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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-07
CONFESSED a BRUTAL CRIME.

CONFESSED 4 BRUTAL CRIME.
John Gilbert, in his cell in the county
Jail, at Emporia, Kans., yesterday cor
fessed to brutally numbering his wife
and four small children near Enterprise,
Kans., on last Tuesday. Gilbert, for
whom Il reward had been offered, was
arrested last Sunday. He feigned not
TO know OF the crime, and yesterday at
first slammed insanity. Finally, hard
pressed by Sheriff 0'Connor, Gilbert
confessed the crime, going into details.
Gilbert said he was badly ia debt and
had been trying to leave Enterprise for
y long time. He could uot take his
family, he said, and offered his wife q
divorce.
"Sne kept nagging me about the chill
dren, said Gilbert, land throwing them
up TO me. told my wife if she would
give me $40 I'd leave and never bother
her any more. During the night I got
Up ana went out into the yard. Coming
back, picked ~ the hammer and Bit
The 5aby in the head. My wife ran out
into the road ard vas going over to the
ueighb0rs.
II ran after and caught her She said
she'd come back if would behave and
l thought I would stay. But when we
got in, why the baby was lhrashing
about on the bed, and when l saw i! !
couldn't hold myself, but nit nay wife
on the head and pounded her until she
couldn't move and then killed the caii-
Grsu."
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As the season of the ycsr when pneumonia,
Ia grippe, sore throat, coughs, colds, catarrh.
bronchitis and lurg troubles arc to be guard
ed against, nothing SIS fine substitute" !"
will "apswer the purpose or "is just as good"
as One Minute Cough euro. That is the one
infallible remedy FOR all lung, throat or bron'
chial troubles. Insist vigorously upon having
it if "something else" IS offered you. Edgar
Wardcld. jr.. corner King and Pitt streets
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CORSETS.

The American Lady Corsets still
retain their popularity in this city.
The 4 and . Hook Corsets for com-
fort have nc equal in the corset mar
kct. A largo variety Of shapes to fit
almost every corset csller. Sizes 18
to so. Prices SOC, Toe, 81, $1.25
and $3.50.
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Cold lN HAD
TlII52S HEADACHE POWDERS.

E7c-y ono who sat!ers ask your druggist
70. them Highly recommended by all. They
sro presented to the public with the desire of
placing before them an eFectual cure. 8
-agie,s 3 doses, 3 cures for 10 cents. For
s1c BIS an druggists or will be mailed to any
ai.o 1qoa receipt of price.
THE WALTER CHEMICAL COMPANY,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
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fgou tago cough, throat irritation, weak
m-- pain ID the chest difficult breathing
Geapo- bc4ruoncss lot us suggest One MIN
ueCcugh Cure Always reliable and safe
aisr Wa-ic.d, ir, corner King and PITT
,.Ige.s
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DRY GOODS.
G @ R s ET
--:O:

The secret of the Sonnette Corsets
is their easy fitting ways, and the
other grand features are the long
wear with extremely low price-45c.
This Corset is made to fit the form
and retain the confidence Of every
Corset wearer.
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4RE0LD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
10 .7aot remedy Sor Headsches, Neuralgia
Ia ''a'sne77 10csuta.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1899,

tho following property to wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND WITH
THE BUILDINGS thereon in the said city
of Alexandria situated on the west side of
Alfred street, between King and Cameron
streets, and bounded as follows; to wit: Be-
ginning on the west side of Alfred street
sixty (6O) feet north Of an alley fifteen (15)
feet wide, and one hundred and seventy-fvo
(175) feet, more or less, north Of King street
and running thence north on Alfred street
twenty (20J feet; thence west parallel to
King street one hundred and thirty-nne
G39) feet ten (l0) inches; thence south par
alei to Alfred street twenty (2O) feet, and
thence cast in direct line one hundred and
thirty nine y 39) feet ten ,1O) inches to the
beginning with all appurtenances.
Terms of Sale: Cash, and all convcyancing
as the cost of the purchaser.
NJ. B. HARLOW, r,..
PARK AGNEW, Ai'S''es'
jan % ts
&ss- The above sale is postponed to SAT-
URDAY. March II, when it will be held at
the same hour and place. feb is
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By B. F. Knox, Auctioneor.

