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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

A MARVELLOUS RECoVERY.-Mrs. Lydis
A. Sherwood, who owned a grocery store
and saloon in Chicago, believing herself tc
be in dying condition from consumption
q few days ago, called upon James Null.
gan, her clerk and bookkeeper, to write out
her will. To all appearances he faithfully
complied, and after signing it she felt re
lieved. On Sunday last, feeling much bet
ter, she called for her will, so as to person
ally inspect it, and perhaps make some
changes. The clerk then boldly informed
her that tho paper she signed was not a
will, but bill of sale, conveying all her
property, real and personal, to himself. He
also told her that the bed she lay on was his
and it was only through suferance that he
allowed her to remain ifshe said much he'd
throw her out, anyhow. This daring
plot to rob her, 80 brazenly confessed
by the man whom she implicitly trust
cd, SO worked upon her feelings that
she arose from her bed, dressed herself, and
hastily repaired to the residence of q young
niece, Miss Rose Hamilton, to whom she
impaired the trick which had been played
upon her. Miss Rose became equally in
dignant aud wrathy, and soon after swore
out warrant for Milligan's arrest, which
occurred later in the evening. When
brought before Justice Russell the prisoner
could offer no excuse for his criminal con-
duct, and was therefore held to the grand
jury in 81 500 hail, in default of which he
went 10 Jail. Mrs. Sherwood says she never
felt better in her life than at present, and
intimates that she will make it very frigid
for James before she gets through with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

PER FcRcE.-A Des Moines, Iowa, special
says: Governor Sherman went to the Of
Ace of State Auditor Brown yesterday and
again demanded admiltance, hut the Office
was locked, and he was not permitted 10
enter. Thereupon the Governor ordered
out file of the state militia, who proceeded
to the capitol and battered in the doors OF
the auditors Office and took possession of il
ny force of arms Mr.. Cattell, he auditor
pro tenn, by appointment took possession
of the Office, Brown, in the meantime, hav-
ing been arrested by the sheriff. There is
much excitement over the matter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

TREAT1Es.-It is reported that the Senate
in executive session has ratified treaty with
the Khedive of Egypt and the convention
relating to the boundary lines between this
country and Mexico. The treaty. with the
Khedive of Egypt extends to the United
States the commercial privileges which
Great Britain enjoys by virtue of the treaty
between Egypt and Greece made about
year ago. The treaty with Mexico recog.
nizes the principles of International law 10
the settlement of disputes which may occur
over the changing of the bed of the Rio
Grande river, which stream forms portion
of the boundary between the United States
and Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

TIE COURSE pursued by this country 10
the Central American affair shows that
while the ways Of Cavalier Bsyard are OF
peace and bis paths hose of pleasantness,
the Puritan E,imunds is for war and all its
wild alarums. But Mr. Z imunds is 80 en-
venomed by the fact that the rebels have
seized the Government" that he is pug
nacous toward the whole human race ex-
cept those who fought on the Northern side
during the civil war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Birthday Present for Bismarck.

BERLIN, March 20.-The promoters o
the scheme to present Prince Bismarck with
a handsome birthday present on April lst
next, advise that the Schoenhausen estate
be purchased for the chancellor. The pro.
ject, however, is not favorably received by
the majority of the people who subscribed
to the fund. They claim that Prince Bis
marck has already sufficient riches, and
that the money subscribed should not be
expended towards the purchase of a gouve-
mir that would return an income.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Etiquette at Homo.

The poiteness books say that people
ought to be even more polite in their own
homes than in those of other people. Ore
reason why so many people are cross and
grabbed at home is, that the food they eat Is
badly cooked, and therefore indigestibie.
So with each meal they lay in stock OF
dyspepsia, which makes them so savage
that they have no chance to be polite. Try
Browns Iron Bitters, and be happy: Mr..
Joseph Lumpkin, Selma, Ala, says, Il have
been entirely cured of dyspepsia by using
Browns Iron Bitters.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

AMAN and woman were dragged OUT
If a house in Nebraska two or three Gays
ono nv n crowd of hundred armed men
and hanged, and that, too, though neither
one was accused of being the principal OF
crime, But no Southern newspaper asserts
that the act referred to is positive proof OF
a low state of civilization in Nebraska, ana
that the people of that State are fond OF
blood and love to witness human suffering
How different would it have been with
same of the Northern republican news
papers if the villainous aud outrageous
crime referred to had been committed III
Southern State!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
ALEXANDRIA, VA
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 20.

