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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The mileage allowance of Delelate
Wilcox, of Hawaii, will amount to 81
900 for the round trip.
The Turkish government has signed
contract with the Cramps for the con-
struclion OF first-class cruiser.
A report forwarded by General Mac
Arthur says IL is estimated that there
are fully $4,000 lepers in the Philippine
islands.
Mr.. Cleveland has written letter to
the Atlanta Journal stating that he did
not vote fJr Mckinley at the recent
election.
10 40 engagement with Ysqui Indians
at Sonora, Mexico, the Mexicans had
four officers and 80 men killed. Colo
mel Francis Peinade was seriously
wounded.
Field Marshal Won Waldersee re-
ports that the French troops put to
fight 2. 500 Chinese, after an engage
ment east of Chochsn. The Chinese
suffered heavy losses,
Rev. DR.. Thomas Murphy, one Of the
most eminent Presby terisn clergy men
OF Philadelphia and leading writer Of
ecclesiastical literature, died yesterday
at his home after brief illness.
The magnificent reception given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter last night at their
home on Dupont circle, Washington,
was the great function OF the season.
Several hundred guests were present.
The scene resembled great court fuuc-
tion-and it is estimated that the da.
monds worn 10 the ball room represent
ed at least SIS. OO0.O 900.
The Old Town Bank OF Baltimore
went into the hands OF receiver yes
terday. The bank, through Its presl-
dent, Mr.. E. G.. Hipsley, consented to
the appointment OF receiver, and
Judge Stockbridge, to whom the appl-
cation VISA submitted, appointed Mr..
Roger T. Gill, who gave bond to the
amount of $l,50O,000. Recent heavy
losseG are charged to The action Of Cash.
Ter Wilcox.
A squadron Of yeomansry OF the
British forces is reported to have been
entrapped and most OF the force captur-
ed by the Boers. The Beers captured
two wagons containing G Christmas luxur-
les destined for The camp OF Lord Me-
thuen, Considerable anxiety prevails
10 London over the apparent ineffeci-
usl attempts TO check the Boer inya-
sion OF Cape Colony.
A sensational kidnapping, Involving
the family of ex. United States Attor.
uey General William II. Il. Miller, &C.
cured at Indianapolis yesterday after
noon, and led to hot chase few
minu es later across the State to over
take the wife OF Samuel d. Miller, son
Of W. II. II. Miller, who 10 supposed to
be flying to New York with her stolen
son. Mrs. Miller secured possession OF
her seven-y ear-old child by russ and
carried him of. Alarm was given by
the Roverness, but the mother eluded
pursuit. The entire police and de-
tective forcs Of the city joined In the
search.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

There is moro Catsrrh in this section of the
country than al other diseases put together,
and until the lsst few years was supposed to
he incurab'e. For a great many years doc
tors pronounced it local disease, and pre-
scribad local remedies, and by constantly fail.
ing TO cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incuTsble. Science has praven cstarrh to
be constitutional disease, and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls ca.
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional
cure on the market 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to a tta'poonful 1t
acts diTeciy on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They otfsr one hundred
collars for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circnlars and testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold By Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
MR. BRYAN

The Jeffersonian Club OF Lincoln,
Neb., rendered Mr.. Bryan q compli.
mentary banquet last night. Three
hundred representatives of western
democracy surrounded the late candi.
date for President and oheered roundly
every word OF praise bestowed upon
him aud every prediction as to his
uture ascendancy in democratic coun.
ellis.
Mr.. Bryan said that whether be
would ever be a candidate for Office
again was question which must be de-
termined by events and that he would
continue to fight for his principles. He
maintained that defeat should not deter
the democracy from striving to effect
needed reform and that they are not to
surrender to imperialism or plutocrscy.
Mr.. ]. w. Kerns, OF Indiana, said that
the deserters 10 the late campaign are
GOT competent to offer advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

