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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
Future of the Philippines.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13.-The
Novoe Vremya says it considers that
the Spanish American war is virtually
over and it is time for Russia to de.
clare her policy regarding the Philip
pines. 1t adds that Russia has no pos
tive interests there, but if the islands
are divided the best parts of them will
fall to Germany. Great Britain, and
Japan. Such e division would not be
to Russia's advantage. She would
prefer that Spain remain in possession
of the islands, under the protection OF
the United States, who would exclude
ali other claimants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
COMMON COUNCIL

At regular meeting of the Common Couu
ell of Alexandria, Va, hold July 18th
1898, there were present:
Hubert snowden, esq, President, auC
Messrs. Trimyor, Alton Moore, c. n Moore
Strider Latham, Birrell Brill. Beach, tiarri
son. Green, Smith, Uh'er, White, Fickln and
Kelly.
The following petitions were unanimously
granted TO Mr.. L. Z. Pitts to replace
shingle roof on house No. DIP Duke street
also to Mrs. VIM. Cation to replace frame
building 10x20 feet in rear of premises NO.
ZIG Cameron street also to " H. NcCuen
! to erect a two-story frame kitchen in rear Of
No. pit north Alfred street.
| 4 petition from Mr.. 4. c. Slaymskcr. exec
utor. for reduction Of assessment from 81 300
| to $500 On eight small houses liz the alley
bounded by Queen Cameron. Payne and Ia,
etto streets, was referred to the Committee on
Finance.
The Auditors annual statement showing
the receipts and expenditures of The Commlr
sioners of the Sinking Fund OF the corpora
tion of Alexandria for the fiscal year eniif 8
May 31st, 1898, was submitted by Hcbeit
! Snowden, esq, and received by the Common
Council.
An ordinance, offered by Mr.. Brill, reqnir-
ploy three extra men to perform police duty
for period covering the annual vacation q
the police force, upon motion was laid on the
table.
The following, presented by Mr. Smith,
was read three times and adopted, ayes 10.
noes none:
Be it ordained by the City Council of Alex
andria, That the Committee on Streets and
City Engineer be, and they are hereby, an
thorized to construct terra Gotta sewer run
ming from the Pitt street 81 wer east through
the alley on the east side of Pitt street, be-
tween King and Cameron streets when SUI
icient amount of money has been guaranteed
by the abuttiDg property owners.
The following was received from the Board
Of Aldermen and their action concurred m
resolution sppropristing $500 to gravel
three squarl s-Alfred street from Oron0cO Ia
PendetoD, Pendleton street from Alfred TO
Patrick, Patrick street from P, ndleton To
Wythe also resolution approprating $500
to repave Cameron street from Columbus 10
Alfred street.
Upon invitation the Board of Aldermen
met in joint session for the purpose Of eljct
ing Police Commissio, or al o II al.Itc-
mept from Mr.. F. S. Leatbea.er, ex- Chief Of
the Fire Department.
Mr.. Herbert Bryant and Mr. George A.
Mu;hbach were placed in nomination, and
after balloting Mr.. Bryan. having received
the majority of votes cast was declared elect
ed Police Commissioner.
Mr.. Leadbeater was extended the priv
legps of the floor aud he made an earnest ap-
peal to the City Council for the purchase OF 4
new steam fire engine.
The Joint session then dissolved
Mr. Uhler presented the following which
WAS unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That when Council adjourns to-
night that it be to the second Tuesday in De-
tober.
The board then adjourned.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President.
Teste d. Z. STANSBURY. Clers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

SOME of the women of New Jersey
have made night shirts for the soldiers
engaged in the Spanish war, and some
of those of Washington are now making
pillows for them. 1.-THE soldiers threw
away the day shirts they wore in the
marches and fights around Santiago,
how long will they be likely to carry
night shirts and pillows along with
them? Soldering, during an active CAM
paign, is hard work, al d not comfort
able living; so laborious tnat dry ground
and clear sky are all they need, in
Cuba, for profound sleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY IS, 1858

