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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
The War in EgYpt.

| KoRTI. Feb. 2S.-khaso Mons, mes
senger sent on Ivy General Butler, has ar
rived here. He states that, according to
the NEST reliable native accounts, the rebels,
when they entered Khartoum, pillaged the
town and massacred the people. General
Gordon, with number of Shagiehs, re-
treated into the Catholic church and refused
to surrender. The Mahdi, thereupon, she'll
ed the church 10 pieces and everybody
within was killed.
LONDON, Feb 2S.-Some time last Octo-
Der the Mahdi sent a letter to Gen. Gordon
exuling over the wreck of Col. Stewards
steamer and the murder of that officer and
his companions. In proof Of his knowledge
of the disaster that had overtaken Colonel
Stewart he enclosed with his letter copies
of documents found on the steamer and an
account showing the state Of munitions and
supplies at Khartoum at the time of Col.
Stewards departure. BY the messenger
who brought this letter to him Gen. Gordon
sent back defiant reply to the Mahdi. He
said II do not care how many men you
have killed or what success you have gain
ed. 1t will make no difference to me'
CAIRO, Feb. 2S-General Graham is suf-
fering from an injury to one Of bis legs. He
will be obliged to remain in Cairo for
weeks rest before going to Suakin.
SUAKIN, Feb. 23.-Afer the late action
OF the rebels in destroying the advanced
redoubls Lieut. Askwith went out to them
to alter the arrangement for exploding the
mines with which they were protected.
While he was examining one of the mines
it exploded from some unknown cause, and
Lieut. A.kwith was blown to pieces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
Murderous Attack.

CHICAGO, Feb. Murder! Police
Help! Murderr screamed man, RUSHING
out of George Berz's saloon on Madison
street, near Union, at o'clock this morn.
ing. Two officers ran TO the saloon. "Tbsv
are numbering my brother" exclaimed the
man. The policemen rushed inside and
found a mau lying on the floor covered vi,b
blood. A man was bending over nm beat.
ing him with a blood stained ice pick, or
ficer O'Shea dragged the man oil, As bs
did so he recognized the would be murderer
as Frank Fields, known as Hanky Pauky
The man on the floor was James Morton. q
wealthy commission merchant of this CITY
The man who gave the alarm was c. $
Morton, his brother, and member of the
Board of Trade with Keen and Delaup
James Morton was taken to his home atter
being attended by physician His wounds
are quite serious. The brothers stopped in
Berz's saloon on their way home Fields
is an old thief and attempted to rob c. ).
Morton. When James nterfered he turned
upon him and assaulted him with the ice
nick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
The GOVERNORSHIP.

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
There have been many distinguished and
worthy names presented to the people of
Virginia as candidates for the Office of Gov
ernor of the State, and in 80 bright gal
axy it would seem apparently hard TO make
a selection. But in this worthy list it ap-
pears to me there is one name ADORE all others
that should kiudle the enthusiasm, arouse
the feelings Of love and pride, and call for
unanimous decision in his favor. As son of
the man who is the idol and pride of our
State, the son is worthy of his sire. Gen.
w. H. F. Lee possesses in an eminent de.
gree the high attributes and qualifications
for Governor Of this grand old Common
wealth. With clear and vigorous judy
ment, decision and irmness, he is gentle
man of culture and broad views, thoroughly
conservative in sentiment and possesses
high executive and practical qualities.
While by education and in every instinct
Virginian, his patriotism and craftsmanship
embrace the whole nation with all its in
terests and institutions. With him as our
standard bearer, the democracy next fall
would sweep the State as whirlwind for
candidlv believe we have no other name
that would rally such enthusiastic support.
We have, therefore, four-fold reason for
selecting him as our candidate 1st, the as
surance of success. I'd, as an expression of
admiration and gratitude to the memory Of
his immortal father. Sd, the suitable re-
ward Of personal merit; and, 4th, the Sc
curing of an able aud faithful chief mags
trate.
With all these incentives, it will be, in
my humble judgment, unwise and unfortu-
nate to fail to nominate him. am sure the
General has no political aspirations, and
that his native modesty and fondness for
the retirement of private life will cause him
to shrink from candidacy and
Office; yet am confident that he has too
much of the blood and sentiment of his il
lustrious ancestors to decline duty when his
country calls.
With no information as to his position
and views on this question, venture the
that if called, as he should be, to
he the peoples candidate for this high trust,
he will not decline the call. FAIRFAX.
February 27.
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Freieht Blockade.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-The roads running
out Of this city to the East are suffering
greatly from want of empty freight cars.
There is plenty of freight to ship, but the
Eastern trunk lines have been so burdened
with freight that it is difficult to accept
any more at connecting points. The opinion
is expressed that it will take another week
before the present blockade is raised if no
other storm prevents The lines west Of
here are also greatly in need of cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
Virginia NJ. E. Conference.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZE

