davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Second Baptist Church of Rich
mond may call Rev. c. A. Stokely Of
the First Baptist Church of Washing
ton to be pastor.
The Webb Chemical Company's
plant, On the river below Richmond, was
Sunday morning damaged by fire to the
amount of about S. 600.
Mr. II. T. Morrison, superintendent
OF the Petersburg Iron Works, died at
his home in that city Sunday night after
painful illness Of heart trouble.
Rev. w. D. Smith, late rector OF st.
Peters Episcopal Church, Norfolk, has
accepted the rectorship of St. Georges
Church, fredericksburg, and will az
sume the duties of the game on the lat
Of January.
The following changes in the fourth
class postoffices of Virginia were made
yesterday Perrows, Campbell county,
K S. Bruce, appointed postmaster, vice
w. r. Perrow, resigned; Pungo, Princess
Anne county, ]. G. Dozier, vice G. W.
Laud, resigned.
Mr.. B. B. Bouldin, United States rev.
enue agent, who for nearly TWO years
has had his headquarters in Lynchburg,
has received notice of his assignment as
revenue agent on accounts, with head
quarters at Washington. Mr.. Bouldin
succeeded in the Office of revenue agent
for this territory revenue agent Pitts,
and is in turn succeeded by Col. George
w. Clark, Of Atlanta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The federal grand jury in Chicago
decided to abandon its investigation Of
the alleged beef trust.
The estimates OF appropriations for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898,
amount TO S42l 1880.
DR.. Thomas Powell, Of Cc,u1 bia,
No, and a graduate Of a now defunct
New York Medical College, claims to
be able, by means of discovery he has
just made, TO grant the human system
immunity from all diseases.
The trial of the journalists charged
with SANDER was concluded in Berlin
yesterday, three bsipg sentenced to
imprisonment, two fined and one &C.
Quilted. Baron Won Tausch, commits.
sioner Of detectives Of Berlin, was ar.
rested as result OF The disclosures of
the trial. strong evidence has been
placed in the hands of the court indi-
eating that Won Tausch, Baron Won
Luetzow and others engineered the
whole Won Kotze scandal.
President-elect Mckinley was provid-
ed with copy Of the Presi-
dents message almost before its
reading had been concluded in
Congress. He made no comment
Of any kind. Mr.. William Jennings
Bryan refused TO express an opinion
upon the Presidents message until he
had carefully read and digested it. He
said Mr.. Cleveland's message, is too
important document either to be com.
mented upon in piecemeal or briefly as
q whole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

W2s laid before Congress yesterday.
ny. Powers said to-day that be did not
doubt the committee on rules would
report an order setting aside few days
for consideration Of the measure. Ee
Is satisfied that the House will pass the
bill.
Carroll D. Wright, Commissioner of
Labor sent to Congress to-day his re-
port upon plan for permanent cen.
sus service, in accordance with the Joint
resolution Of March 19, 1896.
Among the strangers On the floor Of
the House to-day was Colonel John S.
Mostly, who has friends among both the
Virginia and California members.
Il is reported =, the Senate that eenstor
Sherman intended 70 Offer resolution sum
noning General Fiuhugh Lee bsfore the
senate Committee On Foreign Relations, 50
that the committee might hear his aocoup,
Of the condition Of Affairs in Cubs
TIE Department Of State is in recaipt OF
uo.s from the Belgian minister here convey
i = - Invitation from his government 10
,A-i Of the United States 70 take par IN al
international congress proposed 20 be held ST
Brussels 10 1S9., On the subject OF labor SC
cidente.
Consul General Lea lefs Washington for
New York lat night. from where De will sail
for Cuba Before leaving here ne had final
conference with "a President The date Of
MS departure il not kdown, but il is under
stcod Iha. ne will tass the frs, available
steamer.
The republican national committee have
decided TO establish permanent headquarters
a. Washington. The proposition advanced
By Ny. Parker, a member OF che committee,
20 accept rhs building owned By him on F
street near TIE Treasury Department, Is
likely 70 be accented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIE.

