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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
Horrible Murder.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Mar. 9.-Ihe Times
Usage Mission, Kansas, special says: One Of
the NEST horrible murders ever known in
this country was perpetratcd yesterday
morning near this place. Mr.. Mindell, liv.
ing Is miles northwest Of town, was awak-
ened about , o'clock by n scream. He went
to the door and was met by Willie Sells, the
son Of Il neighbor, J. w. Sells. The boy
cried out s: "Mr. MenIel, man is at our
house with Ratchet and has hurt father
and mother, don't know how badly"
Mr.. Mindell went with the boy, arousing J.
T. Rice, another ncighhor, on the way. Upon
reaching Sells house most horrible sight
met their eyes. In the bed in the north
room lay Walter, Willic's eldest brother and
bedfclow. aged 10, his throat cut and the
entire top Of his head chopped oil, exposing
the brain, md his left eye hanging upon his
cheek. Passing into the south and main
room, where IL light was burning, they Stun.
bled over the PROSTATE form of Mr.. Sells
his head crushed and almost severed from
his body Near by lay Mrs. Sells, q lady of
IL wears. her head mashed and fearful cash
in her throat. On the bed in the southeast
corner of tho room lay Ina, Wilie's sister,
aged II, killed in the same manner as the
other thrco. Lying near Mr.. Sells head
was bloody butcher knife, and on chair
a Ratchet matted With hair and blood. The
boy said chat he hal been awakened by
so nethins, and looking up SAW n low, heavy
sci man, with dark hair, cut close, stand
ing in the door THIS man stepped in,
and reaching over Willie struck Wal
ter, who lay on the back Of the bed.
Willie jumped out AMI dressed while the
man was still in the room. The man rushed
out of one door, while Willie rushed out of
the other, and started up the road on run,
Willie after him. A short distance of stood
n man on horseback holding another horse
upon which the man vauFted and both made
oil. Willie then went on 10 Mendelfs. After
Willie home with him where he slept sound.
" until morning. A coroners jury was
empennelled, and the subsequent investiga-
ton brought forth much from the boy. Su3-
pcion rested upon him and be was put on
the stand. He swore that he had not
W ,shci his hands since the murder, but in.
spection showed while his hands and
wrists were clean there was a water mark,
above which his forearms were deeply en-.
cras!ed with blood which appeared to have
spurtcd up his sleeves. Around his finger
nails too WIS blood Upon removing his
pants, his drawers were seen to be satura-
ted with spattered blood and his bare feet
were covered with blood. His feet fitted
all the bloody marks 10 be found. The boy
stoutly denied being the murderer, and
maintained bold front throughout. The
conclusion Of the ingufs5 was pos'poneh I'M
til to-day. The bay was Struggled INTO
buggy By police judge Cambern and Deputy
Sheriff Locke. and driven 10 jail in Erie for
fear Of lynch;pg, which appeared immi-
neut, On The way to Erie he said to Mr..
Cambern: Those fellows tried to get me 10
cay that did it, but I thought 1t would te
hast not to admit it," There is hardly
doubt but THAT the boy committed the dread
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
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PRESS DISPATCHES.
The President and the Senate.
Special Dispatch To the Alexandria GAZETr

Special Dispatch to the Alexandria GAzErrE.)
WASHINGTON, March at two o'clock
the debate began on Senator Edmunds' res
lands refusal to submit to the Senate's de-
mand for documents in relation to Mr.. Dus-
kin, nominated as attorney for Alabama.
As the resolutions were read by the chief
clerk, the most absolute silence prevailed
on the floor and in the galleries. The gal
eries were crowded to apparent discomfort,
many persons being compelled 10 stand.
This was notably true of the reserved gal
leries, TO which admission is only permitted
BY cards from Senators, many gentlemen,
and not few ladies, though early in at
tendance, failing TO find vacant seats. MIR.
Edmunds began his remarks in rather a
low tone, hut his voice soon acquired its
usual full, clear, ringing volume. Mr.. Ed.
munds said it was forty years since SINH
lar conflict had occurred between the legis-
lative and executive branches of govern
ment, ard forty years had elapsed between
the last previous occasion and its predeces-
sor He caused to he read statutes relating
to tenure Of Office and recess suspensions,
and gave history of Duskin's appointment
and suspension, and the nomination of Bur-
nett, his successor, and caused to bo read
the resolutions Of the Senate calling for pa
pers in the case and the Attorney Generals
reply. He then proceeded with his argyll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
DEATH OF SENATOR M1LLER-Senato

