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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

CUT TO PEcR.-Woodfcrd Dand.
ridge, colored man, while under the
influence of liquor last Sunday night
lost his life, about q mile from Fred
ericksburg, on the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad. The
negro was evidently lying on the track,
and in the darkness the engineer filled
to see him. His hody was dragged by
the engine O. one of the cars distance
of ninety yards from where the head
Law, and fearfully mangled. All the
clothing, except piece of undergar-
ment, was stripped from the corpse, and
fragments of the body were scattered
professionally about. Strange to say,
engineer George Faulkner did not feel
the Jar, but the conductor did. 8 coro-
ner's jury rendered verdict that the
deceased came to his death by being
accidently run over by railroad train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

CURES FOR GRIP.-At the outbreak OF the
first grip epidemic in New York city the sd-
vocates Of boiled onions as defensive and
offensive protection against the complaint
were positively vehement in insisting thst
all other remedies or alleged remedies should
be rejected in favor of onions. The latest
grip specialist To come forward scouts the eff
cacy of crsnberries, sneers at soda, rejects
cinnamon with contempt and advises the free
use of sulphur, urging in support of his treat
ment the fact that whom few years ago grip
ragged in the city of Chicago, it was found
that in match factory Of the 43 persons
employed there not one had been touched.
The sulphur man says that at various timcs
many people at Memphis, Tenn. escaped the
prevalent epidemic Of yellow fever by wear
ing powdered sulphur in their shoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

AT THE urgent request of the friends
and relatives OF the Spanish prisoners
in the hands OF the Filipinos, and the
Americans being unable to fulfill the
promise the made to release them, the
Spanish government is trying to induce
their captors, the Filipinos, to do so;
but the effort to effect that humane
purpose is termed by the jingoes ana
expansionists .dastardly attempt al
revenge" upon this government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

The CADETS NAY BE REINsTATED.-
a dispatch from Lexington says: The
cadets OF the graduating class who were
dismissed from the Virginia Military
Institute will probably be reinstated,
but reduced to the ranks for the re.
mainder of the session. This will be
the soution of the matter ifSupsrinten-
dent Scott Shipp shall recommend, and,
it is said, he will do so. General Ship
is said to be willing to advise that this
course be pursued, provided the cadets
will make ample apology for their cor
duct. The young men are represented
as being willing to apologz-, but it
will be bitter punishment to some, at
least, of them, to have freshmen as Of
fees over them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17
RuCKLIN,s ARNICA sALYE

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and ali Skin E-1ap.
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. Il is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents pee box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

WAsHINGToN-LEE UNIVERSITY, since
General Custis Lee ceased to be it.
president, seems to have become en-
amored OF boilers. II now has for it
president Mr.. Wilson, who abandoned
his party and repudiated its platform
and ticket two years ago and helped to
aflict the country with high tariff ard
the terrible expense and impending
dangers OF the Spanish War. and it hiss
lust invited Mr.. Carlisle, who did like
wise, to deliver its annual address.
But times change and men with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

La Grippe is sgain epidemic. Eyery PC
caution should be taken to avoid it. Is ?et--a
cure is One Minute Cough Cure. Al ea-5-
erd, Publisher Agricultural Journs. sai 81.
vsrtiser, Eden, No, says: NO one w
disappointed in using One Minute Co llis
for La Grippe" Pleasant 10 tSke, e-.-S 70
set. Edgar Wsifeld. jr, corner hiis 2--
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17
Fine Piece of Color Work

An experienced art critic gives &, 8. b
opinion shst there will be 30 hand n
piece Of color work Issued this yesr g.
Hoods Sarsaparilla Calendsr for 1S99 i
rot only useful, bnt artistic aud bes--.-
Druggists have this calendar, or S copy Ils
DC obtained By sending 6 cents 10 c. J. E3t
s Co., lowell, Mass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17
Raided by Wild Dogs.

