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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

The VIRGINIA House of Delegates has
passed the bill providing for the issue of
scrip to be sold at fifty cents in the dollar to
tax payer and to be accepted at par in pay
ment of taxes, though it is not only at va
rance with the Constitution of the nation,
but is directly contrary to the express pro-
visions of the constitution of the State. 1t
is hoped the Senate will have common sense
enough to reject it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
The Mccormick Works.

CHICAGO, Mar. 2.-The Mccormick works
opened as usual this morning. There were
large crowds Of idle men about the works,
but the presence of the police prevented
any outbreaks on their part, even though
they had contemplated one. Five hundred
and forty men reported for work, an in.
crease of 200 over yesterday, and the man
ayers of the works expect that the number
will be increased to 500 tomorrow. The
officers think the strike is practically ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

TIE PRESIDENTS special message to the
Senate yesterday, explanatory of his refu-
sal to comply with the Senate's unconstitu-
tional demands for his reasons for removing
republican Office holders, proves conclusive
ly, if any more proof were required, that in
that refusal he is completely justified in
every conceivable particular. 1t is impos-
sible that among all the millions of readers
of the message referred to single one, e1-
cept Senator Edmunds, was reminded by
it of the letter King Charles the First sent
to the British Parliament.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
Attempted Assassination.

PARIS, March 2-An attempt Wa la-,Io
last night to assassinate Dr. Blowitz, the
Paris correspondent of the London Time,
AS the Doctor was ascending the staircase
of his home, shot was fired at him by some
unknown person. The bullet missed him
struck against the wall in front of him, and
fell fattened at his feet. No clue to the
would-be ASA: sin has yet been discovered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

GENERAL MAHoNE's organ, now printed
in Washington, attempts to help the Gener.
al by harping upon the fact that his lieu
tenant, Mr.. Brady, who until recently was
engaged in the collection of the tobacco tax,
has introduced in Congress a bill to remove
the tax on tobacco. But every democratic
member of Congress from Virginia has done
the same, and the most strenuous opponents
of such bills in Congress are the Generals
renublican allies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

The Century laga=ine for March has been re-
ceived from its publishers The Century Com
pany, New York. It's contents are: Portrait of
Emilio CASTELAR,, Italy from Tricycle.. John
Bodewin's Testimony, Recent Architecture in
America, John Toner'S Experiment, Mountain
eering in Persia, The Minister'S Charge, A Bor-
rowed Month, The Strength and Weakness OF
Socialism, Shiloh Reviewed, Memoranda of the
Civil War, CASTELAR,, Topics of the Time, Open
Letters, Brio Brac, and some poetry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
The Manassas Mails Again.
CATHARPIN, Va, March l, 1856

Oa III I'M IN, ' o. 1IIHI On II 1OVV'
To the editor Of the Alexandria Gd=ette:
Dear Strive are receiving the GAZETTE
very rregularly-worse since the additional
mail facilities on the Manassas Branch rail-
road. The GAzETTEs for Gainesville are
received on time, and as this Office is sup
piled from Gainesville there is no reason
why they should not reach here in time.
If they catch the freight which leaves Man
assas very early there will be no trouble, as
they will then reach Gainesville early in the
morning. Respectively, P. NJ
The GAZETTE is always placed in the
p0stofice here in time for the mails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

MASSACHUSETTS has not only poll tax
but an educational qualification for voting
And yet her Congressman are continually
harping about the trammeled suffrage in Vir-
ginia. How many Northern people there
are who can see fly on barn door but
not the door itself!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
LYNCH ad.-Mnrdare1

CHARLESTON, SC, March 2.--Abe Thomr.
son, the negro who outraged Mrs Lanca.-
ter, near Glenn Springs, on Friday last, was
lynched at Wartenburg yesterday afternoon
He confessed his crime.
Dr.. Henry Wheeler, prominent citizen
of Prosperity, was waylaid and murdered
by George McNcary yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

Two soop yachts are now being built at
Boston and Brooklyn, with the expectation
that one of them will BIZ selected to defend
the Americas cup against the British sloop
yacht, Galatea, which has challenged for
that trophy. The new yachts are about the
size of the Puritan and are expected to out
sail that famous craft The Boston yacht is
to he named the MAY flower" and the one
at Brooklyn will be known as the AT
lantic."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Mar. 2, 1886.

