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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

STORY OF AN ENFORCED MARRIAGE.-A
story of an enforced marriage comes from
the Grayson Sulphur Springs, in Carroll
county. Miss Taylor, girl about sixteen
years Of age, was engaged to be married to
an Englishman named Rudd, who had been
residing for some time 10 the neighborhood.
The marriage was to have taken place sew.
eral days ago, and all the preiminares had
been arranged, when Miss Taylor did what
has been thought to be woman's especial
privilege, changed her mind. The English
man felt himself badly treated and swore he
would not submit to the whm of q wilful
girl. He therefore applied to Magistrates
Abbey and Frost, who issued warrant for
the young lady, requiring her to show cause
why she should not be compelled to keep
her vows. Miss Taylor appeared and insist
ed that she no longer loved Rudd and did
not want to marry him, but the scrupulous
magistrates declared that Miss TAYLOR must
either marry Rudd or 20 To Jail. Thorough
~ frightened by this extraordinary decision.
the girl finally consented 10 tho union, and
Magistrate Frost then and there performed
the marriage ceremony. 1t is said that the
high. handed preceding on the part of the
Carroll magistrates has created intense ex.
cltement IN he vicinity where the parties
reside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
A VitriOI ThrOWer.

New YORK, Dec 24-Morris Marks, who
yesterday poured quantity of vitriol over
owshy. while she lay asleep in her apart.
ments, No % Attorney street, was to-day
taken to court. The woman's face and
chest are frightlully burned, and 1t is feared
that she will suffer the loss of her left eve.
Her arm was also burned with the acid.
She il confined in The hospital and could
not come to court to-day. Her husband ap-
peared in her stead. His face and lips are
burned from coming in contact with his
wife's face in loving embrace. Marks
showed not the least evidence of remorse
for his iiendsh action. He was committed
to prison to await Trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Strike of SfeYetiOreS.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. pa special re.
ceived by the Times Democrat last night
from Pensacola, Fla, says: Tho strike of
the stevcdores, Or bay men. against two
contractors has assumed larger proportions
than was at first anticipated The griev-
ance of the men is in the modes adopted
by the contractors in loading vessels All
the contractors, except the two above men.
toned, have consented to load vessels in
accordance with the requirements of the la
boring mems association hence strike was
inaugurated against the two dissenting cor.
tractors. This failing to bring them to
terms, the stevedores' benevolent associa.
ton, and the baymen's benevolent associa.
ton, composed of seven or eight hundred
laborers, white and black, in joint session
decided to stop all work until the difficult
ties were adjusted, consequently there will
bon general strike tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexa GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. "a 1885

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. "a, 1886
Ali the departments here were closed a.
noon to-day, aud will remain so until Mon.
day next. The streets, aud markets, and
stores are full Of people, the most of whom
are buying things either to give away or to
use during the holidays. There is neither
news nor gable to write about.
1t is stated at the Navy Department that
the recent order of the Secretary of the
Navy, directing tho commandants of the
navy yards to substitute marines in place of
watchmen and shipkeepers where it can be
done with advantage, will result in saw
ing to the government OF between $50 900 and
100000 dollars per annum; and the govern
ment property and vessels at the various
yards and stations will be equally we'll pro-
tected
Messrs. Drexel and Thomas, of Philadel.
phia, have justified in the sum of 81 900, 900
each as sureties on the bond of Cramp &,
Sons, on their contract for the construction
Of the new naval cruisers.
Secretary Endicott has gone to his home
in Salem, Mass, to spend Christmas.
The President has approved the act
amending sections 475G and 4757, relating to
pensions to certain disabled persons who
have served in the navy and marine corps.
1t Is authoritatively stated that no action
will be taken by the President, in the mat
ter of the appointment Of successor to Sur
veyor General Ledbetter, of Louisiana, de-
ceased, until after the holidays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

