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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-14
Pirates H.
Of. Cbma
Whole Districts Terror
lied by Noon Eyed
FrsebOoferS.
k7oeO re STEAMSHIP .Ndnoa Was
Captured Outside Of Hong
Kong - Captain Killed
and Ship Looted.

Although piracy upon a large scale
has ceased to exist upon the China
coast, lit is still carried on in a small
way, and that right under the nose of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
Veto Power Abrogated.

Vienna, July S.-The Tageblatt to-
day prints rumor to the effect that in
view of Cardinal Rampolla's hostility to
the triple alliance, Austria would exer-
else her right of veto should he be
elected Pope
Fon Du Lac, Wis, July SIT will
be interesting to notice who the coming
incumbent of the Papacy will be-" said
Bishop Grafton, though it is certain he
will be an Italian. Is not ordinarily
known by Roman Catholics that the
heads of three European countries have
a veto power over the election off Pope.
They are France, Austria, and Spain.
| understand that some of them have
already filed objections to certain of the
cardinals who were mentioned as likely
to be chosen"
New York, July S.-A high Catholic
authority, when asked this morning re-
garding the rumor that Austria would
veto Cardinal Rampolla's election, as
Pope, should he obtain it, said that in
years long gone by the Catholic powers
had the power to veto candidate; that
is, they could object to candidate for
the position of pontiff and the cOnclave
would drop his name. This power,
however, had been abrogated, and at
the election Of Pope Leo, 25 years ago,
it was not even mentioned. The idea
that the governments Of Austria, Spain
and France could veto the choice of the
conclave of cardinals, was without
foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
OIIET AT RICHMOND.

Cars have run for several days IL
Richmond without military guard, ant
the disturbances have only been such az
the police could easily deal with. Quite
large number of the soldiers are re-
turning home on furlough. 1t is likely
that this will be the only reduction fol
some days. By this means skeleton o.
the entire military organization, which
has done such efficient service for two
weeks, will be kept up, and at any time
if the demand is made for larger force
the men on furlough could be immedi-
ately recalled.
Cars were operated yesterday over the
whole territory of the company. and a
good schedule maintained. Many persons
rode, and there was no evidence while the
day lasted that any strike WASH progress.
Postmaster Knight has issued orders
that all letter-carriers are to ride on the
cars as heretofore, as he regards the dan
ger in 50 doing as having passed, and the
government demands that the mail shall
be delivered on schedule time.
A new feature in the situation is the
application by quite considerable num-
Der of the military for positions as con-
ductors and motormen, and they will be
put on as soon as relieved from military
duty. Several soldiers were being taught
Yesterday to run cars. All of the sur
burban lines are now manned and run
ming regular schedule.
Paul Smith and Joseph Saunders, col
ored boys, were arrested by two soldiers
on the Seven Pines road on Monday.
They were charged with driving spikes
on the tracks about three miles flom
Seven Pines. The boys were turned
over to to the county authorities,
w. L. Underwood, a special police
man, was fined so yesterday for firing a
rifle in the streets. Underwood was
near the Twenty ninth street sheds. He
approached sentinel, obtained pos
session of the soldiers gun and fired it.
He said he did not know the gun was
loaded. The soldier said he did not
consent to the firing of the rifle. The
report of the rife caused the guard to
assemble and rush to the post.
The case of William H. Lowry, an
old street-car man, charged with killing
fellow-striker, Charles E. Graham,
was called in the Police Court yester-
day. The case was continued at the
request of the commonwealth attorney
that he might have time to examine
into certain evidence. Several persons
were fined $40 each for calling out
"scab' and creating disturbances in
connection with the running Of the
cars.
At Petersburg the number of passen-
gers increases every day and as far as
the company is concerned the strike is
over. There have been about two APP
plications for every position with the
company there. No more men are
needed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Richard F. Archer, a well-known
farmer, died yesterday at his home,
Malvern, Powhatan county, aged about
90 years.
James Oliver, colored, was yesterday
granted $4,000 damages in his suit
against the Southern Railroad for the
loss of his feet in the collision in the
yard at Danville some time ago.
The engineers strike at Norfolk is
over. The engineers, it is stated, met
the steamer owners half way in reach
ing a settlement of the strike, which has
been in existence since the lst of June.
Late on Monday night, Mr.. Reibert
Mcbride Berrey while on the bridge at
Fredericksburg shot himself with pis-
toll and then jumped or fell from the
bridge into the Rappahannock river and
was drowned.
The city of Richmond will transfer
its holdings of land on both sides Of
Dutch Gap canal to the United States
government in consideration ofthe latter
assuming the responsibility for the safety
of navigation through the two bluffs that
overlook the 200-yard stretch of the mar
row channel. The government proposes
to cut away thousands of tons of earth
from Taylor's Bluff so that vessels ap-
preaching each other may have an un-
INSTRUCTED view.
Stewart Williamson, IL years of age,
Yesterday accidentally shot and killed
his aged father, William W. Williamson,
at Warrenton. The boy took up his
rifle, not knowing it was loaded, and
playfully aiming it at his father, said
Hold up your handsp pulling the
trigger as he spoke. The ball entered
the forehead, penetrated the brain aud
lodged against the base of the skull.
Mr.. Williamson lived a few minutes
after being shot.
Harry S. Snyder, was arrested last
night charged with shooting his brother
in-law, l.. Siebert Cease, who was dan
gerously wounded at his home, at Chest
nut Hill, near Richmond, Sunday after
noon. under circumstances that were SEN
sational and at first mysterious. Snyder
was refused bail and committed to the
Henrico Jail. Snyder and another rela-
tive of the family, it is said, were seen
in the yard of Ceases home after his
wife had fled through fear and just be-
fore the two shots were fired through the
window into Ceases body. Cease is do
ing well, :but is not yet out of danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.l
Washington, ID. c., July >.

