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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

" FEESoNAL.-Capt. VIM. NJ. King aud
VI. 4, G. Bailey left here last night for
S Svg York, whence they will sail to.
ro'iow for Europe to be gone several
n NJ; ". Page Dame, son of Rev. DR..
w., ", NJ. Dame, formerly of this city, but
NAV nSS Of Baltimore, has won the first
: raSe IN a reading contest among the
'T;IuehtS of the Episcopal High School.
y yorfe We're eleven other participants.
- lung Mr.. Dame will finish the courses
MN the Episcopal High School this
T Tuu!h! aud will enter the University Of
ll, h. IN the fall. He is very popu-
among his fellow students.
nd AeY' Bergman Green is in Rich
Of J S; where he is called by the illness
nam. among the graduates of the law de-
fiSa;' H. of Georgetown University
ill., s st session was Mr.. S. P. Fisher, Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

COLLECTION OF FINES AND LICENSES.
Mayor Thompson to-day made his final
settlement with the city for the period
beginning September l, 1895, and end
ing May 81, 1896. During the period the
fines amounted to 81, 1876 an, average
of 1924 per month. During the same
time his collection from licenses
amounted to S9,1S1.56. The fines dur
ing the whole fiscal year amount 10
81 S76.46 and licenses amount to $11 /,
1886. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

d !, BoARp.-At the monthly
;GNa q the City school Board i"'
az 4.o .. B Bryant presided, and there
j d Jal H. IL = nresent Superintendent
i sIsu trustees Thompson, Ait
:ss:s' T Ia Carne, Harrison and
4 ;s'; :o.,t stated that it having
i u ,,.t 10 him that the cellars in
4 = I5riIiipg needed cleaning he
~ sl' that had been deposited
ST. Ma, NJ, oil: he had also had the
u cd aa5 areas whitewashed. This
e. e.. s Rry a. reported that in refer
~ he he compaint of Mr.. J. Fl: Bart
u " .r a teacher of Washington
q y a ~ crlel treatment to his son, a
~ W. oftbe committee on complaints
s5. ..srspces had been held and TIE
:. SSisrnsscd. The committee were
5,ls' o win that the boy deserved
,, Il nj because of INSTRUMENTATION,
/. , g5ich his father was partly to
4 ~ lam and that the discipline of the
9- " had TO be maintained. AS to the
~ character of the punishment the
-, ,.it,se were unable to ascertain,
!: - .ssy we're Of the opinion that no
!. y. ~ enlistment had been inflicted.
~ had therefore dismissed the
:! and sustained the teacher.
|, -sport was adopted.
;.rsral small bills for repairs were
i.-ed to be paid, and the bill of AL
Ala lane for $50 for whitewashing the
n. &C., OF Peabody building was
med to the finance committee.
-,a time for closing the schools was
i for the week beginning Monday,
+. % The schools will close as fol-
!: Washington school, white male,
,isy. June %; Lee school, white fe-
4: Tuesday, June %; Snowden
ii. colored males, Wednesday, June
and HaIlowell school, colored fe.
5. Thursday, June %.
4 following was adopted Resolv-
That Mr.. B. Wheatley be autho-
to test his system of disinfection
" ofthe public school houses, pro-
that there be no cost to the
9!s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

Mothers will find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy especially valuable for
Group and whooping cough. 1t will give
prompt relief and is safe and pleasant.
We have sold it tor several years and it
has never failed to give the most per-
feet satisfaction. G. W. Richards. Du-
auesne, Pa. Sold by L. Stabler & Co.,
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

A CARD.-I hereby give notice that
"A have taken up my late husbands inter.
est in the Atlanta Accident Association, as
SPECIAL AGENT, and would be pleased to
Seinaure ali those who hold policies in same,
as well as solicit new orders. Respectfully,
Mrs. JENNIE O'BRIEN,
je5 3t* Special Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

