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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
T Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
WASHINGTON, Dec. q.

WASHINGTON, Dec. q.
It is understood that the President
has been advised of the speedy ratitica-
ton of the peace treaty by the Senate.
1T is believed that the nominations
for ambassador to London and st. Pc
tersburg will be sent to the Senate att
er Congress reassembles.
The order removing certain govern
ment employees from the civil service
classified list was not brought up at the
meeting of the Cabinet to-day. Some
doubt is expressed as to whether the
government printing Office will be ex'
empted from the operation of the regu-
lations. The public printer and most
of the congressman favor the change.
Consul General Convey, at Yoko-
hama, saws the demand for butchers
meat at that port is daily increasing.
Beef is the first choice, then pork and
then horsefesh. Five years ago the
demand for horsefesh was insignii.
can't, but now they slaughter 6OO
horses monthly. The number of cat
tie. swine, horses and sheep butchered
last year aggregated 81 ,545 head. This
wear it has been much greater and
Japan must now begin to import meat
Captsin James A. Buchanan. Eleventh In
fan;ry, has been appointed Collector of Gus.
toms for the Island of Porto Rico, stationed
at San Juan.
Yesterday was very generally OBJ
served here as holiday, and though
all or nearly all the men OF the city are
attending to their regular duties to day
most of them are doing so in a list
less and languid way and are anxiou;
for the close OF business hours so thai
they may 90 home and either retire
or try the effect OF the hair OF the dog
upon the bite thereof.
II. L. Rollins was appointed post
master at Georgel, Wise county, Va.
to-day, vice Hobart Miller, dead.
So many Christmas gifts were sent tc
the President that they had to be
stored in two spare rooms at the White
House, thereby raising the envy O.
those who didn't receive any, and who
manifest their feelings by saying tina
such gifts are like grace, and that tc
those who have them, they shall bt
given, and that blessed are those who
expect nothing.
Such has beea the demand for tickets Il
the banquet to be given by the Virginia dem
ocratic association on the 22d of February
that the place in which 1t will b.
held hiss been changed from the metropolitan
Hotel to the armoTy Of the National Rifles
in which tables can be spread for six hun
dred. Among those who will respond Il
toasts on that occasion are Colonel Bryan
Senator Daniel and ex.Governors Stone ant
Senator Morrill,, of Vermont, is dangerous
" i'll at his residence on Thomas Circle
| Three physicians are in attendance upon him
Grave fears are entertained as TO his recover
on account OF his advanced age, he bein
nearly SO years old. He is suffering fror
pneumonia st 2 O'Clock this afternoon d.
Repsalear one of the attending physician
says he does not think his patient will II
| cover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

TIE negro insurgents in Cuba, who
are now treating the white people OF
that island infinitely worse than the
negroes of the South treated the white
people of this section during the dire
days of reconstruction, are now spoken
of by the expansionists of the North
as "black Cubans." Why, of course,
they are all black, with the exception Of
few low white men who hope to profit
by their help. Maceo, the insurgents
highest military officer, was negro,
and nearly all their other most violent
chiefs belong to the same race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

a NORTHERN gold newspaper says
money was "more plentiful in its city
last week than ever before" 1t never
was scarcer down this way. But the 4
there were no army and navy cor
tractors in the South nor any gold bond
subscribers. The Spanish war was H.
cited and promoted by and for certain
Northern people, and why those OF the
South should have taken any lot or
part in it, except upon the ground of
their preordained and predestinated
foolishness, is one of the many things
intelligent and disinterested men cannot
find out,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

THAT Senator Hale understands the
present situation is proved by the fact
that he says ratifying the Spanish treaty
opposing territorial expansion st the
same time would be absurd and would
be like locking the stable door after the
horse was stolen. Why, of course Ii
would. The conquered provinces ye
belong to Spain, and this country is moi
responsible for what may be done IN
them. When it shall possess them, bJ
the ratification of the treaty, it will be
held responsible for al that is done in
them, and will have several elephants
on its hands which cannot easily lie
gotten rid of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Foreign Newe.

VIENNA, Dec. 27.-Numerous con.
versions to Professionalism have taken
place in northern Bohemia, the total
number according to report being
$4,000. The converts are Germans
whose announcement of Catholicism is
due to their political antagonism Of
Slav5 and Bohemians
MADRID, Dec. 27-The condition Of
Senior Sagasta, who is suffering from
pneumonia. is considered to be more
serious to-day.
PARIS, Dec. 27.-The report that the
republicans have organized local viei
lance committees to resist alleged in
trigues by the army to effect coup
d'etat is denied here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Gone to Cuba.