MIDDLEsBoRo. KY, Jan. 17.-Shaw
nee, Tenn. Was thrown into a panic
Sunday by the appearance OF five mad
dogs, which came do=c out of the
mountains. Three school children and
several other persons were severely Bit
ten. The mountains around Shawnee
are full OF wild dogs. Three years ago
10 or 20 raided Shawnee and kept the
Inhabitants in doors for several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

HIsNosE MADE OF CHICKENS FLESH.
Herman Wade, of Chicago, was once
noseless man. Now ne is the proud.
est Cyrano OF them all. He mas had s
nose put on MIN, and DR.. j. T. Thorer
Of the County Hospital OF that city, is
the man who put it on. Ii vas chickeo
that furnished the material out Of
which Wade's new proboscis was made
Cackling and suffering, healthy young
hen gave up its innocent life that
nose might be made of it
Though the chicken has departed, and
the part OF it that is not nose long went
the way of the frying pan, the patient
is doing well, and will soon be seen in
the streets. Making the new nose was
a long and complicated operation. The
doctor cut little slit in the middle OF
the young mans face, where the nose
ought TO have been, and turned the
skin back. Then be took a young
hen and laid bare the flesh under the
wing. Wade's face and the chickens
breast were tnen bandaged tightly to.
gether. and the two had to live to-
gether for eleven days. The chicken
got the best things to eat which the
county hospital had, and every care
was taken 10 prevent its dying. Before
long even the doctor couldn't tell where
Wade left of and ih9 chicken began.
Then another operation was necessary.
Enough flesh for good sized nose was
cut out OF the chicben's breast, and
quickly shaped and nodded until it
suited the doctors artistic eye. Then
over it was put 6 covering OF skin from
the mans breast and the work was
done. When Herman Wade got over
the effects of the cloroform there was
his nose waiting for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17
The Markets.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE market c.o=et as
tollow5: Whest-July 6S2. IT'S 4.r
105-s1O3.. Coln-July 3-L4s3-c- Wy
367s. Osts-July 2614s261s: NAY - -,
p d Pork-Aay $40 10zSlO O.. Lzri-
Msy s. 75A5 10
GEogeETows, Jan. 17.-Wheat 7oa76.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

Don't get scsred when your heart troubles
you. Most likely you suffer from Indigestion
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure diges;s what Fou eat.
1t will cure every form of dyspepsia. Edgar
Warfeld, j., corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17
LETTER FROM FAUQUIER.


ORLEAS, Te., Jan. 16.-The fight for
the different county Offices will be s
hotly contested one between this and
the spring election. Mr.. James P.
Jefries, an able lawyer aud who has
been Commonwealth's Attorney for
several years, is terror to wrong doors.
He has filed the position with marked
ability and with great satisfaction to
the people OF Fauquier, and will again be
acandidate for that Office, and though he
is being opposed by Mr.. J. a. c. Keith,
g newphew Of Judge Keith will
doubtless be elected by handsome
majority. With such able lawyers as
Mr.. Eppa Huntoo, jr., and Mr.. R. +.
Campbell, both OF whom are aole Grim
inal lawyers,to compete with, Fauquier
needs such a man as Mr.. James P
Jeffriea to watch her interest, and the
indications are that she will again elect
her faithful servant, Mr. Jefries. Mr.
Robert Whlacre, who has been sheriff
for long time, will be opposed by Mr..
Daniel Mofet, at present supervisor CT
Marshall district, also by Mr.. Alexan.
der Hamilton, Collector of Lee District.
All OF them are DO 0ulsr in their respec.
tive districts and the fight for prefer
ment will be watched with interest by
the friends OF these three gentlemen.
Mr.. Robt. Milton, while at work in his
shop recently had fragment Of iron to
imbed itself 10 mis- eyeball, and had to be
carried to Washington, where his in
paired eye had to be taken out to save
the good eye. At last reports he was
improving.
Quite large number OF our people
are down with the grip,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP Is
pleasant TO take; it tastes good; child.
rem like il; no trouble to administer it
and it always cures. Buy the genuine,
DR. John ". Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

The SUDDEN censorship of the press
st Manila by order Of the Q. s. govern
ment has suspicious look, and natur-
ally suggests the idea that the condi-
ton of STAIRS in the Philippines is not
az satisfactory as the administration
would have it appear, judging from the
outgivings at the War Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17
DIED.

