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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-11

VIRGINIA: I'm tho Clerks Office Of the
Y Corporation Court of the city of Alexsn-
dris, on the 18th day of January, 1896.
John Underwood
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WANTS.

WTANTED-AN AGENT in every section
w to canvass; 81 to SIS day made. sells
at sight; also MAN to sell staple goods to
dealers, best line $75 month. Salary or
large commission made, experience unneces-
sary. CLIFTON SOAP & MANUFACTURE.
ING CO., Cincinnati, o. oct26 1aw1y
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City of alexandria, to nit:
On this 7th day Of January, 1896, before
me, the subscriber, Notary Public for the
city of Alexandria, in the State of Virginia,
personally appeared Isaac Eichberg, tho Presi.
dent, and Justus Schneider, the Secretary OF
the German Cooperative Building bssocia-
ton, No 5, of Alexandria, Va, and made
oath. that the annexed statement, to which
their names are signed, is true to their best
knowledge and belief Given under my hand
the day and year first aforesaid.
J HIN D. NORMOYLE,
Notary Public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-11

NEW RAISINS.-Four Crown Layer and
IN Large Loole Mu,catels, Sultana, Seeded
aud Seedless Cleaned Raisins just received by
J. C. MILBIJRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-11

DRESDEN GLOBES for Banquet and Bou-
~ doir Lamps. A new lot just received
and for sale at low prices by
E. j. MILLER & co.
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A BEAUTIFUL line of UMBRELLAS for
II Ladies and Gentlemen, just received all
prices, st a. G. SLAYMAKERH,
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EURNIsHED ROOMS FOB RENT.
& Apply at 915 King Street.
isn11 2ts
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BUnDING ASSOCIATIONS.
1884 Oh
ISAAC EICHBERG, President.
JUSTTJS SCHNEIDER. Secretary

FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE
Il CONDITION OF THE GERMAN CO.
OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION
NO. 5, AT THE CLOSE OF ITS SIXTH
YEARS OPERATION, ENDING DECEM-
BER 31ST. 1895:
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DoMEsTIC SEWING MACHINES, with
~ all necessary attachments for sale at re.
duced prices by
E.s. LEADBEATER & SONS.
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DON'T MISS
THE SALE OF THE
PURCELL MILLINERY STOCK
SEE PARTICULARS BELOW.
SEE PARTICULARS BELOW.

The time for annual stock taking approaching and
we must make for stock. We prepared
make very large reductions. To accomplish this
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A LOT OF MEMS SCARLET DRAWERS,
"A all wool and fine quality, to be closed
out greatly under value, at
A. C. SLAYMAKER,s.
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Number of shares in operation, 1887.
Number Of loans, 497.
Dividend declared this year per share, Sc
Total dividend to date, $19.
Value of each share paid TO date, $50.
Respectfully submitted,
ISAAC EICHBERG, President.
JUSTUS SCHNEIDER, Secretary.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, January End, 1896.
To the Board of Director, and Stockholders Of
the German Cooperative Building AsSOcia-
tion No. 5. of alexandria, Va:
Gentlemen I'VE, the undersigned, have
examined the books of the above named as
ISOLATION aud found them correct, agreeing
with the annexed statement of your Sccrc-
tsry Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH KAUFMANN,
WORTH HULFIsH,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
WILL FIT OUT NO PRIvATEERs.
English Secretary Says Spain Would Mo-
Pursue That Mode of Warfare.

London, March 12.-In the House of
Commons today. Thomas Gibson Bowles,
Tory, asked if the governments atten-
ton had been called to the statements in
the Spanish press, that in the event Of
war with the United States Spain would
fit out priyateers to prey on American
commerce, she not being party to the
eclaration of Paris of 1856.
Mr.. Balfour, first lord of the treasury
and government leader in the House,
said that in view of the fact that there
had been no privateers fitted out in any
war since 1856 even by the powers that
had not acoeded to the declaration of
Paris, and in view also of the fact that
the people of neutral flag received gen.
eral acceptance he doubted if Spain or
any other country would adopt the
measures suggested. Mr.. Balfour hold
that there was general acceptance of
the Paris declaration by all powers
though it was not embodied in any
treaty.
Mr.. Broderick, parliamentary secretary
of the war office, stated in reply to a
question asked by DR.. Tanner, nation
alist member from middle Cork. that the
war office knew nothing of the report
that English military officers had offered
their services to Spain in the event of
the occurrence of hostillties between that
country and the United States. The
penalties of such action, he added, would
be enforced in accordance with the
foreign enlistment act.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
RUSSIA is RESPONSIBLE
'NOO@FH FS 'Ns-O' OTNOfOGI
For Any Further Outrages in Armenia,
Says Mr.. Gladstone.