VHRUSTEES' SALE OF 4 HOUSE AND
Z LOT ON ALFRED STREET, BE-
TWEEN KING AND CA1IERON STREETS,
IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIZ
GINA.
By virtue of n decd Of trnst executed by
Lizzie E. Barker and Henry s Barker, her
husband, dated the 10Th day of October,
1895 and recorded in deed book No. 50,
page 341, one of the land records of the city
of alexandria. Virginia, aud at the request of
the parties thereby secured, the undersigned,
trustees viii sell at public auction, in front
OF the Royal st;eet entrance to the Market
Building. in the city of Alexandria, Virginia,
at ~ o'clock noon
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JOHN T MASON, l., ! o,,,,,,,,,.-
FRANCIS L. SAfJTH, ooul,n5si ~ e..
JOHN N JOHNSON, VI '7''-''
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Eor DYER Fiftr Yeara

WASHINGTON, D. c.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Episcopal Council.

The Episcopal Council Of Virginia
closed last Friday at Richmond. The
committee on parochial reports submit
ted its report This shows that there
are 10. III white and l4S colored COM
municsn.s. Tctal contributions, slSj, =
6sG.
There was an interesting discussion
of the proposition TO amend article five
Of the constitution so as TO allow lay
men the right to vote for bishop and
coadjutor bishop. At present only
clergymen can vote for these high Ulcers
Of the church.
Mr.. 10. Bryan called attention to the
fact that at present the laity was COM
PEELED to sit mute while the amend
ment, IL adopted would work adyan-
tageously, as sometimes the laity might
know something Of candidates which
the clegy ought to be informed Of. The
amendment was adopted.
The report Of the finance committee
shows the gross receipts for the year
$9,2lG.l4. ordinary expenses for the
year. -, O72.77.
Among other reports presented was
one recommending the dissolution Il
the Brotherhood, which was represent
ed as practically dead now, the assets
to be turned over TO the funds for the
widows and orphans Of disabled clergy
men. After a good deal of dissension
the subject was referred to special
committee Of three clergymen and three
laymen.
The council adjourned to meet at
Charlottesville next year.
Bishop Gibson will hereafter be known
not as assistant bishop, but as coadJu-
tor bishop
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Mcmillan and Alger.

Detroit, Mich May 90 - Senator
James Mcmillan has received the fol.
lowing dispatch from Washington
Are the reports in the press to the
effect that you are a candidate for the
United States Senate true: Answer at
once please. Russell A. Alger.
The Senator answered as follows.
Il. A. Alger, Washington, ID. o.
| should have preferred personal
conference with you. but your dispatch
appears 20 demand an immediate an
swer. am q candidate for the United
States Senate. James Mcmillan.
Ayers dispatch is looked upon by
McMillan's friends as an indication
that the Secretary is considering
withdrawal from the Senatorial race
Will the announced candidacy Of
Senator Mcmillan make any diiferencc
with your own candiascyf' was asked
Secrete-y Algor.
mot the slightest. " he replied, de-
cisively. There is just one thing |
desire to say, said Alger. lin his
championship of the administration,
Senator Mcmillan has had something
to say Of his support and Of his pro-
posed effort 10 get the delegation for
Mckinley in the next convention
Neither Mcmillan nor myself has the
power to keep one Michigan vote from
Mckinley in the next convention.
When the Senator was away at the
time of the last convention l was at
the head of the Michigan delegation in
st. Louis, supporting Mckinley to the
best Of my ability"
The Michigan Legislature which will
elect Senator will not be chosen for a
year. McMillan's term does not ex-
pire until March 1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Anii.Trust Movement.

