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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

FIREs-A small frame house on Lee street,
between Gibbon and Franklin, occupied by
an old colored man named Gallery and his
family, was completely destroyed by fire
about four o'clock this morning, and the
inmates rendered homeless. The adjoining
houses, all frame, were saved by the exerton
of the fire department, which promptly re-
sponded to the alarm.
The alarm Of fire shortly after 10 o'clock
this morning was caused by the slight burn
ing of the roof of the double frame building
on Fairfax street, between Cameron and
Queen, owned by Mr.. VIM. N. Brown
aud occupied by colored people. The
damage was slight, the flames having been
almost extiuguished by the time the fire
department arrived on the ground, though
it responded promptly to the alarm. The
alarm Immediately after the fire proved
to be false.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

Grover Cleveland will be the fifth Presi-
dent iuaugurated on Wednesday, Thomas
Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Miilard Fillmore
and james Buchanan were the others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20
DIED.

On the I'd of February, 1885, at the residence
OF her only daughter. Mrs Minnie II. Bratton
Brattonsvile, York county, 5. g., after long
and painful illness, which she bore with entire
submission to Gods will, Mrs NJ. ELIZA MASON
formerly Of this city. "Blessed are the pure In
heart for they shall see God"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

FIR the Middle Atlantic States fair wealth
=, northerly Winds in southern portion,
mort wcS'r,iy winds in northern portion
aud slightly colder weather. Continued
ro :, weather is indicated for to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

gentleman near Warrenton has a
shepherds dog, which having been de-
prived OF its puppies, is nursing u lamb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

POLICE EEpoRT.-Last night was cIoui, /,
with snow about II O'clock. There we've
TWO prisoners and thirteen dodgers al the
station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
James Owens, for hcing drunk on the
street, was arrs sled.
Albert McCuep. for Indecent conduct, was
fined 50 so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

PERSONAL. Miss Mamie Water, of Gull
p-ner, aud Miss Jessie Wood, of Brandy,
are visiting Mrs G. c. Smoot.
Miss Lattie Mason, of Fredericksburg, is
visiting her friend, Miss Marye, Oh Prince
street.
Miss Lille Maddux, of Warrenton, Va,
i.tna visi, to her friends. Misses Corco-
ran. Of this city.
The Misses Wolf, of Rsctortown, are Wis.
Ting Mrs. A. A. War6eld, on Cameron
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20
ByR, T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE TRUCK FARM OF FOXY
Y ACRES improved by a FINE DWELLING
Sfab,, ,:ranary and other out-buidings, fine well
Of water, good cellar, abont 1000 fruit trees
Ard vineyard, and all in hi.h state OF cuitlva-
ton. half mile from To: city OF Aie1anoria' a.
f.in,,;no N tbe estate of the late James +. Nc
Cr,w viii he sold ut public auction on SATUR-
DAY. February 2s.h, at 12 o'clock m, in front OF
the Market House on Reya' st, alexandria, Va
Terms of Sale: One.thi.d 10 cash ON day OF
sale and the balance in TWO equal payments OF Elk
and twelve months; negotiable notes with inter.
est from day OF sale and tide to be retained uhtl
al -be nnrchase money is paid. All cost of con-
yeyance to be paid by the purchaser.
LAURA McGRAW,
feb11.ts Admx. OF Jas. ( McGraw's estate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

OPERA HoUsE.-As will he seen by an
advertisement, Callender's Famous Colored
Minstrels will appear here on next Tues
dav and Wednesday, February oath and
25th, and from their great success in Balti-
more last week, it is not doubted that they
will please all who may attend. They are
charging popular prices of admission. The
following is from the Indianapolis Journal:
CALENDARS Minstrels played to packed
house last night, and gave the best per
formance ever witnessed in this city There
is ever tone of quiet refinement about Cal
lenders Ministries that surrounds no other
company, and the most cultured and refined
patrou will find them source of pleasure
and amusement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

THE DEDICATION of the Washington mon
ument will take place tomorrow and the
ceremonies will be attended by many from
this city. The A. l.. l. and Washington
Lodge of Mason, which will form part OF
the procession, will leave here on the 9:lC
train accompanied by many of their friends.
The part Washington Lodge will take has
heretofore been published. Rev. Fl. Suter,
Of Christ Church will deliver the opening
prayer. Though there was some difference
of opinion among members of the Fred
ericksburg Lodge as to whether or not they
would visit Washington tomorrow, at a
called meeting Thursday night the lodge
resolved to take part in the dedication ser.
vices and will leave there tonight for that
purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