SAVANNAH, Ca. Dec. 27-Major
General Warren S. Keller, U. S. V.
who has been commanding the troops
eucamped about Savannah since the de-
parture of Major General Fitzhugh Lee
some weeks ago, departed this morning
for Cnba. He goss to Havana on the
transport Panama, the same vessel
which bore General Lee away. General
Keller and the members of his staff,
received 3 seDd-of fully equal in en-
thusiasm that accorded General Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
HOW'S THIS?

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Cetarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY G. CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned have known F. ].
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALD1Na, K1NNAN s. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act.
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price Toe. per bottle.
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials, free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Killed by Stray Bullets.

TEXARKANA, Ark, Dec. 27.-At Fouke
Station near here yesterday White Easley.
lumber hauler, became involved in a dispute
with man named Mcknight. Meningitis
two daughters, aged ten and fifteen years,
rem out of the house to see what was the mat
ter. A stray ballet struck the younger, kill
ing her instantly. The other girl while At
tending her sister was also struck and NOR
tally wounded Easley was shot to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
BUCKLIg,s ARNICA sALVE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Uhilblains, Corns and al Skin E-aap.
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
,ay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per boz. For sale by
Ernest !. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
LACE DEPARTMENT.

Never SO rich and beautiful a collection n,
imported gauzy fabrics, smong which 81.
many exclusive novelties; also Real ApD,i,no
and Duchesse Laces, including the new ~Cir.
cular" shape, SO effective in drapng ,bo
bodices of low-cut gowns.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Millinery Department.

Latest Paris Novelties in Hair Ornament.
Butterfly Bows in dainty shades of satin
and velvet, Spangled Gauze BUTTE flies o..
trich Feather Pompons, Aigretteg, and Ostrich
Tips.
Flower and Feather Garniturcs in exquisite
shades for hair and gown.
Beautiful Cut Steel, Pearl, and Jet orna.
mens for the hair.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
FATAL FALL FROM A HORSE

ORLEAN, Va, Dec. 26.-While on
the road to church! on yesterday, Mr..
Thomas Mofett, the son of Mr.. D. J.
Mofett, was thrown from his horse
and killed. His head was crushed al.
most to a jelly. This sad bereavement
falls heavily upon fond parents, broth
ers and sisters, and they have the SYM
patty of the entire community. Young
Moffett was consistent member of the
Orlean Baptist Church. P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
While 1here is Life There is Hone

was afflicted with catarrh; could neither
taste nor smell and could hear but little.
Elys Cream Balm cured it.-Marcus G
Shautz. Railway, N. j.
The Balm reached me safely and thu effect
is surprising. My son says the first applica
ton gave decided relief. Respectfully, Mrs
Franklin Freeman, Dover, n. Fl.
Aloe trisl size or the 5oc size Of Ely's
Cream Balm will be mailed. Kept By drug.
gists. Ely Brothers, 90 Warren street, New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

SENATOR FRYE of Maine, who was q
member of the famous peace commits
sion, has given new reason for the
despoliation of Spain and the seizure Of
her insular possessions. The old time
abolitionists of New England would
have said "higher law" demanded it,
but he says it was directed by :'divine
Providence" Itis we'll to have names
for things, even if inappropriate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

IN THESE days of prevailing impe-
curiosity, economy is even more neces.
sary than ever, in order to make up, in
part at least, for the increased expenses
of Christmas. For at Christmas, as
in sleighing, money is spent and
thrown away, and then, as the old song
SAYS. there is the devil to pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
The Markets.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-The market closed as
follows: Wheat-May 6S7ss69as Corn
May 3714s37a.. Oats--May 27As27a4..
Pork-May $40 40.
GEORGETOWN. Dec. G7-Wheat 69a72.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Flour quiet west.
ern super 81 5a2 so Wheat strong; spot
and month 7495a74a!; Jan 74a4e747s. Corn
strong spot ana month 434s433s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

CToCKHoLDERs' MEETING. Notice is
- hereby given that the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the CAPITAL syn.
DICATE COMPANY will BE- held at 11:45
M, on WEDNESDAY, January II, 1899,
at No. 107 south Royal street, Alexandra.
Va, for the purpose of electiEg PRESIDENT
two directors and transaciing other necessary
business. By order of the manager.
FRED MCKEE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Dress Goods Department.

