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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
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FIRE ALARMs.-There is a screw loose,
somewhere, about fire alarms, fire plugs, Sc,
in Alexandria.
Last plight, fire occurred in very thick
y settled portion Of the city about four
squares and half from each engine house,
yet the owner told me this morning that it
was forty three minutes before an engine
reached there, and then the men said they
had been racing all round town to find it.
On other occasions it has been impossible
for the iremen to find out the location Of
the fire. This proceeds from the want q
proper signals anG from slowness in sound
Ing such as we have The districts struck
are too large. For instance, three may sig
Nifty a fire anywhere northest of the coroner
of Prince and Pitt, and tour anywhere south
west. 4 meeting of the Fire Department
Ii. e. the Chief Engineer, Wardens and Pres
dents Of compauies) should be called and
smaller districts arranged.
But when they are arranged, there must
I've better provision for sounding them. That
matter lies with the police authorities. The
town bell. instead of being the last to ring
tas has been The case as long as ] can re.
memherl should be the first. Surely some
signal could be devised Ivy which the police
men on the beat where the fire is could no.
tify Others and have the fact communica-
ted to headquarters.
Then, too, there is, now, no alarm bell
above st. Asaph Street, and the residents of
more than half the city frequently do not
hear an alarm when it is given as there is
very good bell on the Friendship Engine
house, now occupied by public school,
cannot sume arrangement be made for hav-
ing that used?
again, fire occurred, some weeks ago, at
Shoots lanyard; had it gotten Roadway,
it would have been a very dangerous one;
yet, when one of the engines went to the
only available plug, it was found that the
sidewalk had been raised without raising
tie plug, and the hose could not be attached.
Il was, or should have been somebody's
duty to look after that
Security begets danger" and if we do
not attend to those small things, we shall,
one night, be surprised by the fire 6end, and
have heavy loss to bear.
A FIREMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Apartv of Canadians arcin Fauqner coun-
t. examining lands with the intention of pur-
chasing.
By the burning of the residence of VIM.
Morrison, we'll TODD farmer in Pocahontas
county. on Friday last, two daughters, aged
S and II years, were burned to death.
The fifth Virginia Confederate regiment
has invited the twenty eighth New Iork
volunteers, who entertained them at Niagara
Falls last May,to visit Stanton this summer.
All the lawyers of Meek lenburg county
have signed paper declaring that they will
not give advice or render professional SER
vices TO any one attempting 10 pay taxes
10 coupons.
At a meeting Of Stanton business men a
protest was entered against the bill now be-
fore the Legislature reducing the tax on for
eign merchants doing business in the State.
There il decided opposition there to the bill.
The city Of Richmond has arranged to have
the whole of the square bounded by Tenth
aud Eleventh, Broad, and Capitol streets
as q site for the new City Hall The build
ing will cost $500 900, will be of granite and
will be commenced this spring.
a terrific storm ragged on the Chesapeake
har w euEeSuay night. n scnOOueT WIS
driven ashore on Sewells Point. Captain
Price, of the schooner Lucy Graham, from
Sa'illo Bluff Ga, with lumber, arrived into
Hampton Roads with loss Of maiumsst.
Mrs. Henry Peyton, aged eighty-two
years, mother Of Geo. l.. Pcyton, for many
years proprietor Of the White Sulphur
Springs, was buried at Stanton Yesterday
She was parayzrd on hearing of the death
Of her granddaughter at Holins institute.
Fire broke out yesterday afternoon in the
Cedar Works, on the Manchester side Of the
river opposite Richmond, and under the
Influence Of a high wind the flames spread
ra pidiy. The works are in close proximity
to large cotton, paper and flour mills, which
at one time were threatened with destruc-
ton. The cedar works buildings were to-
tally destroyed. The company's loss will
reach $40 900. Over $50 men and boys are
thrown out of employment. Flying sparks
set fire to several buildings, all Of which
were saved however, except G. P. Stacy's
shuck factory, which was entirely consumed.
His loss is about $4,000 The cedar works
company's insurance is over 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AMI VIRGINIA ADyERTlSEkz