THE POPE, receiving Christmas congratu
lations from The College of Cardinals, spoke
at some length of the position of the church
in Italy. He protested against the anti
clerical movement which is being carried on
in the country and said that the Holy See
was now despoled of the last remnants of
its patrimony. The only liberty left to him
was that held by the Roman pontfis in the
earliest ages. The Italian government, he
declared, had assisted the jaity in unduly
interfering with the administration of the
church, had expelled religious bodies and
had tolerated an organized hostility against
the Vatican. As the head of the church he
must continue to protest against the posi-
ton in which he is placed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Senator Edmuuds, of Vermont, has gone
to Currituck sound to enjoy duck shooting.
Philip Liniberg, aged 60, Frederick
county farmer, died suddenly yesterday
morning. of heart disease.
Princess Anne farmer named John Car.
roway, was killed on Wednesday By his
team running away and overturning him.
y. b. Rchold, formerly resident of Will
transport, Pa, has been brought from Mar.
tinsburg on requisition and placed in iail
IN Winchester. He is charged with stealing
hides from warehouse in that city.
Mr. Charles g. Blakey of the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad
was married in Ashland Wednesday night
to Miss Laura V. Rice, daughter of Mr..
Samuel Rice, of that village.
The Governor and the Richmond parors
receive by almost every mail letters con-
corning the Cluverius case The writer's of
many, If not the majority of these, express
their disapproval of the conviction of Gu.
verius upon the testimony adduced on the
trial
The note for $75 given by r. A. Ritenour
TO Andrew Broy, of Winchester, for horse
purchased of him, was found yesterday
about 100 yards from where the dead BODY
OF Broy was discovered. Other papers were
found which were on Broy's person when he
left home.
When the stockholders Of the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company adjourned
in Richmond last Thursday, they adjourned
to meet at II o'clock yesterday aud the
stockholders of the Richmond aud West
Point Terminal Company adjourned to
meet at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Yes
terday both meetings were adjourned until
Monday next without trensactiug any bus
ineSs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
Cen. Butler and Mrs. Campbell.

1t was understood that General Butler
was to be one Of the correspondents in the
Campbell divorce case. The Duke of Marl-
borough and Captain Shaw, who were also
correspondents, testified in the most direct
and unmistakable way. So far as their tes-
timony went, they proved that Lady Camp
bell was an innocent woman. But General
Butler went to France and refused to testify.
The jury censured him for staying away.
1t is the general opinion that he has be.
haved in manner unworthy of an officer
and gentleman, and he will probably be
expelled from the clubs Of which he is q
member Lady Campbell in her letter to
him, speaking Of the injurious differences
that would be drawn from his failure to ap.
pear. said
you must know that your failure to ap-
pear at the trial will inaict monstrous in
justice upon ME, and put me to cruel and
unnecessary trouble in the vindication of
my character from unfounded differences
drawn by my enemies and yours, from the
single fact of your having called upon me in
Lord Collins house. These differences can
he instantly dissipated by single straight.
forward and manly denial on your part, and
this denial | have the right to expect from
you, as friend, gentleman and a sol.
der"
TO this appeal Butler answered:
''Dcar Lady Colin Campbell i beg to &C.
knowledge receipt Of your letter of the 18th
November, and in reply can only repeat
that my resolution Of not appearing in evil
dence at tho forthcoming trial remains IN.
changed"
Buffers friends say that he considered his
denial OF all improprieties with the lady as
sufficient, and that his dignity as gentle
man required him to oltIy ignore the
charges.
Lady Campbell next wrote to General
Buffers wife, imploring her to use her in.
huence to get General Butler TO testify. She
said
Ny DcT LAZY BAtLer-I do not know if
you are aware of all the efforts | have made
to induce your husband to return to his orig
inal intention Of appearing in person at tho
trial, but as those efforts, and all the many
others have caused to be made on all sides
have failed utterly in producing any effect,
l write now to you, to make last appeal to
your womanhood, TO try and persuade your
husband to respect the denial which he has
already made in nis statement, and in his
letters to Mr.. Lewis of year ago. It ia
simply my life, as well as my honor, that
are at stake. for if your husband does
not appear the case must go against me,
and to lose this casa would he my death
blow. Will you, therefore, stand by and
see another woman done to death before
your eyes when you can so easily prevent
it? pray and beseech you to help me in
this daEk est hour of my life, and get your
husband to reconsider this, his Inst decision
and appear in court"
TO this appeal, Lady Butler returned q
cold and careless reply, saying that she was
aware of her efforts to induce General But.
Ter 10 testify, and added:
u would could help you, but believe
this case to have passed out of our hands
and TO have gone before a tribunal where
human aid is impossible. I remain, sincere
ly yours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

