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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-03

LsGrippe, with its after effects, annually
destroys thousands of people. 1t may be
quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure,
the only remedy that produces immediate re-
suits in coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis, pneu.
monia and throat and lung troubles, 1t will
prevent consumption. Edgar Warfeld, jr.,
corner King and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-03
ROBERT T. CRIME
Importing Tailor and Mems Furnishe,

Importing Tailor and Mems Furnisher.
No. 322 King St., No. 1885 E St., II. W.
Alexandria, Va. Washington, d. C.
l believe it is possible to build up much
larger tailoring business in Alexandria than
has ever existed here. I believe also that
while PRICES is factor, the first and mos
important thing is THOROUGHLY GOOD
WORK. In other words while men want low
prices they also demand good cloth and well
cut, and we'll made garments. have bought
both here and in Europe bigger stock of
high grade cloths than usual, and at advan.
tageous prices. I have the best workmen
that money can hire. and Pm attending right
to business myself as I have been these twelve
years. I have carefully counted the cost of
everything; have figured not how much
such work should bring, but how little can
do it for, and Pm going to make the price
$40 PER SUIT, and Robert T. Grimes's
well cut, we'll made TROUSERS at So.
ROBERT T.. CHIMES,
Naval, Military, Clerical and Livery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-03
A GOOD RUBBER

supply, such as we are showing in our com.
plete and superior line of everything in rub.
Der goods. for both medicinal and toilet pur,
poses, you seldom see. Atomizers, SyriEges,
Water Bags, &C., in all sizes and styles, of the
best manufacture and in the latest up.to date
improved designs. that are durable and eff.
Gent for intended purposes.
E. 8. LEADBEATER g. SONS,
Estah1ishad 1890 Feirfay street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-03
STEAMERS

STEAMERS.
NyAsHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (LIMITED0
Round Trip, 10 Cents.
In effect on and after MONDAY, September
10, 1898.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-03

Coffaes Freshly Roasted at Ste r,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09

Exquisite CHRISTMAS Display
Comb and roll Tray, Cake and Oiipe
Tray. Rich Cut GIass2pare. Cameo Ware.
COME JUST TO LOOK
Great 44-.,-tcer i-rro-ar7 Tea Go.
800 Pike Street SEATTLE
sos Second Avenue. SEATTLE
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
SPOKANE.
Mining stock,
SAN FRANCISCO.
sterling Exchange.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec s,--sterlins on London.
90 days, stsli sight, a,s6a
Financial.
silver bars SIC; Mexican dollars. is8sic; drafts.
sight. "a; do telegraph, ia
% T %
yEvV Work..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE MINING NORLD..|

sale Of shares. but half Of this went to
pay for the property, and the working
fund was probably only $4,000 or $So.oco
When this sum was exhausted, the treas
ury stock was unstable until Mr.. Miner
and his associates recently put In $4,000
as a starter to open up tho property.
The readiness with which Canadian In
vestors. especially. win furnish large sums
when stock Is assessabe is shown by the
experience of the Dominion Copper Com
pany, owning claims In Summit, Green-
wood and Smith camps. 1t was capital
ized at 100000, with 100000 OF .tock in
the treasury. II sold 100000 treasury shares
to two Eastern Investment companies for
100000. and still has $2,50o.00O stock In the
treasury. The same parties who fioated
this company also stocked the North Star
in East Kootenay for 81. $4,000. with $4,000
cash in the treasury.
On the other hand, most of the original
Rossand companies were stocked at $,0Oo, =
900. with about $4,000 treasury shares.
which only netted about $4,000 brokers be-
ing paid 20 per cent. commission. This was
just about enough to get work started.
and no more. Experience has proved that
it requires from $4,000 to 100000 spent in
development alone to open up Rossland
property.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09

