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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
FAMOUS RING IS LOST
Symbol Of Papal Authority Said Have Been Stolen
From the FINGER of the Dead Pontiff Cardinal
Rampollas Chances of Election.

Every effort is being made in the
Vatican to prevent news of a terrible
scandal leaking out. The ring of the
fiserman which should have been
found on the hand of the Pope has
disappeared. 1t is not SO much a
question of it's material as of it's in
trinsic value, for the ring of the fisher
man is used, as a seal for the papal
bulls and is the outward sign of the
authority of the Pope.
When the cardinal camerengo GER
titles to the death of the Pope he re-
ceives the ring of the Fisherman from
the chamberlain of his holiness. 1t is
then destroyed in the presence of all
the cardinals at the first congregation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
Gen. Frank wheaton's Record.

Maj. Gen. Frank Wheaton, U. S. A.
who died in Washington few days
ago, served in the army for forty-two
years.
Deceased was born in Providence,
r. l., in 1888 and was in his list
year. He became civil engineer, took
part in the Mexican boundary sur
veys and, in 1855, was made Heuten-
ant in the Third U. S. cavalry. The
generals fighting record was one
greatly to his credit He took to tho
field against the Cheyenne Indians in
1857 and his opening fight was near
Fort Kearny, Neb., where he acquit-
ted himself most CALAMITY. He took
part in the Utah expedition and, en-
the breaking out of the rebellion
proceeded to his native state and was
made lieutenant colonel of the I'd
Rhode Island volunteers; month
later he was made colonel, and had
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
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could do was to punch viciously at
him with my bayonet when I wasn't
holding the gun up to ward OF his
sabre. He had the advantage and saw
that he had, and he came at me with
a wild rush. This time I would have
gone down beneath his blows certain,
for they fairly rained down on my
gun barrel, but in some providential
way-for me, at least-for it must
have been Providence, he struck the
hammer of my musket with his sword
blade, and the gun went on with an
explosion that threw it out of my
hands and sent the entire charge
square into the cavalryman's face We
went down together, both covered
with blood-his blood. But only one
of US got up again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
General Grants Supreme Courage.

Gen. Grants courage was supreme.
No man could face danger with great
er composure. He did not seem to
know the meaing of peril when duty
called him to risk his life. At one
time 1 saw the general escape death
by a very slight margin We were
breaking camp at Spottsylvania Court
house, and under the fire of = Confed-
crate battery. All of the hea iquarters
equipage had been removed except .
camp stool, and on this the general
was sitting, while the shells of the
enemy's guns shrieked over our heads.
A shell passed just over the general,
not missing him, apparently, more than
a few inches, and struck the ground
about thirty feet away. Without show
ing the slightest nervousness, he
called to me to Get the SHE'LL" say
ing: Lets see what kind of ammuni-
ton that battery is using" 1 went
and picked up the shell, which was q
six-pound, spherical case, and the gen.
eral examined it as coolly as If there
was not an enemy's gun within q hum
dred miles of him.-National Maya
zine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

The opinion is generally expressed
that the conclave may begin work July
81
An ambassador accredited to the
Vatican says the question of Pope
Leo's successor is peculiarly open
one at the present moment. The per
sopality of the candidates plays a
much more important part tnan in any
preceding conclave, since the condi-
lions prevailing in the past are now
entirely changed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

s'Now more than ever we need an
energetic pontiff, but at the same time
he must be prudent. With extreme
measures one cannot rule. With s
middle course there Is always some
thing to gain. have experienced this
in my fifty-three years rule in my
bishopric. I have never juggled with
my conscience or the duties of my of
fee, but I have maintained most
friendly personal relations and also
cordial Official relations with all the
laymen and authorities with whom ]
came in contact. This is the secret OF
success. This was the glory OF Pope
Leo. With the help of God it will be
that of his successor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

