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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

A TERRIBLE PROJECrILE.-The second in
the series of dynamite projectile trials, un-
der the auspices Of the Senate Military
Commit tee, took place yesterday, Oh the
banks of the Potomac, about half way be-
tween Georgetown and Chain Bridge. The
District authorities refused to permit auy
further trials within the corporate limits OF
Washington, on account of the destructive
conclusions. Four shots were fired yester.
day, with six-nch shells, carrying eleven
pound bursting charges of nitro-gelatine,
which contains about 95 per cent. of pure
uitro glycerine. The range was one thou
sand yards, and the target Was perpendir-
uIar ledge of solid trap rock on the south
hnuk Of The river The first shell struck
near he margin of the ledge and exploited
by cuncus.oD, SCATTERING the face Of the
| rock for radius Of about thirty feet. anti
carrying away several tons Of debris, which
were hurled for hundreds Of yards up aud
doa the stream. The second shell struck
yearly III I'll" centre of the ledge, and ex
ploding. opened cavity in the face of Tie
|. dye about twenty. five feet ia diameter
and excavaied pit about six feet deep,
Some of the fragments Of rock from this ex
ploSion were hurled half mile, one piece
Weighing nearly twelve pounds being
thrown clear across the canal. The othe'
Shots were similar in their effect.
Officers Of the army and navy, and the
military and naval attaches OF the German
French aud Italian legations, and HE Rus
sian minister were present. The trial was
regarded as success in every respect. TX
per's present expressed the opinion that any
one of the shells fred would have complete
Is wrecked any unarmored ship aHoat, and
seriously rackcd the strongest ron.rlad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Mr.. NEAL Dow, the great Maine pro-
hibitioni-l, has now joined ex Governor St.
John, Of Kansas, the temperance candidate
for President at the last election, in repudi.
ating repuhlicanism. because, he says, "he
is convinced that its professions of sympathy
with the temperance party are insincere."
But Mr. Dow, if q reasonable creature,
must have beeu as firmly convinced upon
the subject referred to last September, when
Mr.. Blaine lodged vote on prohibition.
Mr.. Dow voted, however, for Mr.. Blaine in
November, all the same-ard with the same
inducements will probably vote the repub.
can tick ct at the next election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Nominations and Combinations.

WASHINGTON, March 13-The President
sent the following nominations to the Sen
ate to-day: Col. Nelson H. Davis, Inspec'
tor-General, to be Inspector General, with
rank Of Brigadier General Lieut.-Col. Alb
SALON Baird, Inspector General, to be In
spector. General, with rank of Colonel Maj
Robert P. Hughes, to be Inspector General
with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The Sen
ate, in executive session to day, confirmed
the following nomination: Charles S. Fair.
child, of New York, to be Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
NJ. E. Church South Conference.

Bishop Cranberry presided over the Bal
timore Conference of the NJ. Z. Church
South, in Salem, Va, yesterday. The
Bishop said it had been many years since
he had the pleasure of attending the Balti
more Conference, but he had kept up q
personal relation with some Of its members.
He did not know until Saturday of the ill.,
ness of Bishop Parker, and until Sunday o1
his death. At Bristol he learned the Bishop
died Of aponlexy.
1t was announced that Rev. S. NJ. Tuck err
of South Georgia Conference Rev. James
NJ. FoIinsbee, of West Virginia Conference,
ard Rev. William J. Young, of Texas Con.
ference, have been transferred to this con-
ference.
Presiding Elder Carson stated that DR.. J.
Il. WightmaD, pastor Of the ChatsWort b
Church. Baltimore, had been transferred to
this conference from the South Carolina
Conference.
Bishop Cranberry commenced the call of
the districts to pass upon the characters OF
the effective elders, and when the name of
a presiding elder was called he made new
departure from that followed by bishops
generally in making careful inquiry as to
what the presiding elder had done person
ally during the year how much visiting
and pastoral work he did outside his duties
in attending quarterly meetings These
queries seemed to please the preachers, who
heretofore have had to do all the answering
as to work done, 1t cetera.
The Bishop also made careful inquiry Of
the preachers as to how often they preach
ed social meetings held, such as prayer and
class meetings; how the people attended !;
condition of the Sunday schools, and espe-
cially as to the health and usefulness of the
supernumerary and superannuated preach
ers. The characters of several were passed.
The Bishop said that the Baltimore Con-
ference, he presumed, was the only one in
the connection which had more Sunday
school scholars than members ofthe church,
which was a gratifying fact in proof Of their
Zeal for the Sunday school cause.
The anniversary Of the Church Extension
Society took place at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Pensions.