NEWS OF THE DAN

The strike that tied up eleven BROOKLYN
city car lines yesterday morning was ended
in the evening.
John l.. West, the colored ex.clerk Ct
the Land office, charged with housebreak-
ing and attempt to commit rape, WAS re-.
leased In Washington yesterday on $4,000
BAIL
Judge Jackson, of tho United States Cir
cult Court at Cincinnati has ordered DEGREES
entered at Covington, KY, for the sale of
the Kentucky Central and the Chattaroi
Railroads.
Mr.. Bradford Durham has resigned the
position of general manager of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, and it is said that
| other changes will be made in the offices of
that road soon.
The Royal Thames Yacht Club announce
tnat an ocean yacht race 70: 1000 guineas
Will be held during the coming season to
| celebrate the Queens Jubilee. The date for
the race and the conditions under which il
will be sailed will be published shortly.
Miss Mary Hurley fancy, the ouy sur.
wing niece OF the late Chief Justice Roger
b. fancy, died Tuesday evening of typhoid
lever, in the sixty.fourth year of her age, at
Edgewood, the residence of her brother
Joseph A. fancy, in Montgomery county
Md.
The crisis in English politics caused by
Lord Churchil's resignation will likely re.
suit in reconstruction of the local govern.
ment bill to meet the views of the liberals
When the resignation was announced in
Dublin there was much enthusiasm amonn
the people. Lord Harrington vii probably
be asked to take the position Of prime min
ister Mr.. Matthews, the home secretary
may probably resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
ALEX ANDRIA..
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER "a.
Christmas.

And the morning stars sang together, and
al the sons Of God shouted for Joy. And
there were in the same country shepherds
abiding in the field, keeping watch over
their flock by night. And, 10, the angel of
the Lord came upon them, and the glory OF
tile Lord shone round about them ; and
they were sore afraid And the angel said
uato them, fear not for, behold, | bring
you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day
in the city Of David a Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord. And this shall be sign
unto you: le shall iiud the babe wrapped
in swaddling clothes, lying in manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God
aud saying, Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

ANOTHER CHRISTMAS has come. AS age
advances how soon they come! The time
from one Christmas to another to the young
seems prolonged; to the old it is not what o
month was when they were children But
1he change is not in the time but in the peo-
pie. Men may come, and men may go, but
the ChiistmaSes will roll on for ever at the
same rate of speed, though it may seem TO
vary to those whom they pass and repass
on LIES road to that bourne where no note
will 10 taken Of lime, even by lis loss But
whether their succession seem fast Or slow,
hopes concerning them are as vain as regrets,
AMI the wise will content themselves with
getting all the rational enjoyment ont of
them that is possible Much OF that enjoy.
people happy. Christmas is especially the
childrcn's holiday, aud ii should he made
as joyous to them as circumstances permit.
Then, too, ii should he remembered that to
many whose early ChI-lmases were spent
amid plenty and LUXURY, the present is one
81 poverty and sore distress. and that MANY
others mover had b,unteous Christmas.
Nor should il be- forgotten that Christmas is
n season Of peace and good will toward men.
aud that the poor ye have always with
you" Therefore let the stocking be cram.
med tonight and let the hampers be pack.
ed for to-morrow's distribution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
COMMUNICATED.
The Devil in IGNnYan
WASHINGTON, Rappahannock CO., Va,
Dnnemher % 1896

WASHINGTON, Rappahannock CO., Va,
December %, 1886.
We must get out of sin, before we can
reach heaven. How? By leaning on,
trusting, and following in the footsteps of
Jesus The devil is not in heaven impossi-
Bile for GOO to let him live there in such
holy place, for he would disturb the peace
OF angels, and soon manufacture hell out
OF heaven, even it could be possible for
the devil to Ilake heaven his dwelling place
or abiding tabernacle, and / know it. l
would not wish to keep company with him
much "a her prefer to remain on the out
sue. Yours respectfully,
JAS C. MENEFFE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

