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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

ANOTHER stay has been granted in
the proceedings against Captain ODER
lin Carter, U. S. army, of Ohio. The
"pull" the Captain has is strong H.
deed, stronger than either the military
or civil courts OF the country. He wa
convicted of stealing a million and hal
dollars from the federal treasury, bn
how many hundreds Of thousands O
dollars his numerous trials have cos
the poor taxpayers, they have not beer
told
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT of New York
show ed his teeth once too often when
be ten, tered his support to Mr.. Taylor,
the insurA, ent desperate in Kentucky.
There still emain great many reput-
licans who have interests in the main
tainance of law and order, and they
realize that those interests are not SUBJ
served by such characters IS the hero"
of the civil service commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

and conspiracy by the Kings county
grand jury, was yesterday brought back
to New York from Canada.
Senator Blackburn delivered the fu-
neral GRAFTON over the remains of Gov.
Goebel yesterday in Frankfort, KY.
H said that the shooting of osbel was
not the work of crank or a crszed as
sassin. to which the crowd gave its aud
IDLE assent. Gov. Beckham made an
imprisoned speech in which he called
upon the people to support him 10 his
endeavor to carry out the policies of Mr..
Goebel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

Mr.. TAYLOR still hesitstes to sier
the agreement made by his friends fol
abandoning his insurrectionary pre-
ceedings and quietly submitting to the
statutes of his State for the observance Of
law and the preservation of order. He
should recollect the famous remark OF
a well-known and still very much alive
KentuckiaD, that he who "dallies is a
bastard and he who doubts is damned"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 8, 1900
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Standard

THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Standard
Old Company have just been awarded
q dividend OF twenty million dollars
the profits of the last three months. In
"free and equal country" people have
the right to do what they please with
their money and to manage their own
business in their own way, but, for sill
that. il does seem right hard that so
many millions of industrious, ecooom'
zeal and law-abiding people should al
ways have their noses to the grinding
stone. while q few lazy and extrava'
CANT plutocrats are allowed, by law, to
reyel in untold wealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
Hanged.

Birmingham, Ala, FEB. 9.-Will Col
son was hanged in the Jail yard here at
noon today and met death without fear.
Golson murdered Chief Deputy Sheriff
Robert Warneck in this city in Novem-
Der, 1898. Last evening be confessed
his crime. Wsrneck was a native OF
Cincinnati. His murder caused his
widow to commit suicide by blowing
her brains out before a mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
Ii Saved His Leg.

2. A. Danfortb, of LaGrsuge, Ga
suffered intensely for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg, bu,
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cur.
ed it 10 ten days. For Ulcers, Wound.
Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles lis the best
salve 10 the world. Cure guaranteed,
Only 25c. Sold by E. s. Lesdbester
Il Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to Alsxandris Gsxette.l
Richmond, Va. Feb. 9.-The Senate passed
bill in which Judge Norton and Messrs. L
c. Barley, g G. Carlip and other Alexan.
drians are interested. The bill is designed to
give force and effect to certain paper which
II used In court will clear their title 10 about
10000 acres o! land in Bath ,ounty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
Tomorrow, Saturday, Is
CHILDREN'S DAY.
WINTER CLOTHING
AT SPECIAL PRICES.
A CLEARANCE SALE OF
BOYS WINTER CLOTHING

The favorable condition of the market ell
ables US to offer ct this time rarely ,oCd
values in all lines Of Boys Wears. We sr
also offering various lines from our Togusy
stock at February clearing prices
Varieties OF Brownie, Eton, Stanley, ard
Sailor Suits for little boys. Splendid ss:oi-
nent of Double-bressted and Three.p Gee
Suit, for the larger boys. The cloth aud in'
ings are Of the best; the seams are sll securely
sewed, and our prices, quality considered, sr
the lowest possible to name
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
COMMON COONCIL.

At a called meeting of the Common Coun.
ell of the city Of Alexsndris, Va, held Feb.
ruary 8, 1900. there were present:
MessIs. snowdeu, Trimyer, Burke, Moore,
Latham, Desmond, Bladder, Psff, Smith, Law
Ter and Evane.
In the absence of the President Mr.. Snow,
den was elected President pro TEN.
A communication to the President from the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
Steamer Ashore.