"As soon as the Legislature adjourns,
which il May 23," said Gov. Sayres,
of Texas. " shall issue my call for a
meeting OF Governors and attorney.
generals OF the States for the purpose
Of outlining general law which will
put a stop TO the encouragement OF
trusts and monopolies The convention
will DO held prior to the conyening Of
Congress, so that "a federal as we'll as a
State law may be enacted.
"The extra territorial part of the law
will be its most important feature. 1t
is the only way we can reach the mo-
nopolies 1t is absurd to say that a
corporation can be formed, having
headquarters in one State, which can
fix prices violate laws and obstruct the
legal machinery Of interstate commerce.
The monopoles are altogether too ag-
gressive and must be governed.
~ have urged upon the Legislature
to pass. and they have just done so,
law governing the giving Of rates by
railways. The law will be signed as
soon as it reaches me. Ii makes 1t
felony, punishable by Imprisonment for
not less than two nor moro than five
years, for railroad official to grant a
rebate TO shippers, and the testimony
Of the shippers shall be conclusive proof
These rates are made by bureaus In
New York and st. Louis and other
places. They are in violation OF Texas
law and the agent Of any road offend
ing is liable. That is the way TO reach
the railroads, and that il the way we
intend reaching the trusts and monop-
olies.
THE States can combine and assist
each other. The law should be uni
form. 1t will seek to punish combina-
tions, trusts and monopolies, no matter
where chartered, which violate the anti
trust laws. The next Democratic ma
tional convention will adopt as one Of
its principal planksa declaration against
trusts which have been fostered by bad
legislation in the past
Attorney General Griggs has said
that the national government cannot
reach the trusts, so we will take him at
his word and see what the States, act
ing individually, yet collectively and
in harmony, can accomplish
60 think that the Republican States
will participate. 1t is not party
measure. The whole people, regardless
Of party, demand redress and relief, and
they are going TO get it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
The Cuban Situation as Understood at
Washington.
The Washington Post Of Sunday sa

The Washington Post Of Sunday says
"It is believed that whatever diff
Guilty has existed as to the disposition
of the weapons held by the Cuban SOL
diers has been removed by the action
taken by Secretary Alger yesterday
He has instructed Gen. Brooke to be-
gin at once the payment Of the 81, 600, =
600 set aside for the payment OF the
Cuban soldiers. being entirely satisfied
with the provision made by Gen
Brooke for the safekeeping OF the arms
that must be surrendered by the Gu
bans in consideration Of receiving q
share Of the money.
"There has been less correspondence
on this subject of late between Score.
tary Algcr and Gen. Brooke than has
been generally supposed. Last We'd
nesday the latter cabled the War De-
partment that he proposed to begin the
payment of the money to the Oubans
the arms to go into the custody of the
mayors Secretary Alger did not reply
TO this. as it concerned matter in
which the President himself had given
instructions.
GEN. BROOKE EXPLAINS.
Yesterday Gen. Brooke was again
heard from, this time saying he saw in
the press reports that the Secretary of
War did not approve of the plan he
has formed He explained that all Of
the arms surrendered were to be de-
posted in the arsenal at Havana and
the arsenal at Santiago
"This statement changed the matter
completely. for the arsenals being in
the possession of the United States, the
requirements of the Presidents con-
ditions were fully met by the proposed
arrangement Therefore Secretary Al
ger, after submitting the matter to the
President last evening, cabled Gen.
Brooke to proceed Immediately with
the payment Of the Cubans "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
PETER Flops Back

Topeka, Kan, May 2O.-Former
United States Senator PETER, one of the
founders of the populist party, and who
was for years considered as one of the
chief opponents of populism. has return
ed TO the republican party.
Mr.. PETER said today:
81 have always been republican ex-
cept on one main questionable money
question. That seems to have settled
itself apparently now. The populis'
party has been eliminated nationally by
the democrats, so those of us who don't
want to flop by ourselves will have to
vote our convictions as best we can.
1.-THE old simon-pure alliance man
who left the republican party never was
headed for democracy and he is not
now"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
A New Railroad.

