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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
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WARRINGTON D. c.. April Is, 1885
Elk. Congressman Ellis, of Louisiana, who
is to deliver the commencement address al
Roanoke College next JuGo, says he likes IL
prepare such addresses occasionally, so as
" get him out of his accustomed rut, and to
remind him of the nob!er aspirations of bis
youth, and to set him TO thinking of better
things. Mr.. Ellis is very we'll known in the
Southwestern portion of Virginia, which he
stumped once or twice in behalf of the
democracy, and speaks in the most compii-
mentary terms of the people of that section.
He deplores the detection that occurred in
the democratic party of the state on the
debt gu, s.ion, and says the men who fol-
lowed Malone were deceived, and that
while the leaders of Mahcneism deserve all
the condemnation they have received, the
rank and fi!e should be welcomed back to
the fold they left.
A Virginia republican, in the city to. day,
Was informed at the Internal Revenue
Bureau that the changes in the officers OF
that bureau in Virginia would commence
about the first of May, and that the charges
of offensive partisanship on the part of the
incumbents should be sent in as soon as
possible. This gentleman informed Mr.
Miller, the Commissioner, of his politics,
but also told him that between Mahoneism
aud democracy he and the most reputable
men of his party preferred the latter.
Strange as it may seem it has just been
discovered that Mr.. Scott who has received
the recommendation of the conference of
the democratic members of the Virginia Con-
gressional delegation for q. S. marshal for
the eastern district of Virginia, resides in
the western district of that State. That
fact does not disqualify for the position
but is the occasion of some complaint as it
gives the western district TOO large share
of the Offices.
A well-known Virginia democrat who has
been in the city for some time says the re-
moval of republicans from Office has come
to dead halt, and that be looks upon that
halt as "ominous of id bad sign"
Associate Justice Field of the Q. S. Su-
preme Court and Mr.. w. L. Royal, of
Virginia, called upon Attorney-General
Garland this morning and recommended
Judge Keith, of Virginia, as a proper man
TO fill the vacancy in the Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia to be created by the pro-
posed resignation of Judge Wylie. Their
interview was very agreeable.
1t is understood that the administration
has determined upon pretty clean sweep
OF Inc cOQSuldT ScTFlce, duu tuab dS SOOu rs
the papers of the applicants for placesin that
service can be examined the broom will be
put to work.
The President says there is so much
squabbling among the people Of the District
of Columbia about he few District offices
that unless it be soon stopped and they
agree upon certain applicants he will be
disposed to go outside of the District for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Death of w. a. E. Merritt.

PETERSBURG, Va, April l5.-W. II. E.
Merritt, one of the most prominent lawyers
of Virginia, died at his home in Brunswick
county yesterday, aged IS years. Deceased
was for several years presiding justice of
his county, and for many years before and
since the war member Of the State Legis-
lsture. He was man of remarkable mem
ory and intelligence, and was widely known
both in and out of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NES YORK, April 15.-The stock market IT,,
weak at the opening tins morning Oh an :utcr,,.,
tation that the EuIoTe can war news "a. No..
peaceful in character, and active selling h. >,
bears There was good deal OF selling b. l,,l
ers, who do business for London account FL.
prices were generally Is to IS below The cros;,.
quotations last evening. There was fy,,t1.
fractional decline from opening prices dp,r.
the frst fifteen minutes and then \ resr,,.,
which continued during the remainder ., ,,
hour. Prices at II o'clock are /. TO l. he, rar.
higher than at the opening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

EMPLOYEES MUST PAY THEIR DEBTS :
Secretary Endicott has issued the following
circular: SIN view of the many complaints
received on the subject, it is hereby an-
nounced to the employees of the depart
ment that they are expected to pay their
just debts. While the department will not
permit itself to be used as collection agen-
cy, and declines to take action in case
where illegal interest is charged, or where
the Indebtedness was incurred before the
employee entered the service of the depart
ment, neither will it harbor any one who
contracts debt on the strength of his off:
cial position, and then, without sufficient
excuse, ncglects to make payment; and
generally it may be said that where a case
has been tried and judgment rendered, it is
too late to deny the business or the correct
ness Of the amount of the judgment, Here
after complaints will be sent to the proper
chiefs of bureaus, who will be expected to
take such action rs may be necessary, and
if it shall! appear that the employee is using
his official position as shield to avoid the
payment of his debts, and in violation of
this circular he will be recommended for
discharge"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Armenian Marauders.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 15.-Armenian
marauders last evening broke into the
apartments occupied by the British Con-
suate, at Erzsroum, the principal city in
Armenia, and seriously wounded Major w.
Everett, the Consul. One of the burglars
has been caught and imprisoned. COM
plant has been made to the Porte about
this outrage, and an urgent demand made
for satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
The ST Louis Mystery,

