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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A Home for the Sick has been chartered
at Petersburg.
Mrs. Elizabeth Skinner, of Loudoun coun-
ty, died Tuesday, aged 80 years.
There never was such rush for the sea-
side in Virginia at this season of the year
before.
Rocky Mount, Franklin county, has been
put in communication by telegraph with
Lynchburg.
1t is proposed to have reunion Of the Nir.
ginia Military Institute corps of 1861 at
Lexington, June 80.
Mrs. Margaret Goochenor has sold III
acres of her farm in Augusta county, TO DR..
VIM. Bell, for SO per acre.
Gen Lloyd Aspinwall has guaranteed
from George Washington Post, G. A. R.,
$25, 900 for the Confederate Home at Rich
mond
The store-house at Castleton, Culpeper
county, owned by J. w. Wright and occu-
pied by J. w. Cannon, was destroyed by an
accidental fire Friday night, 2lst; loss So
600, insurance 81 $50.
The wife of Rev George B. Taylor, Bap-
list missionary at Rome, Italy, died a few
days ago. Mrs. Taylor was a daughter Of
the late Carter NJ. Braxton, of Hanover
county, and sister OF Hon. E. NJ. Braxton
and Col. Carter NJ. Braxton, Of Fredericks-
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
PRINCE LEOPOLD'S DEATH.

As announced in yesterdays GAZETTE,
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, the fourth
and youngest son Of Queen Victoria, died
suddenly at ? o'clock yesterday morning,
at Cannes.
The Duke had gone to Cannes only few
days ago for the sake of his health. He
was looking fairly we'll, and had been TAX
ing part in the festivities of the place.
The cause of death was effusion of blood
into the stomach and lungs. The duke on
Saturday was at Venetian fete given in his
honor, and looked much better than when
be first came to Cannes. Before the fete
the Duke and party dined at the Cosmo
restaurant and then went to the theater.
Sir John Cowell, master of the Queens
household, proceeds at once to Cannes to
bring the remains to England. The body
will be embalmed and brought to England
the end of next week. The remains will be
buried at Frogmore
In consequence of the Dukes death the
marriages of the Princess Victoria Of Hesse
and Prince Louis OF Battenburg and of the
Princess Elizabeth and the Prince of Auhalt
have been postponed.
The London newspapers last evening and
this morning appeared with mourning bor-
ders The Queen deputed Princess Beatrice
to visit the Duchess of Albany, but instruct
ed her on no account to divulge the fact Of
the Dukes death, the Queen wishing to
make the communication personally. Prin-
cess Christian, however, first Informed her,
breaking the news as gently as possible.
The Duchess was completely Frustrated.
Elk Empress Eugene visited Windsor Cas-
tie yesterday. The Queen clasped the ex-
Empress in her arms and was evidently
much consoed by her sympathy. Tele-
grams of coincidence are arriving from all
parts of the world
Prince Leopold George Duncan Albert,
Duke Of Albany, was born at Buckingham
| Palace April Z 1853. He matriculated at
the University of Oxford in 1872. On at
tanning his majority Parliament voted him
$50 900 year and $50, 000a year additional on
his marriage. His marriage with the Princess
| Helen Frederick Augusta, daughter of the
Prince Of Waldeck, was celebrated at Wind
sor Castle April q, 1882. They have one
child, Princess Alice, born Feb. %, 1888
Princess Helen is now % years Of aye,
The Duke of Albany was the most studi.
Gus of the Queens children, and on several
occasions has delivered addresses which ex
hibited considerable ability. He also wrote
two books. At one time he thought of tax
ing holy orders. His health has always
been delicate, and he has consequently led
a more quiet life than the other sons of the
Queen. Queen Victoria has had eight chill
| lren and has lost two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

