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CENTER OF THE DISTRICT.
Suggestion That II should he Suit
ably Marked.

Among those who called upon District
Commissioner Macfarland yesterday was
Mrs. Heath of Boston. a woman who is
very much interested in preserving his
torical places. She stated to Mr.. Macfar-
land that she feels that Congress should
cause to be erected suitable mark to
designate the center of the District of CO.
lumbia as it was originally formed. Mrs.
Heath has been investigating the matter
for some time. and Is of the opinion that
the center Of the original ten miles square"
was located in what is now known as Van
Ness Park. This park Is now under the
control Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. of which Mr. Macfarland Is vice
president, and he suggested to Mrs. Heath
that, should her belief in the matter be
confirmed by official records. the association
might erect a stone or other mark to desig-
nate the spot provided Congress evinced no
intention of so doing. Mrs. Heath express
ed herself as being pleased with the Com
missioners suggestion. 1t is understood
Mr.. Macfarland will present the matter to
the association
Evening star., 1900-05-25

requesting that suitable sites be chosen
In the suburban sections of the District
for parks.
The matter was referred to the engineer
department. which reported that it will
be impracticable to comply with the asso-
ciations request during the next fiscal
year. because of the very limited appropri-
ations made for the parking commission,
practically all the funds. 1t was explained,
being required to fill the gaps in existing
lines Of trees and to care for trees already
planted.
The substance Of this report will be for
warded to Mr.. Mclean, with the approval
of the Commissioners.
Evening star., 1900-05-25
Rescue of Spanish Prisoners.

At San Isidro the first Spanish prisoners
Joined the column. and from then on at
almost every town through which the
troops passed. The advance was so rapid
that it was not possible to make lists at all
places, but it is believed that the total num-
Der of Spanish prisoners released by the
command was 1000.
The two primary objects of the exped-
ton; first, that of scattering the insurgent
forces, and second the recapture of Ameri-
can and Spanish prisoners. had now been
effected, and it but remained to disperse or
capture the small insurgent bands which
for time made their presence felt in the
locality.
General Young extends his thanks to the
officers and men of the navy for their cor
dial support, and of the troops of his COM
mand, says: They clung to the main pur-
poses for which the campaign was in
augurated and pursued the course laid out
for them with a tenaoity of purpose and a
physical endurance which. think, far ex-
ceeded the highest expectation or belief of
their country as they certainly did that
of their general"
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Arranging for Hearing.

In the case Of John g. Oeser and others
against the Standard Oil Company. to re-
strain the use Of an oil tank in Southwest
Washington. counsel have arranged to ap-
pear before Justice Barnard in Equity
Court No. 2, the 31st instant, to have q day
set for the hearing Of the cause.
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is one of the most remarkable on record
and 1t is probably the longest continuous
march made during the insurrection.
Captain McCalla of the United States
navy received the surrender of General
Tirona and the insurgent forces in the
province of Cagayan at Aparri.
On January 3 Lieutenant Gilmore and
the recaptured American prisoners arrived
NJ V;pap
Evening star., 1900-05-25

An electric car struck a wagon in charge
of Charles D. Wise at 9th and T streets
yesterday afternoon. The car fender was
broken and the wagon slightly damaged
No one was injured
Evening star., 1900-05-25
Red Star Line.

NEW 1UKk-ANTWF F-RP-PAKES
Every Wednesday at II noon
Kensington. :. May 80 sFresand. June 13
NoOrdland.. June q Southwark. June 70
Sailing At Southampton.
Piers IA & IS. Mr.. O1ice. 73 Broadway. New York.
Philadelphia office. 3O5-3o7 Walnut st.
WASHINGTON OFFICE 1905 st. NV, or
G. W. MOSS. Agent. at Sanders Stayman's. 1927
1T. 0eN
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TRANSATLANTIC PASSENGER AGENCY.
White Star Line, Cunard Line,
American Line, Anchor Line.
my9-52ts A. L. vELATI, Agent. 14OS1h G st. NV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

commercial relations with this country.