For Amy Further Outrages in Armenia,
Says MIR, Gladstone.
London, March 13.-The Daily News
says thai Mr.. Gladstone declined to in
troduce deputation to Lord Salisbury
to urge the establishment of national
fund under government patronage for
the relief Of the Armenians, which he
was requested to do by the Anglo-Ar-
msnian relief society. Mr.. Gladstone
bases his declination on the grounds of
physical infrmity and abstinence from
public affairs. The Daily News adds
that in convers alton with Francis S.
Stevenson, M. P, the Anglo-Armenian
chairman, Mr.. Gladstone said he greatly
regretted the acceptance of Turkish hon
ors by Prince Lobanoff, the Russian for.
eign minister, and M. Nelikof, the Rus
sian ambassador to Turkey. Acceptance
of these honors, coupled with Russia's
recent attitude on the Armenian ques-
tion, must be held to make Russia moral
ly answerable for future outrages. He
advised that communication addressed
to Salisbury would be preferable to q
deputation. He did not see any reason
able objection to giving the patronage
of the national fund for the relief Of the
Armenians.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
MAINE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
Holds Meeting in Augusta and Elects
Officers For Ensuing Year.

Augusta, March 12.-The meeting and
reorganization of the Maine Library As
sociation was held this morning with a
good attendance. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi
dent, E. W. Hall, librarian, Colby Uni
versity;. vice presidents, Mrs. M. b..
Currin, Bangor Public library, Miss Ad-
die G. Furbish, public librarian, Port
land; secretary, Miss II. S. Fernald, Ii
brarian, Maine State College, Orono
treasurer, Prof. George T. Little, libra
rian, Bowdoin college.
AT the afternoon meeting Prof. G. T.
Little, librarian of the Bowdoin college
library, gave an excellent paper on the
selection of books for free public libraries.
Papers were also read by Miss 81. @.
Fernaid, librarian Of the State college,
and Prof. E. W. Hall, librarian of the
Colby university library.
The evenings meeting closed with a
lecture by Rev. E. E. Newbert Unitar-
ian pastor, at the church on "Books, "
which was followed by a sooialIgathering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
HORRORS OF THE CUBAN WAR.
American Citizens Languish in Jail With
No Hope of Relief.

Havana, March 19.-Gomez. Maceo,
Lacret and other leaders have united just
east of the Havana line near Nueva Paz
1t Is supposed their intention is to return
to this province.
The troops have ecently made several
combinations for the purpose of crushing
Maceo and Gomez separately, but all
failed.
The news of the first action by Con-
gress has already reached all the rebel
camps.
All the recent encounters with Gomez
and Maceo were cut post fights with
trifiing loss on both sides.
1t is now learned that the attack upon
Sagua de Tamino, reported as govern
ment victory resulting in the rebels
captur ing the town.
Domingos Betarte has filed claim with
the kFrench consul for the destruction OF
property by Spanish troops and for in
bein g shot while raising the flag.
Refugees from interior districts contin-
ue to arrive. They report destruction
in all districts
Reports of excesses committed by Span
ish troops reach here daily None has
yet been punished for the Quito horror.
The Is citizens taken from their homes
still remain in Moro castle. There is one
American among them, and nearly
dozen American citizens languish in
Spanish dungeons with no prospect of an
early trial and release, although in most
cases there is no evidence of guilt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
A MAMMOTH SCHEME.
Charter Asked to Build Canal From Great
Lakes to the Sea.