A BoLTER has been elected mem
her of the State democratic committee
OF Illinois; but not until his friends had
assured the convention that he bad
publicly repented of his evil ways and
had declared his true faith and alleei-
ance to the Chicago platform. 1t is bad
policy to reward deserters, as 1t not
only stimulates desertion, but has an Ill
effect upon the tried and true members
of the party, but when they do as the
one referred to did, it may be well
enough to forgive them, not so much
for their sake, as for that OF their
friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
MEDICINAL.
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot. Ease, powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen, smalting, nervous
feet and instantly takes the sting out OF corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis.
covery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired scb.
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all drug.
gists and shoe stores. BY mail for % cent,
in stamps. Trial package FREE Address
Allen Omsted. L Roy, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
spaniards Report american Repulse

MADRID, July ia dispatch re-
ceived here this morning from Havana
says 1.-The Americans attempted to
land at Taysbacoa but the troops OF
the Garrison repulsed them. The
Americans took refuge on board of q
warship, which had fred more than 200
shots to cover their Decentralization.
One Spaniard was wounded. The
Americans made another attempt to
land short distance from Tayabocoa
but were again preventd. An Ameri-
can transport ship is aground at Punta
Caney.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

AFTER MUCH urging, the Secretary OF
War has at last ordered the removal OF
the mines and torpedoes that now ob-
struct all the navigable streams and
barbors of the country. Why he hasn't
done SO before, few can understand, as
Spain has no vessels to send here. To-
deed, why they were ever planted is as
vet a puzzle, as the Spaniards never
once conceived the idea of attacking
the coast of this country, and concen-
trsted their thoughts upon defending
that of their own and of its insuiar
nnssessionH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

a NEGRO was lynched near Char
iottesyille yesterday for the brutal
crime of which such punishment is the
prescriptive penalty in the South, and
will continue to be, law or no law.
The white men of Virginia will not, and
never will, allow the negro outragers
OF their mothers, wives, sisters and
daughters the chance of escaping by
the laws delays and bubbles, or sub
ject their unfortunate victims to the
modification of public trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

A MAGISTRATE in Fredericksburg
yesterday sentenced a negro to the
whipping post for the crime of break
ing into house. If all the other mag
istrates of the State would follow his
wise example, and make the same pun
ishment apply to all cases of crime and
misdemeanor brought before them,
there would not only be great saving
in the States expenses, but a great i'm
provement in the morals Of large
class of her population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
War Bulletins.

ROME, July l3.-It is reported here
that the Pope is trying to persuade
Spain not to insist on the independence
of Cuba, as he believes the island is not
capable of self-goyernment, and thinks
annexation to the United States is more
dasirahle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
possessions

EX-ATToRNEY GENERAL HARMON
saws danger is involved in the new pol
icy of territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT adopt
ed by the present administration, the
danger being the fall OF the republic
and the rise of Imperialism. Mr. Har-
mon only says what every other intel
ligent, and disinterested, man in the
country fears is true. And if the form
of this government must be changed,
it would certainly be better if the altel-
alton should take place without the III
terlude OF a reign of terror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

THEIR MARRIAGE A FAILURE
Sarah and Charles Peters, who were
married in Lynchburg eleven years ago,
have not lived happily together during
the past nine years, and in 1895 they
separated. Yesterday in Washington
Mrs. Peters filed proceeding in a suit
for divorce.
In an affidavit accompanying the
plea the complainant alleges that, ow-
ing to poverty, she is unable to pay the
expenses of the suit and prsys relief at
the hands of the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
The Markets.

New YORK. July -Wheat-July open
ed at 6S4. closed at 6Sas. Corn-Dec open
ed at 32ss; closed ct 32la. Oats-Msy
opened at 19az; closed 1873. Pork-MaJ
opened at $40 10; closed at SO u.
BALTIMORE, July 13.-Flour quiet and
nnthlnged. Wheat quiet; No 2 red o3tas
S}24; month 804s8O1a. Corn firmer; spo'
sid month 30 Aa35lb.
CHICAGO, July 13-Wheat 754 Corn
32A.
GEoRGErowN, July 1S,-Wheat 90a85.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

