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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-07

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-07
DRY GOODS.
D. Bendheim& Sons
10. -
The FinalWind
Up Sale of the
Summer Season.

One lot OF Foulsrdines, at &c yard.
One lot Of Dimiiy Lawns, at 37ss yard.
One lot 10c Lawns, at &c yard.
One lot yard-wide Percsl', 6a4c ys'd.
Remnants, ysrd.wide Blesched Cotton, q
big bargain, at sc ysrd.
One lot Blesched Cotton. " to X yard
pieces, lie for the whole piece
One lot Black Lawns, sc yard.
| Ooe lot White Apronettes, 6aac yard.
One lot Brown Cotton, 37sc yard
One lot Toweling Crashes, 27sH yard.
One lot johnson Madras, at 7atic yard.
One lot Dress Ginghsms, &c yard
One lot White Bed Spreads, Acc,
One lot aides Black and Tan Seamless
Hose, sc pair.
One lot Ladies' Blcschel Vests, with tape
sc each.
Gre lot Ladies White Shirt Waists, with
two 70 Va of inserting, at 35c,
One lot Ladies' Colored Waists, sold as high
as $3.50, for soc.
One lot Ladies' Crssh Skirts, at 19c.
Cne lot Ladies' Covert Cloth Skirts, st 69c
One lot Boys Sweaters, &c.
One lot Shelf Oilcloth. Sc yard
One lot Ladies' Dress Shields, &c psir.
One lot Ladies' Summer Corset, 49,
One lot Gents Hacd dkerchiefs, &c.
One lot Gents CelluIoid Collars, sc.
One lot Gents Neelige Shirts. with sep.
srate collars and 1 pair cuffs, 39c.
One lot Gents Unlsundered White SHIFTS
Cast Iron,' at 39c.
One lot Gents Bslbrigssn Shirts and Draw
srs, 23c piece.
One lot Infants Resdy-made Pinless Dis-
pers. 1870.
One lot Gents Soft Madias Shirts. with sne
without collar, 3d..
One lot Gents Night Robes. 39c
One lot Velvet Ribbons, 18c piece
One lot YslenceDnes Iaces, 12c doz yards
One lot Ladies' Lisle Thread Hose, plain
and dropsttched, 25c pair.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20

nominees placed before it one name
to be presented as the choice Of the
whole party. This has been found de-
sirable to expedite the public business
by doing away with prolonged ballot
ing in joint legislative session. 1t cor
responds in principle to the party pri-
mary or the nominating convention,
and is recognition of the right of
the majority in a given party to de-
termine the policy and select the candi-
dates of that party.
Those who, as in Pennsylvania at
this time, denouhce the caucus be-
cause knowing it to be in the control
of their opponents, offer in lieu of it
no plan of unifyihg party choice save
the proposition, manifestly untenable,
that the majority should bow to the
minority. Their alternative, of join
Ing with members of the opposition
party to defeat the expressed will of
the majority of their own party is
revolutionary, and if sanctioned would
invite the complete destruction of
party organization. All organization
of party effort rests upon the theory
of majority rule. That, Also is the
foundation stone of American govern
ment. To hold that a minority may,
without sacrifice of party standing
or protest from citizens favorable to
regularity, on invented pretexts un-
dertake by fusion with political oppo-
nents to defeat the majority of it's
own party and thereby disrupt that
party is to open wide the door to polit-
ical anarchy.
This issue in Importance rises far
superior to questions of personal
preference or factional inclination. 1t
goes to the vitals of party conference
and beyond that to the heart of rep
resentative government. 1t must be
decided in Pennsylvania deliberately
and advisedly, and the decision must
be determinative for years to come"
"1n their efforts to manufacture new
thunder, by submitting a preposterous
proposition to Col. Guffey, the insur-
gents yesterday received a Jolt which
staggered them," says the editor of the
Pittsburg Commerciai-Gazett Speak
Ing as the head of the state organiza-
tion, the colonel said:
Democrats will be Democrats.
and will do just as they did two
years ago-support their own eau
Gus nominee for United States SEN
ator, from start to finish"
isn't that an appetizing morsel for
the nondescript aggregation which rec
ognizes neither party nor caucus? Mr..
Guffey very clearly lays down the law
of all parties. He defines the qualifi-
cations of membership. Not only does
he imply the caucus obligation by say
ing that its choice for United States
senator will be supported by all Demo-
Gratis, but he double rivets the propo-
sition by saying they will do so from
start to finish" That's what the Re-
publicans are going to do. They are
going to hold caucus on the first day
Of the session. consider the names sug-
gested, and support the man who has
the majority of votes. The Republican
caucus majority will be the joint ballot
majority, and only one vote will have
to be taken In order to I'LL the existing
vacancy in the senate of the United
States"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20

