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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

1t is estimated that the apple crop in
the Rockfsh Valley will bring over
$3.50, 900 this year.
Several points in southwest Virginia
report having experienced an earth.
quake shock Thursday night. No
damage is reported.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
has decided to build viaduct at Rich
mond which, with the new depot con-
templated. will cost 81, 100000. 1t is
stupendous undertaking.
Miss Mamie Violet Parkinson, a
pretty girl about fifteen years old, died
in Richmond on Thursday of what is
attributed to be from too rapid growth.
The girl was over 5 feet 6 inches in
height. Her illness was of short dura-
ton.
Cards have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert E. Gray, of Richmond,
for the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Maria, to Mr.. James Ashby Moncure,
Oh the evening of October 2Sth at Cen
tenary Church, Richmond. The groom
to be is nephew of the late Gen. Tur.
ner Ashby, and of Judge Moncure, of
Stafford.
Monmouth postofice, about three
miles from Lexington, was robbed yes
terday at twelve o'clock by three men.
The postmistress, Mrs. Harrison, was
at dinner when the men came in. One
of them held pistol over her while the
other two robbed the safe and table.
Thirty.fve dollars was secured by
them. They made good their escape.
The annual session of the Virginia
Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society adjourned at Norfolk yester-
day. The following officers were elect
ed !: President, Mrs. w. G. Ivey, Lynch
burg; vice president, Mrs. G. II. Hall,
Petersburg; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. H. G. Cheatham, Suffolk. The
treasurer reported that between s. 900
and $4,000 had been raised by the SO.
ciety for mission work during the past
year.
John W. Harraway, aged sixty
years, q merchant and farmer Of
Pittsylvauia county, committed suicide
on Thursday. On Wednesday he dis
appeared from his home aud was track
ed to the edge of the river. Here the
trail was lost, and nothing was seen Of
Harraway until Thursday night, when
be returned to his home and, without
entering his house, blew his brains out
with pistol. Evidence points to his
having tried first to drown himself
and then to cut his throat be
fore resorting to the pistol. Domestic
troubles account for the act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
Spain and the United States,

MADRID, Oct. 23.-A(ter the cabinet
meeting here yesterday, at which the
reply of Spain to the note of the United
States by United States Minister Wood
ford, soon after his arrival in this coun.
try, was unanimously approved, Gen
eral Woodford, it is said, cabled 2 900
words in cipher to Washington, which
it is supposed was the tex of the Span
iSh reply to the United States.
FL Liberal thinks q rupture is posi-
BILE as result of the negotiations which
are about to open between Spain ard
the United States and adds: "We
ought to avoid this rupture, so far as
duty and honor permit but though
the government should act in spirit
of moderator, the ration will under no
circumstances authorize the renunca-
ton of Spanish rights
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
New york,s Municipal Contest.

New EOrk'S munfclpal contest.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Each days de-
velopments accentuate the fact that in
the municipal campaign leading is
cue, if not the foremost one, is whether
the government of Greater New York
shall be partisan or non-partisan. AS
to the bases of the claims of the mana.
gers of the respective factions that their
tickets will win at the polls.
Tammany believes Van Wyck will
win because Greater New York
is normally democratic by large
majority; because of division in the re-
publican ranks and because, as alleged
Georges strength has been absurdedly
exaggerated. The straight republicans
supporting Tracy say that the normal
democratic majority is only about
$4,000 in the greater city and George
will get at least $4,000 votes which will
come almost entirely from the Tam
many forces, and that Lows vote is
over estimated. Much is also hoped for
from the support of democrats who fear
the effect of Van Wyck's or Georges
election would have on the currency is.
sue in national politics. Lows sup
porters profess confidence because Of
reported defections from Tammany;
because of objections to what is called
"boss rule" and machine politics, J"
and because of the record. personal and
political, of their candidate. The
George men base their hopes on the
showing of their candidate in 1856, on
the support of the Bryan forces and on
the discomfort with Tammany methods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
The Richmond Times says:

"There is strong and growing senti'
nent in this country in favor OF pow
erful centralized government, and 10
our opinion it is dangerous doctrine
that should be combatted in every pos
sible way"
There is no doubt of it, that is, if free
institutions are to be preserved, aud
the danger lies in the republican, Ger
tainly not the democratic, the peoples
real, party. But, orall this, the Time;
has done all it could to hurt the latter
and help the former party, and that
too. though the former, in addition tc
its centralizing tendencies, favors trustF
high tariff, pension frauds and negro
officers in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
{ Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
WASHING Oct. 2S.