Monday morning, JanusIy 10. -,
FANNY CHATHAM, wife OF the Isle Jo--
A. Dixon. Funeral services from rs
on north Washington street, to-moEro" -.
nesdsyl afternoon. at o'clock. krsr-'''
the family sre invited. InteImeni pr 's.s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP IS
sure to cure incipiznt consum ptlon.
This remarkable remedy Will stop the
wasting away of the patient, aud in a
short time effect g cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

DOR LIGHT WEIGHT, medium vega
~ and heavy wool UNDERWE Ah - g.
CHA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

Henry Cabot Lodge was to-day reelected
Q. s. Senator by the Massachusetts, legisls.
turS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-17

ONE TIERcE OLD RELIABLE H4A'
W just received by -.,r-pv
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
MORAL ATLANTA

From the Washington Post.
II will back Atlanta for being about the
most moral city in the United States" said
Mr. III. c. Caverly, of the Georgia capital,
at the Riggs. II don't know that our citi-
zens are so exemplary from choice, and
will not claim for them superior virtue but
owing to the stringency with which the laws
are enforced there is an almost puritanical
goodness in our midst.
For instance, the great American game
of draw poker is so much under the ban
that it has almost dropped into innocuous
desuetude and there is grave danger that
many Atlantians will forget how 1t is
played. 1 used to indulge in it occasionally
but find it hard now to find whether
straight beats a flush, or vice versa. The
cause of this decline in the national game
lies in The penalty attached-there is a fine
of $S797 for the first offense, and for the
second no human power can keep the Of
fender from the chain gang. So it can be
readily understood why the fascination of
draw does not tempt gentlemen of sporting
proclivities in Atlanta. The ignomy of be-
ing hauled up in court is too great a price
to pay for even such a luxury as poker"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
EnqIish War Preps rations.

England is on trial before the world. The
power of her navy is unquestioned, but her
capacity for quick and orderly mobilization
of a considerable army has been doubted.
True. the movement against Khartoum
was revelation in careful preparations,
but that was conducted on a moderate
scale. 1t was a difficult undertaking, but
not heavy one, because the enemy were
not armed with modern weapons.
In the present case, modern weapons, even
the latest artillery and German war de-
vices, must be faced, and these weapons
will be carried by men of undoubted BRAY
cry, fighting on interior lines for home and
country. They are about $4,000 strong. 1t
would not be light task near at hand, and
when thousands of miles intervene, it is
very serious task.
But England is equal to it. She has about
$1,000 men in South Africa, and the colonial
troops already mustered in number 5000,
and more will be added to them. And she
has prepared in addition, with rare quick
ness and skill and order, a corps at home
of $1,000 men, one-haf of whom are regu-
lars and one-half reserves, who are trained
soldiers. Beginning today this corps will
be dispatches. at the rate of 5000 day un-
til all have left the shores of England. The
entire force that will be available in De-
cember will be about 100000 men. This will
open the eyes of Europe. A rich nation
rich in transports as well as in gold-that
can put in the field 100000 men, is not to be
despised even in Europe. This is why Eng
land is on trial today before the great pow
ers They already begin to show additional
respect for her.
There will be no Tampa scenes in the dis
patch of the $1,000 men. No canned roast
beef will go with them. No Corbin will con-
duct the campaign. No busybodies of the
DENLY type will be permitted, and Sir Re-
diers Butler who is to have supreme and
unhampered command in South Africa, is
not an Otis. Early in December the great
force will be at the scene Of hostilfties, and
General Butler expects to occupy Pretoria
i'm Fehruarv
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Valance Needed Next April.

