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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

The public statement is made that
though General Miles now says he was
opposed to the hurried and unprepared
manner 10 which the invasion of Cuba
ard Porto Rica was made, he advised
even greater hurry than was possible,
and that he did, is proved by mis- o@n
orders to that effect, which he failed 10
mention in his report, but which are
now on file at the War Department
The suppression of the truth, for a
purely selfish object, has always been
considered as bad as a falsehood. But
in view of the Generals treatment OF
President Davis when confined in Fort
ress Monroe, hardly anything that ne
might do would be surprising.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

CHICAGO CATTLE Market. Nov. T.
Cattle-The light run of cattle was quickly
disposed of at former prices choi.e Steer
So .15a5 60 /; medium $4,000 80; beet
steers So 8Oa4. so stockers aud feeders S3i
$50; bulls 81 35a410; cows and he.ieI.
SIS. 10a4: calves $3a7 Western ranger:
81 60a4 40 Western fed steers g 1Oa5 -.
Texas grass steers S315a4.i0 Hogs
There was an sctive demand for ho2s ard
prices ruled strong. with sales al an average
advance of SC; fair t. choice So AZ lq83 %.
packing lots So 25a3 45; butchers % 3A
3 62h; mixed s3 30s3 CO. light S3.25:
8 67lb; pigs S2.4Oa3. 40. Sheep There
were not enough sheep and lambs toE saIc %
make 9 market and prices were largely nom.
bal at the last advance native sheep = 3li
40: yearliugs 81 70'5; feeders IS ,h
40; lambs So 75s4 30 feeders Si5Ca)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

DE-. BULLS COUGH SYRUP SHOULD BE
kept 10 every household. 1t is the best
remedy for cough or cold, and is es-
pecially recommended Tor that grippe
cough. Price % cts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

Adam +. Smith. one of the best known
men in Troy, N. Y. committed suicide this
morning by shooting himself through the
heart with a revolver. No cause Is assigned
for the deed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET Nov y
Beef Cattle were active ana unclaimed
The quotations were as follows, Exits D.
a53sc. good 4a4a5C medium 4Qai'- con-
mon 44ia4asc per lb. Sheep were ta.. and
unchan zed, while LAMBS were shste higher
The quotations were as follows Extra ig'
43ic, good 4a44.c, medium 3iqa3eie Co9'
mon 21as3Ac per ID Lambs 4i2aGc per 10.
Hogs were easier on all grades az 24s22,
par ID for best We terms. and 1890 per 10
for other grades Fat cows Were di.. 4"
2hs33.c per lb. Thin Cows sod at > =!
$40 per head. Veal calves were active 81
4laa7lbc per ID. Mich COWS were inseil's
at $50 10 $50 per head. Dressed Bee's'
sold at 6l2aSlbc per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

The annual convention of the Rnishts of
Labor vii! be called to order in Chicsgo TO-
day 1t is iatimated that some OF the ma
tionsl officers will not stand for reelection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14
MONETARY AND COMM sgrI

NEW YORK. Nov. 14-The sto nal,
speculation was on large scale this m I,,iSe
but realizing sales gave some cbecs 4 -
The recessions, however, were opIy fr " pics;
in most instances. i'actiols
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14

DIR. Bulls COUGH SYRUP Is A TRUE
friend to all suffering with coughs or
colds. This reliable remedy never
disappoints. 1t will cure cold in one
day and costs but % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14
Alexandria Market. Nov. Il

The grain market opened quiet with lib
offerings and prices remain unchanged
Country Produce is also quiet with light O.
ferings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14
An Officers Suicide.

BALTIMORE, Nov. II Lieut.. Il. G.
Dressler, o. s. navy, committed sui
eide 10 the Carrollton Hotel this morn
ing. Coming in of the street, be
walked to toilet room and, pressing q
revolver to his left temple, fired, dying
instantly. From papers found On his
body his name and rank was learned.
Among other things letter from Sec
rotary Long ordering him to the Ash
attic station was found OF his body.
Lieutenant Dressler was about 40 years
of age and came from Ohio. During
the late war lie served On the Puritan.
@HDR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP WILL
cure Group and whoopipg. cough. No
danger to the child when this wonoe rs,
full medicine is used in time. Mothers,
always keep bottle on hand,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14
: G T Nov. 14.-wbeat 65.7O.

CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-The market closed as
follows: Wheet-Nov 66la; Dec 66@.a
667s May 669s bid July 65 Corn-Nov
313i Dec 317s.32; May 335sa33&. Oats
Nov 233s Dec "a bid May 24a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14
OITY TREASURES OFFICE,

NITT TREASUREH'S OFFICE,
~ EooM No 1, CITY HALL.
ALEXANDRIA, va. Nov. 2 1898.
DELINQUENT STATE TAXPAYERS,
TAKE NOTICE.
At the December 18th term Of the Cor
porstion Court, st the front door OF the Cor.
narration Court House. on Fairfax street, I
will offer at PUBLIC SALE ell the REAL
ESTATE belonging to delinquent taxpayers
for the year 1897, description Of which
ran he seen at my office or at the Clerks Office
OF the Corporation Court 8~ Under re.
cent act of the state Legislature failure on
the part o. taxpayers to psy the amount of
heir tax bill before the day ofsaIe will make
their property liable to be purchased by any
individual, thereby subiecting them to an ad-
ditionsl expense OF SO and costs Ia order to
redeem the same. II. B. HARLOW,
no12ts City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-14
The Markets.

New YORK, Nov 14-Wheat-De opened
667s closed sos May opened 669s closed
664. Corn-D4c opened 321s closed 80
May 1873; closed 3334. Oats-Dec opened
237s closed 231a May opened 242. closed
23&.. Pork-Dec opened 81 80; closed
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
Robbed Il Freight Crew.

Six tramps boarded a Baltimore ana
Ohio freight train day or two ago, a.;
Bowman, near Altoona, Pa, and while
three of them entered the cab OF the To-
connective and ordered the engineer to
stop the train the other three held up
the conductor in the caboose and
forced him to deliver his pocketbook
containing a ten dollar bill and some
small change. Two Of the tramps had
revolers and the rest were armed witt
clubs. The robbery was effected quiet
Nv and quickly, and at whistle from
the leader of the gang, the tramps rar
for the woods and escaped.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
A Good Advertise ent.

The gentleman from Boston was
stopping with farmer landlord, and
now guest arriving. he was much
impressed by the conversation Of
the Bostonian Later he was talking
with tho landlord, who was not any
thing like So languageuous as tho
guest.
"By the way" he said, that gen
tleman has an extensive vocabulary,
hasn't hc?'
Tho landlord was greatly pleased.
"Well." he responded, 'you d
ought to q seen it when he first
come, 'twau't nothing to speak Of;
he's only been boardin' with me two
weeks and he's had to let his waist
ban out four times"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
Profits at Monte Carlo.

The Secolo of Milan publishes the
budget of Monte Carlo for the last
financial year. ending Oct. 81. From
the statement here given it would seem
that the profits of the salon are much
below those of 1856, for we have a
return Of 14.750, 000 francs, as against
19,750,O 600. No reason is assigned COR
this falling Off The outgoings of the
bank are interesting. First comes the
company's yearly allowance to Prince
Albert of Monaco that is written down
at 100000 francs. The outlay Oh po-
lice, gendarmeric, instruction and
public pleasure grounds is stated al
] 100000 francs. What instruction is
meant is not very clear. Perhaps the
children of the principally get their
education gratis from the paternal ca
sino. AS to the directors, admins
traitors, croupiers and servants of the
establishment, they cost 100000
francs q year, while the orchestra, rae
ing, regattas and pigeon shooting ruT
away with 500, 900 francs more, but i!
this item there is also inserted costs
Of charity" The charity Of the casino
must be larger than is generally i'm
! agined, for we have three separate
items which belong to the quality Q
mercy. First, charity tout court
secondly, the viaticum given to tn
ruined gambler. now no longer proud
and consisting of q tirst-class retur!
ticket, outlay stated at 100000 francs
and, thirdly, a similar sum investa
"in the prevention of suicides" /
business-like entry at the end is: Sui
cides for the financial year, total g.
Where did the Secolo get the last tW
details?
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

A competent witness, connected with
a state board of charities, lately sail
that thirty years OF close official con-
tact with the legislature OF the com
monwealth in which he lives convince
him that tbs moral tone Of legislators
and legislation is improving and not
deteriorating. The legislative corrup-
ton which actually exists is menace
to the republic. but 1t does not help
matters to exaggerate the evil and fan
cy it where it does not exist. Some
people believe every evil report they
hear Accused persons should be pre-
sumed to be innocent until they are
proved guilty-even such mal1gned
creatures as Judges. senator's and con
gressmcn.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

officers into the hiding place of the
Van Buren, county moonshiners last
September, when Taylor and Dodson
were killed, was shot from ambush
and killed instantly. The killing oc-
Cured in the vicinity Of the Taylor
murder and placard was left CT
Giles body warning others to keep
their fingers out of the moonshiners'
pie. Giles was a prominent Van Blu
rem county farmer, and was en- route
to Russelville to furnish information
of another gang. Collector Kennel OF
this district has dispatched detail of
deputies to Van Buren, county to run
down the murderers il possible.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

The so-called "bye elections in Eng
land, by which are meant the scatter
ing elections to fill vacant seats in the
House of Commons, which occur from
time to time between the general cleo
tons, are always watched with inter
est as indications Of public sentiment.
There have been twenty-five such cleo
lions since the general parliamentary
election Of 1895, in which the Conserva-
tives won their great victory. AS a
result, fourteen, Conservatives and
eight Liberals have been replaced by
thirteen Liberals and nine Conserva
tives A Conservative majority of GOES
in these twenty-five constituencies has
been changed into a Liberal majority
of $3.50.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
a COWBOY Earl.

