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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
The Dead Cavalry Leader.

Manila, Dec. 2l.-The loss of Gen.
eral Lawton is Tie 5everest blow the
American army has received during
the entire campaign in the Philippines.
All Manila turned out last evening
when the body of the dead general was
brought into the city by squadron OF
che Fourth Cavalry, Lawton's old COM
mand. The body was taken to the
Lawton residence, where the family
had last look at their dead. Then it
was taken to FL Paco cemetery where
it was temporarily placed in vault.
Mrs. Lawton is dazed with grief. The
possessions of the family are being
packed, preparatory 10 departure for
the United Statee. The family will re =
turn home on the transport which will
convey the generals body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

The readers of this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there is at least ole dreaded d.
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mucous SURFACES of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building mp
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lis work The proprietors have SO much faith
in It's curative powers, that they offer One
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cure. send for list of testimonials. Address
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Sold by all druggists.
Eall's Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
From south Africa.

London, Dec. 2l-A dispatch from
Cseveley Camp dated Dec.l7, says
that General Butler on Monday moved
as camp back five miles, two of his
origades returning to Frere with the
object of preventing the Beers from
getting behind Butler and destroying
mis- railroad communication. This
movement of Butler destroys the belief
held BY some that he would again at
tempt to force passage of the Tugela,
with his present force. 1t is believed
the evacuation of the Cieveley position
was ordered by the war office as pre-
cautionary step until General Roberts
and the reenforcements can reach the
front. Methuen's silence has been uu-
broken since Sunday and this is re-.
gsrded as ominous, since the Beers
were last reported a. having extended
their lines in semi-circle about the
British position at Modder river and it
would net be difficult for them to cross
the river and cut of Methuen, if not
surround him. According to press dis
patches, the Beers are Strengthening
their positions at ali points where they
oppose the British. At Stormberg,
where Gatacre was defeated, the Beers
have received many requirements.
London, Dec. 2l.-The Central News
prints a dispatch from Modder river
dated Dec. Is saying that in response to
a message sent under a flag of truce.
General Cronje promised to send in
telligence concerned the British wound.
ed in his hands. The dispatch says
further that Methuen is in nightly com
munication with Kimberley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac=
tive must keep her health, If she is
weak, siokly and all run down she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm.
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
skin eruptions and wretched CON-
plexioD. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and purify the
blood. 1t gives strong nerves, bright
eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich COM
ple1ion. 1t will make good looking,
charming woman of run down inva-
lid. Only 80 cents at E. s. Leadheater
& Sons, Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
THE WAR IN AFRICA.
There was an extraordinary rus

There was an extraordinary rush OF
volunteers to the London war Office
yesterday, The services of 100 900 men
were offered. Many of those eager to
take part in the South African conflict
are of the best classes in England. The
British army in South Africa will soon
be raised to 10000 men.
The rumor in London that the IL
British guns which Gen. Butler was
forced to abandon at the battle of CO.
lenso have been recovered is not gen.
orally credited.
No direct news as to Methuep has
been received since last Sunday and it
is believed that his communications
have been cut. The latest dispatches
indicate that all the British forces in
South Africa are on the defensive.
The Beers intend to make big stand
at and near Stormberg, Cape Colony,
the scene of Gen. Gatacre's recent de-
feat. They are massing large force
there, including number OF Cape Col
ony Dutch,
Gen. Lord Roberts, the new British
Communicated chief against the Beers,
has arrived in London from Dublin, his
recent headquarters. He denies
charges of disloyalty among the Irish
troops
The Boer governments, it is reported,
have intimated to their agents in Eu-
rope their readiness to be moderate"
in regard to peace terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Foreign News


