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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The citizens of Atlantic City will
build magnificent home there tor the
use of the President of the United States.
Mrs. Clelie c. Todd, sister-in-law OF
Abraham Lincoln, died on Tuesday oil
last week as her home in New Orleans
The State department had made public
reports from Ambassador White at Berlin,
stating that the German meat Inspection
law will 90 into force on April |, l9oS'
Ambassador White mailed his resigna-
ton from Berlin TO the United states
several DAYS ago. 1t is to take effect
early in November, the ambassador
birthday.
Italia. of Rome, announces that Mgr.
Guida. at present in the Office of Cardi-
nal Rampolla, the papal secretary OF
state. has been appointed apostolic dele
gate at Manila.
The Colombian revolutionary Generals
Antonio Juarez Lacroix and Juan Vidal,
and Colonel Julian Lecama, who were
sentenced to death by a courtmartlaI
composed of government representatives.
have been shot and killed at Barrlgona
Camp.
While STOPPING over his ten-months-
old daughter to kiss her goodbye III
Baltimore yesterday, revolver slipped
from the pocket of Charles II. Thornton
colored and fell to the floor The
weapon was discharged, and the bulleI
instantly killed the child.
While diving atLong Branch yester
day afternoon, John Stopford, coach
man. of New York, broke his back bone
Stopford dived from pole into 100
and a half of water. He was taken iron
the water in a paralyzed condition an'
removed to the Monmouth Memorla
hospital. He is paralyzed from his nec'
| down.
Mrs. Jeanne Brainerd Crane hasswori
before former Register Isaac Fromme, a
referee in New York that her husband
Bruce Crane, well known artist, has tor
saken her for her own daughter, ANNE
Burchard Brainerd, daughter OF her hrs
marriage. Upon that she bases her SUI
for absolute divorce. 1t is believed TIL
decree will soon be granted.
While flying a large kite from a roo
of A tenement house in New York yes
terday four-year-old William Spraine
was dragged over the edge and he fel
fue stories to the paved courtyard an'
was killed Several boys had been help
ing him fly the kite, but left him for
few moments holding the string. In
Juggling of the large kite pulled HIN
closer and closer to the edge OF the roof
but he did not notice it. Finallya liltl'
gust of wind caught the kite and almos
lifting the little fellow from his feet drag
ged him off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

CONDITIONS in Pennsylvania where
the strike of the miners is still on con-
tinue to cause apprehension. The
troubles which began months ago seem
Is far from settlement as ever. although
at times riffs have occurred in the clouds
which caused hopes to be entertained
that the troubles were nearing a finish.
The presence of troops keep down what
might result in serious conflicts between
union and non-union men but the resent
ment shown by those who precipltated
the strike is becoming more pronounced
day by day, and serious conflict would
surprise no one who reads the dispatches
from the storm centre daily. 1t is now
suggested that more Mollie Mcguire
scenes are imminent The presence of
troops can suppress wholesale disorders
70 great extent, but it is impossible
far soldiers to cover the entire area af-
feeted bv this vexatious labor struggle,
and cases of assault probably murder,
menacing demonstrations, &c, will occur
and the ferment may be prolonged I'M
til the advent of cold weather when coal
is likely to be ten dollOrs ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
THE KING AND THE CORONA.
TION

Cowes, Aug. 6.-The royal yacht
Victoria and Albert, with the King
aboard, started toward Portsmouth this
afternoon. As the King departed all
the yachts in the harbor gave him a
farewell salute. The King left Ports
mouth for London at $40 this after
noon.
London, Aug. 6.-The final prepare
tons for the coronation are being made.
A full dress rehearsal will be held at
the Abbey today, the peers appearing in
their coronation robes. The weather
today is most unfavorable for the king
return to London, bnt his majestys
surprisingly quick improvement has
given good reason for the hope that he
will suffer no set back from the fatiguing
journey.
London, Aug. G.--King Edward arrived in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
PROBABLE STRIKE ON ELEVAT-
ED ROAD.

