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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
WHAT THE SURVIVORS SAY.

Mention has baen made OF state
ment issued by the surviving members
of the staff of Maj.-Gen. George E.
Pickett in reply to communication
from Major Kirkwood Otey, recently
published, dealing with General
Pickett's position during the third
days battle at Gettysburg. Col. W.
Stuart Symington, of Baltimore, who
was aide.de-camp to General Pickett,
is one of the signers of this statement,
which is as follows:
I'VE, the undersigned, having seen
an article from Col. K. Otey to the eff
feet that he had heard many queries,
coniectures, etc., as to General Pickett's
position and connection with the move
ments of his division in the third days
battle at Gettysburg, and has never
heard any satisfactory answer to them,
desire to make the following statement
of facts in regard to the matter.
"When the division arrived on the
battlefield on that morning it took po-
stion slightly in the rear of the artillery
commanded by Col. E. P. Alexander,
and Gen. Pickett was directed to hold
himself in readiness to move against the
enemy's position whenever notified by
Col. Alexander that the Federal artil-
lery was sufficiently disabled to render
an assault practicable. One of Gen.
Pickett's couriers martin Campbell by
name) was left with Col. Alexander to
bring his notice to Gen. Pickett when.
ever he thought the proper time to
move had arrived.
"The artillery duel, as is generally
known, ragged for about two hours, and
at the end of that time there was an
evident Stacking of the enemy's fire.
Colonel Alexander then sent to Gener-
al Pickett the notice to move, under the
impression that the Federal batteries
were to some extent silenced. This
proved afterward to be mistake, as
lull in their fire was caused by tenn
porary want of ammunition. When he
received the order General Pickett
placed himself at the front of his divi-
sion and gave the order to advance
Kemper and Garnett in front and Arm
istead in the rear, as second line of
attack.
"a short time after the movement
began General Pickett assumed his
proper position in the rear and centre
of his line of battle, moving forward
with his division, actively directing its
movements and in every respect parti-
cipating in its dangers. In no other
position would it have been possible for
him 10 know what was occurring all
along the line or to discharge the du-
ties which every practical soldier knows
would devolve upon a msjor-general
commanding an important movement.
"When the attack failed he PERSONAL
ly superintendent the withdrawal of the
troops and the formation of the REM
uant of his division along new line
near our original position.
"That there could possibly have been
any doubt as to the facts above men,
toned is a matter that will never be
comprehended by any man or officer
familiar with the facts"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

GENERAL NELSON A. MILES says it
was ''barbarous" for some ofthe soldiers
of the Japanese army, in the heat and
anger of a fight, and in sight of some Of
their own men who had been mutilated
by the Chinese. to slaughter unarmed
and unresisting prisoners. But he
thought it perfectly compatible with
the highest civilization to iron and
chain to the floor the old and sick Pres
ident of the Confederate States after
the close of the war, though ne was
imprisoned in a casemate of q fort from
which there was no exit except through
doubly bolted doors, and though the eye
of a guardsman was constantly upon
him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

The Baltimore Sun, a whole nest OF
cuckoos, SAYS the South loves more to
Mr.. Cleveland than to any other dem
ocratic leader in the country" On tie
contrary, Mr.. Cleveland owes more to
the South than to any other section of
the country, for it nominated him
three times, against the protest of the
people of his own State, who knew him
better, and elected him twice, and, as in
gratitude always has been deemed the
basest of crimes, the man would have
been human monstrosity who, after
having received such favors from the
South as Mr.. Cleveland has, would
have given her less to be thankful for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
The Discovery Saved His Iife.