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
ROANOKE, Va. Feb. %, 1S85.-The Virginia
Conference of the M. E. Church convened this
morning, Bishop r. NJ. Foster in tho chsir. There
was good attendance of the preachers.
The bishop gave the conference clear, pointed
and forcibe talk OIL the performance of duty
"a wheel may turn and not know it, man
may pray and not know it, in formal way. We
need the power of the Holy Ghost to put life into
all we do
The usual committees were appointed.
8. A. Ball, Presiding Elder of Alexandris dis.
trict, msdn very clear report, giving facts Of
interest and showing signs of progress.
There are number of young men present for
admission on trial.
11:3O o'clock JSW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

The TOILET OF THE SNAKE.-Prior 10
shining forth resplendent in fresh attire, a
serpent seeks retirement. He becomes blind
for few days, refuses food, and appears to
be in melancholy state generally. When
all is ready he begins at the lips to extricate
himself from the old dress, rubbing against
whatever may be in his way. The first
part of the process is tedious, but as he pro
crosses be works more rapidly; when ne
reaches the ribs they assist the operation,
until finally the old skin is shed entire,
turned inside out, and Mr.. Snake revels in
his new suit. His eyes, covered by per-
fectly transparent layer of cuticle are bright
aud beautiful. 1t is only while this cnticle
is forming over the eye that the serpent is
blind. Their toilet is made in the spring,
but not alone at that time any unsual cir
cumstance is apt to make them wish for
new suit of clothes, beginning when they
are infants from one to two weeks old.
Some are 80 fastidious as to require
change once a month, and even oftener,
while others, more plebeian, will wear the
same garment for six months.-Good Cheer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
Little Girl Kidnapped.

CHICAGO Feb. 2S.-The story of bold
Kidnapping that has interested the entire
police force Of the city since Thursday is re-
ceivng widespread attention from the pub,
lie here this morning. The victim is pref.
ty, golden haired little girl eight years OF
age, of whom no trace bias yet been obtain
ed. Her name is Bertha Strong, and she
resided with her aunt at IS south Morgan
street, in a row of marble front houses.
Little Bertha has been the pet of the neigh
borhood. Thursday morning Mrs. Harper
prepared Bertha for school and sent her
tripping down the street. She did not re-
turn at the usual hour for dinner. Mrs.
Harper went to the school house. None of
the children nor the teacher had seen Ber-
tina that day. She had not been at school.
Mrs. Harper hurried back to her house. No
one had seen Bertha since she passed down
the street on her way to school. The whole
neighborhood turned out, but no trace of
the child could be found. Mrs. Harper at
once notified the police and every station
in the city was telephoned. The descrip-
ton furnished was that of very pretty
little girl with brown eyes. She wore a
plaid checked calico dresc and red stock
ings. Every policeman in the city was
given instructions to look for the child
Yesterday every officer reported that he
had obtained no clew to the missing Bertha
Strong Detectives were at once put at
work. Little Bertha left Mrs. Harper's
just before eight o'clock. She never reach
ed the school. She had four blocks to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
The British Cabinet.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Daily Telegraph
says that cabinet meeting was summoned
for this afternoon at 2 o'clock, to consider
the question of resigung. The Queen'spri.
vate secretary, Gen. Sir Henry Ponsonby
left Windsor to-day and visited Mr.. Glad
stone at his ofticial residence in Downing
street. A long interview took place be-
tween the two. 1t is reported that before
the division on the censure motion the min.
istry decided to retire from Office if their
majority should be under fifteen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondents OF the Alexandria Gazette.
WARRINGTON, D. e.. Feb. %, 1885.

