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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-30

An ingenious New York blcycllst has
got around the Raincs Sunday.closing
law. He has converted the center-pOst
Of his wheel into storage tank, with
small faucet near the bottom, ana he
finds he can carry more than pint Of
whisky In It. This gives new aud
pleasing significance to the manufac-
turers' announcements that "all tubing
Ii being made larger this year."
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-30

An Ohio farmer having given q de-
tailed account of his operations for n
year on a $4,000 farm of 100 acres,
showed a net return of about $500 after
paying expenses, including the sup
port of his family, South Carolina
paper rises to remark that such farm
ing would not be regarded as profitable
In that State. 1t mentions the case OF
n South Carolina farmer who Melted
last year 1896 from a single acre plant
ed first In tobacco and then In turnips.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-30

For 81 years DObbins' Electric Soap
has been Initiated by unscrupulOus
soap-makers. Why! Because 1t IL hest
OF all and has an imense sale. BE sure
ana get DObbins' anu take no other.
Your grocer has II, or will get 1t.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-05-30

The celebration Of the birthday Of
Horace Mann serves to remind the
world that his advanced ideas on educa-
ton are now generally adopted and
literally supported. Within n few days
Mrs. stanford has turned over to tho
Leland Stanford Jr. University securi-
ties that will yield $12O,OOO year. and
Mr.. Rockefeller has given 100000 to
Vassar College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

ROSTER OF THE DEAD.-Mr. N. 4.
Harrison. of New York, was in Rich.
mond yesterday and presented tie
Confederate Museum with the roster
OF the 1000 Confederates who died
during the war 10 the prison at Elmira,
\. y. This document contains the
names Of hundreds Of Virginia, Mary
land and other southern soldiers. 1t
is one Of the most interesting papers
which the museum has in its possession.
NJ. Harrison says he secured the roster
from Mrs. Leavitt, who had no idea OF
its historic value. Rev. DR.. Hoge re-
celved the roster on behalf ofthe Ladies
Memorial Association. Mr.. Harrsons
visit, the speaker said, showed that
the people generally now recognize
tina. in the Confederate Museum We
have our Battle Abbey, or rather our
Yves minister Abbey; that We have
repository for our relics wherein they
will ever be preserved, though genera.
ton after generation pass away. The
men whose names appear in these books
sleep in soil not their own. They are
buried away from their comrades, with
whose dust they would have been glad
to have theirs mingle Yet we have
their names and their memories will
be forever cherished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
Mr.. Rouss's Hone.

NFw YORK, Nov 21.-Charles Broad
way Rouss. the blind but multi-mil
lionsire merchant OF this city, whose
standing offer of S1,000,000 to the man
who should succeed in restoring to him
his sight has long been the coveted
prize for occulists and experimentalizing
scientists, has found a new hope in the
recent wonderful discoveries OF Thomas
Edison in the use of the Roentgen rays
Mr.. Ronss is only waiting until the
"Wizard" shall have further perfected
his experiments before putting himself
in communication with him. Should
the result of his Investigations convince
Edison that cure is even possible, Mr..
Rouss will cheerfully submit himself 20
the treatment, cost what it may in
either time or money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

FASHIONABLE Corn HU5KING BEE
The huskiug OF corn 10 the Hotel Wal
dorf is the latest method Of entertain
tainment thought out By those women
in New York society who come OF New
England stock. Last night there was
given in that hotel By the National So.
ciety OF New England Women an old
time husking bee. In the center Of the
famous bail room was long row OF
shocks Of corn ready to be husked.
Through it ran lane which was sup
posed to lead to the old red barn. As
the huskers arrived in the ball room
the horn footed 10 welcome, and amid
the busking there was singing TO the
music Of fiddler, who was perched
upon barrel in corner OF the room.
TIE finding OF the red ear OF corn gave
the lucky swain the privilege OF kissing
the girl OF his choice. All of the other
features OF an oldtime husking bee
were carried out by the huskers and
when the bee was over the huskers
danced the Virginia reel. Then there
was Waldorf supper and up-to-date
dancing. Invitations TO this unique en-
tertainment were worded after an old
formula, beginning Il now take. my
pen in hand, etc" 1t will doubtless
soon be announced that regular husk-
lug bees are feature OF life in the New
York 400.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

