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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
HOSTILE FLEET APPROACHING

Pequot Point, Conn.,, Aug. 29.-War
between the army and the navy has been
imminent for several days, and declara-
ton of hostilities will be made tonight
at midnight. The engineer corps today
began to prepare submarine mines
which will be laid in the main APP
proaches to Long IslandSound. Several
barges will also be destroyed and sunk
in various courses to impede the prog
ress of an invading fleet. That an at
tempt will be made by the enemy to
force Long Island Sound is conceded by
army officials, and every effort to prevent
such a coup is being made. Every
channel leading into the Sound can be
mined except the race between Fishers
Island and Little Gull. Here the water
runs eight miles an hour and submarine
mines are useless. 1t is through
the race that an infading feet
would probably lay its course.
An ocean tug brought news here at ten
O'Clock this morning that Nantucket
Lightship wireless station had received
a Marconigam from passing liner that
4 fleet of seven warships and three tugs
had been seen a few hundred miles off
shore proceeding inland at knots. The
feet was moving slowly and could not
reach this coast before Sunday night.
General Greely's signal corps will keep
a sharp watch for the enemy and give
notice of the advancing feet if it is not
first discovered by fishermen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
KILLED BY A NEGRO.

James Steward, colored, aged % years,
was taken to the county Jail at Upper
Marlboro, Nd, yesterday morning,
charged with the murder of Mr.. George
f. Burgess, on the farm of Mr.. Aubrey
Bird, near Halls, in Prince George
county. Burgess was struck over the
head with a barn pin, and died in few
hours at his home near by. The pris
oner gives the following tale of the oc-
currence;
~ was in the employ of Mr.. John
Turgeson, and Mr.. Burgess and wa
occupied in tying up tobacco in the barn.
Mr.. Burgess rode up on horseback and
spoke to me to hurry up in my work.
/ asked him for the 80 cents he owed
me, and he refused to let me have it, al
the same time ordering me off the
premises, cursing me and saving | was
mo good no how bad the pin in my
hand, which is used for placing tiers in
the Darn, and ran towards him, caught
him by the arp and dragged him from
his horse. He fell on his knees, and
forgetting | had the pin in my hand.
struck the blow. which fellel him to the
ground. went at once to neighbor's
house and remained overnight. Yee-
terday morning Officer Joseph W. Clark
arrested me. only intended to strike
him with my fist. Only last week told
Mr.. Burgess if he continued to curse me
somebody would be hurt."
The prisoner seemed much frightened,
and at times hesitated to collect mis-
thoughts and give his version of the az
fray. The blow laid bare the top of the
head and fractured the skull, causing
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES
WASHINGTON, D. c.

