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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
A CONFEDERATE GIANTS SWORD. Among

CONFEDERATE GIANTS SWORD. Among
the relics of the late war slowed away in
the q S. Ordnance Museum Is sabre full
five feet long, which was found on the battle
field of Manassas. This formidable looking
blacksmith's shop, from the tabled plough
share, at the outbreak of The war, and lis
handle appears to have been carved with q
iackknifs from a cows horn. A Virginian
who visited the museum recognized the
sabre as one that had been used by giant
Virginia cavalryman in "Jeb'' Stuart's com.
maDd. "The cavalryman in question" said
the VirginiaD, was nearly seven feet high,
and bread in proportion. He had that big
sabre made by crossroads horse-shoer. and
promised to hew his way through the Yam
kee lines with it and enter Washington; but,
poor fellow, he was shot at Manassas before
he could carry out his purpose"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

In the Senate yesterday bill was intro
duced to incorporate the Western Branch
railway. 1t provides :or railroad from
Western Branch, in Norfolk county, to some
point on Nansemond river.
The bill in reference to delinquent taxes
was discussed.
a number of bills were presented and re-
ferred A number were reported from COM
mi;tees, but no definite action was taken
upon any of public interest.
Bills were passed to regulate the assess
ment and collection Of taxes in the hands of
notariea public and clerks of courts; to
amend the Acts of 1883 "a, in relation TO
providing for the working and repairing Of
public roads and bridges; to amend the code
in relation to writs of feri tacias and eapias
pro fine on judgments IN favor Of the Com.
| monwealth.
The bill in regard to securing to tax.pay.
ers in cities and towns the right of public
schoo! education for their children was pass
ed by.
The bill to provide for Limitation oftime
| in which to collect taxes due Virginia or
any corporation or county in Virginia, was
! recomml;ted.
10 the House Of Delegates bill wa. in
troduced providing for the inspection of but
ter, lard, cheese, oleomargarine and butter
| inc.
| A bill was introduced to amend the &C!
to provide for the assessment of taxes, &c.
as follows: "On every theatrical perform.
ance, or any performance similar thereto
panorama, or public performance or exhibit
ton of any kind, except for benevolent OF
charitable purposes or educational, there
| shall be paid three dollars for each perform
ance, or SO for each week OF such perform
| auce."
The local option discussion, which was
pending at adjournment Wednesday,wa re-
sumed.
Mr.. Martin was for local option from a
moral point Of view. He placed it above
party. and was for it, whether it had been
in the platform or not.
Mr. Downing was opposed to local option
but was in favor Of the bill because the dem
ocratic platform had promised to let the
people vote on the question of license or nc
license.
Mr.. A. Fulkerson was opposed to Local
option aud made an able argument. He
took the ground that at this TINA the Stste
could not afford to do away with liquor IL
ceDses.
Mr. Stuart was in favor of local option in
the country but not in the cities, and il was
80 provided in the platform of the demo
cratic party. He spoke we'll and luently
upon the subject, after which the House ad
! ;OIlrnPG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
q Bloody Encounter.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. pa special des-
patch from Dallas, Texas, says Detective
Jack Duncan and Deputy Sheriff ". Seely,
of Freestone county, surrendered themselves
to Sheriff Smith last night, stating that they
killed several men in self defence four miles
from this city. The circumstances of the
killing were subsequently, related as follows
at the Jail Seely and Duncan left Dallas
Wednesday with warrant for the arrest
of Jesse Bonner, Of Navarro county, on
charge Of horse theft. They arrived 6. his
house in the evening and entered without
drawing their arms, not expecting to en-
counter resistance, but they had not gone
beyond the sill before three Q! the inmates
opened fire. Jesse Bonner and one Of TIE
two unknown men had reviewers and the
other double barreled shot gun. The Off
GERS drew their revovers. al which Bonner
seized Duncan's pistol hand with bis left
hand and held il up, at the same tine level
ing his weapon at Duncau's face and firing,
out without effect. Il moment later Bon
ner had tripped ever and thrown tic de;ec.
tive to the floor, at which the Deputy Sher-
if, Seely, who stood only three feet from
Duncan, shot Bonner in the right side, lay
ing him low. Just then the light went out,
but the shooting went or in the dark.
ness, both sides taking aim By the flashes
from their opponents; weapons. Dun,
can, before rising, shot one OF the IN
known men who Stood over him, and in the
course of the battle woman yelled: My
child is killed ! oh, my cSild The firing
did not cease until the last round Of ammu
milton was exhausted, and the crowd re-
treated. Neither Duncan nor Deputy Skcr-
if S.ely could tell what the result Of the
fight was, as, being without ammunition,
they deemed it best TO make their escape as
rapidly as possible. Sheriff Saith started
for the scene of the fight last night TO inves.
tigate the matter, but has not yet returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
NEWS OF THE Day.