Paris, Dec. 2l.-The story emanating
from New York that the United States
had Interviewed in the dispu between
France and Caina. over the Tonquin
boundary, is denied here.
Liverpool, Dec. 21.-The big White
Star liner Oceanic which was Sc hours
overdue at this port, causing some
anxiety as to her safety, arrived here
this morning. The Oceanic was retard
ed by heavy weather.
London, Dec. 2l.-Mr. A Conan
Doyle, the well-known story writer,
has volunteered for service in South
Africa.
Liverpool, Dec. 21.-The urgent need
of the British government for fast trans
ports TO take reinforcements to the
Cape bids fair to upset the trans-Atlan-
tic service. Today the Cupdarder Um-
bria and,,the Allen line steamers Paris
At, Pomeraniao and l. urentian were
chartered to be used as transports and
it is believed that the Oceanic and 9TH
or of the big express liners will also be
taken.
OcTllu, Leu. d. uo uSuu olWoou
Chancellor Hohenlohe and the conser-
vative factions continues. Some days
ago Prince Hohenlohe offered his resig-
nation TO the Emperor but the latter re-
fused TO accsptit and assured the CoaD-
csllor of bis confidence. Meanwhile
the conservative papers continue their
attacks on Hohenlohe inspired by DR..
Won Muqutl, The minister of finance
Rome, Dec 21.-The papal receptions have
oeen suspended and .ven the ceremony of ex
tending Christmas greetings to the Pope will
b, disp N ei with This is done at the III
gent requcs; OF pr Llponi, the Pope's ply
scsn. On Christmas eve, howev +. his holi-
ness will perform the m)ny OF opening
the Porta Sancta at st Peters. despi Lap
poni. The city is allesiy Ellngupw tn Wis :
tors who come to witness the opening events
of the jubilee yer. 1t ia proposed to IL
Iumuste tho dome of st. Peters Christmas
week.
Pekir, Dec. 21-Li Hung Chang, who WIS
appointed Minister of Commerce last month,
thereby enjoying relnst .temei t in ROYAL ia
vor. has now been appointed acting Vlctroy
of Canton, succet ding the present Viceroy for
whose dismissal France has been clam oriOg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Warships have captured Romblo

Warships have captured Romblon
and Camplona, north Luzon.
Aguinaldo is now reported to be at
Marlquina, nine miles northeast of
Manila.
The Supreme Court of Alabama has
declared to be valid the law which pro-
hibits the selling of race pools in Ala
bams.
The naval committee of the French
Chamber of Deputies has approved the
principle ofthe bill appropriatipg $780,
100000 Tor enlarging and strengthen
ing the navy.
Chairman Mark A. Hanns, of the
national committee, hes issued the for
NAL call for the assembling OF the ma
tonal republican convention in Phila-
delphia on June 10.
Frank Funk, on trial in Washington
for the murder of William b. Brooks,
yesterday testified in his own behalf.
He denied that he killed Mr.. Brooks
o, attacked Mrs. Brooks.
An immense sensation was caused 10
Havana yesterday by the arrest OF ten
of the chief appraisers of the custom
house staff, on charge of being in col
fusion with many Havana merchants to
swindle the government out of large
sums.
Capt. Albert Ross has been detached
from the training ship Alliance and or
dered to Baltimore, as Inspector OF the
Fifth Lighthouse District. Capt. Ross
will assume the duties Of his office on
January Is. He will succeed Captain
Yates Stirling.
The Postmaster General yesterday
signed call for bids for furnishing i'm.
proved mail service between San Fran
cisco and Sydney, Australia, for On OPP
tional term of either five or ten years,
beginning November l, 1900, under the
subsidy act of 1891.
1t is reported that Senator Platt. OF
New York, is not favorabIy disposed to
the suggestion that Secretary of War
Root be nominated for vice president
by the republican national convention.
He is said TO prefer Governor Roosevelt,
of New York, for second place.
Russell Williams, % years of age. Of
Baltimore, shot himself last night 10
the Capitol grounds, Washington. The
ball entered his left breast jus over the
heart and inflicted serious wound. He
declined to give a motive for the act
saying it was personal one. 1t was
evidently love affair. At the hos
pitsl this moraing he was reported to
be doing very well.
A bill submitting the Franco-Ameri-
can reciprocity treaty TO the approval
of the French Parliament was introduc:
cd yesterday in the Chamber of Depu-
ties. The government, in an elaborate
preamble, makes point Of setting
forth the "kindly disposition of the
government, which has enabled the ne
gotiations to be brought to a successful
conclusion" and expatiates upon the
great stimulus the treaty will give to
commerce between the two govern
ments. The bill submitting it declares
that the French Ambassador succeed
ed in securing greater concessions from
Mr.. Kasson than the latter secured for
the United States. The American gain
is said to be only something more than
one million francs annually, while the
French gain is over FIVE million francs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Wanted to See Their Pictures.

