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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Attorney General Griegs finished the
presentation OF the governments con-
tention in the Porto Rican and Philip
pine cases before the Supreme Court
yesterday.
Ex.President Harrison has received
his fee, 100000, for services in conneo-
ton with the arbitration of the bound
airy dispute between British Guina
and Venezuela.
Omaha, Neb., is greatly excited over
the supposed kidnapping for q ransom
of Edw Cadahy, the 15-year.old son
of E. A. Csdahy, millionaire meat
packer OF that city.
General Macarthur will issue proc
lamaton in the Philippines today de-
claring that bereafte, amigos giving
support to the natives will be consider.
ed as traitors and treated accordingly.
A dispatch from London says If the
Hay-Pauucefote treaty is amended 10
the sense which all the Washington dis
patches affirm the Senate will vote to-
day, it will not be accepted by the Brit
ish government.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Hale,
from the appropriations committee, re-
ported the urgent deficiency bill with
two minor amendments. TWAS passed
without debate. Seventy.one private
pension bills were passed, including
two giving pension of $50 month to
the widows of General John A. Nc
Clernsnd and General John M. Palmer
At meeting of the foreign ministers
at Pekin late yesterday evening every
thing in regard to the terms of the Joint
note was agreed to, including the
British notifications. The ministers
refuse to disclose anything 10 connec-
ton with the matter, believing that the
home governments would give the par
ticuars to the public. The misunder-
standing that led to the consummation
OF the agreement was due to an error in
transmission OF cipher instructions to
Minister Conger.
Former President Grover Cleveland
has contributed to the Saturday Even
ing Post, of Philadelphia, an extended
ar icle on the plight of the democracy.
He recites the causes OF the recent
disaster which bsfel the democratic
party, chief OF which, he says, were free
silver and populism. The absurdity of
the fight which was waged along the
same lines, he says, brought defeat 10
1896. He says party reorganization lie
not as necessary as return to demo-
cratic principles and says the rank and
file must be given show.
The State Dep artment has received a
cablegram from United States Charge
d'Affaires Dsaupre, at Bogota, stating
that o great battle has been fought at
Girardot Point Magdelane river, Colon.
bia, which lasted two days and resulted
in decisive victory for the govern
ment against the rebels. 1t is reported
that 600 were killed and many hun
dreds wounded. Other important VIC
tories by the government forces have
been announced. The government is
celebrating the victories and considers
itself greatly strengthened by the sue.
cess Of its arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
GENERAL MACARTHUR, the CommaD

GENERAL MCARTHUR,the Command
erin Chief of the y. S. Army in the
Philippines, being unable to contend
successfully against the armed Fill
pinos in the field. has now, following
the example of the UDion generals IN
this country during the war between
the States, determined not only to treat
Filipino officers as outlaws for defend
ing their own country, but to arrest
aud try as traitors all non-combatants
there. That is poor sport at the price
of two million a week, to say nothing
of the casualties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

THE CRAMP DEAL A FACT.-The Lor-
don Financial News says that a pros
pectus in connection with the scheme
for the consolidation oithe English firm
of Vickers' Sons & Maxim and the
Cramp Shipbuilding Company, OF Poll
adelphia, is being circulated privately.
1t seems that the new company will be
flosted under the title of the Cramp,
Vickers, Maxim & Midvale Company.
The capital will be 500 900, 900, half OF
which will be in ordinary shares and
halfin elk per cent. preferred shsre5-
The ordinary shares will be taken by
Vickers' Sons & Maxim and the other
by the vendors. The company will
acquire the Vickers- Maxim patents for
manufacturing guns in America. 80
far as can be ascertaiDed, the only
stock that will be offered to the pubic
is 10000 600 10 a per cent. bonds
payable In gold. Part of this stock
will be reserved for the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
Lost Legs of Woods and Flesh

Bethlehem, Pa. Dec. 20.-Michael
Graham, of White Haven, while at
tempting to board q moving Central
Railroad Company train Tuesday night,
fell under the wheels and had both legs
and his right arm cut off. The man
owns farm near White Haven, and
had hobby for boarding moving trsirs.
Oae OF the legs cut off was wooden, the
sound limb having been severed by a
similar accident not long ego. He can
not recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

