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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

In the Senate yesterday preamble and
resolution were introd' .ced in relation to
the establishment of school of technology
at the Blacksburg College. It requests the
board of visitors to develop that institution
into q thorough school of technology and
experimental station Of agriculture as soon
as practicable.
About twenty bills were introduced and
referred, among them ono to amend an act
entitled an act to incorporate the Richmond
Institute in the City of Richmond, and one
to incorporate the Warm Springs Valley
Railroad Company, the rand to run from
the town of Covington, in the county Of Al
leghany, by way of the Healing and Hot
Springs to the Warm Springs in the county
OF Bath.
A bill was introduced to incorporate the
Loudoun County Telephone Company.
The House bill removing the political dis
abilities of S. R. Donohoe and others was
laid on the table.
In the House of Delegates the resolution
for the appointment Of committee to make
report as to the erection of State Library
building on the Capitol Square, was amended
80 as to inquire into the cost Of building q
State-house of sufficient capacity to accom-
modate the Legislature State officers, and
public library, to be built of granite quar-
ried in the State of Virginia by the convcts,
and as amended, was agreed to.
The Senate bill to appropriate $780, 900 to
meet note given by the board of directors
Of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum to raise
funds to rebuild certain buildings destroyed
by Gre on the eth day Of June, 1885, as stated
in yesterdays GAZETTE, was passed.
A bill was introduced to incorporate the
Chicago, Parkersburg and Norfolk railroad
company The road is to run from point
near the West Virginia line, in Bath county,
through the counties of Bath and Aleg hany
to Clifton Forge in Allegheny county.
a substitute for the bill for the release Of
delinquent lands, was offered providing for
remission of taxes due the State and coun-
ties from 1865 to 1876. A similar bill has
been defeated heretofore
A bill was introduced the object of which
is to throw the burden of proving the genu-
mess Of instruments in engraving, litho-
graphing, &c. (which, of course, includes
coupons, upon the party asserting their
genuiness. And further to prescribe that
the testimony in suits involving the genu-
incness of such instruments shall be as to
facts within the knowledge Of witnesses
and not merely as to differences drawn by
witnesses from the similarity of the instru-
ments in suit TO other instruments believed
to be genuine.
A bill was introduced to furnish school
books to the children of the Commonwealth
at first cost. The object of the bill is for
the State to buy the books at wholesale
price, and place then in the hands Of the
county school officers TO be sold at cost.
This is q substitute for the proposition to
furnish free school books.
Bills was introduced for the relief Of the
sureties of William A. Jennings, late clerk
of the County Court of Fauquier county ;
and to authorize an increase in the salary OF
the judge Of the 18th judicial circuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Severe Weather.

DENVER, Col, Jan. GA storm of unusual
violence prevails in the mountains. The
blockades on the railroads are the worst
known for years. The signal service officer
here says the storm originated in the Rocky
Mountains four days ago. when the first
frigid weather began. At the towns in
northern Colorado the thermometer varied
from twenty TO thirty degrees below zsro.
At Tennessee pass above Leadyille, the
mercury was thirty three degrees below.
This intensely cold weather was accom-
panied by high winds blowing from the
north. The zero-laden winds, blowing east
and striking the warmer atmosphere, caused
the heavy snow fall in Kansas. The worst
phase of the storm is the necessarily disas-
trous effect it will have upon the cattle in
terests. It is thought that the storm will
cause high death rate in southern Colorado,
not because of the snow, particularly, but
because Of the intensely cold weather ard
high winds. Along the Arkansas valley
the herds are drifting to the river and show.
ing unmistakable evidences of exposure
and fatigue. Ia the mountain valleys,
where thousands of cattle were lately driven
from the overstocked ranges Of the plains,
the storm will prove to be excessively
severe. The larger portion of these valleys
are out of reach of Geographic communica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