Biughamton. N. Y, Dec. 2l.-John
Gardner, 60 years old, today shot and
wounded his wife, aged %, and then
killed himself. The couple had been
married only short time, but because
of his bad habits were living apart.
Today be forced his way into her apart
ments, drew revolver and shot her in
the arm and side. She ran screaming
to the neighbors, who notified The DO
lice. The patrol wagon with policemen
arrived, when Gardner placed the pis
toll to his head and killed himself in
their presence. Gardner had msny
times asked his wife how she would
like to see their pictures 10 the news
papers, and the police trace the crime
solely to his morbid desire for the pub
LEGATION of his picture 10 the papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

Mr.. VANDERBILT, Assistant Secrets
ry of the Treasury, still says every.
thing is lovely and the goose hangs
high, and that he hears no complaints
of hard times from the small traders
and the working men. Mr.. Wander
lip must be either asleep or else have
his ears plugged. If he would wake up
or have the raw cotton plugs removed,
and come to any part of the South, and
enquire of any class of people, he would
hea. enough complaints to make his
head swim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

THE Northern republicans went to
war with friendly nation in support
of her negro rebelious subjectsiu Cuba,
but they sympathize with England in
the cruel war she is making upon white
men who, having mads q nation in
South Africa, naturally de.ire to gov
ern it as to them seems best. Then,
too. thew shoot down and drown Span
iards in Cuba for attempting to govern
black negroes against their consent, and
then turn round and slaughter brown
negroes in the Philippines because they
want to govern themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Renowned His Faith.

New Haven, C)nn., Dec. 21.-The
Rev. Father Marco Mszcuca, al Italian
priest, attached to St. Michael's cor
gregaliop, in this city, has renounced
the Catholic faith and joined the Bap-
fist Church, Last evening the form.
or priest was baptized into the Baptist
'aith in Calvary Baptist Church. His
conversion was ma lie through the ef-
forts of Baptist missionaries. He came
from Italy year ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

THAT THE American flsg flies tor
other things than liberty is, uniortun'
ately, too plain to require meptlon. 10
Havana several of the American Gus
toms officers have been detected in the
commission of fraud, and IN cahool
with them we're many of the "loyaF
Cubans and members of the Union"
Club. Every branch of the government,
at home or in the conquered foreign
provinces, is permeated with fraud. But
when the people of the country willing
ly and, apparently, cheerfully submit to
onerous taxation imposed upon them
60 keep the Golfers of the treasury over
flowing with money, it is not at all
wonderful that thieves avail themselves
of favorable opportunities to fill their
pockets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

Few Virginia people have expert
enced any of the food of prosperity OF
which the Northern protected manu-
facturers and their paid agent are
prating, go that it is necessary they
should be economical, but, for all that,
if there ever be time when they can
be little extravagant, it is now.
Christmas has become the only real,
sincere holiday native Virginians have,
and as it only comes once year, they
should make the most of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

The President yesterday sent to the
Senate the treaty negotiated by the
powers at The Hague last July for the
pacific settlement of disputes between
nations, and the declaration to prohibit
for five years the launching of explo-
sives from balloons. The Senate i'm
mediately removed the injunction OF
secrecy. The provisions of the treaty
were published at the adjournment of
the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

Now Is the time for those passengers
on railroad cars who think only Of
themselves and not of those who sit
behind them, to lower the windows, so
as to get the fresh air." though, there
by, they subject their fellow travellers
to fresh colds" which may result seri-
ously. People who must have fresh
air should take it at open windows in
their own houses, where they can have
it all to themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
pockets.

