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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

The President yesterday sent to the
Senate the Samoan treaty; also the trea.
~ with Great Britain.
Eighteen hundred released Spanish
prisoners have been received in Manila,
and over two thousand more are on the
way there.
John W.Oliver, an editor, of Yonkers,
n. Y, was married yesterday. He is
81 years old. The bride, Mrs. Maria
Dubois, is handsome widow of As.
William E. Clarke, a well-known
retired business man, of Baltimore,
shot himself in the head while walking
along Chase street, near Cathedral,
yesterday, and died almost instantly.
The Kentucky democratic commit
tees, at q meeting in Frankfort, yes
terday, decided that contest should
be made before the legislature for the
seating of William Goebel as governor.
Ten thousand rifles, three field guns
aud quantities of ammunition, which
the CubaEs ip the district OF Holguin,
Cuba, had secreted under palm leaf
blinds, has been surrendered to the
Americans.
The centenary of the death of George
Washington was observed at various
places throughout the country yester-
Jay. There were interesting exercises
at Independence Hall, in Philadelphia,
and in New York.
DR.. Henry F. Carey, of Baltimore,
has perfected an apparatus by which
massage can be applied to the eyeball.
The instrument promises to revolution
ize treatment of the eyes in number of
chronic ailments.
Two resolutions were introduced in
The House by Repress Native Williams,
of Mississippi, yesterday are believed
20 indicate the policy of thd democratic
party iu regard to the Philippines.
They advocate self-government and ma
tional independence for the Filipinos.
The total known British losses dur
ing the Transvsal war now amount to
5 4S4. The war is two months and
five days old, The Sixth British army
division has been modified and the
has approved the mobili-
cation of a Seventh. General Butler,
according to present plans, will have
a force of about 10000 men under his
command. The Boer army was former
ly estimated at 5000, but this number
has been largely increased by recruits
frono fri kQ ndera and othera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
THE RED MEN.

As stated 10 the Gazette OF that day
delegation of the Improved Order Of
Red Men, in charge of the Great loco
honee, Hon. George E. Green, of Bing-
hamtoD, N. Y, and Hon. Charles g..
Lilchman, OF Marblehead, Mass, ar
rived at Mount Vernon at 8 O'Clock
Yesterday evening to pay the tribute OF
100000 Red Men to the memory Of
Washington. He was one Of the found
ers of the "sons of Liberty" to which
the Red Men trace back their origin
through varying names,
Alter G .lri Hester bad read the call
for the observance of the day, and the
Great Prophet, Robert T, Daniels. had
invoked the Great Spirit, Acting Great
IDcohonee Ltchman pronounced the
Grafton upon Washington. 1t was a.
inspiring tribute, exquisite in thought
and diction, and quite worthy of its
great subject.
He was followed by the Great Chief
of Records, Charles h. Conley, with 8
beautiful message to the Red Men Of
the world. 10 conclusion he deposited
within the tomb handsome silk flag on
a standard, to which was attached
four ribbons of the colors of the order
green, orange, blue and scarlet
respectively inscribed !: "1799-GeorQe
Washington-1S99," December IA,
1897" Great Council United States"
and Improved Order of Red Men" "
A great wreath OF ivy and immortelles
was then deposited within the tomb as
SIT emblem in our belief in that i'm
mortality of the soul which rises supe-
ror to all the ills of life and, through
the bright blessing of hope, gives US
promise of eternal joy"
Last night the order supplemented
their Mount Vernon ceremonies with
elaborate exercises at Convention Hall,
Washington, where patriotic music by
the Marine baud, songs and addresses
formed features of an interesting pro-
gramme. Great IncohoDee George E.
Green presided, and speeches were
made by Past Great Incohonee Charles
II. Litchman, of Massachusetts,, and
Great Prophet Robert T. Daniel, OF
Georgia. Senator Cbauncey M. Depew
was the orator of the evening, and was
given q hearty reception, as he was in
PRODUCED by the presiding officer as "the
greatest orator of bis kind"
A number of Alexandria Red Men
and their friends were PRESENT at the
hall,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
Fire and Loss ofLife.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Three per-
sons lost their lives. two others were
probably fatally injured and three
children sustained less serious injuries
10 tene ment house fire in Williams
burg early this morning. The tene-
ment, an old-fashioned death trap, was
occupied by II persons in all. The fire
originated by the explosion of an oil
lamp. The flames spread SO rapidly
that only the occupants of the lower
floor were able to escape injury.
Sandusky, o, Dec. ia fire broke
out last night iu cottage at the Paris
stone quarry, south of this city. John
Mahoney was cremated add Edward
Curran wss go badly burned that he il
not expected to live. The men had
been drinking and started fire on the
floor and soon fell asleep.
New York, Dec. 15.-Fire broke out
in boarding house on First avenue
early this morning and Giuseppe Rsan
and the other boarders escaped to the
street in safety. Then Risan thought
of suit of clothes he had just pur-
chased aud rushed back into the fam
ing structure to get his property. He
was sufocated by smoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
Met Death in the Whirlpool.