New York, Aug. 6.-P. A. Arthur,
Grand Master Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, has been sum-
moned to New York by the locomotive
engineers and motOrmen on the Manhat-
tan Elevated system, who have demanded
nine hour day from the company.
This demand was bluntly refused
Yesterday afternoon. A strike is talked
of. Should one occur, the transit sys-
tenn by which 800, 600 men and women
get down town to theirplaces of business
and return to their homes again, each
day, will be tied up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
TRACY KILLS HIMSELF.

Creston. Wash, Aug. according
to information brought here by men,
Der of the posse that is pursuing outlaw
Harry Tracy, the famous desperate is
surrounded in swamp near the Eddy
farm, IL. miles southeast, and reinforce
ments have been asked for Before the
departure of the messenger a long range
rifle duel had been maintained for some
time. Twenty-Five well armed men have
gone to assist Sheriff GARDENERS posse,
while SheriffDoust of Davenport is pre-
pairing to leave for the scene.
Spokane, Wash, Aug. 6.-After a
desperate battle with the posse, in which
he was twice wounded, outlaw Tracy
killed himself this morning.
Spokane, Wash, Aug. 6. - Harry
Tracy, the most desperate outlaw since
the DAYS of Jesse James and the Younger
brothers, fought his last battle today and
finding the task unequal, ended his own
life by firing bullet into his brain.
The escaped convict and murderer was
surrounded last night in swamp ii
miles southeast of Creston and for hours
long range fusillade passed between the
posse and the criminal. So fierce was
the fight put up by Tracy that II was
found necessary to send for reinforce
ments to Davenport and other points
and thew were Immediately rushed to
the scene. The outlaw from his point
of vantage resisted to the last and died
as he said he would, like game man,
although he put himself out of exis-
tence. Standing upon an eminence that
commando view of the surroundings,
Tracy continued to pump lead into
the men who had hunted him down UNI
till he was twice wounded by the bull
lets that whistIed about him with
the density of hail storm
With smile of triumph, the
outlaw then calmly took up one of his
heavy pistols and placing it to his heac
pulled the trigger, falling in heaT
almost at the feet of the officers of JUS
ticc. There was absolutely no chance Il
escape from the posse, Notwithstanding
the cleverness of Tracy in that regard
Harry Tracy, from the time of his es
cape from the Oregon penitentiary june
9 with Dave Merrill, until he met hi:
fate this morning, killed 10 men, who
in some fashion had interiered with his
desperate fight for liberty. In the Ions
distance fighting last night Tracy wa'
wounded between the knee and thigh
| A reward of 50, 900 was offered for him
dead or alive.
Spokane, Aug, 6.-Tracy's body ha'
been removed to Davenport and is the
centre of attraction for hundreds OF
people who are hocking into town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
DEATH OF THE "PARsoN SHERIFF"

Poland, Maine, Aug. 6.-Rev: Samue,
Pearson, "the parsOn sheriff." died here at
l2:l5 this morning. Rev. Pearson was elected
sheriff of Cumberland county after fierce
campaign for the enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law. lie went from the pulpit TO
the sherfi7s office, as he said, "to show the
people can practice what preach" Hotel
barrooms were closed and clubs were raided.
The sheriff held rovivals in the jails, sent
deputies out with gospel wagons, and himself
carried on temperance work in addition to
his official duties. His labors broke him
down in health
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

JAPAN has won the ocean race for
Marcus Island, with the guanO deposits
The imperial cruiser Kasgi returned to
Toxic yesterday from the island, where
she left dozen marines to hold the ter
ritory until diplomatic correspondence
between Japan and the United States
settles the question of ownership. The
island belongs to Japan, but it was
feared by some that party of American
landgrabbers who left Honolulu to take
forcible possession of it might involve
this country in trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
INCREASED DUTIES.

Havana, Aug. en- order tOguaran-
tee the project of loan of $50, 600, 900
the Cuban authorities have decided to
impose an increase in duties from % to
100 per cent. On American coal, corn,
provisions and other commodities, not
excepting coal which the United States
might dump at the naval depots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
HELD UP By MASKED BANDITS.

