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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
Great difficulty is found in selecting
q nau Eranch cabinet

Great difficulty is found in selecting
new French cabinet.
The indications in Paris and London
are believed to be that the French will
withdraw from Fashoda.
Naval constructor Hobson is conf
dent he can raise the Colon and Viz
caya at cost not exceeding $4,000.
General Leonard Wood, on his visit
10 Manzanillo, Cuba, was almost over
whelmed by Cuban otfice-seekers.
The mex reunion of the United Con-
federste Veterans will be held at Char
lesion, S. c., May 10, II, y, aud Is,
1899
1t is stated that South Cardinals leg
islature will repeal the dispensary law
when it meets and probably enact To-
Gallo olion measure.
Two men, who ale alleged to be au-
archists ano who were carrying dyna'
| mite, were arrested on Saturday at
Ponce, Porto Rico.
The Emperor and Empress of Ger
many, who have arrived at Jerusalem
attended services yesterday in the
Evangelical church at Bethlehem.
Mrs Cordelia Botkin was formally ar
raigned in San Francisco on Saturday
on the charge of numbering Mrs. John
P. Cunning, of Dover, Del, and pleaded
not guilty.
| H. G. Mcclure, local agent at St.
Louis for the Big Four Railway, gave
an old woman a cut-rate ticket TO Gin
cinnati. Some weeks ago he again
| favored her in the same way to Ten
nessee Recently the old woman died
and left Mcclure property valued at
81 100000
| That Van Wyck is fast becoming q
favorite in the betting can no longer be
denied in New York. The most en-
thusiastic republican leaders fear the
great strength of Tammany in the city.
The canal issue, upon which the demo
Gratis are fighting, is unquestionably
changing votes in their favor.
The former Spanish cruiser Infsnta
Maria Teresa, which was raised and
taken to Guantanamo for repairs. was
towed out of the harbor there Satur-
day afternoon by the wrecking tug Mer
ritt and the repair ship Vulcan and
started on her voyage for the Norfolk
navy yard. The vessel is in excellent
shape and the wrecking company be-
lieves that she will make the trip safely.
1t now turns out that it was Great
Britain that first informed the American
government that Admiral Cervera's
feet was in the hsrbor of Santiago.
The credit belongs not to Rear Admi-
raj Sampson nor to Rear Admiral
Schley. 1t was the British Consul al
Santiago, who notified his own govern
ment by cable that Cervera was at San
tisgo. The British government mott
fed its ambassadors at Washington,
who called upon the administration at
Washington, and allowed the fact 10
leak out by saying: 80, Cervera is at
Santiago ~
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The effort to have a horse show in
Richmond this fall has failed.
1t is estimated hat the trucking crop
of the Norfolk section this year realized
$3,500,000.
The whsst acreage sown in Fred
erick county this tall is perhaps the
largest in many years.
Mrs. Edmund BussieuX died at her
home in Richmond on Saturday morn
ing after brief illness.
Major Jed Hotchkiss, of Staunton, is
i'll in Richmond. A dangerous opera
ton was performed on him on Satur-
day. His condition is favorable.
Mr.. Vim. Monroe and Miss Ida En-
brey, of Stafford, were married Thurs
day night at Richland Church. in that
county, Rev. Mr.. Brooks officiating.
1t is reported in Norfolk that the es
Enlistment of line Of steamers be-
tween Norfolk, Cuban and Porto Rican
ports and the possible removal OF the
Brooklyn Sugar Refinery to Norfolk is
contemplated.
DR.. H. NJ. Keyser, of Page county,
died at his home at Honeyville on Sat-
urday. He had represented Page coun-
ty in the House of Delegates and was
Superintendent OF Schools OF the coun-
ty for some years.
Malcolm Bowen, q young man living
near Casanova station, Fauquier
county, was shot in the face Saturday
by the accidental discharge of a shot
gun in the hands of Willie Smith, a
youth OF l6 years. 1t is feared that he
Is seriously wounded.
Mrs. Margaret T. h. Lee. wife of
| Charles 5. Lee, died suddenly at her
home near Berryville on Saturday.
Sne was about 81 years old, and was a
daughter of The late Mann r. Page. of
Clarke county. She leaves a husband
and seven children.
The farmers and land owners near
Fredericksburg on the west side OF the
Rappahsnnock have organized the
Spotsylvania game preserve for the pro-
lection OF game and to prevent tres
passing on their lands by pot hunters.
A reward is offered for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of
any person or persons found hunting on
certain property. Judge A. w. Wal
lace, OF Fredericksburg, is president OF
the organization
Mr. Lewis Fleming, who was shot in
the leg while out hunting near Farm
vile on Saturday of last week, died on
Saturday evening at the Virginia Hos.
Iita in Richmond, where he was taken
for treatment soon ate. the accident.
An operation was performed on him
several days ago, aud be never rallied
from the shock. His companion,
, Thomas Duke, VINO was the cause of
the accident, is almost crazed with
grief, and fears are entertained that he
will lose his reason.
During the past week two or three
japanese have been in Richmond, with
view of making arrangement 10 this
country for the purchase OF leaf tobacco
10 ship to their factories in Japan.
They remained in Richmond two or
three days and made good impression
upon the business men, with whom
they camein contact. These merchants
were bright, progressive and seemed
to be well-informed about the business
etia!rs, not only of their own country
| hut OF this one as we'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
The Peace Negotiations.