L very choice gathering OF the correct sort.
of Dainty Woods and silk and Woods for even.
ing wear; also Broadcloths in hos. of even.
ing tints for opera and visiting wrap. and
gowns.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

The farmhouse of Ossie Malone, in
Hill county, Texas, was burned
last night. Mrs. Malone, her one
month.oid baby, and Mrs. Is
bell were burned to death. Mr..
Malone was absent on business and did not
know tho fate Of his family until he returned
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

changed quotations. Country Produce was
quiet.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Dec 90
Swine.-The arrivals this week were 1896
head. The receipts since last week have been
fair-ample for the very limited wants OF
buyers since then-and such few sales as have
been made show no variation from those Of
last week viz: Far Western hogs sell at
S3.75a3 so per 100 lbs gross those from
other points, including light pigs, So. 50a3 65
per 100 lbs gross.
Sheep and Lambs-But two small carloads
of sheep and lambs have been on the market
this week and they have been sold at figures
unchanged as to values from those of last
week. Sheep sell at 3a4c per lb, and few
extra at 4Lc per h. Lambs 4laa5 1.c per ID,
and few extra a shade higher.
Calves.-Only very few veals have been
received, insufficient to make market, aud
as some indication of values last weeks fig
ures are givon--SS3. 50a6 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

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 cures tho
worst forms of Dyspepsia. Edgar Warfeld
ir., corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP FOR
that hacking cough. It is the best
medicine for throat and lung affections.
One bottle of this reliable remedy will
effect cure. Price 25 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
SILK DEPARTMENT.

Rich Silks in white, pearl, ivory. and an
fashionable tints, embracing sll the Desirable
weaves, and including richly elegant novel.
ties that are exclusive.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

Lats to bed and early to rise, prepares a
man for his homo in the skies. But early to
bed and a Little Early Riser, the pill that
makes life longer and better and wiser. Ed
gar Warield, IT., corner King and Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

Tho report that tho Pottery Trust would
fall through because tho owners of the Tren-
ton potteries demanded cash and will not &C
cept syndicate stock for their plants, is not
given any credepce in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The stock market
opened active and with the single exception
of sugar, strong. After the first hour there
were sharp breaks in some of the specialtes.
The market, however, was broad and conf
don't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
THE GOVERNOR AND COMP.
TROLLER,

Governor Tyler has heard from
comptroller of the Treasury Tracewel
in reply to his letter of the 9th inst
In that letter the governor held that
the comptroller's position was unteh
able in withholding the money due the
State for clothing furnished the q. S
volunteers, the claim really being pri-
vate one. The governor said that the
supplies were purchased by him at the
request of the President, VINO promised
to see that the money was paid. The
accounts were considered as against
the United States, but the government
required that the bills should be paid
by the governor and receipted for,
these receipts to be the governors
vouchers. He protested against con-
ver;ing private claim into public
one.
Comptroller Tracewell, in his reply
to the letter, quotes q number of
vouchers and letters of Governor Tyler
to show that the governor considered
tbs debt one due to the State OF Vir.
ginia. He says the account was also
rendered in the name of the State and
so certified by the auditor.
As the case now stands the comp
troller seems to have the documents on
the governor, and probably nothing
but an act of Congress will reimburse
the State. At the same time the gov
ernor's position is one of peculiar en-
bsrrassment that may cause him trouble
in the future
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP FOR
stubborn colds. This wonderful RENE
dy positively cures all lung affections
in remarkably short time. Try it and
be convinced. Price % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

Aubrey spangfeld, aged 16 years, was
found dead at 2:30 o'clock this morning in a
room of the Defender Hotel, on Third avenue,
New York. He had committed suicide by
inhaling Illuminating gas through rubber
tube. 1t is believed the boy was insane. His
father killed himself while insane three
Yeas ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

Klondike advices to November 81
have been brought TO Seattle, Wsshn.
It is said that $500 gold seekers are
on their way out OF the diggings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
Il holders CT the COCHNOWER MARBLE
COMPANY will be held at the principal of.
flee of the company, No. 107 north Fairfax
street. in the city of Alexandria. Va, at -
o'clock noon, on TUESDAY, January 10,
1899. L. C. RINE3, Secretary.
dec27 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Corset Department.

Exclusive Paris Novelties in Corscts ior
evening wear. Made of elegant satns, silks.
and embroidered batistes, and garnished with
dainty laces, embroideries, and ribbons.
Attention is also invited to a complete and
choice assortment of womcn's ard mems Dress
Requirements for New Years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

MILLS SHUT DowN.-The Augusta
and Enterprise cotton factories, of Au-
gusta, Ga, closed down Indefinitely on
Saturday, adding about three thousand
more to the unemployed of the city.
Five weeks ago, the Southern Manu-
facturers' Association reduced the
wages of the mill operatives. Those of
the King and Sibley mills. in Augusta,
and the Langley and Bath mills, in
South Carolina, refused to accept the
cut. The employees of the Augusta
and Enterprise factories returned to
work at the reduced scale, but because
of an agreement entered into by the
Southern Manufacturers Association,
the last-named mills were compelled to
close down in order to force the strik-
ing operatives in the other mills to re-
turn to work. There are in the neigh
borbood OF six thousand people in and
around Augusta out of employment be.
cause of the wage reduction and the
shutting down of the mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27
Alexandria Market. Dec IT.

