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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Engaged to One Man and Marries Another

Within the past few days invitations have
been widely circulated in society circles o
Washington and New York. They read a:
| follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Willard request youI
presence at the marriage of their daughter
Mary TO Mr.. Frank Simpson, Thursday
evening, December II, at o'clock, Metro
politan Presbyterian Church, Washington
d. c., 1884.
The wedding will not take place. Yes
terday morning Miss Willard lett the house
of her parents, $50 A street southeast, or
the pretense of shopping expedition
Around the corner there waited for her 8
Young man named William Paxton. They
proceeded to the residence Of Rev. DI. Ad-
Olson, rector. OF Trinity p. E. Church, and
were married in the presence of the groom's
brother and a few of bis intimate personal
friends. The happy couple took the i a.
N. train for the South.
The bride is handsome brunette, with
large, dark, lustrous eyes, and is well
known in Washington for her stylish dress
lug, graceful carriage and plump figure.
She is about % years of age, and the groom
is two years her senior.
GIr. Paxton, the lucky groom, is patent
attorney. He is of a decided brunette COM
plexion, rather handsome, and was always
we'll dressed. He had been paying his ad.
dresses to Miss Willard up to about year
ago, when be ceased for awhile, but renew
ed his visits last Ju ly. He was asked
10 be one Of the ushers for the wed.
ding next THURSDAY, but he declined.
Miss Willard recently told Mr.. Paxton
that she would marry him in preference to
the man she was personally engaged to.
The only question was how and when.
While an ardent enough lover, the young
man seems to have hesilated in taking the
final step. "Will, if you want me you can
have me, but won't wait for you after the
18th. Ifyou don't want me badly enough
to take me as | am before that time, why
III marry Frank" Thus spoke the lady
four DAYS ago. To faithful friend went
the happy man. The friend entered into
the scheme With energy and con.
Quoted it with rare judgment and skill.
Nothing was suspected, however as to the
true condition of affairs, and only yesterday
sister Of Mr.. Simpson arrived from New
York to assist in the wedding preparations.
Mr.. Frank Simpson, the groom expectant,
first met Miss Willard abroad about two
years ago and paid her considerable attcn.
ton, and finally proposed marriage. This
was agreeable to her parents, but the young
lady did not appear to reciprocate the al
fiction lavshed upon her, although she ap
parently acquiesced in the choice of her
parents. Mr.. Simpson has large interests
10 the West and has purchased and fitted
up in superb style residence for himself
aud wife at Kansas City, Mo. He was con-
nected with the banking firm of Donnell,
Lawson & Simpson, of Wall street, New
York,
Mr.. C. D. Willard, the father ofthe young
lady, is well-known capitalist, who has
large landed interests in Florida. He
spends the greater portion Of his time in
Europe, but when in the United States he
makes his home in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Nominations.

WAsHINGToN,.D ID. c., Dec. 1.-The Pres
dent sent the following nominations to the
Senate to-day Otis P. G. Clarke, of Rhode
Island, to be Commissioner of Pensions :;
Calvin B. Walker, of Indiana, to be first de-
putty Commissioner of Pensions; Noah P.
Loveridge, of Michigan, to be second de-
putty Commissioner of Pensions; Luther
Harrison, of Pennsylvania to be assistant
Commissioner of the General Land Office
George B. Anderson, of New York, to be
Indian Inspector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
miserable stuff

The WOUND the Blaineites have received
has gone to their very marrow; their ma
lightly against the South as the chle' IN,
fiioter of that wound is intense, and gall
permeates their every utterance about tha'
section. Their morning organ in WASH
ington is so beside itself with rage against
the Southern people that it is restrained
by neither regard for truth or decency ID
its utterances regarding them. One OF the
latest of its statements about them is' "tnat'
in many sections of the South it is at the risk
of his life that Northern man ventures to
settle among them aud remain republic
cam" Aud it does this in face of the fact
that in all the South not one single North
ern republican can be found who will cay
that he is not as free to express his political
opinions and to vote as ne was before ne
came South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Convicted of Murder.