SALES OF LAND IN FAIRFax.-Mr. Thos.
Moore, commissioner, sold, last Monday, a
tract of land in Lee district, containing 11a
acres, and belonging to the late R. K, Lee
to r. r. Farr, for 81 80 Per acre.
Mr.. r. w. Moore, trustee, sold the farm
near Vienna, belonging to F. G. Weston.
and containing 10 acres, to Major o. f,
Hine at $40 per acre.
Judge III. w. Thomas, trustee, sold &C
acres of land near Evansville, belonging to
Miss 81. E. Powell, to DR.. j. s. Powell, of
Prince William, for SS75.-Eairfar Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
Accidentally Shot

RALEIGH, n. c., Dec. 24--The eight
year old son OF Steve Nichols, colored, was
shot here this morning and instantly killed.
The boys mother took her husbands revo.
yer out of drawer to show it to a young
coored man named VIM. Hart. Hart, in
looking at it, aud thinking it unIoaded, ac-
cidentally discharged it, the ball entering
the forehead of the boy, who was standing
in front OF him looking on. Hart was ar.
rested to await examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 24.-The largest aud
most disastrous fire 10 Liverpool since the
year 1917, occurred this morning, whea the
extensive general retail stores of John Lew
is 4 Co., on Brunswick Road were totally
destroyed. The stores contained an enor.
NOUS Christmas stock, all of which WAS con-
sumed Us was also IN attractive menagere
connected with the establishment. The to.
tal LOGS is placed at 50 900 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has no rivals. 25
cents.
contracted some weeks ago severe cold
With pain in my side and shoulders. gave
your Salvation Oil trial. and it relieved
ne at once. CHAs. S. GILRrRT
Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

CouroSs REJECTED.-On the 10th instant Mr.
Frank Woost r, representing the treasurer of this
conuty,w"nt o Richmond to settle with theAuditor
Besides ali ut $500 in Commonwealth warrants
aud about s. 900 in cssh, he had 1888 in cou-
pon5 which had been received for taxes The
latter the Auditor refused to receive, and after
con .ulting with Mr.. Royal, counsel for the bond
holders, Mr.. Wooster deposi' ed his warrants and
money with the Auditor, leaving the question rs
10 the receivability of the coupons to be determ
ined by q test case which has arisen in Peters
burg. No coupons were rendered for taxes in this
county last year-Firfar Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

denerally rated first quality ao5
Medium or good fair quality. s.. 3 90 o oo
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and w
Oo"s......... ....................... 900 900
Extreme range of prices 900 w
Most OF the sales were FROM. zoo 10 ~
Total receipts for the week l4S5 hood ID
sales for the week 95I hoad LOCAL
With the exception of a few hooJ =, ,
Christmas beeves among the oNcrincs v vn!c
were disposed OF at private terms, the c usH
were OF not as good quality as last w,cE TIC
for them except at the very beginning w.s iiade
SLOW ana values were off rs compared viii I i
week. Win last
Sheep and Lambs-Though there is omit, .
light run of Sheep, as compared at least with
week, the supply is quite enough for tho v ,as
limited demand generally prevailing. Tho o ,ety
lty' with the exception of taat of bunch If In,
choice ONO Sheep, is of = common order. ma,
were sou to butchers on private terms o,a,'
IONS with the exception of those range at Lii
gross Tor butchers Sheep and vt Sac /, ccn,s w "
head WIN io-i
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET, Dec ns :.
Queenstown this week LAP head of Cattle Off, Al
sales at prices ranging from 2lssi. cents me-, ~
Some 80 Cattle were shipped to Baltimore and II, IL,
lelo over. There wero no good Cattle on ~,
market. Some 1873 sheep and Lambs tie
offered and all sold; Sheep brought 3aI , were
and Lambs sac cents por H. The olernss cents S.0
not as good as last week and the market VS. were
slow Some 10 Cows and Calves were SOL, i',s
$25a5O per head. s''' al
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, December o3
Beeves-No trading in Beef Cattle dresSsd r. p.
neglected city slaughtered sides ruled Suh pe =.
3laS1 IA. Sleeps aud Lsnbs-Ratbrr 81, d.
trade, but good offerings are not quoted low S'oN
poor to prime Sheep sold at ) 5OsS5 ordinsr T'.
PRIME ne, Lambs am at 5sSI. Eogs-Nominally sssi~
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Dec. 3,3-Cs,,1a
Market a shade more active; shipping Steer,
5OaSl 30; stockers and feeders at ) o:5ss% wv
mixed 3Oa$3 80, and Texas Steers lass p ,U,
o . TX ioalo cents lower; rough and mix,5
8 !oa$4 20 packing aud shipping / 2OsSI ~.
light 5OaS4 20. Shcep-NIarket Slow and wo ~t
e er natives 25aS4 25. Western at 5Oas3 90
Texans at 75a$3 25, and Lambs lass IS IS w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