DEATH OF SENATOR MILLER.-Senator
John +. Miller, of California, died yesterday
afternoon at his residence in Washington OF
Bright's disease of the kidneys, complicated
by an affection Of the heart. He was born
in Indiana in 1891, his parents being Vir-
ginians. He was chairman of the Senate
committee on foreign relations, and n member
Of the committees on civil service and re-
trenchment and the District Of Columbia.
He leaves widow and one daughter. He
leaves large fortune, mostly made out Of
the Ala .ka seal fisheries. By The death of
Mr. Miller the republicans lose one vote, as
Gov. Stoneman is democrat and will. of
course, appoint democrat for the remain.
der of the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
enemies.

THE DETERMINATION of the Knights OF
Labor to form new political party, as sta.
ted in a dispatch in yesterdays GAZETTE, if
effected, will so weaken the democratic
party in the North that that section will
soon be as solidly republican as ever. The
strength of the democratic party in the
North is composed almost entirely of work.
ingmen, and if any considerable portion of
that strength desert it and join new party,
tho republican party there, which includes
within its ranks nearly all the rich monop.
olists. will in short time have every thing
in its control again. and high tariffs upon
the necessaries of life, and, as necessary
consequence, low wages will be the order of
the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Susan Lewis, colored woman, claimed
to be one hundred and sixteen years old,
died in Richmond Saturday last.
The livery stable of Mr.. Silas Cooper,
with three small adjoining dwellings, at
Culpeper G. H., were destroyed by fire on
Sunday.
Mr.. Henry A. Goodloe, proprietor of the
Goshen Hotel and Cold Sulphur Springs,
died in Goshen on Saturday night, aged
about sixty.fve years.
The report published that Col. Y. A. wit
cher, of West Virginia, had been lynched is
not true. Col. Witcher is now lsw-abd-
ing citizen of Pittsylvania county, and has
not lived in West Virginia for two years.
We learn from the Fredericksburg Ncws
that an alteration occurred at King George
Courthouse, on Thursday, between Mr..
Charles Mason and Mr.. c. H Purkins.
During the alteration, Mr.. Mason's Jaw
bone was broken, as also was MIR. Purkins'
arm. Mr.. Mason is quiet an old man while
Mr.. Purkins is young man. We have no.
learned any of the particulars.
"Old Sorrel," Stonewall Jackson's famous
war-horse, is thought to be dying. He was
exhibited at the New Orleans exposition,
and since that time has been at the Confed.
crate Soldiers Home at Richmond, where
he has been tenderly cared for. He is now
thirty.two years old, and has been in bad
health for come time past. During the past
week he has been so weak that block and
tackle was used to place him on his feet.
The old soldiers at the home in talking
about him shed tears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
An Engine Disabled BY Strikers

GALVESTON, Tex, March "a Spr.5,
to the Ne~s frc'n Waco, says: a committee
of Knights of Labor from Alyarado cam +,
this city yesterday and captured the engine
which has been pulling the local freish,
train between Waco, Taylor and Grand
View. The crew were not knights and rr.
fused to obey thu order TO strike The
knights took the engine to Aivala,lo, ran
it into the round house and disabled it. Two
strikers who assisted in "kiling' the engine
were arrested by Sheriff Harrison, on a
charge Of malicious mischief They gave
bonds in the sum Of $3.50 each for their ~.
pearance before the grand Jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
Drummers and the Coupons.

SpERRYvILLE, VA, March, S, 1856.
To the editor Of the alexandria Gazette:
see in your paper of few days since
that two Baltimore drummers offered in
payment Of license tax coupons and refused
to pay in money, going on TO sell their
goods without license. hope you will
not only publish every such case, but give
names of drummers and firms, who he, or
they, may represent, that the people OF the
State, particularly the merchants, may know
who they are, and I feel that the patriot
ism CT our merchants will he indicated by
their refusal TO buy goods of any such peo-
pie. l for one will promise never to do so
if I am aware OF the fact
MERCHANT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

