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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

VIOLENT ATTACK ON THE SECRETARY OF
WAR.-General Grosvenor began the con,
Guiding argument for the accused before the
Swain court-martial in Washington yester.
day morning. During the course of his
argument, Gen. Grosvenor, referring to the
charges that he had been in this trial dis
respectful to the War Department and other
constituted authorities, violently assaiIed,
by insinuation and inuendo, the Secretary
of War. General Pope and the Judge advo.
cate in this court. Abiding to Gen. Pope,
he said that he might have been called to
testify to certain occurrences before the
court Of inquiry, judging frou his efficiency
in certain line in that court With re-
gard to the Secretary of War, he said
that he (Grosvenor) drew the line in
his respect for constituted authori-
ties between the authority of the govern
ment and the accidental agent who hap
pened at some point of time to be execut-
ing that authority. He said 81 am proud
of the history of the men who have been
secretaries of war all the way down to Ram
sey and McCrary, but if were not in a
military court would say .facifs descensus
Arerni-the way to hell is rapid down
here"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
BEEFsTEAK AND OYsTERs.-For beesteaI

BEEFsTEAK AND OYSTERS teeEteak
and oysters, take q steak OF from two to
three pounds, use quart OF oysters, from
which all bits of shell have been carefully
removed Broil the steak, without sailing
it, as quickly as possible, placing it close to
very bot fire. AS soon as it is brown sea.
son it with salt and pepper, put it on q hot
platter and put over it the oysters lay On
the oysters about two tabespoonfuls of but
ter cut in half-inch pieces and put the dish
into a very hot oven until the oysters are
done, which will be as soon as their edges
begin to curl. Then serve the dish hot at
once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

WOODEN CRAFf BUILT WITHOUT NA1Ls.-Of
the mechanical arts known to the people of
Polynesia the most important was the construc-
ton of canoes. Some of these were more than
100 feet in length, and would carry two or three
hundred men. Sometimes they were built double,
the two being united by platform They were
propelled by oars sails. The latter were three
cornered mats, suspended between two masts one
in each ship. The smaller craft usually had an
outrigger on one or both sides to prevent upset
ting When We consider that the only tools used
were made of stone or she'll, we can see thai it
must have been the work of years to construct
one of the larser canoes. One must not think of
the parts as fastened with bolts or nails. The
keels trunks of trees followed with the stone
adze or fire; to these were attached planks trim
med to fit closely, and bound with cords of cocoa.
nut fiber They were made wster-tight with
filling of gum mixed with the same fiber finely
divided. These seemingly frail crafts were yet
SO seawortby that they outrode severe storms,
and endured voyages of hundreds of miles with
entire ssfety.-AmeTicaH Antiquarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Assignments.

MINNEApoLIs, Mimi, Jan. 21.-Gardinel
S. Butler, who has been doing retail cloth.
ing business under the style of the ~. T.
X. Clothing House." has made an assign
ment to Herbert n Peck. The liabilities
are estimated at sos 900 with assets figured
OH the face at near the same value. The
stock carried is said to represent in round
Numbers $50 600. The store was one OF the
largest in the business in the city. Over
stocking and dull times are given as the
cause Of lie failure. The principal credi.
tors are in New York.
BALTIMORE, Md, jan. 2l.-Lazar II. Lev
ison, cothcr, has made an assignment to
NJ Starr We'll for the benefit of his credi-
tors. he bond Of the trustee is So, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

Mr.. SMITHS VALIsE.-The expert EN-
ployed to examine the affairs Of tho Audi
tors oiice at Richmond, looked into the va
lise Of papers sent to tho Office on Monday
by VIM. r. Smith i cursory examination
shows that nearly every one of these ell
velopes contain checks which it is thought
will aggregate $4,000. Very little money
WAS found in these envelopes or let
ters, not over $40 altogether. a letter sent
from Wise county contained three checks
for nearly $1,000; another from Lexington
contained three checks for about 81 800.
A check of 5. P. Waddell, clerk of Henrico
county, for Sl,G76 6S sent in $780, and a
check Of NJ A. Cogbill, clerk of Chesterfield
county, for S5717I09, are also among these
papers Clerk Cogbil's check was for writ
lax for 1879 so. This discovery makes the
case more mysterious Than ever, since it
shows that Smith has had these envelopes,
containing nearly $50 900, for two years un
opened. He took them to his home To cx
anime, he alleges, when there was proha
bilty of change of officers. The change
not being made, he forgot them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY p.

