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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
Mr.. Buttons Nomination Rejected

The Senate, in executive session ye-ter.
day, after discussion Of motion to recon.
slider the vote by which the nomination Ct
Mr.. Button for postmaster Of Lynchhuro
was rejected, again rejected his nomination
only four Senators voting in his favor.
The Washington correspondent of the Ec
York SIM says: a motion to reject Ic rolu.,.,
ton of Button was made. and there wcTca ,.,.l
many ayes To very few noes Before thu. y,,.
was announced Senator !.!dtichcrgcr v lo w.,. ~,
his usual condition at tla. hour of thr,tay .,,
upon his feet. and mad. Srrrrh IN Grrra.,. ~
Button who he said was noble IN IN "a va .v.-
framed out OF clod Of earth. gentleman of
ability, faithful official, and the peer Of any
man in the Senate. These articles had Appeared
in Button paper in the heat OF political cor,r.,
last fall, and quite rs severe things had i.,c,.
said against other people by tho Senators wiz,
were criticised by him. Mr.. Eidi!cbcrgcr talked
for nearly All hour, ana The exhibition Is sad ~
have been one Of the strongest arguthrlts IN f,.r
of secret sessions of the Senate that has hr~l .,
advanced After he took his seat senator t.,. III.
OF Georgia made an ineffective appeal H.. l;uf.,..
whose chaCcCs OF confirmation. il tn uy,r a..i
been good, were destroyed by the con,!uc: of H.!
dleberger. Then Il vote hy yeas and mays w.-
taken, and there were only four Senators j.. r.,.
or of contrmati ton jddlcbcrgcr, Col.uit, Pug.
and Whitthorne. All the rest. iucuain. Demo.
Gratis and Republicans voted for rc,cctIo:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

The STRIKE at the sugar reiineries IN
Brooklyn has failed of its object, and the
places of most of the strikers been filled
with new hands. The only people who
have profted by the strike are the owners
of the refineries, who have raised the price
of their sugar. Thus the strikers, while not
gaining their own ends, and losing perma
nent employment, have increased the cost
of their own living and that of every body
else in the country. because the general
sugar market is governed by that of New
York. But it was at the same relineries re-
ferred to that little girl was assaulted,
chased and almost crazed with terror by the
strikers, because she was carrying his din
ner to her father, non-union man. 1t is
not wonderful that such men never think
beforehand of the consequences of their ac-
tions. They are either incapable of think
ing, or else are too reckless to care who or
what they injure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

EMPRESS AND HoMELEss.-The following
is the latest story that is told about the
Empress Eugene, who has ever been q
striking figure since the day she charmed
Napoleon III. with the wreath of violets
which she wore in her golden hair. "Twas
morning then, but now the night has come"
A few days ago. says the chroncler, visit
or to the Marcus Church, at Venice, where
the ex-Empress is now staying observed a
lady dressed in deepest mourning kneeling
in long silent prayer before one of the side
affairs. When at last she rose she looked
about her in search of something which she
missed, and then walked slowly away sup.
porting herself by the wall, toward the en-
trance. The stranger politely offered his
arm, which was gratefully accepted, the
lady meanwhile explaining that one of the
beggars must have taken her silver. headed
walking stick away. without which she WAS
Every helpless" Outside the church two
liveried footmen were waiting the stranger
on retiring offered his address card (alas, for
cruel Nemesis, he was German from Ber-
linD. CHANGING at it the lady was seen to
shudder slightly and then return the civility
by Whispering Empress Eugene, and
homeless. "--PaU Mall Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

Accident to q Circus Train.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 15.-shorty after
midnight, at Port Dickinson, four miles
north of Binghamton, on the Syracuse and
Binghamton division of the Delaware
Lackawanna and Western road, two Sec
tions of the train with Forepaugh's circus
on board met with an accident which result
ed in the serious injury Of seven men and
the destruction of circus property. The
first section, while going up grade, broke
in two, and the detached portion colided
with the second section, ditching it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

