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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
Ladies Union Relief.

The Christmas pound party for the poor,
will be held as usual, at the Relief Rooms,
on Wolfe street, onsWednesday next, Dec.
9th, between the hours of 10 a. m. and 5 p.
IN. From causes beyond our control, it has
been found necessary to suspend work this
winter at the bag factory, connected with
the Relief so that the poor women, have
not even this small income, to exc out their
scanty living. Increased liberality is there
fore necessary on the part of our citizens,
and we beg every one who reads this APP
peal to make it u matter Of conscience to
send us donation for the pound party
Money with which to buy fuel and shoes
meats, groceries, vegetables and half WORE
clothing, will be thankfully accepted and
carefully disposed OF, where it will do most
good. Let US make generous thank offerings
for our many mercies to God the giver, by
substantial gifts to His poor.
LADIES UNION RELIEF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
NEWS OF THE DAY

Major w. +. Hornell, brother of Mrs
Jefferson Davis, died last Wednesday in San
Francisco.
Bishop William F. Dickerson, colored, Of
the African M. f. Church, died Saturday oil
heart disease at Columbia, S. c, He was 4C
years old.
State Senator Gilman, democrat, Of Hi
nos, is reported to be seriously, ifnot fatally
i'll. Even if he RECEIVERS, it is feared be will
not be we'll in time to vote for United States
Senator.
Col. T. NJ. r. Talcott, late general mana
ger of the Richmond and Danville Railroad
system, has been appointed general manager
of the Mobile and Ohio road, vice G.. Jordans,
deceased.
France has informed China that the diff
ferences between them can only be settled
by the sword Reinforcements will all be
sent to Tonquin, where an active campaign
will be begun Immediately.
There was moderate attendance at the
Worlds Exposition in New Orleans yester-
day Divine service was held in Music Hall
and was followed by a sacred concert by the
Mexican Band in the afternoon.
The Albany Evening Journal prints a let
GtI lIou IlOu w NJ cSdIuS W oCualol
James Arkell signifying his desire to be
considered among The candidates for cleo
ton as Senator from that State.
Three hundred feet of the iron framework
of the large hotel in course Of erection near
the main Exposition building, at New Orle-
ans, fell yeste' day, killing Frank Green, COL
ored and badly injuring Albert Freeze and
James Carroll. There were forty workmen
on the building at the time.
But little business was transacted in Con-
gress on Saturday. There is a deadlock be
tween the two houses on the naval appro.
pration bill. The Senate passed the Mill
tary Academy appropriation bill as it came
from the House, but defeated the House
joint resolution for recess from December
20 to January5 S. The House adjourned On.
til Wednesday. when it is understood the
members in Washington from tho remote
States will adjourn over informally until
January 9Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