New York, Feb. 9-The steamer Gate
City, from Savannah, went ashore upon the
Long Island sands, near the Morches life
saving station about 10 o'clock last night
The Gate City has cargo of cotton. She lies
well inside of the outer bar with her bow ID
the break of the surf. The vessel ia in good
condition, but, it is said, she is so far inshore
that it will be difficult to pull Der off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

Il had dyspepsia for years No medicine
was so effective as Kodol Dyspepsis Cure. l!
gave immediate relief Two bottles produced
MAJ Vicious results" writes {. H. Warren. Al
bany, Wis. 1t disests what you eat aud car
not fail to cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
DIED..

At thu residence Of her SOD. Herbert Tancil,
1012 Oronoco street, Friday morning. Fet.
rusry 8, 1900, at $3.50 8. NJ, suddenly Of
apoplexy, Mrs FANNIE E. COLE. Fu-
neral from the Alfred street Baptist Church
Sunday, February IL, at 1 O'Clock. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

John Dlrr Poseyville, Ind, says: II never
used any thing as good as One Minute Cough
Cure. We are never without it," Quickly
breaks up coughs and colds. Cures eli throat
and lung troubles. Its use will prevent con.
sumption. Pleasant to take.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
WANTED.

"ANTED-By q young lady position
w as COMPANION TO OLD LADY sltr
February %, or GOVERNESS to SMALL
CHILDREN for the three school mon b:
Willing to look after them outside of school
hours. Can teach beginners in music Miss
F. 8. LEE, Woodbridge, Prince william
county, Va. ftb9 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
THE LEGISLATURE.
THE SENATE.

A hill was introduced to incorporate
the Westminster School. of Richmond.
At l o'clock the land grabbers' law
was again taken up, and the amend
ment offered by Senator Munford was
again debated. Among the amend
ments adopted were those requiring
notice of application TO purchase delin-
quent land to be served on the real
owner; reducing the minimum penalty
from 81 10 81, and the maximum from
SO to S..
The Senate passed the following
House bills:
10 relation to the school board of
Prince William county,
To autl orize the county of Orange to
subscribe to monument to Confede.
rate dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
The MarKeJa.

Chicago, Feb. 9-The market closed as
follows: Wheat May 68na6SA; July
691s Corn-May 334a335s.
Georgetown. Feb. 9.-Whest 6Ss73.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
A CLEARANCE SALE OF
GIRLS WINTER CLOTHING

In order to close out the balance Of or
stock Of Girls Heavy Winter GsrmsntS We
have made some very decided reductions for
tomorrow's selling. All garments are ihi'
seasons styles and are frst-csss goods 10
every respect. It is worth your while to buy
them for next seasons wear.
We are now showing the pretty row i''
effects, handsome, bright, and most desIriSe
styles, for everyday, school, and phy Te't
and dress-up purposes.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
FIFTY-SlXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, Feb. 8.
SENATR.

Alter morning routine business the
Senate considered bills on the calendar.
The senators who were supposed to he
ready to speak on the financial bill
were not present.
MIR. Sewell reported favorably the
bill 20 mark the bsttleields in the
vicinity of Fredericksburg. Va.
Mr.. Allison gave notice he would
speak on the financial bill Tuesday next
immediately after routine morning
business.
Mr.. Nelson offered an amendment to
the financial bill providing that no as
ISOLATION shall he organized with a less
capital than $500 600 except banks
with a capital of not less than 10000
in towns Of less than 5000 inhab-
itants, and banks with capital of
not less than $25, 200 in towns
of not more than four thousand inhab
tants. No association shall be organic
ed in city the population of which ex-
ceeds $4,000 with capital of less than
100000.
Mr. Jones OF Arkansas proposed an
ohOcuWohe w VIC ouuo Diil ptONiuluk
that the minis of the United States
shall be open to the coinage to silver,
and silver dollars shall he coined on
the same terms and subject to the same
limitations and provisions regulating
the coinage and legal tender quality OF
gold.
At one o'clock the Senate adjourned
until IL o'clock tomorrow in order to
enable senators to attend the funeral of
General Lawton.
HOUSE.
After making provisions for the ap.
pointment OF assistant clerks to several
committees, the House agreed that
when it adjourns today it shall be until
Monday.
MIR. Payne then moved that a recess
should be taken until eight o'clock to-
night tecause many members desire to
attend the funeral of General Lawtop
this afternoon.
Mr.. Sims and others objected because
they wanted to take up bills on the pri.
vate calender, the regular order for to-
day.
Mr.. Loud then moved to adjourn and
on this the yeas and nays were ordered
The motion to adjourn was defeated
by $50 to Sc
The House then took a recess until
s o'clock tonight when private pension
bills will be under consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

