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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

There were 1870 deaths in Baltimore last
week..
Sickness among the British troops at Sua-
kim is increasing.
Australia lost s44OO0,OOO from pleuro-
pneumonia, introduced by single COW that
was supposed to have recovered.
Mr.. VIM. r. Johnson, for many years
leading business man of Petersburg, died
suddenly in Richmond Wednesday.
The mystery surrounding the identity of
young lady who committed suicide at the
Grand Union Hotel, New York city, Friday,
has not yet been cleared.
The French Senate has passed the scruin
de liste bill with an amendment making
princes of former reigning families lnellgl-
die as candidates for the Chamber of Depu-
| ties.
A small filihustering expedition under
Sanchez landed at Point Caletas, Cuba, on
the 10Th instant, but was quickly dispersed
bv the troops, who wounded one man ana
seized quantity Of arms and documents
Crowds Of people on Saturday and yester-
dav assembled in front of Victor Hugo's
house in Paris to record their names in
register placed there for that purpose. The
noet's remains will lie for three days under
the Arc de Triomphe. The funeral will take
place on Friday. Hugo has left $4,000 to
the poor of Paris.
The mediation of Honduras, which had
for its object settlement of the difficulties
existing between Salvador and Guatemala,
has failed. Four hundred Guatemalan troops
have crossed the frontier of Salvador. This
invasion complicates matters, and probably
will result in reopening the whole Central
American question.
At recent sparring match near kinsale,
between two colored men, one of them
named Geo. Brooks, received a blow which
caused his death in thirty minutes. In the
same neighborhood, a white boy named
Nash, fifteen years Of age, was burned to
death while attempting 10 revive smoul-
derine fire ia stove by the use of kerosene
oil.
The Mexican government has permitted
the garrison at Vera Cruz to be vaccinated
with yellow fever virus according to DR..
Carmona's system. Experiments were first
made on prisoners who volunteered for the
purpose. Persons vaccinated with the virus
have all the premonitory symptoms of the
fever. 1t is thought that the incubation
will serve as complete protection for four
or five years.
The Attorney General has given an opin
ion to the Secretary Of the Treasury on the
question whether the head-InOney tax Of
fifty cents levied by the act of August 3, 1882
entitled an act to regulate immigration, is
demandable for passengers coming into oul
ports not as emigrants, but transenLly as
tourists He holds 10 the opinion that the
word passenger used in the act should have
its ordinary sense of comprehending al
itinerant persons not citizens of the United
States coming to our ports in steam or sal
vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
TRIAL, OF CLUVERIUS.

At the opening of the Cluverius trial, Sat.
urday, Judge Atkins ruled that the torn
note found in waste basket at the Amcri-
can hotel, directed in the handwriting o.
Lillian Madison to H. J. Cluverius, could
not be received as evidence. Abraham
went to bed on the night Of the 18th of
March he heard two "squeals." The sec
ond one was, "Oh, Lord !" but the first he
did not make out. The cries came from the
direction of the reservoir. He went out in
the direction of the sounds, but not hearing
anything further, he returned. This occur.
ed between 1890 and II o'clock. DR.. James
Beale, the physician at the city jail, testified
that Oh the Goth of March he saw OIL the
prisoners right hand three umbilicated scars
He also saw two other scars, which be de-
scribed. Ga the prisoners left hand, also
there was an abrasion.
Chas. II. Epps, Captain of Police, testified
to going to King and Queen county on the
18th Of March with warrant for the arrest
of Cluverius. The prisoner when told Of
the warrant exclaimed, "What for, sir?"
He observed that the prisoner had a charm
chain hanging from his watch chain, and
that there was something hanging from it.
The prisoner said he was in Richmond on
the 18th of March, but did not see Lillian.
Mrs. Tunstall said she had received a letter
from Lillian dated March IA. She read the
letter before the officer. 1t informed Mrs.
Tunstal that she (LilianJ was going to Old
Point Comfort to remain for two months
with an invalid lady. When the officers
and prisoner reached Richmond the charm
chain had disappeared. Witness asked the
prisoner what had become of it, and he said
he had none. The witness insisted that he
had, and then the prisoner said he had CIV
en- it to bis brother. The witness examined
the articles found in the prisoners pockets,
including the watch. He was handed the
watch key found at the reservoir and fitted
it to the watch.
Mr.. Meredith, of the prosecution, moved
that the court grant rehearing of the ques-
ton of the admissibility of the torn note as
evidence. The court granted the motion,
and to-day the question will be heard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Struck by a Tornado.