pil, he tomorrow or not is doubtful, as Mr..
aoar today announced his intention of alb
.eutipg himself, and as Messrs. Vance,
Beck aud Jackson will start this evening
on a duck shooting expedition to Currltuck.
O,her Senators will also be absent.
Senator Garland, of Arkansas, spent yes
terday with Presidept-elect Cleveland, 1t
is said, at the latter's special invitation.
If the latter part of the statement be cor
rect Mr.. Garland is the third Senator who
has been invited to visit the next President,
Messrs, German and Bayard being the other
two, With regard to the two latter it may
he said that neither one has been offered
cabinet position, nor is it probable that the
former or any body else has been.
Mr. Henry Blair Lord, one of the Oldest
official stenographers of the House, died IN
New York yesterday. His wife died ABOUT
two weeks ago, since which time Mr. Loro'
without any apparent organic. disease
though perfectly we'll before, has been
wasting away rapidly.
There was no session Of the House TO- day,
that body having adjourned on Saturday
until Wednesday. While only few mem
bers were in their seats this morning, only
sixty FIVE of the three hundred and twenty
five have given notice of their Intention OF
being absent. The only Virginia members
who will remain here during the holidays
are Messrs. Barbour and O'Ferrall.
The Senate having refused to concur IN
the House resolution for holiday recess,
was in session to-day. That it is so sun
iects it 10 universal ridicule. 1t trled 10
bulldoze the House into accepting its Davai
bill by refusing to take the holiday recess
until that bill was agreed to, but the House
laughed at it, as everybody else does, and
made its own arrangements for as long re
cess as it desired.
Secretary Chandler agrees with Mr.. Dor
sew that the national republican committee
did not have sense enough to run tramps
boarding house, and says that the manage
ment of Chairman Jones, who attributes
Blaine's defeat to the lnkewarmness OF the
ADMINISTERS was ldiolic.
1t is reported that Mr.. Curtis of the
Chicago iater-Ocean who has been noml
mated for secretary OF the South American
Commission, will not be confirmed, and thai
the President has been requested by the
republican Senators to withdraw his nomi
nation as Senator Logan says that Curtis
though nominally Il republican, offered t.
supply the national democratic committee
with damaging republican matter for con
| sderation.
Sergeant Otto Hollnorth, of the sigma
service, who was recently sent by the Sec
rotary of War to Cleveland in search
Howgate, has returned to Washington, ant
has been relieved from duty in the sigma
service.
1t IS understood that the papers in all the de
| partments here that will incriminate the rcpub
licau party and lead to investigations under Til
| next administration are being searched for, foun
and destroyed, and all reference to them eliminated
| from the hooks. Among them it is said arc man.
that would show the government in any thin
| but Il favorable light in connection with the ncS
| treaties now before the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

BLAINE AGAIN.-Baine h as been keep
ing open house since his return to Wash.
ington. So far from indicatinga disposition
to retire from politics he talks freely of the
political situation and his ideas of republi-
can policy for the present and the future.
To some republicans who had not voluntarily
called upon him he has Had conveyed intima
tons of his desire to see them. 1t is beiev-
ed that while he will nominally devote him
self 10 his literary labors, he still considers
himself as the chosen leader of the rcpubli.
can party, and proposes to do whatever he
can. to shape its policy for the future
Friends of his, who possess his confidence
are making point of proclaming that the
party will find it necessary to ask him TO be
its standard bearer in 1885,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

WEDDING IN RAPPAHANNocK..M Married Of
the residence of the brile's mother, in Hills.
boro, Rappahannock county, Va, by the
Rev. Mr.. Lee, on Thursday morning, the
18th inst, Miss Elvira c. Haddox to Mr.
Willis G. Davis, of Vernon Mills, Fauouier
county. The parlor in which the marriage
took place was handsomely decorated with
flowers and eyergreens, while large arch
of flowers extended from one side of the
room to the other, in the centre of which
hung large emblcmatic horse shoe made
OF white flowers. As the bridal party en-.
tered the room the wedding march was
played by Prof Cline in excellent STYLE.
The bride was attired in brown brocade
velvet and satin, with bonnet and gloves to
match. and the groom was dressed in N
brown cutaway suit of the latest fashion.
Six young ladies and gentlemen, friend, OF
The bride and groom, acted as bridesmaids,
and groomsmen. The presents were nu
merous and handsome, including fine sci
of silver, one large silver pitcher, three sel,
OF solid silver casters, silver cake baskel,
silver butter dish, two sells of silver knives
and forks, two sets of silver spoons, set Of
silver napkin rings, a handsome wine stand,
handsome toilet set and many other yaIu
able and useful articles Alter the cerr.
mony reception was held, and later MIR.
and Mrs Davis left for tour through the
North, where they will spend about month.
The wedding was one of the pleasantesl
affairs that ever took place in Rappahan.
mock county. ).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The house and barn of Maj. e. B. Hill
near Gordonsville, was burned last week
Charlottesville and the University of Vir
ginia have agreed upon contract involving
the expenditure of 5000 for water-works.
Lewis Fox, colored, has been committed
to the Jail of Shenandoah county, charged
with an attempted outrage upon white
girl.
Grace Memorial Church, at Lexington,
has been presented with $4,000 by gentle
man who desires his name withheld from
the public.
James Broadhead, an old gentleman liv-
ing by himself at Stony Point, Albemarle
county, was tied and robbed at his home
one night last week.
The buildings, machinery, tools and a
quantity of finished work were destroyed
by fire at the soapstone works, at North
Garden, Albemarle county, last Thursday.
Saturday night Thomas Anderson, a
colored baker, got into quarrel with Mar
garet Johnson, his mother-in-la law, in Lynch
burg, during which he drew a revolver and
shot her in the head, inticting a serious
wound. He was arrested.
1t has been suggested that Capt. James
Barron Hope, of Norfolk, be selected as the
poet on the occasion of the dedication of the
Washington Monument. No man in the
country could so fully meet the expectations
of the people on the occasion as Capt. Hope,
and it is hoped that he will be invited and
accept the invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

