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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

LONDON, Dec. 21.-The Daily Mail
says it has learned that the acquiring of
the shipyard at Newport News by Wick
ers' Sons & Maxim is a condition precedent to
their fulfilling the contract allotted to them
by the United States government for torpe-
does and accessories, which would have been
given to SchwartZkopfs Of Kiei but for the
anti-GermaE feeling in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

GENERAL SNYDER, in command o.
the U. s. troops in Puerto Principe,
Cuba, reports to the War Department
that great suffering and many deaths
are daily occurring there among the
natives, from starvation; and this, too,
it cannot be forgotten, six months after
the close of war that was entered
into, nominally at least, 10 prevent the
"cruel and heartless Spaniards from
starving the poor reconcentrados.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, December 81
SENATE.

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Mr.. Chandler offered an amendment
to the rules so that the appropriation
bills may be distributed among the
various committees, instead of going to
the regular appropriations committee.
Referred to the committee on rules.
It is understood that over so Senator'S
signed paper in favor of the change
in the rules.
a resolution offered by DIR. Morgan,
calling upou the President for informa-
ton, if he has any that is authentic, re-
garding the alleged dissolution of the
United States of Central America, was
adopted.
By vote of 80 to s the Senate re-
fused to pass the resolution of MIR.
Proctor to send select committee OF
five Senators to Cuba to investigate the
condition of the island.
The Senate then went into executive
session.
The Senate in executive session this
afternoon confirmed the nomination OF
Ethan A.'Hitchcock as Secretary of the
Interior, aud then at 1:45 adjourned
until January 4, 1899.
HOUSE.
The House convened with very
slim attendance.
General Joe Wheeler was in his seat
again. The committee on rules favor
| ably reported resolution which was
adopted, instructing the judiciary com
mittee to inquire regarding members Of
the House who accepted positions in
the army, and have not resigned their
seats.
The House disposed of considerable
amount of miscellaneous business, and
shortly after one o'clock, on motion o.
Mr. Dingley, adjourned to January 4,
1899.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

SOME people in this country have
gone crazy on the subject OF The
flag" They vainly imagine that the
constant sight OF the American flag
produces patriotism, and they fly it from
the doors and windows of their houses
and over their free schools, and on ali
public buildings. and yesterday,
though the Capitol grounds in Wash
ineton are surrounded with buildings
from which il flies, bill was intro
duced in Congress, sad that, too, by s
man with such an un.American name
as Oien, for the erection of a pole in
those grounds from which the national
colors are to be displayed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

WAGES REsToRED.-The Southern
Railway management has announced
that on the fret day of January the
company will restore the wages of its
mechanics, which several years ago
were reduced 10 per cent. 1t has been
stated that this action on the part OF
the officials of the road was forced by
demand for it from the employees, back
up by threats of strike along the lines
of the system if the restoration was re-
fused. A committee of mechanics 10
the employ of the Southern deny the
truth of this, however, over their own
signatures, in published card. This
committee says that request merely
for the increase was made, and that,
pending its consideration, some of the
employees forwarded demand, which
was ignored, and of which, consequent
ly, nothing ever came. Their action ie
said to have been absolutely without
authority 80 far as the great body OF
merchanics were concerned, and the
employees of the road, as whole, in
dorse the action of the roads officers in
ignoring what is termed an "uncalled-
for demand."-[ Atlanta Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21
SVRUP

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures Group. 1t has saved the life OF
many child. Mothers. keep this medi-
cine always on hand; it will save you
many restless moments. Price 25 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

THE sENAroRsH1P.-The Richmond
correspondent of the Petersburg APP
peal says: The senatorial contest is be-
ginning to attract less attention. Peo-
pie are finally being convinced that
Lee is not candidate. The anti-Mar-
tin conference held in Washington last
week failed to bear the fruit expected.
Mr.. Martin has his bitter and deter
mined opponents, but it would seem
that they fear to come out and make u
fight against him. 1t must be admitted
by all fair minded people that nothing
short of political revolution in the
party can defeat the Senator. Mr..
Martins organization is probably the
most perfect that ever existed in the
State and to beat him one must make
serious inroads into his forces. l know
of half dozen or more members of the
Legislature who expect to be re.elect.
ed that were bitter opponents of Mar.
tin year ago. Now they are for him.
The Senator is not very popular with
the masses of the people but he has
workers and friends who control the
votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