William Scott Monks, who We ar.
rested on suspicion of forgery, escaped
from the Bay City, Mich, jail last even
ing.
The powder and dynamite magazines
at Los Gallinas, Mexico. were blown 10
atoms on November % and Elk WORK
men killed.
The failure OF L. Johnson & SoD,
shoe manufacturers, OF HaVerhlii,
Mass, was announced to-day. Liabih.
ties about $4,000.
In its second food visitation the Pa
cifc northwest is suffering to fully az
great an extent as during the disas-
trous November storms.
A dispatch says there is absolutely
no truth whatever in the story that
Mr.. Rockefeller il TO engage in the iron
manufacturing business.
Albert ". Wilcox, aged 70 years, the
inventor OF the famous Wilcox organ
coupler, died OF brights disease at Wor-
cester, Mass, this morning.
Henry Owen O'Connor, one OF the
chief witnesses in the famous Cronin
murder trial, com mitted suicide at his
home in Chicago yesterday By shooting
himself through the heart.
Twenty young men passed through
Kankskee, ILL.,, last night on their way
to New Orleans. to be Joined by sixty
others from various parts OF the union,
in an expedition to aid Cuban insur-
gents.
Thieves looted the branch Office at
Hollidaysburg Pa, of the Guaran tee
Loan and Investment Company, CT
Pittsburg, last night. Five hundred
dollars and numerous valuable papers
were stolen.
VIM. F. Valentine, one Of the leaders Of the
ghlin-Valentine gang Of forgers, and
the lover of May Vintage, was sentenced
in Brooklyn, n. Y, this morning, 70 imprison-
ment in the Kings county penitentiary for
ten years. BE had pleaded guilty 70 TWO il.
dictments one for forgery and one for so
Quoting the young woman.
The main boiler Of the Wilcox Lumber
Co g mills al Seville, Ga, exploded this morn.
ing about six O'Clock, killing one white en-
ployee. tramp aud i've negro employees.
Every one at the scene OF the accident was
killed and none are left 70 give the cause o,
details of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

WEE ex Confederate whose hearts
were IN their cause, don't like 10 think
Of the war between the States, az TO do
70 reYiyee memories that well might
sleep, for the mott disagreeable Of all
thoughts i that concerning what might
have been, and IL harrows up their souls
TO remembe now cIo9e their cause was
to success al the first battle Of Manassaa,
al Fredericksburg and at Gettysburg.
The discussion Of the reason Of their de-
feat at the latter place has been re-
opened. 1t il bootless, but is well
known. At the time Of the battle it waa
generally believed throughout the army
that the reason was the delay Of General
Longstreet in bringing his troopa into
action. He was ordered to do 30 early
in the morning, but did 30 late in the
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
MONDAY EVENING. DC. :, 1886

THg President is man Of many
words. Nearly fifteen colurnns OF q
Washington new-paper were required
by hin yesterday % congratulate niS
friends upon the defeat Of the
party tna, elected him, and 70
tel them that they should continue 70
ABIDE By the verdict Of the popular will;
that ne does not believe Turkey will
long be permitted $50 offend the sight
Of Chrigtendom, that ne has advised
Spain 70 gran, autonomy 70 Cuba, but
that If enc wor't dc 50, she will have 70
uursue her own course until the condi.
tionz IN that islaud be "imperative!y"
changed; that the declaration Of war
be made against Great Britain g year
ago and lae $4,000 spent on the Ven
ezuelan commission might have been
avoided. that the Behring Sea matter
Il in 2 fair way Of settlement, that
banking IL not necessary part Of gov
eminent and that green backs should De
redeemed with borrowed money-not
with the receipts from an income tax
that pension abuses should De correct
Cd, that appropriations to the Agricnl-
tural Department are lot always guard
Cd. that the German tariff bill, which
be called political perfdy" and refused
TO sign, l. pretty good bill after all:
l. working satisfactorily and if allowed
an opportunity viii bring sufficient
revenue: that the civil service law il
al ever present blessing aud should be
extended 70 the country postoHces.
aud taat noisy, pestilent and part.
gzn odce bolders should be dealt with
severely. and that trusts and nonopo-
lee should be suppressed BY the State
gorernuents. The whole fifteen col
uranz could have been condensed into
one without emitting single point OF
ipteres'; but, &c the message was the
lat annual one Mr.. Cleveland would
ever send TO Congress, be doubtedless
deemed it well TO make the mos. Of his
opportunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
COURT OF APPEALS.

