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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Fire in the lumber district in Chicago
last night destroyed property worth
100000.
Three of the largest lamp chimney
manufacturers in the world have been
merged into one company at Pittshurf.
The Bradley Martins have sold most
of their property in New York and have
sailed for England with the view of
making that country their home.
Prof Chss. Benning, of Kellogg Col
lege, Kans., was arrested last night,
charged with hypnolizing several young
women pupils and then kissing them.
At Snow Hill, Md, Henry a.. Smith,
colored doctor, is on trial, indicted
for having furnished drugs which caus.
ed the death of Miss Minnie P. Lam
bertson.
Rev. DR.. r. F. Sample, of New York,
was yesterday elected moderator of the
General Assembly of the Northern
Presbyterian Conference, which is meet
ing at Minneapolis.
10 agreeing to allow Cuban soldiers
to surrender their arms to Cuban may
ors, Gen. Brooke is said to have disre-
garded his instructions. President Nc
Kinley will probably instruct him not
to make any concessions.
Governor Lowndes, of Maryland, has
signed the death warrant of John Ber
~, colored, sentenced to be hanged for
killing Miss Amanda Clarke, in Prince
Georges county. Friday, June 16, four
weeks from today. is designated for the
hanging.
On account Of the inclement weather
only few persons were present yester-
day afternoon, when Mrs. Kate Chases
home, "Edgewood," near Washington,
was to be offered for sale. Mr.. Herbert
Noble, of New York, the trustee, had
the sale postponed until next Monday
afternoon.
Two Filipinos surrendered to Gen
ersl Lawton at San Isidro, Luzon, and
said they were peace commissioners ap.
pointed by the native congress. Ne
gotiations are expected to follow. a
dispatch from Manila dated today says:
The ENJOYS whom Aguinaldo and his
advisers decided to send to Manila, as
reported yesterday, are already on their
way. They arrived at San Isidro last
evening, and under an American escort
started for this city this morning. 1t is
understood the ENJOYS have full power
to negotiate complete surrender.
Anonymous letters has been received
in Palmetto, Ca, declaring that the
town will be fred upon by negro ex-
cursionists who are to leave Atlanta
Saturday night on train for Columbus
Residents of the place are arming to de
fend it. The threat is believed to be in
retaliation for the lynchiDg of four ne
groes several weeks ago after attempts
have been made TO burn the town. The
letters received declare that dynamite
bombs will be thrown from the train,
Winchester rifles will be fred into the
town and explosives will be used to
wreck the property fronting on the rail
road. Women and children Of Palmet.
to, it is said will be taken out of the
town Saturday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

AS THE recent Richmond "conter-
ence," protested to be composed OF
democrats, Mr.. Ellyson, the chairman
of the State democratic committee.
with the entire appreciation Of many
frank, unparalleled and disinterested
democrats, and with no expressed OPP
position from Senator Martin or any OF
his friends, has agreed to submit the
petition Of that conference il respect OF
a change in the Q. S. Constitution, by
which U. 5. Senators may be elected by
the direct vote of the people, instead Of
by the legislature, that was handed to
MIN yesterday be committee of that
conference, to the State committee, a
meeting of which he will cali ior that
purpose. 1t is hardly possible the COM
.mittee will grant the petition; indeed,
under the rules OF the party orgen'za-
ton, it is difficult to see how they csn 90
50; but their meeting will at least show
their complaisance, and willingness to
do whatever they can properly do. to
please any voters Bho call themselves
democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
T0-DAV'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
For-igu News.