SENaIE.
A number of petitions were presented,
among them one by Mr.. Hoar from working
men employed in government workshops
since the hour law of 1858 was passed,
praying compensation for over time, or a
reference Of their claims to some tribunal
that may adjudicate the question whether
they ought to have such compensation. The
petition was referred.
Mr.. Van Wyck, from the Committee on
Pensions, reported with an amendment the
House bill toincrease the pensions of widows
and dependent relatives ofdeceased soldiers
and sailors. The amendment provides for
the increase of the pension of minor child
rem FROM 81 month-the amount fixed by
the House-to 81 a month. The bill was
placed Oh the calendar, and, at one o'clock,
on NJ lotion of Mr. Blair, tho Senate took up
the Blair education bill.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Merrill, of Kansas, from the Com NIT
tee on Invalid Pensions reported bill which
was referred to the Committee of the Whole
extending until July 1st, 1883, the time
within which application for arrears of pen
sions may be fled, extending the provisions
Of the arrears act to special pensioners and
providing that in application for pensions,
the person on whose account the pension is
claimed shall be presumed, prima tacia, 10
have been sound and free from disease at
the date OF entering the service.
Mr.. Dunn, of Arkansas from the Commit
tee on Shipping, reported bill relating
to pilots. The bill relieves Ameri-
can vessels in the coastwise trade from the
obligation 10 pay State pilot whose SER
vices are not used, when these vessels are
towed by 2 steam vessel in charge of Uni.
ted States pilot.
Mr.. Belmont, of New York, from the Com.
mittce on Foreign Affairs, reported the Con.
suiar and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, and
it was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
Repeal Of the Preemption Law.

WASHINGTON, March "A test vote Va.
taken by the House Committee on publ.
lands to-day, on the proposition to repeal
the prcemption low. The result WI. de-.
cidedly in favor of reporting repeating
measure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
RESUMPTION of Operations

MILwAUKEE, Wis, March 2-The Bay
View Nail Mill started up yesterday morn.
ing with force Of about two hundred men
Four hundred men will, it is thought, re.
sumo work to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02
Approved.

WASHINGTON, March The President
to day approved the acts removing tho
disabilities of Alcx. p. Stewart, of Mis-
sissippi, Edward G. w. Butler, of Missouri.
and Thomas l.. Rosser, of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

We arc indebted to friend in Charlottesville
for copy of the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE of June
9th, 1914, found among the papers OF the late
General John Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

THE IDEA of authorizing the Auditor OF
the State to borrom six millions of dollars
Why, under existing circumstances. who
would lend him FIVE cents9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

Uncle Remus has wisely declared that
mule don't kick 'cordin to no rule" and
THAT colds have no systematic way of TAX
ing hold Of n person." The only safe cure,
when they do, is a bottle Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

The Southern Planter for March has been received
from its publishers in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

ElINEHARDWAREG GOODS for the HOLIDAYS,
l. such AS Ivory handled Table Cutlery, Plated
Forks and Spoons, Fine Nickel plated Scissors
Nut Crackers, Pocket, Knives, &c.
JAS. +. CARLIN G. SONS.
dcc1O Alcyandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

CWEET GUM AND MULLEN, the new rene
- dy for Coughs Colds, &C.; also Bulls Cough
Syrup, lso's Cure for Consumption, Lcadbcatcr's
Cough Syrup. Phosphate Emulsion Of Cod Liver
Oil. and Trochcs of various kinds, for sale by
fcb5 J.. s. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

I UST RECEIVED-A fresh supply of the cello
- DRAFTED RED BRAND SWISS CONDENSED
MILK. nov11 J. ID. II. LGNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

A N ELEGANT VARIETY OF SILK AND
n Cashmere Mutilcrs ut
dac15 AMOS r. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