The house OF the near future the Boston
Journal Of Commerce thinks, will have no
fireplace, steam pipes, chimneys, or tlues.
Wood, coal oil. and other forms of fuel are
about TO disappear altogether in places hav.
ing factories. Gas has become so cheap that
already it is supplanting fuels. a single jet
fairly heats a small room in cold weather.
\ New York artist has produced simple
design for heating entirely by gas at mere
nominal expense. 1t is well-known fact
that gas throws of no smoke, SCOT, or dirt.
The artist filled braZier with chunks of
colored glass, and placed several jets be-
meath. The glass soon became heated suf-
iicisntly to thoroughly warm a room 10x30
feet in size. This design does away with
The necessity for chimncys, since there is no
smoke; the ventilation may be had at the
window. The heat may be raised or lower
ed by simply regulating the flow Of gas.
The colcred glass gives all the appearance
Of lire there arc black pieces to represent
coal, red chunk for flames. ycllowish white
glass for white heat, blue glass for blue
flames, and hucs for all tho remaining col
ors Of spectrum. Invention already is dis.
placing the present fuels for furnaces and
cooking ranges, and glass doing away with
delay and such disagrccable objects as ashes,
kindling wood, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
The Miners Strike.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, March o. So far ~ r..
ported only one mine in the Cleariirli d..
trlct has been forced to suspend operations
on account Of the great strike inausura,ed
in the soft coal district yesterday. TIL.
afternoon, however, a convention will f.
held at which plan for general action will
be decided upon. Some miners favor glyjn,
more time 10 The operators to consider the
demand for IN advance while Others favor
an immediate strike. What shall be d,r.
will lie determined to-day. The nine. $40
quiet, and no fear Of any disturbance is e..
tertaned. A. stated in yesterdays III,
patches the men are nearly al out ia tie
Cumberland, Mcyetsdalr aud Irwin -.
uions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
Bridging the Arthur XII.

TRENTON, n. j., March 9.-The Assem-
bly, held an all night session discussing the
substitute for the Chase bill requiring the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to
ask the New Jersey Legislature for the priv.
ilege Of building lis Staten Island bridge
The bill was finally passed by a vote Of +: to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
Ira gcdy in Mexico.

GALVESTON, Tex, Mar. "a ~pcciaI to
the Ncws from Brownsville, says "Iaror.
nation reached here last night of II tragedy
enacted near Camargo, Mex, few days
ago. Jose NIaris de Luna shot and killed
his father in law, Teburcio Castillo, in "A
quarrel resulting from an old dispute. be
Luna then fled to Starr county, Texas. He
was pursued by Mexican officers who
searched the Qurmado rancho for him and
killed Eulalio Garcia, whom they mis-
took for De Luna. The latter was finally
arrested and taken back to Mexico, where
it is believed that lie has been shot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

COMMODORE TEUXToS, commandant OF
the Norfolk navy yard, in letter to Secre-
tary Whitney, makes an explicit, emphatic,
aud satisfactory denial Of every charge in
reference to that yard, brought by Mes'rs.
Boutelle and Brady, republican Congress
men from Maine and Virginia. No man
hailing from Virginia, except Mahoneite,
would have made such charges, and Mr..
Brady would not have done so except with
the consent of his "boss,' who seems intent
upon doing all he can to injure the State he
misrepresents in the Senate during the short
timo he now has to remain in that body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
Death OF tx Senator ChaiTcc

New YORK, March "A telegram VIZ
ing the death ut Pnrdy's Station, West Che.
ter county, Of ex t. :. Senator jerome l..
Chailcc, the f.lher-in-law of Mr.. L. :.
Grant. Mr.. Chailca died OF acute meninsi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
GALE OF AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST
y i'll
VALUAELEREAL ESTATE IN ALEXANDRIA

BY Writ Ic of DEGREES rendered hy The tirru.t
Court Of Fairfax county in the suit Of Sm"n !.
Perry against Lloyd aud others therein prndiug
the undersigned commissioners. about II "cIoc,.
M on SATURDAY. the 10th day of April. l--',.
will sell ut puhic aurti"n. before the front d""'
Of the Market House in Alexandria city the UHh
NINTH il.9th) undivided ,tcrcst al James f.
brcy in the TRACT OF LAND, containing -
acres, more less. of which his father. I'll" b.
Henry w. Fcbrcy. died seized This land IS
highly improved farm. with fine buildings, 10.
Gated in Alexandria county.
Terms of Sale: One fourth of the pnrch1s"
money in hand the resiinc in three equal nsta..
mcnts ut six. twcvnand eighteen months. ,crurra
by the purchasers bonds hearing interest from
day of SALE and retention Of title till the .:-t
payment IS made.
r. W. MOORE, ''' "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Gor-
don w. Richmond, fredericksburg and Pc.
tomac Railroad Company. Argued by Jno.
A. Coke, ESQ.,, and by Ed. Y. Cannon. eso
for appellant and continued until to.dav.
Ed. Il. ID. Marye, esq, was allowed To
ractice as counsel in this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., NJ
SENATE.

