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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Warren Mccoy, of Westmoreland
county, died from gas asphyxiation at
906 l street Washington, Yesterday.
There is no suspicion of suicide.
James T. Sutton, q we'll known ciIi-
zen of Richmond, died on Saturday.
aged 70. He was for years pension
agent for the government in that city.
Mr.. James Wilson Splitter, jr., one OF
the most popular young men of Staun-
ton, died yesterday after brief illness
of typhoid fever, in his twenty htth
year.
Mrs. Gabrielle Johnston, relict OF the
late DR.. T. w. Johnston, and mother
of DR.. 81. 81. Johnston, died Friday
night at Fredericksburg, after pro-
traoted illness.
City sergt. Charles Epps, of Rich
mond, was stricken with paralysis Sat
urday. Mr.. Epps was for twenty years
Captain of Police, and in that position
won deservedly enviable reputation.
For the second time Governor OFFER
rail- has refused the application for par
don of VIM. T. Gaul, now serving q
term in the penitentiary for completely
in the murder of Robert Lee Atwell, a
yard conductor of the Southern Rail
way, at Twenty eighth and Dock
streets, Richmond. The first applica-
ton for pardon was made year ago.
Eight people narrowly escaped Gre
nation at East Suffolk at 2 o'clock Sat-
urday morning. The building was oc-
cupied by James L. Downey and DIR.
Saunders, with their families. The &C.
cupants barely had time TO escape IN
their night dresses, and they came near
freezing before lodging wac proffered
by a neighbor. They are without
money or clothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Another Spanish Success.

KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. 2S.-Passen-
gers from Cuba who arrived here last
night report the news of q Spanish sue
cess at Claao, few miles north of Pinar
del Rio. A detachment from the "Lone
Star" company OF Texas sharp shoot
ers numbering fifteen men, were cor
rallied by two Spanish squadrons and
cut to pieces. The fight had waged for
over FIVE hours when flag of truce was
sent in and their surrender demanded
but the Texans refused to lay down
their arms. When the battle was over
the band was exterminated while TWEEN
ty.fve Spaniards were dead and ten or
more vera wounded. The official re-
port states that Spanish column OF
100 men cut to pieces band of 400 in
surgents, with but seven wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

well-known club man, in the grounds
OF the Westchester Country Club, New
York, Yesterday morning Mr.. Julian
Potter, who was Mr.. E.iot's guest,
was seriously injured by jumping from
second story window, and q servant
was rescued by fireman from the third
story of the buildr g just in time to save
her from death in the flames.
In an attempt at suicide joe F Deane cnt
his left wrist with a razor at his boar ling in
Chicago yesterday, and while his wrist was
bleeding penned farewell letter using his
own blood in lieu of ink. 1t is thought the
man was demented over religious matters.
Senator 0. Walcott, had a two hours
private talk with Major Mckinley to-day on
the question of an international monetary
conference which was thoroughly discussed.
Senator Walcott will practically control the
derai patronage in Colorado.
Dispatches from New Hampshire Masss-
cbussetts and Connecticut st tie that last night
and this morning were the ccldc5t of the sea-
son, the mercury ranging from tolls be ow
Zero
Residents OF the town of Manchester, Conn.,,
have become afflicted with craze for cocaine.
and the practice of using it is so prevalent
thst legislative action may be asked for
The fishing smack Colon, belonging at
Euengirola. twenty miles uthwest of Malaga,
Spain, has been wrecked i'll the Mediterranean
and her crew of fifteen men drowned.
The State rangers have captured the rob-
bers who held up the Southern Pacific pas.
senger train at Comstock, Texas, week ago
A dispatch from Manila st ties hat DR..
Rizal, the alleged organizer Of the Philippine
revolt, is to be shot to-day.
NJ. Antonio Theodore Joseph Thery life
senator of France, died to-day, aged SO yelrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
A BLOODY Shooting ARRAY.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-At
Melenwood, so miles from here, yester-
day, Lewis Pemberton, a saloon keeper,
appeared on the streets drunk with his
Winchester rifle and began firing. Town
Marshal Hugette attempted to arrest
him, upon which the father of Lewis
interfered The younger Pemberton
attempted to shoot the marshal, but
was instantly shot and killed. The
father fired at the marshal, the ball in
hictipg flesh wound. The officer then
shot at the old man, hitting him twice.
They clinched and the officer then fired
twice more killing his assailant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
MONDAY EVENING. DE IS, 1895.
THE NORTHERN flibusters persist il

