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missing parts of the letters and tho
answer VIII be seen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
The Two Shamrocks.

Highlands of Nayesink, July IA
Conditions were perfect today for trial
spin between Shamrock III and Sham
rock |. The weather was clear and a
strong breeze came out of the west
southwest. The new mainsail, which
arrived here from Scotland, about ten
DAYS ago, was used on the challenger
today. 1t has the same wrinkled ap-
pearance near the foot and luff as the
one it replaced. The course was triangu'
lar, ten miles to each leg. shamrock l..
crossed the line, off Scotland Lightship,
at 11:54, followed by the challenger 40
seconds later. Shortly after crossing the
line each yacht broke out working club
topsails and under this spread of canvas
the challenger soon overbauled and
passed Shamrock /.
The Shamrock l. was taken in tow of
Monmouth Beach, by the tug Cruiser
shortly after one O. clock, and headed fol
Sandy Hook. The challenger, under {
lib, is following in her wake. Either
an accident to the old boat marred th'
days sport, or the 20 knot breeze, kick
ing up whitecaps, was too much for tn
Yachts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
A Rich Gold Find.

Gunnison, Colo, July 14.--What
purports to be the greatest gold strike
ever made in Colorado is heralded from
Waunita, twenty-eight miles east of
Gunnison. A prospector of the name of
Bluerman went into the district few
weeks ago, and located the ledge from
which gold has been washed into Hot
Springs for years. The report of the
rich find has spread like wildfre and
hundreds of prospectors are going to the
region on horseback and in rigs day
and night to locate mines. The shaft is
down ten feet and shows two and
half foot lead of white quartz literally
filled with native gold. 1t is claimed
that the ore runs 81, 900 to ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Entertained by United State Officers

Portsmouth, Eng, July 14.-Rear
Admiral Cotton, Captain Hemphill, and
the other officers of the American squad
ron here, this afternoon gave reception
to the officers of the British squadron
aboard the Kearsarge. The vessel was
deliberately decorated in honor of the oc-
casion. After the reception proper, there
was dancing or the upper deck. 1t is
reported that Captain Hemphill, of the
Kearsargc, received instructions from
washington, 10 clean Tue Vessei anu MI
her bunkers with the best coal possible
to be obtained and make for Frenchman's
Bay, Maine, at his topmost speed. The
trip is speed test entirely. 1t is stated
that the vessel will start on Friday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Narrow Escape.

Trenton, n. j., July 14.-Mrs. Lii
liam Barnes Allen, heiress to part OF
the Pierre Lorillard millions and pos
SCISSOR of the late magnate's Rancocas
farm and racing stables, stepped in front
of a train at the Kinkora station of the
Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday and
narrowly escaped death. Mrs. Allen,
accompanied by middle-aged man
whose name is not known, WIS on her
way from the farm to New York. AS
an express came laundering along she
calmly strobe Immediately in front of it,
and the cowcatcher brushed her skirts,
Without sign of trepidation, however,
she crossed in safety and gained the OPP
posite platform, where she boarded the
train from the wrong side, and was
joined by her escort, who was suffering
from extreme fright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Trouble with Freight Handlers.

Chicago, July 14.-Numerous clashes
between the teamsters and the police are
anticipated today, when the movement
of freight commences from the Kellogg
Supply Company to the several freights
depOts. The railroads will take the
freight that is sent to them. The chief
of police will furnish protection to the
wagons bearing it. Once on the plat
forms of their freight houses the railroad
companies will see that the freight is
cared for, sending it to its destination
even if all their freight handlers are
called out, as the freight handlers unions
threatens. Mayor Harrison announced
that the entire police would be used to
protect property and to quell riots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