OLD, BUT VIGoRoUs.-The Alexandria
GAZETTE, on last Friday, entered upon its
s7th year. This truly excellent Vir-
ginia newspaper continues, like old wine,
to improve with age. 1t is daily growing
more vigorous, and if it continues to i'm
prove as it has done recently, By the time it
is century old it will have acquired a
standing and reputation second to few of
the leading journals Of the South. We have
noted lately, with great pleasure, the grow
ing independence of the GAZETTE in politi
cal matters.
The GAzETTEs Washington correspon
dent we regard as the ablest and most COM
prehensive of all the correspondents Of
Virginia journals. He is careful, laborious
and fills his letters with information that
not only renders his own paper interesting
to seekers after information, but his news
matter is largely copied by other journals
and lends additional interest to the papers
so copying.
We wish the GAZETTE many more years
of usefulness to its readers and prosperity
to its Notwithstanding Free
Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Narrow Escape Of a Train.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 6.-The afternoon
Pttsburg express on the Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railroad narrowly escaped terri.
+ BILE accident yesterday. The train was
loaded with passengers for the east and
about seventy FIVE Newburg pupils of the
high school were On board. After the en-.
CINE had partly crossed the bridge, south OF
Woodland avenue, the engineer felt the
structure tremble more than usual. He put
on more steam and the train crossed safely
The last coach had barely cleared the struc.
ture when the bridge toppled and fell, a
complete wreck. The food of water which
has been running through the cnlvert had
undermined the earth supports ofthe beams
and they gave way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Three Men Drowned.

PRINCESS ANNE, Md, Jan. Gin the
wind and rain storm which prevailed
throughout Somerset county Monday night,
three colored men we're drowned near Rock
Creek, in Tangier Sound, while trying to
make shore in small skiff from their yes
sci, which was anchored a few hundred
yards from shore. The surf was too strong
for the small boat, and washed completely
over it, carrying the three men away and
leaving fourth, who was with them, cling
ing to the side of the boat, where he re-
manned until he was rescued The names
of two of the unfortunate men were Robert
Jones and Curtis Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The total receipts from the sale Of tickets
to the Richmond Inaugural ball amounted
to S2,797.5O.
The nomination of John G.. Lee to be sec
rotary obligation at Constantinople has been
withdrawn.
Mr.. Gladstone has written letter in re-
spouse to an invitation to visit America ex.
pressing regret that he cannot come.
The city council of San Francisco has
passed an ordinance making it misdemean
or to continue holding ';saudlot" meetings
in that city.
1t is stated that serious trouble has arisen
in the Calumet Club, q fashionable social or.
ganization of Chicago, over accusations that
the matron, steward and other servants have
helped themselves to the clubs table silver
and other property and entertained their
friends elegantly in the clubs expensive
house.
The recent storms have been followed by
floods in the Susquehanna, Lehigh and other
rivers, doing great damage to property and
delaying railroad travel The Susquehanna
river is reported to be rising rapidly, and a
food at Williamsport, Pa, is reported. The
rush of water is not expected at Port De-
post until to-day. The Potomac has risen
FIVE feet at Williamsport Md.
The large brick tobacco factory of Ford,
Norman & Co., in Lynchburg was burned
last night, together with over 100, 900 pounds
of leaf and IS 900 pounds of smoking tobac.
CO. The loss on the buildings and fixtures
is $20, 900, on the stock s15, 900; insurance on
building and fixtures $4,000, on stock
$4,000. The origin of the fire is unknown,
though supposed to be accidental.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Railroad Accident.

HINTON, W. Va, Jan. Ga wreck occur
red on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at
Stretcher's Neck tunnel on Monday, by
which three men were killed and three
wounded The men were raising the track
in the tunnel, when freight train, which
was not warned, entered the tunnel and
was derailed, piling the cars in confusion.
Three men, named Clark, Richard Howard
and C. R. Dickson, were killed, and Moses
Jones, Ben Thomas and George Hart were
wounded. Trains were delayed "a hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAZETTE ]
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 6, 1886.

Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAZETTE ]
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 6, 1886.
No announcement of the House commit
tees again when tue House met to day, but
the Speaker says they will certainly be an
nounced before adjournment this evening.
The cause of the delay is the dissatisfaction
expressed to the Speaker by some of the
members who had become aware of the po-
sitions to which they had been assigned
and for whom therefore other places had to
be found. Mr.. Curtin, for instance, had
been rut at the head of the banking and
currency committee, but as he positively re-
fused to accept the place, some trouble was
experienced in finding suitable man for it
at that late hour. AS heretofore stated in
this correspondence, the two Virginians who
will get chairmanships are Messrs. Barbour
and Tucker, the former that of the District
of Columbia committee, and the latter that
of the judiciary, the same positions they
held in the last Congress. Mr.. Cabell, from
the Danvlle district, WILL, it is reported, be
member of the appropriations committee,
which though shorn of much of its power,
is still one of the most important committees
of the House. 1t is understood that after
the announcement Of the committees the
House will take recess for day or two in
of their rooms, organize and get ready for
business.
The House, upon reassemblug to day, re-
sumed the call of States for bills, and at
half past one o'clock had proceeded no fur
Their than Ohio. At the rate at which the
bills are pouring In, the House will have to
set late if the call be completed to- day. 1t
is estimated that the Virginia members will
introduce at least hundred bills. Among
those to be introduced by Mr.. Barbour will
be one for the construction of free bridge
across the Potomac at the Three Sisters,
short distance above the present Aqueduct
bridge.
Among the petitions presented to the
House yesterday, through the petition box
a box on the Speakers table through which
such petitions reach the House-were the
following by Mr. Barbour: James E.
Holmes, for the reference of his claim to
the Court of Claims; J. E. Brssey, for COM
pensation for loss of his wife by failure of
the Government to repair bridge in the
District of Columbia; and petitions respect
ing the claims of ]. Q. Larman. J. E. Harley,
Il. P. Sparks, Rose A. Cameron, May A.
Conrad, Absalom Kiley, George Cooper, G.
w. Wenner, 0. G. Butts, E. J. Conrad and
F. NJ. Brabbam.
When the U. ;. supreme Court met to-
day Messrs Royal and Chamberlain and
Attorney. General Ayers, of Virginia, and
Judge Staples. counsel in the Virginia cou.
pom cases, were present, but the Chief Jus.
tice announced that the argument in those
cases would be postponed until tomorrow
as Justice Wood had been called away for
the day by illness in his family.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Vance said
hill ruhich ooh RI hou oo,,
mitted to the tender mercies Of the commit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Distressing Accident.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. GA very
distressing accident occurred last evening at
Tusculum College, Greenville. VIM. Ken
nedy, a student, was in the dormitory with
a number of companions, when one of them
picked up an old army pistol from his trunk
aud began fourishng it, supposing it was
not loaded. 1t was accidentally discharged,
whereupon Kennedy clasped his hands to
his breast, crying, "I'm shot" and fell dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Customs Decision.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 6.-Tbe Trea-
sury Department has informed Mr.. George
Cameron, of Petersburg, Va, that his appli-
cation for the free entry of certain family
portraits imported by him, and which he
cannot swear were used by him previous to
importation, cannot be granted, as under
the regulations only such household effects
as have been used abroad by the importer
for the period of one year are exempt from
payment of duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

INTELLIGENCE from various parts OF the
South is TO the effect that the industrial in
terests of this section are increasing ut an
unusual rate; operations at suspended man
ufactories reviving, and new manufactures
spruging up where there had never been one
before. Then, too, the average rate of failures
for the South last year was twenty per cent.
less than the average of the country gen.
orally. The South now, undera democratic
administration, has been accorded equal
rights. If it were possible that uuder the
same administration the whole country
could be accorded revenue tariff, the
South would be in the enjoyment Of all the
privileges Of free institutions, and, with a
tear for those who love her and smile for
those who hate" could snap her fingers at
tho rest Of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

In WISCONSIN recently woman was ar
rested and held to answer charges of at
tempting to kill neighbor by means of
witchcraGt, of being responsible for the pre-
valence of hog cholera in her neighborhood,
aud of destroying, by her incantations, the
crops and peace of mind of the poor farmers
in the vicinity. All this, it will be remem-
bered in the republican North, the section
in which the "semi civilized" condition of
the South is SO often and so severely COM
mented upon. In New York, also, people
are still imprisoned for debt, and the poor
victims of assaults are held in Jail as wit
nesses until the trial Of their rich assailants,
who, in the meantime. are out on bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Flood in the Susuuehauna.

