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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

The factory of the United States To
bacco Company of Richmond, has, it is
understood, been sold TO Thomas B.
Scott, secretary and treasurer of the ].
Wright Tobacco Company.
Mrs. Bette Smith, wife of the late
Warren c.. Smith, died at her home
near Wicklif, Clarke county, Sunday
night after lingering illness of con-
sumption, aged about SO years. Mrs.
Smith was the daughter of the late DIR.
Robt. G. Randolph.
The Hallidie wire rope, Tramway,
and Cable Company, and the Bankers
Protective Company of New England,
were incorporated at Trenton, n. j.,
today. The Hallidie Company is capt.
talized at $1.0O0,000 and the Bankers
Compruy at 100000
Majority and minority reports from
the Mazet investigating committee were
submitted to the Assembly in New
York today. The former asks for more
power in the scope OF investigation and
the latter urges the futility of further
investigation and prays the Assembly
to discharge the committee.
Three men were killed by fall OF
slate in the Pen Argyll Valley quarry,
near Easton, Pa, this morning. Two
hundred tons of slate and dirt fell into
the quarry. Edward Harding, aged 80,
and Joseph d. German, aged is. are in
the debris, with no hope of recovery of
their bodies for two days. An unknown
Italian was cut in two.
Secret Service Chief Wilkie is author
itv for the statement in Philadelphia
today that of the eight men arrested in
connection with the recent counterfeit
ing exposure, Jacobs, KenGig, Burns,
TAYLOR, Bredeil and Downey will plead
guilty. They will leave hewitt, and
Ingham charged with bribery, to stand
crial 1t Is said that the Internal Reve-
rue Department contemplstes extend
ING to the cigar dealers some relief for
the losses they might sustain by their
purchases of cigars from Jacobs.
Just before sailing for Europe this morning
ex.Spcaker Reed held long conference i'll
New York, with Congressman Sherman in
relation to the latters speskership aspirations.
Messrs. Richard Croker and Thomas B.
Reed both sailed from New York for Europe
today on the American liner New York
A fourteen year old boy was killed at Lam
cashire England, today by an explosion in
his pocket in which were some gunpowdor,
matches and scraps of iron
Another Gaze of yellow foyer was reported
in Havana today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The eyes OF every school child IN
Richmond will be examined for defects
and reports made to parents.
Colonel William ]. Bryan has been
invited to make the principal addres:
on the occasion of the celebration Of
| Labor Day in Richmond next Septem'
her.
The company of Pennsylvania CAPT
talists who recently leased tho Mitchell
gold mine in Spottsylvania county
| have begun operations, and are now
sinking shaft.
The plant of the Imperial Fertilizer
Company, near Norfolk, was complete
ly destroyed by fire yesterday after
noon, entailing loss of almost $4,000
fully covered by insurance.
Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss, the
blind millionaire and merchant OF New
York city, will shortly erect IN Stone
wall cemetery. Winchester, a handsome
mausoleum to cost about 10000.
Mr.. Marshall Mccormick, of Berry.
Vile, has been appointed general coun-
sci for the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way Company, in place of the late
VIM. II. Travers, of Charlestown.
The Richmond Board of Aldermen
last night concurred in an ordinance
passed recently by the City Council, i'm
posing fine for expectorating or throw
ing bananas peels on the floors of street
cars. The Mayor will sign the ordi-
nance.
Yesterday afternoon Edward Goodin,
Moses Lewis and Thomas Thomas.
three felony prisoners in Jail at New
port News, sawed their way through
cells and window bars and scaled the
Jail wall. Henry Brewington attempted
to escape with them, but was recap
tured.
A charter has been granted in Nor
folk to the Atlantic Coast Lumber Com
pany. The capital stock is to be not
less than 81 900, 900 or more than $40
600, 600, and is TO be divided into shares
OF 800 each. The principal office Is
to be located at Norfolk, with branch
offices in other parts OF Virginia and
the United States.
The storehouse and dwelling of Mr..
Thomas Lee Bullock, situated at the
Summit, on the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad, in Spott-
sylvania county, was destroyed by fire
at an early hour yesterday morning.
Mr.. Bullock, wife and children narrow
ly escaped with their lives. All their
furniture was destroyed. No insurance.
Origin of fire unknown.
The Provident Savings Bank, with
authorized minimum capital of $50, 900,
was chartered in the Circuit Court of
Richmond yesterday. S. Galeski is
president, and John w. Arlington, cash
Ter. The directors are all Richmond
business men. A charter was also
granted to the Virginia Construction
and Builders Supply Company, with
authorized capital of SO, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
FIGHTING AT CALUMPIT.