, Inc in ,n Ernest Mansfield , mas
time In. the Goat River mining district.
These are the Harris. the Maple Leaf and
the Fissure groups, fifteen claims In all,
White Grouse mountain. The principal
owner Is Mr.. w. J. Harris, who was one
OF the original owners of the lie Roi. The
bond extends over eighteen months and
calls for $4,000. a small cash payment be-
ing made down. These properties are gold
copper propositions, and a great deal OF
The tunnel on the Fissure group shows
up a foot of clean copper ore. The Ross
land miner says that representatives OF the
Standard Oil Company were after these
properties In the spring. but could not come
to terms with the owners. The systematic
development OF the properties Will be COM
menced In the spring.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
NEW YORK.
The stock Exchange.

NEW YORK. Dec sNcerly every stock In the
ranged from two to nearly seven points. The
railroads did not suffer much. but number
night The principal victims Of the selling
'ths iron and steel stocks as has been the case
all week and Tennessee Coal led the group With
metal stocks closed more than four points lower
Sugar was very weak and active throughout. and
the rubber stocks the New York specaites were
all prominent in the break and lost three points or
upward. Manhattan rather an exception and
its loss was only fraction. The bears were
active and aggressive and had much TO DO with
starting the decline but they reapea d men re-
margins wiped out and heavy offerings were
preciptatcd on the market The banks were call
that very drastic liquidation OF long accounts
A large part Of the selling was forced by the
calling Of loans and the difficulty Of obtaining
new accommodations. the borrowing demand rushing
dealings. Tired holders. who havs hoped for an
upturn In prices. also abandoned their position
snd threw over their stocks When the pre inni-
appearance the difficulties Of the money market
were explained. The bears seized the occasion to af
''ths associated bank Of the United states'' what
ever that might mean. had loaned Great Britain
$50 900 900. No foundation could be found for the
story, but its inherent mprobabity did not pre-
vent IL having considerable effect in mid OF the de
nd pa1;s and ths heavy oss Of aoId by the Rank
OF England for shipment to South America were
evidences OF the construction of the money supply
abroad. This was sufficient to keep the sterling
exchange rate firm in spite Of our own stineninE
money rate, but there significant decline in
the rate Of exchange Paris in response to Lon
don measures to shift pressure upon that center
Tomorrow's bank statement is expected to show
loss in cash of So, 900 600 OF this, nearly 49,
900 600 Is subtreasury operations including H55o
900 deposited for transfer to the South. On the
direct interior movement by the banks have
increased their shipments than 100000
last week. while their receipts from the same
source have decreased nearly $780, 600
Bonds were lower throughout Total sales, l.725.-
900.
y. 8. old A. and IS advanced in the bid price.
Money and Exchange.
Money on call, strong. sGI2 Der cent last loans
per cent. closed ruling safe, "a per cent; prime
mercantile paper, she's cent sterling exchange
irregular. with actual business in bankers bills at
81 S6Ad4 s6a for demand, and at s6li94.slA for 60
days; posted rates, 81 s21$is24 and sis7t:
cial bills As0l: silver certificates. 5saa60c: bar
silver Soc: Mexican dollars, i74c government bonds
strong; state bonds. steady; railroad bonds. weak
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
POINTERS AND COMMENT.