Charter Asked to Build Canal From Great
Lakes to the Sea.
Washington, March 12.-In the Senate
today Mr.. Hansbrough, Republican of
North Dakota, introduced a bill to grant
federal charter to the company TO be
known as the Maritime Canal Company
of North America. The company asks
for no bonds, but seeks authority to CON-
struct canal connecting the Great Lakes
with the Atlantic ocean with a channel
26 feet deep and 300 feet wide, the canal
to connect Lake Erie with Lake Ontario
and extend from the latter lake or the
st. Lawrence river to Lake Champiain
thence to tidewater in the Hudson river.
The charter Is lengthy and provides for
the regulation of traffic and tolls by the
interstate commerce commission, for selz-
ure for the public use and welfare, for
a rigid limitation of charges and an IN
nual report to the government. The
amount of securities to be issued is limit
ed to 5000, 600, 900. 1t is provided that not
more than five per cent shall be paid
thereon. The canal is to be completed
within ten years. In discussing this bill
Mr.. Hansbrough said he had been told if
our Congress would not grant the re-
q uirad charter the company is prepared
to and will go ahead in Canada. A SINH
lar bill WAS introduced in the House by
Mr.. Cooper, Republican of Wisconsin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
THE MELANGE REFORM PARTY.
Coxey Bobs Up as a Prominent Member of
the Institution.

Pittsburg Pa, March 12.-The confer
enoe of persons here seeking to form n
new party for all kinds of reforms, had
three sessionsyyesterday 1t was decided
the movement should be ohristened the
National Reform Party
At the concluding session yesterday al
ternoon, J. S. Coxey of Massillin, Ohio,
made an address.
There was all address by Gideon L.
Stewart of Ohio with letter from Will
liam Cobb Of Minnesota on Prohibition.
Then discussion ensued on the tariff.
Rev. J. G. Elliott of Ohio advocated
free silver and Edward Evans, a banker
of Towanda, Pa, wanted the government
to issue more money and spend 81, 000, 600,
600 in needful public improvements.
D. P. Mclean of Nova Scotia closed
the afternoon session with a TRADE
against the churches and press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
TA!LoR's STRIKE IN CHICAGO.
1t Promises to Reach Very Serious Pro.
portions.

Chicago, March 12.-All the union
tailors employed in the city will go on
strike tomorrow to assist the clothing
cutters and trimmers who have been
struggling for several weeks to win
against their former employees, 1t is
estimated there are 1900 organized tail.
ors When this number quits work it
is believed as many more will join the
ranks OF the idle the first day. In less
than a week 1t is estimated 25, 900 to So, :
600 men, women, boys and girls who de-
pend on the tailors, cutters and trimmers
will be affected. All the unions tonight
ratified the strike action of the executive
board. The cutters and tr1mmers' union
received set back today when four
members, old employees of Skan Bros.
returned to work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Gen. Baratieri Explains Defeat
OF Italian Forces.
SPAIN WILL NOT FIT OUT PRIVA.
TIERS AGAINST UNITED STATES. !

Mr.. Gladstone Declines to Intercede With
Lord Salisbury In Behalf of Armenians.
Spanish Cabinet Discusses Prospect of
War With the United States-English
Journals Discuss the Blue Books.
Rome, March 12.-According to the
Agenzia du italia, 10000 devishes are
investing Kassala, the town captured
from them some time ago by the Italians.
Gen. Baratieri, who WAS supposed to
be In command of the Italian forces in
Africa, in an interview at Massewah,
on his reasons for attacking the Abys-
sinians at Adowah, said the information
easy to occupy the position he assailed.
He Teckoned the force Of Abyssinians
would retreat. Instead of doing so they
inflicted defeat on the Italian army. He
was ready to submit to the conseq uences.
The Tribuna publishes an interview
with Gen. Baratieri in which he denied
that the government urged him to attack
the Abyssinians, but added that all his
generals favored making the attack. A
victory for the Italians had been par
TALLY won and was virtually assured
W hen the nativs battalions became panic
stricken and this produced disorder
among the italian troops. Gen. Baratieri
declared that he had nothing to reproach
him self for, but confessed that in mom-
ent of madness after the defeat he was on
the verge of committing suicide, but he
remembered the piety of his family and
wished to spars them shame.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
POPE BUILDING BURNED.
Beautiful Edifice in Boston Destroyed
By Fire.
STRUCTURE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE
FIRE PROOF.

