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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence of the hlexa GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, ID. g.. Dec. 20, 1886
In the Senate to-day Genera! Mahons
presented a petition from the State and city
officials and seventy-fye other citizens O
the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va
for the repeal of the oleomnrgarne tax. A
bill was introduced requiring the judges Of
Y. >. circuit and district Courts TO reduce
their instructions to jures to writing in all
cases. A bill WAS introduced instructing the
Judiciary committee to inquire into the all
thoriy Of receivers Of railroads appointed
by l. >. courts to interfere with State laws
A resolution was introduced authorizing the
President to open negotiations with foreign
sugar producing counties, looking to the
adoption of treaties by which sugar can be
imported into this country free of duty and
certain manufactures of this Country be i'm.
ported int o theirs on the same terms. Mr. Vest
introduced a bill for chartering transcon.
tinental canal across the isthmus of TIE.
huantepec.
Col. r. E. Colston, of Virginia, an ex-
Confederate and ex.Egyptian soldier, low
III office here, commenced fast on the 9th
ult., which he will continue until Christmas.
He has lost thirty pounds, but feels better
than he did when he commenced, and has
no desire to eat.
Representative Libbey, of Virginia, is in
hopes OF inducing the House military com.
mittee to report bill granting the right OF
way for horse car railroad through the
government reservation at Fortress Monroe
from Hampton to Old Point Comfort.
Mr.. Randall and the other SO called dem.
ocrats who voted with him on Saturday
last against considering bill TO reduce the
tariff, will hold a conference TO morrow or
next day, to detern inc upon their course
with respect TO reduction of the surplus
in the Treasury. As Mr.. Randall has al
ready decided upon what his course on that
subject will be, and as all the others say to
him, Master, lead On, we'll follow thee :"
the conference will merely endorse his plan,
which is to introduce a bill that combines
the administrative part of MIR. Hewitt's bill
and certain provisions for the abolition Of
the internal revenue tax on tobacco, and the
reduction Of that on liquor.
Republicans from Virginia, here to-
day, say that of the entire republican
delegation from their State in the
next Congress not single member is a
true blue Mahoneite, and that the Gen
eral has lost his vigilance if he does not
know the powerful influence that is work
ing against him in his own party.
Representative Trigg, of Virginia, when
asked to-day what he thought the legisla-
ture of his State should do with regard to
the settlement Of the State debt at the pro.
posed extra session, said it should stand by
the Riddleberger bill, and let the creditors
know definitely that the debt could be set
tied upon no other terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

Col. MosBY.-Col. ]. S. Mosby has lust
returned to Washington from lecture tour
in the New England States. He speaks in
the highest terms Of the cordiality and kind
treatment he everywhere received-in fact
he said that he was never more heartily re-
ceived in Firginia than he was iu New Eng.
land. After short rest he will return
to Boston ard continue his course
of lectures. He was the centre of at :
traction last night at the National, and was
surrounded by number of old Virginia
friends, many OF whom h 3 had not seen for
years: In speaking of Virginia politics, he
said that, although absent from the State for
years, he had still kept posted in all that
was going on. Great changes had taken
place, but not greater than he had expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

CARDINAL GIBBONS ADvICE.-The new
Catholic church, st. Wenceslaus, in Balti.
more, was dedicated yesterday, by Cardinal
Gibbons, who made an address to those
present The congregation is composed al.
most entirely of Bohemians, aud in the
course OF bis remarks the cardinal said the
people owed duty to the country, and in
serving the country they served God. He
spoke OF the relations between the employ
err and the employed, and said their inter-
ests were mutual. 4e warned them to
avoid engaging in anything that might lead
to anarchy, but by industry and thrift
make for themselves name and standing
among their fellow citizens. He also spoke
against any socialistic movement as wrong
to the country and to religion An address
in German was made by Rev. Fa Their Shau
or, and one in Bohemian by Rev. Father
Jeutscbe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW York, December 2O-Thc onon;
'he e'oek ASchaoss this morning was somewhat
WEAK hrst prices showing declines of from = -
Us per cent from Saturdays final figures Tho
trading was active for the first half bour 80.
which it became quiet. Prices were irregn,a. :.
the early dealings, most stocks being stead,
tirm. Later a rally occurred, but tho mnr,..
n.ent was generally for small fractions owl
Prices again gave way later, and at II oc,oct ~
market was moderately active aud heavy to veal
Money quiet at 6a7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