WHEN THE Indian appropriation bill was
under consideration by the U. ;. House OF
Representatives yesterday, proposition 10
olive the Indians their lands in severany
was advocated. No arrangement OF that
kind should even be contemplated unless II
be also provided that it be impossible lot
the Indians to sell the lands to be so given 10
tbem. Otherwise it would not be ten years
before, with a few exceptions, every indian
would have disposed of his land, spent the
money in the purchase of fire water and
become tramp with no one to care Tor
him. Even if disposed to retain the land
given to them under such plan, the most
Of them would soon be swindled out OF it by
their white neighbors. The lot of the In
dams is bad enough as it is, but it would be
infinitely worse were their lands made over
to them in severalty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

The Century Magazine for February has
been received from its publishers, the Cen
fury Publishing Company, New York. Its
contents are: Head OF a Man, A Florentine
Mosaic, In the Serras, Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Canada as Winter Resort, Rain
in the Night, The Bostonianz, Royalty on
the Mississippi, A Knight of the Black For
est, Dutch Forfeiture, To a Debutante,
The Rise of Sias Lapham, Ldngfelow, Bat
tie of Shiloh, Albert Sidney Johnston and
the Shiloh Campaign, Notes of a Confeder.
ate Staff Officer at Shiloh, Memoranda on
The Civil War, Topics Of the Time aud Brio
Brac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Railway Signals.

One whistle means "down brakes" Two
whistles, "off brakes" Three whistles
"back up" Continued whistles, danger"
Short, rapid whistles, "cow on track
There are signals in physical affairs which
every wise man knows. When the diges-
ton begins to he unsatisfactory, when the
circulation is slow and the pulse weak and
the step not elastic as it was, then it is
"down brakes" Shut off steam and halt
for repairs. Get Browns Iron Bitters. The
worlds great iron medicine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Tobacco Warehouse Burned.

STRouGHToN. Wis, Jan. 21.-The large
tobacco warehouse of Straiton & Storm, OIL
New York, located in this place, was de
slroyed BY fire yesterday morning. The
principal loss was on stock slowed in the
building and it is thought it will reach $751;
900, "a there were over 1000 cases of tobac.
co there. The amount of insurance is not
known
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Bark Ashore.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Jan. 2l.-The
bark, Aberdeen, from Mobile to Boston,
ashore six miles south of Barnegat, is water.
logged and sunk in sand, and has water up
to her deck. she is total wreck. Two
hundred and fifty bales of cotton have been
saved altogether. The wreckers are at work
at low water
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
DIED.

On Tuesday evening January 20th at $50
o'clo K, LILLIAN ESTELLE. infant daughter OF
Joseph Z. and CoInelia Wi kinson. aged six days.
o, sweet daughter, VIC will miss thee
Though thy days have with Us been few.
God has taken you to his bosom
You no care nor sorrow knew.
He has given you unto Jesus,
And he from you will part no more.
But to Jesus we will entrust you
To that bright and happy shore.
On Tuesday, January Goth. 1885, FRANCIS
MAGRUDER. infant son OF s. n. and Laura Y.
Dent, aged months a d ~ days
In this city. January II, 1885. at :45 p. N.
Mrs. CORA j. SAVAGE, daughter of Chas. h.
and Mary E Glover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Death of Charles Downing.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 2l.-At the
meeting of the House Committee on Agri-
culture this morning, Mr.. Beach, Of New
York, announced the death Of Charles
Downing aud spoke briefly of the life and
services of the eminent pomologist. Other
members made eulogistic remarks, but no
formal action was taken by the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
EanEed Himself.