In 1898 j. H. Hammond was paid $4,000
per year in South Africa by Barnato
Bros, Mr.. Corners $4,000 per year, Mr..
Clements $1,000.
South African gold bullion produced by
the cyanide process varies widely in value,
from .675 to 1885 fine; an average would,
probably. be about .s25 fine.
In shaft measurement and mine survey
ing generally an iron plummet Is liable
under certain circumstances to cause error
which may in all cases be obviated by
the use of a brass plummet.
:: - -
Where 1t can be shown that work done
In n tunnel is for the benefit or develop
group, work so performed may be made
10 apply as assessment on the adjoining
claims.
The idea that mineral vein must be a
true ASSURE having ''well-defined
walls" with "gouge seams" and lie "be-
tween walls of different character" Is dis
appearing, and anything that contains pay
is considered to be the vein, whether the
walls are in evidence or not.
Where an assay of an ore gives gold 81
ounce and silver LOB ounces, it is not like
ly that the same ratio of gold to silver
would be found in bullion resulting from
ability is the gold would be relatively
higher than the silver. In the event, how
ever, of such a saving the fineness is found
by simple proportion. The fineness of
silver or gold contents of bullion is al
ways written in thousandths. which ex-
presses so many parts of silver or gold
in 1000 which the bullion contains. BIZ
i0S ounces-1.60 ounces. Thus as go 81
1909 /: 356.25=the gold fineness; 1000
1856. 25-643.75, the silver fineness. Ordinarily
the fractional fineness is omitted
Under no conditions should blasting DOW
der be placed on hot steam pipes. or steam
boilers. or on or in a hot stove, or any hot
metal Nor should it be exposed to ra-
dated or reflected heat from fire of any
kind. 1t should be kept away from the
blacksmith's forge or shop, and should not
be roasted, toasted or baked in any way.
Sometimes such pointer occasions a
smile from some old, experienced miner,
but he should remember that thousands
are yearly beginning, and a pointer that is
unnecessary to him is Of as much value
10 many as 1t was to him when he first
began. If he will remember the number
Of good men that he has seen hurt by
monkeying with powder he will be glad
to note word of caution that may Save
some fellow miners life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
Condition Of the Treasury

WASHINGTON, Dec. s-Today's statement Of
the condition Of the treasury shows
Available cash balance Ss6. SOL $50
Gold reserve 2s9 ell AVS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09

get at the pig. put up with the baited hook
instead.--Iondon Globe.
OPAL rings and pins in great variety.
w. H. Finck, jeweler, SIG Second avenue.
THE Daily Alaskan, of Skagway, Is on
sale at the Hotel Northern newsstand.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09

Remarkable Find in Idaho,

A sensational gold discovery in Custer
county, Idaho in the vicinity of the Bull
dog mine has been made by Charles Crane.
of Salt Lake. He says the ledge Is eleven
feet wide. with very rich streak six to
fourteen inches wide running through it.
Crane for assay one went 1o30 ounces In
gold and $3.50 ounces silver: total value,
s24,s4S.4S per ton. Another, 40 ounces gold,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
Metals.

The feeling in the spelter market continues very
Arm, hut tin has shown pronounced weakness and
great irreguiarity throughout the day. The former
was due 10 good demand and scarcity Of spot s,,p-
ply, the latter TO neglect and increased offerings
Lead displayed fair strength. not much animation
Pig iron-Warrnnts. neglected
Corper-Iake dull and nominal, sl7dlT2s
Tin--weak SIT
Speiter-Firrn, 81 s0dis5
Lesd-Stesdy, A7Gd4.75
The firm that fxes the selling price for miners
and smelters quotes lead at $40 at the close
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
THE SEATTLE ACKNOWLEDGMENT SATURDAY,

$500 ounces silver: total value. si0.oSi.i5.
A third went 6?7i ounces gold. s%c0 ounces
silver, total value. Sl6,QQ0.t0
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09
THE WOOL MARKET.
London.

LONDON Dec. a-The wool auction sales were
continued today. with a good attendance and Offer
ing u, 1893 bales The offerings were OF an excellent
character The American. Belgian and German
representatives the chief buyers Of merinos
Greasy secured were readily taken by the home
and continental buyers while locks and pieces real
lied extreme rates Suitable crossbreds were eager
ly taken by America
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-09