Very little was done in the grain market
to-day and the few sales reported were at un-
changed quotations. Country Produce was
quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

OHOICE LAYER FIGS and tLoh'D'
I J ORANGES, sweet, just received 5I 1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

A UNIT JEMIMA'S PANoAhh =
"A. fresh, for sale by ,rrr prRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

DLACK WALNUTs-15 bushels ""'D--
I'D just received BY ,,rr pr7RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

Anew PICKLES Bunker Hill ficA'''
~ bottles and by measure for for, 5a II1 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

- BARRELS extra choice NEW ORLSA15.
y MOLAsSEs received direct to'dsy'
cember %, by ,,,rDrrpv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

ELANNELETTEs in light shades for Pa.
Il jamss and Night Robes at
A. c. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-27

A SMALL lot of Mems 81 Dies -
a Gloves to close out at 75e at vrF,s
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-12
BEAUTIFUL HOMES.
The Tendency OF the Age Is Toward
Mural Decorations.

Probably at no time in the worlds history
has as much attention been paid to the In
terror decoration of homes at present
No home, no matter how humble, is without
its handiwork shat helps to beautify the
apartments and make the surroundings more
cheerful. The taste of the American people
has kept pace with the age, and almost
every day brings forth something new
IN the way of a picture, draping, a
piece of furniture or other form of mural
decoration. One of the latest of these has
been given to the world by the celebrated
artist, Muville, in a series of four handsome
porcelain game plaques. Not for years has
anything as handsome In this line been seen.
The subjects represented by these plaques
are American Wild Ducks, American Pleas
ant, American Quail and English Snipe.
They are handsome paintings and are es-
pecially designed for hanging on dining
room walls. though their richness and beau
ty entitled them to a place in the parlor of
any home. These original plaques have been
purchased at a cost of $50,000 by j. G. Hub
niger Bros. Co, manufacturers of the cele-
brated Elastic Starch, and in order to enable
their numerous customers to become posses
sors Of these handsome works of art they
have had them reproduced by a special
process, in all the rich colors and beauty OF
the original. They are finished on heavy
cardboard, pressed and embossed in the
shape of plaque and trimmed with heavy
band of gold. They measure forty inches
matter or advertisement whatever.
Until September LIST Messrs. j. c. Hubing-
er Bros. Co. propose to distribute these
plaques free to their customers. Every pur-
chaser of three ten-cent packages of Elastic
Starch, fat-iron brand, manufactured by J.
c. Hubinger Bros Co., is entitled to receive
one of these handsome plaques free from
their grocer. Old and new customers alike
are entitled to the benefits of this offer.
These plaques will not be sent through the
mail, the only way to obtain them being
from your grocer. Every grocer store in the
country has Elastic Starch for sale. 1t is the
Oldest and best laundry starch on the mar
ket and is the most perfect cold process
starch ever invented. 1t is the only starch
mace by men who thoroughly understand
the laundry business, and the only starch
that will not injure the finest fabric. 1t has
beten the standard for quarter of century
and as an evidence of how good it is twenty
two million packages were sold last year.
Ask your dealer to show you the plaques and
tell YOU about Elastic Starch. Accept no
substitute. Bear in mind that this offer
holds good a short time only and should be
taken advantage of without delay
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-12
HOW JAMIE PASSED.
re Plays Tricks ON His School Prin-
cipal While That Parsonage
Is Calling ON His Sister.

Jamie has a big sister-a blooming, bound
ing destroyer of hearts, and the principal of
Jamie's school used to call on her. He came
one evening, just before the close of the last
term, and wore rubber overshoes. He al
ways was afraid of catching cold. He left
these shoe protectors in the hall. Jamie, by
no means sure of passing from seventh into
eighth grade, was coming his geography
from necessity, not choice, and he saw those
goloshes.
So he got the tack hammer and two tacks
and nailed through the rubber soles into the
floor. When Mr.. Principal departed an hour
later Jamie was watching him. Mr.. Princi-
pal, still smiling on the big sister, inserted
his feet in his understand then he braided
himself up in the most amazing fall that
ever an educated man accomplished. The
big girl picked him up and extracted him
from his stationary footwear, but she was
shaking with laughter.
Next day Jamie, sweet seraph, drifted past
the principals desk with a look of angelic
innocence on his chubby face.
He paused a moment.
"Who. called you" asked the petulant
"The kids called me. They called me
'rubbersi' Say, Mr.. Soandson, do pass"
And the eyes of the two met for one tense
moment. Then the principal surrendered.
"Yes-you pass" he snapped
IF he had said mo" he would have lodged
to the end of his days every time he heard a
boy cry "rubbers!"
And Jamie was honest about it. He told
no one-not even when his big sister padded
him.-Chicago Chronicle.