The Gordonsvile Gazette says: 1.-THE
engineer and superintendent of con.
struction of the proposed extension Of
the Chesapeake and Western railroad
from Elkton, Va, to Gordonsville. are
stopping at the st. Johns hotel. APP
pearances indicate that the time will
not be far distant when Gordonsvllle
will have another railroad line, thus
bringing new life and an impetus to
business. The line as proposed will
come here via Standardsville and Bar
louisville. The railroad terminus will
be at this point. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
treat Britain Objects

New York, May 90 The Herald pub.
fishes the following dispatch from
Washington
While pressing the United States 10
agree To- the arbitration Of the Alaska
boundary controversy, the British gov
eminent has entered objection % the
dispatch Of three companies Of regulars
to Alaska TO patrol the boundary line
THE purpose this government had
IN view IN so acting was % preserve the
peace and prevent conflict between
Canadian and American miners. which
reports from Governor Brady show is
likely 10 occur at any moment. IL
probable, however. that in view Of
Great Britain's objection, the three
companies Of regulars recently ordered
to Alaska will not be sent 90 Pyramid
Harbor, as originally intended. but will
be located at point accessible to the
disputed territory, So rs 70 be available
in case Of emergency.
"In its representations to the Ameri.
can government, the British govern
ment takes the view that the di-patch
of troops to Alaska is in the nature Of
a menace. an indication that the United
States proposes to retain by force the
territory which it claims, and that con-
seqnently it feels that ia the interest Of
friendly relations between the two gov
ernments the soldiers should not be sent
there. The British government hes in.
dictated that il has no intention Of send
ing troops to patrol the Canadian tide
of the boundary line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
The Peace Conference

The Hague, May 2O-At the peace
conference today NJ de Stall, president,
placed the question Of mediat ion and
arbitration in the forefront
The eight points enumerated in Count
Muravieffs circular have been distrib-
uted as follows:
The disarmament committee will con.
slider;
First-The limitation Of expenditure
Second-The prohibition Of new fire.
arms.
Third-The limitation Of the use Of
explosives.
Fourth-Prohibitlon Of the use Of sub.
marine boats
The committee on the laws Of warfare
will discuss
Fifth-The application Of the Geneva
convention TO naval warfare.
Sixth-The naturalization Of vessels
in an engagement while engaged in
saving shipwrecked men during and
after naval engagements.
Seventh-The revision Of the Decla-
ration Of Brussels Of 1874 on the notifi-
cations and customs Of war
The committee on arbitration and me-
diation will deal with that question.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
China Appeals TO Japan.

Tacoma, Wash, May 20. Mail adj
vices brought by the Oriental liner
Victoria here from Hongkong and
Yokohama, say that nearly all the
Tokyo journals give publicity to a
rumor apparently emanating from Shan
ghai, to the effect that China has ap-
preached the Japanese government. with
a request for aid to get Germany out OF
Shan Tung. The suggestion is that
the Pekin authorities have at last been
aroused to the imminence Of the dangers
threatening the Chinese empire. and to
the certainty Of its disruption unless
some stop is put to the INSCRIPTIONS
demands now constantly preferred by
Western states. Reports from the pro-
vincial capital of Shan Tang repeat the
stories of German attacks on villages
in alleged retaliation for insults and
misconduct of the inhabitants.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Prospects Of Peace in the Philippines.