ESCAPE OF PRISONERS. Three prisoners
confined in the county jail at kingman,
Kas., charged with horse stealing, made
their escape Wednesday evening and have
not since been captured. When Deputy
Sheriff Hollowell entered the Jail with sup
per for the prisoners the muzze Of a loaded
Winchester was placed against his head and
he was commanded to throw up his hands.
He was relieved of the keys, tied, gagged
and thrown into cell, while the prisoners
liberated themselves. An immediate alarm
was given and Sheriff McClennand and two
citizens went in pursuit Meanwhile the
thieves had supplied themselves with horses
The pursuers gained rapidly on them, but
being armed only with revolvers they did
not dare to close in upon the prisoners in the
face of the Winchesters held by them, and
the chase was given up. The thieves who
escaped are part of the gang from the In
dian Territory captured at Kingman about
two months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
SCHOOL BooKs.-The State board of ed,

SCHOOL BooKs.-The State board Of edu.
cation met Thursday in Richmond, and
after discussing the question of textbooks,
passed the following resolution: That q
single series of text books be adopted for
use in the public schools of the State for the
ensuing four years, beginning August 1st,
lSS6-viz: McGuhey's Speler, McGutley S
Readers, Venable's arithmetics, Harvey S
grammars, Maury's Biographies, Webster's
dictionaries, Magill's History of Virginia,
Holmes New History of the United States,
the Graphic copy books, Cooks Virginia,
for supplementary reading. The action of the
board in The adoption of this resolution does
not require any change of textbooks.
County and city school boards during the
ensuing four years are left free to choose
between retaining any or all OF the books
which they now have in use and adopting
instead thereof any or all Of the books on
The list prescribed by the board. AS most
Of these books are used in large majority
of the counties, the patrons of the schools,
whether changes be made or not, will be
saved considerable expense probably not
less than $4,000 per annum) by the lower
rates provided for in the contracts with
publishers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

He GOT HIS CUsToMER.-The following
story is told of an enterprising New York
obber: The merchant in question, having
heard Of the arrival OF country trader who
was known TO be large purchaser and. Of
unquestonable credit, was resolved to get
him to visit lis establishment, and, once
there, lie felt sure he could secure him as a
customer. He accordingly sent out one of
his drummers, OF whom he had quite num-
Der adapted TO every taste and disposition.
The one sent, however. returned without sue.
cess. No. was dispatched, with no better re
suit, and then No. 5, and so on until all had
gone and come hack without their man.
Tho merchant now determined to go him
self, and finding that brandy and water and
FREQ tickets to the theatre were of no avil,
for the country trader did not take one CT
60 to the other, he was reduced to the ne.
cessity of employing ruse, which, as the
sequel shows was simple as we'll as ellectual.
On taking his departure after a pleasant
interview the merchant took care to commit
the mistake" of taking the traders hat in
stead OF his own. Next morning ,as was expec-
ted, the merchant received prompt visit at
his store from the country trader, who came
to look up the hat which he supposed had
been hurriedly exchanged. This was what
the merchant wanted, and through this
means sold good bill of goods and secured
regular customer-Dry Goods Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

SHE WAS POSING FOR EvE.-There was a
grand bail given recently By the elite, to
which large number of distinguished ,Een
were invited, among whom was al artist,
who was as absent minded as he was noted
Owing to the latter fact he became the lion
of the evening, the ladies especially paying
him marked attention. One fair one, less
attired, specifically speaking, than her
comrades, attempted to draw him out. Her
efforts proved of no avail, as the artist DO.
came more and more abstJacted.
IT must be in miserable form tonight"
she observed, II ssem to interest you so lit
tle."
For an instant the immoble countenance
relaxed. Form, did you say? Well, yes.
You must raise your left shoulder bit and
keep your head trie more erect
The lady crimsoned in evident embarrasa =
mcnt. 81 beseech you, sir, say no more.
You are Insulting"
"a thousand pardons, madam. thought
1 was in my studio, addressing the model
who is posing for my Eve before the Fall. ,"
And now the disciple of Raphael wonders
why Mrs. c. acknowledges his sslutatious
so coolly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
VIRGINIA NEWS,

