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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10
MEETINGS..

A N ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE
IA stockholders OF the MERCANTILE
RAILWAY BUILDING AND LOAN AsSO-
CITATION of Alexandria, Va, will be held
JUNE %, at 2 p. NJ, at the home office,
106 south Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va.
LEWIS HOOFF. Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10
my24 I'm Administrative, C. t. q.

EXECUToR's Notwithstanding quail.
QA fed as executor of the late
HENRY SHELTON, hereby give notice to
all parties having claims against his estate to
present the same duly verified, to me, and
all parties indebted to the said estate are re-
quired to make prompt settlement. Imme.
date attention to the above is urgently So
licted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

A DMINIsTRATRIX's NOrICE.-Having
"A qualified as administrative c. t. 8. OF
WILLIAM PRESTON BLOXHAM. deceas.
ed, notice is hereby given 10 al parties hav-
ing claims against said estate to present them,
properly authenticated, for payment, and per
scns indebted to the said estate are requested
to make prompt payment
GEORGIE BELL BLOXHAM,
mv04 I'm Administrative C. E. g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

a DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Having
"A qualified as administrator of JAMES 5.
sTRIDER. deceased, notice is hereby given
10 all parties having claims against said es
tate to present them, properly authenticated,
and all persons indebted to the said estate are
requested to make prompt payment.
W. E. LATHAM, Administrator,
ny27 I'm JIG S Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
~ ING.--Notcc is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders of THE
SOLAR GAS AND MACHINE COMPANY
will be held at its office, 216 and 21S King
street. Alexandria. Virginia, on TUESDAY,
the 18th day OF June, 1899.
J. S. CHAELESON Secretary.
;oO ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

Tho undersigned, duly qualified admins.
TRAITOR of r. w. AVERY, deceased. hereby
notifies all indebted to make immediate pay.
ment, and those having claims against the
estate to present them properly verified.
F. J. DAVIDSON, Administrator,
je9 I'm 313 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10
AIs&a'aria @azette,

Published DAILY ARD TRI-wEEKLy At
Gazette Building. $40 = Bic Prince ut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

NOTICF.-A general meeting of the stock.
IN holders OF THE PARK BICYCLE
CLUB of the District of Columbia Will be
held at 2O9 Duke street. Alexandria, Va,
on the 10TH DAY OF JUNE, at one o'clock
p. m, to elect officers Of said corporation and
to transact any other business that may lc-
gally come before said meeting.
]. d. LASLEY,
l. B GRAVES,
E. C CLARK, Directors.
w. JOSE.
Z. V. DOUGLAS.
Washington, D. G., May 16, 1899.
my16 BOD
A GENERAL meeting of the stockholders
IA OF the GEORGIA MANGANESE AND
Iron COMPANY will be held at the Gazette
Building, 80 Prince street, Alexandria, Va,
MONDAY. June 12, at II o'clock m.
M. G. BUTLER, Z. F. RIGGS,
T. B. FERGUSON C. s.. CARTER,
RALPH WALSH. my1O I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

NOTICE.-Hsv qualified as executor of
IN the estate of ISABELLA BURNS, de.
ceased, sll persons having claims against the
estate nre hereby notified TO present the
same, duly verified, TO me, and all persons
indebted to said estate are requested to forth.
with settled their Indebtedness.
NJ. B. HARLOW,
Executor Estate Of Isabella Burns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-10

A NEW LOT OF HOUSE FURNISHING
sH4 1OODS Just opened to save you LABOR
,.'l r'a expense. Also increase the nicely oil
CARTER & EOWARD.
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A DMINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Submitted to the Filipinos by
the Commission.
acknowledged 70 BE LIBERAL
Governor General to he Appointed by
the President. and an Advisory
Council Elected by the People.

