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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A letter received at Norfolk reports yell
low fever on the y. S. S. Galena at Key
West.
Hon. VIM. Walter Phelps is spoken of as
the republican candidate for Governor OF
New Jersey.
The Presidents reception in honor of the
army and ravy was the occasion Of a bril-
liant assemblage last night.
Senior Moreno charges that $4,000 Italians
are kept in state of ahject slavery in this
country by the padrone system.
Fire in Baltimore last night damaged the
clothing warehouse of Charles Weller & Son
and the hat house of G. S. Hawser to the
extent of $50 900. The fire was bad one,
as the buildings were very high, the wind
blowing hard and the weather very cold.
The Legislature Of Maryland yesterday
voted down a proposition to compel the
State Printer to employ only union men on
work done for the State. The line was
drawn b. the county delegations on the as
sertion that trades unions existed only in
large cities, and the proposed bill would
prevent bidding by printers in the smaller
towns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

THE TEAR-KERCHIEF.-I some portions
of Tyrol a peculiar and beautiful custom
still prevails. When a girl is about to be
married, before she leaves her home to &C
to the church, her mother hands her hand
kercbief, which is called a tear-kerchief II
is made of newly-spun linen, and has never
been used. 1t is with this kerchief that she
dries her tears when she leaves her fathers
house and while she stands at the altar.
After the marriage IS over, aud the bride
has gone with her husband to their own
new home, she folds up the kerchief and
places it, unwashed, in the linen-closet,
where it remains untouched. The tear-ker-
chief has performed only half of its mission.
Children are born, grow up, marry and
move away from the old home. Each
daughter receives from the mother new
tear.kerchief. Her own still remains where
it was placed in the linen closet on the day
of the marriage. Generations como and
60. The young rosy bride has become
wrinkled old woman. She NAV have sur.
vived her husband and all her children. An
her friends may have died of, and still that
last present which she received from her
mother has not fulfilled its object. But it
comes at last-at last the weary eyelids close
for the long sleep, and the tired, wrinkled
hands are folded over the pulseless heart,
Then the tear-kerchief is taken from lis
place and spread over the placid features of
the dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY p.

IT SEEMS probable that the bill to give
national aid to State education will be de-
tested, as the strict constructionists among
the democrats in Congress find reason 10
oppose it, and as some of the EXTREMIST ist.
itudinarians among the republicans IN Inas
BODY do the same, and many OF them anofo
it only half.hearted support. AS the ma
ton freed the slaves against the will OF the
South, as it taxes the South too heavily 10
educate them, as the nation gave them the
privilege of suffrage, and as it is necessary
thew should know how to read in order TO
exercise that privilege intelligently' 1t Is
only right, and nothing more than fair that
the nation should at least supply some OF
the requisite money. The fact that some
of the most strenuous opponents OF the Dill
referred to are the rankest republicans IN
Congress only adds to the proof OF the OF.
demonstrated truth that of all things radlcai
professions of love for the negro are tne
most insincere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

The EGG FOUND HER HUsBAND.-A
romantic courtship has been going on for
some time between Frank Nolan, clerk in
a grocery at E|izabethport, N. c., and a
young school teacher Of Dakota. Mr..
Nolan, one day about four months ago,
while unpacking barrel of eggs, found one
that had the young lady's name and ad-
dress written upon it. The finder of the
egg was requested to write, provided it was
man who felt matrimonialy inclined
Young Nolan Immediately complied with
the fair damsel's request. Several letters
have passed between the pair, photographs
have been exchanged land in her last missive,
received a few days ago, the young woman
requests her admirer to come on to Dakota
Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

CONGRESSMAN BREcKINRIDGE, of Ken
lucky, member of the Ways and Means
Committee of the U. S. House of Represen-
tatives, opposes the proposition to reduce
the duty on sugar imported in hogsheads SO
az to revive the shook industry 10 this coun-
try by restoring the demand for American
hogsheads in which to pack sugar Tor the
reason that such reduction would DE IN
fact subsidy to those engaged 10 that in
dustry. But if Mr.. Breckenridge would
consider moment he would know that the
reduction of the duty on any other import
ed article is, in point of fact, subsidy
to the American importer of that article
But while the subsidy in the latter case
does not increase the demand for American
labor, that in the former does, and gives
employment to thousands of American Ia
bOrers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
IOrre5pOHuehce OF tue hIe1HtIUIIH uAHHI1 II 7
RICHMOND, Va, February 26, 1856


