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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
IaI oHLr pAIIr nEwspApIa N ALAaAa.
Anger Is like
nemands of ihe Boer Generals.

QGUidHuS UT tHE bbIt OShS'A'
 The dozen lines of relief that the Boer generals, Botha, DeWet and De- Larey, presented to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain show that they believe In asking for a good deal before accom- pl.shing what they must. It should be remembered that the Boers laid down their arms for practically a grant of $15,000,0O0 to the burghers in aid of restocking their farms and the like, and in view of promised local inde- pendence when they are considered ready for it. These stipulations Eng land proposes to carry out faithfully, but in addition to these generous con ditions the Boers ask for twelve more, as follows:
 Complete amnesty to the rebels.
 A yearly grant to all Boer widows and orphans and maimed burghers.
 Equal rights for the English and Dutch languages in the schools and the courts.
 That equal rights with the British be conceded the burgners complying with the terms of surrender, including the right to return to South Africa.
 The immediate release of all prisoners of war. The reinstatement of the officials of the late South African republics or compen- sation for their loss of office.
 Compensation for all loss occasioned by the British troops by the use, remov- al, burning or destruction or other means of all private property.
 The reinstatement of the burghers in the ownership of their farms confseated or sold under the proclamation of Au- gust '. 1901.
 Compensation for the use of the prop critics of burghers taken by the British authorities.
 Payment of the lawful obligations O the late South African republics, includ Ing those incurred during the war.
 The resembling of the decision to ad' portion of the Transvaal to Natal. Granting an extension of time for tn payment of all debts by the burgher to the late governments of the Soutl African republics.
 A good half of these requests will b. granted in the course of events il South Africa if these events flow along smoothly with reasonable concessions on both sides. While MT. Chamber lain rejected the proposals of the Boerl as a whole, yet he assured them tha if the burghers would meet the Britisl half way complete self-government o a local sort would not be long delayed In order to show the generosity O England, MT. Chamberlain called th' attention of the Boer generals to tht although the parties were of the same race, same religion, same every thing" no money compensation what ever was granted. The cases are not analogous. but still the American case served MT Chamberlain well in his negative position.
 The effort of the Boer generals may be considered the closing chapter of the Boer war-a war that will live long in history. It means that the Boers must become British subjects in the sense and to the extent that the people of Cape Colony are, and nc doubt they will soon be able. like the people of Cape Colony, to control tho provincial governments. Beyond thi! they are to become British subjects The sword has decided the issue, ant the appeal to London from the swort has but served to confirm the settle ment that Lord Kitchener brough about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

c. A. Humphries of New Orleans Is at the Morris.
 D L. Moore of La Grange. Ga. N at the Morris.
 L. Y. Dean of Eufaula is at the Nor ris.
 ". R. Phillips of Gadsden is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
LIST THE SIZE nF IF.

From the Jasper Mountain Eagle.
 9.S ballot box suffer must go-to the pc Egentlary. He should no longer be tolerated any more than any other com mes theft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Hayti is also indulging in revolu- tion. Between revolutions and vol canoes the West Indians are having a lively year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

While President Roosevelt was watching the trusts, motorman stole up and gave him a black eye. There is no moral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

The Memphis and Nashville baseball teams are determined to rule or ruin the southern league. but they will not succeed in doing either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
Democracy's New Leader.

When the new state executive com mittee is assembled it's first duty will be the election of chairman. MT. Lowe has served the party excellently in that capacity, and while he is not in the technical sense of the word a candidate for reelection, yet Jefferson county and his friends throughout the rest of the state would be gratified by his reelection.
 Robert J. Lowe is one of the most capable men in the state. His expert ence in past campaigns will serve him we'll Through thick and thin he led the democracy in the long campaign that was ended in the adoption of the new constitution, and the committee will act wisely if it retains it's leader until the constitution is thoroughly tested and accepted.
 Certain it is, the committee will make no mistake if it accepts tried and tested leader instead of putting the party under the guidance of new man, however capable he may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Baron Mumm, the new German min ister to Washington, is not related to the extra dry gentleman whose name is household word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

The aspirants for attorney general count that day lost which does not chronicle the issuance of at least one ca rd
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The Boer generals are not over loaded with modesty, but Mr. Cham berlain carries a full stock of nega- tives.
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| the Newport Alen does not soon leave this country. his name should be spelt with two Is. That will move him.
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The brigands kept tab on Miss Stones lecture receipts, and she will not be disturbed by them hereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12
TWO klNns oE MEN.