CORRESPONDENCE VI luc O~-~eN-i
Washington, d. c., July 3.
The Secretary of War has ordered the
withdrawal from Cuba of four companies
of Coast Artillery, the 18th and 2lstnow
at Cienfuegos, and the 22nd and Oath at
Havana the Sth Company to take sta
ton at Fort Schuyler, New York, the 2lst
at Fort Mott, New Jersey, and the 29rd
and oath at Fort Mckinley, Maine.
This discontinues the present post at
Cienfuegos, and leaves in Cuba the llth
and 10Th companies at Santiago and the
goth and 22nd at Havana, which latter
companies will ultimately garrison the
two projected coaling stations at Bahia,
Honda end Guantanamo.
There seems to be no question that
the man who jumped from the Inter,
national Bridge between Buffalo and
Fort Erie recently was Edward }.
Delehanty. the big batter Of the Wash
ington baseball club. The description OF
the man and his actions compare strong
" with that of Delehanty who had
been on a spree for some time. Dele
hanty had been respondent for some
time. caused by his losses on the
horses and his inability to get him
self in condition TO play good ball.
A local tailor received letter from
Buffalo railroad official this morning
stating that his card with the name +.
J. Delehanty, was sewed to suit OF
clothes left on the train by the passen-
ger who was put off at Fort Erie, Ontario,
last Thursday. The letter further re-
cites the fact that the same passenger,
according to best belief fell or jumped
from the bridge connecting Fort Erie
and Buffalo.
The following appointments were OIL
cially announced at the State Depart
mcnt this morning: John Barrett, OF
Oregon, to be Minister to the Argentine
Republic; David f. WILDER, of New
York to be consul at Barbados, W. l.
Judge Waddill, Clerk Bowden and
Marshal Treat and other prominent re-
publicans who have been attending the
u. s. Court in Alexandria were here
last night and again today, but their
presence here is said to have no political
significance.
The Papal Legation received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Cardinal Rampolla
this morning: Estate of Holy father
continues very grave today"
The dispatch boat Dolphin left here
today, having passengers nearly all the
members of the House committee on
naval affairs of the last Congress. 1t is
the purpose of these gentlemen to make
a personal inspection of the various
naval stations on the Atlantic coast be-
tween Norfolk and Portsmouth.
In case of the death of the Pope a
scene witnessed only occasionally in a
life time will be presented. This is the
burning of candles for a certain period
in the front window of the home of every
faithful Catholic throughout the civilized
world. Such mark of respect is only
accorded a dead pontiff. The practice
was almost universally carried out at the
time of the death of Plus TX and it is
probable that it will be followed in case
of the death of Leo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
FOREIGN NEWS