STERLING, H., Jan. 2l.-The body of q
boy named Robes, aged IA years, was found
yesterday, frozen sliG, banging from tree,
10 rods from his mothers house at Eagle
Point. IS miles north of Sterling. His moth
er had whipped him for some misdemeanor,
and lie went TO the barn and told a hired
man that he would hang himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
To Pay the Old Rates.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 2l.-The Empire
pottery, and Otto & Brewers pottery, two
of tue largest in this city, this morning took
their men back to work at the old rates
and it is understood that other manufactu-
rers propose barking down and paying the
old rates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

THE UNITED STATES imposes high tarih
upon sugar imported from the West Indies.
The West Indies, as retaliatory measure''m-
pose duty upon American flour almost
equal now to the cost of that flour. The mar
ket for American flour is thereby greatly
restricted, and the price of American wheat
necessarily lowered. Thus the American
farmer has realizing sense of the manner
in which protection does not protect him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Tho Illinois Senatorship.

CHICAGO, January 21.-The stat. ment is
given out at Springfield by the people in
charge of Carter H. Harrison's Interests
that his name will not be presented before
the democratic caucus for the U. S. Sen.
atorship
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Seizure of Dynamite

VIENNA, January 2l.-A box containing
sixty pounds of dynamite has been seized
at frontier railway station between Russia
and Roumania. The two persons to whom
the dynamite was consigned have been
arrested and sent to St. Petersburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Endorsement.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 2l.-The State Sem
ate has passed a resolution indorsng De
Witt W. Smith, of Illinois, for Commissions,
of Agriculture. The State Board of Agri
culture has also passed a similar resolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Railroad Accident.

FLORA, Ill.,, Jan. 2l.-A northern bound
train on the Ohio 4 Mississippi railway
while crossing trcstle bridge, a few miles
below FairchiId, yesterday, was thrown
from the track and fell to the ground, dis
tance of 10 feet, overturning passenger
car containing IL passengers. 1t IS report
ed that severa! persons were killed and a
large number seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

NEGROES HAVE been excluded from the
skating Kinks Of Boston. Aud yet, theo-
retically, the Bostonians love the negro
with love surprising that of woman.
Theory and practice. however, are vastly
different, and When the races come in con-
tact the natural distinctions between them
bscome lust rs manifest in Boston as IN
Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Cnnnectinut Senator

HARTFORD, Ct, Jan. 1.-The Senate and
House met in joint session at noon to lay
and it appearing that Orville H. Platt rep
had received majority Of the votes cast in
each house for U. S. Senator he was de.
cared elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

IT Is gratifying to observe that increased
interest is felt in various sections OF the
country in the project for the establishment
of home for INDECENT aud intrm ex.Con-
federate soldiers at Richmond. There could
be no moro sentimental, as well as practical
and worthy charity, than that referred to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
prsoi,r Ercroachments on China

VIENNA, Jan. 2l.-A report has reached
here to the effect that China is sending some
of the German officers, recently enlisted in
the Chinese service, to the frontier. This
report is interpreted to mean that China be-
lieves it necessary to take steps TO prevent
Russian aggression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
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 failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process Of teething
its value is incalculable 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dyseutery aud diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels, and wind. collie. BY giving health
to the child it rests the mother Price % cents
bottle. my5 1yrM,W6S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
More Cold Weather.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2l.-The mercury dropped
to low point again last night and reports
from all western precincts this morning uni
formally indicate very cold weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Found Dead.