Educate Your Bowels Wiz U..soas..
Candy Catbartic, cure constipation sereyer
HCC G. saih druggists ye5aud moo64
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09

Mrs. Marshall saford, of New York, was
found dead in bed today In hotel at St. Al
bans, HEREFORD, England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-09
HOUSE.

A resolution was adopted having for
its object the beginning of the vote or
the different laDd'grabber bills at
O'Clock today.
Messrs. Shelton, Petit and Hubbard
| addressed the House in favor of the re.
peal o the present land-grabbers' law
The House dismissed Senate bill in.
tended to add several exemptions to the
list OF articles included 10 the poor debt.
ors' law.
The House passed the Senate bill to
allow DR.. VIM. Janoey to practice dem
tistry 10 the county of Frederick and
surrounding counties. This bill was
not opposed by the State Board of Der
tistry.
Mr.. Musgrave, chairman of the SUBJ
committee which visited the Central
State Hospital at Petersburg, reported
to the House that the institution ia Sin
satisfactory condition, scrupulously
clean. under splendid discipline and
otherwise showing excellent manage =
ment." The hospital is crowded to its
utmost with 1856 patients and there are
ITO applicants for admission. The com.
mi tee advises the appropriation Of
SIS, 600 for additional buildings 10 &C.
commodate $50 more patients. Other
appropriations are recommended as fol-
lows: Eighty thousand dollars for main
teuance this year and $4,000 for nex';
5000 for a larger water tank, and
$4,000 for other improvements.
A bill to authorize the town OF War.
enton to call in the outstanding bonds
of the town and to replace them by
new issue of bonds bearing less rate OF
inter est, and to borrow money and to
extend the time of payment of the
bonds and indebtedness of the town,
was placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Toney's bill requiring railroad
companies to furnish discharged en-
ployes with the reasons for their dis
missal has been set for hearing tomor-
row by the House committee on roads.
The House committee on schools and
colleges ordered favorable report on
the bill offered by Mr.. Pattesop, of
Richmond city, TO authorize cities and
town to establish and maintain free
public libraries, and to require the city
of Richmond to establish free public
library and reading room.
Senator Bsrksdale's pure election
bill will be debated in the Senate to.
day.
The House will not make the appro-
priation of $175. 900 passed by the Sen
ate for the enlargement of the :peni-
Tertiary.
The Senate finance committee re-
ported favorably bills
Imposing a tax on merchants who
sell and deliver goods by sample at
places other than their regular places
of business and declaring the same to
be peddlers.
Amending the code, section Sl3, i'm.
posing tax on capital used and en-
ployed 10 certain mercantile businesses
fer local purposes.
Amending the scs providing for the
assessment OF bonds and stocks for tax,
alton.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

was added to the list, that of Ed
Caples and he was brought up in one
of the public offices. The spirit of
the constitution of the United States
and of Texas is for rotation in Office.
Ell Paso county conventions are for
perpetuation.
There promised. it is true, to be a
little excitement over the race for
county commissioner of the first pre-
cinct. Ii was said that strong oppo-
sition to a. Courchesne had develop
ed. but when the contest arose, he only
missed receiving the unanimous sup
port of his precinct by fifteen votes
and there was no excitement what
ever. III. Y. Ellis was his opponent
and c. X. Morehead stood behind the
crowd and with folded arms, calmly
surveyed the scene. He saw Ellis go
down with his face to the foe.
Spectators of the conventions work
expected a fight when the moment ar
rived for the selection of a candidate
for district clerk. but nothing unusual
occurred to mar the Dead Sea serenity
of the cut and dried convention. 1t
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

