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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

Tor WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL =
NJ, Alaxsudrla Masons are now busy
I'm preparations for the observance
ll' n.cqm5er II next oil the ceDten-
% NJ me death of George washington.
G'l' ,G S occasion the Silver candlesticks
20 .ad At TIE funeral of Gen. Washing.
Us. u,s' and which now belong to Wash
; ;Oo' Lodge, will be used by the of.
lux. .as,s Of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
Tsa cloek which was 10 Gen. Washing.
. 49," room at Mount Vernon when be
, s;sd and which was stopped by DIR.
Mex a tia moment Of the generals
d,s h. viii probably be taken from
Washington Lodge room, in this city,
ao5 carried TO Mouot Vernon, where il
oil IA allowed to remain during the
'h,arv8scs of the celebration of the
Sssth If Washington.
A.fos meeting last night of Wash.
;osron | ,dge a m ost freddy letter was
,rc from Beverly Lodge of Eag-
land acknowledging an invitation to at
tend the Washington centennial observ-
ance
lo,s- number of souvenir spoons and
m,lals for use on the occasion of the
caaieuoial obSequies.
Tne Graud Lodge CT Virginia will
assemble at Alexandria, Wednesday
D cemher 10, 1899, a. Lannon's
Oeera House, corn OF King aud Pitt
.,Teets at 6 O'Clock sharp. Street cars
mas he door. On December 18th.
I>gq boa;s for the accommodation of
N sons AID their families will leave
Wsssii gtou. d. c., al $50 a. No., from
n stree. wharf; touch at Alexandria
for the Grand Lodge of Virginia and
families OF Mason at 10a. NJ, and arrive
al lount Vernon about II a. m. The
Masonic ceremonies at Mount Vernon
will take place Immediately after the
arrival of the boats from Washington.
The Masons aud their families will re-
turn on the boats 10 the afternoon A
reception and buffet banquet will he
given in the city OF Washington, CON
meucing al $50 ~, December II n.
TIE banquet will be Ut Wizards Hotel,
corner Pennsylvania avenue and IA b
streets, and the headquarters of the
executive committee at the Ebbitt
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

NARROW ESCAPE. y Mr.. Conrad
"ahl, an old aud well-known citizen,
narrowly escaped drowning last night.
AR. Wahl, who has been visiting friends
IN Washington for several days, return
ea to this city on the $50 trip of the
steamer Belle Haven and while walk
log IN the dark made misstep from
Tue gang plank, which has DO guard
rail, and fell into the river from which
ne was speedily rescued by Mr.. James
Forushell aud some of the deck hands
ol the steamer. Aside from loss of hat,
sOiled clothing and shock of cold bath
no fJuries seemed to have been sus-
tained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

The SISTERS FAIR had very good
crowd last night considering the many
otner attractions going on in this city.
1.-THE afternoon the boys from the Sis
leFs school came down and many pan
nles went into the money box. 1ney
spent freely for little fellows, more 50
Than some of their elders have done,
and clustered like bees around "The
Guilds Delight" one Of the booths in
Inc nail. Tonight several attractions
Will be offered. 1t is hoped the citizens
OF Alexandria will open their hearts
and purse strings to help the Sisters on
IN IN the work OF educating the children.
Ine voting for the hunting boots goes
on steadily. Some of the candidates
nave nl Withdrawn, leaving Lieut.. Smith,
olhc4r Belts and Mr.. Henry Schlich.
ting Il Il in the field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampe1 with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with q
pain in the chest or side, or lame
back, give it trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm is also certain cure for rheu.
matism. For sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. p.ter Wise has re-
turDed from TIE Plains where she
spent part of the autumn.
Mrs. J. P. Agnew and family have
returned to their home in this city from
their summer residence near Accotink.
Mrs. Alexander Kane is quite sick at
her home on north Pitt street with
rheumatism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

THE FAIRFAX VoTE.-The following
is the official count Of the vote cast in
Fairfax county Tuesday: For State
senate, S. R Douahoe (dem }, FOL; for
house of delegates, Joseph E. Willard
(dem }, $50, and James Seldom Cowden
Nnd.l. 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