SOUTHERN EDUCATORs.-The tenth
annual convention of the Southern
Educational Association began in Rich
mond today.
The first session began with address.
ses of welcome by Governor Tyler, on
behalf of the State; Mayor Taylor, for
the city, Superintendent Southall, for
the Virginia schools, and Superioten-
dent Fox, for the city schools. After
responses by DR.. Junius Jordan, OF the
University of Arkansas; Superiuten-
dent ]. g. Woollen, Of Paris, Tex, and
Prof. w. 8. Jones, of Tennessee, the an
nual address OF the president Of the as
ISOLATION. Chancellor R. B. Fulton, OF
the University of Mississippi, was de-
liyered,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

Mr.. CLEVELAND takes the unneces'
sary trouble to telegraph to Georgia
that he did not vote for Mr.. Mckinley.
Hs may as we'll have saved himself the
labor OF writing that dispatch, and
would have done better, certainly for
his own reputation, if he had been able
to saw he had voted for him. For all
brave and honest men admire frankness,
and all intelligent men know he did
Mr.. Mckinley more service than he
would have done by simply voting for
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

SHORT DRESSES AT A BALL.-One of
the most sensational balls ever given in
Rockets, or Blood6eld, Newport News,
took place Christmas night at "Crook-
ed Dicks" saloon, where men well
known danced until late hour yester.
day morning with white and creole aud
mulatto women wearing dresses to their
knees. There was plenty Of beer sold
and some whisky, but there was very
little drunkenness. The creole woman
who arranged the short dress ball ap-
peared on the floor wearing $1,000
worth OF diamonds. The ball was Ii
censed, it is said, aud at regular inter-
walls policemen peeped in to see that no
murder had been committed. Only
white men were admitted. Ir is said
that q councilman was on the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

THERE are thirteen cases OF smallpox
In the hospital in Washington; how
many more outside of il, is not known
but, judging by former epidemics there
the number of the latter must be mrcn
larger than the former. No inspectors,
however, have been put on the trains
or boats fcom that city, nor have any o.
the small Virginia towns quarantlneo
against Washington, as was done when
four or FIVE cases of the disease that was
caught there, came here for treatment
a year or two ago. But. according 10
the ideas of some modern Virginisns.
everything that is done in Washington
is right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
Led n DOuble ife.

Frankfort, Ind, Dec. 81 Chas. E
Miller, prominent business man, was
arrested yesterday for cracking the
safe Of the M. B. Thrasher dry goods
house and a number OF other oIimee.
He confessed. Miller's place of bust.
ness is mex to Tbrssber's store and
there was passagewey between.
Miller is also accused of forging the
names of his father and brother.in law
to various checks aud he admits them
all. He says be hoped to get enough
out of the Thrasher robbery to clear up
the checks. He is in Jail. Miller and
his WIFE were prominent in the best so.
Cjety 10 Frankfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
Senator Plat joining In the recommen.

Senator Plat joining In the recommen'
dalton.
Senator Lodge, OF Massachusetts,,
called at the White House this morning
to introduce to the President George
Van L. Meyer, the newly appointed
Ambassador to Italy.
In the answer to the notice Of CONTEST
for his seat, representative Rhea Of tho Abing'
don, Virgins, district, denies specifically
every charge made by the contsslsnt, OK
Representative Walker, and says the con-
testant was defeated by the votes not only of
d. mocrats but by those of republicans
the latter opposing him not only on political,
bnt PERSONAL grounds.
Among the most prominent attendants
OF the grind ball Of Mrs Letter last night
were Bishop Sstterlee Of this diocese and
Rev. and Mrs. DR.. Randolph McKim OF the
Episcopal Church Of this city
The subcommittee of the House postoifice
commit of which Mr.. Swanson OF Virginia
is a mtmbef at its meeting yenerday, agreed
to report in favor OF continuing the fast mail
route, va tho Southern railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
Planned to Kill Her Husband.

Concord, N. H., Dec. N-Mrs. Car.
rie Huntoor, prepossessiOg woman Of
26 years, had her preliminary trial this
morning on a charge OF trying to get q
man to shoot her divorced husband.
The woman was arrested last night
and locked up. She ia the daughter of
Nelson B. St. Clair, who for many
years conducted a furnishing jewelry
business in this city. She was married
10 Walter c. Huntoon, from whom she
procured divorce at at the last term
OF the court here. Since then enc is
said to have acted queerls and evlnced
an intense hatred OF the husband from
whom tie law separated her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
SALT CAUSES THE HEART TO
BEAT.

