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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, Feb. 10.
SENATE.

After routine business the inan-
cial bill was taken up, Mr.. Hoar sc.
curing the floor. He said whenever an
attempt was made to do anything with
the currency the cry went up from the
press of both parties that it was to be
all gold and no silver, or the reverse Of
that, as the political feelings might die
tate. Hamilton and Jefferson investi-
gated the question from fundamental
standpoint and there was no politics in
l.. 1t was 80 in WeDster's time. All
these great men believed the double
standard was the best system, but that
it could be obtained only by concert &C.
ton of nations.
Mr.. Cockrell made another attack
upon the bill, and during his remarks
read some extracts from George Wash
ington's farewell address.
Mr.. Plat, republican, of Connect
cut, created much merriment by
abiding to Mr.. Cockrell as the
Wizard of Missouri" that the Senator
must have magic pen il he thought =
law could give to commodity value
it did not possess. Mr.. Platt contend
ed that half of the silver money in the
world was not worth over fifty cents
on the dollar and he cited Mexico as
one OF the countries.
Mr.. Teller sharply replied, and de-
clsred Mexico had no gold in crcula
ton. After a heated discussion be-
tween these Senators, Mr.. Teller de-
clared that in such body as the Sen
ate, Mr.. Platt should state facts and
not falsehoods.
The committee on military affairs re-
ported favorably bill to establish
military post at or near DesMoines,
Iowa.
Mr.. Sewell introduced bill provid-
ing for the erection of a public building
at Jersey City, n. J.. at al cost not to
exceed 100000.
HOUSE.
A bill permitting the Union Railway
Company to build q bridge across the
Monongabels river at Pittsburg, Pa.,
was passed.
An hour was spent in discussing re-
ports from the committee on accounts
recommending the appointment of ad-
ditional clerks to certain committees.
The House then went into commit
tee of the whole on the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation bill.
a." Mr.. Boutell tainted the democrats
with their apparent abandonment OF
free silver aud their eagerness to make
the issue of the next campaign on ex
pansion. He said it was solemn duty
of every member, regardless of psrty,t to
support the President 10 his attitude to-
wards the Philippines.
Mr.. Underwood called attention to
the fact that he had introduced reso-
luton for the repeal of the 18th amend
ment to the Constitution, which pro-
vides that the right of citizens TO vote
shall not be abridged on account of race,
color, etc., and proceeded to argue for
an abridgement of the right OF suffrage.
He held that educational and moral
qualifications ought 10 limit the exer-
else of outrage, and insisted that the ex-
pertinent of giving the negro the ballot
had proved a failure.
Mr.. Miers argued in favor of allow.
ing the Porto Ricans and Filipinos to es-
tablish free and independent govern
ments OF their own.
q o. ~ r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

II had dyspepsia for year 10 ns 3
was 80 effective as Ko1Ol Dyspep' .sot
gave Immediate relief. Two totI.' 81.
ma Vicious results" writes L. II "'. "a Is.
bany, Wis. 1t digests whist you e''
not fail TO cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

George Weeks, colored, was hanged this
morning at Moysmensing prison, Phllsdei'
phia, for the murder Of Alice White, also COL
ored. His accomplish. George st. CLAIR, was
hanged last Thursday.
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The MarkeIs.

Chicago, Feb. 10 The market closed &
follows: Wheat May 6S7s ,69l, July =
CVrn-Msy -. Pork-Msy so 50.
Georgetown, Feb. 15-Whest 6es74.
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An Editors Life Saved by Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy.

During the early part of October,
1896, contracted bad cold which set.
tied on my lungs and was neglected
until feared that consumption had ap.
pesred in an incipient state. I was
constantly coughing and trying to ex.
pei something that l could not. I be.
came alarmed, and after giving the To-
cal doctor q trial bought bottle oil
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and the
result was immediate improvement,
and after / had used three bottles my
lungs were restored to their healthy
stste.-.B. 8. EDWARDS, Publisher OF
The Review, Wyant, Iii. For sale by
all druggists.
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4. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.

