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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Depart
nent, Office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, VASE
'ngton, d. g., March ii, lS7S-lO:3O a. NJ
In the Middle States rising barometer, except Q
temporary fall in the eastern portions, Disk ana
along the coast high northeast to southesst
winds, stationary or lower temperature CLOUDY
or partly cloudy weather. and rain areas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
from Washington.
SPECIAL TO THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, d. c., NJ ,rch /.

SENATE
To the Senate, 10 day, petition VS. alfred
from ci,zons CT Omaha for Tao estabiishm nj
Of unit there.
a number Of remonsraocas against the 'Fa"1
Ter of the Life Saving Sarvc, to the Navy d =
partmenl; in favor Of change 10 the Pcnsi N
laws: for reduction 10 tha tx "a do;nrslc
bratdg; in favor Of the suppression OF the liquor
traffic; araiust the ir,usrr IT The lGs!Ian Bureau
to The War Department; aesins; revvlog the
tcome :ax; in favor OF the hl"xtran Pension
bill. &c, We're introduced.
The bill TO make persons charged with crime
competent witnesses. 10 the territories, was f..
vorably reported.
The Military Academy Appropriation bill
was reported with amendI.cut-.
a Joint resolution appoaIing ". I. Sherman
Il regent of the Smithsonian Institute 10 pIsca
tf Geo Bancroft. resigned, was passed.
Mr. Gordon introduced bill, accompanied by
petitions, 10 reference 10 the question ci quaren
tine; against the introduction Of contagious
diseases.
Mr. Blaine addressed the Senate on the ilali,
fax Fish Commission, in which he contcndcd
that Great Britain had obtaioed, ny the appoint.
mrnt Of MIR. DcfosSe, great advantage in the
award, and it WAS questionable whether the
award should be paid. The treaty he said was
a mCckcry of Justice. and that We arc called
upon TO pay about 1000, 900 tribute per an,
num for about 100000 product, while the
srb!tramcnL il destructive Of great American
industry.
Mcssrs. Dawes and Ilanliu also spoke On the
question, declaring that Great Britain received
all the benefits, after which the resolution
calling for Information on tho subject was
adopted by n vote of 90 to 10.
The bill to provide for the appointment OF a
commission on the alcoholic liqnor traffic WAS
considered aud passed.
Bills on the calendar were then taken up and
acted upon.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
la the House Of Representatives, the States
being called for bills, "a,
MIR, Goode, OF Virginia. introduced bill to
establish system Of Life Insurance for tho
officer8 Of tho Navy and MariDc Corps.
The House went into Committee OF the
Wholo on the Diplomatic and Consular Ap.
preparation Bill.
NOTES.
Tho President TO day sont to the Senate the
nominations Of j. w. Hoyt, Of Wis, to be
Governor of Wyoming Territory; Daniel +.
Kelly, Of Pa, to be Chief Inspector in the Re.
venuo Marine Service; Charles II. Prince to DO
Postmaster At Augusta. Ga, and w. H. Roche
at Plaquemne, La.
Secretary Sherman was on the floor Of the
Senate to-day with o specimen now silver dol
lar which seemed to attract some attention.
Secretary Schnrz WAS also on tho floor OF the
Sensto to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

Police REPORT. The following cases have
beun tried since Saturday -
A colored man, for insulliog language and
conduct to Officer Jas. Smith, was fined and
discharged.
Mary Murray, colored, for all assault on
Roxauna Robertson, also colored, was fined and
held for payment.
Geo. Brooks, colored, for fighting and throw
log stones, was fined and held for payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

The Jury in the case OF Curtis, for outraglog
Miss Tydipgs, ct the National Hotel, in Wash
ington, have rendered verdict of gully. The
evidence did not justify it. The proper verdict
would have been repetition of tho famous
Maryland oac, not guilty: but should DO hung.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
WANTS..
HAND WANTED.

A good farm hand, one who understands
farming thoroughly, can obtain steady employ
ment and good wages by applying at Csouc'
Mill, Little River Turnpike. "
NH ILLS W:sF. hohohmAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

YVOK RENT-Ihe STORE ROOM on the
4, northeast corner of King and Union streets
the best location in the city for grocery and
liquor Store. Apply at this Office ap 19-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

CTOR EENT-The TWO STORY BRICK
z DWELLING HOUSE No. l25 Cameron
street, now occupied By Il. E. White. Posses
sion given Feb. Isl. 1879. Apply to
ism 9-tt {. &. SMOOI u Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
Edlat SALE OAR HtEMT.