upon in the Senate joint resolution appoint
ing electoral boards in the respective cities
and towns in which they reside, in accord
ance with the provisions of an act ID force
Feb. II, 1884. The resolution was amend
ed, after which, at 20 minutes to II o'clock,
the House adjourned
The necessary vote was not at napu ID
the Senate yesterday to pass the resolution
to extend the session, and it was not taken
up. 1t may be to-day. There is fear that
some members will not vote for il. If not,
then the next question is, Will enough
members sign demand upon the Governor
for an extra session? Business is in such
eondition that an adjournment OH March Sd
is next to impossible. An extension re-
qnires a three fflhs vote. 4 call for an ex-
ira session ran only be demanded of the
Governor ''on application Of two thirds OF
the members Of both houses 1t is not be-
lieyed that the Governor will voluntarily
reconvene the General Assembly, nor is it
likely that The democrats except il Gire
extremity-will ask him for an extra SEES.
sion. An extension of the session means
that members will stay here about week
after March 81, aud that they will draw no
extra pay. An extra session means $3.50 ex-
ira pay and session heightened out so or
40 DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
ICOMMUNICATEI

FIRE FIRE! FIRE If our gallant fire.
men had never done anything else they de-
serve the everlasting gratitude of the citi-
zens Of the 1st ward for their services last
night. I was awakened by hearing an
alarm of fire, which found proceeded from
fire in the upper story Of the old frame
house at the corner of Royal and Wolfe
streets. The flames, famed by perfect
hurricane, swept clear across the street, en-
veloping the Gremen, who so nobly stood at
their posts fighting the fiery element and
keeping it back, the water falling on them,
covering them with ice, until the over
whelming discharge Of water extinguished
:he fire. Had it not have been for their
praiseworthy efforts the fire would have
crossed the street 10 the store at the south
east corner of Royal and Wolfe streets, and
then swept clear through the square, carry
ing every thing before it until the river
it, our ship yard going down in the
general wreck. All praise to our gallant
fremen. FIRST WARD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

THE HAT aud cigar makers in Northern
city struck yesterday in consequence OF
reduction in their wages. And yet the pro-
pretors of bat aud cigar factories are among
the most protected people in the country.
1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Morrison may
not allow the cry that is raised by the pro-
tected interests. and their subsidized agents,
against the proposed tariff reduction, to
make him abate one iot or title the provis-
ious of the bill required to secure that de
sirable object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Several persons in Portsmouth, Va, have
volunteered as recruits for the Greedy relief
expedition.
Nearly the whole business portion Of the
town of Iredell, Tex, was destroyed by fire
Wednesday night.
The Car has decided to call the Superior
Council to consider and deal with the ques.
ton Of nihilism in Russia.
The body of Gen Ord, who died in Ha-
vana last July, arrived in New York yester-
day, and was taken TO Washington.
The President gave a State banquet last
night, at which Nine. Nilsson was present,
together with many Senators and Repre-
seutatives.
Passengers arriving at Guaymas, Mexico,
confirm the reports Of the existence of vel
low fever at Maza,lan and Nanzanillo.
They say it s worse than last fall.
Notices are posted in nine hat factories,
at Reading, Pa, employing 500 hands, an
uouncng a reduction of - per cent in
wages after March l. The reasons given
for the reduction are strong competition and
the exorbitant duty on WOOL
Nellie Hazeltne Paramore, at one time
tn. belle of st. Louis, whose marriage in
Philadelphia two years ago was the subject
of great interest in social circles, died from
taking twenty-one grains OF morphine at a
single dose. Her husband gave her this by
accident.
The members of the Grand Army of the
Republic, in Philadelphia, gave a reception
in that city Tuesday evening to Mrs. Re-
hecca NJ. Bonsall, formerly Miss Wright,
the loyal girl of Winchester" This lady,
who lived in Winchester, Va. sent infor-
NATION to General Sheridan upon which he
fought and won the battle ofOpequon.
The body of a man, who was identified as
Jacob kolb, native of Germany, between
As and so years Of age, was found floating
near St. Georges Island, st. Mary's county,
Md. last week. A revolver was found a
few feet away, and an examination showed
that the man had been shot through the
head. He had evidently committed suicide.
Rev. T. G. Thurston and daughter were
drowned in Catawba river n. c. last Satur-
day evening. Mr.. Thurston, Presbyterian
clergyman, who lived at Hickory, was on
his way to Taylorsvile to preach the next
day, and having TO ford the river, which
was little higher than usual, his buggy
was washed down the stream and both he
and his daughter, who accompanied him,
were drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
FOREIGN NEWS.