PREVENTED A LYNCHING.-United
States Senator Foster on Sunday night
saved negro from the hands of a mob
bent on a lynching. The crime for
which the negro was wanted was an at
tempted assault upon Mrs. Rene Robert,
wife of prominent planter Of st. Mary 8
parish, La. Senator Foster lisa citizen of
St. Mary's parish, and when he learned
of what had happened and was told that
the negro had been jailed, he went to
the building and awaited the inevitable
demand for the prisoner With the
Senator were Judge Allen, Judge Smith,
and Sheriff Sanders. 1t was just mid
night when the mob reached the Jail.
Senator Foster addressed its members.
He told them that the negro would be
tried at once, and pleaded with them not
to soil the history of the State by lynch
ing which was not to be excused. Sheriff
Sanders assured the mob that he would
protect the prisoner, and other addresses
were made. 1t was Senator Foster, how
ever, who won the fight for lay and
order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Eva Wolcott, a daughter OF the
late Col. James P. Rely, of Winchester,
died in Pittsburg, Pa, yesterday.
Charles Carr MERCER, of Loudoun
county, died of heart disease at his
home, Hamilton, yesterday, aged 81
years.
Col. John HUMPHREYS, of Washing
ton, died on Saturday at Round Hill,
Loudoun county, where he has been
spending the summer aged SO years.
No tidings have been received of j. P.
H. Crismond, the clerk of the County
and Circuit Courts of Spottsylyania
county, who disappeared so mysteriously
last Tuesday.
Robert Thomas Briggs, one of the
best known men of Richmond, died on
Saturday after a brief illness. Mr..
Briggs was for many years successful
commission merchant.
The Culpeper county democratic
committee yesterday voted to have the
primary election for the nomination of
democratic candidates for the legislature
and county offices for the 18th day Of
August.
The sum of 5000, 600, necessary for
the erection of the proposed Battle Abb
bey is in sight. Already $l04, 900 is
in hand, and this, with the promised
subscription of the city of Richmond,
amounting to $50, 900, and the $40, 900
pledged by Mr.. Rouss, with few out
standing subscriptions, will bring the
total of 1904, 40.
Miss Carrie Loose, Of Richmond, is
endeavoring, with the aid of eminent
counsel, to recover through the courts
damages for broken leg. Miss Loose
attended bargain sale, and alleges that
in the crush she was thrown down,
trampled upon and that her leg was then
and there broken. She contends that
the defendant should have regulated the
inflow of customers, so as to avoid the
crush. Her demand is for 50, 600 dam
ages.
Nine men who escaped from the
Seventh Regiment armory in Richmond
on Sunday night by means of large
tree that stretched its limbs near a win
dow were court-martialed last night.
Dissatisfied with the heat and restraint,
they shinned down the tree and went ON
a lark. The officer in charge found that
the men were missing and sounded the
assembly. The roll was called with men
in their night clothes and the culprits
reported absent without leave. As
punishment their pay was curtailed suf-
ficiently to festOon the tree with barbed
wire.
Mrs. Thurman, wife of Gen. Charles
Thurman, of Clarke county, has insti-'
tuted suit for absolute divorce. Mrs.
Thurman is a member of an old and
prominent Tennessee family, and is
relative of former Governor Bates, OF
that State. For several years the Thur
mans have lived on a fine estate near
Berryyille, Va, and the husband is re-
puted to be worth quarter of million
dollars. He is also said TO be relative
of the late Allan G.. Thurman. In her
bill of complaint Mrs. Thurman recites
long story of alleged cruelty, but the
most important allegation set forth is
that her husband spirited her away from
home, .and had her committed to an
insane asylum in order to get rid OF her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
The B'nai Birth Petition,

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 14.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is engaged today upon
the Kishinef problem with the Bnai
Birth committee. The President has
not been at all pleased overthe apparent
dilatoriness of the committee in prepar-
ing the petition and was not backward
in telling them so. He has discovered
that the committee are still in chaotic
condition of mind over the counts in the
instrument but it is quite probable that
something definite will be done before
the day is over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
THE sHIPBUILDING FAILURE.


A long conference between Receiver
Smith and counsel was held at the offices
of the United States Shipbuilding Com
pany in New York yesterday. The con-
ference, the receiver said, was one of
many which have been held lately in
regard to the various legal phases of the
receivership. He said that he had sign
ed an order terminating the leases of the
subsidiary shipbuilding plants. In the
organization of the United States Ship
building Company, he said, the proper
ties of the subsidiary shipbuilding COM
panies we're acquired and then leased
back to the subsidiary companies for one
year, with proviso by which they may
be terminated at fye day notice by the
parent company. The properties were
leased upon a rental to consist of the
earnings of the plants.
In order to get control Of the proper
ties the receiver had terminated these
leases. The order, the receiver stated,
did not include the Bethlehem Steel
Plant.
"Does not the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany stand on par with the other sub
sidary companies9" was asked of the
receiver.
"Well, we don't know yet" replied
he. Gwen the lawyers seem in doubt
about that"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
sherinrs Residence Burgiarized.