ALTON, H., May 25.-This city was struck
last night by tornado, which burst from
the southwest, sweeping across the river
with terrific fury. Several large buildings
on the river front were damaged; some of
them seriously. Wooden awnings, fences
and shade trees were blown down in all
directions. Three freight cars on the Chicago
and Alton siding were blown of, blocking
the main track. The minor losses through.
out the city aggregate large amount, and
it is feared the damage in the low lands
across the river were serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

A GOOD Cup or CoFFEE.-"1t is one Of
the simplest things in the world" said Miss
Corsou, in her lecture yesterday afternoon,
"to make good cup of coffee, and this can
easily be accomplished by applying little
common sense. 1fyou put boiling water on
coffee. and do not let it boil" she contnu-
ed, "you have all the good qualities preserv
ed. Que reason dyspeptics cannot drink
coffee is because it is boiled The style of
coffee pot is just matter of fancy. l have
made as good coffee in an old tomato can as
! have ever slipped from cup filled from
the finest French coffee urn. We should
take lessons in this matter from the Turks
and Arabians, who grind their coffee to
fine powder
when the coffee is ground as fine as pos
sble, put it in little bag ofunbleached mus
lin, which should be tied tightly enough to
prevent the escape Of the grounds. If
you use cup of unground coffee you
can make over quart of very
strong, black coffee. In making coffee
many people sacrifice flavor for strength. Bitter
ness comes from boiling When boiling water is
placed on the bag Of ground coffee it should stand
at least three minut ties before serving. Remember
the longer it stands the stronger it becomes. Be
careful not to allow the watered coffee to boil
a favorite mixture OF coffee, said Miss Corson,
in answer to lady in the audience. is Mocha
and Java, in the proportion of two parts of the
latter which is less xpensive to one of the FORM
vr."-Philadrlphia Ners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Sad Death of q Young Lady.

WHITEHALL, N. Y, May 25.-Th bod,
of Nellie Brittell, of Elzabethtow'u N V
aged 81 years, who left her hr,me y dave
ago to gather winter green's, was fonnd ves.
terday on the bank of the Boquet river
Over 80 men were engaged in the search
The body was nu2e. Pieces OF the Young
lady's clothing were found for distance of
over two miles FROM where her BODY was
discovered. Il Is supposed that she strayed
SO far into the woods that she, could not find
her way ont and that she died from expos.
ure and starvation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

The SrAUNToN Tindicator says, Tex
Auditor s. Brown Allen is traversing the
southwestern counties on political mis-
sion" Mr.. Allen is clerk in the Office OF
the Secretary of the United States Senate,
aud is in receipt of the salary attached to
that place, and that, too, though be is
avtrsing Virginia on political mission y
The retention Of his clerk=hip shows the
insincerity OF the profession OF regard for
civil service reform now made by the re-
publicans. Bat Mr.. Allen il Mahoneite,
and the republicans stand by and make
every allowance for their allies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

THE RECENT national commercial conven-
ton adopted resolution recommending
the suspension of silver coinage. That
recommendation was wise, and should be
adopted. But few would object to the
silver certificates if they were redeemable
iu silver dollars containing gold dollars
worth of silver But many disinterested peo-
pie do object to uuweldly currency, and to
the Governments Partially to the silver
mine owners in affording them market
FIR their products; nor do they see much to
admire in that policy by which the Govern
ment robs them of sixteen cents on every
silver dollar i. coins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
A Sad Career.