has many he will renounce his chance
and he and all his friends will support,
first, Cardinal Gotti, with whom he
now has come to some such agree
n,ent, and attempt to raise Gotti to
the supreme ONCE, with Rampolla as
an ally. This would mean the main
teEance of Pope Leo's policy on ex-
actly the same lines and Entrusted to
the same men.
But Gotti inspires great distrust,
because, as he belongs to the relig-
ious orders, he would render the situa-
ton of the papacy extremely difficult
a. the present moment, considering
the conditions prevailing in France,
Spain and the Philippines.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
TIE F16HKn1rAN6
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worn the ring only on state occasions
and it has not even been used to seal
documents, the device of the fisher
man having been transferred for that
purpose to all dies and stamps in the
bureau of papal secretaries Pope
Leo Kills ring weighed an ounce and
a half and was set with a compare
lively inexpensive stone
The popular superstition Is that the
ring belonged to st. Peter himself
and though many times lost it has al
ways been miraculously recovered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
The FatefuI Order to Halt.


In less than one-half hour my
troops would have swept up and over
those hills, the possession of which
was of such momentous consequence.
1t is not surprising. with full realizs-
ton of the consequences of a halt,
that 1 should have refused at first to
obey the order. Not until the third
or fourth order of the most peremp-
tory character reached me did / obey.
1 think 1 should have risked the con-
sequences of disobedience even then
but for the fact that the order to halt
was accompanied with the explana-
ton that Gen. Lee, who was several
miles away, did not wish to give bat
tie at Gettysburg. 1t is stated on good
authority that Gen. Lee said, some
time before his death, that if Jackson
had been there he would have won in
this battle great and possibly de-
cisive victory. I cannot vouch for .he
truth of this statement, as 1 did not
hear it; but no soldier in a great crisis
ever wished more aruently for a de-
liverer's hand than I wished for one
hour of Jackson when I was order ed
to halt. - Gen. John B. Gordon, in
Scribner's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01
The Flag Over Richmond.


The Poughkeepsie Eagle prints the
following communication:
The question who first raised the
United States flag over Richmond in
April, 1862" is not very important
one, in view of the peaceful occupa-
ton of that city, but it's continued
agitation suggests that it ought to be
answered. The facts are undoubted-
ly correctly stated by Col. Kreutzer,
commanding the Ninety-eighth New
York volunteers, in his interesting
history of that regiment.
Col. Kreutzer says that his regi-
ment belonged to Devens' division,
and was the first regiment which en-
tered the City of Richmond after it's
evacuation by the Confederate troops
on the Sd of April, 1865. To quote
his own language:
Arrived opposite the front en-
trance of the city hall, we halted.
Across the street the Capitol grounds
were filed with goods taken froha the
burned district, and the portico and
steps of the edifice were densely
packed with the homeless tenants, ex-
tremely old, extremely young, sick
and infirm.
''Adjt Oakley, followed by a color
crowd and, ascending the building.
first waved our regimental flag from
the roof of the Capitol of the South
ern Confederacy. Leaving the SER
geant with the flag, Oakley descend
ed An hour after Sergt. Hardy was
relieved by Lieut.. ]. l.. de Peyster of
Weitzel's staff; and De Peyster, as
sisted by Capt. Langdon. WeitzePs
chief of artillery, hoisted over the
building a storm flag which had
waved over the St. Charles hotel in
New Orleans during Gen. Buffers ad-
ministration.
De Peyster was honored by Gov.
Fenton with a brevet lieutenant
colonelcy, but no member of the
Ninety-eighth ever received from any
one a thank or the merest recogni-
ton for the service. When De Pey-
ster raised his garrison flag over the
Capitol of Virginia he displaced the
silken colors of the Ninety-eighth. He
may parade his honors and vaunt
over his services among his princely
friends and relatives, but in this par
ticular an unpretending adjutant and
plain sergeant in the Ninety-eighth
were an hour ahead of him on the
calendar of time, if not on that of his
tory. EDWARD ELLSWORTH.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

Growth Of Automobile Industry.
Automobile building gives employ.
ment to 10000 persons in F5sncA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

is to say, those living in Rome. but in
which the cardinals from the prov
inces as well as the foreign cardinals
cannot help participating These two
tendencies spring from the personality
OF Cardinal Rampolla, as the great
struggle continues to be in his favor
or against him.
II Rampolla finds that in the first
ballot he has . considerable number
81 votes he will try again II he has
few votes and one of his opponents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

The Old Print Shows the Cardinals
Gathered to Hear the Result OF the
BaIIoting. Above Is One of the Bal
lots Which Are Used in the Election
of Pope.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-01

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Disorderly Boys.