Red Bank, N. j., July 14.-The re-
sidence of Former Sheriff Davis was
robbed at 8 o'clock this morning Thomas
Thomas, alias "Tom Drum" colored,
an ex-convict, has been arrested on the
charge of having committed the burglary.
About 3 o'clock this morning Mr.. Davis
was awakened by screams from his
daughters room. When he reached
the room Thomas jumped out of win
dow and ran across the yard, but was
recognized by Davis. The young lady
had been awakened by man placing his
hands upon her. When she asked who
it was the man said: eff you make an
outcry, will kill YOU" When Miss
Davis screamed the intruder struck her
three times on the face, cutting and
bruising it. Police tracked Thomas in
the mud to an old barn where he feigned
to be asleep. When searched several
pieces of jewelry and purse were found
upon him. Thomas has a bad record.
While in States prison he, with several
others, broke Jail and escaped. After
desperate fight he was recaptured, but
not until an officer and one of the gang
had been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
FOREIGN NEWS

Sheets Martin, the American jockey,
was arraigned in the Newmarket police
court in London, today, on a charge o.
running into horse while driving hi:
motor car at furious pace. Martin
pleaded not guilty, and the case was
dismissed.
The French holiday the Hath an
niversary of the storming of the Bastille
was celebrated in Paris today. During
the day Santos Dumont, the aeronaut
appeared above Longchamps in his air
ship, and saluted the President with
the whistle of his ship and yolley of
revolver shots.
Samuel Herbert Dougal this morning
paid the penalty for his murder of Miss
Camille Holland at Saffron Waldron,
near Chelmsford, Eng. He was execut-
&c for the crime at six o'clock. Shortly
before the time for his execution Dougal
made new confession of his crime,
and acknowledged his guilt.
Two dynamite explosions, evidently
planned by anarchists, occurred at
Agram, Austria, this morning. The first
cartridge was exploded outside the resi-
dence Of Dean Mantunci, Of the Agram
Cathedral, Considerable damage was
done, but the dean, who is 81 years
old, escaped unhurt. Shortly sfterward,
a second cartridge was exploded in the
cellar of the Newspaper Journal Navodi
Vine. Little damage was done by this
explosion No clues to the perpetrators
have been obtained.
The Great Western railway train which
conveyed the Prince and Princess Of Wales
from London to Plymouth today, broke the
worlds record for the distance, covering the
246 miles in 233 minutes and As seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Pope's Condition.


