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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 81, lS9s

THE GAZETTE will close its 99tb
volume to-day; long life that, for 6
newspaper, but, during the whole oft,
save temporarily when it was seized,
sacked and burnt by the federal sol
diers during the war between the
States. it has daily been left at the
doors of all the intelligent people OF
the CITY who take sny interest in Alex
sndria's affairs and welfare. Since the
close of that war it has had a great dea'
TO contend with in the active rivalry OF
both the morning and evening news
papers of Washington, and though
those papers do all they can to disparage
and iniure Alexandria, there are some
people living here, but employed
there, who pstronize them. either on
account of their political proclivities, or
because they would rather the indus
tries of that city should prosper, than
those of the older but smaller Virginia
CITY on this side of the Potomac. Bat
even with this heavy handicap, tie
Gazette daily shows its many and III
creasing subscribers the every age and
body of the times,n and stands up with
as stout q hears and rs firm bard
as ever in defence of its city, its
State aud its section, and, judging
from present indications, will cor
tinue to do so until the next cen-
turv, as this one is now doing, shall he
drawing to its close. 1t commences
the new year with all its old and many
new subscribers and with an additional
number of advertisers, snd it is in 81
most daily receipt OF letters from vari-
Gus parts OF the country endorsing its
opinions on all public questions, al d
shat, too, from many who at times
have not agreed with it, buE who n, VI
acknowledge that thenihey were wrong
All this, naturally, is very gratifyi'
to it, the more so, as it is deserved.
For generations the Gazette has been
the family newspaper of all this poI'
ton of Virginia, and the descendant
of the people thereof who have moved
to other States have it seat to them in
aheir new homes. They know that ii
has honest convictions, and has the
courage to express them; that it news
so the line, irrespective of where tie
chips fall; that it sees the faults of its
political friends and oriticises them ss
we'll as it does those of its political Ell G.
mics; that its chief object is the good O.
its city, its State and the South, and &c
they rely upon it, make it their wade
mecum, and as, like the brooke, it gee;
on forever, will continue to read and
approve the daily shots it fires at folly
and humbuggery, no matter from
whence they fly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
Flirted with a. Juror.

AKRON, o, Dec. 31.--Pretty Cert.
rude Jennings, of this city, may find
she has hrted a small fortune away.
Gertrude's knee was hurt in an acct
dent on an electric line six months
ago, and last Tuesday she recovered 81 :
500 damages. Now the defend.
ants file motion for new trial, alleging
that the fair plaintiff hirted with one of the
Jurors to the extent of influencing his vote.
The company claims the Irritation was 30 evi.
dent that the judge ordered the Juror to
change his scat, but Gertrude continued to
carry on her unfair action. The company
sets up 26 other reasons for new trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

