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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
ErCc Lecture.

A free lecture will be given at schu,er's
Hall OIL Wednesday night, commencing at
7:45 o'clock. by Rev. w. B. Stoddard, of
Washington, D. C. subject-"What Secret
Societies are Doing" All arc invited to at.
tend. may24 st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
The tax bill was then passed at the

The tax bill was then passed at tn
old rate.
The license bill was taken up, tn
only change being the reduction of tn
tax on pool tables from S15 to S.
While this bill was up,
Mr.. McCuen sought to increase th'
tax on peddlers of green groceries a
from S15 to $50. He said that peddleri
come here from Washington and de
ceived people with rotten goods.
Mr.. Green said that this talking o
%"rotten vegetables" was a common
method of raising prejudice. These
peddlers brought goods to the poor
mans door and saved his housewife
the time and trouble of going to mar
ket.
After some discussion by Mr.. Fannon
and others it vas agreed that no IL
cense to q peddler of green groceries
should be issued for less than n year,
and the bill passed.
A communication from the police
commissioners enclosing the bills of A.
w. Armstrong and F. L. Smith, 1925
each for professional services in the po-
lice embroglio, vas read.
Mr.. Cation introduced a resolution
appropriating $3.50 toward the contin-
gent expenses of the police board. He
thought these bills should be paid, not
directly by the city, but by the police
board. He believed the police board
should have a contingent fund.
Mr.. Green agree with Mr.. Cation, but
he did not wish to recognize the au-
thority of the police board to find the
city. He thought that the board
should have referred this subject to the
City Council.
Mr.. McCuen did not see why it was
needed to pay only one lawyer on one
side and two lawyers on the other.
He favored making the commissioners
pay their own attorneys fees.
The subject was referred to the fl
nance committee.
Later in the session Mr.. McCuen in-
troduced o resolution that the commit
tee on light be instructed to contract
with any company which will furnish
electric lights, not to exceed 100 at so
cents each.
The resolution was referred to the
combined committee on finance and
light.
No other matters occssioned debate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
Women's Suit Dept.

Not,s among recent arrivals the following
Now Frcnch Piquo Shirt Waists, plain white
and colors-ncw Scotch Chcviot and Plaid
Madras Shirt Wsists-now White Corded
Dimity Shirt Waists-ncw Crash Bicycle
Suits, Separate Skirts, and Silk Boomers
new silk-linod Bri'liantino Separate Skirt
now Bathing Suits, Hats, Caps, and Shoes.
Womon's Plain and Striped Linen Crash
Separate Skirts, made extra full; pcrfcctihang.
ilg-all lengths. Special value. 81 % each.
All of our Womon's Fine Tailor made Suits
many lined throughout with silk that nave
boon SIS and SIT arc now reduced 70 $3.50
each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
AIexanaria @asettf,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NAY PC. 1897
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIs.-For this
section fair tonight followed by partly
cloudy weather Thursday warmer northor.
ly to e~asterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

ARNoLD's BRoMo.CELERY. Try this
nnrivaled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
Sleoplossness. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
Women French Flannel Gowns.

IA small nu mbor of Women's very fine
Fronch Flannel Gowns for steamer or railway
%tavel, for the bath, for the sick room, for
lonnging, for general ~negligeo purposes-made
to fit in at the back; full loose front; large
collar; full sleeves; finished with dainty hand
embroidery, 50 each. Regular price. $11.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinino Tablets. LII
Druggists refund the money if it fails 10
ouro. 25 cents. Sold by CHARLES G. LENNON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

While you are on the home cleaning line don't YOU want a
few choice White Spreads Our csc goods are a special value
and we have others equally as good.
Special sale of Wash Goods, 1oc and 12Hc values at &c
Fine 25c values in Dimides. Special sale 12Hc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

The Junior Assembly will give q hop
at McBurney's Hall on June 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

ART SCHoOL.-The Alexandria Art
School closed for the summer last even.
ing with its annual exhibition of draw
ings in one of the upper rooms of the
Peabody Building. Charcoal drawings
from casts, including full. length figures,
as we'll as heads, hands, and features,
covered two sides of the room, while
the casts themselves, scattered about
the room and thrown into relief by
masses of ferns and roses, added great.
ly to the artistic effect. From FIVE IN
til nine o'clock the public was admitted,
and much admiration of the pupils
work was expressed by all. After the
hour for closing, the teachers, pupils,
and a few favored visitors finished the
evening in a most enjoyable manner
by partaking of the refreshments that
awaited them in an inner room. The
prize winner for the year was Miss
Mamie Young, n of the most adj
vanced pupils in the class. The award
was made by Mr.. K. Kemper, who adj
dressed the medalist in his usual hap
py style. Honorable mention was
then made of the drawings of Misses
Ruth Murray and Mamie Bontz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
OFFICIAL.
.EMOCRATIC TICKET