Mr.. G. Cailouette, Druggist, Beaversville,
Ill, says: TO DR.. Kings New Discov,r ~
owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and
tried all the physicians for miles about, but of
no avail and was given up and told could
not live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
In my store l sent for a bottle and began ita
use and from the first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was up and
about again. 1t is worth lis weight in gold
We won't keep store or house without it."
Get free trial at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Wholesale and Retail Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
"a word to the Wise is Sufficient

suffered terribly from roaring in my head
during an attack of catarrh, and became very
deaf, used Ely,s Cream Balm aAd in three
weeks could hear as well as ever-A. E. New
fass, G5rling. Mich.
One Of my children had very bad dis
charge from the nose. Physicians prescribed
without benefit. After using Ely's Cream
Balm SHORT time the disease was cured
d. A. Cary, Coming, N. 7.
Price of Cream Kahn is City cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
The Cook Gang.

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 21-Tulas Jack
and Bitter Creek, two members of tie
Cook gang, yesterday appeared at
Anthony, and later at Manchester, just
across the strip liue. At Anthony they
took survey of the bank buildings,
but there were number of men about,
ADD they concluded to move on.
On arrival at Manchester they entered
store, called for cigars and drew their
guns and demanded cash. They got
only S23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

IDA WELLS. the negro woman who
has become notorious by her lecture in
England and the North on negro
lynching in the South, repeated that
lecture in Washington last night, but
to an audience composed only of me-
groes. Washington is not such a para
disc for negroes now as it used to be.
The white republicans there will not at
tend their meetings, aud, rather than
allow them the privilege of voting,
willingly consent to their own disfran-
nhicamapt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
MURDERED IN HER HoMr-Tl

MURDERED IN HER HoME.-The
body of Mrs. A. d. Matson, stiff and
cold, and lying in a pool of her own
blood, was discovered in her home, at
Topeka, Kan, yesterday. To all ap.
pearance, the woman had been dead
about ten days. 1t is undoubtedly a
case of cold FLOODED murder, with rob
berry as the incentive. Mrs. Matson
lived alone, and it was generally suppos-
ed she had considerable money about the
house. A criminal assault had proceed
ed the horrible murder. The only per-
son who seems to know anything about
it is-a deaf and dumb colored man
named George Knight, who saw two
men, probably on the evening of the
18th, enter the window of the murder
ed woman's house and afterwards saw
them run away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
chiSennent

A WHITE ex-Congressman in Iowa
was convicted yesterday in a police
court of stealing pair of horses, and
a negro ex-Congressman in Arkansas
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
committing pension frauds. And yet
the salary and mileage, and "oppor-
tunities," of a Congressman never fail
to secure many candidates for the posi-
ton in every district of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

OFFICIAL government reports in
France, like those of this country,
show that crimes increase pari passu
with free schools. The reason is plain.
In free schools religious teaching is for
hidden; and neither good morals nor
manners can be expected where religion
is absent. Indeed education without
religious instruction only increases the
capacity for crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

The SECRET SoCIETIEs.-In secret
society circles yesterday there was
much discussion as to the effect of the
Popes edict against the Odd Fellows,
Knight of Pythias and Sons of Tenn
perance. The opinion of those official
ly connected with the organizations
was that the ban would cause very few
of the members of Roman Catholic
faith to withdraw and that the effect
on the orders themselves would be
trifing. The Pope, in promulgating
this ban, ratified the decision of the
American bishops. The church has
always been opposed to secret societies,
and the Masonic order has been under
ban since 1SS4.-N. Y. Herald.
At the regular quarterly theological
conference of the priests of the arch
diocese of New York, held yesterday
afternoon in the cathedral school hall
in east Fiftieth street, announcement
was made by Archbishop Corrigan that
three secret societies, the Knights of
Pythias, the Odd Fellows and the Sons
of Temperance, had been put un-
der the ban by Pope Leo. No
formal document on the subject was
read. The archbishop merely said that
he had received letter from Mgr.
Satolli announcing that an edict had
been issued against the societies named
by the Pope. and that the priests of the
diocese were expected to warn the
members of their congregations against
joining those organizations.-N. Y. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

