Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-19
NEWS OF TIE DAY.


The earthquakes continue in Spain, and
the sutieripgs Of the people are Increased
by the cold and SHOWS.
Yesterday, when the jaior at Chariottes-
Vile, Va, was visiting a cell continuing
four prisoners, he was dragged inside, over
powered and locked in, and the prisoners
escaped.
Elk Gov. st. John, prohibition candidate
for the Presidency i'll The late campaign,
has published long statement denying
that he offered to sell out to the republican
national committee.
At Ushalla,a, Buenos Ayers, Saturday
evening fearful shower of stones fell, last
ing eighteen minutes 1t destroyed all the
grazing and cultivated land, leaving many
persons completely destitute.
Maj John D. Howe died at his residence
in Pulaski county on Friday OF last week,
aged 81 years. But few weeks sgc his
elder brother, Capt Joseph II. Howe, died
at his home in Newbern, Va, aged 81 years.
The Senate Saturday concluded The con
sIderalion Of the amendments 10 tEo inter
state commerce bill. The mendment, pro-
bihting higher charges for short than for
longer hau|s, was defeated-ayes II, nays 81
I -5en Butler seems to have hsd all the
starch taken out OF him, and evidently has
not recovered from the chagrin and disap
ncintmeut of his November discovery CT
how Insignificant political factor he really
was.
|. The anniversary of the coronation of EN-
peror William was celebrated at Berlin yes
Tel day. The Emperor sigualizsd the event
by making Prince Louis Of Baden and Gen
eral Won Schachtneyer Knights Of the Black
Eagle.
The municipal election in Knoxville, Ten
nessee, Saturday, resulted in the election Of
James G. Lutrell (dem) as mayor The
| board of alderman stands, Is democrats and
| 5 republicans There was republican ma
| iority OF 800 in the November election.
The severe storm which prevailed over
the eastern portion OF the United States OF
Friday night and Saturday bad Its origin in
the exit eme southwest, first appearing as a
slight depression in southern Texas on
| Wed esday, accompanied by rain and CON
paralively light winds.
| The House on Tomorrow will be devoted
largely to the delivery OF tributes to the
memory of the late Representative Evirs,
of the day the Committee on Elections in
|
of Massey vs.. Wise, Of Virginia.
1t is understood that the United States
steamer Tennessee, which sailed from
Hampton Roads yesterday, is under orders
to proceed Immediately to Key West, Fla,
to investigate report that tillbusterng
expedition is organizing at that point to
aid the Cuban usurrection.
Saturday night Louis VolhardL's residence
at Wellsburg, West Virginia. WIS entered
and 81 500 in bonds aud 81 900 in cash were
stolen. Charles Volhardt, john Eudirglon
R1sey Cheek and woman were arrested,
| end 5000 in cash were recovered from Hud-
ing,on. The bonds were burned by The
thieves.
At late hour last night Mrs. Matthews,
the wife of Associate Justice Matthews, Of
| the U. g. Supreme Court, was in dying
condition, at her home In Washington, and
the attending physician had given up all
hopes of her recovery. Mrs. Matthews is
about 80 years of age and has been suffer.
or for over year
Mrs Julia H. Roberts, we'll known
newspaper writer Of Washington, was found
dead in her room yesterday morning. She
had been suffering from chronic illness
for some months. Mrs. Roberts was fore
most In number of charitable enterprises
for some years. She founded the penny
luucb, which she ran successfully for some
time.
Miss Melissa Bryarley, daughter of J. ".
Bryarley, of Winchester. Va, was Danger
ouslv burned yesterday afternoon. Her
clothing caught from ashes just removed
from stove. Her mo. her hearing screams
ran to the rescue, and found her daughters
clothing in flames. While attempting to
extnguish the flames Mrs Bryarley was
badly burned herself. After the mothers
clothing had igni:ed she threw a bucket of
water over bor child The flames on both
ladies were put out by the other occupants
of the house.
Mr.. Henry NJ. Warfeld, one OF the best
known and most highly esteemed citizens
Of Baltimore, died shortly before midnight
Of Saturday at his residence, in that city, Of
a pulmonary affection in the sixticth year
Of his age. Failing health had compelled
his withdrawal from active business pur
suits for some mouths ami ne was couined
TO his house mos. of the tine. He was one
of the members Of the Maryland Leeislu-
lure arrested in 1851 aud confined 10 several
u 8. forts, without charges.
Great excitement prevails in st. Adams,
near Charleston, W. Va, over the poisoning
Of Annie, Blanche, and Jennie Burns, three
highly respectable young ladies of that
place They had been 20 an entertainment
Friday night and oversight themselves Sat
nrday. They prepared their own breakfast,
using water from barrel Shortly after
breakfast they became very sick, with
symptoms indicating poison. They wrre
treated by doctors for that trouble. Upon
examination, the wafer in the barrel was
found to coutain arsenic. How it got there
is mystery. The victims are in serious
condition.
The republican senatorial CAUCUS of Colo
RADIO, was held Saturday evening. As soon
as an organization was completed motion
to proceed to vote for United States senator
viva voce was carried by majority. There
upon II Hill men lefG the chamber, t re-
naming but not voting. On the first ballot
Secretary q. NJ. Teller received IS, Fl. A.
w. Tabor 2, and Senator E. P. Hill. l. Tel.
Ter was declared the nominee OF the caucus.
Hill men claim that they are not bound by