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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board Of Aldermen
held March %, 1884 there were present: E.
E. Downham, esq, President and Messrs. Moore,
Herbert, Strauss, Marbury, Risheill Smoot and
Reid.
A communication from the Auditor in regard
to extending the sewer pipe from the station
house, north to the alley, between the office of
Clerk of the Market and Mrs. Williams eating
house, was read and the request granted.
A resolution instructing the Mayor to receive
IS per week license from Geo. S. Smith, as
manager of Sarepta Hall amusements, WAS referred
to the Finance Committee
resolution appropriating $50 to assist the
Alexandria Ferry Co., &c, was received from the
Common Council and their action concurrcd in,
and Messrs Smoot and Strauss appointed as COM
mittee on the part of this Board.
A communication from s. and w. Meyenberg
also bill of Perry, Smoot & Co. of SS2. 81 alsu
petition Of Mrs. NJ. V. Wenzel for permission to
erect two frame honses; also petition of Mrs. Mary
Clifford for relief of taxes also report of Commit
tee Streets petition of J. P. Agnew & Co.,
were received from the Common Council and their
action concurred in.
The Board then adjourned.
Trste: JSo. J. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
THE TARIFF

The democratic caucus Of members Of the
House of Representatives held last night,
decided by vote of one hundred and four
teen to tifty-seven, that the Morrison Tar
i'll bill should be discussed for reasonable
time in Committee of the Whole, where it
should be subject to amendment; after
which it should be reported to the House,
amended or not as The case might be, and
then be put upon lis passage. \ resolution
was also adopted declaring that no individ-
ual member should be bound by this caucus
action, except so far as he. as n democrat,
felt bound by the action Of Il majority OF his
party in caucus. 1t was also agreed that it
was expedient to abolish the internal rev.
enue tax on tobacco, and reduce that on
fruit brandy to ten cents gallon.
The following is the resolution adopted
"ResOlued, That the bill commonly known
as the Morrison tariff bill shall be taken up
for consideration at the earliest practicable
day and reasonable time for debate allowed
thereon and after such debate that bill be
passed for the reduction of duties and war
tariff taxes"
This, before adoption, was amended by
Mr.. Hopkins and Mr.. Morrison by adding
the following:
"Resolued further, That the adoption OF
this resolution shall not be considered bind
ing in controlling the individual action OF
democrats, except 10 the extent that each
member may feel that he ought to be inhu-
enced by the expressed opinion Of the ma
jority of his associates"
MIR. Carlisle then offered the following
resolution, which was adopted by vote of
SO to 81:
"Resolved That in order to reconcile con-
flicting opinions and to secure legislation re-
ducing taxation, the plan for the reduction
of taxes at the present session of Congress
shall embrace provision repeating all in
ternal revenue taxes on tobacco, snuff and
cigars and special taxes connected there
with, and also reducing the tax on brandy
distilled from fruit to ten cents per gallon !;
provided, that such repeal and reduction
shall not be made exceptin connection with
a reduction of tariff duties"
About midnight the caucus adjourned.
The opponents Of the bill assert unhesita-
tingly that the 81 democratic votes cast
against the caucus resolution, together with
the nearly solid republican vote in the
House, will certainly defeat the bill when
ever it comes up for action.
Three democratic members, namely,
Messrs. Fielder and Farrell, of New Jersey,
ard Hoblitzell, of Maryland, who were not
present at the caucus are known TO be oppo-
Sod to the bill, thus making, it is claimed
60 democratic votes againstthe measure, al
though not more than 35 or 40 have hereto
fore been thus reckoned in the current esti-
mates.
On the other hand it is said that no COM
plaints of the result were heard and the
Randall men felt that they had been abuntl-
antly recognized in the resolution Of Mr.
Carlisle and were satisfied
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COMMON COUNCIL.

