davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

"GoD AND CREATION. THE East Han
over Prcsbytery, which is in session in
Richmond, Yesterday acted upon q report
submitted to that body by the committee to
whom was referred the case of the Rev. R.
Il. Howison and his book entitled "God and
Creation.n The committee in their report
in this case say: Mr. Howison's book God
and Creation teaches doctrines irreconcila-
bly, at variance with the Scriptures as inter-
nrcted in the confession of faith and the
larger and shorter catechism of the West
minister Assembly, notably on such points
as the eternity of matter, the federal head
ship OF Adam and the human nature Christ.
The presbytery does, therefore, emphatical-
" condemn the book as heretical in its teach
ings and calculated to lead its readers astray
on points of grave Importance. Further on
in their report the committee say: while
teaching certain erroneous doctrines in his
book, Mir Howison does not teach, but ex-
pressy disclaims certain other doctrines
general; regarded as logical and necessary
differences from them, and this especially on
points which touch the vitals OF our faith
Again the report says: "Mr. Howison has
expressed Willingness, IN Difference to the
Judgment ofthe presbytery, to give no further
circulation to his book God and Creation
and to carefully abstain from preaching or
teaching in any form doctrines variance
with confession offaith. In view ofthis the
presbytery deems it unnecessary to take any
further action in his case than the expires.
sion Of lis judgmeutin adoption of this pa
per- On motion, the paper was unanimous
~ adopted Mr.. Howison, the auhor of
this work is pastor ofthe Third Presbyterian
Church OF Richmond, and was at one time
apracticing chancery lawyer there, and is n
gentleman of high social position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

TnE LAW to which the Mhhone School
superiutendcnts object so much is one which
prohibits certain State officers from active
participation in political affairs. And yet
that law is almost an exact transcript of an
unrevoIed executive order applicable to
all the federal olficeholders in the country.
But as President Arthur pays no atten.
tion to that order, his followers in Virginia
thought they could, imrunity, denounce
a similar Que applicable to Virginia's office
holders, passed by the Legislature of their
own Suite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

THE RECENT contercnGsnf the city and
county superinicgdcuts of the public schools
OF ! !. n2State held in Richmond seems 10
have been political and Malone affair al
together. 1t was held under the auspices OF
Cameron, Blair, Farr, Cannon aud others 0!
the Generals iackmen, il passed compil-
mcntary resolutions TO Senator Blair, zen
Mahone's friend; resolutions We're lutro-
duced denouncing the democraia members
of the Legislature, and speeches were mace
in which the speakers avo"cd their ihteh-
ton Of setting at defiance tn" laws OF the
State. Such conferences are not conhucive
TO the welfare of the schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

The Modern Age for May has been re-
ceived from it's publishers in New York. Its
contents are Hamlet and Don Quxote, A
Russian Marriage, The Red Cap. "Sans
Merci,' Vegeterianism, The New School Of
American Fiction, My Horse Brutus Amer
lean Politics, A Dish of Truffles, A Pilgrim
to Parnassus, Sayings and Doings, Books
and Book Men, Stage and Studio, and Ey-
animation Papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
riouS.

ALI. THE election cases in South Carolina
have been dismissed, for the reason, rs
stated by the counsel for the defense, Judge
Marrath that in no case prepared hy the
district attorney Tor trial had there been
sufficient evidence upon which TO base u
conviction, even had The InI%e been sitting
alone without Il jury. An'! yet it was these
cases 10 Try which special attorneys were
employed by Attorney General Brewster,
who said the evidence in each was conc'u-
sive and showed condition of affairs in
South Carolina that was dissracetu to the
whole country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

PARTIES DESTROYS of having we'll made
garments fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do we'll to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs WISsLows SOOTHING SYRUP should al
ways he used when children are cutting teeth.
It relieves the little sufferer at once; tproduces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain. and the little cherub awakes AS bright AS a
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, ailays all pain, re-
icvcs wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhaa, whether arising
from leethin2 or other causes Twenty five cents q
bottle. my4M,W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 10.