London, May 19.-Mr. Chamberlain,
Colonial Secretary, stated in the House
of Commons today that the ARE SITS of
Euelishmen charged with treason in
tle Transvaal would not be allowed to
disturb the present friendly Anglo.Boer
relations.
Madrid, May 19.-At the cabinet
meeting today Premier Silvela told his
colleagues he despaired of obtaining
the release of Spaniards held by the
Filipinos, except through the efforts of
the United States.
Agoncillo, it is reported is willing to
accept the American scheme of govern
ment for the Philippine islands even
conceding the powers of government to
an American governor, provided the
Filipinos can have entire control of the
finances.
Paris, Nay 10 The striking letter car
riers resumed work this morning at nine
O'Clock. No cont essions have been made the
strikers and twcnty five of their riDgleaders
have been discharged. The ex.strikers are
doing double duty today and the service will
probably be caught up with this afternoon.
NdFctoWu, may III ne CoulcIence dr'
ranged between Sir Alfred Miner, the British
governor at Cape Colony, and President Kru-
ger, of the Transvaal republic, to discuss and,
if possible, settle the dispute between Eng
land and the Transvaal, will take place on
May 81 at Bloemfontein, the capital OF the
Orange Free State.
Copenhagen, May ia Danish gunboat
has captured five British trawlers oil Esberg
on the southwest coast who were operating
within Danish fishing limits.
Berlin, May 19.-rhe report that Prince
Herbert Bismarck will be appointed German
ambassador at London is denied.
Toulon May ia French sailor named
Lebauch was today sentenced to death for
menac;ng lieutenant with bayonet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
FAIRFAX NOTES.

Miss Lula Byrne, who has been visit
ing at the parsonage, has returned to
her home near Alexandria.
A. B. Harrison has been appointed
superintendent OF the poor and j.
Owen Berry county surveyor, for q
term of four years from July l, 1899.
Quite number of the members of
the late Co., L, Third Virginia regi.
ment, United States volunteers, held
meeting here on Monday last Capt. Jos.
E. Willard presidiug), and arranged to
have a reunion basket picnic at this
place on Tuesday, June 13.
From expressions coming co US on
court day, from gentlemen from differ
ent parts of the county, we fnd that
the suggestion to hold county fair
here during the coming summer or fall,
meets with hearty approval Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
[CoMMUNICATED.
WHITTIER ARE WE DRIFTING

w HITLER ARE WE DRIFTING ?
The electoral board composed OF
three members has tremendous powers
in elections and certainly an impartial
composition of such board is necessary
in the interestsof strict justice. There
fore while an argument against the
composition of the present board is not
an imputation upon its honesty it may
excite comment upon a condition that
shows all the members OF the electoral
board, except one, to be directly in
terested in the result of the coming
election. An independent candidate
for Common Council, in the First ward,
is president of the board, and candi-
date for Common Council in the Fourth
ward is also a member of the board,
and these two constitute majority of
said board. This board appoints all
the judges, and the modesty of some of
these judges is not p rceptible to the
super fetal observer, for in one case, a
Judge, the brother of one of the candi-
dates, actually called upon his two col
league judges and asked that he be ap-
pointed the one to scratch and prepare
tickets for voters unable to read or
write. Another Judge. brother of one
OF the candidates, is said to be selected
for scratcher in another ward.
JUSTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
A Youthful Prisoner.

Cincinnati, May 19.-James Weaver,
the ll-year-old colored boy who con-
fessed yesterday to having poisoned his
father and brother, last night confessed
further to having poisoned his step
mother, who died three months ago.
The police are convinced that the boy
also poisoned Rev. John Jackson. Two
days before his death Jackson was at
the Weaver house and James gave him
glass OF water. The boy says that
no one guided him in the murders, bat
the police think his mother, who is un-
Ter arrest 10 Chattanooga, is response
bic. The woman was divorced, and
the only motive conceivable for the
crime is revenge On all concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
Stabbed BY g. Beorar.

New York, May 19.-Charlea NJ.
Englis, retired shipbuilder and mil
lionalre banker, was stabbed in the
neck an the street in Brooklyn this
morning by Christopher DAILY, a beggar.
The beggar complained few days ago
because bread which had been given
him to relieve his hunger at the bank
er's house was mouldy, and was struck
he alleged, by Mr.. Englis. 10 revenge
for this he tried to kill the banker to-.
day. Mr.. Englis is in serious condi-
ton at his homo. The beggar is under
arrest,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1899