Col. MosBY's CLAIM.-First COMPTROLLER
Durham yesterday decided adversely upon
the claim of Col. ]. S. Mosby for the refund.
ing of the fees amounting to S5,01G, which
were, he claimed, Incorrectly turned into
the Treasury while he was consul at Hong
Kong. Col. Mosby was of the opinion that
he had been entitled to retain these fees,
and that they had been improperly turned
over to the Government and should be re-
funded. Comptroller Durham takes the
contrary view,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
War OH POWIpu.Iy.

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-The Carpenters Lo-
cal Assembly, knights Of Labor, adopted
resolutions last night calling on all district
assemblies to demand an immediate special
session of the General Assembly. The pur.
pose is stated to be to afford an opportunity
to prefer charges against General Master
Workman Powderly for over.steppipg his
authoritv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

Judge Erskine Mayo Ross, recently ap-
pointed by President Cleveland Judge of
the Q. S. Court in California, is the young.
est brother of DR.. George Ross, of Rich.
mond, aud, although he is now only about
forty years of age, be has been twice elect
ed Judge of the Supreme Court of California,
which position he resigned in October last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

The PRESIDENT has just afforded the
country another instance of the fact that no
sensible man is ever too old TO learn. He
has given the two most lucrative postofIices
In Rhode Island to the two most active
working democrats in that State. But, un-
fortunately for him. Rhode Island never
casts her vote for a democratic presidential
candidate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

"Oh | wouldn't bother about ali that
cure your neuralgia with Salvation Oh
Price 25 cts.
Lovers Of honey will be gralif-l to learn
that Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup j. much
sweeter article and much better for a cough.
Price rs cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

THE PEOPLE of Great Britain still con-
tinue to thank Richard Golden for his poll
cr, which, by making that country free
trade ostead of a protective one, enables
them, rs they say on his monument, to buy
"as much bread for eight pence AS our fore.
fathers got for Il shilling" SO will it be for
the man by and through whom the policy
of this country will be changed from pro-
lection to FREQ trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

As SENATOR SHERMAN and other repub.
lcan Senators, while lavoriug coast de.
lenses, are opposed to the erection of any
all The appropriation expended upon forli
ticaliona at Northern ports, Southern Con
gr' s9men wou|! 10 well to vote against q
bill providing Tor coast def,r%e:, especially
as there is nc need for them now nor any
prospect Of their need as long az the wise
and prescriptive policy Of avoiding entan.
Cling foreign alliances shall be continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
Boycotting German Merchants

BERLIN, Dec. 24.-The German newspa.
pers publish list of the German merchants
engaged in trade in Bordeaux, who the
Rereil of that city demand shall be rigidly
boycotted and driven out of France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

Mrs. Mary Chase Rogers, wife of the late
Hon. William Rogers, of Delaware, and
GRAND daughter Of Commodore Barney and
Samue' Chase. one OF the signers of the
Declaration of Independence, is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
Assignment.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 24.-Morton D.
Banks. furniture dealer, made an assign
ment to-day to G. G. Isaacs for the benefit of
his creditors. The bond of the trustee is
$50 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24
Newspapers WarnaI

PARIS, Dec. 24.-The French press have
been warned against publishing military
news which would be of use abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-24

Capt. w. w. Moore, father of Major Moore,
Chief Of the Washington police, died yesterday.