THE RAILROAD BILLs.-The Senate
bills to eliminate grade crossings on the
lines of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
and Ohio Railroads within the city of
Washington were passed by the House
of Representatives. yesterday afternoon.
The vote by ayes and noes on the
Pennsylvania bill was 1853 to II. The
vote on the Baltimore and Ohio bill on
division, the ayes and noes not being
demanded by sufficient number, was
1859 to IL. The Pennsylvania road will
build new station on its present site
to cost nof less than $l,500,OO0. The
signature of the President to these two
measures will mark the solution of the
greatest problem in steam railroad
transportation that Washington has
ever had, involving the expenditure 10
that city during the next few years OF
about S1l 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
Charged With Assault.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 2O.-Suit was
filed yesterday against DIR. William
Chsatham for $4,000 damages by Ida
Muckelbauer, who says 10 her petition
that on November %. having placed
herself under the defendants charge
for the treatment of her eyes, she went
unattended to the Office of the doctor.
While there, she states, the defendant
took her into his Office, fastened the
door and made an assault upon her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
Dr.. Cheathsm claims the whole affail
il blackmail.
100000 Fire in Columbia, 8. O

Columbia, s. c.. Dec. 90 Columbia
last night sustained the heaviest loss
from a single fire since the city was
burned in 1866. The fire started in the
kitchen of the Hotel Jerome and this
new building was destroyed. The J.
NJ. Vaumeter furniture store adjoining,
three floors packed with fine goods. is
totsl loss. The carriage factory Of V.
Myers in the rear was consumed with q
number of small buildings. The loss
will be more than 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
DIED.

Suddenly on Wednesday, December 10,
1900, at 5 p. M, TIMOTHY DESMOND, q
native of County Cork, Ireland, in the eighty.
eighth year OF his age. Funeral will take
plsce Saturday from the residence Of his
daughter, Mrs. Daniel Ragen, Fairfax county,
thence to st. Mary's Church, Alexandris,
where Requiem Mass for lis soul will be said
st IL o'clock. Interment at Mount Olivet
Cemetery. Friends and relatives invited to
Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
OFFICIAL.

| AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Washington
Southern Railway Company u, construct.
maintain and operate a sv itch or side
track in and upon st. Assph street. be-
tween Madison and Pendleton ct eets and
to connect each end Of said switch or side
track with its main trscK in said street !;
and 10 construct, msintsin and operate
turnouts or spur tracks connecting its main
! line of railway or said switch or side track
at any point or points between the streets
aforesaid with the property of Eobert Port
ner Brewing Company.
l. Be- it ordained by the City Council Of
Alexandria, hat authority is hereby con-
ferred upon the Washington Southern BAIL
way Company 20 construct, maintain and op-
crate switch or SIDE trace in and upon ST.
| A'aph street, between Madison and Pendle-
/ ION streets. and to connect each END of said
| switch or side track with its main track in
! said street, and to construct, maintain and
crate turnouts or spur tracks connecting
| its main line If railway or said switch or side
| track at any point or points between the
ST. eats aforesaid with the pi Opcrty OF Robert
Portner Brewing Company.
2. The right to alter, amend or repeal this
ordinance at the pleasure of the City Council
of Alexandria is hereby expressly reserved.
3. This ordinance shall be in force from
and after its passage.
Passed Common Council December IL,
1900.
HUBERT sNOWDEN, President.
Passed Board of Aldermen December II,
1900.
THEO. BALLENGEB, President.
Approved December 13, 1900.
GEO. L SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL z. STANsBURY. Clerk c. c.
An ORDINANCE regulating the speed of cleo
trio street cars and electric trains In the
city of Alexsndris, Virginia. and providing
penalties for the violation OF this act. To
continue in force forty days from date.
Sec. 1. Be 1t enacted by the City Council
of Alexandra, Virginia. That it shall be IN.
lawful for any electric street CARS or electric
trains to move at greater speed than eight
miles an hour within the limits of the city Of
Alexandra.
Sec 2. For every violation OF this proyis.
lon by any electric railroad company, its off.
GERS, agents or servants, such company sball
forfeit and pay the sum OF twenty-five dol.
lars, to be recovered with costs in the name
of the City Council of Alexsndris, for the use
OF this corporation; and the motorman and
conductor OF such street car or electric train
moving as aforesaid at q greater speed than
mentioned in section 1 of this act shall for.
felt and pay for the use of this oorporatian
the SUN of ten dollars, 10 be recovered az
aforesaid.
Sec. 3. This act sbsll continue in force for
period of forty days from December IL,
1900, and it shall be in force from ito passage.
Passed Common Council December II
1900.
HUBERT sNOWDEN, President.
Passed Board of Aldermen December IL,
1900.
THEO. BALLENGER, President.
Approved December 13, 1900.
GEO. L. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL z. STANsBURY, Clerk G. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
A Mine Caye-in.