/, iaeAcuRsIoN.-The excursion of the
vis sA Light Infantry to River
And ,'5S today was fairly we'll attended
ba s large crowd is expected to leave
Thoe.. 'his evening on the last boat.
al o sc VINO have returned report that
sbo ore having All enjoyable time. The
jiaaOotlng contest will be held this even
a a. and The prize medal will be award
pjo i,e winner by Mayor Thompson to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. June A.
Beeyes-no trading; beef 61hafaac per III.
Calves-msrket quiet at steady prices poor
to prime veals $3a4.5Q per 100 lbs. Sheep
and Lambs-market active at firm prices
poor to prime sheep so. 75a4.75 per 100 lbs
common to choice lambs So. 75a7. so per 100
lbs. Hogs-market steady at $3. 50a3. so
per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

the basis of 1 1870 per lib for No. Z and 13c
per lb for No. g. Mild Cotfees were quiet.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. June 4 -
Beef Cstttle.-The market opened fairly &C.
tive and ut the general range Of prices Of last
week, but gradually became easier and q
shade lower list of prices prevailed-about
10c-but before the close greater fractional
decline in prices was accepted, moro particu-
ly for grass cattle. Prices of Beef Cattle this
week ranged as follows:
Observation-Disclosures. 81 25 4 40
Generally rated first quality. 3 40 q 4 %
Medium or good fair quality" SIS 40
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows" ...................". W oO
Of the Cattle received 223 came from yir.
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs.-Trade is active for
good stock and extremely dull for common
sheep and lambs. There is no difference in
values for either as compared with those rul-
ing on Monday. Sheep sell at 2a3 lhc, and
spring lambs at 5a6Ac per ID.
Hogs.-There is no change in values to re-
port since early in the week, when hogs sold
at So. 6Oa3 80 per 100 lbs gross. Roughs
$2.5Os3 per 100 lbs. Heavy hogs hard to
sell.
Fresh Cows.-There is quite heavy Iun
and the market Is greatly demorslized. Prices
$20a35 per head.
Cslves.-There is a fairly active demand
for good yeals with full receipts. Prices 4a5c
per lb.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. June A.
Cattle,-Trade in a general way was sluggish,
with average prices better; bes. steers 50 20,
choice 81 10, stockers and feeders $2a2. 80,
few cows sold up to So. 10, fair to good sell.
ing at So. 50a3.25, veal calves S.. Is, Texans
So 40s3. 80. Hogs.-Esrly trade was little
slow choice heavy SO 10, and bsst butchers
pigs $500, few fancy light reached S3.40.
but mogt ch6lcs light sold At SO .3Oa3 IS, and
rough heavy lots S2.7Os2.85. Sheep Good
to choice spring lambs sold 1Oa15c higher
an extra lot sold up to Sc 25, but few reach.
ed So; good native sheep So. 50i4, few ex-
ira lois at $4.25a4.40, and fair mixed around
1925. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05
& GOODS DELIVRRRD IN ALEX
dNDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. w,
WASHINGTON, D. G.

per ID. The market was rather quiet at tho
decline Of 4ac per Id on all grades.
CoFFEE.-Tho market for spot Rio closed
q little easier in the week, with quotations on
the basis of 1890 per lib for No. and 13c
per lb for No. g. Mild Cotfees were quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. June A.
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf 5.71c per pound
Standard pr PSgd ssaus Ssy5 se @ cqS
grsnulated 5.O8c per lb: Confectioners' A
& ,96c pei Ib; Crystal A s. OSc per ID; Key.
stone a 4.71c per ID; Fellows 3.71a431s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, June s.
The market is very dull and prices are again
marked down, while the transactions are
light. We quote: Flour So 25a4 80 for fine
to patent roller; Wheat 65a70; Corn 34s
as; Rye asa40; Oats 24a28; Butter la
lac; Eggs 8a9c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

R1cHMoND MARKET. June 5.-The mar
ket this week has suffered considerable de.
cline and the offerings Of grain continue to be
light. Wheat is off from 2 to 4 cents. and
Corn is unchanged. We quote: Flour So %
IA 40 for fine to patent family brands
Wheat 65a70 !: Corn S6a37; Bye 42a44; oatl
24a2S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

ppoRABIL1TIW.-For this
frThh' .iondy weather tonight; Sat-
% ?s'ii! . .n,cr s,u'terly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

The market closes dull with still further
decline in prices and it seems that the bottom
has not yet been reached. The offerings Of
grain continue light. Country Produce is
dull, except for Eggs, which are wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