For kHARToUM.-The navigation of the
Nile between Korti and Berber having be.
come practically impossible by reason oflow
water, Gen. Lord Wolseley will on January
7 abandon the river route and make dash
from the former place across the desert TO
Shendy, from which town TO khartoum
communication by the river is comparative-
ly easy. The distance from korti to Shendy
is 200 miles, and the time required to ira
verse it is estimated not 10 exceed sixteen
days, unless the enemy is encountered on
the way. TO secure the flank of the expe-
dition and prevent the addition ofthe forces
of Osman Digna 10 those ofthe NIahdi in the
final encounter before khartoum, the plan
of the campaign contemplates the advance
simultaneously Of Il strong column of Eng.
lish troops from Suakim toward Berber.
Gen Stephenson will on Wednesday next
leave Cairo for Suakim to assume command
of this auxiliary force, which will have d
strength, if the wishes of the commander
are consulted, Of 900 electives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

TIE SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH CoMPASY.-The
hearng in the case of Malone and others against
tho Southern Telegraph Company, in which q
receiver is asked for, began in Norfolk on Satur-
day before Judges Bond and Hughes Of the United
States Circuit Court. Gen. B. F. Butler appeared
as one of the counsel fer the plaintiff and Gen.
B. T. Johnson appeared for the defense The
defense moved to dismiss the suit for want of
Jurisdiction. Tho motion was ovegrulcd and the
case adjourned until to-day, when, the court said,
the nominations for receiver would be heard,
The plaintiff, Senator Win. Malone was in court
but the defendant company appeared only By at
tOrneys John S. Wise and Gen. Butler stated in
argument that the bonds of the Southern Tele-
graph Company to the smount of ST 800 900 had
been distracted from the vaults Of the Farmt rs
loan and Trust Company by A. W. Dimock presi-
dent Of the Bankers and Mechanics Telegraph
Company, and are now fonnd in the hands of the
caiver of the Latter company as assets and, al
though obtained by fraud, they are liable to pass
into the hands of innocent persons, and thus i'm.
pair greatly the value Of plaintiff property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

The BLA1NEITEs are not only disciplining
their privates for refusing to support Mr.
Blaine, but are subjecting their most noto
rious officers to the same treatment. They
growl at the suggestion of the nomination
of President Arthur for the q. S. Senate in
New York, because his course during the
last campaign was not as pronounced as it
might have been and as Mr.. Don. Cameron
was not as solctous about the success Of
Blaine as some desired, they talk about OPP
posing him also. Why either Mr.. Cameron
or Mr.. Mitchell should have seats in the
Senate, while there are so many really abe
republicans in Pennsylvania, is what no
body except members of the election rings
in that State can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

CONVICTED OF MURDER.-The jury in the
case Of Clint, alias Tabb Banks, colored,
indicted for the murder of young Joseph
McFall, in Winchester, on the night of No
vember II, after fifteen minutes delibera-
ton Saturday morning rendered verdict
of murder in the first degree. The prisoner
will be sentenced to be hanged to.dav.
The verdict is in accordance with the senti-
ment of all classes and colors. Banks was
indicted as accessory. Wesley Honesty,
the principal, will not be tried until the
January term of the court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