Experiments on turtles have con-
vinced DR.. Jacques Loeb and Prof. d. j.
Lingle, psychologists at the University
of Chicago, that common salt in the
blood makes the heart beat. What is
more, they claim that not only does salt
keep the heart in action, but that it
possibly may cause the heart to beat
again after it has once stopped.
For several months DR.. Loeb and
Prof. Lingle have conducted series of
scientific tests to prove their theory,
and yesterday made public the results
they obtained.
In the experimental work, Instead OF
taking the heart as q whole, small
strip from one of the ventricles was
used. The blood was removed and the
piece of flesh suspended iu different So
uiions. 10 this way their conclusions
were adduced.
Suspended in a solution CT sodium
chloride the strip of turtles heart be.
gan series OF beats. Separated from
all nerve connections, the lifeless strip
OF heart muscle responded perfectly to
the presence OF the salty solution.
For weeks the experimenters worked
to ascertain what properties salt con-
tanned to cause this rythmeiic beat of
the heart that were not possessed by
calcium or potassium, the salts Of
which enter the composition of the
blood. They found solution of the
problem 10 the fact that the action oil
sodium chloride was due to the pecu-
lar character of the sodiumioDs. 10
making the invest cation they disoov-
cred that pure sodium chloride solu-
ton was destructive of heart tissues,
and that by mixing calcium aud potass-
Jun solutions with the sodium solutions
they found that the poisonous effects OF
the sodium chloride were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
EVENING. DEC. 97. 1900
Tar sneecnes at the democratic ban

THE speeches at the democratic pan
oust at Lincoln, Neb., yesterday,
breathed the spirit ofthe true democracy
of the whole country when they COM
mspded the course Of those democrats
who. though they did not approve all
that was done at the last national con-
vention of their party. touched elbows
with their comrades and supported
thu action of that convention as
earnestly IS if they had dictated H.
but ceneured and condemned those who,
in face of the enemy, deserted their
friends and did all they could to secure
republican success. and who now have
the bare-faced effrontery to suggest ana
recommend the lines on which the
great democratic party, with its nall
billion of voters, should, they say, be re-
organiZed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

HIS SISTERS ASHES IN A CAN
Matthias Buchanan, of Alameds, CAL,
n few days ago received package from
New York by express and supposed IL
was a Christmas gift. He was consider
ably surprised to fad that it contained
copper can, but with no explanation
OF its contents. He cut the can open
and found that 1t contained a quantity
of ashes and bits OF charred bone.
A few days later be received letter
which said that his sister, who had liv.
ed in New York, had died after brief
illness and had expressed desire that
her body be cremated and her ashes
sent to her brother in that city, to be
placed in the cemetery by the side of
their mother. Buchanan at once
complied with his dead sisters wish,
but it will long time before he RECEIVERS
from the shock and grief OF the occur
renee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
STATE F1NANoEs.-The annual re-

STATE FINANCEs.-The annual re-
port of State Treasurer Hartman for the
year ended September 30, 1900, was
made public yesterday. The report
shows that there was 1905 942. As 10
band on October /. 1899, aud the re-
ceipts were 1878, 267 so The dis
bursements were So .53O.S75 SO. leaving
balance October / of 1914, 1886 OF The
balances on hand at the end OF the
years are as follows: Ga account OF
literary fund, $205, 5000; on account
OF interest on public debt. SIG, 1888. SO;
on account of sinking fund, $6S 800 AZ;
on account of Miller fund, $16.040.70.
The total balance 10 the treasury to
the credit Of the several funds October
l was 81 ,221 .5S923.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

NAMES POPULATION LEssENs.-Re-
cent migration indicates that the popu.
lation of the New England States, but
more particularly OF Maine, threatens
to be reduced by 10000 or 200, 900. and
that of the province Of Quebec. CORES
pondingly increased early next spring,
by the returu to their native province
OF French Canadians who have during
the past 80 years crossed the border
with the hope OF lettering their con-
dition. OF the 100000 French Cauad-
ians In Maine about 10000 will go
back to lake st. John in the spring.
Dat OF 5000 in Biddeford 10000 are
French Canadians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