CITY ENGINEER.-The examination
Of applicants for the position of City
Eaplueer was held today in the Alder
mems chamber, commencing at 10
O'Clock this morning. The examiners
were Messrs. w. F. n. Finke, G. P.
Ball and w. Atlee. The first two act
ed as examiners at the last examina.
ton. There were only three appli-
ctants, Messrs, l.. r. Grabill, of Wash
legion, aud J. E. Sickles and l.. T..
Haney, Of the county. The examiners
VIII submit their report to Mr.. W. b.
Maaroury, president of the Board OF
Aldermen, before the next meeting OF
Inc City Council, which will be held
next Tuesday night,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

I wouldn't be without DeWitt's Witch Ha.
eel Salve for any consideration" writes Thos
B. Rhodes, Centerfeld. O. Infsllible for piles,
cuts, burns and skin diseases Beware Of
coupterfeits Edgar War6eld, jr., corner King
and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
NO CURE.--NO PAY,

Thst is the way all druggists sell GROVES
1'ASTELEss CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in q
tasteless form. Children love it. Adult.
prefer it to bitter. nauseating TONES. Price
Soc. Sold by Richard Gibson corner Alfred
and King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

You never know what form of blood poison
will follow constipation. Keep the liver clean
by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers and you
will avoid trouble. They are famous little
pills for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles. Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King
and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

DIR. W. Wixon, Italy Hill. N. Y, says, ~
heartily recommend One Minute Cough Cure
In gave my wife immediate relief in snffocat.
ing asthma" Pleasant to take. Never fails
TO quickly cure coughs, colds, throat and lung
troubles. Edgar War6eld, ir., corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

The EPwoRrH LEAGUE of the M. E.
Onutch South will hold their literary
meeting in the lecture room of their
ne" church tonight. A very interest
ing programme is promised, and as this
Is the first meeting in the new church
laey hope to have largo attendance
OF leaguers. All are cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

Fine Atwood Navy Blue Cheviot "Rec-
procity" Suits. They are the best suits that
can TO made for the money. Guaranteed to
wear we'll and guaranteed to fit. Reinforced
aud strengthened in paris liable to bard wear.
Very latest cut. Neat and dressy. Sizes 7
to 16.
Alwavs S. 0O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10


city. Country produce is unchanged.
Baltimore Cattle Market. Nov. 9.-Beef
Cattle.-The arrivals during the week were
4413 head, against $500 head last week.
Most OF the cattle were common and medium
grades, quite number being light heifers,
old COWS and oxen, which were bard to sell
at any price. Good fat butcher cattle and
shippers sold at fair prices, but very few were
offered. Market slow and prices about same
for good cattle, common aud medium firm
and 1s,4c lower. Prices Of beef cattle this
week ranged as follows: Best export SIS
So those rated first quality 4a.a5 "a butch.
or cattle fair quality. 41ha44c; medium
3saa4Ac; feeders So. 90a4 40; stockers So
a3 65; COWS and oxen 2a3h good fat
smooth oxen 3sAa44o; bulls 294a3lh; heif.
ers 2Ys4Ac per Id. as to quality.
Sheep and Lambs Receipts were heavy,
27 cars, or GOA head against 9,142 head
| last week Market slow. Quote lambs 4a5c
per Id, few extra q shade higher; mostly
| thin stock offered.
Calves.-Market active selling st 5a6Rc
per Id for for fair to good Virginias /; a few ex-
ira at CSC ;Ichoice Mary sad veals 7a7hc
per ID.
10 726 head last week. Market GLOW aud
15a2Oc lower. Wes:en hogs sell al pau
a4.75 per 100 lbs gross: others from nearer
point s$44Oa4 so; roughs 3ha4c, and pigs
So 25a4 40 per 100 lbs
Fresh Cows.-The supply was light with
msrket active; fair to medium $50 to $40
per head good $40 to $50 per head,
Chicago Cattle Msrket. Nov 8 Cattle,
Cattle strong to Zoe higher; butchers stock
firm; good to choice SIS 90A6.60; poor to
medium $4.5Oa5.70; mixed stcckers $3a
8. 80; selected feeders $4.25a4.50; good to
choice cows $3.60a4 so; heifers $sa3. 10
Texans $3.25s4 Western range beeves $4s
$50, snd calves S4a7.25 Hoes:-Market
was higher early, but closed essy; mixed and
butchers 81 O5a4 35, good to choice heavy
S4.l5a435. roughs, heavy, Ss.9Oa4 o.,
light S4s4. 271h, bulk of sass $415a4.3O
s6eep-Msrket steady; TAB led Western
lambs, averaging 80 pounds sold at $3.50 ;
rat We wethers So 75a475i lambs $4a5. 80 ;
western wethers $4a4 5uS Western lambs
81 75a5. so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
Special Value, $500.

heavyweight Ilish Frieze Top coats, in
navy blue, brown and Oxford gray; single
breasted; fly front; velvet collar; cut in the
proper length and finished in the very best
manner. A stylish, dressy coat. Sizes to Is
Special Value, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

Boys separate Pants, all wool and wool
mixed. These goods are just right for present
wear. Sizes to 16.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
Always $500.

