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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

BPosrERs.-The newspapers in New
York and elsewhere are exposing I'M
masters who are playing upou the sym
pathie4 of people by passing themselves
on a. wounded soldiers. Such charsc-
tiers are in nearly every inst"ree tramps
who manage to secure u blorse and few
soldier. bottoms, when they pose as 10
5ipent and disabled soldiers. Iester-
Iay An individual who gave his name
as Murphy was bleeding" the good
disposed people Of this city by telling
them he was a hero at Santiago. had
bseu wounded and wanted to get to
Washington. He gave vivid de-
scrptious of the scenes around Santa
90. ,A,d he was Que Of the + 'ugn
Rider aud that the hnrb wire fence
stretched by the Spaniards was eight
feet hi h and mil-in length. A etn le-
Nal To whom he reiailed all this look
Ell AT the buttors on his blouse and saw
they we're of the pattern worn in 1861
The tramp had evi iently fitted himself
out at q Junk shop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

40 DUEL A prominent merchan',
while talking to a retired commerciAl
traveller Yesterday, said he had not seen
for SOME time q we'll known tombstone
broker and expressed a willingness TO
pay Sl0 il the broker was produced.
Last night in an uptown restaurant the
commercial traveller and the tombstone
man met, whereupon the former laid
bends on the latter and said he would
lake him 10 the merchant and secure
the reward of so. The tombstone man
3emurred and words followed, ending
in challenge passing to fight duel.
Seconds were selected and all concern
ed repaired to an alley north OF King
street, between Washington and Column
bus. The alley WAS quite dark, and
while the seconds were arranging the
preliminaries the principals disappea .
ed and to-day have been fighting shy Of
each other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aug. q
Cattle The demand for cattle was light at
unchanged prices; choice steers So 2Oa5 so,
medium 4.65a1.S5, beef steers So Goa
60, stockers and feeders S3a475, bulls
2.5Os4.30, cows and heifers $3a4.20
calves $3.25a7 Western steers 81 .60a5 %,
Texas steers $2.5044.75 Hogs.-Trade in
hogs was fairly good on local and shipping
account. prices averaging SC lower; fair to
choice $3. sal packers So 65a3 S5. butch
SD. S5a3 92l2 pigs $2.75s3.e5 Sheep
There was good demand for sheep; prices
ruled steady, choice spring lambs being strong
TO 10c higher common lambs S4a6.25, me-
dinm grades $3.65a6 %, good to choice
S5.00a6, extra fine So 15a6 %; yearlngs
50 75a5, inferior to good native sheep $3a
4 80. Western range $3.50s4.35, rams
$2.25a2.5O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, Aug. 3.-There was strong
and active opening to the stock market this
morning owing to reports that the Spanish
government had substantially decided TO ac-
ccpt the peace conditions offered by the
United States After the first half hour real
izatons caused some set backs. The under
tone of speculation showed decided strength
and resistlve power In government bonds
the threes were y per cent. higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

A train was wrecked near Holrook, Ari-
IONA. yesterday Ray Gooding. son of the
gent of the Santa Fc railroad at Kingman,
W IS killed aud fifteen others were injured
The disaster was caused by broken rail
Four cars went over, two Plllmans, one chair
car and q coach. One man was SO seriously
hurt that he will probably die.
A severe storm between Baltimore and
New York g'estly interrupted the working
of all teleg taph wires to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
Reduced Rates to Saratoga

For the Young Peoples Christian Union,
Tinted Presbyterian Church, 10 BIS hcl1 st
Saratoga August , to S, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
from points on its line TO saratoga at the rate
Of single fare for the round trip. Tickets
will be sold August and 3, good to return
august 3 to 10, or by dcpositing ticket with
Joint agent return limit may be extended to
August >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

Missed HIS CLOTHES "A soldier ap
peared at the station house last night
and exported that his clothes had been
stolen. Later mis- clothes were found
IN an electric car standing on Royal
street Itsppears that the mau had been
drinking aud had entered the car, un-
der the Impression thst he was IN camp,
and removed most OF his clothing.
Later ne came from the csy and living
down on box near the corner Of King
aud Fairfax streets had gone to sleep.
Awakening he could not find his clothes
and imagined he had been robbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

