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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
NJ p CONFERENCE.

An effort was made yesterday in the
Maryland Annual Conference Of the
Methodist Protestant Church now in
session in Baltimore to revive the ques-
ton of endorsing the prohibition party,
but without success.
Rev. DR.. J. J. Murray stated that he
objected to the temp erance resolution
passed on Saturday, feeling that they
interfered with the inalienable right of
private judgment, and, therefore, pre-
sented the following resolution
Resolved, That while this conference
regards moral obligation as extending
to political as well as domestic rela-
lions, it claims no authority to control
the members of the church in the exer-
else of the right OF suffrage, appreciate
ing the fact that our fourth elementary
principle recognizes the inalienable
right of private judgment, and leaves
every man to act freely in view of his
accountability to God.
After spirited debate between +. j.
w. Kent and Mr.. Murray the resolution
was laid on the table by vote Of
81 to as.
C.L. Daugherty, W. O. Livingston,
E lgar T. Read, William n. Melvin and
]. L. Ward were received into confer
ence and the itinerary.
The adoption of special committees
report on the recommendations Of the
board of governors of Westminster The
illogical Seminary was the principal
business of the day. The report recon-
mended the appointment of Rev. DR..
Hugh Latimer Elderdice as president
and Rev. B. F. Benson as professor OF
systematic theology, as requested by
the governors. DR.. Elderdice is to fill
the place of Rev. DR.. ]. T. Ward, who
died recently. Mr.. Benson is to re-
place Rev. l.. w. Bates, who was put
on the superannuated list at his own
request.
General conference overtures for
amendments to the church constitution
were approved providing for the seat
ing of presidents of Christian Endeavor
societies in quarterly conference, as
well as Sunday school superintendent.
Another amendment outlines plan for
the election of church stewards.
An overture for the holding OF Gen
eral Conference every six years after
1900, instead OF every four years, as at
present, was laid on the table.
DR.. f. J. Drinkhouse reported that
S4l.5O had been collected towards
erecting tombstone over the grave of
the late Thomas Mccormick, whose
remains are in Loudon Park Cemetery.
Last night there was celebrated the
anniversary of the Superannuated
Fund Society. Mr.. ]. r. Cation, of this
city, brought the question down to
practical basis by asking the assembly
''What can be done at this anniversary
to help the opportunities 2"
1t is expected that Rev. F. T. Ben
son will be re.appointed to the church
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
The Eastern Situation.

ATHENS, April, 13.-The frontier
situation is developing slowly. SHOWS
rain and cold winds have made cam
pagning in the mountainous districts
anything but picnic, and have retard-
ed all movements. The Greeks posi-
ton in the vicinity OF Arta is much
stronger than that OF the Turks, as the
Greeks are able to reach Arta, from
Athens, in q hours, giving them fine
base of supplies. A force of ''irregu-
lars" is preparing to cut off the Turk
ish communications with Salonica, from
where the Turks derive their supplies.
II the attempt is successful, the three
Turkish army divisions will be cut of
from communication with each other.
In addition the Greek fleet will endeav-
or to prevent the landing of any sup
plies. When the communications Of
the Turkish division at Janina are
cut off, its position will be precarious,
especially in the event of rising Of the
Albanans in its rear. The powers are
still trying to avert war, with little
prospect of success. The French am
bassador at Constantinople has been
instructed to draft a constitution for
Crete allowing the Cretans to choose
their own governor, and providing for
a simultaneous Greek and Turkish
evacuation of the island. 1t is feared
these efforts will turn out to have been
made too late.
ST. PETERsBuG, April 13.-The No
voc Vremya declares that all coer.
cion Of Greece upon the part OF the
powers will cease so soon as war is de-
clared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIES.

The Kentucky legislature balloted
again to-day without effect for {. 5.
Senator.
Col. D. G. Forney, we'll known
newspaper correspondent, died in Leb.
anon, Pa, today.
In Wilmington, Del, today District
Attorney Vandegrift filed in the l. ;.
Court libel OF information against the
steamer Laurada for violating the neu-
rality laws.
1t is reported that DR.. Dwight will
resign the presidency of Yale Univer-
sity probably before the close OF the
current year. Henry NJ. Farnum, pro-
fessor of political economy in Yale, is
mentioned as his possible successor.
The New Jersey court OF pardons to-
day refused to grant pardon in the
case of Edith Behr, the girl sentenced
to three months for assaultlng the Bloy
brothers. The court in the case OF
Daniel Alderman, convicted Of killing
his wife, committed the sentence from
death to imprisonment for life.
The night Waterman at the Allegheny
Heating Compsny's plant At Pittsburg and
friend who spent last evening with hin We're
found dead this morning in the regulating
house. II is supposed that they were asphyx-
lated by Al explosion Of natural gas.
The annual spring elections are being held
in jersey City. Newark, Paterson, Hoboken.
Bayonne Trenton, Asbury Park, New Bruins.
wick, Railway and other places in New Jersey
to day.
The general opinion in shipping circles at
San Francisco is that some direful calamity
has befallen the American ship samaris. y;
days ont from Seattle for San francisco, coal
laden.
The National Bank of the Republic of St
Louis, No. has been absorbed by the Mer.
chants -Laclede National Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

