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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

PERsoNAL.-Miss Elizabeth Pearson,
OF Middleburg, Londoun county, Is visit.
Ing Mrs. G. W Henderson in this city.
Rev. N.B.Masters, OF Trinity Church,
IS being visited by his parents from
Staten Island.
MIR. Laurence Stabler, who hss been
seriously i'll for some weeks past, is
able to be out again.
Lieut.. McComas Freuch, U S. marine
service, and Mrs. Writ French, of
harrisburg, are visiting their brother,
Mr. G. S. French, in this city.
Miss Rhoda Brydon, of Baltimore,
who mas been vising the Misses Green.
we'll, has returned home, TO the regret
Of her many friends here.
Mayor Simpson is confined to his
home with severe cold, and this morn.
ins Justice Beach presided Tor him OF
the Police Court.
Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. Frank Hume,
of Alexandria county, left for Norfolk last
evening where she will act as bridesmaid to
Miss Leila Garnet, daughter OF Judge Garnet,
at her marriage to DR.. Vim. Huger, of Charles.
ton. S. c. DR.. Huger was graduated at the
Episcopal High School and later at Johns
Hopkins. He is of sn old South Carolina
family and in every way worthy of ono of
Virgipias fairest and most accomplished
daughters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

THE NJ. E. CHURCH SoUTH.-The
preliminary opening of the NJ E Church
South took place yesterday in the lee
ture room, which is on the first floor of
the building. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. E. Y. REGISTER, the pas
tor, whose sermons were in line with
the spirit of the occasion. The hall is
in striking contrast to its former self.
The old plaster ceiling is replaced by a
handsome metallic one, two feet high
er, while. in place of the old fashioned
white windows, dainty colored ones
appear. Two elaborate windows, at
the entrance to the hall, were pre-
sented by the Epworth League and
Sabbath school. Light caned chairs
are utilized in the hall, instead of the
hard, white pine benches, and at the
extreme west emo is situated the in
fants' classroom, which, whom in use,
is separated from the main hall by large
sliding doors. The work of thorough
~ remodeliDg the church mas been in
progress for some months, during
which time services have been held i'll
the old Presbyterian Church, on south
Fairfax street. The total cost of the
improvements will exceed IS 600. aud
it will be about the middle of Decem.
Der before the improvements of the
church are completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16
How to Prevent Group.

We have two children who are subject
to attacks of Group. Whenever an at
tack is coming on my wife gives them
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it
always prevents the attack. 1t is a
household necessity in this county and
no matter what else we run out OF, it
would not do to be without Chamber
lain'sCough Remedy. More of it is sold
here than of all any other cough medi-
cines combined.-J. M .NICKLE, of Nickle
Bros, merchants, Nickleville, Pa. For
sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

CHURCH REUNION. re
union services were held in tho Metho-
dist Protestant Church yesterday. At
II a. m Rev. H. c. Cushing, D. D, of
Prince William. delivered an address
end administered the ordinance of bpa-
tlsm to eight children. The observance
of the week of prayer" began last
night, when the sermon was delivered
ny the pastor, Rev. T. B Revelle. Rev.
S. B. Tredway, of Belair, Nd will oc-
cupy the pulpit tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

OPERA HoUsE-The sparkling three
act comedy entitled 1.-The Real Widow
Brown" will be produced at the Opera
House next Thursday night. There is
some splendid singing In the comedy,
rich costumes and plenty of fun. Stella
Brown, the leading character in the
piece, is popular and entertaining ac-
tress, and those who will witness the
Performance are assured of pleasant
EVENINGS enjoyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

YESTERDAY MORNING was cloudy
and threatening, but later the sun
broke through the clouds and the day
became bright. mild and springlike,
inducing many people to come out OF
doors to enjoy the fine weather. The
churches we're all well attended At
st. Mery's Church Rev. Father Carne
preached g most excellent sermon,
Astounding in good advice, which was
listened to by large congregation,
mary OF whom had been bis pupils in
their younger days. At the Second
Presbyterian Church Rev. DI. Eaglish
preached interesting and highly in.
structive sermons. Services were held
at the Primitive Baptist Church by Eli
der J. T. Rowe. At the il. z. Church
reunion services (mention of which is
made elsewhere) were held. The con-
gregation of the M. E. Church South
returned to their own building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