BISHOP KEANE GRATEFUL-At the
request OF the board Of directors of the
Catholic University of America, Cardi-
nal Gibbons, who is president of the
board, prepared letter expressive Of
the sentiments OF the members toward
the late rector, Bishop Keane. The
letter was as follows:
Your noble soul has grown with
your noble undertaking. You have
proven the efficiency Of the university
to train young men to generous self
forgetfulness for the welfare of others,
in your sublime resignation to the will
Of the Holy Father. You are the mas.
terpiece of your own training. When
in future we shall have occasion to
point to an examplar for the imitation
OF the young men who will reap the
fruit OF your labor, we shall feel an
honest pride in setting before them the
first rector of the university, the gen
erous, high-minded, much-beloved
Bishop Keane."
The reply OF Bishop Keane, dated
San Jose, Cal, November 5, 1897, is as
follows:
"Your Eminence-I most gratefully
return thanks to your eminence and
the board Of directors of the university
for the exceedingly kind sentiments
conveyed to me by your eminence's
letter OF October 81.
81 am very far from fattering N.Y.
self that I deserve 1.-THE OF the praise
prompted by the goodness and the sym
pathv of your own generous hearts.
While did my best for the interests of
the great work TO which obedience had
consecrated my energies, yet l was al.
way conscious that my best was far
from being up to the requirements OF
the case. Hence, | have not for mo-
mept questioned the wisdom Of the
holy father in desiring change of AL.
ministration."
MAY the blessings of providence and
the loyal cooperation of our Catholic
people prosper the university in all its
future. Gratefully and affectionately
your eminence's servant in Christ.
John J. KEANE."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN.-General
John Gill, receiver, and Mr.. William
b. Black ford, chairman OF the reorgani.
zation committee of the Cape Fear and
Yadkin Valley Railroad Company, and
Mr.. E. ]. d. Cross went from Baltimore
to Richmond yesterday. The purpose
of their trip is to attend the hearing of
the application of the New York Sc
curity holders of the company for the
appointment OF a co-receiver with Gen.
Gill in the management of the property.
Tha hearing will take place to-day be-
fore United States District Judge ST.
monton, and the application will be
vigorously opposed. The Baltimore
gentlemen have every confidence that
they will successfully resist the propos-
ed encroachment of the New Workers.
All they want tc do now is to get the
property out of the hands of the receiv-
er aud handle it for the benefit Of all
the bon1holders. 1t is shown that
under General Gill's management the
property has not been in so good con-
dition physically since it was first con-
structed, and that its earnings have
gradually increased and risen from the
very first day he was appointed by the
american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
TbeB. & O. RR.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 2l.-Hamble-
ton & Company's financial circular says:
The Baltimore {; Ohio Company's re.
port for the year ended June 80, 1896,
shows that it failed to earn its ixed
charges (the annual payments on &C.
count OF car trusts, &C.. is as much a
t.Xed charge as interest On bonds by
100000. The interest on $1,000, 900 on
receivers certificates only figured in
the report for one month, $4,000, 80
that the company's fixed charges this
year will he greater by 100000 than
they were last year, not estimating
further increase through the issuance
OF additional receivers certificates es Is
contemplated. We had hoped that
the form heretofore used in making the
annual report would be dropped. Ii is
very unsatisfactory. Further, the
method and system of stating the
various accounts is confusing and mis-
leading. We have always claimed
that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company proper is solvent and self
supporting property, but Improbable
leases and other money-losing compli-
cations must be gotten rid Of. 1t is
possible that concessions will have 10
be asked from security holders when a
reorganization is arranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
SATURDAY EVENING, NV. p 1886

TIE boilers and republicans are sns-
gesting sundry and divers articles OF
general cousump ton upon which ta1Fs
should be laid in order 70 meet the nee
essarv expenses OF the government and
the unnecessary expenditures on pen
sions account. Tea, coffee, sugar, wool
and many OF the other prime neces-
sares. which the poor are compelled to
buy. whether the price thereof be high
or low. are recommended as suitable
articles for taxation; but, go far as heard
OF, not once has it been suggested that
some steps De taken by which the IN
iug. decision OF FIVE OF the nine mem
bers OF the Z. 5 Supreme Court, and
one OF the former by a fop, that tax
on surplus incomes is unconstitutional,
nav be reversed or set aside, so that
the men most able 10 pay taxes, and
for the protection Of whose wealth
taxes are laid, should be forced to bear
their Just and fair share Of the govern
ment's expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