Manila, May 24.-Professor Schur-
mann, head of the United States Phil
ippine commission, today submitted
the following written propositions to
the Filipinos:
While final decisions as to form of
government is in the hands of con-
gress, the president under his military
powers, pending the action OF con-
gress, stands ready to offer the follow
ing form of government: A governor
general to be appointed by the preAf
dent; cabinet to be appointed by the
governor-general; all judges to be ap.
pointed by the president; heads OF de-
partmcnts and judges to be either
Americans or Filipinos. or both; also
general advisory council. its mem bers
to be chosen by the people by form
OF suffrage to be hereafter carefully de-
termined upon; the president earnestly
desires bloodshed to cease, and the
people Of the Philippines at an early
date to enjov the largest measures of
self.government compatible with peace
and order.
The commission prepared this
scheme, and the president cabled his
approval. The Filipinos have made
no definite proposition except for cessa-
tion of hostilities until they can pre-
sent the question of peace to the peU-
pie. Schurmann told the Filipinos
they had no means of gathering the
people together, as the Americans con-
troll most of the ports. He also Ie-
minded them Of the liberal form of
government offered them, and pointed
out that it was better than conditions
existing under Spanish rule. Gozaga,
president of the Filipino commission.
admitted the form of government pro-
posed was liberal. Civilian members
of the Philippine commission have de-
clined to co operate with the other
members OF the commission, as the
former consider Aguinaldos late de-
mand preposterOus. after Otis refusal
of armistlce, referring 10 his wish for
time in order to consult the Filipino
congress.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
Ready to Give Up.

Manila, May observation-disclosures
Alberto BarIetto, one of the Filipino
commissioners. conferred today with
the American Philippine commits
sion. The primary object Of the con-
ference was to ascertain the kind of
government that the United States
proposes to establish here. The Fill
Pine commissioners have no power to
effect settlement. but must refer all
matters to Aguinaldo.
In an interview, General Gregorio
Pillar, one of the peace ENJOYS, said:
THE insurgents are anxious to sur
render, but want the assurance first
that there will be no putting to death
of the leaders in the rebellion, and
some proof that the Americans will
carry out the generous statements in
their proclamation.
"We have been acquainted with the
Americans only short time. If they
are sincere, we will agree to uncondi-
tional surrender. In negotiations en-
tered into with authorized Spanish
officers in the previous rebellion, SINH
lar promises were made, but were not
carried out. Ruiz and others were put
to death in spite of these promises.
''If we give up our arms we are at
the complete mercy of the Americans.
eve realize the hopeessness of
Filipino republic, for the people are
now impoverished, and a continuance
OF hostilities would only increase the
suffering"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
The New Cruisers.

Washington, May 24.-The board of
naval bureau chiefs today agreed upon
the details of the six new cruisers,
Denver, Des Moines. Chattanooga,
Galveston, Tacoma and Cleveland.
which are the only vessels provided IN
the last naval appropriation bill that
can be undertaken this year. owing to
the inability of the department to Sc
cure armor for them. They will be
sheathed with copper and of 300 tons
when light, and 3.400 tons when ready
for cruise. That is slightly larger
than the Raleigh and the Cincinnati,
which are of 5000 tons.
The speed is fixed at 1917 knots, or
21a knots per hour less than the RAJ
leigh, but this deficiency is more than
made up by the large steaming radius
OF the new ships. At full speed, they
can steam without replenishing the
coal bunkers for 1850 knots, while at
the rate of 10 knots they can cover
$685. miles, or the entire distance
from San Francisco to Manila. Water
tube boilers will furnish the steam for
twin-screw engines of 4,500 horse
power each. placed in a separate COM
partment.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
AN ENGlEWOOD BULL FIGHT,
Young America Came Out Second Best
In the Matter.

III VIC
Chicago, May 24.-Englewood had a
real bull fight Sunday, and the mata-
doris, two boys, Willie Reinig and
George Jessup, narrowly escaped with
their lives.
For some time the two boys have
been reading Spanish literature telling
of bull fights, and they concluded they
wanted to be matadOrs. Reinig's
father is the owner of a big black
Hereford bull with short horns which
have been capped with brass knobs.
The animal is kept in pasture near
Seventy and Wood street. Sat
urday Reinig and Jessup met by APP
pointment and laid their plans. This
done, they talked over the matter as
to who among their boy friends should
be allowed to witness the real
thing" 1t was finally decided that
20 of their boy friends should be let
into the secret, and they were told that
the contest would take place Sunday.
Promptly the invited guests and the
two principles put in an appearance at
the pasture. Reinig was armed with
an old sword, while Jessup had manu-
featured a sword out of an old corn
knife with handle Of wood. Reinig
claimed the right to the first title with
the beast.
AT given signal from Henry Nell
son, one of the boys. who was to act as
referee. Reinig advanced into the field.
He had gone but little way when the
animal charged upon him. The on.
slaught was too much for Reinig's
proves, and he was tossed high into
the air. He landed in corner of the
fence, more dead than alive. His
shoulder blade was broken and one of
the horns had gouged hole in his
arm. Jessup saw the predcament of
his companion and ran to his assist
ance. The bull met his onslaught
with lowered head, and before the boy
had time to realize what had hap
pened, he, too, was tossed high over
the fence and into a ditch.
Both boys were taken home and
doctor was called. He said the injuries
were serious, but not necessarily fatal.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
DAWSON WIPED OUT
Fire Did Damage Estimated
at 100000.
DRUNKEN WOMAN UPSET A LAMP
People became Panic Stricken and
Were Unable to Save Anything
Building Material Scarce.