No ppop1E in the South suffered as mucn
nv the act of their fathers, husbands, oro'h-
arc and sons as the women thereof, because
thouvh the fortunes of men and women
alike were wrecked, the men still had many
ways open to them for making o living anu
their work occupied their thoughts, while
the women having few or no ways Tor earn
Inc their bread, were compelled to SIT idiy
and brood over their misfortunes. IL Is
little to The credit of the chivalry OF the
South. therefore, that the men thereof 10
the past and p e,ent, have given the women
no share of the offices, and have made nc
provision for them in that respect lot LIE
futnre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
sspec'ai Correspondence Of the AIexxndi Gazette

iepoc,al Correspondence OF Tho lexAnda Gazette
WASHINGTON. D. e.. March 20, 1885
The conference of the democratic Con
gressmen from Virginia. which has been in
progress here since Tuesday last for the
purpose of determining unon whom, of all
applicants for federal patronage in Virginia
TO concentrate their support, adj journed yes.
terday to meet again at the call Of the chair.
man, which, it is reported, will be made for
tomorrow. 1t is understood that the con-
ference yfsteId day, with one dissenting vote,
agreed to recommend Mr. Derr for public
printer. Most of the applicants for the po-
stious referred to, upon the adjournment OF
TIE conference, went home, but many OF
them still remain about the Metropolitan
Hotel, and the room in the Capitol at which
The conference met. Il is reported that the
conference has selected six of the numerous
applicants for its united support, and that
s the sixty other applicants for the same
POSITIONS not 8. lected have gene home in
any thing else than alniable frames of
mind, aHd by no means pleased with, or
determined to submit patiently to, the Sc
lection made by nen who were not elected
for any such purpose, aud whose &C.
ton in the premises tney say was utter
~ unauthorized. 1t is rumored to day that
Col. Glass, of Lynchburg, has been recon-
Inended by the conference for superintend-
emit of the stationery and printing bureau
or some other Cfice in the Interior Depart
ment.
Ex.Gov. Carroll, of Maryland, has pub
lished letter 10 Senator German censuring
the latter in the most severe terms for what
he designates as the disgraceful appointment
of Mr.. Higgins TO position in the Treasury
Department.
la the Senate o-day the resolution of Mr..
Henderson for sending commission to
Alaska to examine and report upon the
condition of that Territory came up as I'm.
finished business. Mr.. Van Wyck made it |
the occasion of another attack upon his own |
party, saying that full time for a change of
administration had come when an execu-
tive and cahiuet officer permitted the peo-
pie to be robbed of millions of acres ofland,
and when government officers appointed to
protect the peoples interests paid without
30 much as protest the extrayagant
bills of tbe Two men and boy who consti
tuted the South American Commission-for
the chief of it never left bonneville met at
the fashionable summer resort at Rye Beach.
went to California on special palace car.
from thence to New Mexico, and then to
the New Orleans Exposition, and whose
supplies, solids and liquids, were of more
luxurious and expensive character than
lose Of the Prince of Wales on the trips
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

THE FORMATION of an emigrant aid asso
citation to "root out" polygamy IN utan'
similar to the emigrant aid association thal
"drove" slavery out of Kansas, is proposed
In Massachusetts. Bat even should the 90
isct of the association be accomplished
Utah will only be swapping the devil for
witch, for it the Massachusetts people carry
their ideas Of marital relations with them
to that territory, the men there will be
having their wives tandem instead ofaoreast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
iCOMMUNICATED

