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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
Church have opened bazaar at Mr.. Pail ;;
hall, on King street.
Yesterday was hospital Sunday, and II
several of the churches of the city collec
lions were taken up for the benefit OF the
Infrmary.
The timbers for the new bridge to span
Hunting creek are being gotten out as rap
idly as possible, and Mr.. Rodgers, the con
tractor, expects to complete the structure by
the Let of February.
Henry Talbert, colored, passed through
this city yesterday, in charge of the sherlh
of Northumberland county, on his way tc
the Richmond penitentiary, where he had
been sentenced to FIVE years. imprisonment
for stealing boat.
The entertainment to be given at Armory
Hall to. night under the auspices Of Trinity
N. +. Church will be we'll worth attending
as an evening Of genuine pleasure is pro
missed. Pref. S. L. Ford the elocutlonls'
aud Prof jaeger cornettist of the Marine
Band are among the features
Judging from the number of "private
marks" which various people say they
knew to have been on the person OF the
missing John T. Evans, that individual
must have been the most scaritied man il
the world, aud would have been as much Of
curiosity as Captain Constentenus, the
tattooed man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Fatal Poisoning.

HALIFAX, n S. Dec. 15.-John Barring
ton. for many years superintendent of the
shipping pier of the old coal mines at sgd
ney, died last night On Thursday evening
Mr. Darlington, his wife aud three children
partook of partridge, and during the even
ing they were seized with symptoms of poi
souing. Restoratives were administered to
all except Mr.. Burlington, who refused to
take the medicine. The other members Of
the family are still suffering from the effects
of the poison, but are considered out of dan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Railroad Accident.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 15.-Late Saturday
night, while freight train On the Denver
and Rio Graude Railroad was coming down
the side ofthe mountain near Marshall Pass,
the air brakes failed after two miles had
been run, and gaining speed of SO miles an
hour, the engine jumped the track followed
bv 20 cars and all are a complete wreck.
The engineer and fifemanjumped and saved
their lives, butare badly bruised. The head
brakeman was buried under the wreck. The
rear car was detached and stopped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
The Hooking Valley Miners.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Neal McGaehen,
from Hooking Valley is here soliciting aid
among the working people for the striking
miners. Among others he addressed body
Of internationalists yesterday, and although
is remarks were Of very moder-
ate character, at their conclusion the body
passed resolutions, as the sense of the meet.
ings that working people should arm them
selves in order to successfully resist The cap
italists, and that the employment of all
means to that end is not only justifiable but
necessary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

Losses ON THE RAPPAHANNocK.-
The loss of lite among the oSs:ermen and
the damage to yea sci property on the Rap.
pahannocK river during tho gale OF last
Tuesday is no. believed TO be as great as
was at first thought. From the mouth Of
the river to Tap>ahannock, distance OF
sixty miles, only eight persons are known
to have been drowned Above that point,
which is in Essex county, the river IS nnr'
row, and storms are not dangerous. me
drowned are Collin p. Revere, aSeo ~, OF
Mill creek Slas Smith, 23;' Geofse Nu,'s.
6u: boy W hose name was not learned, all o,
Mary point; Scipio and Arabian bolaen, 20
and twenty, respectively; boy, uus.a'u,'
of Gloucester county Grant Montague ~
of Essex county. All were cotoreo eA.
cept the boy Revere. Three canoes, with
seven men, are said to have been sunk near
the mouth of the river and the men drown
ed. Twelve men who were missed nave
proved to he safe safe. The storm 10 salo
to have been the most severe ever known
in that section. There are many oystermen
on the river who come from other sections
of the State, ana it is probable more may
have lost their lives, but they are not
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Strike.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec 15.-The larger
part of the hands employed at ". B. Thorn
& Co. bat factory on River street struck
this morning, owing TO cut down OF III
per cent. in wages. About It's people were
at work, including sixty women. The card
room, with thirty hands, is running.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Disorderly Proceedings.