DeWitts Witch Haze Sslve is uneguslled
for piles, injuries and skin diseases. 1t is the
original Witch Hazel Sslve. Beware Of all
limitations
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MARRIED.

In this city, on January ~; I.JgYgBG.OD
N. B. Masters. Mr.. GEOsub 1r5RI.Cl :
of Baltimore, Nd, aud MS h ncs1t asig
FRAR sON. daughter Of the ia'e ''f
Pearson, Of Alexandra, Va
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or sc.
i @ G. G tau 70 cure, druggists refund mone1.
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Educate Your Bowels wi.a Iasca4tte.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation 'c-eve..
UCo G. tsil druggists resuud mooe&
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STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, =.

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
the senior partner of the finn off J. CHENEY
& Co. doing business IN the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforl said, and that said firm
will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED Dol =
LABS for each and every case of Catsrrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS Ca
TARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. IT,
1886
(~) 4. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally ard
act. directly on the blooi and mucous sur
facss of the system. send for testimonials,
free.
FL. CHENEY q CO. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. Toe.
Esll's Family Pills are the best.
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E1REsH BOILED OATS for sac -
Il ages and by the pound o. y ung&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

The President today apr oin.ed James
Allison, of Kansas, to be commission
or to the Paris exposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-15

THE FAMOUS. BRIGhIh''
Il OIL STOVES at r,wAR1s
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other provides that any person snail
have the right to purchase property
forfeited for delinquent taxes.
Mr.. Anderson, OF Richmond. made
another earnes. effort to have his sub
stitute adopted for the committee Dill,
but the House, by vote OF ~ to "a,
sustained the ruling of the chair, that
the substitute could not be considered.
An effort to have the bill recommlted
also failed, and it was then ordered to
its engrOssment.
Mr.. Hume introduced q measure
making q railroad commissioner q COM
missioner of telegraph and regulating
the charge OF messages. The bill pro-
yides that the charge for sending
message betwee points in Virginia not
more than one hundred miles apart
shall not exceed "a cents, and the rate
per word for each word 10 excess OF
ten. or for ten where the distance is
over 100 miles shall not be greater than
the rate charged as of February l. l9OO.
The railroad commissioner is charged
with the duty OF enforcing compliance
with the provisions OF the act.
The House passed the following bills:
House bill-To provide for the better
enforcement and collection OF the tax
now imposed by law upon shares Of
stock in corporations and joint stock
companies. ~,
Senate bill--To amend section 664 of
the code of Virginia in relation TO re-
demptiou of delinquent lands purchased
by the Commonwealth.
Bills were introduced to amend the
law 10 relation to the assessment OF per-
sonal property In the hands OF iducia-
ries; to allow fees to constables and SER
oeants in certain cases.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
We regard it as the paramount is- sue of the campaign.
The Monroe Doctrine.

The declaration in the republican plat tion held in June, 1900. that the republican party steadfastly adheres to the policy announced in the Monroe doctrine" is profea on is contradicted by the ayowed policy of that party in opposition to the spirit of the Monroe doctrine to acquire and hold sovereignty over large areas of territory and large numbers or neonle in tue eastern hemisphere
 We insist on the strict maintenance of the Monroe doctrine in all its integrltv both in letter and in spirit, as necessary 70 prevent. the extension of European au- thorlty on this continent, and as essential 10 our supremacy in American affairs Al he same time we declare that no Ameri- can people shall ever be held by force in unwilling subjection to European author.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
the matter f,r-