WHEN negro's life is taken in the
South for committing crime worse
than murder, the Northern newspapers
speak OF his punishment as lynchlng,
but when one Of his race is lynched In
PENNSYLVANIA for simply killing white
man, his punishment is described by
the same papers as the vengeance oil
public feeling, and one of them says
''there are crimes the infection of the
penalty of which prescribed by law is
too slow and too painless" The geo.
graphical position of the scene of a
crime makes great difference in its
characterize South-haters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Intimidated by Preachers and Woman

Cloverport, KY, Dec. 21-Cloveport
has gone dry in local option election.
A contest will be made On the grounds
that woman and preachers crowded the
entrance to the polls and sang hymns
while the church bells were kept ring
ing. Consequently, il is charged, men
with thirsts were afraid to vote the way
they wanted, and the ''drys" had ma
jority. Bribery, intimidation and coer-
cion will be alleged in the contest, and
It is said that people high in the church
and society may be indicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
TvuRsDAY EVENING, DEC. 21, 1889
Mv.sps Hopkins OF Illinois and

MEssRs. Hopkins OF liiiuoi' "DN
Crumpacker of Indiana, two OF the RANK
ast Soutt-haters in the o. S. House OF
Representatives, have announced tneir
inteption of forciog through Congress
at this session, a bill to cut down
the number OF Southern congressman
for the reason that the people OF the
South. white and black alike, having
lost ell interest in the result OF con-
aressional elections. won't take the
trouble of going to the polls ana VOL
ing. If the congressman referred 10
were wiser, or more sincere, they would
know and acknowledge that were 1t
MT for the immense sums OF money
used at elections in the North, the vote
there would be almost as small as 1t Is
10 the South, and that many OF the most
intelligent people there are disgusteo
with popular elections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Waylaid and Robbed.

Rocky Mount, N. c., Dec. 2l.-Mr.
Robert Hester, farmer, living near
town, was waylaid last night and r. b.
bed OF the proceeds of his yesterday.
tobacco sales; the amounts not kcoTn
After the robbery the unfortunate man
was shot four times, and his couditior
Is critical. Two negro men are under
arrest, charged with the crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

New York, Dec. 21.-The stock make,
at the opening developed curious irrepp
larity. There were declines of per cent
and over in the Baltimore & Ohio issues ana
some sDecialtics Sugar opened 1le per cent
down, rallied poin', then dropped nearly }
per cent. he market was highly teyersb
In government bonds 5s were up /. per cen
bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
French Converts Move

Paris, Dec. 21.-Several Bon Psstenr
converts, concerning which there have
been scandals of late that have been
shocking in their nature, have arranged
to invade England. The institution
will be transported in their entireiv
across the channel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has pardoned
the Jour o. S. soldiers tried and con-
victed of outrasing Filipino girls.
Such action is, of course, highly con.
ducive to the psci6cation OF the Fill
Pine men. and to the establishment of
amicable relations between the natives
of the Philippine Islands and their cor
nuarors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Son Of an Ohio Merchant Cured of
Chronic Diarrhoea

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoes. Sometime ago
/ persuaded him to take some of Cnsm.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrho.a
Remedy. After using two bottles Of
the 25-cent size he was cured. I give
this testimonial, hoping some one SINH
larly afflicted may read it and be bene-
fted.-Thomas c. Bower, Glencoe, o.
For sale hy all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

II was nc, r;y dead with dyspepsia, tried
dcct Is, visited mineral springs and grew
worse. used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Thst
cured me-" 1t digests what you eat Cures
ind gestlop, sour stomach, heai tburn and all
terms of dyspepsia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
TO-DAY's TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Is Now a Druggist.