NrNp Il Us AssAULr.-A mur'
3" .a5 "a, male upon officer
, s.ak ,pugs aout . o'clock yes sr-
a'M m55uing hy some unknown per-
10y nile the former was on the Strand
; 20. @ King and Cameron streets.
V NJ SINKS was patrolling north Uoion
W. a..st when ne noticed man on The
sun .,n side OF the street, between King
a aui Cameron. a few moments later
' 'un man disappeared in the alley lead
; ;nS 70 Mr.. Crilly's grocery store, on
~. .Ie liver front. The officer entered the
' ,no ward of Smoot & Co., at Cam
iu inn and Union streets, and passed
. s.oa TO the Strand, in the direction
u - Mr. Crilly's store. The would-bs
;,rgnr extinguished the gas light in
~ oa H Of the store and Officer Spinks
,sr.sd from he lumber yard IN
, ,sa erection OF the man. He had not
,osao more ttan t~o Steps when no
s ,"r seized from behind by a con .eder,
o,o of the hichwaymsn and desperate
-. ensued. His antagonist had
h i,,IN hands around the officers neck.
T y later attempted to use his club,
INIT his asssi!ant succeeded in cutting
the strap, and then began to use his
knife on the officer, who was stabbed
in the Left shoulder and the entire
Isngth of his right arm. There was
also severe gssn Inflicted on the right
hand. Before Mr.. Spinks could secure
Ms pistol ne had been forced to the
ground by his assailant, who was the
more powerful man of the two. AS
.oon a. he was released the policeman
drew mis- pistol and fired four shots in
fine direction he supposed the two men
had taken. The firing attracted Lieu.
Smith and Officer Knight, and every
el,rt WIS made to apprenend the mis-
creans officer Spiuk's wounds, while
painful, are not serious and he was on
duly today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16
The Appetite of a Goat

l. envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out OF order.
All such should know that DIR. Kings
New Lie Pills, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver Remedy, gives splendid ap
petite, sound digestion AID regular
bodily habit that insures perfect health
and great energy. Only 25 cents at b
S. Leadbeater & Sons's, drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

DIRECTORS ELECTED. AT a meeting
held in this city today of the Chr.
Heinrich Brewing Company the fol ow-
ing directors were elected President,
Chr Heuricb; vice president, a. B.
Coppes; treasurer, August Daily; secre-
tary, Charles Myere; Chr. Heurich,
Aug. B. Coppes, Leon Tobriner, John
W. Schae(er, Chas. G. Duncsnson, Aug.
Dae z, Chas. Jacobsen, Thos. Kirby and
Chas. Meyer, directors. The company
has just declared dividend OF six per
cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

III you scour the world you will never find
a remedy equal to One Minute Cough Cure"
says Editor Fackler. of the Micanopy. Fla,
"Hustler" 1t cured his family of La Grippe
and saves thousands from pneumonia. brop-
chitis, Group and all throat and lung troubles.
Edgar Warfeld, r., corner King and Pitt
straetS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16
NO OURE---NO PAY.

That is the way ali druggists soil GROVES
1hSTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria 1t i, simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteoss form. Children love it. Adults
prefer it to bitter. nausesting TONES. Price
SOC. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King strests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

Eat plenty. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di.
gcst what you cat. 1t cures all forms of dys-
popsia and stomach troubles. E. B. Gamble
Vernon, Tex, says, ut relieved me from the
start and cured me- 1t is now my everlasting
friend" Edgar Warfold, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

ut did me moro good than anything over
used. My dyspepsia was of months stand
ing after eating it was terrible. Now i'm
WE'LL" writes ). 3. Keener, Hoieington, Kas.,
OF Koiol Dyspepsia euro. 1t digests what you
eat Edgar Warfold, ir., corner King and
pitt ctraotc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

?or4oN CoURT.-Justice Joseph S.
Beach presiding.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Alphonso Arlington. charged with
stealing whisky from Garrett & Mon
zoe was dismissed, the charge having
been withdrawn.
John Simms, charged with being
drunk and disorderly. was dismissed.
a young man, charged with interter
ing with an officer while in the diS-
charge of his duty. forfeited IS OF TALL
Ing to appear.
A man, charged with assault, was
lined 50.
Two young men, charged with being
disorderly, we're dismissed.
A man, charged with being disorderlJ
and fighting, was dismissed, the com
piainant not appearing.
Night Report. Last night was CLOUDY
and warm. Two dodgers were at TIT
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