President Loubet of France visited
King Edward at Windsor Palace early
today, and accompanied by the King,
Queen Alexandra, the Prince and
Princess of Wales, the President attended
an army review at Aldershot this after
noon. Before leaving for AldershOt
the French President visited Queen
Victoria's tomb at Frogmore,
The Serbs of old Servia, which is now
practically under Turkish control, have
addressed n note to King Peter of Ser
via, expressing the hope that they will
soon be able to salute him at the capital
of the old Servian empire, as ruler.
This means fresh trouble for the Sultan.
Russia has ordered fifty heavy guns
and % Crosot guns from the KrupPs for
the forts at Port Arthur and has also
requested tenders for 10 million rounds
of small arm ammunition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
POPE LEO.

Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore received
last evening shortly after o'clock
cablegram from Cardinal RampOlla, the
Papal Secretary of State, stating that
while the condition of the Pope's health
is grave hope of his recovery has not
been abandoned. The cablegram was
as follows;
Rome, July THE condition of the
Holy Father is certainly serious. How
ever, we may be permitted to hope.
- [Rampolla.
A dispatch from Rome, dated last
night says in the midst of all the anxiety
regarding the condition of the Pope there
is much talk at the Vatican regarding
the determination expressed by Cardinal
Matthew to claim for France her right
to exercise her high patronage over the
conclaye, right which she has enjoyed
from other days. This claim on the
part of Cardinal Matthew explains why
he refuses to leave the Vatican. Ar
other dispatch from Rome dated last
night says:
Much significance is attached to an ex-
tended visit made today by Cardinal
Gotti, perfect of the Propaganda, to the
Pope's sickroom, from which other con-
spicious members of the Sacred College
were excluded by the doctors orders.
Cardinal GOtti's interview lasted 20
minutes, even the doctors and attendants
withdrawing and leaving him alone with
the Pope. This has naturally opened
wide field ofspeculation. 1t is even said
on the authority of one cardinal, that
Pope Leo expressed the hope that in the
event of the succession falling on Card
inal Gotti he might have the strength to
take up and carry forward the great work
thus cOnfided to him. Just what passed
between the Pointiffand Cardinal Gotti
only they know, but certainly the cir
cumstances and length ofthe visit strong
ly support the view that the Pope was Civ
ing his attention to the administration of
the affairs of the church when he him
self has passed away. Although the Pope
is still alive, Cardinal Oreglia begins to
be the center of all Vatican affairs, as it
is considered that the moment may be
close at hand when he will assume the SUI
preme power in his capacity as Cardinal
Camerlengo. Engineers Scheifer aud
Manucci, who are called architects ofthe
conclave, as their office consists in wall
ing up the cardinals when they have gath
cred for the election of a new Pope,
have put themselves at the disposal of
Cardinal Oreglia, as has also Prince Chi
gi, who holds the office of marshal of the
conclave. All the Papal military bodies
10 permanent service will receive two
months extra pay in case of the death
of the Pope and extra pay for two addi-
tional months from the new Pope.
No Pope has been the recipient of
more gifts from friends and admirers than
Leo XIII. 1t is calculated that at the
time Of celebrating his goth year in the
priesthood he received presents amount
ing to S25, 000,0 600. This sum, alth-
ough no record has been made puplic,
was probably duplicated by donations
at the late anniversary of his being cleo
ted to the papal chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08

AND NOW Kansas, "Blee1ing Kan
sas has been heard from. A dispatch
from Topeka says
In several localities in the wheat belt
negroes have been imported to help in
saving the wheat. In all of these dis
turbances and threats of violence have
been made by the white men. -Four
Edwards county farmers have wired
Governor Bailey for protection against a
threatened mobbing of negro harvesters
bv white men. Governor Bailey wired
that they must apply to the sheriff for
the protection asked for.
Now it appears that these colored men
went to Kansas in answer to advertise
ments for farm help during harvest sea-
son and did nothing to excite i'll feeling
against themselves, but their very pres
ence has caused a hubbub in that State
which sent John Brown into the South
to "deliver' them. The negroes are
not wanted in the North, East or West.
Their natural home is in the South and
if they behave themselves properly they
are better treated in this section than
anywhere else under the sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
The Condition o fthe Pope.