The seventeenth Earl of Caithnesi
hogan life as a cowboy in the southern
states. and was by no means pleased
when his fathers unexpected success
sion to the earldom heralded his recall
from America to the uncongenial at.
mosphere of West End drawing rooms
Lord Caithness, who is nearly forty
has the sandy locks, the rudy com
plexion and blue-gray eyes which art
the heritage of the Sinclairs.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

No system of national quarantine, no
matter how thorough, can prove eifec-
tive so long as the yellow plague is al
lowed to breed at our very doors. Ev-
en- national quarantine cannot keep
away from our southern coasts the
contagion that flies in the air or creeps
in on the sluggish West Indian fogs
blown inland Quarantine does not
prevent the spread Of yellow fever in
4 climate where the conditions are ripe
for it, and we cannot keep the germs
away from our coasts SO long as the
fever is allowed to breed and grow in
Cuba, where it exists from years end
to years end. We must be able to root
it ont and destroy it in it's breeding
grounds. It must be stamped out OF
Havana and other Cuban ports before
a quarantine can prove effective.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

The New York state forest preserve
board has practically completed it's
purchases under tho 100000 APP
preparation made by the last legisla-
ture. The board has expended $780,
900, with which it purchased 100000
acres OF land within the boundaries
OF the Adirondack state park. The ex-
pense attached to such purchases was
$4,000. The average price paid was
$3.50 per acre. The lands acquired in
clude many Of the choicest primeval
tracts in the north woods. The 100000
remaining of the appropriation will be
used to clear up outstanding adverse
tax titles.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

If it is somebody else that rides it we
are quite sure to call it a hobby, but if
it be our own selves who amble along
in this fashion, we are apt to dignity
our steed by the name OF very strong
bent or an enthusiastic inclination.
We are quite apt to apply the terms
crank or "opinionated idiot" to
those who oppose our pet theories, for
getting that we, in our turn, may be
even more intolerant Of theirs. 1t is
Il most difficult thing for the ordinary
man to maintain what would be called
a rational equilibrium. The tendency
to extremes Is so strong in the average
character that often insensibly one
drifts into arbitrary holdings of be-
liefs and ideas, and is either unable or
unwilling to allow that other manners
and methods can be even approximate
~ correct. Hobbies are very comfort
able and desirable things If one rides
them with tight rein and sufficient
Intelligence to keep them from pranc-
ing over other peoples preserves. But
the hobby that lifts its heels whenever
It comes near to any Of our special
friends, or that throws dust In the
eyes of the community at large, and
mud spatters everything that passes by
it. is simply nuisance, and it and its
rider ought to be impounded until they
are somewhat tanned aowT or at least
taught the wholesome lesson of fe.
snect FOR the rights OF others.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

leading into Potsdam from his hons.
Finally, Burt was arrested, after he
had told thousand and one differeat
stories. The revolver and the white
hat cannot be found. His examination
which lasted several days, ended with
his being held for the grand jury, de-
spite the fact that Mrs. Burt and the
hired girl testified that the masked
man did not have a beard. Mrs. Burt
stated afterward that she was so ex-
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Students Of South American pOlitice
are not necessarily given over to un-
just conclusions, but there are 5Onl7
signs" that they know never fail. to.
instance, when the press dispatches an
nounced that Large shipments Of arma
and specie arc being sent to the repu5-
lie Of Colombia" 1t Is perfectly claac
that Colombian election is coming
on.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