From the Northport Breeze.
 Some men are known by their deeds and others by their mortgages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Instead of condemning Germany for the part she took in the Haytian incl dent. she should be praised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

The St. Louis boodlers are well scared, and the penitentiary yawns for them. There are others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

The placing of a woman on the state board of examiners shows that Alabama do move"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

The state fair is pulling itself to- gether in fine shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Cuba will soon have one requisite of civilization-a big debt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

The mosquito is now singing the dirge of the Panama hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Count Tolstoi has recovered his health, and has resumed his studies and writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Baer has almost enough whiskers to give him a place in the populist ranks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

It has been suggested that one regi ment be mounted on trolley cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Mimic naval wars are not a match for dog fights, even when a duchess is thrown in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

German Panthers know a freebooter when they see him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-12

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 141 c Street, N. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

1t is said that the Kaiser has extend
ed a pressing invitation to General Lord
Kitchener to visit Germany and inspect
the German army.
At meeting of the Council of Min
listers, in Paris, this morning, President
Loubet signed degree closing 400 con-
gregatiOnal establishments.
The will of the late Lord Pauncefote,
British Ambassador to the United States,
was proven at London today. The
amount bequeathed is e63, 7SS.
The Morgan shipping trust has offer
ed to make Southampton the terminus
for all perishable freight if the dock
board will agree to deepen the channel
to 35 feet at low tide.
1t is now ascertained that the APP
pointment of Cardinal Gotti as project
of the propaganda was due to the in
Auence of Cardinal Rampolla who,
knowing that Gotti was his most formid-
able opponent to preterment, wished To-
disarm him.
AS ecOnd reinforcement of 1900 in
fantry and artillery has been sent to the
Italian squadron at Tripoli. Further
reinforcements are contemplated Alarm
lists rumors had it that the Italians
contemplated the conquest Of the coun-
try, but inside circles at Rome deny
this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Today's dispatches from Indiana show
widespread destruction of property by
the recent storm in various parts Of that
State. Several persons were more OF
less injured by lightning.
Judge George II. Durand, of Flint,
Mich, who filled a vacancy on the Su-
preme bench of that State in 1892, and
who is classed as a gold democrat, was
nominated for governor by the democrats
of Michigan today.
Otto Mayo broke his collar bone yes
terday so badly that it pushed the flesh
up fully an inch and one half. Last
night he started in the big 25 mile paced
race at Charles River Park, at Boston,
against Walthour and Elkes and finished
second.
About 500 ex-Confederate soldiers are
in attendance at the reunion of the
second Kentucky brigade, at Owensboro,
XIV. The chief feature was the speech of
Captain Ellis in presenting a gold medal
to little Laura Talbot Gait, the IL year
old Louisville school girl, who recently
refused to sing Marching Through
Georgia"
Mr.. Bryan, in the Commoner just
issued, commends recent criticisms by
the Emperor Of Germany of J. p. Nor
gan. Bryan says: "The Kaiser is dis
corning man. In short visit with Nor
gan he found out what seems not to be
apparent to Americans; namely, that
the great financier is perfectly blind to
the natural and necessary consequences
that will follow his schemes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
FRIDAY EVENING. AUGUST l, 1902.