General MacArthur's division fought
its " .sy to the Filipino trenches yester-
day advancing four miles, mostly
through woods and jungles and cross
ing the Bagbag river.
This was accomplished at cost to
the Americans of six killed and twenty
eight wounded.
After fording the river the South Da'
kota regiment pursued the insurgents
TO the outskirts of Calumpit, but the
town was ifouud so strongly protected
that General Macarthur deemed it hest
to Withdraw the fighters and 10 so into
camp fora nights rest before making
the final assault
The,largest buildings inCalumpit were
being fired by the Filipinos while the
Americans were crossing the river fully
mile away.
The insurgents seem TO have adopted
q settled policy of retiring from one
position after another, after infictine
the greatest possible damage upon the
advancing foe Their forces yesterday
were well drilled. Every foot of tn
ground was tenaciously disputed by
thoroughly organized troops, who stood
remarkably firm even before artillery.
The enemy had planned to wreck the
American artillery transport train
This attempt was failure, but span
of the iron railway bridge over the river
was destroyed, hampering the American
transportation for some time. The Filipnos
cut the girders, intending to have the struc-
ture fall with the train, but it collapsed pro-
rnaturely Of its own weight.
The Bagbae river, which is about hun.
dred yards wide st that point, was spendidly
fortified, and the Americans were compelled
to approach across an open space from
which the Filipinos had cleared every OBJ
struction to sight.
After hard fighting the Americans crossed
the river and captured tho southern defenses
of Calunpit. Luzon. 1t is expected that the
town will be attacked to-day. Gen. Lawton
is still advancing and will soon form juno
ton with Gen. Macarthur
1t is difficult to estimate the iDsurgenl
losses, but they had no tower than seventy
killed many of them by the artillery. The
Americans captured three hundred and nifty
prisoners.
The temperature yesterday was "a, and
several cases of sunstroke were reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

for abatement of taxes by Geo. A. Mushnacb
their attorney, was referred to the Committee
on Finance
Permission was granted Mr. JOS Rodgers
TO resEingle roof on Duke street, betwe,,
Columbus and Washington streets.
Mr.. Strider presented the following:
Resolved by the City Council, That permi..
sion is hereby granted the w. A. * Mt. Y
Railway Co. 10 supply electric current fr
operating fans, machines, etc, in the CITY NJ
Alexandria for a period of - months from
date, which was referred to the Committee on
General Laws. Ayes, Messrs. Trimyer. &
Moore, Latham. Birrell Beach, Harrison
Greene. Uhler, White, Kelly and Mr.. Pres.
deut-11. Noes Messrs. Alton Moore Strit
err, Brill and Smith,.
The following was received from the Board
of Aldermen and their action concurred in
Application from Mr.. VIM. B. Corse for po.i.
ton of City Engineer; also a report of tbe
Committee on Claims on bills of DR.. Julian
Miller for the month ending March y, 1889
An ordinance was received from the Bo,r5
of Aldermen authorizing the Committee an
Streets to take charge Of and prosecute 3,
unfinished work on streets, sewers. etc. uut,l
the election of new City Engineer which
was read three times and passed. Ayes. IL.
noes, o.
The board thon adjourned.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President,
Tcstc ID. L. STANSBURY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