commercial relations with this country.
The argument in the contested cleo
ton case OF Walker We. Rhea, from the
9th Virginia district, commenced In the
room OF cleo ions committee number
the at the House today. General pud'
lev, of "blocks OF five" fame, appearing
as counsel for the contestant. Both the
contestant aud contestee were present.
and also Representative Swanson OF
Virginia. Though the ballots used 10
two of the counties, we're printed IN re-
mote country offices, the fact that they
we're badly printed, and that the oinces
"a we'll as the names of the candidates
appeared in the same type, was conciu'
siye proof, the counsel thought, OF an
attempt TO deceive the negro voters;
Int the chairman of The committee,
republican as he is, called attention to
the other fact, that in those counties
there are few or no negro voters. MIR.
Rhea. who has no counsel but Will con
duct his own case, will address the COM
mittee tomorrow.
Senator Allen of Nebraska, talking
TO some friends in the Capitol this
morning about the Presidents attempt
10 force Congress to do as he wants 1t
TO do, said he remembered that during
Mr.. Cleveland's administration Senator
Morgan stood up on the floor of the
Senate and said that when the White
House clock struck, all the cuckoos in
the Capitol poked out their heads and
called the time of day, and that same
clock, he said, is still striking.
Senators Martin and Daniel left for
Richmond this evening TO attend the
banquet Lieut.. Gov. EchOls will give
the members of the Virginia Senate to-
night. Representative Swanson, VINO
was also invited, would have gone, too,
but remained here to DO what be could
in the interest OF his friend. the
contestee 10 the election case OF Walker
We. Rbea, from his State.
In the Senate today Mr.. Daniel in
troduced bill to pay John Freelapd
So 100, for the occupation OF his ware
Douse in Richmond by the q. S. govern
L,ent after the close OF the war between
tn. States.
The President today nominated Henry B.
Miller, of Oregon, to be consul Of the United
states at Chongking China.
he neck OF James Burk, q c0lored man
sged 81 years, was broken by fall from
wagon early this morning He was taken to
. hospital aud at 3 o'clock was still living.
The House committee on military affairs
today authorized favorable report on the
bill to retire General shsfter with the rank
of major general to advance Adjutant Gen
eIal Corbin to the rank of major general and
to abolish post chsplsins and detail one chap
lain to each regiment. The bill to employ
contrsct dental surgeons was also approved.
Frederick Porter Lewis, a former police
man, committed suicide this morning at the
boarding house a72 o street, northwest, Kept
b, Mrs. a. v. Exner, widow. Lewis shot
himself in the hea while standing beside
MIS-. Fxner's bed. She says she was not in
the room at the time. Lewis was Al years
of age and came from Meriden, Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Edgar Birch, who was stricken
with paralysis last Sunday, as mention.
ed in Yesterdays Gazette, died 10 Lees
burg this morning.
Governor Tyler yesterday appointed
Mr.. K. e Lee, OF King William coun.
tv, a member of the board of visitors OF
the Medical College of Virginia, He
succeeds the late N. Fl Massie, OF Dan
Vile.
Edward Coxon and Harry Hender-
sou, two boys from Manchester, who
started out TO be road agents, were
caught in car at Bon Air, near Rich
mond, yesterday, and sent to the Re-
fOrmatory.
The new M E. Church at White Post
was dedicated sunday 10 the presence
OF large congregation. Bishop J g.
Cranberry, of K chmoDd. preached the
dedicatcry sermon. The building is
handsome edi6ce OF the Gothic style,
and is one of the prettiest churches in
this section. Rev, Fred A. Gaines,
through whose efforts the structure was
erected. is the pastor.
The republican county committee OF
Loudoun met in Leesburg on Saturday
last. The committee expected to meet
Mr.. r r. Campbell there aud arrange
for the appointment OF the census emu.
nerators for the county. Mr.. Campbell
failed to put in an appearance, however,
but the committee held meeting and
ordered county convention to be held
at PurceiIville on March 25
The County Court of Fittsylvanis,
Judge James l.. Tredway, presiding. is
now engaged 10 the trial OF DR.. John @
Anderson, prominent physician OF the
county, who was indicted last summer
for the attempted murder OF Miss Missia
B. Watson with whom, it is charged by
the Commonwealth, he had been un'
lawfully ultimate. There was die
agreement of the jury at former trial.
The young woman died, it is alleged, as
the result OF q criminal operation re-
sorted to 10 the effort 10 conceal anoth-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
The Vanquished and Victor.