Dubuque, Iowa, Aug. 6.-The limited
train over the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad, from Chicago to Min
neapolis, was held up and robbed by two
masked bandits near Savannah, Ills, at
II 80 o clock last night. The train was
about two miles out of Savannah inthe
lonley river bottom, when the engine ran
over a number of torpedOes such as are
used by track walkers, to stop train.
The engineer brought the train to a stand
still. As he did so, two masked men
climbed upon the engine. One of them
covered the engineer and fireman with
revolvers ordering them to cut the express
ear loose from the coaches The bandits
then blew open the safes with dynamite,
and everything Of value was placed into
sacks and carried into the woods by one
of the robbers, the other guarding the
trainmen. After the robbers had secured
the money they started to ride away on
horses, when Express Messenger Byle
drew his revolver and fired four shots at
the retreating party. One man recalled in
his saddle but the robbers did not stop.
There are at least five living members OF
the gang. Six were counted by Byle.
The desperadoes are believed to be rail-
road men, The lantern they used was
found near Marcus this morning. 1t
bears the imprint of the Southern Rail
road
Chicago, Aug.6.-At daylight this
morning the body of one of the robbers
shot by Byle was found about a mile north
of the scene. A purSuingpa of county
officers and railroad detectives is close at
the heels of the other robbers and battle
is eminent. Express Messenger Byle
estimates the value of the booty secured
by the robbers at $50, 600. They OBJ
tanned six sacks of silver coin and three
packages of jewelry. AT the office of the
company the amount of money is said to
have been 81, 100. Tbs six sacks con-
tanned 115 pounds i'm large coins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 6, 1902.

A NUMBER of people gathered last
night at the station house and watched
the flight of the vital spark OF we'll
known, popular and at one time useful
citizen. He had been found in grave
ward whittier he hadrepaired for the Pur-
nose of ending life's woes and dlsap-
pointments, and after swallowinga dead
" drug lay down among the dead ana
awaited the fight of his spirit from IT.
earthly tabernacle. The police having
been notified he was removed to the sta
ton house-he apparently had no home
and placed upon bench in a semi
comatose condition. Every expedient
was resorted to in attempts to resuscitate
him. They all failed, and the heart
gradually weakened His respiratlons
become more fabOred, the extremltles
grew cold and about two hours later II
was evident to the bystanders that his
sleep was to be unbroken until the SOUND
of the archangeps clarion. The story is
q sad one from start to finish. fOrty
wears ago he was bright and precocious
bow with every indication OF becoming Il
prominent useful and popular citizen, as
was his sire in years gone by. AT the
- 4
nortals of manhood he had evolved into
an expert in his line, and was reSpon-
sible and energetic young man. FOR
several wears the forecasts ofthe friends OF
his youth were being fulfilled. He was
not only a success IN a business point OF
view, but his pen amused many as they
perused the evening paper. Popular
courteous and peaceable, every avenue
was open to him. There was one rock,
however. in the channel through which
he was passing, and people have been
striking it since the days of Noah. Not
withstanding it is studded with warn
ing beacons, many-yery many-steer
directly for it. The unfortunate subject
of this notice, regardless of his chart and
compass, brought up on the ledge time
after time, but got off, not, however
without damage, and more serious dam
ace each time. Years passed away. lie
was still circling in dangerous proximity
20 tho scene of his former mishaps. lie
seldom was out of sight of it, until the
battered hulk could stand the poundings
no longer. The curtain fell last night
unon the sad scene which brought the
voyage to a close when the owner, III
desperate mood, scuttled the ship. The
nicture is solemn enough without com
ment This dangerous rock stands in
the course of all. When it is first des-
cried all think they can Craze 1t III
safety Some do, but many, very many,
hiring M high and dry upon it and
never float away. Such was theunior'u-
nate fate of the individual referred to
above. May his story be warning to
the Young of the present generation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
MINERS IN CONTEMPT.

Clarksburg, W. ", Aug. 6.-Judge
Golf today refused to release the miners
on habeas corpus proceedings. The
miners had been committed to Jail for
contempt in refusing to obey Judge
Jackson's injunction orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
DIED.

