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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

REBELLION IN CHINA special
correspondent of the Shanghai Mef-
curry at Kiu-Kiaug alleges that the
viceroys of Maxim and Hu-kuang
have entered into a compact with the
governor of Human todirect theainr5o Of
the entire valley of the Yang-tse-Kiaog
and the adjoining territories. The
Triumvirate proposes TO govern this re-.
eion irrespective of any order from the
Emperor, who will be allowed no voice
whatever in its affairs, thus splitting
China into two separate admins
tons. This rebellion is due to China :
allowing the Yang-tse Likin revenues,
hitherto perquisite OF the msndarns,
to be used IS guarantee of the Anglo.
German loan, which would mean pay
tial European control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

In BELLICosE MooD. Recent
events, portending danger to their en-
pire, on land and sea, have evidently
stirred the English to more bellicose
temper. This is seen in the general
willingness to increase the army and
navy. The army will within a few
months be increased by $4,000. so that
England will have standing army of
1S3 900, besides the English force in
India. Infantry and artillery are be,
ing strengthened and reforms are in
progress which will make the army
more attractive 10 young men. The
trained militia are being armed with
the magazine rifle. New warships are
being built, ports and coaling stations
are being forfeited. On every hand
there is busy preparation, as if "the
strong man armed needed to guard
his house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

A MAYOR OUsTED.-The Circuit
Court of Springfield, Ohio, has issued s.
decree ousting Mayor John Good from
office. The proceedings were brought
under the Garfield election law, winch
requires candidates after an election to
file sworn statements of all their cam
psign expenditures. Judge Adams
said the testimony showed tnat Mayor
Good spent 1898 so in the campaign,
which he failed to include in his sworn
statement. OF this amount, the Judge
said, $9l was spent for beer. Mayor
Good also promised the trades and is.
Dor assembly to appoint union maa
on the board of public affairs, which
promise was against the law. Dir
Good is one of the most prominent bust
ness men in Springfield. This WAS his
first experience in politics, and
lest CT the law was made on him. He
was formerly prohibtionist, but was
elected as the democratic candidate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

AGAINST CHUcH CROWDS, The
AsheVille Citizen says: "Dowu in Al.
lanta last week the officers decided tc
enforce an ordinance regarding church
crowding, with the result that when
one Of the foremost churches a t.sr
city was filled comfortably the later
corners were turned away, the law prc
hibiting the placing OF chairs in the
aisles. 1t is wise provision. There
are at least two reasons why seats
should never be be placed in the aisIes
of church or other public place.
One is that the chairs block means of
exit that should always be ready for
use in an emergency, and another Is
that those who take the aisle seals ger
orally come so late that they disturb
those of the congregation who arrive
on time. 1t would be o source OF re-.
greet should any one be turned awag
but there is no law that calls for more
consideration for the few outside than
for the many inside the edifce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

OCCooUAN NOTES.-The steamer
Alton has taken load OF oak logs to
the Alexandria Chemical and Fertilizer
Company, of Alexandria.
The steamer Occoquap, which was
here last week for the first time since
the river was blocked with ice, carried
load of pine logs TO Fort Washington.
At the closing of the department OF
the local school Misses Effie Carter and
Mamie Davis were awarded pin and
book for attendance. Mr.. Lucien Smith,
the teacher, has returned to his home in
Alexandria.
Mrs. George Davis, of Washington,
daughter of the late w. H. Smoot, of
Occoqunn, died at her home on Mon
day. Her remains were sent home and
inferred at Bacon Race on Wednesday
last. Among those who attended the
funeral were her husband, Mr.. Geo.
Davis, and son, two brothers, Messrs.
W. NJ. and S. Smoot, Mr.. j. w. Grimes,
of Washington, and several other
friends Manassas Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
Masonic Memorial Services.

MEXICO CITY. March 5.-The Lodge
ofSorrcw held by the Masons last night
in honor of the Masons who persisted
in the Maine explosion was very nu-
merously attended. 1t was held in
obedience to a joint call issued by the
native Spanish and Mexican lodges.
The hall was draped in black and
speeches were made expressive of sym
pathy for the United States. There
will be q public lodge of sorrow be.
tween the 18th and 25th of this month.
There will also be religious services
Sunday night in honor of the Names
dead in the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
NO MINES IN HAVANA HARBOR

