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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
PECULIAR CURE for EARACHE.-A pecu.

PECULIAR CURE for EARACHE.-A pecu-
liar method of curing earache prevails
among the sailors and bathers at Viareggio
and Leghorn, and, indeed, all along the
coast of that part of Italy. A piece of old
linen is spread with melted beeswax-the
purer the better-and then rolled tightly
into cornucopia shape, the small end of
which is introduced into the patients ear
as he lies down. The cornucopia should
not be less than three, four, or even five
inches long. Flannel cloths are then laid
over the head and face, the cornucopia is
set alight, and burns as long as the patient
can bear it, until burned quite near the face,
when it is removed from the ear. This
proceeding gives almost instant relief, and
if the pain happens to have been caused by
the presence of any foreign substance in the
ear it will come away with the cornucopia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
At the White House.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The White House
WAS entirely closed to visitors to-day, and
the usual afternoon reception by the Presi-
dent was omitted. Inside all was hustle
and confusion in preparation for the we'd
ding. Among those who saw the President
were Mr.. Wilson s. Bissell, Rev. DR.. Sun
derland, Secretary Lamar, Acting Secretary
Fairchild and Senator Van Wyck. Several
express wagons unloaded numerous pack
ages Of various sizes at the main entrance
and they were at once removed from sight.
Some were addressed to the President, some
to Miss Folsom, some to Colonel Lamont, and
one to Mrs. Grover Cleveland" Most OF
them were undoubtedly wedding presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Strike of Wagon Makers.

CHICAGO, June 2.-Three hundred and
forty employees of Schuttler & Hotz's wa.
gon factory, on west Monroe street, are on
strike. The men asked for eight hours
work with eight hours pay, May /, and it
was granted them. Now they have become
dissatisfied with the reduced compensation,
and have struck for ten per cent. advance
in wages; wishing, however, to keep the
working hours down to eight. The firm re.
fuses to accede to their demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

TAME FoXEs-On the Alveston Hill es.
tate, near Stratford on Avon, litter OF
eleven foxes, apparently six weeks old. all
quite tame and docile, have taken possession
of q rabbit hole in a bank at the foot of a
cump of trees. The young cubs, notwith-
standing the presence Of numerous people
attracted to the spot by the novel sight,
leave their hole and drink occasionally at a
trough containing milk, which has been
placed there for their use. The animals are
as tame as puppies, and the visitors easily
induce them to come forth by whistling
softly and calling them. They are content
to be picked up and caressed, and they play
about in a most amusing manner. An artist
has been to the spot and photographed the
whole group. 1t is the opinion of Lord
Willoughby de Broke, who has several times
visited the spot to look at the cubs, that the
dog fox has been killed, and that the vixen
has carried her cubs to the place mentioned.
In confederation of this it may be stated,
that when first discovered only four or FIVE
cubs were to be seen and they gradually in
creased until the present number has been
reached. Workmen are engaged in build
ing two silos within thirty yards of the
spot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Governor Lee has commissioned w. f.
Kerfoot, Berryville, Clarke county, as no.
tary public.
The leaf tobacco dealers of Richmond
claim that the tobacco manufacturers of that
citv are purchasing stock in smaller mark
cts.
Governor Lee has appointed Richard F.
Berne, of Ashland, Hanover county; h. i.
D. Lewis, of Berryville, Clarke county ohm
Hampton Hoge, of Christiansburg, Mont
gomery county, and B. o. James, OF Gooch'
land Courthouse as aides to the Governor
with the brevet rank of colonies of cavalry.
Prof. King, a we'll known aeronaut, made
a balloon ascension from Richmond yester-
day afternoon. He was accompanied in his
aerial excursion by young man from Man
chester. The balloon took a southwesterly
course, and in about forty minutes alter t,
starting disappeared among the clouds. The
ascension was witnessed by thousands oil
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Rewards for Killing Of Indians.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June "A special
to the CIronical from Tombstone, Arizona,
says: Captain Pierce, of The San Carlos
reservation, has offered the Indians settled
in the San Pedro valley under Eokiminzin,
a reward of $3.50 for the head Of each hos.
tile Indian they may kill. This is done to
induce them to fight against the hostiles,
instead of joining them as it has been feared
they would do. Captain Pierce states that
mono of the Indian scouts discharged by
Gen. Crook has reached the reservation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
TELEGRAM of Generalization.

