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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

In addition to his salary the Presl-
dent of the United States receives $36,
064 to pay the salaries of his clerks and
subordinates. His private secretary has
SO, $50, his assistant secretary s2,2oo,
roe stenographer gets $500, each oi
five messengers $1,000, the steward
Il 500, each of two doorkeepers 81 2Oo'
While other employees are paid IN pro
portion down to the man who takes
care of the fires, who receives 1864. In
addition SIS, ,OOOis allowed for incidentais, ni
such as stationery and carpets; Sl2 ooO
for repairs and refurnishing,, ~ ooo ioI u
fuel. 1000 for the greenhouse ana
SO, 900 for the stable, gas and other ,n. a.
cidentals. In all the President ana a's
house cost the country more than Slzo,'
900 q year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

a large Pressed Brick Front 12-room
House, with large yard, No. PIG south Lee
street.
A large Lot with Two Frame Houses. Noe
713 and 715 south Lee street. Lot 81 feet
front.
l will offer the above at public auction in
front of tie Royal street entrance 10 the
Market Building, Alexandria, Va, on SAT-
nRDAY, July 1st next, at ID o'clock m. Can
sell privately before day Of sale.
For particulars call on B. F. Knox, No 115
south Royal street.
WA. WIMSATT, Trustee.
woo ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28
A WONDERFUL NECKLACE.

What is considered by jewelers. to be
perhaps the most remarkable diamond
necklace in the world and triumph oi
the dismond-setters' art has just been
completed by Charles F. Wood & Co.,
whole essle diamond dealers, of Maiden
Lane. 1t is asserted that there is not
only not such another in the world,
hut that if an attempt were made to
duplicate lis perfection, it would re-
quire fifteen or twenty years time in
which to DO so. 1t is not the abnormal
size, wei hit or humber of the stones
hat constitute this necklaces peculiar
value and beauty, tor there are many
necklaces which excel it in each of
,hese particulars, but it is the fact that
every stone is gem Of the choicest
quality and absolutely matches every
other one. The necklace, as it rests in
IS case, encircles closely centerpiece,
* inches in diameter, and the diane.
Ter of the necklace, at the center line of
be stones, is about 81 inches. 1t con.
.nins forty stones, which vary in
HiLS IlO1i llOnO W IN pOitCO0
uation, from diameters of 7l6 inch, with
weights OF carets, to diameters OF SIC
och and weights OF q carats. The
aecklace is worth at retail between
$4,000 aud S150,000.
About twelve years ago the largest
aldler of diamonds in the rough in
Tue world was instructed TO begin the
objection of stones for this necklace.
rnis dealer is in London, aud nowhere
else could any one be found through
whose hands enough diamonds would
pass iu o generation from which to
make such a collection. The instruc"
OILS to the dealer were that every
stone must be of the grade known in
the trade as gem, that the color must
be blue-white and each one capable OF
icing cut into the perfect form TO de-
velop brilliancy and fire. The collec-
tion of the stones was begun a. once,
aud it Wa' not until six months ago
that the last stone of the lot was picked
out in the rough. Then the whole lot
vas sent ct New York where they were
cut and mounted. Although there wa
requirement that this should be sc,
very stone, ss it happens. osme
from the same African mine. and
this, no doubt, helps to give
tnem the evepness of effe ct which is one
of the most remarkable traits of the
necklace. This is assured also by the
cutting of the stoues, for in each the
same angles are found, with the same
number of facets, the same comparative
-z,s of girdle and table and heights
fcom pirdle to table and point.
One of the chief expenses IN produc'
iag the circlet lay in the cutting of the
gems to the exact sizes required. The
larger stones were, of course, all cut to
oe largest siz9 that they would at,
lord, but as the required size graded
down it was not uncommon for stone
that if used separately might have cut
to 81 or carets TO be cut down to D
carets. IL is estimated that while the
dealer was gathering the stones in the
rough he handled from $40, 600, 1000 to
Sl2 900, 900 worth of diamonds from the
same mine, and that be handled alto.
petber about S33 900, 900 of diamonds,all
of which were scanned for stones Tor
mis- one necklace.-[New York Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