Mr.. BRYAN IN WAsHINGTON.-Hon
William Jennings Bryan addressed the
students of the Columbia University,
in Washington, last night, on the sub
ject of Government" There was a
large aud distinguished audience pres
emit. Discussing the need for govern
ment and for restraining legislation,
he dwelt particularly upon the necessi-
ty for placing such restraints upon cor
porations and trusts as would prevent
them from damaging the individual.
He said that when corporation had
become as strong as the government
that created it and is able to influence
legislation and defy existing laws, it
has passed the danger line and has be-
come menace to the government it
self. The reception given Mr.. Bryan
by the Virginia democratic association
last night was great success. Besides
the association, Mr.. Bryan had the
pleasure of receiving very large con-
tingent of citizens who took the oppor-
tunity of this formal reception to make
their call. Among those present was,
of course, large crowd of ladies. AT.
ter this reception Nj. Bryan went to
Lafayette Square Theatre, where he
remained from II until few minutes
before midnight. He was there with
the party of Hon. Benton Mcmillan
and Mrs. Mcmillan. The fact of his
presence was soon known, so that when
he came out he was applauded and
oheered as he used to be on his arrival
at the railway stations in that famous
"Middle West"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
TUESDAY vENING, APRIL -, 1857

,rHy PRESIDENTS salary is fifty thou
sand dollars year, each one OF which
NOW buvs as much as two would have,
at the time that the salary OF his Office
was raised. In addition to that. how
ever, he is supplied by the government
with q palace in which to live, stables,
several carriages, horses and servants,
and many other things that cost no
little sum Of money. But, for all that
he has lust returned from week S
pleasure trip with party OF iFlenos'
which he took on q. 5. vessel, and at
the government sole expense with the
exception OF about forty dollars
which he paid for extras. Such
a thing wonld be perfectly right under
the autocratic government OF pros
porous country, but that it is not, in a
free and equal country, the people OF
which are tax ridden and the vast ma
iority OF them poor, goes without say
inc When Mr.. Cleveland took such
trips he was generally censured there
for and not improperly, but Mr., Nc
Kinley's pass by like summer cloud,
without exciting any special wonder.
But popular censure or applause always
has and always will afford amusement
10 philosophers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The President will probably revoke
Mr.. Cleveland's sweeping order con-
solidating pension agencies.
1t is reported that Gen. Wade Hamp-
ton will be retained as railroad commits
sioner through the influence of Secre-
tary Sherman.
Mr.. Balfour announced in the House
of Commons yesterday that Great Bri-
| tain would not take the initiative in
promoting an international bimetallic
conference.
At Huntington. w. Va, last night
Richard Woods playfully pointed pis-
tol at his sweetheart, Miss Teubert, and
pulled the trigger, ihdicting fatal
wound.
Denmark, jr., the superb saddle geld
ing, was purchased at Lexington, KY,
last week by Mr.. Charles FleischmaD,
of Cincinnati, for President Mckinley.
The horse is just five years old, stands
fifteen and three-quarter hands high,
and weighs l, l25 pounds.
A telegram from Tallelah, Louisiana,
reports that the !evee which protects
Davis Island has given way and the
island will in all probability be flooded.
twenty-five hundred people inhabit
the island, which consists of about 1000
acres of land. The place is situated in
Warren county, Miss.
A dispatch received at Havana yes
terday by the Diario de la Marina from
Madrid states that President Mckinley
recently offered the friendly mediation
of the United States in Cuban affairs.
Senior Canovas del Castillo, the prime
minister, replied thanking Mr.. McKin-
ley for the offer and requesting that the
United States stop the work OF fill
busters in this country.
Champion "Bob" Fitzsimmons reach
Washington on his triumphal tour at
$50 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
was accorded an enthusiastic reception
by thousands OF admirers, who gathered
at the station to meet him. Last night
ne appeared at Centre Market Hall be-
fore crowd of twelve hundred persons.
He was accompanied by his trainers:
and others. He with Hickey gave
all eAuiDiliOh vi O1S puuCuiHSi oHu
wound up by reproducing the blows
that settled Maher, Sailor Sharkey, and
Jim Corbett.
Yesterday while the street twenty
feet away was alive with pedestrians
and the president of the Yonkers, n.
Y, Savings Bank was in rear room,
separated from them by thin parti-
ton, two young men held up the
cashier of the institution, took $4,40O
in cash and escaped without leaving
behind any trace of their identity.
Cashier Cobb, who is an elderly man,
was go badly frightened that he could
give no accurate description of the rob.
bers after they left, although they were
not masked.
President Mckinley late last night
appointed Hon. Edward 0. Wolcott, of
Colorado; Gen. Charles J. Paine, Of
Massachusetts, and Hon. Adlai E. Stev-
enson, Of Illinois, as special commits
sioners and ENJOYS for the promotion
of an international agreement for bi
metallism. A dispatch from London
says the appointment of the above
named commissioner has been received
there with the greatest satisfaction by
the London bimetallists who anticipate
solid progress through their efforts, al
though Mr.. Stevenson is unknown there
as monetary expert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