NAPKINS! NAPKINS "A large lot just re-
IN ceived cheaper than ever by.
noy5 A. B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT
IA of Christmas Goods. at
deco AMOS B SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

NREAT REDUCTION IN SHIRT AND VEST
VI goods, worth 30 cents, at 3S cts. at
ian23 AMOS Il. SI.ATMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

JOB LOT OF NIUCKY JEAN SHIRTS
n at 25c at
JAM AMOS p. STAY Makers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-20

OUR STOCK OF WINTER UNDERWEAR
" can be selected at reduced prices
,eb4-6t CM ADAMS. 50 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
The War in Egypt.

Great anxiety is felt at the war Office in
London IS to the position Of Colonel Sir
Redvers Buffers force at Gubat. The
Mahdi's reinforcemenis sent to Metemneh
will increase the force there to I 500 men.
The rebels have ten lopg-range guns, while
Col. Butler has no heavy guns at ALL
Reports from Abu K!ea state that Gen.
Butler, after rendering Gor'lon's two steam
ers useless by removing their machinery
with the whole force, started from near
Gnbat on the morning Of the 18th instant,
and arrived at Abu Klea next day, without
firing a shot The British will retire TO
Gakdul Wells. and may possibly continue
the retreat to k0rti in order to concentrate
the force there under General WolseIey FOR
a fresh advance.
The totaI force at Abu klea, including
the Egyptians and Soudanese, now amounts
to 900 men, with 500 camels. The water
supply is not sufficient for the men and
camels.
1t is said the Mahdi is travelling in state.
with $4,000 followers, towards Metemneh.
On the 18th instant his army was twenty
miles from Gubat and was marching slowly
The reason for the abandonment OF Guhat
was the advance made by Ell Mahdi with
5000 men from Omdurman toward Gubat.
The retreat was ordered when the main
body Of the Arabs was 20 miles off, but an
advance guard Of 5000 men was within
seven miles.of the British lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19

CONTEST WITH RATS An Oswego, N. Y, spe-
cial says: E s. Barden a we'll known farmer of the
town Of Candor, Broome county, eutered pig
sty on his farm a few days ago to make some
needed repairs. It had not been used for some
time. At the frststroke of his hammer two large
rats ran out OF hole in the floor and attacked
Mr.. Bardeu. He kicked at one of the rodents.
and it set up loud squealing. In response to
the cry rats swarmed into the sty from holes and
crevices ON every side They sprang upon him
aud endeavored to reach his face. B,rden called
his dog a large ST. Bernard, which came prompt
" up to the spot and leaped 10 among the little
animals. The rats turned their attention to the
dog and gave Barden an opportunity to leave the
sty. Aiming himself with long club he return
ed to assist the dog. which d killed number
of rats The survivors. however, fought as furi-
ously as ever. For ten minutes the battle ragged
and then, only half dozen rats being left, they
retreated The floor Of the sly was covered with
dead rats The dog was red with blood from thes cav
age bites of the rats, which were of unusual size,
some of them measuring nearly feot in length
They were of q deep gray color, and are believed
to be colony of the rats which have been annoy
ing the farmers of Bradford and susquehanna
Counties Penn, for some months. None like
them have ever been seen anywhere else in the
neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
Forned into the German Army

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-the Inter- Ocean $
Bloomington. Ill.,, special says: A cable
gram was received here to-day stating that
Carl Herman, a twenty-five yearold Ger
has b--u visiting his old home in Germany,
had been seized by the police there and is
now in Magdeburg, where he is about to
be forced into the German army. His uncle,
Dr. Herman Schroeder, has communicated
with the American Minister at Berlin. The
young man came here at the age Of ten,
aud it is stated intends becoming citizen
of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
FROM WASHINGTON.


Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 10. 1886
A gentleman from Fredericksburg here
this morning says that Fredericksburg
Lodge No of Masons, the lodge in which
General Washington was made a mason, has
decided not to attend the dedication Of the
Washington monument in this city next
Saturday, and that consequently the Bible,
upon which the General was sworn, the
charter, aud the records of the lodge show
ing bis membership, will not be borne in the
procession on that day.
Col. F. L. Smith. Of Alexandria, was ad
mitted to practice before the Court of Claims
this morning. The Col sattorney for some
of the largest claimants under the French
spoliation bill.
The Senate 10 day passed resolution
giving the managers ofthe Inauguration
$500 for contingent expenses The Senate
than took up the hill to forfeit the Texas
Pacific land grants, with the understanding
that the agricultural bill would follow it.
Mr.. Malone reported an amendment to the
posto6ice appropriation bill providing that
reports of State boards of education, State
superintendent of public instruction, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
Marriage of the Duke of Buckingham.


The Duke of Buckingham. whose title
was only created year before he was born,
was married in London yesterday. He was
a wdower with children. The romance of
the marriage is that his bride is an elder
sister of his niece by marriage, who is the
wife of the Dukes nephew aud heir pre-
sumptive. If there is issue to the Dukes
second marriage one sister will prevent an
other sister from succeeding as duchess.
The father of both sisters gave the former
away He is Sir Graham Montgomery,
Bart. Father-in- law and son-in-law were
born in the same year, 1923. Each has been
a lord Of the treasury. The Duchess, who
is q quarter of century younger than the
Duke, wore d magnificent custume OF rich
white satin, with petticoat of artistic gold
embroidery on lace, trimmed with 6ne old
point de Flandres and sprays of natural
orange blossoms, while her veil of rare old
point lace was fastened by spray of dia-
mouds, with lilies, her mothers gift.
Among the bridal presents displayed at the
mansion in Grosvenor Place. the residence
of the BRIDES father, were large pearl and
diamond bracelet, the gift of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Washington Childs. of Philadelphia,
and diamond and sapphire brooch from
Mr.. Carnegie, of Pittsburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
The Coupon Decision.

The recent decision Of Judge Hughes in
the coupon case of Parsons against the Cou-
mo-. wealth, has awakened d great deal o!
interest among taxpayers and business men
geueraily. A number OF he principal bust
ne-s men of Richmond have drawn up pc
tilon requesting the Chamber Of Commerce
of that city to take such steps as may be
necessary TO protect the interests of the
State The petition says it is believed that
whenever q case can be made up and car
ried to the Supreme Court Of the United
States the decision of Judge Hughes will he
reversed. and that, if no, reversed, it WILL
probably bring about another agitation OF
the public debt question:. A meeting X
therefore desired for The purpose OF urging
the Importance of paying dues to the S,nte
in money Instead Of coupons, and foregoing
any temporary gain that may be made by
paving IL coupons, which cannot he done
without entailing great loss upon the State
aud making the State debt again An issue in
politics. In furtherance of this object gen
cral meeting has been called for Friday AT
noon.
It is stated that at II conference between
Judge Hughes and ex Judge Waller H. Sta
pies, an understanding has been arrived at
whereby thu legal questions involved in Ih"
Parsons coupon case will be presented for II
hearing 10 the United States Supreme Court
on the 16 of next month. The same day
is also fixed for the hearing Of other lmpnr-
tunt test coupon cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
NEWS OF THE DAI.