CITY Republican,. "A meeting OF
the city republican committee was
led at the Braddock House lSst night.
Mr., Joseph L. Crupper, chairman pre-
sided, and Mr.. Norfolk Kerby acted as
secretary. 1t was determined to holo
ward meetings on Monday night next
20 elect delegates 10 city conven'
ton to be held on August Y, when
delegates to the district congressional
convention to be held in Alexandra on
The 6lsJ instant will be elacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
POLICE CoU&r.-MayOr G. L. Simp

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simp-
s,n presiding.-The following cases
were disposed OF this morning
". H. Tsnoz arrested by officer Young
lsrged witt conducting business without
hcousc forfeited so collateral.
George HeOn. arrested by Officer Lyies
charged with conducting business without 4
License WAS dismissed.
Nicholas Heou, arrested by Officer Lyles
charged with interfering with al officer in
The discharge of his duty, Was dismissed
Robs,t Lalrett, coloFed, arrested by Officer
Howsou. charged with sssaulting and beat
ny Frank Books, was fined So.
Niyh Report -! .ast night was cloudy and
warm until 100 o'clock when it began 10
rain Three prisoners AID one ledger were
At the station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

10. Q. Fat the meeting last night
Of Sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows the
following officers were installed by z.
q W. d. Zimmerman: n. g., I. +.
Jefferson; V. G., J. J. Grady; Rec. Sec,
c. \. Raucn; Fin. Sec. w. w. Sher-
wood; Treasurer, w. n. Brissey; Chap
iAin, Z. ). Self; r. S. to n. g., j. A.
eprouse; l. 5 to n g., J L. Kimbaili
WardeH, w. H. Ward; Conductor,
Henry sampson; r. 5. s, II. Miller; H.
> s, w. I Rushman; l. c., o. B. Hop
Sins; 0 G., W. d. Zimmerman; K ; to
' e., c. f. Ward; L. S. to V. &, l.
Warnock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
NOR can have the Gazette mailed to
them to any address for 10 cents week,
the same price n which the paper is
delivered in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

JOhn Petit was arrested to-day for
3elNSug TO pay for his dinner which he
had eaten IN restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

WEATHER. tRoBABILITIBs.-For this
-..,;on thunder showers this afternoon and
,s-m,ht fair Thursday; not quite 50 warm ;
.,,,rLerlv winds becoming solthwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

The editor of the Evans City, Pa Globe
writes zone Minute Cough Cure is nightly
named. it cgred my children after sill other
remedies failed" It cutes coughs, colds ana
all throst and lung troubles. Charles w.
Leupop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

The agent of w. J. Lown, 8 coffee
dealer OF Washington, was arrested ID
TINS city to-day for conducting business
without license and was fined s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
LOCAL MATTERS.


Sum rises tomorrow at 5;o7 and sets at
% High water at 9:39 a. N. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
Alexandria Market. Aug. 3.

he market has been quiet and Inactive
with light offerings OF grain and no change
in quotations. Country Produce is q shade
lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
BOYS CLOTHING.

Midsummer prices are marked on all lines
of Boys Outfttings; and especial attention is
asked to the following lots:
Boys Wool Pants, in sizes 3 to 10 years.
4Sc. Were 75c and $1..00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

Boys Crash Gentry" Hats, in ten sorts of
material and newest bands.
800. We're SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
4Sc. Were $1.00.

Boys Shirt Waists "Mothers' Friend"
brand-in American Percale, Madras and
Cheviot; fast colors Sizes 4 to IA.
SOC. We're SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

Boys Washable Blouse Suits of Galate4
Cloths and Cotton Cheviots. Sizes 3 to Z
years. The same qualities are selling for $3.50
elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

Boys Straw Hats-this seasons best styles
in white and pretty mixtures.
25c. Were 4Sc, 75c and 81.
Third floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
DRY GOODS.
Store closes at o'clock Saturday at L o'clock
TOILET ARTICLES.