TrsIN. Dec. l5-The n.;iu.,i; ISL author
tiles yesterday sefissd . !. cs'!r' : '''u"'a'
ton of unemployed workjngmeD. ms re-
fusal exasperated the men. Something Ike
q riot ensued. The windows Of the mayors
apartm ents were smashed, and twenty five
arrests were made before the disorder was
pra1la6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Assignments.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 15.-Lawrence G.
DELL and Theodore Knapp, trading as Dell
l. Knapp, bookbnders, made an assign.
rnent TO Charles E. Hill for the benefit of
THAR creditors. The trustees bond is Sl0,-
0pO. Lewis Israel, gents furnishing goods,
made an assignment to Joseph Eisner for
the benefit of creditors. The bond of the
trustee is $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Mr.. Davies will Resign.
quelled.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Mr. James K.
Davies, tea inspector for the port of Ne"
York, who is charged with malfeasance in
office, has expressed willingness to resign
his Office, his resignation to take effect jan
uary 1st. Secretary McCulloch has inform
ed him that such course will be satistac-
tory to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
French Anarchists.

PARIS, Dec. 15.-At meeting OF anarch'
lists in this city, yesterday, references to the
explosion at London bridge, were received
with applause. The bitterest luminosity
toward M. VALDEZ Rousseu, minister of the
interior, was displayed. A piece OF paper
bearing bis name was put in a convenient
place and every man spat upon it as he left
the assembly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Indemnity.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 15.-The Indemnity
Committee has decided to ask Prince Bis
marck to urge upon the members of the
African Conference the necessity of the i'm.
mediate payment, by Egypt, of the indem-
nifty for damage done to private property
by the bombardment of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 15 1854.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., December 10, 1854.
SENATE
The chair laid before the Senate a letter
from tho Postmaster General transmitting
a statement Of the claims Of postmasters for
loss sustained through fire and other causes
for which they were not responsible.
The chair laid before the Senate M
VanWycke's resolution, heretofore offered,
relating to the Spanish treaty and requiring
the Committee on Rules TO report rule
providing for the consideration of CONNER
cial treaties in open session.
Some debate followed as to whether or
not the resolution should be considered IN
secret session, which being decided in the
affirmative, the Senate then, at 1880 p. M,
went into secret session.
The bill was then referred 10 the Commit
the on Foreign Relations, and upon the
opening of the doors the Dakota bill was
then taken up.
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House com.
munication from the Secretary Of the Treas,
! ury, WnlCn was rclerFeu, eStiinatlhS lho
cost of collecting the revenue at each port
of entry in the United States for the fiscal
year ending June Both, 1856. Also, con-
inuuication from the Postmaster General,
| which was referred, asking for an appro.
priation of 100000 for postal car service,
and of $50, 900 for the pay of postal clerks.
Under the call of States number of bills,
etc., were introduced and referred, among
them resolution amending the rules of the
House so as to provide that all speeches,
printed under "leave to print" shall be sub
ject to the rules governing debates also a
preamble and resolution reciting that it has
been reported thatF. S. Strang, late cadet
at the Naval Academy, at Annapolis, has
died in consequence of cruelties practiced
on him by senior cadets, and requesting the
Secretary of the Navy to communicate to
the House any information he may have
obtained in relation to the cause of death of
said cadet.
Under the rules of the House the Speaker
proceeded to call the committees for mo-
tons to suspend the rules.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

BAUM's MAMMOTH EsTABLIsHMENT.-A
those going to Washington should not fail
to visit Baum's Mammoth Establishment
especially now to see the grand display OF
goods, where almost everything can be
found under one roof. All goods are mark
ed in plain figures and strictly one price;
and no one will modest you when going all
through the building. Remember
BAUM's, 7th street, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Why Do PEOPLE Commit Suicide :?