Consul General Turner, at Ottawa.
in report to the State Department
says: 1.-The energies of public men of
Canada are at present diverted toward
fostering trade with England, on which,
it would seem, that the system of pref
srential duties lately adopted, and tie
denuncation of the favored nation
treaties by England, would have an ap-
parent defect"
VIM. Haywood, Consul Genera to
Hawaii, says that at present Hawaii
imports nearly everything she uses.
1927 per cent. of which comes from the
United States. Of the exports 1854
per cent. comes to the United States.
Superintendent Dufield, OF the
United States coast and geodetic sur.
vey, has been removed and it is report
ed that Edward S. Holden, of the Lick
Observatory, California. or Prof. 81. S.
Pritchett, of the Washington Universe.
ty, at st. Louis, will be appointed to
The vacancy. The case is now before
the President for action.
The following fourth.class Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The Cornell and Princeton football
teams met this evening at Ithaca, NY,
A large crowd assembled 10 witness the
game. Betting is largely in favor of
Princeton.
Subterranean roaring causing some
alarm among the people, has been
heard at the city ofTehauntepec, Next
co, recently nearly destroyed by sn
earthquake.
Two employees of the Gardner laundry
lost their lives in fire early to-day on
Broadway near Ninth street, New
York. The damage to the building
and machinery is estimated at S25, 900.
Archbishop Keane sailed on La Gas.
cogne from New York to-day, accom-
panied by his private secretary, Father
Gavan, and Fathers Saillart and Pes
nellie. The archbishop said that he
would return to the United States next
August,
The report sent out from Fort Smith,
Ark. to the effect that the Cherokee
Indians are arming themselves to resist
any attempt on the part of the United
States to abolish their tribal govern
ment is positively denied by the attor-
ney for the Cherokees.
On the first of the coming January
over SIS 100000 Of the first mortgage
bonds of the Central Pacific Railroad
will fall due and an effort is now being
made by the company to induce the
holders of the securities to accept an
extension on the bonds for period of
years.
At 10 o'clock this morning several
new cases and three deaths from yellow
fever had been reported to the New
Orleans Board of Health. Among the
deaths was John Mohr, one of the best
known officers of the police force. All
the theatr in New Orleans will be
closed next week.
The new st. Peters Roman Catholic
Church in Rome, N. Y, just complete d
st cost of $3.50, 900, entirely free from
debt, will BIZ consecrated to morrow.
Mousignori Msrtinelli and Conaty, OF
Washington; Bishop McQuaid, OF
Rochester; Bishop Ludden, OF Syracuse,
and other high dignitaries OF the
church will be present.
The steel steamship Miami was sue.
cessfully launched from Cramps ship
yards at Philadelphia at noon to-day.
Quite a large party from New York
end some visitors from southern cities
Witnessed the launch. The steamship
is is being built for the Florida BAHIA
mas steamship line and vlll Ply De-
tween Miami, Fla, and Nassau, n. I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFED
ERACY,