Wool Suits, double.breasted and neat stylish
effects in grays and browns light aud dark
shades. A slightly and se1viceable suit for
school OF play; sizes to 16. Many worth
1878.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
AIsxa,saria @aztttf.
LOCAL MATTERS.

-, ,;sos tomorrow at 7:08 a. m. and
sun ~ 800 High water at lao a. N.
and POI p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
Special Price; $3.50 Each.

Atwood Navy Blue Chinchilla Refers
with velvet or storm collars; we'll made and
sewed throughout with silk; guaranteed abso.
lutely fast color cut extra long; altered to fit
if nee ssary. Sizes 8 to16.
Special Value, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

no CURE A CohD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUIN1NE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. w GROVES signature on each box.
25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

New York Cattle Market. Nov. o.
Beeyes-very little doing; one car of rough
stuff sold at steady prices CalVes.markes
dull; veals easier; yeas "a 50aS: 70 tops
SIS. SO; little CALVES 81; erassers $SaS.2 70 !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
DRY GOODS
Gem Ribbed
Vests and Pants.

Still another case of Ladies' Gem
Ribbed Vests and Pants opened No.
vember 4 sizes 8, 4. 5 and 6. Price
Zoe. Unquestionably the greatest
selling vest sold on this market and
endorsed by all the ladies; non.
shrinking and loaded with warmth.
Fashioned after the more expensive
grades of woolens and the wearing
qualities unsurpassed A fnll stock
Of sizes up to January 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

rsATHgS fRoBABILITIRs.-FOr this
.,;1n fair tonight and Saturday; light wet
" southwest Winds,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
The Best Presentation for { bills

and Fever is bottle Of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic 1t is simply If n and canine
in tasteless form. No cure-no pay. SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
MONETARY AND COM NERClAL

New York, Nov 10.-The stock m rket
opened quiet aud generally unchanged
Tendency lower
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
Alexandria. Va

Alexandria Va, Nov. 10. 1899.
NOTICE -Compsnion will attend call
~ ed convocation of MOUNT VERNON
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, NO. Ia, THIS
EVENING, November 10, 1899, at 1880
o'clock. Work-M NJ. & P. I'd. By order
of the NJ. E. 81. P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

Twelve loigers were at the station house
lSst night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

Southern calves 30 6ss2.75 per 100 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs-sheep weak; lambs 1Oa
15c lower; sheep S3a4.2O per 100 lbs :
lambs 81. 621ha5. so; Canadian lamhs $685.
$50; cuiis' So so per 100 lbs. Hogs-mar.
ket firm a. $4.70A4. 80 choice state hogs
81 80 per leo lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
Mems Camels' Hair Under
wear.

Opened November 6 one case more
of the Mems Camels' Hair Wool
Backed Undershirts and Drawers,
eizes 80 to As. Price Soc. Worth ST.
Buying direct from the mills enables
US to offer these popular goods at the
low figure of half a dollar. Mer-
chants with hand full OF underwear
in odd sizes cannot mention or
breathe prices against tho merchant
handling large stock of underwear
in all sizes. For warmth buy new
wooden underwear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
Alexandria Market. Nov. 10.

The grain market is quiet at quotations.
Tho receipts are light and the offerings are
quickly taken by the mills in and near this
city. Country produce is unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
BOYS NEW CLOTHING.