Nine. Charlotte Sainton. Dolly, the emf
nent contralto singer, died IN London yes
day.
O'Donovan Rosa has left the hospital in
New York, having fully recovered from his
wounds.
John Chat1e & Sons, cotton, New Orleaus
have suspended payment aud are asking al
extension.
Jas. Gilliland, chief clerk OF Washington
Territory District Court, is reported to have
fed to British Columbia, taking with him
nearly $4,000
Woodbury. Blair says he will publish the
papers of President Andrew Jackson now
in his possession, but will not give them up
unless SO ordered by decree of court.
Bray Brothers, grain commission mer-
chants OF San Francisco, have made on as
sigument. Liabilities S50O,0O0; assets
about the same, but not readily convertible
AT a burial ground attached to Pisgah
Church, five mile from Point Pleasant, W..
Va, the sexton on Tuesday taund hall
dozen bodies taken from the graves ana
strewn about the ground.
The Central Lunatc Asylum, near Pc
| tersburg, for the coiored insane of the State,
which has been in course of construction
for more than Il year, has been completed
with the exception of the east intirmary
wing, which will not be finished until next
summer. The asylum will be occupied
next week.
The Illinois Legislature met in joint ses
sion Yesterday to vote for United States
Senator. There were POP members present
and absent, democrat and republican.
The first and only ballot resulted John A.
Logan, 10l-the full republican strength
present; VIM. Il. Morrison, 81; +: NJ.
Haynes, ); Frank Lawler, J. H. Ward /,
| l. John Smith, /.
The Senate ia executive session yeSter-
day confirmed the nomination of Emory
Speer of Georeia, 10 be United States dis
trict inige for the southern district OF Geor
ga, ,y vote Of 20 to %. Mr. Hale voted
| in The negative and Mr. Brown in the at
| frmative The division was otherwise up
on party Iiues. The chief speeches made
during he consideration were by Messrs.
Co:quill and Brown, the former in opposI-
ton and the latter in reply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
A Modern Nostradamus.

Fortunately, we no longer prosecute nor
believe sorcerers, Otherwise the promised
revelations of NJ. De Graddseive might cause
no small perturbation. According 10 the
astronomical calculations Of this soothsayer
the late Prince Imperial of France was to
die a violent death between the lst and Slh
of June and the faithful realization of this
demonstration is his chief claim to public
credence. The fate of existing princes
of royal or imperial blood, we are now
called upon to believe will be equally tragic
The date, for instance, of Prince Jerome
Napoleon's birth shows that he will not be
killed before Tuesday, September 3, 1907 I!
To his son, the young Prince Victor, the
Fates have heeu less unkiud, but he will also
die violent DEATH" probably" from fall
or carriage accident-on March s, 1916. The
Comte de Paris aud the Pope Leo XIII.
will not live so long, but both will be killed
the frat on Saturday, 10Th Of April 1893,
and the latter on the t b Of July, 1856. For
NJ Grevy we are promised peaceful life.
to end quietly on the 5h OF February 1900
But this is solitary exception. Even
Queen Victoria of England will die vio-
lieut. death, either during fire or in conse-
uuence Of fire, On the l0h of September,
1889, while the Prince of Wales will lose his
life through some revolutionary movement
on the Goth of january, 1891.
The Emperor of Germany is ever men
aced by occult and powerful enemies, sec
onded by he formidable intrgues of wo-
men, yet he will survive till the 18Th Of
July, 1890, and live in all ninety three
years three months and eighteen days. The
death of Prince Bismarck will precede that
of his master by forty one days and be will
probably be assassinated on Friday, May ~,
$780, Strange to say the monarch who
of all others seems the most threatened Is
destined to live the longest for we are told
that the Gar of Russia will not die before
the year 1900. This indeed, is the boldest
prophecy of all, but it is still more wonder
ful to thuk that there are large number
of persons who will eagerly purchase these
revelations and believe in their realization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19

IT Is feared that the new repair bonds OF
the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal may be
bought UP By the B. & o. r. K. for the pur-
pose Of obtaining a controlling interest IN
the canal, So that it may be closed and thus
force the carrying trade Of Cumberland coal
Into the hands of railroad III onopoly. 1t
is suggested that the several coal companies
buy the bonds and thus secure themselves
against the danger referred to, and the sug-
& sstion in view ofseveral recent occurrences,
seems to be wise one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19