The Virginia Division, United
Daughters OF the Confederacy, adjourn.
ed at Lynchburg yesterday to meet
next year at Appomattox. The ques.
ton Of the adoption of badge to be
used by the organization throug bout
the southern States was discussed at
length. It was the general opinion
among the delegates that the badges of
all the States should be identical, ex.
cept that the chapters in each State
should have the name of their State
prominently displayed at the top. Sew
eral designs were submitted, but the
majority of the chapters favored the
badge which was originated by the
Lucy Minor Otey Chapter, of Lynch
burg, it having "U. D. c." whereas
the present badge has only I'D. c."
The idea is to leave oil the monogram
~. NJ. o." and put in its place the
State represented by the chapter. The
matter is to be referred to the conven-
ton to be held in Baltimore next
month.
A letter was read from the Garland
Rodes Camp, Confederate Veterans.
conveying their congratulations and
thanks for the good that has been ac-
complished through the organization.
A resolution offered by Mrs. Smoot,
of Alexandria, that the State pres
ident take prompt action at the
rational convention of the U.
D. c. in Baltimore on November
10th to bring about union between
the Daughters of the Grand Division
and the United Daughters of the Con-.
federacy, was adopted
Mrs. Smoot also spoke in regard to
the uninclosed cemetery where sol
diers are buried at Bull Run, and hoped
the chapters would assist in enclos-
Ing it.
Miss Ruth Early suggested that the
cemetery at Appomattox should also
be enclosed.
1t was decided that any surplus in
the treasury should be devoted to en-.
closing all cemeteries where Confeder'
ate soldiers are buried. An interesting
discussion was precipitated on the
Question of school histories. A petit.
lion from the Pulaski Chapter was pre-;
sented asking the cooperation OF all
the chapters in urging the State school
board to adopt for the schools of the
State only those histories that are fair
and Just to the records of Virginia and
the South.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Mrs. Edwin b.
OBrieD, of Alexandria; vice president,
Mrs. ]. T. Thrasher, of Petersburg; re.
cording secretary, Miss T. G. Wysor, of
Pulaski City; corresponding Sec
rotary, Mrs. Dabney Herndon. Alex
andria; treasurer, Mrs. James Y. Lee,
Norfolk; historian, Mrs. Charles NJ.
Blackford, Lynchburg; registrar. Mrs.
Chatham. The convention
then adjourned sine die.
Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Smoot, of al.
exandria, and Mrs. Williams, of Wood.
stock, were nominated for the presi-
dency. Mrs. O'Brien was elected, re-
ceiying twenty.seven votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

DARING FEAT OF THE CENTURY
George w. Potter, who is connected
with the Buffalo, N. " Express, and
is widely known as q political stump
speaker, is planning the most daring
feat of the century. He will fioat in .
small boat to the very edge OF
Niagara fails, leap from it as
it rushes over the precipice OF
seething waters, extend ct the
same moment large parachute, and
bang suspended in the thick mist over
the Whirlpool rapids until he descends
into the river and is picked up by the
Maid of the Mist below, if he has not
been dashed to pieces or drowned.
The boat is being built by George l..
Weeks, the yacht builder of Seaford, L.
l. Potter" he said, "placed the or
der with me about one month ago.
The boat will be is feet long, 2 feet 10
inches wide and 10 inches deeps. In
shape it will be like the ordinary cat.
boat, practically all deck, with the ex-
ception of the manhole, which will be
2 feet 6 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
Potter will stand in this, firmly grasp
ing the parachute, and ready to leap
the moment the boat takes its header
into the falls. An important feature OF
the boat will be the fin. 1t will be six
inches deep amidship and will keep the
boat in straight course while rushing
through the riotous waters at the head
of the falls. The contract calls for the
completion of the boat by April next"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

Old people who require medicine 10
regulate the bowels aud kidneys wi!
find the true remedy in Electric Bitter:
This medicine does not stimulate AID
contains 10 whisky nor other iutoy.,
cant, but acts as tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow.
els, adding strength and giving tone to
the organs, thereby aiding Nature 10
the performance Of the functions. Flee
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer
aud aids digestion. Old People lind i.
just exactly what they need Prc.
fifty cents and S1.00 per bottle al L. /.
Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
SATURDAY EVENING, OCT. %, 1897.

A BALTIMORE republican newspaper
speaking of the political campaign now
in progress in this State, says: "Ihe
democratic candidate for governor Is
compelled to defend the Chicago plat
form in all his speeches" Why, II the
paper referred to were correctly inform
ed about what it talks, it would know
that so far from being compelled to
defend the Chicago platform, Major
TYLER tells his hearers that they should
elect him, if not for his qualifications,
for the simple reason that ne stanoS
SQUARED on that platform; land there Is no
doubt that many will vote for him Tor
that reason who would do so for
no other That platform declared
for gold and silver money, for low tar
if. against trusts and combines, for an
economical administration of the gov
eminent, against federal interference ID
local affairs, for the admission OF terri
tories within the limits of the country
into the Union as States, and against
the civil service law humbug. all OF
which are good and true democratic
measures, and such as no democrat
feels it at all necessary to "defend."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

