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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-03
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MONDAY EVENING, MARCH :.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Mar. = 1854.
For the Middle Atlantic STATES rising baro-
mete", winds shifting TO brisk northwestern
ly, colder. iair weather preceded III north
and east iarts bI snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-03

A meeting of the Hydraulion Steam Fire
Company will be held tomorrow night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-03

RENT OF FISH BENCHES. -Messrs. K. T..
Lucas 4 Co, auctioneers, rented the fish
benches in the market on Saturday last for
the ensuing year. Benches Nos. and .
were Knocked down to Messrs George r..
Price 4 Co. at 81 piece premium in addl-
ton to the $50 rent on each No. east side.
on which The rent is $50 was taken by Sam
ue Smith at 81. and No. ! on the west side,
rent $50, to F. Travis at 81 premium.
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b ARLY SPRING RADE:

special attention the sttn line
French, English, Scotch and American
Suitings
In our Merchant Tailoring Department.
Early purchasers
that we guarantee ndnsisa tsfs
Pacific Cheviots at the low price of cts
These goods arc being rssrea generally
We are opening daily new styles in PRINTS e1NeHAMs,&c.
decided advance in all classes BLEchED
GOODS We have old closed
FRUIT OF THE LOOM &c. ANCHOR, wAMsUTTA 10;
BARKER Sc; AspRoscoaaN &c. LoNsDALE CAMBRIA 12se.
Our b leaves for New York on Monday
early spring trade
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POLICE overwhelmingly night was
clnudy, with a slight snow fall, One pris
oner and eight dodgers were at the station
house
LAT night was al-o cloudy and snow fell
until about t O'Clock. One prisoner and
FIVE dodgers were at the station house.
VIM. Coats, colored charged with rob-
bling the money drawer of Mrs. Michael
Germann Oh Saturday night last, was sen
fenced to 90 days on the chain gang.
Pat Cartwright, colored, was sentenced 10
GO days on the chain gang for stealing meat
from Moses Heller in the market.
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO-DAY


The chair laid before the Senate mes
sage from the President, transmitting, with
a letter from the Secretary Of State report
of the Commission designated by the Presi-
dent to examine and report upon the as
serted unhealthfulness Of the swine product
Of this country also the annual report OF
the Civil Service Commission, read last
week in the House of Representatives and
already published.
Several bills were reported favorably from
COMMITTEES and a lumber introduced aud re-
ferred.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Randall, Of Pa, under instructions
from the Committee on Appropriation, re-
ported back letter from the Secretary OF
the Treasury relative TO the rebate on to.
bacco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-03
I9leplQle EXCHANGE.

The following new subscribers have been con.
nected since last advertisement Will all SUBJ
scribers please see that these names are ADDED TO
their list:
2O3 Entwsle, F. l.. 2Ol. Elchoerg Co., l.
~. Fisher Bros 2O2. May Plow %.
109 Hopkins, Geo d.
new style large switchboard has been put in
operation, and we are ready to accommodate any
number of new subscribers. will gladly call on
any one wishing 10 see me as to terms, &c.
mh3-co3t w. T. GENTRY. Manager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
ROMAN RELICS AT GENEVA.
Valued Treasures Excavatrd From the
Bed OF the khouc.

in the early part Of last winter says the
London Times, opera'i ms we'' jetll in
the bed of the Rhone at Geneva, in con.
nec'ion with scheme for utilizing the
power of the stream for mechanical pur-
poses. During the work part Of the
river bel, near the island on which stands
julius Cpsar's tower and where Phili-
bert Bctthelier, the Ienevan pari.t suffered
death, was laid bare ani,i view of She great
antiquity of Geneva, AMI the fact that it
was an A'lnhroEcan town before it
became Roman station, sarguGe cXpccta-
tipns were entertained as to the likelihood of
milking Important archeOlOgic finds. For
the most pat these cXDcct6tiO1s have been
ajslpp ted. The river flows cut IF the
lake with the swiflnes5 OF a rapjl and only
very larg" or deeply ilnbadded objects C ud
wi hstlri FIR centuries the onward sweep
Of hr rushing s. cam. The h pes ,,f local
an iquarlcs have not, however, been alto
gether disappointed, for a lew DAYS ago there
was foun buric in gray ! among ra"gc
of piles, rclco OF the laCd>trin" age hl elk
Of white Jur4ssr rock cvipn'ly Dire ed
by the hand Of HAN, and having in
the C. 'o re q circular OPPRESSION SUR N drd
lv Il SOFT Of crpNn. Far h-r rXamioa ion
how q II 10 b. he u1r pa;' f Roman
ALTA l. i, in th,. ordin n; rm Of a laser,
Wit ri'l'als tHt 4 cO-r,so r,LHE base ter
minatinE ~ crown, in relief, cut in the
stone TT e heigh' of tine relic is so GEN.
tima'ros tie With B. There is no other
trace ar ornamca' ion than thcmouldings aud
c0rliC. q the upr. aud lower pats, but on
The l'iucii' lr' h, re Il pears an inscription
in So. r. le IT, ia an admirable state of
prcsrtyail N. / e author WIS SOL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
Let Us stick Once More.
10 the Editor OF the Free Press and Times.