SIR. LOUIS, April l5.-Walter H. Lennox
Maxwell, who is supposed to have murder
ed G. a. Preller at the Southern Hotel
April s. purchased through unlimited
ticket to San Francisco Monday morning,
April 6, and signed his name to the ticket
before leaving. He left the same evening
on the San Francisco railroad. He was
recognized on the train by two st. Louis
gentlemen who talked with him and saw
him az far as Pierce City, Mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Walks About Town.

To look at the various fellow. beings we
meet in the streets Is an interesting study.
Queer people some of them are. Some are
proud of their clothes, while some shuttle
along in tatters. Some are cheerful, others
are melancholy. Some have light and
happy step, others plod on as if marching
to the grave. What good thing it would
be to give each of the sad and weary ones a
bottle of Browns Iron Btters How it
would nerve them up and make them know
The blessing of hearty health Mr.. Schutt
OF Kiel, Wis: says, Browns Iron Bitters
cured me of general ill health"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Tho prinoe fWales in Cork.

CORK, April 15.-The Prince OF Wales ar
rived in this city to-day. The sun is shin
ing brightly and the weather is all that
could be desired for such an occasion. The
railway station aud the streets in its vicinity
we're crowded with people awaiting the ar
rival of the royal party. When the train
bearing them drew into the station, it was
greeted with hearty cheers. An address of
welcome was delivered and much eutbu-
siasm prevails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

TIE FIRST meeting of the State Boara OF
Medica, Examiners, consisting of three ply
siciaus from each of the ten congressionai
districts and two from the State at large,
nominated by the State Medical Society ana
confirmed BY the Governor, has met in klch-
mond, and awarded certificates, giving Tue
holders thereof the rigbtto practice medicine
in the State, to such applicants therefor az
pas ,ed the requisite examination. All such ap,
plicants who we're graduates of the medlca'
colleges in the State were successful, while
a large percentage of the graduates OF COL
leoes outside of the State failed. That TACT
should boom the University ana the hicn'
mind College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Commissions Signed.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The President
yesterday signed the commissions of twenty
postmasters who were nominated and con-
frmed during the special session of the
Senate Among the number was the COM
mission of Henry G. Pearson to be Postmas-
ter At New York City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
General Grant's Condition.

NEW YORK, April 5.-General Grant has
enjoyed refreshing sleep of eight and a
half hours. His pulse is "a and of fair vol
ume. Temperature normal. He inclined
to be cheerful and chatty. Has at present
10 pain in his throat nor has be suffered
from any during the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

COURT OF APpEALs.-B against Hatch
err and ais Argued and submitted.
Huntington, treasurer, against Brooks
Argued and submitted.
Howell and ais. against WhitehilI and ais
and Jenking & Cutching against Waller &
Jordan and ais. Argued for appellants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
The Alert.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The Alert, of
the Greedy relief expedition, will be taken
from New York to Halifax next week,
where she will be returned to the English
government with the thanks of Congress.
About thirty officers and men will accom-
pany her. They will return by way of the
REGULAR steamers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

BABYHooD, the only periodical in the
world devoted wholly to the care of young
children, has succeeded in securing the SER
vices of eminent specialists IN every subject
with which it deals. The April number,
which we have received from its publishers
at No. IS Spruce street, New York, coa-
tains a number Of very interesting articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

THE MEMPHIS appeal says, intelligent
colored men have discovered the evils OF
race COZ Hicts, and that the blacks are the
sufferers by such contest, so they, propose
since the two races are compelled to i've
together they should act together"
The tr .ub!e is that there are SO lew IN
telligent colored men, and that even those
few are afraid to stand up againstthe lgnor'
ance and prejudice of almost their entire
race, who have been taught by designing
white scalawags to make it bot' for such
colored men as may evince Al inclination &c
vote with their white neighbors, upon whose
prosperity depends their own meaus OF
living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

In The treatment of rheumatism, govt,
neuralgia, tic douloureux, semi-crania, sci
atica, & Salvation Oil should be applied to
the parts affected, aud thoroughly rubbed
in, so as TO reach the seat of the disease
II kills pain. Price % cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
From the Isthmus.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-secretary Whit
ley has received the following telegram
from Admiral Jouett: II crossed the 18th
mus yesterday. Good order continues. Our
men are all sound and comfortable"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
living

