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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ex-senator Hill left Washington last
night to return to his law practice in
New York.
The Supreme Council Of the Royal
Arcanum, which meets at Boston in
May, will consider propositions for radi-
cal changes in the laws of the order.
James H. Gambrill, an extensive
miller and large exporter of flour, of
Frederick City, Nd, filed a deed of
trust yesterday for the benefit of his
creditors.
a negro supposed to be Scho6eld,
who is charged with committing fe-
lonious assault on Mrs. Goodwin, in
Kent county, Md, has recently appear
ed and is still in the neighborhood of
Charlotte Hall. St. Mary's county.
An English Jesuit, the Rev. Edward
Purbrick, has been appointed by the
Father General of the order Provincial
of the Now York Maryland Province.
He succeeds the Very Rev. William
O'Brien Pardow, who has held the office
since 1898. The selection of Father
Purbrick comes rs great surprise.
Dan Stuart says he will endeavor to
start the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight at
Carson, New, tomorrow as near II
o'clock in rhe morning as possible, and
the men have Teen ordered to be in
their dressing rooms by 10. Stuart
will have the Hawkins-Flaherty con-
test and the one between Smith and
Green on the same day.
An entire negro family and one
white child were drowned near Marion,
Ark, yesterday. 1t is believed that
many more have persisted, owing to
the serious condition in all that coun-
try, occasioned by the high water.
Much damage and it is feared loss of
life has resulted in many places by the
sweeping away of levees on the Missis
sippi.
Fire broke out in the building occu-
pied by the Ely Walker dry goods COM
pany, in St. Louis, at o'clock last
| night, and within half an hour all the
upper floors were ablaze. A member OF
the dry goods firm estimated the loss
at 100000 on stock. The loss on the
building will be 100000. A fireman
was killed and several other persons in
jured by falling walls.
Postmaster General Gary made the
definite announcement yesterday that
the administration has decided to adj
here to the four year tenure of office as
the policy for all postmasters. The
official statement of policy has been
awaited with great interest by the en-
tire corps of postmasters and by the
patrons of the 70,675 postoffices
throughout the country.
Mr.. Robert II. Martin, for over five
years the financial agent and secretary
treasurer of Columbian University, at
Washington, has resigned. At the
February meeting of the directors Of
the university he confessed to short
age Of 81 $40 in his accounts, and tend
cred his resignation to take effect
March 81. The shortage has been made
good and there will be no criminal
prosecution.
The central patriotic committee as
sembled in Havana on Sunday in the
Chamber of Commerce. Captain-G Gen
eral Weyler was chairman. The meet
ing is described as patriotic manifesto
ton of the social, working and mercan'
tile classes. A message was sent to the
King of Spain and the Spanish govern
ment, pledging unconditional adherence
to the mother country. There was
cheering for Spain, the army, General
Weyler and the navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
To-morrow's Contest for the Cham
pionship.

