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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-14

" NJ, Black niamana-Un isr the law
q, 1886 county commissioners are author
ssed 10 oner bounty OF 8 for each Wild
ca, scalp Write - county commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

MEMORIAL FoNT.-The bronze foun-
tain which is to erected in Christ
Church in memory of Rev. II. Suter,
who wsa rector of that church from
1878 to 1895, vii: be placed in position
some time next month, aud WI! Re ded-
icated with appropriate ceremonies. It
is to be in the shape of handsome
Corinthian column, eight feet in height.
The capital. supporting an arm from
which will flow a stream OF water, is
modelled after a like one from the
ancient temple of Mars Ultor, in Rome.
The base is square die suitably in.
scrbed and bears laurel wreath on
one face. 1t is to be placed in the cen
ire of q granite basin five feet in diane
ter. tue fountain was designed by Mr..
Glenn Brown, who hos received a photo
graph of the model from Bureau Bros.
of Philadelphia, who will make the
castiog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

RoBBERIEs.-Some time after twelve
o'clock last night the Office of tie
Electric Railway on Royal street, just
south of King, was entered and robbed
of between $50 and $50 and some
tickets. The thieves gained an en-
trance to the office through back win
dow and after lowering the shades to
the front windows proceeded to ran
sack the Office. They scattered the
tickets over the floor and rined the
money draw of its contents. The first
that was known of the robbery was
when Mr.. ]. E. King, the agent in this
city, went to the office this morning
and found it in the condition above de.
scribed.
The store of Mr.. Henry Blunt, at the
southeast corner of Franklin and Wash
ington streets, was entered by thieves
last night who stole 800 pennies, some
tobacco and cigars and several articles
of small value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

PRISONER EsCAPED.-John Murray,
one OF the tramps who was last Mo, :
day indicted by the grand jury for rot :
berry and assautins an officer, this
morning escaped from the city Jail and
is now at large. AT o'clock this
morning assistant jai,er McCaen turned
the prisoners OUT in the yard where it
it is their custom to spend short time
before breakfast. When the prisoners
wese going to their breakfast it was
discovered chat Murray was not pre-
sent and further search was made for
him. It appears that the man rerla:2-
ed in the yard after the others had
been taken in and then succeeded in
climbing on the roof OF small build
ing and from that 10 the residence part
of the Jail. From there it is supposed
he reached the wall and dropping to the
ground made OF. Sergeant Smith has
offered a reward for the capture Of the
M IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

INTERESTING SERVICES. The ser
vices in the Railroad Reading Rooms
yesterday evening were very interest
ing, very large crowd being present
who listened with close attention to
Rev. Mr.. Smythe, of the Seminary.
after the service the working commit
tee met ana DISCUSSED plans for the
work. The revival services which We
conducted last week will be continued
through this week. Rev. Mr.. Mar
stella, of the Baptist denomination, a
most eloquent expounder of the gospel,
will preach tonight and tomorrow
night. These services be.LG Of a union
nature are very interesting and every
body is invited to attend and take part.
Ushers are IN attendance to welcome
Ill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

OrERA HoUsE.-To night brings that
popular piece of hilarity, "Peck's Bad
Boy to the Opera House. The play.
IS one that never loses its capability OF
amusing the public. 1t has remark
ably good theme for its foundation, one
nat admits of no end of possibilities,
and new and original features are con,
.inually being added. 1t has brand
new set of ideas in the way of music
aud dancing, and all the characters are
we'll drawn. Every reader of the news
papers will welcome the bad boy; ms
pa. his girl the Door grocer, bis chum
aud accomplice, and all the rest OF the
characters that have made merry TOR
he benefit of the hundreds OF thou
sands OF people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19
B. +. Foster, Grand Secretary of the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, died at
his home in Indianapolis this morning.
Electric Ritters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gener.
ally needed, when the languid exhaust
ed feeling prevails, when the liver is
torpid and sluggish and the need of q
tonic and Alternative is felt. A
prompt use of this medicine
has often averted long and per-
haps fatal bilious fevers. No medi-
cine will act more surely in counterfeit
ing and freeing the system from the ma.
larial poison Headache, Indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness yield to Electric
Bitters. soc. and $1.00 per bottle at E.
L Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