SENATOR VANCE's platform, which is
free trade and turn the rascals out" seems
to be winning favor in all directions. The
depression of business and reduction OF
wages after twenty years of continued
high tariff, and with U. S. Senate to con-
tinue that tariff, and the development of
frauds in all branches of the Government,
are the potential influences that are at
work making Mr.. Vance's platform popular
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence OF the Alexandria Ga1ette
WARRINGTON. D. g., Dec. %, 1884.
The U. 8. Supreme Court to-day affirmed
the decision of the Court of Claims in the
case of the Great Falls Manufacturing Com
pany, of which General Butler is principal
against the United States for damages To
that company's property at the Falls Of the
Potomac by reason of the Washington
Water Works. That decision was for
$15,6S2 for all past, present and future
damages. The court to-day adjourned for
the holiday recess.
The House Committee on Postofices and
Postroads has agreed to report a bill pro-
yiding for mail carrier service in all cities
of over ten thousand population or the
postal receipts of which amount to ten
thousand dollars. Eeither one of these
conditions will entitle Alexandria to the
sort of mail service referred 10.
Some curiosity has been expressed to
know how the two candidates on the re-
publican Presidential ticket met the first
time after their defeat. Well, they met as
follows: 1t was last week. Mr. Logan was
walking up Pennsylvania avenue, and MIR.
Blaine, accompanied only by his driver,
was riding down it. As the latter's car
rage approached him and was apparently
going on by, as Mr.. Blaine had not seen
him, Mr.. Logan cried out, "Hello, Burch-
ard!" Mr.. Blaine flushed up, but instantly
recognizing him. directed his carriage TO be
driven to the sidewalk, where the two re.
jected candidates shook hands and had
few minutes talk.
1t has been discovered, upon examination
of the bond given by the managers of the
New Orleans Exposition, that while the
managers have bound themselves to re.
ceive the million dollars appropriated by
the Government, they have not bound
themselves or anybody else to return it.
A strange thing about this is that the same
identical omission was made in the case OF
the Philadelphia Centennial, in which the
Government only recovered the money it
advanced by a suit.
Col. Chester, who brought the electoral
vote of Tennessee here, had his commission
as messenger inclosed in the sealed package
containing the vote. Mr.. Edmonds was
willing to open the package and take out
the commission, So that the old gentleman
he ia ninety odd-might draw his pay as
messenger, but the democratic Senators
were not, as they feared such proceeding
might invalidate the CONT. So the Colonel
has had TO send back to his State for
duplicate of his commission.
Contrary to expectation there were more
of the Senate than sufficient for
quorum present to day, but whether there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

Letters from ST. Petersburg give few
details of the recent attempt upon the life
of the Gar. The attempt was made upon
the occasion of the recent fete Of the Chal-
iers Of ST. George. The rails on the Cats
china Line, over which the Cars train had
to pass, were found loosened at a certain
spot. The soldier on guard at the place
where the train was expected to leave the
rails was afterward found murdered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
Cross as q Bear.

Possibly it is because you have nervous
headache. Thousands of people have ner-
vous headaches which generally proceed
from bad digestion. You know how cross
it makes them. Mr.. G. C. Patterson of Ok.
ford, n. G, had nervous headache one day
in each week. He writes, II have been us =
ing Browns Iron Bitters and find it an ex
cellent tonic. 1t entirely cured me-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

ChefJustice Waite, who has been sick for a week
past, and whose condition and Saturday Friday
was such as to cause his family aud friends some
uncasness, is much better. 4 week ago he con-
tracted severe cold, which was the Immediate
cause Of his pros'ration. Early last week ipe-
las set in in his face, and he suffered much from
neuralgc pains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides mother, in War
renton by Rev. Geo. w. Nelson on the 10th
inst, Mr.. Del. EVANS, Of Washington, N. c.,
and Miss LIZZIE NJ. JORDAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
nTEO