the matter from every ,
 view. As a measure of Of ton 1t was finally decidaap p,ecAu- quest the foreign minister. 70 re- tire temporarily to Tien.Ts;.0 " re safety. Sin for
 Tt was while the discuss;o
 this proposition was in nro,' oon Of that the German minister p sress Won ketteler, was sassassinat..er al Seron riotous mob one morning wbnya oya ms way to the tsung-li.raO Oa on the previous day the Gsrn' en' minister had written a el'laa pointing a time for calling ., aP tsung-li-yamen, but the 'ne fearing he might be moles,sSn the way, did not consent to ~ Vn appointment as suggested bv le ., minister. Since this occprrv the anarchists assumed bold and threatening attitpde ", consequently it was not doa. wise to carry out the proiao. sending the diplomatic corns VI 1len-Isin under an escort h.. ever. orders were issued to .r troops detailed for the pro,oo., ,ue of the legations to keep stric,a watch, and take greater nroo.' ton against any emergency.
 10 cur surprise, on the 9o,, :, the fifth moon (Jene 16). fore;oa tnavaD officers al Taku called ra or Lo Jung Kwang, the gcno.p, commanding, and demanded nj. surrender of the forts. notifv;n- him that failing to receive core plianee they would at 2 o'clocl ,h. next day, take steps to seize tbs fcrts by force. Lo Jung Kwanr being bound by the duties of nj, ofiice to hold the forts. how could he yield to the demand? On ,bo cay named they actually first 6rna on the forts, which responded and kept up a fighting all day. and then surrendered. Thus the con. fiiet of forces began, but certainlv the initiative did not come from our side. Even supposing that China were not ccrscious of bsr true condition. how could she take such a step as to engage in WAT with all the powers simultap. eously, and how could she. rely. ing upon the support of anarchis. tie populaee. go into war with the powers?
 Our position in this matter ought 10 be clearly understood by ;l the powers. The above is statement of the wrongs we have suffered. and how China was driven to the unfortunate position from which she could not escape.
 Our several ministers will make kncWn accurately and in detail the contents of this decree. and the policy of China to the minis. ters of foreign affairs in their re- spectivc countries, and assure them that military authorities are still strictly enjoined to afford pro tection to the legations as hither- to, 10 the utmost of their power. As for the anarchists, they will be severely dealt with as circum- stances permit.
 "I he several ministers will con tinue in the discharge of the du- ties of their offices as hitherto, without hesitation or doubt. This ttleorarhic decree to be trans mitted for their information. Re- peat this"
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
IMPERIAL CHINESE DECREE.
The Privy Council at Pekin, Which is Near the Throne, Speaks
 to the World.
ITS VERSION OF HOW TROUBLE STARTED.
Says the Boxers nre Rebels. and Practice spirituaIistic and Strange Rites-Thc Infection Spread. and Then the Cry Was "Dovn With ChristInnity."

Washington. July 12.-An imperial decree. dated third of sixth moon (June 29). has been received by tele- graph by Minister Wu from the taotai of Shanghai. transmitted July 1. from the treasurer of the Chin Ii province, who received it by specail courier on June 30. from the board of war. who in turn received ii from the privy council iu Pelin The decree is as fol lows:
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
Ordered to the Philippines

San Francisco, July 12.--I ni,91 'T States Post Office Inspector James " Erwln of this city has received oruoi. from Washington to proceed as cay as possible to the Philippines anu sist in the organization of the poS''' system in the islands.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
nnntist Young Peoples Union.

Cincinnati, July 12.-Several hundreu delegates have already arrived gnu more are expected to-day to at'enr the opening, tomorrow, of the 'e,... annual convention of the Bap'is' Young Peoples union of America
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
Miiitarism Opposed.

