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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

Two MONTHS Of the session of the 4Sth
Congress bave expired, but nothing has
been done. Windy speeches have been
made on the bloody shirt, on Fitz John Por-
ter, on the crookedness of ex-Speaker
Keifer, and on a proposed relief expedition
to the arctic regous but not single thing
has been accomplished that will rebound
to the interests of the people of the country
indeed, though nearly half the session has
elapsed, even the preliminary steps i'll the
contested election cases have not been taken.
If the democrats want to retain their
strength and gain the confidence of the
country they must make better record
during the latter part OF the session than
they have made during the first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

How DIFFERENTLY different people
think of the same thing The Washington
Republican, for instance, says that General
Malone, by his late speech, "honored Vir-
gnia by defending her from the appearance
of guilt" Along rybody else says the
General, in the speech referred to, tried to
the utmost extent Of his limited power to
disgrace aud injure his State by malignng
her white people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

The SUBCOMMITTEE of the Legislative
committee to apportion the State for Con.
gressioua representation have agreed upon
report in which the Eighth district is
made to comprise Frederick, Clarke, Lou
doun, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William,
Alexandria county, Stafford, King George,
Culpeper, Winchester, Alexandris city; and
the Seventh, Warren, Page, Rarpahannock
Madison, Greene, Orange, Albemarle,
Louisa, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Bucking-
ham
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY /, 1884
TIE NEW YORK Tribune says:

TIE NEW YORK irtOuHe says
1.-THE Virginia hourbons have passed
billtaking from the Governor the power 10
appoint directors of lunatic asylums. When
this kind of office is turned over to the pol.
iticians as spoils il is sure INDICATION VI
famine for common decency must have van
ished whenever the care of the insane Is
subordinated to partisan greed
The Tribune never uttered truer words.
1t is pity it so improperly applied them.
The affairs of the Western Lunatic Asylum
have Just been Investigated, in consequence
of 8 wholesale poisoning of the inmates OF
that institution through the ignorance or
negligence of the inexperienced hands into
which the Mahoneites put the lives of those
inmates. The report of that investigation
says:
"Your committee regret the partisan
spirit which pervaded the entire manage
ment, and which seemed in many instances
to overstep the plain mandates OF duty as
applied to faithful service. Your committee
found that the old, tried and efficient OH
GERS and attendants were summary re-
moved for no other cause than that they
were democrats, and their places were tiled
by untried and Inexperienced coalltlonlsts,
who were called upon by the coalition coun-
ty chairman to contribute Of their pay sums
Of money to be used for election purposes.
1t was in evidence that these assessments
were literally responded to by the officers
and attendants, from the Superintendent
down to the humblest employee, with one
or two exceptions. Your committee con-
siders that too much cannot be said in con
demnation Of this policy. The public char
tiles of the State should be conducted upon
a higher plane than party politics, and hon
esty and fidelity in the discharge of duty
should characterize their management
through all the vioissitudes of party"
And yet when all this was done at the
time the Mahoneites came into power, and
when the newspapers Of the State were ring
ing with the shameful and dangerous pro-
ceeding, the Tribune had never word to
say about the outrage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

Fifty-eight million dollars is the esti-
mated value of finger rings of this country
actually worn, and still there are people
mean enough to go hacking and coughing
because they do not want to invest % cents
for q bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mas. WIEsLows SOOTHING SYRUP should al.
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes ''as bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, alays all pain, re-
lieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for disrrhes, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. mY4M,W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

times, but always with the effect of having
the laugh turned against himself. Mr..
Caulkins, republican of Indiana, nextspoke
in opposition to the bill. Mr.. VIM. Walter
Phelps, republican of New Jersey, will close
the debate in favor of the bill, which it is
thought, will be passed by large majority,
Senator Ingalls, says the prohibition question Is
bound to be argued at length on the ilour Of the
Senate at this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thomas & Sons, stock brokers in LONDON
have failed disastrously and their clients
lose 100000.
In the Senate yesterday the conference
report on the Greedy relief bill was non
colcurred in, and new conference was re-
quested.
While the accommodation train on the
indianapolis and Chicago Air Line was
crossing truss bridge over the White river
at Broad Ripple, yesterday morning, part
of the bridge gave way and the baggage and
smoking cars and passenger coach fell in
10 the stream. The wrecked cars were
only partially submerged, and the parts
above water Immediately took tire. SIX
persons were either killed outright or burn
ed 10 death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