LONDON, Dec. 4.-The case of Capt. noi
ley and the mate of the wrecked ,:,,},.
Mignonette, who killed the boy Parker T..
keep themselves alive, and against whom,
on Nov. t, a special verdict was found IN
accordance with the facts, was heard to-day
BY full bench of the Court OF Appeals
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge, in pronounc
ing the decision of the court, said all the
judges agreed that the act of the prisoners
amounted to murder, and the conviction
must be affirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

EMPTYING Coal INTO THE BAy.-The
British steamship Cranbrook, Capt. Harvey
from Shields, has been lying in Chesapeake
bay for day or two, throwing overheard
coal which she had brought as ballast This
comes under the law of obstructing naviga-
ton and destroying dutiabIe articles. The
customs authorities of Baltimore notified
Capt. Harvey Of this conflict with the law,
and it is thought some action will be taken
upon it. 1t is said to be common occur
renee with English steamer captains to thus
get rid of coal they bring over in ballast.
They buy it as cheap in Shields as stone or
dirt ballast, and to throw it over in the az
saves the duty upon it here and the cost Of
discharging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

SENATOR CULLoM, republican, of Illinois,
has introduced bill TO open all branches
Of the United States military service to col
ored men, and says he believes a negro
ought to have the same right to receive
promotion as white man. Unpatriotic
men will rejoice to see this bill become a
law, because no surer means for destroying
the army could possibly be adopted. Most
white men will not acknowledge negroes
as their equals-not one will submit to them
as superiors The action of the republican
senators on this bill will be watched with
no little curiosity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

The TWENTY FIVE thousand dollars Gen
eral Malone fooled the national republican
committee out of would have bought enough
votes in New York to have elected Mr..
Blaine. The fact that General Malone
took that much money away from the COM
mittee, knowing it could do no possible
good in his State, aud, as it is currently re-
ported, not spending any of it, shows con-
clusively that he thinks great deal more
of himself than of Mr.. Blaine and the re-
publican party. That he has also soured
on President Arthur is proved by his de-
nunciation of the Presidents newly appoint
ed secretary of the Treasury, whom he &C
cuses of an attempt to "betray his party"
But most people think the less the General
says about betraying parties the better for
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Bail Refused.

William r. Smith, late chief clerk in the
| First Auditors office, charged with the EN-.
| bezzlement Of State funds had n partial
hearing in the Police Court in Richmond
yesterday The case was continued until
to-day. Bail was refused, and Smith was
committed to Jail.
There were two warrants-one charging
him with unlawfully and feloniously on or
about the 14th Of April, 1883, embezz!ing
and feloniously converting TO his own use
sum of $62 %, the money and property Of
he Commonwealth Of Virginia. The other
warrant charged him with uniawfully and
felonivusly, GU or about December Is, 1888,
embrZzIing and feloniously converting To
his own use the sum of 81 ,552 81, the money
aud property of the Commonwealth of Eir-
ginia. Major Poe swore out the warrants
upon the strength Of letters from certain
clerks of courts. These letters showed that
the amounts had been receipted for by Mr..
w. K. Smith, and there was no credit for
the same on the book in the Auditors Of
flee.
Mr.. Smith, in company with several
friends, and under the custody Of an officer
came down from the Auditors office, enter
Ell Inc cOuTJ TOOn, anu lOOk SedI III the
bar by Judge Crump. The Judge asked the
court to hear testimony as To bail.
The testimony of the Auditor revealed
the fact of the discovery by Mr.. Smith yes
terday morning among the papers which he
had charge of a certified check for the
81 ,552.S7. This check was shown in court,
and was dated December Is, 1888 1t was
made payable to the Treasurer As to the
$G2 30, S]S Of it was accounted for, and
Judge Crump in this connection said that
he had no doubt but that the balance could
easily be accounted for.
The police justice, however, said he did
not think it was proper case for bail He
did not give his reasons.
The Dispatch of to-day says: "The Ger.
tilted check for 81 ,592, which Mr.. Smith
has found and which covers the amount in
question in the Petersburg case, was drawn
By Mr.. Armistead, December Is, 1883 on the
Planters and Mechanics Bank, which bank
suspended the past summer. Mr.. Smith,
after its suspension, opened correspon-
dence with Mr.. Armistead with the view of
having the LITTER prove this claim against
the bank on behalf of the Commonwealth,
and Armistead had taken steps in that
direction, but Mr.. Marye said yesterday
that this proceeding was wholly unauthor
ICED. The check was not made payable to
the Auditor, but to the Treasurer. There
is q question as to whether or no the claim
the State had against Mr.. Armistead is tsus
dischargedn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Fire