People conducting business around the
river front have recently been annoyed
by gang of boys who jump from the
wharves into the docks in the evening
for the amusement of people on excur-
sion steamers, and after leaving the water
add to their diversions by beating on
signs and engaging in other disorderly
acts. Officer Henderson yesterday even
ing attempted to demonstrate with the
offenders when one of the gang became
impudent which necessitated his arrest.
The Mayor this morning fined the ac-
cused 81. 80 and announced his purpose
to deal in a similar manner with all
others who may be brought before him.
The Mayor has issued orders forbidding
bathing on the river front in the day
| time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Police Court Notes.

The following cases were disposed of
by the Mayor this morning.
A man who had been arrested by
Officer Mayhugh for drunken and dis
orderly conduct and fighting, forfeited
his collateral, as we'll as two empty pistols
found on him.
A boy who had been arrested by
Officer Henderson for disOrderly conduct
was fined 81. 80.
Albert Richardson, cOlored, arrested
by Officer Arlington for disorderly con-
dnct and fighting, was dismissed, and a
warrant issued for another colored man
named Fountain, who was party to the
difficulty.
John Willis, arrested by Lieutenant
Smith and Officer Sherwood as a sus-
piciOus character, was held.
A young white man arrested by
Officer Nicholson charged with fighting,
was dismissed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
An OminOus Dream.

The colored boy James Bird, whose
body was found in the river yesterday,
had been missing from his home on
Columbus street since Monday. His
father works out of the city, and when
he went home Tuesday night his wife
told him of the boys disappearance.
The father searched for him throughout
the city and finally returned home hlled
with apprehension. He fell asleep anG
dreamed he saw the missing child with
a deceased brother. They were both
fishing, and the father upon awakeGIng
told his wife of the dream aud SAID he
was firmly convinced that his boy was
drowned When told Of the fndi0g Of
.he body the man eyinced no SURPRISE
as the impression produced by the dream
had prepared him for The sad truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Appreciate the Hospitality.

Mr.. j. H. Plat, chairman of the en-
tertainment committee of the ex'dele-
gates association, and Mr.. Charles w.
Otis, treasurer, accompanied by Mr.,
Robert W. Kerr, one of the committee OF
ex-delegates, made a special trip to this
city today in connection with the Visit
of the International Typographical
Union to this place on Tuesday. They
met number of the acquaintance made
while here to whom they were proiuse
in expressions of appreciation Of the
courteous and hospitable treatment they
received in Alexandria. The gentlemen
named above called at this Office during
the day and stated they desired the
Gazette to express their thanks to al
who aided in their reception and enter
| tainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
a Relic of War Times.

Mr.. w. A. Smoot has a remnant of a
shell in his office on the wharf which he
uses as a paper weight. The fragment
will weigh several pounds. During the
early part ofthe war a resident of the
northeastern portion Of the city, then a
bow. obtained access to caisson belong
ing to the federal army from which he
took several shells and cast them into a
we'll on the site of the large frame ware
house of the Alexandria Fertilizer and
Chemical Company. They remained
updisturbed until the fall of 1895 when
a fire swept the buildings away. While
the oonnagration was raging some persons
who were ex-soldiers heard what they
believed were explosions of shells, and
later when the debris of the fire was
being cleared away the remnants were
found. The fire had penetrated the
well and exploded the shells.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
FOREIGN NEWS.

