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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

AGED COUPLE TIRED OF LIFE.--Mrs.
Adam Koenig, aged sixty-six years,
was yesterday found dead in wood
shed in the yard OF her house, at 106
east Eighty-ninth street, New YORK
city, where she and her husband had
been employed as caretakers for the
past sixteen years. In a room in the
basement the husband, Adam Koenig,
who is sixty.four years old, was found
nearly dead from gas asphyxiation.
The police believe that Koenig found
his wife dead and then attempted to
commit suicide. The man was found
sitting unconscious in chair with the
end of rubber tube in his lap and the
other end affixed to gas jet. Mrs.
Koenig was discovered lying on an i'm
provised bed with blanket drawn up
nearly to her waist. There was blood
on the woman's face. There were no
bruises or wounds on the body. There
were few scars On the face, which
nay have been caused by falling. The
police believe the woman committed
suicide during the night by taking
poison, and that in going to the shed in
which she wss found she fell and
scratched her face, the blood on her
face being thus accounted for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

No ARMY is safe with traitors in lis
ranks; neither is political party.
Therefore, the practical determination
of the democratic party to exclude
from any lot or part in its organization,
except as privates in the rear rank, the
men who deserted it in its hour of trial
in 1896, is perfectly right aud proper.
Any other course would disgust the
old, true and consistent members Of
the party. Men who are not with the
party, are against it, and for their own
reputation, should join the republicans
and not continue the futile attempt to
sail under false colors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

have been afflicted with rheumatism
for fourteen years and nothing seemed
to give any relief. l was able TO ne
around all the time, but constantly Sui,
fering. had tried everything couId
hear of and at last was told to ny
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which ! did'
and was Immediately relieved ard IN
short time cured. l an happy to say
that it has not since returned.-JoSh'
Edgar, Germantown, Cal. For sale by
]. 4. Janney, Druggist, 7O1 King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

The Governor of Alaska has az
much jingoism in him as any other
man in the country, no matter from
what section the latter may hail. He
declares that wherever the bound.
airy lines may run, the Americans
who have taken up claims in the Klon-
dixie region, all of whom have arms
and ammunition, are not going to let
the English law officers dispossess them
of those claims. But the administra-
ton is too much in favor of British
alliance to give any heed to what he
saws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

FEWER MAIDS OF HONOR. - Gen.
John B. Gordon has issued an order
chat only one maid of honor from each
congressional district shall be semitic the
next reunion of e1-Confederate Vet.
Grams at Charleston. The circular is
in response to resolution adopted at
q convention OF the United Daughters
of the Confederacy. held at Hot Springs,
Ark, November 1898, requesting the
United Confederate Veterans to Limit
the number OF sponsors and maids of
honor to one of each from each State
and territory where there is camp OF
United Confederate Veterans-because
the Confederate reunions have been Of
late years an entertainment for the
sponsors and maids of honor instead OF
the veterans"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
Tho List of Dead Incrcasino

New YORK, March 23.-At least for
ty.fve persons lost their lives in the
Hotel Windsor fire. This is the figure
arrived at by the police today, after a
careful scrutiny OF the lists OF guests,
visitors and employees of the hotel. 1t
is believed that all who escaped have
been reported. The police believe that
none of the thirty-fve yet missing es-
capped from the building. The list of
known dead numbers twenty. The
workmen expect to reach the elevator
shaft today where, it is believed, many
bodies will be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
A Biz Bank.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-WHbn
the next six months the RothschilGs Of
London will establish here the largest
bank west OF Chicago, with capital of
100000. The primary object will be
to handle the large affairs of the Roths-
childs in this State, the Klondike
Hawaii and the Philippines. They
own a dozen rich mines in California
and are heavily Interested in the Klon.
dixie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
observation-disclosures Finht,

NEW YORK, March 23.-Martin Jul.
ian and w. A. Bradys met in Dave Hol-
lands cafe on Broadway this morning
and decided to accept the offer of the
Coney Island Athletic Club to pull off
the fight between Boo Fiizsimmons and
James Jeffries.
The offer consists of purse Of $4,000
and 6623 per cent. of the picture privilege,
1913 per cent. to each fighter. The fight is
to take place at Coney Island on May PC.
The go will be 25 rounds with George Siler,
Of Chicago, as referee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
Tho Marl.are

BALTIMORE, Mar 23.-Flour arm aud uH-
changed. Wheat essy; spot and mouth
73l22733s; April 74a744, Corn steady:
mixed spot and month 3Sa3Si,. Oats stead
Ter; No 2 white 30 {; No = mixed $3.50 %.
CHICAGO. Mar. 23.-The market closet As
follows: Wheat-July 6Sl2; Mag 81 la
6Sa.. Corn-July =; May 35a.q351- Ot,s
July =; May 268sq26l2. Pcrs-MAy
IS 95. Lard-May So so.
GEORGETOWN, Mar. 23.-Wheat Go.13.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
COURT OF APPEALS.