The California is yet another instance.
1t started with n capital of s2,J0000o, of
which Zoo shares were put in the treas
ury. over 100000 was realized from the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
NATIONAL HONOR DEMOCRAT
Former Senator Martin of Kansas
Says Americans Have Patriotic
Duty in Philippines.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct ga Journal
special from Topeka, says: Former United
States Senator John Martin, a democratic
leader, said today in the course OF an in
terview:
MANY of us may not be in harmony with
the national administration regarding the
disposition of the Philippines, but in the
defence of the flag in the islands we all
have a patriotic duty to perform. Our au-
thority practically has been established In
the Philippines and no right citi-
zen will demand that our military forces
be withdrawn.
"Other powers OF the earth have long de-
sired the Philippines, but now that we have
obtained possession they are willing thai
we should have them. Were we to step dowI
and out those powers would grab the island!
and divide them, with or without war, ant
from the standpoint of humanity nothing
would be gained by our course. And then
we have our national honor to look out for
1t would never do to haul down the flag"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
constant communication with the Beers,
who are anxious to help. No news from Kim
berley."
CRONJE DEMANDS SURRENDER
Colonel Baden-PoweIi, British Conn
mander Mt MafekinE, Returns
Curt Refusal.

LONDON, Oct. 29-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram. .)-Mafeklng,
Oct. 49, via Kuruman and Hopstown Oct. 20,
and Capetown, Oct. 29.--Commandant G: onje
OF the Boer force besieging Mafeking sent
today to Colonel Baden Powell, command n :
the Britieh garrison, demand for the sur
render OF the town in order to prevent
further bloodshed. Colonel Baien-Powell re-
turned a curt refusal to surrender, together
with the sarcastic inquiry, When will the
bloodshed begin?"
The only blood spilled thus far in con-
sequence OF the shelling by the Beers has
been that of one chicken, which wac killed
and one dog, which was only wounded.
Everybody here is we'll Up to date food
Is plenty and the place seems entirely safe
though rather duh in consequence Of being
shut off from all communication with the
outside world.
Tho besiegng Beers don't show them
selves much. 1t is reported that they are
suffering from dyseutery and lack of goot
food. Both sides are awaiting developments
and watching for an opportunity to get somt
advantage. The Spider and fly business
is not working to suit the Beers, for thu
British are too wary to walk into their par
lor.' Probably the Beers will try some othel
move before long.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
GREAT STROKE OF DIPLOMACY
Assurances from European Powers
that Trade Rights of -.mericans
in China VIII BE Respected.