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. 2l.-Wiliam e,
Pierce, one of the oldest brakemen on the
Northern Central Railway, was found dead
on the track near Cockeysville to-day. He
was seen on the track just before train
passed, and is SUP posed to have been struck
by the locomotive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

Mr.. Cameron, of Wisconsin, from the
Committee on Claims, reported favoraoly
the House bill limiting the time for the pre-
sentaton and payment of claims against
tie United States. 1t was placed on the
calendar.
The Senate, shortly afterwards, proceed
cd to the consideration of bills upon It's
calendar.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, from the
Committee on Ways and Means, reported
q bill TO authorize the establishment of ex-
port tobacco manufactures, and allowing
drawbacks on imported articles used in
manufacturing exported tobacco, which was
referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Dibrell, OF Tennessee, from the Com
miltee on Agriculture, reported the agri-
culture appropriation bill. 1t was referred
to the Committee of the Whole, and MIR.
Dibrell gave notice that he would call it up
for action OIL Saturday. The bill appropri-
ates S5l6, 800, being Sl52,S20 less than the
estimates, and sos, 800 less than the amount
carried by the bill for the current year.
The House then, at 1886, went into Com
mittee of the Whole on the Indian appro-
nriulion hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Statue of the Late Ex-Goy. Allen.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 21.-The Legislature
adopted joint resolution for the placing of
a statue Of the late ex Gov. VIM. Allen in the
hall of the old House of Representative,
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

IT IS understood that Mrs Logan, said
by those who know her 10 be the better
part of the Senator, has abandoned all hope
of her husbands re election TO the Senate
1t is to be desired that her fears may be
porroot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Kew York Senator,

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 21.-The Senate and
Assembly, in joint session, formally decar-
ed William NJ Evarts elected United States
Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21

TENTLeMEN-We will appreciate your order
" for Fine Dress Shirts using only the very
bsst material, and employing only first class work
men we can assure perfect satisfaction at prices
90 per cent. lower than Washington.
iau2l CHAPMAN, 1O2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Rolling Mills Burned.

IxoNIA, Wis, January 21.-The Ixonia
Rolling Mills, owned by Gibbs, Piper & Co.,
burned last night. Loss s25, 900 insurance
Sc, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
correct

The January number of Halls Journal o.
Health has been received, and has very
interesting table of contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Movements of War Ships

LONDON, Jan. 2l.-Advces from Derban
say three Russian en-of-war are at anchor
off Capetown and others are expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-21
Sc "a az
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 81, 1885.
SENATE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of advertised
letters remaining in the Annapolis
city postofEice for the week ending
Tuesday, Sept 10th, 1885. To OBJ.
tain any of these letters, the ap.
plicant must call for advertised letters.
If not called for within one month
they will be sent to the dead letter
Office.
Ladies LSst.-Mrs. Matilda Anderson,
Miss Lila Jane Brown, Mrs. Jane Frealy,
Miss Nellie Henson, Mrs Howard, Mrs.
NJ. Fl. Moor, Mrs. M. A. Osborn, Miss
Mary Ann Parker. Miss Mary s. Tucker
Gentlemea's List--Mr Stephen D. Ed
munds, Mr.. Henry Huxton. Mr.. VIM.
Minnix. Mr.. Chas. Pitcher, Mr.. Geo A.
Smith, Mr.. John Turner, Mr.. I. Valen-
tine.
w. r. IGLEHART, Postmaster
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
Hunting the FESTIVE Squirrel.

Since the opening of the season for
shoot squirrels, many of our sports
men and boys have frequently gone
off to the woods in search of these
nimble little denizens of the forest,
but report having comparatively poor
success. BY some means this species
of game, as well as many other kinds,
year by year grow scarcer in this Sec
ton. The grey squirrels that former
ly roamed our hills in large numbers,
affording the sportsmen boundless de-
light in hunting them, are now very
rarely captured in comparison with a
number of years ago. Pheasants,
plover, flickers, snipe, woodcock, etc.,
also do not seem to be as plentiful as
formerly I; and now that favorite little
forester, the red squirrel. is gradually
disappearing, or else is becoming shy
aud keeps himself hid when the hun
ter is about. A stroll through the
woods in autumn time in search OF
the risky squirrel affords the greatest
pleasure to sportsmen, and the fact
that this species of game is growing
scarcer also, will be very greatly re-
GREETED.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
what xou Can Get az tho Capital ON