ROYAL TIME IN ALEXANDRIA Tho
Stonewall Band returned Saturday
from Alexandra, where it participated
III the exercises in celebrating the 15Oth
anniversary of that city. They report
having been royalty treated by the
people of Alexandra, and having en-
joyed themselves very much. Alexan-
dria was decorated throughout, the two
psrades. day and night. were very
large, and Thousands of people wit
messed them.-G Staunton News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

v.rHxR PBoBABn1TIRs.-For this
~ .osgv and cloudy tonight and Tues
'c.iOn warning ,TTni probably rain by Tuesday
' !b, Iii Ii h. ca.tefly shifting to fresh south
gu, c and sou,herly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

.o. tomorrow at 6 SO 3. N. and
4. 4I st 5:SsS. High water at 0;i' a. H.
63- y. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

The Episcopal High School football team
defeated the Eastern High School, OF Wash
ington, on the formers grounds on Saturday.
Tho score was SO to O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

LOB RENT-LARGE FRAME HOUSE,
6 No. 900 Cameron street, containing 10
rooms, large hall and CELLAR 2 latrobes in
parlo1s; stove in dining room; hot and cold
water, bath, &c. Price 5000 year to good
tenant JOHN 7. MALLS.
oc1G IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16
TATE OF Hro, CITY OF TOLEDO, |

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that heais tho
senior partuor of the firm of +. j. CHENEY &
Co., doing business in the city Of Toledo,
county pnd State aforesaid. and that said firm
will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot BIO cured hy the use of HALLS Ca.
TARRH IURE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

~ Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Care is taken internally,
ud scts dire city on tho blood and mucuous
urfaces of the system. Send for testimon.
ais, FREQ.
Sold by druggists Price 75c
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

NIOTICE.-Tho ladies of the A. c. Com
IN mittee on the Old Ladies' Home having
been too busy last week to hold meeting,
will meet TOMORROW, the 18th inst, at
the same hour and place. By order of the
chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16
FRANK / OHENE,
A. w. GLEASON,

Sworn TO before mo and subscribed in my
prese nce, this 9th day Of December, 4. D.
/ S96
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

II AwNs REDUCED TO AND BELOW
4 4 COST to close out stock at
A c. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-16

rEINZs SWEET and SOUR PICKLES
Il and Mustard, just received and for sale
in quantities to suit by
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE.
Was the Verdict Returned in the Famous
Botltin Poisoning Case.

SAN FRANCIsCo.- Rather to the gen
erol surprise of those who have FOL
lowed the Botkin trial and to the en-
tire dismay Of the defendant and her
attorneys. Mrs. Cordella Botkin was
on Friday night found guilty of muir
der in the first degree for causing the
death of Mrs. Joha P. Dunnlng by
sending a box of poisoned candy to
her temporary home in Dover, Della
ware. The condemned murderess will
be spared the ignominy Of death on
the galIows, However, the jury that
found her guilty imposing the penalty
of life imprisonment.
Considering the unexpectedness Of
the verdict Mrs. Botkin kept herself
we'll in hand when her fate was an
nounced. Not until the jurymen an |
most of the spectators had left the
courtroom did she give evidence of
collapse. Then she sank back half
fainting, but speedily revived when
given glass OF water.
At 8 o'clock word was sent to Judge
Cooke tha the jury was prepared to
make q report. Court was immedl-
ateIy convened and at 9;l5 o'clock, just
four hours after the case had been
placed in its hands, the jury stated,
through it's foreman that an agreement
had been reached the verdict. being
that Mrs. Botkin, accused of killing
Mrs. John P. Dunning by means OF
poisoned candy, sent through the mails
was guilty of murder in the first de-
gree. In accordance with the laws O.
California, which empowers the jury
to decide between hanging and impris
onment in such cases, the penalty was
fixed at Imprisonment for life.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
MEMco's MINISTER DEAD.
Senior Romero, a Veteran Diplomat, Ex'
pircs in Washington.