New York, Feb. 27.-CroDje is about
sixty-three years old, He never had
any school, military training. 10 times
OF peace he is very shy and simple. H.
is careless about dress His coat is al
ways buttoDed and always buttoned
wrongly. He is intensely religious.
Until four years ago he was farmer
Then he was made superintendent of
natives 10 the Free State. 10 war the
mans whole nature appears to change.
His mind works like q fash. To bat
tie he is all over the field directing and
encouraging his men. Cropje became
prominent in the uprising Of 1880. 81.
His later fame rests upon the Jameson
raid. 1t was Cronje who arranged the
trap into which Jameson walked. He
chose the place and personally directed
the men. He has the cunning of O fox
London, Feb. 27.-Gen. Roberts was born in
Cswnpoore, India in 1882. His esily years
were spent in England. He did not know
his father until he wa twenty years of age.
He received splendid military education in
England. The success he won in the Indian
mutiDy led to MS eventual promotion to be
comm ,ndeT-in-chief of the Indian army. He
is devoted husband. His love for his on v
son ii not prevent MS unremittiug zeal in
perfecting the south African campaign after
the news was sent to him that his only son
had fallen 10 battle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The House committee on naval al
fairs will recommend total apprOpris-
ton of $677 500 for the years work at
toe Naval Acapemy at Annapolis.
john Walker and other stockholders
of the Frck Coke Company, of Pitts
burg, have brought suit against the
Carnegie Steel Company to annul It's
advantageous coke contract.
Lieutenant Governor EckOls will give
dinner at the Jefferson Hotel, IN
Richmond, tonight, to the members OF
the Senate. Senators Daniel aud Mar
tin are expected to be present on the
occasion.
British influence IN Persia is now
considered completely replaced by Rus
sian, and a significant remark dropped
by the governor general of Finland in
dlcates that Russia has designs upon
Sweden.
Introducing the new naval estimates
in the House Of Commons yesterday
George J. Goschen, first lord of the ad-
miralty, said Great Britain proposed to
spend more than France and Russia
combined.
The Kentucky State contest board
Yesterday awarded certificates OF cleo
ton to eli of the democratic contestants
for minor State offices, Immediately
after the contestants were sworn in and
repaired to the State House in body,
where they made formal demand on
the republican incumbents for posses :
sion of the offices, but the demands
we're not acceded to. The presence ct
militia at the polls in Louisville is set
forth ne the reason for reversing the
November elections.
Justice Weldon announced in the
Court Of Claims in Washington yester.
day that decision had been reach d
in the claim of the members OF the force
composing the squadron commanded
by Admiral Dewey at the battle OF
Manila Bay. 1t denies to the admiral
and his men the prize money for which
they contend on the basis that the
Spanish feet destroyed was not more
powerful force than that of the United
States. The decision in effect ID that
the claimants will be entitled to 500
Tor each man in the Spanish feet To-
stead of 5000 for each man, which is
contended TOR. Admiral Dewey's claim
was for 5000 for each man belonging r.
the enemy's feet, includinO me SUD.
porting shore batteries, mines and tor
pedoes.
As Anticipated in the Gazette, at last
nights caucus OF the republican mem.
bers Of the House it was decided to
change the title of the Paerto Rican bill
to show II to be of temporary and emer.
gency character; to reduce the proposed
tariff to 10 per cent. of the Dingley
schedule and to make the law cease to
be operative In March, 1902. Mr.. Nc
Kinley's attitude toward the bill ia a
shrewd ono. He simply says he will
sign the bill il presented. This throws
the burden on Congress. it is de-
featsd the President can point to bis
recommendation for free trade. The
President it was said favored the bill
and considered it constitutional.
Messrs. Mccall and Little6eld refused
to accept the amended bill, but the
leaders say 1t will surely pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. 81, 1900

Now THAT the British, at least, seem
TO be getting the upper hand in South
Africa, their newly developed love foi
their old enemies, the people OF this
country, has sbated considerably, and
they say they not only have no apollo
eies to make or regrets to express Tor
seizing American goods bound to South
Africa, but intend to do so whenever
their warships find such goods af1oa''
and that all reports here to the effect
that they had ever contemplated doing
anv thing else, are without the slight
est foundation. Great Britain Is an
old col servative and powerful govern
ment and the support she receives at
home and in oil her foreign possessions
IN her present war, shows that she can
deperd upon the fealty OF all her sub
iects. and such a government Is not
likely to be affected by the protests CT
a bumptious springald. as she deems
the United States to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