/ To-morrow's Contest for the Chaih
pionship.
CARSON. New, March 16.-IIess than
a hours remain before the greatest
pugilistic encounter of the century Will
he decided. Both Corbett and Fitz,
simmons have finished q course oil
training in which every device known
in the history of the prize ring has been
employed to develop their highest phys
icai capacity. Now the pugilists are
confidently awaiting the result OF the
battle which will commence at a lew
minutes after 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. Corbett's morning exercise
was very light and consisted merely OF
foot work in the gymnasium, couple
of games OF hand ball and a little bag
punching. Fitzsimmons contented
himself with few sprints around the
yard, playful frolic with his dog and
still more gentle gambol with his son
and heir.
Although individual opinions as to the
result of the fight differ, there is no
doubt whatever that both the Californ-
ian and the Australian are in the very
best of condition.
Not since the period when the ia
nous Comstock lode brought the hordes
which follow successful stroke into
Nevada has Carson saen the excitement
under which it is laboring now. Every
available room in the town has been
let and every householder is an anna.
teur boniface. The hotels and
restaurants are taxed far beyond even
their culinary limit. The trains from
the east and west yesterday and this
morning unloaded the bulk of the east
ern visitors and with the remaining
California specials which are due here
this evening and tomorrow morning,
it is conservatively estimated that the
crowd will number between $500 and
$500 people.
The a foot ring was put in this
morning. The platform is OF white
pine which was planed as smooth as a
pane of glass. 1t projects is inches
outside the ropes, of which there are
two, and the ring posts are carefully
padded. At the pool rooms late last
night no Fitzsimmons money could be
lrawn out at the odds of 10 to Z.
When the Australians odds were cut
to there was light play, but the
Corbett money came in SO fast that
Bob's admirers withdrew. Tom Shar-
key was around the pool box for an
hour or more, but did not place any
bets. He picks the Cornishman to
win, but does not appear anxious to
back his judgment. AS regards the
small fights Green is selling over Smith
at the odds Of 20 to IS, and Flaherty
has the call over Hawkins at the same
odds.
VIM. Muldoon, the celebrated wrestler, who
visited both Corbett and Fitzsimmons at their
quarters yesterday says There is one
thing to say about the physical condition of
the men and that is that they are both fit to
make the best fight of their lives. l can
only say that it will DO battle of good judy
ment and the one that first commits serious
error will be pretty sure to get second place."
NEW YORK, Mar. 16.-Betting on tho re-
suit in this city has become much more live
| ~. On the Stock Exchange at the hotels
and other resorts Corbett has been the favor
lite, q majority Of the wagers in this city hav-
ing been made at tho rate of five to four.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Shapley N. Bagby, of Staunton,
died yesterday.
Miss Milly Scott, daughter of the late
DIR. VIM. S. Scott, died in Fredericks-
burg on Saturday night.
Mrs. Mary Shaull, wife of David
Shaull, died at her residence in Win
chester Sunday night, aged seventy
eight years.
VIII. Carter, of Lynchburg, has filed
an application for appointment to the
position of U. S. collector of internal
revenue for this district.
Major Jed. Hotchkiss has accepted
the invitation to deliver the address in
May before the Hollywood Memorial
Association at Richmond.
The second trial of Harvey Bell,
charged with the murder of his wife,
Nettie Bell, was begun in Charlottes.
Vile yesterday. The venire came from
Lynchburg.
Rev. James Y. Fair, since 1889 pas
tor of Grace Street Presbyterian church
in Richmond, has been called to the
4uu6p0uucDU IOSDJ oOlloh OhuiSh Vi
Savannah, and will likely accept.
The fire insurance companies of the
State of Virginia assumed risks last
year, amounting to no less than $121,-
7SS, PSI. They received S1,525, 4S3 in
premiums, and paid out for losses
sos, 035.
A big land suit, having eighteen
plaintiffs and $50 defendants. involving
the division of tremendous tract OF
land in the most populous portion oil
Norfolk-Brambleton ward-has been
entered there by the Lowell estate, the
former owners of the property.
Mr.. Joseph Manly, the chairman OF
the republican State committee Of
Maine is in Richmond. Speaking Of
Virginia republican affairs, Mr.. Manly
expressed the opinion that President
Mckinley would take no action in dis
pensing patronage there until the fac
lions have settled their differences.
The Methodist Church South at Ster.
ling, Loudoun county, was burned to
the ground about o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The fire was doubtless Of
incendiary origin. The building was
insured for 5000. This is about the
eighth incendiary fire in that neighbor-
hood within the past two or three years
E. S. Norman, treasurer of Camp
bell county, has made a deed of assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors
He prefers the State of Virginia for
81, 900. The county of Campbell is
also preferred, but the sum due the
county is not specified in the deed
Norman has been treasurer of the
county for eight years. The assign
ment has created q sensation.
I In the U. S. Circuit Court at Norfolk
yesterday Judge Hughes handed down
his decision in the case of the Merritt
Wrecking Company against the steam
ship Haxby. The vessel was ashore
at Wash Woods, N. c., for some
weeks. The Merritts claimed $4,000
salvage for floating her and libelled
the vessel for that amount. The decis
ion awards the libellants S27 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