FOR s 4 L e 0 L r T.
SIX ACRES OF GARDEN LAND. near
AIoxandria, in West End, Fairfax county, Va.
Das GOOD DWELLING, two Brick Slaugh.
ter Houses, Smoke House, Stable, Carriage
House and other out buildings; about UO dl1lsr-
ent kinds of fruit troest cranes, small fruit &C.
For terms, &C., apply TO +. n. KERRY, No.
So King St, Alexandria, VI. NH 0-colW
GEVERAL DESIRABLE DWELLINGS
- FOR RENT. Apply OF ::!7G King street.
NH S-eO1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

DEATHS Mr.. Charles g. Pattic, brother
in.law of Mr. \. Il. WarGeld, Collector OF this
Port, died at the atcr'a residence last night,
rather suddenly, of consumption. Ho had
been i'll for some tlme, but his death was not
expected so soon. His remains will be can
veyad to Warrenton to morrow morning;
MIR. Enos Gheen, formerly a we'll known
butcher IN this city. died in Washington, yes
terday, after long iIlucss. His remains Will
be brought to this city tomorrow and inferred
with Masonic houors by Alexandria, Washing.
ton Lodge No. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

~ Members of Alexandria Washington
Lodge. No. O. A. F. s. A. A., viii meet IN
their ASYLUM tomorrow (Tuesday) evening,
March 18th, nj half past two o'clock, TO bury lst
the request of tho Dawson Lodge. No. IT,
Washington. ID. e., our late brother, H. w.
Gheen. of No. Is Members Of Andrew Jack
son Lodge, No. 100 and other Masons in good
standing arc invited TO meet with us.
By order of the W. H.:
It j. 8 DOUGLASS. Sec'y.
@~ The regular monthly meeting Of the Al
exaudris Game Protective Association will be
held on Monday evening next, at O'Clock "
BUTTER
50 BALES BUTTER
For sale by
NH 11-1w THOMAS PERRY, Agt
r OST, yesterday, an ENAMELED COLD
IL CROSS and CHAIN, with tho initials
MEX. A liberal reward will DO paid II iett
at this office ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
FoR SALE

The desirable three story pressed brick front
tween Pitt and Royal, now occupied by Mr..
James Carr, will BIO offered at private sale until
SATURDAY, March 30th, when. if not pre-
viously disposed Of it will BIO sold by public
auction.
feb l5-eots SAMUEL b. LUNT, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

Corporation COURT JHlgc E. N. Love
presiding. -Aen VS.. Berry ct al; IN chancerS
motions to strike out answer Of City Councn
and to abate attachment ovcrruIcd.
Same Va. same; exceptions to answer hlrd.
Welmau VS.. Adams ct al; in chanccry; order
for distribution Of proceeds.
4. s. Jatfray Il Go. vs.. ID. +. Wilmer Co.,
alias ii. &. Saymaker Co.; in chanccry; order
for an attachment against VIM Cogan.
Tho Court adjourned until the Court 10
ColrSe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
Bv Harrison g. ONesl, Auctioneers.

BY Harrison s. ONesl. Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN AL
EXANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINlA.-BJ
virtue of decree of the Corporation Court OF
Alexandria city, Virginia, rendered at the Fef-
ruary torn, 1873, in the suit of Rishel & Hooga
vs.. Thomas L. Ssnborn and others, the under
signed, commissioners named in sold decres,
will sell by public auction, in front Of the en-
trance TO the Mako! Bullying, on Royal street.
in Alexandria, Va, on TU ESDA4, the 2ot9
day of March, 1873, a. y o'clock m, in TWu
LOTS the tract Of land in Alexandria county,
Virginia, known as "WARWICk."
Lot No. is situated on tho southwes side or
the w. s. o. II. H., and adjoins said road; con-
tains So acres and mas thereon ilne Dwell.
LING, with Mansard roof, as also barn ana
other out buildings
Lot No. is situated between tho roads OF tho
W. Il o. r. +. and the Alex. Il Wash. *. H
contains 81 acres, and has thereon two story
FRAME DWELLING, containing rooms.
This property has excellent fencing upon 1T;
is situated between tho cities Of Washington AID
Alexandria, about mile from tho Potomac
river, and is easily accessible to both cities by
railroad and turnpike and is very desirable for
persons who do business in other city, but pro-
fer country residence
forms Of Sae-Ono fourth Of tho purchase
money cash the residue in throo equal annual
instruments; the purchaser TO give his notes for
tho deferred payments, TO boar interest from tho
day of sale. Tito to BIO retained until oil tho
purchase money is paid; or. if the purchaser
should prefer, tho property may be conveyed to
him and he give a dood of trust thereon to SO.
cure the deferred payments Tho buildings Oh
lot No. to BIO kept insured in n sum not Loss
than 81, 500, and those on lot No. 2 in sum not
less than Isl 500, as additional security for the
deferred payments; and should tho purchase"
fail to insure, tho Commissioners arc authorized
to do 80 at his expense. All convoyancing -
bo al tho expense of tho purchaser.
JNO. S. CHAPMAN, 90
$. FERGUSON BEACH. -
WESTEL WILLOUGHBI, 7
G.. E. STUART, g.
JOHN Nj. JOHNSON, ., y
fab vO-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11
E7O!: SAFE.