GEN. CRoNJE, the brave, determined
and skillful South African general, hav
ing done all that man could to achieve
success against overwhelming odds, has
at last, to save his reduced force from
aupibilation, been forced to surrender.
A brave mans sorrow receives the SYM
pathy of all other brave men, and OF all
who commisserate with Gen. Cronje no
people do so more sincerely than the
ex-Confederates Of this country. They
have been there, and know how it i
themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

WHEN A Boer commander protested
to the English general in front OF him
that some of latter's negro allies were
committing outrages not sanctioned by
anv even half civilized nation, the re-
nlv he received was that people whose
homes we're Invaded could not reasoi :
ably be expected to be especially par
ticular 10 their mode of warfare. The
only strange thing about this reply j.
the fact that it was made by an Eue-
lishmsn, who is invading the country O.
the Beers and destroying their homes
and devastating their farms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
To REDUCE THE REVENUE. Repre-

To REDUCE THE REvENUE.-Repre-
sentative Lazy, OF New York, sent @
letter to Secretary Gage yesterday
morning calling his attention to the
fact that the receipts were far excee d.
ing the expenditures of the govern
ment, and that the money was az ain
accumulating in the Treasury. He
said repetition Of the money troubles
of last fall was to be feared if measures
OF relief were not taken at onca A.
Levy urged the Secretary ~ S,nror, =
movement for TIE reduction of p RI. in.
'elnai .evenue collected under the wa,
revenue act, and suggested that he had
bill for this purpose which he hoped
Secretary Gage would examine and
support, Mr.. Levy estimate reduc.
ton 10 revenue OF $50 900 900 annually
would come from the passage of bis bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
ICorrespondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, February q.

Washington, February q.
General Ludlow, military governor
of Havana, called at the White House
this morning. He says the indepeod-
ence party is gaining 10 strength down
there, and IS the people Throughout:
the island seem to demand their free =
dom, he hopes they'll get it. The al =
n.,xationists do not seem to be gaipinp
much ground.
At the Cabinet meeting today Secrt
tary Gage, who has been out West.
gave the members an account OF his
trip and stat led that prosperity seems to
be booming 10 every locality he visited.
The Puerto Rical. tariff bill was also
discussed, the President expressing hi
qualification that the troublesome mat
ter appears to be on the sye OF settle
ment. "The compromise bill will un-
doubtedly pass Congress-" said one Of
the Cabinet members after the meeting
"The President is very much pleased
that the mOmbers OF the House hav9
got together on the vital questions Of
the measure"
Representative Crumpscker, of In.
diana who opposed the Puerto Ricsn
bill, even as amended, was at the Whi z
House today. President Mckinley sd-
vised him to support the dill, but he re =
fused to do so. II will vote against it'
he said: ut is worse now than it was,
for it is no longer even areveuue raiser,
although the offensive principle re
mains. Messrs. LOrimer, Mccall and
Littlefeld take the same ground
Warner OF Illinois is sick, but is paired
against the bill. Three or four Others
are doubtful" Mr.. Shattuc, OF Ohio,
who was reported against the bill says
he will support it because President Nc
Kinley so desires.
Representative Watson Of Indiana
says he is still opposed to the Puerto
Rican bill. Il know nine republicans
who oppose and believe there will be
twelve. Representative Mccall, proph
estes defeat of the compromise meas
ure.
A canvass of the House on the Puerto
Rican bill by members of the ways and
means committee, this afternoon, is
said to fnd the bill short of majority.
The delegation representing Puerto
Rico. sent here in the interest of the
island, issued a statement today in
which they deny that the proposed bill
is needed as revenue raiser, alleging,
on the contrary, that the Island can
maintain itself. They say that they re-
ly on promises of Gen. Miles, President
Mckinley and others to give them free
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
Foreign News.

