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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A delegation of councilmen and citizens OF
Norfolk has gone to Washington to urge
upon Congress the building of a new rostof'
flee in that city.
A movement is on foot among the mer-
chants of Norfolk to mise stock company
to operate in grain IN the markets of the
West and bring the staple TO that port for
export.
Yesterday the suit of Talbot 4 Sons
against the Richmond and Danville Rail.
road Company was decided in Richmond
the jury bringing in Il vc:dct in favor OF
the plaintiffs, and placing the damages al
sc, 200.
A negro woman, who is supposed to have
been either crazy or dIuuk, made an unpro'
voked assault with heavy rake Tuesday
on Mr.. Ellison A. Hopkins, an aged citizen
Of Onancock, Accomac county, yesterday,
striking him just above the temple, knock
ing him down and rendering him senseless.
His injuries are Of q serious nature.
Governor Lee yes!e;day made reqllisition
on the Governor Of Kentucky for the arrest
of John y. French for completely in Il MUIR
der committed in Pulaski county in 1872.
David French, another party to the same
murder was. arrested in the same State
several years ago Oh rcquislion from Gov
ernor Cameron, and is now serving term
in the State pcnitenliary.
A New Yorker stopping at one of the
Richmond hotels applied 10 the clerk Of the
Hastings Court OF that city, yesterday for a
license to marry lady, also from New
York, whom he represented as his fancee,
and who was ill at the hotel, and that he
desired to marry her in order to be near
and nurse her. As they were both non-res-
idents, and the lady was over 81 years of
age, owing to the rigid marriage laws of this
State the license could not be issued.
In Manchester yesterday u girl 16 years
old, named Mamie Banks, saturated her
clothes with kerosene oil and then set them
on fire, and was 80 burned that she will die
A man who witnessed the burning snatched
up blanket from bed for the purpose Of
extingusbing the flames, but the owner of
the blanket peremptoriy ordered him to put
it down, declaring that she wasn't going to
allow her good blanket to be burned up.
The Board of Trustees of Randolph Ma
con College has elected Professor W. w.
Smith to the presidency of the College, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton of Rev. DR.. Bennett on account of i'll
health. Professor Smith has long been
identified with the College, and his election
gives great satisfaction. He will retain the
chair of Latin. Captain Richard Irby, of
Richmond, was elected secretary and
treasurer of the board. Rev. J.
A. Kern, now of Warrenton and
formerly of this city, was unanimously elect
ed professor Of moral and mental philosophy
and biblical literature-the chair held by
DR.. Bennett.
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Aghastly story comes from Cape Tiburon,
Hayti, according to DR.. Felix l.. Oswald
Three brothers, sons of the native pilot
Marsette, left their home on the beach and
began to supply the market of Tiburon and
Grand Guave with meat. The specially was
an attractive variety of fresh pork steaks
that found q ready sale, till one day storm
flood washed out sand-bar at the mouth of
a neighboriug bayou and revealed whole
abattoir of carved human corpses. Suspicion
at once pointed to the Marsette boys, who
at the time were absent on one of their
weekly cruises, but were caught the next
night in the act of landing fresh cargo of
victims. They seem to have procured their
subjects, as the medical students would
term it, by cruising along the coast and raid.
ing solitary fshermen's cabins and jungle
ranches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

PATRIOT AND GENTLEMAN.-The Hon.
John S. Barbour has formally declined to
be candidate for rejection from his district,
and we confess that we have read his mod
est letter with great regret Mr. Barbour
has not been politician. The honors he
has enjoyed were thrust upon him, and his
career has been honorable to himself, use.
ful to the State, and Of great value to his
party. He led the democratic column
after the disasters of 1882, and led it to
victory. He led it again 10 the late presi-
dental election, and again planted its
standard on the inner works Of the enemy.
His name was followed by just applause
wherever it wac spoken, and when the fair
reward Of his labors was withheld he de-
ported himself like the wel.bred gentleman
that he is, ard with patriotic fortitude con.
tinued 10 the discharge his duty. Hswhole
career has been one to command our respect
and admiration, and whatever the fu-
ture may have in store for him the honor.
able past is secure in the history of the
State, whose fortunes he has thrice redeem.
ed at the head Of the democracy. We
wish him all manner of dignity, repose,
and happiness in bis retirement; hut if
it be go ordered that he shall again be
called to the front We trust his health
and occupations may permit him to buckle on
his sword, which he has twice waved in splendid
victories, and which from hilt 10 point shows not
single stain.-Norfolk Landmark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

