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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
THOROUGHLY cHRIsTENED.
Battleship Wisconsin Launched at San Fran
cseo-Two Bottles Of Wine Used.

Battleship Wisconsin Launched at San Fran
eiseo-Two Bottles Of Wine Used.
At the Union iron works. San Fran
cisco. last Saturday another great
marine lighting machine was added
to the already large fleet OF Pacific
war vessels. The vessel which slid
from the ways was the battleship
Wisconsin. the largest Of the vessels
built for the United States government
by the Union iron works. The launch
ing of the big vessel was effected with
out a hitch, and she now rests calmly
on the waters of the bay. When the
big vessel slid down the ways the war
ships, in the harbor fired salutes and
there was a terrible din from the steam
whistles. The controversy over the
kind of wine to be used in the chris
tenlng was settled by the use of two
bottles of champagne. one OF French
make. provided by the Wisconsin
christening committee and another of
California champagne. provided by
the Union iron works.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
Why Taxes arc Heavy,

Beyrout spent the whole of the coming
years taxes In entertaining the Ger
man emperor. making 1t necessary to
collect the taxes for 1900 Immediately
When the Turkish fleet was ordered
to escort the Hohenzollern. the German
imperial yacht. It was found that the
vessels were without coal. A local
merchant was asked to furnish the me-
cessary fuel. but he refused unless he
was paid In advance. The admiral
then cabled to constantinople. He got
no money, but the sultan sent deco
ration TO the merchant and conferred
upon him the title Of pashA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
Turk Ordered Christians Killed.

During the trial recently of the mur-
derers OF the Tzangaki family at Ca
nea. Island of Crete, the deposition OF
Mussulman was read. 1t said that
at the time of the massacres Edhem
Pasha. the Turkish commander. as
sembled the influential Mussulmans
and invited them to massacre all the
Christians found in Gambia In "a hours
after the meeting. The Pasha's re-
marks were uttered In the presence Of
Major Churchill, the commander of
the gendarmerie, who protested strong
ly, and was ordered by Edhem Pasha
to leave the room.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
HE CRITICISED THE EMPEROR.
A New Yorker Gives His Views and Lands in
German Prison.

Frank Knaak, of New York, has been
arrested on the charge OF lese majestic
said to have been committed while sit
ting with his wife in a fashionable
restaurant at Berlin, Germany. 1t is
alleged that he referred in an offensive
manner to the emperor. and a person
who heard him Immediately summon
ed n policeman. Although Mr.. Knaak
had several witnesses who denied that
he had made the alleged remark. he
was thrown into Jail. The officials of
the United States embassy have done
everything possible to bring about his
release. and Il large amount of bail
has been offered. j. B. jackson. the
United States charge d'affaires. has
had two interviews with Herr Richt-
nofen. the under secretary of state for
foreign affairs. on the subject. Mr..
Knaak Is a civil engineer. and Is in
terested in the Niagara water power.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
AGAINST EXPANSION.
Andrew Carnegie Presents sI.ooo to Further the
Movement

Andrew Carnegie Presents si.ooo to Further the
Movement.
The organization Of the Anti-Imper-
ialist League was completed at Boston
a few days ago. Governor Bout
we'll has been chosen President and
Andrew Carnegie. First Vice President
of the league.
1t has been decided to print the ad-
dress of the league to the people of the
country and to give 1t the widest dis
tributlon. The protest to the Pres
ident and to Congress will be printed
as an advertisement in many news
papers. with the request that all per-
sons who are interested will clip 1t
out, get signatures and forward them
to the Secretary of the league at
Washington. Several checks were re-
ceived by the league. in addition to Mr,
Carnegie's for $1,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
BRITISH TRADE DECREASING.
Due to the New Tariff Regulations of the
United States.