OYSTER WAR.-The warfare between the
Virginia oyster police and the Maryland
dredgers has been resumed Two colored
men from Crisfield, Md, are in Accomac
county Jail having been arrested several
DAYS ago by, one of the Virginia police
ooats for dredging in the Virginia waters Of
focomoke sound. The bugeye in which
tney were operating was also captured, but
the captain escaped to another boat, which
sailed away, and thus euded arrest. The
uredgers showed fight, and much powder
was burned on beth sides, but nobody was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
The Deficiency hill

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2O.-Public
Printer Benedict and Treasurer Jordan
were before the Senate Committee on AID.
preparations this morning in reference to
the emergency deficiency bill. Action was
postponed to await some information which
Inc Public Printer will probably furnish to-
morrow. The principal feature of the bill
is a provision for the expenses of The Gov
eminent printing Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

The republicans in Boston promised tc
help Mr.. Mcneil, the labor candidate foI
Mayor Of that city, al the recent election
there, and We're ins,igatctl thereto by Mr.
Blaine but, or the dsy OF election, fearing
that Mr.. Mcneil might possibly be elected
many of them did exactly as those in New
York had previously done voted for the
democratic candidate, in order to max
sure of the defeat of the man they had prom
ised to support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

THE DISTRICT assembly of knights OF
labor that managed the great railroad strike
in the Southwest last winter has dishanded
FOR the reasons that it had lost the power to
collect assessments, and that as the railroad
companies refused to giant passes to the
delegates from the ioca! assemblies, the rail
road fare was too great for those delegates
TO bear themselves. Irons 10 jail, and his
assembly disbanded, are Lessons by whic:
wise knights will profit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20


DESPERATE MURDER.-C Christian F.
Schan, tailor of Erie, Pa, shot his daugh-
ters, Minnie and Annie, Saturday afternoon,
killing the former outright, fatally wounded
the latter, and in attempting TO escape, shot
at policeman who finally dubbed Schan
senseleas and effected his arrest. The fami
ly consisted of Schan, his wife, and nine
children, Minnie and Annie, aged respec-
lively % and 20, being progressing young
ladies. While the family were seated at
dinner Schan arose, locked the door, drew
two revolvers and assaulted his wife. His
daughters seized his arms as he was about to
blow their mothers brains out The mot her
tore herself from his grasp on her thu oat
which was terribly acerated, opened the
door and ran screaming from the room, fol.
lowed by several shots from her husband
revolver. Failing to bring down his wife,
schan turned on his daughters aud shot
both. Schan was making for the outskirts
OF the city when q policeman took him
Sehan defed the officer aud fired at him,
hut without effect. He then turned tho pis-
to to his own head and snapped it ineflec
lively. The officers mace laid him seuse.
LEG. While on the way to the Jail a crowd
of indignant citizens made rueh for Schan
with cries OF hang him, :" "knook his brains
out" etc. Other officers came to the rescue
and drove the crowd back and the prisoner
was safely landed in JUL. Schan was very
cool and showed no pentence. Later in
the day he was prevented from committing
suicide in his cell by the timely arrival of an
officer. He afterwards broke down and
cried bitterly. Sedan is q man of IS and
has q record in the. criminal court. Mrs.
schan is suffering terribly from her iahu-
man treatment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
DIED.

December 7tb, 1886, at Shiloh. King Geory,
county, Va. ADDIE, youngest daughter Of VIM
e. aud Bette A. Baker, in her sixth year. God
ha' taken this lovely gentle child, as too pure 70,
Garth and placed her among The angels. where
she Will ever shine ''oeaaun whose brightness
Will never grow dim to the Eereayed parent.
and other loved ones. r q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

'Breatbes there a man with soul 80 dead,
who never 10 himself has said, I'll cure nv
aching head with Salvation Oil ?n yes q
few light weights" !"
Bully boy with glass eye is what chan
Term o- Cd bottle of Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

a bRoAD LINT TO RussIA.-The London Post
Yesterday morning, in an inspired article, warns
Turkey against further ccque!ting with En- STA
The British Government it says, has undergone
great sacrifices to uphold tho integrity of Turkey.
even against tho opinion of large portion of the
English people. Any hesitation on tho mart If
turkey will now compel England to adopt a
course to counteract Russias threats by meas res
that will speedily impress the Porte with the fact
that turkeys present doubtful policy is the worst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
MARRIED.