THE ROADS and schools in Virginia are
NOT much inferior to those in any other
State as poor, and as sparsely settled by
white people. TIE great obstacle to i'm
migration into Virginia, as we'll as into all
the other Southern States, is the large num-
her of her coored population. White labor
will not compete with colored and it is
almost impossible TO attract capital to
State into which white Iuen dislike to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

The New Era printed al Blacks & Whites,
Nottoway county, Va, denies the statement
fl st published in the Philadelphia Inquirer,
TO the effect that that county is falling be-
hind, and cites numerous instances which
prove that Nottoway, considering its large
co!ored population, is making more mate
rial progress than could have been expected
under existing circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
lder existing circumstances.

GENERAL MAHoNE says his organ is "a
leading organ OF the people, especially OF
the republican people, Then the General
must have very poor opinion of bis own
organ, for not long ago it endorsed Mr..
John Wise's assertion that Southern repub
licans, consequently Virginia republicans,
are "apostates for the price of their apes
tacyD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Death of a Minister,

BALTIMORE, April l5.-Rev. George Leeds
D. D., aged 6S years, died of apoplexy in
Philadelphia to-day. He was the rector OF
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church in this
city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
Cremated.

LANCASTER, Pa, April l5.--The body Of
William Schwalb, retired merchant of
Carmansvile N. Y, was cremated here this
yfternopn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
APPOINTMENT.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-The President
TO-DAY appointed Andrew J. Gross to be
II 8 Marshal for the District Of Is entucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

This life is too full of work, of duty, and
Of pleasure to be wasted. But everybody
don't think so, or they would not trife with
a cold, or a cough, when DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, the only reliable remedy, can be
procured for % cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

It sells like hot cakes-SaIva.ion Oil, the
greatest cure on earth for pain. Price only
25 cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

Father Dougherty, well know Catholic
priest, died yesterday from cancerous
afeclion at st. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

There is great popular outcry for Saliva
ton Oil, the great pain annihilator. Price
d cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

XITANTED.-One or two well FURNISHED
w ROOMS with BOARD for self, wife and
child une year old. Address giving terms &c.
e II. W, Room II, 1419 F street, Washington
DC. sp13-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

You will not get "left," if you buy bot.
Tie of Salvation Oil for your rheumatism.
Price Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

WHITE WASH, BUSTING, SWEEP. WIN
w dow, Shoe and other Brushes of extra qua
ty, made expressly for our trade, just received
and for sale in any quantity, at SO King, corner
of Royal street. Gail and examine
spill 1T. CREIGHTON & son
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

CHICAGO, April 15.-The grain markets op~'~'
panicky, Wheat declining nearly cents tom tie
top figures of yesterday; June selling n '0'l.
The latter then advanced to 9lSs and closed A
o1&. Corn fell of to AL, for May, but rai,.Ci
again to 49
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

New YoRK, April 15.--The Wheat make!
opened weaker and very irregular on AN advance
III consols. Prices declined 2a27s early. but raj
lied slightly later on. Speculation is fairly i've
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

NEW YORK, April 15.-Stocks active aad s'roas
Money easy at l. Cotton steady; uplauds ~
1916; Orleans II 3-1G: futures barely steady
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat love eaf
heavy. Corn lower. Pork firm at $l3 2jal5 %
Lard weaker at Sc 32la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. AJ-A IN
Queenstown this week 101 head OF { Att" re's
offered, with sales at 3lta55s cents per d. so1!s
4SS Sheep and Lambs offered Sheep sold 1t %
cents, and Lambs at Sail cents per ID S'"'7
Cows and Calves sold at 30aS55 per a. al.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-10-09
To Play postc flee.

For a postoffics-any gool-sixed card
board box win do for this purpose. The Lid
should be fastened to 1t, SO that when IL Is
stool up Ii will open up like n cupboard
door, IT. naust Lo closed by nioans OF button
and loop Of elastic. In the top Of the box,
as ii stands up, and in the upper end Of the
door, slit must be cut out about an inch
wide and from five to six inches long, so as
to allow Of the posting of small parcels, but
yet not large enough to admit OF a child's
hand while on the door Of the postofics
should be written the times Of the post.
Nest children are fond of writing letters to
one another, and this will, OF course, give
rise to grand manufacture Of note paper,
envelopes and postal carIs, and they will
call forth all their ingenuity In designing
and coloring monograms and crests for their
note paper and envelopes. An envelope
must he taken carefully to pieces to form a
fat pattern: then those cut from 1t have to
be folded, gummed toge, her, and touch Of
gum put on the tip of the Zap; a monogram
TO correspond with the note paper must be
drawn on it, and finally, they must be done
up In neat packets, say half dozen In each.
1t Is wonderful what occupation this postbox
will afford where there is large party Of
children: of course, a postman must DO
chosen, and q bag must be made for the
letters, and SO on.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-10-09
COW BUNTING.

