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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.

The following houses whore advertisement
appear in the GAZETTE will lie found reliable
snd are commended to the attention Of pu-
chasers
AGRICULTURAL.
Herbert Bryant, foot OF Duke street.
BOOK AND STATIONERY.
The Emerson Parchment, Bag and Page,
Company, corner Prince and Fairfax streets
80. ~ French. Az aud 419 King stree,
s.F. Tyson & Bro, sos King street.
CLOTHlERS, BOOT. SHOES. ETC
3. Lee Field, 304 King street.
Kaufmann's, 400 and 402 King street.
COAL AND WOOD.
]. 2. Zimmerman, foot o. Queen street
"; A. Smoot & Co, Shoots VI arf
CAKES AND CONNECTIONS.
George r. Hill & Co.. 216-222 moth La
street.
CHINAWARE.
Ell. Miller s. Co., 81 King street.
FINANCIAL.
First National Bank S. W. cor. Lee sud
Citizens National Bank. y. W. COZ. Lee and
Prince streets.
Burke & Herbert. cor. King and Fairfax
.trects.
DRUGGISTS
E. $. LeadbeateT g Sons, 105-107 south
Fairfax street.
warfeld & Hall, corner Fairfax sad Prince
streets.
W. F. Creighton & Co., corner King .4d
i Stabler Co. y W corner NJ o,sra
Washington streets.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & Lothrop 10Th, 18th, snd
streets, Washington
]. E. Tsckett corner King and PIT .treeu
Isaac Eichberg, cnrner Ei.g aud Royal
streets.
a. C. slaymaker, 429 King street
FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS
J. H. Aitcheson, 116 King street.
~. s. Moore, south Union street.
dROCERS &. COMMISSION MERCHANTS
w. A johnson & Co., corner Cameron and
Royal streets.
Henry f. Robertson, cor. King and Wash.
lgtcn streets.
]. c. Milburn, north Royal street.
Charles King, 217-223 north Lee street
| 6. VIM. Ramsey, cor. Of King snd ST. AsaBh
streets.
INSURANCE.
Laurence stabier, 701 King street
LUMBER.
Reishcll & Son, southeast corner Roysl and
Wilkes streets.
Josiah h. D. smoot & Son. p north Unios
street.
S,noot " co u north Union street.
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Capsicine.

The active principle Of capsicum,
or red pepper, is a volatile oil known
as capsicine. 1t Is so exceedingly
acrid that quarter of II grain ex-
posed to the air in room viii diff
fuse itself throughout the apart
ment and cause all present to cough
and snceze as though the pepper
had been taken into the mouth or
nostrils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Toads are moro active just before
a storm than at any other time, be-
cause the insects which constitute
their food apparently conscious Of
the approaching change, settle to-
ward the ground, and thus afford
the toads, who care nothing for wet
weather, an opportunity to dine
easily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

The fire which destroyed the Troy
of King Priam 5 time was of such
intensity that the large foundation
stones of the building are cracked
and calcincd in some places almost
10 DOWGer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

The first exports of cotton from
this country were in 1888, in which
year bag was sent from Charles
ton to Liverpool, while u were sent
from Philadelphia and from New
Nnrl-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
BUcyLEN,s ARYIcA sALvE.

The BEST SALvE IN the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For ga by
Ernest l.. Allen.
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f. S. LEADBEATER & SONS,
EoLEsALE AND RETAIL DRUGGJs.
1o5 and 10Y south Fairfax street


.alcrs in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Mod.
Mes, Paints, O.ls, Dye Stufs, Spices, hToe'
Sc Fancy Goods and Speciaities.
Il holeseie agents in Northern Virginia 70,
C. Ayers Medicines and John Lncas & 70.
.n,ed Gloss and Prepared Pats, &c.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharrnacernc>
rop&rations.
Nc have mato largo additions to our stocf
sd are buying leading Proprietary Articles
AoInicas, &C. direct from the manufacturer.
+, L arc therefore enabled to supply the trade
Nth all goods usually carried by we!-*p'
.,ointed Wholesale DRUG HOUSE A
-ces rs low as those given by the best houses
. argcr cities. All goods forwarded by first
s;ght or express after receipt Of order.
i'romptncss e our speciality. We guarantee
&c purity Of Al drug furnished. Core.
.ou5prc, invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

The exact length Of our year is
SG5 days, 6 hours, - minutes and
4s.G seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

The old fashioned copper cent
weighed 264 grams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

"For several months l WAS troubled with H
persistent humor on my he ID which gave me
considerable annoyance. until it occurred 10
me to try Ayers Hair Vigor. Before using one
bottle, the humor was healed. IT. r. Adams,
General Merchant, Turbcvile Va.
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5connec alvero Wanenton
No Danvile
and latest
SHOP Charlottesville stations Cton for
Warento
425 Alexandria daily Sunday for saslurg and inter
M
Trains Hill intermediate leave Alexandria 9O7 40
u.
ensh
Y9rS and Jackson connecting Salisbury
Pullman sleeper Augusta m Buffet Sleeper Wash
non Orleans tou
tickets Pullman
THOMAS MOSS, Ticket Alexandria, Va
". GREEN, Wa TURK
General Superintendent Gener
u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

The 3 cent nickel piece weighs
ZIG grains.
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Alexandria Gazette.