Thomas Thurmsn. deputy sheriff of Troy.
Mo says if every one in the United States
should discover the virtue of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve for piles. rectal troubles and skin
diseases. the demand could not be supplied.
Edgar Warfeld, ir.. corner King and Pitt
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28
JOHN T. MASON, B., c,r, nrs
FRANCIS L. SMITH, of Sale
JOHN Of. JOHNSON, Vi N'''0

1 certify that the bond reqnred OF the com.
missioners by the decree directing the sale of
the above property has been duly executed.
JOHN S. BEACH,
Clerk of the Circuit Count of the city of Alex
andria. VS.. lelO IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

Mems Balbriggan Undershrts and Draw.
crs, sizes "a to A Price 25c. 4 garment
with summer weight and braced for long
wear.
Mems Blue Undershirts and Drawers, sizes
SO to Al Price 25c Color of these gar
ments is fast and we warrant them not to
soil any piece of clothing
Mems Silky Fibered Under. hrts and
Drawers, sizes Sd to a.. Price SOC. as
long as these garments hold together the
colors will remain fast
Mems White Lise Undershirts. all sizes.
Price Soc A clearer looking and better
wearing garment is not made
Mems Fancy Colored Undershirts, all sizes
Price 25. The general run of cheap under
wear We do not guarantee the colors All
purchasers buy on their fancy and own judg-
ment
Mems Jean Drawers, made with all modern
mske on the market. Sizas % to Al
Price Soc.
Mems Scruven's Patent Elastic sesm Draw
ers, all sizes. Price Toe Certainly bomb
proof garment proven beyond the shadow of
doubt by great many wearers.
-:0:-
Infants Summer Gauzes. Prices Sc and
Zoe.
Misses Summer Gauzes, from the smallest
to the largest sizes. Prices 1Oc and zoe.
Boys Balbriggan Summer Gsuzss to fit the
bad or good boy. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28
e1o EXCURSIONS TO NIAGARA FALLS

Tn arranging for their summer vacation,
oIors M sboi,ld besr in mind the ten.dsy ex-
puts pc rsions of the Pennsylvania Bailroad to
eGsso a;asors Falls on July 27, August 10 and "a,
snnismber SlasSrI 7 and 81, October 8 and 10.
SSpi Snnnd trip tickets good to stop off at Buffalo
PoCna Pocbsstar Cansndsigus and Watkins, within
linton limit on return trip only $40 from Washing
ton. ton For pamphlet. giving detailed lnfOrmA-
tion. aoply to nearest ticket agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28
LEGAL.

A DEMONSTRATORS NoTICE.-Having
"a qualified as administrator of the estate
of the late HENRY JOHNSON notice is
hereby given to ali parties having claims
against said estate to present them, duly
verified, and persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make payment.
o. B PIERPOINT, Administrator,
Address P. o. Alexandra, Va
my29 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

DeWiits Little Early Risers acts as fault
less pill should, cleansing and reviving the
system Instead of weakening it. They are
mild and sure, small and pleasant to take
and entirely free from Objectionable drugs.
iiley assist rather than compel. Edgar War
aeId lr, corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

ARNOLD's BRoMo.CELERY. Try this
1nriyaled remedy for Headschea, Nsurslgis'
sIa4Densnoas 10 cants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28
AUCTION SALES.
By L. F. Knox. Auctionaer.

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST
O from James Il. Meriweather and wife,
dated the 9TH DAY of January, 1897, of re-
cord in the clerks Office of the County Court
of Fairfax county. Va, in liber K, No 5, TO-
lilo GIG, and beiag thereunto required by the
party secured thereby, the undersigned, trus-
tees in said deed, will offer for sale at public
auction, in front of the mansion on the prem.
ises hereinafter described, at ~ o'clock m.,
n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28
Rvs Limit. Auctioneer.