HAvRE DE GRACE, Md. Jan. 6.-The Sus-
quehanna river is higher at this point than
at any time since 1865. One hundred thou.
sand logs have broken loose, and are being
sW ept down the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6.

THE ONLY justification for the existence
Of a protective tariff would be that it en-
HANGED the price of labor, and thereby d.
rectly benefited nine-tenths OF the people OF
the country. But there never was great
ar fallacy than the protectionists' assertion
that high tariff protects labor by enhanc-
ing its value. The fact that protection does
not enhance the price of labor is demonstrate
ed by the labor statistics, not only OF Tor
eign countries, but by those of our own
and is acknowledged and conceded by such
extensive manufacturers as Mr.. Hewitt OF
New York, and the Ohio manufacturer
with whom Senator Sherman recently de
clined to discuss the tariff question. In
deed that fact is so we'll known that the
Pittsburg Leader, widely circulated repub-
lican newspaper, printed in the great man
ufacturirc district OF Pennsylvania, and de-
voted to the interests of labor, now says
"Wages have not been kept up, but have
been going down, down, down, notwith-
standing our protection policy" But, not
withstandng all this, at the next congress
sional election in Pennsylvania, most OF the
laborers will vote the protectionist ticket
for the reason, however, of the we'll ground
ed fear that they will be discharged if they
don't; and this, too, in State which cries
aloud for a free vote in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
The Pope's Health.

ROME, Jan. Cit is learned on the highest
authority that there is no truth In the
alarming reports which have been put in
circulation regarding the health of Pope
Leo. So far from his condition being pre-
carious or delicate, as has been asserted, it
is officially announced that his Holiness is
in perfect health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Com-
monwealth against the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad Company. Argued and continued until
to-day.
Lester against Pedigo. Appeal allowed and
.supersedeas awarded to decree pronounced by
the Circuit Court of Henry county.
Edmund Pendleton, esq, was allowed to prac.
tice law in this court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Republican Elected in Fairfax.

Special Dispatch TO tho Alexandria GAzETTE.)
FAIRFAX G. H., Jan. 6.-The returns OF
the election held in this county yesterday
for a delegate to the Legislature to fill the
vacancy occasoned by the resignation of
Judge Chichester, are not all complete as
yet, but sufficient is known to ensure the
election of J. NJ. Thorn, republican, over E.
NJ Lowe, the democratic nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Jan. G.-The stock market open.
cd off y TO y per cent from last nights closing
but in the carly dealings prices were strong til.
general list advancing I. to y per cent then he.
came heavy and most of the early gains were lost
ont towards II o'clock it again rallied. Business
during the hour Was dull. At l o'clock the rlsr.
ket was dull and firm at prices generally sma!l
fractions above the opening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
MARYLAND Legislature.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 6.--The Maryland Leg
islature met to-day. Edwin Warield, OF
Howard county, was elected President of
the Senate, and Jos. B. Seth, of Talbot
county, Speaker of the House. Both are
democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
Rebellion in Burmah.

LONDON, Jan. Ga rebellion has broken
out in Burmah. Prince Alompra is at the
head of the rebel force. He has ministers,
issues DEGREES, collects taxes and claims TO
be King of Burmah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

The February number Of The Season, the ladies'
illustrated magazine, has been received from the
International News Company, 81 Beekman street,
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 6, 1885
EENATF

SENATE.
The Chair laid before the Senate a letter
from the Secretary of War transmitting
plans and estimates for permanent wharf
at Fort Monroe, Va.
Also, letter from the Postmaster General
complying with the call of recent Senate
resolution in respect to the appointment Of
postmasters in Maine alleged to have been
procured through the influence of S. S,
Brown, chairman Of the Democratic Com.
mittee Of that State.
After some debate The communication was
referred to the Committee on Civil Service
Reform, and number OF bills we're intro
duced and referred
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House a
Senate joint resolution rendering the thanks
of Congress to the Governor and people of
the State of Ohio for statue of James A.
Garfield, and accepting the same.
On motion of e. 2. Taylor, of Ohio, the
resolution was laid on the table for the pre-
sent.
The call of the states for the introduction
Of bills and resolutions was resumed when
a number was presented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