A sight error occurred in the GAZETTE
of Yesterday. The Eclectic Institute was
set on fire by sparks from the Hydranlion,
and not the Columbia, engine, aS The latter
was stationed at the corner of Fairfax and
Cameron streets. Instead of setting fire %
the building the Columbia extingushed tire
flames. v.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Academy on Fire

BALTIMORE, Md, March 20.-A special
from Emmittsburg, Nd, says st. Joseph's
Academy, at that place, is OH fire. The
lire originated in the kitchen and had reach.
ed the roof. The building is large struc.
tuie, and the facilities for Distinguishing u
fire are very limited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
The Peach Crop.

BALTIMORE, Mar. 20--A special irom
Dover, Del says: The Delaware senatorial
contest attracted to Dover some of the most
prominent peach growers of the State They
were almost unanimous in saying that there
will be al average crop this year if there
are no severe late frosts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

At meeting of the board of directors of
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company.
held In Philadelphia yesterday, the resiens.
ton of Mr.. F. J. Kimball as president was
at bis request, accepted, and Mr.. Sidney r.
Tyler was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The board expressed its regret that the
other duties of Mr.. Kimball prevented him
from remaining at the head of the company.
In order to retain the benefit of his jude-
ment and experience he was elected mem
Der of the board,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

The North american Repiew for April has
been received from its publishers in New
York. Its contents are: A Study Of Prison
Management, The Laws Delay, Free
Thought in America, Characteristics of Per
sian P"etry, The Agricultural Crisis in Eng
land, How to Reform English Spelling, The
Army Of the Disconnected, aud Comments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Small PoX.

CAIRO, H., Mar. 2O.-The small pox cp.
demic in this city is now under control aud
no further spread Of the disease is feared
Last week there were between IS ana %
cases in the hospital and 80 or 40 cases in
the city. DR.. Ranch, of the State Board Of
Health, has been here since Monday, and
with the assistance Of five or six experts has
stopped the cOutagion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
The War in Egypt.

SUAKIM, Mar. 20.-The British forces set
out again this morning at daylight in the
same direction as yesterday. They carry
with them two days rations and some 25.-
900 gallons of water. They have six Gard
ner guns. A battle is believed to be immi-
nent aud the hills beyond Hasheen, it is
thought, will be its locality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, March 20-The President
sent to the Senate to day the nominations
of James D. Porter of Tennessee, to be an
Assistant Secretary of State; and John D.
c. Atkins, Of Tennessee, to be commissioned
Of Indian Affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Burned to Death.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn; March 2O.--A large
double house in East Bridgeport, occupied
by Mrs. John Mallen as boarding house,
was destroyed by fire this morning. Mrs.
Mullen, who slept on the second floor, was
burned to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

powered to take all necessary means to pre.
pare for the national defense in view OF tho
attitude of President B .rrios, ofGnatemaIs
Troops arrived at Port Liman, March 10 "a
put that place in state of defence. a. v,r
had been practically de Jared between ,bo
republics of Gu .temaa aud Costa Rica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
MARRIED.

On tho evening Of the 18th of March, at the
residence OF the parents Of the bride, By Rev. Mr.
Middleton, Mr.. AUGUSTUS KNEAS of Wash.
ington D. G., and Miss NETTIE SIPPLE, OF this
city were Joined together in the holy bonds OF
natritnUny in the presence of host Of relatives
and friends She was the recipient of many con-
gra,ulations and prescnts.-[ Washington and
Baltimore papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Sudden Death,

New YORK, March 2O.-Police Inspector
Thomas w. Thorne, this morning, entered a
Jewelry store on Broadway, and, while
talking to one of the proprietors, suddenly
dropped to the floor dead. Heart disease
is supposed to have been the cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
General Grants Condition.