CoxyoCATIoN. = The semi-annual
a-eau. OF Piedmont Convocation will
So held in Christ Church tomorrow, aud
r continue in session until Thursday.
The GLOWING will be the order of ex-
eycise=.
raesdsy-11 a. m. service and sermon by
III, Il *. Massie; $50 p. m, business meet;
m. Of conyocaticn; 1.30p M, Brotherhood
,fvice. ond sermon by Rev. +. W. Clampett'
Baltimore.
onduc,ed by Rev. G. w. Nelson; II n
servicc and holy communion, and convocation
ruoa by Rev e. o. Mead; $50 m, busl'
mess meeting. and reading o. essay on the
Work OF the Holy Spirit, by Rev. c. b. BAL;
80 :. M. service and sermon by Key. Z i.
GOODWIN.
Thursday-9:30 m, business meeting;
II a. m. service and sermon by Rev. h. s.
Kinks: $50 p III address and conference on
sunday school work. by Rev. H. L. Duhrng
OF Philadelpha; $50 p IN, missionary ser,
vice: addresses by Rev. L. L. kinaolylng, OF
Brazil: Rev. DR.. McGill ond Rev. Dr. Pike
Powers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Daniel Sims, coiored, arrested by
sergeant Smith charged with drawing
knife on Henry Washington, colored,
vas fined $40. 90
Thomas McGraft, arrested by Officer
Hall Tor drunken and disorderly con-
duct, was fined $3.50.
r L. Lowly, Robert Brown, Charles
Daly aud Chas. Gerhardt, arrested by
sergeant Smith and Officer Davis for
drunken and disorderly conduct, each
forfeited 50 collateral by failing TO APP
pear. ,,..
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and cool. -Four prisoners ana three
odsers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

FEELS CoMrLMENTED.-Secretary
llorton's attention was called to the
eNiey incident of Friday night in this
city which was the outcome OF his com
9arison concerning the finances OF the
southern Confederacy and the financial
.ystem advocated by Mr.. Bryan. de
aid that he felt rather complimenleu
ay the enmity of advocates OF any
sucb financial system. You know,
NE added. that Alchemist had his day,
until his free coinage bubble burst, ana
are we 10 return TO the miasmas OF
dark ages and endeavor to find the phil .
osopher's stone in statute enactments Z
feel complimented, l say. by the
emnity of such dreamers.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

ixAL.-Messrs. Nelson Cradlln,
Byrne, ]. r. Mansfield, jr., o..
<ins and G.. H. Hayden have
-raunton to attend meeting of
te Council, Junior Order United
sa Mechanics. They will repre-
he three councils of that order in
Guy. -.
vcurgus Uhler is in Cincinnati
or ~t.
William Summers was attacked
vertigo while crossing King street
Yesterday evening and had a
He was carried to his home
conscious condition, but was
5ousiy hurt.
7. J.. Waters and S. G. Brent,
city, addressed sound money
a, R4pidan on Saturday even
Tae meeting began at 6 o'clock
ap OLD time oyster supper.
J. t. hurry, D. D., of Baltimore,
he'd at the NJ. ?. Church yesterday
r E. Knight is confined to her
on south Fairfax street by slight
scarlet fever.
e. Z. Woodson. Of Franklin,
visiting friends in this city.
s,etei that Mrs. Jasper, of north
..,. street. has had fortune left her
auees
Glowing src from the personal column
FIanoIe Nfu>. Mrs Fielder Slinglull
is,es SiingllIf have returned TO Balt-
aud are a; the Albion for few weeks
tskius = house for the winter. Mr..
Fl, Neville. OF Virginia, is spending sone
n Baltimore. GEr. ard Mrs. j. South
Y,aton have returned fr.m Hampton,
sre ut their home on Maryland avenue.
washington paper says: The atawa't
some figure of Mr.. Robert E. Lee,
.nesaEa and grandson of the great Con
er,te captaiu. was striking feature at ths
.r., az Mr.. Muir, Of New York, to Mis-
K. of Washington on Wednesday last
,tr, "a strong resemblance TO his father
,.r.rl " H. T. Lee and has the general
ING and manner of his grandfather.
line many friends of Mr.. Henry Post will
a.ned TO hear of his illness in Baltimore,
y,.a he is visiting friends. Mr. Post Is
r from complication of diseases,
m.ry stomach trouble
N q; Brent is announced to speak for
gold standard in this city tomorrow
ere is no change for the better III the
ID ton Of Mr. James W. Jeifries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

