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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-19

MEETINGS.

TINE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
/ holders of the DIVE CAPITAL saw
INGS SYSTEM will be held at the Office OF
the company, No III south Fsi fax street
Alexandria. Va. on MONDAI. February 20.
1889. Polls open from to 3 N. Books
closed for transfer of stock February 18th
to Goth, inclusive.
CHAs. Il. ALLENDER,
jan17 2R seeretary-Treasurer.
TINE ANNUAL Me TING CT the Stock
i holders of The CONTINENTAL saw.
INGs AND LOAN comp NY viii be held
al the Office of the compsry, 70. III south
Fairfax street, Alexsniris, Va, on MON
DAY, February 20. 1899 Polls oren from
= 10 3 .. m. Books closed for transfer OF
stock February 18Th 10 9th, inclusive.
CdAS. Il. ALLENDER, Secretary.
isn17 cow
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND
i LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHING.
TON, D C.-Notice is hereby given that q
specisl meeting Of the stoC kholders Of the In
ternational Building and Loan Association of
Washington, D C., will be held ct the office
of JudgeJ. E. N Norton, 12S south Fairfax
street. Alexandria Va, WEDNESDAY, Feb
rusry Is, 1899. at 1890 a. M, for the pur.
pose OF considering the question OF doing
away with the expense fund system, and
hereafter meeting the expenses OF the ass cia-
ton from the profits Of the business. Various
bylaw amendments will be submitted to
the meeting. whichwould be made necessary
by such charge
CHARLES LYNN,
ian12 I'd President.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

willy young men probably took with them
thousands of dollars, for every mail was
loaded with letters for them, many con-
tanning money orders and drafts, and P.
T. Barnum's familiar saying that the
people like to be humbugged was never
better exemplified. Many reputable and
intelligent people were led into their
net and coolly bled for their savings with
the promise of large returns. Where
Ward or Watson came from is not known
at present. Both dressed in excellent
taste, were ready takers, and bore the
outward appearance of men of wealth.
From the moment of their advent both
were regarded with suspicion by the au-
thorities, owing to the large and improb-
able returns promised They paid one
months interest to investors and gained
more time to bleed others.
Saturday night they sent their one clerk
out on an errand, and during his absence
tore out all the entries in their account
books as we'll as the copies of letters
mailed their correspondents. In Ward 8
desk they piled batch of unpaid bills
for office furniture, printing, clothes,
laundry and almost everything, aggregat-
ing many hundreds of dollars, due Mime
apolis firms. They left a letter for the
clerk, signed -. F. W." but in Watsons 8
handwriting, stating that Ward had gone
to Chicago to meet some Of the firm S
Eastern representatives, while Watson
had gone to St. Louis A key to Ward s
desk was inclosed in the envelope, and the
clerk was told to
KEEP THE OFFICE OPEN
until Ward should return Tuesday, and to
keep in touch with the Chamber of Com
merce and keep the board we'll filed with
quotations. When the young man opened
Wards desk and saw the big batch of
bills his suspicious were aroused. Tues
day came around and Ward did not re-
turn, and the clerk had Watsons desk
opened and found the letterbook mutilat-
ed and even the stubs in the check book
destroyed. He at once went to the board
ing house of his employers, kept by Mrs.
that they had come home early Saturday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
A RetaIiatorx Suit.

.ELMIRA, Dec. 6.-The suit of Col. Da-
Vtd G. Robinson, formerly mayor of this
city, against the Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York, for S52S, 900 dam
ages, by reason of an alleged malicious
prosecution, is now being tried before
Justice Burr Mattice and jury in the
supreme court of this city Col Robin
son, while mayor, was also for a number
of years a trustee of the insurance com
pany, having succeeded In that capacity
his father, who was a former governor
of this state. 1t is claimed by the in
surance company that Robinson, while
acting as its attorney and representative
In this city, obtained loan from the
insurance company through one Bush,
using him as a dummy, which loan was
to be secured by a mortgage upon real
estate in this city, the value of which
Robinson had fraudulently stated to be
$60,000 but which in reality was not
worth more than $10,000 Aside from this
transaction it is stated that Robinson
misappropriated funds of the company:
funds he had in his possession as the
company's loan agent and trustee 1t
would appear from the reports here that
the insurance company has no fear as
to the final outcome of the: present litiga-
ton, which is retaliatory In its charac-
ter and appears designed to cloud the
other issues which are yet to be settled.
and its action in the premises meets
the approval Of all of its policy holders
here who are familiar with the facts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07