New York: Mar. 20.-Gen. Grant passed
good night and was feeling much better
this morning. He ate a hearty break fast
and later was visited Ivy Edwards Pierre
pont. Gen. Grants daughter, Mrs. Sartoris,
arrived here to-day by the steamer Baltic
from Liverpool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

THAT THERE was large democratic de-
f.etion last fall in all the States is well
known. That there was o still larger re-
publican detection, and that, too, in States
where it WAS most effective, is not denied
Whether President Cleveland will win back
the democrats he lost is not known; but
sus trs snssa hs Sslgsa hays a.
them will have cause TO do go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
The SueZ Canal.

LONDON, March 20.-The delegates OF the
powers concerned will meet in Paris on the
3Oih instant for The purpose OF drawing an
act 10 guarantee the freedom Of the Suez
canal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Snow Storm

WooDsTocK, n. S., Mar. 20.-A binding
snow storm set in here yesterday which
proved the heaviest Of the season. Some
l6 inches Of snow has fallen and nearly all
the railway lines are blocked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

The latest news from Africa is that the
Zulu king has the Group; this news is doubt
ed by many, but Notwithstanding, the friends
of the king have sent him case of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup and consequently know
his cure is certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

"My son, when you 60 to the city, get
you bicycle, some tight pants, some tooth
pick shoes, and slender cane, but with all
your gettings don't fail to get bottle of
Salvation Oil, for pride (you know goeth
before fall.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Business Failures.

NEW YORK, March 20-The business fail
ures during the past seven days throughout
the country number 231.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Preparing for War.

New YORK, Mar. 20.-Advices by the
steamship Alpes from Port Limon state that
the president of Costa Rica has been en-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

Cuts, burns, scalds and the bites of in
sscts cured by Salvation Oil. Only twenty
five rents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
DIED.

MARTHA MCPHERSON, at her late residence
400 Prince street, Alexandria, at 400 p. L., yes
Leday. &srFriends are invited to attend her
funeral on Seventh day Saturday at 1890. No
flowers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Duty on Gotten Goods.

BERLIN, March 2o.-.hc committee Of tho
Reichstag to which u b. uatter was referred has
decided to recommend duty on cotton goods OF
100 marks per 100 kilos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

Ole Bull, the celebrated Violiuist, Was
not related TO DR.. Bull, the Cough Syrup
man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

Men Of Note-Opera Singers. A man OF
No,e-Dr. Bull, the Cough Syrup discov-
erer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

All pain quickly yields to the influence g
boftl,.inn Oil. Price twenty-five cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
The London Times oil Secretary 3ayard's po..c

The London Times oil Secretary 5ayard's Po.!cy
LONDON, March 20-The yiDlcs, in An
editorial this morning, says thar Secretary
Baysrds policy will not he mi>con>llnrd
here. No intelligent politician, the Time,
thinks, is likely to be alarmed lest the pos.
sessions Of the United States should be un.
duly extended TO Central America, which
country is less attractive to Northern people
than South America. IF the interference
of the United States in Mexican affairs, he
paper says, can restrain unfruitful conflicts
in Mexico, there will be some chance OF de-
veloping the resources Of that country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
Verdict Against Railroad Comparv

BALTIMORE, Md, Mar. 20.-Yesteri,v
afternoon the jury in the Superior Court cf
this city, were instructed to leuru tn,
morning sealed verdict in the case Of
William A. Brydon VS.. the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad in q suit for damages r. via.
laton of contract. The contract va. f.,
the delivery OF $50 tons of coal per ,!n, ir
three years, which the railroad com,a,y
repudiate,l after few weeks f.om lie r, .
giuning Of the delivery. The verdict va,
70. plaintiff for seventy i've thousand dol.
lars. The case will be taken to the Court of
Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20
mo 524O

GEaSONABLE Tho Perforated Zinc Respira
y tor, q new instrument for the cure of Catarrh
A nest arrangement to be placed over the nose
and mouth to prevent breathing the present cold
air direct. Price 25 cts. each.
mh2O E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

MOCHA, Java Maracasibo, LaGuayra and Rio
NI Coffees, of finest quality, for sale, green or
roasted, by
ian20 J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

