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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
Paris Excited.

Paris, Dec. 2l.-Captsin Cuignet was
arrested last night and lodged in the
military prison of Mont Valerieu. He
is charged with having disclosed to an
anii-Dreyius depu y confidential doc
ument OF which he obtained possession
while in the secret intelligence bureau.
he is also charged with wiring to M.
Waldeck. Rousseau accusing M. Delr
case, the foreign minister, with false
hood. The arrest has caused much ex-
element In Paris. The nationalists and
par;isans of The army regard che affair
as another gratutious insult offered by
the republican government 10 cham
pions OF French "hopor," General
Andre, the Minister OF War, who caused
Cuiguel's arrest, only recently disci-
plined a number Of officers for insult
ing Captain Coblentz, Hebrew officer
The Hobbies OF the chamber this morn
ing were seething with crowds eager
for developments, They were mostly
Of the anti-Dreyfus clans and when the
cabinet entered they Kissed them loud
iy. The nationalist are preparing an
excoritory Interpolation on the arrest
to he made at this afternoons session
of the cham Der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
Destructive Fires.

Hanover. Ontario, Dec. 81 The
Knechtel furniture factory, the largest
in the Dominion of Canada, was burn
ed last night. Early in the evening
the fire was discovered and about an
hour later the factory was destroyed
The factory covered about two acres oil
land. Not wall Ia left standing.
About ten million feet OF lumber in the
yards and the sawmill were saved.
The fire spread to adjoining buildings,
entaiiine financial loss Of over
100000.
Toronto, Oatario. Dec. 2l.-Short-
ly before 8 o'clock this morn
ing fire broke out in the fac
tory of Matthews Brothers, mould
ing, picture frames, etc, the cause be-
ing the upsetting OF the engineers lam
tern In the basement. The men In the
building had narrow escape from
death. Snme OF these later jumped
from the windows into the street and
were all more or less seriously Injured.
The fire is still burning. The loss will
be heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
PAID THE RANSOM.

Mr.. Edward A. Cudshy, the million.
aire packer of Omaha, Neb., yesterday
paid the $4,000 ransom demanded,
and his SOD, who had been kidnapped,
was returned to him. 1t is said that no
clew to the kidnappers had been oh.
tanned.
Mr.. Cudahy paid S25, 900 10 gold for
the return of his son and made no at
tempt to apprehend the men engaged
in the bold plot. 1t has been learned
that the men planned to kidOaD one OF
Mr.. Cudaby's young daughters lao, but
were not able TO get possession of Der.
To ransom bis son Mr.. Cudahy fol-
lowed the instructions given him 10 a
letter he received from the kidnsppers.
Mr.. Cu6ahy had one OF his horses har-
messed to light buggy, aud, taking the
money In II with bin, left alone for the
designated place at which the money
was to be lett. In the buggy he carried
a red lantern. He drove five miles
west of'the town on the Sherman ave-
nue. road, until he came to q white lam
tern hanging on short stick beside the
road.
Ahghling from bic buggy, Mr.. Cuda-
by depos ted the sack containing the
money near the stick bearing the
white light. Then, without seeing any
one, he returned 10 his home.
Meanwhile the abductors had seen
the red light coming up the road, and
as soon as the buggy disappeared they
took away the money and prepared to
keep faith with the father. The boy
was bundled into cab and was left
close by his fathers house about l
o'clock yesterday morning. Close by
the place where Mr.. Cudahy was d.
rected TO leave the ransom for his son
the river approaches the road and 1t is
supposed the men were on the watch
for the millionaire and saw the
red light from a boat AS soon
as he had driven away and they
had satisfied themselves thai no
person was lurking near, they prob
ably clam btred up the bank, obtained
the sack OF gold, returned to the boat
again and escaped without leaving any
telltale footprints. There is absolutely
no clew to the identity Of the men.
Young Cudahy says be was seized on
the street opposite home, bliDdiolded
and taken to South Omaha. He was
chained to the floor 10 an empty room
and released without explanation.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. 2l.-Au import
ant arrest in connection with the kid.
ospping OF Edward Cudahy, jr., is ex-
pee eu. The Piukertons engaged By
the boys father are cooperating with
the local police in search for the
kiGnappers and also for the gold mulct.
cd from Cudsby, which is believed to
have been buried somewhere near
Omaha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
COUNT ESTERHAZY.