| At regular meeting of the Common Council
of The city ofAlexandria, held on the 25th day Of
| March, 1884, there were present: Messrs. Aitche
| son, Snowden, Lambert, Lawson, Corbett, Eich
| berg, Beach, Mclean, Nails, Thompson, Sweeney
| and Peake
| The President Of the Board being absent, Mr.
| Eichberg, was chosen President pro tenn.
The report Of the Committee on Streets upon
| the petition Of John P. Aguew & Co. for the i'm
| provement of Lee street from Franklin to Wilkes
streets recommending that the two squares in
question be paved under the common paving law,
| was taken up on motion to adopt, aud thereupou
Mr.. Snowden offered as substitute, resolution
to appropriate $500 for the repair of said two
squares which failed fora second; aud the report
was adopted.
Mr.. Corbett offered resolution to appropriate
$3.50 to assist the Alexandra Ferry Company in
making repairs necessary to maintain their ferry
line, and declared lost by the following VOTE viz:
Ayes-Messrs. Aitcheson, Snowden. Lawson,
Goodrich, Beach, Corbett, Thompson, Peake and
Mr.. Presdcnt-9. Noes-Mcssrs. Lambert, Nc
Lean, Nails and Sweeney The vote re-
considered and the paper referred to special
committee of two from each Board and Messrs.
Corbett aud Mclean appointed.
The petition of Mrs. Mary Clifford, to be exon.
Grated from tho payment of taxes on certain per-
sonal property assessed to the late George W..
Clifford was referred to the Committee on Fin
apce.
The petition Of Mary Wenzel, for permission to
erect two frame houses on the east side Of Alfred
street. between Duke and Prince streets, and the
protest of VIM. F. Vincent against granting the
prayer of the petition, were received, and the
prayer Of petitioner refused Vote reconsidertd
and the matter referred to the Committee on
Streets.
Bill of Perry, Smoot & Co. Of SS2.G7 and the
petition of s. and W. Meyenberg, were referred to
the Committee on Streets
The following were received from Board of
Aldermen and their action thereon concurred in,
viz: Report of the Commissioners of Sinking
Fund, in relation to the connection Of the station
house, with the sewer in Fayette alley; rcsolu
tion to reduce license tax on performances at
Sarepta Hall.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste JAMES r. CATION. Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

The DELAYED CoMSiIssIoNs.-At the late
session Of the Legislature law was enacted
for the election of electoral boards for the
appointment of school trustees in all Of the
counties in the State where vacancies now
exist, or which may hereafter occur. I'm
der this authority these boards were elect
ed. The commissions, however, were not
sent out to the members OF the boards until
Yesterday. 1t is thought that it will be i'm
possible for these to reach the parties to
whom they are addressed in time for the
members of the boards to qualify in the time
prescribed by the law. The first section of
the act provides THAT the General Assem-
bly, shall, during the sessions of 1881, and
every four years thereafter, proceed to elect
three citizens Of each county in this Com
monwealth to be known as the county
board of school commissioners, the members
of said board to go into Office on the first
day of April succeeding their election, hav-
ing first taken and subscribed the usual oath
of Office, and to hold their offices for the
term of four years, or until their successors
are duly elected and qualified" 1t seems
very probable that the law will not be OPP
erative in most counties of the State for the
reasons named.
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NEWS OF THE DAY.