Rome, July S.-The following bull
letin regarding the Pope's condition
was issued this morning: "The Pope
passed fairly quiet night, although he
had no restoring sleep His pulse be-
came irregular and his respiration was
not so free as it was last evening.
His weakened condition make lengthy
PHYSICAL examination impossible, but
it is certain that the improvement in his
pulmonary condition continues. His
general condition is somewhat worse
owing to loss of strength"
Rome, July S.--BlOod poisoning has
set in, and it depends entirely on the
progress of these dread symptoms whether
the Pope will last for days or merely
hours. The pontif's physicians give
no hope, as Notwithstanding ameliOra-
ton in some of the symptoms they con-
slider it impossible for the organism OF
the pontiff to have the energy necessary
to eliminate the toxin of infection which
has presented grave symptoms. The
pleural liquid does not seem to be re-
gathering, but the Pope's general con-
dition is not so tranquil and his depres-
sion is greater. On waking this morn
ing from one of these fitful slumbers the
Pope said: 81 wish it were all over.
know from my vision what is await
ing me-" ,
Rome, July S.-The Pope received
Professor Mazzoni this morning. BE
complained that he was feeling worse
than yesterday, adding, Therefore, |
can't work as l wish to-" Professor
Mazzoni says that the cyanOsis of the
Pope's fingers is spreading over his
hands
Rome, July S.-The Pope today, in
conversation with Mgr. Angela, one OF
his attendants, predicted that he would
die tomorrow. He said: 81 am sorry
cannot be present at tomorrow's
service because tomorrow shall die" "
Early this afternoon the Pope had an
other fainting fit
Rome, July $40 p. m. The
condition of the Pope is unchanged.
The evening bulletin from his physicians
Is awaited with great anxiety.
Paris, July S.-The Nuncio this after
noon received the following message
from Cardinal Rompolla, relative to the
Pope's condition. "The condition of
| the Pone continues TO be serious"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
Ouiet at Evansville.

Evansville, Ind, July S.-The mob
spirit in this city is overawed and an al
most death like stiffness peryaded the
down town district last night The
feeling seems to be bitter toward the
militia and there are many people who
believe that if the troops had not been
on guard Monday night, the police could
have dispersed the crowd without much
trouble. Negroes seem to be in fear of
injury. They have been keeping off the
streets and it has almost been impossi-
bic to hold them in the positions they
have occupied in the hotels and restau-
rants. There was an exodus all day Tues
day from Baptist Town, the neglo
suburb, but there has been no attempt
to harm them.
The grand jury has indicted % society
boys who tore up Baptist Town, the ne
gro settlement, Sunday, as they said,
''merely tor the fun of it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
Honors to American Visitors.

Portsmouth, July S.-A luncheon
was rendered 500 of the sailors of the
American squadron here today. The
streets of the city we're densely crowded
with people who enthusiastically cheercd
the men as they marched from the dock
to the place where the luncheon was
served. The procession was led by the
band of the flagship Keasarge. The
decorations of Portsmouth in honor of
the American visitors are profuse. The
houses in many places are almost in
visible because of the bunting streaming
from the roofs and windows. Admiral
Cotton and a number of the officers of
the American squadron now at this port,
left for London this morning to attend
banquet rendered them by the First
Lord of the Admiralty. After the
banquet they will attend the state ball
at Buckingham palace given in honor of
President LOubet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint. More than
seventy-fve per cent. of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effects such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart,
HEARTBURN, Water-brash, Gnawing and
Burning Parns at the Pit of the Stomach,
Yellow Skin, Coated Tangue and Dis
agreeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming
up of Food after Eating, Low Spirits,
etc. Go to your Druggist and get
bottle of August Flower for 25 or Is
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Try it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JULY 5, 1908.