evening, and after packing their grips
had sneaked away, leaving the landlady
$50 out
In company with Albert Schilling, of
71S Third avenue northeast who was in
duced to invest 1852 in the firms "arbi-
trage department" the clerk called upon
the superintendent of police yesterday,
and laid the facts before him, and the
superintendent also took the bills and let
ters found in the desks, the majority of
which were letters of inquiry from all
over the country as to the firms plan of
investment.
The circulars and advertisements issued
by the firm stated that 2216 per cent was
earned on the investors money in Oc-
toher and that for the past four years
the firm had earned an average of 142
per cent At least so per cent per year
was guaranteed each investor and their
"arbitrage department allowed in
vestors to withdraw their investment
without notice. Mr.. Schilling received
two receipts from the firm, one for 500
and one for $552.
INVESTORS BECAME ANXIOUS.
The letters found by the police in the
Office desks indicated that some of the
investors who had been put off without
the promised per cent month were be-
coming anxious and might make trouble
which probably lead to the firms sudden
conclusion to seek a healthier climate.
One of the letters from Keokuk, To-.
showed that Ward & Watson have bsen
heard of there and by perusing it one
can imagine how the great firm laughed
TO themselves as 1t was read and the
bluff" comprehended
Another letter in the collection was
from Rev. Kpnstantin Popoff, of the Min
neapoGs Russian Orthodox church, 1926
fifth street northeast, and read as fol-
lows: Some days ago Gin letter dated 2g
or 80 Now 1 asked you to send me all
my money Invested in arbitrage depart
ment, next first December, Friday I
don't received from you any money or
letter. What Is the reason Of delay:
Please send me all my money"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
TO SUCCEED HAYWARD.
Ex-senator Allen and Editor Hitch
cock Prominently Mentioned.


cock Prominently Mentioned.
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 6.-Ever since the
late Senator Hayward was taken i'll, and
1t was known that the chances were
against his recovery, there has been con-
siderable talk as to whom Gov. Poynter
would appoint to the vacancy. Those
prominently mentioned are ex-senator
Allen and G. M. Hitchcock, editor Of the
Omaha World-Herald. The Democrats
are urging the appointment of the latter
on the ground that they have not received
their proportion of the offices under the
fusion deals of the past few years They
also urge that the next legislature, which
must permanently fill the vacancy will
have two senators to select, the Hay
ward successor and one to succeed Sena-
tor Thurston, whose term expires one
year from next March.
The Pop 4sts insist upon the naming
of eX-Sena or Allen. 1t was reported that
Allen had said he did not desire the ap-
pointment, but telegram from him de-
MES this. The Populist members of con-
gress from Nebraska. have telegraphed
Gov. Poynter urging Aliens appointment,
and this has been supplemented by tele-
grams from the Populist and free silver
senators from other states and some con-
gressmen.
Gov. Poyrter refuses to, publicly at
least, discuss the matter until after the
funeral Of Senator Hayward.
The funeral of the late senator will be
held at Nebraska City tomorrow after
noon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
SWINDLE AT HOME
WARD & WATSON, MINNEAPOLIS
INVESTMENT BANKERS, QUIET
LY DISAPPEAR
INVESTORS MONEY ALL GONE
CUT A SWATH IN THE FLOUR CITY
FOR TWO MONTHS ON
WIND
BIG PROFITS WAS THEIR BAIT

They Advertised Freely, Guarantee
Handled, to Pay Them Fifty Per
Cent Annually on the Investment
Left Nothing but a Batch of
Unpaid Bills.
J. Franklyn Ward and G. e. Watson,
composing the firm Of Ward & Watson,
investment bankers and brokers, 65
Fourth street south, Minneapolis, Satur-
day night quietly stole away leaving
scores of foolish investors bemoaning the
loss generally of the savings Of years
Some OF the facts connected with the op-
erations of Ward & Watson were laid
before the grand jury yesterday although
1t is somewhat doubtful If any action
can be taken, as the receipt given to in
Vestors in the "arbitrage department
made the investor enter into an actual
partnership with 2the firm, in return for
which he was guaranteed at least so per
cent per annum on his money.
Ward & Watson opened offices in Min
neapolis about two months ago. following
the methods of the Miller syndicate, Of
New York. They purchased sumptuous
office fixtures, wore fine clothing, and
gave champagne suppers, but everything
was ION tick The firm advertised ex-
tensiVely. in papers all over the country,
proposing to take an investors money,
purchase stocks, and guarantee a profit
of at least so per cent per month, payable
on the 1st and 18th of each month.
MAY HAVE THOUSANDS.
When they left Minneapolis these two
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
ON EXPANSION LINES.
Senatorial Contest In Arkansas VIII
Be Fought.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. ga stir
has come into Arkansas political circles
by the announcement today that Daniel
Jones' who is a candidate for the United
States senate, to succeed Senator Berry,
has come out strongly in favor Of ex-
pansion. He has heretofore been con-
sidered an opponent Of that policy, along
with Senator Berry, who is a candidate
for reelection. Gov. Jones stated, in an
interview today, that the only salvation
for the Southern states is in the expan-
sion of commerce by the opening of new
markets in Asia for Southern products,
and that in order to maintain and pro-
tect such commerce the Philippines must
be retained by the United States Gov
Jones attitude makes expansion the pre-
dominant issue in the senatorial race.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Socialist Mayor Re-e1eeted.