When you have eaten too much, or when
you suffer from any form Of Dyspepsia or In
digestion, remember that Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. 1t cares the
worst forms of Dyspepsia. Edgar Warfield,
ir., corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Dec 21-TEe stock market
opened active and at sharp advances. The
movement seemed to be chiefly a continue
ton of the rise that set in the final dealings
of yesterday. The market suffered rather
smart reactions after the opening dealings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures all throat troubles. Why wear
out your throat by incessant coughing,
when this reliable remedy can be
bought for only 25 cts. bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

Late to bed and early TO RISE prepares
man for his home in the Skies But early TO
bed and Little Early Riser, the pill that
makes life longer and better and wiser Ed
gar Warfeld, jr., corner King and Pitt street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

TIE MAN WHO NEVER SLEPT
Millionaire Edward Balm, president
of the Balm Wagon Company, died at
Kenosha, Wis. Monday. He was fa-
miliarly known as "the man who never
slept" For the last sixteen years he
did not sleep an hour in his bed. Con-
slant devotion to business was the cause
Of his sleeplessness. He was known to
remain in his factory up to sixteen
years ago as late as 4 and 5 o'clock in
the morning and when he would seek
rest he found ii impossible to slesp. At
that time he practically relieved him
self of business cares. For the greater
part of the last ten years it was his GUS
tom to take daily trips to Chicago to
pass the time away in street car riding.
At night he was always to be found
either at a theatre or billiard hall,
which were the only places where he
was able to get short nap. the music
of the theatres and the clicking OF the
billiard balls alone lulling him to sleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

Fire broke out in the old Sutton Mills at
North Andover, Mass, this morning. The
damage will bs $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

DR.; Hamilton, formerly surgeon general of
the United States marine hospital service, is
thought to be dying at the State Insane Asy-
INN at Springfield. ILL.,, of which Institution
he was superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21
The Markets..

CHICAGO. Dec. 21.-The market closed as
follows: Wheat-May 667s Coln-May
354a351b. Oats-Msy 255s26a4. Pork
May SO 62a9 So,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

An epidemic of influenza or grip is preya-
lent in Washington for the first time In about
three years,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-21

Alexandria Market. Dec 81.
But little grain was offered to-day ana
while prices are firm quotations remain W.
changed. Country Produce is quiet but IL
fair demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
Makes Il Vigorous Denial.

Robert Jenkins was today fined s. by
Judge Scott for swearing and d.sorderly
conduct on the street last night Officer
Lake, who made the arrest stated that he
did nor take jenkins into custody until
after he had several times warned him to
keep quiet and go home.
Have you anything to say?' asked
Judge Scott of the prisoner.
Your honor" responded Jenkins. 4 .enl-
phatically deny that l was either cursing,
swearing OF disorderly. My friend, William
Elliott, and l We're up town during the
evening, and were followed to the gate of
my sisters home in the little street be-
tween I'd street and New Jersey avenue
and N and \ streets northwest by two
men named Eicheiberger and Kennedy
Upon reaching; the gate Elliott and l Were
attacked by these men. / was struck in
the head with a brick and injured, you
See referring to a cut in his head. ELI
cit was beaten and robbed of s2D
Il went to Officer Lake and asked him to
arrest Eichelberger and Kennedy, but i'll
stead of doing this he arrested me-
Elliott was not called to the stand, but
in a statement made outside the court
room he corroborated what Jenkins said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
HIS FRIENDS INDIGNANT.
Criticism of Police for ArrestinK
James Goodwin.