Major CouDt Ferdinand Walsin Els.
terhszy, who figured so prominently in
the Dreyfus case, has sunk into utter
misery. His divorced wife's suit against
her mother, the Marquise de Petan-
court, for an allowance, on the ground
tina. she is in profound distress, and un,
able to support or educate her young
daughters, has brought forth the fol-
lowing letter, written by the Major to
his wife November 1:
81 have been unable to write to my
children recently, not having the money
to buy postage stamp. ] am at the
last extremity of strength, courage and
resources. l have not eaten for two
days until this morning 10 the work
house. have no clothes, am sbiver.
ing with the cold, and am compelled to
warm myself by entering churches and
museums. Every one will say this is
confession of my guilt; but you can say
| am killing myself because. after bsg-
ing struggled to the utmost of Inv
Outrage, my voice is stifed by my per-
secutors. Without bread, home or
clothing, / shall die of privstions of all
kinds, unless a revolver bullet puts
everything In good order. Kiss my
children. Tell them l adore them, and
if frightiul fatality has precipitsted
me into an abyss, II 1 die the victim of
human oowardice, | never committed
the crime whereof l am accused by
scoundrels in order to save them.
selves"
Esterhszy's letter is dated from Lon
don.
Major Cuignet, who figured 10 the
Dfeyfus court-msrtiil at Renpes, has
been arrested and imprisoned in Fort
Mont ValerleD, where he Is awaiting
trial by court-martial Oh two charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
FRIDAY EVENING. DEC. 81, 1900.
TILE RIFLE among all people is that

THE RULE among all people is that d
ha-Osin can only be honorabIy broken
with the consent OF both the parties 10
/ But the u. S. Senate yesterday, as
stated in the Gsz,lte OF that day, broke
the Clayton Bulwer treaty with Eug-
land without tho consent OF the latter
country. OF course, Great Britain Will
not accept the new treaty that allows
this country to build an inter'oceaDic
canal through foreign territory, and 10
fortify it so as to prevent her from
usiug it whenever so disposed. The
jiugoes of this country have been sue
cessful in m3ny of their recent assump'
tons toward weak nations, but il they
proyoke Great Britain to hostili'ies
they will find that they have entered
mon difficult and dangerous game.
However. as the Northern voters have
lust sustained them by q large ma
iority, they are justified in the policy
they are pursuing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
ICorrespsudence Of the Alexandria Gazette. J
Washington. December 81.


Washington. December Il.
Congressman Loudenslsger has in
troduc d a bill 10 the House fixing the
q ,lary of the Vice President OF the u.
8. az S25 900 and that of the Cabinet
at SIS 600 per annum, and Congress
man Lacey one providing Tor the estab-
lishment in New Mexico of the "Clih
Dwellers National Park" and for pro-
lection by the government OF the pre-
historic relics therein contained.
Andrew Carnegie paid President Nc
kinney a very quiet visit this morning
in com psny with Senator Hanna, They
went in and came out by the elevator,
or private way, and thus avoided inter-
viewers.
W.K. Abbott. of Peoria, ILL.,, is said
to be slated Tor the attorney geDeraship
of Porto Rico.
Senator McComas, OF Maryland, In
company with committee OF negro
preachers, called at the White House
this morning to invite the President to
attend the emancipation celebration 10
Baltimore on the evening of January
I. The President said that the New
Years social demands 10 Washington
would proven. ais attending the Balti.
more junction but be would be pleased
to write them o letter to be read at the
occasion.
II am heartily in favor OF admitting
all three of the territories, Arizona,
New Mexico and Oklahoma. to the
privileges Of statehood. 10 my opinion
the people OF these territories are ready
aud able to govern themselves and the
time has come to allow them to do so"
This statement was made by Senator
Shoup, the chairman OF the Senate COM
mittee on Territories, at the conclusion
of hearing on the bill to admit Ari-
z)na as State. Governor Murphy
and d ,legate Wilson, OF izops, made
arguments in behalf OF favorable action
on the bill and when they had Fl lished
Chairman Shoup made the declaration
quoted above.
A subcommittee OF the Senate com.
mlttee On agriculture has been ap-
polnted TO sit through the holidays
and hear testimony on the Grout oleo-
margarine bill. Mr.. Hsnsboroagh is OPP
posed to the holiday hearings and stated
that he did not purpose to hold himself
ready to respond to any call OF the Sec
rotary for hearings during that period.
w. E. Miller. representing the Armour
Packing Company, and John O. Nc
Coy, stock raiser. and member oil
the Kansas City Live Stock Association
spoke in opposition to the provisions OF
the Circuit bill, quoting figures to show
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
Death of Congressman Wise.