Oliver vs.. Mutual Insurance Com.
pany. Further argued and submitted.
Spencer's Administrator VS.. Fled IS
Gray Argued ard continued until to-
day.
The next cases to be heard are VIM
free VS.. First National Bank of LexIng-
ton and National Life Association Of
Hartford, Conn, vs.Hopkins and Others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

EVIDENTLY all is not we'll with the
expansion policy. General Otis has
ordered his army back to Manila and
has made still another call for troops,
and the natives Of other parts OF the
Philippines have risen in armed revolt
against the attempt of this government
to rule them, and in Cuba fight over
the distribution OF Che three million
dollars the President has seat to that
old Spanish deserter, General Gomez,
has already commenced. Dissatisfac-
ton is also reported as manifesting it.
self in Porto Rico, and has been for q
long time in Hawaii, but censorship is
so strict there that news of it can hard"
" reach here. Expansion is 'glori-
ous," but it is very troublesome, and ex-
ceedingly expensive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

THE LIMOGES who few months ago
spoke of the Filipinos as brave and
gallant race of NOBLE patriots, have not
only changed their tune. but say their
ex.paragons are monsters of inhumani-
ty fof shooting at their invaders with
brass.capped balls. Aud this, too,
though at the same time, they say the
poor natives, armed only with bows and
arrows are moved down by the ma
chine guns of the Americans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

AMONG the numerous commissions
the tax riden people of this country
are compelled to support, is the one
that has the supervision of the inter-
state commerce law, and that, too,
though it acknowledges its inability to
enforce that law. Millions of dollars
shat are now squandered by the gov
ernment could be saved if all the COM
missions and half the bureaus were
abolished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

TIE SPANISH war was prosecuted,
that is nominally, in the name OF hu-
mainly, and yet General Otis, the
American commander ct Manila, will
not permit the Spanish government to
redeem the suffering Spaniards the Fill
pinos have captured, for the assigned
reason that their captors might buy
arms and ammunition with the redemp-
ton money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
COMMUNICATE
EAIRFAN POLITICS

The fight for the CONFERENCE.-The at
torneyship Of Fairfax county grows
warmer day by day. Both OF the con
testants are young men, noth seem
confident of success and both are
distinguishing, perhaps, more hot
ly than Fairfaxian has been kDowu 10
hustle ever before. Mr.. K. Vernon
Ford, the incumbent, was appointed 10
the position. He i cousin and law
partner OF Capt. Joseph E Willard and
seems to have the court house follow
ing showing his claims. Mir. Lewis II.
Machen is son Of Mr.. j. p. Machen,
who conducted the Grange agency
here some years ago, and is prominent
ly known especially to the farmer pop
ulation of all this section. Mr.. NJ Was
the medalist CT his class at the Epsco-
pal High School, and taught there a
couple of years. He read law in this
city, spent q term at the University
and got his diploma at the Colum-
bian law school, Washington. Mr..
Machen is very taking speaker ard
is allowing no grass to grow under ms feet
and probab y no man in these parts has
tho same space Of time shaken hands win
more people and smiled as often and as mnea
as young Mr.. Machen is now doing. THIS
Thursday night he is on the bills for rec1p-
ton and speech at Frenconia; on Fn-ay
at Herndon at Langley on Saturday ni-Ai
Forestville MONDAY, and st Gum 5pri- oA
Tuesday night. Wednesday Is the day OF { e
primary election. Both parties are dlst1nli'
ing campaign literature. Mr.. Mschen say 10
.boe iet ,,, Nrl
questions of coinage, the tariff and the COO
MES, while Dir. Ford has not. He presents 10
the ladies handsome little button-tne
Machen button-a souvenir much sought "i'
ter in the country places and much sppfcGaI-
ed If not vote getter j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

So, AFTER all, Secretary Alger has
started on his pleasure trip TO Cuba, in
a U. S. vessel, the staterooms OF which
were fitted up in the most expensive
style for the use of himself and the fe"
special friends he Invited to accompany
him, and all at the governments ex-
pense. The officials of the Roman
government, before the evil days fell
upon it, also visited 10 great style its
conquered provinces, but the end wa
certain, and what mas been may be
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores &C..
zema, skin disease and especially Piles, De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve stands first and best
Look out fer dishonest people who try to imi.
tate and counterfeit it, It's their endorse
ment of good article. Worthless goods are
not initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve. Edgar Warfeld, jr, corner King and
Pit, streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
THURSDAY EVENING. MAR. %, 1893

