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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
The Anglo-Russian Dispute.

LONDON May IA dispatch from Turpul
dated May Sd, says: 1.-THE floods due to the
bursting of dam north of Sarakhs serious
" impede the route to Merv. The positions
of Kianaur and Pepjdeh command the gran
aries of the fertile districts of Kila and .kila-
nan. Robat Pass has no special strategic
importance. 1t is necessary to avoid check
ing in any way thu confidence which Sir Pc
ter Lumsden has inspired in the Afghans and
to avoid lesseuing his influence over them.
On Tuesday the boundary mission will
march few miles up The Valley"
Dispatches from India renew the state
ment that Sir Peter Lumsden has resigned
his post 80 British commissioner on the In
ternational frontier commission.
ODESSA, May Tt is reported here that
Gen. Komarof' has instituted a municipal
administration under his own supervision at
Puli-Khist and Puli-Khatun.
LONDON, May The opinion is gaining
ground here and in Europe that the govern
ment's arrangement is, in word, a complete
surrender to Russia of all the points she has
demanded. Though the more moderate of
the conservatives condemn Lord Randolph
Churchills endeavors to oppose the war
credit, the probability of defeat for the
government is talked of in many quarters.
The Morning Post agrees with Lord
Churchill about the urgent need of ousting
the ministry, and says: Eight independent
members might have turned Gladstone's
majority of IA into minority. After the
terrible events of the past week will they be
| forthcoming?'
The STANDARD says that the dignity and
powers of Russia and England were embod-
led in Gen. Komarof and Sir Peter Lums-
den, aud that M de Giers will take care
that Russian prestige in the person of Gen.
Komarotf shall not be dimmed, while the
| E lglish ministry has already decided that
in the person of Lumsden the prestige of
England is to be extinguished. "a further
misfortune" says the Standard, sis that we
are by no means assured that even for the
| hour the necessity of using force has
passed"
The .Neue Freie Presse, of Vienna, predicts
that Italy will become estranged from Eng
land by the latter's indecision of policy and
attitude.
An uuconfrmed rumor is current that the
Indian departments have been ordered to
cease their war preparations.
1t is reported that Gen. Zelonoi will 60
either to St. Petersburg or to London, to
az ,ist in the delimitation of the frontier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
The Army Of the Potomac Reunion

BALTIMORE, May This morning ,ls
streets were early filled with people, and Is.
fore the day had far advanced The veteran.
of the army of the Potomac were ready f.,
the enjoyment which was provided forlber,
An excursion down the Patapsco 10 CEesa.
peake bay was first on the programme TO,
the day, and large throngs wendell their way
to the wharf of the steamboat Louise, uo
withstanding drenchiug rain. ShrII!
screams of the tugs made lively ami cheer.
ing scene. After the veterans, 1909 strong
were on board and the Louise drew out fran
her mooring number Of tugs appeared a.
an escort and the party started on the be-.
ginning Of the pleasures Of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Execution of an Indian.

FORT SMITH, Ark, May 7.--Mitchel
Anderson, q Choctaw Indian seventeen
years old, was executed yesterday according
to the custom of that nation, for the muir
der OF another Choctaw boy named Win
chester, last summer Anderson was con-
victed in the Court. of the Observation-Disclosures
district aud was sentenced in February last.
He shot Winchester while the latter was
passing along lonely road, and then hor-
ribly multlated the body and secured fifteen
dollars. The condemned youth was seated
on blanket in al open place with piece
of white paper pinned over his heart. The
executioner knelt before him, and with one
shot killed him. Anderson denied the kill
ing till within the last few days, when the
decision reached BY the supreme judge con-
WINGED him that there was no hope, when he
acknowledged his guilt and said his father
was the nstigator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