The following is the democratic ticket
nominated at the primsry election April
9th, 1897:
Mayor-Georgo L. Simpson.
Auditor-E. +. Price.
Treasuror-M. B. Harlow.
Corporation Attorncy-Gardner L Boothe.
City Tax Collector-P. F. German.
Clerk of Gas Works-R. T. Cook.
Measuror of Wood and Bark-Charlcs
Goodrich.
Inspector of Lumbor-Jamcs L. Adams.
First Ward-Aldcrman; William Dobic.
Councilman Hubert Snowden, C. n. Moore,
T. A. Moore and John II. Trimycr. Magis-
trate: Vim. Webster. Constable: S, G. Swan
Second Ward-Alderman: Theo. Bnllengor.
Councilman Joseph S. Beach, W. E. Latham
]. Fred. Birrell and John II. Strider. Magis.
trsto: Joseph s. Beach.
Third Ward-Aldermsn ]. r. N. Curtin.
Co2ncilmcn J. T. Harrison, John II. Greene,
L Brill and B. B Smith. Magistrate Julius
Pelton. Constable: ]. P, Hamersloy.
Fourth Ward-Aldermsn J. T. Sweeney.
Councilman: L. E. Uhler. j. NJ. White. Thco.
Ficklin and George & Hill. Magistrate o.
c. Whittlcsey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
CITY COUNCIL.

The last regular meeting of the Git,
Council for the fiscal year was held las
night. The license and tax laws wer
submitted by the finance committee
The changes from last year are slight
They also submitted an estimate of tn
city's receipts and expenditures for tn,
coming year.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
When the estimate for the coming
year vas received from the lower board
MIR. Burke, from the finance committee
made sundry explanations regarding
the different items enumerated.
The action of the Common Council in
receiving the estimate was concurred
in.
The law imposing taxes on persons
and property was next received from
the lower board, read three times and
passed unanimously, as was also the
appropriation bill for the coming year.
The license law which contained but
one or two minor changes, was received
from the Common Council. 1t was also
passed unanimously.
a batch OF papers which had been
acted on by the Common Council was
received from that board and their &C
ton concurred in without debate.
MIR. Greene, from the lower board,
appeared in the chamber and an
nounced that the Common Council was
through with their business and ready
to adjourn.
The Aldermen, a few minutes later,
adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Mr.. Uhler, chairman of the finance
committee, in Introducing the financial
reports said that the committee had re-
ported the old tax rate of$1 80, but that
to meet the cost of running the city at
the present rate of expenditures a tax
of - 10 would be needed. The cost Of
carrying the CITY next year would be
Sl13 .650 or S10,9l7 over the estimat-
ed receipts. II had been q ques-
ton with the committee whether it
would 90 back TO the old rate OF 81.
He again said 500 would not bring
the city out, but the committee had
determined to let the City Council act
on the matter; if it was deemed proper
to increase the tax rate, the Council it.
self could make the increase.
The following estimates, which were
laid on the tables Of the members, were
used by Mr.. Uhler to illustrate his re-
marks:
ESTIMATES 1S97-9S.
Zeal estste.........$4,09S 600
Personal property,
bank and water
stock ........... 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
Special Values This Week
I'm OUR
and Rug Department,

Very heavy line of Jointless Mattings zoe per yard $3.50
the piece.
Good Jointless China Mattings 12Hc per yard SIS the piece
8 Patterns Cotton Warp China Mattngs 25c; good at 2oc
IS the piece.
A line of 26-nch Smyrna Rugs, the size and value of our
SI.69 goods. For this sale 99c.
A line of 3c-inch Smyrna Rugs. Regular price s2.1o.
Price for this sale s169.
Our sales of Mattings the past week were very heavy and
we wish to increase them this week. We have the largest
and best values we have ever offered in this line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

Another 100 dozen Womcn's Black Gauzc
Lisle Thread Hose, double solos, high spliced
heels, 35c-3 pairs for $1.OO.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
HOSIERY SPECIALS.