In beat primaries for the election of dele
gates to a county convention it is practical
ly impossible to instruct delegates. Voters
are coming and going all day long, and they
cannot be gotten together in order to vote
instructions. Nor 1t it necessary. The
lines will be distinct before April IA. Every
voter must, as he desires his will to have
sent him in the county convention. He
must know whom he will support in that
convention. Circumstances over which he
had no control has deprived the voter of a
right to express in the ballot box his
choices for governor and United States SEN
ator, as nine-tenths of the state at least
will do; but he can defeat untoward cir
cumstances by being unusually cireumspect
at the polls.
Vote for no neutral, no non-committal
man. Such a man is putting himself in po-
Such a man either lacks honesty or courage.
Vote only for outspoken, frank, above
board men who will pledge themselves to
support given man for governor or United
States senator, and who has sense enough
to carry out his pledge in the county con-
vention. This is all the chance that is left
to the individual voter by the county con-
vention device. But this will answer if the
individual voter will ascertain the situation
and act accordingly. The plan adopted by
the county executive committee calls for in
creased vigilance on the part of the voter,
in other words
1t is not difficult to select delegates re-
will act up to his knowledge of the situa-
ton. The will of the county cannot be de-
feated if all will do that. The will of the
county will be overturned if the voters are
negligent or careless. The situation is not
difficult or distressing. The discredited beat
meetings have been abolished and the equal
ly discredited county convention will be
abolished in 1902. Let us take good care that
it does not next April reverse the sentiment
of the county Eternal vigilance is the
price not only of liberty but of straight pol
iticS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20

normal democratic majority of the state
ranges from 10000 to $1,000. and the chances
are very good that Mr.. Goebel will win.
In Maryland there is more doubt. The
state cast its vote for Mr.. Mckinley, and
In 1897 1t went republican by 7,10s majority.
out of six congressman. securing a ma
Jorty of the popular vote. But the demo-
Gratis have since that time carried Balti-
more, and they are lighting to redeem the
state also. 1t is believed they will succeed;
and If they do, the state will remain demo-
cratic next year.
In Ohio Mr.. Mckinley and Mr.. Mark
Hanna are fighting desperately for vim
dieation, an Endorsement. The campaign Is
conducted on national lines. The president
is trying to save" his own state. If he
loses his own state, he knows his enemies
will multiply rapidly. 1t is a desperate
battle And yet the state went republican
in 1896 by 47,497 majority; in 1897. by 2S,165
majority, and in 1898 by g. 139 majority. Mr..
Sam Jones, an independent candidate for
governor, will poll a good many votes.
The result defies analysis. The president
and Mr.. Hanna are alarmed, and a sur
prise in the presidents own state is not
impossible.
In Nebraska the campaign is also very
warm. Mr.. Bryan very naturally wants an
Endorsement in his own state. The national
issues predominant in the canvass, espec-
tally the Philippine question. The state is
normally republican, but Mr.. Bryan sue
ceeded in effecting a fusion of democrats,
populists and silver republicans. The state
gave Mr.. Bryan 1856 majority in 1896, and
in 1898 the Bryan combination elected
governor by 2,721 votes, losing, however, the
legislature. The result is somewhat
doubtful, but Mr.. Bryan has carefully can
vassed TIE state, and the experts say he
will again overcome the normal republican
majority. If he does, it will be a great
personal victory The only state officer to
be elected is judge ofthe supreme court.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
Gold at the Bottom OF 1t.