VIRGIN OLIVE OIL SOAP-Just received q
v large supply of the above Soap at
w. F. CREIGHTON'S, S5 King ST.
ir29 Alexandra, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

nYEs FOR EASTER EGGs.-A full supply Of
IL all desirable shades and colors with full di
rections.
mh2O ES LEADREATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-20

fNOILET SETS and DOOR STANDS in Silver
J. and Bohemisn Glass, very handsome
SUNNI ELS & ALLEN,
dec11 N W. corner King and Pitt sts.
The Portland daily press., 1885-09-26

Turkey is said to be preparing for an adj
vance into Bulgaria to reassert her rights
there, but has postponed any actual move
ment until after the signatory powers are
heard from. 1t is safe to say that the sigma
tory powers will inform Turkey that she had
better postpone her advance indefinitely, and
that Turkey will comply. Whatever new
arrangements are to be made in the East
consequent upon the Roumelian affair the
powers will make without much regard for
the Sultan's rights or wishes. 1t is possible
that the Roumelian revolt may eventually
result in war, but the probability is that it
will be settled by diplomacy. Fighting in
East means 50 much fighting that the powers
all shrink from it.
The Portland daily press., 1885-09-26
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.

For once the New York Democrats had the
courage of their convictions and nominated
man for governor who fairly represents the
great bulk of them. Hill makes no pretence
of being reformer and has no patience with
civil service reform. Like the great MAORI
ty of his party he believes that the boys
should be taken in and their toes warmed.
His thorough belief in the spoils system was
undoubtedly the loadstone which drew the
convention to him, and made it substantial
ly unanimous in his support The fact too,
that his nomination was sure to be construed
as a rebuke to the President for not filling
the offices with Democrats faster no doubt
had good deal of weight with some of the
delegates.
Hill has no drawing power outside of his
own party. No Republican, whether he calls
himselfa regular OF an independent, will
support him in preference to Mr.. Davenport,
the head of the Republican ticket. The
Mugwumps long ago served notice that I'M
der no circumstances would they support
Hill Inside the larty he is probably strong
er than either Cooper or Hewitt would have
been, handicapped as both of them are by
the suspicion that they have some sympathy
with civil service reform. He will poll the full
strength of his party, unless Tammany and
the County Democracy fall to quarrelling,
and that is all
1t would seem that ticket with Hill at
the head was bad enough, but the conven-
vention proceeded to make it a good deal
worse by nominating Roswell Pettibone
Flower, for the nant-Governorship,
Flowers only merits are well filed barrel
and an enormous stock of assurance The
platform, judging from the telegraphed alb
stract was constructed simply with view to
catching votes. If the declaration in regard
to civil service reform means anything, it
means that the Democracy of New York are
in favor of the principle of the reform but
against its enforcement. And it appears
that even this was too strong fora considera-
Bile minority who probably wanted the whole
business denounced as humbug, but yield
ed for the sake of harmony. The endorse
ment of the administration is confined
chiefly to hearty approval of the Presi-
dents removal of Republicans to make room
Tor Democrats. Any stronger endorsement
would probably have preeipitated row.
The Portland daily press., 1885-09-26

Some years ago man by the name of
Knowlton was postmaster at Liberty, town
in Waldo county in this State. Though an
honest man he was exceedingly careless in
the management of the office. Rumors of
his Negligence coming to the ears of the Post
Office Department, Special Agent Carr was
sent to investigate. Mr.. Carr satisfied himself
and the department that the rumors were true
by walking into the postoffice one day when
the postmaster was out and carrying off all the
mail Mr.. Knowlton was given the choice
between resignation and removal, and chose
the former. He afterwards became Green
hacker and subsequently Democrat The
other day, on the recommendation of the
Hon. Simon S. Brown, chairman of the
Democratic State Committee, who was fully
aware of all the facts in the case, Mr.
Knowlton was appointed postmaster in the
very same Office from which he was turned
out on account of negligence. 1t looks as if
Mr.. Brown might have another bone to pick
with Assistant Postmaster General Steven
onp