30 missing Our casualties included tive
officers who died of their wounds
The following particulars of the disas-
ter to Clements force have been re.
ceiyed:
Clements brought in his force to Com
mando mex unOpposed. The casualties
were heavy. Killed. ; officers and of
other ranks: missing, Is officers and $50
of other ranks. These latter were four
companies of the Northumberland fus
liers, who were stationed on the hill and
some yeomanry and other details sent
up to support them. Names and nature
of wounds are being teIegraphed from
Cape Town.
Broadwood's brigade took no part in
the engagement. The Beers suffered Sc.
verely.
Knox drove De Wet north to the Tha-
banchuL Ladybrand line. which was held
by the British troops. DE Vets force.
about 5000 strong, made several at
tempts to get through during the day,
assisted by force of Beers operating
from the north. These attacks were re.
pulsed, though some of the Beers from
the south We're able to get through the
line.
While passing the lines in the neigh
borhood of Thabanchu De Vets force
lost considerably The South African
Light horse and Thornycroft's Mounted
infantry captured 10 FOUNDER. taken a,
Dewetsdorp: a pompon, several wagons
with ammunition. % prisoners and some
horses and mules. A portion of the enc.
my has not been able to pass north.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
A sunday Night Lynching.

OWENSBORO, Ky. Dec. 17.-Jim
Henderson and Bud Rowland. negroes,
were hanged at 8 o'clock last night in the
jailyard at Rockport. Ind, by mob Of
500 persons. Henderson and Rowland
waylaid, murdered and then robbed II. s.
Simons. white barber, early yester.
day morning. Two men were suspected
and arrested, and by the aid of a blood.
hound their guilt was established. Hen.
derson was shot to death in his cell and
then hanged. Rowland confessed before
he was strung up. The bodies were aft.
erward riddled with bullets.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
CHARITY FOR CHINESE.
Destitute Given Rice.-New Railway
Makes Four Miles an Hour.

PEKING. Dee. 1S-The Russians
have purchased $70O.0OO worth of rice,
which is being given to destitute Chi
nese. General Chaffec. the American
commander is also having large amount,
of rice issued. and the other nations are
displaying liberality.
NJ. de Giers, the Russian envoy. says
that Russia is making no exception in
favor of Christians. because the latter
have the least need.
While number of German officers
were dining they narrowly escaped death
by asphyxiaton in the fumes from a
Chinese stove. Four out of seven were
partly insensible for more than half an
hour. Fortunately all recovered. The
stoves III this country are Il constant
source of danger.
The railway from Peking to Taku is
now completed. To make the trip of 80
miles generally takes 20 hours
The French are issuing an invitation to
an excursion by train to Pao-ting-fu
Jan. 10.
General Chaffce. desiring thorough
Investigation of the reports from Ho-si-
wu as to Boxer activity in that district,
has sent a troop of the Sixth United
States cavalry and 30 members of Com
pany n or the Ninth volunteer infantry
there with instructions to explore the
neighbOrhood thoroughly and to render
all assistance necessary to quell any dis
turbance caused by Boxers or bandits.
Neither General Chuifec nor Sir Al
fred Gaselee, the British commander, be-
lieves that there is u large body of Box
ers anywhere near under arms. although
some reports represent the Germans as
seeing Boxers every day.
meeting was held yesterday of the
provisional government, including five
prominent Chinese whose assistance is
desired.
With the exception of one all the for
eign ENJOYS believe that the governments
will agree upon the text of the prelimi-
nary joint note.
England is disputing point with Ja-
pan, and it is now doubtful whether the
meeting that had been fixed for today
will take Mace
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Cha6ee Sends Chinese Flag.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The secre-
tary Of war has received from General
thaffee, commanding the legation guard
at Peking, a large red bordered yellow
flag made of the finest silk. captured by
Troop l. of the Sixth cavalry, commanded
by Lieutenant Hyer, in an engagement
with Chinese imperial troops at Chang
Ping Chow, about 30 miles north of
Peking, Sept. last. In the center Of
the flag in white letters is the name
Chang" which means Chang Chun Fa,
the commander in chief of the province
Of Huhei. AT the side in black letters are
the words lin Chinese) Commander in
chief of advance corps of left flank Of
Hu Wei army Of the province of Huhei.
together with the title, "Cher err Ching"
,distinguished) and PA Tu Lu" (brave).
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Skunks For Ladies' Pets,

