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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Total appropriations for the various
branches of the city government of
New York for 1897 foot up close to $50.
100000, larger sum than ever was
granted before.
Judge Bradley, in Washington yes
terday, overruled q motion for new
trial in the case of Mrs Winters against
Richard Mansfield, and gave judgment
on the verdict for 81 300.
Fire Marshal William o. Drew made
an investigation yesterday to discover,
if possible, the origin of the Lansburgh
"Rink" fire, in Washington. He thinks
electric wires started the blaze.
Mrs. Ella Eager, wife of a locomotive
engineer, committed suicide at New
Haven, Conn.,, yesterday by throwing
herself in front of her husbands loco
motive. The couple had quarreled.
Wheat closed very strong yesterday
afternoon at the Baltimore Chamber of
Commerce, in sympathy with western
markets, the bidding price there being
93a cents, as compared with 923 cents
on Monday, and 66} cents ON the same
day last yeor.
At "a mee Limerick yesterday to
protest agaiLs; ~ r.aXation in Ireland
Bishop O'Dwyer recalled the words of
Lord Castledown, who suggested that
the people of Cork initiate the spirit of
the people of Boston in 1773, when they
threw cargo of tea into the harbor as
a protest against unjust taxation.
A bold robbery of woman occurred
on Fifth avenue, at Seyenty-seventh
street, New York, at l o'clock yester
day afternoon. Mrs. James 4. Burden,
who lives at the corner of Fifth avenue
and Seventy-second street, was knock
ed down and relieved of her purse, but
the robber was caught after a chase, by
Policeman McTeague.
Mr.. William S. Watts, well.known
contractor and builder, wlo Ives at
No. 221 Elm street northwest Washing
ton, was assaulted and seriously injur-
ed about o'clock last night by Joseph
D. Carroll and Fl. w. Grey, young men
who were discharged by Mr.. Watts six
weeks ago on account of negligence
and general incompetency.
The regular and reserve sections of
the Peoples Electric Light and Power
Company's plant at City Dock, New
ark, N. j., were destroyed by fire early
yesterday evening, plunging the city
into darkness, which may not be re-
leved for several days. The entire
plant is wrecked. Thirty-seven dyna-
mos, ranging in value from $1,000 to
81 500 each, were consumed.
Colonel William Norris, who was a
well known officer in the Confederate
army, died yesterday at his home,
"Brookland," near Reisterstown, Balti.
more county, Md. Colonel Norris was
one of the oldest and most respected
citizens of Baltimore county, and was
always conspicuous at all Confederate
gatherings. Colonel Norris was born
in Baltimore December 6, 1920.
Burglars blew open the safe in the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's
branch Office, at No. ZIG West Forty
second street, New York, last night
and stole its contents. They got away
with nearly 81 500, and gold watch,
belonging to the manager, Mr.. Weiden-
Teller. There is evidence that these
were real burglars, "good people," as
the detectives say, and not amateurs.
They knew their business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. 2a.-Cat-
tle-- In cattle, the supply proved sufficient to
meet the moderate requirements; sales were
on a basis of So 4Oa3.75 for the poorest up
to S5a5 25 for the best beef steers, with the
bulk at $4a4 so. Hogs-In hogs prices suf.
fered decline of about 10c in most grades
sales were slow ct So O5a3. 421a for common
to prime lots, with the bulk of the sales at
So 2Oa3. 35. Sheep.-In sheep the demand
WAS very .oed and prices were steady, with
375. yesrlings at S3.5Oa4.2a, and lambs at
SIS 6Oa5.1O: few fancy lambs at So Is 4;
Western sheep sold at So. 80a3.s5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
Heavy Mortgages.

SEATTLE, WASH, Dec. 3O.-Two
mortgages, the largest ever filed in the
State, were recorded in the auditors
Office yesterday. They were apparent
ly arranged by the reorganization COM
mittee of the Northern Pacific to secure
bond issues, provided by that body,
amounting to 1920, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
An Aged Defaulter.