IT, the Editor of the Free Press and Times.
| appreciate your leading article on the
POLITICAL situation Of last Saturday morning
was rs much disappointed over the result of
the hicago convention rs any one could
have bscn in this region Of country, but am
not ready, quite yet, 10 sever my connection
with the Republican party because of dis
appointment ] am not what is termed an
lnlcp"i dent Republican, one having no
home nor abiding pace any where. Some
Of us have followed the lead of the New
York Times and kindred spirits solely be-
cause they named our great Senator for the
Presidency We could h1rdiy hope for his
nGmuu'lNf pnly regarded it as among the
things possible. We have followed
thcm up 10 the edge Of the prec-
ipcc, but sha VIC jump of simply to 20
with the New York Times; The 1ttbun,
jumped IN the same way n 1872, and IL the
Times wishes TO initiate the course of its
neighhor which it then condemned, it can go
1t aouc. It seems TO me the inns COM
mence Il preparations some time ago to
slough of NJ about this point, ii it could not
have lis own why. This may be noticed,
especially ~ i'S adv cicy pf its cXtravagant
free truce notion: it has not been in har-
mOny with the principles Of the
party in this respect for years, and
is way If the platform and policy
OF the naty now. It Is the platform
which m . great measure gives to the
party its character, IL addition to what
It has done, and this is excellent.
Th party is g'eat,r than any one or two
candidates !. coald low ratlp, or that it ever
has named. Because Mr.. Blaine happens
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
THE INTERRUPTED.
Their state Convention at montpriie


The Democratic convention for the cleo.
ton Of delegates to the Dem cratic National
convention at Chicago, July 9Th, and The
nomination Of presidential electors, members
OF Congress and state officers aud for the
election Of State AMI district committees for
the ensuing two years, was held at VILLAGE
hall, Montpelier, on Thursday The con-
venion was called 10 order at 10 a. m, by
Hiram Atkins and Felix W. McG,llick Of
81. Auans was elected temporary chairman.
Mr. J. j. Enught was elactid sec
ctary, and Mr.. Perry assistant Vice.
| presidents were next appointed from
the different counties and about a
dozen old JaCkOn Democrats were invited
to take seats on the platform. Mr. Nc
| Gctrick made brief spcc"h of thanks TO the
convention and the cl cliDn Of delegates was
at once proceeded to. Hiram Atkins romin-
aicd Bradley u. Smolcy Of Burlington as
first delcga'c-at large, who was loudly
| ipplaudcd. The other nominations were
John g. Burke Of Albany. Frank II. Bas-
| CON Of Montpelier and Amos Adrich Of
Bennington, and they were all warmly sec
1udcd and unanimously elected. Mr..
Smallcy and Mr. Burke being loudly called
upon, spoke briefly, expressing their deter
nnattcn to stand ~ The party ilis', and
second by the deserving man. The alter
mates elected in ord Of principals were:
DR. A. =. Griuncii j. W PIERCE. James
n. johnson and II +. Powers
George f. o. Ktmhall of Nergenne5 and
G orge W. Gates Of Hartford were elected
Prcsitcrtal electors, the district conventions
III the atieIno'n filing the list.
i was now the business Of the meeting to
| nomioa'c : ate officers and p. NJ. Meldon of
Rutland nominated Hon. Lyman w. Red
| ingiou Of Rutland for governor. The NOM
inaion was heartily seconded and was made
unanimously. At this iuncturc H. A. Gas
Erll of Rutland made the most striking
| speech Of the day The nomination for Other
State Ulcers were rs fellows; For Lieuten-
| 4nt.Governor, y y. E)Nman Of ST. Johns
| hurry for treasurer, Hcory Gilctt OF Rich
| mond for Secretary Of STATE, II. F. Brig
nam of Bakerstl Id; fJr State auditor, G. s.
Noysc OF MorristOwn.
Alter the appointment # Il committee on
| resolutions by the chair The convention
,djourncl until o'clock. At 1:15 the
istrict delegations respectively met in the
| vestry Of thy church of the Messiah and in
'illage L., I'D elected district deega es
district committees and presidential electors
nd nominated members of Congress.
The delegation of the First district elected
Dr. j. d. Hanrahan Ct Rutland and James A.
Brown of South Hero delegates to Chicago,
yi'h II. w. Martin and j. G. Bowman as
alcruates. Charles Lafountain of Winooski
was elected presidential elector and George
II. Simmons of North Bennington was NOM
inn'cd fer member of Congress.
Til" 5 cOnd district delegation elected
| G. l. Spear Of Brintree aud w. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
JAMES WATSON WEBH.
sketch of his Long aud varied Career,