GENEVA, N. Y, Dec. 15.-August Is.
dell Of Lodi, who has famous skunk
farm, was in town yesterday. He has
800 skunks on the farm and is having
success in tanning and selling them as
household pets. 1T is claimed by lovers
of pets." said Mr.. Isdell, "that when the
skunk is properly trained and domesti-
Gated it is one of the smartest and bes,
natured Of all house pets. l cannot say
that l have experimental to my satisfac-
iion in this direction. The favorite color
seems to be black. have q considerable
demand for skunks of this color from the
larger cities, where dealers in pets sell
them to ladies for neat sum-"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Nerve Slavery.

1t is present-day conditions - heaping
burdens Of work upon the nervous system
that tells the story-premature breaking up
of health.
1t tells why SO many men and women.
who so far as age in years is concerned.
should be in the prime Of health. find them
selves letting 60 Of the strength, the power,
the vitality they once possessed. 1t is be-
cause that great motor power of the body.
nerve force, is impaired. Every organ de-
pends upon its controlling power jus. as
much as the engine depends upon the steam
to put it into action. An engine won't 60
without steam. Neither will the heart, the
brain. the liver, the kidneys, the stomach
act right without their proper nerve force
supply. Let any organ be lacking in this
essential and troubles begin-some of them
are:
Throbbing, palpitating heart.
Sleepless nights.
Sudden startings.
Morning languor.
Brain fag.
Inability to work or think.
Exhaustion on exertion, 8"
Tagging appetite.
Digestion slow.
Food heavy.
Easily excited, nervous. irritable.
Strength fails.
Loss of flesh and muscular power.
. Settled melanchola.a
Utter dependency.
A picture. hideous. but easily changed 70
One of brightness by use of DR.. A. w.
Chase's Nerve Pills. They build up the
serves and supply nerve force.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Noted Jurist Dead.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Henry R.
Beekman, justice Of the supreme court,
was stricken dead with apoplexy on his
own doorstep yesterday at 35 West Sew
enteenth street. He had not been in good
health for some time. Justice Henry
Rutgers Beekman was one of the fore
most figures Of the New York bench and
bar Justice Beekman was born in New
York Dec. 8, 1S46. The first Of his fami-
ly to come to America was William
Beekman, who came with Peter Stuy-
vesant, the famous last Dutch governor
of the colony in 1647.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
BURNED BY FILIPINOS
Cabatuan, In Panay, Nearly
Destroyed.
A POLITICAL PARTY BEING FORMED
1t IL Understood to Favor American
Sovereignty, With Native Au-
tOnOmy Concerning LO-
cal Affairs.

Sovereignty. with Native Au-
tonOmy Concerning Lo-
cal Affairs.
MANILA, Dec. 1S.-Advices just re-
tsived from Iloilo, island of Panay. say
that the insurgents Saturday night Durn-
I'd q large part of the village OF Caba-
tuan. Assistant Surgeon Frederick A.
Washburn, Jr., of the Twenty-sixth vol
unteer infantry, with 18 men, held the
principal buildings. A strong wind was
hiowing at the time. The Americans
sustained no casualties.
The first political party under the
american regime is in process of forma-
ton. Its principles have been embodied
i'll y platform which will shortly be made
public. 1t is understood that the dec
larations of the platform give the fullest
recognition to American sovereignty and
also favor a considerable degree of ma
tive autonomy concerning internal and
local affairs.
Several of the most intelligent Filipino
leaders who have been instrumental in
bringing the matter to a head have been
in conference with those Interested aud
the platform will be outlined to the Phil
ippine commission by Senor Buencamino,
former premier in the so called govern
ment of Aguinaldo: Colonel Aquiles and
Dr. Frank 9. Bourne, an American. for
merly chief surgeon with the rank, Of
major and health officer Of Manila.
I)r. Bourne was with Professor Dean
G. Worcester prior to the American oc-
cupation and has confidential relations
with the Filipino leaders.
The commissioners are not likely to
give public expression Of their views re-
garding the formation of political par
ties. but the principles of the new or
ganization SO far as made known seem
Ia be favored by intelligent Filipinos.
Thirty rebels were captured in a barrio,
or suburb, of San Pedro Macati. four
miles from Manila, by 20 men of the
Twentieth United States infantry and 20
members of the native Manila police. all
under Captain Gaines. assistant chief of
police. The force landed from banca.
surrounding the suburb and capturing 20.
Only 80, however, were identified as in
Surrectos.
Later advices from Iloilo announce that
.etachments of the Twenty sixth volun-
teer infantry surprised the headquarters
of Quintin Solas, capturing considerable
quantities of stores and some valuable
papers. Several natives were killed. The
Americans, who had no loss, were still in
pursuit of the fleeing insurgents when
the dispatch left Iloilo.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20