It has been decided to land the Bennett
Mackay cable at Waterville, England.
4 battle was reported to have taken place
Yesterday between Gen. Granam ana inc
rebels, near Trinkitat, in when the reoeis
were defeated.
third Internal macbioe has been dis
covered at the Paddington Rail way station,
London. 1t contained a self-firing device
and twenty pounds Of dynamite
Mr.. Gladstone introduced in the House OF
Commons last night bill, which he said
would strengthen the State by enfrancnis'
ing the people who are capable OF exercIs-
ing the rights of franchise. America, ne
declared, bad only recovered from the civil
war SO quickly because of the fact that
every capable citizen had been entrusted
with the rights of suffrage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

THE CONTINUED coinage of the unhandy
and deprecated silver dollar, which can not
be forced into circulation, and which there
fore taxes the storing capacity OF the Treas
ury, is producing degree of solicitude and
anxiety in business circles which, though
BIZ no means agreeable, is any thing but un-
expected. Should there be a greatly in
creased demand for gold to export, gold
once more would command Il premium, the
rate of which would only be limited by the
degree of the panic that would necessarily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

CouRT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-City of
Petersburg vs. The Petersburg Benevolent
Mechanic Association of the city OF Pc
tar.burg. Affirmed.
Brockenhrough vs.. Turner and ais, and
Harlng's executor VS.. Turner and ais
From The Circuit Court of the county OF
Westmoreland Reversed.
Fitchett and ais. VS. Smiths administrator
and ais. From the Circuit Court of North
amp,on county. Affirmed.
Hatcher and others Va. Crews and ais,
from The Corporation Court of the town OF
Dauvlle Affirmed.
Fi,z Gibbon vs.. Barry. Rehearlng al
lowed and cause put on privilege docket. :,
Hughes w. Tabb. Rehearing allowed
and cause put On privilege docket.
Mutt vs. Summers. Rehearing denied.
The court adjourned until the first day Of
the next term, March 5, 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

Mr.. r. n. ELY GETS BLACK EYE.-An
Atlanta Ga, telegram says: R. \. Ely, At
torney General of the State under Colquitt's
ADMINISTRATION, and the Hon. G. ]. Wright,
ex.judge of the Supreme Court, met
last night in hotel, when their con-
yersation turned upon case in which they
were opposing counsel years ago. The
corridor of the hotel was crowded with PEG.
pie. Suddenly Judge Wrightarose from his
seat and planted his fist square in Ely's face.
Ely attempted to rise, but Judge Wright
grabbed him just as he himself was grabbed
hy mutual friends, who separated the two.
The blow was au exceedingly severe one, as it put
Mr. Elys left eye in mourning. They were led
away hurting cpithetsat each other. 1t is rumor-
cd that board of honor has adjusted the affair
so that blood may yet be avoided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the ALEXANDRIA Gazette

Especial Correspondence OF Inc AlrAhnnria Nakcttel
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. %, 1884
A letter received here today by promi-
neut Virginia republican from Col John S.
Moshy, uud-r date of January Goth, says:
"As Mahoae's light has been snutIed out
do hope ;hIt the Virginia republicans will
cnusisn him now to everlasting oblivion.
To do that two things are necessary. (l.)
Have a straightout convention and send de-
legates 20 Cncago-iguore Malone and his
gang altogether. (2J Put out a straight
electoral ticket and don't combine in any
way with Malone. If he wants to come
into the republican party let him come as
high private in the rear rank, and then let
him serve in that capacity until he is purged
of all his sins"
The Subcommittee Of the House Elections
Committee have agreed to report in favor of
seating ManZlnares, the democratic contest
ant for the delegates seat now occupied 10y
Lu a, re publican Another subcommittee of
The same committee heard arguments this
morning in the CONTESTED case of Garrison
w. Mayo. Mr.. Chandler spoke for Mr.
Garrison, and was followed by Mayo, the
contestee. Edgar Allen will also speak for
Nave, and General Hunton will close for
Garrison The argument this morning. as
that in the O'Ferrsll case, was upon the inva-
lidity of the delinquent capitation tax re.
ceipts.
The democratic State committee Of Vir-
GINA will be called TO meet at Alexandria
about the Goth of April, or as soon after the
adjournment of the Legislature as possible,
for the purpose of issuing call for State
convention to appoint delegates to the ma
tional democratic convention.
A bill will be introduced in Congress to
restore j. Madison Cults to the I. s. army
with the same rank as that which he held
captain-when cashiered some years ago for
peeping over the trasom Of room in
hotel occupied by a newly welded couple
The bill extending the bonded term of
whiskey will, it is said, be reported on Tues
day next.
In the Senate to day the bill to admit the
southern portion Of the Territory Of Dako-
ia as Slate, was reported. 1t is not sup
posed it will pass at this session of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