a dispatch from Buenos Ayres says I'm
earthquake at Mendoza destroyed num-
Der of houses, also the church Of San
Francisco. Five persons we're killed and
many were injured.
Several hundred Italian volunteers
who have enlisted for service in the
ranks of the insurgents in the Balkans,
are trying to Induce General Ricciotti
Garibaldi, a son of the great patriot, to
lead the troops.
The customs officials at Belgrade have
imposed fine of 81, 900 francs on the
Bulgarian government for attempting to
smuggle into Servia eight wagons loaded
with ammunition. The ammunition was
packed In bales of paper.
A row boat which was used as ferry
on the Dnieper river near Kieff, became
disabled today and was carried con-
siderable distance down the stream by
the current. The boat finally sank and
twenty-five persons who were in it were
drowned.
Advices have just been received at
Hong Kong to the effect that the Chinese
imperial troops have been defeated by
the rebels at Hivei-Chau, in southern
China. Reinforcements to the number
of 5000. who have been drilled by
German army officers, have arrived at
Canton.
The bodies of 10 more victims Of the
tunnel disaster in Paris, were buried at
public expense today. An imposing
burial ceremony was held in the court of
the prefecture of police. Premier
Combes and NJ. Deville, the president
of the Municipal Council, delivered
appropriate addresses.
A dispatch from Rome says that
Cardinals Rampola and Mocenni, the
executors of the estate of the late Pope
Leo XIII, assisted by Mayor Domo
Cagiano, opened the apartments of the
late pontiff today and found, in addition
to many valuable articles, money
amounting to several million francs.
A dispatch to Die Zeit of Vienna
from Constantinople says that the men,
bers of the Russian embassy there are
anxious regarding the fate of Consul
Maudelstamm, who at the news OF the
murder of Consul Rostokovitz by a
sentry at Monastir, Immediately started
for that place from Prizrend. Since be
began the journey across the country,
nothing has been heard OF him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Personal.

DIR. J. II. Bitter and family have re-
turned from East Mortified, Mass.
where they spent the past month.
Miss Eliza Adam is at Paeonian
Springs where she will spend the next
few weeks.
Mr.. James R. Cation, who has been in
Wytheville for several weeks, doing his
share of the work of the Legislative
committee on Revision of the Code, has
received notice that the entire commit
tee will arrive there on the oath instant
to complete the work.
Rev. II. w. Herrell, who has been
conducting services at the Seventh Day
Adventist camp meeting at Wellington,
Prince William county, has returned to
this city.
Miss Mamie Jones, Of Alexandria, who had
been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. II. NJ. Nell
hany, for several weeks past, left yesterday
for Roanoke, where she will spend some time
before returning home.-[S taunton News
Mrs Thomas Taylor and daughter, Miss
Rosa Taylor, of Leedstown, are in the city en-
route 10 Alexandria, Fredericksburg S'ar.
Frank G. Grimes, who has been SICK Tor
several weeks phSt, was tCotViN"S, ~
the Alexandria Hospital, where he VIII I'M
dergO an operation.
Mss Mary Mccormick, Of Washington, and
Mr.. Daniel p. Noone, of Philadelphia, were
married yesterday morning in st. Palriek's
Church in Washington by Rev. Father Dolan;.
Dr. NJ. n. Delaney, of this city, was one OF
the ushers.
Mrs. H. r. Elliott, of Alexandria, is visit
ing Miss Mary Campbell in Leesburg.
Major r. w. Hunter, of Alexandria, ar
rived in Winchester Tuesday night to spend
some time Winchester Star.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob l.. Shaner, jr., returned
yesterday afternoon from a pleasant visit to
Alexandria Lynehburg Advance.
Mr.. S. II. Feagans. wife and daughter,
Miss Salie, Of Alexandria, are visiting the
family of Mr.. W. c. Feagans at Wheatland,
-TCharlestown Spirit of Jefferson.
Mrs. James Deahl, Of Philadelphia, is Wis
iting Mrs. B. H. Jenkins on Duke street.
Miss Josephine Harlowe left today for
Larchmont, New York, where she will be the
guest Of Miss MOllie Lenart
Mr.. Sherman Fowler. accompanied by Rev.
Mr.. LETTERS, left here Monday for Kingston.
Ny. They had charge Of the remains OF
the late John S. Fowler, for interment IN
Kingston,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Funerals.

The funeral of Mrs. Efie II. May,
wife of Mr.. John w. May, who died at
an early hour Tuesday morning, took
place from her late residence, on north
Washington street, this afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Stump, and the pallbearers were Messrs.
F. j. Pollard, S. Lindsay, E. G. Lucas,
Thomas Risbeill, jr., S. II. Lunt and
J. G. Cockey.
The funeral of the late Thomas B..
Power, whose death occurred Monday
night, took place at $50 O'Clock this
morning from st. Mary's Church. The
members of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company and also the members of the
Ancient Order Of Hibernians, Of which
the deceased was member, attended in
a body. The services were conducted
by Rev. Father Kelly, and the pail
bearers wee Messrs. George Keegan
and J. P. Laphen, of the pCstoffice !;
Rudolph Norris and John A. Nugent,
of the Hibernians, and Charles Clarkson
and Harry Haines, Of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
The New Bridge.