Pittston, Pa, Dec. ga bad cave
in took place here early today when
the old workings of the Seneca Com.
psny began to settle. Three acres OF
the surface are affected. As far as
known, no casualties occurred in the
mine. The loss to property ia very
great and many business building are
in ieopardY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

THE Beers are now operating In
Cape Colony with quite a large force,
which is being recruited daily by their
kin there. But, for all that, General
Roberts has sailed for England, and the
English people, until last week. really
believed that the Boer war was over.
The war is stilliu progress in Natal and
in the Trausvssl, and has never before
been waged 10 Caps Colony. A once
free people a:e not easily Quoted when
thew have been deprived of their libsry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of tho
country than sll other difes'es put togt thel'
and until the last few years was supposed TO
be incurabe. For great many years doc
tors pronounced it local disease, and pre-
scribed local r, NEEDLES, and by constantly ia .
ing to cure with local trestment pronouLce %
it incurable. Science has proven cstsrIh to
be constitutional disease, and therefore r.
quires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tsrrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney q
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. is the only constitutional
cure on the msrket. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops TO q I aspoonful. IL
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address, 2. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, U.
Sold by Druggists. 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

So much.shoddy has bseu discovered in
the blankets supplied American soldiers
b. Philadelphia contractors, that an
Investigation of the fraud has been or
dered. That will be about the end of
/. Such Investigations infrequeptly
amount to more than the cost of maxi
ing them, and those engaged 10 the
frauds are rarely punished and never
compelled to relinquish their ill-gotten
gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20
Democratic Committee ChairmaBshi

Democratic committee craftsmanship
Chicago. Dec. 20.-It Is reported that
Senator J. K. Jones will call a meeting
Of the national democratic committee
and ask to be relieved as chairman Of
that body. A desire to escape the
worry of another campaign is given as
the reason for bis intended withdrawal.
J. G. Johnson, who was chairman OF the
executive committee, is mentioned for
the craftsmanship, as is also ex.Gover-
nor Stone, of Missouri. Mayor Tagga art,
OF Indianapolis, is said to be favored by
many OF the committee,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

To SHOW the shipshod way in which
the most important affairs of this coun-
try ace conducted, it is only necessary
TO alluSe to the fact that notwithstand-
inc all the recent talk about the Hay
Paupcsfote treaty, it was only recently
discovered that the time for signing
that treaty had expired months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

When you need soothing and healing an
tiset tic application for any purpose, use the
original DeWitts Witch Hazel Sslve, a we'll
known cure for piles and skin diseases. IL
heals sores without leaving a scar. Beware
oflcounterfeits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

CONFEDERATE VETERANS Grand
Commander R. L. Maury. Of the Grand
Camp of Confederates of Virginia, yes
terday issued general orders naming
his aides and members of the history
committee. The aides are Capt. Thos.
l.. Elliott, of Richmond; Adjutant
General Major William w. Deutley, OF
Pulaski, and l.. M. Blackford. of Alex.
audris. Capt. Charles M. Blackford, Of
Lyuchburg, is named member of the
history committee, TO succeed the late
DIR. Hunter Mcclure. Judge George
l.. Christian, of Richmond. is continued
as chairman OF that committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