LONDON, March 13.-Iu the House Of
Commons last night the motion to grant to
the family of General Gordon the annual
Income of EGO 900, as a pension, was adopt.
ed Mr.. Chlders, the Chancellor of the
Exchequsr, promised to bring before Mr..
Gladstone the suggestion of q pension to the
family OF Consul Power, who was killed by
the Arabs after the wreck of Stewards
steamer, and the proposal that a monument
he erected 10 General Gordon in St. Paul's
cathedral
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Fra-
zier VS.. Hendren aud ais. From the Circuit
Court of Angus county. A former decree
of this court corr ected as TO costs, and de-
cree of the Circuit Court affirmed, Judge
Lewis delivering the opinion; concurred in
by Judges Fauntleroy and Richardson,
Judge Lacy dissenting and Judge Hinton
not sitting.
Peake vs.. Jenkins, from the Circuit Court
of Louisa county. Reversed, Judge Faun-
tleroy delivering the opinion concurred IN
by Judges Lewis and Richardson, Judges
Lacy aud Hinton conclrring in the result,
but not in The views expressed.
Barbour VS.. the Commonwealth. From
the Circuit Court Of Albemar)r ruurIy.
Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering the opIn-
ion.
Deusow vs.. the Bertha and Edith Cold
Mining Company. From the Circuit Court
of Geochland county. Affirmed, Judge
Richardson delivering the opipion; judges
Lacy and Hinton concurring; Judge Lewis
coucurrng in he result, but not iii he views
expressed.
Bertha and Edith Gold Mining Company
vs. Denslow. From the Circuit Court oil
Goochland county Reversed, Judge Rich
ardson delivering the opinion Judges Lacy
and Hinton dissenting.
Seymour VS.. Goodrich. From the Corpo-
poralion Court of Norfolk. Reversed, Judge
Hinton delivering the opinion.
Trustees of Halls Free School, vs.. Horne.
treasurer of Hanover county. Upon pc.
tition for Il mandamus. Rule awarded RI
turnable to 10Th instant.
| Oldfed and ais. VS. Holmes ans; ais. Up
on petition Tor mandamu7. Rune refused.
Christian IL Gum VS.. Keen, &c. Argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

TIE GOVERNMENT of Austria proposes tc
raise the import duty on American wheat
three, and on fl ,ur seven and half marks
and on cotton goods to a still greater pei
centage When all American products are
excluded from foreign markets, as not un-
naturally will be the case if all foreign pro-
ducts are kept out of this country much
longer by the existing protective tariff,
American manufacturers as we'll as Ameri-
can farmers will learn, when too late, that
protection is the worst sort Of policy that
an Industrious aud enterprising nation
could possibly pursue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHE;
The Anglo-Russian Trouble.

LONDON, March l3--lt is believed that
the delay in the Withdrawal of the Russian
outposts ON the Afghan frontier is possibly
due to their distance from the terminus OF
the telegraph line, as dispatches ordering
them withdrawal would have to be carried
for the remainder of the distance by mes
sengers. The supporters ofthe Government
still consider peace probable.
ST. PETERSBURG, Mar. 13.-The governor
of the Caucasus, Gen. Dondoukotf korsa-
kotl, has returned to Toplis. The tone of
the Russian press continues extremely BEL
licose. Open declarations are made that
Russia intends to have Herat. The Noroe
Tremyu calls the approaching meeting of
Lord Dufierip, Viceroy of India, and the
Ameer of Afghanistan, o military demon
straton on the Russian frontiers. Russia
aud England" the writer continues, will
soon meet on dry land, and the result will
be that the isolated security hitherto enjoy
ed by the British empire will be destroyed"
PARIS, Mar. 13.-Baron Mohrenheim, the
Russian ambassador, has been interviewed
in regard to the present Anglo Russian stu
alton. He expressed the opinion that EN-
peror William would exert his influence 10
avert war, and that he would also endeavor
to Induce England to make some conces.
sions. He secuted the idea that Russia
would withdraw her troops from the posi-.
lions at present occupied. Such action
would reflect dshonor upon the Russian
arms. In case England did not declare war
it was certain, in his opinion, that Russia
would not do So He thought it extremely
unlikely that England would declare war,
as she has her hands full already. NJ. De
GerS, the Russian prime minister, was ami
mated by a desire for peace. The inf uence
Of the war party in Russia had diminished
since The death of General SkobeloH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Ex Secretary Window on Silver Coinage