The French claim $50 100000 as an in
demnity from China for her interference in
Tonquin.
Thirty. three volunteers for the Greedy re-
lief expedition left Norfolk last night for
New York.
Panama advices of the 18th state that the
cashier of the Bank of Tolima had abscond-
ed with over $4,000.
The Maryland Senate yesterday pass
ed the bill to test the validity of the Mary
land and Virginia compact of 1875.
The Earl of Euston is to seek divorce
from his wife on the plea that she had an
other husband when she married him.
Mr.. Frank D. Moore, son of the late Rev.
DR.. T. v Moore, of Richmond, Va, died at
Anderson, S. c., Monday, in the Both year
of his age.
A severe shock of earthquake was ex-
perienced at San Francisco yesterday. The
people were terrorstricken and many build
| ings were damaged
A duel was fought in Paris yesterday be-
tween NJ. Arene, member Of the Chamber of
Deputies, and M juliet, q journalist. The
former was slightly wounded
Mr.. Sargent, United States minister, pro-
posed the health of Emperor William a Il
dinner at the opening of the American Ex-
change in Berlin on Monday evening.
Rev. j. H. Morrison, D. D., rector of St.
James Episcopal Church, in Cumberland
county, Va, died of paralysis in Carriers
vile on the 18th instant. DR.. Morrison was
rector of St. Johns Church, Richmond,
many years ago.
! Gen. Graham is concentrating his troops
at Handouk, with view Of giving Osman
| Digna battle tomorrow in the vicinity OF
Tamanieb Gen. Gordon is reported TO nave
defeated the rebels near Khartoum, and is
said to be endeavoring to cut his way
through their ranks to Shendy.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocesan con-
vention, which is to appoint a successor to
the late Bishop Pinkney Of Maryland, will
convene in Baltimore upon the last We'd
nesday in May, at ST. Peters Church. The
standing committee Of the diocese have
selected Bishop Coke, Of Western New York
to preach the sermon at the diocesan conven-
ton.
In the Maryland House Of Delegates yes
terday the Richmond and Danville Rail
road bill, to authorize the Mayor and
city council of Baltimore To pass an enabling
act submitting TO the voters of that city the
proposed loan of $2,000,000, was reported
without recommendation by the committee
on corporations and referred to the city
delegation. The bill has passed the Senate
and when reported favorably by the city
delegation it will be on its final passage.
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LETTER FROM LOUDOUN.

fCorresnondence Of the Alexandra Gazette)
WATERFORD, Va, March %, 1ss4.-We
are having pleasant, though rather moist
weather. and farm work is being much de-
layed in consequence.
There is much sickness prevailing and a
good many of our old people are dying.
The widowTrammel was buried last Wednes-
day. and in the afternoon of the same day
Mrs. Fox was buried in an old burying
ground near here on Tuesday Mrs. Curry,
wife of John Curry, esq, near Wheatiand
was laid to rest in Catoctin churchyard,
making three in one week all of them at ad-
vanced ages. Mrs. Fox was perhaps the
oldest, being in her Slst year.
There are more sales of personal property
occurring here than was almost ever known ;
one for almost every day in each week, ana
stock especially horses are bringing high
prices
The usual spring moving has commenced,
but as vet we have heard of but one addi-
tion to our population, Mr.. F. M. Brabham,
who bought the Shuey property.
Ground has been broken for the new
Presbyterian parsonage by L. n. Hough,
| contractor, and Dr. Connel is rebuilding his
stable burned last fall. The fine new store
and dwelling of w. S. Roose is still unoccu-
pied; we wonder why some enterprisng
merchant don't take it, and make his fortune
thereby?
Aud so it seems Mr.. George c. Round
don't like it, that | should have inferred,
that he was the attorney for the complain
ant in the matter of charges against the
Rev. Mr.. Vaughn. Why I can only say
that number of people who were here in
fered the same and the most of those who
have spoken TO me of it who read his card,
still inferred so, but as I am not interested in
the vindication of Mr.. ", and feel no ami
mostly to Mr.. R., beg his pardon for the
mistaken inference on my part.
The warm, moist weather is having good
effect and the grass and wheat are growing
and the country is looking beautiful. The
ground hog stands head as weather
prophet JABEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

PLoN PLoN.-A meeting of the adherents Of
Prince Jerome Napoleon (Plon Plon) was held il
Paris last night under the Princes sanction. Mr.
Pascal, a member of the Chamber Of Deputies
made the important speech Of the occasion, and
entered into an elaborate explanation of Prince
Napoleon's method for the revision of the consti.
tuition. He said in substance: When Prince
Jerome announced that his ambition was to be.
come all emancipation calumny brought the accu-
saton against him that this was a mere after
thought. But Prince Jerome's ardent desire is
that the power of expressing the national will
shall be transferred to the peoples voice. He
himself said in recent speech: Everything
must now yield to the necessity Of letting the
people speak. 1t alone is our master, and it alone
mas the right to choose Prince Jerome will
never sanction a resort to violent measures in
order to secure power. He relies on the chances
of his name. His adherents are confident that if
the peoples will is consulted the result will be
very different from the half Orleanist formula
which the Congress of 1875 produced"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
SEVERE THUNDER STORM.