The musical festival of Virginia and North
Carolina, at Petersburg, ended last night.
Mr.. John Settle, of Culpeper, lost $50
sheep and lambs by the sudden rise Of the
river few days ago.
Farmers on the Eastern Shore are ship
ping large quantities of strawberries, rad.
ishes and other early vegetables.
A colored girl in Jail in Warrcnton con
fesses to two attempts to burn the house oil
her employer, Major 7. ToWsoI Saith, near
Bethel Academy.
The wrecking steamer sent TO the taoEth
Of the Rappahannock river TO raise the
schooner Ovetta has succeeded in lifting her
partly out OF the water, and expects TO iioat
her to-day.
The "workingmen's" party in Richmond
are to nominate ticket for members OF the
two branches OF the city couocil IN opposl-
ton 10 the council ticket chosen at the DEM
oeratic primary.
The recent northcasterly winds have caus-
cd many articles from the lost steamer
Oregon to drift ashore on Chincoteague Is.
land, among them large trunk containing
much valuable jewelry and clothing.
Reports received from various portions of
the State indicate that the wheat and corn
crops this year will probably be above an
average. The freshets of last month did
considerable damage in the James River
valley.
The Great Council of Red Men, which
has been in session in Norfolk, adjourned
sine die yesterday, and Alexandria was Sc
lected as the place OF meeting next year. 1t
was decided to divide the State into sub.
districts and deputy great sachem no APP
pointed to each.
In the case OF Shumate VS.. Spilman, in
volving the right Of tue Leg stature to re-
move Shumate as Judge of Fauquier county,
decided against Shumate last week by The
Court Of Appeals without prejudice to Shu.
mates other remedies, the counsel Of Shu-
mate will now proceed by mandamus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

A rat, while attempting to escape from
human enemies in the electric light station
in Reading, Penn, few weeks ago, jumped
directly to the floor on to one of the brushes
and was thrown back to the ground. He
lay motionless, apparently and cert iny
dead, but without even hair turned One
of the employees was sent with shovel to
gather it up, but as soon as the shovel touch.
ed it the rat fell to dust, with a little cloud
Of particles rising from the place where its
body had seemingly lain. There was no YES.
tige Of hair, flesh or bones remaining. 1t is
not generally known, probably, that Profes
sor Wood, of the Fuller Wood american
Electric) company, cremated rat by cleo
tricity some four years ago.-Electrical Re-
cieW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
kdrift in a Tree. TOP.

DAYTON, Ohio, May 15.-Edward More
house, railroad man, walked from here to
Xenia and back yesterday, being anxious
about his relatives, who live in Nena. At
Trebein station, while being ferried across
Little Miami river, he and the oarsman
discovered living boy-chld in a drifed
tree-top. They rescued the child, who had
an arm and leg broken. He had drifted
four miles down Shawnee creek from Xenia
into the Little Miami. The child died be-
fore they reached Xenia. 1t is estimated
that the losses to nine counties devastated
by the flood and wind, Greene, Clark, Mad.
ison, Miami, Darke, Preble, Montgomery,
Butler, Warren, will foot up two million
dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

ANOTHER ONE of the Surratt murderers
has come to gref-Stegman, captain of the
guard at the murder, an ex-sherif in New
York, who has just been arrested for grand
larceny. He and Holt, the judge advocate
at the mock trial, are almost the only
participants in that INDUSTRIOUS crime yet
alive; and though the latter is out of jail, his
life must be no less miserable, as he is afraid
to sleep in dark room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

A MYSTERY NOT Yet SoLvED.--We no.
tice that an Iowa woman has created sen
sation by having doctor take out of hel
ankle pin that she had dropped in her eal
thirteen years ago. This is nothing to a
story John Holland, the directory man, tells
us. He says that before he left England
twenty. seven years ago, he ran needle
into his foot, and after searching for it lit.
tie while he gave it up and forgot it.
Imagine my surprise if you can," said
John, when that needle came odt of my
sons thumb, about year ago, as bright and
smooth as ever"
Mr. Holland is well known throughout
the Western States, where he has made city
directories for the last twenty years. IF
anybody doubts this story, he has only to
communicate with Mr.. Holland, at Down.
er's Grove Ill.-ChicagO Nc'cs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
Strike Declared Illegal.