RATES TO THE CONFERENCE.-THE school
officials attending the conference Of school
superintendent to be held in Richmond on
the 18th Of April the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway will charge full fare going
and one cent mile returning; the Sea.
board and Roanoke will sell round trip
tickets for one fare; the Richmond and
Petersburg road round. "trip tickets from
Petersburg for SLIGO; the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac road round.trip
for one unlimited fare Virginia Midland,
und-trip tickets for one unlimited fare ;
Richmond and Danvile road, roundtrip
one fare; Norfolk and Western Railroad
two and one-half cents per mile each way;
Baltimore and Ohio road two cents per
mile each way; Washington, Ohio and
Western road round trip for one fare. The
Richmond and Allegheny and the Alex
andria and Fredericksburg have not been
heard from. Tickets on all the roads good
to return until April 25th. The Governor
will deliver the opening address on the
night Of the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

A YOUNG DEsPERADo.-In Roanoke coun-
ty several days ago Leslie Lavender, sixteen
years of age, attempted to rob farmer
named Alexander Owens, living eight miles
from Salem, and in order to accomplish
his purpose shot Owens in the back
while he was repairing his fences.
The wife of the victim. hearing the shot,
ran out to ascertain the cause, when Lavender
shot her in the breast inhcting terrible wound.
escaped and alarmed the neighbors The boy then
fed to the woods and sought the protection Of
Matt Bandy, relative. who refused to shelter
him. Lavender then went to Bandy's stable and
stole horse on which he escaped to Montgomery
county. where he abandoned the animal. He is
thought to have escaped into Franklin county.
Both Owens and his wife will probably die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The British Government has shipped to
Boston 27O emigrants from the WorKnouse
of county Mayo, Ireland.
The Archduchess Marie Valerie OF Aus
tria has been affianced to Archduke Fran
els, nephew of the Emperor.
It was rumored in London yesterday that
Khartoum had fallen, and there was great
anxiety for the safety of Gen. Gordon.
Six persons convicted in county Mayo,
Ireland, of conspiracy have been sentenced
to from three to ten years imprisonment.
1t is reported that negotiations are pend
ing between England and Ameri ca with
view to add to the Extradition treaty
clause which shall cover the authors OF dy-
Mantle outrages.
In the House Of Delegates of Maryland
last night the Senate bill enabling the city OF
Baltimore to loan $4,000 900 to the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad failed for want
of constitutional majority.
o. w. Sample, Dan Dowd James Howard,
VIM. Delane and Dan Kelly were hanged at
Tom bstone, Ariz. yesterday afternoon for the
Bisbee murders. The five bandits marched
I'D the steps of the scatfold without finch
ing, and ali declared their innocence. The
murderers were all dropped off together.
and, with the exception of Dowd, died
without struggle. Over 1000 persons
witnessed the execution.
The suit for divorce brought by Edith
Allen against Col. Vanderbilt Allen, a
grandson OF the late Com modore Vanderbilt,
was up again yesterday in the New York
Supreme Court. In her affidavit Mrs. AL
len alleges her husbands failure to support
her, abandonment by Col. Allen, CORE
spondence with Edith de Belleville 1.-THE d.
vorced wife of an actor accuses her husband
of intimacy with other women, and denies
a number of allegations in the answer OF the
defendant
A special cable dispatch from Rome an
nounces that Minister Aston yesterday adj
dressed note to Signor Mancini regarding
the affairs Of the American College in Rome,
and secured the exemption of that property
from the DEGREES of the Court of Cessation.
Cardinal Jacobini says that the question of
the Popes leaving his residence at the Vat
lean has not been mooted. Prof. Sharretti,
nephew of Cardinal Sharretti, will become
American secretary ofthe Propaganda. AT
the Roman consistory OH Thursday the
Pope announced the transfer of Bishop Read
from Loanda to Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence of the Al-Annoria Gazette
WASHINGTON. ID. e., March 29. 1884.
Mr.. Carlisle says that Mr. Tucker was
the suggester and supporter of the PROPOSE
ton to remove the tax on tobacco and TO
reduce it on the brandy distilled by the
farmers from their surplus fruit, and that
though Mr.. Randall protested to favor the
abolition or reduction OF the internal reve-
nue. tax, he voted against Mr.. fuckers pro-
positon IN the democratic caucus.
Elk Congressman J. B. Sener, who lately
failed of reappointment TO the Chief JUS
1iceship of Wyoming Territory, has been
interviewing Secretary Teller, of the Inte-