WHEN THE people OF his own State
most of whom are now poor, recently
proposed to subscribe money enough TO
rebuild General Wade Hampton's
house, that was burned by negro wo-
man whom he had discharged for theft,
the General, who also was reduced
from affluence to comparative poverty
by the war between the States, declined
the kind offer with the sincerest graft
tude and the heartiest thanks, adding:
'It is the duty of every citizen to
serve his State whenever called upon to
do so, and his sole reward should be
the consciousness OF having fulfilled
that obligation If my fellow citizens
think that have been able to serve my
State in any manner, I only discharged
nv duty in doing so, and l am amply
compensated for any service rendered
by their verdict Of well done, good
and faithful servant !"
That's the way the distinguished men
Of this country used to do in its earlier
and better days. and the famous, but now
no,or old South Carolinian has only fol
lowed their example. The ''progres'
sives'' and sup to dates will scout
"squeamislness" and pride" not ap
preciating anG probably not even IN
derstandiug his aeicacy, but the respect
in which ne always Las been held by
those who know him will, be increased
in the estimation OF all right thinking
men. Sad experience proves that many
Southern men can fall very low, but
the few remaining diamonds among
them still shine with undiminished
lustre, even though hard luck has de-
prived them of their appropriate set
Gings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

The Northern Presbyterian Assem-
big that met in Minneapolis yesterday
declared in favor of expansion as
means of extending civilization and
Christianity. Judging by the effect Of
that policy in this country's conquered
provinces, the means referred to are
anything else than promotive of the
professedly desired object. If death,
misery, and destruction of property in
the Philippine Islands be the effect OF
the spread OF civilization and Christi-
anity, certainly the people of those il
ands don't want any more of either
The Southern Assembly of the same
church has heretofore opposed q re-
union with the Northern Assembly
There is no apparent reason why that
opposition should be removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
Found Guilty.

Muscogee, l. T., May 19.--!n the U.
5. Court here Nelson Jones was found
guilty of being accessory TO the kidnap-
ing o. Lincoln McGeisy and Palmer
Sampson, two Seminole Indians, who
were kidnaped in the Indisn Territory
by a mob and afterwards burned 10
death at the stake near Maude, O. T.
Jones was deputy marshal at the time
and had warrant for McGeisey, but
it is claimed, he assisted the mob in
their cruel work. Twenty-nine others
will be tried for the same offense. The
Scminoles were accused of outraging
and killing Mrs. Julia Lsard, near
Maud, o. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

all the guns and pistols in the stores OF
that island have been seized by the u.
S. forces, to prevent them from getting
into the hands, not OF the Spaniards,
but of the patriotic" Cubans, to re-
lieve whom of the alleged cruel oppres-
sion of foreign rule, this country went
to an entirely unnecessary, but ezpen-
sive war with friendly nation that did
every thing it could do, to avoid war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
Aguinaldo's Peace Commissioner

Manila, May 1.-the seven insur-
gent commissioners sent by Aguinaldo,
to seek terms OF peace, are now en-
route to Manila from San Isidro. Two
OF the commissioners were in San Isidro
when General Lawton occupied the
town. The others fled northward to
join Agulnaldo. The two, who surren-
dered 10 the Americans, say that the
Filipinos now want peace on any terms.
1t is reported that Buencamino and
Herrera, two of the Filipino peace CON-
missioners en- route to Manila, have
been captured by General Luna. Luna
is opposed to any overiures OF peace.
Hong Kong, May 14--General Otis,
at Manila, has been notified of the ship.
ping Of SGG,0 900 worth ofarms last week
from Toxic, to the Philippine insur-
gents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

Colonel Bryan and Admiral schley.
Chicago, May l9-Shortly before the
train for Omaha pulled out of the sta
ton last night with Admiral Schley on
board, Col. William Jennings Bryan
boarded it and got into the same car
with the Admiral. The two men be-
came acquainted and started in on a
review OF the var. 4 mutual acquain-
lance who was also bound for the west,
jokingly asked Mr.. Bryan, if you were
President would you make Admiral
Schley Vice-Admiral?n well, real
ly-really," stampered the man from
Nebraska, that's very funny ques-
tion,n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

