Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
NEWS OF The DAI
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the Order of St. Crispin deciding they must
cease work because the employers refuse TO dis
charge some old hands who are not members
of the St. Crispn Society. The newspapers all
consider this uumitigated tyranny, and think 1t
will work its own cure. 1t paralyses trade
and is an outrage upon honest workmcn.
Mr.. Joseph Whitney. leading mcrchant.in
the shoe business in Boston, died ct his resi-
dence in Boston on Saturday. lie was one OF
the founders Of the shoe aud Leather National
Bank, and for many years one Of Its active al,
rectors. The steamer Joseph Whitney,
running between Boston and Baltimore was
named in honor Of the deceased.
The New York HumboldJ Association for
mally presented their monument, yesterday, to
the Central Park Commission. Professor Leiber
delivered an Grafton in German, and Professor
Doremus an address 10 English on the occa
sion. A grand banquet aud torchight pro-
cession completed the ceremonies.
A large meeting in favor OF annexation to the
United States was held in the city of Quebec
on Sunday afternoon. Resolutions were adop-
ted protesting against the British policy with
regard TO the Dominion Of Canada, and look
iug towards its incorporation a part OF this
country.
The authorities at New Bedford, Mass,
gave chase to and overlook schooner ycster-
day, believed TO have number OF nlOusters
on board There were thirty men on the yes
sci, who claimed to be fishing party. They
were unarmed, aud surrendered without tro1'
ble
One Ct the messengers Of the Union Express
Company at New \ ork, named Conk|in, who
has been under detention for nearly month
on suspicion OF being implicated IN the late
$500. 600 robbery, Was released yesterday, no
testimony appearing against hlm.
Miss Grey, of Washington county, New oTk,
who was lett seventeen millions of dollars, by
her aflianced, who lived in England, and died
before he cane over to b. married, Is to receive
five millions in few days. She is now carry
ing on the business OF mliliner.
The gang OF incendiarics who have recently
caused great destruction Of snow-sheds, fuel
and water tanks and stations on tic line OF the
| Central Pacific Railroad have been broken up
| and several OF the leaders arrested.
Philadelphia had another murder IL bar
room yesterday, and last night Revenue Officer
Brooks and Elcan, the man who was shot on
Monday night, were both rcnortcd at the point
| of death.
The report Of Admiral Hoff in relation to
| the official massacre OF two American citizens
by the Spanarls, at Santiago dc Cuba, Is now
| said to have been the basis OF Minister Sickes
representations to the Madrid Government.
In accordance with an ordinance passed by
the New York Board of Health all tat-hoiliug
establishments below certain roint in the
city must cease operations GA and alter the ISL
proXimo.
James Parton, the Liogrash.r, has come to
the rescue Of Mrs. Stowe in the matter OF the
| Byron scandal. In a communication, printed IL
a New lOrk paper OF yesterday, h. endeaVors
| 30 vindlcatc Mrs Stowe action
The steamer Hornet, which has BEEN detain-
ed at Halifax for some days on suspicion Of be-
ing a Cuban prvatccy, lcl, that roIt yesterday
with number Of hard characters on beard
bound for Cuba, it is thought.
Mr.. a. i. Stewart has at last become the
owner Of Hampstead Plains, Long Island, a
tract Of over 1000 acres. On Monday he re-
coived the title deeds and rendered in payment
| check for $39I3j)
Certain "strong minded women propose
holding a Suffrage Conventions in Washington.
where the members Of Congress can he fol-
lowed right up with petitions"
1t is reported that New York detectives have
arrested the parties implicated in the robbery
of the Express safe On the Central Road few
weeks sncC.
The fire in the Avondale mine, is believed,
wos the result of the carelessness OF a miner
| who descended the shaft with bundle OF hay
| which became ignitcd from the lamp in his hat.
PHILADELPHIA scores another murder \ man
named Shuester was knocked on the head and
killed yesterday by one Mclaughlin, in politl'
cal dispute.
Large parties o. miners are leaving White
Pine AMI going 10 the Hassayampor district
on the Pacific coast, where new and very rich
gold dis2ings are reported.
The Avoudale relief furd in PHILADELPHIA
amounts to over 5000, 600 The Richinrs con
cert in behalf of the sufferers nettcd 1919 -,
The Democratic city ticket Of Philadelphia
las been exploded and another one will 5t
proclaimed by the Executive Committee
The steamship Cleopatra, from Vera Cruz
for Havana. not having reached the latter port
some fears are entertained a. to her safety.
Prince Arthur is expected to arrive at Que
bee to-day, where great preparations have beer
made to receive hia.
The humboldt centennial festivals arc now
in operation in various cities They will con
tinuc in some instances for three days.
Three white persons and twenty Indians
were killed III the last Arizona fight.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. Thirty seven work
men were discharged from the navy-yard here
90 Saturday. The workmcn were somewhat
excited over the fac. that they are to be docked
for time lost on Thursday last, when work was
suspend ed by order OF the Navy Department
for the purpose of giving the men an oppor
tunitv to attend the funeral OF the late Secre
tary Rawlins.
In March last Mr.. John \. Grumlinc, o.
Frederick, Md, brought to this city quantity
of dressed veal, which he offered for sale in
the market, but not having license, he was
arrested and his meat was c2nhscated. lie
now brings salt against the corporation tor false
arrest and illegal confscation, and lays his dam
ages at $40, 600 HIS attorneys claim that the