ANT1Eao, Wis, Dec. 3O.-When call
ed upon to surrender the county books
and funds in his possession last night,
Henry F. Strauss, county clerk OF
Langdale county, committed suicide
by taking poison. He left a letter
stating that he was a defaulter to the
amount of $500. He was seventy
two wears old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

AS CATHOLICS don't 20 about the
country trying to incite the ill-feeling
of the members of their church against
the Professionals in their respective COM
munities, and that, too, for pecuniary
consideration, few right thinking peo-
pie, no matter what their opinions on
religious subjects may be, can approve
the action of Protestants who come
over here from Washington to deliver
lectures-to those who will pay an ad-
mission fee-well calculated to irritate
and provoke the Catholic residents of
the city. Freedom of speech is all right,
but its privilege should not be used to
provoke ill-feeling and excite animosi-
ties in amicable and peaceable commu-
mites on account of religious opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
The CITY Directory,

The canvass for Richmond's directory of
Ale1andria has about been completed, and
although very careful canvass has been
made, it is possible that some names may
have been omitted, therefore, the Publishers
will esteem it favor if any who think their
names were not taken, will send same, giving
full name, occupation and address to Rich
mond s. Co., care the GAZETTE Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Dec. 30-There WAS very
little of interest in the stock market during
the first hour of business and speculation
continues narrow and professional The Of
ferings in the absence of commission house
support carried prices down anywhere from
"a to per cent. In the specialties Illinois
Steel dropped to 1919. At IL o'clock the
market was dull and featureless.
BALTIMORE. Dec 30.-virgnia IS, new,
"a; do century 62Aa62la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

NEW YoRK, Dec. 30-Flour quiet. steady
and unchanged. Wheat declined 1. with the
West; advanced 1sassc on better cables !;
steady and moderately active; Dec 81 lib
aS21s. Corn-No 2 quiet and frmer; No
2 29s4a31. Oats dull and steady; western
20a30; Feb % asked; May 24A. Pork
s:eady. Lard quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3O.-Flour firm and IN.
changed. Wheat unsettled and easy; spot
93Aa931a; May 90a9OA; Southern wheat
by sample 94a96; do on grade 800. a93a.
Corn active and firm; spot 2S1bs2S1s year
2795a21a; Jan 27Ssa27sA; Feb 277sa29
Mar 2S42Sss; steamer mixed 25ss25aa
southern white 23a28. Oats easy; No 2
white 25a26; No 9 mixed do 21a22. Rye
frmeri No . nearby 41lba42; No Western
431a. Hay dull; choice timothy $13 sos
IA 90. Coffee quiet at 10 for No 7. Other
articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

TIME ANNUAL STOcKHOLD sRs' MEET
ING of the COLUMBIA NATIONAL
SAND DREDGING COMPANY will be held
at Fleischmann's Hotel, Alexandra, Va, on
THURSDAY, January 18th, 1897, at twelve
o'clock noon, the object OF the meeting being
TO elect officers and transact other business
C. B. PEARSON, President.
PHILIP MAURO, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

We cannot avoid having remnants-odds
and ends, &C., of desirable merchandise. We
can, however, avoid their accumulation, and
do avoid it by having esch department once
week, on Friday, gather together it, remnants
and mark them tst ..pricesl that sell them
quickly.
We shall take stock Thursday evening, De.
cember 81, and as Friday is holiday, we
have chosen to clean up all the remnants
odds and ends, &c, of the December business
in two days-tbis
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 30 AND 81.
While this clearing ssle includes b AND
KERCHIEFs, APRONS, HOSIERY, TOW
ELS, BOOKS, and otherl things smirched,
crushed. or dusty from handling or doing
duty as Christmas decorations, it also includes
short ends, odd sizes, broken lots, &c. of
DaESs GOODS, SILKS, Ribbons. UNDER
WEAR, CoRsETs, WRAPS, CLOTHING,
snd the like-highly desirat,, lie STYLES of this
seasons newest goods To-. personal and home
use, among which are many rare bargains.
All remnants havr, been grouped on separate
tsoies, anu wu' be sold at speciallyilow prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
MARRIED.