The GOLD LEATHER MAN.n-For upward
of thirty years a man known as the "old
leather man" has appeared in various local
tiles in western Connecticut. He wears an
entire suit of leather, including hat made
apparently froom old boot tops. He pre-
sents dilapidated and remarkable appear
ance, but never molests or annoys any one.
He seldom solicits aid, yet occasionally asks
for food from certain farm houses on his
route. He will not be drawn in converse
ton. He chooses the houses at which he
accepts food, and manifests great aversion
to all else mortal. He is believed to be
some disinherited French count, or at any
rate dignitary of some note, exiled from
his native land and isolated from all crea
tion.-Chicago Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Advertisements for Plans for New Cruisers

advertisements LOT rams LOT New Cruisers
WASHINGTON, May 7.--Advertisemen,.
will soon be issued from the Navy De,a~,
ment for plans and proposals for the cam
struction of the new vessels which werc 49,
thorized by the last Congress. Tne lepisl.
ton enacted for the construction Of tho.
vessels provided for two cruisers Of nor l.s
than 5000, nor more than 5 900 tons displacs
ment, costing, exclusive of armam.n, m.
million one hundred thousand dollars zach
one heavily-armed gunboat of abou, a,o
tons displacement, costing, exc!usiy. II
armament, not more than 1920 600, AMI IN.
light gunboat of about 500 tons ii<u,,..
ment, costing, exclusive of armament -.
more than 1915 900. Authority was pi,n,,
for the construction of these four yr,.u., -.
not exceeding the total cost for en-, ..
above specified, in accordance with ,u,t
final plan as may be determined upoo qa.r
a revision and reconsideration of al le.i,..
which have heretofore been made, Seer.
tary Whitney CONSTITUTES the law as authn,.,
ing the invitation of new designs, in .G!jrior
to those heretofore made, and accori,us,,
will issue the advertisement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Honors to Ex-Confederates.

There was large crowd assembled at
Union Station Baltimore yesterday, wait.
ing for h. E. Lee Camp, which was expect
ed to arrive from Richmond at LAO o'clock
This being the ouly organized body of dis
tinctively ex- Confederates who were to take
part in the reunion of the Army Of the Poto-
mac, great interest was felt in their visit.
When the train arrived the members of the
Citizens Executive Committee passed
through the gate to bid them welcome. The
visitors WEI genuine body of representa-
tive Southern soldiers tall and nearly of
equal height, of rather slender figure, active
and alert in all their movements, although
past middle age for the most part, bropzed
in face, sinewy in physique and quiet in
conduct. They numbered l25 men, and
were commanded By Gen. John h. Cooke.
The members were dressed in the uniform
of their camp gray coats, blue pantaloons,
with gold cord, black SLOUGH hats, bearing
wreath, surrounding the initials c. V.
Alter short delay the procession formed
in line, and marched through the double
line of the Wilson Post guard, the latter
standing at Salute" and the members of
the camp returning it as they passed. Pass
ing in front of the City Hall, they were sa.
luted by Mayor Latrobe and other city of
icials. At the Eutaw House, the great crowd
assembled to meet them, sent up cheer after
cheer. Col. Charles Marshall, came for
ward to Commander Cooke, and taking
him by the hand made an address of well
come to him and the other members of the
camp. After dinner of the Eutaw House,
The camp went to Ford's Opera House. The
visitors spoke in the highest terms of their
rece ption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

VIRGINIA NEWS.