buried by the rushing element. They wero
brought out without scratch five tou,s
later. 0u'a
Waiter Hewitt, aged - Yeas, of Glen,
vile, W. Va, while returning home on boTsa
back yesterday, was seized with au epiIeptic
fit and fell from his horse, his foot remain ~ -
the stirrup. he was dragged several mil,
and killed.
An unknown man walked to the middle If
the susquehanna river at Plymouth, Pa last
evening, broke hole in the ice and delibcr.
stely Jumped in. Several persons witnessed
fere. 'e'-
A cold wave of great intensity swept over
the st Paul, Mimi region during last mint
the temperature going to 200 below zero'
The signal service predicts further drop,
Fire early this morning DESTROYED thu
Windsor Hotel at Asbury Park, ". j., which
had been closed since October. Loss S15.
600. Fully insured.
At Albany to-day Col. Roosevelt took the
oath OF office IS governor of New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 31.-An Eng
Iish missionary has been murdered by
natives and soldiers at Using Ping,
China. a French missionary has been
burned to death at Swallow aud Ger
man missionary has been MORALLY
injured in Shantung. The murder of
an American missionary, Mrs. Butter
field, in Central China, is reported in
late Hong Kong papers. At the town
OF Hankow, about 200 of the inhsbi-
tants have met death by drowning by e
street of houses extending along the
edge OF the river tumbling into the
water on the top of all the boats there.
Houses and boats, with all the people
IN them, disappeared in a moment.
MADRID, Dec 31.-A meeting of the
chiefs of the army was held last even.
ing at which it is believed that measures
against General Weyler's pretensions
to political power were considered.
TIE committee on military reform has
decided to establish schools of gunnery
Tor naval artillerists.
The condition of premier Saeasta is
somewhat improved.
PARIS, Dec. 1.-The Volonte asserts
that Madame Pays, who was Ester
hszy's mistress, he's testified before the
court of cessation, declaring that she
acted throughout the Dreyfus affair in
Esterhazy's interests. She also con
fessed, the paper says, that 1t was she
who sent the Blanche" and "Speranza"
kilograms which figured in the evidence
in he Dreyfus case.
ROME, Dec. 81 1t is stated that Rus
STA has refused to have papal muncio
, at ST.. Petersburg.
SHANGHAI, Dec 81 "A telegram from
Chung King says that great battle
was fought at Sab Chiao Tsang, Oh
December q, between the rebels and
the imperial troops in which the lat
Ter were victorious
VANCOUVER, B C., Zee. 31-Advices from
Australia report the seizure of number of
islands in the south Pacific by the British
eunboat Goldfnch News from Apia, Samoa
say British and German tars were landed
there recently and made demonstration to
awe the natives who are becoming excited
over the election of king.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

Washington; square inch main on Queen
street. between Aft et AMI Patrick Five
new fire p ugs we're erected, as follows: Cor
ner Henry and Princess, corner Montgomery
and Patrick, corner Montgomery and Henry,
corner Pitt and Wilkes and corner Lee aud
Jefferson During the year largo new pump
has been put in at the water works with ca
pacity for supplying all demands that may be
made upon the company.
Under an act of the last Legislature the Cir.
cult Court for the City, at its December term,
entered decree in reference to the partition
of the old courthouse and Jail properties in
this city. As heretofore stated, the city gets
the Jail at au assessed valuation OF $1,000
and the old courthouse is to be sold and the
city will receive one.half of the sum in ex-
cess of $1,000 which that property may
bring. The grounds are valuable and it is
expected that soon a number of handsome
houses will DC erected on the old courthouse
lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
A Triple Ira GedY

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Dec. S1.-Tbis
morning, when Karl Kirdelberger, a
saloon keeper, returned home drunk
and was told by his wife to leave the
house, he drew revolver and shot his
wife in the head. His nineteen year
old step daughter, Mary Brodel. who
wss in the room, started to run out but
a second bullet from Kirdelberger's
pistol brought her to the floor. The
man then put the weapon to his own
head and blew out his brains. Mrs.
Kirdelberger will die, and the step
daughter is in q critical condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
An Immense Drydock.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-Arrange.
ments are being made by the Cramp
ship and engine building company to
build the largest drydock in the United
States. The immense new dock will
not be less than seven hundred feet
long or 100 feet longer than the dock
at Newport News, Va, which is at the
present time the longest in the Unite !
States. Efforts will be made to locate
the new dock as near the shipyard as
possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria GaEct
&c AcrrrN-crnN5 noo OF