The present is the gayest social season il
Richmond since the war.
Hon. Stevenson Archer was elected State
treasurer by the Mary land Legislature yez-
terday.
The deaths from smallpox in Montreal
during the present epidemic are already
over 5000.
Hon. Henry G. Davis has given $1,000
for the establishment Of high school at
Piedmont, w. Va.
The total subscriptions to the Grant mon
ument fund in. New York up TO noon Tues
day amounted to $ll4, l65 81.
Several persons have been arrested in JET
ferson county, w. Va, charged with being
accessories to barn burnings IN that county.
1t is reported that woman named l,aac5
and her two children were frozen TO death
in Wayne county, w. Va, during the recent
cold snap.
In the British House Of Commons yester-
day Sir Michael Hcks-Beach announced
the resignation of the Salisbury ministry. and
the House adjourned until Monday. Il IS
reported that the Queen is sounding Lord
Harrington on the subject of forming coal
ition ministry.
A st. Paul, Mimi, dispatch last nigh:
says 1t is showing and blowing here To-
night, and growing colder. Reports from
Forts Buford and Assinaboine, where the
last blizzard originated, show fall in TEN
perature. St. Vincent, Mimi. reports it cold
and bluStery, with the snow drifting consid-
era5ly.
TIE Chamber Of Commerce Of Lynchburg
has adopted an address TO the farmers, mer-
chants and manufacturers Of Virginia, uTg-
ing united action in influencing the Genera!
Assembly to pass the Munford railroad COM
missioner5 bill with the thirteenth section
retained. The same body also adopted res
outions strongly opposing the bl. intro
duced in the State Senate providing for the
education of non resident pupils IN the pup.
lie schools of cities and towns. The resoQ.
lions pronounce the proposed legislation
unjust onerous, and an outrage on the tax
payers Of Lynchburg, and urge upon their
senator to use his best endeavors TO retain
the present law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
FROM WARRINGTON.

Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAZETTE. ]
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 90, 1886.
Mr.. Trisg, member of the House from the
Abingdon district. of Virginia, the member
Of the sub committee of the Committee on
Claims to whom was referred the prepare
ton of the report on the claim of Virginia
for the money she advanced the Govern
ment in the War of 1912, has almost COM
pleted that report, and will present it to the
whole committee at its next meeting. He
says it will be adopted by the whole COM
mittee, and will probably be brought before
the House during the latter part of next
week. Mr.. Trigg hns discovered that the
amount due the State, and upon which In
terest is to be computed, is over seven hun
dred thousand, instead ofover three hundred
thousand dollars, as has heretofore been
supposed.
Among the deputies in the Office of the
q. s. Marshal of this district who have just
been removed is Mr.. John Graham, IT,, of
Fairfax county, Va. As Mr.. Graham was
IN efficient officer and good and true dem
ocrat, his friends are puzzled to know why
he was removed.
The House commerce committee was
compelled by the opponents of the Reagan in.
ter.state commerce bill this morning to post
pone the commencement of the consideration
ofthat bill from to day untilnextFriday, when
they say they will agree to consider 1t and
to close its consideration on tho following
Monday. The House labor committee
agreed to report favorably bill making it
a criminal ofense, punishable by fine and
Imprisonment, for any Q. 8. agent to hire
ont the labor of people convicted of ofenses
against the United States.
Among the strangers in the city to day is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
Washingtonian Robbed.