SHOULD BE PBEsERyED.-A dispatch fr6th
Norfolk says The Great Bridge and Fort
Nelson Chapters Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution made a pilgrimage to
historic old Yorktown Wednesday. The trip
had for its object something more profitable
than mere pleasure, for the Daughters desire
TO acquire, il possible. the old Moore house.
IN which Lord CORVALLIS and the American
aud French officers met to arrange the terms
of the final capitulaton of the British forces.
The house, despite its one hundred and fifty
years, is in fairly good condition, but the
Daughters desire 10 insure its permanent pres.
ervation IS ono Of the most interesting of
American historical relics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
An Anti-Expansion Conler,nc

London, May 19.-It is learned that
Andrew Carnegie is preparing inyirs.
tons to an ant;-eXpansion Conference
TO be held in London in June. 10 Nv.
clude Senator Hoar, Bishop Pot-s-
Carl Schuiz, Thomas B Reed and
others prominently identified with ,1e
opposition to colonial extension by tbo
United States. A memorial is 10 he
prepared TO the American people ..,-
ting forth the views of the conference
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

A WHOLE town in Georgia, the one
in which negro brute recently met
his just desert, is threatened with de.
struction by fire, and its white people
with bullets, when negro excursion
train shall soon pass through it. Such
threats illustrate the recent remarks of
Rev. Mr.. Hepworth, "a Northern man, and
a citizen of the North, in the New York
Herald, in respect of the burden the
white men of the South have to bear.
The North is full of free schools and
cheap newspapers, but the majority of
its people know as little about the true
condition of the South as they do about
that of the Philippine Islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
Death Sentence

New York, May l9.-Eiwari crf
ford, former private detective for t ~
West Shore Railroad, was sentenced ', b'.
Judge Lippincott here this morpjng -
De electrocuted in the Hudson conn.,, ~
jail, July y, for the murder of suTe,in
tendent Watson Of tina. road '4
Clifford shot Watson in the ,a,ta.,.
office in the Weehawken depol tbrsa
years ago. The detective had been .i' g
charged by Watson and the sboo,iaa
occurred when the former called to ~
to be reinstated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

A BISHOP ASKED TO BEsIGN.-The Pro-
testant Episcopal clergy Of the Diocese of
Alabama haye requested the resignation Of
Rt Rev. a. N. Jackson, Bishop Coadiutor Of
Alabama, on the ground Of excessive indul-
gence in stimulants. This acton was taken
at the Episcopal State Council which rscsntlv
met at Admission. Bishop Jackson is now IN
Richmond, Va, his former home, considering
The request He comes of Virginia family,
sud married first into the Lloyd family Ct
this city. then into the Pace fanaily Of Rich-
mond. Aetss his second wife's death he Dlar-
ried Miss Carrie C2chrane, OF Eufals, cele-
brated and beautiful Alabams belle. He is
himself wealthy, intellectual and strong
preacher. He has been Bishop Winners CO.
adiutor for ten years The request for his
resignation is the result of disposition TO
that end that has been growing stronger and
stronger for several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
SHAKE INTO YOUR SY0Fg

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

Baltimore, May 19.-Flour firm AID mr..
changed: Wheat inactive; spot snd non.b
70 t.a15la. Corn easy; spot aud mont
81 44a373s Oats dnll; Ne > white 33l,.
81 No mixed 3Ol3a31.
Chicago, May l9.-The market closet 81.
follows: Wheat-July 74a74I: Msy
Corn-July 333. a331e May 49,. Oa,s-Iu.r
"a 1sa243s; May -. Pork-Alsy - .0s
5 -. Lard-May 50 -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
END OF THE MAcKEY CAsE,-In

Charlestown, W. Va, yesterday In the
criminal docket the case of Judge Thos
]. Mackey, indicted last November for
bigamy, but continued to this term.
came up for trial, but owing to the
failure OF Miss Curtis, OF New York.
who was the principal witness for tne
State, to appear a~"inst him, the case
was nolle prosequ I'D. Judge Mackey
had, in measure, requited his crime
by obtaining during the interim OF his
arrest and trial divorce from mis-
former wife and remarrying his present
wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
Admiral Dewey.