The WASHINGTON newspaper winch the
two Virginia Senators recommend to the
support of Virginia readers says Having
failed to shoot the Union TO pieces, the
Southern free traders, the disciples OF Cal
houn and nuliiication, propose 10 starVe
the northern mechanics and laborers 1his
sounds rather strange in view of the facts
that the Morrison bill expressly provides
that the duty on no article shall be lower
than that in the republican Merrill protect
i've bill of 1861, that the reduction in the
duties it proposes is not as great us that re-
commended bv the late republican tariff
coAmissiou, and that the proposer OF The
bill and large number OF its most earnest
supporters in Congress are Northern men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
lCOMMISfcATED.

! am opposed to Q's. recommendation of either
the Pioneer Mills or the old cotton factory for
the public schools and. it is understood the old
Court house can't be had, and it is greatly feared
that some property must be taken that will rob
the old town of the taxes, and | go for Greens
Factory, provided two more stories are added.
Probably it would do no harm to let the citizens
of the town who are deeply interested have some
saw in the matter K
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
MARRIED.

On Thursday, the 18th instant, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother. in Alexandria couu-
ty, by Rev. Dr. George II. Norton, FRANK =.
COCHRAN, of Kent county, Md, to MARY
KEITH, daughter Of the late Jas. f. McGraw.-
washington, Baltimore and Delaware papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

WHEN STRIKING Americans in the mines
and factories see gangs Of imported laborers
marching in to take their places they have
a realizing sense of the fact that protection
does not protect them, no matter how much
it may increase the profits of the proprietors
of the mines and factories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

THE REPORTS Of scarcity OF food in South
Carolina have been considerably eNagserat-
ed; but the fact that there is any scarcity at
nil sursests a doubt as to the effect fire. Q lom
has upon the industry of the negro race.
Such thing as scarcity of food in South
Carolina during the existence Of slavery WAS
not only unheard of, hut the possibility of it
was not conceived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Plan-
tiers Bank of Farmville vs.. Whittle and ais.
Argued and submitted.
Lewisvs. the Commonwealth. Argued and
submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

Slightly solcd hut not damaged English Super
Fine Half Hose, at 16 cts. a pair, full regular
made ut |. Eichbcrg Il Cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

zf.f:~ Body RrnsSei Carpets. Listen, from 70 cts.
a yard up. Body Brussel Carpets. Listen, from
10 cts yard up at Isaac Echberg & Co.'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

The kidneys act as
purifiers of the blood,
aud when their func-
tons are interi'cred
with through weak.
ness, they need toning.
They become health
fully active by the use
of llOstetter's Stomach
Bitters, when falling
short of relief from
other sources. This
superb stimulating
tonic also prevents and
arrests fever and ague,
constipation, liver
complaint, dyspepsia
rheumatism and other
ailments. Use it with
Druggist and Dealers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

Turkey Red and Figured Red Table Damask,
extra wide. large variety, for 50 cts. yard at l.
Echberg ~ Cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

READY FOR EMERGENCIES Nothing is
so handy to have in the house as Benson's
Capcinc Porous Plasters. Highly medical.
% cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
DIED.

On Friday evening, April 18th, MARGARET.
beloved wife of John Ahern in the 10th year OF
her age. Da-Funeral from her late residence.
1872 King street, Monday morning. April 2lsl,
at o'clock Friends and acquaintance are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
On April 18th, 1884, at 73O a. M. after 4
lingering illness, borne with the fortitude and
resignation Of true Christian, VIRGINIA
year of her age. lass' Friends aud relatives are
invited TO attend her funeral, which will take
place from her late residence corner of Duke ana
Lee streets. tomorrow Sunday afternoon, At :
o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is n list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Virginia, postoifice April 10.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adver
tiscd and give the date Of the list.
If not called for within thirty days they will b.
sent to the deadletter office, in Washington.
Alexander, Mrs Maria Montgomery, Samuel
Craig. Miss Lille Mitchell. Wv
Douglass, Harry Rockford, Fl K
Clark. Miss Eliza $ Rutherford, Henry
Foote, john Ratin, Miss Mary
Finn, Mrs Elrina 4 Simmons, Mrs Kate
Gregory, Edmond Shelton, Richard
Graham. Mrs Josie \ Thomas, Mrs r II (2)
Howard, w J Thompson. Miss Ella
Jackson. Mrs Lavinia Williams Spencer
Johnson, Mrs Andrew Wood, Mrs Mary z
Lightfoot, Mrs Ann Warren s. Moore,
Lee, Mrs Amelia Williams, Miss Emma
1t u. 4. WINDSOR. P. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TODAY