Niagara Falls, N. Y. Dec. 15.-The
body of a man was pulled out OF the
whirlpool last evening by dog be-
longing to resident of th place. The
body was in bad condition. A pair
of brown trousers and vest and white
shirt still hung to it. On the shirt wer Z.
the initials ~. C. R.n On October 20
a man named J. c. Richardson, OF
Northeast, Pennsylvania, mysteriousIy
disappeared from this city. The body
is now awaiting Identification. The
presence of the clothes indicates that
the body did not pass over the falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 10, 1899
THr ffrouterv of tho republican par

THE ffroutery of the republican par
f. has become proverbial, but that it
does not exceed that of it's President,
was proved yesterday, when the latter,
having recently read Washington's
farewell address, praised, and even ex-
tolled his first predecessor, though ID
that address the real patriot said in &C
cepting the Presidency he had sacri-
6ced inclination to duty, and warned
his countrymen against the danger that
would necs ssarily be incurred by aban-
doning their insulated position and it,
terweaving their destiny with that OF
any other people in any part OF the
earth. aud telling them that their true
policv was to steer clear OF political
connection with all foreign people and
corfne their territory to that in their
own country. Ia view of the facts that
Mr.. Mckinley is applying all the IL
strumentslities of the federal govern
ment to further his reelection. and that
he has, in short time, interviewed
the destiny of this country with that OF
Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba and the
Philippine Islands, the least observant
man must concede that for barefaced
audacity, Mr.. Mckinley we'll deserves
the prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
pinioned and Burned to Death.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-In sight of a
crowd of persons who were powerless
to help, Mrs. Alice Palmer, stenogra-
pher, was burned to death in blazing
building in Hubbard court. early this
morning, under dramatic circum
stances Aroused by the flames that
had quickly spread through the three
story building, Mrs. Palmer ran to
the window of her room on the second
floor and raised the sash, evidently in
tending to leap to the street. But as
she leaned forward a cloud of smoke
and fire developed her and she sank
down, The sash fell across the won
ans arms and her protruding hands
were in plain sight from the street as
the flames ragged about her. A fruit
less attempt at rescue was made by a
fireman who mounted to within five
feet of the woman, when the blaze be-
came 20 Fl rec that be was driven back.
The building was boarding house and
the loss is IS 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15