BALTIMORE, June 5.-Flour dull. Wheat
strong; No 2 red spot and June 642. bid !;
July 637sa64; Aug 63Aa64 Sept GAN ask.
cd southern wheat by sample 65s66. Corn
frmer; mixed spot and 32a4a32Ns; June
32@a33: July 33ass33lh; steamer mixed
31laa31a. southern white 331a. Oats firm I;
No 2 white Western 25s251h No 9 mi1ed
do 23ha24. Bye slow; No 39s4O for
nearby. and 42a43 for Western. Hay firm.
Coffee dull at 1915. Sugar strong granulat-
ed sos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05
TO SECURE
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ern civilization laws were passed prohibiting
women from enhancing their charms by arti-
fetal means, but to-day lady who does not
possess the necessary adjuncts for such i'm.
provements does not conform to the demands
of the times II is a part Of womsn's sphere
to make herself as beautiful as possible. I'm.
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plexion, and improvement in physical condi
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This Corset is made Of best quality jeans,
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We offer it as one OF our best values for the
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The AMERICAN LADY NURSING COR
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batter value cannot be found than our
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Our 75c and 81 Corsets are Of great merit
and give universal satifaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

Nav YORK, June 5.-Flour-state and
Western quiet, easy and unchanged. Wheat
No red advanced 11sa1 Sc; fairly active
and firm; July 647sa65 11.16. Corn-No
Q dull and firm; July 349s. Oats-No 2
dull and steady July 23as bid; Western %
a2S1a. Pork steady and unchanged Lard
dull aud nominal steam rendered 81 "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-05

CHICAGO, June 5.-Whest-July 5e1ss
5Sas; Sept 5s7ss59R Corn-July 2eas
Sept 291a. Oats-July 1888 Sept 1885
Pork-July 81 121a; Sept 81 80. Lard
July 81 25; Sept 81 40. Ribs-July
SO S21a Sept 81 90. Wheat and Corn open
ed firm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
THE CONVENTION.
Proceedings in the Silver Convention
Yesterday at the Wigwam.

The delegates to the silver convention
were very prompt in assembling yester-
day morning and by $50 the wigwam
was comfortably seated. AS soon as the
convention was called to order Fields of
Hill made a motion to limit speeches to
five minutes.
There was considerable confusion ow-
ing to uncertainty as to whether a
compromise had been reached or wheth-
er fight was on.
Hodges of Lamar said the discussion
has not shown to this convention what
the finance resolution contains. | want
to go home, but l want a clear cut plat
form that all understand. | think we
will settle the matter without a single
word of discussion.
Fields withdrew temporarily his mo-
ton.
Judge Reagan said: We have arrived
at conclusion by which we meet the
only two objections made. One objec-
ton was that there was unnecessary
verblage and another that after the
words 16 to 1 we should have added the
words independent of the action of for
eign nations" The other objection is
that in another part the language stating
the proposition that the secretary of the
treasury refuses to pay out silver the
same as gold may not be technically
true. He simply pays out gold, because
nobody asks for silver and technically
does not refuse to pay silver. He pays
out gold because nobody wants silver.
we now have changed the language Of
the resolution to say that he refuse to
exercise his option to pay out silver in
stead of gold, and thereby make the
treasury an exchange for trading in
money. Judge Reagan then read the
two amendments and moved their adop-
ton.
Cries of read, read.
Hodges of Lamar took the stand and
read the amendments and explained that
the object was to condemn the action of
the secretary of the treasury in refusing
to exercise his option of paying in silver
as well as in gold.
Cries for Hogg. Motions to adopt.
Calls for the question.
Governor Hogg gets a hearing and
said: Now, don't be in hurry. You
will have plenty of time to get home
after the convention adjourns. The ex-
PLANTATION made as to the intention of the
money planks which is made by the COM
mittee on platform in general so far as
l am concerned, together with the
amendments offered are satisfactory to
me. But / am due an apology for de-
tanning you last night. Last night from
the reading of that resolution, it appear
ed to me much muddled and there was
no use to have anything muddled in
platform. My proposition cosisted of
one section in one sentence and the COM
mittee's proposition contained three sec
tons and three subjects. Mine was
simple proposition, all could comprehend,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25