CoLoRED METHoDIsTs.- Annapo-
lis, Md. yesterday, Bishop Newton an
nounced the appointments for the
Washington Conference, Methodist
Episcopal Church, colored. The fol-
lowing are among the appointments
for Alexandria district: l.. J. Valen-
tine, presiding elder; Alexandria, w.
II. Gaines; Ashgrove, r. Il. Alexander;
Charlottesville, G. w. Cohen; Falls
Church, J. w. Galloway; Fincastle, G.
d. Pinkney; Hamilton and Waterford,
]. H. Jackson; Leesburg, S. II. Nor
wood; Lincoln, M. w. Robinson;
Lynchburg, H. A. Carroll; Middleburg
J. C. Love; Waterford, to be supplied
Wcodlawn, G. D. Johnson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

Mr.. PowDERLY, who abandoned the
cause of labor. which he had so long
protested, last fall and entered the SER
vice of Mr.. Hanna and the plutocrats,
has now applied to President McKin-
ley for an Office, which, in addition to
the cash hs received, was doubtless
promised him as the price of his apos
tacy. The very best thing the knights
of labor ever did was when they de-
posed and repudiated Mr.. Powderly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

PRUDENT MEN when they find that
their incomes do not equal their ex-
penses, cut down the latter. The re
publicans in Congress, however, act on
an entirely different idea. Though the
expenses of the government exceed
its receipts to the amount of sixty mil
lion dollars year, SO far from reducing
its expenditures, they increase them,
and besides, propose to decrease reve-
nue. by tariff bill that will restrict i'm
ports. There can be only one legiti-
mate end to such a course. The at
tempt of the republicans to relieve
themselves of the responsibility OF the
recklessly increased expenditures, by
saying it is impossible to make them
smaller, is absurd, as they had 147
majority in the last House and have
majority of so over all in the present
one, and therefore could make just
such reductions as they may choose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
RncKLIN,s ARNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
7eyer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions. and positively cures Piles, or no
,av required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
MOB ATTACKS A JAIE.

About two o'clock yesterday morn.
ing William Clement, colored, who was
arrested last week at Rustburg, Camp.
bell county, and jailed on the charge OF
assaulting Mr.. George Rosser, was
taken from his cell by mob and almost
shot to death. The crowd aroused the
sheriff, telling him they had q prisoner.
When the door was opened the sheriff
was covered with revolvers and the
keys to Clements cell demanded.
The sheriff declined to surrender the
keys, and the mob then forced an en-
trance to the cell by breaking down
the doors. They dragged the prisoner
out. He fought desperately, and the
mob, becoming enraged, drew their
pistols and fred five or six bullets into
the mans body. Despite his wounds,
Clement broke from his captors, and,
scaling an eight foot fence, made his
escape. The mob then dispersed.
Clement was found yesterday by the
sheriff in house nearby, and again
lodged in Jail. His wounds are serious.
In his fight for liberty Clement tore
the masks from the faces of several of
the mob. whom he recognized, and war
rants have been sworn out for their ar
rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
formally. and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price Toe. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

Tho Baltimore school board controversy
was decided in favor of the old board yester-
day by Judge WicIes, before whom the legal
questions involved in the appointment of new
commissioners by the mayor were argued in
the city court recently. Judge Wickcs de-
cided that the old board has the right to man
age the schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
COURT OF APPEALS.

Pettus VS.. Atlantic Savings and Loan
Association; argued and submitted.
Sulphur Mines Company of Virgins
VS.. Bowman, Boswell & Shuman; sub
United.
Stringfellow vs.. Wise and others; ar.
gued and submitted,
Blankenship VS.. 9. & o. Ry Co.; ar.
gued and continued until to-day.
The next cases to be called are
Southern Railway Co. VS.. Cooke, No.
60. and Darden VS.. Ferguson & Co., No.
az
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
No miracle
The Kentucky State Senators.

FRANKFORT, KY, March 16.-The
five new State Senators, four republi-
cans and one democrat, were sworn in
this morning. The Blackburn Senators
attempted to refer the credentials, but
thew were outvoted. This means that
the republicans will be able to elect
United States Senator at this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

Hon. Thomas F. Bayard, United
States Ambassador, with his family,
will leave London for Paris tomorrow.
In the absence of MIR. Bayard from
London, Mr.. J. R. Carter, second secre-
tary of the American Embassy, will
act az charge d'sffairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
DIED.