BALTIMORE, Dec. AT 4:10 this morn.
Ing lire broke out in the stables Of tbo
Halls Springs passenger railway comparv
at barley park, in the extreme northeo..
ern part of this city, which completely ds-
stroyed the large building, together with
many of the company's cars and fifty horses
The flames started in the hay loft and
spread so rapidly that only fifteen of the
horses could be taken out and only one chr
was removed. In the upper front, where
the lire originated, there were stored 300
bales of hay. The damage is estimated a,
$4,000, with 10000 insurance or hors..
cars and building. The fire was incruGj,,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

BUTLER MAKES A DIsCovERY.-Gcn. p. +. But.
lcr has recently returned to Mr.. John 8. Wise
of Virginia, an old drinking cup Of historical as
well intrinsic value, made from the timber of the
famous old frgate Constitution, and which was
presented to Hon. Henry A. Wise by Commodore
Percival in 1S47. The cup fell into the hands of
Federal troops during the war, but how it came
into General Buffers possession is not satisfacto-
rily explained The General says he accidentally
discovered it last winter in lot of old rubbish
in one of the rooms of his house in Massachusetts,,
and he has no idea bow it got there. The cup is
mounted with silver and may have been attracted
into General Buffers vicinity by the magnetism
of spoons Now that the cup has been discovered
in the garrett perhaps the spoons may be uaex-
pectedIy found in the cellar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

A SHORT time before the Presidents last
annual message was sent TO Congress a
friend of his from New York, then in Wash
ington, said that three days would not
elapse after that message was sent in before
everybody would know at least who ought
to I've The next Senator from New York
But the three days have elapsed, and still
people are just as much iu the dark, not
only about who will be the Senator, but
who ought to be, as they were before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

THE VIRGINIA ELECTORAL COLLEGE,
The Electoral College of Virginia met yes
terday at II o'clock in the Office of the Sec
rotary of the Commonwealth, at Richmond
All of the electors were present. Judge
Waller r. Staples called the meeting to
order. Hon. John Goode, Of the Second
district, was unanimously elected chair
man. Mr.. John Bell Bigger was unani-
mously elected secretary. The electors then
took the oath of Office, which was admin
istered by the Secretary of the Common
wealth. The twelve votes were cast for
Grover Cleveland, of New York and Thomas
A. Hendricks, of Indiana, as President and
vice President respectively of the United
States of America. Mr.. Bigger was elected
messenger to take the certificate Of the vote
to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

GENERAL MALONE, by the mouth of his
amanueNsis, says: "Senator Hoar is, In.
deed, Jealous and able friend of the South
aud the Southern people" Why, certainly
From the old abolition times down to the
present, including his recent report on the
Danville affair, Senator Hoar has demon
strated, not only by his words, but his acts,
that he loves the South and her people with
love surprising that of woman--that OF
dog for cat. But the General was 80
dazed by his recent defeat that he is even
more reckless in his assertions now than
ever before-if that be possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Convicted of Piracy.

NEW YORK, Dec. Henry Gomez. the
mate of the vessel Julia Baker, whose
captain died in southern waters, and who
assumed the command and ploted the YES
sci to port in Fortune Island, where he
sold the cargo aud appropriated the pro-
ceeds, was convicted recently of piracy on
the high seas and sentenced to the pen-
tentiary for eight years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

