
Chesapeake City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
PENNINGTON.

L D. Jenkins visited Oak Hill, Pa, last Satur-
day.
Mrs. Jos. Dennison, near Ebenezer, lost a val
liable mare on Sunday.
Miss Mabel E. Brickley visited friends at Prin-
cipio several days last week.
VIM. j. SINNERS raised the framework of the
new addition to his barn yesterday Thursday.
Miss Ollie Logan, of Rowandville, visited her
uncle James Mace from Monday until Wednesday,.
Thompson Hawk and son Waldman, of Will
mngton, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Hawk
Ernest D. Kirk found carrier pigeon in their
wagon shed on Tuesday. The band on its leg
had the inscription G. A. 52063
Henry Krauss, wife and child, of Wilmington,
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T.
Krauss. Harry, who is employed as motorman in
Wilmington, is suffering with a broken hand,
sustained while at work. The unexpected loos-
ening of the ratchet, releasing the brake handle,
allowing it to fly back with great force, striking
him on the back of the hand, was the cause of
the accident.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
Young Friends Association.

The regular monthly meeting of
the young Friends Association was
held in the town hall Sunday after
noon. The meeting was addressed
by E. R. Burlington on the subject
of "Growth and Development of
Religious Thought" The follow
ing officers were chosen for the en-
suing year: President, Robert K.
Wood; vice president, Ella F.
Hunt; recording secretary, Agnes
Fox; corresponding secretary, ia
nette Reynolds; treasurer, Charles
E. Burlington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
rlrs. Elizabeth McClenahan.

Mrs. Elizabeth McClenahan,
wife of Robert E. McClenahan,
president of McClenahan Granite
Company, died in Port Deposit
Friday of heart affection after a
long illness. Mrs. McClenahan is
survived by her husband, one son,
Roy McClenahan, Of Princeton
University, and one brother Capt.
Thomas Perry, United States bat
tleship Iowa. Her funeral was held
Monday morning; interment at
West Nottingham cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-06-06
Shooting ARRAY in Port Deposit.

During an alteration in Port
Deposit on Monday afternoon Jas.
Hill was shot in the leg by VIM.
Glass. The parties in the row
were Joe Peters, of Conowingo,
VIM. Glass, of near Liberty Groove
and Charles, better known as "Dew-
ey," Jones Of Rising Sun, all color
ed. After the shooting the three
endeavored to evade the town Off
GERS but were captured and lodged
in jail. Peters showed fight and
threatened to shoot the officers,
who fired at the negro twice,
wounding him in the thigh.