", On the 10th of December, 1856, in La Crosse
Mnsconsin at the residence of the brides brother
Deaucett. Mr. RICHARD 3. DEAR. of Dnlnth
Mimi formerly of Virginia), to Miss RIDE 7.
Youngest auehter of the late NJ. NJ. JAMESON
esq OF Fairfax county, Va-[southcrn Church.
man pleasecopy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
COMMUNICATED.
The Approaches TO the City.

There is subject, and orc too of prime
Importance, which. it seems to us, might
just now we'll occupy share of the atten.
ton of the good people of the city aud coun.
" of Alexandria, The condition of our
ronds is the subject 10 which we refer, and
Will go so far as 10 say, is q disgrace to a
civilized community The old Leesburg
pike, entering Alexandria by way of King
street, and one of the principal thorough
fares leading into the city, is in many place
in horrible condition. Especially must
we mention that portion lying between
Hootl's run and tho beginning of King street
proper We do not know whether this is
within the corporation limits or not. If it
is, it is a disgrace to the city, and if not, it
Is equally disgrace to city and county. If
our people have any enterprise, any self
respect, these things should not be. We
have resided in Alexandria COUNT for more
Tran two years, and have seen in
that time no work of any copse.
quence done upon the roads in our
section. And yet We pay road tax of 10 cents
on the SlOO, and every male between we think,
the ages oil is and 20 must work two DAYS each
year, or pay fine of $3.50. With this it does
seem that We might have better roads It be.
hooves the people of Alexandria to take an inter.
est in this subject, for how can the country peo-
pie get TO town II the roads impossible. and it
seems now as if they might soon be so. This is Il
| mate OF Importance, and something should be
done to better it. Leaving out the Inconvenience
| and annoyance to persons who must travel these
roads this state of things will also kcep away de-
sirable settlers and capital 1t seems to us that
the shedding of little good printers ink on this
| subject might accomplish some good. Let us hear
from somo ono else. Yours truly, RMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

l FOUND IT A SURE CURE.-I have been iron
bled with Catarrh deafness for seven or eigbt
years with roaring noise in nv head | bougbt
medicine in - States but nothing helped me Eli
procured bottle OF Ely, Cram Ealm. In tnur
days could hear as vel AS ever nm cured of
the Catarrh MS we'll | consider E:ys Cream
Balm the best medicine ever msde-a.pprTr
WIDDICE, Hastings, n. Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
Death of MIR. Goldsmith.

NEWBURGH, N. Y, Dec 20.-Alden Gold
smith, the famour horse man, died at mid.
night last night, at Walnut Grove farm. in
the town of Blooming Grove, Orange coun.
~, after an illness of three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

VIENNA, Dec. 20.-An avalanche has
Killed band of seventeen smugglers who
Tere in hiding near Vicenza.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

SENATOR RIDDLEEERGER has now enter.
ed the field as writer of Christmas stories.
But his most admirng friends cannot say
that his start is indicative OF future succe; $.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
Ex-AIderman McOuaIo so,.o,o1

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Ex-Aldermau Me.
Qaaoe was this morning sentenced to seven
years imprisonment and to pay fine of
5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

THE EVIL effects of too large foreign
clement ia the voting class of Americans
has become so apparent as TO be as visible
even TO the foreign as 10 the native born
citizens Of the country. The German Amer
lean Association, OF Milwaukee, have just
petitioned Congress for the amendment OF
the naturalization laws, increasing the time
Of residence, and demanding more Qualifica-
tons for citizenship than those now requir-
ed. This country affords an asylum for the
oppressed of all the nations Of the earth
Except tae Chinese and those Of other ma
tons WHO are paupers) hut those who come
should certainly be willing to wait until they
learn something about American ins:i.u-
tons before demanding the privilege OF
taking part in the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