The LARGEST SILK AMERICAN FLAG IN
THE WoRLD.-Hon. Joseph S. Pc tier, of
Hazel Hill" has the largest silk American
flag IN the world. 1t was made in Crefeld,
Germany, for Mr.. P. while he was o. s. con-
eul to that country. a short time since some
gentlemen connected with the government
made special visit to this city to see it. and
they pronounced it the handsomest flag they
he'd ever seen. It cost about 81, O0O.SFred-
ericksJurg Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

THERE ARE Catholics, as we'll as other
people, who wonder why members of
certain secret societies should be under
the ban of the Catholic church, while
others are not. What is sauce for the
goose should be sauce for the gander,
in church, as we'll as in other matters.
The church is no respecter of persons,
individually or collectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
ELEcrR1c1rY FROM WATER POWER

ELECTRICITY FROM WATER POWER.
The scheme to harness the Susquehanna
river and utilize its waters as means
of generating electric power took de-
finite shape in Baltimore, on Wednes-
day, in the filing of a certificate of in
corporation of the Susquehanna river
Electric Company, with 100000 capt.
tai. The incorporators are Moses II.
Houseman(president), George K. Nc
Cav (treasurer) and Winfield ]. Taylor,
of Baltimore, and Charles R. Nc Con.
key, of Peach Bottom, Pa. 1t is the
purpose of the company to dam the
Susquehanna near Conowingo, Md,
and to erect large electric power
house similar to that in operation at
Niagara Falls. The power thus gene
rated will be transmitted to Baltimore,
Philadelphia, Wilmington and inter-
mediate points for street railways, cleo
trio lights and other purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

A Lima, Peru, special says that over
four thousand hungry women and chill
dren called on President Caceres who
ordered them to dispersed. Rioting
followed, lasting over three hours.
MANY persons were killed or wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

AS CONDUCTOR GOODMAN. who mur,
dered Colonel Parsons for reporting his
official misconduct, has been granted q
new trial, he will probably go scott
free. And yet there are people who
wonder Why the respect in which
courts were formerly held should have
been almost entirely dissipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

IT NOW appears that the reason the
famous Lexow committee in New York
had a police captain, who had been
proved to be perjurer, liar and briber,
restored, was that during the war be-
tween the States "his heart beat warm
for his country's cause! And of such
is mugwump and anti-snapper ire
form.''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

In the Court of Appeals in Richmond
yesterday the case Of Warren vs.. War.
rem, on an appeal from Judgment in
tjectment rendered by the Circuit
Court of James City county, was dis.
missed on the ground that the writ tax
OF SIX dollars, as required by section IA,
Acts OF Assembly, was not paid within
thirty, days from the granting of the
appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