IN
A dispatch from Havana says: Sec
rotary General Confusto, wishing to
give the widest publicity to this state
, ment, authorizes the following:
Gas an honest man, one who knows
and respects the American people, in
order to remove any suspicion that may
have entered into their minds, declare
that there is not now, nor has there
been, auY mine inside the Havana bar
bor-nether is there such thing out
side the entrance. Were it my dying
breath, at time when every man is
expected 10 speak the truth, would
reiterate this statement"
One of the highest officials on the
Island of Cuba in talking of the situa.
tor, the possibility of war with the
United States, and what would be the
result to Cuba in case either of war or
peace said;
1.-THE people Of the United States
cannot conceive the extent to which
General Blanco and other members Of
the Cuban government and the people
of Spain are hurt and insulted by the
suspicion expressed by the people Of
the United States in connection with
this sad affair oft the Maine.
sit does not seem possible that your
people can conceive that any person
could be guilty of such q crime. l
know that your papers have usually
said that it is not possible that any
member OF the government could be
cognizant of it, but this statement has
not been given proper prominence, and
we know that suspicion rests against
u.s.
Granting that the government is
exonerated from suspicion, it is not
possible that any man or set of men
could have exploded torpedo or plant
ed and fired mine under the Maine.
1t is physical impossibility that diver
could have done the work necessary to
plant mine. 1t is equally impossible
that torpedo could have been sent out
from the shore. There were so many
other ships in the neighborhood of the
Maine that person on shore could not
nave manipulated a torpedo without
danger Of destroying them. The AL
phonso MI, was on the starboard side
of the Maine at the time the explc-
sion took place on tie port side. There
fore, it is impossible that torpedo
could have been manipulated from that
ship.
"Looking at the matter entirely in
dispassionate light, l Go not see how suss
picion can rest against the Spaniards. No
wondering people feel hurt and insulted.
There is every reason in the world why
the Spanish government should feel re-
sentiment against the people and gov
eminent of the United States.
1.-The great difficulty encountered by
Spain is 10 the active interference in
what we have right to consider
family affair by the people of the
United States and the passive attitude
of the United States government.
II tell you, knowing every detail of
the situation, that if all help to the in.
surgents from the United States we're
withdrawn, the revolution would not
last three weeks"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

TIE NEGRO militia of South Carolina
are crying for war with Spain and have
offered their services and those of 9TH
ers of their race to the government in
case of such a war. If their offer be
accepted and they be assigned to duty
in Cuba. few people of the State in
which they now live would object, and
then, too. so many OF their race in Cuba
have died during the instruction now
in progress there, that all the industri-
GUS ones among them would have no
difficulty in obtaining employment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

THE New York World, that did all
it could to elect Mr.. Mckinley Presi-
denJ,is now denouncing him for the only
really wise thing he has done during
one.fourth of his term-his refusal to
heed the demands of the filibusters and
go to war with friendly nation with
out any good and sufficient reason. He
is entirely wrong in respect of Hawaii,
but, up TO this time, save his sending
the Maine to Havana, that he has been
right in respect Of Cuba, goes without
saying, to the reasonable people of his
own, as well as of all other countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

THE ARMY and navy contractors are
biting their thumbs in anger at the &C
ministra.ion for not plunging the coun'
try into war, in its totally unprepared
state, SO that they could make rapid for
tunes in the necessary hurry and con-
fusion that would prevent the pur-
chase of government supplies by the
usual mode OF advertising for bids.
Patriotism manifests itself in various
and divers shapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
The Picouart-Henry Duel.

PARIS, March 5.-Colonel Picquart
who was disciplined for giving testi.
mony favorable to the case of NJ. lola
a. the recent trial of the author, fought
a duel with swords to day in the mill.
tary riding school with Colonel Henry,
who in the course of his testimony
against NJ. lola denounced Picquart as
liar. Colonel Henry was wounded in
the wrist and arm. Colonel Henry sue
ceeded Colonel Picquart as chief OF the
secret service of the war Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
BUCKLIN's ARNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and oil Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
)ay required. It 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, 1898-03-05

BOWED AND WoN 4 HUSBAND -liousi
HaEtken, of Brooklyn, was in cOur: yes,r,
day, charged with abandoning his ac
Five months ago his present wife loaa
frcm her window, saw Hartkcn on the stree.
and bowed to him. He &C 'eptcd this aa
invitation to call and went into the ol.c
They fell in love with eich other Oh the .oi
and when he proposed immediate maI '-e
she put on her hat and they toek car 90 t1s
nearest magistrates office, where they "et
married. The time occupied from the aoa 90
the time of tying the knot was exactly t@ef'y
minutea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

Malaria produces Weakness, Genelf-' U.'
bility, Bliousness, Loss OF appetite ma
ton and Constipation. Groves Jaste.e7' -'..
Tonic removes the cause when prom
these troubles Try it and you VII ~ w.
lighted. SO cents. To get the GENJ .N1 '-'-
for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

The March number of "Tale= From
Town Topics" has been received from
the publishers in New York. Iae
novelette,, "Margarel's Misadveu,ure
by Adrian Schade Won IVES rum, IS
story of decided merit and originally
reaching a most dramatic climax.
The short stories, bits of verse, pro 80
etc., are clever, making the sI.as
quarterly very attractive number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