The Washington, D. c., Post.of Satur-
day says:
"There was a lack of news in offic ial
quarters yesterday from Gen. Otis at
Manila. The President and War Depart
ment officialsare awaitingwith much in
terest advices expected from Gen. Otis
respecting the outcome Of the meeting
between the commissions representing
the United States and Aguinaldo, though
the belief expressed by the American
commander at Manila that the insur-
gents want an armistice as a condition
precedent to treating for peace, leads to
the belief that no immediate results may
come of the meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
The Cars Peace Conference.

a telegram from the Hague says:
THE most interesting news Of the
conference thus far transpires through
conversations between delegates, thus ::
A diplomatist Of the highest rank to-
day quoted the Kaiser as saying to him
last week that he would be damned if
he would support arbitration, as it was
contrary to his divine prerogatives
Similar frank and significant language
which an Englishman informed an
American delegate the Gar had used
to him In a recent interview has made
a profound impression here. The Ozar
said. according to his interloCutor
Il am sick and tired Of life. With
its responsibilities, its hypocrisies, its
festivals. and its lies, wish | were
out Of it. "
Several leaders Of delegations express
the opinion that the discussion Of the
question Of ornaments should be post
poned until the matter of arbitration is
disposed Of. There is little doubt that
this method Of shelving the disarma.
ment question will be adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23
Dewey Coming Home


Manila. May 20. The cruiser Olym.
pia, with Admiral Dewey on board, left
here on her homeward journey to the
United States this afternoon AS she
steamed away, the Oregon. Baltimore.
and Concord fired an Admirals salute
At the first shot the band on the flag
ships after. deck played lively air. and
her white clad sailors crowded the decks
and gave a tremendous cheer AS the
Olympia passed the Oregon the crew OF
the battle-ship gave nine cheers for the
Olympians. who responded by throwing
their caps 50 high that dozens Of them
were left bobbing in the wake of the
cruiser
Then followed the noisiest half hour
known in this harbor since the battle
which linked its name with that OF
Dewey. The din Of guns and brass bands
echoed through the smoke. a fleet OF
steam launches shrieked their whistles,
the musicians of the Baltimore played
Home, Sweet Home, her flags signal
ed 'Good-by, and those of the Oregon
said pleasant voyage "
The merchant vessels dipped their
flags. the ladies on the decks of the fleet
waved handkerchiefs. and the great,
black British cruiser Powerful, which
lay the farthest out, saluted the Olym-
pia. The latters band then played
God Save the Queen" and to this
the crew of the Powerful responded
with hearty cheers for the Olympia.
The last music heard from Dewey 8 ship
was "Auld Lang Syne. while the guns
from the forts at Cavite and from the
Monterey, on guard off Paranaque, too
far away to be audible pulled white
clouds of smoke A battery before the
walled city spoke Manila's last word Of
farewell
Dewey sat on the deck Of the Olym.
pia and received the adieus of his
friends during most OF the day.
THE ADMIRAL's HOME PLANS.
Admiral Dewey is enthusiastic over
his home. going. but when mention was
made Of the welcome to be extended to
him he said he appreciated the friend
ship Of his oountrymen deeply. but
hoped they would not be too demonstra-
tive. He intends to go directly to his
home at Montpelier, Vt, and live
there.
On it being said that the people want
ed him co go home by the way Of San
Francisco and across the continent the
Admiral replied
IF were twenty years younger and
had political ambitions l would not
miss that chance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-23

We fear the practical results Of the
mass meeting in Richmond last week
will not be apparent for long time to
come That it will be like snow OaiI
which. once started dowE mill, will
eventually become an empowering mass
we believe, but that our present hopes
will be realized we do not anticipate.
Il is our opinion that the State Com
mittee will not call the convention
asked for. -Irvington Citizen.
And the Richmond correspondent OF
the Index Appeal says;
Mr.. Jones still insists that he will not
enter the senatorial race. Mr.. Ander-
son said he thought it would be i'm
possible to induce the Congressman to
become candidate. Mr. Anderson re-
CARDS Governor Tyler as a possibility.
Gov. Tyler is
smart enough a politician full well 10 know
That if there was ghost of chance 10 beat
Martin, he wouldn't have the slightest
For there are others who would be swift to
step in e,
And take the big plum with its glttering tin. y