SENATOR HILL now says that per
sonal liberty is the issue of the next
election in his State, and that the demo
Gratis twill regain New York on it. "
The democrats will probably regain
New York, and the love of personal
liberty will doubtless help them to do so,
but they will derive their main strength
from their natural desire to "get even"
both with those who deceived and
those who deserted them last fall. Mr..
Hill denounced Mr. Cleveland for de-
sorting his party in his own State
four years ago, and yet both deserted
it during its recent campaign. What
either may say or do hereafter will,
therefore, be of little political conse-
quence in his own State or anywhere
alsa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
Two wears AGO R. ]. Warrep. a drug.

Two years ago R. J. Warren, drug
gist at Pleasant Brook, N. j.. bought q
small supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result as
follows: SAT that time the goods were
unknown in this section; to-day Cham,
berlain's Cough Remedy is household
word" 1t is the same in hundreds OF
communities. Where ever the gooo
qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
DIV become known the people will nave
nothing else. For sale by ]. 81. Janney'
Druggist. 701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
DINNER TO GOVERNOR O'FERRALL.

A dispatch from Richmond says: The
dinner which the millionaire cigarette
manufacturer, Mr.. Lewis Ginter, gave
in honor of Gov. O'Ferrall last Thurs
day was one of the most interesting
functions of the kind this season. The
affair took place at the splendid home
of Maj. Ginter. Besides the Executive
of the State there we're present Presi-
dent OF the Supreme Court Keith, Judge
Cardwell, of the same tribunal; Audi
tor Marye, Mr.. Joseph Bryan, of the
Richmond Times; DR.. Moses D. Hoge,
ofthe Second Presbyterian Church DR..
Hartley Carmichael, rector ofSt. Paups;
Hon. Thomas Smith, of Fauquier, but
now United States District Judge
in New Mexico, and other we'll
known gentlemen. Of course there is no
special significance in the fact, but with
very few exceptions all of those invit.
ed to meet Gov. O'Ferrall at this din
ner, like that gentleman, opposed Bryan
in the last Presidential campaign.
Among the speakers were the Governor
and Dr.. Hoge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

THE REPUBLICAN U. S. Supreme
Court has decided that railroad COM
panies shall not make traffic arrange
ments among themselves, and Mr..
Chandler, a leading New England re-
publican Senator, has introduced bill
TO abolish competition in trade and
production. When the people of the
country were in more prosperous con-
dition and got along better than they
do now, they were allowed to attend to
their own affairs, but times have
changed, and, unfortunately, for the
yUorsp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

IT HAVING been reported that nearly
all the employees in the Office of the
Commissioners of the District of Colum-
bia were democrats, an investigation OF
that report was made, the result beirg
that after four years ola so-called demo
cratic administration, large majority
of the employees were found to be re-
publicans. Such is the case also with
all the other public offices in Washing
ton. The civil service law always op
crates in favor of republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

ONE OF the first things the President
did yesterday evening on his return
from his pleasure trip was to appoint
the three members of the commission
provided for by an act of the last ses-
sion of Congress to 60 to Europe and
attempt to make arrangements for an
international bimetallic conference.
But as England is opposed to bimetal-
lism, and as neither France nor Ger
many is in favor of it, the expense of
the commission will probably be exact.
ly that much money thrown away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
ALEXANDRIA INSURANCE COM.
PAW