Very fine Atwood Fancy Mixed Cheviots
and Cashmere Suits; slso a goodly collection
of Navy Blue Cheviots and Worsteds. The
coats are double. breasted and most of the
pants are doubled in seat and knees. They
are guaranteed to fit, but if any slight altera-
ton is necessary, it will be made. They are
silk sewed throughout and are in light medi'
um, al heavy weights and in light and dark
colors and plain navy blues. A collection of
very dressy suits in sizes to 16.
Special Price, 1915 Each.
Many Worth $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
DRY GOODS.

to our bargains in Lace Mus.
lin and Irish Point Curtains.
The latter in specially choice
designs of fresh new goods.
Our window display on
Towels calls attention to extra
values in these goods. Special
bargains at 12Hc, NC, zoe
CSC.
A large range of excellent
values in Blankets, Cotton and
Down Quilts. The latter range
in price from 50 50 to $40.
The Roman Silk Blankets
make an excellent and very
cheap couch cover.
We still continue to sell
our ready made Sheets and
Pillow Gases at old prices, but
the present stock will soon be
closed out. A fair stock of
the 9Sc white spreads still re-
main.
Specially attractive lines of
Colt Cloths for light weight
capes and rainy day skirts.
Merchant Tailoring Depart
ment-A full line of attractive
values. For prompt delivery
early selections are urged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

@GO0Ds DELIVERED IN ALEXAN.
DRTA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10
DRY GOODS.
An Array Of Attractive Values

All through our stock we
are showing values that with
the strong advancing markets
will not be again duplicated,
and when these stocks are ex-
hausted they cannot be re-
plenished to sell at less than
10 to IS per cent. advance.
In our centre window we
make a display of six excellent
styles of Tapestry Carpet at
4Sc. These goods are full
wool. faced, not hemp. and this
about represents the present
manufacturers wholesale price
on the goods. Have a much
better Tapestry at soc, and
the best at ooc. The latter
goods are being sold at 81 by
large dealers in neighboring
cities.
To close out all our remain
ing stock of Smiths Velvet
Carpets at Sc !; extra velvets,
extra Administers and Sarone-
RE carpets at least IS per ct.
under the market value. Ex-
ira values in Rugs.
In connection with our car
pet display we call attention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

And for these weekly occasions we devote
special attention to the buying and selling of
Boys, Girls, and Little Chlldren's Outattinga.
endcsvoring, 50 far as possible to offer better
goods for the usual prices or the same goods
a. lower prire,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

The autumn meeting OF the Washington
Jockey Club will begin tomorrow at the Ben.
ming race track. There will be five or more
races each dsy. The first race will be called
each dav at DIX
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-10

z. KFMPER, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
A. LeaEenWorth Woman Plays
in Hard Luck.
Robbed in New York and Sent
Across the Continent.
SHE LOST ABOUT $500.
Just Back From a Visit to Her
Swedish Home.
Reached Frisco With Mind and
Health Shattered.

Leavenworth, Dec. 26.-NIr. Thomas
Kaerston left here today for Califor-
MIA on sad mission which the follow
ing story, telegraphed from San Fran
cisco, will explain:
Mrs. Thomas Kaerston arrived here
yesterday from New York with her
mind and health shattered. Her reason
may never be fully restored She tells
a strange story.
Mrs. Kaerston's home is in Fort Leav-
enworth. Kan. She arrived in New
York from Sweden after a prolonged
visit about December l. Her husband
was in this city at the time and Mrs.
KaerSton informed him by mail of her
arrival, but failed to name her address.
KaerstOn telegTaphed to Rev. Mr.. Pc
terson at Paterson, N. J., asking him to
locate his wife and advise her that 500
had been sent her and was in the min
ister's care. Peterson advertised for the
woman, and the next day Mrs. Kaers-
ton called, proved her identity and Sc
cured the money, with instructions to
purchase a f1rst-cIass ticket to Fort
LeaVenWorth, where she would be join
ed by her husband.
According to Mrs. Kaerston's story,
after leaving Peterson's house she i'm
mediately returned to New York and
made all arrangements for her journey
to Fort Leavenworth. After purchas-
ing her ticket and checking her trunk,
she started down Broadway. When she
AGdCAGQ d point near the iol4ln avenue
elevated railroad she was grasped from
behind, chlOrOfOrmed and hustled into
a hack
DRIVEN TO BOWERY HOTEL.
The anesthetic was not sufficiently
powerful to deprive the woman entire
ly of her senses, and she remembers to
have been driven to a hotel on the
Bowery, where she was given another
dose of chlOroform, rendering her I'M
conscious. The thieves then tore open
her waist and took her money, nearly
$780, Then they took her ticket to Fort
LeavenWorth to ticket office and
changed it for a secOnd-class ticket to
San Francisco. Mrs. Kaerston was
placed aboard the train which left New
York last Monday night. The men who
she had been drinking, and would be
herself in the morning. The woman
never left her berth until she arrived at
Ogden, where she developed violent
symptoms of insanity.
The train conductor was about to
place her in charge of officers here
when Dr. Thomas, who was on the
same train, noticed the evidences of
chloroform on her and took her into
his car. He administered opiates, and
by the next morning she was able to
relate her story. She had the vague
idea that thieves had stolen her money
sent her across the country The woman's
clothing and her general appearance
show that she had been roughly treat
ed
DR. Thomas sent Mrs Kaerston to a
private hospital, where she will be
cared for until her husband arrives
from Fort Leavenworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26