sH11oH's CURE is sold on guarantee.
1t cures Incipient Consumption. 1t is
the best Cough Cure. Only one cent 9
dose. 25 cts, so cts, and S1.00. Sold
by p. s. Leadbeater d Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
Death of n Prominent citizen.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 21.-Heath
Cabaniss, one of Petershurg's most
prominent meD, died this morning from
heart trouble. He was vice. President
of the National Bank of this city and
member of the City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day,
having adjourned until tomorrow.
HOUSE.
Acting Secretary of State Uhl inform
ed the House that the department had
received dispatch from Ambassador
Eustis that, through the French minister
of foreign affairs, he had transmitted to
Nine. Carnot copies of the resolutions
passed by the Senate and House of
Representative upon the death of the
late President Carnot of the French
Republic.
A Joint resolution offered hy Mr..
Livingston was agreed to, permitting
foreign exhibitors at the Atlanta Elk
position to bring laborers with them
from their own countries to put their
exhibits into order and conduct them
while the exposition is in existence. In
response to a question from Mr.. Wilson.
of Washington. Mr.. Livingston said the
bill made no provision for the entry OF
foreign coachmen. Uaughter.)
Mr.. Lane asked unanimous conseI t
TO consider Senate bill to continue
the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia over the bill
instituted by the United States to de-
termine and settle the question of title
to the Potomac river flats, until it has
been disposed of.
Mr.. English objected. but permitted
Mr.. Culberson, chairman of the commit
tee on judiciary, to explain the necessity
for passing the bill, to remove a doubt
raised as to the jurisdiction of the court
and to save the government probable
heavy expense in the matter of costs if
the suit were prosecuted under existing
conditions. The passage of the bill, he
said, was urgently desired by the Pres
ident, the attorney general and all the
officials connected with the matter,
Mr.. English.-Not because the offi.
Gals named desire the passage ofthe bill I,
but because of the very clear and lucid
explanation of the gentleman from
Texas, / withdraw my objection. The
bill was then passed.
Mr.. Coombs tried to have the Senate
bill increasing the pension of the widow
of Gen. Abner Doubleday passed, but
objection was made.
The Senate concurrent resolution of
thanks to the State of New Hampshire
for the statue of Daniel Webster, dedi
Gated yesterday, was received and the
House concurred therein.
Mr.. Sayers presented the concurrent
resolution providing for recess of Con-
gress from Saturday. December %, to
Thursday, January 3, aud on its passage
Mr. English demanded a division.
Mr.. Sayers asked for vote by yeas
and nays and it was ordered, resulting:
Yeas, 172, nays, u.
The consideration of the Carlisle
banking bill was then resumed.
The first speaker was Mr.. Pendleton,
who spoke in favor of the object sought
to be accomplished by the passage of
the bill, a reform and reorganization of
the currency and banking systems of
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
TO HORSE oWNERs.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dltion try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
Loss OF appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new Life to an old or over worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale BY
r. cn.,,r, a. ~ n-,,..,,4,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

5hamberla:n's Eye end SKIN Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
% cents per box. For sale by druggists. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

ID. K. Caldwell, a lumber dealer of
Frankfort, Ind, was yesterday sem
fenced to one year and one day in the
penitentiay for CONTRIBUTING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
Alexandria Market. December II

The wholesale commercial markets are
with ut many changes in values during the
past week, but business is said to be improy
ing and the tone of the markets generally IS
mole healthy. Flour is very firm at the re-
cent advance. Wheat is wanted and cent;
higher; range as to quslity OF the samples
offered 53 to IS, latter Tor choice a'ca'er
milling wheats. Corn Is easy at II o. 10.
Rye 4S to 53. Oa;s 81 20 80 for ne
mixed and white in car load lots There re
no changes in Butter, Eggs, other Produce or
Provisions to day Sales ars moro ret iy
made at current figures. Millfecd and Hay
are steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2l.-Flour dull wt,si
dull; No 2 red spot snd Dec 5s'-a57ss;
Jan 59Aa59as Feb 6ok.a603s May 62li'
62as steamer No = red 55%,a50 southern
wheat by sample 56a591e do on grade 5Gti
a59ti. Corn easy mixed spot and wear A. 4
a471b; Jan 4Sa4S1s; May 5ia asked;
steamer mixed 46Aa46aS; southern whit;
45a491b; do yellow 45a4Sl. Oats quiet ara
steady; No 2 white Western 3-.39l: No
2 miyed do 35a35ia. Rye firm No , . ..
Hay firm; good to choice timothy Sl3 % 10
$t3 so. Provisions steady Coffee quiet
No z 1873. Sugar quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Dec 90
Beef Cattle.-The offerings were some 25o
head less than they were last week and me
average quality was better-more good catle
and not as many of tho common grades. 1e
market had irmer tone, with values bli
little different from those ruling last week.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged IS
follows:
........ ......... a. $3.50
Generally rated first quality. i ~
Medium or good fair quality. 81
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
ana cows. = a.
OF the Cattle received 1862 came from VIZ
gina.
Mich Cows Trade is slow and yaue,c'
about IS per head There is a full offering
Prices range at S20a3O, and few extra
$40 per head.
Calves.-There is fair trade only for ye,s
at 4a5 &c. For grassers. TRADE IS usual ]"
them, is very dull at So 50a5 per head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