Victoria, b. c., May 23.-The main
portion of the city Of Dawson was de-
s,royed Ivy fire on April 80, causing .
loss of $1,000, 900. In all. Ill build
ings, including the British North
America bank, were buried. The news
was brought down by T. S. Humes, a
son of Mayor Humes, Of Seattle; j.
Toklas and third party, who left
Dawson April 81. and made their way
out by canoe to Lake Lebarge, and then
over the ice, having most perilous
trip.
Toklas reports that the fire occurred
in the very heart of the business center
of the city, beginning near the opera
house, on the water front. an d spread
ing with unusual rapidity. 1t was
driven 10y strong north wind, destroy
down to and including Donahue &
Smiths establishment.
The fire then took in all Of the water
front buildings abreast of the same
blocks. 1t crossed the street, burned
through and spread over to Second
street, covering the principal business
portion Of Dawson, leaving it all in
ashes, with the fremen helpless and
powerless to do anything.
The fire consumed everything from
Timmin's Royal cafe down to and
opposite the Fairview hotel, the build
ings being as dry as timber. The
flames spread with such rapidity that
the people became panicstricken and
unable to save anything in the way OF
furniture. goods and clothing. Among
the most prominent of the firms burned
out were the Bank of British North
America, the Canadian Bank Of Com
merce, Mcclellan 81 McFeeley, of Vic
toria, Vancouver and Dawson; the
Parsons Produce Company, of Winni-
peg; the Royal cafe. Donahue q Smith,
the Aurora saloon, the Bodega, the
Madden house, the Victoria hotel. the
Mcdonald block and the California ex-
change.
There is a famine in all kinds of
building material as a result OF the
fire. The few articles still remaining
outside OF the burnt district have quad
rupled in prices. Doors are selling for
S35 each, d ROCKS IS each, and every
thing else in proportion. Nothing in
the way of rebuilding can be done I'M
til the opening Of navigation, several
weeks from now. as there is not over
5000 feet of lumber in the place.
The fire was caused by a drunken
woman upsetting a lamp in disorderly
house.
None of the big warehouses were
touched by the fire. so there will be no
shortage provisions, even if the lakes
should not open before the middle of
June, which is now predicted.
Provisions have not advanced in
price, nor clothing, the companies be-
ing determined apparently to do all in
their power to relieve the general dis
tress. A conservative estimate Of the
loss is $l,0OO.O00. This is based on
Klondike valuations. This is the third
large fire that visited Dawson.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
A POISONOUS PLANT.
Supposed to BE the Cause of Death
Among Sheep.

Supposed to BE the Cause Of Death
Among sheep.
Pendleton, May 23.-David Casey, an
experienced livestock raiser, has found
plant which he declares has been
killing so many sheep hereabouts,
when all the time sheepmen thought
it was some other plant. 1t kills hogs
and cattle, horses not being injured for
the reason that they masticate what
they eat, and the action of the glands
serves to exclude the poisonous sub
stance from the mouth before it gets
into the stomach. The plant resem-
bles a wild onion, the long green
leaves, however, dropping and not
standing erect, as in the case of the
onion. 1t has also yellow blossom.
The plant comes up in the spring be-
fore any other vegetation, says Mr..
Casey. and the livestock eat it for that
reason. For some time there have
been numerous deaths of livestock from
eating some plant, and it has been
said that the poisonous substance was
in the form of a grass. From his OBJ
servations. Mr.. Casey believes he has
found the most dangerous plant to
livestock interests that grows in this
section. 1t will be sent to the Oregon
experiment station for analysis.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
DEWEY ON THE WAY.
Left Manils IN the Cruiser Olympia
Hound for Home.