TWO SQUARES OF GROUND,
situated near CoIross, between Queen and Orc.
nOco and Payne and West streets. For partic-
ulars enquirn OF JOHN LEATHERLAND,
fab H. i'm Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-11

DELLER'S ROMAN LII INTENT recentiy
II an eytensiyely advertised, also LEAD.
BEATER;S LUBRIUATlNG LINlMENT
equal, and perhaps superior to the first, are for
sale by nyn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
LATEST LOCAL.

DURING last week IS patients were admitted to
the City Hospital and 6O dismissed, leaving 269
inmates at date
A WOMAN fifty years of age named Anna Miller
living on the corner of Fourth and Plum streets,
was locked up at the Ninth-street Station to-day
on the charge of lunacy.
CONSTABLE JOHN MEcHLEY. of the Tenth Ward,
who had his arm broken some days ago while in
a scuffie with some ruffians at Bismarck Hail. on
Vine street near Twelfth, was out on the streets
to-day.
WIN. MORGAN. who served seventeen years in
the Penitentiary for killing police officer, will
come before Squire Harmeyer this afternoon on
the charge OF threatening personal violence upon
John P. Stiles.
THE Methodist Ministerial meeting convened
this morning and Immediately adjourned by
special arrangement. The reports of the pastors
were received, and these wound up the proceed
ngs
THE Murphy Temperance folks are having quite
enthusiastic meetings at 200 Vine street every eve
ming Large numbers are nightly donning the
blue ribbon. Good speaking and music every
evening
JAMES HANFoRD, alias Uncle Jim, pleaded guilty
this morning to the charge of having in his pos
session and selling counterfeit coin, and was SEN
fenced by Judge Swing to two years in the
Moundsvile Pententiary, and fined 5000.
THE Baltimore & Ohio Express will reduce rates
on January 1St to correspond with reductions
made by other companies. Rates between Cincin-
natl and New York will be So; Boston So 25 and
Philadelphia 81 rs per one hundred pounds, with
corresponding reduction to other Western
points
THE weekly report of Milk Inspector C. w. Eber-
sole shows that twenty three diaries were in
spected, all of which were found in good condi-
tion except c. Stover's, No. 209; also that one
thousand one hundred and sixty-eight COWS were
INSPECTED, forty-four of which were found in bad
condition.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
WHO KILLED CAMERON?
Governor Wade Hampton Fully Ex-
Onerated.

National Associated Press TO Star.
New York, Dec. 16.-The Sun to-day
says: Simon Cameron was lately reported
by truthful Eli Perkins. to have said that
he had unimpeachable evidence that his
brother, Col. James Cameron, of the Seven
ty-ninth New York Regiment, was shot
dead by Governor Wade Hampton, after
he had surrendered to Hamptons men in
the battle of Bull Run. The correctness of
the story is denied by members of the Sev-
enty-ninth. now living in the city and who
were within few yards of Col. Cameron
when he fell and who were eye witnesses to
the manner of his death.
The Sun article then goes into details,
giving statements by members of the Sew
enty-ninth, showing that when Cameron
was killed the ConfederateS were not with
in two hundred yards. 1t appears that
when the Confederate batteries and regi-
mental volleys at distance opened upon
the advancing Union column, Col. Came
eron fell dead at the first fire. Richard
Everett, private in Camerons regiment,
says John Taylor, of the Broadway squad,
who patrols down by Stewards Tenth-street
store, was within ten yards OF Col. Came
ron when he was shot. l saw Taylor yes
terday and he says it's all mistake about
Hampton's killing Cameron. Everett says:
81 was within fifty yards of Col. Cameron
when he was killed. The Rebels were not
in sight then. When the Rebels marched
us off to Manassas, Cameron's body lay on
the field where he fell We did not hear
what became of it, forsve were soon sent to
Richmond as prisoners
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
Third Edition
THE LATEST.
WASHINGTON CITY.
Special to the Star.