Generally because they are despondent.
They are Respondent because their healt b
has run down by reason of dyspepsia, de:
bilty, or malarial fevers. No man in good
health wants to commit suicide. healthy
man can face his troubles aud overcome
them. Browns Iron Btters enriches the
blood and toues up the system 80 that vigor
and bravery take the place of debility and
cowardice. Invariably cures dyspepsia, in
digestion, weakness, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

Police REpoR..-Saturday night was
cloudy and cool, with FIVE dodgers and hVe
prisoners at the station house.
Last night was dark and rainy, with two
prisoners and six dodgers at the station
house.
Since Saturday the following cases have
been disposed of at the Mayors office:
u. Jones and w. H. Butler arrested by
Lieut.. Smith for disorderly conduct, had
their cases continued till tomorrow.
young white man, arrested by officers e?
Arnold and Hayes for being drunk ana ois-
orderly. forfeited S. collateral.
Ben Henderson, a member of the cham
gang, for being drunk and disorderly, was
sent back to Jail, where he bad been SEN
fenced for four months and where he
should have been when he was picked up
on the streets by officers Grady and Franks.
David Green, for disorderly conduct, was
fined 81. ~
The case of Ben Washington and q white
man, charged with fighting, was as
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

F1RE.-The explosion about 10 o'clock OF
Saturday night of the lamp which heats the
patent incubator in the hennery OF Messrs.
Harry and w. B. Smoot, on Wilkes street,
near the tunnel, slightly damaged the ap-
pliances in the building in which they are
located, and burned number OF young
chickens, but occasoned only slight
loss to those gentlemen. The city, how
ever, did not escape 80 fortunately. The
Columbia bose carriage, which was un'
unnecessarily taken on the side walk on the
corner of Duke and Washington streets, was
Jun violently down the latter street, by r.
responsible persons, and at its intersection
with Wolfe was dumped into the gutter
where it collapsed, occasioning an expendi-
,ure to the city of fully 500. The Hydraul-
ion engine was run up King street at such
a break neck speed as to give rise to the
impression that the horses, driver and en-
CINE were wild and had all run away.
That the engine was not smashed to pieces
is due only to its strong build and good
luck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

A VERY interesting ceremony was per-
formed at st. Mary's Church yesterday
afternoon, the admission of eleven young
ladies' into the Sodality Of the Children of
Maryn and OF seventeen little girls into that
of the "Holy Angels" The members of
these associations, ali wearing white wells,
occupied portion of the central range OF
pews, and the request for membership, ohliga-
ilon. &C., we're read by two the candidates
in very beautiful manner. Rev. Father
O'Kane delivered an impressive charge on
investing them with the insignia of the
society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
YEsTERDAY.-The signal Office Saturday

YEsTERDAY.-The signal office Saturday
week predicted rain and snow for the fol-
loving Sunday; but, contrary to such ez-
pectalions, the day was beautiful and
spring like. Last Saturday the same
prophets "!oretold" clearing weather for
yesterday, but instead of that clouds hung
heavy all day long. Between four and hVe
o'clock hail commenced falling, eliminating
in a cold, driving rain storm, which kept up
till after midnight. The threatening aspect
of the weather deferred many from attend
ing the churches in the morning, and Inc
drenching rain at night kept still larger
numbers at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

HOTEL ARRIVALS Braddock House.
]. NJ. Carpenter. Maryland; r. A. Ores
ham and H. Worster, Baltimore; George
Swain, Virginia J. A. Coleman, Chatham,
Va; J. Ward, Maine; Capt. Noble, Wash
ington; D. Guss, New York R. J. John
son, North Carolina; Maj. P. ?. Dandidge,
Winchester, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Southgate Yeaton and
bride, of Baltimore, spent yesterday in this
city with Judge and Mrs. q. E. Stuart.
Rev. L. W. Rose, late a student at the
Theological Seminary near this city, was
married in Philadelphia last Wednesday to
Mrs. Bessie 4. Walker, of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

Assessor ELEcTED.-The electoral board
of this city for the election of an assessor
met at the Corporation Court room this
morning. The board was composed OF
Judge N. B. Meade, Co1nmonwealth's At
torney l.. Marbury and Clerk of the Court
J. S. Beach. The names of several appli-
cants for the position were presented, where
Upon MIR. w. F. Vincent was unanimously
We'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