Richmond, Dec. 21.-The bill per-
uniting w. ]. B. Duncan to register as
pharmacist, which was passed by the
Senate yesterday, passed the House by
q unanimous vote today and was signed
by the Governor. Messrs. @. @. CArlin
and L. G. Barley had charge OF the bill
and unanimous action of the legislature
was largely due to their efforts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm,
Danish pimples, boils, biotches, blaekheads,
and that siekly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-- for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, Zoe, 25c, 50c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nomination of General Fitzhugh Lee
and General Joseph Wheeler to be
brigadier.generals in the regular army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
The Markets.

New York. Tee 2l-Tne market c.o.o,
as follows: Whea;-Dec :; May 69b.
Georgetown, Dec. l -. lc4; 65s72
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
TINE MEMBERS OF ALFXANDEIA-
Il WASHINGTON LODGE. N. - s.

F. & A. NJ, are request d to assemble st
their Temple at o'clock on ST. J0Hho
NIGHT. 9th inst, thence to proceed to
Grace Church where reli sous services VII
be held at 1870. Members of Andrew J''5-
son Lodge and all Masons in good standing
are invited to attend.
By order OF tho W. NJ.
JAS. S. DOUGLAS, secretaFy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

DeWitt's Little Early Risers purify The
blood, clean the liver, invigorste the system.
Famous little pills for constipation and liver
troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
How Are Your Kidnevs,
MONETARY AND COM VI 4:

DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills So.
ne free Add Sterling Remedy TO- Chicayc ~ :; .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

j. B. Clsrk, Peoria, ILL.,, says: Surgeons
wanted to operate on me for piles, but cured
them W tn DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve." 1t
s-iniallible for piles and skin diseases Be-
ware of counterfeits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

Alexandria Mar ket. Dec II.
The grain market continue. firmer bu; Jle-
offerings are light and prices sre shaie
higher. Country pro luce is also frmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

The Texas sailed from Havana for Fortress
Monroe today with the bodies of the Maine
Yictima
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

To Cure Constipation Forever.
rake Cnscarets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c.
~ I. - u lau 70 cure, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
DON'T TObacco Spit and Smoke four l.Ife Away.

LION lODaccO spit anu Smoke 1Our LIE AWays
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To'
Bee, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
Strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New Yors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
WANTED.

WANTED.
A COOK for small family settled wonso
Preferred references required Apply at
1912 Prince street. dec19 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

The bill introduced by Senator Steele
to prevent the use of ammonia, alum,
arsenic, bismuth, or calomel in the man.
ufacture of food products will lie COL
sidered by the Senate committee on
general laws on January 5, 1900.
Delegate Folkes's bill to require tele=
graph, telephone, and electric light
wires to be placed under ground in all
cities of more than 10000 population is
to be heard by the House committee on
general laws today. Opponents of the
measure are urging postponement OF
the hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21
dec21 st

N1HE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WAs5-
i INGTON NATIONAL BUILD''j
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. OF Washing
ton. D. C, are hereby notified that h at-
CATION Will Be- held .n' at ,be prncps Ollie
the association in the city OF Alex-ntrin. "
sinia, at eleven o'clock g. m, WtDNES IN:
January II, 1900. By order of tha Bo 'di
of Directors.
JESSE B. WILsON
81 BRADLEY DAVIDSON, r-.,,..
r. E. DOAN, Etc
WILLIAM q, TAYLOR, Noii' IL ~
JOHN o. JOHNSON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-21

Mr.. J. Sheer, sedalia, Mo-, saved his child's
life By One Minute Cough Cure. Doctors
had given her up to die with Group. It's all
infallibls cure for coughs, colde grippe, pueu.
NOME, bronchitis and throat and lung troubles
Believes ct once.