Special to the STAY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-Mr. Blaine will
make all effort tomorrow to get his resolu-
tion again before the Senate. If he is sue
cessful it is safe to say that the debate will
continue till Congress takes its holiday re-
cess on Friday, as Blaine claims that he
wants the resolution passed, and the inves-
tigation started, before the recess There
is much apathy on the part of the Republi-
cans TO the matter, as the returns from the
first days debate have not been as encour-
aging as they expected.
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
The Potter Committee meets to day to de-
eide upon the subcommittee to go to New
Orleans As General Butler is here, it is
very probable that the cipher kilograms
will be taken up.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
Cowden, who has plan for the improve
ment of the Mississippi River, has had a
hearing before the Commerce Committee of
the House, and will again be heard on Tues
day next. His bill, which was introduced
by Mr. Casey Young, of Memphis, was re-
ferred to this committee, as it was believed
that the Committee on Mississippi River
Improvement is not favorable to his outlet
system.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
II MONDAY EVENING" DECEMBER 6 IS7S

says he is perfectly willing to let these In
dians go, and would be delighted, in fact,
but for fear that the hostiles already
across the border may feel strong enough
with these accessions to begin raids across
the line. Scouts have been ordered out
from Fort Keogh to ascertain the truth or
falsity of the report.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Indian Agent
John A. Wright reports to the Commits.
sioner of Indian Affairs, under date of
Lemhi Agency, Dakota, I'd inst, that at
Salmon City, on the night of the LIST inst,
two Indian prisoners (hostilesl who were
in the charge of the Agent, to be conveyed
from Salmon City to Fort Hall. were cap
tured by a mob and shot to death. The
Agent has procured the names of number
of the participants in the riot The par
Elephants included Chas. Price, former sub
contractor for beef at the Lemhi Agency,
and DR.. Geo. A. Kenny, late Agency ply
sician.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
FATAL RESULT OF A QUARREL.
The Alleged Murderess Arrested This
Morning.

For the past year .H.ec ,i,:ec sporting women,
named Kate Higgins, frankie Chapman
and Bessie Franklin, have been occupying
house at No. 1913 Richmond street, whers
Officers Hardy and Schmidt discovered Lass
night that something was going wrong.
They reported the matter to the Central
Station, and, in company with Sergeant
Devine proceeded to investigate the matter.
After making diligent inquiry they wers
admitted to the bedside of dead woman,
and then listened to the following story, az
told by Miss Franklin:
Last Friday night, she said, the deceased
and frankie Chapman attended the ball at
Schickling's, from which they returned
about 4 o'clock in the morning, in COM
pany with two men, all being under the
influence of liquor. Shortly the two women
began to quarrel, and, after few hard
words and blows, Miss Chapman picked up
pitcher and struck Miss Higgins heavy
blow on the head.
Miss Chapman, who IS the daughter OF
Methodist minister living at Jackson, O..
Immediately left the house. under the ad-
vice of the men.
Yesterday Miss Higgins died, and, after
the visit of the officers, the Coroner ordered
her body to be taken to Habig's.
Sergeant Devine, of the Central Station,
was detailed last night by the Chief Of
Police to hunt up the whereabouts of the
alleged murderess, frankie Chapman
After thorough search through the dens
of the city the Sergeant found his woman
al Miss Thomas place, No. 81 Longworth
street. He arrested her at o'clock a m,
and locked her up in Ninth-street Station
in order to secure her presence before tho
Coroner to-day.
Coroner Stitch began the inquest on tho
body at II O o'clock this morning.
frankie Chapman, the alleged murdereM,
whose right name is Fannie Salters, stated
that she and the deceased got home Friday
morning and that they had some trouble
between themselves The deceased assaulted
her when the witness struck Higgins with
pitcher. They had often had quarrela.
Bessie Franklin testified to seeing the
whole occurrence. She stated that the de-
ceased struck at Fannie Salters, and that
the latter returned the blow with the pitcher
Miss Higgins was bleeding from the head.
arms and hands, She, the witness, sum-
moned DR.. Fairchild to attend to the case.
The right name of the deceased is Hig-
gins. She came from Sandusky, and was
about twentyihree years old.
DR.. Fairchild testified that he'found cut
on the arm and several scalp wounds on the
deceased. He visited her last Sunday even
ing and found her to be in sound mind
The inquest was then adjourned until
this evening" to hear the post mortem re-
port of DR.. G.. Holdt.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
KENTUCKY SPECIALS.
Items Of Interest from the Interior.
Specials to the Star.