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 2l.-Hou.
Richard A Wise, republican member OF
the House OF Represents tives from the
second districi OF Virginia, died at his
home. Williamsburg, Va, early this
morning. He was son Of General
Henry A. Wise and was born at Phila-
delpha, Sept. 2,l843 He served in the
Conftdsra army throughout the Civil
war. DR.. Wise WAS serving his second
term 10 Congress. He had been pro-
lessor OF physiology and chemistry 10
William and Mary college.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

oceanic canal by way of Lake Nicsragus. 1t
Js under.tood that both Nicsrssus and Costa
Rica have serious objections to the Davis
amendment which gives the United States
the right to defend the proposed canal in any
way it sees IT.
A butcher in Euffalo, N. Y, has expressed
to the President roast of beef for his Christ
mas dinner, the like of which he is selling at
his stall at one dollar pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
they are pursuing

Mr.. BRYAN gets the advantage Oh
his opponents every time; except 10 re-
spect of brute force, against which NOR
tails cannot successfully contend. ln re-
spsct of Mr.. Cleveland's effrontery, 10
demanding that the democratic party re-
turn to dem ocratic principles, ne says
the ex-President should tell the party
what democratic principles are; and
that the party's highest court, both IN
1896 and in 1900, announced those
principles. He might we'll have ADDED
that the two most effective principles
OF democracy are the rule OF the ma
j>rity and implicit obedience TO the ar
btrament of the party's national con-
y,ntiou, both OF which received Dis
FINEST support as long as he was q
nom;nee, but which he fagrantly re-
pudlated as soon as the party refused
To nominate him the fourth time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
Stabbed ON the Street

Boston, Dec. 2l.-BOston hes stab
bling mystery 10 which woman, Mrs.
Margaret M. Thompson, OF Roxbury, is
the victim. She was found on the
street at midnight with two knife
wounds, one under the arm and the
other 10 the breast. From the breast
wound the doctors extracted two
inch piece OF knife blade Mrs. Thomp-
sons condition is critical, but she per-
sistently refuses to say how she came
by the wounds. The police think they
we're il hicted by jealous woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

BOAR NEARLY KILLS A FARMER
Richard Adams, aged 80 years, a
farmer at Chenango Forks. was nearly
killed by boar in Susquehanna, Pa,
yesterday. The animal attacked him
and sank his teeth repeatedly into his
thighs and the calves Of bis legs, horri.
bly, lacerating him. The farmer wss
unable to drive the animal away. His
cries brought assistance, and with clubs
the boar was overcome. The shock
was 80 severe TO Mr.. Adams that be has
apparently lost bis mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
SANKEY'S RETURN.-Ira D. Sankey