CONSIGNED Then TO HADEs.-A
dispatch from Richmond says: Rev,
T. H. Leavitt, a North Carolina evang-
elist, who is conducting revival in a
church here, Thursday night saw two
young women smiling during service.
Walking down the aisle to where they
were he knelt and prayed that they
would die Immediately and go to hell.
Rev. 8. c. Hatcher, who was present
and who has attended the revivals,
s.raightway left the church. When he
was asked SHY he left the church he is
said to have replied
~ think it is my duty to pray people
out of hell, not to pray them in."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

SPANS REPLY.-Senor Sagasta, the
premier, presided at the Spanish cabi-
net council yesterday. The draft of
the proposed reply to the note of the
United States. presented through Gen.
Woodford, the American minister,
shortly after his arrival at Madrid, was
under consideration and was unani-
mously approved. It's full text has not
yet been published.
The reply explains that Lieut.. Gen.
Weyler mas been replaced for political
reasons, and includes a statement of
the governments decision to grant au-
tonomy to Cuba, and protest against
6libustering expeditions from the
United States.
The Council also approved unani-
mously the proposal introduced by
Senior Moret, minister for the colonies,
to grgnt amnesty to political prisoners
in Cuba and Porto Rico.
Prior to the meeting of the council,
Senior Sagasta had a long conference
with the Queen Regent at the palace.
Senior Gullon, the minister of foreign
affairs, in the course of an interview
yesterday, denied that there had been
the least disagreement between the
premier and himself as to the course to
be pursued, adding that he had com
municated to Ssnor Sagasta the con-
tents of sll the dispatches from Senior
De LONE, the Spanish minister to
Washington, and had consulted the
premier on all instructions cent to
Senior De LONE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

GOVERNOR O'FERRALL being salts
fed that the Governor of Maryland has
no desire to reopen the boundary ques'
ton, which he imagined was his pur-
pose, has agreed to comply with his re-
quest to appoint commissioner to con-
fer with one from Maryland about the
replacement of the buoys that mark the
water boundary line between the two
States. Davy Crockett's advice is as
wise now as it was when he was alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

ONEoF the New York boilers organs
that had nothing to say when certain
members of Mr.. Cleveland's Cabinet
spoke and worked for the defeat OF the
democratic party last fall, is now en-
gagged in tripping up the back" OF the
present administration because Score.
rotary Bliss has made speech in its
city in favor of Senator Platt's candi-
date for mayor thereof. That it is
right now, goes without saying, but
why was it silent last October?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
Australians Have the Gold Fever

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Oct. %
Australia will add its share of gold
hunters to the Klondike region next
year. When the Alameda sailed from
Sydney the Office of the steamship
company was besieged with miners
anxious to get to the new land of gold.
1t is thought that the next steamer
from Australia will come to this port
crowded with gold hunters bound for
tho Vukon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

J. c. Berry, one OF the best known d:rtr.
OF Spencer, Mo, testiiies that he cuiel a.1'
self of tho worst kind Of piles by using lev
boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hszel SA.ye. be
had been troubled with piles toI over ihii!
years and had used mauy different Si1i;G
so.called cures BIT DeWiits ws' itc Que
that did the work and he will yeniy il'
statement if any one wishes TO wn.e a.n'
Charles G. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

Peter James, alias Edward Jacques,
was found guilty of murder in
the second degree by the jury before
Judge Keogh at White Plains, n. Y
to day. James was accused of killing
Walker B. Adams, the postmaster at
Bedford station, during q fight that
followed an attempt to rob Adams
store and in which one Of James's COM
panions was killed, and another was
fatally wounded by Adams son. James
was also badly wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
BUcKLIN's ARNICA sAIyp

The BEST sALvE in the world a,
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbeu M
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hand.
Chilblains, Corns and ali Skin Errn'
lions, and positively cures Piles. Or M
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed 10 pi "a
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale BY
Err est L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