At least, the little bird is great friends
with the cow, and the COW does not seem to
mind It. Perhaps she knows Of what use 1t
Is to her This little creature Is found In
both the Americas, North and South,
wherever there are herds OF ca tie When
our western plains were covered with droves
of buffalo, early settlers Observed that these
were followed by swarms Of little, dark, mud
colored birds. The colonists named them
buffalo birds But tbs bison herds disap-
peared before civilization. Their places were
taken by vast herds of cattle that belonged
10 ranchmen. After that the hocks of birds
changed their quarters and gave their
company to the ranchmen's animals. Then
They were called cowbirds ~--a 49,
The bright-eyed, pert little creature il Of
tnestimable value to the COW. 1t skips all
over her and perches saucily upon her
horns, her head or her back II you watch
you will 10, it pecking industriously into
her body near the backbone. There Is an
insect called the MARBLE which burrows into
tie poor cows flesh, through the hide, and
causes her great torture. Wherever you
ieei lump under the cows skin, there one
Of these painful MARBLES Is imbedded. They
are also called wolves" Well, the COW
Lird pecks into the lump with its sharp lit
tie bill, digs out the insect and eats it Il
also devours the allies AMI other pests
that torment cattle In hot weather
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-10-09

The birds hop around upon the grass in
swarms. within an inch or two Of the cows
nose, while she Is in pasture, and hardly
take the trouble to get out of her way In
wild regions where the birds have not been
scared away and killed by cruel boys who
are called civilized, the little creatures are
30 tame that they may be taken In the hand
willis they sit around the cows moss.
One curious fact have not yet told you.
The COW bird never builds nest of its own
1t Is lazy creature, not at all a good
housekeeper. Cow birds do not mate to-
gcther, male and female, and raise their
family like other feathered creatures. The
female simply watches around till she
catches some other bird or it's
nest. Then she slips slyly in and
lays her own egg in the other
birds nest Strange to say. the rightful
owner does no. find out the trick She
never knows but the COW birds egg il her
own. She sits upon the eggs her own and
the strangers. But the cowbird's eyp
matches first Then the oldest thing hap
pens The other silly bird begins to think
her own eggs are bad, and are not going to
hatch at all. So she ceases paying any at
tention to them at all, but sets in and be-
comes a most devoted mother TO tho young
cowbird, that isn't any kin to her. II Is
tough on her own young ones, but the little
cowbird wouldn't get any bringing up at
all il 1t wasn't for this stepmother.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-10-09

In the District Court of the Second Judicial Dis
triet of the Territory of Montana, in and 70
the County Of Deer Lodge. oh.
George w. smeltzer, Plaintiff, .aa
Nellie Smeltzer, Defendant. +
The People of the Territory OF Montana send greet
ing to Nellie Smetzer, Defendant.
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against You by the above named plaintiff In
the District Court OF the Second Judicial District,
Of the Territory of Montana In and for the county of
Deer Lodge, and to answer the complaint fed therein
within ten days Exclusive Of the day OF service af-
ter the service on You of this summons, IL served
within this county, or IL served out OF this county
but In this district, within twenty days: otherwise
within forty days; or judgment by default will be
taken against yon, according to the prayer OF said
complaint.
The said action is brought to recover judgment
that decree of divorce be granted, dissoiying the
plaintiff and defendant, and for such other and fur
ther relief as may seem equitable and just. The
alleged cause of action being that you have wlfuly
deserted plaintiff, and absented yourself from plain
tiff, without any reasonable cause for the space of
more than one year last past.
And you are hereby notified that, II you fail to ap
pear and answer said complaint as above required,
the said plaintiff will take aefault against you and
apply to the court for the relief demanded In said
complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal OF the District
lD-l Court of the Second Judicial District OF
3sEAL. the Territory of Montana, in and for
day of September In the year Of Lord thous-
and eight hundred and eighty.fve.
s4S-4t REUBEs L. DAVIS, Clerk.
L. r. YATES, Plaintiffs Attorneys,