Vim. ]. Bryan. in reponse TO query for
his opinion On Grover Cleveland's paper on
-.Democrscy's plight and the remedy" has
sent the following from Lincoln: Until Mr.
Cleveland sets forth definitely what ne con-
siders democratic principles there is no ne
.oessity for comment. The rank and file OF
tbe marty expressed themselves in 1896 and
in 1900. and have no doubt they will con-
tinue to express themselves on issues as they
arise"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers are dainty
little pills. but they never fail to cleanse the
liver, remove DISTRACTIONS and invigorage the
system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

Don't use any OF the counterfeits of rt
Wits Witch Hszel sslvs. Most OF them arc
worthless or liable to cause injury. The orig
inal DeWi;t's Witch Hazel Sslve is certain
cure for piles, eczema, cuts, soslds, burns
sores and skin diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

DUTTER.-We have 500 lbs. good Cook
ID ing Butter at 20c per ID.
VIM. P. W0OLLS & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

DALO ALTO CARNATION PINK 70
l. ceived today by
WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

III EMS PlCKLEs.-A fine sssortmep
IA of Heinz's bottled Pickles, Sauces and
Citsups just received by
n MI pTPN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

CWEET ORANGES for sale by
~ j. G. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

CHREDDED WHOLE WHEAT BISCUIT
- fresh. just received by
&c. MTLRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

'CAROLINA HEAD RICE, choice, received
~ today BIZ &c. MILBURH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

- BAGS LIMA BEANS just received by
10. MILBUpN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

THEO. BALLENGER, President.
Approved December 13, 1900.
GEO. l.. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL z. STANsBURY. Clerk G. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

FOB LOT DOMESTIC TOBCHON LACEs
- very cheap at DC, SC, and 81 for your
choice. A SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-20

The House took up the Indian ap-
preparation bill 10 committee OF the
whole as the first business today. The
bill carries IS 995 $1,000 for the current
expenses of the Indlsn department and
for fulfillipg Indian treaty obligations.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-07-19
DR.. Bolt Day, of Pcndleton,
was here Monday on business.

DR.. Bolt Day, of Pcndlcton,
was here Monday on business.
&C. S. Mauldin and w. o. Smell
grove. of 'Anlers6n, are at. the
Amber House.
-I'aylus M. Hester, formerly of
this, county,. but now of Brown
wood, TEXTS, calhc in two weeks
ago to see his old friends. lie was
looking hale and hearty and as
.jorial as ever. lie returned to the
Lone Star State this week, to the
regret OF his many friends.
IS. \. S. Porter, who lives in
Pickcns, has got his valuable pat
cnt Through the Patent office. 1t
is Il rotary engine and can be at
tachcd TO; any stationary boiler or
railroad locomotive. Can be re,
vcrscd in any. way as to the location
Of the ether niachineryi etc This
patent ducs away with the piston
rod, cXcentric rod, steam chest,
otc.. on either stationary or rail
road boilers. This is a good in,
yention and 40 doubt he will real,
i2c Il. nice sum of money for his
DatCnt.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-07-19

The readers Of this paper Will be pleas
eu To lrn:n that there Is at least onrdrcad.
e.l disea'c il,nt science has loon able t,
cure In n'l ~ stages, and that 10 Catnrll.
lIaIl's CatAr:h Cure Is tic only posltjye
cure known TO the medical fratcrni T..
Cntarrl bcinT II cGN titnlIonal dlsrnac
requires con>iitnliun.,l Treatment
It,lrs CaIar.h Culn Is t$kcn lntcrnally,
acting directly nron the lond AID m,,.
co!!: hnrfacrS'uf ;hr sy.tcm, thereby de.
stroyInG the foundation Of tue disease,
a;d..Rivi"s thc patient sIrpnglh by build
ing up TIE constitution and assisting M
lur. II doing it, work. The prophet 6rs
have so much faith in is curative pow orr,
that they offer O 'c HUNDRED Dollars for
any case !l'' 1T Ills to curH, Send &ol
lit ni trslinnuin!9.
Address, F.J. CLonncy & Co, Tile
do. o.
sB" Sold by lgngIlsl, 75c,
NNjl'S { mil, pllls9rr .he best,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-07-19
For Sheriff.

