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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

ONE OF the many wise recommendations
of the Presidents is that for further restric-
tions Of the privilege to remove causes from
State to Federal courts. On the slightest
pretext causes are now transferred from the
State to the Federal courts, thereby limiting
the proper authority of the former, over
loading the dockets 0. the latter, and so de.
laying justice that those seeking it often die
before it is attained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

COURT oE APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-John
sons executor against Citizens Bank OF
Richmond and others. Appeal allowed and
superaedeas awarded to the decree pro.
nounced By the Chancery Court of the city
of Richmond.
Walton against Williams. Argued and
continued until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
The Revolution in Mexico

WASHINGTON, Dec. ga telegram from
Consul General Sutton. a. Matam oras, dated
December s, to tho Assistant Secretary OF
State, says that the revolutionary move
ment in Nuvo Leon against the State gov
eminent OF Garza Garcia and his acting
Gov Sepulveda is increasing, aud that there
was heavy firing in Monterey on the lib.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

AMONG THE bills offered in the q. S. Sen.
ate yesterday was one by Mr.. Beck, of Ken
lucky, to remove all disabilities imposed by
the 18th amendment to the Constitution.
The bill is good and a wise one, and
should be passed as soon as possible. The
war has now been over for more than two
decades, and as noted ex-Confederates are
deemed worthy enough to assist in the en-
actment of the laws Of the country, it is the
excess of Stiffness to prohibit those less noted
from carrying those laws into effect. Mr..
Elmunds may think otherwise, but the ma
jority of the people of the country do not
deem it necessary for the disabilities i'm
posed by the l4.h amendment to remain in
order to "show which side was right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

In the House of Representatives yester.
day, after the reading of the message, the
death of Reuben Eiwood, late Representa-
tive in Congress from Illinois, was announc.
ed, and the House adjourned as mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
Receints.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The receipts from
internal revenue to day were sl94, $50, and
from customs s4SS. 433. The national bank
notes received for redemption to day amount
to S342 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

How often do we hear of the sudden fatal
termination of case of Group, when a
Young life might have been saved by the
prompt use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral Be
wise in time, and keep bottle of it on hand,
ready for instant use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
The Tax on Tobacco and Whiskey.

Special dispatch 10 the Alexandria GAzurTE.)
RICHMOND, Va, Doc. 9.-The House
adopted resolution today requesting our
representatives in Congress to work for the
repeal Of the internal revenue tax on to.
bacco and whiskey. B. Z. 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
Personal.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Assietant Secre-
tary Smith, who has been in New York for
several days past, resumed his duties at the
Treasury Department to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

What Is it makes George Edmonds so
cool and placid, ard how does he Go such
deep thinking? 1t is because he never al
lows hinlselfto be harasssd with colds. lie
takes DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, he does.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
Re-Eiection of President Garrett

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 9.-At meeting
of directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company to day Robert Garrett was
reelected President for the ensuing year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Cameron in
troduced resolution declaring it inexpe.
dent to pass during the present Congress
any legislation looking to the reduction of
the tariff duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