SANKEY'S RETURN.-Ira d. SaDkey,
famous singing evangelist, after four
montbsin England, where he spoke and
sang to 10000 persons 10 80 cities, ar
rived in New York yesterday on the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. "The
news from the Old World" be said, sis
that there are unmistskable indications
In England that religion there ia chang
leg aud taking the proper trend. TIE
people are looking to Christ the mao
aod are getting farther and farther
away from the theological view."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Robert McCaudlsh, one OF the most
widely known lawyers In Underwater
Virginia, died yesterday at Saluda, MID
dlesex county.
The Governor has practically refused
to pardon Miss Annie Wyatt, sentenced
for 90 days for the systematic robbery
of the department store where she was
employed.
The original bell OF old st. Johns
Church, Richmond, the same that rang
to call the house of Virginia burgesses
together when Patrick Henry delivered
bis memorial address, has been pur-
chased by Mrs. Bryant. OF Martiosville,
and presented to the Virginia Historic
cal Society.
Mics Maude Gore, of Middletown,
and Mr.. o. NJ. Roy, OF Front Royal,
were quietly married at the parsonsge
of the First Baptist Church, in Wiz
chester, yesterday afternoon by the pas
tor, Rsv. E. B. Jackson. The bride Is
daughter of Mr.. Bushrod Gore, oil
Warren county. ,
In LyDchburg last night colored
woman, Rosa Lindsay, was shot and
Instantly killed by young negro, Willie
Leftwich. There was no apparent
motive for the murder. After commit
ting the crime Leftwich ran about a
sauare and killed himself by cutting bis
throat from ear to ear.
Another surprise was sprung 10
Newport News police circles yesterday
when it became known that the board
which dismissed Chief of Police Har.
wood Wednesday night bad dismlsss d
Police Detective T. A. Mitchell from
the force, because the board regarded
his work az unsatisfactory.
The Howdershell farm, near Beale-
ton. recently purchased by Mr.. J: a..
Boffin. of England, was sold on We'd
nesday 10 Mr.. Charles E. Hall for the
sole purpose of a stock farm for
breediug and raising thoroughbred
trotting and hunting horses. 1t is one
of the finest cultivated aud best water
I'D farms in the lower end OF Fsuquier
| county.
Joseph Mantelo, of Hanover county,
| under iudic'me for the death OF his
daughter, 10 years old, who was shot
while trying to wrest tbs gun from her
father, who was drunk, was acquitted
| in the County Court yesterday. The
| man was crszsd with drink, and bis
wife and daughter tried to take the
gun from him to keep him from shoot
ing himself or them.
Hon. Claude A. Swanson, who has
| the support of United States Senator
| Martin for that honor, is doing sys-
tematic work for the nomination for
Governor. In a circular letter sent to
| friends ell over the State MIR. Swanson
claims that he will win the nomination.
II am warmly supported" writes Mr..
Swanson, "by both Of the Virginia
United States Senators and by several
OF the Representatives OF this State"
The Natural Bridge property, situat-
ed in Rock bridge county, fourteen miles
south of Lexington, has been sold TO q
syndicate of Virginia and northern
capitalists. The price paid Was $4,000
of this amount $50, 600 was paid 10 cash.
R. T. Brooke, of Richmond, is presi-
dent of the new company. The late
Colonel Henry c. Parsons formerly
owned the property, which, since bis
death, has been managed by his widow.
A fue hotel and resort will be estab-
lished and kept there all the year
round. The property is one OF the
most beautiful 10 the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

THE exploits OF brigands in the wilds
OF Greece and Italy, who kidnap people
aud hold them for ransom, have been
looked upon 10 this country with bor-
TOR, and as proof OF the existence OF low,
cruel aud brutal anarchy in the desc
late regions OF South Europe. But
none of them excels that of the men who
day before yesterday, in the large and
policed city of Omaha, kidnapped
a boy and forced bis father, on pain OF
having his cons eyes destroyed by
acid, to give them twenty-five thousand
dollars 10 gold for bis return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

CANAL TREATY RATlFIED.-As was
stated in the Gazette of that date, the
Hay. Pauncefote canal treaty, sent to
the Senate February 5, 1900. was rati-
fed by that body yesterday evening
the vote being So to Is, six more than
the necessary forty-nine. which Is two.
thirds OF the seventy-three Senstors
voting. Had the full Senate --eighty-
six-been present fifty.eIgbt votes
would have been required. The adyc.
Gates OF ratification had five votes TO
spare had all CT the eighly-six Senators
cast their votes. Both OF Vireinia's
Senators voted against the measure.
Before being ratified the treaty was
amended in addition to the Davis
amendment so as to give the United
States the power to defend the canal
except by Notifications by the adoption
of the two amendments introduced by
Senator Foraker and reported by the
foreign relations committee, one strik-
ing ont article 3. inviting the adherence
of the other powers. and the other de-.
claring that this treaty "supersedes"
the Clayton-Buiwer convention. All
the amendments, except those offered
by Senator Foraker and reported by
the committee on foreign relations,
were voted down by msjorities averag,
ing about nineteen.
Nearly all the London papers have
editorials on the action OF the United
States Senate Ia connection with the
Hav.Pauncefote canal treaty. They
express regret, rather than surprise, at
the suppression of the Clay ton ulwor
treaty, and unanimously declare that 1t
will b impossible for Great Britain to
accept the amended treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21
Result Domestic Quarrel

Paterson, N j., Dec. 81. After a bit
ter quarrel with bis wife, Edward Van
louski, aged 40, left his home early this
morning. He proceeded to the Erie
railroad tracks snd lay down before az
approaching train, all the cars of which
passed over him. The head was sever
ed from the trunk and the heart was
found twenty feet from the body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