failed to act and Alderete went
through without opposition.
About the only thing approaching
excitement sprung up during the race
for the two offices of magistrate in the
city precinct. Both Messrs. Ellis and
Spencer We're candidates for reelection
and they We're opposed by J. ID. Me
Kie and Constable Farrell.
Spencer won out on the first ballot
receiving 3S votes to McKie 20. Far
rell % and Ellis %. Then came the
tug of war.
Judge w. NJ. Coldwell served as pre-
cInct chairman and 1t required two
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

of the peace; Esteben Guerro for con-
stable.
Socorro-Juan Armendariz for coun-
~ commissioner; Catarino Caraves
for justice of the peace.
San EliZario-G. \. Garcia. Jr.. for
county commissioner: and Pat Mccoy
ern for justice of the peace at Fort
Hancock.
j. NJ. Dean and Il. A. Falvey were
nominated for county chairman to
serve two years, but Dean won in a
walk.
The following are the ward and pre-
cinct chairman whose terms of office
will expire two years hence:
First wardd. NJ. II. Robinson.
Second ward. I. G. Lyons.
Third ward. X. +. Burgess.
Fourth ward. +. B. Simmons.
Concordia, Joe Dunn.
Ysleta. Il. Lehman.
Socorro. Mariana Sierra.
San EliZario. j. J. Perez.
Cuadrilla. +. o. Bacon.
Island, Jesus Arroyos.
Clint. Alec Carr.
Fort Hancock, w. +. Robinson.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23
NIGHT CApTAINCY
A POS ion Much Sought After.

Now TIA. night captain OF police
Tom Bendy has been nominated to the
eff ce of consta BILE there lie a lively race
on for the position that he now holds.
There are several candidates but the
race seems to be between VIII Ten
Eyck and Frank Winkler.
II is said by parties who should
know that If Captain Bendy does NOS
resign until Mayor Magoffin returns
from Californis, he will appoint Ten
Eyck to fill the position. Winkler 10
now on the police force and seems 10
think that he is entitled to the position.
Bat the matter seems to be in the
hands OF Capsain Bendy, for should be
resign before Mayor Msfoffin returns
1t is said that Acting Mayor Burton
will appoint Winkler.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

Justice Ellis was declared the nomi-
nee to succeed himself.
Messrs. Clements and Spivey having
announced their withdrawal from the
race for constable. Tom Beady was
left without opposition and was NOM
mated by reclamation.
Walter Downs was nominated for
justice of the peace and A. Il. Green for
constable of the Smelter precinct.
Other precinct nominations were as
follows:
Ysleta-W. J. Harris for county COM
missioner; Charles kirbe for justice
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

I pen;er In the G.. Fl. shops during hi.
| residence IN t6iS city.
Jack pritiCn Dead.
Jack Britton il dead. The message
bearing the sad news arrived last night
and struck sadness to many a heart.
Poor old Jack is gone. He died in the
hospital at San Antonio yesterday
and DIR. y. Graves. medical director
of the Southern Pacific. Atlantic sys-
TEN. telegraphed the saddening news
TO FL Paso. asking what he should do
with the body.
This morning Machinist GUNNER
son. of the G.. III. shops. passed the hat
in less than half an hour. This was
telegraphed to San Antonio with in
structions to bury the body there.
Jack Britton was a machinist and
draughtsman and was considered one
of the best draughtsman in the bust
ness. He came to FL Paso several years
ago from Oregon. where he was
draughtsman for the Oregon railway
and Navigation company for several
years. He has been with the G. II.
ever since he came to this city. but
has done no work for the past two or
three months on account of being sick.
He was fifty years OF age and not
strong in health for the last year or
more.
He left for San Antonio to enter the
railroad hospital four weeks ago. A
few days before he left he went down
to the master mechanics Office and
said he would return to work the next
morning. But he was not able the
next morning and soon left for the
hospital from which he never returned.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23
To Change His Residence.