The germs of scrofula, latent in every
person, are destroyed by Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Sod by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board Of Aldermen
held December g. 1885, there were present:
E. Z. Downham, esq, President, and Messra.
Strauss Msrbury, Bryant and Leadbester.
The Committee on Streets reported fsvoraby
on the petition Of surdry citizens for walk on
Fairfax street from Oronoco to Montgomery
streets also adversely on the subject Of renum-
bering the houses of the city; also fsvoraby on
the petition Of citizens for walk from B. Bag.
:etts gate to Hoor's run, and the reports were
adopted.
Petition OF Miss Mary Irwin to have the curb
set and gutter paved from the southwest corner
of Prince and Alfred streets to the alley on Prince
street. was referred to the Committee ON Streets.
The following preamble and resolution was
presented and adopted, viz:
1t appears from the report Of tho Auditor un-
der date Of November "a, 1886, in response to
on the books of his office, unpaid improvement
tax bills, amounting to SAILS S3, $3,207.S5 of
which arc in tho hands Of K. Kemper, Corpora.
ton Attorney, and $S17 4S are on file in the Au.
ditor5 office having been returned delinquent by
tho Collectors Of Taxes, therefore DO it
Resolved. That tho Collectors of Taxes be in.
structed to proceed forthwith to collect said i'm
provsment tax bills by distraint If necessary, and
whom for any reason it is impossible for them to
find any property or rents to attach, then the
Corporation Attorney be instructed to proceed at
once to enforce collection, and all monoJ so col
lccted he turned in as fast as collected to tho City
Treasurer to be credited to streets.
Petition of the president Of the Alexandria In
Urinary for remission of gas bill for the soncert to
be given at Amory Hall on the night Of the 10th
instant was granted.
The Commissioners ofthe Sinking. Fund sent Il
communication to Council in regard to new doors
for tho market house. and recommending an ap.
preparation OF 1925 for that purpose, and on mo,
ton it was ordered that the Auditor issue his war
rant for 1925 or 80 much thereof as may be ne
cessary to carry out the recommendation OF tho
Commissioners OF the Sinking Fund.
Bill for use Of telephone at station house, $50;
also petition Of Jane Z. Robinson for abatement
Of Improvement tax also report Of Corporation
Attorney on the petition of W. II. Price; also re-
port of Finance Committee on tax bill duo by ].
NJ. Stewart, and on petition of N. johnson and T.
L. Smith, Commissioners, and on communication
OFF C. E. Moody; and on communication Of the
Auditor in regard tn an appropriation for tho chain
gang were received from tho Common Council and
their action concurssd in.
The Board thsn adjourned.
Tosto: JNo. J. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

Owing to the heavy, unfavorabe weather bu8i'
ness is q uet and we note only a fair demand for
Flour well distributed as to grade. The offerings
of Wheat to-day were very small and mainly Of
common to fair quality, and this market is with
out much animation, buyers being unwilling to
handle any but primo lots Mt fu! iisures. Corn,
Rye and Oats are firm. Pork is not so abundant
and while the prices arc not much higher there is
more disposition to buy. Other produce is un-
changed.
BALTIMORE Bee 9.-vn Is consolidated -
past due coupons u Il new 10 los ISL, new 81
611a bid to-day Cotton dull; middnng GA.
Flour easy and quiet; Howard street and
Western super 81 CAB co; do extra - 25a4 90;
do family 81 25a4 10; City Mills super s. 5oa
3 90; do extra So 5Oai Is: DO Rio brand, - 11a
81 ST; Patapsco family s. Co. do su.c. atve
| patent Sc 90. Hheat-:outheIn steady and quiet;
Western lower and dull S,uthcrn Erd 9la'o;
do amber 9Sa1OO: No2 Western red wlntr spot
s9as9&.; Dec 50 bid January II i4n9i's,; FEB.
a37sa94ls. Corn-SoutheIn lower auh dull;
Western steady and dull; Southern white 43a
16la; do yellow 43aiGin; Wrstcrn mixed spot
AT laa47a4. fresh; December 4Gt.n 41A; January
and February 5aas4G steamer ABS 43'l Oats
very firm and dull; Southern 36at2; Western
white 3sa40 do mixed 35a36; pcnna 37a40
Bye firm At 72a75. Hay steady; prime 20 choice
Western S13a15 81. Provisions steady and quiet;
Mess Pork S1025. Bulkmeats, shoulders, and rear
rib sides packed da.aGE. Bacon shoulders 81,
clear rib sides 7; hams l1a114. Lard-rciincd
TIA. Butter steady; Western packed 1Oal5; crealn'
cry 2Oa27 Eggs firm at 25: lined 1919
Coffee quiet; Rio csrgoes, ordinary to fair ! i4a
81. Sugar firm A soft e.. WhIskcy steady
81 19a1 20.
new YORK. Dec. 9.-Stoeks quiet AID steady.
Money easy at 2a21a. Cotton weak; upIands J1s:
Orleans 8 916; futures steady. Flour dul aud
heavy. Wheat lower Corn lower Pork firm al
50 75a$1O 25. Lard weak at Sc 30.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, De:. Q, 1850.
Prices ranged as follows:
CatGe-fery - y
= = i !
Medium or fair quality .....-......... ~ d
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen andCows a ~
SalFeS y y Il " =
oneep.....
LalnD9........ - =
49, =
Cows and Calves 25aS45.
The market this week las been well SUPPLIED
with all kinds Of stock, and the sales have been
more numerous than for several weeks pat, win
slightly stronger prices for all grades Of cttte'
most of the offerings closed out. Calves III
fair demand with few arrivals, and prices iu!!J
&c higher Sheep-b1t few offered and light ds'
mand. Lambs in GONE inquiry, but few good ones
coming to market. Hogs arc importing il prices
aliubtIv with fey arrivals On far rhis ,y,pE Cows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09
COMMON COUNCIL.