THE LYNCHING yesterday OF Charles
Craven, the negro whoit is believed muir
dered William II. Wilson, a well-known
farmer of Fairfax county, has been the
theme of conversation hereabouts for
the past twenty-four hours, and has
brought forth opinions from some IN JUS
ti6cation of the summary action OF the
infuriated citizens of LOudOun and Fair
fax counties, and contrary expression
from others. While no one will allegc
that the community has lost anything In
the death of natural-bOrn outlaw who
has given trouble almost since the time
he was able to walk, many still loOkw
apprehension upon lynchings, realizing
that dreadful mistakes are possible when
n frenzied populace rises in its might
and without judge or jury condemns
human being guilty Of crime not
proven. Such mistakes have been
made and will be made until the
practice ceases. Every circumstance
connected with the murder OF Mr.
Wilson pointed to Craven as his slayer
He however. maintained his innocence
to the last. There is a probability that
his asseverations were false, but there Is
also possibility that he told the truth
as he was about to be ushered into the
presence of his Maker. The day thai
will reveal the secrets of all hearts Will
alone fix the crime whereit belongs. In
the meantime let all who persist in lead
ING disorderly lives take heed. Had
Craven faithfully and honestly fulhlled
his mission in life the hue and cry raised
AGAINST him would not have been in eyi-
dence. He had by his own thoughtless
acts bankrupted his character and Tor
feited the respect of the community IN
which he had been born and reared
Spcb a foolhardy course was indirectly
the cause Of his being taken from the law
officers Yesterday and treated with no
more consideration than mad dog'
There are many thoughtless white and
colored persons who persist IN passing
through life with regulations besmirched
bv their own acts. When a crime Is
committed and slight circumstances point
10 their guilt their previous characters
90 nightly against them, and as IN the
case of Craven, they are often tired, con-
demned and hanged without Judge or
jury, with no chance of offering a de-
tense. The picture is solemn adinoni-
ton to all who by their daily acts cause
their fellow-creatures to view them win
suspicion and be ready to lay any CRIME
at their doors when there's no clue 10 the
real perpetrators,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01

while hundred wounds could be found
in his breast and arms.
1t is said that Mr.. Wilson never served
on a jury which convicted Craven of
crime, so it is believed the motive for
the murder was robbery. On Monday
last Craven exhibited a pistol several
times to friends in Herndon, and spoke of
the good work which the weapon coulddo.
Although only twenty-five years of age
Craven had criminal record and many
were afraid of him. When but a boy he
was arrested for several petty 0ffenses,
and was first sent to the penitentiary on
complaint of his uncle, who resides in
Leesburg, for breaking into the latter's
chicken house.
Craven had been out less than a year
when he and another negro, who had
worked on the farm of Henry Smith,
who conducts dairy business in Wash
ington, were arrested for setting fire to
their employers barn. The fire broke
out about midnight, burned number of
cows, and the next morning Craven did
not go to work. His pal was convicted.
By advice of counsel Craven pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to eight years.
lie was pardOned several months ago on
account of i'll health by Governor
Montague.
Craven was a pugnacious-looking
negro, of the typical African type, about
5 feet Z inches in height, and stout of
build. He was married a few years ago,
but lived with his wife only short time,
and has since made his home with wOm-
an near Leesburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01

SOME EXCITEMENT has been caused
among orthodox Jews in the southern
part of Russia by an impression that the
Millennium is scheduled to arrive IN the
wear 1905. A letter has been received
by an Israelite conducting business on
Seventh street. Washington, conveying
this information. The letter came from
his father. who lives in Russia. 1t re-
lates that male child, living in War
saw three months old, recently uttered
a prophecy to the effect that one year
from that time there would be great
war between the world powers, and that
in three years the Millennium would ar
rive The letter related that this pre-
diction had created great CONSERVATION
among the Jews Of Russia. Several
Hebrews living in Washington were in
teryiewed Yesterday in regard to the al
legged prophecy. They said that accord
inc to the Torah, the Millennium is due
in about three or four years, and they
consider the Warsaw child prophecy as
yerifcation or reminder Of the
approaching reign of tie Jews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01