drawn upon the trestle-board of history.
By the enduring power OF righteousness
he bedded the fouud4.ion stones OF our
republic, with the lrowel of tr uth be
wrought, cementing them with the tenn
pered mortar of love; he measured them
with compass of pure and no y
purpose; be sat then with the
SQUARE Of honor and the level
of loyal and patriotic ideas, but above
all. he sustained and supported them
by an unwaveriug faith in Thee, o Great
Author OF our Life. And thus sustain
ed and supported Jour republic, like tie
noble order that has gathered today,
shall last as long as the sun shall rise TO
gild its Handicapped towers, or the
moon lead Cd the night to iliumine Its
starry deoked canopy.
Be this day and hour blessing unto
US, be it, too, an impulse unto us for holy
action guided by Thee. Do Thou let
the seal of Thy approval close our rev.
erent commemora.ion, to reEder it for.
ever acceptable in Thy sight. Amen.
Bishop Rardolph's prayer was in
part as follows:
Lord God, oul Father. We bless Thy
holy name that Thou has put it into
the hearts Of Thy servants, the members
of this ancient order. to gather together
from all parts of the world to worship
and to praise Thee in this place. With
reverence and deep humility of heart,
we thank Thee for the virtue declared
to the children of men in this. Thy
servant. We bless Thee that Thou
didst vouchsafs to give to this nation
the chosen vessel of Thy grace, the
light of the world. in bis day and gen
GRAFTON. We beseech Thee, o Lord, to
give Thy servants, and to all people of
the land, the grace to follow the ex-
ample of his steadfastness in Thy faith
and obedience to Thy holy will, that so
we serve Thee in truth and righteous
ness all the days OF our lives, and that
the memory of Thy servants may be 8
means 10 the hands of Thy gracious
Providence to unite the hearts OF this,
Thy great people. that cannot be nun
bered, in bonds of peace for all gecera-
lions, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C,alicuiug, the Bishop prayed for ali
nations of the earth and all kindreds OF
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow
OF the brave General Burnham, of Ma
chias, Me-, when the doctors said she
could not live till morning." writes
Mrs. s. b. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. "All thought she
must soon die from Pneumonia, but she
begged for DR.. Kings New Discovery
saying that it had more than once saw
ed her life, and had cured her OF Con-
sumption. After three small doses she
slept easily all night, and it's further
use completely cured her," This mai
velous medicine is guaranteed to cure
all Throat, CHEST and Lung Diseases.
Only so cents and $1.00. Trial bottles
free at E. 8. Leadbeater & Sons Drug
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
Cold Steel or Death.

"There is but one small chance to
save your life aud that is through an
operation" was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. /. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wls, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of frightful case of slom
ach trouble and yellow jsund ce. He
didn't count on the marvellous power
Of Electric Bitters to cure Stomach and
LIVER troubles, but she heard of it, took
seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoid
ed surgeons knife, now weighs more
and feels better than ever. It's posi-
lively guaranteed to cure Stomach and
Liver troubles and never disappoinis.
Price 80 cents at E. SLeadbeater &
Sons, Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The War in South Africa.

Frere Camp, Dec. 13.-Firing with
So guns copmenced today at ColeDso,
the British also began fsnking move
meut toward Chieveley south OF the
river. The Beers are in very strong
position. Their photographers last
night signalled loosely: send White
London, Dec. 15.-Stock jobbers here
renew the rumor that Ladysmith has
been relieved.
A dispatch from Modder river dated
Sunday says that fighting between the
Boer and Methuen's troops recommen-
ced that day.
An official dispatch from Cipetown
Gays that on Wednesday part of the
mounted inf. n.ry with two regiments
reconnoitered and found the Beers il
force at Zouts Pan Drift. A sharp en-
gagement followed. the Beers finally re-
firing on johannesburg. Captain
Bradshaw and three British were killed
and eight wounded. The Beers had
five killed and several wounded.
Calcutta, Dec. 15.-Colonel Hector
Macdonald, and Col. VIM. g. Tucker
have been ordered to South Africa as
division commanders. Colonel Mac
Donald will succeed the late General
Wsuchope as commander of the Black
Watch.
Pretoria. Dec. 14.-Colonel Bsder-
Powell Cd Sunday repulsed an attemp!
oy the Beers 10 capture British fort
Pretoria, Dec. 12.-General CroDje
reports that the Burghers are fighting
with conspicuous bravery and holding
their position against overwhelming
numbers. Yesterday the Scandinavian
C ,ntingent storlned the British position
l. siog heavily. Boer casualties number
100. The British must have 1000 men
out of action.
London, Dec 15.-General Methuen
reports that three of the Highland
brigada's officers reported as missing
were killed and that three of the
wounded officers have since died.
FMS brings the fatalities among the
officers of the HighlauGtrs il NJ OF days
battle up to sixteen. The field artillery
bad only FIVE wounded instead Of
twenty -one at first reported.
Capetown, Dec. 15.-C1l. Kekewicb,
commanding at Kimberley, reports up-
der date of December Is that the rebels
attacked KurumaD, the capital of Be.
chunaland on that day, but were re-
pulsed by the loyalists 10 the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
Perils Ofthe ilccp