There is but little change in Flour; receipts are
fair and the demand is moderately active, mainly
confined to the jobbing trade The Wheat mar.
kets are quiet; futures are shade lower and
easy, with nothing to indicate change in either
direction the offerings for several days past have
been small and mostly soft and from fair to good
grades; while such samples are in sympathy with
futures and not so readily sold, there is an active
demand for llinty, prime milling lots at full
prices. Corn is steady ard firm. Rye aud Oats
strong Produce is in better receipt and without
quotablc change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
ALEX CAMBRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 90

A MAJORITY Of the representatives OF the
people in Congress are so much opposed to
a reduction of the tariff that they vote
against even the consideration Of bill for
that purpose. The annual amount Of money
collected by the tariff, that goes into the
treasury,is nearly two hundred million dol
lars. All estimates put the amount collect
ed by it, that goes into the pockets OF the
protected monopolists, at five times that
sum. The people of tho United States,
therefore, have exacted of them every year
by the tariff on the articles their necessities
compel them to consume the enormous sum
oftwelye hundred million dollars, twenty
four dollars from every man, woman and
child in the entirs country. Congressmen
vote against considering a proposition to
reduce that amount, and still the people
who pay it continue to re.elect them year
after year. If they were to vote for q bill
imposing direct tax of that amount, they
would not be reelected; yet such n tax
would only differ in the mode Of collection
from the unjust one they refuse to reduce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20
BALTIMORE. Dec. 2O.-Cotton steady and quiet;

BALTIMORE Dec. 20.-Cotton steady and quiet;
middling 9asa9la. Flour firm and S. eady; How.
ard street and Western super 50 35a2 10; Go
extra 81 Soa3 IS; do family 81 OOa4 so: City
Mills super So 35a2 U.s. do extra So OCa5 20;
do Rio brands $475a5 90; Patapsco family
80 10; do supcrlativc patent 50 so. Wheat
southern steady and quiet: Western lower and
dull Southern red 9Oa9i; Southern amber 92s
%: No Western winter red spot SSasSk.: Jan
oSiassSA Feb S95saS97s. Corn-Southern
quiet and steady: Western lower and dull South.
ern white 46al7; do yellow 46a47: Western mix.
cd spot 10 ba453. for new; Dec I5s bid Jan
45A a46; Feb 46@salG7s May 4Sla bid steam
"A !5a4o; Oats steady southern 35a4O; Western
white 39a4O; do mixed 35a36; Penna 35alO.
Rye lower at 55a57. Hay steady aud quiet
prime to choice Western 81 GOALS CO. provis.
ons steady. Mess Pork S12 Bulk meats
shoulders and clear rib sides packed 6lsa7.
Bacon-shoulders 7a7Is; clear rib sides ~;
hams l2al2ti. rd-reiincd 7ls Butter steady;
Western packed l3a1S; creamery 23a3O. Eggs
quiet at 31a32.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

NEW York, Dec. 20-Cotton quiet; uplands
40; Orleans 9's futures steady. Flour quiet
and steady. Wheat lower. Corn easier. Pork
firm at S12a12 So Lard steady at So 52lb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-20

NEW SEASON GROCERiES.-Des;-rt Table
~ London Layer and Valencia Rasins New
Currants a"d Citron, Fancy Layer Figs, Selected
" ID GEO MrBl-2NEY & son
, 1886-03-09


one oil the most vicious ana harmful
measures adop'ed at inc present session
was rusheu through 'ne mouse las' even
iag unuer Suspension VI inc ruies' IL IL
4 pii LOT .ne incorporation oi ha"i'ns,
ana appointing Homer Merr1ii mayor oil
'"e nc" o'y- inc,e "ouiu na,uialy DC
no oppos''oh on '"c part u Tue ieg'Sia,
'aie " u mopo'No' !" "a"""S II
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n'a1or''y Vi ,ne peop'e Vi na"i'ns no not
w""' Guy o""f'cr' ~ '"o iepie'op'a'
u'''oi O"ioo" oouH, i.p'eseu' '"e poo'
pio UT " smai pon'lcai e'ilue 'ha' ID Wy
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n"ins' ."'S matter upey "us' SCI
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,n' "o's' iea'u'e VI '"o D",' ho"e'e',
- '"e plo'ision ior '"e "Ppoul'ncn' VI
HOMER '"erriii as mayor by ies,sia''hg
!" man i".o .ne pr'no.pai onoc Vi .no nc"
c,'y' ahe legislature u'e'ares 'nat Tue peo-
p'c Vi ra"n,hs are nncapap'e vi choosing
'neir own o,ncers' 'na' ,ney cannon DC
uus'eu WIN 'ne eieeuSe n"lcnnSe' '"a.
'"ey arc unn' ior INC sao'eu i's"'s anu
, 1886-03-09