Yost w. commissioners of election of
Buckingham county. Petition and an
swers filed and submitted.
Long, trustee, VS.. Meriden Britannia
Company and others. Argued and SUBJ
mitted.
Young vs. Easley. Submitted on
notes.
Smith We. Burton. Argued and sub.
mitted.
Haupt VS.. Tebault. Argued and con-
tinued until to-day.
The next cases to be argued are
James, &c., vs.. Kibler's administrator,
and Kibler's administrator vs. James,
&C., Nos. 22and As.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
To Cure
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Sg- Yosz- De-. The trsde.s who z.s
s.!il II oontro! Of re E,,cg market were IL.
clined 70 ,.Le gioouy Tisw Of tbe .ii1&,ign
this morning zDd Il i5e arst hour Q: bQEines.
the snoency II prioss We down WARD T.
p.esidepts nssAge, especially that portion
dealing 7rith ~ Cobsn question va sga p
The chief topic q disCpssion The p-es.dea. ::
position IL Ihis -l.r,er was not 70 the - q
Of The traders ard til. Gas: Of operator. Z.
tended thsir short lines II TIE grAnse;5 ouG
industrial.. The decline il the .silwzy -.
ranged from l. 70 per cent All o'c,o.s
the market WEE euiei and weak in zone
BALTrNoEE. Dec s.-yng;nis Is usv
-3 bid DO Century 6ia6l-- s.ked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
Something TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.
Sold Tor SOC. or 81 90 per bottle at E. L.
Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

WINE MADE HIM A FoRGER.-A
dispatch from Suffolk, Va, says: De.
tective James II. Roche, of Brooklyn,
arrived yesterday and took charge Of
S. V. R. Shriner, alias Vernon Webb
the young man who was yesterday ar
rested on the charge of forgery.
Sohriner agreed to 60 without requisi.
ton papers.
Sergeant Roche says Schriner's pref
ty young wife, whose father was DR..
Kretchmaur, formerly supervisor-at-
large in Brooklyn, has monthly in.
come of $500, but, owing to her hus-
bands love of wine, women and sport
ing life, Mrs. Shriner doesn't live:with
him any more. Webb, as he was
known, had passed as a single man,
and his arrest will leave void in sew.
eral girls hearts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

GEN. LEE.-.The Washington CORE
spondent of The Richmond Dispatch
says:
General Fitzhugh Lee arrived in
Washington Sunday night, and yester-
day morning called on the President,
who gave him printed copy of the
message, and with whom he bad a long
and very pleasant interview. He de-
clined to be interviewed on the Cuban
portion of the message further than to
say that it was quite satisfactory and
ali that he expected. 1t was said yes
terday evening by an official that the
Cuban subject in the message was in
spired by Gen. Lees report, but that
gentleman, gallant soldier, and diplo-
mat could not be induced to admit this.
He will leave to-day for New York,
and will sail few days later for Ha-
yana."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
Cheated the GaIloWs.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec S.-Abram
Eckert, who was to have been hanged
in the county Jail this morning for the
murder OF Frederick Bittender, took g
dose of morphine early this morning.
There is no chance whatever of saving
the mans life for the scaffold. The
sheriff says he could not hang the man
in his present condition. He says he
will wait until three O'Clock this after
noon and if he is alive then the law
will have to take its course.
A later dispatch states that Eckert
died at 11:3S o'clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
Trouble With Utah,s Vote.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. s.-When
the State board of canysssers met yes.
terday for the purpose of making Off
cial canvass Of the votes cast at the
recent election, they were enioined
from making the canvass or issuing the
certificates of election to the successful
candidates. The injunction was issued
on the petition of one of the judges
who claims that the election held on
November 3 is null and void for the
reason that the act of the legislature
authorizing it was not legally passed
and the ballot was not secret, as,
according to the constitution, it ought
to have been. 1t is claimed the entire
election is void.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
HoW's This :!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of Catsrrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDrNG, K1NNAN s. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Care is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by ell Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
a Mysterious Affair.