No MATTER what the President and
the War Department say or do in re-
spect of General Miles, that the State OF
Massachusetts delights to honor him is
plain to be seen. But Massachusetts
delighted to honor that murderous old
incendiary wretch, John Brown, and a
State that would do thai, can well
afford to pay its highest respect to g
military officer who disgraced the pro
fession of arms by claiming distin-
guished and well behaved militsry
prisoner to the floor Of cell, and that,
too, though that cell was in casemate
of q trebly guarded fortress, in the iron
door of which an augur hole had been
bored, through which the eye Of a SEN
try was constantly upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

A NEW CoUNTY.-The agitation to
form new county out of Orange, with
Gordonsvillle as the county Seat, is
again the topic of conversation among
the people of that town. By adopting
the line as suggested, the proposed new
county would embrace the following
towns Gordonville, Barboursville, Som
erset, Gotham, Lindsey, Green Spring,
Mechanicsville and Madison Run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

THAT $3,oOO,00O.-A meeting OF
Cuban generals was held at Havana
yesterday. 1t was decided to notify
the Assembly that the Cuban army
must he Immediately disbanded and its
arms surrendered and that the soldiers
must be allowed TO accept the money
offered to them By the United States
government. The generals also de-
cidcd that no matter what answer the
Assembly might make to the resolu-
ton, they would accept in behalf OF the
army the offering from the United
States, the money to be distributed by
Governor. General Brooke. The meet
ing further declared that notwitbstand-
ing the action of the Assembly in de-
posing General Gomez from his posi-
ton of Communicating chief OF the
Cuban forces, it recognized him as the
only chief of the Cubans. The distrl-
button of the 100000 among the
troops will probably begin this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

SENATOR LINDSAY OF Kentucky who
did all he could to defeat low, and
elect high tariffCongress, now says that
high tariff promotes and supports the
odious trusts, and that the only way to
break up the latter, is to abolish the
former. The Inconsistency of the dem
ocratic deserters is phenomenal, and
renders them grotesquely conspicuous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

WITH YELLOW flags, reports of wa
ter experts, and the incessant cries OF
fshmongers, Alexandria will doubtless
soon acquire rather unenviable no.
torietv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
Mr.. Sherman.

SANTIAGO, March 23-Ex Secretary
John Sherman passed a good night. He
shows steady improvement and is
better today than he has been during
bis illness. He sleeps comfortably and
has little or no pain. His complete re-
coYery is now doubtless assured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

THE FnIP1Nos.-A dispatch from
Manila says: Advices have been re-
ceived here from Catbalogap, Island OF
Samar, showing that trouble with the
natives there is almost certain to occur
The headquarters Of General Lukbani,
an insurgent leader, is at Cetbalogan.
The place has been fortified to resist
attack, the women and children have
been removed from the town to safe
places in the interior and General
Lukbani declares that he will never
surrender, but will burn the place to
prevent. it from falling into the hands
of the Americans. Trouble is threaten
ed at Malitbog, on the island of Leyte.
The natives there imagine that the for.
eigners are plotting against them and
there is much uneasiness on both sides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

THE SPANISH ex-vice consul at Bruins
wick, not only dipped the Spanish flag
10 the commander Of his conntry's con-
.querors, but actually presented him
with that flag. And yet there are peo-
pie who say Spaniards are revengeful
race who nurse their. hate to keep it
warm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
DIED.

On Wednesday morning, March - ~
WARD NOWLAND, in the 23d year OF Ms
age. His funeral will take pla'e from d.
Mary's Church tomorrow friday noFh'As,
at half.past nine O'clock Philade'phia "Iu
Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
is true friend to all suffering with
coughs or colds. This reliable remedy
never disappoints. 1t will cure coid
in one day and costs but 25 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

DOUBLE With bed Stat
Charles Megruder, miner, OF Iona
coming, Md, working at Douglas, w.
Va, Drained his wife, who died in few
minutes, and beat John Jackson so bad
ly that his death is reported to have &C.
Cured Tuesday night. He caught the
pair in the house and rained blows on
them with the utmost rage and despera-
ton. With couple of blows he ended
his wife's life. Jackson's head was
beaten into frightful bloody mass, and
his eyes almost gouged out. People
were aroused for several squares by the
shrieks of the dying. Magruder tried
to get out OF town, but was apprehend-
ed. He managed to escape, however,
but was overtaken again at Piedmont,
where railroad men locked him in
box car. From the car he freed him
self, but was eventually overtaken and
lodged 10 jail at Parsons w. Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

The twenty large firms of shoe manufac
Jurors that will combine on discounts and sell
10 the retail trade have called meeting for
April 8 in Boston. Firms all over the United
States will be invited to send representatives
TO this meeting,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

Give me liver regulator and | can fee".
late the world" said genius. The dfls-is-
handed him bottle Of DeWitt's Lilly ~ y
Bisers, the famous little pills. Edgar Wal
field, ir., corner King and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