Jack Sidebotham, who came down
from Clifton to attend the funeral Of
his brother Sans wife, returned this
morning to attend to his position with
the Arizona Copper company. His
brother Thomas, who came wish him,
will remain here to accompany Sam to
Clifton after he has Strengthened up
up his affairs here. Sam will lake his
little boy and girl with him and make
Clifton bis home.
Jack Side bothsm was q resident OF
FL Paso for four years up sill about
ssven years ago when he left to 6ccept
his present position. He was a car
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

HARMONY
Characterizes the Democra-
tic Convention
ALL HATCHtTS BURIED
And the Thing Goes Off Like d Love
Feast, with Second Term For
EverybO

The democratic county convention
passed of almost wholly without in
cIdent yesterday afternoon. There
was not even a flicker of excitement
and nothing to enthuse or stir the
blood. 1t was the same old gang of
delegates nominating the same old
court house gang. Only one new name
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23
NEW DRESS
For Juarez Before the Season Opens

Mayor Onate of Juare has his street
force at work this week and is doing
some much needed work on tho
horoughfares in his CITY,. The streets
are being graded up in many places
Ind the water holes are being filed up
a bout the city. The mayor proposes to
put new dress on Juarez before she
tourist season opens and has begun
early to avoid the rush.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

County clerk, Park w. Pitman.
Collector, Edward Caples.
Treasurer, J. p. O'Connor.
Surveyor, A. H. Parker.
Judge, J. r. Harper.
Attorney, A. S. J. Eylar.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

Sierra Blanca, G. h. Smith.
Van Horn. Not named.
Towne, a. +. Green.
Crow Flat. w. j. Morrison.
Whites Spur, Thos. Zimpleman.
For the higher offices in the gift of
the people of this county the follow
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

pen;er in the G. Fl. shops during his
resfderce IN THIS city
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23
Sparks From The Engine.

J. b. Gilhe--, personal claims agent
OF the g. II & s. A railroad, is in the
city on business.
D Mcnamara, G. b. engineer. has
returned from California where he b as
bsen spendioe a sbirty day vacation.
J. F. NcNsIly, su,cesso to George
Ayers as assistant superintendent Of
the Santa Fe at San hsrcIsl, came in
from that place this morning.
Carl Farmer, G.. q. passenger
brakeman is taken an enforced lay of
caused by sickness. His run was taken
by Brsks mao Payne
Jack Hubbard, general utility man
of she S. 2. freight house, reSurne3
TO work this morning after . few days
of on account OF being sick.
George Halle, revising clerk at the
S z. local freight house, has taken
ninety-day vacation and will spend cit
place will be filled during his absence
by r. s. jenkins, of Galveston.
J.L.Thigpen, who has been switching
for the G. q. at tnis place for the past
fourteen months, resigned his position
with tha. company aud left for Los
Angeles this morning he has Job
as brakeman In that city.
J.J. Anthony. 9 Washington tourist
agent went through this morning with
fjurteen tourists. Thirteen OF them
we're from New Eng land states aud
one IL just from ole Englsnd. o. B
McCsrty, OF Cincinnati. passed
through yesterday with eighteen peo-
pie.
G. 5. Arlington. night operator for
the FIT. Worth IL Rio Graode railroad,
killed himself In 3 peculiar manner at
hot=l in Brownwood last Thuridsy.
1t Is not known whether IL was an &C. |
cidens or a suicide. He was playing
with two old cap and ball derriuRers,
swapping ;hsm a. people when upon = |
n quest 20 cease doing so he stepped |
into auotner room. After few seconds |
he returned aud addressed the people |
who had requested him to stop he |
said, 81 will show you that there is |
no dagger. and putting both pistols to |
his head lie ,ulled their Triggers |
There was an explosion and he dropped !
dead with q bullet In his brain.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

had been said that Escajeda had more
than a fighting chance for the nominal
ton and by proper lobbying could win
out. His name was not presented and
he had left the hall long before nom
nations for district clerk We're in or
der. Some people say that he had in
structed a friend to present his name
at the proper moment and if he re-
ceived no votes when the isleta dele
CATION was called to pull him down.
If that was the arrangement the friend
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-23

Try The Heralds Popular Wants il
you want anything.