Thomas l.. Lincoln, an aged lawyer
of Carmichael, Penn, is dead near
Oakland, Md, where he was spending
the summer. He was related to Alb
raham Lincoln whom he greatly re-
sembles.
With simple ceremonies the remains
of the late Ex-Governor George H.
Hoadley, of Ohio, were laid to rest at
1870 today in Spring Grove cemetery,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Many politicians,
lawyers and business men were present.
Asbury Dixon, colored, was hanged at
Snow Hill, Nd, this morning for the
murder of Lizzie Borden, also colored.
with whom he had been living. Dixon
claimed the woman robbed him. The
woman's child was the chief witness
against Dixon.
A masked robber last night held up
a street car at dark railroad crossing
at Spokane, Wash, and forced the con-
ducttr to give up his cash. He then
lCb ,ed the passengers, one of whom was
Chief of Police Reddick, who was I'M
armed and powerless.
A report that Senator Hanna and Mitchell
had proposed TO the anthracite magnates that
they give the miners the 10 per cent. advance
ss ,ed for and charge the public that much
more was shown to Hanna last night. lie de-.
MED that it was true and beyond this refused
to discuss the matter in any particular.
NJ. +. Ingalls,, of the Big Four Railway is
at Warm Springs. When asked about the.
statement that the Big Four and New York
Central roads would be combined, he stated
positively that there was no truth ia the
report.
ID. C. Sargent & Co., stock brokers, 81
State street, Boston, having connections in
many cities and towns in the middle and
New England states, have suspended. No
statement of liabilities has been made
The advance guard of the delegates is already
putting in an appearance for the convention
of the miners which is to begin its session az
Rutte, Mont, next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT makes show
of opposition to the trusts in recommend
in. the enforcement of the antitrust
law and the adoption Of new repressive
legislation. If there be no warrant in
the constitution for adequate legal rem
edy he favors amendment of the cOnsti-
tuition. Enforced publicity Of the busi-
ness of great corporations would doub'-
less be effective for good; but an amend
ment of the constitution is impractica-
BILE. As long as Congress shall held in
its hands the power Of taxation it will
need no other whip to hold the trusts in
order. The power has been 50 used a
TO build up the trusts by determinations
in their favor. 1t can be used with
equal effectiveness to pull them down
In this connection the Phi ad alphia Rec
ord says: at does not speak we'll foi
the candor or the courage of Presiden;
Roosevelt that he fails to mention
the most effective weapon in the hand
of the Government for abating the evil
which he deplores."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Shah of Persia has ordered from
London six twelve horse power automo-
biles.
Smallpox in its most yirulent form
has broken out in the slums Of Oporto,
Portugal.
King Victor Emanuel of Italy visited
the Mausoleum of Kaiser Frederick at
Potsdam this forenoon and placed a
wreath on the illustrious emperor
coffin.
William C. Whitney, of New York,
has founded in London the Beresford
Trust, in memory of Lord William
Beresford and for the benefit of INDECENT
turfmen.
Statistics published by the Russian
ministry of justice today show that s, 69l
murders were committed in European
Russia during the year of 1901, or an
average of over two hundred murders
day.
While the king of Italy and the mem
bers of his suite were at Potsdam, this
morning, the Kaiser held conference
with Signor Prinetti, Italian Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. The matters discussed
are not known.
The Pope this morning signed the
decree appointing Monsignor Guidi
apostolic delegate to the Philippines.
Guidi will begin the negotiations with
Governor Taft regarding the friars as
soon as possible.
The stories which were cabled from
London few days ago regarding the
possible purchase and transportation to
America of Washington ancestral home
near Banbury, have caused an agitation
for the retention of the mansion in
England.
Fire broke out this morning in the
residence of Arch-Dean Sinclair, in st
Pauls church yard, London. The
residence is near the cathedral and a
rumor became current that the cathedral
itself was ablaze. A great crowd gather
ed but found the blaze was due to sooty
chimney.
A dispatch from Calcutta says heavy
damage and loss of life have been caused
by the overlooking of the rivers Baghmati
and Vishnumati, and land slides in the
Nepaul country. The cities of Rhat-
goan and Patan have been the heaviest
sufferers, several hundreds Of lives being
lost in those places.
Charles NJ Schwab, president of the
United States Steel Corporation, has ar
rived at Havre France. He said his trip
was purely for rest and that he had
made no definite plans beyond an indeh-
mite stay at the various continental
watering places. The passengers say
Mr.. Schwab never gave himself five
minutes leisure during the voyage.
James Doal, go years of age, the oldest
actor in England, is dead. Doel was associ-
ated with all of England's NEST prominent
actors fifty years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

MORGAN ASKS FOR FIVE YEARS. -
A circular to the stockholders of the
Southern Railway Company was issued
in New York yesterday by j. Pierpont
Morgan, Charles Lanier and George f.
Baker, the voting trustees, recommend
ing a continuation of the voting trust
for five years, or until October Is, 1897.
The company postponed dividend dec
laraton recently in order that the share
holders might have an opportunity to
record their wishes as to an extension of
the voting trust. The circular contains
the following:
"The events of the last Is months in
connection with railroad properties have
revealed the danger to which corporate
properties are exposed, of the control of
their stock being bought up in the
market by purchasers not identified with
the property or permanently interested
in its development and improvement.
Therefore, we do not hesitate to state
that in our opinion it is decidedly for
the interests of the stockholders of the
Southern Railway to protect their prop
erty by an extension of the voting trust
until negotiations now pending for the
further development and strengthening
of its lines shall be settled beyond any
risk Of being overturned and until the
completion of other negotiations now
pending in relation to transportation
interests in the southern States which
have an important bearing upon the
interests of the Southern Railway Com
pany."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
SAVED ON EVE OF EXECUTION.