ADJUSTMENTS. The return of the Leland
Juyenle Opera Company will he hailed with
delight. This company will give perform
ances tonight and tomorrow night Their
appearance here some few weeks ago created
quite flrore This company has been
strengthened in every part where improve
ments could be suggested. Their costumes
are entirely new. ;,
Next comes Cryptic Polmoni, who viii
yiys performances Thursday and Friday
nights in beautiful four act drama entitled
"A Party O. the name o Dobson.' Mr. fo!-
moni. who has severed his connection with
Fred Warde's Company,is sufficient guaran'
tee that the play will be first class IN every
respect. This company carry their own
scenery. Books relating to this beautiful
play can he had of NJ. J. Waterman gratis.
Atknson's Peck's Bad Boy will appear
Saturday night and by special request will
give matinee on same day at 23O O'Clock.
This play needs no comment; those who
have not seen it have read about It, Ihls is
the only company that has the right to play
Pecks Bad Boy. A few clippings from the
press wherever this company has played
may be in order:
"Peck's Bad Boy seems to have hit the
prevailing taste. 1t is funny show, pre-
e,ted by clever people. "-Boston Herald
The large audience laughed from the
r;se q, the curtain 10 the fiual fall thereof"
Buffalo Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge ". b. Meade
presiding-Mary II. Atkinson vs.. w. ID
Bacon ct al; report of sale of property con-
frmed and case continued.
Court adjourned till court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Fire.

CHICAGO, Dec ia dispatch to the
Daily New, from Belvidere, H., says sew
eral buildings were burned there last night.
Loss $40 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

a TTENTION!-A gentleman who is q THO
~ ROJJGH BOOK. KEEPER, honest and indus
trious, is very anxious for employment of an!
kind, as he has very dependent family. Appi.
at this office for information. n
ann1 ST a FhlENO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

zss-A meeting of Belle Haven Lodge, knights
of Honor will be held at their hall on Monday
evening December 10th. full attendance Is re-
Snc13.ot L. L. JOHNSON, Reporter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

SUIT FOR ELECTION SERVICES. = This
Morning before Justices Nails aud Whittle-
sry, Radolpb Thompson, coiored. sued MIR.
Levi, Mckenzie for about $50 for services
claimed 10 have been rendered at Mr..
Nck's. iusligatlou in drumming up the
negroes 10 the registrars Office and also for
seeing that they voted at the last election.
Thompson. claimed that Mr.. Mckenzie had
led him to believe that he Mex. would be
personally responsible for The debt, and so
ibinking had worked about twenty-five
DAYS for the cause TO the neglect of his other
business. He admitted that he had been
Maid 81. but low demanded he remainder.
sir. Mckenza stated that seeing in the
GAZETTE that General Malone had receiv
cd S25, 600 !ron the national republican
committee, he had supposed that some OF
me money would bo sent here for dlstrlbu.
ZION among The workers, but as the money
mad not been sent here be dlsclalmed all
persoral responsibility for the campaign
expenses. He said he had since learned
that Mahoue had only received $4,000, but
none of il had been sent here, though he
mad written several times about it. A num-
7,.r Of her witnesses were examined, after
which the G,a2is!r rates decided that the
deb. was due By The party and bot by Mr..
Mckenzie. 70 dismissed the case, where
noou Mr.. Mex paid the costs and the mat
ter was dropped. Thompson, it is under:
stood, now ,iamus the republican party and
All its works, and says he will vote with
the democrats in future. Of course, the
democrats being nOW on top.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

A letter from Captain Howgate to Lieutenant
Greedy, asking for a loan, has resulted in dcsec
tives being started to Nebraska in solrch OF thu
fucitiyp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

gsg- Cloaks, Dolmans, Newmarkets, Rag
ians. Jackets and Coats. Marked down ten
per cent. this day at I. Eichberg & Co.'s.
dec1l-1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15
Alrss2tIrya DaEetie
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBEP -
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States clearing
weather, lower temperature, north 10 west
winds and higher barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

An elegant selection of Cloaks, ShaWls
Blankets and Dress Goods at |. Eichberg &
Co,s dec11-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

A Government coast survey yacht has
been anchored of this city all day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