A WIFE PROBABLY KILLED.-A tragedy
occurred Monday evening in Middle Village,
Queens county, that will undoubtedly result
in the death of faithless wife and possibly
of her betrayer. Adolph Schumacher, a
gravedigger in the Lutheran Cemetary, on
returning from his work, found his wife in
a compromising situation with a man living
in the neighborhood. Schumacher seized q
razor that lay on the window sill of the
room and turned on the guilty pair The
man rushed for the door, the woman, awe
struck, stood speeches. and received two
awful cuts on the face from the weapon and
then fell shriekiug to the floor as the out
ragged husband, razor in hand, dashed out on
the avenue after the destroyer of his domes-
tic happiness. When last seen the man and
his infuriated pursuer were in close proxm-
ity to each other, but flying across fields and
over fences.
Meanwhile the cries of the woman had
brought assistance and she was placed in
wagon and hurriedly driven to Williams.
burg, to st. GATHERINGS Hospital, distance
of over two miles. Here the house surgeon
found that she was almost dead from loss of
blood from two frightful gashes that ex-
tended from her mouth, back across her
right ear and behind it for an inch or more,
both cuts extending to the bone all the way
and cutting piece Of flesh an inch wide en-
tirely out of her cheek, ear and scalp But
little hopes are entertained of the woman's
recovery. 1t is frared ip the neighborhood
that Schumacher has also killed the man in
the case, as neither had been heard ofup to
a late hour last night.-N. Y. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

A DISPATCH from Paris says lit is stated
that Prussia and America have protested
against the proposed increase of the French
duty on corn" What Russia may do is for
itself to look after, but that this country
should make any such protest as that re.
ferred to cannot be possible. How could it
be in the face of the fact that it's duties on
French products are almost prohibitory
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Bishop of MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. A majority ci
the standing committees of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the L. 5. have signtiea
their assent to the conservation of Rev. Dr.
VIM. Paret, of Washington, recently elected
Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland. After
the consent of the Bishop, arrangements
will be made for his conservation, which will
take place in Washington early in January,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
The Case of William r. Smith

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 1.-THE examinA-
ton of William h. Smith, charged with
embezzling State funds, was continued this
morning in the police court, and resulted
in his acquitIal in one case in which
he was alleged to have embezled 81 ,;J;,33.
The trial of the other case against him was
postponed until Saturday, and he was ad-
mitted to bail in the sum of 81 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP. for chill.
dren teething, is the prescription of one Of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never falling success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of tecthing
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures dysentery and hiarrhG:a, gripping
in the bowels, and wind collie. BY giving health
to the child it rests the n:r'h her. Price % cents
hottie. mv5-1yrM.W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
The Japanese Minister of War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Col. Oyama, Jap
anese Minister Of War, and suite, who are
making private visit to the United States
arrived in Washington this morning The
Japanese Minister and the members of the
japanese embassy, resident in Washington
called upon the visitors and several of the
members of the embassy breakfasted with
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
MARRIED.

At the parsonage of the Second Pre- hytcriarl
Church, November 18th. SS4, by Rev. Mr. Din
widde, GEORGE WARD and LILLE COMBS
both of this city.
On May 18th, 1884, at the parsonage of Trinity
NJ. E. Church. in this city, by Rev. John Edwards
Mr.. JOHN ROCK, of Washington. ID c., and Mis-
CHARLOTTE GIBSON, Of New York. No cards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Pardon Clerk Appointed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Attorney
General has appointed Representative
Alexander R. Boleer, of West Virginia, TO
be pardon clerk Of the Department of jus
tice, to succeed Mr.. Edward Stair, deceased.
He will enter at once upon his new duties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Three Boys Drowned

RoNDoUT, N. Y, Dec 4.-This morning
while Jno. Tutly, Anthony Brockley and
George Bush, were daring each other to
go on the thin ice Of Gross Pond in this city,
the ice broke and the three lads we're
drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
The Qunnnt Statue

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Secretary Of
War has turned over to the Secretary of the
Navy the charge of matters connected with
the unwilling of the Dupont statue, which
was recently erected in this city. The sta
tue will be unveiled on the Goth instant and
Senator Bayard will deliver the Grafton on
that occasion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
serious Charge Against a Presidinp Elder.