CHICAGO, June "A special dispatch
from Des Moines, Iowa, says: The follow
ing telegram has been sent from here from
the headquarters of the national committee
of the national party to President Cleveland;
accept congratulations upon the happy
event OF to day. On such occasions mon.
archs distribute gifts. We ask that you
make the whole nation happy by ordering
the immediate call of one hundred million
of bonds, and thus give new life to business
and new hope to nation of debtors"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Juno 2.-Thc stock market opened
this morning with everything OH the active list
lowor, the losses ranging from : to l per cent.
There was only moderate trading throughout the
hour, and tho market was weak in the early
dealings, and further declines of Il to .. per cent
were established. The decline was checked, how.
over, by 1880 a. H., and dull and steady mar.
kct followed aftcr small recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Affairs in Franco.

PARIS, June 2.-Premier de Freycinet, in
announcing the decision Of the Government
to expel the princes, yesterday, said that
there was no fear of danger, but that the
attitude of the princes had disturbed public
opinion, and their presence afforded rally
ing point for enemies Of the republic. The
Chamber of Deputies, by vote of COG to
go, has agreed to consider the repeal Of the
law of 1902 regulating the relations of
Church and State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

DEATH OF MR.. JOHN KELLY.-Mr. John
Kelly, the great Tammany leader, died at
twenty minutes past three o'clock yesterday
evening, in New York, in the Goth year of
his age. He was remarkable man, and q
political leader of exceptional prominence
not only in the municipal affairs of New
York city, but also in national politics. He
acquired competence by untiring Industry
and perseverance. In private life he was a
generous and loyal friend, and phlan-
thropist of broad and liberal impulses. He
earned reputation for incorruptibility as q
public man, and was regarded as an open
and manly foe. His courage as politician
was indisputable, and he was always re-
spected for his sincerity and his indomitable
pluck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
COMMUNICATED.

The regular Sunday afternoon prayer
meeting of the Young Mems Christian As.
ISOLATION was held Sunday in the Baptist
Church. While the attendance was not As
large as we would have desired, yet the
services were of very interesting charac.
ter. Remarks of encouragement were
made by several of the brethren. This no.
BILE work, carried on by the young men of
this city for the upbuilding of the Masters
cause" should De met by a hearty co-opera-
ton of the Christian people of this commu
nifty. Their presence at these meetings
would inspire courage in the noble youths
who are engaged in this Christian work.
The writer bespeaks for them full attend
ance at their next meeting for prayer and
praise. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Arrest of Mail Robbers.

FORT KEoGH Mont, June 2.-Willlam
johnson, Nate Johnson and man named
Lovett were arrested at Albian, Idaho,
Monday, for robbing the United States mail.
The robbery was committed in April last
when the thieves secured the treasure box
of Wells, Fargo & Co., containing Sl2,5oo.
The Johnsons are notorious desperadoes,
having been connected with various deeds
of outlawry in Texas, Idaho, and else
where
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
1 NEW FRENCH STEAMsHIP-The new stee

A NEW FRENCH STEAMsHIP.-The new steel
steamship La Champagne, which arrived at New
York from Havre Monday, made the trip in nine
days, including delay of fourteen hours in mid
ocean, caused by the new machinery getting out
of gear She travelled over the southerly or long
est course. 1t was her first voyage. La Cham
pagnie is one of fleet of four brand new ships
built in France, which the Compagnie Transat-
lantique ia to run between the ports of Havre and
New York. She registers 1902 tons. In her
trial trip fer the French government she made
Is $40 knots all hour. Her cabins and saloons
are elegantly decorated. She is equipped with
$50 electric lights She is certified to carry 300
hrst-class 5 second cabin and 900 steerage pas
sehgers Her officers and crew number 27O.
lhe steamships cost was more than $3.50, OOo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