A NNUAL MEETING OF THE MOUNT YER
n NON COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSO
CATION will be held at Concordia Hall, Ihu Fs
DAY. January 1st 1885, at o'clock.
dec1 5M&Wtd l.. +. U LEX, sec W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

1rOTICE-The regular annual meeting OF the
N STO1KHOLDERS OF THE MECHANICS
pIIII,nfNG ASSOCIATION OF ALEXANDRIA,
T rtnn2y January LIST, 1885, at $50 p. m,
NJ which time the officers of the association LOT
t,e ensuing year will be elected.
"a $500 LEONARD MARBURY, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

A NNUaL MEETING OF THE OLD DoMlN-
n ION COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSO'
CITATION will be hell at Conc9Ta, ,si hs,' noh'
- Al 5MSWtd T.. E. UHLER, Sec'ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

Cancels Hair Shirts and Pants, former
price, IS; now 81.
All-Wool Shirts and Pants, former price,
$3.50; now $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-15

ger.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-03
Forest Fires.

The prevention Of forest fires is Just
now, and doubtless for some time will
be. of more pressing importance than
any or all measures for Increasing the
amount or improving the quality Of
our woodland.
What must we do to keep fires from
starting, or if they do start 10 prevent
them from spreading far? For one
thing, we might make it a misdemean-
or to set one even Internationally, and
felony If done knowingly. Then we
should make those setting fires re-
sponsiblo for the damage done, and
railroads will In time be compelled to
use only those locomotives which con-
sumo their sparks. 1t Is also suggest
ed that in many cases the States might
employ q special police and detective
force with perhaps assessment of part
of the cost upon the owners of timber
land. Then 10 prevent spreading,
roads from sixty to eighty feet wide
and not more than mile or q mile and
half apart could be made to divide
the land into blocks. These roads
would have TO be kept free from any
thing that will spread the flame and by
using them rs lines from which to
back-fire, the mischief could often be
confined to single block.-SprinqJield
Republican,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-03
Planting Il Cocoanut.

To the gentleman who has written
me that he read of the cocoanut grow
ing nicely rs u house plant in Brook
Ign, and that he desires to start one,
and wishes to know whether the nut
should be planted with the eye up or
down, | must confess that of my own
observation do not know. always
took it for granted that of course the
eye and stem should be planted up
ward, unless the planter desired to
have his tree grow through to China,
for the benefit of Monaghan unbcliov-
ers. But | am surprised to find, in q
trustworthy work on cocoanuts, the
following directions: "They should be
planted rs follows: Place the ripe nuts
about four inches under the soil, and
about twenty feet apart. Care should
be taken to plant the nut with the end
that is attached to the stem downward,
as the milk inside of the nut will then
cover the eye and terminate the young
sprout that produces the tree" But if
you follow these directions, my dear
sir, and subsequently find yourself the
proud owner of cocoanut tree grow
ing upside down. please don't blame
me. West India Correspondence Nel0
York. Times
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-03
The Mexican Liar Scores One.

The following story comes from
Michoacan: An Indian went outside
the town of Cherantzieurin, State OF
Michoacan, to look for some fuel in the
mountain near by. While cutting up
q dry oak he felt bite on the calf OF
his leg, given in the fraction of Sec
ond. A moment later he felt coiling
around his body the terrible folds of a
boa-constrictor. Instinctively he leaned
his head over toward the wounded leg,
and was almost fascinated by tho glare
of two bright basilisk eyes that
cleaned like fiery Goals in the head of
the serpent. Quicker than o flash the
Indian ducked his head and caught the
neck of the reptile in his teeth, cling
ing to it with the desperation of the dy-
ing. The huge serpent lashcd its tail
and tried to twist his head 10 bury his
fangs in tho Indian, but the latter
chung on'and began to chow away at
the neck of the boa. which is the thin
nest and softost part of its anatomy.
After chewing for long time tho In
dian succeeded in beheading his antag-
onist, the folds dropped OF, and the
Indian was frcc.-1S0o REGARDLESS, City
of Wertco.