what Ton Can Get NJ the Capital once.
You can get printed 1000 Bill Heads
or $3.50.
You can get printed 100 Letter Heads
for $3.50.
You can get 1000 Envelopes with your
business card printed on themfor $3.50.
You can get 1000 Hand-Bills .0x6, for
$3.50.
You can get 1000 circulars (note size)
for $500.
You can get 1000 illustrated liz differ
emit kinds) business cards printed for
$500, or 1000 plain white or colored for
$3.50.
You can get illustrated Ball Programs
and tickets for $3.50 per 100. Full
samples always on hand.
You can get Book or Phamphlet
printed and bound from so cents to 81 90
per page of 500 copies.
Any of the above job printing we
guarantee to do in neat aud workman
like manner. Bill Heads, and Letter
Heads put up in tablet form when de-
sired, at 10 per cent additional. We
will do job and Book Printing so per
cent. less than any printing Office in this
city that has to employ It's lobor, be-
cause we are practical printers and do
our own work and arc under less ex-
pense. All we ask is q fair show.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
Maryland Game Season.

On the lst Of September the shoot
Il Of pleasants became lawful in
egany, Baltimore, Cecil, Hartford
u Montgomery counties. In Dor
aster, Garrett and Washington
antics the season began on the 10th
August. In Anne Arundel and
aderick counties it commences Oc-
Ar 18th. Il is lawful to shoot
'odcock in any of the counties for
balance of the year. Rabbits can
killed from October 10Th to jan
" 18th. The general State law
units the shooting of partridges
sr November lst until December
", but local laws supersede the
ae law in number of the coun-
n In Baltimore county the par
tge season begins October lst; in
Asgany. Cecil, Frederick, Hartford,
'algOmery aud Talbot counties,
aOber Ia Kent, October 25th;
ssAingtoh, October goth. In the
Aer counties the season opens No
aOer LIST, Duck shooting begins
'Fember lst.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
what Is Cents VIM Do.

Do you want Boarders2
Do yol want situation
Do 20 want servants or Clerks /?
Do you want to Buy or Rent Ia
House
Il Do you want to Buy Horse or
Carriage9
Do you want to Rent your House
or Store
If so, for twenty-five cents we will
publish four line advertisement one
week ia the DAILY EVENING OAPI-
tai. Remember, we ask but one
payment of twenty-five cents. Twen-
ty-iye cents win get you situation
or what you want. Try it and be
convinced.
GEF For the most delicious ice cold
Cream Soda, go to the City Drug
store. The largest and most improv-
cd Fountain in the city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
Illegal Use Of Petticoats.

Henry kaufman was yesterday
found guilty in the Criminal Court,
Baltimore, of keeping disorderly
house at No. 1914 Eastern avenue, and
sentenced by Judge Duffy to $25 fine
and costs, making over $50 in all.
Mr.. Lewis Hochheimer, counsel for
Kaufman, contended that the house
being the property of Kaufman
wife, he could not be convicted oil
keeping it. Judge Duffy said "It
ID enough for q man to hide himself
under bis wife's petticOats to evade
paving his debts, without attempting
to import that kind of thing into the
criminal law"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-29
Melons for Winter Use.

lady correspondent writing to
Of our exchanges, says she has
severed a plan to keep watermel-
10 their natural form aud flavor
% indefinite length Of time. She
! successfully tried it in past sea-
\ N aud as a consequence has been
10 treat her family to : water
a0n supper ut Christmas time. The
Is an inexpensive and simple
and consists in giving the melon
VI o. four coats of varnish to ex-
as the air. She says they not
Keep from decay, but that the
w aadsweetness are retained, aud
e eat,n at Christmas or New
n ~ the fruit seems to be wonder.
improved Ia these particulars,
y, Of our melon Faisers should
Ae above recipe.