The NORTHERN filibusters persist IN
assigning as a reason for recognizlf 8
the Cuban insurgents, the fact that
European nations recognized the South
ern Confederacy. Nothing could be
more preposterous. The government
of the Confederate, was as perfect 5
that of the United States, in each and
all its parts, executive, legislative aud
judicial, and it possessed all the requi-
site authority and power 10 execute all
its mandates. The Cuban insnreen' s,
on the contrary, have not even the sem
blance of any sort of government, and
don't pretend even to have capital,
The Southern Confederacy was a
thoroughly organized and efficient gov
eminent, the insurgents in Cuba have
no government at ell, and are composed
of separate bands of negro and scalawag
hooters, incendiaries, outragers and
murderers, with no local habitation and
with none of the attributes OF govern
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

As THE "hard times" seem to he
growing harder, and as there is as yet
nothing in sight-except to the blind-
that can possibly make them better, it
behooves all the many whose compe-
tence is not assured, to curtail their eS-
penses aud be as economical as possible
until that famous dawn Of prosperity
that appeared to Governor OFerral
nearly two months ago shall be visible
to other people. There were many
willful wastes last week, as there should
have been, but it is hoped they may not
be followed by woeful wants. Then,
too, nothing is tyuer than the fact that
it is what is saved, rather than what is
made, that constitutes the safest reli-
ance. Money may come to people by
luck, but the faculty of saving it is only
learned by the hard master, experience,
and then, in most cases, too late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Fcrryboat Burned.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Dec. 2S.-The
ferryboat New Brunswick, belonging
to the Pennsylvania railroad, was
totally burned this morning. The
boat was lying in one of the slips OF
the ferry company when the fire was
discovered but she drifted out into the
stream where number oftugs fastened
to her and towed her to the shoals near
Liberty Island. the steamer was
worth about 100000. She was built
at EIizabethport some twelve years
apO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Killed by the Marshal.

RHINE, Ca, Dec. 2S.-Friday night
Jim Whitehead and Andrew Reeves,
two desperate negroes, began Difficult
ty in barroom, when Town Marshal
Dowdy attempted to arrest Whitehead.
Knives and pistols were actively
brought into use, aud when the affair
was over it was found that Whitehead
was dead, while Reeves died FIVE min
utes later. All believe that the ne
groes sought the difficulty and that the
marshal acted in self-defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

The WEEK after Christmas opens
with weaker stock market, with more
broken banks and business failures, and
with nothing in view to warrant the
slightest hope of improvements either
the general or special pecuuiary condi-
ton of the country. Surely the most
pronounced gold standard advocate
cannot say the condition would have
been worse under system of bimetal-
lism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
The New Chinese Minister

TOXIC, Dec. 13.-Three Chinese for
eign representatives are expected to
return home soon, their terms of service
having expired. Among them is Yang
Ju, minister to the United States. WI
Ting Fang has been recommended to
the throne as his successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Shot His Daughters suitor.

ATcHIsoN, Kans., Dec. 2S.-E. n.
Graham, an aged farmer, shot and
killed Jacob Hopkins, who was the
superintendent of his farm, and who
lived at his home and was engaged to
be married to his daughter. Graham
opposed the marriage. Graham is in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

And very few people escape their full share
OF such wounds indeed, cuts burns aud
bruises are OF almost weekly occurrence in
nearl y all families, for accidents will happen
you know, and what's more, do happen. st
home, on the farm and in the shop. Ord.
nar;ly, if Inflammation is kept down, and
the poison neutralized, the hurt heas
quickly
Lightning Hot Drops heals any kind of
flesh wounds, and it reduces the danger of
blood poison to the minimum.
Relieves neuralgia. sciatica, and rheumatic
pains.
Sold by all druggists aud dealers in medi.
cine at 25c and soc per bottle. No relief
no pay.
In cases whore the pain is severe, OF The
loss OF blood has induced faintness, dose or
two OF Lightning Hot Drops taken internal,
Will he found Of great rvice. Made only BY
Herb Medicine Company. Springfield, Ohio
SOC SIZE contains PIP times as much as 25c
size.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Table Napery for New Years.