This department is splend-
idly prepared to supply all toll
ct requisites OF standard for
eign and domestic manufac-
ture. A very large assortment
of Lotions, Eau de Quinine,
Extracts, Cologne. Toilet and
Sachet Powders, Soaps, Bath
and Complexion Brushes,
Chamois and Sponges.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23

number of bales that can he carried now
upUn the investment of the same amount
of money as when prices were two
cents higher.
There is Il good deal Of skcpticiSm as
to any reduction of acreage this spring
and ii is pointed out that the press and
merchants Of the South have not made
thc same effort in this direction they did
i'm thC spring of I'D, when the redlic-
zion effected caused Il subsequent sub
stantial advance in prices. Current adj
vices, however. indicate that with the
higher prices for grain and the lImTta-
ti0n Of credits to cotton planters, at
east u moderate reduction IN acreage
will undoubtedly be effected.
We see nothing at this tTnNe TO change
the outlook for satisfactory results to
patient holders of the moro distant
moHtls. As for the immediate course
If values, there seems TO he small pros
poet of u decided advance pending the
unsettled lalsor Cond .tion and the ceSsa-
tion of the excessive comparative move
mcut into sight. ON the other hand, The
low prices already ruling do mot favor
any further considerable decline, and for
the present Il tradjng market appears
likely to he the result.
During the eleven years from 1856 to
1896 inclusive. with the single exception
If the year 1889. the August delivery
has sold lower i'm February than in Jan
nary. and again lower in March than in
February. In 1897 the August delivery
sold lowcr'iu February than i'm january,
out i'm March lacked four points of SOM
.ng to the lowest inquire of the previous
month. The movement into sight for the
week has been 2S2. 1863 bales. against
lGO.461 halcs for the corresponding per
od of 1897. 122,09G bales in 1886 aud
go. 10 bales in 1895. For the first
.wcnty4onc days of January there has
0een brought into sight 9j20S6 bales,
against 49O.GS9 in 1897, 4t5,919 in 1886
and G47,7SJ i'm 1895.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
HAVEN & SHOUTS LETTER.

The Financial Outlook principal
factor in this market at present is the
prospect OF an excitement in connection
with the klondykc gold fields during the
coming season The railroad companies
fWhoee lines lead TO Puget Sound and
form fine most direct routes TO the
new diGgmgs are preparing for very
large business, both IN passengers and
freight. Interests connected with the
Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Oregon
Short Line, Oregon Navigation Improve
ment Companies are very sanguinc, with
good reason, as to the effect upon their
earnings, and the market. us we pointed
out last week, is diScounting the ex-
Pected prosperity. The "Klondyke"
stocks. as the securities in question are
already nicknamcd have been for the
past week the most conspicuous portion
Of the list, and Though exhibiting some
iIcgularry, have in general advanced
with stcadineSS that gives promise If
further upward movements i'm them.
ii rs difficult to resist the conclusion
that the development of these new gold
discoveries will be vejX beneficial. not
only TO the railroads directly affected. bit
to the business and speculative interests
of the whole country. The experience
of Great Britain and of the London
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
NAYAL STORES.

WILMIEGToN. N. G., January q. -Splrlts
turpentine firm at 2aA!h receipts AZ easEf
Roa,D nrm: ~ aimed ". 8; good strain
$40; receipts s9i .,al Tea
Crude tuTpentlne rm: hard s1.l0; sof'
l.9t: virgtn -; eIpts - barrel.
Tar quiet ~ sl.""; Tace'nts lc5 bRrrela
CHARLESTON, 8. c., Jan. ~ -Turpenttne
firm at Oh; salts casks
kosin firm; saIes -. Il, y Sl.10; q, Sill
d, sLl0; E, Lib: r, sI-1b. q, 100, II, S1.46.
bi.4o, X, $l.60, NJ, $3.50, NJ $3.50, window glatI
81. ~. w'ttar white s. ~
SAvANNAH Ga, Jan. 22.-Spirits turpen
tine firm at 3zJs; Sales 80 casks; receipts l5'
casks.
Rosln firmer sales 1885; receipts ], 1896: A. ! r..
@. y, Sl@U; b 81 20, II, >I.95 q, $40 h ALTO: J.
1850, x $3.50 ~ s2r0 Y, $40; window
Rlhss ~ 20: wa err white 81 66.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
STOCKS AND BONDS