The OUTLET of the drain to the extensive
marsh on the southern border of the city has
been closed in order that the road way to
the light house may not be subject to over
flow. AS most of the winds blow from the
South during the summer months, and as
the effluvium from marshes is generally sup
posed to be any thing else than wholesome,
it could not possibly be unwise for the city
council to provide for a road to the light
house that would not necessitate the clos
ing of the drain referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

! The PETERSBURG ELECTION CAsE.-The
contested election case in Petersburg came
up before Judge B. A. Hancock, in the Cir
cult Court there yesterday. The rule issued
on Saturday, requiring the commissioners
and Judges Of election OF tho Sixth ward pre-.
oinct to appear before the court to show
cause why writ of mandamus should not
be issued to compel them to proceed 10
count the ballots of the Sixth ward precinct,
and certify to the same, having been made
returnable yesterday morning.
Captain Wise asked for writ of manda
mus against the judges and commissioners
of election at this precinct. Counsel Tor the
Judges and commissioners on the other hand
asked for IN enlargement ofthe rule to some
day next week, inasmuch as the rule had
not been served on Messrs. Scott and Akers
until late last evening. Captain Wise OPP
posed an enlargement OF the rule in an ex-
cited manner. He said that the reason the
| rule had not been served on Messrs. Scott
| and Akers earlier was because they had
| "sneaked away" TO evade the process Of the
| law.
Captain Wise was called to order by tho
court. and told that he should not use such
expressions unless based on evidence in the
case. After long argument by counsel the
court ordered mandamus requiring the
Judges to count, certify and return the bal
! lots lost at the Sixth ward precinct, or to
show cause on Thursday next why they
| have not done so. William Baugh, the COL
ored Judge of election, who holds the ballot
box, filed his answer, in which he says he
sees no reason, and can give none, why q
peremptory mandamus should not issue
compelling him and the other two judges OF
election to count the vote. Baugh is at the
Jail with the ballot box, where he and q
| force OF police have been guarding the box
since the night of the election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Boiler Explosion.

GALVESTON, Tex, June "A special to
the Ncws from Palestine, Tex, says: "Yes-
terday's boiler explosion in the Information
al railway shops inflicted greater damage to
surrounding property than was at first sup
posed. In addition to the loss on the build
ing five locomotives were badly damaged.
The wounded engineers are all alive yet,
but Healy, Goodrich and Motion are very
badly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

WHILE Ex -CoNFEDERATEs all through the
South were engaged recently in strewlng
flowers upon the graves of the men who
killed their fathers and brothers, destroyed
their property, and burned their homes, MIR.
Jefferson Davis, their respected, loved and
honored leader was hanged in effigy in an
Ohio town, and, even in this Southern city,
and in the presence of men who held COM
missions under him, publicly abused and
denounced by Northern republican. All
of which shows that the reconciliation that
is to take place between the people OF the
two sections of the country can only be-
upon dishonorable terms to those of the
South, for Mr.. Davis deserves no more disre-
spect than the youngest private in the Con-
federate service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The tax collections in Baltimore last
week were 81, 1874 ,232.
Secretary Manning will soon leave Tor the
Hot Springs of Virginia.
A fire in Pensacola yesterday entalled
loss of 100000, and burned out OF their
homes one hundred people.
David l.. Hawkins, of Missouri, has been
nominated for Assistant Secretary of the
Interior, to succeed Mr.. jerks.
The statement of the public debt issued
Yesterday shows that the decrease during
the month of May was SS,S2S, 565.0l.
The change of gauge of the Southern
railroads to conform to other railroad sys-
TENS of the United States was made yester-
day.
The Senate yesterday passed bill to pre-
vent the acquisition of real property Dy,
aliens. 1t also passed the supplemental
Chinese immigration bill.
Judge John T. l.. Sneed, Of Memphis,
Tenn, has authorized the announcement
that he will be candidate for the United
States Senate to succeed Senator Whit
thorne.
Miss Folsom arrived in Washington this
| morning at $50 o'clock, and was immedl-
ately driven to the White House. She was
accompanied by her mother. Her marriage
to the President takes place at 7:3o tonight.
Hon. VIM. S. Holman, OF Indiana, known
as the "Watch-Dog of the Treasury" is o
candidate for denomination. He has al:
ready served eleven terms in Congress, and
the district being democratic by majorlties
ranging from $500 to 1000, a nomination is
equivalent to an election. Judge Holman
has not been away from his post of duty at
Washington since Congress convened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