ONE OF the most remarkable things
OF this strange, eventful age is the fact
that while American soldiers are 'mow.
ing down" the citizens of a sister repub-
lie and "breathing vengeance" against
them, and are themselves being killed
and wounded by the score, in bat
tie, and are dying by the hundred il
foreign camps, preparations should be
making in the national capital of this
country for a grand peace" jubilee.
But crowd in Washington will profit
the hotel, boarding house and restau
rant keepers there, and so, no matter
how inapposite peace" jubilee there
may be, it will doubtless be held,
all the same. Jubilees were frequent
in Rome during the decay OF the Roman
empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

The Mohammedan rebellion in China
is spreading and extra troops to quell IL
will be raised.
The Turkish minister says the Sui
tan would refuse any SUM that might
BIZ offered for the land of Palestine.
Nine. Janauschek has announced her
retirement from the stage because of
poor health. She is sixty. eight years
old.
The administration is considering q
proposition TO use negro troops in
future military operations in the Phil
ippines.
Lady ON, the favorite of the Corean
Emperor, is reported to have obtained
complete ascendency over him. She
favors Russia.
Mr.. A. Rozier Dulany, a well-known
lawyer OF Baltimore, died at the Mary
land University Hospital yesterday
morning, aged IS years.
Captain Coghlan has sent Il letter to
the Secretary of the Navy stating that
in his recent utterances in New York
he did not intend to insult the En-
peror OF Germany or Admiral Die
derichs.
President Mckinley has approved
the plan for direct cable communica-
ton between the United states and
Germany, and the company will be
permitted to land its cable in this
country.
At the Aqueduct races in New York
yesterday Morgan tried to creep in
against the rail with Squire Abingdon,
when the horse was taken with heart
disease and fell in heap on the track,
throwing Morgan and dislocatng his
shoulder. Later the horse was killed.
A negro mob in Galena, Kan, yes
terday shot and killed Charles Williams,
colored, for numbering Laura Conofork,
a mulstto girl. Williams had been
living with the woman for some time,
and he murdered her in fl of jealousy.
When the mob entered the jail Williams
seized two bricks and stood on the de-
fensive, when the mob shot him to death.
The government hes-received dis.
patch from Gen. Rios, SPANS principal
commander in the Philippines, assert
ing that Major General Otis has re
quested him not to withdraw the Span
ish troops from the island of Mindanao
until the arrival of the American force
of occupation. General Rios asks the
government when he may return TO
Spain.
While it is recognized that heavy re-
Inducements must be sent to the Phil
ippines, the demand Tor troops at home
is also pressing. AT present the
strength of the regular army has near
Nv reached its limit of 65,0 600 men, and
If this number over one-third are in
the Philippines or under orders to pro-
coed there. Porto Rico has been de-
Dleted of garrisons until there are less
than three thousand men there, where
over ten thousand wess stationed last
autumn. There are now in the United
States, as a fighting force, four regl-
ments of artillery required for the coast
defenses, four regiments of cavalry and
three regiments OF infantry. The re,
mainder of the army consists Of signal
corps men, the hospital corps and
other staff corps, who cannot be count
ed as a part of any force available for
active fighting work. The situation Is
causing no little apprehension IN ad-
ministraticn circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

DANCING FIGURE IN A PAINTING
One of the best-known French orien-
talist painters has sent to the Paris Sa-
lon a contribution that is the talk OF
Partisan studios. At first sight it seems
to be q reproduction in miniature and
carved work of the facade of Moorish
edifce. Outside of the door Of the
building there stands Janissary with
drawn sword On pressing the spring
Janissary moves to one side, the door
opens and panel is displayed, on
which the artist has depicted Moorish
dancer in the act of executing most
characteristic Eastern dance. The rea-
lism of the picture is remarkable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL %, 1895

THE expansionists say two hundred
thousand soldiers, if need be, should be
sent to the Philippines in order TO shoot
civilization, Christianity and love Tor
this country into the people of those
islands And yet those people are only
doing what they can to defend their
own lives and property from a foreign
foe who came there under the pre-
tense of helping them to achieve their
liberty and to relieve them of the al
legged tyranny of Spanish rule. Why
t5s cost Of the transportation
Of srch 6 number Of men ten thou
ss,d miles across the sea would
10 frigbtful, let alone that Of sup
nortirc them. England, toe, is sggine
The expansiouists on to the dreadful
)ozs of life aud mon-y that wou'd
necessarily be incident 70 such an I'm
mense expedition. Ot course she Is, Tor
America loss is always highlands gain.
Time Was when men who had lost
their brains would die, but, sad TO re
late, times have changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
GEO L. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Alexandria, Va, April 81, 1899.
Ion. Geo. L. simpson, Mayor, City of Alex.