RICHMOND, Va, February 26, 1886.
When the bill to appropriate $4,000 to
the Female Normal School, at FarmvilIe
came up in the House to-day, a lively de
bate took place between Mr.. Pollard, o.
King and Queen, on one side, and Mr.
Franklin, of Apponattox, on tho other. MIR
Pollard is one of the leading democratic
members of the House, and Mr.. Franklin
occupies similar position on the republi'
can side. While the debate was in progress
member arose and said: "Mr. Speaker,
trust the House will pay no attention to tie
spat between Mr.. Pollard and Mr.. Frank
lin, both of whom are suffering with Con-
gressoual bees in their bonnets." Tni-
evoked laughter, and the two members re
ferred to wore guilty smiles.
The bill was passed by recorded vote OF
60 to 10. Mr. Dupuy was the patron of tn.
bill, and he Immediately sent it over to the
Senate, where it will probably be consider
ed tomorrow.
The minority report in the williamsburg
Asylum investigation, submitted by Judge
Bolen, of Carroll was presented in the
House to-day. 1t omits the names of the
parties testified as being drunk, but states
what positions they held. The report does
not recommend reorganization Of the
Asylum, but, on the other hand, says that
the present administration compares favor
ably with any previous one. The Judge
was the only one who signed the minority
report.
The democratic members of the Legisla-
ture will hold caucus tomorrow night for
the purpose of nominating railroad COM
missioner. There are several persons men.
toned in connection with the office, includ-
ing Mr.. Moffett, the present incumbent,
Herbert Smith, of Norfolk, and Gen. James
G. Hill, Sergeant at Arms of the House. 1t
seems that Moffett has the lead in the race.
Mcdonald, the republican Senator from
the Northumberland district, afforded no
little amusement to the Senate 10 day when
the bill to give free books to the free school
scholars OF the State was in discussion. He
read his speech, and several times the pages
got misplaced, and threw him off the track.
Once he mildly informed the Senate that
they could imagine what was written on n
misplaced page. 1t was a regular school
boy composition, and the Senator from
Northumberland consumed about one hour
in delivering it. He went into statistics,
high sounding sentences, and attempted TO
strike at the fundamental principles of every
school book printed in the Omitted States
language" When he finished, the Senate
adjourned for dinner. B.P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

A DEAF AND DUMB WIFE.-Mr. George
Pancosst, a millionaire, has daughter
thirty years of age, who is deaf and dumb.
Mr.. Pancoast engaged rubber" named
Van Dorm, young and Gne looking man,
to give her the massage treatment. Van
Dorm thought the deaf and dumb girl very
bright and attractive; fell in love with her;
learned the sign language in order 10 tell his
love and, after brief and silent courtship,
they were married Now Mr.. PancoGst
seeks TO have the marriage set aside upon
The ground that his daughter is Of unsound
mind Until further evidence upon this
point, people generally will think that Il
deaf and dumb girl must be rather shrewd
and clever TO secure a young and handsome
husband. 1t is the old rivalry between love
and money, We presume; but how many
husbands will envy Van Dorm, whose wife
can never talk back nor hear what he says
when he finds u button otl.-N. Y. Dispatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

WHEN poor Virginia woman, whose
husband or father died in the belief
that he had provided food and clothing
for her and her children by invest
ing his money in Virginia bonds and
bequeathing them to her, offers the coupons
of those bonds in payment of her taxes, she
is called "Shylock," and is threatened
with the boycott, and when the highest
court in the land confirms the common
sense of every man by deciding that the re-
cent bills passed by the Virginia Legislature
relating to the State debt impair the obliga
ton of contract and are therefore uncon
stitutional and null and void, it is called q
"nsurping" court. And yet this occurs in
Virginia!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