The GAZETTE is the Oldest paper in the
State, and with few exceptions the Oldest in
the country, ard its usefulness has been
demonstrated and appreciated for nearly
entury.
Features United Press Dispatches, Wash
ington and Richmond correspondence daily
market reports Local News. and matters Of
interest to Virginia, but more especially to
This city and section of Virginia.
In its columns has always been found 3
mirror OF pas ng events, and the careful
chronicling of tbs history of what is going on
in the world, bat more especially IN this sec.
ton has ever been its ain.
The GAZETTE, situated as it is so close to
Washington, the great centre OF news, en-
joys daily tho beneti Of the United Press
DISPATCHES from every part OF the world;
hence its patrons can read from its columns
in the evening what transpired that day in
every portion OF the United States as well as
from every part of the habitabe globe. Con-
sequently it is an CIV ry-day occurrence for
the GAZETTE to publish kilograms from the
various European capitals about twelve or if
teen hours earlier than the morning papers
Correspondence from Washington Rich
mon1, and every sectoa of Virginia is pub
lishcd regularly, and all events of interest &C.
curing within the bounds of the Common
wealth are 10 be found in the columns OF tho
GAZETTE
The Local Department furnishes complete
history Of everything that occurs in and near
the city, ano this feature will, as ever, receive
careful attention.
Another feature that serves 10 make tho
GAZETTE great des.deratum with merchants
is its afternoon Market Reports from all the
great centers OF the country
The GAZETTE is read by nearly every body
in this city, especially among those who con
suit its advertising columns before purchss-
ing.
THE COUNTRY EDITION
is nearly rs large as that of the daily. This
edition is sent out three times week. The
advantages of advertising is this paper are
apparent.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Daily. one week, 10c; one month, 43c;
one year, So. Delivered by carriers to any
address in the city, OF mailed to any postofhce
in the United States
Triwcekly Tor country edition. one month,
25c; four months, 81 one year, So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

| j l. Loose.
Gldss aud Csinatrare.
Ell Miller & Co.
Gas Companies.
Alexandria Gas Company.
GrOcerS.
q Vim Ramsay, Fisher Brothers
OSulliyan Green Shry & Psesgrace'
,hern s. Co, Harlow Bros.
II F Robertson, H@rper.
J Broders, n Lindsey & Co.
Norton Entwisle, Johnson 20.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
T F Burroughs, shyrock & Fiesgraye:
Harlow Brothers, "A ,Jol nson & 10.
Ahern s. Co, j. Broders.
Haraware.
ia. F Carlin 4 Sons. ain & Psxon
h.frmaries.
Alexandria Inirmary.
Ice Deale,
w Hammond, IA Reed X Co
Insurance Companies.
L stabler & Co.
Junk Dealers
Dreifus s. Co Henry Baader,
Lumber Merchants.
| j Smoot & Co. j II D Smoot
Aitcheson s. Bro.
Laryers.
James Cation, George A Mushbach,
s Brent.
Lirery Stables.
Patterson Il Brother, L Myers & Co.
Lime PGsfe, and Cement
Geo II Robinson & Son, W A Smoot K Co.
J II D Smoot, Jas Smoot * Co.
Merchandise Brokers.
VIM Fowle Brookes & Co, D Brocget.
Mtnicipal Offices.
City Treasurer. Police Headquarters,
City Gas Works.
Manufacturers Of Soda aud Mineral Wate''.
James McCucn.
Miners.
Walter Roberts T F Burroughs
w Brown.
Newspapers
Alexandris Gazette, Alexandria Times
Oil Companies.
Standard Oil Compan
Physicians.
DR. w NJ Smith, DR. II Howard,
DR. Julian Miller, DIM w 0Brien,
DR. T NJ Jones,
Pirate Residences.
Charles King, Ell Janney,
Mrs N A Wood, w White
B Whes ilcy, w II Domaine,
J 3 Zim marman. Mrs S G Brent.
Herbert Bryant George A Mushbach,
Miss NJ V Smith, E l. Daingerfield,
w B Daingerfeld, Chas Taylor.
B E L Tremaine, A d Brockett,
B Knox, w II Beckham,
CG Lennon
Railroads.
Southern Railway-Freight,
g Local Freight
Washington Southern Railway,
Baltimore and PotoInac-Freight,
Tho w & Mt Vernon Electric Railroad.
Real Estate.
Harlow s. Co, Knox & Robinson
Restaurant.
Louis Brill.
Schools.
Episcopal High School,
Stores and 7innGre.
Henry Bladder
Summaries.
Theological Seminary.
Shoe Factories.
The Delaney Shoe Company.
Steamboat Companies.
Petom &C Steamboat Company,
Norfol and Washington Steamboat Co,
Washington Steamboat Company.
Ship Chambers.
H.Krrk, N Lindsey & Co.
Stationers and Printers
John 81 strider, 3 Bells Sons.
Telegraph Companies.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Postal Telegraph Cable Company,
Tanners.
&C Smoot & Sons.
o. s. Offices.
Postottice.
UndsrtakerS.
Wheatley, VI Domaine,
Wood and Coal Dealers.
Dea9. Aitcheson, zimmerman,
w A Smoot & CO, P Agnew & Co.
Knox & Robinson
WAclcsok Cake and Cracker Manufacturers and
Confecttoners
The George 3. Hill Co.
Wholesale GroceTs.
Cbs., Wing & Son, N Lindsey & Go.
ST"t - D.. H. J Brodszr,
~ F6 Harper
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Prescriptions q specially.