Fer Il lie occasion of the meeting OF Z. .
Farmers Institute in Alexandra the so1''
ern Railway Company vii! sell tees O. a., ~
duced rates, from Round Hill, HaH-soi.o-. e
Warrcnton Lynchburg and lntefmeGlss'e 1'' =.
tions. to Alexandria and return on Mt'e'
and 10. limited to March =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

Whcoping cough is the most di-'n
ma 'ady but its duration can be cut -.a-.
the use of One Minute Cough Cure. "A-,-
also the best known remedy for Group a'4 $50
lung and bronchial troubles. CH>He- We
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

Children and sdulis tortured By D-'l
5cads INJURIES, eczema or skin disease '..'5
secure instant relief by using Dewitt N..
Hazel Salve. 1t is the great Pie fe'N''.'
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

What pleasure is there in lie with ne t,1-
sche. constipation and billonsuess I-oI
sands experience them who conf oG' ,.,
perfectly healthy by using Dewitt ~.
Early Risers, the famous little pills OHai'9
G, Lonnon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
danger

AS MIGHT have been expected, all
the organs of the Northern boilers vie
with their republican allies in malign-
ing and denouucing entire communi-
ties in the South because one or q few
unknown men among them resent in
an illegal and violent manner the i'm
position of negro domination, which
the administration dare5 not attempt to
practice in any part of the North. But
apostates always have been worse than
Turks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

EVERY RIGHT thinking man natur-
ally regrets the unfortunate fate OF
those who lost their lives by the acct
dent to the Maine; but why, when they
met death while quietly and supposedly
safely sleeping In their berths, and in
no more apparent danger than they
would have been in their beds at home,
they should be spoken of as heroes, is
rather remarkable, as the definition OF
the word hero is man of distinguished
valor, intrepidity or enterprise, 10
danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

AN INTERESTING RELIC.-A dispatch
from Rome, Ca, says: "Dr. E. B. Free
man, Of this city, has in his possession
an interesting ole relic. 1t is beauti-
ful Masonic apron, ornamented with
the Masonic signs and symbols and bor-
dered with gold fringe. But the apron
itself is chiefly priced on account of its
original owner. In 1926 Col. Robert
Freeman was living in Raleigh, n. G.
General Lafayette visited the place,
and, meeting Colonel Freeman, became
quite attached to him, and on parting
gave him the apron as momento of
their pleasant friendship.
"Dr. Freeman says that Lafayette
was an enthusiastic Mason and that he
frequently wore this declaration to the
various lodges of which he was a mem
Der. He brought it from France with
him and held it in high esteem, only
parting with it after forming the deep.
est friendship with Colonel Freeman.
The Freeman heirs haye since been
offered exorbtant prices for the en-
blem, but all have been refused"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
STATE OF Ono. CITY OF TOLEDO.

Lucas COUNTY. 80
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of F j.
HENEY g. Co, dong business in the city OF
Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
DRED DOLLARS for each and every case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATAERH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day of December, a. D.
1856.
49,, a. 7. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Ca.arrh Cure Is taken internally aud
Gets directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free.
FL. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
List OF Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list Of the letters re.
naming in the Alexandria, Vs., pcstofice
Msrch 9th.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent TO the dead letter Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05
DIED.

At his home, 600 south Washington street
March 9Th. 1898, at 4:45 q. m, WM. A.
SMITH in thu 10Th year Of his age Flu.
neral Monday al rnoon at ) o'clock. Friends
ot the family are invited to attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-05

MEMBERS OF ANDREW JACKSON
w LODGE, NO. 120, 3. T. & 4. NJ, will
assemble at their lodge room MONDAY AF.
TERNOON at . o'clock to attend the funeral
of Brother William A. Smith. Members of
Alezandria- Washington Lodge and all Master
Masons in good sta ding are invited to at
tend. By order Of the Worshipful Master.
J. E. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
The Progress., 1898-05-21

Houston sanwood Gamble engines boilers Pratt Thomas
A
&stanwood
c.
kPIEASANTS LIMITED
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-24
Seattle'S
Municipal
Government.