AN INVERNESS Docs INTELLIGENCE.- A
story of animal intelligence equal to any
of those published in the Spectator has been
communicated to the editor of the RerHe
IScienii6gue by Professor Fontaine, of the
Lvcee, at Versailles, and is corrohorated in
every detail by his companion in the all
venture. the professor Of mathematics at
the same institution. During their vacation
last autumn these gentleman found them
selves ia Inverness While going about The
town they noticed that they were followed
everywhere by beautiful spaniel. of winch
at first they took no notice. Attracted.
however, by the animals persistence, they
looked closely at ii, and found that round
its neck was small padlocked box, with
IN inscription asking for aims for some poor
schools. The professors are assured That
the dog recognized them as tourists by their
clothes, and as therefore likely to give will.
inply. However this may be, NJ. FonIaine
drew a penny from his pocket and was
about to put it in the box; but the dog pre-
vented this by holding its head down over
the opening, and, Selling the coin in It's
mouth with great quickneas, ran away. a
few minutes later they passed bakers shop
and saw their collecting friend seated on
the counter, and apparently erjoyingsto its
hearts content leaf which it had pur-
chased for the penny. This remarkable
story seemed to the editor of the Revue
Scienfifque to need confirmation, which was
supplied by the following terse note from
Professor Porchop, the other witness: Il
add nv evidence with much pleasure to
that of my friend NJ. Foutaine with regard
to the Inverness dog. | saw it refuse 10 al
low penny TO he put in the box it carried
aud. taking the coin in its mouth, get on
the counter of u bakers shop, there deposit
ing it and getting loaf in exchange" How
very human Pail Mall Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19

Not BURIED ALIvE.--The sensational
story about the burial alive Of Mary Cox, a
young girl, near Little Capou, w. Va, has
been exploded. The remains were not ex-
humed until yesterday, when the examina-
ton showed that neither the grave nor The
body had been disturbed at all. Even the
flowers in her hand were unmoved. The
girl died at the house Of George Seaton,
Monday, aud was buried Wednesday. The
only medicine administered was dose of
opium; The morphia was prepared, but not
There is no doubt that she
was dead when buried. Seaton, at whose
house the girl is said TO have died, was kill.
ed yesterday By an express train. The en-
eineer says he apparently stepped out of
his watch box in front of The engine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
Fire in Philadelphla.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. IA destruc-
tive fire broke out on Chestnut street be.
tween Second and Front streets, locality
devoted entirely to large warehouses and
business houses this morning. Three build
ings were sOOn ia fumes. The fire spread
and extended from he Corn Exchange to
LaiitIa street, about half IA block Of very
valuable buildings The Corn Exchange
National Bank on The corner of Second aud
Che~tnu, streets caught fire in the upper
stories. The bunies crossed Chestnut street
and many large business houses GU the
other side were il imminent danger. After
the fire was discovered and flames burst
from the windows the front of the three
upper stories fell out and crushed down
into the street. When the wall fell a laborer
whose name is said to be John Mckay, was
engaged in removing safe from the adj
joining building. He was buried by the
falling bricks and instantly killed. The
horse attached to the hose cart standing in
front Of the building was also killed. So
far Us known now two men have been kill
cd ut the scene Of the fre-John Mckay or
Mccormick, driver Of a hose cart, and ]. 6.
BIser, aged Is years, The fire is now under
contrcl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19
From EpyUt,

koeTI, Feb. ia native reports that a
dangerous cataract has developed in the
Nile between Berber and Shendy which is
likely to prevent navigation Of theriver un-
I'll July. The Mahdi has secured all of Gen.
Gordon spapers and paper money and is
cnshisg the latter to obtain ueedful funds to
continue the warfare. The British officers
and men are eagerly buying up these notes
and also leaden medals struck off at khar-
tonm which fetch their weight in gold as
menentots OF Gen. Gordon.
LONDON, Feb. l9.-Gen. Lord Wolseley
telegraphs the government to-day that the
condition Of Gen Sir Herbert Stewart is less
hopeful. The fever attending the wound
in his groin has increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-19

UNwELcoME GUEsTs-Theves at weddings
are the latest uuissnccs in New York. They at
tend fashionable weddings attired in dress suits
and pick the pockets of the guests and steal the
gentlemen's overcoats. They have carriages in
waiting ut the church door, and off they 20 with
their booty. During the wedding ceremony last
night of bliss Antoinetto Knapp to Edward {.
Wallace. at ST. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church
on Bedford aver. .,-ScocAiyu, two middle aged
mon, weli.dressed entered the church, and whl'~
everybody was Watching the ceremonies, made an
attempt to get away with some Of the coats which
had been left the seats in the rear of the edfce
One of the fellows had taken a coat, and was about
leaving the church with it, when he was caught
aud handed over to the police. Ho gave his name
rs John McCarty. This was found to he un,ru"
His companion gave his name as Joseph Lee In
the possession OF Lee was found list of marriages
to take place, with the addresses Of the brides
and the churches in which tho wedding c're.
monies ara to take place