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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Effects of the Storm.

NEW HAVEN Couu., Feb. 1.-The storm
Yesterday, which WAS accompanied by very
high tide, did much damage. Bathing
houses all along the shore were swept away
and ruany wash outs occurred. AT West
Haven part of kelseys long pier was car-
ried away.
TROY, n. Y, Feb. 17.-Last nights storm
was the sevarest that has occurred in years.
Trains on The Troy and Boston and New
York Central roads and up North are snow
-s,1r'rrssT rant Over last night. Trains on The
Troy and Boston lue are snow. bound st
Pownal. The street car travel between
Troy, Lansugburgh, Cohoe5 add other
points was suspended last night. Efforts
are making this morning TO open the tracks
to different points in this section. The
heavy wind is stripping the trees ofbranches,
dwelling fences and blowing down Chin
neys. The country roads are blocked by
drifts, i'll some places twenty feet high No
loss of life is reported. No mails except
those from New York were received at the
Troy post Office up TO / a. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

RIoTING LABoRERs.-Great excitement
was occasioned in London yesterday by the
riotous conduct of a large number of unem-
ployed workmen. Three thousand of them
paraded the streets with banners bearing
notices of their grievances. Several bands
OF music accompanied The procession which
marched to the building occupied by the
local government board A committee from
the ranks entered The office and demanded
relief for tho people they represented. The
officials of the board repulsed the commit
tee, and the crowd became bowling mob.
The police attempted to interfere, but were
overpowered. The paraders then invaded
Downing street and stopped in front of the
official residence OF Mr.. Gladstone. They
howled and Missed invectives against the
government. A cabinet council was being
held at the time, and the mob attempted
to force their way into the room where the
council WAS sitting The police at this point
received re endorsements and elected the
intruders. The mob then attempted to
storm the admiralty and home office, but
were driven off and finally dispersed by the
police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Excitinp Scene.
his person

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-Quite an exciting scene
took place in the Kechstag last evening,
during the debate on the subject of ncreas-
ing the duty on cereals While Prince Bis
marck was speaking in favor Of raising the
duty on wheat to three marks, he noticed
commotion among the new German libcl al
and socialist members, who occupied seals
on the left Of the House. Becoming indig-
nant at the noise, he stopped for moment
and then pointing in the direction Of The
offending members, he said, mischief is
your tactics" Cries arose from the left,
"Ths is monstrous you will then say that
we foretold that the people will not suffer
from this blood tax" A deafenng tumult
ensued, and it was some moments before
order could be restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Erozeu TO Qaath.

EAST TAwAs, Mich, Feb. 17.-About
three miles from Gardner camp yesterday a
party of lumbermeu found John Johnson
lying in the snow unable to rise, both legs
frozen from the feet to the knees and both
hands frozen. The snow was beaten down
for several feet in circumference in his en-
deavors to rise. He was brought here, and
has since died He stated that feeling tired
he told a man who was with him to 90
ahead and he would soon follow. His com
panion has been found dead one mile fur
Their on, partially covered with snow. They
had been out two nights with the mercury
260 below zero.
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb 17.-Henry Lew
is vas found frozen to death to-day, about
five miles below Prince George Court
House. 1t is supposed that while intoxica-
ted he laid down in the snow on the side Of
the road, as whiskey bottle was found on
his person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
SUING FOR ANDREW JACKsoN'S PAPER.