ProvipcttOwr, Mss. -. "a hesg
laden steamer running slDng the our I'm
coast ofMaess chus, tia recently struck Nh n
obstruction at point where no such b, rl,.
ton should exist, accorl ing 10 the cart.
TIE captain of the tte' mer rep eli ,h me-.
Ter ard wIeckng par.y start-d outt, IN.
yestigate. They found the llaee and zen,
Gown divers who reported finding twa ye.s, /.
locked together and evidence OF both hsyir.
been sunk in collision. The Vessels prr,
to be the achooneis James B. Pace and #. g.
HansoOm. From all the evidence gs,h-rel
these boomers had c'llIded in the syful
storm OF last winter and gone down with :.
standing and every soul on board VS. lot
On both schoo.ers men were lsshed ,o H..
rigging or on deck along the ial. and h.
shosk and sinking must hsve followed m.
other SO suddenly as to leave no TIM. %,
loosening the flashing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15

The "deluge ofprosperity," that was
spoken of yesterday by Northern re-
publican congressman, may have Hood
ed the owners Of the protected manu-
featuring trusts of the Northern States.
but that, in respect of prosperity, the
vast majority of the people of Virginia
and the whole South are suffering from
a great drought, is too plain to require
mention. The few rich of course are
prosperous, for their stocks and bonds
and cash have become more valuable,
but it is entirely different with the
many poor, the cost of whose living has
been greatly increased by the high
tariff and the value of whose houses aDd
lots has shrunk so much as to be al
most worthless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
FROM WASHINGTON.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, December Is.
A member of the national democratic
committee from the West, at the CIpi-
toll today, said he would urge upon the
committee at their coming meeting the
importance of selecting the proper men
to conduct the campaign next year and
avoid such mistakes as have been made
in the past. The democrats he said, ought
to have Carried the House of Representa-
tives last year by good working ma
jority if the proper methods had been
adopted and carried out. We must
have less figuring of msjorities on paper
and more work among the voters. We
must have as chairmeD OF the Presiden-
tial and Congressional campaign COM
mittees men of good executive ability,
energy and tact, who will command the
confidence of the business world and
the respect of the party, and who have
the moral courage to stand by their
convictions under all circumstances.
The man of my choice, he said, to
manage the Presidential campaign, is
Senator Martin, of Virginia. He has
all the qualifications required to meet
the coming contest.
1t ls the current talk at the Capitol
today that the twelve Northern demo-
Gratis who, as is reported, intend to vote
with the republicans on the currency
bill, have been induced to do so by
delegation of anti-Bryan men from
their section, who led them to believe
that by SO doing they would scare their
party into dropping the strongest man
they could possibly nominate, and the
failure to nominate whom would de-
prive the party of nearly all it's re-
manning strength.
1t is reported today that Congress
man Epes OF Virginia will be on the
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce.
Among the strangers at the Capitol
today was Capt. T. N. limbs, OF
Northumberland county, Va, who was
not at all mealy mouthed about ex-
pressing his opinion of yankees and re-
publicans.
Congressman Jones of Virginia made
a speech in the House today in which
ne stated, what everybody in his dis
trict knows to be true, that not even a
sprinkle, let alone deluge of prosper
ity, had been experienced there, out
that the republican high tariff had af-
ficted them as we'll as it had the great
majority of the people of all the other
districts of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
BEAUTIFUL PRAYERS.