On the night of the 18th instant at her home
in lower Fauquicr. Mrs. SUSAN CARTER, widow
Of the late Richard f. Carter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

THE u. 8. House Of Representatives, the
body entrusted by the Constitution with the
duty of providing the means for carrying on
the Government. In the exercise of that
duty it made provision last week for the ex
penses of the Navy Department. The Sen
ate, however, not only refused to agree to
the plan adopted by the House, but even
took upon itself to propose the plan that
should be adopted, and, in silly attempt to
force the House to accept its plan, rejected
the Houses resolution for the holiday recess.
But the House, very properly paid no atten'
ton to it, passed resolution providing for
the expenses of the Navy Department for
one month, and then adjourned for three
days, with the understanding that successive
adjournments for the same period shall be
made until the expiration of the entire
time specified in its adjournment resolution
for the holiday recess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS.

Persons Interested in these claims are invited To call
upan or address the subscriber, who will give nfor-
nation In relation to the claims, and prepare them for
collection. a + ALIEN
Ohiccs-2i6 Washington St. Boston; li9 broadway,
Hew YORK lis? New York ave, Washington, ID. G..
Hon. GEO. 3 BOUTWELL, will act rs Counsel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. II, 1884.
TO the stockholders of the Tirginia Midland
Railaray Company
The President and Directors submit the
regular report of the operations of the Com
pany and the condition of its business for
the fiscal year which terminated on the
Goth Of September last.
The following statement shows the gross
earnings and expenses OF the Company for
the fiscal year ending September Both, 1884:
1854 GROSS EARNINGS
From freight, s77S,749.4
passengers, 5S2,e34.49
express, U,lIl2f
I" mail, 7S,S13,40
-" Manassas rent, S9,250.00
g miscellaneous, 19,Sl1S3
Total, sl,G25, $50 33
Less operating expenses, 500 2l7 40
Balance after paying working
EXPENSES, 1925 ,6l293
Out Of this remainder the following SUNS
have been paid:
For construction, S94, 163. 10
&" equipment, lo4, 1873
" extraordinary, 1900
" rental c. & r. 4. R. So 10000
" a." F. & P. r. r. 100000
$241. 14O 50
Net balance 1886, 472H
Interest on 1st six series of
bonds is $4,000 90
Leaving balance of 11.4724l
TO be applied towards interest on income
| bonds.
The following statement will show the
gross earnings and operating expenses
| mot including construction, equipment or
| rentals paid Charlottesville and Rapdan Il.
r., and Franklin Roads) of the fiscal years
| ending September 3OLh, 1882, 1883 and 1884
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

The thanks of the stockholders are due to
the officers and agents of the company for
the fidelity with which their respective du-
ties have been discharged during the past
year.
All of which is respectfully submitted by
JOHN ). BARBOUR, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
ALEXANDRIA. '
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER %

WHEN Mr.. Porter was in Europe mak'ns
high tariff capital for the New York 1r'oune'
he look the trouble and expense OF tele-
praphipg across the Atlantic ocean the opin'
ion that the GAzErTE's statement, TO Inc
.ffsce that the condition of the laboring
neon,e in some of the New England cities
was no better than that of those the in man
ufacturing centres of the old world showed
monumental ignorance" Well, the result
of the investigation conducted by the U. ;.
senate's labor committee substantiated Inc
GAzErTE's statement, and showed that Mr..
Porter was either grossly ignorant about
the condition of labor in his own country,
or else that he was guilty of attempting
wilful deception. Since Mr.. Porters return
the fact has been developed that in New
York the protected shirt manufacturers
compel their employees to make shirts at
less than three cents piece. Could foreign
pauper labor keep soul and body together
on less wages than that? Aud is that the
best exhibit the protective tariff can make
after an existence of q quarter of a century
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

AS whole our revenues in 1854 are 1885,
1871 less than the revenues of 1883 and
this reduction is due to the causes above
enumerated, and represents falling of of
about q per cent. still the whole revenues
of the line in 1884 exceed The revenues Of
1882 bY S133 ,9O9,64.