Hon. Geo. L. simpson, Mayor City of Alex.
andria, Va.
Dear sir.-I hereby offer my resignation as
City Engineer of Alexandria, Va, to take
effect April 30, 1899. In scvering this
connection wish to express my sincere re-
gard to you for the courteses extended to
me in my office by yourself and the gentle
men of the City Council and trust you will
transmit my sentiments to them. | regret
that the nature OF my appointment in the
civil service of the United states government
admits of no delay in the acceptance thereof
and compels my immediate departure from
the city TO assume the duties thereof. With
the kindest regards for yourself and tine
members of the City Council.
| remain, most sincerely yours,
f. C. Dunn
Upon motion the Mayors message was re-
ccivcd and tho resignation Of Mr.. Dunn was
accepted.
lie Finance Committee reported recon-.
mcnding the passage of resolution which
was referred to them March 2S. 1899.
authorizing the Mayor aud Auditor to
borrow $4,000, or so much thereof rs
may be necessary for paying neccs.
sary charges against the Corporation for hal
aucc of fiscal year ending HAY 81, 1899.
Tho report was adopted with an amendment
that the money be borrowed at the lowest
ratio OF interest to DO obtained. Ayes, 10;
noes o.
According to an order passed by the City
Council March 2S, 1899, Mr.. z. F. Price,
Auditor submitted statement, In detail, Of
such bills as have been paid to date and
charged to smallpox cases, amounting to
$7,93S.S7.
Upon motion the report was received.
Mr.. Greene, chairman of the Committee on
General Laws, returned TO council all papers
relating to the Alexandria Water Co, and re.
ports of Messrs Burke and Kraft, special
committee on investigating the water supply
of the city.
Upon motion tho matter was laid on the
table
An ordinance introduced by Mr.. Greene to
COMPEL the W., a. s. Mt. v Railway Co., TO
maintain q conductor on each car propelled
or drawn through the streets of the city of
Alexandria was referred to the Committee on
General Laws.
A resolution by Mr.. Beach, which Was with.
drawn from the Committee on Streets ard
laid on the table February %, 1899. was
called from the table and referred to special
committee. Messrs. Greene and Beach.
The matter was returned from the Board Of
Aldermen non concurrcd in, they having
referred the matter back to the Committee on
Streets. The Common Council non-concurred
in the action of the Board of Aldermen and
Messrs Trimyer and Greene were appointed
committee on conference to report at the
next meeting of the City Council.
A petition from DR.. Wm Harper's devisees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OLE ALDERMEN