Due to the New Tariff Regulations of the
United States.
Right Hon. Charles T. Ritchie. presl-
dent of the London Board of Trade.
discussing the subject OF British trade
before the Croydon chamber of COM
merce recently said he regretted to
have to confess that the exports for
the year ended with October had de-
creased $13000.C00. chiefly through the
alteration In the United States tariff.
Although" said Mr.. Ritchie, 1--WE
are gradually making up the leeway, 1t
Is impossible to conceal a feeling OF
anxiety. Although We ought not to be
surprised that We are being so rapidly
overhauled In exports by other nations.
especially by the United States and
Germany, II Ii a regrettable fact that,
while since 1891 the exports OF the
United States have increased IS per
cent Great Britain's exports have de-
creased per cent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
In Case Spain Should Not Sign.

Secretary Long is at least prepared
for an emergency should Spain nOen
meet the demands of the United States
The cruisers New York, Brooklyn and
New Orleans are prepared for immedi-
ate service. The battleships Massa-
chussetts and Texas could be prepared
Iowa are now at Rio being about the
same distance from Spain as are the
ships now at New York. Admiral
schley Is ready to command the squad
ron.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
POWERFUL ICE BREAKER.
Russia Determines to Keep the Baltic Open all
Winter,


There has Just been launched In
England. at the yards of Armstrong.
Whitworth & Co., what Is. without
doubt. the largest ice-breaking steamer
in the world. for Its displacement Is
no less than 5000 tons. This was
built for the Russian government.
which Is going to make an effort on a
large scale to keep the Baltic open all
winter.
Beside this vast Ice crusher. the Ice
breakers of the Canadian lakes. which
are able to crush through four feet Of
Ice, are merely infants. The new Rus
sian boat Is provided with a forward
propeller, which Is calculated to vast
iy assist In the crushing process by
disturbing the water under the ice and
depriving 1t Of support. The stern Of
the Ice breaker Is cut into recess.
into which the stern of another vessel
can be securely lashed and thus be
given the utmost protection from her
powerful consort.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
BLANcO RESIGNS.
No Celebration Attended the Inauguration Of q
New Governor.

Marshal Blanco last Saturday morn
ing formally resigned the office of
governor and captain general of the
island of Cuba in favor of General
Jimlnez Castellanos. The ceremony
took place In the throne room OF the
palace without any further solemnity
than that the secretary of the govern
ment read the royal DEGREES on the
subject In the presence Of the president
of the colonial government and Cen
erals Parade. Solano. Ruiz and Te-
jada. The ceremonies and festivities
attending the taking OF the oath of Of
flee in previous years upon the ap-
pointment OF a new governor general
were dispensed with on the present
occasion. There was merely a formal
turning over of the military command.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
Returned the Stolen Money.

Seventeen years ago John Carvarick
OF Jersey City. ". j., stole s31 from a
butcher. Last Tuesday he gave the
police an equal amount with the re-
quest that 1t be returned to the butch
er. He also expressed willingness
to go to Jail II the butcher so desired
but the latter was satisfied with the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
Keeplng the Navy Supplied.

The Carpenter steel mill of Reading.
Pa. has Just shipped 400 six-inch
shells. 200 eight-inch and 200 ix-inch
projectiles to the United States govern
ment officials at New York and WASH
ington. The plant is just as busy now
as IL was during the most pressing
periods OF the recent war. The hurry
orders indicate that the government
is getting on hand supply Of proJec-
tiles for warshlps.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
He Would XIII the Emperor.

An umbrella maker of Oldenburg.
Germany. who boasted he had been
chosen by lot to assassinate Emperor
William on the latter's return from
Palestine. has been sentenced to three
years Imprisonment. after having
been convicted of lese majestic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
THE GOLD COINAGE.
India Prevents an Effort to Establish b.
nsetaiiism.

nbetaiism.
In his annual report Mr.. George f.
Roberts. the director of the mint. says:
THE most important events of the
fiscal year in the world Of government
finance have been the contamination
OF the long planned resumption Of spe-
Gle payments by Russia in gold. the re-
organization of the monetary system
of Japan with gold as the standard.
and the refusal of the government of
India to cooperate with the govern
ments of the United States and France
In an effort to establish bimetallism by
international agreement.
THE gold coinage Of the world In
1897 was the largest recorded, amount
ing in value to S437. .719.342, against
1896. .S99.5l7 in 1896. OF the former sum
s146,622, 1874 was recoinage, and approx
imately 1921 .097. .14S a net addition to
the stock of gold coins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-30
clsveland PoatoiIics Robbery.