a CURIOUS CALCULATIoN.--Wha is u bill
lion? The reply is very simple-a million
times a million. This is quickly written,
and quicker still pronounced; but DO man
is able to count it. You may count l60 or
10 in minute; but let us even suppose
that you may go IS far as 200; then an hour
will produce II 600. a day $50 600, and year,
or 365 days, lO5, 120 900. Let US suppose now
that Adam at the first beginning Of his ex
i-tence, had begun to count, and had con-
tinued to do So and was counting still be
would not even. now, according to the usual
supposed age of our globe, have counted
near enough. For to count billion would
require 9,5l2 years, 81 days, hours and 80
minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
Mr.. John S. Wise has written card for

Mr.. John S. Wise has written card for
publication, in which he says:
"Mr Sherman asked me if the negroes
demanded social equality in Virginia. l
replied that they neither demanded it nor
expected it; that the colored people were,
in my opinion, the gentlest, most affection
ate, and least obtrusive race on earth that
the social conditions were we'll understood
and they were content with them. For exam
pie. said 7 "a colored mem Der of the legislature
had come to nay house to see me about poll
tics and gone to the kitchen, where went
to see him and talked with him. The per-
SON referred to was one whose mother was in
my employ l merely mentioned this to
show that the colored people in snch posi-
tions were less exacting of such recognition
than white persons similarly situated would
probably be"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

THE NEGRO criminals Of Washington are
50 numerous. ard so many negroes seek al
mittance to the Jail there on the approach
of winter 10 secure its square meals and It's
warm quarters, that they are put TO Work
sweeping and cleaning the streets in order
To earn at least the cost of their food But
Mr. Rosecraus. the chairman Of the cor
gressional democratic committee, has intro
duced bill to prevent them from doing
that work any longer, because, he says
they compete with honest labor. Why,
kearncy, the Sand Lot orator from Mr.. hose
crap's own State, never achieved higher
degree Of demagogism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

Mr.. WISE, in his remarkable testimony
before the Sherman committee, swore that
Governor Cameron received majority OF
the white votes of Virginia. Mr.. Wise must
certainly have been beside himself the day
he appeared "a witness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

4 NEGRO man arrested for marrying
white woman in Toledo has been tried
there, found guilty, and given the full pen
atty Of the law-fne and Imprisonment. The
Ohio people, unlike General Malone, don't
want 10 see all race distinctions obIiter-
atal y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

FROM ITS pnb ishcr, the Russell Publishing Ca,
Boston. W have received the March number oi
Or LITTLE ones with its usually varied table OF
contents Of Interest to children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
ALEXANDRIA, Y
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY %.

THE REPUBLICANS Of Georgia and Sou'n
Carolina have already indicated their pref
e,ence for President Arthur as the noni'
nee of the next national republican convcn-
ton. But in those States, rs IN Virginia
and all the other Southern States, the re
olb'ican party is under the control OF the
fedora, Office holders, aud the action OF
conventions Of Southern republicans. there
fore, i nothing hut the will of the President
expressed through men who are indebted
to him for the Offices they hold. But that
action i supported by the only effective re-
rnhl;can vote in he Scuth-that OF the ne
groes-as heartily as though It were tne
expression of the real sentiment ot'he ma
iority OF Southern republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