The case of the Territory of Wyoming
VS.. James Price, accused of grand larceny,
was tried before Judge Lee Yesterday.
The proof was clear enough that he stole
a coat belonging to one Of the members Of
the legislature, but as there might have
been some question as to the value Of the
coat had it been raised, the charge against
Price was reduced to petit larceny, the de
PENDANT convicted and sentenced TO pay q
fine of $25 and costs, and in default oil
payment to stand committed to the county
Jail for twenty days. Edward Harring.
ton was also a%rraigned before Judge Lee
on the charge of petit larceny, and being
convicted was sentenced for the term Of
ten days.
, 1886-03-09

On Sunday morning an affair occurred
in one of the saloons on Seventeenth
street which came near resulting in the
death of named John Todd. There
was in the saloon at the time a man
named James b. Miner, who was pretty
full of whisky and disposed to go on the
"warpath," and eventually he had a few
words with Todd of not a very pleasant
nature, when suddenly he drew a revolver,
and las it is eharged) fred at Todd, the
bullet just grazing the left ear. Miner
was arrested and will have his exnmina-
ton before Judge Lee to-day on the
charge of an assault with a deadly
weapon with intent to kill. Miner claims
that the shot was an accidental one.
, 1886-03-09

For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER. Idelman block
, 1886-03-09
Presbyterlan Election.

At the close of services at the Presby
terrain church, on Sunday morning, a con
gregational meeting of the members OF
the church'was held for the transaction Of
business. ID. d. Dare, rs treasurer of the
society, made a report, showing the 6nan.
cial condition of the church, after which
an election of directors was held, resulting
in the reelection Of the old board, name.
ly A. IL. Swan, Il. Magic, A. G. Me.
Gregor, II. N. Heath and Geo. McSwain.
A resolution was unanimously accepted.
rendering thanks to d, ID. Dare for faith
fulness and efficiency in his official capaei
ty. Marshall Smith was reelected TO the
office Of elder.
, 1886-03-09

Engraving in all its branches Is done at
ZEHNER. JACKSON X BUEcHNER's
, 1886-03-09
Mannerchor Masquerade Ball.

Ladies tickets Nos. I6I
10 166 Inclusive, 10 The
.M0nnerchOr ban, are re-
ported lost. We notify all
parties NOT 10 purchase The
same, as they ,CiIf moi under
any ctrcunist 0Hces be Gc-
cepfed at the tOOr.
III masks stsssf be raised
IA the presence Of me cODt-
DiifIee at the d00r before
admission can be gained.
Objectionable characters
iUM pOsuireiy NOT be at
hmiffed. Ey order
Arrangements Committee
$500
TnE LEADER Office will pay the aboy,
reward for the arrest and conviction oi
anyone guilty Of stealing copies of Tn
LEADER from the premises OF subscribers
, 1886-03-09

In the house of representatives last
evening when the Grant resolution was
under consideration Hon. j. NJ. Tomp-
kins and Col. Downey each made speeches.
That made by Mr.. Tompkins was not only
able and eloquent, but was grand in many
respects, as was hat also Of Col. Downey.
The speeches were listened to with marked
attention by a large %concourse of people,
among whom were many ladies'.
, 1886-03-09

Governor Warren yesterday returned
the coal screening BILL and in the
message transmitted to the house of re-
representatives. concerning the bill set
forth his reasons for so doing and took
the ground that it would be to the in
terest of all concerned that the bill does
not become a law.
, 1886-03-09

Grain, stocks and provisions bought and
sold on margin every day at our office,
Checks for differences made promptly at
3 o'clock. Ned, Prentice K Co, G and S.
Commercial block. Telephone No. CT.
, 1886-03-09

A concert was given at the a. NJ. H.
church last evening which was not only
largely attended but in all rcspccts was a
success and reflected credit on all who
participated.