Just received another 100 dozen Womon's
Black Cotton Hose, plain and Richolicu rib
bed; plain have double soles. Special price,
2Oc-3 pairs for SOC.
The herald., 1897-11-25
A WESTERN WELCOME
Given to Arizona's Governor by Citi-
zens of Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. Ex-Governor
and Mrs. McCord, Attorney General and
Mrs Frasier, and others of Arizona's s ad-
ministration family, arrived this morn
ing to accept the hospitality rendered
by the city of Tucson. They at once
visited the mission church Of San KAY
ier del Bac, and this afternoon attended
special exercises at the university of
Arizona in honor of the governor, at
which flag was presented to the uni
versity by old soldiers, which was re-
ceived with due ceremonies. The gov
ernor delivered an address to the faculty
and students on the Importance of Ari-
zona's university to the future of the
territory. A large assemblage of citi-
zens was present.
The affair is accepted as the greatest
event since the founding of the univers-
ity. Tomorrow the governor and staff
will attend union religious services. On
Friday night grand reception and ball
will be rendered by the city, and on Sat
urday night the Elks will take the gov
ernor in hand. During the intervals the
party will be feasted and entertained by
leading families of Tucson. Tonight a
grand serenade by the military band is
in progress. Tucson is feeling very hap.
py over the presence of the administra-
tion family.
The herald., 1897-11-25
ALL ABOARD
A Cruiser Ready for the Canal
Commissioners

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-With every
thing in readiness the United States
cruiser Newport, Capt. B. f. Tillcy in
sommand, is lying off drydock No. 2 at
the Brooklyn navy yard awaiting orders
to sail with the members of the Nicara-
qua canal commission, recently appoint
ed by congress.
The commission Is comprised of Rear
Admiral John G. Walker, United States
navy. as president; Col Peter C. Haines,
forps of engineers, U. S. A.. and Prof.
Lewis M. Haupt, civil engineer.
With them will go about fifty survey
ors, engineers and other employees as
members Of the expedition. The COM
mission will report on the feasibility Of
The proposed canal, its probable cost and
cost of. maintenance and the most de-
birable route.
The vessel will proceed direct to Grey
town, from whence Rear Admiral Walk
er will proceed at once to Managua and
bay his respects to President Zelaya
The expedition will remain until March
hext
Independent of the canal commission
work a general survey will be made of
The harhor of Greytown and another Of
the San Juan river.
The herald., 1897-11-25
PRIMARY LAW
Judge Gray Decides That the Act Is
Valid

VISALIA, CAL, Nov. 24.-In the case
Of Spier VS.. the board of supervisors,
Judge Gray today sustained the demur-
rer to the complaint and held that the
primary election law is valid and con-
stitutional. The plaintiff asked for an
injunction commanding the supervisors
to desist from proceeding further under
the primary election act. The Judge
stated that he had examined the act
known as the primary election law of
1897, and had examined the decision of
the supreme court on a previous and
similar act and had reached the conclu-
sion that the present act is valid and
constitutional. 1t is general law and
not subject to the objection made
against the former law, on the ground
that it was only applicable to San Fran
cisco and Los Angeles.
The court ventured the opinion that
the supreme court could not hear the
appeal on the ground that it was moot
case, all the points involved being
agreed upon by the attorneys, both Pop
ulists. No authorities were submitted
and the case was not argued. The case
has been appealed to the supreme court.
The herald., 1897-11-25
MANITOBA SCHOOLS
The Pope's Encyclical' Will Not In
crease Bitterness

ROME, Nov. PA recent letter of
the pope to Archbishop Braschesi of
Montreal, who is now in this city on a
mission in behalf of the Roman Catholics
of Manitoba, who claim the right to
maintain separate schools, in addition
to emphasizing the Importance of the
demonstration made by 40 newspaper
men at Montreal when the archbishop
started for Rome, and pointing out how
important the aid sympathetic press
can give the cause of order and tran
quillity, concludes by saying that "ani-
mated by special paternal zeal for Can
ada, his holiness will use his utmost
solicitude that public concord will suf-
fer no detriment''
The last statement is interpreted to
mean that the pope's coming encyclical
on the Manitoba school question will not
be so rigid as to embitter the situation.
The reply of his holiness also contains
an exhortation to the Catholics of Can
ada to warmly second the efforts of their
bishops.
The letter from his holiness to the
archbishop of Montreal was sent in re-
ply to report Mgr. Braschesi had made
in regard to the journalistic demonstra-
ton previously alluded to-
The herald., 1897-11-25
INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Eight big steamers on their way
from New York to make profit in the
Alaskan trade.
The Alton through service proves
so popular that it will be made per-
manent; railroad notes.
Princess Kaiulani's plans to become
queen Of Hawaii are not well received
by Liliuokalani's old subjects.
Taking of testimony in the Thorn
murder case begins at New York with
great crowd Of women present.
Secretary Alger writes M. M. Estees
of San Francisco concerning the San
Pedro harbor matter, but says nothing
new.
Congressman Dingley's organ ad-
mits that the next congressional cam
paign will be fought on the silver
issue.
Evidence all in in the Lowering
courtmartial; if the brutal captain
is not acquitted a light penalty is ex-
pected.
French and Belgian glass workers
at Pittsburg will join Debs' Democ-
racy and emigrate in body to the COL
ony lands in Washington.
The meeting Of the lower house Of
the Austrian reichsrath ends in free
fight; several members disabled by
knife thrusts and broken bones.
Intervention in Cuban affairs is
certain unless the war is quickly end
ed; the condition Of Spanish troops in
Cuba is even worse than that Of the
concentrates.
The herald., 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING Aboard