Michigan City, Ind, Aug. pa
message received by Warden Read at G
O'Clock last evening from indianapolis,
informed him that the Governor had
committed the sentence of Lewis Russell,
a murderer, who had been condemned
to be hanged last night. The gallows
has been put in position and all arrange
ments perfected for fhe hanging. The
warden read the death warrant to the
prisoner late in the afternoon. When
the warden entered the death chamber
and informed Russell Of the communica-
ton from the Governor, the prisoners
face Frightened and he said quietly: 81
thought / was gone, sure-that my time
was not long"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
| GOV o'FERRALL AND TEAMOH.

GOV. 0'FERRALL AND TEAMoH'
Ex-Gov. O'Ferrall has written the
following card to the Richmoni DIS
patch.
read in the Dispatch on Wednesday
morning local headed: "a talk with
Teamoh.' / must express my surprise
that YOU have allowed this man the use
of your columns to advertise himself and
in doing so bring Mrs. OFerralPs name
before the public ] am sure the matter
must have escaped your attention.
The facts in connection with the al
fair referred to, were so fully. published
at the time, that can see no reason
why a Richmond paper should desire to
revamp them, simply because Teamoh Is
making another visit to this city.
shall only say, that if ] had known
colored man was a member of the Mas
sachusetts legislative committee, they
would not have been invited to partake
of light refreshments at the Governor 5
Mansion but after / found there was a
colored man in the party, feeling that l
was performing an official function only,
/ determined to suppress my indigna-
ton and get through with the disagree
able thing as soon as possible, rather
than eject him from the house, and have
it heralded over the North that the Gov
ernor of Virginia had invited commit
tee of the Massachusetts legislature to
the Governors Mansion, and then in
suited the whole committee by electlng
one of the members who was Il colored
man and distasteful tohim.
Perhaps / did wrong. Perhaps |
ought to have resented the impo-
sition of this man upon me, but |
have always felt that did just what
any thoughtful man occupying
my position would have done,
under the circumstances, and | have
never had any apologies to make. The
people of Virginia know my views upon
the question of negro equality too well
to be affected by the reyamping of this
old affair.
A word as to Mrs. O'Ferrall. She had
been informed that there were ladies in
the party, and had prepared herself to
receive them, and when my door-man
informed us in our chamber that the
committee was in waiting in the little
reception room, at my suggestion
Though there were no ladies), she went
down with me. The curtains were down
and the room was dark. She followed
me down the line. At the end of the
line found man who looked like a
colored man Gt proved to be Teamoh);
shook hands with him, Mrs. O'Ferrall
did not, but Immediately turned, and
as soon as possible went back to her
room.
repeat that am sorry that the Dis
patch has thrown its columns open to
this man Teamoh to get himself before
the public again, and in doing so, to
state that injustice has been done him
and the committee by the Richmond
papers at the time of the occurrence in
stating that Mrs. OFerrall left the room
and showed some Indifference towards
.-.e committee and himself. Mrs. OFFER
rail- did not shake his hand, and she not
only showed Indifference, but her utter
disgust with the whole affair." by reason
of Teamoh's presence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
FRIDAY EVENING. AUG. %, 1902