WAbdlN6TON, ~. ", FeO. 20, 1000
The House to. day considered the Senate's
amendments tn the Postoiiice appropriation
bill. It non concurred with the amend
ment for Substituting the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Com pany, aud sent the bill to a con-
ference committee. 1t took up the last
appropriation bill, the fertilization bill. to
which it will devote several hours. Mr..
Horn, republican from Michigan, in oppos-
ing the passage OF the bill, took occasion to
refer to President Cleveland's recent wise
letter to certain democratic Congressman
on the silver question, which he extolled in
the highest degree, said he confessed he was
agreeably disappointed in the democratic
President, aud in the fact that such pearls
as that letter contained should have been
cast before such - congressman. Mr..
Reid, republican of Maine, also opposed the
bill, alleging among other reasons for his
opposition that it contained a large appro-
priation for a job.
The Senate during all the first hours of
the session was engaged in the considera-
ton of private pension bills.
According to the bill passed as q substi-
tute for the river and harbor bill. by which
FIVE million will be spent under the direc-
ton of the Secretary of War, about two
6fths of last years appropriations will be
expended next year ON the improvements
in progress last year.
An effort will he made in the Senate to
add another 500 600 to the 100000 appro-
priated by the House to the New O,leans
Exposition.
The Cabinet as settled upon to day by
the Cabinet makers will be as follows
Mr.. Bayard, State; Mr.. Manning, Treasury;
MIR Lamar, Interior; Mr.. Garland. Depart
ment of Justice; Mr.. Villas, Postofice Mr..
Whitney, Navy, and Mr.. Endicott, War.
All these are in accord with the President
on the silver, au,l all other questions.
Mr.. Randall, if he have an opportunity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
How to Live on a Dime a Day.

Some so-celled scientists are trying to
show how this can BIZ done But you can I
live very we'll on 80 little money. That
sort of economy is poor bu mess, and gene
rally results in dyspepsia. A hearty appe'
tite and sound digestion enable people to
earn enough to procure good square meals.
If digestion is poor, take Browns Iron Bit
tiers, which will make it right. Mr.. A. ;.
Hohne, Clinton, Iowa, says, 81 founnd great
relief from dyspepsia, by using b owns iron
Bitters."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

THE Valley Iirgiaian, which has always
protested to he true blue republican, com
mends Judge Hughes for his recent deci-
sion in the coupon case; but the Richmond
Whig, a new convert to republicanism, says
the Judge ought TO be ashamed of himself
for rendering that decision. No matter
how wrong the Judge may have been in his
former support of Mahoneism, he is uu-
questonably right in the matter of the deci-
sion referred to, and, if some of the best
lawyers in the country are not greatly de.
ceived, he will be sustained therein by the U.
8. Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

The REPUBLICANS have had possession OF
the Offices of the Government for the last
twenty-four years. If the Incoming demo.
cratic administration doesn't remove them
it will not only supply its enemies with am-
munition for their next campaign, and cool
the aIdor Of its own adhereuts. hut give the
public reason TO believe that it doubts the
honesty and competency of hose who elect
ed it to power, while placing implicit con-
-fdence iu the qualifications Of the republic.
cana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

AS ANTICIPATED by the GAZETTE, DR..
Gilmer. the postmaster HI Richmond, lind
ing that the President would not appoint
his successor, has Withdrawn The resigna-
ton he was forced, BY General Malone,
who gave him his Office, to offer, and OIL
cial notification of that withdrawal has
been made The Doctor, who is now too
old and infirm to be of any more pollti-
cal service to General Malone or any
body else, will now he allowed to retain his
place until May, when his self imposed sla-
very to his master will be punished by a
perpetual exclusion from office; and his
fate will only ante,,ae that of all the other
Mahoneites who hold federal positions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
To Resist q Proposed Reduction.