A large force of workmen is employed
at the new Long bridge approach in
Washington unloading the bridge iron
from the cars, rigging up the derrlcks
and hoists on the scows, placing hosting
engines in position and doing other work
preliminary to the placing of the iron
beams of the new bridge in position. The
work is being showed as rapidly as pos,
sible, and it is expected the building OF
the bridge will begin about the end of
this month. The massive steel draw is
the first part of the new bridge to be put
together, and for the handling of the
beams and braces in the middle Of the
river eight or ten big floating derricks,
with steam hosting engines aboard, are
being fitted out. When the draw is com
pleted the approaches will be built, and
from each end the iron will be extended
across the river, to meet at the center or
draw per
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
SmallpoX.

The Fairfax County Supervisors yes
terday made an appropriation Of sl,ooo
TO the Board of Health of the county
to aid in graduating smallpox that is
said TO exist in the upper part o. the
county. Of the 20 cases reported, one
half of the sufferers have recov-
cred. The disease is in mild form. SIX
teen guards are employed in quarantin-
ing those who have the disease. DIR,
Brooke, Secretary of the Board oil
Health has charge of the expenditure
of the county appropriation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Knocked Down by Bicyclist.

A few minutes before 10 O'Clock last
night Mr.. Anthony Bremen was knock
ed down by bicycle ridden by colored
boy. at the intersection Of Cameron and
Alfred streets. Mr.. Brenner was assist
ed to the drug store of Mr.. Richard
Gibson, corner Of King and Alfred streets,
where it was found hewas suffering from
shock aud a slightly bruised nose. He
subsequently went to his home. The
how was thrown from his wheel by the
impact, but was apparently unhurt, as
he ran of, leaving the bicycle IN the
street The new vitrified brick roadway
offers temptation for scorching, which
is dangerous in The day time and more
80 at night, especially in approaching
street intersections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
Watch and Clothing Stolen.

An individual named Harris, alias
Mitchell, is charged with stealing a
silver watch. two suits Of clothes and a
pair of pantaloons from Mr.. John Coffin S
residence on Duke street, near Fayette.
The robbery took place last night. A
dealer in secondhand goods purchased
some of the articles from the man, and
this morning the police with the aid OF
the dealer have been endeavoring to
locate the thief, who, it is believed, has
:, one to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
To Contest Terminal Act.

Josiah Willard instituted equity pro-
ceedings in the District of Columbia
supreme Court yesterday to contest the
constitutionality Of the union station ac''
which provides hat the District OF Co
lumbia shall pay $780, 900 toward the
building. He maintains that 1t IS IN
constitutional to assess the citizens OF
the District for the exclusive use OF the
railroad companies, which are private
corporations, aud seeks to prevent the
payment of the money for that purpose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
To Go on the Stage.

As stated yesterday Moses Fairfax, Il
Young colored man, OF Fairfax Court
house. will make bis debut as an actor
at Madison Square theatre in New York
on August "A in an important role IN
oMy Wife's Husbands" Unlil recent
" Fairfax was the driver OF a stage
between Fairfax Courthouse and FAIRFAX
station. He was ambitious, found he
had dramatic talent and three months
ago took his savings and went to New
York to get position. He was engaged
on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-08-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The property on Henry street. south OF
Wythe advertised for sale today was with
draWa.
A row boat fitted with an arrangement for
turning paddle wheels attracted some atten-
tion oa The river this morning. The boat was
operated by colored man.
As soon rs the work Of constructing the
sewer on Royal street, between Prince end
Duke. is completed the gas pipes on that
square will be repaired or renewed.
The bo;lei pate;s, carpenters and Hallway
mach;n;s;s. Of ibis ely, viii 60 % Washing
ton on a special rain iSrightt 10 attend the
aoti-trIst meeting at the Natoral Theatre.
NJ. Robert Trayers viii have some iiD'
Sturgeon and salt water fish for sale In market
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