SENATE
The Senate was not in session to-day
having adjourned yesterday until Monday
HOUSE.
A message from the President was re.
ceiyed and appropriately referred, re.
commencing al appropriation of 1925 so
for the payment of claims Of French citizens
against the United States in accordance
with the final awards made by the late
French and American Claims Commission
also recommending appropriations for de-
fraying theexpenses Of the Siamese embassy
when they shall visit this country.
The House, at 10, went into Committee
Of the Whole on bills from the Committee
on Labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19

+ AN SELLING MY ENTIRE STOCK AT
l. greatly reduced prices, preparatory to NOV
ing into my new store.
ml25 A. B. SLAYMAKER.
TRAyATS AND SHIELDS, the entire stock of
" a concern closing out, purchased at less than
fourth of the cost, and sold accordingly
dec12 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER
ENTLEMEN'S DRESS SHIRTS AND HOSI.
VI cry speciality, at
feb5 BROWN 81 CHAPMAN'S, 1O2 King st.
TRON-CLAD MILK CANS and other dairy sup.
l. plies at HERBERT BRYANT'S,
feb25 No. 25 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-19
S1s5;5*zG
TELEGRaPHIC BREVIrIES.

TELEGRaPHIC BREW TIES.
Fresh massacres of Christians are reported
in Laos.
Texan ports are to be quarantined against
yellow fever.
An unprecedented rain storm prevailed
at Atchison, Kansas, last night.
Queen Victoria is suffering from umhagc,
and is attended daily by physicians.
The Paris police are disposed to recon-
mend the expulsion of the dynamiters from
France.
The trustees of the Central Insane A<y
lum of Columbus, Ohio, adopted resolutions
yesterday asking Dr. Potter, the superin,en.
dent, to resign. The Doctor is accused OF
maltreating patients.
II. II. Turner, the defaulting ticket agent
Of the Pan Handle Railroad at Mingo June
ton, Ohio, has returned from Canada,
whittier he fed with $4,000 of the comra
ny's funds, and given himself up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25

kARCHER ARRAIGNED AND SENT TO JAIL TO
TRIED on An INDICTMENT EoR NCRpER.

kARcHER ARKAIGsEp AND SENT TO JAIL TO BE
TRIED ON AN INDICTMENT FOR MURDER
To-day in the Criminal Court Louis karcher,
Charged with the murder OF John W. Grimes on
the night OF the 9th OF March last called for
arraignment. The accused was accompanied by
his counsel. MIR. T. j. Mackey. and he pleaded not
guilty. karcher lived 9Th street southeast. and
the homicide occurred In the bedroom Of his wife,
and was witnessed only by her, and she cannot oe
witness against her husband she had secsets ca
Grimes In a closet. ard karcher claims that ne
nred the shot In self defense when Grimes was ao-
vancing on him
After the plea had been entered District AttOr-
ney WOrthington called attention TO the fact that
Karcher was now on bail In $1,000, taken by the
court before the grand jury had examined the wit
neSses. He submitted that the Indictment having
been found. he should not now De at large.
Mr.. Mackey said that the grand jury did not NJ
the grade OF the offense, and that, under the ev1
dence, were the accused a bowling maniac. ii would
be the duty of the grand jury to find an indictment
for murder He submitted that II the prisoner was
required to give Larger pail IL might result IN als
him To remain on his present bail.
REMARKS OF JUDGE wYLIE
The court Judge Wylie) said that the case was
not now in the same condition as when he took
bail The grand jury could have indicted for man.
slaughter but 1t had not done so, and had found an
Indictment for murder. When man kills his wires
paramount in the act OF adultery he would Ordi-
narily admit the slayer to bail. But 1t had not
been so in this case, and an indictment for muir
der had been found. The case OF man finding
paramount OF his wife In his bed was not always
such an one that the act was excuSaOle There
may be circumstances which may make the act
murder, such as the husband having the knOwl-
edge OF the acts Of the party, and permitting the
party 10 fall into the trap. He did not mean TO
say that this was the case here but the grand jury
had examined the witnesses, and found an indtct-
ment for murder, and he could not therefore say
that the case was bailable. He therefore ordered
karcher into custody Mr.. Mackey asked for
speedy trial. and the district attorney said that he
would give him trial at this term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25
Alexandria Affair.".
Reported for THE EVENING STAH.