At As a. M, Wednesday, Aug 8, after a
short illness, Mrs. JANE +. COLEMAN, be-
loved wife Of George s. Coleman. Funeral
from her late residence, 1928 north st. Asaph
street, Friday at p. NJ. Interment private.
At the residence of his son-in-law, J. T..
hanerty, 2sO7 Duke street, Capt. CHARLES
A. YATES, In the 74th year of his age. Flu
neral Thursday, August Z, 1902, at 2 O'Clock.
lnterment private
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
Manufacturers SecOnds.)
Some a Third, Some Half Below Regu-
lar Prices.
August Sale of
Lace Curtains

Our August sale of Lace Curtains has begun.
We will dispose Of all one, two and three pair
lots at to off regular prices. This is a sale
that housekeepers look forward to with in
terest, because of the mOney-saving values il
affords. The styles are all this seasons latest
and best designs, and include Irish Point,
Nottingham Rufiied Net and Brussels Net.
IRISH POINT.
S. to $40. Were $3.50 to $3.50.
NOTTINGHAM.
Sl.25 to $500. Were S1.75 to $50.
RUFFLED NET.
$3.50 to $500. Were 500 to $500
BRUSSELS NET.
800 to 5000 Were $500 to $500.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

DEFENDED FRIARs.-Defending the
friars in the Philippines, and bitterly
assailing the administration for its man.
ner of dealing with problems in the
archipelago, Bishop James A. McFaul,
of Trenton, n. J. in ar address before
the convention of American Federation
of Catholic Societies in Chicago last
night, announced the position of Cath
Ollie societies regarding the government
al attitude toward the colonies. Taking
a stand opposite to that taken by Arch
bishop Ireland, who made a defense of
he government, Bishop McFaul in his
address deplored almost every step taken
by the administration, and declared the
nations soldiers had carried drunkenness
and immortality into the islands. In
discussing the schools he accused the adj
ministration with introducing a ode
Outstanding" school system in place
of the Catholic schools. 'There is no
power under the American flag that can
dispossess or expel the friars of the ISL
ands, said Bishop McFaul, in dealing
with the church phase of the Philippine
question. ave are told by so-called
diplomates that the friars are immoral.
and that their property should be con-
fiscated. But | tell you they shall not
be dispossessed. We want The Philip
pine question put outside the trickery of
a political party. There are too many
men who imagine they can settle the
problems with the stroke of a pen. We
must uphold the Vatican and let the
Pope know the mind of Catholicism.
Politics cannot settle the friars question,
but with the direction of Catholics who
have placed 1t before the Vatican, we
are assured it may be solved"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect a cold.- II is worse than un-
pleasant. 1t is dangerous. By using One
Minute Cough Cure you can cure 1t at once.
Allays inflammation, clears the head, soothes
and Strengthens the mucous membrane. cures
coughs, Group, throat and lung troubles: Abb
solntely safe. Acts Immediately. Children
like it. For sale by T.. :. Leadbeater * sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

A GREAT combination to fight the
United States steel corporation is said to
have been formed by British and Ca
madam firms. Now if the American and
English trusts would play the Kilkenny
cat trick the public generally would be
greatly benefited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

During a heavy thunder storm at Somerset,
XIV. last night Bill Loyeless, Perry Chumley,
Arthur Nonas. Mack Howard and Sam Will
Iiams removed cell door and effected an es-
cape from Jail. House breaking, forgery, and
larceny. and malicious shooting were the
charges against them. Several other prison
ers refused to leave the Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

SENATOR MORGAN, of Alabama, is IN
favor of the annexation of Cuba. He
SAYS: Cuba is as necessary to the
United States as Ireland is 10 Great
Britain. Every far-sighted American
knows that Cuba must eventually be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Aug 6.-The stock market
opened distinctly quiet, comparing unfavor-
ably in this respect even with yesterday. I'm
portant changes in prices were comparatively
fbw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