SUING FOR ANDREW JACKsoN'S PAPERS,
Col. Andrew Jackson, the grandson of the
late President Andrew Jackson, who Resides
at the "Hermitage' in Tennessee. yesterday
took out letters of administration III Wash.
ington upon the estate of his grandfather
and Immediately, through counsel, Iii.,l a
bill in equity setting forth that the widow
of the late Montgomery Blair and her SOB,
Woodbury. Blair, now have possession of
and claim to own large number OF very
valuable papers relating to the public and
private life of Gen. Jackson, and pray lug an
Injunction against the defendants to prevent
them from disposing of or publishing any OF
the said papers. 1t is stated that these px.
pers were placed in the hands Of Amos Ken
dali in 1913, with view TO the publication
of biography of Gen. Jackson, which he
(Kendalr bad undertaken to write. The
papers were lost for many years, and were
found 10y Col VIM G.. Terrell. of Kentucky
in 1879, subsequent to the death OF Kendall
when they were placed in the hands of
Montgomery Blair ''for safe.keepng," as
| Col. Jackson alleges in his bill. The repre-
sentatives of Mr. Blair, however, claim that
the papers were given to Francis Z. Blair,
sr, by Gen. Jackson, and it is upon this
question that the suit instituted will proba-
| bly, turn. The bill also prays for the APP
| poiutment Of receiver pending the ltlga'
| ton. Col. Jackson has retained Senators
Harris, Of Tennessee, and Voorhees,, of In
diana, and Representative Caldwell rs coun'
| sci in the cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Chief Justice Waite's health is improving
since his scjourn in Florida.
A rreshet in the Elk creeks of Cecil coun-
ty, Md, did considerable damage TO prop
erty yesterday
The prohibitory liquor amendment,which
was before the West Virginia House of Del
egates yesterday, was virtually defeated,
the necessary two-thirds falling.
The New York World estimates that at
the lowest calculation there are - 900 men
and women idle in that city, which means
at least 100000 week lost in wages.
James E. Gowen, the well-knoWn lawyer
and one Of the general counsel OF the Pnll-
adelphia and Reading Railroad Company,
died yesterday. He was brother of Frank
lin B. Goweu, e1-president of the Reading
railroad.
Mrs Yseult Dudley was arraigned in the
Yorkville Police Court New York, yester-
dav for shooting O'Donovan Rosa. Rossa
was not present in court, and after the
shooting was proved Mrs. Dudley was held
for trial in 50 600.
Enfaula, Ala, was visited by disastrous
fire yesterday morning, in which SlO5, OOO
worth of property was destroyed. Inc
Grange warehouse, together with ,4OO
bales of cotton, forty tons of gusno, ten or
fifteen gins, aud other property stored in 1t
was consumed.
Maj Bacon, chairman of the State com
missioners from the New Orleans Exposi
ton, was at the capitol yesterday and re-
ceived assurances that bill would be
favorably reported in the House this morn,
ing from the Appropriations Committee for
the loan of an additional 100000 to the
management.
Last night the Krewe of Protens appear
ell and moved through the principal streets
of New Orleans. The procession, consist
ing Of eighteen tabeaux on cars, illustrating
the myths and worships of China, was
very crediIahle display. Many houses were
Illuminated, and the sidewalks along the
+ ronte of the procession were lined VIII
spectators TO day the grand pageant o.
; the King of the Carnival will take place
, and a ball and reception will follow TIC
, night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. John J. Binford, one of the oldest
and most esteemed citizens Of Richmond,
died yesterday of paralysis in the S0th year
of his age.
Miss Josephine St. John, daughter of the
late Gen. l. Nj. St. John, and grand daugh.
ter of Col. j. L. Darlington, of Richmond,
died in Fredericksburg yesterday.
The board of trade of Petersburg held
largely attended meeting yesterday 10 elect
general inspector of tobacco James B.
McCulloch was elected over his competitor,
5. M. Green. The Inspector is to have no
interest in the sale or purchase Of tobacco,
nor in any warehouse, and is to execute
bond for the faithful discharge of his duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Confession Of a Perjurer.

CHICAGO, Feb. III. J. Sullivan, who is
under arrest for perjury in the Mackin
trial. has made confession alleging that
his testimony, on behalf of the defense, is
untrue, and that it was part of the con-
spiracy entered into by himself and others,
who were to receive for their services
considerable sum of money. Sullivan states
that, in a conversation with Mackin, the
latter told him the substance Of the evidence
wanted and promised him position in
Washington. Gilman, another witness in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Eeenlatinns for Lent.

Archbishop Gibbons has issued the follow
ing circular embodying the regulations for
Lent:
Ash Wednesday, the first day Of Lent, falls
on the 18th day of February.
|. All the faithful who have completed
their twenty first year, unless legltimateiy
dispensed, are bound TO observe the fast OF
Lent.
2. They are 10 make one meal only day,
except on Sundays
3. The meal permitted on fast days is not
to he taken till about noon.
4. Flesh, meat and fish are not to be used
at the same meal during Lent.
5. A small retreshment, commonly called
collation." is permitted in the evening, bl!l
is moi to exceed the fourth part of au Urdi.
nary meal.
6. Attn collation. it is permitted to use
bread. all kinds Of fruits, salads aud vegela
bles. The use Of butter, cheese, milk and
eggs is alsu tolerated by virtue oflong estab
lished custom.
!. General usage has made it lawful tc
take, in the morning, some warm liquid, as
ten. coffee, or thin chocolate made with wa
ter, and with this liquid mouihtul o.
bread.
S. Necessity and custom have authorized
the use of hogs lard, instead of butter, il
preparing permitted food.
9. The following persons are exempted
| from the obligation Of fasting Persons M
der twenty one years Of age, the sick, Eurs
| ING women, those who are obliged to. dc
tt-assftA.' >'''
10. BY iispensaion the use of flesh meat
is permitted at AL meals on Sundays and
once day on Mondays Tuesdays, Thurs
days, and Saturdays, with the exception Of
Holy Thursday and the second and last Sat
urdays of Lent
II. Persons dispensed from the obligation
of fasting on account of tender or advanced
aye, hard labor or i'll health, are free to take
meat more than once on those days when its
uso is granted by dspensation.
II. The faithful are reminded that, be-
sides the obligation of fasting imposed by
the church, this holy season Of Lent should
be, in an especial manner, a time of earnest
prayer, Of sorrow for sin, of secuson from
the world and its amusemeuts, and Of gene
rous alms-giving
IL, The Paschal time extends from the
first Sunday of Lent till Trinity Sunday,
during which time all Catholics who have
attained the use of reason are bound to pre-
pare themselves to receive worthily the
Holy Communion. The holy season of Lent
is proper time, also, for children to make
their first confession, which they ought to
do generally when about seven years ofage.
Parents should see to this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