COMMON COUNCIL.
At "a regular meeting Of the Common Council Of
the city Of Alexandria. held on the Sth day of
December, 1885, there were present: Isaac Eich-
Snowden. Brent. Fisher, Goodrich. Corbett, Whit
ing French, Harrison, Strider, Uhler, Pullman
and Sweeney.
An act extending the provisions of tho act en-
titled IAN act granting the consent of the City
Council OF Alexandria, to the cupaton Of ccr-
ruarr IS, 1866" was called up, and passed By the
following vote, viz: Aye: Messrs. Aitcheson,
Snowden, Brent, Fisher, Corbett, French. Harr-
sop Strder, Pullman and Mr. President-1O.
Noes, Messrs. Moore, Whiting, Uhler aad Swce-
ney-4.
The Committee on Finance reported as follows,
viz: Upon the communication Of tho Mayor, aud
the letter Of Chas E. Moody, in relation to ts1ir G
the property owned by The Va. Iron Shipbuilding
Co., recon NEEDING that the collectors proceed st
once to collect all taxes rentals &C., due the city
from May 31st 1881 upon the petition Of John
taxes on real eststo Of George Chapman, deceased,
recommending settlement upon the payment of
% nor cent for the years 1924 and g. and the
full amount for the years 1S61-2-34 and 5 !;
UPON the application for reduction of the tax
on real estate assessed to James d. Stewart, re-
commanding settlement upon the payment of
S95 within five days, and upon the comnunica-
ton of tho Auditor asking an additional appro-
piiation for the support of the chain gang, re-
commencing an appropriation Of $500.
The adverse opinion of tho Corporation Attor-
ney upon the petition Of VIM. II. Price, for pay a.
driver of the Hydraulion steam fro engine, DUR
ing suspension, was read and adopted
The petition of Jane E. Coleman, Tor an abate.
mcnt of taxes on roal estate, was referred to the
Committee on Finance.
The bill of The Southern Bell Telephone Co.,
for $50, was referred to the Committee on Claims.
1t was resolved, tho Board Of Aldermen con-
curing, that the sum OF $40 be and is hereby ap.
propriated TO pay J. E. II. Norton. clerk of the
special investigation committee, for services 81
clerk to tho said committee.
The report of the Committee on Streets, upon
the communication Of the Mayor, with reference
to numbering tho house Of the city, wss received
from the Board Of Aldermen, and their action
thereon non concurred in.
The following were received from the Board of
Aldermen and their action thereon concurred in
viz: The reports of the Committee on Streets;
upon the petition of James Dean and others, for
the laying of sidewalk; on the communication
and paper Of the Auditor and upon tho communi-
cation Of Lewis L. Williams in reference to un-
paid Improvement bills; the petition of the Alex
andria Infrmary for the free use Of gas for con-
cert; upon the communication from the Sinking
Fund Commissioners, in reference to placing new
doors to the market, and resolution appropriating
1925, therefore, and upon the petition OF Mary
Irwin, for resetting the curb in front OF the prop
erty, corner Of Prince and Alfred streets.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JAMES q. CAToN. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-09

NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-Stoeks quiet AID steady.
Money easy at 2a212 Cotton weak; upandsJ 's:
Orleans 9.16; futures steady. Flour duil aud
heavy Wheat lower. Corn lower. Pork firm At
50 75a$1O 25. Lard weak at Sc 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01
Personal.