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GaEoRo
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The funeral of the late Senator Nor
rill, of Vermont, took place at noon to-
day in the Senate chamber. At an
early hour this morning the remains
were taken from the family residence
to the Senate chamber by detail of
Capitol police, and were placed direct
2y in front of the desk of the presiding
officer. Vice-President Hobart presided.
The funeral services were conducted By
Rev. DR.. Leavitt, pastor Of All Souls
Unitarian church, of which Mr.. Morrill,
was o member, and Rev. DR.. M.iburn,
the blind chaplain OF the Senate, assis.-
ed. The remains will be taken TO
Montpelier, Vermont, to .morrow..morn-
ing, where the interment will
bs. The congressional committee,
members of the family and seve.
raj officials of the Senate and
House will comprise the party ofescort.
The remains were exposed to view, the
lid of the casket having been removed.
Palms and other plants in the grestest
profusion were visible in all parts of
the chamber. Chief Justice Fuller and
Justices Brewer ard McKenna were
present, as were many Senators, Repre-
sentatives and government officials,
and others we'll known throughout the
nation, among whom were ex-
Senators Sherman and Henderson,
and wives daughters and lady
friends of Senators and Representa-
tives occupied seats in the chamber.
The congressional pallbears were Sens-
tors Cullom, Chandler, Fairbanks,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is 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.
WAID1Ne, KINNAN 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 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials, free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

The national negro convention that
adjourned in Washington last night
passed resolutions denouncing the white
people of the South for refusing to rec
ognize the transparent fallacy of negro
equality, and criticising the President
for his alleged lukewarmness in the
negro's cause-all of which, of course,
will naturally tend to the injury of the
negro and to reduce the number of hi
friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

THE FATEs have not been very pre-
pitious to Alexandria during the year
that closes to-day neither have
they been to many other more prefer
tious cities, but her people are by no
means as those without hope, and, know
ing that the darkest part of the night is
just before day. they will pick their
Aints and try it again. A little more
desire to stand by and help one another,
and a greater manifestation of commu-
nifty of interest would not harm them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

THE YEAR that expires to day, ia
many, like all that HAYS preceded it,
has added proof to the sad truth that
man was made to mourn and that this
lis very good world to live in,
To spend, and to lend, aud TO give in;
But to bog or to borrog or get ones own,
lis the very worst world that ever was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of the letters >, re- C,
naming in the Alexandra, Va pos'O--''
December 81. -, .,,,.o COZ
Persons calling for letters VII Pi'A-' ~
they are advertised. ;.,,;n t,yo
weeks will be sent TO the dead ietler oLi1''
Alexander, Miss N Lawson, = y = =
Arnold, A B Mitchell, Sono;,a
Arnold. Mrs Andre" Payne, M MS. 1 G.aco Q
Chase, Miss Eva PStteF, Mi'I NJ IN n,niel
Davis, Chas Winnie InonpsoH1 o 81 IS !, -
Green, James "lnsFON' ~ ''A''
AsFr''A' @'' = JOS L. cRUPPEa, P. II,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
The. Markets.

BALTIMORE, Dec 3O.-Flcur quiet and
unchanged Wheat irmer; spot and month
76Aa76as; Jan 754a76as. Corn frmer
spot and month 43Aa43as. Oats finn: No
2 white 34a344b
CHICAGO. Dec. 31.-The market closet ss
follows: Wheat-Msy 713ss71lS. Com
May 3SA. Oats-May 291ss2SI. Pork
May $40 60al0 55.
GEORGETOWN, Dec. 31.-Wheat 7Oa72.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
RuCKLIN's ARNICA sALVE.

THE BEST sALvE in the world ioF
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt K1eum'
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hanus'
Chilblains, Corns and all skin t.af y.
ions, and positively cures F-es, OF 10 10
)ay required. 1t is guaranteed 10 g.l y
perfect satisfaction or money retundeu.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale "
Ernest l.. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

when you have eaten too much or whom
YOU suffer from any form OF Dyspepsia or in.
digestion, remember that Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. 1t cores the
worst forms of Dyspepsia. Edgar Warfeld,
ir, corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures a cough or cold in short order
Oue bottle ofthis wonderful remedy will
effect cure. 1t is absolutely the best
cou. b syrup made. Price % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
stops that tickling in the throat. This
reliable remedy allsys at once irrita-
tons OF the throat, sore throat, hoarae.
ness aud other bronchial affections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