The YACHT RAcE.-The regatta of the
New York Yacht Club took place yester.
day (; the wind was very light and it was
impossible to correctly judge the respective
merits of the sloops. The Priscilla proved
herself to be great boat in MINDLESS wealth
or, but what she can do in blow was not
demonstrated. The Atlantic started under
unfavorable conditions, yet she finished Sec
ond among the big four. The Mayfower
was not in irst.rate trim for race what
she did do was not satisfactory. The Puri-
tan did not do as well as was expected the
general opinion was that she was not
handled properly. 1t was conceded by all
that the Priscilla showed astonishing merits
outside of Sandy Hook, where there were
several spasms of good breeze, both in point
ing and footing. All four are sloops and
fleet boats, and the Puritan's defeat has not
lowered her in the estimation of her friends.
The time was as follows: Priscilla, 5:59:45;
Atlantic, e:12:55; Puritan, 6:22:01; May
Hover, 6:34:S1.
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NEWS OF THE DAY.

The French Senate Com mittee has reject.
ed by vote of six TO three all proposals for
the expulsion of the princes.
A seizure of $4,000 worth OF Struggled
diamonds was made by special treasury
agents in New York yesterday.
A pet dog and Dutch clock, presents
for Mrs. Grover Cleveland, arrived in New
York from Antwerp yesterday.
Prince Victor Napoleon was thrown from
his carriage in Paris yesterday, sustaining a
number Of flesh wounds on his face.
Miss Coffin, daughter of Commander
Coffin, of the United States navy, was mar
ried in London yesterday to Dr. Frank An
derson, surgeon in the United States navy.
The Wheeling manufacturers will soon
be Independent of the puddlers. They
have about completed Bessemer plant,
Jointly owned by all the nailmaking firms
in the city, from which each mill will draw
pro rata its supply of ingots per day. Nails
will then be made Of steel.
MIR. Ross Wiuans won another victory in
New York yesterday. Judge 1ngrabam, OF
the Superior Court, rendered a decision
confirming the report of Referee Nash in
favor of Mr.. Winans in the suit brought
against him by Mrs. Alice O'Keef. The
Judge also awards Mr.. Winans the costs oil
the action, which are yet to be ascertained
The boycott conspiracy cases brought by
the New Haven Journal and Courier against
Benjamin F. Glidden, John F. Busche,
Thomas F. N1ulcahy and David 7. McNa'
mara came UP in the city court yesterday.
The defendants are all members of a typo.
graphical union. Johnson Platt, their coun-
SELL filed demurrer that the complaint was
insufficient in law. This was overruled, and
fine of $50 was imposed in each case. All
the accused appealed, and gave 500 bond
each, and the case now goes to the Superior
Court.
At sale Of autographs and manuscripts
in New York yesterday these were among
those sold: Henry Clay autograph, 1910, 81;
Schuyler Cofax autograph, 1867, Sl.l0 JEFF
ferson Davis autograph, 1867, 81. 80; Jener,
son Davis letter, 1867, 81; Charles Dickens
letters, 1S3S.'G9, S51; Robert Fulton's
steamboat patent, written by him, 1909, S67
James A. Garfield autograph, $50; King
George III autograph, 1882, $3.50; King
George ", $780, Gen. Grant autograph
81 r. B. Hayes autograph. 1854, 50; Thcs
Jefferson letter, 1906, $50.
Hon. NJ. Durham, of Kentucky, frsl
comptroller of the treasury, WIS married in
Washington yesterday to Mrs. Margaret
Letcher Carter, of Kentucky. The cere.
mony was performed at the residence of the
brides sister. Mrs. Compton, by the Rev
DR.. Fitzer. The wedding was private, only
the relatives Of the couple and few init
mate friends being present The bride is
a niecs of Ex-Governor Letcher, Of Ken
lucky, and the grand daughter of exChe
Justice Robertson, of Kentucky.
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A Son KILLS HIS FATHER.-Caleb Spi