PARIS, Oct. 3l.-The Spanish and
American peace commissioners met in
jUint session at o'clock this afternoon
ard continued in session an hour. The
American demands regarding the
Philippines were presented in writing.
1t is understood they demand the sur
render of the entire archipelago to the
United States and made certain conces-
sions to Spain regarding the Philippine
debt. The Spanish commissioners are
encouraged by reports from Washing
ton that President Mckinley is inclined
to be liberal in the Philippine negotia-
tons, and are likely to make all sorts
of bluffs and threats TO get the best pos
sible terms for Spain. The Spanish
Commissioners are expected to reply
to the American demands on Friday.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.-The State
Department was informed at one
o'clock today in q csolegram from
Judge Day that the peace commission
ers had met and that the Americans
presented their demands for the taking
OF the Philippines and had granted un-
til Friday for the SpaniArds to prepare
their reDlV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
GENERAL FITZHUGR LEE.

General Fitz Lee, it is said in
Washington, still intends to be candi-
date to succeed Senator Martin. Gen.
Lee went to Washington Saturday
night to arrange personal matters pre-.
paratory to his departure for Havana
aud left for Richmond yesterday. His
attention was called to statemen that
aome of his friends thought it insdvis.
able for him to remain g candidate for
lie Senate on account of the feeling
that he was sound-monev nan and
hat no ons but free-silver man could
ne elected to the Senate General Lee
said: II cannot help that. What l
said before on this subject still holds
good" He had previously stated that
ne intended to be candidate and
thought he could manage his campaign
from Havana, should he be there next
year.
General Lee expects to return to Sa-
vannah 10 few days, where he will re.
main until he takes his corps TO Cuba.
General Lee expects his corps to be
iully equipped with everything before
sailing. The date has not been fixed,
but he expects to sail some time next
month. This would place the corps in
Cuba il ample time to take formal pos.
session by January l, tle date when
Spain must withdraw the island.
General Lee does not believe there
will be such an Office as military COVER
nor OF Cuba. The army, he said, will
simply preserve the peace until the Gu
haus organize and establish a stable
government, atording adequate pro-
lection to life and property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

WITH fifty thousand dollars a year
and fine house to live in as the result
of 80 election carried by fraud, intimi-
dation and the negro vote, President
Mckinley calls on the people to get to
church and give thanks for Continued
prosperity" 1t is certainly the duty of
a Christian man to submit reverently
to the dispensation OF Divine Provi-
dence, bit he ought not approach the
throne of grace with lie in his mouth.
God may be Knocked, but cannot be de-
ceived by false representations. The
only continued prosperity" is
the prosperity of the oilicehold-
ers, war contractors. and the
money lenders. The former get their
pay, rain or shine, and the latter have a
good friend in the President. They
can afford to rejoice and De glad, but
full ninety-ive per cent. Of the popula-
tion, including all the producers and
toilers, would fer rather taste prospect
ty than read of il In republican news
papers or in high sounding executive
proclsmstions. They can, however,
thank heaven, with good conscience.
that Mr.. McKinley's term of office will
expire IN about two years aud that
they will then have an opportunity to
turn him out, along with Alger and
their negro oficeholders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
France Will Yield.