cited on the occasion of the shooting
that she couldn't remember everything.
People generally are satisfied that the
right man is in custody, but as yet no
satisfactory motive has been estab-
lished. District Attorney Hale is said
to possess much information that has
not been given out. and is believed to
be confident Of convicting Burt.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Plat is entirely willing to have re-
united party in New York. All he
asks is that the republicans that do NOT
approve Of his leadership, that are OPP
posed to his methods, that want the
party rid of bossism, shall simply drop
their foolish opposition and come GO
his support. Now, could anything be
more reasOna BILE?
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Ave miles from POtsdam, was thrown
into great excitement. There were
present Mrs. Burt, Asa Briggs, her
father, SO years old, Mrs. Burt's young
son, and the hired girl MI. Burt was
in POtsdam and had not returned.
There was q rap at the door, and the
boy went to see who was there. lie
was confronted by masked man, VINO,
without saying a word, pressed for
ward and entered the sitting room,
where, without any ceremony or WORDS
he opened fire on Mrs. Burt. lie
aimed at her heart, the ball passing
through her left arm. He then aimed
at her head, but before this shot was
fired the murderers right arm was
grabbed by Mr.. Briggs. The masked
man then turned on old Mr.. Briggs,
who had grabbed him, and during she
shooting that followed the three other
occupants of the room, Mrs. Burt, her
son and the hired girl. fed. In the
struggle with the masked stranger Mr..
Briggs was shot twice in the neck, the
ball in one instance taking a downward
course which resulted in his death &
few days later. No sooner was he free
than the masked fiend fed. His mask,
which consisted Of red bandana han1-
kerchief, drawn over his face from
his eyes down, had not been misplaced.
Mr.. Briggs in his anti-mortem state
ment later said that while he was u
ing on the floor and the murderer was
above him shooting he discovered that
the man had black whiskers. The
country is sparsely settled and it was
some time before a general alarm was
sent out The mans tracks were Vis-
ible in the light snow and he was fol,
, lowed for some distance. The family
are held in the highest esteem, and nc
motive could be found for the act. Fin
: ally Morris Savage, who had beeI
thrown out of the house some days be
: fore and had threatened to return an'
y revenge himself, was arrested after
= long hunt Savage easily proved al
/ alibi. BY the testimony Of most oA
| cellent people it was shown bcyont
V question that he was thirty-iive mile
: AWAY dL ZIG lllilS VI e''S ''N'"@'A-S
5 With Savage out of the way people oe
S gan to suspect Howard Burt, the hus
band and son-in-law, although up t
this time he had possessed an unblcm
ishcd character. No motive could /
o given, still certain facts pointed direc:
: " toward him. On the evening of tn
: tragedy several people on the road be
: tween Potsdam and the scene of tn
p crime met man on foot who locke
9 like Burt. In some instances the
S spoke to him, but got no reply. III
3 bandana handkerchief was picked Il
It on the road. That day in PotsdaI
n Burt purchased soft white hat, e>
e actly like the one worn by the maske
IS man. while day or two before he ha
e purchased 3S-caliber revolver, sue
II as the masked man used. Burt claim
d to have been in Potsdam at the tin
IT of the shooting and says that betwce
g S o'clock and o'clock he was wall
II ing aGpund town, as he was not fee
g ing well. No one is believed to ha'
seen him in town. where he is WEI
known, during this time. The fir
ye person to see him was man WI
if knew him we'll and that was at $50
lg M. and Burt was then on the re;
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
It Kccns the Feet Dry and warn

And is the only cure for Chilblains.
Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Ollnsted, Leroy, \. y.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
Trann.s Double Bath.

A tramp broke into the house OF w.
G. Overton in Fokomo, Ind. He fell
into a tub of cold water and Mrs. Over
ton drove him out with teakettle q
hot water.-Ex.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
WHO FIRED THE SHOT
THAT KILLED OLD MAN BRIGGS
IN BURT'S HOUSE.
NSlo Was It and What Was the Re3-
son:--Mystery in This Murder Which
Has Caused Much Excitement in
Northern New York.

r has been many
years since Pots
dam, N. Y, has
been so stirred up
as it has of late,
all on account Of q
mysterious murder.
About 6 o'clock one
evening recently
the household OF
Howard w. Burt,
at HannaWa Falls.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
rwe,ve-r,npered children.

A healthy boy with six fingers on
each hand has been born to Mrs. Fen
jamin Herndon, CT Hamilton, Ohio. A
little daughter IS months Of age has
twelve fingers.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

A man will quarrel with his best
friend over q comp. to Il theater.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

We never personally knew of but
one man to 90 TO the devil.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Whisky is a drug on the market when
you have to get it at a drug store.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Mrs. WinAoWs 500, hing Syrup
For children ertling, sotens the gains reduces innap
nation, allays pun wind collie cents bottle
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Did you ever see telegraph opera
tor over As years of age?
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

Goes Cough EsnlshE,
IL tho oldest and best, 1t will break cold Quckt
han nything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Lie AWAY.

10 quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full of life. nerve and vigor take No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worl1cr. that makes weak mer
strong. All druggists, soc. or ST. Cure guaran-
tecd. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

The higher life is lived in the lowest
vale Of humility
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative I3romo Quinine Tablets. Al
Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. %
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-02-04

No-To-Bac For Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc 81. All drEggi SITS.