A Son KILLS HIS FATHER Spi-
Ger, well-known resident of Joppa neigh
borhood, Hartford county, Md, was killed
by his son George, at their home, on We'd
nesday. Mr.. Spicer had been in Belair DUR
ing the day, and had reached home about
eleven o'clock considerably under the inau-
ence of liquor, and began to abuse and i'll
treat his wife. George had gone to bed,
and about midnight heard his mother call
ing to him for help. He ran over to her
bedroom, was seized by his father, and a
struggle ensued, during which the young
man fred upon his father with self.cock.
ing revolver. The ball entered the side of
the neck, severing the jugular vein, and
death ensued in ten minutes. The parricide
a smooth. faced young man of about twenty
two years. was taken to Belair Jail. He
says his father had been addicted to strong
drink, and habitually abused and illtreated
his mother. The murdered man was about
sixty-two years of age. He was for many
years in the internal revenue Office in Balti.
more, and was dismissed about eighteen
months ago.
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DIR, KINLoCH NELSON DECLINES.

A letter declining the bishopric Of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Eagton
was received at Cambridge, Nd, on We'd
nesday from Rev Kinloch Nelson, D. D. of
the Theological Seminary near this city.
The letter says:
"After all the prayerful consideration
which am capable of giving TO so grave a
subject, 6nd myself unable TO accept the
high and holy Office to which your diocese
has invited me. With full appreciation
of the claims which the church has upon
her clergy to fill her vacant Offices, Of tho
circumstances attending my election, Of the
great responsibility OF my decision, in the
fear of God, and, as l trust, under, the guild
ance of His spirit, MUST decline the epis-
copate of the Diocese of Easton. I do this
with great reluctance in view ofthe hearty
greeting I received and the loyal love and
friendship l was offered at my recent visit
TO your diocese. With the earnest prayer
that God may guide your convention 10 the
choice Of some one far more worthy than
myself to be your chief pastor, and with
great respect for yourselves. remain most
sincerely your friend and brother in Christ
and his Church, KINLoCH NELSON"
A dispatch from Cambridge says: "Con.
trary to the expectation of churchmen, the
Rev. Kinloch Nelson, D. d., professor of
eccesiasticnl history and canon law in
Theological Seminary at Alexandria, writes,
declining the bshoprlc OF the Diocese of
Easton, to which he was elected by the con-
vention which met in Elkton on the %
inst! This is the third time that this honor
has been declined, the Rev. DR.. George
Williamson Smith, of Hartford, Ct, having
been first elected by the Easton Conven-
ton, and the Rev. Chauncey c. Williams,
of Augusta, Ga, having been chosen few
weeks later by special convention held at
Cambridge. The declination OF DR.. Nelson
will be disappointment throughout the
entire diocese, he having been elected al
most unanimously. The Elkton convention
adjourned subject to the call of Rev. Theo.
=. Barbour chairman of the standing COM
mittee of the diocese, who, it is understood,
will shortly call a special convention to
make another selection. Having three
times failed fading candidate from abroad
who would accept the dignity, it is the
opinion in Cambridge that some clergyman
within the diocese should now be chosen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

THE PRESIDENT has the power to change
the civil service rules so as 10 make them
more conformable to common sense and the
spirit of free Institutions but be positively
refuses TO do so. He would have the same
right to prescribe men over twenty-five, as
over forty FIVE years of age, or those who
c :nt read Sanscrit and calculate an annual
parallax, as those unable to stand Il competi-
tive examination. AS he can alter the rules
in accordance with his own Whims and
faucies, there is hardly any vagary that be
might not incorporate in them, but none
could be more Incompatible with the true
intent of democracy, and with the ideas OF
the people who elected him las we'll as those
who voted against himl, than the two to
which reference is made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18
ALEX ANDRlA.
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 10.