rior Department, and explaining his deci-
sion made Just before he was bounced,
whereby the Governments right to re enter
and occupy large tracts of land in Wyom-
ing now in possession Of capitalists, who
have fenced it in and hold the same without
authority of law, was cOntended for In o
lengthy decision of Judge Sener, which is
said TO have given such offence to certain
lnonopoists as to have caused Sener's de.
feat with the President. Sener is making
very energetic statements about this matter
and Yesterday was informed by the Secre-
tary that the President would see the Judge
to day ut | o'clock. The indifference of
Arthur to Virginia republicans, except
when Malone directs recognition, is be-
coming more aud more manifest each day.
In order to relieve the anxiety of the
banks which have advanced money on the
whiskey now in bond, and which will have
10 be sold at forced sale in short time in
order to pay the tax on it, Mr.. Phil. Thomp.
son, on Monday next, will offer resolution
in the House to the effect that it is inexpedi-
ent to reduce the tax on whiskey.
MIR. Conkling has written letter to MIR.
Springer, chairman of the committee now
investigating expenditures in the Judiciary
Department, asking if Mr.. Richard Crowley
in his testimony before that committee did,
as reported say that he, Conkling, had &C
cepted fees from the Government while |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
THE DANvILLE INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 2s.-The
investigation was continued to-day, when
Edward Lewis, colored, DR.. s. A. Goodwin,
a Baptist minister, and L. I. Bass, James L.
Prtchard, H. H. Perrow, J. B StovalI,
Thomas J. Wilson and C. 81. Norton, IA
contractor) the last named white, testified
The last witness said: He employed 40 or
so hands of both colors. Had seen some
colored men in his employ with arms. Sew
eral days prior to the riot saw pistols 10 the
pockets of colored laborers Very few were
at work on the day of the riot He had IS
o: 80 negroes who worked all the week, but
On the day after Sims speech 1.-THE day of
the rot) all except two or three quit work
They were greatly excited. They gave no
reason for quitting work. All last summer
the negroes were more difficult to manage
than they were before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
LETTER FROM MADISON.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.l
MADISON C. H., March 27.-Today was
Court day here, aud pursuant to notice ex-
tensively published, the coali;ionists held a
meeting to appoint delegates to the conven-
ton to be held in Richmond iu April.
Judge Crisler, who has been county chair
man Of what he termed 1.-The readjusser
party" called the meeting to order, and
made the announcement that he rendered
his resignation, on account of intirm health
not that itdd not become county judge to
NEEDLE in politics, to preside at meetings,
&c.. not that the Legislature has passed q
law forbdding it, but because, fursooth, his
health did not admit of his taking an active
part! His resignation was accepted, where
upon Mr. w. K. Skinker was named as his
successor. The vote being taken about six
voted aye, noes none. Mr.. Skinker took
the chair and addressed the multitude"
composed of about one-third democrats, one
half negroes and the rest rcadjusters in
white. We were not near enough to catch
the remarks Of Mr.. Chairman, but we sur
mise that he said something as there follow
ed faint ripple of applause.
Next III OfueT Iue appolulueut oi uele-
gates. Again some one suggested that the
chair be requested to name them. The
chair announced the names (the list having
been previously prepared in secret counciD
whereupon the vote was again taken with
like result, viz: about six ayes, no noes
Then some one moved that the meeting do
now adjourn, which was accordingly done.
OF all fat, dead meetings, it has been our misfor
tune to witness, this takes the cake. There was
absolutely no enthusiasm. What has heretofore
been noisy, bosterous crowd, has degenerated
into ifeless, unnteresting conglomeration Of a
few whites and not many negroes. This county
is entitled to seven delegates and three alternates
and although the negroes form three-fourtbs Of
the voting strength, yet they have but three
names in the delegation. We understand that
there is some dissatisfaction expressed, but do not
know whether it amounts to anything.
The democrats of this county arc generally we'll
pleased with the legislation Of the past winter
and agree that nothing was done amss.
The electoral board meets to-day and appoints
judges of election, &c
The democrats will hold their meeting to ap-
point delegates to the State convention, on the
oath day of May.
But little business was done in court this term.
MADISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
THE CINCINNATI RIOT.