THE ACTION of the republican con-
vention in North Carolina yesterday in
eliminating negro delegates from that
body is proof conclusive that the negro
is ceasing to be a factor in politics and
that he is destined to find himselflagging
superAuous on the stage. ThecOnvention
seems to have been a representative re-
publican gathering-or an uP-to-date
convention-Nhi ch had determined thai
the obnoxious mingling of white spirits
and black, so characteristic of recon-
struction days, should no longer be q
feature of the party of the twentieth CEN
fury. There may have been other mo-
tjves on the part of the leaders, as the
convention endorsed certain democratic
aspirants for office, and the act may be
a movement toward attracting certain
weakened democrats to their ranks.
This, however, is but suggestion, and,
after all, the party may be honestly tired
of the negro. 1t is true the progenitors
of the present republican party Of tn
South used the negro for their purposes
for some years during the chaos which
followed the scenes at Appomattox, bui
far-seeing republicans as well as demo
Gratis have long since become convinced
that the negro was never intended bi
nature to be leader in anything ap-
preaching political economy. There
has ever been but one way the race
could be utilized, and that was to vote
them in platoons for schemes most OF
them never fully understood. There
are, of course, some of African blood
who have emerged from ignorant into
intelligent and well-disposed people and
they have the respect of their white
neighbors, but they do not belong to the
staggering, menaciDg and indOlent class
who wear their hats upon the backs OF
their heads, handkerchiefs around their
necks, stick cheap cigars into their
mouths aud make pandemonium out OF
political gatherings. The people OF
North Carolina have long since become
disguised with such scenes, and the time
has come when not only democrats bu
republicans as we'll have concluded t.
drop the curtain upon them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

AND NOW it is stated that President
Palma, Of Cuba, the patriot CO who
staid in a safe place in the United
States while his dupes were fighting
Spain to Gree their island, is to be
impeached by his Congress on charges
growing out of his granting executive
concessions. Palma never would have
been elected to his position by the Gu
bans (who know him) had it not been
for the "infuence" exer,el by the re-
In)lican party in this country, and it is
predicted that his term of Office will be a
short one and a failure at that. The
intelligent people of this couatry have
long since become Disguised with Cuba
and The majority Of Cubans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
POLITICAL letter from Warren

PoLITIcAL.-A letter from Warren
ton says: THE presence here at the
horse show of the leaders in Virginia
politics naturally caused comments of a
political nature, and it is rumored that
the future political situation in the State
was gone over and discussed on the
quiet The political event, of course.
considered, was Senator Martins sue
cessor. The Governors friends here are
legion. But the genial Senator from
Albemarle has made most favorable
impression on all those with whom he
came in contact yesterday and today. It
was his first visit to Warrenton."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

A LINEMAN's FALL.-At Fredericks-
burg yesterday John f. Cranwell, a
lineman of the Rappahannock Electric
Light and Power Company, while fixing
a wire on Main street, fell across two
live wires, his neck resting on one and
his back on the other. He was killed
by the current. His clothes caught fire,
and he was fearfully burned before he
could be taken down. The accident oc-
CURED in sight of his home, and his
wife witnessed it. An inquest was held
by Justice 5. J. Quinn, acting as cor
oner, and a verdict Of accidental death
was rendered, The unfortunate man
was native of Albemarle coanty. He
leaves a widow and three children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

IT Is ANNOUNCED that lessons of the
highest importance to the country and
TO the navy were taught by the search
problem" which closed on Sunday last
with the capture of the white force, and
forthwith it is stated that large and inn
mediate Increase of the navy for the
adequate defense Of the coast of the
United States and lis dependencies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
Everybody's Magazine for september.