TUFF-BUTrONS FOR LADIES in silver. gold
~ and roll pialc ut HENRY WlLDTS,
n0v2S 10 N. Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

DAT NO. 3 MEDiUM.SIZED MACKEREL Il;
IL retail by
jan22 w. A. JOHNSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

DIAMOND DYES for coloring Silk Cotton or
IL Wool, Of all shade in packages At Zoe. each.
now Z. S. LEADBEATER Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

CHEET ZINC, BAR TIN, BAR SOLDER, pli
- Lead at low prices, ut IS King, corner of Royal
street, by [my27 J. II. CREIGHTON 4 son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

CASTORINEi CASTORINE !-Baum's ever
~ ready Castorinc. Il perfect olcr for Burccs
Wagons, Carts 81. Never Gums; Never Chi!Is.
For sale by [ic9l w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

WHITMAN's CELEBRATED FINE CAN
w DIES are for sale at
dec22 &C. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

A DELICIOUS TABLE DRINK-rhllips Di
II gestiblc Cocoa. For sale by
MARI J. D. III. LUNT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

CRESHLY GROUND GRAHAM FLOUR re-
IL ceived to day by
oct9 J.C MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

CMALL SUGAR-CURED HAMS, uncanvasscd
~ just received by
my4 j. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

HANDY BOX BLACkING AND STOVE
Ill Polish for sale by
nnu1O / C. MIL RTRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-02

DRACELE1S FOR CHILDREN, 4 large assOrt-
ID ment 1T HENRY WILDTS,
nou2a 10 N. Royal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
AGAIN ARRESTED.
DIR. e. N. Nelson Again Arrested for
Completely With the Lancaster Bank
Case-Released by Obtaining 100000
Bail.
BosroN, Jan. Is.

Boston, Jan. l6.
DR.. E. NJ. Nelson, who has for the past
few days been living in retirement in this
city, was rearrested by Detective Shaw OF
the State police, yesterday afternoon. on =
warrant issued by the United States court
charging him with being implicated in the
Lancaster bank troubles. On Wednesday
last DR.. Nelson was released from the county
Jail in Worcester on the securing of ST.. 900,
under which he was held for trial before the
courts.
In COMPANY with his father-in-law, DIR.
Eoen Tourjee, he came immediately to this
city and was driven TO the latter's home At
the New England Conservatory of Music.
When called upon that night regarding DR..
Nelson's arrival, DR.. Tourjee expressed him.
self as being confident that all suspicion
rejecting on his daughters husband would
soon be cleared away.
The following morning it wa. ascertaiaed
that warrant had been issued by the United
States court as the result of Bank Examiner
Gstchelrs investigation. 1t was also learned
that Detective Shaw had been detailed to
serve the warrant. but owing to his inability
to lscate his man. had been unable to do So
Early Yesterday morning, however, the Off
Ger obtained reliable information that DR.
Nelson was staying at the Conservatory, and
u
the principals office. DR.. Tourjee was pres
ent and received his visitor in business like
way.
Coming directly to business" said De.
tective Shaw, understand that DR. Mel
son is living in this house in rather retired
style. Is that sop
DR.. Touriee appeared much agitated but
said nothing Then, when told that unle..
he produced DIR. Nelson it would be necessary
to search the whole Conservatory, the aged
principal bowed his head and disappeared up
the stairway, and soon after appeared with
the young dentist. He appeared much
troubled as the officer stated his errand, but
without ado took his coat, and, entering a
herdic, was driven to Commissioner Halle,ts
office.
Although the two remained there for the
rest OF the afternoon, it was found to be i'm
possible to procure bail until evening
About O'Clock last night Commissioner
Haiett called at the Conservatory and ar
rsngedrhe ball. which was for $40, 900. DR..
Nelson will remain with his father-in-law
until the day of the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
GRAVE CHARGES.
An Iowa Judge Accused of WiIfuIly De.
feating the Laws.
MUSCAHINF,