THE APPALLING disaster on the
Southern Railway yesterday afternoon
has been the main topic of conservation
in this city today, and not since the
falling of gallery in the Capital IN
Richmond in 1870 by which number
Of persons were killed, has such a gloom
been cast over Alexandria. On both
occasions residents of this city were
known to be among the victims, and the
terrible ordeal of last night was but q
rendition of that endured third OF
century ago. The disaster yesterday
was probably the worst railroad horror
that ever occurred in Virginia, while but
few in other portions of the country have
been more serious. A score or more persons
met instant death, while equally as many
were NAMED and injured, some
Of whom will probably die. The
VIRGINIA Midland division, on which
This terrible loss of life has occurred,
during thirty-odd years of its existence
bore the reputation of never having
sacrificed the life of passenger. While
there had during those years been a
number of accidents more or less serious
in which employees had been killed,
passengers had managed to escape serious
iniurv. In the latter part ofthe eighties,
however, several occupants otpaSsenger
coaches lost their lives in the collapse
of what was known as the "Fat Nancy
trestle and the horrible catastrophe OF
Yesterday adds a score or more 10 TINS
list of fatalities among passengers. Inc
cause of the accident is matter much
discussed. There are several versions, and
the true origin is doubtless given IN the
account of the horror in another column
II was due to somebody's thoughtlesS-
ness The passenger train, one oil the
most important on the road, was thirty
five minutes late when it left Charlottes-
Vile 1t was to make no stop at Rock
fish where the collision occurred, and
was supposed to have the right of way.
The presence of the freight train on
the main track was due to some over
SIGHT which is to be explained. Rail
road accidents have been prominent
among the many disasters of the present
year. There had heen numbers OF
comparatively minor ones in which but
a few people were killed and injured I'M
iii the world a week or two ago was
startled by a dispatch from Spain an
nouncing A wreck in which nearly one
hundred persons were killed. Barely
had people ceased to read of the scenes
in connection with that terrible loss OF
life when a colossal horror occurred IN
the Old Dominion which has placed
Grape upon door knobs in Alexandra and
east its sable mantle far and near, even
into the land of the Gar, as some of his
subjects were among those killed on the
Inflated train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
Kaiser will Attend Obseouies.

Berlin, July S.-Emperor William
has postponed his tour in Scandinavia
for an indefinite period owing to the
critical condition of the Pope. The
moment the Pope's death occurs, he will
hasten to Rome to attend the funeral.
This act of the emperor would be an
unprecedented mark of honor to Il e
memory of Leo. No sovereign from a
Protestant country attended the funeral
of the last pontiff and Emperor William
will be the only one to attend the present
prelate's interment,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08

OF THE l, $50 operatives employed IN
the John Dobson cloth and blanket
mill at the Falls of the Schuylklll,
Philadelphia. 400 returned to work
Yesterday after a strike of five weeks
duration. The operatives went back on the
old basis of 60 hours week, and no
concessions were made by the firm.
The strike in Philadelphia has caused
great loss to employers and employees
and so far rs known no one was bene-
fitted thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
Valuable Time Saved.

Slight injuries often disable a man
and cause several days loss of time and
when blood poison develops, sometimes
result in the loss of hand or limb.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an anti
septic liniment. When applied to cuts,
bruises and burns it causes them to heal
quickly and without maturation, and
prevents any danger of blood poison,
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-08
A Surgical OperatiOn

is always dangerous--do not submit TO the
surgeons knife until you have tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye; 1t will cure when every
thing else fails-it has done this in thousands
ofcases. Here is one Of them: / suffered
from bleeding and protruding piles for
twenty years. Was treated by different
specialists and used many remedies. but OBJ
tanned no relief until used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. Two boxes Of this salye cured
me eighteen months ago and / have not had a
touch Of the piles since.-H. A. Tisdale, Sum-
merton, 5. G. For Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Protruding Piles no remedy equals De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by E. S.
Leadbeater q Sons.