PERU, Ind, Feb. 2S.-The employees of
the three divisions Of the Wabash road,
centering in this city, held meeting last
night and resolved to resist the proposed
reduction of wages. They also decided to
strike unless the January and February
wages were paid at once and the former
rates of pay restored. Four hundred men
will unite in the movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
ADVICE TO NOTIFIES.

MRS. WIFsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one Of tho
best female nurses and physicians in tho unltes
States, and has been used for forty years WIZ
never failing success by millions of mothers fot
their children. During the process Of teetbipss
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the GNU
from pain, cures dysentery and oisrrhsa, gripins
in the bowels, and wind collie By giving hesI'n
to the child It rests the mother. Price 20 een;s
bottle. my6-1yrN,Was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

travel. 1t is believed now that she vas
seized while on the street and carried
away, either in sleigh or buggy The
police have cew which they are at work
on, but do not care to have made public at
present. Mrs. Harper is nearly crazed BIZ
her loss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
The Vote of Censure.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The Times, comment
ing on the vote of the House of Commons on
the motion of censure, says the government
escaped technically, but morally it was
defeated, discredted and condemned. tits
difficult, the Times says, to believe that the
majority of fourteen will endure the strain
of heavy votes for the cost of the expedition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
Separating the Sexes.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 2S.-Mr. D. Downs
of Henderson, Sibley county, bas introduced
bill in the House, providing that males
and females shall not be allowed to use or
occupy the floor of any roller skating rink
in this State at the same time. The bill also
provides for licensing Kinks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
ALBANY, Feb. "a. 1885.

"Mrs. Partiugton, what do you use for a
very bad cold ?" asked Mrs. Dull. Hand.
kerchieE, ma'am," answered the aged
dame, locking over her spectacles. Hand
kerchiefs are desideratum in the event ola
cold, but bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
is necessity, because it not only relieves,
but cures the worst cold or cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. rs, 1885.
SENATE.


The chair laid before the Senate letter
from the Attorney General stating that the
deficiency bill, as passed by the House OF
Representatives, insuffciently provides Tor
the expences of juries, &c., in connection
with L. :. Courts, not more than one halt
the estimates having in any case been al
lowed. The Attorney General further states
that there will not be money enough to car
rs on the courts named during the coming
four months, unless further provision be
made. The letter was referred to the Com
mittee on Appropriations.
Mr.. Hale submitted the report ofthe Con-
ference Committee on the agricultural appro-
priaton bill, which was agreed to.
Messrs Blair, Mitchell, Wilson and Gull
lum, from the Committee on Pensions, re.
ported favorably number of private pen
sion bills, which were placed on the calen-
dar
The substitute river and harbor bill was
read a second tune, and referred to the
Committee on Commerce, which, on the re-
quest of Mr.. Mcmillan, got permission to sit
during the session of the Senate.
Mr.. Mitchell offered a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Finance to prepare a
bill suspending the coinage of standard sill
yer dollars, and for the resumption of such
coinage whenever the commercial value of
the standard dollars aforesaid shall rise to
within per cent. Of par with the standard
gold dollars of the United States. Objec-
ton being made, the resolution went over
under the rule.
HOUSE
Mr.. Thomas, Of Illinois, and Mr.. Cox, Of
New York, made brief personal explana-
tons. in which they stated that few days
ago, they had given Capt. G. w. Davis the
credit of having strengthened the founda-
tain of the Washington Monument, which
they had since learned should have been
given to Col. T. l.. Casey.
Mr. Anderson, of Kansas, offered al
amendment to the rules providing that the
Appropriations Com mittee shall report all
general appropriation bills not later than
May 1T during long session or Feb. 1st
during short session. Referred.
Mr.. Dibrell, of Tennessee, submitted the
conference report on the Agricultural APP
preparation bill aud it was agreed to.
The House then proceeded to the consid
Grafton Of the Senate amendments to the
Postotlice Appropriation BILL
AT 1856 the House suspended the rules
and went into Committee of the Whole on
the Fortifcatons bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28
Mrs. Dudley.