AvERsE TO Bryan is the
evil genius of his party, the incubus of
democracy" said Carl Schurz yesterday,
in the course of a discussion of demo-
cratic issues and the present political
situation. "Do you thing the democrats
have. good chance to carry the next
House of Representatives" was asked
him. 81 think they have ifthey get rid
of the Bryan incubus" replied Dir.
Schurz. 81 do not know Mr.. Bryi II
personally, continued Mr.. Schurz. ole
may be the honest, sincere and brilliant
man his friends believe him to be, but,
historically speaking, he has proved the
evil genius of every cause or party he
embraced. He was twice nominated by
the democrats, and the result was defeat
after defeat. And now. when a promi-
ing effort is made to unite the democracy
and to form it into an effective oppos-
ton party on the basis of living princi
piles, there he is again, preaching discord
and internal strife with the whole power
Of his eloquence."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
DO ES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is alright, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe and
dangerous results of throat and lung
troubles What shall you do? Go to a
warmer and more regular climate? Yes,
if possible; if not possible for you, then
in either case take the ONLY remedy that
has been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and lung
troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup"
1t not only heals and stimulates the It's
sues to destroy the germ disease, but al
lays inflammation, causes easy expectOra-
ton, gives a good nights rest, and cures
the patient. Try ONE bottle. Recon-
mended many years by all druggists in
the world. You can get DR.. G. G..
Green's reliable remedies at +. s. Lead
beater & Sons, Alexandria, Va. Get
Green's Special Almanac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
FEARFUL MINE DISASTER.

Sydney, Australia, Aug. About 27G
men were at work in the Mount Kembla
coliery at Wollangong, yesterday, when
suddenly there was Il rumbling sound,
like the gradual rending of rock, which
increased until, with a roar, a volume
of ignited gas rushed through the mine
setting fire to a portion of it, and bclched
from the mouth, burning the buildings
on the outside. 1t is feared l27 miners
lost their lives by the explosion. Thus
far 81 bodies have been recovered, and
l49 men and boys have been taken out
alive. According to the estimate of the
colliery officials there are still 100 men
entombed, and hoping almost against
hope the band of rescuers are maintain
ing heroic efforts to get at those still
held captive before they succumb to the
mine gases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01

A CASE docketed in the United States
Supreme Court yesterday is intended to
test the right of municipal corporations
to prohibit the sale of intoxicating
liouor to females. The case came up
from Denver, Col The suit was inst-
tuted in the State courts of Colorado 10y
the owner of saloon who opened a
wineroom for women. The record shows
that he asked for an injunction to re-
strain the city from enforcing its ordi-
nance prohibiting the maintenance OF
such a place for females. The district
court of Colorado upheld this contention
but the finding was oyerruled by the
Supreme Court of that State. The
saloonkeeper claims that inasmuch as
women are allowed to vote in Colorado,
they should have equal privileges with
men to visit saloons and drink ad
libitum. The decision of the Supreme
Court will be awaited with interest by
many in and out of Colorado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01

SECRETARY MOODY has begun to draw
IN the retired list of naval officers, and
it is thought that in this way number
of officers new serving ashore may be re-
lieved so that they can be ordered to sea
duty. Secretary Moody has expressed
himselfi in opposition to the idea of al
lowing an officer to retire on pay and the
government to lose his services alto
gether. Already hundreds of army and
navy officers are living in luxury at the
governments expense and rendering 10
service for the big salaries they are re-
c}iving, all of which was never intended
by the founders of this government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
SALE COMPLETED.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The sale of the
controlling interest of the G. II. Ham
mond Company and the Hammond
Packing Company, to Armour & Co., OF
individual members of the Armour firm,
is now completed. Thursday the lead
ing stock holders in the Hammond Co.
were in conference and it is believed the
deal was formally closed, The price paid
for the property is not known, but the
amount involved is said to be close to
s., 900, 600. II is believed that the
plant at Hammond will be abandoned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
,orrespondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.