BOSTON, Dec. 6-John Chase, the So
cialist mayor of Haverhill, was reelected
1000 Of the seven aldermen elected
three we're Socialists. The issue was So
cialism and anti-socialism. In New Bed
ford the Socialist candidate for MAYOR
was beaten by 1900 votes
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY.

Weather Forecast for st. Paul:
Fair; Fresh Southerly Winds.
I-AssauIt on LadysmIth.
Alleged Grain Swindle.
Negro Burned at Stake.
Kentucky Case Argued.
2-SchOOI Board Meeting.
New Charter Discussed.
S-MinneapOlis Matters.
Northwest News.
Preacher Shot by Burglar.
4-EditOriaI.
Currency Bill Debated.
State Political Gossip.
6-SpOrting News.
Grand Army EncamDment.
Pope Again Ill.
6-Marl<ets of the World.
Bar Silver, csc.
Chicago Dec. Wheat, Go I-2c.
Stocks Irregular.
7-News of the Railroads.
Sin the Field of Labor.
Estimates of COmptrOIler.
St. Paul Social News.
OCEAN LINERS.
NEW YORK-Arrrived Oceanic. Liver
pool; Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Trave
Bremen. Sailed: ST. Paul, Southamp-
ton; Nordland, Antwerp; Germanic, Liv-
YOKOHAMA-Arrived Monmouthshire.
Portland, Or.
LONDON : Arrived: Menominee, New
RoTTERDAM-Arrived Maasdam. New
LIyERPOQL = Sailed Pennsylvania,
Moville, New York.
QUEENSTOWN = Arrived: Waesland,
Philadelphia; Teutonic, New York.
TODAY IN ST. PAUL.
M5EITTRoPoLITAN "A Colonial Girl"
GRAND-"The Great Northwest" 8:15.
Palm Garden-Vaudeville, 2 and 8:15.
Olympic Theater - Vaudeville, and
p m.
ST Louis church bazaar, Sherman hall,
Iafternoon and evening.
Council meeting, p. m.
Curling club meets, Windsor hotel, p. m.
Y. M. c. A. entertainment. Peoples
church, s p. m.
Miss .Shoch's recital, Raudenbush's hall,
=; 8 p. m.
BTaaen T1, lodge, e A: F; AND A. M, Masonic
Elks' lodge Fourth street, near ST. Pc
ter, o. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
HUSBAND IS HELD.

Coroner Decides Death of Mrs.
williams Due to u Blow.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec 6-The
coroner's inquest on the death of Mrs.
Jessie Williams, who died on Thanks
giving night, resulted today in verdict
that she came to her death from a blow
in her abdomen, given by her husband,
John D. Williams.
Mrs. Williams was prominent socially,
and one of the most beautiful women in
Jacksonville.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
KILLED HERSELF.
Iowa Girl Uses Pistol In Presence
of Her Lover.

MOVILLE, To-, Dec. 6.-Miss Sarah Nc
Dermott, of this place, shot and killed
herself under peculiar circumstances last
night. She was in the presence Of her
sweetheart, Hank Stevenson, who had
been calling on her. The young woman
asked the man if he had seen her new
present. He replied in the negative, and
she walked over to trunk, taking from
1t 22-caliber revolver. 1t was unloaded.
and she handed it to Stevenson. Later,
how ever, she put two cartridges in the
cylinder There was snap and q re-
port, and the girl fell dead with a bullet
just over her heart. Stevenson declares
he did not see how 1t happened.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
Funeral of Judge woolson.

DES MONIES, To-, Dec 6.-The funeral
services of Judge John Simson Woolson,
of the federal court for the Southern Iowa
this city this Afternoon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
NOVEL PROCEEDING.