CHICAGO, March l3.-WiIliam Window,
Secretary of the Treasury in Garfeld's Cali
met, WAS in the city this morning on his
way TO Washington and New York. Asked
his opinion of Ceve!and's letter advocating
il suspension of silver coinage, Mr. Window
said ut seemed to me to be little pre-
mature, although believe the present coin
age of - 100000 per month should be sus-
pended, and thus far | agree with him."
"Dn you expect any disturbances in tho
monetary system to result from this con-
tinued coinage?" Not unless something
occurs To cause an advance in gold, in
which ease it would be boarded and COM
mand a premium over silver While moth
ing Injurious may result from the failure of
Congress 10 suspend the coinage Of silver,
the present condition is not safe, and ought,
I think, TO be charged. believe this coun-
try requires the double standard, but with
the silver dollar containing enough silver
to make it worth n gold dollar. Then it
would be immaierial how much was coined,
aud there might be free coinage. The in
convenience Of silver would be overcome
10y issuing certificates"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Mr.. RlDDLEBERGER sought notoriety by
his objection TO Mr.. Eayard's nomination
for the Cabinet. He GO il; but, if not lost
10 all natural human rn.o ious. certainly
not the sort he desired The New York
Herald has carried his name TO all quarters
of the habi,ab:e globe, tut III such way
that most men would have preferred the
obscurily of village home. In speaking OF
his late indecent action in the Senate, the
Herald says:
"One wroug-head"'!, Shall low-witted no,
BODY, with IL condolences bred, not OF cour-
aye, but O. mere shameeSsness and imbecil.
ity, stands up against The whole current oil
opinion and alleges Nh Irish reason as bis
pretext He exciteS The Indignation anu
contempt OF fifty ml'ionS of people and ac-
composites nothin-', because the eud that
he etented 20 Il. sire vas from the first
impossible"
And this is spok-I, OF the better one OF the
two men who respond when the State oil
Virginia is now called in the S-nate Of the
United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Now THAT the q. & o. Canal Company
has reduced its tolls SD IA to increase the
business of that canal, and that the coal
companies and the boat owners have for the
same purpose reduced their charges, the
b. atmen have raised theirs, and thereby
are likely to prevent all the good tina; pos
sibly would otherwise have occurred. There
are many who attribute all the canal trou-
hles to the influence of the B. & 0. Rail
road, whose business would be increased
largely were fGe canal closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

GENERAL WALKER, the lai. Superinten
dent of the last census, who had sense
enough to see that the report Of that census
never would be- completed, and who there
fore resigned his position SD that somebody
else might bear the blame. in recent lee
ture In Boston said:
1.-THE majority of chidron born in Boston
are of foreign pareutage, and nearly the
same result would follow al Investigation
of western cities. III New England most Of
the energetic young men :" west before
marrying and IN u town ut live hundred
inhabitants only one marriage had taken
place in a year, and not II child had been
born 10 the village during hat year."
And yet if the New Ens'sni newspapers
reflect the views of their readers, the ex-
cessively moral native peupe of that Sec
ton believe that their fellow citizens of the
South, where the increase of population,
though great, is almost entirely from ma
tive stock, are monsters of immortality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
The Treaties.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 13.-The Presidents
message, asking for the return of the Mica
raguan, Spanish and Dominican treaties,
WAS received by the Senate to day in exec
utive session. The three treaties will lie
returned to the Executive at once, no action
of the Senate being required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
President Barrios aud tho Central American Re-
public.