CINCINNATI, o.. Jan. 29.-The statement
is published here that early yesterday MORN
ing Dennis +. Dinsmore, prominent con-
tractor of Washington, D. c., who is here in
the interest of the Granite Block Pavement
scheme entered sporting house at No. 152
Longworth street. He had $1,000 in his
possession when be entered the house. After
he left he discovered that he had been
robbed of The entire amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

A SECOND Scion has introduced bill in
the Legislature imposing special license
tax upon dealers in pistols and cartridges.
1t really seems as if those whose votes carry
elections nowadays pick out for law makers
the worst men they can find. Ofcourse the
one referred to has no idea that if people
who want pistols can't buy them at home,
it is the easiest thing in the world, and
probably cheaper, to order them by express
from Northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

FROM THE way in which some OF the
members Of the Legislature talk they must
take the majority Of the people of Virginia
to be not only robbers but paupers also.
They evidently think the majority Of their
constituents want to rob the creditors of the
State, and, besides, are SO poor and mean
spirited that they Will gladly accept for their
children books purchased with money ex-
acted for that purpose from other people.
How have the mighty fallen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

Mr.. SHERMASs silver bill is the least OBJ
jectionable of all relating to the same sub
ject that have been introduced in Congress
this session. 1t provides for the suspension
of the coinage of the inconvenient Bland
dollar, and for the issue of silver certificates
redeemable in silver bullion at its market
value at the time of redemption, both of
which provisions are good. The objection
able feature is that it compels the Secretary
of the Treasury to create ready and high
market for the product Of the silver mine
owners, by providing that he shall purchase
from two to four million dollars worth OF
that product every month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
The Ohio Senate.

COLUMBUS Ohio, Jan. 29.-The joint Sen.
ate met at 10 a. m. and without transacting
any business adjourned, according to an
agreement between the two factions, until
tomorrow morning. There is q proposition
that special committee of six members
of equal number politically shall make the
investigation of the Hamilton county con-
test cases and report the specific findings
to the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
Mine Explosion.

PTTsBBRG, Pa, Jan. 29.-An explosion
occurred in the Banksville coal mine of
Long & Co.. this morning, which set fire to
the pit and cremated nine mules. A num-
Der of miners were at work at the time, but
all escaped without injury. The mine is
still burning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
Body Found.

BENTON Neb. Jan. 29.-The body of a
man was found one mile east of here yester-
day, near hay stack and covered up with
hay. An old carpet sack and large supply
of fishing tackle were found with him. He
mad evidently been dead a long time Moth
ing to identify the remains was found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY %.

Mr.. INGALLS,, republican, from Kansas,
has presented to the c. S. Senate petition
from Frederick Douglas and other colored
men of the District of Columbia, for equal
privileges with waite people in the restau'
ranta, ice cream saloons, hotels, theatres ana
other places in Washington. The proprie-
tors of such places have as much right to
exclude from them whomsosyer they deem
Objectionable, as Mr.. Ingalls has to exclude
people Objectionable to him from his own
house, or az he has to refuse to be retained
by Objectionable client. But a man who
SAWS that that murderous old villain and
crank, John Brown, was "a noble hero" as
Mr.. Iugalls does, can not be expected to
view things as better men do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

GENERAL MAHoNE's present organ
which is printed in Washington, says the
Cleveland administration "exisls by the
grace Of fraud" The same paper said the
fraudulent Hayes administration was "fair'
" and legally elected" The reliability OF
its statements is thus seen at a glance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

Ma. EvARIs, like most other sensible
men, believes that parties are essentially
requisite to the maintenance of republican
governments, and that partisanism is Just
as requisite to the maintenance Of parties.
How it can be otherwise is what no we'll in
formed sensible man can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

SENATOR TELLER wants high duty on
the work of foreign hands, but no duty on
the work of foreign brains. In other words,
he favors heavy tariff on the necessaries
of life, but no tariff at all upon books. He
would fatten the minds of the people of this
country, but would strive their bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

What is the difference between duck
with one wing and duck with two? Only
the difference Of a pinion. II,e want every
one TO pas: az opiaion on Dr.. Balls Cough
Syrup 1t needs but one trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
Sensational Suede .