The post once 1T Cleveland was
Tuesday robbed Of II packages con-
tanning 800 each. or u.1oo In sll. The
money wee n . pigson-hole at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
FAIRFAX NOTES.

A meeting of the Fairfax cavalry
will be bed at the courthouse on Mon
day, March Dist, (courtday), for the
purpose of completing the organization
of said company.
Mr.. John B. Coleman, of Dranesville,
died suddenly near Wiehle on Friday,
while surveying. Mr.. Coleman was a
son of the late Capt. James Coleman
and for several years waa supervisor f. I
Dranesville district. He was 60 years
old.
The March term ofthe County Court,
Judge J. NJ. Love presiding, will con-
meDce on Monday next. IL is grand
jury term, and may result in reducing
the number of prisoners now 10 jail,
some of whom are held to await the ac'
ton of the grand jury.
Under authority of the Washington
board of health, Mr.. Robinson, the We :
eriDarian, is making an inspection tour
ofthe cattle. At Townsville Mr.. w. B.
Dodge had fifteen head, and Mrs. Gen.
Dunn twenty-five head condemned,
some of them only yearlings, frisky u,
sleek, and apparently in good health ,
for alleged symptoms OF luberculOs
This is q severe blow TO Mr.. Dodge,
while Mrs. Dunn, who is wealthy, may
be better able to endure the loss. The
inspection nearer TO US has as yet re =
suited in no further loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
FACTS ABOUT WAR.

A naval battle nowadays is the cost
liest in all the history OF wars. The
feet of the United States opposed to
the fleet of Spain, in active engage
ment for one day (,uDrise to sunsei)
would eat more money than any OF the
wars OF the past.
1t would cost $l5, 200 to fire all the
gufs mounted at Sandy Hook. A shot
from some OF the big rifles is worth
$500 In two-hour engagement five
ships could fire away over 81 600, 900 in
ammunition, and it is also TO be borne
in mind that the largest calibeied and
high-priced guns aIe only good for y
limited number OF shots. To supply
our present warships with needed am.
mnnilion costs, it is said, $6,S00, 900
The United States has population
of 10, ,OOO.0O0 and Spain has popula
ton OF II 800 000 The United States
is one OF the richest countries on earth;
Spain is practically bankrupt. The
United States navy in the qualiy
Of its ships and their fighting
strength is far superior to that of Spain.
with its regular army ana ORGANIZED
militia this country could put into ;he
tie d, immediately an army of $50 600
IN 4u, and the ull fighting strength
of the enrolled" militia which nigh
be called upon in Case of need is 10
00O 600 men. The army of Spain on Il
war footing is abou, 200, 900 men.
In order to send TO Cuba the 1906
men with which Spain has been
prosecuting her unsuccessful war
here she has been obliged to
resort TO conscription. Her legitimate
mill ary resources are exhausted, aud
IN the event of big war levy cen
mnsse" il all that is left her. This. she
claims, would give her 100000 men
But even if there were not such such
great discrepancies between the powers
of the two nations Spain would still be
at tremendous disadvantage in trying
to carry on war across 5000 miles of
ocean against an enemy fighting within
easy distance of its base OF supplies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
IEXANDRTA VA FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH IS 1898
BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c.
FRENCH'S BOOKSTORE
AT & 419 KING STREET.