In Brooklyn, October II, 1886, by Rev.
Henry Dumbeil, rector of St. Paul's Church,
JESS FRANCES HUTCHINSON, daughter
of Captain and Mrs Joseph Shay Hutchinson,
to ROBERT E, LEE JANNEY, formerly of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
CHICAGO. Dec. 3O.-Wheat

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-Whsat-Dec 81 May
S41s,S3& July aOa19Ss. Corn-Jan %;
May 253a July 26Ys. Oats-May 201s.
Pork-Jan 81 so; May 81 92h. Lard
Jan So 77Ia; May So 9TH. Ribs-Jan
So rs; May So 92la bid. Wheat opened
somewhat easier OF disappointing Liverpool
cables. Corn opened steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

A FULL SUPPLY OF OPEN AND GOV.
n Erred BASKETS for sale by
$1,000 J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

N1RY TIE JAPANESE TOOTH PICKS.
Il Price loo Box. For sale by
f. 8. LEADBEATER g. SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
COMMUNICATED.

While "Sweet Charity" is looking
after the baseball nine of African de-
scent please don't forget the INVALID
ssooks. There is scourge in our city
MsSsomething great is needed in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

NTECKWEAR in Tecks, Pufs, Fourth.
IN hands and Bows. Beautiful patterns, at
A C. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

A RUNAWAY HORSE ON THE STAGE Gil.
more, one Of the horses appearing in The
Sporting Dnchess at the Harlem Opera
House, New York, met with tragic death
Monday night in the Derby race in the last
act of that drama Walter Whyburn, the
jockey. several stage hands and the electrician
of the theatre received painful injuries in an
,endeavor to stop the horse, which became
SsStened and ran out an alleyway adjoin.
Ss stage, where it plunged headlong
SSssSpdow in the rear of postoffce
Sg an artery in its neck, me-
: shot. The animal was
: e. SsSssSling from the seen.
81 4 - Z HSSSSsad. The other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

Alexandria Market. December 80.
The market continues quiet with very
light offerings Wheat is shade firmer, but
We note no changes in grain quotations. The
offerings of Country Produce have fallen off
sinco Christmas, but prices are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

NEAsSANUTTA MINERAL WATER il
~. bulk and for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

ALEXANDRA, Va, Dec. Both, IS96.
The semi.annual dividend l37h per cent?
will be paid to the stockholders on and alter
MONDAY. January 4th, 1897:
dec30td CHAS. B. HOOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

OOG B. E. PEAS for sale by
&c mLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. just re-
~ caived by J. G. MILBURN.

CMALL LOT OF 25c BOWS to sell at 16e,
y At "A. G, sLAYMAKER's. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
ALEXANDRIA, VA

rnlNii "A0A0' decso w3x
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-30

PLITzER SOAP, cakes for 8 cents at
Mu,RupN,o
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24
WHAT is FArIouE7

There II n Degree of Physical WsarinSSt
Which Is Dangerous
Fatigue is the natural result Of labor
and as such is periodic symptom with.
which every healthy person is familiar,
says the Youths Companion. 1t is one.
Of the laws Of organic life that periods.
of relaxation shall succeed periods Of
activity. The heart itself is normally
In repose for about one-third Of the
time consumed by each beat-a fact in
which there is something particularly
suggestive and interesting, since physi-
ologists agree that about one-third Of
the tWenty-four should be devoted to
sleep. Life is made up of series Of
vibrations in which tension and rest
succeed each other. The heart Vibrates
about seventy times minute; the vi.
brations Of the respiratory organs oc-
cur about sixteen times in the same
period; while the vibrations Of the
whole organism may be said to COM
plete their circle once IN twenty-four
AOuAo' ADlOA hlhl AdIl5uC, q Sldl6 dp-
preaching exhaustion, occurs when one
attempts to alter natures rhythm,
when the hours of tension are made to
encroach upon those which should be
devoted to rest, when muscle and nerve
already fatigued are driven to further
exertion. Fatigue Of kind known as
entertaining results, in the case of the
athlete, in heart weakness and short
ness of breath-"loss Of wind" as It is
called; while the long-continued fatigue
occasioned by excessive application to
professional or business pursuits re-
suits in nervous prostration or even in
paralysis. While excessive fatigue Is
in itself unwlse, one of the chief dan
gers which result from it is that COM
monty indicated by the term Catching
cold" Thus the danger of sitting in a
draft or on the damp ground is many
times doubled after great exertion. The
application Of neat to the surface Is a
more logical procedure after extreme
fatigue. Loss of sleep is one of the first
symptoms of abnormal fatigue. Ha-
bitual insomnia from this cause Is to
DO treated in only one way, by absoluta
rest.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24
PALMER'S SHAME.