Attorney General of Iowa the De-
fendant i'm II.
DES MONIES, To-, Dec, 6.-Revenue
Collector Kirkpatrick came here tod y
with instructions from the department to
start proceedings against Attorney Cen
eral Remley to compel him to place a
documentary revenue stamp on his Of
fetal bond. The attorney general has
been repeatedly informed that he must
do so or suffer the laws penalty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
AMERICAN FLAG IGNORED.

The Times publishes a letter from an
American citizen who left Johannesburg
because he was liable to be impressed,
and who had learned that the United
States consul was unable to protect him.
He complains bitterly that the American
flag was not respected in Pretoria; that
his government was not recognized, and
his position was practically unbearable.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-07
ASSAULT is NEXT
BOERS EVIDENTLY PREpAprUc.
FOR A FINAL EFFORT TO
TAKE LADYSMTTH
HOT BOMBARDMENT is ON
SHELLS ACCURATELY PLACED ANN
BRITISH TROOPS HAVE MAR
ROW ESCAPES
BoERs ARE FAR MORE ACTIVE

advance of British Relief Columns
Has Apparently Stirred Them tn
desperate ActiOn-SOrtie From
Kimberley Results in One oP tho
Most Sanguinary Engaeementa
or the War-ArtiIIery DueIs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20
GREAT CORPORATION.
Strength Of the Fidolisy and DEPOSIT
Company Of Maryland.

The Fidelity and Deposit CON-
pany of Marsland which was
founded BY Edwin Warfield, who
10 still its President, prints in this
issue Of the BEACON its statement,
which shows that its total cssh as
sets amounted. at The close of bns-
mess. March 90. last, 10 over a.
900, 900.
No Marvland ork&f.izztion has
ever made such phenomenal pro-
gress as has this company. Its
business 10 that Of becoming surety
upon bonds. its charter was pre-
pared and obtained BY Edwin Wsr-
field, who was Surveyor of the Por.
of Bait more during the first term
Of President Cleveland.
1t was q herculean task to edu.
cate the people to the advantages
of corporate over personal surety
ship. Mr.. Warfield seemed partic
ularlv fitted to do this work. That
he has done it we'll is told bv the
statement, which shows the compa
nv to be the strongest surety com.
pany in the world.
The business of this company
does not interfere in any way with
that Of individuals, but on the
contrary 10 q great help, as it does
that which no person ought to do,
namely: qualify on bonds. IL en-
ables widows to become guardians
for their children, and relieves pub
lie officials from the necessity of
placing themselves under obliga-
tions to their friends.
This Company's Home Office, in
Baltimore, at the northwest corner
of Charles and Lexington streets,
is generally considered the hand
soonest building in the city. II
has branch Offices in every city in
the country and can furnish upon
application for same Q band in any
portion OF the United States.
The representative Of the Com.
pany in this county is j. Ell. Ching,
of Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20
INDEPENDENT REPUBLICANS
viii Meet April 40, In Lsonardtown

Editors Beacon. Dear Sire:
As members of the Independent Re-
publican Central Committee we have Of
ten been asked about our political views
and what we intend to do. We choose
to reply through your valuable paper as
the questions involved are open for pub
lie discussion We still repudiate the
actions of the regular Republicans in
1897. for the following reasons:
1st, Unfair and deceptive primaries
the wish of the people has not been con-
suited for. ten years, few men having
arranged p ticket and then proceeded to
purchase or intimidate enough voters 90
rstify their choice.
End, The meney thus used has been
obtained from wealthy individuals or
corporations in return for such legisla-
tion a. they may demand, or the deliv-
erance Of delegations at conventions.
3rd, The rewarding by official patron
age of many democrats. who used the
vilest abuse towards republicans until
purchased with Office or power, this to
the exclusion of republicans who have
been forced to bear their abuse
4sh, Placing incompetent men in res
ponsible positions, thereby bringing dis
credit to the party.
9Th, Using slander and every despica-
BILE means to cast discredit mp IN all re-
publicans who have manliness and in
dependence enough to express their own
opinions, and who will not be led about
by such men. Such methods necessarily
produce the vilest form of bossism. As
sood citizens who consider public Of
fee public trust" and not a mears to
purchase place by doing the will of some
petty boss who simply looks to those
who employ him for orders what to do,
as well as for Doodle to carry out their
wishes-we ought to combine aud use
every legitimate means to purge our
grand old party of such nuisances.
Therefore, on Saturday, April Goth, al
2p. m, in Leonarctown, the Central
Committee will hold public meeting to
which all interested in the above are res
pectfully invited
BY order of the Independent Central
Committee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