The chair laid before The Senate several
communications from heals of departments
giving certain information in pursuance of
resolutions of the Senate.
Mr.. Allison, from the Appropriations Com
mittee, reported, with amendments, the
urgency deficiency bill. 1t was placed on
the calendar, Mr.. Allison saying no would
call it mp tomorrow.
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House tho re
Spouse of the Secretary of the Navy 10 the
Boutellc resolution calling for information
in regard TO the Norfolk navy yard. The
communication was referred to The Commit
tee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Collins, of Massachusetts, from the
Committee on the Judiciary, reported bill
to provide for closing up the business and
paying the expenses of the Court Of Com
missioners of Alabama Claims.
Mr.. Edredge, of Michigan, from the Com.
mttec on Pensions, reported a bill granting
pensions 10 The soldiers aud sailors of the
Mexican war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

full crime. 1t is know that Mr.. Sells had in
his pocket book 800 in gold and $40 in
bills, which were net disturbed, besides
three watches. John Hall, of Erie. h.s
been appointed guardian of the boz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09
Death Of Mrs. Brewster.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-The wife OF
ex-Attorney General Brewster died nj
her residence this morning She will b"
buried in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

The war in transconlinental rates is said
to have developed large emigration of
colored people from the South to lower Cal.
iGornia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

Mr.. TRENHOLM, of South Carolina, here
tofore, and now, prolessea free trader, was
before the Ways and Means Committee of
The U. S House of Representatives yesterday,
as an advocate for the retention of the ex-
listing high duty rice But Mr.. Tren-
holm is q member Of the civil service com.
mission. 1t really seems rs if civil service
reform" makes crooked the straight lines
of all VINO have any thing to do with it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

Gen. Simon Cameron yesterday entered
upon his SSth year. lie is enjoying good
health, and his mind is as active and clear
as it was quarter CT s, century ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

1t seems to us that there are less persons
afflicted with rheumatism since our druggists
sell Salvation Oil. Price twenty-five cents
q bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

AMONG THOSE who have recently appear
ell before the Way sand Means Committee of
the United States House OF Representatives
were the owners Of the iron mines, who ar
gued against the proposed reduction of the
duty on imported iron ore. Bat not one OF
them could account for the fact that under
the existing high duty the price Of the labor
they employ ranges from ninety to sixty
cents day Nothing can be better demon
sirated than the fact that high duties do
not make high wages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

II you can't "Brar' cough, "EnlI' il
with Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

/. John ". Graham Clerk Of the Circnt Court
Of Fairfax county, do certify that the bond r.
quired of the commi ,,ioncrs Of sale in the c-" 81
Smoot & Perry vs. Lloyd and Others, prndii
therein, has been executed.
Given under NY iind this s:h day "f Mar.h,
1856. JOHN W. GRAHAM, crrE
NIL ri,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

ALEXANDRIA MAIEEr, March S.-Flonr is
steady aud firm. Wheat is strong and fairly ac-
tive receipts continue light, and fresh arrivals
readily bring good prices for local milling. Corn
- quiet Oats arc scarce and higher Rye is
wanted. Produce is easy and the market well
supplied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

New York, March !l.-Thcro was again an ir-
regular opening TO the stock market this morn
in::, iii the changes were from : to "a per cent.
In the early dealings thorc was considerable
strength developed, prices advancing Is to Is per
cent The advance was soon checked, however,
and the market became weak throughout. declin-
ing Il to ! per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

GREEN AND FIGURED SCREEN WIFE 81
VI Sd and 30 inches. wholesale and re'a:i. ~
SO King. corner Royal street You can huy
wire, and have Window and Door Frames made
Of better quality to cost no more than the com.
mon Frame rii,.i.,,i for sale in the city Gail No."
see. - l. tRf.lt'H ION ~ S''f'
ic1 SIS h ing cor Royal =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