But the Flames Got In Their Work Just
the same-Youth's Companion ONCE Al
One Time in Danger---Tongues of F1am.
Extended Across Avenue and Licked
Hotel Howland-Loss Over $25O,OOO.
Boston, March 12.-The handsome
building numbered 219, 221 and 1913 on
Columbus avenue, occupied by the Pope
Manufacturing Company, bicycle man
ufacturers, was badly damaged by fire
this afternoon. The building is six
stories high, built of brick and terra
Gotta trimmings. The entire inside oi
the building is almost completely burned
1t is estimated that the loss will be
about $1S5. 600.
The fire started in the basement, prob
ably in wood pile back of the boiler. rt
spread like lightning. The automati,
alarm gave the first warning. This was
soon followed by four alarms. Then q
general alarm called every piece of ap
paratus in the oity.
The Youths Companion building is
next north OF the Pope building and
this was in considerable danger, but
did not catch fire. The Pope building
was supposed to be fire proof. The walls
stood the heat we'll and can probably
be used in rebuilding, except on the
southerly side Of the upper story where
they are cracked. At one time the flames
leaped across Columbus avenue ana
tho Hoto1 Hou1opd
The guests there and in the Hoffman
house adjoining, packed their posses.
sions ready to move. This proved un-
necessary. When the fire broke out some
35 employees were in the Pope building.
Several had difficulty in getting out.
The loss is said to be fully covered by
insurance. On the lower three floors
were some 1900 bicycles. The fourth
floor contained about 5000 tires AL
these, IT'S second hand wheels. used in q
riding academy on the fifth floor and
about $1,000 pieces of machinery, were
and two other employees in the riding
academy, but they escaped by means OF
The elevators. The janitor and Col.
Pope's private secretary came from the
second floor by ladder, their esoaps
by the stairways being cut off.
Latter estimates indicate that the tota
loss by the fire will be nearly $3.50, 900
The 100 bicycles destroyed were OF thu
latest pattern. On the ground floor were
many wheels and devices illustrating
the history of the bicycle industry, all
of which were burned. In Col. Pope's
rooms on the second floor were many val
liable paintings. The damage to The
building is greater than at first supposed
The interruption to the spring business
of the company will be serious. The
company has engaged temporary quarters
at 200 Boylston street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
WANTS AILsA's CAPTAIN ARRESTED
Criminal Carlessness Alleged in Sinking of
La Bourgogne.


New York, March 12.-Lawyers Jones
and Garvin, representing La Com
pagnie Generate Transatlantic, owners of
the steamer La Bourgogne, filed libel
this afternoon in the admiralty branch
Of the United States District court for
$50, 900 damages against the British
steamship Ailsa sunk in the harbor Feb
ruary 80 and asked for the arrest of w.
j. Morris. captain of the Ailsa, for crimi-
nal carelessness.
Ths libel charge the collision was due
to the fact that the Ailsa was anchored
in the channel in an improper and unsafe
manner and in violation of law. She was
not properly ofdcered, was short handed
in crew, and that necessary precautions
were not taken to avoid accident.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
IN THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Miller, Republican of West
Virginia, from elections committee num-
Der 2, reported the unanimous conclusion
of the committee that H. d. Coleman,
Republican, was not, and c. f. Buck,
Democra5, sitting member, was elected as
Representative to the 54th Congress from
the Second District of Louisiana. The
resolution to that effect was agreed to. /. 3
Mr.. Daniels, Republican of New York
called up the report of elections commit
tee number l, in the contested election
cnse of A1drich VS.. Robbins from the
Fourth Alabama District in favor of
seating Mr.. Aldrich, the contestant.
There are two reports in this case.
Messrs. Daniels and Cook of Illinois find
that an apparent majority of 37s6 for
Robbins should be changed to one of sol
for Aldrich.
They show that in twenty precincts
the vote as returned was not the vote cast
and say: sit is the cause of just as
tonishment that men who are mentioned
so often as intelligent and reputable per-
sons in their COIN oDmunities, will so far
voluE tarily degrade and criminate them :
selves as to descend to political triokery
ana kndVery SO 6Dunuanuly proved
against them. These elections are a blot
on5 the face and integrity of the country
and are despotism complete and intoler-
ent as can be found in any way, of the
arbitrary systems of the old world. The
people can only vindicate themselves
against wrong by frowning down and
denouncins the abuse OF law and public
authority"
The report as made by Mr. Royse. Re-
publican Of Indiana and other members
of the majority of the committee finds
that the majority for Robbins should be
1885, This apparent majority was obtained
by fraud. They recommend the seating
of Aldrich.
The minority of the committee through
Mr.. Densmore, Democrat of Arkansas,
find Robbins's majority $50 and recon-
mend that he be permitted to retain his
seat. The opening speech was made by
Mr.. Moody, Republican of Massaohu-
setts who said the Democrats and Re-
publioans ON the committee alike agreed
that more than half the votes counted
for Robbins in the ten precincts were
fraudulently put in the boxes.
Without action on the case the House
ad journed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13