While we keep very extensive variety Of
the substantial, everyday sorts of Household
Linens the Linen Department is especially
equipped in all its branches to meet the de-
mand for the finest grades of goods and
among these are some very beautiful designs
in extra size cloths (round, square, and OBJ.
long for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Dec. % Business was re.
sumed at the Stock Exchange after the triple
holiday with weak and lower market for
securities Trade was light and is likely TO
remain SO until after New Years day. At IL
o'clock speculation was dull and weak.
BALTIMORE. Dec 2s-virgin,a IS, new,
74a. do century 81 ala62.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

A MCKINLEY club from Illinois
while marching through Trafalgar, the
day after Christmas, with mammoth
horn, was set upon. the .. S. flag they
were carrying torn and burned and
their horn mashed into shapeless
mass. Fortunately for the South, Ira
fslgar is in Indiana, and not in South
ern State, as, otherwise, the incident re-
ferred to VI I'D have been parsded in
the North as another instance of the
animus of the unreconstructed rebels"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

The SHRINERs MOURN THEIR DEAD.
in accordance with their annual Yule-
tide custom, the Shriners of Acca Tenn
Pile have just issued mourning card
commemorative of those members OF
the shrine who passed away during
1896. The card, which is surrounded
by black borders, reads as follows:
"Acca Temple. Ancient Arabic Or
der, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine. The
Black Camel bows before the door OF
every tent.
"AflictioD, Distress, Sorrow. We
mourn the loss of Noble William Dun
lap Stewart, late of Alexandria; Noble
F. E. Martin, late of Charlottesville;
Noble Henry L. Peouse, late of Rich
mond; Noble William P. Lawton, late
of Richmond"
This neurological list is followed by
an equisite blank verse, as follows:
"Peace be with you Your caravan of dead,
Hath passed the defile, and we living one,
Forget what men ye were, of whom the sous,
And what your merchandise, snd where ye
went;
But God knows all these things be ye con-
tent.
Since God knows all, ali Heaven forgive
Those that are dead, and US who briefly
liven
Richmond State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

THE KANSAS CITY Star says if the
Chicago convention had declared for
gold, instead of silver money, the result
of the Presidential election might have
been different. 1t certainly would have
been. By declaring for silver, the Chi
cago convention secured the votes of
twenty-five States; had it declared for
gold, it certainly could not have secur-
ed, single Northern State, and, posi-
bly,, the vote of not all of those even in
the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Cars Running Again.

BosToN, Dec. 2S.-Cars of the West
End Street Railway are running again
regularly. Among the men who ap-
piled this morning were several of the
old hands, who were re engaged as
extra mon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

BALr1MoRE. Dec. 2S.-Flour dull. Wheat
dull; spot 92la May SSa4aS9; Southern
wheat By sample 93s94 do on grade S9a93
Corn steady: spot 2S4.a2Sas year 27asa
271h; Jan 27asa275s Feb 27a:a277s: Mar
28lsa2SA; steamer mixed 25t. ,25lo
southern white and yellow corn 22a.a2.3,
Oats slow; No 2 white 25a26; No mixed
do 22ha23. Rye firm; No 2 nearby 41a42;
Mo- Western 43 bid. Hay steady; choice
timothy $13 50a14 90. Other articles un.
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

The REPUBLICAN members Of the U.
s. House of Representatives this morn
ing commenced the preparation ola bill
not only to raise the existing forty-two
per cent. tariff, but to impose high du
ties on many of the articles now on the
free list; and this, too, in the face of the
fact that under the present tariff, the
export of American products has great.
~ increased. Why, the Coxey, the
populist and the silver "crazes" didn't
compare with that of tn protectionists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Give il a Trial.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, a
q erous sample will be mailed of the most
~ car Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's
IN, Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
sS.. Full size so cents.
ELY BROTHERS,
Street, New York City.
With catsrrh. I in
= g. - = = - e. him He
=; 81 II. 'r,stead,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
Receptions, BanquetS, Dinner
Parties. &c.