Alfred Seal, of Winchester, died Monday,
aged SIS years. James Lewis, leading
farmer near Winchester, is also dead.
The mandate of the United States Su.
preme Court to enforce its decision in the
bond case was mailed to Richmond last
night.
Gen. Thomas L. Rosser is prospecting for
a farm in Albemare county. He now re-
sides in Minnesota, but desires TO return to
Virginia.
The debaters' medal of the Jefferson Lit
erary Society Of the University of Virginia
has been awarded to M. Walter B. Rich
ards, of Riverton, after close contest. The
contest for orators medal comes off on the
18th
The Town Council of Charlottesville has
increased the tax from 60 to So cents on the
800 This increase was made necessary
by the towns increased expenses, arising
from the construction CUR wafer works,
but the rate will. be reduced after the first
year by the income from consumers of town
water.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has re.
voked the commission of fifteen United
States gaugers in the Second district of this
gress passed July 7, 1884, which provides
that not more than Is per centum of this
class Of officers in excess of the number
actually engaged in performing duty shall
be retained.
| The Postmaster General yesterday ap
| pointed the following fourth class post
masters in this State Leonard j. Noting
ham, vice K. w. Nottingham, removed for
cause, at Eastville, Northampton county
Anderson II. Keister, vice J. B. Helm, de
ceased, at Blacksburgh, Montgomery CO;
Arthur Sandys, vice &. Ii. Robertson, de
ceased, at Wnterport, Chesterfield county
The trial of Cluverius for the murder oil
Fanny Lillian Madison was resumed in
Richmond yesterday. Four additional jurors
were obtained, making nine in all. Two
hours and d quarter were occupied in ques-
tioning the two hundred men summoned,
after which Judge Atkins ordered the ser,
peant to summon tales Of four hundred for
to day. About fifty witnesses are already
on hand for the prosecution, and the de-
fence will have twenty or thirty more.
A meeting Of The stock holders of the Nor
folk and Western road was held yesterday
at the Hotel Roanoke at Roanoke. The
old board of directors, with the exception
of J. B. Whitehead of Norfolk, was elected
The Shenandoah Valley stockholders also
met. The stock was nearly all represented
There was full concurrence in the appoint.
merit of Mr. Sydney Tyler rs receiver o.
the road Dir. Tyler and the old board
were re elected, with the exception of J
w. Marry, of Richmond, vice NJ. Steele, o
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
PRESIDENT MoNRoE's DIAMONDS. :


heavy square box, wrapped in red tape and
securely bound, was found in an out of.the-
way nook of one of the vaults of the Treas
ury yesterday. The key had been mislaid,
and was nowhere to be found. The box had
been in the vault for many years, and had
been almost forgotten. The services of a
locksmith were secured, and on opening the
box it was found to contain bottle of dia-
monds, a bottle of pearls, bottle of altar
of roses, and lump of gold. One of the
older employees identified these as articles
which had been presented to President
Monroe about the year 1928 by the Japanese
government, and which had been ct bred in
the Treasury pending the passage of an act
of Congress authorizing their acceptance.
Congress failed to legislate on the subject,
and the articles were deposited in the
Treasury, where they have remained ever
since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Senator Hunter and the State Debt.

Ex-senator Hunter, in letter to the Richmond
Disputed, says:
Let the Legislature when c"led together pro.
pose to the creditor for each bond now held by
them, as modified by the terms that may be agreed
upon between them. two others, one for the
modified and reduced principal, payable when
that is payable, and another for tho interest
modified aud reduced as they may propose to take
aud payable at the same time with the prnci al,
with an annual interest OF two pr cent. The
whole debt will thus be paid for 4 less SUN OF
money, and on terms cas- er to the people of the
State. The principal would be paid for less
sum the interest would be paid for less snm
except for the two per cent. to be paid on the
coupon or interest bond. This is compound u-
terest it is true, but paid to secure larger credit
on that interest But this is not all The rcvo-
utionary judges must do something too. Lit
another case BIO made up, which may easily be
done, and let the late decision he reversed. This
is due to All the States and il the court fails to dn
so it will not escape the adverse verdict OF his
fory. For u.s. We will heal an old quarrel whlcn
now divides the State, brethren will dwell to-
gether in unity, and the check Of no Eirginlan
sill have cause to blush At the word ''r"pGdia
-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

The new prohibition law in Kansas has
given the drug stores an extensive boom,
as they now have monopoly of the liquor
trade. 1t is said they charge at least 25
did, and in the case of whiskey the tariff is
comforts of the bibulously inclined, the
medicated dispensers of the beverages which
cheer and likewise irebriate are aroused of
furnishing very inferior grade of goods"
while the next morning HEADACHES are of
superior quality and exceeding teDacity.-
New York HIo,id.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Matrimonial.