BUCHANAN, Mich, jan. 29.-The resi-
dents of this city were greatly excited last
night over the sensational suicide Of L. Cox,
successful young mechanic, about 80 years
old. He was a cousin of Charles Cloves,
who killed himself aud mistress in a Chica. 20
baguio week ago. Cloves, remains were
brought here for interment. Young Cox
seemed to have been deeply affected by the
tragedy in which his cousin figured. Yes
terday he went into hardware store and
asked to be shown some revoivers. The
proprietor intuitve!y felt that something
was wrong, and declined 10 exhibit the
weapons. Cox aherward entered another
hardware store. No undue mental disturb
ance was indicated by his Gemeanor. In
obedience to his request he was shown scy-
eral reyolvers. He selected one and car.
tridges to fit were handed out. These he
deliberately adjusted in the chamber. Gen
tlemen," he said, turning to the five or six
men in the store"I wish to say good bye."-
The now thoroughly frightened spectators
advanced to prevent the suicide. Stand
back, he exclaimed brandishing the weapon
Il don't want 10 die murderer. but you must,
notattempt to interfere" The men rctreated;
placing the pistol point at his forehead he
added: Say good bye to ell my friends"
and pulled the trigger. These were the last
words he uttered. The bullet entered the
brain, and death ensued almost instantly.
Cox leaves mother and young brother
who were dependent on him for support
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

GREECE kept up a great fuss aud clatter
as long as the big dogs of Europe remained
quiet, but when they began to growl, she,
like little dog, at once retired and had
nothing more to say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

The jury in the shaer trial, New York,
being una BILE toagree upon verdict were
discharged yesterday evening Il is under
stood that they stood IL for conviction and
for acquittal Another trial will be held
in February, end meantime Shaler is adj
mitted to bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
Fire.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 29.-Henry Wittmers'
shoe factory in northeast Baltimore was
partially destroyed by fire this morning
Damage $4,000 insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

WHY THE restrictions upon the marriage
rite are 80 great here that most of the peo-
pie OF this city WHO want to be married go to
Washington 10 relieve themselves Of them,
is whet the Virginia legislators only can
tell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
Decrease In FIGURING Mill.

MILWAUKEE Jan. 29.-Advance sheets
from biennial mi'ers' directory show a
net decrease of 6,3l2 Touring mills in the
United States and Canada az compared with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
~ in the market will perform the greatest
variety Of work and costs but little money. Call
and sec them at JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ic3 Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

years have not seen and time shall not
see" the people sit down quietly to suffer
pain, when enterprise can afford such pan
acea as Salvation Oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
MARRIED.

In Washington D. C, Thursday, January 2sth,
~ Rev. A. Floridus Steele FRANCIS PRICE, of
this city, and MARY A DUNCAN, Of Alc1andria
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

SHOVELS, SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS
- and other Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale aud RETAIL at SO King,
corner of Royal street, by
ap11 J.T'CREIGHTON &sON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

A MEXICAN CLUB SKATES, nickel plated and
IA plain; nice line of these goods, as well as
the cheaper Club and Wood stock Skates in store
Prices low. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
decl2 Alexandria, Va
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aSl@95s*@& ~
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. %, 1886.
SENATE.