10 The Editor Of the Aleraadria Gazette.
DEAR SIR: Will you kindly permit Us
to answer and correct the misstate.
ments contained in an article headed
'The Alexandria Insurance Company"
in your local column OF Saturdays i.
sue? The article has created wrong
impressions on the minds OF those who
are unfamiliar with the business Of in.
surance.
The cash capital of the COMPANY is
$57 ,275. The salary OF the president
was not reduced. The effort to increase
the capital stock has rot only been
prosecuted, but more thsn one.hslf of
the amount has been secured During
the past four years the company has
more than earred the dividends paid
its stockholders. One great cause OF
the reduction OF the assets of the con-
pany has been the general depreciation
of stocks and bonds. and the Alexan
dria's holdings have been no exception.
The following figures vi give some
idea OF the manageueu: o. the com
pany The entire auogn: paid into
the treasury OF the company by
the stockholders Is $l3,60l % Tle
stock holders have received back 10 cash
the nice little sum OF SIS ,5Q5 80. Their
notes have been paid up to the extent
OF 3,6S4 co. The policy holders have
received the respectable SUN OF 81
702. 0S. In brief, the Sl3 col 90 has earn
ed, not counting the sum of 81 .S54. the
surplus of assets over amount paid or
notes, during its 20 years Of steady
work, fraction over 81, per cent.
or 1926 per cent. per annum. OF this
great per centage the stockholders have
received in cash and as credit on their
notes, 1851, per cent. or 81, - lib on
every share of original stock per annum.
The figures taken from the statement to
the State Auditor, as given in the article
referred to, are misleading. The sum Of
81, 407 90 dividends actually paid stock
holders belongs to previous years, all
having been charged up to profit and
loss over twelve months ago, and is not
part of the year 1896 expenditures.
The largest liability of the company,
So, 1886, is the reserve per centage
required by law and is that much
money held and invested by the COM
pany for possible future contingencies
only. If any one will refer to the pub
lished statement it will be found that
the total liabilities OF the COM
pany on the 31st OF January,
1897, less the reserve fund, was
$3.50 81, a sum sufficiently small to
leave the company's capital intact.
Thanking you in advance for the cour-
tesy extended, We are very respect
fully, B. WHEAT, President.
GEORGE WISE, Secretary.
Arrrorod h. Daol r n:..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

the consequent high tariff bill and gold
standard of value, but to q war in
Europe, and as no European country
except Greece is now DESTROYS OF war,
the dawn referred to will probably be
still longer delayed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

IT Is now stated that the President
will shortly issue order exempting
all the chiefs of bureaus and divisions
in the federal departments from the OPP
Grafton of the civil service law humbug.
Why certainly, to the victors belong
the spoils, and Mr.. Mckinley would
make himself more popular with all
parties, if he would so extend his pro-
posed order as to exempt all the minor
EMPLOYEES of the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
BUCKLIN's ARNICA sA1vr

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and ali Skin Erup,
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
Reduced Rates to New York

On account of the unveiling of the Grant
Monument in New York April 9th, tickets
will be sold via Pennsylvania railroad, April
both, good to return until April 29th inclu-
sivc, at the rate of one fare for the round
trip Military rate, twenty five or more in
uniform, on one ticket in each direction, one
cent per mile
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
C0uRT OF APPEALS.

Richmond and West Point Land,
Navigation and Improvement Compa-
nv vs.. Town of West Point. Argued
and submitted.
Bell Company vs.. Wood. Argued
and continued until to-day.
The next case to be called is Mer.
chant vs.. Healy, No. SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
Japanesc Visitors.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 13.-A party
OF distinguished japanese visitors will leave
here for Washington, D. C. tomorrow. Two
Of them are delegates to the international
postal congress in Washington. The other
members Of the party intsnd to inspect steel
and iron buildings in this country with a
view to furthering the use Of structural iron in
japanese buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

Rev. J. H. McIlvaine, at one time
professor at Princeton College, notified
the New York Presbytery yesterday
that he has been received into the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

IF TEE delayed advance of the dawn
of prosperity in this country shall ever
make its appearance, it will be owing,
not to Mr.. McKinley's election, or to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
Beware OF Ointmcnts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derangc 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. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting d.
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
tsrnally, and made in Toledo Ohio, by F. J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free
Sold by all druggists. Price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

The New York assembly last night
passed the greater New York bill over
the veto of Mayor Strong by vote of
LOG to 80. To-day the Senate passed
the bill over the mayors vote by vote
of 81 RI IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13
"
Approved by Board of Directors.

The only missfatement ofsny moment made
in the article referred to was that the presi-
dents salary had been reduced. This was an
error but it was believed by some of the
stockholders that this reduction had been
made. The article was not written to create
wrong impressions nor to be misleading, ard
the statements made and the figures given
were substantially correct. The article did
not touch on many of the points referred to in
the above card.-REP. GAZETTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

1t is said that ex-Postmaster General
William L. Wilson, President-elect OF
Washington and Lee University, has
engaged to write biography of Presi-
dent James Madison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-13

Governor Bloxhsm. of Florida, has issued a
csll for national fisheries congress to "a.
sen,ble at Tampa, Fla, on the 10Th dav of
Ianusry, 1898.