THE accounts of the horrors of the
siege and bonbardment of SAT- tiago ale
shocking TO all civilized readers, as are
those of all horrors in which women o I'd
children are the innocent victims; nd
the fact that they are the necessary re-
suits of war entered upon, nominally
at least, in the cause oil humanity" in
duces some people to doubt the wisdom
of that cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

The first expense incurred By the
annexation of Hawaii is that of the
large garrison to be kept there. The
next will be the cost of the telegraph
cable to be laid between San Francisco
and Honolulu. The poor people OF
this country will be taxed to pay these
expenses, and few New England peo-
pie and their agents in other parts of
the country will be the sole beneficial
ries. But expense is nothing to ns'
ton bent on territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT
and imperialism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
Congressman Moody on Peace Pros
meets.

HAYERHILL, Mass, July 13.-Con-
gresham Moody, in an interview about
the war and the prospects of peace,
says: 1.-THE universal hope at Wash
ington is that peace will soon be restor-
ed, but as Spain is uncertain, it is i'm
possible to say whether she will seek it
OF not. There is also fear prevalent
that Spain will abandon her army, and
let the men fight it out as long as they
can, as was the case when her South
American possessions revolted some
wears ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
Wounded Soldiers.

NEWPORT News, Va, July 13.-The
first transport to bring wounded soldiers
to the field hospital at Old Point Com
fort arrived this morl ing. 1t was tie
transport City of Washington and had
OF board number of soldiers who
were wounded at Santiago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

THAT THE Spaniards have been play
inc in bad luck ever since the present
war commenced is proved by the re-
rnarkable fact that though the Ameri-
cans have captured OR destroyed forty
two of their ships, Wal vessels and mer-
chantmen, they have neither captured
nor destroyed e single American yes
sci. When a wise man is in bad luck
he stops playing; wise government
should do likewise. People tired Out
with misfortune, like those worn out
with love, have need of rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

E. C. Blanks. of Lewisville. ! eXas wri.es
that one box Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel saw
was worth $50 to him. 1t cured bis PIE. ..
ten years standing. He advises Others to T.. y
it, 1t also cures eczema, skin diseases ~"
obstinate sores, Charles 6. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

SIBoNEY. July 13.-Dr. Teller who has
made his way here from Santiago, brings
word that millions of collars worth of gold
has been buried there ly fleeing natives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

Bob Moore. of La Fayette, Ind says that
for constipation he has found DeWltts Little
Early Risers to be perfect. They never grippe.
Try them for stomach and liver troubles.
Charles G, Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13

Thousands Of persons have been cured of
piles by using DcWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
It heals promptly and cures eczema and all
skin diseases. 1t gives immediate relief
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-13
COURT OF APPEALS

The following opinions were handed
down in the Court of Appeals at
Wytheville yesterday:
Artrip VS.. Rasnake &Son. From the
Circuit Court of Buchanan county. AZ
irmed. Opinion by Judge Cardweli.
Heth We. City of Radford. From the
Circuit Court of Montgomery county.
Reversed. Opinion by Judge Rely.
Other business was:
Liberty Savings Bank VS.. Otter. View
Land Company. Argument concluded.
Isaac G. Clark vs.. Trustee of the Elk
change and Deposit Bank of Abingdon.
From the Circuit Court of Washington
county. Appeal and supersedeas.
Bond, $500.
Jennie NJ. Gardner vs.. John w.
Gardner. From the Circuit Court of
Washington county. Appeal and su.
persedeas. Bond, $3.50.
Thomas S. Martin ct ais. vs.. South
Salem Land Company. From the Cir.
cult Court of Roanoke county. Bond
in different amounts, from $500 to
$1,000.
The court adjourned to meet at
Staunton the 9Th OF September.
SCHOOL BooKs.-In Richmond last
night meeting of the State board OF
education was held. This was an ez-
ecutive session and was devoted to
some preliminaries that had to be or.
ranged before the board enters formally
unon the more serious work before it
the selection of text books for the
schools of the State. This is, of course,
a matter that involves publishers, and
more firms are offering to supply books
than ever before. Virginia houses are
strenuously endeavorng to persuade
the board to adopt their books, and
prominent educators throughout the
Stste are assisting them. A change
viii certainly be made in the biased
northern histories now in use, but the
probabilities are that the board will be
very conservative as to changes in 9th
er books.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
NO MIXING IN THIS COUNTY,.