PrrTsBURG, May l5.-At a meeting of the
District Executive Board of the Knights OF
Labor last night the bakers strike was de-
clared illegal, and the men ordered to re-
turn to work. The employers have consent
serve the right to say whether the men shall
work during the day or night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
Two Men Drowned.

AURORA SPRINGS, Mo-, May l5.-Richard
Higgins and Thomas Barrett were drowned
at Tuscumbia, Mo-, to-day, while trying 10
stretch cable wire across the river. The
steamboat was pulling on the cable which
caught underneath the skill and capsized it,
throwing both men overheard. They were
drowned before assistance could reach them
Higgins leaves o wife and two children, and
Barrett wife and three children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

AS 1T HAS been demonstrated that the
gallant Phil" 1.-THE best Indian fighter the
country has produced" can not stop the
murderous raids of Geronimo, the suggestion
that reward be offered for his capture
should be adopted at once. Its adoption
would be reflection upon General Sheri-
dan. but that would be we'll deserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
Severe Storm.

CHICAGO, May 15.-Dispatches from
Bloomington, Jacksonville, and Morrison
Vile, Ill.,, and several points in western H.
diana report terribly severe rain and wind
storm last evening Rain fell in torrents
accompanied by high wind and some hail
Much damage was done, but no lives were
lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

AS THE intrinsic value of the silver dollar
is now only 1904 cents, and as two million
of such dollars are coined every month, the
Government robs the people of the country
to the extent of nearly half a million every
month. What with the tariff and the COIN
age this is the greatest robber government
on the face of the earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
Death of Col. BENJAMIN.

WASHINGTON, May ia telegram was
received at the War Department to-day an
nouncing the death of Col. S. N. Benjamin,
Assistant AGjutant-General, at his station.
Governors Island, N. y, at five o'clock
this morning, from rheumatism of the heart
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

BASE BALL.-The standing of the base
ball clubs in championship games to date is
as follows: National League-Detroit, Chi
cago, st. Louis, New York, Philadelphia,
Washington, Boston, Kansas CITY. Amer.
can Association-St. Louis, BROOKLYN. Pitts
burg, Athletic, Baltimore. Louisville Gin.
cinnat, Metropolitan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
The Fugitive Anarchist.

CHICAGO, May 15.-Thc Central Station
detectives have made it impossible for Par
sons, the fugitive anarchist, to show himself
in any city of consequence in the country
without being arrested, and now they are
engaged in supplying minor discrepancies in
the evidence which will go to prove the
guilt of the chief conspirators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
To be Rninsteted

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May l5.-The grievance
committee of locomotive firemen called with
Chief F. p. Sargent yesterday upon Super
tendent Kerrigan, Of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad. The latter accepted the recon.
mendations Of the grievance committee and
has agreed 10 reinsLate the tiremen dis
charged during the late Knights of Labor
strike
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
Report Denied.

CHICAGO, May 15.-The Furniture Man
ufacturers' Association has issued state
ment denying the truth of the report that a
large number of members had conceded the
demands of the men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

THE DEMOCRATS of Petersburg are acquir-
ing wisdom. Being greatly in the minority,
they agree to support independent republi'
cans in order to break up the Malone ring
1t is doubtful if they succeed now, but had
they been as wise in the last Congressional
election Mr.. Brady, the Mahoneite, would
not be their present representative in Con.
press
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

VERY HEAVY PATENT STAYED reinforced
Y seats, Canton Flannel Drawers. Sizes from
% to 80 inches at
nov1o AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
U,HERMOMETERS,of assorted sizes, and at re-
J. markably low prices. for sale by
feb5 +. 8. LEADBEAIER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May -, 1856.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day,
having adjourned yesterday till Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Willis, of Kentucky, called up the
special order, being the bill to establish a
sub-treasury at Louisville, Ky, which was
liScusso1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
LIST OF LETTEp. g -.