public.
LA LlBERTAD, San Salvador, March 13-
The decree issued by President Barrios
proclaming the Central American Republic
did not become public here until yesterday.
In it he states that, after serious considera-
ton, he issued this decree proclaiming him
self chief of the Republic of Guatemala and
the Central American Union as single re-
public. assuming the title Of Supreme Mil
itary Chief of Central America" taking as
such absolute command and declaring that
any one pronounc;ng himself opposed to
the Union or embarrassing his movements
will be treated as a traitor to the great
cause of nationality. and will subject him
self to the pains and penalties thereof He
urges all the ctiels, officers and soldiers of
Central America to join him, Offering pro
motion with decoration and ompensat ton
He disavows all negotiations about territory
international treaties, loans or other con
tracts which may be entered into by any Of
the other States of Central America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

and has already applied it to the affairs OF
the White House, At all the Government
departments 10 Washington the example
he has SET is being adopted asrapidly as
possible, and so catching is it that even
over here, six miles away, the railroad
companies are curtailing expenses by DIS
charging employees whose services they
can snare and reducing the pay of others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Hog Cholera.

PETERSBURG, Va, March IA species Of
hog cholera is prevailing to considerable
extent in some of the adjoining counties.
Many hogs have died from it. An invest
CATION is to be made as to the exact nature
of the disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
II Martin Luther

Had only been able to get a bottle Of Brown g
Iron Bittcis in his spells of nervousness and
grea. physical debility, it would have been
a mighty blessing to him and wonderful
help to his work. But be lived 400 years
hefore Browns Iron Bitters had been heard
Of. Literary workers and busy clergymen
know he advantages of this great Iron tonic.
The Rev. D. F. Manly, Tampico, Tenn,
says, Nervousness. prostration and indiges-
ton seriously affected my health. Browns
Iron Bitters relieved me at once"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Ex-senator J. w. Nesmith.

PORTLAND, Oregon, March l3.-The med
ical director of the State Insane Asylum at
Salem reports the condition of ex-United
States Senator J. w. Nesmith to be much
improved. Nesmith is now able to exercise
every day, and his mind seems to be less
cloudy Medical men give very slender
hope. however, that the great democratic
war Senator will ever fully regain his rea-
oop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
The War in Egypt.

KoRTI, March ia report is current
among the natives to the effect that the
Mahdi has evacuated Metemneh. The
reason alleged for this step is that the Nah.
di fears that an invasion is about to he made
into the Soudan from Abyssinia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH IL.

GENERAL MALONE, speaking through MS
own organ, seems to be as eager to t"ist the
British lions tail as ex-Congressman hiche-
lien Robinson used to be on the floor OF tne
q. 5. House OF Representatives, or as Inc
Generals still "me too" now ia on the moor
of the Senate. He says
1--WE know not, nor do we care, how otners
NAV regard it. but we shall r+Joice II Ger
many. Russia, and France comblHe against
British buccaneering and tyranny I'D Africa
and Asia. It is time the British hon were
iamed, or caged.'
And vet if such a war were TO occur IS
that which the General would rejoice to see
,is country would not 60 unscathed, for
the foreign crops have been SO good that the
conflict would probably be over before those
Of America would be called for, and the
general foreign panic that would necessarily
ensus would probably induce must foreign
holders of American securities to SEND them
back for redemption in order TO use the
money more proftably nearer hoiue, and Inc
withdrawal of so much gold from this coun'
trv would but hasten the troubles that are
almost bound to result from :he continued
coinage of silver dollars. the interests
of England and America are so intimately
connected now that whatever may lnJure
one country would necessarily ipJure the
other. Il is to be hoped therefore that the
danger of II war between England aud Rus
STA. which it would rejoice General Mahone
to see, may be averted. War is a terrible
scourge. oil which all creatures male IN the
image of the Priuc- of Peace should sbudder
rather than rejoice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Furniture Factory Burned

EAsToN, Pa, March ia. d. Cookies
furniture factory, above Easton together
with the saw mill, boiler house and $500.
600 feet of lumber, was destroyed BY tire
between two and three o'clock this morn.
ing. The loss will amount to 100000. in.
surance light. Three Jersey Central coal
cars on siding were also destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Mexican Shepherds Murdered.