James Goodwin, a young man not twenty
years old. was arrested last night by Po-
hceman Morgan of the fifth precinct and
charged by Edward L. McCabe with having
Tuesday morning. when several buildings
were damaged. Among them was a build
ing occupied by the bicycle firm of Drew &
Goodwin. James Goodwin. who was ar
rested. is a brother of a member of the
firm.
Mr.. McCafe, who it is said. had done
some work about the shop, failed to appear
in the Police Court this morning to sub
stantiate the charge. The result was that
Goodwin was discharged. and McCabe will
probably be brought before the court for
alleged contempt.
Attorney Woodward. counsel for Mr.
Goodwin, was very indignant because of
the treatment of his client. He could see
no justification whatever for his arrest
and incarceration. and he so stated to the
prosecuting attorney.
Mr.. Goodwin. too. was argry about it,
and Mr.. Mullowny thought he was justly
SO. He had been arrested without a war
rant and at the request of 4 young man
who, he said, had no reason for doing what
he did.
The officers version of the affair is that
McCabe requested him to make the arrest
upon the charge. saying he would appear
in court this morning to prosecute the case.
MCCabe, the officer says. refused to give
him and idea of what proof. if any. he had
against Goodwin. Goodwin had been in the
habit of sleeping in the rear of the bicycle
Shop, and he was there Tuesday morning
when the fire broke out. He was almost
overcome by the smoke when he made his
way out of the building. Friends of the
young man have indicated that they may
take some action concerning the manner in
which he treated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14

Program to BE Observed by National
GeORraphic Society.

Arrangements are being perfected for the
meeting TO do honor TO the memory of the
late Gardiner G. Hubbard by the National
Geographic Society. The meeting will be
held the evening of the 21st instant al
the First Congregational Church. The re-
Gently elected president of the society, Mr.
Alexander Graham Boil, will preside. and
the program thus far arranged includes
addresses by the following:
Surgeon General George NJ Sternberg.
L. s A, On behalf of the joint scientific
societies of the District; Dr. Philip c. Gil
lette, on behalf of the American Associa-
lon for Teaching Speech to the Deaf: DR.
- l.. W hitman, on behalf of the Co!un-
bian University: DR.. Marcus Benjamin. on
behalf of the society of Colonial Wars:
w. l.. Wilson. on behalf of the Smithson-
ian Institution Mr.. A. r. Spofford assist
ant librarian of Congress. on behalf of the
Columbia Historical Society: Major J. W
Powell of the bureau of ethnology, and
probably Commissioner Ross. representing
the District. General A. w. Greedy viii
close the meeting with a review of the
ten years work of the Geographic Society
representing the labors of Mr.. Hubha I'd
its late president. during the latter years
of his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
ADVERSE OPINION.
Question Of Control Of Lnpd D~d,cnt-
cd for Public Htrhy,p,

The District Commissioners today. in re-
plying to a claim made by Mr.. II. II. Wal
fridge for surplus earth excavated from
The streets in Ingleside, which he sub
divided ana dedicated several years ago,
transmitted a copy OF an opinion rendered
by the attorney for the District. to the
effect that Mr.. Walbridge has no right to
control the disposition of the excavatcd
n aterials.
ihe attorney for the District SAYS that
while an owner who dedicates to public use
as highway part of his land parts with
no Other right than the right OF passage
TO the public over the land so dedicated
and may exercise all the other rights Of
ownership in connection there with he cam
not deprive the municipal corporation OF
the power given to il over public high
ways by law. such as the right 10 graduate
ana Improve the streets avenues ana al
Ieys he has dedicated. Such a dedica-
tioa, says the attorney for the District
was made by Mr.. Walhrdge. and he there
by gave to the District tie right To use
the material excaVated by IL in the making
of such improvements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
Hotel Arrivals.