ffotcr!ptIuilSG aVO'4uIII'
English, French, German aud Domestic
toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
q.lia, Hedycsimia, Geranium and Florids
Ealer; Genuine Lubins Extracts; Spongcs.
Hair Brushes ana Comba best English Tooth
brushes; full assortment Of Patent Medi'
y Coxe's Gclatine, Corn Starch, Sea Mos
.;ine, Spices of all kinds and select stock
II Ill articles sold by druggists at prices as loN
q the same quality c&n he obtained elsewhere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Observation-Disclosures to Baltimore and
hcturn--S1.2J.
Tickets will be sold via the Pennsylvania
Railroad Saturday and Sunday, October
10th and lth and will be valid for return
passage until Monday, October 10Th. Good
on any train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

National Encampmcnt Union Veteran
Legion.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell, October l3 TO &, inclusive, round TIP
tickets to fredericksburg, Richmond, Peters
burg and Furnace Va, and Gettysburg. Pa,
at one fare, on account OF the National En-
csmpmont Union Veteran Legion, limited
for return until October %
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STEAMERS.
STEAMERS.
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM
w PANY (LIMITED)
FERRY SCHEDULE

On and after October 9TH, 1896. and until
further notice the following ferry schedule
will be III force.
Leave Alexandria, foot of King street, at
6 00, 30 30. 9 30, 10 30 and IL 30
a. M. - 80, l 30, 2 3d. 30, 4 30, 30
and q 30 p IN.
Leave Washington, foot of Seventh street,
at 30 30, 8 30, 9 30, 10 80 and II 30,
a. M, II 30, 30, 80, 3 30 4 80, 8 30
and 30 p. M.
N B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
9 30 a. NJ.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDING S-STEAM-
.ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 90 q. m and Alexandria at 8 90
a. M, for landings rs far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
ST. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
C. w. RIDLEY, General Manager
JOHN B. PADGET'T, Agent.
DAILY LINE TO NORFOLK AND FORT
REss MONROE.
The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company
Will run a DAILY LINE, commencing on
Monday, March 80, with their new and pow.
erful iron steamers
WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK,
Leaving the wharf at the foot Of Prince rtree
at 30pm.
Returning will leave Norfolk at 6 20 p. m.
s;ngls fare So. Round trip So.
CIV. WATTLES, Agent,
No. 2 Prince street.
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RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:

DALLAEDVALE LITHIA WATER, the
ID strongest Lithia Water in the market.
Cures Rheunatism. Govt, Dropsy, Dialects,
Bdght's Disease. Gravel and all diseases OF
the Kidneys and Bladder. Price 90 cents
bottle. 50 case. For sale by
E. S LEADBEATER & SONG.
A book Of testimonials furnished Oh sppii-
cation
ENEvA MINERAL WATER.-A NEST
" wonderful cure of Liver and kidne'
Troubles. All Uric Acid Troubles, Rho ma
ti,m and Stomach Troubles. TN'1 water will
cure Chronic CONSTIPATION, oeing al the same
time an Alternative AM tonic. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
Sole Agents tor Alexandria
C,UGARS Lo~er-Granulated Sugar for
~ sale at &c by
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RAILROADS.