jy2Ots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-28

Mems Balbriggan Undershirts and Draw.
ers, sizes "a to A Price 25c. 4 garment
with summer weight and braced for long
wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

situation is unpromsing for the best selec-
lions. and obstructive to legislation. Scan
dals are cropping out and divisions are TAX
ing on an angry character. Deadlocks are
threatened. Balloting must continue every
day until choice is made, and hence until
that time ali other business is held more
or less in allegiance. The result can in no
case be predicted, except that out of such
heated rivalry and extreme confusion the
best possible result is rarely obtainable.
United States senators should be elected
by a direct vote of the people That plan
would not eliminate money from the equa-
ton. Men of large means who aspire to po-
Htical honors and are willing to spend lib
orally to obtain them would still find use
for agents and confidential representa-
lives, and through them would still put
money into their campaigns. But the ad-
vantage would be in bringing everybody
out into the open in having all claims to
distinction brought under the white light of
public discussion. Dark horses would be bar
red. The danger of dark-lantern proceed
ings would be mnimized. And the legisla-
lures would then be at liberty Immediately
upon organizing to proceed with the MAX
ing and amending of the laws-the only
business with which they should be charged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
An English Pessini.t,

John Morley. who is practically our of
politics and even when in politics was more
OF Il dreamer than man Of action. sounds
the note of warning Tor England that the
anti-imp@rialists over here are sounding for
the United States. His country. Le fears.
is travelling The high road OF jingoism to the
bad Unless it pulls up. and that very
promptly, II will be saddled with IniIitaris.n
and all aJJeuian, evils.
Mr.. Morley reminds his friends of the Ifb-
er;l party of Mr.. GIadstOne's views and pol
icies and inyokcs The shade of the Old lead
CT 10 emphasize his own warning But in do
ing that he invites Il great deal of ContrOver-
Sy- Mr. Gladstone Wa u very great man. but
MS reputation dId not grow out Of ms for
elEn policies His record with regard to for
elSu AFT was always freely criticized, and
by many eminent men Of ms tine roundly
condemned. He was thought 10 lack spirit
when spirit was necessary and never 10
wisely show that assrvssIyeress which is at
The very root OF England prestige among
the nations. He was accused OF abandon
ing Gordon, the most captivating figure in
modern English history, because. of a fear
OF foreign embodiment, and yet in the MAJ
ter OF the Armenian ms~sagres h. would
have plunged AL Europe into war for The
expulsion Of the Turk from his Europcau
possessions.
Mr. GlaJs-ouc's Iaurels were gathered in
the domestic field. His rival was the man
who most impressed the outside world with
EHSiaud's power and spirit and progress.
Lord Beaconsticld was the minister who
pushed things abroad with the highest res
oIu'iou and confidence. He halted RussIa
az the gates of ons,antinople. and u was
ms foresight which secured for England the
power she now POSSESSES in the Suez canal,
lie was the imperIaIist par excellence by
following whom England accomplished some
great results.
Mr. Morley. finding himself out of touch
with 'he times. feels justified by that fact
in assuming that The times are out of ioint.
There are men like him in this country.
But they are not men Of action upon whom
this government relies to sustain itself as
power Of the first proportions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
From Maine to California.
From the New York Sun.


The silent protest of the republican men,
bers of the Maine legislature against the
Hon. Eugene Hale as an enemy OF the
treaty OF Paris is weighty enough to make
even the Hon George Frisbie Hoar pause
in his anti-expanSIon speech to reflect.
Senator Hale was recently renomlnated
by d party caucus that made the occasion
one also for eulogy of Names expansion
list senator, William Pierce Frye. On the
day of the Hale election fifty of the l2G
republican legislators were absent. Forty
of them in order to add what emphasis
they could to their condemnation Of Senator
Hale's policy, entered the Legislative halls
for the express purpose of going out when
the vote began. Three of those who re-
manned took the pains to say that they sup
ported Senator Hale as the republican
nominee.
Maine is the Outermost state of New Eng
land, a region which opponents of the treaty
would make out to be the rock of anti-eX-
pansiOn.
From Maine, where this rebuke has been
administered to Senator Hale, to California
where the legislature has instructed Sena-
tor White to vote for ratification, the
United States We're never dominated more
earnestly by "A single sentiment than they
are today by the desire to reap the fruits
of the Spanish war as they are found in the
treaty of Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