PETERSBURG, Va, March pa tremen-
dous thunder storm burst over this city
shortly after midnight last night. The rain
came down in torrents; the thunder was
very severe and shook houses and made
window panes rattle The Appomattox riv-
er at this point is very high. The meadows
Oh the Chesterfield side of the river are sub.
merged and the water is still rising. Al
Weldon n c., the storm was also very Sc.
we're and the rain very heavy. The pro
tracted spell Of bad weather this month has
greatly retarded ull farming operations il
this section Of the State.
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LYNCHED.

GALVESTON, Texas, March ga special
dispatch to the News from Gonzales dated
Tuesday, says: To-day at the examining
trial Of Bill Burleson, negro charged with
attempting rape upon Mrs. knoeppa, near
Harwood on the 9Th inst, the evidence
showed that the accused was in the vcn-
ity at the time the crime was committed
and Mrs. Knoeppa positively identified him
as her assailant. Burleson was promptly
ordered to Jail under the escort Of posse,
but mob soon gathered around the Jail
tore the prisoner from his guard and lynch
ed him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

YESTERDAY the L. S. Senate passed a
bill increasing the salary of the q. S. dis
trict judges to $1,000 per annum. The honor
of such positions, with salary sufficient
for actual expenses, was formerly induce
meut enough for distinguished lawyers
to accept them. But the honor of Judge
ships, like that of all the other offices in
this country, owing to the character Of the
men who have been elevated to them, has
long since departed, and they are sought
after now only for the large salaries that
are attached to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

THERE NEED be no trouble about the al
legged imperfection OF the law creating the
electoral boards, alluded to elsewhere in to-
days GAZETTE. The supplementary bill,
striking out the word "freeholder," was
passed by both branches of the Legislature
and went to the Governor during the last
week of the session. He killed the bill by
neither vetoing nor signing 1t, but simply
by exercising his constitutional power OF
holding it for five days for consideration.
Before that time elapsed the Legislature ad-
iourned. aud the bill failed to become law.
There can be no possible difficulty about
the word freeholder," because the only effect
of the use of The word, if it be unconstltu-
tional to prescribe such qualification,
would be to allow any qualified voter, resi-
dent in the city or county, to hold the posi-
ton, and not TO defeat the whole law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL,

NEW YORK, March 26-1O:37 a. m-The stock
market opens dull aud rather weak in tone There
is some buying of Union Pacific on out of town
orders. Renewals are unchanged. The bond
market is dull.
Noon.-stocks firm and higher during the past
hour Erie was in better demand and large hold.
ers called i'll their stock. The shares lent FIAT
Among the firm stocks were Union Pacific, Lake
Shore, Erie and Western Union. Pacific Mail
rallied to 52a521s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

EX-Gov. ENGLISH, OF Connecticut, who
is extensively engaged in the manufacture
ing industries of his State, says: "The tar
if is Of no earthly use to this State or 10
any one of the New England States. Our
manufacturers would be no worse of even
if the policy of the country should be one
of free trade" When even the manufacture
ers are turning free traders, why should
Virginia farmers favor protection?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH &c.

4 REGULARITY about Southern repubil-
canism, and now, in Virginia, about Mahohe-
ism, is the relation that exists between the
supporters Of these isms and the general
Government. The latter, as represented by
it's agents, seems to be the Government OF
re democrats only to the extent OF collect
ing taxes and of executing punitive pro-
cesses, while to their opponents, no matter
by what name they may be called, 1t is Just
the reverse, looking after them with parental
solicitude, guarding and protecting them at
all points, and making common cause with
them against all corners. Even in the mat
ter of their public assemblages, the Govern
ment not only provides them with the
officers thereof but also with the rooms,
lights, and necessary stationery. The Ma
hone county convention TO be held
in this city, for instance, is called to meet
in the room of the United States District
Court, a room only known to many demo-
Gratis as the place where men OF their
political atfiuities are tried on criminal
charges This is a small affair in itself, but
it il 80 in all other things. The Government,
in the hands of the republicans is so con-
Quoted that it is looked upon in the South,
and with cause, as the enemy of The demo-
Gratis, and the friend of their political op-
ponents. This will all be changed when
the country shall once more be blessed with
national. instead of sectional President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
CYCLONE.