MUsCAHIsE. Ia, Jan. l6.
A committee consisting of ex-senator Plny
Nichols Benz. Hershey and John Mahon was
appointed by the County Temperance Ali
ance today to present report to the Legis-
lature for the impeachment of Judge Walter
|. Hayes OF the 9TH judicial district. The re-
port charges Judge Hayes with wilfully, per-
sistently and deliberately defeating the law
by imposing merely nominal fires, and de-
creasing the amount of fines, instead of in
creasing them, as the law directs. 1t charg-
es colusion with District Attorney Cannon in
requirin G convicted saloon keepers to plead
not guilty, instead of guilty, so that the at
torney can get larger fees, and gives in
stances of mev fined larger amounts when
they pleaded guilty than when they pleaded
not guilty. 1t charges the judge with shame
in refusing to apply the law, as changed by
the last Legislature, requiring him to abate
nuissnces. The report concludes as follows ::
'He gives all possible aid and encouragement
to the liquor traffic by his charges, opinions,
decisions, letters, circulars and interviews 5
with the public press. In committing the
above grave offences against justice and pro-
priety, he has repeatedly and in many ways
been guilty of gross and glariag maleteasance
in office. Your committee are confident that
they have in their hands, or at their disposal
fdU the use of the Legislature, ample proof
of every one of these statements"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
SUDDENLY SUMMONED.
A Virginia Legislator Dies at His Desk
in the House.
RICHM ,ND, Va, Jan, I6.

RICHM ,ND, Va, Jan. l6
DIR. Thomas w. keene, a democratic mem
ber of the Virginia House of Delegates, fell
dead in his seat in that body, yesterday. At
the time the House was considering re.o-
luton on which DR.. Keen spoke in opposi-
ton. He slowly took his seat, when the
expression on his face seemed to change, his
eyes closed, he fell back and was corpse.
As his seat was near the speakers desk
and in the most conspicuous place in the
House, the sad incident was at once noticed
by near all of the members present. Both
branches of the legislature then adjourned
and appointed committee to convey the
body of their dead associate to his late home
in Danville DR.. keene was a tall, spare
man, in temperament quite nervous. His
death is attributed TO some heart affection.
His decease calls to mind quite number of
eases in which members of the Legislature
have suddenly met death in its halls. In
April, 1870, when the floor of the court OF
appeals, above the hall of the House, fell in,
quite number of its members were killed
along with aXty or seventy other persons
many of whom were prominent officials.
few years later Senator Cochran of Augusta
county, was stricken down in the chamber of
that body while speaking, and died some
months later. Ex-Governor John Letcher,
while member of the House few wears
later was attacked with paralysis at his ho-
tel. He survived the attack several years
but finally died from its effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
MAINE DISPATCHES.
kENNEBEC ICE.
Preparations Begun for Harvesting
Good crop.