Halifax, N. c., Aug, 9.-speclal)-
Committees of Republicans and Popu-
lists met here today to arrange fusion.
A stormy session of seven hours was
had. Mac Furgerson. the Republican,
register of deeds, led the fight for fu-
sion assisted by w. e. Bowers, Popullst
treasurer.
Joe. J. Wood, life long Republican,
fought fusion, and won Il victory tor
the Republican straightouts. John
III. Harmon. colored, assisted Wood.
Harmon is slated for register OF deeds.
The foregoing is report sent to the
News and Observer of joint meeting
of Republicans and populists in Hall
fax Monday looking to fusion.
The Popullsts nowhere in the State
are willing to try to make fight alone.
The Republicans having succeeded
in putting in colored postmasters all
over the county now say to the Popu-
lists who are responsible for it, "No,
thank you we have no further use for
YOU"
See, Mr.. Populist?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
Sale Of Real Estate.

By ylrture Of power invested in us
by deed of assignment executed by
Walter V. Bobbitt on the 18th day of
November, 1859, of record in the Reg
lister of Deeds Office OF Halifax county,
in Book SO, page 2S4, we Will sell at
public auction, for cash, at the court
house in Halifax town, on Monday the
9th day of September, 1898, the follow
ing tract OF land conveyed in said deed
of assignment, to-wit:
One tract known as The Moore Land,
bounded by the lands of John Kyle,
deceased, g. w. Davis and others, and
fully described In a deed from TIL .Tay-
Tor and G. w. Davis, Executors OF
Benz. Johnson, to said W. V. Bob
bit.
Also all those tracts of land described
In deed from Arch Braswell and wife
to said Bobbitt of record in Book SO.
page POI, Office OF Register of Deeds
Halifax county.
Also that tract known as the Boon
Place, bounded by the lands of Mad
ison Williams, ---- Holt and others.
fully described in the deed of s. S.
Alsop and D. Bell, Trustees, to w. V.
Bobbltt, recorded in Book So, page 50,
Office of Register of Deeds.
Also certain lot in the town ofRing-
wood adjoining the lands recently be-
longing to Rev. A. S. Smith, deceased,
Mrs. Biggs, and others.
This End day OF August, 1898.
W. P. Threewitts,
L. D. johnson, Assignees
by E. L. Travis, Attorney.
IL 1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
Judicial Sale.

BY virtue OF DEGREES filed in The
Superior Court CT Halifax County, ]
VIII on Monday, September u, 1898
sell to the highest bidder, before the
Court House door in Halifax. two sep.
arate tracts of land situated in Brink
1eyvile Township, Halifax County, de.
scribed as follows:
l. One tract adjoining the Emily
Burt land, the Fred Cyrus land, the
Sherrin land and others, containing
about 2S3 acres, known as the S. E. A
Bum land, and which is fully de-
scribed by metes and bounds In Ger
tain deed recorded on page 2Sl of Book
IS, Halifax County Registry, to
which reference is made.
2. One tract adjoining the above
described land, the Emily Burt land,
the Fred Cyrus land and others. con-
tanning 100 acres, more or less, which
was formerly part of the S. E. A
Bum tract, and is embraced in deed
recorded in Book IS, page 279 of Hal
flax County Registry, to which ref
erence Is made.
Attention is directed to the tim Der
on these two tracts. Tracts will be
sold separately.
Terms OF SALE One-haif cash, the
balance in six months. Title retained
until all of purchase money IS paid
Interest on deferred payment.-Pur.
chaser can pay all cash If he so desires
w. L. THORP,
Sl1 At. Com missioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an lnfanled con
dltion Of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube
gets intiamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed Deafness is the re-
suit, and unless the inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored to
Its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an infamed condition OF the niue
Gus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
:or any c>sS>, of Deafness (cansed by
catarrh) tina cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cue. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
H~SOld by DRUGGISTS. rs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
SUNDAY-SCHOOLS AND
Correspondence to THE COMMONWEALTH
TEMPERANCE