IT HAS recently been discovered that 8
large proportion of the quinine consumed in
this country is adulterated. Quinipe is one
of the few really effective remedies. 1t is
used more extensively than any other, and
is sold in country stores, acd by people
who have no means of testing its purity.
To adulterate it, or any other medicine, is
a crime more vilainous than murder by vi.
elence, hy reason Of the m"anness of the in
eeniive aud the magnitude of the effect.
Those guilty of it are infinitely worse than
dynamiters, aud law should be passed
making it capital crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

HEAVY ALIMoNY.-Judge Sullivan, of
San Francisco, yesterday rendered deci-
sion on the question of alimony and counsel
fees in the Sharon divorce case He granted
the plaintiff, nee Miss Hill 50 500 a month
from the date of the application
9-and $50, 900 COUNSEL fees. Senator Sharon.
on being interviewed on the subject, said
81 shall neither pay promptly nor shall
pay at all. There can be no compromise
my honor and the honor of my children are
at stake. l would not purchase peace at
any price. will win peace from decision
of court" Proceedings for appeal will be
taken Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
the case. was arrested last night on charge
of perjury. Other arrests are expected.
Terrific Wind Storm.

DENVER, Col. Feb. l7.-At one O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon heavy wind storm
struck this city, aud from that time until .
in the evening, blew 60 miles an hour. oeV-
eral buildings were partially or wholly un-
rooted, and a number of plate glass fronts
blown in. the damage will aggregate sew
eral ihausand AZ Monument, 5o miles
sou,i,. several freight cars were blown from
the track. Telegraphic communication
with the southern part of the State is inter-
runtef
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Rcuorters in the House of Commons

LONDON. Feb 1.-THE Speaker OF the
House Of Commons yesterday received a
dei,ulatinn of representatives OF the press
with regard to the restrictions recently
pleced upon reporters of Parliamentary
proceedings. The Speaker has consented
to modify the restrictions so as to admit TO
the inner Hobbies of the House of Conn
nous certified representatives of the leading
journals and also to extend the accommo-
tit ,ions for reporters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

The Speaker pro tern. MIR. Blackburn !
laid before the House communication from
the supervising architect of the Treas'l-
nv recommending an increase to Sl23, OOD as
the limitation of the cost Of the public build
ing at Lynchburg, Va. Referred.
Also, u communication from the Sccreia-
ry of the Navy recommending the establish
ment in the principal seaports OF the coun-
try, of stations for the determination of err
rors in the compasses Of iron aud steel
ships. Referred.
Tie House then proceeded to the eonSih-
Grafton of business under The special rule.
Mr.. HuIchins, of New York, from the
committee on appropriations reported the
naval appropriation bill, and gave notice
that he would ask for its consideration to-
morrow.
On motion Of Mr.. Ellis, Of Louisiana, SEN
ate amendments TO the Indian appropTla
ton bill were non CONQUERED in; and S:cssrs
Ellis, Holman and Reagan were appointed
| conferees.
| Mr.. Dorsh;cmer, Of New York, introduced
bill to regulate the coinage aud promote
the circulation OF gold and slvc: EQUALLY
Referred to The Committee on Coinage
Weights aud Measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
General Grant.

ALBANY, y. ", Feb l7.-Iu the Assem-
bIy Senator TEACHERS resolution calling on
Congress to pass Mr.. Edmunds' bill to place
Gen. Grant on the retired list was announc-
ed, when, on motion of Dir. Ely, it was at once
considered Mr.. Ely (dem.) favored the
resolution, paid brief but glowing tribute
to Gen. Grant, and hoped it would receive
the vote of every member of the House.
The resolution was adopted ayes, II;
uors, |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
A Noisy FUNERAL.-During the funeral

Noisy FUNERAL.-During the funeral
procession in Paris, yesterday, Of NJ. Jules
Louis Joseph Wales, the we'll known social
list and journalist of France, who died on
Saturday, large number of Frenchmen at
lacked the German socialists in the process
sion and destroyed the wreath of the latter.
The attack made on the socialists was
brought on by the fact that they carried a
German flag conspicuously hoisted immedi.
ately in the wake of the coffin. This pro-
voked the Frenchmen in the streets, who
shouted Down with the German flag ~
The opposition soon extended to the French
men in the procession. When the flag was
not lowered in answer to these shouts, it
was stoned. Then free fight occurred be-
tween supporters of the German banner
and the Frenchmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Railroad from Suakin.