DisoRpERLY WAsHINGToNIANs.-
Five Washingtonians came here yester
day for the purpose of having goop
lime generally. Each purchased TASK
oi whisky from some speaEeasy ana
they became hilarious and disorderly'
sergeant Smith and Officer Davis SUD
denly appeared in their midst and :. ar p
rested four. who gave their names as n
Lowly, Robert Brown, Chas; Daly
aad Chas. Gerhardt. The fifth man D
GOT away. Each of those captured iel'
collateral which they forfeited by
falling 10 appear this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judqe }. K. NJ.
Norton preSidinQ.-The criminal cases
set Tor trial to day were continued;
Patrick Caravan, native OF Ireland
was granted naturalization papers.
Franklin vs. Seaton, commissioner
appointed to make partition OF real
sSIAte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Oct. 19.--The buoyancy o.
the wheat market and a reduction in the post
cd rate of the sixty day rate of exchange to
4S1 had a good effect on stocks during the
first hour OF business. Specula ion was by
ne means active, however, and as Of late the
professional operators monopolized the trad.
ing At Ii O'Clock the market was firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t
is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
l. Stnhler & Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

rsrHrR I'RoBABILITIEs.-For this
IN tonight, Tue;day fair, but with
rioudinesS- warmer, southerly to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

The reeistrstion books will be closed
after Saturday next On that day the
registrars will be at the various voting
precincts to register those who may
apply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

Al Upper Marlboro. Nd, Saturday
night, the jury acquitted Mordecal
Hummer of the charge OF numbering
Or. W. w. Waring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

ter part of this week, have an oyster supper
for the benefit Of the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

BALTIMORE, Oct. 19.-Flour strong and
higher-Whcat unsettled and higher; spot
and Oct 50 bid; Dec S47saS5; steamer No
, red 10 Did, Southern wheat by sample
S3aS4; do on grade 7SlaaS21a. Corr
strong; spot and Oct 32a32A new or old,
Nov or Dec, 32s32ll Jan 33s33l steamer
mixed 3OA30li; southern white corn 35.
35la. Oats frmer; No 2 white 26a27
No , mixed do 22a23 Rye strong and
higher No , nearby 42a43 do. Western
45 nominal. Hay firm, tending upward
choice timothy $13 90 bid. Sugar steady
GRADUATED 81 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, Oct. i
Il Ill L

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, Oct. i.
Beef Cattle in full supply, and prices de-
clined 1sc. Extra 4ips43s cents, good Ala
4as cents, medium isis cents, common 3l,a
SIS cents. Sheep were easier: extra 31os35,
cents, good 3-3l4 cents, medium 2loa2S.
cents: common 2,2la cents, culls 1a1a. cents
LamtS $40 y cents; hogs easier, SLASH cents
for good; western 5a51., cents. common 40,
cents Fat cows fair at 2laa3!, cents; thin
cows in moderate demand at SSsS15. Veal
calves active st 3lpa7 cents. Mich cows
steady at S2oaS45. Dressed heeves HAS
cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

CHICAGO, Oct. Wheat-Dec 7Slba
79i6; May S31aaS4. Corn-Dec 274a
pig May 30laa31. Oats--Dec 2Ols May
22I1a22a, Pork-Dec 81 271e Jan So 25a
5 s.; May IS so. Lard-Dec 81 Al {;
Jan S;4 60a4 10. Ribs-Dec So 90 Jan
81 10. Wheat opened nervous and excited
and at au advance from 25s to 81. cents over
Saturdays Close Corn opened strong and
with an advance proportonate to that Of
wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

hemarket opened stronger with further
advance in prices of grain and we again re-
wise quotations. The offerings, however are
light Country produce is firm, but there are
no changes in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