GREENsBURG, Ind, Dec. 8.-Mr. and
Mrs. Simon Pate, an aged couple who
resided near Sunman, we're discovered
yesterday in dying condition and the
husband lived long enough to give an
account of the affair. Sunday night
their door was forced open and they
were assaulted with clubs, being left
for dead. No demand was made for
money, and the absence of apparent
motive makes the crime extremely
mVSleriouE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS are ex-
pended annually in the purchase OF am
munition for firing morning and even
ing gun at the military posts In this
country. The necessity for such salutes
to the sun is not apparent, but there
must be some excuse for maintaining
the present 40 per cent. tariff for the
benefit of the protected manufacturers
who subscribed to Mr.. Hanna's corrup-
ton fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
THE YosT CASE.

The answers of Clerk P. A. Forbes
and three of the FIVE members of the
canvassing board of Buckingham coun-
ty were fled in the Court of Appeals
yesterday by Messrs. Edgar Allan,
James a. Brady and VIM. L. Royal,
counsel for Mr.. J. Yost, republican
candidate for Congress, who seeks the
certificate awarded by the State board
of canvassers to his democratic oppon-
pent, Mr.. 81. D. Flood.
The four answers agree that the
votes were incorrectly returned and all
should have been credited to ]. Yost.
The county board members making
answer are Messrs. c. L. Davis, r. B.
Dowdy and N. B. Agee. Mr.. Davis is
the Judge at Glenmore precinct, where
SO votes were returned to the credit Of
Jake Yost. He answers that they were
cast for ]. Yost. The answer is through
his attorney, Hon. Camm Patteson.
Mr.. Allan, in presenting the papers:
said that the answers upheld every al
legation that Mr.. Yost's counsel had
made. Mr.. ALLAH asked for mandam-
US to compel the Buckingham canvass
ing board to correctly return the Buck
ingham vote for Mr.. Yost to the State
board.
A decision in the case is expected on
Thursday-Richmond State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
The Fact that Doctors

frequently advise change of air and climste
TO those suffering from catsrrh is proof that
catarrh is local and climatic disease. There.
ore. unless you can lesve home and bust
ess, you should use Ely's Cream Balm. APP
pIied directly to the seat of the disease, It
effects instant relief and satisfactory cure af-
ter short continuance. No mercury nor in
furious drug is contained in the Balm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
DIED.

In Washington, D c., on Monday, Decem.
Der 18th. 1896, at 1922 p. M, WILLIAM P.
COLLINGSWORTH beloved husband Of
Mary F. Colingsworth, in the 72nd year of
his age. Funeral will take place from his late
residence, No. 535 9th street, 5. e., at P. IN.
Wednesday, December 9th. Interment in
Alexandris. Manassas and Baltimore papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
BUCKLIN's ARNICA sALyE

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
nav required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L, Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
COMMUNICATED.

WOULD YOU kindly inform an old
subscriber to your good and valuable
paper what has become of our thought
full and good old city fathers by not
having the watchmen put on at the
railroad crossings. By answering this
your will oblige me. SUBSCRIBER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
ccott Jackson TO HANG,

FRANKFORT, Ky, Dec S.-The court o.
appeals this morning affirmed the decision OF
the lower court in the case Of Scott Jackson
charged with the murder of Pearl Bryan
Jackson will now hang. The governor will fix
the date of execution To.day's decision il
thought to mean the same result later on in
the appeal Of Alonzo Walling, sentenced tc
death as Jacksons accomplice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

The REPUBLICANS during tho late
campaign declared in favor of bimetal-
ism, if it could be secured by interna-
tional agreement, but now one of their
accredited organs speaks of such an
agreement as transparent humbug."
There always was a mighty big differ
ence between now aud then.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
An Insane Farmers Decd.