Former Representative S. Newton Pettis
of Meadvlle. Pa, is spending few weeks
in Washington, and is at the Ardl1iore.
Former State Senator Matt. Gallagher
of Minneapolis is at the National.
Mr. ard Mrs. E. r. Durham and Miss H.
f. Poles OF New York are az the Arlington.
Mrs. w. p. James of Asbury Park, \. j.,
is at the Arlington.
DR.. and Mrs. r. S Cathcart of Charles
ton, s c., at the Arlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Croft of Cam
den, N. j.. are at the Riggs.
Mrs. James b. McCreary, wife Of former
Governor McCreary Of kentucky, Is at the
Riggs.
Mr.. Joll A. Sperry,. Miss E. H. sperry
ard Miss Anna l.. Sperry of New Haven
are at the Aringt on.
Forz err Senator Eppa Hunton of Virginia
is at the Normand!e
Messrs. NJ. H. Wicoxson and O. Will
coxson of Freoport, Ill. are at the Nor
mandie, guests of Mr.. L. NJ. Hamburger of
Chicago, who is special commissioner from
the United States to the Paris exposition.
Mrs. J. II. Hates and Mrs. f. Marklcy of
Germantown, Pa, are at the Normandie
Mr.. and Mrs. r. a. Chesney of Newark,
\. J., are at the Norn1ard;e.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. J. Stanley, Mr.. Eugene
Davis ard Mr.. and Mrs. a. s. Browne
compose "a party of New Workers at the
Shoreham.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles f. Flandire of St.
Paul are at the Shoretam.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Johnson Of Cleveland
are at the Ebbitt.
Miss May, Miss Einstein and Mas-er
Einstein Of New York are at the Shorehlm.
Rev. 7. J. Fancy of New York is at the
Shorei am.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Zimmerman of Pitts
burg are at the Shorenam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. ]. Rogers of Port HUI
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
Celebration by Il Street Baptist
Church c. Il. Society.

Church c. T.. Society.
The Society of Christian Endeavor of
E Street Baptist Church celebrated its
tenth anniversary Wednesday evening in
the church A banquet. preceded by q
social hour and followed by addresses and
music, made up the program.
The exercises of the evening were OPEN
ed by a piano Solo by Miss Florence f..
Muir. Miss Matte V. Wade, Mrs Letitia
Stewart and Miss Alice Fletcher, with
Mrs. Albert Jackson as pianist, furnished
the remainder Of the musical features
and each performed her work most accept
ably.
Mr.. Harry Johnson. president Of the so
ciety, ed as POSTMASTER. After few
remarks by the pastor of the church the
following toasts were responded to by the
persons named odd T. Street. Rev. r.
r. West, pastor of the Queenstown Bap-
fist Church and the first president of the
society: The society and the District
Union,' Mr.. Grant T. Leet. president of
the Christian Endeavor District Urion
Our girls Miss F. Shuttle; impress
sions,' Mr.. J. G. Walker; odd members,
Mr.. C. n. Richards: The Sunday school
and the society. Mr.. c. II. Lane, superin-
tendcnt of the Sunday school: Music and
the society" Mr.. Fred Rhodes; THE pow
er and influence CT YOUTH Mr. E. T. Fen
wick.
pastor of the First Baptist Church, Need
ham, Mass, one of the charter members of
the society.
Miss f. Muir had charge of the arrange
ments for the banquet; Miss A. Fletcher
the program; Mr.. Ames Ferris, the deco
rations: and they are to be congratulated
on the success achieved. The young lady
Mattresses were very efficient in the part
assigned them, as were Mrs. J. NJ. Young
and Mrs. George Scharf in the places they
flied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
.AMUsEMENTs.