simply provides against the issue of
bonds in time of peace.
Lane-lt makes no difference to me
whether the money is for war or peace.
The government has to meet its obliga-
tons in time of peace just as it does in
time of war.
Then you are gold standard man."
said member.
Eyes, sir" responded Lane, "and a
Democrat, too"
Lanes motion to strike out was lost
by vote of % to ,.
The section was then adopted, Lane
alone voting no.
When the declaration in favor of the
free, unlimited and Independent coinage
of silver at the ratio of 16 to was read
Lane offered substitute, declaring for
the maintenance of the gold standard
The substitute was promptly tabled
without debate.
The balance of the platform as pre-
scented was then adopted.
Lane of Fayette and Cleiber of the
Twenty-third district gave notice that
they would present minority report to
the convention.
There was considerable comment
among the members of the committee
from north and east Texas on the pro-
lection sentiment of the western and
southwestern members, who made an
open statement that some action by the
party. protesting against free raw mate
rails is necessary to prevent a slump to
the Republicans who are pledged to ac-
cord raw wool equal protection with the
manufactured product In this regard
the plank is II distinct departure from
the policies of the organization which
has always looked to Mills as its tariff
guide. Now Mills great hobby has been
chopped out and the machine goes a step
in the direction of McKinleyism to win
back the vote of the sheepmen and cow
men of the west
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
GATHERED THEM IN.
State Officials From Everywhere In at
the Roundup.

Perhaps it is coincidence that all of
the office holders, little and big, from
all quarters of the state should have
dropped into Austin just at this time.
Perhaps their presence here is not to
be ascribed to the fact that the admin
istration has been "hollering'' for help
Any way, they are all on hand Asylum
superintendent, reformatOry boards, the
pardon board, ranger officers, high and
low, big and little, are all shouting for
their bread and butter. They are max
ing heap of fuss, but. every now and
then there is false note.
The attendance of the pie eaters shows
the desperate straits of the BOSSES The
outsiders had them scared and so they
called in all of the boys from the offices
to try and stem the tide. Meantime,
salaries are still going on and the dear
people are still paying the bills.
1t is singular with what unanimity the
office holders shout for Culberson and
Hogg and grow cold when the name of
Bailey falls on their ears. The fright
produced by the appearance of the young
man from Grayson in the convention
has reached the corners of the state.
Lonesomeville is stirred to its very
depths. There is agitation on Turtle
bayou and grief on the breezy shores of
Salt river. All along the line the situa-
ton is pitifully painful. SO with one
voice the boys rush in to save the high
chiefs. The caucus Monday night
slightly treasured those or the anxious
seat, but the threats of war yesterday
morning started the panic afresh. For
several hours they trembled in their boots
and their nerves have not settled yet.
They have been surprised so often that
they are always looking for bomb.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
SECOND DAY.

The sound money men having conclud-
day, and many of them having gone home,
the atmosphere was of very silvery hue
yesterday. AS noted in yesterdays issue
the silver men had to adjourn their con-
vention at midnight Tuesday night in Or
der that some of their members might
sleep on their financial plank and get some
concerted opinion and action thereon.
When they showed up yesterday morning
at $3.50 o'clock they were in decidedly bet,
ter condition to confront the situation,
though quite a number of them were still
at sea as to what was going to be done.
After some further discussion of the mat
ter the committees report, after some
minor amendments, was adopted, and Gov
ernor Hogg stated that he would explain
his position and objections to the wording
of the financial plank on the stump. With
the disposal of this matter of the platform
the balance of the regular work, COM
prising the selection of delegates, was
hurried through with little or no friction
arising. After the matter of selecting
the various delegations to Chicago had
been settled the convention crowd thought
they saw their way out of the wilderness
for an early adjournment in time for din
ner, but they reckoned without their wits
being at hand. Just as many of them
began to sharpen their appetites in antici-
patton of conquering whole tables by
themselves, gentleman known as Col.
Shepard, who is friendly to Richard Bland
of Missouri arose to stand Of prominence
on the platform and proceeded to offer a
resolution looking to an endorsement and
an instruction for Bland for the presi-
dency. While he was reading his reso-
luton two men carrying an enormous
picture of Bland mounted in a picture
frame setting and surrounded by a silver
dollar worked out of wood, came in at
the left side of the TABERNACLE and moved
slowly down the left aisle to the stand.
Some one in the crowd spotted them just
as they marched in and instantly the air
was lusty with yelling that was both
hearty and long prolonged. AS the pic
ture was taken through the tabernacle and
onto the stage the cheering continued I'M
til no one could hear. After few min
utes loud cries for Lanham brought that
great pale metal apostle to the front, and
in one of his most ringing speeches he en-
dorsed Bland, and stated that he thought
Texas would be doing herself honor by
instructing for him. His was the open
ing speech of a perfect fusilade, and for
the next two hours the convention hall
flowed with eloquence which equaled any
university debating society on record
Bouquets were thrown at Bland freely
by many Of the silverites, and some 9TH
ers pulled them back as fast as they fell
within reaching distance. Senator Chill
ton, John Duncan, Bill Shaw, Jno. II.
Reagan, Governor Hogg and Congress-
man Bailey all took whack at the situa-
ton, and number of minor lights came
in for say also. During tAe course of
the debate it became evident that the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25
THE PLATFORM COMMITTEE.
The Silver Mems Platform Committee
Had a Lively Meeting.