The divorced wife of Bonanza million
aire recently came to a mournful death
principally from taking choral, which W
settled her mind and demoralized her W i
physical system. She had been veal Aoie
aling and felt her need of soU ny ana
drown her sorrows and brace b. .etnlng 10
she taken Browns Iron Bit 81 up. Had
have been invigorated 81 ;ers she would
have fought her sorrow cnat she could
healthy life. This w - on and enjoyed
sns the mnscIss mes the nerves, strength.
and aids digestion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
The AHantic Monthly for June has beer

nc 1n07trHty Juuo occn
received from its publishers, Houghton,
Miftin & Co., Boston. Its contents are:
TIE New Portfolio, Mrs. Oliphant, The
Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains,
Within and Without, Dime Museums, Mod
ern Vandalism, A Marsh Island, Dawn and
Dusk. Six Months at Astrakhan. A Country
Gentleman, Contrast, The Quoddy Hermit,
Our Political Delusion, The Forests and the
Census, The Ring, The Religious Aspect of
Philosophy, The Huguenot Emigration to
America, Four Novels, The Contributors
Club, and Books of the Month. The allan.
tic is growing in favor, and that we'll de-
served, with its years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Paris Communists.

PARIS, May 25.-The police expect and
are prepared for renewal of the commu-
nist!riot at the Pere-la. Chaise cemetery to-
day or to morrow. The communist papers
cry for vengeance upon the police and
troops for attacking and bayoneting the
people who attempted yesterday to make a
demonstration at the graves OF the commu-
nists in the cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

THE MUNICIPAL election takes place on
Thursday next. Let every democrat 60 to
work and let there be no apathy on the
part of those who want to see the govern
ment of the city in the hands of those who
will administer it for the benefit of all. The
only organized opposition will be to Mr..
Smoot for Mayor, and it therefore behooves
all to work the more strenuously for his
election by an overwhelming majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Drowned.

LYNCHBURG, Va, May 25.-John Glen,
a prominent farmer of Bedford county, &C.
companicd by his wife, attempted to cross
small creek which was much swollen, in a
buggy yesterday The vehicle was swept
away and Glen's wife was drowned. Mr..
Glen had narrow escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Cyclone.

CINCINNATI, O., May ga cyclone
struck Concord, Ohio, yesterday afternoon,
doing great damage. The wheat fields were
deluged with water, out building were swept
away and Henry Atwater was fatally hurt.
The damage to growing crops is very great.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, May 25.-The stock market w..
weak at the opening, the first sales showing H..
cline of lts to y per cent. There Was AN active
selling movement during the first half hour wb.,,
prices further declined to -, per cent A..
1920 the market became more quiet >.
vancei fraction. At IL O'Clock Ii. ''
very dull and prices steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
is threatened with an inundation. The
water is still rising and the bridge has been
carried away.
BODY Found,

PETERSBURG, Va, May 25.-Intelligence
has been received here of the finding OF the
body of an unknown young man in the
woods near Coopersville, Sussex county.
The head had been severed from the body
and thrown several feet of. 1t is judged
from appearances that the young man was
murdered some time ago. There is no clue
to the murderer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Victor Hugo's Funeral.

PARIS, May 25.-Victor Huo,o's funeral
will take place next Sunday. The poets
body will lie in state under the Arc de
Triomphe until Saturday. The communists
Of Paris have resolved to attend the funeral
and to march with red flags in the process
sion. If they do it is believed there will be
O riot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
The Brigantine Ambrose Light.