WAsH1NGroN.-Senor Don Matias
Romero, the Mexican ambassador to
the United States, died at the embassy
here, at 4:1O o'clock Friday morning.
On Wednesday last an operation for
appendicitis was performed upon the
ambassador and, although the opera
ton was entirely successful, the re-
sulting shock proved greater than he
could bear. Up to 1:3O O'Clock Friday
morning, however, it was thought that
he was in fair way to recover, but at
that time q high fever set in and he
sank rapidly until his death. About
his bedside were his sister, Mrs. Gar
cia, and his aunt; the secretaries and
other attaches Of the embassy; his
physicians and ex-secretary and Mrs
John W. Foster. The death Of Mrs.
Romero, which occurred some months
ago, was o great shock to the Abassa-
dor, and on his return fro Mexico,
whittier he had taken her remains for
interment, his friends remarked that
he was greatly broken and showed un-
mistakable signs of failing health.
Senior Ramero was probably the best
known member of the diplomatic corps
in Washington, and was for some time
it's dean. He was the representative
of Mexico in Washington for more
than twenty years in all, and had
served her faithfully and we'll. in other
capacities at home.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
Cir! Burned to Death.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.-Maud Smith, the
14-year-old daughter of widow ii
South Park, was fatally burned Satur-
day morning by gasoline explosion.
The little girls body was burned al
most toa crisp, not 9, piece of cuticle
as large as the palm of a hand having
been left. He suferings were not re-
lievcd by death for several hours. The
mother of the child was also painfully
burned while trying to smother the
flames from her daughters burning
clothing, but her condition is not
serious.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
OVERTHROW BY PHONE.
Collapse of the United States of Central


America.
New YoRK.-It appears from the re-.
cital Of Baltimore correspondent OF
the Evening Post that the United
States of Central America, recently Or
ganized, collapsed as the result OF the
introduction of the telephone into Sal
vador. The confederation, in fact,
was overthrown by phone.
1t happened in this wise: Presl-
dent Gutierrez of Salvador placed Gen
eral Thomas Regalado in command of
the national military forces stationed
in San Salvador, in the capital city Of
the Republic. General Regalado
knew that the Salvadorians were in
tensely hostile to the idea of their
country being linked in confedera-
tion with Nicaragua and Honduras
and he saw his chance to bring about
revolution and make himself chief
magistrate of the country. Having
first come to an understanding with
his subordinates, General Regalado,
from the artillery barracks, on the
evening of November IA, 'called up"
President Gutierrez on the telephone
and boldly said to him in Spanish:
'You are no longer president! All
the battalions are in my favor"
Gutierrez seems to have given up
without q struggle. He Immediately
left the palace with his personal guard
of honor and started to find the "Sa-
pote" barracks, where he thought he
might have some friends who would
fight for him. While on the way he
met small party of Regalado's
friends. Gutierrez and his guards
fed and made their way to Honduras,
where, of course, he was sure of an asy-
lum with his friend and ally, Presi.
dent Bruilla.
1t was Immediately after the over.
throw of Gutierrez that the confedera.
ton known as tho United States of
! Central America was declared dis
solved and the dissolution, it now ap'
pears, resulted directly from Regal
ado's announcement over the tele
phone, displacing Gutierrez as presi
dent Of Salvador.
The Central Americans are no less
modern than we, therefore, since ever
| their revolutions are managed by wire
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
A. ---N--
Six Miners Fall 500 Feet.

IsHPEM1NG, MIcH.-A cage accident
in the Lake Superior mine Saturday
caused the death Of six Finish miners
and serious injuries to three more.
The men were going down the shaft
in cage to work. It is the supposi-
ton that something dropped on the
cage, forcing one side of the frame
work down so as to let the men slide
off into the shaft. One of the
wounded men said he thought rope
had broken. Another heard some
thing strike the cage. When the cage
floor tipped there was q frantic scram-
bic toward the frame steelwork, but
only three of the men succeeded in
saving themselves. Six miners slipped
over the side and were dashed to
death at the bottom of the shaft, 500
feet below. The three who were saved
were badly hurt in the struggle for
life.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
The San Jose Murderer,

BURLINGTON, A.-The Hawkeye says
that the person in the Des Moines
county Jail known as Ed. Smith is no
other than James @. Durham who
murdered six people near San Jose,
CAL, and for whom areward of $11 900
is offered. The prisoner was arrested
for drunkenness month ago and
would have been released Friday but
for his resemblance to the description
Of Durham. He will be re-arreSted
on a charge of being fugitive from
justice and will be held pending in
structions from San Jose. He{is said
to be the exact image of the man
wanted and local officers are p pSsitive
he is Dunham.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
Americans secure Concessions.