QUE BICYCLE AND SPORTING GOODS
BUSINESS THIS SEASON
will he on the most comprehensive scale
Not one point has been overlooked 10 make
onis the most intele ting Bicycle and Sport.
ing Goods lep rtmeit III this State Our
prices mean b saving for you. We have
now ready for your inspection the 1913"
MODELS of the imp RIAL WHEELS"
the 20 i4htly kind. Price $50. I he New
Thomas bicycle ice $50 snd the arabian
Wh,es, phi e $40 known the world over rs
the American beauties. The high gra &c the
great popularity the excellen, reputation of
these three leading makes are unquestioned.
We invite comparison with other wheels ad-
vertised at much higher prices If You fail
to inpect The Imperial, " THE Thomas sni
The Arabian" before purchasing don't
blame your bad luck on us.
BICYCLE STTNDBIES.
A large assortment of standard brands at
very lowest prices.
BICYCLES FOR HIRE
by the hour, day, week or month. No rattle
traps
ROBERT w FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen
& Co, Chicago and get free sample
box OF DR.. Kings New Lille Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and
are particularly effective in the cure OF
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every delete,ious substance and TO be
purely vegetable. They do not weak
en- by their action, but by giving tone
to the stomach and bowels greatly in-
vigorate the system. Regular size 25c.
per box. Sold by f. l.. Allen, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

1t is, or should be, the highest aim OF
every merchant to please his customer !;
and that the wide awake drug firm OF
Movers & Esblemsn, Sterling, Ill, is
doing so, is proven by the following,
from Mr.. Eshlemsn "ln my sixteen
years experience in the drug business
have never seen or sold or Tried q
medicine that gave as good satisfaction
as Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Disrrt9a Remedy. Sold by J. b. jan
ney, Druggist, 701 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

CORN AND Coz MEAL.-The Tex
Farm aud Ranch says: Don't waste the
corncobs, but f able get corn and COB
mill and grind both together. In "u-
tlitive properties the combination does
not differ materially from the corn uL-
mixed except in the greater portion OF
fiber and a somewhat smaller per cent.
of flesh forming principles. For cat ."
especially, it is good and economical,
the mechanical action of the fiber COM
pensating tor the loss of protein. The
entire plant of Indian corn, except the
stuble, should be utilized as food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

Over 5 600 yards divided into 5 lois, the
broken sets and odd pieces of an importer,
from inc narrow goods to the wider widths
Nearly 2O0 excellent designs in Cambri',
Nainsook and Swiss Embroidery, and to be
sold at prices JUST HALF THEIR VALUE.
By sll odes the best lot Of Embroideries ever
offered.
Lot No. Fifty pieces Hamburg and Swiss
Edges, 5 to SC value, at pc.
Lot No Fifty pieces Nainsook, Csml rio
and Swiss Fdgings and lnsertings TO match
8 and 10c value, for SC.
Lot No. 3-Fiity pieces very wide En-
broidcres, Swiss, Nsiusook and Cambria, .
and 10c valne. for 10c yard
Lot No. 4-Fifty pi ces fiue Edges, to 10
inches wide, Nsinscok, Cambria and Swiss
Inscitngs to match, 25C value, 15c a yard
Lot No. 5-Ths lot is beauty. Not
piece in the lot worth less than 40 to soc,
Cambrics, Nainsooks, also Swiss Edges and
Insertings to match at 25c yard.
A new Ii of all over Fmbodc,ies and
Tuckings will be included in this sale.
% pieces White French Nainsooks, very
fine quality, worth 25c at 12lc yard
80 pices English Long Cloth (12.yard
Iioccs) S1.29 per piece.
We have had remarkably large sale o.
those Fine Organdies in solid colors of pink.
light blue nile, lemon, corn, cardinal, heio-
trope, white and black. Positive 29c value
for sc yard.
80 pieces Fine Porcelain-fn India Lin
ems, 12!c vatuc, for Sc u yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
A1exasedris 6agettf,
PUBLISHED DAILY And TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. SO L SI2 Prince 81

in advance
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to OF
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memoriam, OF thanks, tributes
Of respect resolutions adopted by societio'
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed in this paper SIS advertise
ments
The GAZETTE Office il connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postoffice Alexandria, Virgin
ia, as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
MEDICINAL.