PARIS. Nov. 24.lThe Thanksgiving
celebration in the American colony be-
san here this evening when the Univer-
sity Dinner club gave it's first banquet
OF the season at the Hotel Continental.
The dinner was great success and the
college songs created much enthusiasm.
Tomorrow the American students of
architecture will give their annual
THANKSGIVING dinner in the Latin quar-
ter and the artists will also celebrate at
their club rooms on the Quai Cont. Sew
eral private dinner parties will come off
and the national flags of the United
States and France will be displayed at
the embassy in the avenue Kleber and at
the consulate general in the avenue
POpera.
The herald., 1897-11-25
FREE SILVER
-
Is an Issue That Is Not
Very Dead
DINGLEY's PERSONAL ORGAN
SOUNDS A WARNING TO Els
FRIENDS
DIMGLEY's PERSONAL ORGAN
Opinions Concerning Financial Legis-
lation to Be Expected During
the Congressional Session
Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
LEWISTON, Me-, Nov. "a. The Lew
iston Evening Journal, the organ Of
congressman Nelson Dingley, says, edi-
torially: Much as every true friend of
American interests may deprecate it,
it may not be regarded as settled that
the congressional campaign of next year
must be fought out on the lines of 1896
When state like Kentucky turns it's
back on Carlisle to follow Bryan, and a
state like Nebraska, which sees before
it's eyes in every market the refutation
Of the Bryan theory that silver and
wheat are linked together by the AL
mighty, still persists in bowling down
to the silver idol, it is useless for sound
money men to lose sight of the certainty
that the sixteen to one silver fallacy Is
only scorched-not burned. Business
men may as well prepare to make this
the issue next year, when we hope it
will be settled forever"
CURRENCY REFORM
WASHINGTON, Nov 24--When ask
ed today to give his opinion as to the
probability Of legislation affecting the
currency during the approaching ses-
sion of congress, Senator Teller. who
has just reached the city. said: II do not
believe there will be any legislation look
ing to the substitution of banknotes for
greenbacks and treasury notes, which
appears to be the favorite method Of cur
rency reform, so-called. advocated by
the supporters of the gold standard 1
think it very doubtful whether the adj
vocates Of the change can agree upon
the details of such legislation, and
bankers will naturally hesitate to- in
crease the issue of bank notes in suffic-
lent quantity to take the place of the
entire volume of greenbacks and treas
ury notes, and especially in view of the
fact that the redemption,of bank notes
must, to. satisfy the demands of the cur
rency reformers, he in gold"
PRESIDENTIAL PLANS.
WASHINGTON, Nov M.-The Even
ing Star today says: 1T can be stated OH
the highest authority that the president
is going to recommend plan for cur
rency reform in his message and. further
that that part of themessage was writ
ten with the cooperation Of Secretary
The herald., 1897-11-25
GERMAN CRUISERS
A Formidable Fleet Gathering at
Kaio Chau

BERLIN. Nov. 24.-The appointments
of Admiral Won Diedrich to command
the combined German squadrons in
Chinese waters, and Of Prince Henry of
Prussia, to assume command of the sec
ond German squadron on the coast OF
China, consisting of the Kaiserin Au-
gusta, the Deutschland, and the Gefion.
which three vessels will probably start
for Kiao Chau Bay about December 10th
next, are officially confirmed The Ger
man squadron at Kiao Chau Bay is
commanded by Admiral Diedrich and
consists of the flagship Kaiser with 644
men. the second-class cruiser Irene. and
the Princess Wilhelm, with 258 men each.
the third-class cruiser Arcona, having
q crew of 267 The Kaiserin Augusta is
a first-class cruiser, carrying O crew of
APT men: the Deutschland is a second
class battleship, having complement
OF 6SS men, and the Gefion is a second
class cruiser with a'crew of 312 men.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Last Sundays Storm