The many friends of John w. Thomas
respectfully announce him ia Il candidate
FOR Sheriff Of PickrnS county, subject To
thc action Of the voters in the Dcmucratic
Puniaij ELECTION.
The many friends of Bcntz.B. Gil,trar
hereby announce him as Il candidate for
the Ci'icc OF Sheriff of Pickrns county, sub
Ject TO the action Of the voters in the Demo.
cratic Primary election.
The many friends Of w. r. Price hereby
announce him as candidate for the office
of Sheriff ct PickcnS county, subject to
the action of the voters in the Democratic
primary election.
The many friends Of J. II. G.
Mcdaniel hereby announce him as
q candidate for re election to the
Office of Sheriff Of Pickens county,
subject to the action Of the voters
In the Democratic primary.
The many friends of Z. Frank
toopcr hereby announce him rs q
candidate FOX TIE Office Of Sheriff
Of pickens county, subject to the
action Of the votors in the Demo.
cratic primary election.
The many friends Of John T.
Langston respectfully announce
him as a candidate for tho Office O!
Sheriff of picl:ens county, subject
TO the action Of the voters in the
Democratic primary election.
The 'n1ny friends Ct s. N. Perry, thc
old rCGul here by announce him -. = r.;;,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-07-19
For Treasurer.

The many friends OF Is. ID. Garvn here
hv announce him rs Il candidate Tor the
Office Of County Trcasurcr for Pickcns
county, subject to the action OF the voters
in the Democratic primary election.
The many friends of Samuel ID. Chapman
respectfully announce him ns Il candidate
FOR the office of Treasurer for Pickcns coun-
ty, subject to the action of the voters in
the Democratic primary election.
The many friends OF E. B. Lathcm hereby
announce him AZ Il candidate for the Office
| of Treasurer for Pickens county, subject
t" the action Of the voters in tho Demo
cratic primary election.
The many friends Of Avery A. Jones
hereby announce him as II candidate for
the office OF Treasurer of Pickcns county,
subject to the action OF tho voters In the
Democratic primary election.
The many friends Of Henry W. Farr
respectfully announce him rs cunditlata
for the office of Treasurer OF Pickens
county, subject to the action Of tho voters
i'll the Democratic primary election.
Harvey Kcnnemur is hereby announced
by his many friends as n candidate for the
Office of Treasurer OF Pickons county,
subject to the action Of the voters in tho
Democratic primary election.
The many friends Of James NJ.
Lawrence hereby announce HIM as
a candidate for the Office Of Treas
Nrcr of Pickcns county, subject to
the action Of the voters in the
Democratic primary election.
The Many friends OF Joseph G. Strib-
bling hereby announce him rs n candidate
for the Office OF Treasurer OF PicEcns
county, subject to the action Of the voters
In the Democratic Primary election,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-07-19
Tor Auditor.

g. Arthur Hunt Ia respectfully annuun
cch hy his many iriuntln az a caniIdate iol
reaelcctiuh to tho ut,co OF Auditor o
rickcns county, subject to tho action O
tEa voters in tho Democratic primary alec
ton.
The many friends of n. A. Chris
tcpher hereby announce him as t
candidate for tho Office of Auditor
Of. Pickens county, subject to thu
action Of the voters in the Demo
cratic primary election.
IKE many friends OF + v.O'Dell here.
by announce him Us candidate Tor the
oillcc OF Auditor OF Pickcns county, eub-
tr"t to the action OF the voters in the
Democratic primary election.
The friends OF Berry W. McWhortcr
hereby announce him rs Il candidate for
Tie Office OF Auditor OF Psckcns county,
subject to he action OF the voters In the
Democratic primary election.
Alter many strong solicitations from al
PARTS Of the County, and after a thorough
ei,nslucrhts"n on my, own part. l hereby
"!tcr my services to tho voting constituency
oi llckons county for the Office OF CountS
Auditor, subject to their choice Mt tht
Democratic primary election.
j. ALONZO BROWN.