To steal an umbrella is at last crime. But il
H man steals bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup to
cure his cough, can it be called a crime?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

new YORK CATTLE MARKET. Feb. 29.-Beeves
No trading in Beef Cattle. Dressed Beef very slow
at 9a10ia cents per b for city slaughtered sides
Sheep aud Lambs.-Market closed decidedly weak
Sheep sold a, 50 25a7 IS per 100 lbs. and Lambs
at S. 25aS ~ per 100 lbs. Hogs.-None offered
alive; nominaly weak at So 75a1 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
CATTLE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Feb. 29.-Sheep
The offerings sold at the ruling figures Of Monday
to quality, 4a6la cents per lb gross. Trade has
been fairly active.
Hogs. Trade is fair with prices steady at Mon
days figures, Slsa9is cents, and extra SO. cents
per lb net
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

It is important to know, that if kid gloves are
laid upon damp towel for Two or three minutes.
they will 20 on with less chance of tearing: but
il is more important to know that DR.. Bulls
Cou. h Syrup Is sure cure for coughs and colds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

Electra FOR March has been received from its
publisher, Isaiela n. Leyhurn, Louisville Electra
is sn excellent and cheap magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW 1ORk, rep -S--ll !. m.-StocKS were
weak and lower this morning. The decline in
prices ranged from L to 4 per cent, the latter in
Wabash which sold down to 10.
Noon.-Stocks were firm and higher with an
advance of t.a1 per cent in prices.
The business Of the week has been only fair,
but as the country roads get better and the spring
advances, an improvement in trade is expected.
Money continues plentiful to supply all demands
at the usual rates. In Baltimore it is said that
the continued bad weather has delayed tho open.
ing Of the regular Spring trade, and business is
quiet in all the leading branches. AS rule prices
Of all kinds Of merchandise are comparatively
low, but dealers are unwilling to take stock in
advance of their near wants, and consequently
orders are limited. Money is very abundant
there, owing partly to the contraction in the man.
ufacturipg industries. Loans are offered freely
at about per cent approved collateral and
discounts range from 4a5 per cent, the inside
figure for best-known names only. Virginia State
bonds quiet there, and about steady The
Offering is snail and the demand is only occa.
sional. Tax coupons are dull. Peeler bonds are
wanted st 80. and peeler coupons at 40, with no
offerings Of either. r. r. bonds are quiet and
firm; Virginia Midland DDS sold at Us, Dds OF
aud 5tbs at 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Feb. 2S.-Hogs-
Market weak aud prices 1Oa15 cts lower; rough
packing SIS 30aG so: packing and shipping ST 50
al %; light $6aG rs. Cattle.-Msrket strong
and prices higher; exports Sc 4Oa7: good to
choice shipping steers So 4Oa6 50 Texans S. %
s6. Sheep.-Market steady; inferior to fair at
50 3Oa4 so per 100 lbs; medium to good at
81 oOa5 so; and choice to extra So 5Oa6 25.
CINcISSATI HOG MARKET. Feb 2S-Hogs
weak common and light S5 60a6 IS; packing
and butchers So soar so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

RICHMOND MARKET. Feb. 2S-Forr is quie,
with no change in prices. Bnt little Wheat was
offered and sales were made at 112 for Fnltz and
116a11S for longberry. Corn brought 66a6s for
choice lots. No sales of Rye or Oats We're re.
ported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Feb 25-The
market for Flour is unchanged and sales are at
from So 80 for extra 10 81 80 for super!ative
patent. Wheat sold at from Jos to lis fo good
to choice lots Corn brought 55a5S; RE 5SsGO.
and Oats 4Oa45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

new YoEE, Feb. 29--Stocks firm. Money
easy at 1 t2a2. Cotton quiet; uplands 1OTs: Or.
leans Ills. Flour unchanged Wheat Lar
better. Corn sake higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

LySCHBuRG MARKET. Feb. 2s.-Extra Flour
is in good demand aud strong, but there is little
inquiry Cor fancy or speculative: prices range
from s. 50 10 90, rs to quality. There is All
upward tendency for Wheat which sold at 1904
10 Corn is strong and selling at 62a6S. But
little is doing in Rye o. Oats. The receipts OF
Tobacco continue large. Prices Tor all grades arc
still very good but there is little weakness in
common dark