AT regular meeting of the Board of
Aldermen of Alexandria, Va held April
70, 1899, there were present:
VIM. Ii. Marbury, esq. President. and
Messrs. Havener, Dobie, Hinken, Curtin and
Sweeney.
Tho bill Of DR.. ]. T. Miller for professional
services WAS recommitted to the Committee
on Claims
An application of W. 3. Corse for the posi-.
ton of City Engineer was received.
a resolution authorizing the Mayor snd
Auditor TO borrow Sl2 900, or as much there.
of as may be necessary, and issue tho obliga-
ton OF the city therefor for the purpose of
paying necessary charges against the corpora
ton for tho balance of the fiscal year ending
May 81 1899, was received from the Com
mon Council and passed by the following
vote
Ayes, Messrs. Havener, Dobie, Hinken,
Curtin Sweeney and Mr. Presidential. Noes,
none.
The following was adopted by the follow
ing vote
Ayes, Mossrs. Havener, Dobie, Hirkon,
Curtin Sweeney and Mr. Presidential. Noes,
none.
Be it resolved By the City Council of Alex
andria,
LIST That the Committee on Streets be, and
is hereby, authorized and empowered TO
take charge of and prosecute all unfinished
work on streets, sewers, &c, and to have per-
formed all necessary work in connection with
cleaning streets, repairing pumps, &c, until
the election Of Il new City Engineer.
2nd That they be authorized to approve
necessary pay rolls in connection with the
duties assigned them as above which pay rolls
shall be recognized by our Auditor.
Bird. This ordinance shall be in force from
and after its passage.
A resolution appropriating $4,000, or AS
Princess street. from the east side of Colum.
bus street to the west side of Union street
also Fairfax street from Princess to Queen
street, and Royal street, from Princess to
Queen street, was received from the Common
ouncil and their action nOnconeurrcd in and
the matter rccommttcd to tho Committee on
Streets after which this board recedod from
It's former action and Messrs. Curtin and
Sweeney were appointed on u Committee on
Conference on the part of this board.
An ordinance to compel the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Com.
pal 8 to maintain conductor or MANAGER on
each car OF said railway company propelled or
drawn through tho streets of the city OF Alex
indra Va. which was received from the
Common Council was laid on tho table.
The following was received from the Com
mon Council aud thcir action cOncurred in :;
VIZ; message from his honor, the Mayor
and the resignation OF F. c. Dunn, City En-
sincer also n communication and report Of
the City Auditor in the charges of the small
pox cases also NJ on the petition of Dr.. YIN
HarpeI's dcvisees for abatement of taxes also
communication from Joseph Rogers and q
resolution granting the Washington. Alexsn-
andria and Mount Vernon Railway Company
to supply electric current for operating
fans. sc
The board then adjourned
w. II. MARBUKY. President.
Tcstc: f. E. KNIGHT. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26
Remarkable Rescue,

Mrs. Michael Curtin, Plainfield, ILL.,,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told her
she was hopeless victim OF consump-
ton and that no medicine could cure
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight found
herself benefited from first dose. She
continued its use and after taking six
bottles, found herself sound and we'll;
now does her own homework, and is as
we'll as she ever was.-Free trial bot
ties of this Great Discovery at f. L.
Aliens and E. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Drug Stores. Only so cents and S1.OO,
every bottle guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

WIVES For FRENCH CoLoNIsTs.-
In consequence of the complaints Of
French coloni-ts that it is impossible
for them to find French wives unless
they return home, the ministry of the
colonies intend to install central emf
grafton office for women in Paris, with
branches in the country. Approved
maidens who are considered suitable
for colonial marriages will be provided
with wedding outfit costing $50 with
$50 pocket money and with free pass
age to the colony selected. The first
experiments will be made in Madagas-
car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

RAINS STOPS FIRE.-Rain on Mon
day night helped the fire fighters who
were battling against the flames on the
mountain side opposite Edinburg. Yes
terday morning the fire was extinguish-
ed, and there is no danger of it again
getting beyond control. The fire oppo-
site Woodstock is still burning fiercely,
but remains confined to the mountain
side far above the valley. 1t is not
likely to spread. Hundreds of acres of
fine whortleberry bushes have been
burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

CONFEDERATE VETERANS. - Grand
Commander John J. Williams has APP
pointed the following delegates to the
reunion of the United Confederate Vet
Grams at Charleston, beginning May 10:
Colonel E. NJ. Henry, Pickett-Buch-
anan Camp, Norfolk; DR.. Hunter Nc
CURE, r. E. Leee Camp, Richmond
General Stith Boiling, A. P. Hill
Camp, Petersburg; Col. John j. Will
liams, Grand Camp, Winchester; Col
Thomas G. Morton, Stonewall Jackson
Camp, Staunton; Colonel James Mac
Gill, James Brethed Camp, Pulaski.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-26

AS THE summer advances, the NOR
tally reports from the conquered
provinces increase, and will continue to
do SO until the approach OF winter. But
American life and American money
are nothing to an administration that Is
striving to succeed itself