ARGOS, Ind, Dec. S.-Elton Deacon. an old
and prosperous farmer, living near this place
choked his wife to death Sunday night and
then committed suicide by drowning himself
in a tank used for watering stock. Deacon
and his wife had been married 80 years and
had family of grown up children. Deacon
was probably insane when the deed was COM
mitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
Extensive Sale of Coal Lands

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. S.-About
$4,000 acres of coal and timber land in
Fayette county, West Virginia, owned
by Baltimoresns, have been sold to
Messrs Abram S. Hewitt and George
Bliss, of New York city, and Mr.. Page,
of West Virginia, for SIS an acre. The
transaction aggregates about 1915 ,0OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
Attempted Murder and su. O de.

NFw YORK, Dec. S.-Thos. E. Eng
lisa, ~ years old, tried to kill his wife
Kate, 20 years Of age. this morning by
cutting her throat with q razor. He
only succeeded in cutting deep cash
on the cheek. Eenglish thinking he
had killed her cut bis throat. He will
probably die, Mrs. English will recover
though she will be dia6gured for life.
A quarrel was the cause of the tragedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. S.-The Court
of Appeals to-day handed down deci-
sion u the Yost mandamus case. The
decision compels the election Off.
GERS Of Buckingham county to correct
their election returns thus making
changes in the count in the 10th Con-
gressional district, which will give the
certificate to Yost republican, instead
OF Flood (democrsD to whom the State
canvassing board had decided to award
the certificate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
Probably Lynchcd

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. S.-Jim
Davis, the negro, who on Saturday last
killed 13.year.old boy and seriously
wounded another, aged II, SONS Of biz
employer, was captured in the woods
near here last evening. His captors
stated that they were going to take him
to the house of the father of his victims,
but it is believed that Davis was
henoed hu the moh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

Young WHITNEY's NEW House.
Harry Payne Whitney, who married
Gertrude Vanderbilt, daughter of Cor
pellus Vanderbilt, at Newport, R. l.,
last summer, has bought the Knower
place, on Bellevue avenue and the Cliffs,
at that place, and has presented it to
his wife. The consideration was about
q quarter of million dollars and MIR.
and Mrs. Whitney will spend twice
that sum in rendering the grounds
more picturesque. The structure is to
be entirely remodeled or torn down and
fine villa erected in its place, all to
be finished by the time Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitney return from their trip around
the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08

BALTIMORE, Dec S.-Flour dull and TN.
changed Wheat dull; spot S92.. bid May
S1laS12, steamer No , red STA. asked
Southern wheat by sample 90s92 do on
grade S6t.a901. Corn firm spot 29a291s
year 2SA,s2S5s Jan 2SAa2Sss; Feb 2S12s
2Sa.; steamer mixed 257sa26; southern
white corn 23a2Sla do yellow 22hs2Sl2
Oats steady; No = white 25a26; No . mixed
do 22lqs23. Rye easier; No 2 nearby lila
Al; No Western 43a43la. Hay steady
choice timothy S13 50a14 90 Coffee firm
al 1044.c for No. !. Sugar weak and shade
lower on all grades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

The reading Of the Presidents mes
sage was the feature of the proceedings
in the Senate yesterday and beyond
this no attempt was made to enter
upon the business of the session.
The reading of the message covered
one hour and fifty minutes. After the
usual formality of laying the message
on the table the Senate adjourned till
to-day.
The reading of the message in the
House occupied one hour and forty
minutes. At its conclusion the mes
sage and accompanying documents
were referred to the committee of the
whole on the state of the union.
The opening words of the message,
congratulating the country on the re.
suit of the election, created broad
smile, the democrats as we'll as the re-
publicans seemingly enjoying the anon.
alous political condition which allowed
a democratic President to felicitate
himself upon q victory gained under
the banner of the republican party.
MIR. Grow of Pennsylvania, showed
disposition to debate the message, but
yielded until later time.
MIR. Turner of Georgia, then infor-
mally announced the 'untimely death"
OF his late colleague, ex-Speaker Crisp,
and stated that at some future day be
would ask the House to fix day for
paying tribute to "his distinguished
character and eminent public services"
A resolution presented by him, recit-
ing that the House had heard with nro.
found regret the announcement of Mr.
Crisp's death, was adopted, after which
at 3:45 p. m, as 8 further mark of re'
spect, the House Immediately adjourn.
ed until to-day.