SANTIAGO, Cuba, Dec. ia sharp
earthquake shock was felt here Satur-
day night about midnight 1t was the
most severe that had been experienced in
several years and almost created PANE
at the San Carlos club. where a grand
bali was in progress. II was preceded
by dull sound like mine explosion.
Two shocks followed. the former being
quite severe and the latter scarcely per.
ceptible.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
BRITISH SUFFER LOSS.
Drabamt's Horse ed-Pa rite.
ulars of Clements Disaster.

Drabant's Horse rtfc-
ulMrs Of Clements Disaster.
LONDON. Dec lS.-The following dis
patch has been received by the war Office
from General Kitchener:
''Five officers and BIG men. Mngalies-
berg prisoners, have been released.
1.-The Beers surrounded and CAPTURED
100 of Brabant's horse in defile in the
Zastron district.
Colonel Bloomfield. moving on Vry-
held. defeated the Beers with heavy
loss. driving them from Scheeper's mex
and capturing quantity of arms. The
Scheeper's mex movement occurred Dec.
13.
''The Beers who attacked Vryheid Dec.
10 lost 100 killed and wounded before
they retired. The fighting lasted all day,
the enemy drawing off at $50 p. N. The
British loss was 6 killed, 10 wounded and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
London Press More Temperate.

LONDON, Dec. 18.-The Daily Chron.
icle and The Standard publish editorials
this morning on the canal question which
are in much more temperate tone than
some Of their former expressions. Both
journals admit the difficult position Of
the Washington government aud advo-
cate 'all reasonable concessions to the
sentiment and interests of the American
people with 4 view Of preserving the An,
glO-American understanding"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20

ALBANY. Dec. 14.-Baby Agnes
Clark, who is but weeks old. is the pos
SCISSOR of a full set of teeth. The child's
father is James Clark, who resides at 80
Clinton street and is employed in the
West Albany shops. This case is one
which has occasioned great deal Of
comment among the physicians Of the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Two Hundred Drowued.

CANTON. Dec. 1.-THE falling over.
board Of a man from passenger boat on
the West river near Ho-kau led to a
rush Of some 400 passengers to the side
Of the vessel, which caused her to sink,
over 200 persons being drowned.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Destructive P.mp.. F,r...

LONDON, Dec. 15.-According to the
BuenOs Ayres correspondent of The Dali
ly Express 600 miles of grain and grass
crops, with vast herds OF cattle, have
been destroyed by a pampas fire in the
Bama blanca region.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20

MIDDLETOWN, N. Y, Dec. A.
Grinnell Burt of Warwick has been re-
elected president Of the Lehigh and
Hudson River railroad after Al years Of
service In that capacity. He 10 now 70
years old.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Shopbell, Gamble & Co.,
3l3 Pine street,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA,

We are ready in every department for the fall and
winter buyers of Dress Goods Silks, Jackets, Tailor
made Suits Capes Wrappers Skirts Petticoats, Waists
Underware, Hosiery Gloves, Notions, Laces, Furs,
Domestic Flannels, Blankets, Comforts etc.
No more complete stock can be found. All the new
est colorng and are here Everything up date
Samples sent application, but state just what is wanted
SILKS. OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
We rargest line OF silks This
latest novelties here. here
Tailor made esus
D"' all date style ar mater
Tins collection col ais prices
find
Our goods endless will
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
CAUCUS CALLED
ON SENATORSHIP
Stalwart Republicans Select the
First Day Of the Legisla-
tive Session.
INSURGENT BLUFF CALLED.