sew York, Jan D. Trading in stocke
to-day was Of small proportions even
for Saturdays brief session. The market
generally left off with a steady tone nj
slight reccesi0ns in yaIues. No outside
interest was apparent and room traders
transacted most Of the business.
he stock market for the week in most
CAGES has resulted in fractional declines
The favorable factors in the situation
outnunbered the others although the dis.
turbing features were regarded as OF
greater importance. Among the gray.
affairs in the situation from the specu-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23

market with the South African gold dis
Co!eries affords a direct example of how
CLiS works. England has reaped the
principal advantage from the develop
III, of the Witswatersrand gold reefs.
1 ne SO-called "Kaffir Circus" in the
l @h"on stock market was merely an in
c'dFnt BESIDES the dividends upon
south African mining shares which won't
largely into the pockets of British invcS-
Tors, nearly the entire amount of sup
l'f'eS and machinery required by the
new gold industry was furnished =!
British manufacturers, and Injured to toe
BENEFIT of British trade. Last yea, for
Instance, the Rand Mines produced in
round figures $5O,OO0.000 of gold. Inc
dividend paid by the South African
mining companies for the year wc"3 only
Sl2,250.OOO. The balance of this cnor-
nous sum. or at amy rate the nnjoT part
Of it, went into British channels and
contributed to the general prosperity 81
the Mother Country. This process has
Low been going ON for six or seven years,
and explains the abundance Of capital
for investment in London and the nigh
prices at which English railways shares
and other high grade securities are
quoted there. The exploitation Of the
klondykc presents every element that
could Contrihntc to q repetition of this
process in reference to general business
IN the United States and the course OF
our own stock market
The concentration of attention upon
the Pacific and Oregon stocks has to a
certain extent been temporarily d"tr1-
mental to other portions of the list. At
the same time. the bear party in Wal
street has shown some activity, and. has
found allies in Washington. The. at
tcmpts to revive the Cuban agitation
have. however Iean blocked by the
Speaker. and no surprise is shown at the
action of the silver majority in the Sen
ate in bringing forward silver measures.
If there It's some disappointment that TINS
attitude of the Senate READERS any cur
rency reform legislat ion improbable, IT
is fully recognized that outside of the
Senate the silver men are incapable Of
doing further harm. The change in the
markers temper is shown by it's com
Ialativc Indifference to these attacks on
confidence. Even two months ago such
news as, We have had during the present
week from Washington would have been
good for five point reaction At present
they have resulted only in moderate re
ce&SJ1nS.
While London is inactive in Americans
tae Continent is Il purchaser Of oW
tr1nscontinentaI stocks Foreign ez
changps are also moving in favor of the
United States. The international trade
balance for the year 1897 shows no less
than S356 100000 to the credit of this
couutrv th4, largest figures Of the kind
on record. The growing ease of the
London money market is removing the
artificial obstacles which have prevented
a flow of gold in this direction, and The
weakness of exchange here points to u
movement of gold to this side of the
ocean. with it's natural effect in stimu
lating confidence and activity in the
market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
I HICAGO Jan. %.
opening. ClOslng



FiouI dun. Wheat, No. spriuE s1A a87A /;
No. 4 sI,,Ius s a9l; RU: = red, on assn. torn
10. ?. 2Ia2Tk Oats, No. 20; NO. white
f q T. No 3 white 0 Ha2j. Rye.
30 4i1- Ia ley, No. 2, f o n 37a4l, No. 3, -.
NJ. I, -. laJ seed No. !. 81 23Lal21. rr me
lFaolhJ sses Sz70.- mess pOrs per bbl, 80. 81
81 lard ptr lUJ lbs SLn7A at.}r. Short ri =
sides lCos) '4t7Aa:.7k. Dry ss.ied Shout
a (noN. 4&6D6 short clear siSe5 tOoXeu
"A S04b 0. Whisky, distillers' fplshed goods
srkallun xi.lg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
RALEIGH COTTON.
KALEIGH n. e.. Jam
NEW YORK MONEY.