MINISTER CoNGER says he thinks
there will soon be peace 10 China. But
what Mr.. Couger says about current
affairs in China doesn't count, for. from
the first. he has manifested the denest
ignorance ofsuch affairs. Mr.. Conger
should be recalled from Pekiu as soon
as possible, and, what's more, as this
country has nothing to do with China's
business, nobody should be sent to sup
ply his place. II the Americans who
have gone there Oh their own selfish
interest, canno; take care of themselves,
let them come home with him. This
couutry's interest will not suffer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
ALEXANDRTA C1AZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISED

being made on the Savings Bank OF
Baltimore, the Oldest and most solid in-
stitution OF tho kind in the city. De-
positors will all be satisfied. A run is
q so being made on the City Savings
sank. These runs are results OF the
failure OF the American National Bank,
the Old Town Bank and the closing of
tho ECONOMY Swings Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

ONE OF the necessary and expected
thought not by the administration
blessings OF the acquisition of the Philip
pine Islands, was the addition of thir-
teen thousand lepers to the population
OF the United States. AS the disease
from which they are suffering is
catching, and as, according to free in'
stitutions, citiz ans cannot be prescribed
on account of physical eff ctione, its
extension cannot we'll be restricted.
But retribution is as sure as death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

AND now another bank 10 Baltimore
has failed. That three banks should
have suspended in one week, in one city,
and one. too, in which. IL its republi-
can newspapers can be credited, pros
perity has prevailed to an unprecedent-
ed extent since the reelection OF Mr..
Mckinley was assured, seems to ur-
thinking people most extraordinary,
but to others, it proves that republic.
can politicians are not more reliable
than 'lying lovers."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

In its advanced and chronic form a cold in
the head is known as Nasal Cstsrrh and Is
the recognized source of other diseases, Hav-
ing stood the test of continued successful use,
Ely's Cream Balm Is recognized as a specific
for membrsnal diseases in the nasal passages,
and you should resort to this treatment in
your own case. 1t is not drying, does OF
produce sneezing. Price SO cents at drug
gi'ts or By msil. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
Street, New York. Give up prsju dice and
try IT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
Threatened With Dynamite.

Racine, Wiz, Dec. 27.-Ole hundred
and fifty property owners are at war
with the Citizens Telephone Company.
The bone of contention is that of plac'
ing poles in front of the property. The
people have filed up the pole holes as
fast as workmen have dug them, and
five or six per ons have placed dyns-
mite cartridges under the ground, aud
at their places the following sigus are
up: Beware; dynamite cartridges are
buried here about two feet from the
surface. Dig at your peril"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
DIED..

On Wednesday night, December %, at IL
o'clock at the residence OF his daughter, Mrs.
Johu Fl. Greene, No. 119 north Fayette
street OWEN CARROLL. nat We of Ireland,
aged SO years. His funeral will take place
from ct Mary's Church, tomorrow (Frdsy)
morning at $50 O'Clock. Friends and sc-
Quaintantes are invred to tend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

The safe 10 the Office of the Ameri-
Can Crucible Company, in Cumberland.
Nd, was dynsmted early this MORN
ing. The officials refuse to say how
much money was taken, but it is
.thought to have been considerable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
CIergymen's Reduced Rate Permits.

Sou bern hallway announces that Clergy
mems Redur' d Rat Permit. issued for the
y ar 1900, will expire Dec 3lst, and will
not BE- extended beyond that data Clergy.
meas Reduced Bate Permits for 1901 can be
obtained y applying to the Southern Railway
agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. Dec. 27.-The stock mlrlet
opened generally higher this morning. Soon
after the opening, however irreeulsrity ser
in. The general railway list declined frsc.
tlonslly but the market was steady at races.
aions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
Nor AN ExrRANEoUs A1D.-An OH.