PARIS, Oct. 31.-The Eclair an
nounces that the Fashoda question will
be settled Immediately and In q manner
favorable to England. The French
government, the paper says, has decid-
ed to yield the place, though at the
same time it will make certain condi-
lions concerning. the occupation of
Bahr Ell. Ghazel. The minister of foreign
affairs will raise the question of Eng
lish occupation of Egypt, encouraged
by the Russian government, which has
promised effective cooperation. The
other newspapers continue to blame
Major Marchand for quitting MS post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
Attempted Suicide.

CLEVELAND, o., Or. 3l.-J. E.
Clercknor, conductor on the Cleveland
& Pittsburg railroad, and Misc Roe
Laurer went out on the pier at the foot
of Erie street before daylight this morn
ing, tied themselves together with a
rope, embraced each other and jumped
into Lake Erie. They were seen by de-
tective Williams, OF the Lake Shore
Railroad, who jumped in and rescued
them. Clercknor was arrested and
Miss Laurer was taken to hospital,
where she is still unconscious. All
Ciercknor will say is: 1--WE wanted to
die together"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
Van Wyck and Roosevelt.

New YORK, Oct. 3l.-The hopes of
Augustus Van Wyck depend largely on
the city of New York. a big plurality
here will elect him, and the democrats
claim he will get such plurality. The
republicans oppose this claim and say
Roosevelt's work in the city this week
will more than turn the tide in his favor.
1t looks to-day as if the vote in the
State would be close with a small
plurality either way. The demo
Gratis claim the election by plu-
rality ranging from 1900 to 1900
while the republicans say they will car
IS the State ny $4,000 plurality. The
Herald says were the election neld to-
day Van Wyck would win by 1000
plurality, but the weeks work before
he campaign, it admits, may change
his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. 31.-Jobn
Reed, the notorious bunco man, who
was serving sentence of from II to II
years 10 the State prison, is at large
Accompanied by prison keeper be
came to Worcester yesterday for con-
ference with his counsel. This confer
ence was held in the Sherwood House.
At midnight the keeper left the room
for moment and when returned Reed
had disappeared. On his way out OF
the hotel Reed took an overcoat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
ouiet in North Carnlina.

RALEIGH, n. c., Oct. 31.-The strain
in the political situation appears to be
somewhat relieved to-day. The bust
ness mems committee which went last
week 10 see the Governor and urge him
to prevent any republican county or
legislative ticket from being nominated,
secured his promise upon condition that
the democratic nominees for the lower
House of the observation-disclosures and
West-both withdraw and that bust
ness men be nominated in their stead.
Peschan and West have withdrawn. To.
Gay the business mems committee and
toe democratic committee met to put
up two business men as candidates. All
populist nominees who We're on the
ticket have withdrawn. The governor
has pledged himself 10 prevent any re-
publican ticket being put in the field.
A telegram says what has been done
will secure white supremacy at Will
mington and in New Hanover county
and will avert the race war which has
been imleoding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
Activity in English Dockyards.

LONDON, Oct. Collaboration re-
ceived from the various deckyards indi.
Gates that the naval activity continues.
Orders have been received at Ports
mouth that the compliments Of crews
of the battleships Trafalgar and Alex
andria and the cruiser Australia be
made Immediately, and officers and
men are being recalled from leave. Two
torpedo boat destroyers at Chatham
have been ordered into commission.
FIVE battleships entered Plymouth har-
Dor this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
The Cruiser MARIA Teresa.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31-Dispatcnes
to the Navy Department from Guanta
namo announce that the armored cruz
ser Infanta Maria Teresa left that port
yesterday morning at 6 o'clock, under
h=r own steam, in command OF Lieut..
Commander Harris. She was accom-
panied by the wrecking tug Merritt,
the repair ship Vulcan and the Leoni-
das. The Maria Teresa has crew Of
100 men to work her up, and, if she be.
HAYES well, she will undoubtedly come
direct to Hampton Roads, but if any
trouble occurs she will goto Key West
or Port Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

VIRGINIA P0LITICs.-A dispatch
from Richmond says: The outlook,
politically, in Virginia, almost on the
eve of election, has in it everything to
make d democrat feel as he did in the
old days, when every district was send.
ing democrat to Congress. a careful
study of the conditions existing in each
of Virginia's ten congressional districts
shows that in every one the election of
the democratic candidate is to all in
tents and purposes certainty. In
some there are certain elements which
create more or less unessiness, but in
none are conditions such as TO make
those familiar with them have serious
fear as to the election of the democratic
candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