The crisis in Samoa comes at most I'M
fortunate time, when public opinion is
rather inflamed against Germany because
of the part which she is believed to have
played in the Philippine affair. According
to the news dispatches which are not sat
isfactoriy fun, the German agents in the
Samoan group have allied themselves with
the reactionares and have in many in
stances violated the Berlin treaty under
which the tripartite protectorate is main
tanned. All that is known shows that the
BRUSH and American officials have acted
in harmony and for the purpose of pre-
venting bloodshed and disturbance. Samoa
was thought to be well settled upon prac-
tiCabie basis, when the fractional troubles
which called forth the present international
gOvernorship broke out anew upon the
death of King Maletoa. EX-King Mataafa
came forth from the retirement into which
he was forced by the powers and stroye for
the succession with Maietoa Tanus. The
two chiefs were eujOined from resorting to
arms. and their case was referred to the
supreme court of the islands, headed by
Judge Chambers, an American. After
weighing the matter he decided in favor of
Malietoa, whereat Mataafa, who is a
doughty warrior and strong with the clans,
took the field. The German influence it is
suspected. has long been thrown in his ia
Vor, and now comes word that the German
consul there is acting openly in defiance of
the British and American agents and of the
Berlin treaty, and insolently denying the
authority of the chief justice. Mataafa is
not traditional friend to Germany ac-
cording to the record. for in 1888 his troops
in a battle at Fagali, killed twenty-three
Germans. He was then friendly to the
British and Americans but since his de-
thronement in favor of the late King Ma
iietoa he has been seeking the German in
huence and has become embittered against
the other two powers, which accounts for
this present allegiance. In fact, the Sa-
moan political situation has been over
turned SO completely of late that it is diff
cult to understand the reason for many
occurrences, save on the assumption that
the German plan is to precipitate a quarrel
and an abrogatiOn of the Berlin treaty
which would open the opportunity for
single German possession. Recent events
in China and the suspicious which have
arisen i'll connection with the presence of
the Germans in the Philippines, coupled
with this outbreak in Samoa, go to indi-
cate that the government at Berlin is look
ing eastward with an anxious eye, and
seeking. well as Il political prestige in
that quarter of the globe, a wider market
for the multitudes of goods made in Ger
many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

When General Hawley asked Mr.. Bacon
yesterday If the withdrawal of the United
States from the Philippines at this time
might not result in a European war, the
senator from Georgia begged the question.
He could only reply by asking: Are we re-
sponsible for the peace of Europe?'
Inc United States is not responsible for
the peace of Europe but it is responsihIe
for the Philippine Islands, and it must in
honor. consider the peace of the world in
dealing with them. 1t has demanded and
received the cessiOn of the islands from
Spain. a proposition to restore them to
Spain would be negatived by the solid vote
Of the Senate. A proposition to divide them
among the great powers would fare no bet
ter. BY general agreement therefore, Spain
is out and the United States is in and the
future of the archipelago is in American
hands. There can be no sort of dispute on
this point
While the American flag flies at Manila
the Philippines will not be included in any
European calculations The peace of the
world will not be disturbed on their ac-
count. But the raising of Aguinaldo's flag,
which seems to be the object of the anti
expansionists, would inevitably cause a gen.
eral stir among the powers. Naturally
they would at once begin to speculate as to
the strength or weakness of the new gov
eminent, and as TO its probable length OF
life, and to arrange their own plans accord
ingly.
In this indirect way the United States
must consider the peace of the world That
peace is allied with Its own peace and with
the peace of the Filipinos. A republic on
the coast of Asia at this time would be the
work of the United States and not that OF
the Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands
and the United States, in morals, would be
responsible for It,
But this Is not to say that the Filipinos
shall never have q government of theil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
The Bright and the DARK Sid.