Herbert Spencer the great philosopher
while in America said: "The Yankees live
too fast, work too much, and catch cold too
often" What chance for DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

The rumors about Jay Gould's negotia-
ting for the Norfolk and Western and Shen.
andoah Valley railroads are pronounced to
be entirely without foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

The Season, the ladies' illustrated fashion
magazine of New York, has been received
from the International News Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

COURT OF APPEALS fEsTERDAY.-Cher-
~ vs. the Commonwealth. From the Cir
cult Court of Norfolk county. Reversed,
Judge Lewis delivering, the opinion, Judge
Lacy dissenting.
Pannill vs. Calloway's committee, from
the Chancery Court of the city of Richmond
Decree reversed in part, Judge Lacy dellv'
ering the opinion.
Burwell, son, vs.. Burwell ct ais. From the
Circuit Court of Mecklenburg coun-
ty. Reversed, Judge Fauntleroy deliv-
ering the opinion, Judge Lacy concurrlng
in the result, but not in all the reasons as.
signed. ;.
Muuzy vs.. Many From the Circuit
Court of Rockingham county, Affirmed,
Judge Hinton delivering the opinion.
Russell vs.. the Commonwealth. From
the Circuit Court Of Lee county. Affirmed,
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion.
Breagle and ais VS.. Richardson's admin
istrator and ais. From the Circuit Court OF
Henry county. Affirmed, Judge Lacy de-
livering the opinion.
Cox VS.. Carr and Jones executor vs. Pur-
die. Rehearng allowed and last cause put
on privilege docket.
Edmunds against Scott. Argued and
submitted.
Harris Vs. Redd Argued for plaintiff in
error.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The week has been devoid of anything in fin
ancial or commercial point of view worthy of
special mention. The continued nclement
weather has had depressing effect generally, and
until yesterday there has been complete EN-.
barge upon the river trade by the ice Nayipa.
tiou was partially resumed yesterday and steam
ers are again plying to different points There
has been little better feeling in the grain mar
ket but in the absence of receipts the transactions
are light. In money matters there is no changes
The Baltimore market is quoted easy at 4a41 Il per
cent for loans, and in New York on call. money is
quoted at 1laa2 per cent. Government bond are
quiet, while Yirginias are neglected. Consols ex
all matured coupons are quoted 39a42, and cou
pons of 1883 are wanted at AS. Peeler COUPONS
are AZ bid, and new threes closed rominally yes
terday at 54a55. Railroad securities are firm but
quiet.
NEW YORK, Feb. LII q. m-Stocks were
firm at the opening this morning Before the
first call reaction of y to q per cent took place
Subsequently The decline was recovered. Mis-.
souri, Pacific was strong throughout at 9Oka9I
Western Union IS steady at 75ssa75Es.
Noon.-Railway bonds irregular; West Shore
IS weak and lower at 52S. Stocks have been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

OYSTER RIGHrs.-The special committee
of the Maryland Legislature which is to SO
to Richmond TO confer with the Virginia
Legislature in regard to the oyster fisheries
in the Potomac river and Pocomoke sound
have had q general discussion as to what
the committee should unite in demanding
on the part of Maryland. They agreed that
that they would ask for the most they could
get. One proposition was to assume that
oysters were not referred TO in the compact
of 1855, and that Maryland had exclusive
Jurisdiction over Potomac waters, but to al
low Virginia equal privileges in catching
oysters there in return for allowing Mary
land equal rights on the Pocomoke. An
other was that the State of Virginia had
equal rights, and that legislation must be
concurrent. These two opinions represent
Cd the extreme views 1t was also suggest
ed that the hest thing to do was to have a
test case under Maryland law to go TO the
Supreme Court of the United States go as to
decide whether oysters were included in the
O npf ct of l7S5. The committee will agree
on some definite proposition before leaving
Baltimore Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

firm OH slight changes. Canadian Pacific is up to
ssh. Northern Pacific preferred weaker at
453. a46.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

CINCINNATI HOG MARKET. Jan. 31.-Hogs
firm; common and light 81 75a6 20; packing
and butchers SIS 9Oa6 70; receipts $500 head !;
shipments 700.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

EINEsT O. G. JAVA COFFEE, for sale BY
L jan15 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

William E. Lipscomb was elected Judge
of the county of Prince William, and w.
Gordon Robertson of the Hastings Court OF
Roanoke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01
CATTLE MARKETS.