/
| General Webb whose death is an
nounCc1, was born in Clavcrack, Col
umbia county, N. Y, on the 9Th of Feb
ruary, 1902. He was a son of Gen. Samut
Il. Webb of Weaherslield, Conn, who
served CALAMITY in the Revolutionary war
and was an aide-de-canp TO WASHINGTON.
! When seventeen years old being unable &c
obtain his guardians, consent to his entering
| the United States army h. ran away to AL
bany, where he obtained letter of introiuc-
| ton from Governor De Witt Clinton 10 John
| G. Calhoun, then Secretary Of War. Then he
went TO Washington. where he arrived with
| bat three dollars in his pocket, and had two
| interviews with Mr.. Calhoun, who at first
| was not disposed to grant a commission to a
youth in civil life. Young Webb, however,
prepared written Statement, Of his qualii
| cations, and of bis claims on account of his
fathers services, which convinced Mr.. Cal
houn of his fitness, and the applicant was
Iappointed to second lieutenancy in the
Fourth Battalion of Artillery, then stationed
on Governors Island.
The young officer saw service in the West,
being stationed at Detroit when it contained
but about 1000 inhabitants, at St. Louis,
when there were but 1000 or 5000, and at
Chicago when there was n OF white resident
| within 100 miles of the post. In January,
1929, he volunteered TO carry from Detroit
| to Fort Armstrong, on the Mississippi, the
| intelligence of an Indian plot, and he &C.
| compshed the journey in bitterly cold
weather, through country overrun by hos
| tile savages. A sergeant accompanied him,
| their guide deserving on the way.
In 1923 1ncral Webb was promoted to a
first licutenarcy. In the same year he was
m n I ri
In 1925 he was appointed adiutaut Of the
Third regiment, {. S. A. Two years latter
he resigned from the army becoming the
principal editor aud proprietor of the New
York NorHag courier. In 1929 he bought
| the New York EnQUirer from NJ. NJ. Noah
! and consolidated it with the COuriey, under
the name of courier and Enquirer The
: latter journal became a power in the Whc
] politics. and also acquired well deserved
reputation for enterprise in obtaining
news. General Webb used schoon
Ter to obtain ship news when the
other city journals were employing row,
boats. When the other papers dubbed to-
gether and hired schooner also, General
| could outsail any other in III, harbor, and
which went as far as seventy miles out to
| sea, to obtain news from vessels and take of
I the latest files Of European papers. At n
seWo 0aea the reports OF the proceedings OF
Congress on Monday did not reach New
York in time FIR publication before Thurs
day, General Webb es' abished daily horse
express, with relays of horses at every six
miles, between this city and Washington, at
a cost of $500 monlh. He was thereby
enabled to publish the reports twenty four
hours ahead of all competitors.
| Gen. Webb was appointed and confirmed
4 inn ct
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the visiting club TO the bat. The first inning
was devoid of interest, the ball being scare G.
~ sent out of the diamond, yet through
poor fielding Middebury was allowed to roll
up a score of nine the first time they were at
the bat; and although the latter made many
errors they diu not allow the L. V. NJ. to
make but four runs. In the second inning
there was fine playing on both Sides but
Middlcbury was too much for the home club
and increased the distance between the scores
too high prasescannot be given Carroll Ross,
the catcher of the visitors for his excellent
phying lie is undoubtedly the best player
hat has stood behind bat in Burlington
Fletcher of the same club also made several
fine catches in left field, one being especially
difficult. The only double play was made
by the home team. The University club
were quite unfortunate as they were much
weakened by The departure Of their catcher
Inc game was frequently interrupted by
| showers, and in the sixth inning heavy
| shower came up and left the ground in such
a condition that the game could not b.
ilnlshed, the score standing at this point u
TO in favor of the visitors AS The game
was unfinished, the prize was divided
between the two clubs. Mr.. Charles A
hustln acted as umpire, in a way emil
n9ntlY satisfactory to all concerned, making
M ',oiono qulchly, us an umpire shOul0.
Inc judges of the cay were Messrs G. A.
Austin, NJ. c. Berry, Charles Murray f. S.
Hall, j. 9. Clapp, G. w. Lowry Starters
W. h. Allen, d. j. Foster, II. G. Tlukham
tImers' E. q. Parker, NJ. w. Adams G. w.
tIsher. Excellent music was furnished by
inc Sherman Military band. The sports
OF Inc day were eminently success
lul IN every way, and every thing
passed of in very pleasing manner Many
alumni were present during the day and
expressed themselves as highly pleased that
the undergraduates had taken hold of the
matter and made the day so successful, and
hoped that the day would be made an annual
one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
THE INDEPENDENTS, ATTITUDE
A ConsultatiOn In New York Already
Called-Tho Proposed Line of Ac-