PANAMA, May 25.-The brigaptine Am
brose Light, Of Philadelphia, which was cap
tured by the American moi: war Alliance
under circumstances Of the most suspicious
character, sailed for New York few days
ago in charge of Lieut.. Wright, of the ALI
auce, and prize crew. The Ambrose
Light when first challenged BY the Alliance
displayed the Haytan colors, but in a few
minutes hauled these down and ran up the
Colombian flag. Boats were sent to board
her, under command Of Lieut.. Wright. The
people on board were al first disposed to re-
sist the boats crew, but shot sent from the
Alliance across the briggs bows warned them
against such an attempt. The stories told
to the boarding officer as 10 how the brig
passed into the hands of her present COM
marder were still more conflicting than
the effort 10 claim nationality by d
display of flags. A prize crew was put on
board and the ship seized in the name of
the United States. Besides her crew she
had 60 armed men on board. She carrie d
On deck gun Of the old type and class of
the Spanish 60 Founders of the colonial pc
Rod. Subsequent investigations in Colon
have only confirmed the Illegal character of
the vessel, and she has been sent north,
where all the circumstances will he looked
into by competent court. The armed
men on board were sent ashore and deliver
ed to the Colombian authorities, who fer
warded them to Panama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
AN IMPORTANT MORAL INTENTIONAL

AN IMPORTANT MORAL INTENTIONAL
Charleston moralst has made discovery,
which will revolutionize some of the evils
of society For many years the church has
arrayed itself against dancing as danger
Gus, demoralizing pasLine. The Charleston
moralist has made the discovery that the
immortality of dancing springs from the fact
they dance, and he logically arrives at the
conclusion that if they had something 10
catch hold of that was not woman the dan.
ger would all be obviated, and dancing
might be conducted even at vestry meetings
and leyivalS without the slightest fear OF
improperly Acting upon this suggestion
he has invented n knob or handle, which is
affixed to the female dancer as it is affixed
to d door She can wear it on belt and
her partner can SEIZE IL without fear of COM
ing in contact with her person. Knobs can
be made OF brass, nickel, porcelain or silver,
and if kept we'll polished will add a pleas
ant effect to the person. The introduction
of these useful appendages into the moral
circles Of Charleston society is said to have
given great impetus to social inter course.
4 young lady can now offer her knob to
young gentleman with no fear OF I'M
propriety, and late Improvement by which
IN electric he'll is attached enables any one
in society who wishes to chat with her to
announce himself properly. The statement,
made undoubtedly by interested parties
who have failed to get patents on knobs,
that herever they have been introduced
dancing as pastime has declined, is not to
be believed One cannot give up his faith
in the propreties go easily as that.-N. J.
World.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Thunder storm-Killed By Lightning

MITCHELL, Ont, May ga heavy thun-
delstorm passed over this section last even
ing. The barn of John Thompson was
struck by lightning, and hired man named
William Buhar was killed.
AT Harriston the house of John Mckenzie
was struck by lightning and badly wrecked.
The inmates escaped unhurt. The village
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
General Grant.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Of his fathers con-
dition last night Col Fred. Grant this morn
ing said: Last night with father was the
best he has had in two weeks. He slept
eight hours-eigh hours of good and restful
sleep-and he is this morning free of pain
aud feeling good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Death of an Editor.

CHICAGO, May 25.-John w. Potter, a
democratic leader in northern Illinois, the
owner of daily newspapers at Freeport and
Rock Island, ILL.,, and founder of The Eagle
at Cork, Ireland, is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

ONE MISTAKE of the Black burn kind was
enough: so the administration has determin-
cd not to revoke the appointment of Mr..
Montgomery as Assistant Attorney General
for the Interior Department because, though
Northern man, his sympatbies were with
the Sonth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

Flour is steady with a good demand 1t un
changed figures. Wheat is irregular and the tone
of the markets generally is quiet 200 bushels were
offered on Change this morning and sold at 81 to
1O1 for fair to good Fultz; 1O3 for mixed and JOG
for good longberry prime milling would com
mand better prices. Corn is easy 1900 bushels
brought 81 to 81 ~ for white and 50 for yellow
Rye is active. Osts are lower. Eggs are very
scarce and wanted. Butter is abundant aud hasd
to sell. Other produce is in more liberal I"ccir;
and lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