HAMBURG, Nov. 2l.-The Hamburg
dock laborers went out on strike this
morning.
ANTWERP, Nov. pa market build
ing called LA Cite" together with g
number OF shops ard buildings in this
city. were burned last night. The loss
is S35O.000.
LONDON, Nov. 21.-Sir Benjamin
Ward Richardson, NJ. D., the celebrat-
ed English physician and author of n.y.
gienic works, died this morning from
apoplexy.
MADRID, Nov. 21.-Senor Castella-
no, minister OF the colonies, denies the
truth OF the story cabled yesterday OF
OF the probability OF rising in Porto
Rico.
The report that Gen. Weyler is to be
superseded by Gen. Paudo as captain
general OF Cuba is without foundation.
LONDON, Nov. 21.-Tom Mann, the
English LABOR agitator, who was recent
y expelled from Germany for attempt
ing to deliver an address to the dis
contented dock laborers in Hamburg,
asserts that 10000 men went out in the
strike OF dockman which began in
Hamburg this morning.
LONDON, Nov. PA dispatch from
Bombay says that the drought has been
checked by good fall Of rain through
out the district OF Deccan, and prices OF
grain are rapidly declining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
The Arhucklc Case.

New YORK, Nov. 2l.-The mystery
surrounding the death OF Hon. Frank
P. Arbuckle, the wealthy Denverite, is
still unsolved. The new theory co.,
corning the case is that Mr.. Arbuckle
GOT on the elevated train alone, fell
asleep and rode to the terminus OF the
road and there was aroused By the
guards. He may then have walked
along in a stupid way until he fell
where he was found, and could have
been easily robbed without his knowl-
edge. The quantity of stimulants con-
sumed by bin would certainly have
had bad effect upon MS heart, which
it is claimed, was not in perfect condi-
ton. The detectives discredit any
drugging theory. Acting Inspector
Thompson said this morning: I'VE have
done what We started out to do, and
that is to show that Arbuckle was not
murdered, and l believe every one is
now OF that opinion. What We want TO
do now is to find out where he was
robbed, aud By whom, and l believe
that we will do it" The four prisoners,
Stewart, Stevens, Davidson and Men
ger, were arraigned before Magistrate
Brann in the Harlem police court this
morning. The prisoners were held in
800 ball each for examination Mon
day next. Bail not being forthcoming
they were locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

MANY MINERS To Go On A STRIKE.
4 dispatch from Leadville, Col, says:
The most important move yet made by
the striking miners was yesterday an
nounced on what is considered reliable
authority. The statement that the
governor had decided to take sum
mary measures to suppress further vic:
lence here and to bring the strike to an
end, is said, caused the officers of the
union, with the backing Of the Western
Federation Of Miners, to decide to play
trump card, which, they think, will
force the mine managers to come to
their terms under pressure from the
managers of mines in other districts of
the State.
The union has sent emissaries to all
other unions in the State to urge them
to inaugurate a sympathetic strike,
thus tying up all the mines in the State.
Cripple Creek and Telluride are TO take
the initiative, and the other unions are
to follow rapidly.
La this connection it is stated upon
authority tnaC Inc mine managers of
Montana have decided to make a re.
duction in wages Of 80 cents day very
soon, and this is expected to precipitate
a strike by the largest miners union in
the country. The Montana unions
have been contributing literally in aid
of the Leadvile strikers, but with a
strike imminent in their camp it is be-
lieved they will hereafter need to keep
all their money at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
FAUOrIER NOTES.

Miss Mary Shipe and Mr.. Robert
Wine were married at the Linden NJ.
E. Church South November 9th.
The marriage of Miss Emma Safiel,
daughter of Mr.. Obed Satfel, of War
rem county, and Mrs. Vincent Robert
son, of Markham, was solemnized at
the residence OF the brides mother last
Thursday evening.
'Clover Hill," the residence Of Mr.
Z. T. Patterson. VINO lives about two
miles from Meetze, was the scene OF a
pretty home wedding on Wednesday
morning OF last week, when Mr.. Fred
erick Rhodes and Miss Ella Lee Patter.
son were united in the molly bonds OF
wedlock.-Wdrrenton Banner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
NEWS OF THE DAY.