LONDON, Feb. II. 1t is the intention OF
the Government to hasten the construction
of the railway from Suakin with all energy
The frs, portion of the plant and number
OF workmen will leave for Suakin the last
of this week. The line will probably be
constructed with view to permanently
ii4n. Greaves, Col. Mcneil and many other
officer, will start Tor Suakin on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Dynamiters' Threats.

BERSE, Feb. l7.-The Swiss officials have
again been warned of Il plot to blow up the
federal palace with dynamite, in retaliation
for the rcpressive measures recently adopt
ell by the federal council. 1t is stated that
the polce of Geneva have discovered Sc.
cret dynamite factory in that city and that
all the workueu employed in the factory
were Swiss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Capitel and Labor.

ROME, Feb l7.-Over 100 representatives
of French factories are coming to Rome to
have an audience with the Pope. They
will present TO him an address on the duties
of employers toward workmen, affirming the
necessity of the submission of both employ
ers and employees TO the teachings of the
church. The Pope has prepared reply III
the form of All encyc!ical letter on the re-
Cancellation Of capital and labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
Reward Offered for q Rufiiau.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, Feb. 17.-Gov. Sheldon
has offered II reward Of 81 900 for the cap
ture of g border rutfian named Dick Rog-
ers, who has been running the town of Ra
tan, at intervals during several weeks. His
latest exploit was taking possession of u
dance hall. and with the assistance of four
comrades, compelling the inmates to dance
ut The mnzzle of pistols all night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

THE REPUBLICAN Legislature of Maine
has refused TO change the time of their State
election from September to November, for
the reason that Names ignoble adopted
son, the knight of the dragglrd plume, may
be the republican candidate Tor the Presi'
dency in 1888, in which event he will be
benefited by the boom of II large majority at
home. The time of their State election
could have been changed with impunity so
far a. Mr.. Blaine is concernrd. for whether
it be held in summer or wiu:sr. fall or spring,
that animated brass will never DC q Presi-
Dental candidate again, OF, if he be, will
never come as near election as he did last
Nnvemhnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

The atlantic Monthly Tor March has been
received from its publishers, Houghton,
Miffiin & Co, Boston. It's contents are
The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains;
The Consolidation Of the Colonies The
Seraph Speech; A Plunge into Sumner
Madam Mohl, her Salon and her Friends /;
The Brown Stone Boy; The Book of Hours
Flake White; A Marsh Island The Head
of Niobe; The Mother of Tnrgenetf; Ghosts;
A Country Gentleman Time in Shakes
peare's Comedies; The New Portfolio; Two
Historic Americans; Miss Thomas's Poems;
Carlyle in London; The Contributors Club,
and Books of the Month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

THE FACT that in all the republican
schemes for Congressional redistricting in
Pennsylvania, the district represented by
MIR. Randall is never moIested, is, and not
without some show of reason, looked upon
with good deal of suspicion by the demo-
Gratis not only of that, but of all the other
States. A protectionist democrat is an
anomaly at best, hut when, in addition, he
is supported by republicans, his real de.
mocracy may we'll he questioned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
tn Forestall Italy.

ROME, Feb. lit is rumored that France
is preparing to send an expedition to Trl-
"a IL d.
says that proof that Italy desires to limit
her action on the Red Sea coast Of Egypt
to the protection Of commerce between the
coast and the interior is found in the fact
that she sends only 5000 troops, just sufli-
clint To occupy the points most exposed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY II.

Tn ORDER to prevent President Ar'hu'
from being put in tight fix" as 'hes
termed it, the republicans in the y . nou ~,
Of Representatives yesterday defeated d 'i',
for putting General Grant on the re''feo
list of the army, with back pay at 'pe ,"s'
of seventeen thousand year. ffes'oen'
Arthur had previously vetoed a bii' lot re-
ator;no 10 General Fitz John Porter, Win
ont back pay, the rank of which ne mao
been upiustly deprived. In so doing ne was
accused of having been chiefly actuatea oy
nartisan Influences, General Porter being d
democrat. and his restoration being aoVo'
Gated almost entirely by 'delnocrats. AS .ne
Porter bill and the Grant bill we're similar
in ali respects except in the name OF Tue
beneficiary, the tight fix" from winch tne
republican Representatives yesterday sa'eu
the man who drew the Presidency IN the
lottery of assassination, was the oileh'h'
Of annrovipg a bill exactly similar to one ne
vetoed wear ago, or of vetoinga bill when
his own party want passed aud TO which 'ne
democrats do not object. The littieness o
renublicanism is becoming more ana more
apparent as it's party peters out.