DREECH LOADING GUNS. fine quality. Shell
d ciectnr Double action and other fIst. r.
Loading implements, Shells Caps, Primers. Wad'
and other goods III same line will he sold 1t j."
price, al - Ei"c, corner Of Rcyal stress. ''l'
and examine.
novll J. r. CREIGHTON j. SnE-
CWFET GUM AND MULLEN, tl. n"w r'"'D-
- Hy for Coughs, Colds Be also Balls '"r2"
Syrup. Plso's Cure for Consumption lcaihrit'i'
Cough Syrup. Phosphate Emulsion ri Cod h'F''
Oil AID rcchc, of various kinds, for sale I%
fchI T. LEADREATEE BIO
ENTERPRISE. MEAT CHOPPERS, lu'' I''
IL thing for mincc meat, pudiings. 50. -"
ENTERPRISE COFFEE MILLS. both If whaE
will make useful gifts for the holidays. '":' AVA
gee thcm.
sec11 JAS F, CABIN SoHa'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

NV YORK. Marcia 9-Stocks dull and steady.
SIcuoy easy ut la.s.. Cotton quiet uplands 81 !
Orleans . JIG: futures weak. Flour quiet and
UNCHANGED. Wheat higher. Corn unchanged.
Pork dali ut $lOa1O 30 Lard weak at ST 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-09

CHICAGO. March 9.-May Wheat ST.. Corn
trmcr at iO'i, for May Oats ;'2,1s for May Pork
SO So for May lard IS ~ for May.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-10-09

should march from the court room where
he had obtained the divorce, almost dl,
rectly to Louie, and that she should
marry him before the sound OF his words
OF confession had died out?
"Was ever woman in such,humor wooedI
Was ever woman in such humor wonf"
While the confession of his sin against
Annie is still ringing in the ears OF the
mother, he asks her permission to marry
her other daughter. Was there ever such
a courtship? Just after he had blasted
the life of the one sister, the other listens
to his proposal of marriage and says she
will think about it, and the next day
they are married. Is their story proba-
BILE?
Mr.. Dickson then arraigned Judge
Smith for his part OF the affair, handling
him without mercy. He said that there
is no validity whatever about the divorce
that it is utterly null and void, and that
it is only pity that there was no
law in this Territory by which the
Judge could be reached and punished.
The allegation is vague; there is no
time, no place, no name given,
and according to the testimony OF
Mrs Cannon, the Judge asked her moth
ing about it. There was no one present
but the plaintiff and the Judge; no wit
nesses, no clerk. There WAS no court.
Judge Smith had no more right to grant
II divorce under such circumstances than
he has to sit on hydrant in the
street and make out such a decree.
Mr.. Dickson then spoke at some length
upon divorces obtained by collision, and
throughout his argument he lost no
chance to score the parties to this sus-
picious divorce.
Mr.. Richards then made a brief argu-
ment and the case was submitted.
BOUND OVER.
The Judge stated that he thought there
was probable cause for holding the de-
PENDANT on both charges and he was
therefore placed under 81 ,000-$8, 900 on
the polygamy charge and $4,000 on the
unlawful cohabitation charge-bonds to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
This ends, for the present, the great
sensation which has been on every tongue
during the past few days, and the public
will now have chance to sit down and
think the matter over, and then reflect
upon one of the most shameful scandals
that has ever been thrown in the face Of
respectable community.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-10-09
Religions Services.

ST. Marks CArHEDRAL.-Holy Com
munion, 7:30 a. m; Sunday school, 8: 45
II. m. morning service, with sermon, II
evening prayer and sermon, 7 30
NJ. L. CHURcH.-Preaching at l Il. M,
10y DR.. MCLEAN, Secretary of the Ameri-
can Bible Society; Sabbath-school at
IL 80; union services at 7 80, addressed
by DIR. MCLEAN.
BAPTIST CHURCH. Second South
and Second West streets, L. l.. Wood
pastor. Preaching at IL II. IN. and 7 80
p. IN. Sunday school at u 10 and young
peoples meeting at 6:45. Seats free.
Strangers welcome. Rev. a. +. Graves,
ID, OF New York, noted evangelist,
EN- route for California, will preach in the
evening. This will furnish the residents
Of this city with Il rare opportunity OF
hearing one OF the most successful evan
gelists in the country.