Manila. May 23.-The cruiser Olym-
pia with Admiral Dewey on board, left
here on her homeward journey at 4
O'Clock this afternoon. As she steamed
away, the Oregon. Baltimore and Con-
cord fired an admiral's salute. At the
first shot the band on the flagship
played lively air, and the crew
crowded the decks and gave thupderous
cheers.
As the Olympia passed the Oregon,
the crew of that battleship gave nine
cheers for the Olympians, who re.
sponded by throwing their caps so high
that dozens Of them we've left behind
in the wake OF the cruiser.
The din of guns and braas bands
echoed through the smoke, fleet of
steam launches shrieked their whistles.
the musicians Of the Baltimore played
"lIome, Sweet Home" her flags sig
nailed goodbye" and those of the
Oregon said pheasant voyage" The
merchant vessels in these waters
dipped their flags, the ladies on the
decks of the vessels of the fleet waved
handkerchiefs, and the great black
British cruiser Powerful. which lay
the furthest out. saluted the Olympia.
The last music heard from Admiral
Dewey's ship was ''Auld Lang Syne."
while the guns from the forts at Cavite
and from the Monterey, on guard off
Paranaque, too far to be audible, pulled
white clouds OF smoke. The Olympia
was disappearing past Corregidor
island when battery before the walled
city spoke Manila's last word of fare.
we'll.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
A Salt Palace.

Salt Lake, May 20.-The salt palace
directors met today and gave orders
for the immediate construction of the
building. The suggestion of Architect
Kleting for change in the dimensions
of the structure were considered and
!avorably acted upon. The architect
was authorized to proceed with all pos
sible expedition in the work of erect.
ing the building.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
Mckinley Vista Hobart.

Washington, May 23.-The presi-
dent and Secretary Hitchcock attended
the 10th anniversary of the celebra-
ton of the organization OF the Wes-
ley Methodist chapel.
During the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckinley went out for a long drive.
They stopped for time at the resi-
dence of the vice-president. who they
found improving and sitting up.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
WORK NEARLY DONE.
First California and Second Oregon viii
BE Among the First to Return.
congress.

First California and Second Oregon VIII
BE Among the First to Return.
Washington, May 24.-GeneIal Otis
cables from Manila to the war depart
ment that the transport Warren ar
rived safely on the 18th inst. The
Warren had 1900 men OF the Sixth
artillery aboard.
The war department is proceeding
on the theory that bv the end of July
not a volunteer will be left in Manila.
and General Otis report today that
the transport Warren has arrived adj
vances the time when the homewa'd
movement of the volunteer troops will
begin. Already notice has been issued
that mail for the First California and
Second Oregon volunteer regiments
should not be sent to Manila, but to
San Francisco.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
Model Camp at Presidio.

Washington. May 24.-In anticipa-
ton of the prompt return of volunteer
troops in the Philippines, the secie-
tary of war today telegrsphed instruc-
tiOns to General Shafter, commanding
the department at San Francisco, to
establish model camp at the Presidio
for the accommodation of about 1000
volunteers from Manila, pending their
muster out.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-05-25
IN THE LAST DITCH.
FHipinos, Anxious to Surrender, stiIl
Fight for Time.

Manila, May 23.-The United States
Philippine commission has submit
ted to the Filipino commissioners a
draft of the form of government the
president is to establish. According
to this plan encouragement will be
appointed for the islands by the presi-
dent, as will also cabinet, and later
an advisory council will he elected by
the people.
Evening journal., 1899-04-18
DOVER DOINGs.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Dover, April 17.--Iames 1rullt, a
yoarlg man with thosp.an aspirations,
eft dor Iialladclrhia last MOLaay with
an aCtor ramsG EdHards. lluesday
eye1lng Edwards 0eeanpe1 ami
Tru.tt c,J.a.ng, watch, anu, IN fact,
s!HCac every hing h'e had, went with
him. 1iultt has decided TO settle 1rl8n
now and follow tas psseeiuJ Ccoupa-
tscn Of a WaIer in a restaurant here.
flhe 'coons" held a cs.ksYa.k IN HaT-
iElgtcn on FRIDAY night, and TIE affair
must have turn-d GU. very successfully,
fC. two Oi Jle shines We're pretty
Wei carved up and anSuher CLe mar
rCwly escaped severe bulet wound?
The Printers defeated tine Academy
nine in a game Of bal On Saturday by
a score cli II to H. Several fire pays
WIRE made. The Printers wish to chal-
ltnge any nine in the state, either pro
fuis.Onal or professional
Arthur Melvin and Mss Alice Grier
were in Dover ON Saturday.
Carro,l DOwnes is Wishing his
mCBher.
The B-vavie Cub has changed its
meeting might frcm Wednesday TO Sat
urday
AL Woljh was in FELTON, on Saturday.
Rev Maurice Pendisld Fixes, OF
Trenton. finished his evangelistic ser
vices here last might.
Professor Robinson, CT Trenton, and
John CarrOw Of Dover, sang a duet in
the Baptist Church yesterday, and II
was wen worth hearing.
Secretary CT State HuIghes yes eriay
received an Application for a charter
for THE Marshall Truss Company, ol
Brooklyn, to manufacture and sell
t.usses, drugs. chemicals and medl.
cres. The capital stock lis $50 900, anC
the incorporates are Joseph A. Mar.
shall. WiE1iam f. Marshall and Manga
ret Marshal, OF Brooklyn, anil Davit
Hall, of Lewes, Del.
Mr.. Hughes has also received an ap-
L,icat.Cn from the Pennsylvania Mill
Company, OF Wilmington, which de
s.res to sell milk and manufacture ans
sell butter and cheese. The capita
stock is $4,000. and the corporators ART
Leonard E. Wales. Thomas J. Bower
and H. E. Eastburn, Of Wilmington.
Application is expected to be mad
before long for a trust which viii con
trtl the coffin output of the country L
is said that all the Leading -nanufac
turers CT coffins and other uEdertakers
supplies have made a combine, and vii
organize with a capita, stock Of 500,
OOO0OO The writing paper mannfac
turers, representing something lik
forty mills, are also said to he gcin.
into a trust. and will apply to thi
state for a charter for a company wl0
a capital stock Of s4200OOO0
Evening journal., 1899-04-18
NEWS OF CECIL COUNTY.
MRS. ELIZABETH M'CAUllEY WAR
BURTON DEAD--rFdACHERS' IN
STdTUr'pTc NllfNE1sINE