Flour in fair receipt with a moderately active
demand, prime we'll established bra nds Of family
made Of all old Wheat being scarce and very firm.
Wheat is steady and without material change.
Speculative grades and futures continue fat buy
ers seeming Indifferent while choice milling is
readily sold, ard hence the wide range in prices
Corn is frmer. Rye and Oats are quiet. Pork is
strong and wanted. Apples are hard to sell.
Other produce ard all kinds ef provisions are
abundant and weak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

The cold wave has arrived, but it is not
go cold as it might have been.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06
ows and Calves 25aS45.

Tho market this week was very well supplied
with Cattle, more being offered th-n for several
weeks past. The quality of the offerings was fair,
and prices slightly stronger than last week with
good many sales noted. Calves in fair request
with few arrivals. Sheep and Lambs in some in
quiry, but mono offered for sale. Hogs remain
about as las. week. Cows and Calves in fair do
mand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

NEW YORK, Jan. 6-Stocks dull and steady
Money easy at 2s3. Cotton quiet; uplands 8
3-16; Orleans ga futures steady. Flour dull
and heavy. Wheat unsettled and lower. Corn
better. Pork dull $1OaS10 %. Lard firm at
Sc 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

CHICAGO, Jan. G-The Wheat market opened
stronger this morning, May advancing 10 So7s
fell off to Ssla, and is now quoted at S8Hs. with
trade ruling very dull. Corn and Oats chow no
change Pork has ruled very strong, 2O125c
higher. Lard 2lba5c higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-06

BALTIMORE. Jan. G.-Ya. 6s deferred -;
consolidated 541s past due coupons SO; new
1O-4Os =; I'd series =; new threes 50 bid
to day Cotton quiet; middlng 9ls Flour steady
and quiet; Howard street and Western super
50 62a3 90; do extra So 25a4 90; do family
81 25a4 TO; City Mills super 81 6Oa3 90; do
extra So 5Oa4 10: do Rio brands 81 75a5 co;
Patspsco family So Co. do suDerlative patent
Sc 90. Whcat-Southotn nominal; Western
higher with fair demand; Southern red ga
90: do amber 94s97: No 2 Western winter red
spot 86asb9. January s6ss7; February S73ss
s7qa; March s93sas9a. May SO lea93a.. Corn
Southern rominaly steady; Western higher
Southern white 43a47; do yellow 43447; West
ern mixed spot 47lh bid, fresh; January 467s
February 46Ia46a.; steamer 43A3t.. Oats
dull; Southern 36a33; Western white 36a33
do mixed 34s35; Pennsylvania 36a30. Bye
quiet at 65s7O Hay steady; prime to choice
Pennsylvania and Maryland $l3 O0a15 so
Provisions dull; Mess PORK $10.$l0 % hulk
meats, shoulders and clear rib sides packed
4Aa5aa bacon shoulders 5'a; clear rib sde4
ga hams 1O4a11. Lard, refined, Tt.a7la
Butter lower; Western packed =; creamery 2Sa
80. Eggs lower at 20a2l lined 1ta17. Coffee
firm; Kio cargoes ordinary to fair 73.aSi2.
Sugar quiet; A soft 67s Whiskey steady at
81 19a1 20.
, 1886-01-09
Driven From Their homes.

SHENANDOAH, Jan. s.-The excite
ment at Boston Run, where the block of
miners houses were swallowed by a mine
breach yesterday, was renewed this after.
noon when another large area of the sur
face upon which is located eight blocks OF
houses, began to settle. The people fed
from their houses in terror, leaving all
their effects behind. The ground has set
tied about four feet, and the houses are
twisted out Of all shape and are expected
to go down at any moment The
bridge between Boston Run and the vii.
lage on the opposite side of the valley
has been swept away by the food, and it
is only by a long circuitous route that the
homeless people can convey their house
hold goods to where they can find shelter.
About twenty. four families have been
driven out Of their homes by the ~cave-iu.