R=v. DR.. Issac Il. futile, the oldest
Protestant Episcopal clergyman in
New York city, died yesterday at the
age OF s. years.
Jack McAuliHe, the lightweight
champion, met Jimmy Carroll in q ter.
round contest in San Francisco last
night. The referee awarded the decis-
ion 10 McAulife.
a sensational elopement is reported
from Evansville, Md. Mrs. Rufus
Ager, wife OF truck farmer Of that
place, lett home Wednesday morning
and is supposed to have gone to WASH
ington, aud there 10 have been joined
By George Smith. dairyman employ
ed on her husbands farm.
The supreme law Of the order OF Odd
Fellows prohibits the initiation OF those
engaged in the liquor traffic, but the
Grand Lodge OF New Jersey holds that
since the ratification of the law those
engaged in the liquor business cannot
become members OF the order in future.
The ban does not prevent liquor deal
er or bartender already member from
aspiring to the highest honor within
the gift OF The Grand Lodge.
Charles O. Kaiser has been held in
answer for the murder OF mis- wife, En-
ma P. Kaiser, who was shot and in-
stantly killed on a lonely road near
Bridgeport, Pa, on the night of Octo-
Der IS. The verdict rendered by the
coroner's jury yesterday afternoon holds
hin responsible for her death, and adds
that ne was aided by unknown persons
in scheme to detraud insurance com
pauies. Kaiser was committed to
prison, and December has been fixed
for his trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
PRINCE WILLIAM NOTES.

Mr.. Albert Buckley, an aged and
well known citizen of this county, died
at his home near Catharpin last Friday.
On Monday last Mrs. a. &. Rose
berry was paralyzed while engaged at
her sewing machine and is not expected
TO live.
Miss Ella Mayhugh, aged 16. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. g. W Mayhugh, residing
near Waterfall, led at her home on
Monday last OF diphtheris.
Mr.. John Smith, one Of Prince VIII
liam's Oldest and most highly respected
citizens, died at MS home near Antioch
Monday evening in the S1st year OF his
age.
On Thursday FIVE men and three
bears arrived in Manassas and proceed
ed to give small show on the streets.
which was against the law. They were
locked up.
Mr.. Charles D. Wheat, OF California,
formerly OF Prince William county, and
member OF Company a OF the 49th
Virginia regiment, died at his home in
California, Saturday, September 10.
from hear. disease.
As an evidence OF the growth OF Ma
rassas, Mayor Taylor informs Us that
the number Of dwellings and stores
completed, or now in progress, reaches
total OF 80. This, of course, includes
Improvements made to dwellings, both
in the corporate limits OF the town and
in the immediate suburbs.-YaaasSaS
Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
EPISCOPAL CONGRESS.

10 the Episcopal Congress in Norfolk
yesterday the topic of discussion was
announced by Bishop Ra.1oi., \ to be:
"What is the Organic Law OF This
Church ?" The first writer on the sub
ject was Rev. John n. Elliott, D. D., OF
Washington. The next writer was
Rev. George 5. Mallory, D. D., LII. D.,
OF New York.
Speeches were made by S1essrs.
Joseph Bryan, Of Richmond, and Joseph
Packard, Of Baltimore.
There were three voluntary speak
ers-Rev. DR.. Tiffany, OF New York;
Rev W. T. Roberts, of Virginia,
and Rev. Thomas Alexander Johnston,
OF Laurel, Nd.
The afternoons session closed the
congress. The topic was "The Pastoral
Office as Affected by the Conditions Of
Modern Life" Written papers on the
subject were read by Rev. Edward L.
Stoddard, Pa. D., Jersey City, n. j.;
Rev. G. Frederick Flichtner, Engle-
wood, \. J. The speakers who discuss
the topic were Rev. William NJ Dame,
d. D., Baltimore; Rev. Ernest NJ
Stires. Chicago: Rev. c. Ernest Smith,
D. D., Baltimore.
Last night a mass-meeting Of the
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew was held.
The speakers of the occasion were Rev.
DR.. Rainsford and Mr.. Silas McBee,
both OF New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
TELEGRAPHIC BRETITIES.