AS STATED in yesterdays GAZETTE, the
United States House of Representatives on
that day refused even to take up and con-
slider q bill to reform the tariff, relieve IL OF
its patent injustices and inequalities anu
remove or lower the duty on raw materials
and on some of the prime necessarles o. me-
Aud yet the democrats have large MAJOR
ity in the House, and revenue reform was
one of the chief planks in the national dem.
ocratc platform, and low tariff Is one OF
the cardinal principles of the democratic
partys With such sham democracy in Con-
gress, as illustrated by the case referred to-,
and such sham democracy in the executive
branch of the Government as is glaringly
presented by the civil service rules mot
laws it practices, though it could change
them if it would, the existing dissatisfaction,
if not actual detection, among the democrats
is not at all wonderful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18
Yours very truly, JOHN LYON.
THANKS FROM THE PREsIDENr.-Prcs

THANKS FROM THE PREsIDENT.-Pres
dent Cleveland in letter which is published,
expresses the sincere thanks of himself and
Mrs. Cleveland for msgnilicennt wedding
gift received from the citizens of Charleston,
and says: "The letter aud the gift take their
places in my new household, and for all
time will serve as reminders not only of the
happiest incident of my life as citizen, but
Of the further fact that in my official charac-
ter the humble efforts l have made to assure
good government to tho people and COM
plete reconciliation between all sections Of
the land are considerably and pleasantly
recognized by my follow countrymen." The
present consisted of q massive silver vase,
accompanied by letter to Mrs Cleveland
saying that it was intended as token OF the
high esteem in which President Cleveland
was held in Charleston.
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Vessel Sunk.

GALVESTON, Tex, June 1S.-The three
masted schooner Marian II. Rand, J. E. JEFF,
fres, master, went aground on the outer bar
last Tuesday while trying to enter the har-
bor No serious loss was apprehonded at
the time, and it was thought that the schoon-
or could be pulled of, but the efforts in this d.
rection Wednesday failed. The schooner sunk
yesterday, carrying down 52i tons of rail-
road iron for the Missouri Pacific road. The
Rand registered 3G5 tons and will probably
be total lass. Her present value is $780,
900. She is owned by D. S. Sitter & Co.,
of Philadelphia. Both cargo and vessel are
insured in the Phoenix OF New York, Bos
ton Marine, and North America. Efforts
will be made to recover the cargo.
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Suicide.

NEW YORK, June 1s-Joseph Hart, the
seventeen year-old son of Frank Hart, who
is associated with his brother GOSH
Hart, in the management Of the Theatre
Comique, shot and killed himself this morn
ing at his residence in 10th street. His
father hearing shot ran to the room and
found the boy lying on the floor speeches.,
with bullet hole over bis heart. He died
in few minutes. In his pocket was found
a letter of recommendation from hardware
company, which showed that he left their
employ week ago. His father was not
aware that he had lefs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

AT THE same time the President was writ
ing letter to the people of Charleston, ). o.
thanking them for their manifestation OF
good will to himself and commencing their
patriotic expressions, the republican Gov
ernor of Michigan was receiving the ap-
plause of large audience in Detroit for
saying:
"When you hear of the arch traitor max
ing triumphal progress through the South,
his pathway strewn with roses by the school
children, his mouth breathing forth the
same reasonable sentiment as in 1861, 1t is
time for US to teach our children that trea'
son is treason. If we cannot teach them
that, then let US teach them nothing Let
them be given to understand that America
has no place for the flag of secession"
And yet the republicans of the North pro-
fess to be disappointed because the people
of the South don't love them with love
SURPRISING that of women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

ONE SINGLE, patent, tangible fact is worth
book-full of theories. Qninine, which,
until the tariff duty on it was removed, sold
for two or three dollars an ounce, now that
that duty has been removed, sells for fifty
five cents an ounce. The removal Of the
duty benefits every poor mau in the coun-
try who has to buy quinine for himself or
his family. Every such man would receive
even greater benefits if the duty on salt,
sugar, coal, iron, wool, and the other neces.
saries of life were removed. But the repre-.
sentatives these men sent 10 Congress refuse
even to consider bill for that purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