THE Congress OF the United States
having yesterday snapped its fingers 10
the lace of the whole civilized world by
scouting and houting the recognized
law Of nations in respect of treaties. will
now devote such intellectual faculties
as it possesses to the work of suppress
ing one industry for the benefit of an
o.her. Oleowargariue is as wholesome
as butter, and why its manufacture
should be suppressed, while that of vim
egsr made of acid, lard made Of other
material than hog fat, and hundreds OF
articles manufactured OF more delete
rious stuff, i. what only the average
modern congressman can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

When you need q soothing and healing an
tiseptic application for any purpose, use the
original DeWitt's Witch hazel SslYe. we'll
known cure for piles and skin diseases. It
heals sores without leaving scar. Beware
OF c0uatsrfeits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

Don't use any OF the counterfeits Of De
Wits Witch Heel Galvs. Most Of tben arc
worthless or liable to cause injury. The orig.
inal DeWist's Witch Hazel Sslve Is certain
cue fer piIos eczema, cuts, seslds, burns,
sores and skin diseasea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

of his dead moiher.in-lsw. Chiei Tyree
went to Pennsylvania. captured his man
aud is now bringing him back TO Hunt
inptOp
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The Markets,
Georgetown, Dec. 2l.-whest Gail.
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, December 81,
SENATE.

There was a small attendance OF Ser
ators present when the session opened
this morning, especially Oh the republi'
can side. Many have already gone
home for the Christmas holidays.
Chaplain Milburn 10 his opening
prayer alluded to the death OF Mrs,
Frye, the wife Of the President of the
Senate. end prayed that consolation
might be vouchsaIed the bereaved hus-
band.
Then on motion of Mr.. Hoar the
Senate Immediately adjourned as d
mark OF resoect, not to meet again ur-
til January 8.
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FINANCIAL.
1851
[651.l
Depot OF THE CONDITION OF THE
First National Bank,

AT ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF yIR,
GINA,
At the close of business, Dec. 18Th, 1900
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $675.3 IS
Overd rats secured and unse-
cured, 2.600 90
U. S. bonds to secure circua-
ton, $4,000 %
U. s. bonds to secure U. s. de.
posts, $4,000 90
Stocks, securities, ETC., 1861 20
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 10000 %
Due from National Banks mot
reserve agents., 1884, "a
Due from State banks and bank.
ers, 1850 90
Due from approved reserve
agents, 157 or -
Checks and other cash items, 10,426 g
Notes of other National Banks, 1900 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents, 302 %
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
BANK, VIZ:
Specie, 19.203 90
Legal tender notes, 35,700 90
- 1893 co
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer, per cent Of cir
culation, $500 %
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HOUSE.

The chaplain of the House this morn
ing referred to the death OF Representa-
tive Wise, of Vrrginisj of the death Of
Mrs. Frye, wife OF Senator Frye, al d
of an accident to Major Morrissey, n
doorkeeper OF the House, who broke
his |, g lsst night,
As no quorum was present, the
House took up unimportant matters by
unanimous consent.
Mr.. Jones, OF Virginia, announced to
the House the death OF his colleague,
Richard A. Wise, and resented resolu.
tons of regret and authorizing the ap-
pointment OF a congressional committee
to attend his funeral. The resolution
was agreed to, the committee appoint
ed and as further mark of respect the
House adjourned to meet January 8
next
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S1,OS3 175 GO

State of Virginia, city Of Alexandria:
!, Chas. X. Hootf, cashier of tie shove.
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief
CHAs. r. HOOFF Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
2lst day of December 1900.
II. r. BURKE, Notary Public.
Correct-attest:
NOBLE LINDSEY,
N. B. HARLOW, Directors.
@. l.. POoTHE, II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-21

Dewitrs Little Early Rsers are dainty
little pills, bat they never fail to clesnse the
liver, remove distractions and inyigorsse The
system.
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S1.Cs3175O 90

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 100000 % |
Surplus fund, $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid, 69,35S 20
National bank notes outstand-
ing, $4,000 90
Due to other National Banks, 3S7Gs 90
Due to State banks and bankers, o,52J O.
Individual deposits subject to
check, 715 292 -
Demand certificates of deposit, 4676 66
Certified checks, 223 %
United States deposits, 43G23 IS
Deposits of u. s. dsbursng
officers, 5,711 10