John r. Ho1ie. ore Of Chicago's best
known business men. died this morn
ing.
The proceedings ofthe Pan-American
Medical Congress which has been n
session in City OF Mexico, terminated
Yesterday. The next meeting VIII De
held at Caracas, Venezuela, IN 1879.
Pencil Higgins. aged - years,
brother OF ext. :. Senator Authony
Higgins, OF Delaware, committed SUI
eide today by inhaling illuminating gas
at MS boarding place, in Philadelphls.
H. N. Wellman's daughter was burn
ed to death yesterday near WakeIand-
Ind. Her clothes ignited while build
ing ire. Mrs. John Teeter5 OF the
same place and only six months marrie d
was fatally burned by falling into
fireplace.
Helmas Romano, ex-commissioner Of
agriculture Of the State Of New Jersey
under Secretary Rusk, committed sui
eide last night at the Romano Home
stead on the Saddle river, in Bergen
county, y. j., where he was raised.
The relatives OF the dead man can think
Of no cause for the act. Mr.. Romano
had always been considered wealthy
man, his possessions being put as high
as $4,000.
The extensive plant Of the Chesa-
peake Guano Company. in South Balti-
more, was almost totally destroyed by
fire this morning. Owing TO the pecu-
liar location Of the building it was in
possible for any OF the FIRE apparatus,
except the fire boat. TO throw stream
on the burning building. The fire i
supposed 10 have been due TO over
heated pipes in the drying room: The
loss is estimated at between so, 900 and
so. 600.
Among the passengers that arrived al New
York this morning from Colon was Jose De
Roc rguez, envoy extraordinary and minister
2! niDoten,is!y 10 the United States from the
greater republic Of Central America, consist.
ing OF Nicsrsgus, San Salvador and Honduras.
W J. Bryan and party arrived at Tsney-
vile No. yesterday from their limiting Tip
q: the PARK preserves.
Mr.. Richard Croker arrived at New York
This morning from Southampton. r. de-
clined 10 discuss politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
THE VENEZUELA ARB1rRATo9s.

To the Editor Of the Aierandrta Gazette:
In your editorial co umn OF last evening {
issue appears the following:
Though the President alarmed the country
by proclamation Of war against Great
Britain On account Of a dispute between that
government and Venezuela about boundary
question with which lie had nothing TO do, dc.
prived Congress Of It's Christmas recess and
cost the country $4,000 for a so-called ar.
btration commission, he now deems the mat
ter Of such insignifcance that he will not
even take the trouble Of appointing the So.
called arbitrator, but leaves that JOB to his
successor, Mr.. Mckinley"
! was under the impression that two Of
these "arbitrators" were to DC appointed by
the Lord Chief Justice OF England and two
by the Chief Justice Of our Supreme Court.
Am not right; l.. w. REID.
Alexandra, Va, Nov 81, 1896
You are right But as the Vene-
zuela Congress cannot act upon the
treaty until after the expiration of Mr..
Cleveland's term, the final step of ap.
pointing the arbitrator on the part Of
the United States will be taken by
the administration of his successor, Mr..
Mckinley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

THOUGH horse racing was broken up
on the tracks in Alexandra county by
the highly moral members OF the Nir-
gina legislature, at the instance OF the
newspapers and board Of trade OF Wash.
ington and Governor O'Ferrau, be
cause it was carried on in winter, "
was not fair, and was accompanied
BIZ pool selling, it is in progress in
the District OF Columbia, in the mud
aud mire Of the last days Of Novem'
Der, with book makers ready for
all bettors, and is so conducted that
losing horses one day become winning
ones the next, when the odds against
them are heavy; indeed 80 unfairly,
that losers are demanding an investiga-
ton. But the side OF the river on which
horse racing is carried on, makes great
difference to certain people in Wash
invtop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

The President has requested the
Governor of California to pardon con-
victed and sentenced deliberate whole
sale murderer, for whose mother, music
teacher, he had formed a strong at
tao hmentn before he became President,
and his influential friend, Mr.. Hunting
ton, has joined with him in this re-
quest. In doing this he affords glar-
ing instance of Inconsistency with his
own refusal to pardon poor Virginia
moonshiners, trying to make living for
their wives and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21

The SAME people who voted against
the democratic ticket 10 New Castle,
Delaware recently, tore down, tramp
led and finally burned a Spanish flag
that was flying in that city last night. A
foreign war, with It's immense expense
and the consequent increase oftaxes and
restriction upon the export of American
products, in addition to the existing de-
preston Of business, would make the
condition of the people of this country
any thing elae than favorable. Peace is
conducive to the revival ofindustry and
business. not war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-11-21
Attcmnt 10 Wreck n Train.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Nov. 2l.-While
the fast express bound east on the Nick
ell Plate last night was eight miles east
of this city, and running at high speed,
the engineer saw huge rock, weigh
800 pounds, between the rails. Before
he could check the speed the engine
struck and hurled it to one side. Had
the engine climbed the rock there
would have been a frightful wreck.
Some tramps who were nearby were
arrested on suspicion.