Manila, May 19.-Admiral Dewey
will start on his voyage to America to-
morrow afternoon. Everything is in
readiness for the departure. Several
European naval commanders have noti-
fed the admiral of their intention to
welcome him at their stations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

j D. Bridge, editor and proprietor oil the
Democrat, Lancaster, \. H., says: II would
not be without One Minute Cough Cure for
my boy, when troubled with a cough OF cold.
1t is the best remedy for Group ever used "
Edgar Wartield, ir., corner King and Pitt
streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

ACCORDING TO the expansionists, the
condition of affairs in Cuba is most
favorable; but in the same administra-
Gien newspapers containing that state.
ment, are dispatches to the effect that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

the first church building in Greene
county will be completed. Excellent
addresses were made by the Rev. j.
J Gravart, of Richmond, the Rev. J. X,
Ellis, of Gordonsville, and the Rev. Il.
w. Nelson, OF Werrenton.
At the meeting Of the Woman's Auxiliary
Miss Sallie Stuart president, presented the
annual report and she was unanimously re.
elected president for life.
The auxiliary was invited to hold its next
meeting at Warrenton, and this was accepted.
Christ Church, Alexandra, also invited the
auxiliary at any time they might desire to
meet there 1t WAS decided that tho auxiliary
should hold its next meeting in the fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

The Illinois branch of the American
glue works at Chicago, was destroyed
by fire last night. Loss 1900. Two
men were severely hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

1t makes no difference how bad the % ,'-,.
if they use DeWitt's Witch Haze o' ~.
will quickly heal and leave 10 scar "a
Warfeld, il, corner King and PHI aILe'No
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid Ae"'."
Indomitable will and tremendous e.
ergy are not found where Stomach -.
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der. If you want these qualltis,.. "a. a..
the success they bring, use Or. ME
New Life Pills. They develop e's. y
power of brain and body ODR =. :,
cents at E. S. Leadbeater Il son : D'"7
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-19

The regular service in the interest of
diocesan missions was held in St. Paul's
Church at eight o'clock. 4 large COD,
gregation was in attendance. After
the opening service. which was con-
Quoted by Bishop Whittle, the annual
report of the society was ably present.
ed By the secretary, Rev. Preston Nash,
of Richmond.
The disbursements of the society as
supplements to the salaries of thirty.
four missionaries amount to S6,252.70
for the last fiscal year. During the
same period SAIL 90 was received
from the parishes and S1,912.12 from
the Lenten offerings of the Sunday
schools. There was balance in hand
so that all expenses were met. Larger
offerings are required for this year so
that the mission work of the diocese
may be increased. The services of the
Episcopal Church extend now to all
the counties OF Virginia. Within the
next twelve months it ia expected that
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-03-24
Whnt.s In a Nn,nef

In an uticle ON Indian names Mr.
Frank I rry comments on the odd effect
produced by giving rein TO this fancy
for distinguished appellations in the re-
naming of Indians. Often their native
uames are unpronounceable and the
translations long and not in accordance
with our ideas of what is pleasing, So
instead of simply turning Bear Sits
Down or Mule-kicks- Up, or Jumping
Rabbit into English. the Indian is re-
named entirely, and is given the first
famous name that comes to mind
William Penn, Fitz-Hugh Lee, Da-
vid b. Hill and William Shakespeare, 3"
says Mr.. Terry, "are policemen at the
Shoshone agency, Wyoming. Only n
short while ago it was reported that on
an Indian reservation in New Mexico
William Breckinridge arrested John G.
Carlisle for being drunk and disorder
ly.
ut would no doubt surprise the read-
er of this should SAY that / have
seen George Washington, John Quincy
Adams, Franklin Pierce. rip Van
Wrinkle, Allen G.. Thurman and Hilary
Herbert engaged together in game of
shinpey. Yet this interesting spectacle
have gazed upon, and l have been the
enforced witness to severe spanking
administered to James G. Blaine. -
Youth Companion.