Rome, July 1.-THE official bulletin
issued by the Pope's physician this
morning showed that he was still in a
most critical condition. The bulletin
follows
'Up to eight O. clock this morning no
change was observed in the grave condi-
tons stated yesterday evening His
holiness pulsation is 81, his Precipitation
30, his temperature 96.5 centigrade.
Paris. July 14.-Cardinal Rampolla
this morning telegraphed the nuncio
confirming the extreme gravity of the
Pope's condition. =,
Rome. July 14.-The dawn of the
eleventh day of the Pope's latest illness
found the prelate lowering on the Dor
derland between life and death, his body
barely showing signs Of life and his
mind for the greater part OF the Tune
wandering. His marvellous vitality alone
deters final dissolution. During last
night the Pope had no entirely lucid in
teryals. He was sometimes delirious
but for the greater part of the time lay
in a state of almost coma. One OF the
cardinals who entered the sick room for
moment, said to your correspondent:
''He looked like a corpse. could
scarcely believe he was still alive.
1t is said this mo- ming that the reports
of the Pope's mental and bodily activity
during his illness have been greatly ex-
aggera:ed by Vatican officials. For ten
DAYS past the pontiff has not moved with
out assistance, while his conversation
instead of being for long seasons, and
regarding the weighty affairs Of the
church, has been in the fewest words
possible. -.
Rome, July 14.-Cardinal Macchi
was among the few prelates who saw
the Pope this morning. The cardinal
| was shocked almost to the point of col
lapse by the wasted and deathlike ap-
pearance of the pontiff After leaving
the sick chamber Macchi said: ''lt is
painful to see the Holy Father. He is
onlw a shadow. His resistance to death
is a miracle"
Rome, July f4.--Dr. Bacceiii con-
ceded to be premier in the Italian medi-
cal ranks, when interviewed today, said
in his opinion the Pope was liable to die
any moment. He added: 81 am con-
vinced, however, that his medical at
tendants have done everything possible.
The Pope continued in practically the
same condition all morning. AT one
time he spoke few words, which were,
however, scarcely audible. His mind is
clearer, he indicating by the expression
of his eyes that he understood what was
going on about him. The newspapers
today publish several reports of prepare
tons for the end. Among those reports
is one to the effect that German expert
has arrived to embalm tie Pope's body.
Rome, July 14.-The Pope has been
more delirous since noon, and has not
been able to recognize any OF his at
tendants. This afternoon completed the
fifth day since lis holiness excretiOns
have practically ceased. Though the
prelate is taking but a minimum amount
of nourishment, the amount Of poison in
his system has reached dangerous
quantity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
A Surgical Operation

is always dangerous-do not submit TO the
ITTg cS H. knife until you have ed han
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 DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salye. Two boxes of this salve cured
me eighteen months ago and | have. not had a
touch Of the piles since.-H 4. Tisdale, sum-
merton, 5. z. For Blind, Bleeding. Itching
and Protruding Piles no remedy equals De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. Sold by Z. 5.
Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
In rerror OF Giant Python.

Pottsville, Pa, July IA python
one of the largest ever seen in this yicin.
ity-created reign of terror at York
vile yesterday evening. The snake es-
capped from a circus several days ago,
and yesterday evening, rayenously hun
cry. it effected an entrance into several
coops where choice poultry is kept. A
number Of chickens we're killed but be-
cause of the size of the snake no one
would venture to kill it. 1t attempted to
enter several residences, and on account
of the furore created the Pottsyille
Union Traction Company sent detach-
ment of men to dispatch the python.
Measured by Jonah Williams, the snake
was found to be eight feet long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The camp meeting conducted by Zion
Church, of Railway, n. Y, has been
brought to sudden termination by the
mosquitoes.
Thirty lives were lost in a food which
DESTROYED houses at Graefenberg, a vii
lage Of Austria, in the Valley OF
Freiwaldan, yesterday.
The Venezuelan government troops
are reported to have taken Soledad and
to have defeated the revolutionists under
Gen. Antonio Paroles.
Seyenty-fve thousand punches Of
bananas were brought into port, al
Baltimore. yesterday, and aconsignnent
of $50, 900 punches more will arrive TO-
day.
Orangemen returning from big
celebration near Belfast yesterday were
attacked by nationalists, and in the
riot number of policemen and civilian;
were injured.
President Roosevelt has decided tC
appoint Gen. Robert Shaw Oliver, OF
Albany, N. Y, as assistant secretary
of war, to succeed Col. William Carey
Sanger, resigned.
The Marine Band celebrated its one
hundred and fifth university in Wash
ington Yesterday. Leader Santelmar
gave a history of the organization
Some of the compositions which made
it famous were played.
The famous race horse and sire, Fonso
died yesterday at @. F. Meekins' Oak
wood, KY, stud. Fonso was "a years old
by King Alfonso, dam imp. Weather
with. by Weatherbit. He won the Ken
lucky Derby in 1880, defeating Luke
Blackburn.
A state of siege has been proclaimed
at Port au Prince on account OF thu
conflict between the Haytian presiden
and the chamber, the outcome OF thu
discovery some months ago of ALLEGED
extensive frauds in the issue OF HaytlaI
government securities.
Wheat bulls on the Chicago Board o
Trade were thrown into a panic yester
day. Millions of bushels Of grail
bought on the late advance went over
board in the stampede, From so cent
at the best point of the morning thu
September wheat price broke to 76b t
II cents at the close.
The American Federation of Musi
clans and the Elks have clashed owe
the fact that the Marine Band has beer
engaged by the Washington Elks' dele
cation to escort it in the grand parad,
which takes place next Wednesday weel
in Baltimore. The Federation has beer
for some time antagonistic to the Marln'
Band, asserting that it should not &C
cept engagements, as it is a salarle'
band. and now union bands have beer
ordered not TO march in the grand parade
if the government musicians participate
Judy, the brown Russian female bea
that ciawed and injured Winifred Reilly
the little girl in Druid Hill Park 200
in Baltimore last Thursday, escaped from
her cage yesterday and was finally kille'
after twenty bullets had been fired int
her head and body. Charles Owens wa
strolling through the park when he saw
the bear under a clump of trees. Tn
beast had escaped from its cage through
a keeper forgetting to lock the gate
The bear started for Mr.. Owens, but h
escaped and gave the alarm. Sergean
Joseph Smith, of the park police, starte'
in pursuit. Other policemen and zo'
attendants Joined in the chase and th'
beast was finally dispatched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Valuable Time Saved.