A KEROSENE DRINKER. There was a
prominent man in Springfield, Mass, some
years ago, who went home drunk every
night. Ho was bank president, and held
other responsible positions. He arose eve
~ morning with bis head and stomach in an
awful condition. His frat action after max
"g his toilet was to drink glass of kero-
sene oil. This regulated his stomach, clear
ed his head and braced him for the usual
business and dissipation of the day. There is
no doubt Of this, as a physician, well known
in that vicinity, can vouch for the facts. He
doesn't recommend kerosene, however, to
those having the bad habits of tho Spring
field man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

The NEWLY invented cotton harvester
will not only put the cotton planters of the
South above concern for the whmis, ca.
prices and Stiffness of their present negro
aborers, but will save them $50,000,000
a year in the expense of gathering their cot
ton crop. This invention, the increase in
all sorts of manufacturing industries, and
the commencement of the new product and
manufacture of ramie in the South, will
tend greatly to make this section the most
prosperous one in. the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

VIRGINIA NEWS.

1t is proposed to construct dry dock at
Norfolk.
Capt Couch of the Old Dominion steam
ship Roanoke, and members of his crew
have been presented with medals for gal
lantry in saving the crew of the schooner
Emma Avery.
In the Corporation Court OF Fredericks'
burg, Tuesday, the case of the Common
wealth vs. T. E. McCracken, for shooting
R. L. Jefferson, was tried, and after two
hours deliberation the jury returned YER
dict of equity OF unlawful shooting" and
imposed Emo Of $500 and costs upon the
accused. 49,
Lazarus Creekmore, colored, was arrested
at Norfolk, yesterday, for attempting to
poison thirty colored persons at ball.
bucket OF water was found to contain q
large quantity of trough on rats" The at
tempt was discovered in time to proven:
serious consequence es. Jealousy, it is said
was at the bottom of the attempt. Creek
more was committed for trial.
Mr.. Mayo has introduced bill in the
House of Delegates creating finance board
consisting of the Governor, Auditor and
Treasurer, to meet annually and apportior
all of the expenses of the State among The
counties and cities. The plan is said 10 be
similar TO the one existing in Wisconsin
and is to prevent the bondholder from in
tercepting the revenues OF the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
Barratry.
OUI3dIKy'
The following bill has passed both houses


The following bill has passed both houses
of the Legislature
AN ACT to define and punish barratry.
l. Be ii enacted, &C., That any person IL
censed to practice law in any of the courts
of this Commonwealth who shall solicit,
procure or induce, or become party to So
Letting, procuring or inducing any suit or
action to be brought, any petition to be
filed, or any motion to be made against the
State of Virginia, or any citizen thereof, by
verbal representations, or by writing or
printing, shall be deemed guilty of the of.
fence of barratry.
2. That when, upon the complaint of the
State through any Of its officers, or of any
other party defendant in 4 suit or petition,
it shall appear to the Commemorative At
torney in any court Of the Commonwealth
that there is reasonable ground TO suspect
the preparation of such offence, it shall be
his duty to summon the plaintiff or petition
er, his agent or agents, and any other wit
nesses he may think proper to summons, to
testify in the case; and if it shall appear
that the plaintiff or petitioners counsel has
solicited, procured or induced such suit or
petition, or become party thereto, then it
shall be the duty of the Court to declare
such counsel guilty of barratry; and it shall
revoke his license and debar him forever
from practicing law in the courts of this
Commonwealth.
3. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

SENATOR EDMUNDs wants to retaliate for
retaliation. He is an ultra protectionist.
And yet, now that foreign countries, in re-
talation for the almost prohibitory duty
imposed upon their products, restrict or pro-
hibt the Importation of American products,
he brings the matter before the Senate, and
wants to re-retaliate by increasing the re-
strictions upon imports. He aud Mr.. Frye,
if it lay with them, would soon have the
products of this country restricted to its
own markets and those of South America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
THE GENERAL ASSEM- ely.