New YoRK, Feb. 2S.-Mrs Dudley who at.
tempted to assassinato O'Donovan some weeks
ago. was taken before the Court Of General SEES.
sons to day, when her bail WAS xed at $500.
She was subsequently taken back to prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

The prosp. ctus of the United States Democrat, q
weekly newspaper to be published in Washing
ton, comm encing next Saturday has been issued
The editor will be Mr. NJ. NJ. DIETER known as
Brick, y Pomeroy, with Major Alexander Hun
ter, "Chssseur,' formerly of this city, as asso-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

Salvation Oil. the celebrated American
remedy for cuts, bruises, sprains, burns,
scalds, cbilblains, &c can be had of all drug
gists. 1t kills pain. Price only twenty-five
cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

Salvation Oil is guaranteed to effect q
cure in all rheumatic and neuralgia adec.
tions. Price Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

Mr.. FLYNN is a democratic member OF
the New Jersey Legislature. He is as
frank in mis- public expressions as Mr.. Flar-
nagan, of Texas, who made himself famous
in the republican national convention ny
asking what he and the other members OF
that convention came there for il not Tor
Office. Mr.. Flynn says that he believes ito
the victors belong the spoiis, aud that II be
had political friend who wanted place
he would put him in if the best republican
in the State bad to go. This is essentially
a practical age, and there is no doubt That
the opinions of Messrs. Flanagan and
Flynn Oh the subject referred to are enter
tanned by the vast majority of their respec
tive parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

The best remedy for all Pulmonary Com.
plants is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price,
cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-28

Every travelling man should take With
him bottle ofSalyation Oil. Price twenty
five cents.
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History furnishes no parallel to the pop.
ularity aud success of Dr.. Bulls Cough Sy-
rup. Is cts.
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Has that Tom Cat scratched my darliDgs
face? Rub il, Freddy, with Salvation OIL
Price Is cents
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TIE IMPENDING danger Of flood 10
Washington, by reason OF the ice jam In the
Potomac, and that Aotilla of gondoias' IN
stead of columns of marching men, may
have to escort the new President down
Pennsylvania Avenue to the Cap'tol mex,
"Wednesday, has awakened the people Of
that city to the necessity of having the
channel of the river opened by ice boats, SO
as to permit the rain, the melted snow ana
the ice from the upper Potomsc to now un'
obstructed down the natural course OF the
river. rather than through the main thor
oughfare of Washington to the eastern
Branch. The GAZETTE for years past has
been vainly advising the Government 10
purchase an ice boat with which to main
tain water communication with the national
capital during the winter. II is hoped that
the present exigency will he more elective
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preventive of fever and ague. For sale by all
Druggists aud Dealers generally.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.

SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2s.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-02

though on Pain" Por0used Plaster.
Strengthening, improved, the best for backachs,
pains in the chest side, rheumatism, neuralgia.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-02
Ghe lillon Gibu',e.
TO 4 YOUNG PHYSICIAN.

The paths Of pain are thine. Go forth
With healing and with hope;
The suffering of a sin sick earth
Shall give the ample scope.
Smite down the dragons, fell and strong
Whose breath is fever fire;
No night OF fable Or OF song
Encountered foes more dire.
The hottest task by heaven decrccd,
An errand all divine,
The burden of our mortal need
TO render Jess, is thine.
No crusade thine for cross or grave.
But for the living man.
Go forth TO succor and to save
All that thy skilled hands can.
Before the unveiled mysteries
OF life and death, go stand
With guarded lips and reverent eye,
And pure of heart and hand.
So shalt thou be with power endued
From Him who went about
The Syrian hill paths, doing good
And casting devils out.
That holy helper liveth yet,
Thy friend and guide to be;
The healer by Genesaret
Shall walk the rounds with thee!
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-02

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