The Transvaal war affects the entire
world, because that country has become
the worlds chief source of a gold supply.
Up to September the Transvaal mines had
yielded $62 300 900, an increase over the
same period of last year of IS per cent. II
war had not interviewed it was thought the
years production would have gone to at
least So, 100000.
The effect of war will be to cut off the
supply while it lasts. President Kruger has
said he would work all deserted mines. But
this is nonsense. He will need at the front
every man he can command, and he has
not skilled men who can satisfactorily work
the deep mines and reduction plants of the
Rand The skilled labor consisted of Uit-
landers, and they have left the district. Be-
fore war was declared seventeen mines had
been shut down, and work has since, no
doubt, been wholly stopped throughout the
district. The Transvaal officials cannot
keep up the production of the districts,
and the chances are that it will not be at
tempted because the little republic will
soon be hard pressed for men at the front.
The operation of the mines under such cir
cumstances is out of the question. Supplies
cannot be brought in, and the mines cam
not be operated without supplies of various
sorts.
If the war should be prolonged this will
lead in European money centers to the
boarding of gold. Every money center, and
every government will strive to gather and
retain the metal upon which it's banking
system rests-upon which all credit rests.
None can be drawn from this country, be-
cause this is a credit nation. War will
serve to create a still greater demand for
American products, thus serving to keep
gold here, if not to cause a drain this way.
A struggle for gold seems to be imminent;
and this is perhaps the explanation of Eng
lands immense war preparations. She pro-
poses to crush the war speedily, because
she desires above all else to reopen without
unnecessary delay the Witswatersrand gold
mines. =
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
0H-Year Elections.

On the seventh of next month elections
of more or less importance will be held in
many states; but in Kentucky, Maryland,
Ohio and Nebraska elections will be held
that will be considered significant of next
years general contest. These four cleo
tons are therefore stoutly contested, and
the votes they cast will be carefully stud
led by political managers.
In Kentucky no doubt whatever would
exist as to the result If the democracy
We're united. 1t Is two democratic candi-
dates against one republican candidate.
The opponents of Candidate Goebel have
put Ex-Governor John Young Brown in the
field, and this induces the republicans to
think they can elect Mr.. Taylor governor.
But even if they should, it does net follow
that the state would go republican next
year when there will be but one demo-
cratic candidate for president In the con-
gressional elections of last year the demo-
Gratis elected nine out of eleven members.
their joint majority being about 5000. The
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
LEADING DEMOCRATS CONFER
Schley Possible Running Mate for Bryan
in 1900

st. Louis, October 19.-Chairman Jones. Of
the national democratic committee. former
Governor Stone, Committeeman ]. G. john
son, of Kansas, and Sam B. Cook, of the
ways and means committee held two ex-
ecutive conferences at the Planters hotel
recently.
Questions of great moment to the party
were discussed. p. ]. Devlin formerly in
charge of the democratic press bureau in
Chicago, sought to be reinstated, but was
given no comfort. The question of raising
funds for the next campaign was discussed
at length, and steps were taken to push
the work.
What was done in the matter of hunting
a running mate for William j. Bryan on
the national ticket was not announced by
any of those who attended the meeting
but it is believed that the subject was dis
cussed informally None of the commit
teemen would commit themselves to any
candidate, and all refuse to discuss the ru-
that the committee was considering
the availability of Rear-Admiral Schley.
As to the head of the ticket there was but
one opinion-Bryan.
The democratic headquarters will remain
in Chicago at least until after the national
convention. 1t is expected that the COM
mittee will meet in Chicago in January to
fix date and place for holding the gath
ering.
Chairman Jones announced that he fully
approved all that the committee had done
in his absence.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
AN OTIS woULD-nF MISTAKE
From the Minneapolis Tribune.

From the Minneapolis Tribune
The war may turn out to be a bigger
one than anybody expected. The Afrikan-
kers are formidable fighters and are fairly
well supplies with arms and ammunition
They can muster anywhere from 10000 to
$4,000 fighting men. The climate and the
character of the country is in their favor
If the British commanders make the same
mistake that our General Otis did in the
Philippines, and undervalue the enemy they
have to fight, they are likely to meet with
some sharp reverses. The only thing for
them to do is to send forward men and
supplies as if they were fighting a first
class power and simply overrun and occu-
by the country.