CHICAGO, Oct. pa special to the
Times Herald from Washington says:
THE United States has demanded from the
governments of Russia Germany and France
assurances that in their division of China
into zones of political domination or spheres
Of influence. the trade rights of citizens OF
this country shall be fully respected. These
demands are pretty sure to be acceded to and
as soon as the necessary correspondence can
De passed between Washington and the three
European capitals 1t is not doubted that the
desired assurances will be given by the gov
ernments named. In fact, tacit under
standing to this effect already exists and lit
tie remains to be done but to decide upon tho
form in which tho assurances shall be given
There was some little surprise In diplo-
matte circles when the demands of this gov
ernment were presented through the embas-
sizes here, but no sign of extreme displeasure
or of Intention to resist was manifested ir
any quarter.
This move for making sure of our trade
status in China, for assuring ourselves that
all our treaty rights would be respected un-
der the proposed Encouragement Of actual
authority along the coast of China, was en-
tered upon by the administration in no light
or casual manner, but only after full discus
sion and careful consideration of all the pos
sbilities Now that there is practically {
certainty of a successful issue it is felt tha
a great stroke has been made for American
trade and influence"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
LEE ON CONDITIONS IN GU
Former Consul General Says Ps
Are Improving, but Not Ready Z
Independent Governmcnt.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-General Fitz-
hugh Lee, who arrived In Washington last
night from New York, in an interview to-
day, said that the people of Cuba are steadily
improving under the existing protectorate
of the United States and are slowly, but
surely, rebuilding their war wasted homes
and repairing their crippled fortunes. Life
and property are secure in Cuba, owing
largely, he said, to the salutary restraint
exercised by the American military author
ity. He thinks the time not ripe yet, how
ever, for purely Cuban government.
CUBA" said General Lee, sis improving
The Cubans are tractable and quiet and the
revolution has given them self-r respect and
self-rcliance. Their impulses are generally
in the right direction, but, of course, both
in the theory and practice of self-govern-
nent they are wholly without experience.
There is among certain Cubans deep-seat-
Cubans think, oppressed Cubans under
Spanish rule and if given a free rein the
Cubans would make short work Of them.
The United States government is pledged
to grant independence to Cuba after the
island has been pacified and 1 believe that
promise should be fulfilled just as swiftly as
we can in reason and justice. The Industrial
situation is improving and money is grad
ually going into Cuba, but nothing like as
| fast as it would il investors were sure that
| property would remain safe for years to
come and be protected by a government
| strong enough to enforce law and order"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
SUSPEND MAKING UNIFORMS
For First Time in History of Schuyl-
kill Arsenal at PhiIadeIphia 1T
Will Stop Work.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 29.-The Inquirer
tomorrow will say
For the first time in the history of the
Schuylkill arsenal In this city there will be
suspension of making uniforms. 1t is
understood that the official order for the
suspension Of work was received by the
commandant of the arsenal week ago from
Washington and the notice to the employees
will be made this week. The order will be
felt by many widows of soldiers in this
city, as it means the laying off of 1,500 wo-
men. The Schuylkill arsenal is the largest
manufacturing house Of soldiers clothing
in the United States.
"It is said that the suspension is caused
by an overproductlon of clothing. The
arsenal has just passed through probably
the busiest period 1t has ever known. When
the war with Spain broke out extra hands
were engaged until 5000 persons were max
ing clothing for the army at the arsenal.
During the last ten days the paper says
sixty carloads of goods were sent to New
York for shipment to Manila. One item in
the consignment consisted of $4,000 pairs OF
russet Shoes
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
ASIATlC MARKET FOR COTTON
Late Minister barrett Says South Has
Vital Interest in Development of
Our New Possessions.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Oct 29.-Iu address,
ing a large gathering of southern cotton
manufacturers and planters at Charlotte un-
der the auspices of the chamber Of COM
merce John Barrett, late United States min
istre to Siam, said:
"The south has vital interest in the de-
veopment and coutrol of Aslatc markets by
America. The time will soon come when the
far east will consume every surplus pound
Of cotton manufactured or raw. that the
south can produce making it independent o
the markets Of England and Europe. Tt
accomplish this result four important condi.
tions are necessary which in themselves are
interdependent:
"First-Construction of the transisthmiar
canal.
"Second-Laying Of a transpacific cable.
"Third-Protection of markets In China
according to treaty rights, and
"Fourth-Permanent control of the Phil
ippines."
The sentiments expressed were receive,
with warm approval
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-30
READY TO GREET PRESIDENT
Great Preparations Made by Rich
mOnd, Na., to Entertain President
ut Launching of Shubrick.

RICHMOND. Va, Oct 29.-Preparations
are about completed for the entertainment
here of President Mckinley and party on
the occasion of the launching of the Shu-
brick Tuesday next The presidential train
is scheduled to arrive here at 11:15 a. m.
Brief stops will be made at Fredericksburg
and Ashland and at the latter place the
train will be met by delegation from Rich
mond AS the train enters this city the
howitzers will fire a ealute.
The presidential party will debark at Elba
station and be driven to the Jefferson hotel.
After this lunch will be served at the hotel,
covers being laid for $50 people.
At o'clock the party will be driven to
the Trigg shipyard TO witness the launching.
Mayor Taylor will formally welcome him TO
the city and the president will make brief
speech. Secretary Long is also expected to
speak.
The launching will follow, Miss Carrie
Shubrick of Rock Mount, NJ c., christening
the boat, After the launching a short drive
through the city will be taken and the presi-
dent will hold a reception at the Jefferson
club until the departure OF his train.