These conditions are due TO disorders of
.-- 5-gestiou or torpidity of the liver.
~,--- .tuse impuTity OF the blood, and one
-t.r5t continually pump impure blood
.... -r-ry organ OF the body without max
..., chose organs sick. Pump impure blood
-,3 .r- brain and there is soon sick brain
:, ... show in headaches, dizziness, drows-
mess dull eyes, frightful dreams and loss
D.. -e-p Pump bad blood into the lungs
s the result is consumption bronchitis
asthma weak lungs, splitting of blood or
..-7t, lr nasal troubles. Feed the nerves
sal b,lin cells upon the poisons of an i'm
s.r- blood and the consequence is nervous
-Aasustion and nervous prostration. Dr.
P.-r- Golden Medical Discovery cures
,lc-e diseases and cures the conditions that
cause them 1t restores the appetite makes
digestion and assimilation perfect, the liver
active the blood pure and the nerves
steady Il is the great blood maker and
..--a builder. 1t cures oS per cent. of all
%. consumption 1t is the best rem
.ly u- blood and skin diseases Druggists
sell IT,
Wm sno,hcrS Esq, of Millston, Jackson Co,
Wis writes " wish 10 say that DR.. PierCe's
-a Medical Discovery is the best medicine
i.- i.I- G-p that have ever tried. was cured
..,i- with It when l could not get any other
4 stitch in time saves nine" Doctor
~ rcrz Common Sense Medical Adviser
tells the mother how to take one little
aour stitch that saves nine costly visits
tpr ,hy doctor. For paper covered copy
-cai 7I onc-cent stamps, to cover cost of
rrng only, to the Worlds Dispcnsary
ST. Hcal Association, Buffalo, \. y. Cloth
ming. 10 cents additional.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
EASILY, Quickly, Permanently Restored
letter. salt-Rheum and Eczema.

Tho intense itching and snarting, Incl,
lent to these diseases. is instantly allayed
lis applying Chamberlain 5 Eye and
Kin Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured by it. 1t
Is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
-hapued hands, chilblains, frost bites
md chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
For Over Fifty Years

AS OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Wmslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty yoars ~ millions of mothers for
thoir children while teething with perfoct
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
sllsys all pain, cures wind collie, aud is the
best emed y for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to the
usste Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world, Twenty-Five cents q bottle. Its value
is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins.
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind
iar1T "a d&v1v-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

We are anxious to do little good in this
world and can think Of no ple'santer or bet
ter way TO do it than By recommending One
Minute Cough Cure rs preventive OF pneu-
mouls, consumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds. Charles
q. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

nr Cady', Condition Powders are
just VIII. a horse needs when IN bad
lJitiou. Tonic, blood purifier and
yrrndfuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 20
...rt., uDr uHcl:arp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

A thIill of terror is experienced when a
hrassy cough of Group sounds through the
house at night But the terror soon chsnges
to relief after One Minute Cough Cure has
been administered. Safe ard harmless for
children. Charles &. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
100 yards of sansilll for sc.

Pleid Organdics ror hprons Wss l2l2c
Now Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18
EXTRAS!
A large line of SHEETS at 49c and SOC.
PIV LOW CASES at 12l9c.
BOLSTER CASES at 25c.

&s.-I EICHBFRG & SON having finished
an inventory have just put on their counters
about / 80 PAIRS OF CDRSErS sOmc OF
them sold at 81, ST. % and 81 80. You can
take your choice for soc
800 Patsnt Spring Roller Curtain. all
colors. Price Zoe.
:}G.inch long and 24.inch wide Red. White,
Blue and Yellow Bor'crcd Towels ut 10c.
You will got amongst this sale SOC White
Pique at 1Sc.
A lot of aides Mackintoshes. Price SO 80.
Will be sold st S4.99
lot of Misses Mackintoshcs. Price 50
Will be sold at So 80.
25 dozen aides Fast Black Hcrmsdorf
Dye Hose Regular Soc quality. During
this sale 3 pair for 69c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

/ case of $500 yards Of new spring styles
CT Dress Girgham7. We will them this sal c
for &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

o.N44 .+.thAA ~
Ire TO be n
vorite with
lie lad les.
lie sick man
Il Ut. Hi
complex
t,ion is sal.
! low, his
eyes are
dull, his
skin is
! blotched
\ or piinply,
II his breath
lis unpleas-
ant and he
lis mentally
land pbysi.
? cally slug
pish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

800 Patent Spring Roller Curtain all
colors. Price 10c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

lot of Misses Mackintoshes Price 50
Will be sold at So 80.