By MEANS of Mr.. Hanna's corrup.
ton fund the republican vote in Vir-
ginia last fall vas forced up to 1o5, 900.
AS there is no Hanna fund, for Virginia
now, there is some curiosity as to the
number of republican ballots that will
be cast in this State next Tuesday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

The biennial convention Of =.
Worlds Women's Christian TENNIS
ance Union was formally opeped PR :.
dao in the pavilion at the Hortjcnlir,v.i
Gardens at Toronto, Oat. Tie convs'
lion was called to order by Miss Fran
E. Willard. A notice 10 amend 49,
qualifications to membership by aSa
ing the words: Without dis,ipcrion =,
race and color" was received viii, "
tumultuous applause. '"A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
CRoKER's REPLY TO GEORGE.

CRQKER'S REPLY TO GEORGE.
Richard Croker, VINO was termed by
Henry George as the real sit" in Tam
many politics, bit back last night. MIR.
Georges speeches, in which ne sug'
gested that if he were elected mayor,
be would be in a position to have Mr..
Croker punished as criminal, is what
did the business. Mr.. Cookers state.
ment says:
II regard the attack of Mr.. George
and of his friend, Mr.. Dayton, as the
utterances of men who have been dis
appointed in their ambitions, and who
are now seeking to hoodwink the voters
in the interest of tie republican party
or of its ally, the citizens union. l
feel complimented by the fact that they
appear to have made me their plat
form. 1t shows how utterly lacking
they are in issues.
"They claim that / went abroad. &c
did. I went because my health de.
handed it. had I not done so I would
not be alive to-day. I think that ever
my enemies would concede to me the
right of protecting my own health.
''If Mr.. George is such great lover
of Justice, as he pretends to be, the
grand Jury room is open for him now,
lust the same as it would be if he were
mayor. III have offended him by COM
ing home and doing my duty, as citi-
zen and as q democrat, l am very sorry
that he takes a different view of the
matter ttsn do. So long as I snail
live and have my health, I shall con-
tinue to do my duty as s. citizen Of this
oitv ~ =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

The Richmond Dispatch says: ut Is
with pride and pleasure that Richmond
does honor to the brave men who took
up arms in defence of principles and
Welding only to overwhelming numbers
and resources, laid down their arms
without the stain of dishonor." And
vet the City Council and business
men" of Richmond, have invited the
G. A. R., the men who impovished the
State and compelled the survivors OF
her defenders 10 lay down their arms
to overwhelming numbers, to hold the
next annual celebration of their victory
in that same city. The G. A. Il. have
800 much regard for the natural feelings
of the x.Confederates in respect OF the
capital OF their short-lived nation, to ac-
cept the unnatural invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

Funeral services over the body of the
late George NJ. Pullman were held at
the family residence on Prairie avenue,
Chicago, to-day. The officiating
clergymen were Rev. Drs. Il. D.
Hills and @. K. Eaton, of New
York, the latter visitor at the Pull
man home on the night of the great
fnancier's death. Each minister spoke
briefly, the Imperial Quartette sang Sc
lection, and the casket was closed. In
terment was in the family lot at Grace
land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

In an attempt 10 rob q
shoe store at Etna, Pa, last
night, Harry VILLAS, believed to
be a notorious crook. vas shot and
killed by means of g gun Ehich had
been placed in the store as q trap fo-
burglars. In bis pockets were found
6fty skeleton keys, and diamonds,
rines, watches and chains valued at
$500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

WARNING:-Persons WHO suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warnings
of danger and save themselves suffering and
fatal results by using One Minute Cough
Cure 1t is an infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, Group and all throat and lung troubles
Charles 6, Lennon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23

The city cornell of Huntsville, Ala,
held meeting last night sud quaran:
tined against Memphis, message hav.
ing been received announcing the dis.
covery of yellow fever in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-23
Group Quickly Cured.

MOUNTAIN GLEN, Ark.-0ar chill
dren were suffering with Group vhtr
We received a bottle Of Chamberlain:
Cough Remedy. 1t afforded almos. il.
slant relief.-F. A. THORNTON. To:
celebrated remedy is for sale by ]. /.
Janney, Druggist, 7ol King street.