COMMISSIONER WARE, OF the Pension
Office. has adopted an ironclad rule that
intemperance in the use OF alcoholic
liquors. when proven. will be followed
by dismissal. and that such cases can
not be reopened by promises to reform
or pleas of family necessities. During
tbe oast week there have been SIX dis
missals for this reason, and several other
clerks, seeing what was coming, nave
resigned. This new rule has naturally
spread dismay throughout the bureau.
Commissioner Ware finds the new
course difficult one, but he believes
the only way to break up the practice OF
clerks coming to the Pension Office
showing the effects of liquor is to en-
force an ironclad rule. 1t is also said
TO be the intention of the Commissioner
TO dismiss employees who do not pay
their debts for neccssaries of life, but he
will not take action on account OF notes
held by "ten per centers." The
Commissioner will make sober and hon
est men of his clerks il it is in his
power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

come part of the United States. l
am inclined TO believe that the time has
come when we should take decisiN e
step toward Cuban annexation. The
Cubans fought Spain for many years to
be Gree" and should the United States
annex the island there would be a
repetition of the troubles, but trans
TERED to this country. England's expert
ence with Ireland, too, should be a
sufficient warning TO this country agalns'
annexing unwilling people. Senator
Morgan should remember that the days
when che may take who has the power
and he may keep who can" have passed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

The national convention fthe Catholic Total
Abstinence Union Of America began In
Dubuque, Iowa, today. Ii is expected that
the United States will attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
Stockings at
Reduced Prices.
Lansburgh &BrO.,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, d. C.

London at $50 this evening. He suffered no
fatigue from the journey and left the tram
unassisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
Tur National Retail Butchers' aud

THE National Retail ButcherS' and
Meat Dealers convention in Washing
ton last night struck a blow at the beef
trust by unanimously passing resolution
asking Congress to remove the tariff on
beef. President Wagner, in his address,
suggested the removal Of duties as a
means of curtailing the power OF the
combine, and the policy committee OF the
association, to which his speech was re-
ferred. acted as he recommended. a
copy of the resolution will be sent TO
President Roosevelt and to Congress,
but the committee to which 1t Will be
referred has already pigeonholed numbers
of similar resolutions introduced By
democratic members Of that body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

Fred Heron, white, one of two escaped
prisoners from the Jail at Leayenworth. IS.
was shot and killed this morning by a son OF
Carl Gilsch, a farmer, who had been held up
by the conyicts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Slav strikers in Galicia have
taken theunprecedented step ofappealing
to the Gar for protection, stating that it
is impossible to obtain justice in Austria.
The petitioners will be arrested and tried
for high treason.
1t is claimed on good authority in Ber-
lin, that it is now possible that the
question of the disarmament of all ma
tons will be discussed between the
Kaiser and the Gar during the formers
stay at Reval.
The Vienna Mittags Zeitung reports that a
Roumanian officer named Popescu today tenn
poarilly suspended the entire Roumanian
railway system. Popescu the paper says, had
a dispute with a station master at Catargui
Roumania. He summoned troops and put
the railway officials in irons, suspended
traffic and took possession of the station. A
force of Gendarmerie was sent todislOdge him,
but the latter barricaded the station and was
able to keep them off. Troops had to be sent
from Galatz before Popescu was finally cap
tured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
nattings
At Reduced Prices.

AT Reduced Prices.
Entire remaining stock marked at about
half price A mating put down now will
wear longer than if kept in the roll until
MASKING while fresh and doesn't break, and
seems to pack into durable mass.
CHINESE MATTINGS.
12lc yard. From DC
l5c yard From 30c.
Ice yard. From 32c.
JAPANESE MATTINGS.
lie yard. From Boo.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

CAASCARA BROMIDE QUININE TAB
LET'S. Have you tried Hills Cascara Bro
mde Quinine Tablets, guaranteed TO cure
Colds, Coughs and La Grippe? No better
remedy for cold in head. For sale at
WAKEFIELD Il HALLS,
Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
BELLE HAVEN SALyE, BELLE HAVfN
SALVE, BELLE HAVEN sALVE. Good for
sores, cuts, burns. bruises. piles, prickley
heat and most skin diseases For sale by
WAKEFIELD * HALL,
Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06

The best physic-Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take. Pleasant in effect. For sale by
Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-06
DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
Washington's Fayorite Store.

Until further notice, our store will close
at p. m.-Saturdays excepted.