BALTIMokE CATTLE MARKET, Jan. 31.-Sheep
and Lambs.-The arrivals since Monday number
6lo head, and those in the pens unsold about 200
head. Prices remain as on Monday Among the
receipts during the week were 600 head of very
extra fine open.wool Ohio Sheep, averaged $50
pounds. They brought the highest figures oh.
tanned this season.
Hogs.-The receipts since Monday 1856 head
and those in the pens unsold only $50 head. Trade
has been fair since Monday at the prices then pre-
vailing-7 1haS34 c-with prospects of higher fig
ures next Monday, in view of prices in the West.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. JAN 31.-Beeves.
No trading in Beef Cattle. Dressed Beef dull at
SkbalOlbc per lb for city slaughtered. Sheep
Market dull and weak for common and medium
qualities, but fairly firm for good and prime
sales were at 81 5O46 80 per 100 lbs for Sheep,
and Sd 75a7 SO for Lambs. Hogs.-Market steady
and nominally unchanged for live Hogs at So 2Os
6 60 per 100 lbs.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Jan. 31.-Hogs.-
Market stronger and 1Oc higher: packing IS 65s
. ~; packing and shipping Sc 2Oa6 rs; light
70 6os6 20; skips S4a5 40. Csttle-Market
trim and active; exports $6 Soar ; good to choice
shipping Us 75a6 40 common to medium $5a
oO. sheep-Msrket steady; inferior to fair
S. 25a5 CO.
CINCINNATI HOG MARKET. Jan. 31.-Hogs
firm; common and light 81 75a6 20; packing
and butchers SIS 9Oa6 TO- receipts $500 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

NEW YORK Feb Stocks firm Money easy
at . Cotton qniet: uplands 1Oa Orleans H.
Flour dull. Wheat heavy and lsaasc lower Corn
dull and lower
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

RICHMOND MARKET, Jan. 31.--The market
continues quiet generally and the receipts of pro-
duce light. There is no change to note in Flour
of which there is good supply on hand Very
light offerings of wheat with sales of few bush
mixed at 112 and shortberry at 1OGa112 Prime
white Corn brought G3a65 and mixed g. Moth
ing doing in Rye or Oats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Jan. 31.-Th
market is quiet owing to the limited receipts o
grain and produce generally. Flour, which is il
good supply is now quoted at 81 25a$7 rs, as I,
brand. Wheat GOAL u for ordinary to choice
Corn 5Sa6O and Rye and Oats nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

LYScHBURG MARKET Jan. 31.-There is very
little, any, change to note in the -four or grain
market Flour is quiet with fair stocks on hand
and moderate demand. Wheat is steady with
very light receipts. Corn strong with good de.
mand. Rye and Oats nominal The market for
Tobacco remains without change since last report
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-01

Haskell, but Mr.. Kasson, republican from
Iowa, was really the director of that COM
mittee. The expense of that funeral, there
fore, must be charged to them, and not to
sergeant-a at arms Leedom, who merely car
ried out their orders
The House Elections Committee are pro-
ceeding at snail's pace. The republicans
on it want the sitting members, who belong
to their party, to retain their seats as long
as possible, and therefore delay the action
Of the committee by dilatory motions, and
the democrats, who could stop such delay
if 80 disposed, allow it to proceed without
objection. The right sort of committee
would have forced the public printer to ex-
pedite the printing of the record Of the
Virginia contested election cases, and by
this time would have decided those cases.
The consideration Of the Fitz John Por-
ter bill was resumed in the House soon at.
ter the session Of that body commenced to-
day. 1t was determined that the vote should
be taken at half-past four o'clock this even.
ing. Mr.. Woltord, democrat of Kentucky,
federal general during the war, made
speech in behalf of the bill. He took de-
cided ground for peace and reconciliation,
for letting bygones be bygones, for doing
Justice to man who had been grievously
wronged, and for the duty of the Exon
federates in Congress to assist in righting
that wrong-thus differing from Mr.. John
Wise-and hoping that no Southern
man on the floor would show that
he was still mad, after the lapse of twenty
years, by refusing to vote on bill in which
justice to a man who fought against him was
the question at issue. Mr.. Horr, republic
can from Michigan, Interrupted him several
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14
Naesina Guns in Var.