NOT AN ExTRANEoUs AID.-An oh.
serving and experienced merchant
gives this information and advice 10
other business men: "Adyer isipg
space 10 the newspaper is es much a
part OF your business and property 3
the display window or the business of.
flee. andjust as indispensable. Get rid
OF the common but woefully mi.tsken
idea that advertising is something out
side OF a business-a mere external aid,
but not an integral part. Advsriising
space is valuable part of your stock in
trade, and it mnltiplies ihousandfold
your opportunities of doing business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

Don't use sny Of the counterfeits Of De
Wits Witch Hszsl sslye. Most OF tbe7, arc
worthless or liable to cause injury. Tho orig
iDsl DeWiit's Witch Bszel Salve isacr t,in
cure fer piles, eczema, cuts. scalds, burns
sores aud skin diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are daint,
lite pills, but they never fail to cleanse tn,
liver, remove DISTINCTIONS and invgorsge tn,
system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
q TOCKROLnFRS, MFETING -No.il

@ TOCKBOLDERS' MEETING. e
~ hereby given that the annual meet
ing Of the stockholders OF the ANGLO.
AMERICAN COMPANY, LIMITED, Will
be held at 11:30 o'clock a. NJ, WEI
NEsDAY, January 9th, 1901, at the
principal Office Of the company. No 125
south Roysl street, Alexsndris, Virginia, or
the purpose OF electing three directors for d
period Of three years and other business rs
may be necessary and properly brought be-
fore it. By order Of the Executive Commit
tee. CHAS. z. NEWMAN,
decZZ w3ws Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
SOLD WIFE FOR TEN CENTs.-"This
is to certify that I sell my wife, Mary
Hull, to Moses Storms for the consid.
Grafton of ten cents in cash,
civilian HULL,
"M0sEs STORMS,
"MARY HULL,
John HULL"

The above contract was drawn up
and accepted on Sunday night, at Port
Jervis, N. Y. Storms paid the ten
cents and took the wife home, the wo-
man retaining the signed contract.
Christmas morning Hull repu Hated
the contract and went after his wife and
brought her home, hut failed TO refund
the 10 cents to Storms. The latter ap.
peared before Judge Mccormick yes
terday morning for advice. and was
told that the contract did not hold
good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-Notieei is
~ hereby gwen that the annual meeting Of
the stockholders Of the DEBEN1 URE SrO' K
COMPANY will be held at 11:45 &C o k =.
M. on WEDNESDAY, Jsnuery 8 1901 il
The principal Office of the company. No lo7
south Roy | 'treet, Alexandria. Va, fOr the
purpose Of Q Getting Pr sidcrt Director, sud
Transaction of other business. By order Of
the Executive COMMITTEE
FRFD MCKEE,
dec22, 29isn4 Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-Noticoi is
~ hereby eiven that the annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the CAPITAL SYNDI-
CATE COMPANY will BIO held at 11:45
o'clock a. m, on WEDNESDAY. January 8,
1901, a. No. 107 south Royal street, Alex
andria, Va, for the purpose of electing a
President, Directors, and transaction of other
necessary business. By order of the Manager
FRED MCKEE
dec22 30 isn4 SECRETARY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING Quar-.


~ TERM AsTEs, 4i9 north Washington
street, Al.xapdris, Virgins, December 20,
1900. Sealed proposals, in triplicats, for
construction OF frame Bake House with
brick oven and chimney, at Fort Washington.
Maryland, including electric wiring and nc
cessary plumbing, will be received at this
ofIice until IL o'clock, noon, January Q ;,
1901. Envelopes containing proposals shout /
be marked Proposals for Bske-House Fort
WashingroD, Maryland" Information 70.
garding pans and specifications my be oh.
tsined at he Office of the Depot Quarter.
master, at Baltimore, Philsdelphis. New 70 k
and also at this Office The right is reserved
to accept OF reject any or all bids ABE. s
RICKHAM, Major aud Qusrtermsster, U. \.
Vols. dec27, 2S, 90 81, ian24 ct
TTNHE ANNUAL ME ETIEG Of the stock
l. hol iers of the COLUMBIA NATIONAL
SAND DREDGING COMPANY will be ed
at Feiscbmqnn's Hotel. Alexandria, Va, on
THURSDAY, January 10Th, 1901, st -
o'clock noon, to elect Directors and transact
other business.
PHILIP MAURo, President
g. A. BONNET, Sec. dee27 w3wth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-27

Bank Depositors Alarmed.
Baltimore, Md, Dec. ga run is