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Nov. 24.-Reports
from along the coast bring details of the
serious damage done by Sundays storm.
The schooner Violet is total wreck off
Fermeuse, fifty miles south of ST. Johns.
Her crew We're rescued with great diff
Guilty and her cargo of fish oil is entirely
lost. The schooner Queen was wrecked
off Brigus. She was swept ashore and
pounded to pieces. AT the Isle Valen the
schooners Starlight and Mermaid went
ashore. Both were laden with provis-
ions, which were destroyed by the water
The herald., 1897-11-25

Gage. 1t is authoritatively stated that
Secretary Gage is perfectly satisfied
with the presidents message in regard
to financial Legislation and it meets his
entire view and support.
Further than this, it can be stated
on the same high authority that the
secretary of the treasury will submit to
congress in his annual report the plan
for cur .ency reform which he submit
ted to the cabinet at it's meeting on Fri
day, October goth. The secretary in
tends to submit this report to the cabi-
net, with the exception that he will make
some further ecommendations; but
these will not materially change the
plan already announced"
The herald., 1897-11-25
The Indian War

LONDON, Nov. PA dispatch to the
Times from Bagh. a province of Cutch-
Cundava, Beloochistan, says that dur
Ing the operations near Datoi which
have been conducted during the last few
days by General Sir William Lockhart
with the Fourth brigade Of the British
punitive expedition, operating against
the insurgent tribesmen on the north
west frontier of India, Sir William Lock-
hart. the commander-in-chief had a
narrow escape from being shot.
The herald., 1897-11-25
San Jose Chickens

i, SAN JOSE. CAL, Nov. 24-The second
annual poultry show by the Santa Clara
County Poultry and Kennel Club opened
this morning There are over 1000 birds.
and It is universally conceded that they
out-class anything ever before seen
here. Stockton and Oakland fanciers
are particularly represented and carry
on many OF the awards. Judging had
been done in advance Of the opening
and the awards posted. The exhibition
continues ali week.
The herald., 1897-11-25
All Toolk Convicted

FRESNO, Cal. Nov. 24.-The jury in
the trial of Ah Fook for the killing of All
Wing in Chinatown. this city, four
years ago, came into court tonight with a
verdict of murder in the first degree.
Several other Chinese had been arrested
on suspicion and discharged shortly after
the murder. Sentence will be passed on
Monday.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Avoided Discharra

SAN JOSE. CAL. Nov. 24.-J. l.. Wag-
ner, one Of the attendants at Agnews
Hospital. has resigned. 1t is said that
there is considerable agitation at the
institution pending an announcement of
the recent civil service examination. 1t
is understood that some changes may
occur in minor offices.
The herald., 1897-11-25
The Greek Crisis

ATHENS, Nov. 24.-The cabinet cri-
sis which grew out of the defeat Of the
government in the boule on Monday
over the question of appointing a COM
mittee of inquiry into certain incidents
of the recent war with Turkey, is ended
for the present
The herald., 1897-11-25

on the circuit court at Nor
folk on Friday next for the purpose of
entering an order for the jury for the
trial of that case. The trial will be
called at Norfolk and probably within
the next two weeks
The herald., 1897-11-25
Saginaw Lumber Burned

SAGINAW, Mich, Nov. 24.-The ex-
tensive lumber yard of Colonel Aaron
T. Bliss, Of Carrollton, three miles be-
low Saginaw, Mich, was swept by fire
during last night. OF 100000 feet of hard
wood and pine lumber, only few black
ened piles, containing about 100000 feet
remained. Col. Bliss estimates his loss
at $50. 900, fully insured.
The herald., 1897-11-25
A Dead Tobacconist

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Nov. 24.-John E. Lig-
gett, the millionaire tobacconist Of this
city, died last night, aged 70 years. He
was the principal stockholder OF the
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company,
among the largest plug tobacco and
cigarette manufacturers in the country.
The herald., 1897-11-25
Mutineers' Trials

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 24-Judge
Hughes was here today in consultation
with Mr.. M. T. Peasants, clerk of the
United States circuit court, in regard
to summoning a jury for the trial of John
Anderson, now in Jail at Norfolk, for the
murder on the high seas Of the captain
and mate of the schooner Olive Pecler.
At his request Mr.. Pleasants will be in