In the Senate yesterday the bill to amend
an act to provide for the manner of choosing
registrars and judges and clerks of election,
was adversely reported upon.
The general appropriation bill was passed.
It appropriates $50 900 annually to the Cen
trail Lunatic Asylum instead OF $4,000 as
heretofore it decreases 5000 each the
Western and Eastern lunatic asylums, and
appropriates $780, 900 for the support of the
Southwestern Asylum for 1887. 1t also ap-
propriates S25 900 for the payment of debts
due by the Central Asylum and for its COM
pletion. 1t appropriates $4,000 for the
completion of the Virginia Normal and Col
legiate Institute (colored) at Petersburg ;
provides for an expert in the Office of the
Auditor of Public Accounts for two years !;
SIS 900 is appropriated for preservation and
protection of oysters. 1t also provides for
PAYMENT of the interest on the public debt
| funded under the act of February IA, 1882,
and also 100000 annually for public free
schools on account of arrears due the litera-
ry fund. The bill to aid the public free
schools of Virginia and to provide free books
and apparatus therefor adversely reported
upon was considered for short time but no
action taken.
A bill was passed for the relief OF 6. G.
Edwards, treasurer of Fauquier county.
In executive session the following nomi-
nations for school superintendent were con
firmed Culpeper, Warren E. Coons; Orange,
William G. Williams Northumberland,
Giles F. Eubank; Rappahannock, II. NJ.
Miller.
In the House OF Delegates the bill to pro-
vide for the erection of Traditional buildings,
&C., for the State Female Normal School,
and to make an appropriation therefor was
passed.
The bill to provide for the payment of q
judgment (about $4,000 secured by Madison
Flanagan against the Board of Directors OF
the Central Lunatic Asylum, of Virginia,
was passed as was the bill to allow the
Board of Supervisors of Caroline county to
increase the salary of their county judge
The bill to amend the act to pay to the
public free schools the money arrearages
set apart by the constitution and laws for
their benefit, &c., was passed-ayes, rs
noes, 0. 1t appropriates out of the license
taxes 5000, 900 per annum to pay up the ar
rearages.
The bill to provide compensation for the
teachers of schools when the average at
tendance of pupils shall not be less than ten
was passed 1t provides for the employ
ment of teachers by the board of trustees in
neighborhoods where it is impossible to
make the average attendance of twenty as
required by law when an average attend
anco of ten can be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
Insane.

DANvILLE, Va, Feb. 27.-Some days ago
E. T. Elliott, prominent merchant of this
city, went to Lynchburg, and while there
became violently insane. He was brought
home, and until to-day his condition was
thought to be improving, but his physi-
clans have decided that his case is serious
oae, and he has been ordered to the Staun
ton sylum. Mr. Elliott has fine business
here, and has been one OF the leading mer-
Giants of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

CAUCUS ON THE SCRIP BILL.-A demo.
cratic legislative caucus was held yester.
day afternoon, and Mr. Fulkerson's scrip
bill was again taken up and discussed at
length. No vote was reached, but fears
were expressed by some able lawyers that
the measure would proved ineffective Tbav
believed that if the law was passed the
coupon people would go to Federal Judge
and get an injunction prohibiting the Board
of Finance and the Auditor from carving
the act into effect and issuing the scrip
provided for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

At the Presidents reception last night
Miss Cleveland appeared in rich costume
Of white plush. with long train of the same
material, white satin front. with wide bars
of silver braid across the front of the skirt
aud bodice magnificent silver satin cash,
with heavy fringe, hung gracefully at her
side, and bunch of white ostrich tins on
each shoulder. Her hair was orpameDted
with small ostrich tip and spray of arti-
fetal flowers, and in her left hand she held
q small bouquet of natural flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

BALTIMORE, February 27.-Virginias consoli-
ID; new IS G0a4 bid to-day. Cotton dull mid.
ding Sa. Four firm and fairly active. Wheat
Southern steady and firm; do. Western easier
Southern red 92a9l do amber 96a9S: No. .
Western winter red spot DOL. bid March 901sa
9O&; May 92Aa93ls. Corn-southern nom'
nally steady; do. Western frmer; Southern white
4Ga4S: do yellow 47a4SA; Western mixed spot
and Feb 473. ads; March 469sa46Ns; May 461aa
46a. steamer 46k, bid. Oats frmer and fairly
active; Southern 3Sa42; Western white 89a4O +;
do mixed 3Ga3S; Penna 39a4O. Rye quiet at
7Oa73. Provisions dull. Eggs lower at 1Sa19.
Whiskey steady at 81 18a1 10. Other articles
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
PROPOSALS.

NNREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICESUpE.-
i VISING SURGEON GENERAL, u. s. MA
RINE HOSPITAL SERVICE. February 23, 1856.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until noon MONDAY, March 18th, 1886, FOR
REPAIRING THE BOILER AND MACHINERY
AND MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO THE
o. S. MAXINE HO. pITAL STEAMER JOHN N.
WOODWORTH. Specifications of the work ro-
quirod will be furnished upon application.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
or all bids JOHN j. HAMILTON,
Supervising Surgeon General, N. III. s.
Washington d. e. fcb2j-co;t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
SoIjrifnr General Enodp

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Senators Hoar
and Jackson, of the subcommittee on tho
Judiciary, appointed to investigate the
charges against Solicitor General Goode are
in session this morning. A number of gen.
tlemcn from Norfolk are here under SUBJ
peaa. The witnesses are closeted, and are
brought in one at tmo before the sub.
committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
Our Handsome DamaSk Towels.

During the month of March we expect to pre-
sent TO our customers Of Alexandria 100 pairs of
our handsome double Damssk Towels, worth 81
a pair. These elegant Towels are all pure fine
Linen. They are one yard and quarter long
and nearly three quarters of yard wide, and are
decorated with beautiful wide colored border.
Two OF these magnificent Towels will be present
ed to each customer who buys SIS worth Of DRY
GOODS AT SPECIAL LOW PRICES.
1000 yards of real good quality PLAID MUS
LIN only 6 cents yard.
TRICOT LADIES CLOTH sUITING, all colors,
pure wool. double width, SOC.
SILKS 81, Silks 80, Silks GO, rs, 81, 81 and
81 % Black Brocade Silks rs, Black Brocade
silk Vcivcts 90, Black Silk Velvets %, Colorcd
Silk Velvcts 90, Black Silks, excellent quality,
extra wide. cheap at 81 % price reduced to 90.
MEMS ENGLISH HALF HOSE regular made,
woven seams real value Csc pair, or six pairs
for 75c.
BLACK CASHMERE sHAWLS, pure wool,
81 50.
| SCOTCH CASSIMERES for mems and boys
wear. one yard and half wide immense double
width, special bargain at 81, prico reduced to SOC
n ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

"This will last out night in Russia when
nights are longest there" he said, claping
his hand over tho aching tooth. But o
friend suggested Salvation Oil, and he was
fast asleep in twenty seconds.-Prce twenty
five cents bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
MoNETAKY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, Feb. 27.-Thoro was very steady
opening to tho stock market this morning, the
changes in quotations being within 1s to a per
cent. In tho early dealings the market was
strong and advanced 1ts to 70 per cent for the
general list The advance YVES soon checked, and
the market slowly yielded during the rest OF the
hour. Business has been extremely dull and fea'
turc!ess throughout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

Gentlemen need not wear gloves at dir
ner parties, that is, if they do not have
clean ones; but under all circumstances they
must take Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup when
they gnt cold or a sore throat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

CHICAGO, Feb. 27-Msy Wheat 84k4. Corn
frlner at 40 SIG for May. Oats 321. for May.
Pork $40 72lb. Lard So O5 for May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
Bismarck.

BERLIN, Feb. 27.-Prince Bismarck is suf-
fering from an attack Of sciatica, and is un.
able TO receive any callers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Stocks dull and steady.
Money easy at 11ha2. Cotton quiet; uplands
s 13-1 6 Orleans 8 futures firm. Flour dull and
weak. Wheat lower. Corn lower. Pork dull at
$40 5Oa1O rs. Lard weak at So Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chi.
dren tecthing, is the prescription Of one of the
best female nurses aud physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
nevcr-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of tecthing
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dyscntcry and diarrhra, gripping
in tho bowels, and wind collie. BY giving health
to tho child it ross the mother. Price % cents Ii
bottle. mv5-1yrM. WG,5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-27
LIST OF LETTER 2

Tho following is list Of the letters remaining in
the postoilce of this city February ~.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within thirty
dars will be sant tn the dead letter Office