The announcement that an American
officer has received permission 10 in
spect the British machine guns ai
Woolwich has called attention 10 their
advantages and disadvantages in war.
4 writer 10 the PIil-Mai' Ga-cfic thus
criticises the employment of machine
guns on the field Of battle: - If the
rsnge i correct and the mark remains
steady great execution viii be done.
but tire slightest error viii throw every
bullet out, cNce.f AZ short range. Thus
the French foun tina. their att mpis
with the miirailleuse. even at such
short distance a. w I've hundred
wards, were perfectly futile, and that
the new weapon had not the
slightest chance against the field ar
tilicrv of that time. Since then the
German field artillery has mere than
doubled lis efficiency Against then
shraTuri thrown " n the present gh
vclocities the mitrailleuse would have
iess chalre than ever. The reply
Of the Germ-n army 10 the question:
What j. thc D ace of the machine gun
IN the fed of batt.es' has been. IL has
no place. and whatever addii-nal men
and horse can be given SHOULD lie de-
voted 10 incr ,Gsing the fed ar;il-
lery.' Accordingly machine guns have
not been introduced fer tie iirld. but
the field artiile-y has been largely in
creased in proportion 10 tie other
arms. Exactly the SAM course has
been pursued by the French and by
every other grca. continental mower.
None have adopted machine guns for
the field; al have increased and deyel-
oprd their field artillery. When We
remember that France. Germany, Aus
tria, Tursey, Russia. have all lately
passed through the furnace Of war, and
bad most OF their crotchciy drOss
burned cut Of them. their unanimous
opinion ought surely TO outweigh the
theoreiial ideas % a few partisans
who still ling 10 the notion of finding
IN the machine gun n weapon worth
the cost OF the men and horses required
for lis uSe. They admit that it can not
face field artillery at artillery ranges;
that is prOiectiles have no power
whatever against the walls Of buildings
or earthworks. bat they believe that.
when two hostile bodies OF infantry are
closing, the machine guns can be
brought from cover. where they have
remained till then, and viii exercise q
great influence over the result of the
combat. No doubt iheT would in such
a case. provided the infantry fight hap
pencd 70 be where they could gO.'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

house. Two lueer looking rubber boots
rested. after their day's work. before
the fire. When one fell ss II Il missed
a little round foot and stout leg and
uOuld not stand without .theur the
grandfather. set i righl again and
Anghed in spite of the pain II cost him
20 Fioss. The hCuse-dog opened his
eve lust enough to see that Lady AIMS
crushed '-waluntine' still lay in the old
Squire hand.
'.Iten thee. Peedee. had ID all from
the dog-all straight from the dog and
not in his sleep
"Then tel me sgain. Il thOn wilt.
Peere's. for II the spot he pune and free
from seliish anger. should Ike natght
50 well A. that thou shenitst build near
me-
May our children be friends.
Peedce.r
You say the Squire fcrgiyes all. and
peace dwclls in the house; but viii yo'u
not tell me. Peeree, what made all this
trouble at first?''
..Ahi Peedeel Peedee, When the sur
shines so bright, : II : bid tnat would
ask the reason Of 4 storm that Is all
Over2 WHY. Peedee-''
Thou dost ever chide one 50 gently.
Peeree, but answer n;e this: would the
Squire have opened his heart 80 wide
had the child not been called for has
OUn HnOfherr'
.-Dost thou not see fresh crumbs Al
the kitchen door. PeereeP"
Thank God for this happy foif
teenih. Peedce, Ard may Mr.. Peerea.
thai is % be. never see the new moon
over her left wing any more. '-Sr
Nfch0lHS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