NEW YORK, Oct 9.-Flour-State and
Western firm. Wheat-No , red opened ac
tive and excited and 4a4 lsc higher on de-
cidcdly higher cables: unsettled at 4$ss45s
over Saturday Nov S41saS4as.. Corn-No
, moderately active and stronger Oct 33l.
Oats-No . quiet aud frmer; State 22a31;
Western 22a3l; Dec 24as. Pork firm new
mess IS 25s9 90 Lard tirmer; steam rem
derod "a So nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Oct. "
Trade in cattle was of the usual Saturday
character, and prices clo.ed unchanged. with
ssles of native beef steers on basis of SD .25a
S3 so for very common; S375sS4 for me-
dunn cattle 425a$4 so for good beeves
and $4.75a$' for choice, with fancy cattle
firm at So. 10iS5.25. Hogs-The demand
for hogs was good and the market ruled
stronger, common to best droves sold at $3s
50 80. largely at S5.25aS3.40 Sheep-The
limited supply OF sheep was soon closed out at
steady prices Sheep were sslable st $l.15a
SO. 10 for Westerns, with prime native heavy
sheep at SO 25aS2 so Lambs were in de.
nand at $2.5OaSi 20 for poor to prime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19
Wholesale Prices in Alexandris

BALTIMORE. Oct. 19.-virginia IS new
10; do century 57ls bid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

TIVE ORIGINAL HoRsE-TAIL RAZOR
Il STROP. Price 25c For sale BY
E s. LEADBEATER.& SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

GHoICE CREAMERY BUTTER Just re-
~ ceiYed by J q MJLBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

Iere is no change for the better III Ia
{tion of Mr.. James w. Jefiries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

MEDIUM WEIGHT UNDERWEAR lust
4Y1 received at A. q. SI.AYHt KEEPS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19
CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, &c.
A DOLLAR

Put where it brings the hest returns is safe
fnanciering. Our
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

NOMFORTS AND BLANKETS at
" A. C. SLAYMAEER'Se
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-19

CHoICE MINED PICKLE Spices in one.
" quarter pound DO es For sale BIZ
E. 8 LEADBEATER & Sons.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10

sonably assumed that the hitherto ex-
pectant attitude of the United States will
be indefinitely maintained. While we are
anxious to accord all due respect to the
sovereignty of Spain, we cannot view the
pending conflict in all Its features and prop
erly apprehend our close relations to 1t
and its possible results without considering
that by the course of events we may be
drawn into such an unusual and unprece-
dented condition as will fix a limit to our
patient waiting for Spain to end the con-
test. either alone and in her own way,
or with our friendly cooperation.
When the inability Of Spain to deal sue
cessfully with the insurgents has become
manifest, and it is demonstrated that her
sovereignty is extinct in Cuba for all pur-
poses of Its rightful existence, and when
a hopeless struggle for its re-establish-
ment has degenerated into a strife which
means nothing more than the useless
sacrifice Of human life and the utter de-
struction of every subject matter of the
conflict, a situation will be presented in
which our obligations to the sovereignty Of
Spain will be superseded by higher obli-
cations, which we can hardly hesitate to
recognize and discharge. Deferring the
choice of ways and methods until the time
for action arrives, We should make them
depend upon the precise conditions then ex-
listing; and they should not be determined
upon without giving careful heed to every
consideration involving our honor and in
%terest, or the international duty we owe
to Spain. Until we face the contingencies
suggested, or the situation is by other in
cidents imperatively changed, we should
continue in the line of conduct heretofore
pursued. thus in all circumstances exhib-
iting our obedience to the requirements Of
public law and our regard for the duty en-
Joined upon us by the position we occupy
in the galaxy of nations.
A contemplation of emergencies that may
arise should plainly lead us to avoid their
creation, either through a careless disregard
OF present duty or even an undue stimula-
ton and ill-timed expression OF feeling. But
l have deemed it not amiss to remind the
congress that a time may arrive when a
correct policy and care for our interests,
as well as. regard for the interests of other
nations and their citizens, Joined by con-
siderations of humanity and a desire to see
a rich and fertile country, intimately re-
lated 20 us. saved from complete devasta-
ton, will constrain our government to such
action; will subserve the interests involved
and at the same time promise to Cuba and
It's inhabitants an opportunity to enjoy the
blessings of peace.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Excess OF Expenditures Over Re.
ceipts.