If A newspaper printed so near the South
as Baltimore be as ignorant of that section
as the american of that city shows itself to
be, when it says "the wide gauge of the
Southern roads was inaugurated with a
view of breaking up or preventing the COM
MERGE between the North and South" it is
not at all wonderful that the people of the
North should entertain such ridiculously
incorrect ideas as they do of their Southern
fellow citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Instrumental Music in Churches.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, JUICE "A special
from Hamilton, Ohio, says the United
Presbyterian General Assembly, after a
long debate, adopted yesterday the MAORI.
ty report upon the question of the use of
instrumental music in church services by
a large majority. This report was in favor
of the useof instrumental music.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

The CHAIRMAN of the electoral board of
Petersburg, in public card, says that Mr..
George S. Barnard has seen fit to swear
that no republican was appointed by the
electoral board for the 9th ward;" and that
toe, though the board has on file a letter from
the chairman of the republican executive
committee asking that Mr.. Bozel be ap-
pointed and stating that he was republi-
can, and that he was appointed. And yet
this same Mr.. Barnard is the most pro-
nounced civil service reformer in Peters
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Strike Ended.

BALTIMORE, June 2.-The strike of the
journeymen house carpenters was settled
to-day. They agreed to nine instead of
eight hours for days work, and not inter-
fere with the business of their employer in
the employment of workmen. The jour
neymen will retain their cards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

WE ARE requested by an old Union sol.
der, who visited this city on Decoration
Day, to say:
THAT the members of the Union Veteran
Corps and the old soldiers who were with
them, at Alexandria, on Decoration Day,
unanimously condemn certain remarks
made by the orator on that occasion, and
regret that the speaker so far forgot himself
as to refer to anything to produce single
ripple. All the old veterans condemn his
language in no mellow terms"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
lCOMMUNICAIEll

Altered from Nolantc.
donkey lay him down to sleep.
And as he slept and snorcd full deep,
He was observed tstrango sight to we =.
As if feeling very spleen.
A gentle mule that lay near by
The donkey rouscd and with sigh
And kindly voice, inquired why
Those tears were seen.
The donkey, while lie trcmblcd DER.
And dropped cold sweat from every ror"
Made answer with a fearful roar:
II dreamed I'd turned boriuc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

A VIRGINIA SNAKE SToRY.-The New
York Sun of Monday says: James Warder
of Nokesville, Va, insists that the following
is true snake story: My wife's old turkey
hen was sitting beside the garden fence on
thirteen eggs. About a week ago large
black snake came along and ate the turkey,
curled himself on the eggs, and stayed there
until they hatched out, and then ate the
whole brood at once"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

HER IDEA OF TRoUDLE.-Miss Rulifson
Poor Julia! I understand they have been
having lots of trouble at her house.
Miss Jacobs-Indeed!
Miss Rulifon-Yes, sickness in the fami-
ly and the like.
Miss Jacobs--Ah, yes; Julia's mother and
aunt have been sent to the insane asylum
and her father fell down stairs and broke
his leg, but beyond that don't think they we
had any trouble - Iid.Bus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Challenge.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 2.--The Uni
versity of Pennsylvania has challenged the
Yale University crew to race. The Yale
crew is given the option of naming the time
and place. Captain Cowles, who saw the
race between the Philadelphia crew and the
Columbia freshmen crew, has the matter I'm.
der ADJUSTMENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Killed by a Train.