On Monday evening March 18th, at seven
o'clock, at her home on Queen street, Alex
andria, Va, MARY WILLOUGHBY, daugh.
ter of the lste Captain W. W. and Mary E.
Tebbs, of Fauquier county. Interment in
Leesburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

The Richmond Board of Aldermen
last night refused to put back in the ap.
preparation bill items of $3.50 each for
the Little Sisters of the Poor and St.
Joseph Orphan Asylum. The council
this year eliminated all appropriations
for sectarian institutions,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

THE ITALIAN Vice Consul at Canea,
Crete, has investigated the recent mas
sacres of Moslems by the so-called
Christians in that island, and finds that
tie reports concerning them were
not st all exaggerated, and that
not less than one thousand un
resisting Greeks who held the Mos
lem faith, many of them women
and children, were slaughtered by their
so.called "Christian" countrymen. But
money is still being collected in this
country to Christianize the Moslems,
and prayers are being offered for the
success OF their murderers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

GEN. F1Tz lea letter from Rich
mond says: There is good deal of
speculation as to what position General
Fitzhugh Lee will occupy with refer
ence to the gubernatorial contest if he
returns from Cuba in the near future,
as some of his friends think he will.
When General Lee was here LAST fall he
declined to be drawn out on the SUBJ
ject, but he left those who talked with
him under the impression that if he
came here to take part in the State
campaign it would be as an aspirant for
the regular democratic nomination.
One of the popular ex-Governor's
closest friends said Saturday evening
that he would probably consent to be.
come gold candidate to be supported
by the republicans. 1t is hard to tell
whether the currency or honest cleo
tions will be the leading issue next fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

A meat train jumped the tracks aud
was ditched near the Forty-seventh
street crossing, in Chicago, yesterday
afternoon and FIVE men sustained in
juries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Mar. 16.-Openng prices as
q rule were generally higher with the Van
derbilts as the special feature. Following tho
rise noted the market displayed little weak
ness, the result Of realizing sales Speculation
at l l o'clock was steady in tone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

Three negroes, Ed. Holiness Jim Miley and
Jim Gilmore, were lynched at Blue Springs
station, southeast of Ocala Fla, at tIree
o'clock Monday morning by an armed MOD u
over 400 men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
MIR. D1NGLEY says his new tariff bill

MIR. DINGLEY says his new tariff bill
will increase the revenue to the extent
of sixty four million dollars, chiefly from
sugar and coarse clothing, and material
for the latter. How poor people, who
find it hard to be able to buy such ar
ticles at the present price thereof, will
be benefited by having to pay twice as
much for them, is what they they at
least can't tell. But that the sugar
and clothing manufacturers will be
pro6ted considerably is patent to every
body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

THE NEW tariff bill will permi. reel
procity in respect of lace and cham
payne. AS both of these articles are
prime necessaries of the poor, this con
spicuous mark of regard for the inter
est of the latter will be highly appre.
ciated by them and looked upon as a
special blessing. In respect of cloth
ing. sugar and other non essentials,
however, the taxes must be high
enough to double the price of those ar
ticles. The love the republicans have
for the poor surpasses that of women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
Alexandria Market. March 10.

There are still no changes t. note in the
price of grain and the offerings are light
Country Produce is quiet at unchanged quo.
tations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16
BALTIMORE. Mar. 16.-Flour dull and NJ

BALTIMORE. Mar. IS Virginia 3s new,
73a73t, do century 62lss627s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