The plan Of electing United States sena-
tors is now on exhibition at its best and at
Is very worst In New York. Massacbu.
Sets. Minnesota, Connecticut and Missouri
the choice is made promptly and to the gen
eral satisfaction. The successful asniranre
are not even visitors 10 the scene. Mr. De.
pew remains at his Office in New York and
MI Lodge. Mr.. Davis, General Hawley and
General CockreI remain on duty here
where the national business is pressir,,
Neither scheming, log-roIlng, nor caucus
hugger-mugger is necessary to Influence ac.
ton And the selections are ali excellent
-Four OF the men named have already estab.
lished themselves in public favor in the Sen.
ate. while the fifth, by virtue OF the repu.
tatiOn he has made in other fields, is sure OF
Success in the new field.
But in Pennsylvania. Delaware. West Vir
ginia, Montana, Nebraska and California tht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Her Suspicion.

at does seem a PITY" remarked young
Mrs. Torkins. Think of all that canned
beef lying at the bottom of New York har-
Dor. The fish would enjoy it if they could
only get at it,
We'll, I'll tell you what We'll do. Wen
suggest to the government that it send a
cargo of can openers to the same place and
throw it overheard"
She looked at him thoughtfully for almost
minute and then exclaimed:
Charley, dear, l believe you are Joking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
An Explanation.

Are you European governments as anx-
ious for peace and fraternity as you pre-
tend to be-" asked the tourist.
Certainly" answered the diplomat.
Then why are you making all these prep
arations to fight?'
well, you know it's a well-established
trait of human nature that after people
have fought and made up they get friend
lier than ever. And we nations are too
friendly to lose any chance of becoming
more So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

Oh, let us change the calendar,
For twelve months to the year
Are far too many. It's a fact
Most ominously clear.
Let's split ii up and organize
Chronology anew,
That We may have New Year day
With every month or two.
Now, long before the spring can smile,
Those resolutions fair
Are all back numbers. And fierce notes
OF discord FIJI the air.
And must we wait for twelve long months
Fer tumult shall have ceased?
Facilities for swearing off
Should vastly be increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

What do you mean by saying that
joke is too serious a matter for you to have
anything to do WITH"
WELL" answered the gentleman with a
foreign accent, Il was a journalist in Ber-
lin for some years. If you make an article
crticising the government long enough, and
use big words enough, the chances are that
the emperor will give up and quit reading
it. But if you put it into a joke he'll see
the point Immediately and have you locked
up before you know it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
HIS

81 want some men to go to work at once"
exclaimed the excited inhabitant of a state
capital. It's a big case. A diamond rob-
berry involving thousands of dollars
I'm sorry" answered the chief: but a
little thing like that'H have to wait. All
our detectives are busy watching the legis-
lature to prevent somebody from breaking
into it and getting away with senator
sbiD''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

own; that the islands shall always remain
an American dependency. Who in author
ity could say anything of that kind? The
question will remain a developing one; and
future administrations and Congresses Will
treat it according to their lights and the
requirements of their day just as accord
ing to the lights and requirements OF TINS
day it is now proposed to treat it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
An English Compliment.

What's in a name? In America we call
it hook and ladder truck In London fire
ladders drawn by horses instead of being
hauled by hand styled 'horsed fire
escapes" In this way the LondonerS 'as it
were whipping the devil around the stump
can conveniently deny that they are COPY
ing Yankee methods of fire protection. But
that's lust what they are doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

From the Denver News.

: NtWS.
The Montana exposure in connection with
the election of United States senator fur
nishes the best possible argument in favor
of the election of senators by the people.
Hitherto public sentiment in this regard
has been quite Indifferent. 1t may be
aroused by such occurrences as are re-
ported from Helena, which can be charac-
terized as one of the boldest attempts to
bride a Legislature on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Americas Diplomats.

America never has had, and it is to be
devoutly hoped she never will have diplo-
mats long trained in the wiles and subtle
ties of Talleyrand And as long as she
continues to send her representatives
abroad such men as Adams and Jay and
Franklin and Hay and Kasson and
Dewey, she need not fear all the trained
diplomats In the world, and she may still
use with propriety American" as applied
to diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

y new variety of carnatlon has been pur-
chased from its discoverer for $50 600 This
will stimulate the ambition of the rural cul-
tiYator OF the soil to look the place over
and see II he cannot find something with
which TO recOup his gold brick losses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
The Absentee,

Good Sun. we give you welcome,
And we're hoping, one and all,
That this will be a visit;
No. fashionable call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

Spain may be forgiven in few years, but
II VIII be long time before the various
members of the United States army and
navy get on friendly terms.