Party Men Declare That to Ignore
the Custom of Years and Bolt the
HOUnR Men.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-12-20
Again in June; Iowa Experiment Station

large machine has been doing excellent
the months and Skins
" q. l.. MCKAY State Dair
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-10
TRAINS WE'RE mErD ~.
The Danger signal stopped Many Of
Th~m on the santa Fe.

Topeka, Kan. Dec Considerable AIM
Guilty attended the running Of santa Fe
trains to-doy. Announcement was made
last ulsht hy the officials that an trains
would run on Time and that sl kinds 81
freight woaI hc handled in tho usai
quantities. AT the trains were run on
tusr-card schedules
The uouhlo commenced this morning
whom the California lmiiod train No =
came ln from me West four hours late
Al Empoun it was hcld up for some time
awaiting orders None came ana the
train started when % reached tho nrst
small station the danger signal was put
out and IL had 90 stop The rro,ess was
repeated at an tho small stations between
Emroria aui Topeka. Tho nnht,d never
stops AZ ,hc small stations under ordinary
conditions
No O. due IN Topeka 40 ESQ. dld not
arrive ar nil. and the officials OF the road
lo nor know exactly where Co look Tor b.
80. 6 from the West arrived nearly on
time. Instead OF heinR long train of
riuc colcnos as DO usually is. it consisted
of only three coaches. and was pulled hy
the possibility 81 any delays. It Is q mat
Ger of the utmost Importance that an
trains shall run as ucArv to the time
limit as possible 10 received no clear
ancr 40 ans station. The trains from tae
Past were from ouc to three hours late.
the Chicago train being the latest
Travel to-day has been unusually light
The Atchison train which is usually
crowded With passengers on Sunday. had
only fuccn people to-day People seem
90 be nfraid 20 travel on account Of mo
possibility 81 accdents
Tho last mail service. west. was au
rlgnt this morning. and the road men
hops thc same conditions will prevail to-
morrow They will not express an opin-
Ion however
The diqputcher's Office here is unable 20
control trafic over Tho cut-on from Ar
Ecntlun 60 Emporia. ana unless better
eondifoons prc,af no passenger trains
viii be- RIM on the cut-on Tomorrow.
West Of Emlofia tho train dispatehers
can only guess as 10 the whereabouts Of
trains. some talk has been heard OF
bringing tho Ions distance telephone into
roqmsldon TO supply the place OF the tele-
graph.
Tne superintendent Of the Eastern d.
vision has had no sleep for two nights
Ho expects 90 be compelled 10 make an
other trip over Tho division tomorrow Or
Tuesday
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-10
CHINESE SITUATION
AGREEMENT or POWERS no III
PRESENTED TO CHINA.
BASIS OF THE NEGOTIATIONS.
TERMS or FINAL SETTLEMENT
WILL COME LATER.

rh. Agreement VIII. No Doubt. Be
Accepted by All the Powers-Alt
,be Ministers, Except EnElRnd's
u.,rc-cutntive. Have Received In
.truetians From Their Govern
ments Agreeing TO the joint Note.
srw safe for the Legations.
vs.r.uston. Dec. 9.-The next .mpor,-
81. s.ep ia the Chinese situation will be
~ formal presentation TO the Chinese
,..,.potentarics Of the agreement arrived
4 astWeen the representatives. OF the
Powers Pekin for repatriation for the
Ho>. oarascs.
Ia ust wnat manner this will be done
ST. Coneer has not informed the state
j .sr,ment. although the probability iA
ta. tae documen. viii be handed 20 tho
c4u.se by the dean os the diplomatic
oo-gs.
has been stated already tho agree
r.rt IS simply a statement OF the terms
uaar which the Powers viii negotiate
vHa China for final settlement uud is
ls.I before the Chinese officials as mat
OR O, form.
Tae negotiations for anal settlement VIII
c1us later. after the Chinese have been
gwen reasonable opportunity for the
oaas.deratiou OF the conditions laid down
d the Powers.
The complete agreement deciphcrcd from
tae code Is now in the hands OF the Pres
asrt Oacials decline 70 make It's text
ruaue 10 advance OF the receipt of lnfor-
hs tae Powers. although advices which
have heretofore come from Mr. Conger
leave no doubt that this VIII be the case.
The essential features OF the agreement
have already been outlined IN the press
dispatches.