closed city treasury carried cash balance ~
following year just sis The treasurers books show&3
balance be carried from 1897 TO lS Of m
eS.il.
Those do tell all the story. Interest paid
In full 10 date Remember that the city has retired ~
worth OF old floating warrants handed down to It I'M
the Ronald administration that is 10 every cent Of tA
Remember THAI paid up $500 worth q a.
today practically upon cash basis and with balance
<l30.e0o its credit.
When these figures shown to i. O. Graves presds&
the Washington National bank he said at once: p
to say that this Is most crediable and gratifying AeN
ing. There be missaking the import Of hem~a
such these To practical of business they I'll
than volumes of descriptive eulosy. They ted q
sound basis and economical admins ration. No -
showing this would have been possible in the mpnio4
administration under the old spells system
Among the departments At the city hall made -
gratifying showing than the department. Tia ~
number applications for and the rsga
with which payments have been kept up afford good ev0
of the which the city IL filling and of the increns
number OF dwellings occupied The trsasurers he4
receipts year 1897 amounsd
the snug OF Sf7.S1s.Go.
year 1896 the valuation of the city ~
6S3S the levy 1915 mills in the old and "a mills 10 T.
limits, and the total revenue from all sources Was ~
$50 In the 1887 the valuation increased to tu3A
the tax levy reduced 10 II mills in the old and mfh
the limits and the increased TO A7ala
The city schools had prosperous the high shea
especially showing marked development and increase ~
plan Of the board of education Is turn the PR
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-24
Other Things
Besides
the klOndike.
Nagasakt, n shanghal ant


familiar word IN shipping circles commission
files Of tho Pos-Tnegencer placed the reading
eagerly scanned the great London and
other things. made the water front and shipping
OF the city take lveer The opening
up trading line with Central America afforded
market and promising Senior de Marcos OF Guae-
mAa remarked TO special correspondent OF the Post
Ineigencer that this southern field opened up almost Inn
shngic narke. through cooperative and intsigen eor,
share
Tho establishment of the Puget Sound naval
Port Orchard with ono Of the largest dry docks the
world and the successful docking there of the baeshp
san0 asa cpqa aenon - th 4ac Of a,
building and contracting facilities. since all the work at
the station done practically rem this city, All the big
engines and entire machinery Of the dock
tho Morans this city while all the buildings
the spacious grounds designed by Carl sebrand
naval officers and mechanical engineers have visited
the station from time tine have recognized Seattle the
natural pon, of supply.
The location Of national army post Magnolia bluff
followed by an appropriation from congress for the PROSE
sarom, nhaee 81 life MIN ,bl.h the Queen civ has con-
finued surprise the world Title the site has been
stace has bsen removed in the way Of preparing the
grounds for the military home OF complete regiment Of
artillery The commanding position OF the new post VIII
make IT only important strategic point but place
OF great seene beauty constant object OF interest to c
Gems and visitors and source Of perpetual revenue TO the
city from a commercial standpoint
The project fer grsa canal connecting Elliott bay with
the waters of Lake WASHINGTON had also brought Seattle
well before the or the world ard had progressed quite
entie her the soubFquet OF THE City Of
Twin Hnrhors." The 1897 witnessed the securing
liberal congressional appropriation and the successful
OF the local suits In the King county superior
of the rightofway for the north
canal IA has been repeatedly pointed this great
viii give - Of the finest fresh water
harbors in the world, In which the entire navy OF the
United States may ride az ease Vita miea OF anchorage 10
notable increase had also begun in the direction OF
inland tributary territory and OF the
best The state. opened tp % Seattle merchants.
with tAis the rapid unfolding of new
mining interests throughout the state and the harvesting
wheat crop which Tor quantity and price combined has
never before been equaied ia the state.
obedience TO these and other impulses various adai-
industries Seattle Some OF these were
ema. but the less important Others planned on
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-24
Industrial, Nupidpd, Manufacturing, Commercial,
Social apd Geperal Enterprises.

Is on part OF this the new Centennial mill IS
located. -
But by far the significant commercial item OF the
year Is In the general increase In
ffeclsely what this s cannot asce-talned.
definite figures yet available certainly Ssne1o01
hor'n OF business done by obbng retail establish
nents exclusive OF the liquor
lumber and shingles wharfage. suspender and
corset Factories millinery engraving sereo-
typers eecfrotypers printers small manufae-
ures whose business has been included in any
total or estimate.
One Of the satisfactory indexes Of the life
OF city Hes In its bank clearances for this reason
BY week in all the large daily some
one has apy termed this single OF business life the
thermometer or commerce. Seattle has nothing TO 90
ashamed OF when rsckoned
since they exceed those Of the by the nsa
sum or Seo. amounting the total or s5Asaa-
Llse.
advantageous showing TO the city lies In
last six months OF the which closed and that
the movement which has fun force, with
promise OF accelerated velocity and increased mo-
menum. In other words. of the most signineant
things taught in Seaten history for 1891 Is the prophecy
which affords that ISIS VIII be still better and
that dark days and hard times the Queen City are
thing of the past.
So high authority ErastGs Brainerd and there can
be better has declared that the 1897 VIII down
In the history of Seattle Kiondike year Elsewhere
in this issue Mr. Branerd will discuss the peculiar influence
which the gold discovery the Yukon valley has
refer to II here only for the sake OF at least an
outline completeness In presenting the influences that were
at work during the
Slow and migration to the Yukon had already
begun before snip Portland
last More than month before taat memorable