Specials to the Star.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 16.-Yesterday at noon
John Morgan, United States prisoner, sent
for counterfeiting, attempted to commit su-
icide by cutting his throat. He was fore
man of the chair shop in the Penitentiary,
and has been very quiet and exemplary
convict. His wounds are very deep and
dangerous, but the physicians think that
he may possibly recover.
WINCHESTER, Dec. 16-Saturday morn
ing Mr.. Johnson, the jailer, was awakened
by several men at the Jail door, claiming to
have aprisoner whom they wanted to in
carcerate He came down with light, and
was seized by about dozen masked men,
who put out the light and presented pis-
tolls at his head and, with many threats,
compelled him to open the cell and release
Albert Rutedge, who was awaiting trial for
shooting, with intent to kill, one William
Vivion last summer. They were supposed
| to be Rutledge's friends.
ELIzABETHTowN, Dec. 16.-Frances Wat
son, known as Frank Watson, injured some
time since while attempting to board a run
ming freight train on the P. & E. Road, has
about recovered, and now dresses as a wo-
man, which she is, and declares her deter
mination to stick to that garb hencefprth.
Saturday night Mr.. II. N. Hodsworth,
clerk at Longshaw's Bank, eloped with Miss
Mollie, daughter of w. d. Wood, ESQ.,, on
matrimonial purposes bent
PADucAH, Dec. 16.-Four weeks ago, in
Marshall County, a pair of horses ran away,
throwing Len Kirkpatrick out of the wagon
and killing him. Saturday the father John
Kirkpatrick, and son, Willie, drove the
same horses to this city. Returning home,
the horses ran off again. throwing both men
out of the wagon. The old man had some
ribs broken, and was otherwise badly in.
jured. The son was unhurt.
| GREENUP Dec. 16-Saturday night the
following prisoners escaped from Jail at this
place: Frank McAllister and John Roke
alleged murderers; George and VIM. Webb
father and son, alleged counterfeiters, anG
Granville Young for an alleged robbery
committed on Chris. Ensinger of this place
some two months ago, while on board the
steamer Fannie Dugan coming up the river
The prisoners cut through three one-inch
bars of iron, also saving hole through an
iron shutter about one foot square. Theil
trials would have come off this week. They
| have not yet been captured.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16
THE METROPOLIS.
Arbitration for Cigar Makers.

National Associated Press TO the StaL
NEW York, Dec. 16.-At a ass-meeting
of cigar makers held yesterday afternoon
it was resolved that hereafter, in order to
avoid strikes, all differences between em-
ployers and employees shall be submitted to
a Committee on Arbitration.
The Fair u success.
The fair which was opened Saturday
under the auspices of the Socialistic Labor
Party, which has for its object the raising
of sufficient sum of money to start an
English paper in the interest of the Social
istic party, was largely attended yesterday
and the promoters of the affair are sanguine
of success
Sham to Deceive Creditors.
The robbery of Bernard Smyth at Islip,
reported to have taken place Thanksgiving
night, proved to have been sham arranged
to deceive creditors.
The Ruse of the Russians.
A morning paper says Russian officials
have been endeavoring for some reason or
another to surround with secrecy the load
ing of guns and ammunition into the four
large steamships now at Cramps Yard,
Philadelphia. 1t has come to light that a
large quantity of cartridges and rifles have
been received from Springfield and Provi-
dence and been placed on board The Asia,
whose cargo also includes six Gatlng guns.
The rifles from Providence are, IL may be
presumed, of the same pattern as the rifles
supplied by the Providence Tool Company
to the Turks, which did such execution in
front of Plevna. The facts have, it is said,
been communicated to London by the Eng
lish Vice Consul at Philadelphia.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-16

Congress was desired to cooperate, will
leave Chicago about the 1st of January.
Senator Beck to-day introduced resolu-
tion directing and requiring Secretary Sher-
man to appear in person before the Senate
on Wednesday next, at l o'clock,
and inform the Senate what reason he
has, if any, for failing to answer
the resolution Of the Senate requesting him
to inform the Senate how much silver coin
has been received for custom duties, and
how much has been applied for the pay
ment of interest on public debt, and if not
any. why. The resolution excited warm
debate, and finally went over under the
rules