COLUMBUS, 8. c., March ga special to
the Daily Register from Greenville in this
State says: Intelligence by telephone from
Piedmont states that severe cyclone pass
ed over Anderson county, near Piedmont,
destroying the house Of a Mr. Watson.
Three of his children are thought to be ia
tally injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
A New MoToR.-A dispatch from Pan,

A NEW MoToR.-A dispatch from Pana.
ma says Enrique Buschman, of Antofogasta,
has applied for patent for method of OBJ
tanning motive power from compressed air
or water or both combined. The applicant
says that his invention will do way with the
use of coal as producer of motive power,
and that by applying it to men-ofw war they
will no longer be under the necessity of hay
ing to run into port to refill their bunkers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

SENATOR GRooME, Of Maryland, says the
democratic party is going to the dogs, be-
cause its leadership has fallen into hands
that neither know nor care how to lead"
The Senator was not reelected. 1t is by no
means unusual for politicians to lose conf
dence in the party that has lost confidence
n them,
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A terrific hail and wind storm, accompanied

A terrific hail and wind storm, accompanied by
thunder, occurred at Knoxville, Tenn, yesterday
afternoon The hail covered the ground and did not
disappear for several hours. Hail stones weighing
from one to two ounces were abundant. Much
damage was done to windows and store fronts A
severe gale struck the northern portion of the city
and demolished fifteen frame buildings. No lives
were lost, but several persons were slightly in
jured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

HOME FOR DESTITUTE SOUTHERN SOL
DIERs.--The committee of Confederate SOL
diers appointed by General John B. Gordon
held conference in New York yesterday
with the representatives of the Grand Army
of the Republic in regard to the proposed
home for destitute soldiers in the South. 1t
was finally decided that the best means of
procuring money for the enterprise was
to hold a mass meetingat an early date, and
a committee was appointed to make the ne.
cessary arrangements.
The following card is published:
New YORK March o.
The second meeting OF e1- Confederates in New
York and adjoining cities will be held al the ST. James
Hotel coroner of T7venty-sixth street and Broadway
Monday evening 3ist instant, ut o'clock 1t is
pected that all who conveniently do will attend
that meeting and aid in the conference TO be held with
the members OF the Grand Army of the Republic in the
interest of home for disabled soldiers Important con-
dance with the general program agreed upon to-day.
j. B. GORDON.
Chairman Central Committee.
A meeting Of the Grand Army represent
atives was held last night at which COM
mittee, was appointed to make arrange
ments for the giving of theatrical
performances in aid of the building
fund of the proposed soldiers home in the
South. A number of the threatres have
volunteered to give benefit perform ances for
this object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
VETO.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 26.-Gov. Nc
Lane has vetoed the bill reducing marriage
licenses from $3.50 to 60 cents. The Senate
BY vote of IL to II sustained the veto, 16
votes being required to pass the bill over
the veto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26

Mrs. Vanderbilt Allen, who has brought suit in
New York for divorce from her husband who is
q grandson of the late Commodore Vanderbilt,
alleges in her petition, among other things, that
her husband is an immoderate snorer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should al.
ways be used when children 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 soothcs
the child softens the gums, allays all pain, re-.
lieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teethiug or other causes Twenty five cents 8
bottle my4-MW&S
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RACE.

LONDON, March, 26.-At Lincoln spring
meeting the race for the Lincolnshire hand
leap of 1000 sovereigns took place to-day,
and was won by J. W. Smiths gelding To-
mans, Zetland's horse Toastmaster second,
and Murphy's brown colt Boulevard third.
There were 20 starters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-26
iCOMMONICATED

AS deem it laudable in the authorities to save
every dollar to the city treasury, would re.
spectfully suggest to his honor the Mayor that he
dofnot appoint any special policeman for the Fish
Wharf as usual, but direct that the regular police
do duty there. They have plenty on the force
to do this duty, and it will give them an opportu-
to them. 2.
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HANGED.

LONDON, March 26.-The latest advices
from Tonquin state that prince of the roy
al family of AMMAN, had been convicted OF
promoting the massacre Of Christians and
had been hanged.