PEORIA, June 2.-Patrick Connally, with
his wife, child aud two men were crossing the
railroad track, three miles from Dunlap, in
this county, yesterday afternoon, when the
wagon on which they were riding was
struck by train. Connally was killed, his
wife fatally injured and the other occupants
of the wagon badly shaken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

TIE ORGANIZER of the knights of labor at
Bradford, Pa, has just been arrested for tap
ping an oil pipe and robbing the company
owning it at the rate Of twelve barrels
day for three years. No wonder the con.
vention of knights of labor at Cleveland
has determined that hereafter there shall
be closer scrutiny of the morals and man
ners Of those applying for admission into
their order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
starve.

TIE PRESIDENT of the country Will 10
married this evening. All right thinking
people, whether democrats or republicans
civil service reformers or their opponents
unite in the hope that all the blessings In
cident to a happy marriage may fall upon
him and his youthful bride.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

He FELT RELIEvED.-A thin, red-eyed
young man was walking about ten PAGES
behind policeman. A large rat ran across
the sidewalk in front of the copper and dis
appeared in the sewer.
Excuse me-" said the youth. quickening
his footsteps and tapping the officer on the
arm. "but did you see rat?"
II did, sor," replied the officer.
Thanks, awfully; was little afraid
had 'em again. "-Mcrchant Traveller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

IT WOULD NEVER Do.-Sadie- My dear,
am surprised to see you so frequently with
that Mr.. Auburn Lock. He has such fright
fully red hair.
Mamie-Well, he's very pleasant fellow,
and real wealthy, too.
Sadie-I known, dear; but red is 80 fright
fully unbecoming to you-with your COM
pleXion, you Knoxville Rambler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Herr Most to go to the Penitentiary.

TUT 11UsI co 30 % 0I1t I LEIe11VIuIJ y
New YORK, June 2.-Herr John Most, the
anarchist, was to-day sentenced to the pen.
itentary for one year and fined $500. His
associate Braunschweig, got 9 months in
the penitentiary and was fined $3.50. Schenck
was sent to the penitenliary for 8 months,
but not fined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Secretary Manning.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-It is understood
that Secretary and Mrs. Manning will leave
Washington Saturday afternoon for Hot
Springs, Va, where they will probably re-
main about month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

work and twenty-five per cent. increase OF
wages. 1t is we'll that cows can't read, for
if thew could they would be affected by the
prevailing striking mania and refuse to let
down their milk, and the babies would
starve
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

IF AS MANY people approve the Presl'
dent,s civil service, as much as they do his
marital, policy he would be infinitely more
nonular than he is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02

Inc Allan line steamship Siberian, con-
corning whose safety considerable anxiety
has been 'eit LOT several days past, arrived
at HALIFAX to-day, having been delayed by
fog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
ALEX
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 2.
SENATOR SHERMAN said to an audience
of colored people in Washington MONDAY

SENATOR SHERMAN said to an audience
of colored people in Washington Monday
night: "The time, hope, is not far distant
although it may seem to you to be coming
slowly-when the black as we'll as the wni'e
NAV stand up in South Carolina or Miss's,
sinni az we'll as at the National Capital and
demand the rights which the Constitution
and the laws give you" And yet, as a SEN
sible and we'll informed man, and with a
colored member of Congress from South
Carolina sitting on the stand beside nim'
Mr.. Sherman must have known that the
time is not far distant, and is not coming
slowly, but has come long ago, when black
as we'll as white men stand up, not only In
South Carolina and Mississippi, but every
where else throughout the entire South, and
demand the rights which the Constitution
and the laws give them. What he SAID, tnere'
fore. was gross attempt to deceive ignorant
and prejudiced negroes, and was only utter
able by a man who had been detected and
EXPOSED in many similar and worse at
tempts at deception, some of which reached
the degree of crime, and the penalty OF
which should have been a prolonged slght
of the world through iron bars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Death of Henry Havemeyer.

BABYLON, L. L., June 2.-Henry Have
meyer, the sugar refner, died suddenly at his
home near this place this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-02
Cholera.

ROME, June 2.--There were - new cases
OF cholera and II deaths from the disease at
Venice Yesterday.