GALVESTON, Tex, March IA dispatch
to the News from San Antonio says: In
formation received from Dimmit county,
late last night, states that two more Mezi-
can shepherds have been murdered by
Americans. Captain Shelby, of the State
rangers has arrested FIVE men on suspicion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Cold Weather.

BosToN, March 13.-Reports from New
Hampshire indicate very low temperature
last night. At Power the thermometer reg.
istered below zero; Rochester, Is below
Pennington, II below Great Falls, & be.
low; South Berwick, Maine, 10 below In
Central Vermont the thermometer averaged
30 below zero
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Saloon Rlnxn TO Pianns

EVANSVILLE, o., March l3.-During
thunder storm on Wednesday night the
saloon of Harry Burton, in the village of
Roseville, nine miles from here, was blown
to pieces by key of powder, which tx.
ploded beneath it. 1t was the only saloon
in the pace and was recently opened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Fatal Leap.

CHICAGO, Mar. ia German M, .r
named Charles Vollong, deliberately ump.
ed over the safety gate in coal SHAFT near
Wenoha, yesterday, and landed on the cap.
ut the bottom Of the shaft. distance O. 5:,o
feet. Almost every bone in his body wu,
broken. Yelling had been in poor health
for some time and it is thought his mind
was affected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

The GIthetic movement in England has
entirely died out, hecause-well because
people think there is more good common
sense in taking bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup than in carrying lily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Judge Wexford has rendered his decision
in the case of the Commonwealth against
Dismal Swamp Canal Company, which pro.
] ibits the conducting of lotteries in this
State, and the closing of the Offices opened
or that purpose. An appeal is to be taken
20 the Court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

been arrested and ordered to leave the conn.
try. Mr.. Stephens proposes to remain here
He claims that the authorities can show no
act of his Slice he has had a dolnicil. IN
Paris, which has been nimical to the peace
of France or any other country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
The Senate

WASHINGTON, March l3.-Mr. Cameron
offered resolution naming the chairman
and members of Senate Committees a.
agreed upon by the csucuses, which wa.
adopted.
Upon motion Of Senator Edmunds The
Senate, at 1925, went into executive s4s.
sion, and ten minutes later adjourned n.til
Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

If President Cleveland really desires to
do a friendly act for the repu bicans, let
him emiuate Riddieberger as Consul to
Patag onia. 1t has occurred to us that Rid.
dlebe rger ould be unanimously confirmed
aud the prccee dings concluded by "three
cheers ard tiger" -Aucoa (Ga Telegraph
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Assignment.

BALTIMORE, March 49, Pope & Cole
dealers in metals, have made an assign
ment to VIM. Keyser for the benefit of their
creditors. The liabilities are stated at
81 900 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Salvation Oil kills pain every time. For
cuts, bruises, sprains, strains, burns, scads.
and POSSIBILITIES it is an infaliible cure Price
only twenty-five cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Business Failures.

New YORK, March 13.--The business fail.
ures during the past seven days throughout
the country humber 23S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13
Reported Arrest of FenIa1s.

PARIS, Mar. 13.-It is reported here on
fairly good authority that James Stephens
and Eugene Davis, e1-Fenian leaders, have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

A DELICIOUS TABLE DRIN K-PhiIIips' Di'
n gestible Cocoa. For sale by
MARI j. D. Ii. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

There never was perfect Imminent offer.
ed to the public till Salvation Oil was dis
covered. 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

IN BAGS OF BLACK-EYED PEAS just re-
lU ceved by
mh5 WA. JOHNSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

I'VE HAVE NOW IN STORE FULL STOCK
w of Flower Pots and Stove Pipe Crooks.
oct9 Z. j. MILLER & co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Lady.--"Is that really true ~ Druggist.
Yes Madam, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup Is
only IS cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-13

Without an equal is Salvation Oil. The
greatest cure on earth for pain. Price only
% cts. bottle.