Everybody's Magazine for September
has been received from its publisher.
John Wanomaker, New York. lis lead
ing article, "The Woman That Tolls, %
tells the experiences of a working girl at
Pittsburg factory, An illustrated
character study of Englands New Prime
Minister Is OF special interest just now.
"How 10 Make Money" contains sug-
gestlons for unframed women who wish
to add to their income. The fiction in
this number is Of unusually strong
quality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
A Necessary Precaution,

Don't neglect a cold. 1t is worse than I'M
pleasant. Ii is dangerous. BY using One
Minute Cough Cure you can cure IL at once.
Allays inflammation, clears the head, soothes
and strengthens the mucous membrane. Cures
coughs, Group, throat and lung troubles. Alb
solutely safe. Acts Immediately. Children
like it. For asls BYE. s. Leadbeater 4 Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

ELECTRIC LINE IN VALLEY-The
Oharlestown, Berryyille and Winchester
Electric Railroad Company stockholders
met in Charlestown, w. Va, on We'd
nesday afternoon and elected officers and
directors, The following officers were
elected: George S, Eyster of HalItown,
president; Hon. A. Moore, jr., Berry
vile, vice-president; John Porterfeld,
treasurer; w. o. Norris, secretary; S.
NJ. Patterson, general manager; f. 5.
Harrison, chief engineer; Charles NJ.
Brown, of Berryyille, general counsel.
Hon. l.. Holmes Boyd and DR.. William
p. Mcclure will represent Winchester as
directors. 1t is the intention of the
company to keep away from the public
roads if possible to do 50, but the center
of population will be sought. 1t is the
purpose of the company to run cars be-
tween Winchester and Charlestown
every hour from 5 A. NJ. until IL p. NJ.
The company also contemplates connect
ing Winchester with Front Royal and
from there extend into Rappahannock
county. MiIwood, White Post. Martins
burg and Hagerstown will also be in the
circuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
Great Sacrifices
For One Day.

Here are a few of the many values that are
special for one day; Princess of Wales Corsets,
made by the makers of Her Majesty's corset
excellent quality coutil, short and medium
lengths; as good quality as ever re- kOC
tailed at $l.O0. Special for one day at wv
Odds and ends in Bingham Petticoats, CON-
prising some Of our hest qualities that have
been selling at $l.4S and $l.26, made full
umbrella style, finished with deep double
fiounce. Clearance price for one day 6Or
at............. ....... ............. Wv
Children's School Umbrellas, natural wood
handles, steel rod, paragon frames;
regular 75c. value. Special for one 12C
Fine Linen Finish White Duck; lengths
from to 10 yards; Zoe. grade for half Sr
price. For one day, per yard............ ~
Navy Blue Pin Striped Cheyiot Sailor Nor
folk Suits, silk-embroidered shield and
collar; Prince Henry cut; 1915 60 OF
value for one day at......... ......... V||O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29

mast be made. The sold flag and an
appropriation" especially the latter,
figures in everything now undertaken
by those running the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
DRY GOODS.
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, 1902-08-29

The September Century has been received
from its publishers in New York. The fol-
lowing is its table Of contents: Our Equator
ial Islands, Midsummer in the Catskills. A
Mark Twain, On the Giving of Books. Civic
Improvement in Street and Highway, A Wis
it to the Empress Dowager Personal Recol-
lections of f. l.. Godkin, Edmund Clarence
Stedman, Rusticators at the Cove, Old Jabe's
Marital Experiment, Chapters from the Bio
graphy of Prairie Girl, The King Of Bad
Bad, Confessions of Wife, Three Strange
Animals, Hunting Song, The Prize-winners
in The Century's Competition for Humorous
Pictures, The Proving of Lannigan, A Study
Of Pelee, Phases of the West Indian Erup-
tons, William Watson, The Twofold Cause
of Betting, Topics of the Tine, Open Letters,
In Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
pEMENTED WOMAN,s AWFUL CRIME

house. a few miles south of Covington, was
the scene of a terrible crime last evening.
Emma Bankhart, woman about IS years
old, killed her mother by beating her over
the head with Ratchet, and tried to brain
her sister Dora with the same instrument
She then set fire 10 the house and leaped into
the cistern where her dead body was found
later in the night. The house was burned to
the ground and the body of the old woman
was cremated. Dora managed 10 escape from
the burning house, but she may not recover
from the injuries inflicted by her sister
Emma Bankhart was slightly demented and
il is supposed she became violent and COM
mtted the crime. The surviving sister can
give no coherent account of the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-29
The Market.

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