LAFAYETTESQuAR OPERA HOUSE.
"A large and shshIenable audience at the
Lafayette Square Opera House witnessed
Mr.. E. s. Wizards production of THE
Rogue's Comeds," at that playhouse last
night. The hogue's Comedy is one of
Mr.. Wizards many successes, and his
work last night in the part of Bailey Bro
tfero, the oily. RECKLESS rascal, who is not.
however without redeeming traits, was
fuily IN keeping nst only with that per-
formed In other productions, but in this
same play in SEASONS past. Mr.. Wizards
II depreciation of this part is perhaps one of
the best effortss that he makes, and while
the character EseH is looked down upon
for the picture that 1t portrays. the idea is
almost lost in the admiration that is called
for by Mr.. WIZARDS efforts. Mr. Willard
was Well supported. Miss Keith Wake
man. as the stars wife. had a sympathetic
part, which she carried out extremely well,
while Mr.. Oswald Yorke, as the son. also
dld some splendid work. Mr.. and Mrs. H
Zane Zane. rms. Yorke. Miss knight, Miss Van
Huren. Miss Roberts, Bromley Davenport
Mr. werner Charges, H. E. Lonsdale and
george Easton assisted materially in MAX
ing the production complete success. The
settnss or the piece were, usual fully
IN Keeping with Mr.. Wizards work and
!i;etAodS: fonight ard tomorrow afternoon
MI: Wizard will repeat his excellent i'm
persona pelsonation in David Garrick," and to-
enhancement
with MS splendid creation of CYRUS Bien-
karn in The Middleman.'
MR.. RAkEMANN'S CHAMBER CON-
ChRI..-The second concert of chamber
music III the series given by Mr.. Herman
!.dh ann in the music room at the WASH
lnstoh Club asthight brought out a large
ana appreciative audience. The first num-
Der, TRIO by Rub;nstein, opus g. was of
poWerlul movement, the piano part being
Particuiarly difficult, and it was executed
VIZ Win signal ability by Mrs. w S. Bowen
me cello solo by Miss Wignall Rondo
Oh boccherini, was. in some respects, the
an encore: Miss Wignall plays with rare
oep'h OF feeling, and charming person.
a1ty adds much to the enjoyment of her
performance. Mr.. Rakemann introduced
Kew soloist, Miss Amelia Fisher, who
possesses 4 clear, sweet soprano voice.
winch shows the effect of coed training
She sang one of Mr.. Rakemann's own
compositions, "a Song Of the Willow" a
Chauson by GreGh and "Nyinphes ct Syl-
vans by Bernberg.s Mr.. Rake;nanns So
10, NlcuXtemps' "Reverie,' was listened to
with great pleasure and attested his skill
and artistic taste Us a violinist. The num-
Der which closed the program Beethoven's
trlo, opus H. was given with an interpre-
lallon worthy of that great master Mr.
Rakemann deserves commentator for the
hlSh class of music he presents and the
method he purSues in its execution, his
efforts fully meriting the size and class Of
audiences which attend his concerts. While
the music room at the Washington Club
was filled it is. not large room, and it
is sad that the people OF Washington do
not appreciate this class of chamber
music enough to fill hall twice the size
The third and last concert of the season
VIII be given February n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-14
ANNIE CRAWFORD's PLEDGE.
A Promise TO Reform is Speedily
Forgotten.


When Annie Crawford Yves released from
the farm yesterday she made a good reso-
luton.
I'm going to stop drinking liquor she
told one of the guards, and" she added.
I'll never come here again
But Annie had made similar resolutions
before, and the guard didn't believe her.
This time" said Annie, when the guard
had expressed a doubt about her resolu-
ton, I'm going to surprise my friends"
1t developed an hour later that one of
Anne's friends surprised her, and her res
olutior was smashed before shutdown. One
drink gave Ter longing for another, and
finally, when she was hardly able to nav
igate, Policeman kimmell deprived her of
her liberty. This morning she was the
only female in the District branch of the
Police Court.
We'll, Mr.. Flynn said Annie when the
popular policeman appeared to see that
she got her breakfast I'm here again, but
l hope it will be the last
TOO much to drink" queried the officer.
"Of course" she answered; that's what
always causes me trouble"
WAS it beer or wnisky?'
Il mixed it. and 1t knocked me out
ado you feel like taking a cup of coffee?'
Indeed, I do Mr.. Flynn" said she. but
I'll like to have it without any cream and
only a little sugar.
Sorry l can't accommodate you; the
caterer put in both cream and sugar this
morning.
We'll, I'll try some of it. anyhow"
Later in the morning the little old wo-
man headed the procession of prisoners In
the dock and as The charge against her
was nothing more serious than dsordefly
conduct she pleaded guilty. expecting that
the impositiln of a fine of s. would fol-
low: but the judge said Ten dollars or
thirty days" and added:
Il think this woman has been here be-
FORE
MANY a time" Clerk Potts responded,
and Aaiie went down.