The following was the benediction
offered by Rev. E. N. Calisch, of Rich
mond, at the close of the Masonic
ceremonies at Mount Vernon yesterday
O, eternal Master of universal life,
with reverent gratitude to Thee, We
have met today 10 commemorate the
one hundredth anniversary Of Thy
summons of an iIlustrious brother.
First among our nations heroes he
stands as chief among the peerless few
of the worlds greatest and best. He
is the heart of our nations ideals; by
the throbbing of his fadeless influence
the red life current of our hottest power
runs through the minutest capillary OF
our national being. A century hiss
rounded out since in obedience to Thy
call ne was laid to rest here in his be-
loved Vernon. The tide of time may
ebb and fow,I the waves of the years
may rise and fall again, the gust OF
passion and of strife may blow with the
flame belching breath of war, but, IN.
moved az the rock ribbed and eternal
bills, stainless as the freshly fallen snow
his name ia written on the hearts of his
countrymen with the pen of their un-
forgetting love.
He was indeed one of the Judges
raised by Thy hand for his people.
Not along with the mastery of war
didst thou endow him, nor alone with
the power of supreme leadership, but
With the more glorious gift of moral
neroism. In the men OF his OVID and
succeeding generations his person
ality created sentiment that was too
deep for cheers or pomp or pagsantry.
He touched the heartstrings till they
gave forth the silent melody of tears
and the pean of fervent prayer. Thou
didst render him childless that he might
be. Father to US all. His genius and
HE heroism rendered possible the birth
of our nation, and at his death he be-
queathed to US forevermore the splen-
dor OF his virile manhood and the heri
tage of his consummate character.
Aud now, o GOD, as today we speak
with glowing ardor of the greatness of
our country, of the proud position it
holds among the nations of the earth,
while We glory in its power that has
spread DER the seas and the islands
thereof, while we are jubilant over each
new star added to our flag, while We
see that our country is the haven for tie
tossed of the earth, while we re-
member with swelling hearts that ours
is the ideal of human government, where
liberty is enthroned 10 dazzling and
upquenchable beauty, while upder Thy
guidance We have become the avenging
sword of justice, the champion of free
dom to the uttermost ends of the earth,
let us never forget that we have built
upon the foundations laid down by His
hands, working out to Thy plans "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
Foreign News.

Constantinople, Dec 15.-The council %
ministers yesterday, with a view of anne ",
Turkish territory in Arabia, decided II say
the local chleftairs at Alden presents in order
10 retain their Loyalty.
ma.ts, Dec. 15.-A co1t ngent Of B,i,.s,
guaners has been ordered TO sout Afrcs
1t ia understood tina. the -eyenth yi,or
which is to be modified immeia,ely win,
composed chiefly of troops fr IN tie MetIte,.
rsnean garriso1s. which shows that Fngl,ne
oes lot fear European complications.
Victoris, B. c., Dec. ia great fra no..
Cured at VladIvostock on November l.
The principal houses of the city We're d.
stroyed.
Vancouver, B. c., Dec. 15.-Advices from
Yokohsma say that ter bic d. wave. hay
been again devastating t1e oriental ros.,
Fatalities were the greatest on tn III nd n
Ceiam where So me dist lets were G,ys tel
and the populat on all /. t oil rs,ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-15
TCONfMUNICATED

LET THEM STAY. The Masons' centennial
has had one good effect, if none other. 1t
has introduced into conservative old Alexan.
dria number of very handsome silk hats
thereby greatly enhancing the person |
appearance of q number of citizens, aud as
the high hat is by tar the most stylish, be-
coming aud dressy description of headgear a
gel tlemsn can wear. it is TO bs hoped that
those who have invested in them will con-
tinue to sport them around and not lay them
aside for hundred yesrs to come, for the
shape and build of the tile" is liable to un.
dergo change in that time. So let's have a
reat on felt hats and the eternal pot" COM
monty called the derby. <.