Mrs. J, c. Foss. mother of Bishop Cyrus
ID. Foss, il dead.
The first volume of Mr.. Blaine's book has
now reached a sale of half million copies
Senators Brown, of Georgia, and ingalls,,
of Kansas. do not "speak as they pass by"
Commodore Ralph Chandler assumes COM
mand of the New York Navy Yard on Janu-
airy |.
Mr.. Thomas Hughes, better known as
'sTom Brown" has agreed to write life of
Peter Cooper.
Henry George, who has been lecturing in
the Isle of Skye will sail for America Janu-
airy "a.
Mr.. Labouchere in Truth, said the other
day that all Canada was fit for was Eskimo
and polar bears.
Hon Thomas A. Hendricks will deliver the
annual address before the Yale alumni and
graduating classes, at the commencement.
June %, 1884.
The Colonna family of Rome. scion of
which is to marry Miss Mackay, has been
plunged into deep mourning by the death of
the Duchess Torlonia.
Nine Judic has been playing to empty
benches in Florence and Rome. owing to the
general ant-French feeling and the steepness
of her admission prices.
Senator Fair, of Nevada, is assessed for
81. 900, 900 in the city of San Francisco, and
is now defendant in delinquent tax suit in
which the city claims from him 1926
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01
from the New Orleans show parties going

from the New Orleans show parties going
South.
1t is alleged that there are as many Indians
in America as were here when Columbus
made his discovery.
Governor Cleveland expresses the opinion
that Mr.. Evarts will get the New York sena-
torship.
| The light of an electric lamp travels 49,
| 200 miles second; that of the sun 186, 500,
and that of petroleum lamp. 1867
| The leading journals of Oregon and Wash
ington Territory are advocating the introduce
ton of the beet sugar industry In the North
West.
A Syracuse preacher says that funeral
eulogies are injurious, because the people
often know the dead man better than the
preacher does.
/ Enormous finds of copper have boen made
I in Angra Pequena, the territory which Mr..
Gladstone has recently allowed Germany to
appropriate.
No tickets are sold for entrance to the New
Orleans exposition. Each visitor. instead, is
required to drop a silver half dollar into a
/ box
| To Don Antonio de Mendoza, viceroy of
Mexico, the honor seems to belong of estab-
| fishing the first printing office in America.
| The first printer was Juan Pablos, a Span
lard.
| 1t turns out that John Howard PAYNE, when
/ he wrote ''Sweet Home" was not pauper
at ALL PAYNE stole the music which is all
there is of the song, and put his own words
to it.
In fashionable house of mourning on
MURRAY Hill in New York, the servants are
all in deepest black, and the two pet dogs of
the family have band and bow of Grape
around their necks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01
New York Times Ind.
The Black Line in the South.

From a well-nformed person who has
recently been in Raleigh, n. G, and who
has read the dispatch in The Times OF Sat
urdav describing the lynching of the negro
burglars Smith and Davis, at CLAYTON, an
interesting story is obtained about the failure
to Lunish two other burglars, not black, tor
an offence similar to that which was followed
by a Kuklux execution without regard to the
forms of law. About a week ago New ombe
Andrews and Willie Harrison, white, each
about % or % wears of age, both of whom
have been on board training ship in the
navy, and who both belong to families of
influence in Raleigh broke into the store OF
w. H. Johnston. They were seen and
recognized by colored woman, and were
arrested and taken to the station house by
the Raleigh police, They were only detained
few hours and for some cause not learned,
Mr. Johnston did not make any complaint
against them. The chief of police, Charles
ID. Heartt released them from custody,
although it generally known
that the evidence of the colored
woman who saw them break into
the store would be sufficient to justify their
detention until the Grand Jary should meet
on Jan s. 1t is also asserted that no record
of the arrest of Andrews and Harrison was
made at the police headquarters and that the
State. is also Justice OF the peace for Wake
county, was informed of the whole proceed
ing. The gentleman who gives this informa
ton is indignant that in Wake county and IN
Raleigh, having democratic county and
city governments such discrimination should
have been made against black burglars
The two negroes who were lynched at
Clayton, in Johnston county, adjoining Wake,
were arrested on suspicion by c. ID. Heartt,
the superintendent of police, who arrested
| aud released Andrews and Harrison, and
whom he describes as democrat of 1.-THE
'.red-mouthed kind" Harrison and Andrews
were reported to have gone to Wilmington
for Il Christmas spree. There was good
deal of talk in Johnston and Wake counties
about the killing of the negro burglars. A
republican of johnson county relates that
the democrats of CLAYTON let out their plans
before they broke into the Jail to get at the
negroes, with the purpose of making all re-
| publicqns parties to the lynching if an inves-
| tigaton was ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01
General News.