Washington, ID. c., August /.
Probably more than million dollar
will be spent by the navy for the man
oeuvres in the Caribbean Sea mex
winter. This sum includes ~ new
barges to be built at an expense Of 500,
900 and then tOwed to Culebra Island
Coal and ammunition in immense
quantities will be consumed and Incl
dental expenses in the way of putting
the feet into perfect condition will run
very high. The New England man
oeuvres will not be 50 expensive if it is
figured that the fleet would necessarily
be under maintenance charges any way.
So far as can be learned it is the plan at
present to have the land batteries fire ne
shots and this of course cuts out the
waste of ammunition.
Miss Alice Hay will be welded to
James w. WadswOrfh, jr., son of Rep
resentative Wadsworth of New York,
September 80, at "The Fells," New
bury, n. H., the country home of Sec
rotary and Mrs. Hay. Only immediate
relatives and few intimate friends will
be present. After a short wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Wadsworth will 60 to
Geneseo, n. Y, for the rest Of the
autumn.
According to excellent authority at
the War Department it has been deter
mined by the President that Maj. Gen.
5. b. NJ. Young will succeed Lieut.
Gen. Miles in command of the army
when that officer retires for age Aug. s,
1908. For political reasons Gen. Miles
will be allowed to remain on the active
list until his statutory retirement, al
though he is practically aigure-head so
far as the present administration is con-
cerned.
1t is thought that the candidates
for the District Commissionership
have narrowed down to these
names James L. Norris, Henry
l. West, w. V. Cox and Louis Shoe
maker. The democrats of the District
will insist on an out and out party man
and not one who could not stand on every
plank of the platform. In that event
some of the records of themen mentioned
above will not stand close inspection.
Major +. w. Sibley, of the cavalryf
has been temporarily detailed for duty
as aide on the staff of Lieutenant Gen
eral Miles. Major Sibley will probably
remain at army headquarters until the
arrival there of Col. Babcock recently
chief of staff to General
Miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
RUSSIAN BEATEN.

New York, Aug. ANDREW Spruit,
a Russian clam digger, was beaten into
insensibility after fierce fight with two
thieves in the cabin of his clam boat
early this morning. The thieves were
after $3.50 Spruit had saved They were
armed with rubber hose, filled with sand,
and revolvers and awoke Spruit with a
demand for cash. The fight followed
and the clam digger succeeded in driv-
ing the robbers into their rowboat be-
fore he fell insensible. The police have
no clue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
SHIRTS FREE TO EVERYBODY.

Dover, y. H., Aug. 1.-Two clothing
dealers got to cutting prices on shirts
Yesterday with the result that one closed
out his entire line this morning at one
cent piece. The other hired brass band
which gave a concert while the attend
ants hurled their stock of shirts into a
dense crowd ofmen, women and boys, who
scrambled for them like mad people. A
squad Of police had their hands full to
prevent general fight. Men spoiled
two dollar hats and tore fifteen dollar
suits fighting to get ffty-cent shirt for
nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01
LOSS BY EARTHQUAKE

Los Alamos, Cal. Aug. With a
property loss estimated between so, 900
and $50, 600 and fear of fatality, all the
people left in Los AlamOs spent the
night huddled around Il large bonfire
wrapped in blankets, none so brave as
to enter his house to stay. The 1870
o'clock shock last night completed what
destruction had been left unfinished by
the twisting earthquake. Over a hun
bred shocks have occurred since yester-
day morning, with the earth in a con-
slant rumble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-01

As PREVIOUSLY stated in the Gazette,
the republicans of this Congressional
district, in casting about for material foi
the Congressional nomination this year,
are discussing the availability of Mr.
William Dupont, of the wealthy Della
ware family, now a resident of Virginia
and owner of Montpelier, President
Madison's old home, in Orange county.
As has previously been suggested, 1t Is
highly probable that the real object Of
the republicans is to test the validity OF
the franchise portion of the new cOnsti-
tuition, as there is not the slightest