Won BY STRATEGY Before |
give definite answer to your pro-
position OF marriage, Dir. Ticklo-
WE'LL" the Boston maiden said, in
calm, even tones, "I must know
what your convictions are 10 refer
eDce to our duty toward the Eng
lab spsrrow."
Miss Howismes," replied the
young man, my position az re-
gards that prosecuted but interest
ing bird 10 identical with that of
Thoreau."
Rather than confess that she
could not at the moment remember
anything Thoreau had ever written
concerning the English Sparrow
Problem. the proud Boston maiden
slowly yielded.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

Business Locals.
Mr.. Saul Levinson requests us 10 say
tn our readers that he has Just received
q full supply of superior specsacles and
Eyeglasses. Give him call.
If q young lady wants pair of beau
tiful made-to-order Oxford ties I'm black
or tan. she viii find them nj r. O. Nor
gan's store. Leonardtown.
r. O. Morgan, Leonardtown. is selling
everything in the way of winter goods
Clothing . spocialty-at . little less
than first cost. Mr.. Morgan il an up-to-
date merchant and 10 doing this TO make
room for q large stock of new goods
orders for which he has already placed.
Miss Lizzie Holmes. of Washington
city, Ii at Lawrence's. Leonardtown. 20
sell her friends dress goods. trimming,
hosiery, notions. ladies' and children's
shoes, &c; for the Easter Holidays, Miss
Holmes has experience, and viii sell Mt
the low prices now being offered. Give
Der can snd yog WI DO plssssds-ssi.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20
Millinery.

Millinery.
Miss Ida Abel. one of Leonardtown's
most popular milliners, has just received
from Baltimore o second supply Of
Spring and Summer millinery such a.
Ladies' and Children's hats and trim
ming, Hamburg, Gimp and everything in
the line of dress trimming. Also beau
tiful assortment of Ladies' dress goods,
Lawns. Percales, &C. In addition to this
she also has large assortment of Lace
Window Curtains, ranging in price from
so cents MP. r. d g. Corsets specially
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

~ / was reading IN advertisement Of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and d.
arrhoea Remedy In the Worcester En-
terprise recently. which leads me to
write this. ] can truthfully say / never
used any remedy equal TO IL for collie or
diarrhoea. i have never bad to use more
than one or two doses TO cure the worst
case with myself or children.-w. A.
STROUD, Pocsmoke City. Nd For sale
by VIM +. Greenwell & Son. Leonard
town, and all country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

member OF the Maryland Historical
Society, MARYLAND Club and seye-
raj patriotic societies and social or
CARNATIONS. While . man Of so
cial temperament, he 10 very domes-
tic in his tastes, and is devoted to
his country home. Oakdale. How
ard county, where he spends all Of
the time he can spare from busi-
ness. He 10 practical farmer, in
that he directs the operations of
his farms. lie 10 noted for his ap-
tifulle for Qrappling with details.
ana u u / 1eII.knoun fact tliaf he
can ilIl any desk in the rrear insti-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20
Get Your Choice.

Get Your Choice.
Mrs. L. A. Jones, has just returned
from Baltimore with O beautiful assort-
ment of Spring and Summer Goods,
Millinery, Dress Goods in all the new
est fancies. Notions and everything that
is pretty and stylish. tJy 90
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

personal interest in oil the political
affairs OF the State. He became q
member of the State Central Com
mittee in 1884; he vas chairman Of
the executive committee in 1885.
With Frank Brown, treasurer. In
the Presidential contest i'm 1884 he
was an active worker for Mr.. Cleve.
land, and rendered special services
as correspondent Of the Democrat
10 National Committee. He was .
member of the reception committee
a the inaagnresion of President
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

The Leonardtown Minstrel Troupe
win appear at the Factory Hall, on Fri
day Evening. April 21st. 1893 Doors
Admission, q cents; Children, ID.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

t. A. A. LAWRENCE is selling ous
20 make change in business. In thi
well selected Stock you will have a rare
chance for bargains
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

- Bear in mindi I am SELLING
Our NV large Stock 90 make q change
in business. No reasonable offer re-
fused. This 10 your chance for bargains.
A. A. LAWRENCE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-04-20

"What do you think OF d.
vorced man who wonld act as best
man at his former wife's weddipg?"
81 think hes taking mean re-
venge on both Of the happy partici-
pants,"