zion.
New York Despatch 10 the u jston Advcrtscr.l
The Independent Republicans here, al
though not far advanced in their plans, stand
very firmly upon the position they have
taken. 1t is certain that there will be a
very large def, c'iol from Mr.. Blaine, and it
is equally certain that the opposition will
find an organized expression. 1t becoming
apparent ON Friday morning thai Mr..
Blainc's nomination was practically certain,
"urricd conferences were had, and after
tie news was received 1t was de-
Il rely decided to anticipate The
July conference by preliminary con-
sultatiln on Jun, II. This step was
taken, not ~ anticipate the July meeting
which bad been announced. but in order that
an immediate step might te aiken as soon as
the nomination became a fact, so that no
doubt SHOULD be cnt rainCd of the dlsap.
proval Of the Independents or her purpose
to make that disqpprova known. Tue fol-
lowing call was prepared aud generally
signed, and copies were sent TO Boston for
09'ures there
; view of the results at the Chicago ~.
ion, the undersigned Republicans invite
consultation in New York city on
t. preparatory to a conference of iu-
d, us to lee held Immediately after the
National Democratic convention"
| is not contemplated TO adopt a platform
or name q candidate, but to await Tie acton
o. the Democrats in July. 1t is not i'm
probable, however, that the consultation will
outline their views of what should be the
principles avowcd by the independents, and
this outline will probably specify IL reform
of therevcnues, 50 as to diminish the surplus,
revision Ct ne image laws, s rs 10 eX-
cIudc dGbdscd silver and such additional
lcIislHli II rs shall make complete and
symmetrical the rcturm Of the national civil
service.
Considerable satisfaction was expressed at
the determination OF Harpor's Brothers moi
to support Mr.. Blaine in their publications.
In this they did not speak with
authority for Mr.. Cnitis, hut
other information justitrs he as
scrtion That Mr. Curtis will no only re-
pudiatc the nomination, hnt will take al
active and vigorous par, IN opposing h IN in
the campaign. The leaders of the inlc-
pendent organizations were largely absent in
Chicago; some returning to day, among them
a delegation from the BROOKLYN young r.
pubicans, who have been IrilIeplial IN re-
form p litics hitherto. 1t is cunsidortd
probable that this organiZa ion, or large
MAJORITY Of il, will oppose Mr.. Blaine, aud
their ACTIVITY is regarded as very effective.
Meanwhile attempts are being quietly made
to secure satisfactory nomination by the
Democrats, and to secure, if possible, a tariff
plank that shall attract the tariff reformers.
New developments in the independent
movement will be made public after the con-
'ultation on the 18th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
s.IcPfcsl dentr Comics