SENATE.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Walthall pre-.
septed the credentials Of reelection OF Hon
j. Il. George, United States Senator from
Mississippi. TIE credentials were read and
filed.
Mr.. IDgalls, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, reported favorably a bill reliev'
ing from political disabilities George S
Storro, of the State Of Texas, and On Mr.
ingalls, motion the bill was passed.
Among the bills introduced was one &c
authorize the Secretary of the Treasury &c
settle aud pay the claim of the State o.
Florida on account Of expenditures made il
surprising Indian hos!ilities
HOUSE.
After few private measures had beer
reported by committees the House, At u 20
went into Committee Of the Whole Mr.
Hatch, of Missouri, in the chair on the pr
vate calendar.
The first measure en- the calendar va:
Mr. McMilin's bill providing for the pay
meut of the Fourth OF July" claim.
Nr. Gcddes, OF Ohio, explained that thf
bill comprised 943 claims, distributed among
eleven States and ouo territory, aud called
for an expenditure OF 1929 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

VERY HEAVY PATENT STAYED reinforced
' seats, Canton Flannel Drawers. Sizes from
% to 50 inches at
nov12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

FINEST MOCHA, OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA,
J. Marscaibo. La Guayra and Rio Coffees, natur.
al state or roasted, for sale by
ia1 + T. MITDTTpN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

WARRANTS ELTXER APERIENT, BROWNS
L Iron Bitters. Warmers Kidney aud Liver
Cure, Buffalo Liths Water, Bedford Water, Lead
beaters Lubricatng Linment, largo supply in
store and for sale by
oc2O f. S. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

physicians, have in stock full supply OF
l. Reed Carnrick's Beef Pcptonoids-pcpto-
nized Cod Liver Oil and Milk, Liquid pepton0ids,
Peptonoids Iron and Wine and Soluble Food for
infants. J. j. H. LUNT,
novl1 Cor. King and Washington sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

CALM SCATELLE. a cooling, pa!atablc and
~ refreshing PREPARATION To prevent disease and
promote health. See advertisement in another
column Of the GAZETTE. A full supply Just re-
cevei by
ia15 s. S LEADRCATER q PpD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

UST RECEIVED FRESH SUPPLY OF THE
- Celebrated Farmville Lithia Water in bottles
or by the gallon, at J. D. II. LUNT'S,
je16 Cor. King and Washington sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
". II. TENNET FAMILY ELOTR

Both Of which give general satisfaction.
The Boycottcrs circulated anonymous d0dgcr.
grossly misreprcsentng our Hours Finding this
Intellectual, they sent irresponsible persons 10
threaten all groccrs in Georgetown, Washington,
and Alexandria, who sold our llours, that they
would not buy anything of them. unless they quit
their sale. Remember the BOycottcrs are only ono
to twenty one. Power is always stealing from
the many to the few. VIII the merchants and
other citizens permit the minority to rule?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
w. Fl. Tenney e. Sons,
Capitol Mills, West Washington.

GREEN AND FIG URED SCREEN WIRE "a
VI 30 and 36 inches, wholesale and retail, at
81 King, corner of Royal street. You can buy
wire, and have Window and Door Frames made
Of better quality, to cost no than the COM
mon Frames offered for sale in the city. Call and
SEQ. J. T CREIGHTON s. SON
jed SO King. cor. ROYAL ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29
TWENTY TO OWE

There ffty-iive millions OF people in tho
United States Of which half million are Boy
cotters Counting one voter 10 every i've Persons
there is one Boycc;tcr 10 twcnty-onc who not
Boycottcrs We therefore, ciI.T and sell to all
who favor equal rights,
OUR NEW SOUTH PATENT ROLLER PROCESS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

TI'OILET CASES, odor Stands French Plate Mir.
L rors, Bisque Ware, Fancy Bottles and Fine
Toilet Soaps, &C. at
deco SINNERS r. ATTEN,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

81 tons CHOICE CUT HAY in store and for
sale at lowest prices wholesale and retail by
JANIS G. s. TAYLOR Jr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

EINE TOILET SETS and ODOR STANDS, in
4 bohemian Glass and Silver beautiful in
design and cheap
deco SUMMERS & ALLEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

DLATED SPOONS, KNIVES and FORKS of
i cheap grades for eating houses. A good arti.
Gle at a low price. J. T. CREIGHTON SON,
oc,23 S8 King street, corner of Eoyal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-29

UlOYS at greatly reduced prices, such as Doll
i Carriages, Express Wagons Sleighs, Wheel
deco3 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER's.