LoNDoN.-The Shanghai correspon-
dent Of the Daily Mail says: "The
terms of the final contract respecting
the concession to the Anglo-American
Syndicate Of mining and railway priv.
ilegeB in the province Of Szech- Chuen
lChinA have been agreed upon and
are>noF being signed. Szech- -Shuen
is undoubtedly the richest as we'll as
the largest province in China. Great
Britain and the United States get the
greatest portion, the Chinese and other
nationalities getting the balance"
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
Two Killed at a Dance,

MUscoGEE, I. IA bloody tragedy
has occurred near Wan, I. T., in which
J. B. Hunter and Tom Burns lost their
lives. Hunter gave dance at his
house. During the dance Burns fired
off his pistol in the house, and Hunter
went to quiet him, John Burns, a
brother of Tom, was present, and a
fight occurred, Hunter striking both
the boys on the head with his pistol.
Shooting then commenced, and when
the smoke had cleared away Hunter
was dying in the hallway, shot in the
back and forearm. Tom Burns was
found dead out pear the gate, shot
twice. Sam Hunter, son of the Hun.
ter killed, and John Burns were both
arrested, and will have their examina,
tion before the United States commits
sioner at Wan.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
MICE IN THE PUMPKIN,
The Boss Product of the State q, Nal
Was Spoiled by Them.

Aided by the rich output from d
active waterspout, George Archer WI, /
able to produce the biggest pumpta
grown in Maine this season. AT ae
fairs where it was exhibited 10
Gently it was awarded $27 in essl
prizes, and Mr.. Archer carried hon.
blue ribbons enough to start a nil |
linery store. Everybody who saw iii
pumpkin wanted some of the seed
but Archer, feeling that his naHm.
town demanded his loyalty, reiussd
to sell, telling the would-be purchases
that he had agreed to donate tho
pumpkin, seed and all, to the village
church, which would hold pumpkin
pie sociable, at which time the sesdI
would be sold to the highest bidds,
the proceeds to go the minister.
The sociable was held in NoVemhs
More than 400 persons attended, son
OF them coming from Kennebec COul5
in order to bid on the pumpkin seed
When the meeting had been called y
order and the minister had ofsret
prayer Mr.. Archer started to caEvl
the pumpkin with q big stick knife
He opened it with two strokes, andN
he laid the hemispheres down lea
table nest Of livelv mi"" psls, \,
away rr-svAOo, caus,s e !; !.
women, Il top Of the p
maki.e su ..Almated scene for 50 !
mirutes. The mice had not oalll
spoiled the pumpkin for purposes, ], !
! pie, bnt they had eaten up all Of ~ Y
precious pumpkin seed, for which Y
owner had been offered $50 cash.
Archer was bitterly disappolnW
So were all those in the audience.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
BARRELS OF MONEY.
Statement of the Governments Receipts
and Expenditures.

Statement of the Governments Receipts
and Expenditures.
WASHINGTON. - The forthcoming
statement of the government receipts
and expenditures will show that dur
ing the half year ending Saturday, the
receipts aggregated $245, 961, 800,
against 1907, ,76O, SIC for the same peri
Cd Of last year.
According to the treasury records,
these receipts are the largest since
1866, when they reached $3.50, ,O32, $40
for the fiscal year, and $3.50, ,634,01O in
1867. With the exception of these
two years, the receipts never before in
the history Of the country exceeded
$490, 100000, and only seven times
have they ever reached $400,000,000.
The receipts from customs duties
during the six months amounted to
$96, ,045, 939, as compared with $685..
S25, ,O21 for the same period last year.
For the month of December the Gus
toms receipts aggregated SIG, 764,325
which was the highest point reached
under the present Dingley law and the
largest for December since 1888, when
it was SIG, 100000. ,
The receipts from internal feEenae
sources amounted during December to
$22, 621 ,310, the largest since the civil
war. The total for December was
$41, ,404, 794.
The true Democrat., 1899-01-07
A KIondike IN Mexico,

Ell PAso, TExAs.-Considerable e1-
citement was caused in mining and
smelling circles here Friday by the ar
rival of authentic information of one
of the biggest gold strikes yet made
in northern Mexico. E. W. Beau
champ has arrived from Bacerac, So
nora, by way of Casa Graudes, Chi
huahua, and reports the discovery of
an immense fssure vein of free mill
ing gold ore, twenty miles south Of
Bacerac. The ore is reported to con-
tain eighteen ounces of gold to the
ton, and the vein has been traced for
several miles. American prospectors
in Casa Grandes and throughout the
district ale arriving on the scene in
large numbers.