CINCINNATI, O., March 29.-There is still
quite large crowd around the Jail but it is
collected there by curiosity The military
are still on guard and no further attack is
anticipated. An additional list of killed
and wounded last night is published. Among
the wounded is a man from Virginia who
refuses to give his name. Berner is still at
large, though the country is being secured
by the excited citizens in search of him.
Officer Num- has died from his injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

MINISTER SARGENT.-Several Berlin
newspapers assert that Mr.. Sargent has de-
clined to accept the appointment of minis.
ter at st. Petersburg They say he intends
to retire from the diplomatic service and
return to the United States with the expec-
tation of reentering the Senate. A Paris
dispatch to Kiernan's agency says La France
has an interview with Sargent in which he
refuses TO go to St. Petersburg. The Lon
don Times says Mr.. Sargent has resigned
and prefers to return home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING. MARCH %.

THERE Is a common belief in this country
that American labor is better provided Tor
Than that of England. And yet the AmeE-
can consul at Manchester says:
1.-The English working classes fully ap,,
nreciate that they are prime factors in all
:rade questions, and are fully alive to the
fact that justice to them demands that all
promising expedients for relief OF capital
should be tried before longer hours OF labor
are enforced Operatives in this consular
district are on the whole the best paid and
most comfortable working class, believe,
in England, and their influence ana wealth.
are increasing at rapid rate. They do
not show a disposition to accept lower
wages, and no general reduction, without
widespread and serious opposition Will be
made
Are the "inhuen ce and wealth of American
labor, under the protective tariff, increasing
at rapid rate?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

A JUDGE in New York being asked the
other day if he would be a candidate for
another office, replied 81 think my duty to
those who have placed me in my present
position demands my undivided attention.
A Judge should keep as much as possible
out of active political work" Many OF
Mahone's judges in Virginia would improve
their standing in their respective communl-
ties if they would act as the judge referred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
Mr. ] ". PORTER. q leading republican

Mr.. J. W. PORTER, leading republican
OF Albemarle county, says:
"Mahoue's methods are not ours, and
they have brought disgrace upon our party
TO a degree which will prevent under any
circumstances any accessions 10 our party.
Already we have seen in many parts OF the
State prominent readjusters leaving their
party in disgust, and every where solid,
substantial, thinking men, doing the same
There are many other republicans and
readiusters who think about Malone as Mr..
Porter does, and, what is better for the
States interest, they will remain firm in
THAR belief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

NORFOLK has mayor, whom, for her own
especial good, and for the sake Of the State
at large. she should relegate to private life
at the earliest possible opportunity. Meth
er Norfolk nor Dauvile has the slightest
ground to be proud of their mayors; but it
must he said for the white people of both
those cities that they are not responsible
for their misfortune, for Messrs. Lamb and
johnson were not elected by them, but by
the negroes, who outnumhered them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
PRAIRIE FIRE.

HUTCHINSON Kan, March 29.-During
high wind Thursday terrible prairie fire
broke outin Castleton township which burn.
ed over territory ten miles in length de-
stroying everything in its path, including
houses, stock, grain, etc. One man lost a
large quantity of grain and 200 head of
sheep. The loss will exceed $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
EDITOR KILLED.

DENVER, Col, March ga dispatch to
the Republican from Albuquerque says
Charles L. Kuse, editor of the Griaoo and
Greaser, paper published at Manzauo, n.
M, was shot and killed last evening while
sitting in his office. The assassin, who is
unknown, fred through the window.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

From Fords, Howard & Hubert 27 Park Place,
New York, we have received a handsomely print
ed and beautifully bound copy of Judith" a
chronicle of old Virginia, by Marion Hsrland, in
which the authoress has produced a most enter
tanning novel which will doubtless attract the at
tention of readers, especially in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes "as bright rs
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child softens the gums, allays all pain, re-
ieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. mY4M,W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

The LAsKER affair, the Peruvian affair,
aud numerous other affairs of less promi-
hence only serve to make more glaring the
worse than useleSsness Of continuing the
enormous expense of this country's diplo-
matte service. Steam and electricity have
done away with the use of American minis
tiers ut foreign courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