We oppose militarism. It means con- quest abroad and intimidation and op- ptesslon at home. It means the strong arm which has ever been fatal to free institutions. IL Is what millions of our citizens have fled from in Europe It will impose upon our peace-lovng people a large standing army and unnecessary burden of taxation. and constant men ace to their liberties. A small standing army and a well disciplined state militia are sufficient in time of peace
 This republic has no place for a vast mil. ltaFN service and conscription. When the nation is in danger the volunteer solder Is his country best defender. The na- uonal guard of the United States should ever be cherished in the patriotic hearts Of free people. Such organizations are ever an element of strength and safety. For the frs, time in our history and COG val with the Philippine conquest has there been wholesale departure from our time hon0red and approved system of Volun- teer organization We denounce it as un- american, undemocratic and unrepub- hean and as a subyersion of the ancient ana hNed principles of free people.
 MonopoIies and Trusts.
 Private monopolies are indefensible and intolerable. They destroy competition control the price of all material and of the finished product, thus rOhbing hotn producer and consumer; they lessen the employment Of labor fnd arbitrarily fix terms and conditions thereof de- priNe individual energy and stall cap ital ot their opportunity for betterment
 They are the most efficient means vet devised Tor appropriating the fruits of in- dustry tc the benefit of the few at the eX- pense or the many, and unless their in- sauate greed Is checked all wealth will be
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The Constantinople correspondent of the London Express telegraphe,i, on the 9th, that the answer promised by the porte on the subject of the in demnity claims of the United States was not forthcoming. but that semi- official assurances were given that the claims will be paid.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

William Jennings Bryan was unani- mously nominated for president of the United States. on the 5th, by the Ma tional Democratic convention at Kan sas City. Mo. The announcement was received by the members with un- bounded enthusiasm.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

Sixteen hundred men were thrown out of employment at Lebanon. Pa, naces. two of them owned and three operated on a five-year lease by the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co.,, at Scranton.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

With a view of placing the signal corps in an efficient condition in the Philippines and China, Gen. Greedy, the chief signal officer, is making spe- cial efforts to enlist competent tele- graph operators for service in the east.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

Charles A. Towne. before the silver republican convention at Kansas City, Mo. on the 9th. said he believed it to be his duty to support the ticket nom- mated by the democratic convention on that day.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The Democratic national convention at Kansas City, on the eth, nominated Adiai F. Stevenson for vice-presiGent. Ex-Gov. Hill. of New York, having posi- lively refused to permit the use of his namp.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

Notice was sent out from Christian EnGeavor headquarters in Boston. on the 9th, to tie effect that the nomina- ten of Rev. Dr. Francis F.. Clark, pres ident of the United Society of Chris tian EndeaN or, by the United Christian party for president of the United States, was made without consultation with Dr. Clark and without his llnowl- eoge CT consent.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
GAVE SATISFACTION.
Hut the Government VIII Not Charge
 It's Programme.

Washington. July 12.-rhe docu- nent gave great satisfs ction here, as il showed. assuming there was some foundation for the first reports that the imperial government had encour aged the foXers, and even participated in the attacks on the legations, an ef. fort is about to be made 10 retrive that mistake
 Close to the Throne.
 The note is said to have originated with the priyy council, and at the state department this body is declared to be identical with the tsung-li-yamen, be. ing the power next the throne, and the one which deals exclusively with the foreign powers. The curious means adopted of forwarding the note are supposed to have been resorted to, be- cause what amounts to martial law Tn civilized countries is now in force m Pekin and Shan-Tung, so the tsung' li-yamen would naturally confide the message to the war board, now in sit preme control, to secure its transmits sion to Shanghai.
 Gratifying to Officers.
 The announced purpose of the ohl' nese government to protect the foreign ministers is gratifying to the otfclais here, for they have all along been more or less doubtful of the authen- ticity of the several dispatches when have emanated from Shanghai re specting the relations between Prince Ching and the legationers.
 Not Ahect Military Programme
 It is said that the note does not can for answer from the state departmeh' at this stage. and will not affect thc military programme laid down oy our government. Such forces as we can land in China will be pushed forwaru with rapidity to Pekin. The only con sideration that would induce the au- ministration to relax their programme at any point would be the reopenihs of communication with Minister oon ger. and his release from any sort o' durcss or restraint.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The London Times Loronzo Marquez correspondent said. under date of the 7th: "A general movement of Boer settlers into Gazaland, Portuguese ter ritory. seems to be in contemplation. Already large herds have been driven across the border. The Portuguese welcome the movement"
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

Dr. Henry Wade Rogers, who recent 1y resigned the presidency of North western university. has accepted call from the trustees of Yale university to the chair of law in the New Haven institution. He will succeed the late F. J. Phelps, minister to England un- dere President Cleveland.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