As matter of curiosity it is interest
ing to look up the financial record OF
General John NJ. Palmer, who is now
the presidential candidate of the gold
Democrats on a platform calling for a
gold standard and the issueance of
paper money solely by the banks, 1t
was on March IL, 1891, that Palmer
was elected to the senate Of the United
States by the legislature Of illinois
through the votes of two Populist
members who held the balance Of
power The two votes were cast for
General Palmer after q deadlock Of
some length and were given in conse-
quence of an interview had with him
on March 10 by the two Populist men,
bers, Messrs. Cockrell and Moore.
The interview was published in the
Springfield, ILL.,, State Register at the
time and the chief portion of it was as
follows.
Mr.. Cockrell-I wou' like you TO
give us your views on tho question OF
money. Tell us how you stand in re-
gard to it, whether you favor the
abolition OF the national bank ,circu-
latcion.
General palmer-Yes, sir
Mr.. CoclSrell-You believe that all
money should be issued and coined by
the government, and oil circulation
controlled by the government?
General Palmer-Ycs, sir. Ash have
stated during the canvass and perhaps
TO you before. had at ono time held
the view that the power Of the gov
ernment 10 coin money was derived
from the constitution aul was limited
to the mere conversion of the precious
metals into coin; bu' that IN progress
vi Tina the public Minis bad reached .
point that the govei nmcet was furA'
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24

ishing that which served all the pur,
poses of money. / took the grour
that the government should furnish all
that was to be treated as money for
public purposes.
Mr.. Cocllrell-Aud should control its
volume in the interest and benefit of
the people exclusively.
General Palmer PROFESSIONALLY;
that the government was the solc
money-making power of the country
l advanced these views in 1878 and
they were published in article after
article in the State Review, when
owned it. Some were written by Ma
jor Souther, under my direction, and
some by myself.
Reference to the files of the State
Register show tho- during 1878 and
afterwards there were hundreds of
articles by General Palmer demanding
free coinage and opposed to the nation
al banking system, Here are extracts
from few of them.
There is not man anywhere who
opposes the coinage of silver who does
not Insist that congrcss has the right
to issue legal tender paper at pleasure
or who does not rest assured that con-
gress has the right to farm out the
privilege of supplying the people with
currency through banking corpora
tions. Democrats, their fight for the
silver dollar is more than forty
/ years old. We won it once against the
national banks under the lead of old
Hickory and by his bones, we'll win
it again.-Senator Palmer in State
Register, January 90, 1878.
"Scratch an opponent of the coin
age of silver and you will find a sup
porter of the national bonk system and
you won't be obliged to scratch very
hard. Senator Palmer in State Reg.
lister, January Is, 1878.
~ ID dll hCIY WCll W uOuSG Gu6
friends of the silver dollar as inha.
tionists, thieves, regulators, and all
that sort of thing, but really the
friends of the gold dollar ought to pay
the same attention to members of the
convention who framed the United
States constitution and who made the
silver dollar the unit and the standard
Of value in this country. -Senator Pal
mer in the State Register, January "a,
1878.
''If there is any dollar more honest
than the silver dollar of 3714 grains
(of pure silver it has not been discov.
cred in the century or more that the
nation has existed, If there can be
any such thing as dishonest dollar
that miserable sham trick and travesty
of a coin, gold dollar, exactly fills
that designation. senator Palmer in
State Register, February, 1878,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24
A Mountain climbing RnIIroa q.

One of the most recently opened
mountain railways in Switzerland is
the Stanserhorn road, which is one Of
particular interest. The road is con-
structed in three parts, each at an an
gle with each other, the gradients be-
ing in some instances as high as 60
degrees. Each incline is operated by
cables, driven by Independent electric
hosting engines. The current to op-
crate the electric hoists is generated
by dynamos located some FIVE miles
distant, and driven by turbines actuat-
ed by the mountain torrent. The plant
also supplies light to the hotels and
the search lights on the mountain tops
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24
PRICE OF WHEAT.

The actual bullish conditions that
exist in regard to wheat have been
diregarded by the men in the grain
centers who most largely influence the
prices of this grain. A grain firm in
this city has issued circular giving
several reasons why it is believed
wheat will ultimately sell much high
err. Among the reasons given are:
I. Because the government esti.
-410, 100000 bushels--is less than an
average one.
9 Because India, the Argentine Re-
public, Australia aud Chilli, owing to
short crops are now our competitors
in the worlds market; in fact Austria
liza has been and is still buyer of
wheat on the Pacific coast.
3. Because Russia, our principal
competitor, according to the best au-
thorities, has short crop, which is far
below the average
4. Because the amount of wheat
and -four ahoat and in storage in the
OullGu hlLlRuOlA anu Oll bhG NOlLlutul
is less than year ago, and less than
for several preceding years.
8. Because the demand for cash
wheat and flour for export is urgent
and is liable rather to increase rather
than diminish during the balance Of
the season.
5, Because we believe that the pres
ent prices represent discount of Is to
20 per cent owing to the unsettled
financial condition.
8. Because we believe the continual
heavy export of our cereals, etc, will
keep the golden stream" Of gold flow
ing this way, causing easier monetory
conditions, resulting in the revival oil
home trade and industries.
8. Because we believe that all our
exportatablc products, excepting per.
haps, wheat and cotton, are selling
much below the cost of production, and
cannot decline enough more to have q
reRctionary effect on wheat
9. Because the Austrian Minister Of
Agriculture estimates the worlds yield
of wheat aud rye at 100000, 900 bush
els short of the yield of 1898; and we
DCllG w Vic AAhl ANf iSlOh Will SuOW IL
to be 400, 900, 900 bushels short
The farmers of this country, while
they do not rejoice in the adversely Of
other nations, would welcome con-
ditions that would enable them to
market their products at n reasonable
profit. There is little doubt that the
financial conspirators in London, with
the aid of their allies in Wall stree,
have great deal to do with the prices
at which American farmers are COM
PEELED to market their surplus pro-
ducts 1t is also pretty we'll establish
ed that the Chicago option dealers are
part Of London commercial conspir.
acy that operats to depress the price
of American products in the interest of
England, who depends on other ma.
ions for her food supply.
This nation is anxiously watching
for some sign of returning prosperity
that is for a raise in the price of
farm products, for general prosperity
cannot exist while agriculture is de-
pressed, Present conditions, however
are likely to continue as long as pluto
cracy and the grain gamblers are in
the saddle. st Louis Journal Of Agri'
culture.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24

Mrs. Figg-"Good gracious! You have
bought those firecrackers for Tommy
to take to our picnic, after allw Mr..
Figg-"You needn't worry. They are
all soaked with water. He can be licked
for his bowling after we get there, but
If 1 hadn't got the crackers he would
have howled all the way through the
streets. "-Indiananolis Journal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24
GeitIne On.

Mrs. Motherby-"How are you get
ting on with your singing lessons.
Kate"
Miss screecher-"Well, th!2k l
must be improving. notice, anyway,
that when practice now the neighbors
don't ccPne and ring the door bell to
protest. Bonneville Journal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-09-24
Gods invitations arc always ur-

It's better to be popular than right,
in the minds of n any.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-01
GHuRCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at l030a. m. and 1:30p. M sabbath School
AT close of morning service, Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV. .. j. GOLDEN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services at
1890 "A. m. and Z 80 p IN. sabbath School al
II AS "a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve.
ming. REV. B. V CHILD Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH--Services at l030 a. m
and 1880 p m. Sabbath school at close OF NOR
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening REV w, l.. MUNGER, Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-10-01
n. L. VAN sENscHoTEN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW.-Ofice in Belding
IA Savings Bank Block, Belding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION Hon Allen B.
Morse, Hon. A. A. Ellis, Thos r. McGarry, Hon.
r. ID. NJ. Davis.