NEW YORK, January ~ monDy on eaIl
essg, al IhA@ per cent tst LOAF y.
c'nt. ling per cent. friD'
mvt'cagIile r%pAr 8a34 r9r cent Steriiit
eA3 anRs ttea er, with actual bust
$50 III bsoK ~ niliR at ais for d. -
End. al t.Ala fn. 'ixtv daJs. Posre
rates 4sga aud 4.8jA ai.16. Commercial btHt
ar SilveT '"rCInus to- Of a57H. Bar
t1lVer 8 Mex can dol ara a.. Go err
ment ' steauy. TIA - bond, quiet Hal
T ad bonds % 81 r.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. Ill.,, jan. 22.-This was one
eff the du,lust days on Change in Il
week. Trade in aIl markets was simply
of scalp;ng character. Wheat closed Il
cent higher for May, but Is cent lever
foq. July. Corn and oats were a little
easier. but showed substantially no
Change at the CLOSE. Provisions CLOSED
unchanged to 2la cents lower.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
HERE'S A POSER.
HIigh Point Enterpriael

The man in Kansas whOlbQught dam
aged coffin for his daughter because it
was cheaper is being raked over the
Goals for his meanness. This does show
dcprayty, but how much meaner is he
than the man who fails to give his child
rem the advantage of education and Gu
lightcnmcnt?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23

The testimonials which the mail brings
in every day run thus: DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup cured the baby of Group" 1t
.ured me of a most distressing cough;
lit cured nay little boy of S1ore-throat.'
I'VE could not dow thout it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
MARKET OF SCARES
Strikes, China and Cuba
Agitate the Street,
BEARS WORK SILVER
MAKE MOST or TELLER RESOLU-
TION AND CUBA, TOO.
YET FAVORABLE FEATURES WERE MANY
But Sensational Features Prevailed Inflow of
Money From Interior Cotton Closed Easy
With Slight Net LOssA Dull
Day in Wheat.

New York. Jan. 22-I'he week closes
with quiet market in nearly al classes
of cotton goods. Woolens show 10
change of moment. 'EhR number OF
buyers in the market through the week
has been fair one. They were furry
liberal buyers, too. In iobbng circles
the result has been generally SatiSldc-
tory, and fairly good movement OF
goods has taken place. Strike troubles
have had a diSquicting effect on the local
market but the final effect has been TO
add strength to the demand for all
staple limos, and to Sutain prices we'll
The advance in print cloth has helped
the general market Brown and bleach
ed goods are firm at the quoted prices
prevailing and colOred coarse cottonS
show no weakening. Prints have gain
ed in interest during the week. the lat
ter part Of ii showing much better re-
suits than the early part. Print cloths
are firm. The bids for extras at 2ls
cents. plus ! per cent. arc refused by
manufacturers. Odd grades are selling
on basis Of > 3-16 cents for extras, and
the demand IS of fair proportions.
COTTON.
New York. Jan. ~ -The cotton mark
ct opened steady at unchanged prices TO
, points decline. i ruled inactive and
unintereatiug throughout the greater
part of the forenoon with business chic
fly of a scalping nature. Liverpool adj
vices were disappointing, futures at that
point being neglected aud lower. while
cotton was dull, only 5000 bales chang
ing hands.
Later liquidation set in on a small
scale. under which prices gave way sew
eral points. with The market finally easy
at a net loss Of > to ) points.
Port receipts estimated for the day at
22,0G0 bales, against 3S,039 last week.
AMI ~ IJ9 last year. Port receipts es-
timated for the week at 100000, against
236,S23 last week. and 140,313 last
year. At Houston S,SS7 against 1854
last year.
NEW York JAN 22-EutIres Opcntd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-23
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL Jan. z2.--l:oO r. M.-Spot cot
ton dIl,, pII:es steady; american mid ling
3 lod
aaies of the day were 500 h9les, of which
so were tor speculation and export, snd
included $500 AmertcRu receipts HOO
bales, In3lud ng 10 ,sCO American.
Futures opened quietwith Il moderate de
maud and closed duit