Reported for HE EVENING STAR.
FIRE ALARM SYsTEM-The dremen here have
long laoored under the disadvantage OF having no
exact signals to designate the locality Of a fire.
One stroke OF the bell is used for the first ward,
two for the second, &c; but the wards large
that upon the stroke of 'three" one engine might
start TO any point OF the compass and still he in
two fire alarm Telephones be placed at the engine
houses and such connections made with the gen.
eral telephone exchange as VIII give an alarm at
once and with eXactness at each or the engine
houses. II Is thought that the telephone company
here. following the example OF the new police box
venture In Washington will give fire telephone ser
vice free for the first six months OF trial
appointing additional policemen in the pay of COM
pan1eS or private individuals has been intro
duced here, and James Hepburn has been de-
stgnated as special policeman for the service Of
the Midland railroad company, to be paid by that
company. There Is no provision OF the city code
for the appointment OF special policemen, but 1t
has been the custom to make such appointments
whenever the mayor deemed them necessary to his
power ITO see that the laws Of the corporation be
duly executed" 1t might be we'll for the city cOun-
Gil TO pass an act authorizing such appointments,
and then add to the present police force addi-
tional cOnstables all the private watchmen en-
plOyed In town.
THE NEW SEwER.-The Fayette alley sewer Will
be completed this week. By passing it along the
eastern end or the market, and within the enclOS-
ure will be made not only to furnish convenenceS
Tor the country people, but to drain the fish mar
ket, which has heretofore passed its water the
surface cutters to the river carrying the doors Of
F1ShtOwn through several pleasant neighborhoods.
REPORTERS NOTES.-The Janney car coupler COM
pany, OF this city, has chosen J; B. smoot, c. s..
Wise as directors.-The Mechanics building aSso-
citation, at Its last meeting, sold 81 500 at 25The
last sales In the German association were at par
The Alexandria base ball association has just
been organized. Mr.. Charles Adams has been selec-
ted as manager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25

Fancy SILKS, Co1onED S11ksu
BLACK SILKS! SURAH SILKS!
RHADAME SILKS. MERvILIEUx SILKS.
SILKS. 37hc. SILKS, 371<c SILKS, 37hc.
Handsome BROCADE SILKS, 75c
BLACK and COLORED SILKS reduced % cents on
every yard
CARTERS I'll MARHEr SPACE
SILK and WOOL PLAID DRESS GOODS, 25c
BLACK SILKS. Special Bargain, 81
NUNS YELLING double width, pure wool-crean
pink, blue and black, 37Hc
COLORED SILKS. special bargain 75c
HENRIETTA CASHMERE (b!ack) silk and wool al
BLACK SILKS. special bargain. Sl25
BLACK BROCADE GRENADINES pure silk, 75c
BLACK SATINS. Soc COLORED SATINS Soc
bhOCADE SILkS-Pink. cream, blue and white 81
Nuns YELLING. beaut lace style pure wool. Csc.
BEAUTIFUL SPRING DRESS GOODS.
SILK and WOOL PLAIN DRESS GOODS, 25c
S1LKand WOOL CHECKED DRESS GOODS 25c
SILK and WOOL PLAID DRESS GOODS Csc
BLACK CASHMERE SHAWLS. pure WOOL S15O
CASH PRICES. NO CREDIT.
aP23 CARRIERS. I'll MARKET SPACE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25
Anrusemenrs, &C., To-n,ehr.

NATIONAL THEATER-Emma Abbott opera COM
1Any IN LINDA" and pearl OF savoy"
FoHD'5 OPERA HoUsE.-"The Queens Lace Hand
kerchtef."
THEATBR CoMIQUE.AFirSt-clasSv varieties
DIME Observation-Disclosures and interesting per-
Torrance.
MASONIC TKMFLE.-Fair OF the Corcoran cadets
NATIONAL RIFLES ARMoRY.-St. Patrtcks church
fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25
Fashionable Millinery Establishment,
10 eth street northwest

Tomorrow, we will sell fine shirred caps &c.
Irish point and swiss embroidered pOkes CSC; 10
button length Isle jersey gloves, PC: black and
colored SILK jersey gloves 49c.; extra quality i'm
ported six gloves 5c: ladies' embroidered collars,
13c; new invoice OF Swiss embroideries from 8,
TO- l2a, 90 23c. TO $50 yard COrsets TO suit every
body Mrs MAX WEYL, Agt., 7f2 9TH ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25