@ OU 7 Il ERN RAIL AY
~ Schedule Effective Oct. IL. 1896,
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RAILROADS.

(PIE DMONT AIR LINE).
ubect to change without notice to the publ
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
MIR. FRANCIS REPORT.
interesting Facts from the Secre-
tary Of the Interior.
Urges Final Settlement with Bond-Aided
Raflroads-Number of Pensioners-The
Public Domaiu-Forest Reserva-
tions and Arid Lands

WASHINGTON, Dec 5-The report of
Secretary David R Francis, OF the in
terror department, made public last
night has many suggestions and rec
concentrations of Importance to the
southwest. The report opens with
discussion of the public domain. 1t
shows the total number of acres dis
posed of up to June 80 last was 946,-
0oO 600, leaving public domain still va
cant estimated at over 600, 600, 600 acres,
not including the district of Alaska,
with an area of over 369, 600, 900 acres.
Since the homestead act was passed,
on May 90, 1862, there have been 1922
s91, 1872 acres entered by homestead set
tiers. OF this, almost 103, 600, 600 acres
will all be patented when the legal
conditions have been made. OF the re-
mainder, AZ. 900. 600 acres represent en-
tries cancelled and almost Is, 900, 900
acres committed to cash.
The total amount paid by the gov
eminent in pensions, and the cost of
disbursing the same, for the last 81
years, is S2,O34, ST.. 769. This lacks
only little over S346. 712. 500 of being
equal to the high-water mark of the
interest-bearing public debt The
present number of pensioners, which
is 97O,67S is greater by 4, 666 than in
1898, when the maximum annual cost
was reached, and is greater than ever
before. This is due to the death of old
soldiers and the continued payment of
allowances to their heirs, while the
amount paid is decreased through the
death of invalid pensioners leaving no
dependents
Under the head of Indian affairs, the
secretary repeats the recommendation
of his predecessor for a commission of
three, one of whom shall be an army
officer, to take the place of the assist
ant commissioners of Indian affairs.
Under the head of bond-aided rail-
roads the secretary says: I'm my judg-
ment, it is much better for the govern
4nent to accept lump sum in cash for
its claim again st these roads, if by do
ing so that claim can be settled and
the connection between the govern
ment and the only roads it has ever
aided by direct subsidy be effectually
served"
Discussing forest reservations, the
report says no permits to cut timber on
pu bile lands should be granted for any
purpose other than to supply the needs
of actual settlers in the neigh borhood
of the forests where timber is to be
cut, and should be accompanied by all
possible safeguards.
Secretary Francis urges upon con-
gress the necessity for legislation for
the reclamation and disposal of lands
within the arid regions. Unless the
Carey act could be amended SO as to
give the state power to pledge lands
for their reclamation, he says it would
be better to place the lands under the
direction of the states, only far as
may he necessary to secure their re-
clamation for the benefit of actual set
tiers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Kansas Republican Editors.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Dec. 3.-The re-
publican editors of the big Seventh
congressional district held their annual
meeting in this city yesterday. Presi-
dent Ed J. Bool1walter, of Burton,
in the chair, and c. L. Hobart,
secretary. The association discussed
it's annual excursion and the Calves
ton deep harbor question from the
standpoint of the advantage accruing
to the farmers and stock raj serS of this
district, from a near road to the
European markets. 1t was resolved to
keep this matter prominently before
the people.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
The Work of whitecaps.

| MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 5.-A number
of outrages were perpetrated by white
caps on negroes near Reel Foot lake
last night A great deal of stealing
has recently been going on in that Sec
tion and the negroes have been warned
to leave the county or suffer the conse-
quences- A number of them were
given severe whippings, warned to
leave or be lynched- A negro named
lBeasley was so brutality beaten that it
is quite likely he will die Those of
the negroes who could leave did so aud
others have promised to do SO immedi
atelg.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
HUNDREDS POISONED.
Bread Sold from a Milwaukee Bakery with
Arsenic in 1t.

1Sread SOLD from a milwaukee bakery with
Arsenic in 1t.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 5.-What is thought
to be an attempt at wholesale poison
ing, in a large measure successful, was
reported to the health department yes
terday, when information was given
of the sudden and serious illness of
about 100 families, mum boring between
500 and 600 persons, living in the north
western part of the city. The cause of
the sickness was traced to bread sold
at bakery owned by Otto Figlesthaler,
which has a very large trade. Last
might an analysis of the bread showed
it contained arsenic. The sick per-
sons are living, but a large number of
cases are considered serious, if not
critical Mrs Figlesthaler, the wife
of the baker, stated that she
thought that some one had deliberately
put poison into the box containing the
flour from which the bread was made.
The police are convinced from the in
vestigation that arsenic was placed in
the bread with intent to cause the
death or serious illness of Figlestha-
aer's customers, with the object of ru-
lining his business
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
A NEW CONSTITUTION.
Cyrus Leland, n Kansas Republican Leader,
SAYS the state Needs Ono.