The Gazette Disagrees With the Chronicle.
London, March lathe st. James Ga
zette dissects the article published in the
Daily Chronicle attacking the Venezuel-
an Blue Book and declares it to be "a
Tissue Of perversions and mares nests, ,
and altogether hasty attempt on the
part OF the Radicals to discredit the
British case
The st. James Gazette in late edition
admits that the Chronicle proves that
there has been certain loose, careless and
misleading translations introduced into
the Venezuelan Blue Book, and gives as
an instance the despatch sent home to the
centurion in April ITO. which in effect
shows that the Dutch did not hold any
thing on the Cuyuni except settlement
at the mouth of that river, where 1t joins
the Essequibo. The GAzette's article con-
cludes by saying that the compilers of
the Blue Book in the foreign office GER
tainly owe the public an explanation.
Morning Post Opinion On the Matter.
London, March 13-The Morning Post
criticizes what it terms the vehement
partanship of the Chronicle in attacking
the British case. 1t accuses the Chronicle
of careless stat tements and irrelevant
declarations and says it has evidently
neglected to read the treaty of Munster.
Happily, the Post adds, there.are many
Indications that tho Chronicles attacks
find faint response in the United States.
Sir Thomas Wishes 1t Was So.
London, March 12.-The permanent
under secretary of state for foreign
affairs, Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson.
was asked today if the report cabled here
from the United States that settlement
OF the Venezuelan question has been
reached, was correct, he said he would
be glad to know that the Venezuelan
dispute was settled, but, he added, "I
know nothing about suoh settlement
as the one reported in New York having
been reached. For all know, however,
settlement may be near, but have
not heard of its attainment.
Spanish Government Will Pay Big Inter-
est.
London. March IA despatch from
Madrid to the Pail Mall Gazette says
that Premier Canovas Del Castillo, af !,
ter consulting the bank managers, called
meeting Of the cabinet which decided
to secure a monthly subscription of 6, :
600, 900 for the purpose of prosecuting
the war in Cuba. the government to pay
SIX per cent interest therefor
Petroleum Wells On Fire.
Odessa, March 12-Fire at the Melikoff
petoleum wells at Raku, destroyed eight
wells and two factories. Two persons
lost their lives In this confagration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
STUDENTS ARE Still L ANGRY.

Young Spaniards Violent in Demonstra-
tion Against the United States.
Madrid, Spain, March 12.-Further de-
monstrations of students against the
United States, as the result of the Cuban
resolutions of Congress, have occurred.
At Corunna, 200 students belonging TO
the university joined in q parade yester-
day, cheered for Spain and burned the
American flag. The police, however,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
westrly winds.
Local Weather Report.

Portland, March 10. - The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
8a m.-Barometer. 2S. 909; Thermometer,
200; dew point. 20; humidity, 100;
wind. N; velocity, 1a; weather. sleetlng
sp. m.-Barometer. 80. $40; thermome-
ter. 1870; dew point, 10: humidity, oS;
wind, SW; velocity IL; weather, clear.
Mean daily Thermometer, %; maxi
mum thermometer, 27.0; minimum ther-
mometer, 18; maximum yeloclty vino
80, N; total precipitation, .53.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13

Concord, N. H., March 12.-At meet
ing of the Governor and Council today.
they proceeded to the consideration of
evidence presented at a former meeting
by petitioners for the removal of the po-
lice commissioners of Manchester. After
a review of the evidence and full con-
sideration of the question under hearing
and having obtained the opinion of the
attorney general, upon questions of law
involved, the board decided unanimous
ly that the evidence submitted was not
sufficient to warrant the removal of said
commissioners from office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-13
Discord in Ranks of Michigan Democracy.

Lansing, Mich, March lathe free
silver Democratic party of Michigan was
formed here this afternoon at a confer
,ence of the free silver element of the
Democratic party. A state committee
was appointed. On the state COMMITTEES
are soma of the best known men in the
state. The committee will appear be-
fore the Democratic state convention at
Detroit next month and if silver is not
given recognition the silver men will
bolt.