In dispatching a division of arm ored ships from kieI to China, on the 9th, Emperor William, during a speech to the men. said; Remember, you will have to fight a cunning foe, provided with modern weapons, to avenge the German blood which has flowed. But spare the women and children. I shall not rest until China is subdued. and all the bloody deeds are avenged. You will fight together with the troops of various nationalities. See that you maintain good comradeship with them"
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

A statement prepared by the adiu- tant general shows that the total strength of the United States army in the Philippines, June 30 last, was 63,- 426 officers and men. Of that number 31.s21 are regulars and 3l.605 vol unteers. distributed among the differ ent arms as follows: Infantry, 1868 officers and men; cavalry, 3,492; artil- lery. 2.291, and staff corps, 3,276.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The Silver Republican national con vention at Kansas City, Mo, on the 9th, nominated William Jennings Bryan for president of the United States. They left the selection of a candidate for vice-president to the na- tional committee. which named Adlai l.. Stevenson. of Illinois. for the place.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The Brussels assize court, on the 5th, returned a verdict of guilty of att tempt to kill the prince of Wales against Jean Baptiste Sipido who fired at the prince on April f, as the train bearing his royal highness was leav- ing the Northern station in that city fer Copenhagen. The court con- sidered that Sipido acted without dis comment and sentei eed him to re- forpiatory until he shall have attained his ma aiority.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

In the course of an interview in London. on the 9th. Chamcey NJ. De- pew said, It is an impossible task to don mate or conquer China. That would require 2,0o0oo0 men. It is nee essarH of course, to rescue the minis ters, missionaries and merchants and to punish the instigators of the out Tages. So far the United States will join with the other powers. but the government is opposed to the splitting up of China
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The electoral college met in the chief towns and cities all over the republic of Mexico, on the 9th, and cast their votes for president. The returns will come in slowly from the outlying states. but an undoubted majority of votes were cast for Gen. Diaz, insuring his reelection for the term of four years, dating from December 1 next.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13

The foreign eonsuls at Shanghai met, on the 7th. and officially an nounced that the legations at Pekin were safe on July I. The foregoing statement, read with Consul Warren's dispatch to the foreign office, in Lon don, on the tn, makes it possible to believe that the legations could hold out for number of days vet.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
.egated in a few hands and the re.

aggregated In a few hands and the re- public be destroyed.
 The dishonest paltering with the trust evil by the republican party in state and national platforms is conclusive proof of the truth of the charge that trusts are the legitimate product of republican pol icies. that they are fostered by republic the republican administration, in re.uri, for campaign subscriptions and political SuppOrt
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
The Burning Issue,

The importance of other questions now pending before the American people is in no wise diminished. and the democratic party takes no backward step from it's of imperialism growing out of the Spsnfsh war involves the very existence of the re- public and the destruction of our free in- stitutions.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
TEe Boer Republics.

Believing in the principles of seIf-goy- ernment and rejecting, as did our forefa- thers the claim of monarchy, we View with indignation the purpose of England 10 oVerwhelm with force the South Afri- can republicans. Speaking, as we believe. Tor the entire American nation, except the republican officeholders and for ali free men everywhere, we extend our sympa- thies to the heroic burghers in their un- equal struggle to maintain their liberty
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
Territorial Expansion.

We are not opposed to territorial expan- sion when it takes in desirable territory which can be erected into states in the Union,and whose people are willing ana fit to become American citizens We favor trade expansion by peaceful and legitimate means. But we are una.ter- ably opposed to the seizing or purchanse the constitution, and whose people can never become citizens.
 We are in favor of extending the Re public's influence among the nations. but believe that influence should be extended not by force and violence, but through the pursuasive power of a high and non
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-13
Declaration of Principles Adopted by the Democratic Convention
 mt Kansas City.

Kansas City. Mo. July 5.-The fol- lowing is the platform as drawn by the resolutions committee, submitted to the convention and adopted unani- ously: