Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-11
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. IL, 1884.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept. H. 1884.
1t is currently reported and believed here
that owing 10 Blaine's straits, by reason OF
the wide. spread republican detection IN
New York, he has, as means to stop II,
and to bring to his support the boilers, been
induced to offer Arthur his influence, If
elected President, to procure him the U. ;.
Senatorshp from his State, to succeed Mr..
Lapham, whose term will soon expire, and
that so enamored Of political life has Arthur
become that he has accepted the oler,
and that consequently, though heretotu
lukewarm in his support of Blaine, he Will
hereafter, as in the case Of Malone, throw
the whole weight OF the Administration in
| his favor Honest men had better stand TO-
gether when the Malone bargaiuer and the
artful dodger form leagues and covenants.
Virginia democratic ampalgners are send
| ing here for revenue tarlll documents, III
| order to obtain information upon which to
| reiute the reckless assertions on that sub
ect made by the Malone speakers III that
State.
Mr.. Fisher, Assistant Postmaster of the
| House, has just returned from 4 visit TO
King William and Gloucester counties in
Virginia. He says that all the democrats
in those counties who went oil on the State
debt question have returned to the party,
and that the first Virginia district, which
includes Gloucester, will elect Croxton by
u large majority.
Senator Riddeberger, Of Virginia. and
Mr.. f. f. White, OF this city, returned here
last night after IL Northern trip. The Sen.
atJr, though only "a short time ago daring
apy man to stand before him and accuse
b IN cfinlidelly to the democratic party,is
now an avowed republican and Il Blainltr
OF the most pronounced stripe, and is taking
no part in the M,none- Cameron imbrogIio
Senator Ransom passed through here to-
day on his way home from Parkelsb'rg,
West Virginia. He says that he was assured
there by gentlemen thoroughly posted re-
specting the condition OF political atlAirs
there, that the State would give fair dem
ocratic majority. While there he met Sen
ator Mcdonald, Of Indiana, who told him
that his State would cerlaiuly.go democratic
in November. In this connection it may be
stated that Il private letter received here
this morning from Senator Voorhees,, OF
Indiana, says that the democratic prospect
there is bright and Frightening, and that
that State is as sure for Cleveland as Ken
lucky. Mr.. Dalton, Postmaster OF the
House, from the same State, says he has
just heard that Mr. Ultman, leading
grocer, and Mr. Brier, president of the
large dstillery company iii Terra Haute,
heretofore what are called lighting re-
pubIicans. have not only declared! their
intention of voting for Cleveland, but have
sub 3cribed Literally to The democratic cam
DaIyn fund. TO return to Senator Ransom.
rie says that he heard the most favorable
reports from Ohio, but that he hardly thinks
ii possible for that State to 90 democratic, Tor
| were il 10 DO SO the national election would
merely determine tie majority by winch
Cleveland will he elected Mr. Ransom l.
a member of the national democratic com-
mittcr of which Mr.. Barbour is also Il en-
Der. lie has the highest opinion OF Alr.
Barbou personally and as Il politician, and
says that from what he has seen Of him be
is convinced that he is wise and true mar,
and remarkably discerning and sagacious
concerning political affairs.
G. G. Cole, the partner OF "El!y' Cook,
The lawyer of this city, and the man who
Showed up" so unfavorably in the star
route trials, was at republican headquarters
here to day obtaining political information
for republican speeches he is TO make "
s me'S All f fheir support both of men and
money from those whose names have be-
come familiar to the country in connection
with the sundrv and divers frauds by which
the peoples treasury has been robbed in
the recent past.
J. H. Squires, the banker, who failed
some time ago and caused many poor peo.
pie to lose their money, committed suicide
this morning by cutting his throat with Il
small penknife. He rose about seven
o'clock and went down stairs in his night
clothes, and was observed By The servants to
be acting strangely. He then went back to
his room and told his wifi. that he felt very
much depressed, and that the future looked
exceedingly gloomy. His wife responded
encourageinely, and left the room to so in
the bath room. She was absent about q
quarter of an hour, and when she returned
she found her husband lying on the floor in
front Of the bureau mirror wcltering in his
blood and with a terrible cash in his throat
He had evidently stood before the glass TO
see how to do the job. He severed the jugu-
lar vain, but only nickcd the carotid artery,
as the blade Of the kuilr was too short 10
reach it. II is possible he might nave lived
if a surgeon had seen him in time. A. il
| was, he died about quart, OF on hour after
his condition was discovered. In his case
the Latin maxim about SAYING nothing OF
the dead but what is good, is certainly not
observed here and most every body who hears
OF his death expresses qualification. He was
one oft the men who charged people pressed
for money ten per cent n month. One OF
the depositors in his broken bank, when he
heard Of his death, sent a razor to Mr.. Ed
munds, the District commissioner, who was
interested in the broken bank.
The democratic ratification demonstration
to be made here tonight has given rise 10
great expectations, and should the weather
be favorable there will undoubtedly be Il
grand display. 1t is understood that many
Alexandrians will be up. To accommodate
them special train will be run.
Solicitor Neal, OF the Treasury Department. has
determined to institute suit to recover Sl2,p2O
from the bondsmen of the fugitive Capt. How
gate. The bondsmen are McSsrs. Rogers, OF New
York, aud Moses, of this city
RAPPAHANNoCK COUNTY ITEMs.-A note
from Rappahannock county says:
c. NJ. Louthan, republican elector spoke
i'm RaDDahannock on Monday last TO n large