What is commonly known as heart disease
is frequently an aggravated form of Dys-
pepsia Like all other diseases resulting from
Indigestion, it can be cured by Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure 1t digests what you eat. Ed
gar War6eld, jr. corner King and Pittstreets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

Late 10 bed and early to rice, prepare. .
man for his home in the skies. Ia; ea'' s.o ~
bed and Little Early Riser, tao p..' I'd "a
makes life longer and better ana %i'ei - ~
Gar Wsrfeld, IT., corner King ana f'It 9''o'-'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

EXCITEMENT AT A FIRE.-A fire that
did comparatively little damage. but
which at one time seemed likely to re-
suit in the loss of human life and the
destruction of property to large
amount, was discovered about 1910
last night in the second story Of S17
Fifteenth street northwest, Washing
ton. Mrs. Mamie Y. Rixey, and Mrs.
S. NJ. Colvin, who live in the house,
rushed into the strest in their night
robes calling "Flre!" and in the mean.
time informed the little cluster of peo-
pie that gathered that woman was
asleep on the third floor, above the FIRE.
Three young men rushed up the stairs
in spite of the smoke which filled the
house and awoke Miss Harriet Bartlett,
who occupies suite of rooms in the
rear of the third story. She was par
TALLY overcome by smoke and gas be-
fore assistance reached her. She was
brought safely to the street aud soon
entirely recovered. 1t was also re.
ported that mau was asleep in an
upper story. A fireman entered the
room, but found no one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31
DEATH OF MRS. McK1M.-Mrs.

DEATH OF MRS. McKM.-Mrs.
Catherine L McKim died yesterday
clorning at her residence, in Baltimore,
&. the eighty-eighth year of her age.
She was the widow of John S. McKim.
Her father was Randolph Harrison, of
Clifton, Va. After Seer marriage she
went to Baltimore, where she lived for
sixty.seven years. Her ancestors had
lived in Virginia since 1865. On her
mothers side, she was related to the
Randolph family. Her children are
Rev. DIR. Randolph b. McKlm, rector
of the Church of Epiphany, Washing.
tor; Miss Mary R. McKim and Miss
Margaret McKim.
The funeral took place this afternoon
from Emanuel P. E Church, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

The spaniards on the island Of Gl l,,n
refuse to recognize the authority oI llo
governor appointed by the Americans
and Jose Sisto was declared governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-31

a wholesale poisoning is reported
from Shelby, Austin county, Tex.
Frank Lomack, his wife and five chill
dren were the victims. Two are dead
and it is thought that none of the others
Gao recover. Arsenic was placed in
their cotfse BY unknown persons.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-06

tiago de Cuba, about May g, was 1t prac- ticable to plan systematic military at. tack upon the Antillean possessions of Spain.
 Several demonstrations occurred on the coast of Cuba and Porto Rico in perpara' tion for the larger event. On May 13 the North Atlantic squadron shelled San Juan de Porto Rico On May 20 Commodore Schley's squadron bombarded the forts guarding the mouth of Santiago harbor. Neither attack had any material result. It was evident that well ordered land op- erations were indispensable to achieve decided advantage.
 The next act in the war thrilled not alone the hearts of our countrymen but the world hX it's eYcentinnal herOiSm. On
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once communicated to the Spanish Minister at this capital. who forth with announced that his continuance in Wash ington had thereby be- come impossible and
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Diplomatic Relations
 Severed.

asked for his passports, which were given him. He thereupon withdrew from Wash
 ington. leaving the protection of Spanish French Ambassador and the Austroo Hungarian Minister Simultaneously with its communication to the Spanfsh Minister General Woodford. the American Minister at Madrid. was telegraphed con 1irmation of the text of the joint resol,i- ton and directed to communicate it to the Government of Spain with the formal de-
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Weyler's Deadly Decree.

centrados was en puiescence of the scheme was adopt itable contribution try and distributed the Consul Genera suls. by noble and fort through the or Red Cross.
 Thousands of liv, many thousands l to such forms of q
 The war contint without comprehe only the same spa ren of strategic rt the course of the bellion as well as ton from its star physical eXhaustio and herewith the island lay in sigh no one could VentI
 At this juncture ruary last, occurre
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Appeal
 to Congress.