More than 40 railroads have passed into
the hands of receivers during the year.
Montreal expects its carnival this winter
will surpass all predecessors.
Work has been commenced on the ice
palace at Montreal.
Arizona has $4,000 specimens of minerals
at the New Orleans Exposition.
Henry Ward Beecher's church will not go
into bankruptcy at present.
About $4,000 mortgages were given in Ar
kansas, last wear.
Up to date the United States has issued
5000 patents on churns.
Corn cob weather prophets say the season
next spring will be a very late one.
The wedding coat of Andrew johnson is
shown at New Orleans. 1t was made in 1888.
Canada has Chatauqua literary and scien-
tific circle. which proposes to have summer
resort similar to that at Chatauqua.
Cincinnati hotels are getting big benefit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01
A Wild Woman in the Woods.
THE DISCOVERY MADE By A PARTY OF
HUNTERS AT WoRMELsDORF, IN PEENsYL-
WANNA.

A special to the Philadelphia Times, from
Wormelsdorf, Penn, says: "For several
months the citizans of this village (sltuated
near the foot of the 'outh Mountains,
range of the Alleghanies,) hive been disturb
ed by the most nnearthly yells coming from
the hills. 1t was generally supposed that
they emanated from some strange animal
which had taken refuge in the mountains.
Mr.. Griesemen of the Bethany Orphans
Home, Reformed Church institution at the
foot of the mountain, several times heard the
screams. Franklin Katterman, Jacob Mat
thews and Theodore Startze, all old hunters.
followed up the trail for several hours. but
were finally obliged to give mp as they were
led into the mountain fastness Stones and
huge rocks were rolled down the hill in their
path. and they were Obliged to dodge these
missels every now and then Theodore
Startze saws he saw living thing, half hui
man. half beast. He stood still, the blood
chilling in his veins. He had his gun
with him, but ne dared mot shoot. He
next started on a run, and to use his own
words. flew down the hill, and did not stop
until he got home, not taking time to look
whether the beast was following him or not,
A party of employees at the RObesonia Fur
mace shot at the animal, but missed it. 1t Is
| stated that the managers OF the furnace OF
fered 5000 for the animal alive and 800 for
It's dead body. For some weeks every per-
son has given the mountain wide berth.
Several farmers lost sheep and chickens.
Monday the mystery was cleared up. par
ty of Womelsdorf hunters secured the noun
tain. They found human footsteps in the
snow, which they tracked to rude hut-a
charcoal burners deserted cabin. Here they
found young woman, probably % years OF
age. She was thinly dressed, her surround
ings were uncouth, and she appeared much
frightened. She has a wild and haggard
look, and who she is no one knows. She
will probably be removed to the poorhouse.
She threw stones down the mountain and
yelled to scare the people away. She is OF
muscular build. and many think she has been
| following this kind of life for years, Judging
by her general appearance. She has shown
the strength of an Amazon, aud the people
have decided to let her alone until the au
thorities take her in charge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us case of Kidney or
Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters will not
speedily cure? We say they can not, as
thousands of cases already permanently cured
and who are daily recommending Electric
Bitters, will prove. Bright's Disease, Dia-
betes. Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the blood, regu-
late the bowels, and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed For
sale at SOC, bottle by Devine & Coughlin.
dec27 t&wtc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01

Hungry and thirsty democrats" says
the Tribune. "should not be too awfully
discouraged over MIR. Cleveland's latest
civil service profession. Between the
lines of his announcement. in his letter to
the Civil Service r etorm League, of his
stern determination to discipline republic
can officials who have been prominent in
politics. hey may read tidings of comfort
and joy. This declaration is in line with
Mr.. Hendricks statement that the only
way to get at the books which contain
the proofs of republican villany' is to
turn out the men who have charge OF
them. These expressions. rightfully in
terpreted. seem to be about as broad as
charity and to cover a vast amount OF pat
ronage."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-01

The efforts to assist General Grant in
his pecuuiary affairs have not yet been
successful. The committee who propose
to raise sum sufficient to satisfy the
Vanderbilt judgment against the Gener-
ais belongings, were convinced upon
consultation with the foremost lawyers in
New York, that if they did this, and the
goods were removed, they could, in all
probability be once more taken possession
of, and by Wards creditors. This, there
fore, compels the friends of the ex Presi-
dent to proceed very carefully. The debts
of Ward are so numerous and of such
large amounts that the committee do not