Prince Kung, recently degraded from the chief
control OF the grand council OF the Chinese en-
pire, has committed suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25

SpEc1It OFFERINGS
OF BLACK GOODS,
IN SPRING AND SUMNER WEAR
BLACK SILK WARP HENRIETTAS
BLACK CASHMERES, BLACK TAMISE
BLACK NUNS YELLING. BLACK BATIS1E
BLACK CAMELS HAIR GRENADINE
BLACK LACE BUNT1NGS AND ALBATROS
BLACK OTTOMANS, BLACK TRICOTINES
BLACK CAMILITES. BLACK CORDULErTE,
BLACK SILK GRENADINES. TIED DOWN
BLACK DKAP DE SAKE. BLACK RAS DE COMTESSE
BIACk ARMURES. BLACK RHADAMES
BLACK INDIA SILK. BLACK SURAH
BLACK RHADZIMER. BLACK GROS GRAINS
BLACK SATINE, BLACK JACONET LAWNS -
BLACK OkGANDY LAMNS BLACK CASHMERE
WIDTHS AND PRICES $1,000
THE ABOVE GOODS HAVE BEEN SELECTED
WITH SPECIAL CARE, AND WILL FULLY REPAY
For INSPECTION BY THOSE DESIRING 10 PUR-
QUICK SALES. SMALL PROF1Ta
S. l.. HEMPSTONE.
apll 800 MARKET SPACE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-25
An Old.Fashioned Elopement.

YOUNG LADY WHO STOLE AWAY IN HER STOCKING
FEET AT MIDNIGHT-THE MARRIAGE IN THIS CITY.
An excursion from Charlottesville, Va, to Alex
andria yesterday brought with 1t a trim-loOking
young man named VIM. A. Greaver, aged "a years,
and handsome young: lady Of IL, named Berthe j.
Butler, both OF whom hail from Staunton, Va. This
pair took the steamer at Alexandria for this city,
reaching the wharf about O'clock They went to
the Riggs house, taking room 309, on the fifth
floor. The groom at once procured marriage
license. and made haSty arrangements for a we'd
ding. Rev. French $. Evans. OF the NJ. E. church,
was called away from his desk In the dead-etter
Office TO perform the ceremony. About 2:3O O'Clock
the groom, with the minister and representative
OF The STAR, entered the room at the Riggs house
where the knot was tied A certificate was pro-
cured and filled out, and the young couple were
driven TO the wharf, taking the O'Clock boat, and
expecting 10 reach home at HAS at night. 1t APP
pears that the lady is the oldest Of family Of chill
dren, and her father. the principal Of seminary,
objected TO the young man on account of his en-
pioyment on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
Having previously removed her trousSeau to Mr..
GreaverS house. she walked In stocking feet down
stairs at midnight Wednesday, and made her eS-
cape from beneath the parental roof undetected.
She joined her lover. who was waiting for her with
his grtpsack and excursion tickets, and soon they
We're speeding away.
The A. NJ. e. Conference.
THE APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS CITY AND ITS VICINITY.
The Baltimore conference OF the A. NJ. E. church
finished It's annual session yesterday at Frederick.
Nd. Before adjournment Bishop Payne addressed
the assembage on the duties OF pastors and at the
close OF his%emarks the appointments for the en-
suing year were announced. The following are the
appointments for potomac DISTRICT" which in
Guides the churches in the District OF Columbia and
its ne1ghbOrhOOd:
Rev. D. P. Seaton. P. E.; Ebenezer, Baltimore, C.
W. F1tzhugh; Metropolitan. Washington, D. c., J.
A. Handy; st. Paurs. Washington, d. c., j. w.
Arnold: EbeneZer: Georgetown, ID. c., w. II. Brown;
Garfield j. p Shreeves; Hilsdale, J. H. Welch; Nit.
Moriah, j. NJ. Cargill; Mt. Pisgah, j. N. Gilmere;
Camp Parole circuit. j. E. Williams; Tee Bee cir
cult j. r Henry; Charlotte HAN circuit, T. R. Sim
field; West River circuit p H. Green; Crowdenvlle
circuit J. T. Morris; Bladensburg circuit, D. Beck
North Washington mission. l. NJ. johnson; West
Washington mission, j. L Davis; West Baltimore
mission. to be supplied.