These are exclusive, being our own direct
importation, and are unobtainable elsewhere.
We name in part:
Double Satin Damask Pattern Cloths, in.
ported this season from Ireland, Scotland, and
Belgium; extra fine quality and exquisite
designs, including Ivy and Oak, Fleur de Lis,
Tiger Lily, Poppy, Scroll, Iris, Pansy, Maiden
hair Fern, Grape, Satin Stripes, &c. 3. Nap
kins to match.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

The market opened as dull as it clio sed last
week ana but Little grain is being offered
Quotations remain unclaimed. Country Pro
ducs is quiet at quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Whsai-Dec 10: MAY
921saS2as July 76a.. Corn-May 252s;
July 263s Oats-May % Pork-Jan
81 621a May 81 921a. Lard-Jau 50 so r.
May 81 90. Ribs-Jsn SO so; May 81 90.
Wheat and Corn opened firm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

New YORK, Dec. 2s.-Fiour quiet and
steady. Wheat-No red advanced a,a7sc;
steady and qniet; Dec 90ass90s4 Corn-No
quiet and tirmer; No , 29Aa30A Oats
dull and steady western 21a31 May 241l
Pork steady. Lard firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
DEATH OF A STATE SENATOR.

DEATH OF A STATE SENATOR.
William Lovenstein, member of the
State Senate from Richmond city, and
ex-cashier of the Richmond Perpetual
Building and Loan Association, died
very suddenly at his residence in that
city on Saturday evening of heart dis
ease. Though he had been an i'll man
for long while, and the end was ex-
pected at most any time, Mr.. Loven-
etein's death was quite shock to his
family. He was sitting in cheerful
little room in the rear part of the
house, when he felt the spell come
upon him. He made an effort to get
to bed, but he fell upon the floor and
expired Immediately.
After serving ten years in the House
of Delegates, Mr.. LoveDstein was elect
ed to the State Senate, where he would
have served sixteen years had he lived
till the expiration of his present term
next tall He represented the people
of Richmond longer than any other
man in the city's history, and it is
doubtful whether any other person
ever remained in the Legislature for so
long a time. He was we'll versed in
parliamentary usage, and at the last
session ofthe Legislature he was elected
pro tenn. of the Senate, sue
~ John l.. Hurt.
SSsased was an ardent and
smong the secret orders
= ~. Offices in some ct
c.ster of Friend
T. III ,|z nenum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
2l-inch Satin Liberty.

A very beautiful and popular silk fabric at
present for for bodices, dresses, tea gowns,
neck scarfs, and general evening wear 81
inches wide.
Soc THE YARD.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
4 REMEDY FOR Flesh WOUNDS

such as tuts. Burns, Bruises.
Scratches, and the Bites Of nimaIs
Which are Common Things, but
Always Painful and Often Dan.
gcrOuS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28
FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD ACCI-
DENT.

One of the most disastrous wrecks in
the history of Southern railroads, hap
pened thirty.six miles south Of Biz
mingham, Ala, yesterday morning at
7:50 o'clock, in which train jumped
the track and was precitated from a
bridge 100 feet high into the Cahsba
river. Twenty-three persons were kill
ed outright and ten others injured, two
of whom will die.
The train left Birmingham for Bloc
ton at $50 o'clock. Four miles north
OF the latter place rail had been re-
moved from the track, aud when the
engine struck this $50 feet of the bridge
gave way aud went down with the train.
Immediately the wreck took fire, the
the water being only about three feet
deep, and before sufficient help could
be secured the unfortunate passengers
and trainmen, who were pinioned un-
der under the debris, were burned to
death in sight of others less unfortu-
nate.
Some of the passengers, not so badly
hurt, managed to crawl out and do all
they could in assisting others, but OF
little avail.
The number of passengers aboard the
ill fated train was from thirty to thirty.
FIVE and only two escaped. 1t is said
that seven were taken out alive but in
dying condition.
The only one of the train crew that
escaped with his life from the wreck
was the colored fireman. He jumped
from the engine while it was in mid air,
aud, falling into the river, escaped 81
most by miracle with only broken
arm. None of those or the train Can
give correct account of how the acct
dent occurred. 1t is almost certain
that the wreck was caused by 6ends for
the purpose of robbery.
An examination of the bridge shows
that the spikes on one side had been
drawn for a rail length which indi.
Gated that rail was moved out Of
place to deliberately wreck the train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28


CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec % Cat
te-Therc was not very urgent demand
and sales were rather slow; common dressed
beef steers sold at So 50a4. but cattle sold at
81 5Oa5 25 for anything at al Gesirab G.
with the best beeves at S5.3os5 90. Hogs =
Prices for hogs We e good, strong SC higher,
and some sales showed advances of 7i2a10c
per 100 lbs light hogs and pigs sold at
So. so; from that figure orders were made all
the way down to So O5 for coarse heavy
hogs, packing lots going at S3.C5a3 %. and
pigs sold at S3a3.50. Sheep-In the sheep
market there was a very good demand at
steady prices sheep were ,leable at s. pa
$50 for the poorest, up to So So for th best.
Lambs sold at 50 50a5 % for poor to prime,
and yearings at So 75a4.30.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET Dec. %
Beef Cattle closed fraction higher Oh 81
grades. The quotations were IS follows
Extra 5a5Ac, good 4a.a47sc, medium 43sa
4osc, common 41sa4l.c per ID. Sheep
were in fair demand. Tne quotations were
as follows: Extra 4lla4i2c, good 33. i4c,
medium 3l4a3i2c, common 23la3c, culls pa
21bc per h. Lambs 4lp &c per ID. Hos
were active and firm; Westerns 5a5Ac per
h. Fat COWS were in fair demand at 2loa
34c per lb. Thin COWS were duG and sold
at $5aS15 per head Veal calves were ac.
tive at 31aa6t.c per ID. Mich cows were
unchanged at S25aS45 per head Dressed
heyes sold at 5laaSc per IL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

The QUESTION that is naturally sug-
rested by the numerous failures of ma
:yonal banks is, why should the coun-
h be put to the great expense OF pay
sge salaries to bank examiners,
IA limitations are so utterly
Elective as means to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-28

HUNTING CLUB GRoUNDs.-Mr. A.
L. Washburn, rich clubman of New
York, who purchased Hog Island
few days ago, will convert the estate
into hunting club grounds. The farm
eSatains about 8, 200 acres, and is one
hest of the many lower James
Sss. 1t is understood that Mr..
associate with him in
sSSal well-known New
club members.
formerly of
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-11
SAN ANToNIo's
NEW HOTEL.
Outline of the Plans for a
100000 Structure.

Chicago, H., December o.
Jules De Horvath has plans in
preparation for the grand hotel
to be erected by a local syn
dictate in San Antonio, Tex, to
cost 100000. The building
will be Of steel construction,
eight stories and basement
high, located on the northwest
corner of Main plaza. The di-
mensions of the building will
be 100x126 feet, with an open
light court above the second
floor on the main front, with
east exposure. There will he
six large stores on the first
floor, besides the hotel lobby
and Office, the writing room,
telegraph Office, cloak room
and bicycle room. On the sec
ond floor will De located the
main dining room, reception
room, ladies' parlor and a few
suites of rooms for special
guests. There will be one pas
senger and one freight elevator
and two sets of stairs. The
building will be heated by
steam, lighted with electricity
and equipped with modern san
itarY plumbing fixtures. All
the rooms will be finished in
select hardwo and elaborate
ly furnished with specially de
signed furniture and fixtures
Plans will be completed in q
few weeks, and II is intended tc
start the construction early in
January.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-11

The battlesbip Texas has
been declared uufit for service,
and will have to undergo ex
teDsive repairs before she will
be worthy to take a place in
Uncle Sans navy. Meanwhile
the handsome silver service
which the people ofTexas have
purchased for the great ship
will rest peacefully in the show
case at the jewellers. waiting
until the Texas shall find her
self" The many mishaps which
have befallen her prove that
the Laredo News, now defunct,
was not far wrong when it sug-
gasted that, instead of a costly
silver service, the state of Tex
as should present the officers
and crew of The ship with some
sort life saving device.