WHITE WASH, DUST, SHOE AND PAINT
w Brushes. A full supply on hand.
B. w. MALLS,
my25 Cor. King and Washington streets.
me, CEMENT, PLASTER AND WHITE
IL Sand can always be found at
B. w. Nails,
my2o Cor. King and Washington st reefs.
STRlCLLY PURE BOILED AND RAW LIN
- seed Oil received this day.
B. W. MALLS,
my2o s. E. Cor. King and Washingto n alta
DARlS GREEN! PARIS GREEN!-J ust re.
4 ceived large supply of the above article
For lie at
my25 VIZ. CREIGHTON . COG
.IEf LADDERS, all sizes, for sale at bottom
~ prices. Store open until o'clock every night.
B. w. MALLS
ny2o Cor. King and Washington ST reefs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

EVERY MAN who went into the primary
is bound to support the nominees. The
talk of disanection is ouly for purpose,
but the democrats should sec that every
voter is at the polls on election day. Let
Mr.. Smoot have majority that will put a
stop to cavilling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

st. Nicholas for June has been received
from its publishers, the Century Company,
New York. "Among the Law Makers" by
Edmund Alton, now being published in this
subscription price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
Assistant Attorney General.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Mr. Zach Mont
gomery, of California, was to-day formally
appointed Assistant Attorney General 70,
the Interior Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

The latest news from Africa is decidedly
encouraging; the natives have ceased to fry
their grand parents, and have advanced so
far that they use habitually Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, which is sure cure for all lung
troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

bo,, nonn, rhyme nor reason can express
u,saL value Il cure I've found for my
"E., .nkle," she said. what can it be ?"
81 ICY woman never having heard of
.vation Oil at twenty. Eve cents bottle"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

Cattle in .LpHIa CATTLE MARKET, May %
as: r fair demand prime 6Aa6la good 80
duI' -edium 5t4a5lb common 1iha5 Sheep
p :; wool Sheep 4a55s; shcarcd 4a3. Hogs IN
.;tve: sales at 6ta61b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
DIED.

DIED.
At Ehn CHAM, Prince William county, Va, on
Monday morning, May 18th, 1885, Captain JNO.
5. LOVE, in the 57th year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

IT SEEMS as if the federal appointments
made by the new administration in the
South have caused the expression OF even
more dissatisfaction in Georgia than In this
State. A leading democratic paper OF sa-
vannah publishes the full list of Southern
appointments up to date, and says "all but
two are unrepresentattve of Southern de
mocracy, and that two-tbirds of the appoint
ees are unfit for their positions. with
scores of applicants for every place, that all
the appointments should be satisfacto,
~ was impossible, and was not expected.
Then, too, the administration, in It's selec-
ton of the appointees, has to rely greatly
upon the recommendations Of those whom
the people send to Congress; therefore the
latter, and not it, should be held accounta
BILE for many of the appointments that
should not have been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

CHICAGO, May 25-Juy w oo-
Corn was essv at tho op> Itch it is now quoted
July, but has since al ,oing' selling at 4o'3 Tor
Cor July. Pork - o oyancea 10 10 o,'s -
for July. l.o-2 lot jury Larn 30 !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25
ALEXANDRIA, VI
MONDAY EVENING. MAY 20.

DISGUST WITH the jury system as a.
present conducted is the natural cause OF
most, if not all, the lynching now com
nla;ned of-certainly of all that occurs IN
the older settled and ordinarily more ORDER
IL sections of the country. and unless that
system be speedily abolished or essentially
modified, resort to the summary process re-
ferred to will soon become the rule rather
than, as at present, the exception. Inc
utter absurdity of the existing Jury system
is glaringly exhibited in Utah. where the
decision in criminal case now always DE-
ponds upon the religious faith of the jury
a Mormon jury always acquiting Mormon,
a Gentle jury always convicting him, and
a mixed jury always resulting in mistrlal'
80 that the one man who selects the Jury
and not the twelve men who compose IT.
has the practical disposition OF the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-25

New YORK, May 25.-Stocks moderately nor 49,.
Money easy at l. Cotton quiet; uplaud ~ ~
Orleans L 3-16 futures dull. Flour 49,,
heavy. Wheat "a PC lower. Corn :, '" , '','
Pork dull at ST.. Lard weak at 8 "a " ''"o''