CORRESPONDENCE to THE CoMMoNwEALTH)
ENFIELD, n. c.. Aug. s, 1898.
The County Sunday-school associa-
ton met at Whitaker's Chapel the
End inst. and Rev. c. H. Whitaker was
elected secretary pro tenn. All the
townships represented but two, and
judging from their actions the people
of Enfield take little interest IN the
Sunday-school work, for although so
near not one Of the four delegates at
tended. Scotland Neck was we'll rep
resented by Mr.. S. W. Morrisette who
made good speech on equipment ard
management. Many of the speakers
were absent from various reasons and
they were fortunate in having Rev.
Mr.. ayers present who made good
talks both in the Sunday-school and
Temperance conventions. The attend
ance was right good and everything
passed off well and the singing was
splendid. Next convention to be at
Hobgood. New officers: Mr.. E. E.
Hilliard, president Mr.. T. Froeiich,
secretary and Mr.. J. e. Hunter, treas
urer.
The County Temperance association
met at Whitaker's Chapel the 4th inst
ard I. J.. Whitaker was elected presi-
dent pro tenn and DR.. NJ. 7. Savage.
secretary pro tenn. Many good talks
and recltations and, songs, and would
that more that need instruction on
this great subject could have been
there. The people need to be taught
the great truths Of christianity which
should make them temperate in all
things. Next convention to be al
Roanoke Rapids. The following were
elected for the next year: Rev. J. II
Frlzzelle, president and Mr.. E. E
billiard, secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. Ed. Boyd has returned.
Mr.. Forrest Whitaker, of Lynchburg
Va, is on visit to his mother.
Mess. J. J. Whitaker and Gunte1
haye bought the ]. j. Whitaker stock
OF goods and are selling them at cost.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHS.
to THE COMMONWEALTH

Correspondence to TIE CoMatoSwEALTH.)
HAMILTON, n. c., Aug. s, 1898.
We are glad to note that Mr. B. B.
Sherrod, who has been quite sick with
typhoid fever, is much better.
Mrs. D. C. Jones, who has been very
sick at her mothers, III Williamson,
returned home to-day, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Belle Carstarphen.
Miss Bessie Cherry and Miss Mayo
are visiting Miss Sallle Salisbury.
Hiss Ellie King, of Thomasvllle
Orphanage, is visiting her many
friends in Hamilton.
Hiss Maud Mayo, of South Carolina
is visiting Mrs. B. L. Bryant.
Miss Lucy Whitehurst, of Conoho
who has been visiting Miss Ruth
Matthews, returned home this morn
Ing.
The young people had an ice-crean
supper last Friday night which all en-
joyed.
There was large crowd in Hamil
ton Oh Sunday to attend the yearl.
meeting OF the Primitive Baptists.
The Rev. Mr.. Harding, OF Washing
ton. will hold services in st. Martin
Episcopal church the first Tuesday II
each month.
Miss Eva Prltchard, of Hobgood
who has been visiting Miss Ernestin
Gardner, has returned home. Mis-
Prltchard is great fayorite in Hamlj
ton and ali regretted to see her leave
Mr.. Gus Floyd is quite sick.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
A Marrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, OF Groton. S. D., "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs, cough set in and finally termi-
mated in Consumption. Four Doctors
gave me up saying I could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if T could not stay
with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. I gave 1t trial took in all
eight bottles. It has cured me, and
thank God am saved and now we'll
and healthy woman" Trial bottles
free at E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.'s Drug
Store. Regular size &c., and $40
guaranteed or price refunded.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-11
POPTLISTS KICKED OVER

l0tRi;

News and Observer.
In Halifax county IN 1894 and in Is
Sc, the Republicans used the Popullsts
to '';,ut life into the dead hulk OF the
Republican p: rty." In 1898, having
enough negro voters to win over solid
white opposition, the Republicans have
kicked their Populsts friends overheard
and decided to take all the offices for
themselves and leave the Populists out
in the cold. That Will make those
white office-holders, who we're willing
to betray their race for an Office, very
sick. They ought to quit filling their
bellies, with the husks fed to swine and
and help put an end to negro domino
ton in the State.