He REPUBLICAN Legislature of Rhode
Island, in fit of patriotic generosity, has
proposed all amendment to the constitution
puters to vote at State, and those whose
property is assessed at $l3i to vote at NUM-
cpal, elections. And yet the republicans of
that State are loud in their cries for free
vote in Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

A Michigan boy ate bar of soap, drank
a lot of soda water aud went to bed to cure
his cold. The doctor had a hard time to
pull him through, but the boy now says the
next time be catches cold he will use DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

DEMOCRATS WHO who are opposed to the
Morrison tariff bill and to the agitation of
the tariff question should recoIlect that a
section Of the bill referred to provides that
in no case shall the duty on any imported
rill bill Of 1861, which was enacted as pro-
I, Give tariff measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

If CINCINNATI were a Southern city
what wouldn't Northern republicans say Of
the mobocratic disposition of its citizens as
displayed yesterday?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
>aSl@&s:
DEAD.

WILMINGTON, Del, March 29.-Samuel
B. Cooper, speaker of the State Senate, died
this morning at his farm below Wyoming
Del, of typhoid fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.

CHESTER, Pa, March 29.-The nitro-gly.
cerine house of the Repauno chemical works
at Thompson's, at Point New Jersey, across
the river from this city, exploded at 1920
o'clock this morning, and it is supposed sew.
en- or eight men have been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

Electra for April has been received from its pub
Usher in Louisville. Among its contents is A
Visit to the Great Wall of China, by Miss A. F.
Stafford
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining IN
the Alexandria, Virginia, postotfice March %.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adver
tsed and give the date Of the list.
IF not called for within thirty days, they will bt
sent to the dcad-etter office. in Washington.
Alde, P o Norton, Henry
Allen, WI Parker Mrs Brunette
Blayman, Andrew Rogers James
Branson, Samuel Strother, Miss
Fisher, J J Lamson, Jessie
Ferguson, W =. Smith, VIM Henry
Huntingdon, Ida Scott, VIM II
Hatfield, Miss L Thomas, Mrs Alice
Hood, r Dales Taylor, Miss Annie
Lindsey Mrs Kitty Thompson, Alfred
LLOYD, Mrs Mary White, Mrs Anna
Mansfield, G Wood Miss Hannah
Moore, Miss Lizzie ~
1t D. A. WINDSOR. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, March 90 IL a. m.-Stocks have
been dull and strong this morning Prices ad.
vanced - to /. per cent, the latter in Oregon
TrsnscOutinental
Noon.-stocks were higher after II o'clock
Pacific Mail rose to 52"i, Oregon Trans to 221s
and Northern Pacific preferred to 4sa.. Suisse
quently the market weakened and the improve
ment was lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Feck-
heinor against Exchange National Bank OF Nor
folk. Argued and submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29

The want OF = relia-
BILE diuretic which,
while acting as a slim
ulant Of the kidueys,
neither excites nor ir-
ritates them, was long
since supplied by Hos
letters Stomach Bit
tiers. This fine medi-
cine exerts the requi-
site degree Of stimu-
lation upon these or
gans, without produc-
ing irritation, and is,
therefore, far better
adapted for the pur-
pose than unnedicated
excitants often resort
ed to. Dyspepsia, fever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-29
THE LATE DUKE OF ALBANY.


LONDON, March 29.-When the Queen
first heard of the Dukes death she was seiz-
ell with a paroxysm of weeping. Gen. Sir
Henry Ponsonby informed the Prince of
Wales at Marlborough House of his broth
er's death. The Duke of Albany fell on the
steps of the club house at $50 o'clock on
Thursday evening. He was well enough
afterward to write dispatch to the Ouch
ess stating that he had had fall and possi-
bly, would not be able to leave for England
to day. The Duke struck on his head when
he fell. DR.. Royle who was sleeping in the
Dukes room was startled about $50 a. M
by the patients heavy breathing. He ap-
preached the bedside, saw that the Duke
was in fit, and Immediately summoned
Capt. Percival The crisis was of short du-
ration. In six minutes The Duke expired in
the arms of Capt. Percival. His end was
apparently painless. The escort will start
with the body on Sunday morning and will
reach London Monday evening.