BALTIMORE, Mar. 16.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat unsettled; spot S73s, bid {;
May S0iha9Oai Southern wheat by sample
SSa9O. Corn quiet; spot and Mar 27Aa
27as April 27a27A; May 271ba277s !;
steamer mxed 25Aa25ss; southern white
corn 27a27 y do yellow 26lha27. Oats
do 22a23. Rye weak No nearby 3911a
40; No Western 40l2 bid Hay steady.
CHICAGO, Mar. rs -Wheat-May 73a.a
1915; July 72lba72ls; Sept 697sa69is.
Corn-May 24Aa249s July 2512; Sept
1868. Oats-May II; July 177sa1S. Pork
May So 95aS 95 July 50 O0a9 O2l2.
Lard-May 81 30; July 81 4212. Ribs
May 81 10; July ST. 771a. Wheat opened
weak on disappointing Liverpool cables. Corn
opened easy in sympathy with Wheat.
NEW YORK, Mar 6-Flour-State and
Western quiet, steady and unchanged Wheat
No red dull and weak; gale lower on
easier cables weak west and local realizing
Mar 80 Ills. Corn--No 2 dull and weak
No 2 291aa301a. Oats-No . dull and
easier; Western 21a30; May 21as. Pork
firm and unchanged. Lard firm steam rem
dered Sd 40.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Mar. 15.-
ewine.-The arrivals this week were i, 891
head. There is q falling Off in the number Of
the receipts as compared with last week of
about 9 700 head TIE market is slow and
firm at shade improvement over last week.
There are but few far Western hogs among
the offerings, and they sell at about 81 30,
and others are quoted at 81 load 20 per 100
lbs gross. Roughs sell at s2.50a3 per 100
lbs gross
Sheep and Lambs-There is but little good
stock on the market either sheep and lambs.
Trade is fair for good sheep and lambs, and
are without change. Sheep sold at 2iba4c
per ID, and Lambs sold at 4a5c per lb.
Calves.-Veals are without any change in
values and trade is fair Prices 4a5c per h.
Roughs nominally at $3a6 per lead
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Mar 10
Beeves-market fairly active steady to firm;
native steers 81 25a5 05, stays and oxen
$50. 5Oa4 rs, bulls $2.6Os3. 25, dry cows
$1.50a3 so per 100 lbs. Calves-market
slow and lower; veals $4a65O per 100 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs-market active and slight
ly frmer; sheep $3.5Oa4.95 per 100 TBS;
lambs $475a5. 80 per 100 lbs Hogs-,nar-
ket active and frmer al S4s4.3O per 100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-16

The House was not in session to-day
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-08-26
Total, $1,000, 900 Bushels.

Topeka Journal.
The Kansas wheat crop this year
amounts TO 81, OOO,O 900 bushels.
When Mr.. John Breidenthal stated
in Nebraska month ago that the
wheat crop in Kansas this year would
amount to 6O,OOO,O00 bushels, he made
a mistake of nine million bushels.
The Kansas wheat crop amounted
to 81, 100000 bushels, because Mr. c. R.
Hudson says so. Mr.. Hudson is assist
ant general freight agent of the Santa
Fe, and what he doesn't know about
wheat crops isn't worth knowing.
Mr., Hudson has been intimately
acquainted with the Kansas wheat
crop this year since it first began to
Sprout. From the time the green
shoots appeared above the ground in
every county in thestate, Mr.. Hudson
has weekly received reports of their
growth and physical condition, the
dangers that beset them and their
general appearance.
The last reports were those inform
ing him of the exact acreage and the
exact yield. and this is how Mr.. Hud-
son knows what the Kansas wheat
crop amounts to.
st is the biggest wheat crop since
that of 1892" said Mr.. Hudson, delv-
ing into the inside pocket of his sum-
mer coat, and after minutes search
producing a pOcketbOOk. From the
pOcketboOk he extracted piece of
paper, apparently considerably aged
and unfOlded it. Before him was a
history of Kansas as wheat state for
the past fifteen years.
Eyes, the biggest crop since that Of
1882" he repeated, glancing at his
condensed history. "The wheat crop
that year was enormous, 74,OOO,OOO
bushels, and as every one in the state
knows, the crops since that time have
been comparatively small.
IL think the thing for Kansas farm
erS to 90 is TO let their wheat 20 right
now" continued Mr. Hudson. "The
present price is good and there is
little possibility of it going higher,
while there is always a possibility of
it dropping. The price at present is
caused by the foreign demand.
"The idea that Kansas will not
have good corn crop this year in
addition to the big wheat crop is a
mistake. The hot winds and dry
weather did not damage the corn TO
any great extent, and there will be a
large yield. With this years crop and
the corn stored from last year, there
will be corn to burn 10 Kansas this
winter