V taining order and observing its interna- tional obligations, insuring peace and tranquility and proper treatment of its citizens as well as our own, and for the accomplishment of those ends to authorize the use of the military and naval forces of the United States as might be neces- sary, with added authority to continue the generous relief to the starving people of Cuba
 The response of Congress, after nine days of earnest deliberation. during which the almost unanimous sentiment of your body was developed on every point save as to the expediency of coupling the prepared action with formal recognition of the republic of Cuba as the true and osition which failed of adoption-Con- gress, after conference, on the 18th of and 811 to in the House of Representa- tives, passed the memorable joint resolu-
 First-That the people of the island of Cuba are. and by right ought to be, free and independent.
 Second--That 1t is the dutyof the United States and the Government of the United States hereby demands that the Govern thority in the island of Cuba and with draw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters.
 Third-That the President of the United States be and is hereby directed and naval naval forces of the United States. c and s the militia of the several sary to carry these resolutions into effect.
 Fourth-That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to trol over said island, except for the pacifi- cation thereof, and asserts its determina ton that when that is accomplished to leave the government and control of the island to it's people.
 This resolution was approved by the Executive on April 20. copy was at
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gust 12, suspending hos tilities on the part of the United States. The necessary orders to that end were at once given by telegraph. The blockade of the ports of
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\ A WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-Fol- NNE lowing is the message of v v President McI Hey, delivered
 t1 TOrorT-p dow.
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Government
 of New
 Possessions. time, and until otherwise, it will
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npain Makes Overtures
 for Peace.

lures of peace through the Err bassador. who, with the assen
 Government, had acted as the representative of Spain's intere:
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large portion of our army which, although eager to be ordered to the post of greater ex- posture, fortunately was not required outside of the United States They
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NY NPVNi4 III llld llIllt warfare. The Pacific fleet, under Commodore George Dewey, had lain for some weeks at Hong kong. Upon the colon ial proclamation of neu- trality being issued and
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complete form Of rup- ture of relations which attends a state of war. the executive powers authorized by the reso- lution were used by me tn rnaot tha anla rnefi
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IIII t2ttII F1I IuILIUIII yet to be convened un- der autonomous decree of November, 1897, but without impairment in asy wise of the consti- tutional powers of the Madrid Government
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UIU NOIIIG, IOUAIN UUI IId- ton not unprepared to meet the conflict. Nor was the apprehension of coming strife con- fined to our own coun- try. It was felt by the
 Continental powers,
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President to take meas ures to secure a full and final termination of hos tilities between Spain and the people of Cuba, and to secure in the is- land the establishment
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Gz- - AiiNl td SEu. conservative estimates rom Spanish sources placed the deaths among these distressed people at over 40 per cent from me time General Wey- ler'S decree of racoS
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future or the new pos sessions which will come to us as the result of the war with Spain.
 Such a discussion will be appropriate after the treaty of peace shall be ratified. In the mean Congress has legislated
 be my duty to continue
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be made by the enemy. Every precaution was taken to prevent possi- ble injury to our great cities lying along the coast. Temporary gar risons were provided,
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ADVERTISEMENTS

merchant was told recently that advertise Holiday Goods in the papers. l have the biggest stock of such goods tell about It in the newspapers? The than to be taught. It is a well-know w cheapest and most desirable stock of where, and we are so proud of the fact Qthar ha ls,x-
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storming and capture of the city, and herewith the absolute military occupancy of the whole group. The insurgents, meanwhile, had re- Sumed the active hoe