As an explanation of the recent panic
in the New York stock market the story
IS told that the Standard Oil company,
with the National City and Hanover
banks as allies. attacked the financial
alliance composed of Anthony N.
Brady, William c. Whitney. William L.
EIkins. P. A B. Widener and Thomas
+. Ryan in the interest of the Consoli-
dated Gas company, for the sake of
forcing the New Amsterdam Gas com
pany from the field and establishing a
monopoly in the local gas business. 1t
is said that the two banks were the
most active agents in causing the mon
etary stringency; that James R. Keene
was the chief lieutenant of the Rookie
teller interest IN the bear campaign;
that all the stocks in which the Brady
party were concerned were viciously
attacked, and that the plan accom-
plished its purpose to the extent Of
efecting a compromise on the gas ques-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26

tary stringency in New York city. The
World gives the following explanation
of the matter:
The National City bank is the most
powerful financial institution in the
country 1t has the largest capital
stock, increased on December 8 from
81 0OO, 900 to $40, 600, 000 It has the larg-
est deposits-an average of more than
500. 900, 600. It has the most imposing
directory including William Rockefel-
Ter, representing the Standard Oil inter-
ests; H. Walter Webb and William
Douglas Sloane, representing the Van
derbilt interests; Robert Bacon, of J.
Pierpont Morgan & Co; H. O. Have
meyer, Of the sugar trust; Jacob H
Schiff, representing such vast interests
as those back of the great Union Pa
cific syndicate; John A Mccall, of the
New York Life Insurance company.
1t is a bank of railway kings and
trust barons and all manner of great
interests that have direct concern in
national financial and commercial leg
fsIatiOn.
The secretary Of the treasury, Mr..
Gage. has selected this bank as the
beneficiary of a colossal financial IA
vor. He has ordered that the internal
revenue receipts Of the government
shall be paid over to it to use or dis
tribute.
These receipts amount to close upon
q million dollars each ek-day-up-
ward of $3.50, 600, 900 a year.
For this favor the National City bank
will pay not one single penny to the
government. Out of this favor it viii
make enormous sums. for it will put
the money cut at interest. And inter
est in Wall street ranges from to
100 per cent.
The law forbids the secretary Of the
treasury to use the customs receipts of
the United States to enrich persons and
interests friendly to the administration.
But it leaves him free to be benevolent
and appreciative with the internal rev.
enue receipts. Therefore you are con-
tributing to the wealth and the happi-
ness of the Mckinley Hanna syndi-
Gates pet bond syndicators and rail-
way kings and trust barons whenever
you draw a check or smoke a cigar or
a cigarette, or sleep in a Pullman car,
or send a telegram, or give a promls-
sorry note, or send a package by express
or drink a glass of beer.
Has Secretary Gage ever heard of a
United States bank issue which made
and unmade presidents half a century
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
CALL COONS LOOK ALIKE .
Chinaman Shoots the First Negro
That Comes Into View.

Dallas. Tex, Dec. 26-Dallas has not
known so many bloody affairs on
Christmas in many years as have been
recorded since Sunday night. Charles
Miller shot Walter Meyers dead in the
street and fed. He surrendered and
claims he shot in self defense
Albert Hall got into a quarrel with
two brothers named Edward and Muir
ray Cecil and shot the Cecils. Edward
is reported dying. Murray Will recover.
Hall is a fugitive.
A negro, name not known to the po-
lice, partially wrecked a Chinese res
taurant in Efvay street with a dyna-
mite cracker. He returned and hit the
Chinaman, Dock Doun, in the head
with a brick. AS the Chinaman turned
to get a pistol the negro ran away.
The Chinaman fired on thefirst negro in
sight and killed Jeff Thomas, an in
nocent bystander. The Chinaman is in
Jail
John Mcmillan and Clay Patton are
suffering from bullet wounds and z.
Phillips had a leg broken in three places
by a bullet. They are white men and
were attacked in different parts of the
city by men who escaped and whose
identity is not known to the police.