FooTBALL.-At Cambridge on Sat-
urday Harvard defeated the Carlisle
Indians by a score oil to 5. At Char
Iottesville the University of Virginia
defeated the Columbian University by
score OF Il TO 0. The University of
Chicago was beaten by Pennsylvania
ny score OF % to II. Princeton won
from Brown easily by % to O. Rich
mond College lost to the V. NJ. l. by 16
20 O. Yale defeated West Point, scor-
ipg 10 to the cadets 0. At Annapolis,
'he naval cadets defeated Lafayette
College by score of is to 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

MAsoN1C.-Mr. Allison Nailor yes
terday left Washington as a special en-
vow from the Supreme Council, South
ern Jurisdiction, Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite, .. S. A., to the Supreme
Council. A. a. 5. R., of the United
states of Mexico. He will go direct to
the CITY of Mexico, where the Supreme
Council will be in session. Mrs. Nailor
will accompany him, and they will be
away from the United States about a
month. In 1895 The Supreme Council,
A. A. 5. +. OF Mexico celebrated its
thirtv-ff.h anniversary in the City of
Mexico. Mr.. Nailor was the only one
who attended from the United States
He was accorded every courtesy and,
together with several others. was elect
ed an honorary member of their council
President Diaz, of the United States of
Mexico. personally pinned medal of
honor upon Mr.. Naylor and conferred
ON him a certificate of honorary men,
bership to the their Supreme Council.
This little courtesy on the part OF the
Mexicans opened up decidedly frieud,
" relationship between the Supreme
Council of our southern jurisdiction
and the Supreme Council of Mexico,
and at the meeting Of our council in
1897 President Diaz. w. j. De Gress,
W q. Keller, Luis Pombo. and ]. n.
Castellanos, all thirty-ttird degree Ma
sons we're elected honorary members.
Handsome gold medals were ordered
made for each of them, and Mr.. Nailor
was deDutized to present them, to-
eether with specially engraved certif
cafes OF their election to the American
Council snd his visit to Mexico is for
L. nn-no.a of nerfnrminp his mission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
Bryan and Lee.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. 31.-Inquiry as
to the condition of Col VIM. j. Bryan
to-day brought the response from his
room that he was much better. He ex-
poets to be able to be out by the latter
part of the week. No definite infor-
nation has been received as to when
Gen. Fizhugh Lee will return to the
command of the corps. II is said his
wife has improved greatly and he Va s
expected here yesterday but did not
come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
The Markets.

NEW YORK, Oct 81 -Wheat-Dec opened
65l. closei 661s; May opened 81. closed
81 Corn-Dec opened 81 closed 1925 !;
May "a; closed 34t. Oats-Dec opened
23t4 closed $3.50.
CHICAGO. Oct 31.-The market closed as
follows: Wheat-Cct 663s Dec 66as. May
675-; Nov 663s Corn-Oct 32la Nov
323s; Dec 3275; May 34la. 0Ats-Oct
23l2; Nov 23la Dec 233. May 242..
BALTIMORE, Oct 31.-Flour dull west
ern super 81 35s2 20 Wheat iirmer; spot,
Month and Nov 704a707s corn frmer /;
e GEoReETow OWE :. ce is si..wheat 65a7o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

The alleged murderer of Rocelia
Smith, coiored, killed and burned in
her room IN Richmond Saturday night,
mas surrendered to the police. He is
John Lee Ayers. He says the woman
struck him with burning lamp, and
when she caught fire she grabbed
him. Ayers is fearfully burned about
the arms and face.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

The terrible condition of affairs in
North Carolina, where the negroes
have bad free schools ever since the
war between the States, affords pat
ent example CT Whist may be expected
in the newly conquered provinces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
MONETARY AND COM qrRr,

NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-The stock n.-...
hesitated somewhat At the start this mo- a..
but 1t was got long, however before -. ~
sence Of selling pressure became apparent d.
trades then turned buyers. G5yer1s, al.
bonds were substantially unchanged LEU =.
noon the stock market was mo set.ra a. q;
generally higher. The gains extended n o-o
per cent. -e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

Delegates from the chief towns OF
Porto Rico met at San Juan Saturday
and formulated demands on the United
States Tor a territorial government and
other reforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31
A Word TO the Wise is Sufficient.

Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured me
of ca!arrh when everything else failed.-Al'
fred W. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio. -.
Ely's Cream Balm works like charm Il
has cured me of tee most obstinate case OF
cold in the head 1 would not be without II
-Fred'k Fries, 2S3 Hart street. Brooklyn,
Ny. -.
Ely's Cream Balm will be mailed. Kept 1y
druggists. Ely Brothers, SO Warren street,
New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

Use Dr.. BULLS Cough SYRUP FOR
stubborn colds. This wonderful rene.
dy positively cures all lung affections
ia remarkably short time. Try it and
be convinced Price 25 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

DR.. BULLS Cough SYRUP FOR THAT
hacking cough. 1t is the best remedy
for throat and lung affections. One
bottle Of this reliable remedy will effect
q cure. Price % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-31

DE-. BULLS Cough SYRUP ALWAYS
cures coughs aud colds. 1t is poor
economy to neglect cold when bot
lie of this reliable remedy will relieve
and cure it at once. Price only % cts.
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FOB MOUNT vEENoN'

Leave Alexandra for Noun W ,5' = .
dsvs. at 7 OF, S 80, 10 g. A. sd
and IL 80, / Al, > 81, ! 80
p. N. o25 n- J.
. 90, 4 30, : IS and 9 81 D. -. S.
Leave Mount Vernon, wees - 40
GA and II IA a. II. ana ~ ~
> 40, 4 10, 5 30, s 20 snd 80 ~ ~ ..
Leave Mount Vernon, s4naa! : : 20 :
and 10 90 s. III. snd 40 . ''' -
and 10 20 p N. -, A,.1l
Leave Arlington Junction 40
and Rosslyn hourly. t..ej ri
Baggage $50 pound free e'e,A''
stations. ,as
ing rates: Under 10 pounds . 20 q.
70 pounds, 10 cents over 20 60
. cents. ..;,y sri 4
ing, in each direction al i'eis d. IL d. 7
Tickets are sold At the or lie.
road Company at the lo!Io~ VIZ IS 4
rsEe. Alexandris TO WAsainzioH'
round.trip, % cents. o,...y
6. E. ABBOT, = SSe,.'-.-,..eli.
President
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MIR. BAILEY'S SPEECH.

Representative Joseph w. Bailey, of
Texas, addressed a large audience at
Petersburg on Saturday, evening. Mr..
Bailey started out by touching upon the
republican Congress depriving Mr..
Epes of his seat in Congress, and put
ting in his place r. 7. Thorp, who the
speaker said can never and will never
represent the people OF the Fourth dis
frict OF Virginia in Congress. Mr..
Bailey declared that if the people of the
Fourth district of Virginia would re.
sent this piece of injustice. the demo.
cratic majority for Mr. Epes at the
election on the Sth of November next
would be greater than it was before or
ever will be. Congressman Bailey said
hist the republican papers say that the
democrats IN Congress brought on the
war with Spain, and so forget them
selves as to SLY that the democrats die
not cordially support the government.
Both accusations, said the speaker, are
false, each and equally so. For twelve
months the democrats in Congress de-
clared that the United States should
recognize the rights of the Cuban peo-
pie to fight their own battles. II this
bad been done there would have been
no war between the United States and
Spain. Mr. Bailey said that Spain was
anxious to avoid war with US, not be-
cause she loved us, but because she
feared US. Mr.. Bailey said President
Mckinley knew it, and told his friends
that it was true. Mr.. Bailey declared that
war could have been avoided if the
Cuban people had been given the right
10 fight for their own precious indie
pendenca. The Peace Commission, he
declared, would spend more money
than it would require to purchase . cot
for every volunteer in the army. Con-
gresham Bailey closed by pTaising the
volunteer service Of the United States,
and said that the United States had
fought four wars with volunteer troops
and had never lost one. He spoke
against the annexation of the Philip
pine Islands and standing army.
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DIED.

On Sunday, October so. at 10 3, NJ,
MARY, widow Of Rev Charles Minnigerode.
Funeral services at her late residence, 613
Prince street. tomorrow Tuesday, morning
at 10 O'CLOCK InteIment in Hollywood,
Richmond.
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Alexandria Market. Oct II

The market opened quie, wiki .ue.
wheat a shade off Other grair sunc4s.s-
Country Produce is quiet and Prorsg.;s
firm.