Two Englishmen. saws 4 writer on
South America. 10 show the keenness Of
the natives of Tucuman- were once
sleeping in lone hut. when one Of
them, hearing noise in the bush. hur-
riedly put on the wrong boots in the
dark, aud went out with his gun in the
hope Of getting 4 shot At SOME nightly
pr0wler. In the morning his Gaucho
servant said 10 him. What did YOU
think there was in the bush when YOU
went ont last night, SenOr?'' How did
YOU know l went out?' Il saw the
marks of boots in the ground. not your
boots. but your friend's :, but it was your
trcadf''
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

Jones (pulling out 4 one hundred-dol-
lar gold watch)-'-My gracious, it is al
ready twelve o clock
Smith quilting out four-dollar
nickel watch)-"lOn are wrong. IL
lacks half n minute of twelve.
Jones (sneeringly)-"You don't pre-
tend that thing is right. do you?"
'-Smith-.'I viii bet YOU five dollars
it IS right 10 n second.
Jones done. Where shall we gO?''
Smith-..There is tine standard iimr
I'm that big clock in the window Just be-
hind yOu."
.sJOnes-..YOu have won. Who would
have thought that such miserable lit
tie watch could be right? BY the way.
when did yOu set IL"
'.Smitn-'.A moment ago. l had
just finished when YOU came up. -
Philadelphia Call
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

/ cHEERFULLV ADD NV testimony = tao
value Of Eiy's Cream BalIn ms a specific IN
the case Of one IN our family, who has tes.n
seriously debilitatcd with Catarrh FOR tho
past eight years, having tried Intellectually
other nle,licines and several specially doc
tors in Boston. She improved st once under
this discovery, and has gained her heat n
and hearing. which had been considered
incurable. RoBEnr ". MERRILL, Secre-
tary Of the PhGnix Manufacturing Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14
Eminent Testimony.
rN. Y. Viz. AZ. Is. q

y. L. Wines -Aus- II Ao0~l
81 find that in addition tO the pure spirits
rc;s.aip,s,l I'm their composition, they contain
tl,.s extra-ts Of hOps and other wellkn0wn
ald hizhly apIEsycd medicinal roots. leaves
ard tinc.tIrfs IN quantities sufficient TO rem
der Ire article what the makers claim Il to
l-s, ~ wit, = medicinal preparation AID not
A bevei1-r-in6t and HEsafe 10 be used ex-
cept as a nesiiciiies
:. From a careful nai5sis 81 their formula
which was atiested under Usth-I hec
- n every wine-glassfui OF Hop BEteEs.
the active medicinal properties aside fr0fs
the distilled spifiis are equal 10 full dose
fer an adult, which faet. in my opinion,
subjects it 10 an internal Tescnzs tax as a
medicinal bitter"
GiEEx b. RAUsI, L. s Com. In. Eey.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14
uaElIsnesl Iirrr.

Five years ago l broke do=1i with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism Since
then have been unable to sc about at ali-
Ny liver became hard like wood; my limbs
wsre puffed mp and filed with water All
tie best physicians agreed that nothing
could cure me. ! resOiyrd 10 Try Hop Bat
ters: have used seyeii bottles; the hard
ness has all gone from my liver, the swelling
frnIn my limbs. and il has worked a miracle
In my case: otherwise 1 would have been
now in my grave
J. w. MoEEY. Buffalo. Oct. I, 81.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

AT recent private ball in New
York. 4 new figure was introduced At
the close Of the German. The dancers
were harnessed BY silkcn ribbons in
groups uf three abrasion one side
three ladies driven by n man, and on
the other three men driven by lady
and thus TO polka music they danced
from one end Of the large ballroom 10
the oiher-N Y. Graphic.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

Mr. Isaac &. CHAPMAN, Draggist, New
burg. n Y, writes us: Il have sold sew
erai gross Of De. WILLIAM Halls BALSAM
FoR iHE 1Us1a. ' can say OF it what can
not say of any other medicine have
never heard customer speak OF Il Su- u
praise II. have recommended II In a great
many cases Of WhoOping Cough, with the
happiest effects. / always have bottle IN
the medicine closet ready FOR use"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-02-14

af. 7. n Casad, editor Of she corydon
tia:l Times, writes that his little gin
burned her foot severely on q stove: One
application OF St. jacobs OIL. the grest
psin-reIiever, cured it completely. leaving
no marks. By two applications OF ST.
Jacobs Oil he cured himself Of tor:urins
pain in the side.