THE ANNUAL meeting of the siockboGl
Il ers of the COLUMBIA NAIlUHa1;;
SAND DREDGING COMPANY viii be hs..
at its principal Office, the Brsddocs hoas .,
Alexandria, Va, on THURSDAY. Ja1ls:
10th, 1895, at II o'clock H., for the p'iIF y.
of electing Directors Of the company ioT ~, y.
ensuing year and the transaction OF Que
business. By order of
c. B. PEARSON. President
PHILIP MAURO, Secretary. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

EGNE OLD SHERRY, Port ami Di''-
Il berry Wiue in quart bottles at DC soy
W WOOLLS & SUI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

A REGULAR meeting of OLD DoNlE'iigi, !,
"A COMMANDERY, NO II. X. J. VIZ "a
held at Masonic Temple TONIGHT Al -
''N u - y K. KEMPEB
1t IL. '!tt'. p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

LIME OLD WINES and Pure Rye No.
l. at very low prices. coy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

L. sTARLER & Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

A FEW PEARL SHIRTS. No i5i2' ''s
IA lar price 81, for SOC, at ,,,-o-:
AMOS b. SLAYM K tI ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

A LARGE LOT of very fine Ttah'''
"a Just received. Low piicss.
M ANDEK9VH,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

H1HE ANNUAL meeting of MECHANIC
Il BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS. Nos. !, T. :, =
3, and 5 Of Alexandria, Va, will he he.. . .
Concordia Hall on THURSDAY, Jsnua'! ~
1875, at 1:45 o'clock p. m. -.
LEONARD MAR8URl,
dec1S I'd eecretaT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

The Senate was not in session to-day
having adjourned until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

A practical engineer in the Navy who
knows what he Is talking about, in speaking
about the now naval vessels that have been
ordered, Gays they should not be butt, as the
money expended on them, if they be like any
of those rscsntiy constructed, will be ju so
much thrown away.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-03-19

KILL THE WILSON BILL.


The hard times of the past year will
be greatly increased by the passage OF
the infamous Wilson bill. Every posi-
bic effort should be made to defeat the
measure-to delay it in any event. We
can better afford few months of un-
certainly than four years of general
adversity, suffering and distress. Under
the most favorable circumstances, the
Wilson bill, if it become law, cannot
be changed until the summer of 1897.
We earnestly recommend that you will
urge United States senators, irrespective
of party, to defeat or by every parlia-
mentary method delay the passage of
this measure.
On November 9th, the people will
have an opportunity to speak-their YER
dict must be awaited.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-03-19
whales in the North paelac.

The whale is destined to disappear
from the North Pacific much more
speedily than he was driven from the
eastern approaches to the Arctic. The
whale feet sailing out of the port of
San Francisco last year caught in
the Arctic regions no less than three
hundred and fifty three whales. The
product of last seasons catch would
have been represented by about two
million dollars had prices remain ed as
they We're about three years ago.
When one small steamer takes sixty
two whales in a single season, and a
still smaller one kills sixty-four, there
is striking illustration of what steam
is doing for the determination of the
whale in the Pacific. There will be no
restriction. The whale fishery by sail
ing vessels has for some time been un-
profitable. What the sailing craft
could not do. in a lifetime of years the
steam whaler will pretty effectually
accomplish in a verv few wears.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-03-19
Growing land.

Enterprising men have way of
growing land along the marshy shores
of Delaware bay. The plan is to cut
the dikes and let the tide rise and fall
for course of years over considera-
bic area including some upland It is
found after awhile that the dikes may
be removed considerably out toward
the low tide line, and that many acres
of arabic land have been gained at
small cost Marsh companies usually
exist for the purpose of cooperation in
such work. and there are many quar-
rels over the land of men that refuse
to join the company in making tenn
parary sacrifice of upland for the pur-
pose of reclaiming submerged marsh
The land thus reclaimed is extremely
fertile, but it usually yields crop OF
malarial fevers when first brought un-
der cultivation.