INSURANCE PAID.-The Loudoun
Mutual Fire Insurance Company have
paid the insurance Of Col. Edmund
Berkeley, of Prince William county, for
his barn which was recently burned.
The estimated loss on building was $3.50
upon which there was $3.50 insurance;
the loss on contents was estimated at
81 800 upon which the insurance was
$685. Loudoun Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

A STRONG MAN.-Mr. Sam Gala
han, who lives near the court house,
carried O barrel of -four On his back,
through drifts of snow up to his waist,
from the warehouse of Mr.. n. w.
Jones to his storehouse, q distance of at
least 100 yards, and afterwards should
cred a bushel of meal. and carried it to
his home, about one mile from here,
during the worse portion of the biz.
card. We have scripture for it, that
Samson's strength laid in his hair, but
your correspondents experience has
been that bow legs and strength go to.
gether, for he is slightly bow-leggnd
himself Fredericksburg Free Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
The Papal Succession.

ROME, March 26-The Pope has
written letter to the Sacred College
recommending that the conclave OF
cardinals, which will be called after
his death to elect successor, &c held
at Rome. The number of Italian can
didates for the papacy after Leo's death
is increasing.
The Pope reads the newspapers every
day and has copies of those printed
during his illness. He is much amused
over the variety of symptoms which
nave been ascribed to him. He said
yesterday: II am old and i'll, but these
accounts have made me out a walking
hospital"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
Highest Mountain Peak in Mexico.

Highest Mountain Peak in Mcxi co.
CITY OF MExGco, March 23.-P1of.
Angelo Heilprin of the Philadelphia
Academy Of National Sciences has com
pleted his calculations of the heights of
the five principal volcanic mountain
peaks in Mexico. The results of bis
measurements are as follows: Orizabs.
as measured by the Delcros tables. 49,
206 feet; Popocatepetl, II 1923 feet; Iztac-
cihuatl, 1880 feet; Nevada de Toluca,
1854 feet. 1t hes long been said that
Popocatepetl was the highest mountain
peak in Mexico. Humboldt's measure
ment OF Orizaba peak was 1875 feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
will cure Group and whooping-cougb.
No danger to the child when this WOE.
derful medicine is used in time. Moth
ers, always keep bottle on hand,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-23
Some eff The trusts of the week are
HEAVENLY RECRUITS.


At a young girls meeting of new
sect, called the Heavenly R. cruits
Monday night, in Rushville, Ind, Q
free-for-all fight ensued among the
young girls present, in which hair pull
ing, scratching. and regular knock
downs figured inside the church doors
Pearl Horn and q girl named Levi
bad misunderstanding and came to-
gether, so the story told in the may or's
court runs. Miss Horn was getting the
better of the Levi girl, when the lat
ter's friends, Myrtle Smith, lola Van.
sickle and Maud Vansickle, interfered
in behalf of the Levi girl. The four
girls were handling MissHorr in a rath-
er serious manner, causing her to cry
for help a messenger was sent to
the home Of Pearl Horr's mother, and
she ran to the assistance OF her daugh-
ter. Mother and daughter pitched in
to the four girls, and hot fight pre-
vailed for fully fifteen minutes. Miss
Horr and her daughter carried the day
and drove the other girls from the build
ing.
lola Vansickle had big bunch Of
hair pulled out, leaving part of her
scalp bare. Maud Vansickle had her
left eye almost closed. Theodore New
man testified before Mayor Frasee that
Mrs. Horn had Maud Vsnsickle down
and was choking her with one hand
and punching her face with the other
When be entered the church all the
girls showed signs Of having encounter.
ed pretty rough treatment during the
fight.
THE MORAN CLAIM.-Papers having
reference to the claim of the heirs Of
DR.. J, J. Moran against the State Of
Virginia, were found yesterday in the
archives of the Governors Office.
DR.. Moran, who formerly resided at
Falls Church, in Fairfax county, enter
ed into contract with Governor Holli-
day in 1880, under which he was TO
represent the State in collecting from
the federal government all money due,
except claims. arising in connection
with the war with Great Britain.
Dr.. Moran, according to letter
recently written to the Governor by
mis- son, Ellis Moran, of Bal
timore, worked on the Virginia
claim with such diligence that his
health was undermined and he died in
Baltimore in December, 1888. The bill
10 refund the direct tax paid by citi-
zens of this and other States had then
been agreed upon and subsequently,
passed. The money has been received
and distributed. The three children OF
DR.. Moran now ask that they be paid
the % per cent. which their father was
to receive of all money collected By
him. The Legislature will probably be
asked to act, though just how DR.. Mo
rams heirs may be recompensed it is
hard to foresee. The Commonwealth Of
Virginia received as its quota OF the
direct tax fund 1869. On January
l, 1898, $40, 419 which remains undis-
tributed was, according to the pro.
visions OF the law, turned over to the
respective counties and cities entitled
thereto, for purposes of road and street