MRS. ELIZABETH M'CAUllEY WAR
BURTON DEiAD-TEtACHcRSi IN
STdTUTE MEETING.
Elkton, Md, April lS.-Nrs. Eliza
beth McCauley Warburton, mother OF
vr,lam T. Warburion, pres,aeat OF the
.ond National IRank OF Elkton, oiled
az her home near Bay View Cn Sunday
lagCl 81 years. Sine was mamDer of
t-2 old M aCauley family, which was
dDons this hrst 20 settle In CeeM cOln-
lty. ami WAS a sister cf ,he sa.e James
Mg CaN.ey. Who fer thirty ysans WAS
thici justice Cf the Orphans Court for
CCsIl cCun,y. register CT willis and
member OF the i legislature
The annual meeting OF the Teachers
Institute Cf C5,l county began yester-
day morning at Port Deposit, ami viii
continue three days Over a hundred
teachers answered the ron at the open
ing session. DR.. Samuel e. Foreman
State Instlmte conductor. presided
Father Arnd. OF st. Thenesa's Catholic
! Church. opened the exercises with
prayer. Phl1lp r. Bond, of Port De
p1st, delyer0d the address Of well
lcomp. to which George A. Blake. ol
rktcnl responded on behalf OF the
schoc. board. DR.. FOREMAN then dc.
! li,vered n sIhC-H talk to the teachers en-
"HdtOry." Miss e. V. Kicker. Mrs b
NJ Hawkns and Miss lN. A.. Palmer
G., the Tome Instamte. read papers.
At a meet 'g fer the election of q
pastor Of ths Head OF Christiana Pres
lbyter'an Church Rev. Jodl s. Gilflan
lcf May's Landing. N. j.. was eleted
DR. Vailandrnehhm will occupy thu
puplt until THE newly elected ministei
accepts
Evening journal., 1899-04-18
BASEBALL IN DOVER.
TIE CRACK DOVER TEAM MAY BE
ORGANIZED THIS SEASON.

TIE CRACK DOVER TEAM MAY BE
ORGANIZED THIS SEASON.
Dover, April 1s.-There is a move
ment on foot to reorganize the Dover
scmi-prufessional baseball club, with
Zearfoss, late OF the New York team,
ard Ciar'., of the Atlantic City team,
as the battery. "A number of the o.d
sent professionals hereabouts have
again taken to the diamond and are
shelving up so wen in practice games
that they have agreed. to assist in the
reorganization of the local club.
There viii be many stiff legs and
arms in this neigbhorhc0d next week
fer the prominent politicians and busi-
ness men around the state capital are
arranging for a baseball match to bC
played next Friday afternoon. d. Nh
fin Wilson is captain and catcher fOl
the married men, and w w. Richard
son is manager and catcher for this
single men.
WILL CELEBRATE IT'S BIRTHDAY
An ah-day meeting wfR be he'd to
morrow at the FlOrence CrlttentCl
tIome No. E13 jefferson street. in cs'e
bration OF the birthday on the Critten
Ton mission movement in this country
The day will be observed an over Oh,
United States.