The following is list Of the letters remaining il
the Alexandria postolicc May 10.
Persons calling for letters will picasr siy tE,yarc
advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within tbrty
DAYS wilI lao SrnI I'm Tho dead letter ptli,r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

Advertised letters. not called for within tb,rty
days will he sent To the dead letter "!irr.
Alexander, Mrs S Martin, Vim
Arnold w l. Marbury, Mary
Barker Hannah Monaghan. John
Butts, Miss Mary Motley. Florence
Bunnells Miss r O'Conm0r l. NJ
Chapman, Mrs T. Oliver Mrs Maggie i
Cummins. Miss EoI.ua PAGE, VI
Cox, Mrs Eliza A Payne, &
Camper. J Petit. Joseph
Carpenter, j r. PIkr. l. Il
Coleman, Miss Mary Pratt. Mrs Rachel
Carr, Il L N Ranchc. thao
Duncan. Isabella RiXcy. Robert |!
Fairfax, Isaac Rogers joseph
Fry, Philip Schoincr Charles
Groopls, Albert Scott, Miss Julia
Hatcher, Mrs Mary Stewart, Edna
Henderson, Mrs f. a Taylor, ca
Howard, Mrs Sarah Thompson, Miss Mj5:rct
Johnson & Son, + ID Thompson. Frclic
Jones, Maria Warner Ella
Lambert 4 III Wilmington. j
Lancy. Mrs + l. Windsor, Capt .I;tm,.
Lattis Mrs Mary Young, Mrs Robert
Long, Fannie iu." Mis-
Lyon, Mrs Mary
~. ". HERBERT. 4. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15

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10 In, .pI g,.,,u 4 n anal ,., =,
Flour quiet and steady. tm'at-- "nt'''r" ~'''"'y
and pu!et "tN.cin "u', ana No.. H""tt''" o."
07a,i 90 amber '!''''' y" ! PA ''''" ,"''''
MAY .. gao :! '"'o g I - ""'I
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inactive bnt stc"Hy 9'iih"Fh viii 49, -,
lba4o western nike! H:'t i''-''' - ''"'
Southern 39aIn. WrstnrI, white .iOst1. dc mis-.
ed ,Sa33: Pcnma .lOai2 sc firm but quiet 81
72a73. Provisions steady. rnatocs n"w S"nth.
ern, S:3as per hbl. Whiskcv quiet and steady ~
- ''"' ''' ..-.-.l -
NEW York. MAY l5,-Stocks wili,ort h"tu,,
,nd r,,;ct Non.v oasv nj ILL., Cation neg.
lectcd and dull uplands > j'lh; HFI"tHs =
futures opened steady. Flour dali AM! nc''F,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-15
MONETARY M cr@>..s.

w. lEEEHGT. T.. Nj
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-04-21
Products of the Desert.

In the land of the Apaches all nature
seems to have become spinescent.
Mesquites and wild rose-bushes, with an
underground of brambles, cover whole
hillsidcs. Cactus thickets make the
ravines almost impossible. Mesquites
and cactus appear to have marvellous
adoption foc drawing moisture from the
arid soil; but the chief secret of their
survival is perhaps their armature of
thorns, enabling them to maintain a
much disputed claim to existence. Near
Cerritos, in the Gila valley, plantation
of eighteen thousand young chestnut
trees were destroyed by gnawing and
browsing "vermin" in a single year.
Cabbage there could be raised only in a
rat-proof hot-house, but the mala muger,
vegetable porcupine without any visi.
bic leaves, can freely expose itself on the
open prairie. The animal concomitants are
equally safe. Tarantnlas, centipcdes,
and steel blue hornets multiply undis
turbed. Rattlesnakes thrive like
wrigglers in mill-pond. Coyotes Qit-
orally sand-dog9 survive where DR..
Tanner would perish. Nay, like their
congeners, the jackal and the hyena,
they seem naturally to gravitate toward
the barrenest regions of tue habitable
earth, to regions apparently unable to
promise them either shelter or food
FeliS S. OsaoaI.