The committee on platform and reso-
lutions met in the parlors of the Dris-
kill and organized by electing Judge
Reagan chairman and o. l.. Lockett sec
rotary.
Judge Don A. Bliss of Grayson offered
a draft of a platform which he read. 1t
scored the administration of Cleveland.
emphatically protested against the issue
of bonds in time of peace, declared that
the expenses of the government should
be reduced, declared for an equality of
tariff duties. that it was, unfair to put
raw materials on the free list and thus
compel the agricultural classes to bear
the whole burden of tariff reduction and
declared unequivOcally for the free coin
age of silver at the ratio of 16 to l.,
winding up with a protest against the
action of the secretary of the treasury
in redeeming greenbacks in gold.
f. p. Holland of Dallas presented the
draft which had been prepared by the
administration people and was printed in
today's News.
Without taking any action on the
Bliss draft the committee took up the
Holland draft, which is printed else
where as the report of the majority of
the committee.
There was smooth sailing till the tariff
section was reached.
Senator Pressler of Comanche said he
did not think the Holland draft was
strong enough to meet the requirements
of the situation. TIE doctrine of free raw
material was not Democratic doctrine.
1t originated in the brain of II. Q. Mills
and was engrafted on Democratic
tariff bill. That doctrine had already
turned over one Texas congressional dis
trict to the Republicans, and unless some
action was taken it might turn over an
other. Senator Pressler said it is gross
and leave it on wooden goods. The man
ufacturer should not have any more ad-
vantages than the farmer.
Powell of Ellis deprecated the injec-
ton of the tariff fight in the platform.
For the Democrats of Texas to pay
much attention to that question would be
playing into the hands of the Republi-
cans who were trying to shelve
the money question. which is the one is
sue before the people. A general decla-
ration of the party faith at this time is all
that is needed so far as this question is
concerned.
Jackson of Lamar said he believed in
short and plain declaration of the views
of the majority on the money question
and the tariff. He did not see the neces-
sity for long strings of sentences. He
thought the committee ought to get
down to work and report to the conyen-
ton during the afternoon session.
Pressler insisted that if any declara-
ton at all was made on the tariff ques-
ton the position of the party on free raw
material should be made clear. He
therefore offered an amendment to the
Holland draft, covering his point. The
amendment was adopted.
When the declaration against the is
sue of bonds in time of peace came on,
Jonathan Lane of Fayette said: II OBJ
ject to that section. When your ex-
penses are greater than your revenue
what are you going to do about it? Bor-
row money, of course. When the. gov
eminent runs behinds it has to follow
exactly the same course.
Allen of Kaufman-That resolution
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25

fact that the number of delegates had
not been fixed. He moved to elect del
egates and no alternates.
Rudd of Harris moved as a substitute
that the convention elect four delegates
and four alternates
Jones of Smith moved to lay the sub
stitute on the table.
Roll of counties was demanded. The
vote resulted:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-25

Drowning said delegates in the halr
were voting aye when they were not rep
resented)