LONDON, May 7.-La1y Lonsdale was
married to-day to Earl DeGrey at st. Mar
tins Church, Charing Cross. The bride
wore plain dress of a brown homespun
material and jacket and hat of bronze
color, which matched each other splendid
ly. There was no bridesmaid. Lord
Ripon, father of the bridegroom, and the
Earl of Pembroke and a few select friends
of the bride and groom were the only per.
sons present to witness the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Postmaster for Baltimore

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE President las
appointed L. Parker Veazey, Of Baltimore.
to be postmaster of that city, to Succeed
Postmaster Adreon, whose term expired
Tuesday. Mr.. Veazey is lawyer, the part
ner Of ex Judge Pinkney, brother of TX Sen.
ator Pinkney Whyte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

A Buffalo editor recently asked his sub.
scribers to name the ten most important in
ventions of all time. More than eight hun
dred answers were received, and ten inven-
tons receiving the most votes were the tele-
graph, printing press, steam engine, cotton
gin, telephone, mariners compass, gunpow-
der, sewing machine, telescope and photog-
raphy. Twenty.one votes were in favor of
the steam boat, six for paper, two for time
pieces and only one for the ocean cable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
The Illinois Senatorship.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May TT the republicans
have carried the 34th Senatorial district
(which the democrats concede) it would
give them 103 votes on joint ballot, AM! if
Sittig and other anti-Logan republicans
should consent to abide by the caucus de.
crees, it would insure the election Of n re-
publican to the United States Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Customs Inspector Appointed.

WASHINGTON, May is. E. Chamber!ln,
one of the special agents of the Treasury
Department, recently removed by Secretary
Manning, has been appointed specini in
spector of customs. He is temporarily on
duty at Baltimore,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

DR. Robinson, of New York, whose long res!
dcnce abroad qualities him for speaking know
ingly upon the subject, says the INDEPENDENT gave
last Sunday, a graphic description OF Sabbath in
Marseiles, as an Illustration of the CONTINENTAL
Sabbath. This, he assured his hearers, would
shortly prevail in New York, unless a most deter.
mined resistance be made to the introduction OF
music on Sunday in the parks at public expense
Sunday concerts, and simiar movements. sacred
concerts he thought would soon be followed by
SUNDAY shows with religious or sacred elephants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Decision Concerning Marshal McDougalls Ac-
counts.

uAeoouBaa AZ
counts
WASHINGTON, May First Comptroller
Durham has dsalowed about So, 900 in the
accounts of Marshal McDougall, of the
northern district of New York. That
amount had been suspended by Mr.. Dur
hams predecessor for adjustment. The ques
ton in dispute arose from the appointment
of a deputy marshal and a clerk, the services
of both of whom were performed by third
person. The comptroller refuses to allow
the claim on this ground. The comptroller
also decides that deputy marshal is not
authorized to appoint a substitute or ''spe-
cial deputy" The comptroller will allow
the marshal credit for whatever amount
the clerk paid the third party for perform.
ing his work, the amount to be hereafter de.
termined upon satisfactory proof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
The War in Egypt.

LONDON, May 7.-Other accounts from
Suakim say that $50 rebels were killed and
1000 head OF cattle captured. The advance
was skillfully conducted. The British car.
ried the ridges in capital manner. Its
believed that this defeat will dispirit the
Arabs and prevent them from making
further attacks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Fire.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., May IA fire At
Hampton Beach last night and this morn
ing burned the Sea View House, the Allan.
tic House and the Ocean House, AMI i. rc-
ported to have swept the beach, destroying
many cottages. The loss is now placed Mt
about 100000, with a partial insurance.
The FIRE caught in an unoccupied portion Of
the Atlantic House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

As WILL be seen by dispatch in another
column, in the Court of Appeals of Virginia
to-day an opinion was delivered sustaining
the validity of the Mccormick Anderson
electoral bill This bill takes from the Ma
honeite county judges all power to appoint
judges and registrars of election, and gives
that power to a board of three in each city
and county, elected by the Legislature. All
future elections will be conducted by judges
appointed by this board, and will, therefore,
be held honestly, and not with view to
the election of General Mahones candi-
dates, as has been too often the case in the
past. The democrats will now see that
Virginia's ballot is fairly cast and counted.
There has never been any doubt of the
defeat of General Malone next fall, but if
there had been, it would be removed by this
decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

Some of our most prominent citizens have
been cured of rheumatism of years standing
By that wonderful pain-banishef, Salvation
OH. Sold by all druggists for twenty five
cpIis n bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
ROYAL Marriage.