LAWRENCE, Kan, Dec. 4.-Rev. b. F.
Bates, presiding elder Of the Eastern Kan
sas District OF the African Methodist Episco-
pal Church, was arrested last night charged
with bastardy. The complaint was made
by Carrie Anderson, aged II years, and Il
member Of his church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

THAT LITTLE scheme to saddle Grant
upon the country again by peDsioning him,
ought to be 'sset upon" at once, but if the
outrage is to be perpetrated, we think with
the Baltimore San, that the Generals late
partner, Mr.. Ward, should not be entirely
forgotten by grateful country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
COMBINATIONS.

The Senate in executive session to-day
confirmed the nominations of Frank Hat
ton, of Iowa. to be Postmaster General, and
John Schuyler Crosby, of New York, to be
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
President Cleveland.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec 4.-Governor Cleveland
and party left here special train in Mr.
Vanderbilt's private car at o'clock this morn
ing to attend the Actors Fund benefit, in New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

In accordance with the requirements of
the Constitution, the electoral colleges Of
all the States met yesterday and cast their
votes tor president and vice president re-
spectively, and provided means for the
transmission of the same to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04
Launched.

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 5.-The United States
steamer Boston was successfully launched
at Roach's shipyard to day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

COURT OF APPEALs-YEsTERDAY.-Tun-
stall, trustee, vs.. Christian, trustee, and ais
Argued and continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

The Vereins Bank, Bremen, suspended
md the manager committed suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

In cases Of dyspep-
} STA, debility, rheuma-
/, tism, fever and aguc,
liver complaint. in
activity Of the kidneys
and bladder, cons.ipa-
ton and other organic
Inaladies, Hostetter's
Stomach Bit.ers is a
tried remedy, to which
the medic brother.
hood have lent their
professional sanction.
and which as a tonic,
Alternative and house.
hold specific for dis
orders Of the stomach,
liver and bowels he.
an unbounded popu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-04

larty. For sale by Druggists and Dealers, L"
whom apply for Hostetter's Almanac for 1885.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-11-26
HARDWARE AND METALS.

-, AxEs-Collins, q dozen, 300; Gold Dollar.
Z dozen, SOD Diamond edge, p dozen, l0.Og I;
Double Bit, l7.OO.
>, sKIIIErs AND LIDs-iIIo y u; sugar het.
Tin PlATE-I. Q, lOxn, = box, 500; l. c.
T2rnc, 9x2S, Il box, l4.50.
TINY ARE--Pleccd, discount 10 y cent.
stamped, discount NJ a cent.
SoLnEN-No. |, l5c; No. y and -, iSc ~ 10.
DUCK Horse CoLLARs-No. !, i.2l Is dozen.
hAMEs-Two loop, 400 Bdozen; three loop,
i.2d q dozen.
rAoRs--In boxes, 100 papers, $50 a box.
gRuH H9Es-N dozen, TO; railroad picks,
MArTooKs-lS dozen, 500
ID fS cent,
NAtIS--&9l, rate.
SHovELs ASD SPADFs--R owland's, d.
count 40 q cent? AmCs' list, steel gOodg. d
count 10 and 10 II cent.
HEAVY HAnDwAWE-Sh dnish. Ga,
poles, laSli Siuglctreos, wagons, SO, g, l.7b:
1uggy 22i express, 400; wagon tongues
!onO; hickory aNlos, 1900; hOlsterg 4.7i; Coup.
| ing poles, $40; SpORes, NNN select, 2tb,
ANN, 80 sawed fellots, l. l55; ;, POO,
dowden Shoes, Coo northwestern hoysenels
No %, bUO; Z, d.26; s. 400: Gar iron, lC rate,
piuW steel, &c; spring RtCt l. 30; cast steel lSp
buGGiRs-GrOde q. aud spring ton, gGtNa
luOIO! do, open, 7O,ON0S0O0; do. side spr!np
Top, lo0rOl3h,Ol; do. side bar, lOODNei9O;O,
10. ph@tons le5.0aGl'0O0: grade 4. sid,
,prlng, lWO00ANOD; 10 phWtons, l5O.ONd
NIO; bump seat buggies ls1ONo25GOO: plat.
form springs, ll0,0Olpl9OOO; three spring wng.
Ons, N.0N0ll6O0. 40
WlRE-Smooth wire No. y, 80; Nos. 10 and
Sc. apgnned, bsrbed wire, 60; galvan,
Sed barb7c do