Cyrus Leland, n Kansas Republican Leader
Says the state Needs Ono.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 4.-"I am in IA
vor of a constitutional convention"
said Cy Leland, yesterday, land L be-
lieve that there are fully 20 republican
mem bers-elect of the house who will
favor resolution calling one. OF the
IL senators elected by the repu blicans,
believe five of them will favor the
resolution. This question of a consti-
tutiona1 convention should not be
made a party issue. 1t should be nom
partisan. The State Bar association
has called attention to the urgent need
of a new constitution, and every body
knows that the old one is out of date.
Now, l should think the repu blicans
would join hands with the populists
and take the initial step by adopting
the necessary resolution
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
TEXTBOOK UNIFORMITY.

Kansas Legislature Will Surely Wrestle
with the Schoolbook Problem.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 4.-The legisla-
ture at its coming session will attempt
to take fall out of the schoolboolk
trust. Several bills along this line are
now being prepared, and it is the in
tention at the proper time to formulate
one bill comprising the strong poin is
of each one introduced and secure its
passage. Those who are interested in
the downfall of the trust, SO far as
Kansas is concerned, say that the only
way to accomplish this is to adopt state
or county uniformity of textbooks
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
CHARGED WITH WIFE MURDER.

Dr. Goodmanson, of Fender, Neb.. Charged
with n Grave Crime.
FENDER Neb., Dec AIRS Laura
Goodmanson, the wife of DR.. ]. Sydney
Goodmanson. of Fender, died in con-
vulsions at the office of her husband,
September 81, and the manner of her
death gave rise to many rumors of foul
play. A physicians certificate was Sc
cured in which heart disease was stated
to be the cause of death. Later, a post
mortem examination was made and the
stomach of Mrs Goodmanson was sent
to Chicago for chemical examination.
The chemists report was read to the
coroner's jury, and a verdict rendered
that the deceased came to her death
through strychnine poisoning. A rela-
tive of the dead woman came here yes
terdav and had DIR. Goodmanson ar
rested for the crime.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
ALLEGED MURDERER FREED.

Kansas Man Charged with the Highest
Crime Released from Prison
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 4.-Gov. Morrill,
has granted a pardon to E. d. Mosley,
an Emporia convict in the peniten-
tiary under sentence of death. Mosley
was convicted in 1883 for completely in
the murder of Mrs Lucinda Welsh, an
old lady who lived with him and his
mother. He was sentenced to be
hanged. His mother, Mrs. Martin, was
found guilty of administering poison
to the old lady, and she, too. was sem
fenced to be hanged. The death sem
tence in Kansas means life imprison-
ment, SO Mosley and his mother were
sent to the penitentiary. The mother
died in little while.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
FOR TEMPERANCE.

The Secretary of the National w. C. T. U.
Writes to Maj. Nc kinley.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4-The following let
ter has been sent to President-elect
Mckinley by the National w. c. T. u:
President elect Mckinley. Canton, o:
CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-Honored sir: At the re-
cent convention of the National Woman's
Christian Temperance union held in St Louis,
November ID to 49, 1896, l. as national corre-
spending secretary, was authorized to write
letter of appreciation to yourself and your
gracious wife for the total abstinence principles
which you are said to have maintained for so
many years. and for the just grounds we have
for believing that the use of Intoxicating
liquors will be excluded from the white house
during your administration Knowing. as We
do, the weight your name and position must
carry. feel that great victory will be won
for righteousness by your attitude in this SO
vital matter. Very sincerely yours.
KATHERINE L. STEVENSON,
CORRESPONDING SecretarY National w. c. u. U.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
A DECISIVE LETTER.

Chairman Hit, of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee, Says Cleveland Will Write One.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Congressman Rob-
ert r. Hit, chairman of the house
committee on foreign affairs, was en-
tertained yesterday afternoon at the
Union League club at an informal
luncheon. A score or more prominent
repu blicans were present. At the con-
clusion of the feast, Mr.. Hit said he
was on his way to Washington, and
that the object of his visit to the capt.
tai at this time was to take some ac-
ton on the Cuban question He as
sured his listeners that within a month
the president would issue a proclama.
ton that would prove decisive.