BERLIN, May 7.-Princes Albert Of 5.Se,
Altenhurg was married yesterday to pdn'
cess Marie. The ceremony was quiet one,
Emperor William and all the members %
tho Iuperial family were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
A Land Slide.

HELENA, Mont, May IA land slide
that occurred one mile east of Thompson's
Falls, May 4, has not been cleared Water
oozes from the ground a thousand feet along
the track of the slide. 1t is feared tina. he
entire mountain side will be precipita.ed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Dead.

PETERSBURG, Va, May 1.-N.r7. jon"
Tench, whose mind had been impaired !o'
some time past, died from the effects .: 'a7''
ing, at her home in Prince George county
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Tennyson's Epitaph to Gordon.

LONDON, May THE following epitaph
has been written by Lord Tennyson for the
memorial tablet to General Gordon in W..st.
minister Abbey:
Warrior Of God, mans friend.
Not here below
Thou livest in MI mons hearts,
For all men know
This earth has borne
No simpler nobler man"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

A MISTAKEN idea prevails that the Su-
preme Court of the United States will Issue
ga mandate compelling compliance on the
mart of the Slate authorities with its recent
decision making coupons of Virginia BONDS
receivable for taxes" The court neither
can nor will do anything of the kind. While
the effect of the decision is far-reaching, the
result is only decision of the cases actually
before the court; and in tho>e only Will the
State be- compelled to receive coupons IN
payment of taxes. The mandate when
issued will only be the Judgment OF the
court reversing the decision of the State
courts in the causes actually before 1t, and
directing those courts to proceed in accord
ance with its opinion. Of course, the Su'
preme Cou ct will enforce its own decision
should those of the State neglect or refuse to
respect its order. But it is absurd to suppose
that any general judgment will be entered.
While the decision undoubtedly declaie s all
the debt legislation invalid, yet if it be not re-
spected by the State courts years OF weary
litigation in each separate case awaits the
bondholder. For the appeal ih' one settles
only the principle, but does not decide any
other case The opinion undoubtedly is
general, but the decision, limited to the
cases before the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

THE New York Herald celebrated its
semi centennial anniversary yesterday, the
fi,s, number having been issued May 6,
1885. The Herald has grown pari passu
with the growth of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

A New Jersey man broke up house.keep-
ing aid went to hotel to board in order
that his wife might enjoy roller skating to
her hearts content Opinion is divided on
the question whether he loves her or wants
her to break her neck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

81 have been married now" boastei a
prcsy old fellow, more than thirty years
and have never given my wife cross word ;
nor have ever been without bottle otDr.
Bulls Cough Syrap in case of cough or
Gold ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Sailed for Europe.

NEW YORK, May Mr.. A. M. Kelley,
the newly appointed T. 8. Minister to Aus.
tria, accompanied by bis family, sailed for
Europe to day on the steamship "Wieland,"
of the Hamburg American Packet Line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07

IT IS stated that one Of The new instruc'
tions issued to this Governments foreign
ministers and consuls reminds them that it
is their duty to communicate to the State
Department all the important information
they can secure, aud keep the Department
advised of all news relating to commerce AS
we'll rs to other matters, especially political
and commercial. But The State Department
itself should be reminded that the duty re-
ferred to was imposed before the time OF
daily newspapers; and it should know that
it can obtain earlier, more explicit and more
accurate information on the matters REFER
rad to, as well as on all other subjects,
from such newspapers, than could pos
sibly be supplied BY its most wide
awake minister or consul. AS the duty
referred to, though long neglected, is one OF
the most important imposed upon Amerl-
can ministers aud consuls, the Government
may as we'll recall many of those officers,
and subscribe for daily newspaper publish
ed in the cities to which they are accredited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
VALIDITY of the Election Law.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria GAzErTE)
RICHMOND, May THE validity of the
electoral bill was sustained by majority
opinion of the Supreme Court of Appeals
to day-Judges Lewis, Lacy and Hinton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-07
Death of Joseph Smith

LONDON, May Joseph Smith bas u''
died In this city. He had for a long ''i"'
been hopeless drunkard, and bis HeS'D
was caused by intemp-rn"ce.