Slight injuries often disable man
and cause several days loss of time and
when blood poison develops, sometimes
result in the loss of a 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, 1903-07-14

SAYS He SAW WATERsPoUT. The
passengers and crew of the steamer st.
Marys, of Baltimore, witnesseda water
spout yesterday at $50 o'clock betw cen
North Point and SteeltoD. Capt. James
Quincy reports that the waterspout ap-
peared to be about 200 feet thick at the
base and about !, 900 feet tall. 1t req CHI
ed clear to the clouds, which were rather
low. A small schooner was anchored in
the path of the spout, but succeeded in
getting out of the way. The members
Of the crew remained cool end collected.
but the 80 passengers were considerably
frightened. The column of water was
still travelling slowly eastward when the
St. Mays rounded the point at Steelton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
The Bottle Blowers.

Cincinnati, O., July 14.-When the
bottle blowers convention assembled to-
day, President Hayes read his report. He
referred at length to the rapid intro
duction of glass blowing machinery,
which threatens the blowers. The feel
ing among the delegates seems to be for
the adoption of conservative policy in
regard to the machines. Vice President
and General Secretary Lawner followed
with his report. This showed the inter
national union to be on the strongest
financial basis of any trades union in
America. 1t has balance of over
5000, coo in its treasury and various
funds. This is exclusive of the funds in
the local branches which, it is claimed,
amount to an almost equal sum. The
committee on credentials reported and
then the real work of the convention
wasI taken up. The flint glass workers
are discussing the matters Of general in
terest to the union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Pulled Hair at Bargain Sale.

Charlotte, N. c., July IA. - Two
women at an auction bargain sale here
engaged in battle royal today over the
possession of small piece of embroidery.
There was big crowd on hand and the
two women we're close to the auctioneer
When the piece of embroidery was put
up they bid spiritedly against each
other When the sale was declared
made each woman claimed to be the pur-
chaser When one clutched the en-
broidery her hair was caught by the
other bidder, and a scramble ensued.
The encounter, which was fast and flu
rious, was punctuated by the screams Of
frightened women. Pandemonium had
really broken loose and for time it
seemed as though some of the other GUS
toners might be drawn into the fight
over the embroidery, but the disturbance
was finally auieted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

BAD SCARE IN BAgBER SHoP.-Like
missile hurled from a catapult, the
iron wheel from the trolley pole of a
street car shot through the window Of a
barber shop, in Richmond On Saturday.
A customer was in a chair being shaved.
The projectile passed between the hand
of the man who held the razor
and his face. Continuing its career,
the metal smashed to pieces a
handsome mirror and fell to the
floor. Patrons and employees of the
shop scampered to the door and saw in
the distance a flying trolley car, its
people pointing heavenward. As the
car hadarrivedo opposite hefhop its trolley
pole slipped. Thepowerful spring which
held it against the wire threw the pole
forward and downward with such force
that the iron wheel at the end was
snapped off and hurled through the
window of the shop.