RICHMOND, Jan. l6.
The dark outlook of the ice business on
the Kennebec week ago, has assumed lit
tie more encouraging appearance. On the
eastern side ami below the foot of Swan
Island are some fields Of good ice. Several
companies have secured privileges there, and
this week five companies have begun prepsr-
ations for harvesting good crop. II is es-
timated that 300, 900 tons will be put up here,
under present conditions, and if the condition
of the market gives sufficient encouragement,
that amount will probably be increased.
Cathancie aud Eastern rivers, tributaries to
the kennebec, offer opportunities for harv-
esting about 100, 600 tons, which will un-
doubtedly be improved. Above Swan Island
to Augusta the fields were thought to be en-
tirely worthless but examination has dis
closed several places where part of houses
can be filled with good ice, and all these
places are being improved to the utmost
There is every probability that the Kennebee
will furnish at least an average ice crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Proceedings in the Senate-Business
Likely to Come Before the HOuse.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
The past week having been devoted to
speech making and executive business, the
calendar remains almost exactly as it was al
the beginning of the week with respect to
measures of general legislation. The judicial
salary bill is unfinished. The Dakota bill.
bankruptcy bill and electoral count bill will
be brought forward for debate and action as
soon as possible and an understanding will
probably be reached Monday or Tuesday by
the Senators, respectively in charge of these
measures as to the order in which they will
be taken up. Senator Hsrrison's resolution,
looking to inquiry into certain statements of
the commissioner of pensions, regarding off
cial act. of his predecessor, and Senator
Voorhees, substitute for it are still pending.
Senator Eustis has given notice of hi. inten-
ton to deliver a speech Tuesday upon his
resolution to pay in silver the bonds that
have been called for redemption on the first
of February. This resolution, with Mr..
Beck's substitute for it, is still in the hands
of the finance committee, with no probability
of reaching an early action.
In the House tomorrow after the introduc-
tion of bills, the committees will be called on
for motions to pass measures, one for each
committee, under suspension of the rules. A
two-thirds vote is required in every instance.
The committee on military affairs will avail
itself of this opportunity to bring before the
House the Senate bill appropriating $3.50, ,O0G
to purchase the old produce exchange build
ing in New York city for army purposes
The business of the House for the rest of the
week will depend upon the action of its com
mttee., many of which meet Tuesday and a
few tomorrow. Among the more important
measures likely to be discussed in the com
mttees and reported to the House this week
is the bill known as the Mcpherson bill in
last Congress, authorizing the national banks
to increase their circulating notes to the full
amount OF their security bonds. The bill au-
thorizes the comptroller of the currency to
sanction changes OF name and increase of
capital stock by national banks The Okla
hama bill, Hatch's bill to create a Depart
ment OF Agriculture, Wstson's bill to in-
crease the pensions of widows MIR. Bou-
telle's resolution in regard to the Norfolk
Navy Yard will be further considered by the
committee on naval affairs tomorrow or
Tuesday. The author of the resolution has
little doubt that it will be reported to the
House Wednesday, and as it is privileged
resolution immediate action can be demand
ed. If the tone of the discussion of the
measure in the committee can be taken as
an indication of the discussion to follow in
the House. this body will find thrust upon it
a spirited political debate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
A QUEER CASE.
A Mother and Two Daughters Trying to
Starve Themselves to Death.

MONTREAL. Jan. 16.
Mrs. Fitto and her two daughters, the
three Creole ladies who were discovered
starving themselves TO death while suffering
from small -pox during the recent epidemic
here, have again come to grief DR.. Laberge,
the medical health officer, in visiting them
this forenoon found them again engaged in
an attempt to starve themselves. They have
a sewing machine and plenty of needle work
but they informed the doctors that the needles
were demented and flew from their hands.
there being devils in them. Dr. Lsberge
consulted with members of the isolation
committee and afterwards secured provisions
for them Application was made for their
reception to the general hospital, but the
medical superintendent there said the hos
pital was not for such cases. 1t is likely
that application will be made tomorrow morn
ing to have them sent to some insane asylum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-18
SALVATION ARMY WORK.
Disgraceful Proceedings at the Barracks
in BrOcktOn, Mass.

BRoCKToN. Mass, Jan. II.
There was an unusual excitement tonight
at the Salvation Army barracks. About three
weeks ago Hattie NJ. Sears, Is years old.
joined the army and has been living at the
barracks on East Elm street. Saturday
evening last her mother visited the barracks
and demanded her daughter, but was refused.
Assistant Marshal Tower took the matter in
charge, and by persuasion Hattie was allowed
to return home. Tonight Hattie applied for
police assistance to get her belongings from
the army quarters. Assistant Marshal
Barrett was detailed but was refused admit
tance. City Marshal Wheeler was notified
of the proceedings. He met with the same
reception, but by force succeeded in getting
the articles the girl wished for. Dur
ing the scuffle Mrs. Captain Thompson
who goes by the name of ''Hallelujsh Talk
ing Machine" pretended to faint and later
claimed an officer struck her, but this is
impossible as the partition was between her
and the officers. Hattie Sears is the young
girl who last spring brought charges against
her father for cruel punishment, by burning
her ears with hot irons. The case was car
ried to the high court and the father acquit-
ted Capt, Thompson said tonight that Hat
tie WAS about to make an important public
confession in which she would state that the
testimony offered by her in court against her
father was false. Capt. Thompson threat
ems to make it warm for the police officials.