Berlin. Feb. 27.-Genersl Won Gergoltz,
the reorgsnizer of the Turkish army. publishes
3 sensational article Today in which he de-
clares that public feeling in England de-
msnds war with Germany after the South
African conflict shall have been settled.
London, Feb. 27.-There was an important
meeting Of the cabinet this afternoon called,
IL is believed. to consider the formulation OF a
policy aiming at the detscbnent of the
Orange Free state from the Transvsal.
Rome, Feb. 27.-it is learned that the cor
gregstion denies the three candidates for the
Columbus, Ohio, bishopric are Objectionable.
Their nsmes are cireiully concealed. Mgr.
Martinelll has not replied to the cOngreRa-
tons inquiries regarding the fourth cand-
date.
Aberdeen, Feb. 27.-Five trawlers whose
crews aggregate 10 men and boys, have been
missing since the recent gales, and have
been given up as lost
Havana reb. 27.-Bishop santander
leaves for spain tomorrow. In farewell ad-
dress he has advised sll Catholics in Cubs to
unite. Bishop sbsrretti today paid visit to
Governor General Wood.
The Hague, Feb. 2T.-Tke report that the
United States is negotiating to buy the
Dutch West Indies is not known here and in
official circles Is called absurd.
stockholm, Feo. 27--The Swedish steamer
Rex ran ashore last night on Reugen Island.
in the Baltic. Five of the crew were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

The republicans in Congress have
agreed, so it is reported, to reduce the
tariff rates 10 the Porto Rico bill and to
shorten the period of the operation OF
that bill. They thereby concede that
the principle of the bill is wrong. but
acknowledge that though that be the
case. as their caucus has decided upon
it. and as the President agrees to it
wrong az it is, they will enact it into
law, irrespective of consequences. Blu
the idea that after them, the judgment
governs all their actions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

THE Spaniards in Cuba, with whom
this country went to war to relieve tbs
Cabans of alleged tyranny" now war
to be annexed to the United State s
but the Cubans themselves, say they
would rather be retroceded to SPAR
then q subject any longer to American
rule. TIE whirligig of time brings
other things besides revenge, and is we
calculated to make men realize how
foolish they have been.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
TELEGRAFHIC BREVITIg>

The death OF J. W. Davis, head Of III.
Of J: ": Davis & Co, member of tb a' am
f01k stock Exchange since DecemTb. reg
1863, Was announced on the Stock fxosa- !,
this morning '-Acnshss
The hearing Of the Nethersole .saDbo
was resumed before Judge Mott in S pno = ta;e
this morning. '''n iolE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
1t Saved His Leg.

T. A: Danforth, of Lagrange, Ga,
suffered intensely for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Sslve cur
ed it in ten days. For Ulcers, Wounds
Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles it's the best
salve 10 the world. Cure guaranteed.
Dolly 25c. Sold by E. 8. Leadbeater
& Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

10 Baltimore yesterday the Cont
mental Trust Com Dany filed it's answer
to the original bill of Daniel Crook to
prevent the consolidation of the Sea-
BOARD Air Line, Florida Central and
Peninsular, Georgia and Alabama and
other railroads into the Greater Sea-
board Air Line. Daniei Crook fled an
amended and supplemental bill to pre-
vent the csrryiDg mt Of the railroad
consolidation TO be known % the Great
er Sesboard Air Line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27
BEWAREOF OINTWr1NT FOR CATARRH
ihAA JNIAIN MERCURY

81 'H curry will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely dersnge the whole sys-
tenn wien entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputs bic phyti
clans, as the damage they will do is ten f, Ii
to the good you will possibly derive from
them. Halls Catsrrh Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and macous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Cstarrh
Cure be sure to get the genuine 1t Is taken
internally, and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by
+. J. Cheney & Co.
Test mo Bisls free.
Gold by druggists. Price Toe. per bottle.
Ralls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

Fire destroyed an entire block of business
buildings at Clarion. Pa. early today. Frozen
water pipes prevented the fremen from being
of much service. Tie l,ss Is S125. OOO
Judge W. w. Barr, a prominent politician
snd one OF the oldest inhabitants of lsrion
dropped dead from excitement while the fire
was in progress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

Rev. W. Z. Sitter, W. Cation, N. Y, writes
81 had dyspepsia over twenty years, and
tried doctors and medicines without benefit
1 was persuaded TO use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and it helped me rom the start believe il
10 be . panscea for eli forms Of Indigestion
IL disests what you eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-27

Mrs Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, Ill, writes
VI never fail to relieve my children tom
Group at once by using One Minute Cough
Cure. would not feel safe without it {"
Quickly cures coughs, colds, grippe and sll
throat and lung diseases.