BMrINoR ', June 10 be mass meet
ing of colore men, LIST / il, Nr. john Nj.
Longstonr, minister TO lIayii, said Mr..
Blaine was the ma VIII won l'n-h them
70 war until they sto on an ,v'n plane
vi h whit" men. Tue mrrtilg endorsed the
ac ion cf he Chicago convention.
New York, jane 10 y mrctn! Of ln-
de peu'enl R.ruhl ans has hen cal ed here
for SATURDAY., | l., ~tld to- namrs ~ Clcve-
land Bazaar {. Carlisle and Morrison sui be
suggcs r 50 the Drnu-rat'r convention as
rial 'o valu tut supp'rt - &c lu'e-
nan uo,s II ;hc cnuc. o. Jhc Demrcatiu
party Is NJ NOR ulua1le Khan tht # the
Republicans, an lnicpcnd8n ticket will be
put in HE field
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13

politicians, who have won a glorious victory
over the digni6ed executive who would not
participate in bargains, may find when they
come 10 transfer their labors from the dele.
gates to the great body Of American frecmeu
that tina solution of the problem of june
docs not assure the solution of the problem
of November.
From the Brooklyn Unonl
AT the height Of its pow r, the Republican
party would have found iu"h a ticket too
heavy load. AT time VIII 1t commands
less than majority of the votes of the Am
crican people, the party can surv'v 'o fate
of the ticket only by regulating II y"
is no ma ioriy, whether fairly rcprcst
not, that should hc permitted to impus
thoughtful and conscientious voters the
necessity of sacrificing convection and self
respect at tho shrine OF party duty What
is perhaps more to the purpose, there is m
majority, real or imaginary, in the Republi-
can party, who, in the present state of party
'celing need make the attic mt. To the men
"h' have nominated James G.. Blaine will
be left the task Of cccting HIM Whether
they have willfully or ignorantly misuudcr-
stood the attitude of those Republicans
without whose aid the ticket cannot ~
elected, they will not long be left in dos
about the nature of the revolt they hay
provoked. Those who have sOwn III.
wind need to be ready t) reap the vhirl
wind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
THE COMING So ssION.
Give us Good Men for senators.


To the Editor Of the Free Press and Times:
Names Of candidates for the State Senate
are being widely canvasscd through the State
papers, but seldom with reference to any par.
ticular issue.
The Middlebury Register says men should
be nominated "Who cannot be corrupted with
railroad pass" while in the Waterman, DR..
lloskins one Of our best agricultural
writer's, gives instances of discrimination in
freight agan't flru crs "amost probibitory,"
thus showing what we all know, the need of
a good railroad commission In The State. At
The last ssiHn OF the Legislature fair bill
for his purp sc vas presented in the Sen
ate hut failed t0 pass. At the next session
II ~ probable Ills question will come up
again. | will, uulrsS the people of the
whole stat" have reached the stage Of
mental imbecilitY.' 1t is probable that
Wo rev judges of III supreme Court will
have to lac Il ctch also u successor to Scna.
tor Morrill,. Strenuous tIfur,s will be made
to amend OF repeal The corp iai ion tax law.
In all these things the people have vital in-
tercst. Let them send goDi IL, II Ia the Sen.
ate, and M tools IT railroad atior r.s.
FARMER
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\ Dc~t rIciivc Storm.
DISTK ACCIDENT.
Terry ts"at Goes over IL Fails -Elcvei
Nen and Thirteen HOrscs Drown

HELENA, Mont, June 10.-Whlc The
ferry boat at Tompsons Falls was crossing
the river Sunday, the cable broke AID the
boat went over the falls 300 yards hcl w.
Tue boat had on b arl eleven men, b1ur
for Cuuer d A1are mines and thirteen pgo k
horses, each carving 300 pounds f supplies
for Eagle city Tue current was powerful
and as soon as the cable broke all the passcn.
gers except two jumped overheard and siru..
gled vninly to reach the shore, bur were
swept over The falls. The boat righted afttr
going over the bank and lodged against tle
l}e'knip BRIDE, short distance h,lnx
Fwo passcng RS who still chung to It were
rescue Two men on the shore TOD; a
skill and tried to effect the rescue # hos
Who jumped into the water, but vcr- also
swept OYER the falls Of The thirteen men
concerned eleven we're browne !. They were
all stranger going t, the nj ,cs and their
names are ii 'Iinnwn. All The pl X animal,
were drowned.