The secretary of the treasury reports
that during the fiscal year ended June 20.
1896, the receipts of the government from
all sources amounted to $409, AIS, 4OS 76.
During the same period, its expenditure,
were $434, SIS, 654 48, the excess of expendi-
lures over receipts thus amounting to S25,-
2O3,245 ". The ordinary expenditures dur
ing the year were $4,0l5, $50 q less than
during the preceding fiscal year. OF the
receipts mentioned, there were derived
from customs the sum of $3.50, O21, 751 CT, and
from internal revenue STAG, $50, 615 66. The
receipts from customs show an increase of
$685. 1874 % over those from the same
source for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1895, and the receipts from internal
revenue an increase of 3d. ,537 81.
The value of our imported dutiable mer-
chandise during the last fiscal year was
1859, 757,7O, and the value of free goods
Imported $4O9, 967, 40, being an increase of
$6,523,675 in the value of dutiable goods
and fl,2Sl, O34 in the value of free goods
over the preceding year. Our exports of
merchandise, foreign and domestic.
amounted in value to 1882, Cos, 93S, being an
increase over the preceding year of s75-
O6S,7 73. The average ad valorem duty paid
on dutiable goods imported during the
year was 1894 per cent, and on free and
dutiable goods taken together 2O.55 per
cent.
The cost of collecting the internal rev.
enue was 2.7S per cent, as against PSI
per cent for the fiscal year ending June 20
1895.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
Demand for Intervention.

These inevitable entanglements OF the
United States with the rebellion in Cuba,
the large American property interests
affected, and considerations of philan-
thropy and humanity in general, have led
to a vehement demand in various quar-
tiers for some sort of positive Intervention
on the part of the United States. 1t was
at first proposed that belligerent rights
should be accorded the insurgents, a
proposition no longer weighed because its
untimely and impractical operation would
be clearly perilous and injurious to our
interests. 1t has since been and Is now
sometimes commended that the independ-
ence of the insurgents should be recog-
nized. But, imperfect and restricted as
the Spanish government of the island may
be, no other exists there, unless the will
of the military officer in temporary COM
mand of a particular district can be dig
nified as a species of government. 1t is
now also suggested that the United States
should buy the island-a suggestion pos
sibly worthy OF consideration If there
were any evidences of a desire or will
ingness on the part of Spain to enter
tain such a proposal. 1t is urged, finally,
that, all other methods falling, the exist
ing internecine strife in Cuba should be
terminated by our intervention, ever at
the cost of a wal between the United
States and Spain-a var which its advo-
Gates confidently prophesy could neither
be large In Its proportions nor doubtful
in its issue,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
POsTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.
The Deficit Less Than In Former
Years.

Our postoffice department Is In good
condition. and the exhibit made Of its
operations during the fiscal year ended
June 30. 1896, II allowance is made for
imperfections In the laws applicable to II.
Is very satisfactory. The total receipts
during the year were $S2, 499, 2O8 40. The
total expenditures were 800, 626, 286 81 ex-
elusive of s1,559, 1893 81, which was earned
by the Pacific railroads for transportation
and credited on their debt to the govern
ment. There was an increase Of receipts
over the previous year of 1916, $50 q, or
IL per cent, an increase of expenditures of
$3,SS6,124 o., or 4.42 per cent. The deficit
was Sl,67s,956 10 less than that of the pre-
cedlng year.
The chief expenditures of the postal SER
vice are regulated by law and are not in
the control of the postmaster-general. All
that he can accomplish by the most watch
ful administration and economy is to en-
force prompt and thorough collection and
accountings for public moneys and such
minor savings in small expenditures and ln
letting those contracts for postofice sup
plies and star service which are not regu-
lated by statute.
An effective cooperation between the
auditors office and the postofice depart
ment, and the making and enforcement
or orders by the department requiring i'm
mediate notification to their sureties of
any delinquencies on the part Of post
masters and compelling such p%ostmasters
to make more frequent deposits of postal
funds. have resulted In a prompter audit
Ing OF their accounts and much less de-
fault to the government thar heretofore.
Inc years report shows large extern
sions OF both star route service n rail-
way mail service, with increased postal
facilities. Much higher accuracy In hand
ling mails has also been reached, as
appears by the decrease of errors in the
railway mail service and the reduction of
mall matter returned to the dead-letter
office.