GENERAL MAHoNE's Washington organ
saws the democrats Of the South "are not
anarchists simply for the reason that they
are worse--representing a foul oligarchy OF
oppression which breeds anarchists, and TO
which even anarchy itself is preferable
when no other recourse is left" Fortunately
for all the people of The country, except the
unconfrmed Virginia federal appointees,
what the General or his organs say has long
ceased to be of any consequence. But he
must be reduced to sore straits when he re-
commends anarchy as the means by which TO
overcome the white democratic majority in
the South
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GS"The annual "Children's Day" services will
be held in Trinity M. E. Church on Sabbath,
Goth, at 3p. m. 1t is expected to be very
pleasant affair. The singing, as usual, will be
fine and the recitations instructive. The SUPER
intendent. Mr.. o. F. Baggett, is indefatigablc in
making it success, and he has the confidence
and support of the officers and teachers, who are
a goodly number of earnest workers. The pastor
will baptze infants in connection with the SER
vice. He will preach at II a. IN. on Family
Religion" Short services at 8 p. m.
2t JOHN EDWARDS
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WHAT CART. LYON SAID.--The following
note from Capt. John Lyon explains it.elf:

RICHMOND, Va, June Il, 1856.
Editor Of Petersburg Inder-4ppcal: In an
extract from the Alexandria GAZETTE,
printed in your paper this morning, | am
represented as saying.
II endorse, Mr.. President, in a general
way, all you have done, and am proud Of
your administration, mugwumpery and ALL"
| am not willing for my friends in Peters
burg to believe that was guilty of the i'm
periinence of Offering to endorse the president
of the United States. My words were these,
T studied the phrase while the president
and the governor were taiking). Mr.. Presi-
dent, have wished to call ana pay my res
poets ebefore, but have had no excuse until
to-day, not being an Office seeker. thank
you for your administration, mugwumpery
and ALL" The words, "mugwumpery and
all" being curt and unexpected, made the
president and tho governor both laugh, and
the three persons concerned parted in very
good humor.
Yours very truly, JOHN LYON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-18

ALL THE Virginia democrats in Congress
did as they should have done yesterday in
voting to take up and consider the new tar.
if BILL Whether they all would have voted
to pass it has not been stated, but, as good
and true democrats, they must have done so
had the opportunity been afforded. They
went as far in favor of the people and
against monopolies as it was possible for
them to go yesterday, and to that extent,
at least put themselves right on the record.
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Fires.

CHARLOTTE, Mich, June 1S-Fire broke
out in the Excelsior Block at 10 o'clock
last night, and in spite of the efforts of the
local fire department continued TO burn
until the Jackson and Battle Creek depart.
ments each sent engines The building
was occupied by several parties. The loss
is nearly $4,000. Frank Sherwood,
carpenter, who was helping the Gremen to
fight the DANES, fell from The third story
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DOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE.

All citizens arc hereby directed to remove at
once all nuisances on or about their promises and
all grass from their cutters, under penalty of tho
law. Persons having complaints to make will re
port to:
w. P. Graves and J ?. Robinson in the / st ward,
John Harlow and d. Bossart in the 3D.
o. Nugcnt and F. Paf in the Sd.
C. T. Erwin and J. II d. Snoot in the 18th.
All the members of The Board are expected to
aid in the prompt enforcement OF bis order.
T. MARSHALL JONES. MD,
Health Officer
J. II. ID. SMooT Secretary. jc1S st
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ADJUSTMENTS.

THE PANORAMA OF TIE BATTLE OF MAN.
L ASSAS; Or, SECOND BULL RUN.
Corner Fifteenth street and Ohio avenue, two
blocks south of Pennsylvania cvcnuc,
Washington, D. G..
THE MOST REALISTIC BATTLE SCENE EVER
PRODUCED.
Open during the week from 9 a. m. to II p. III.
On Sundays frcm / to II p. III.
LIGHTED AT NIGHT by 300 Edison Elcctri
Lights. Admission soc Children under twelve
years 25c. Sundays half price Special rates for
schools, societies and excursions jc15 If
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Letter from the President.

Az VIC vi INC SluluS Va j" SbotSA
at Concord, N. H., yesterday, the following
letter from President Cleveland was read:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, d. c., June II, 1856.
10 Hon. Moody CHricr, Governor Of New
Hampshire:
DEAR SIR regret that pressing official
duties will not permit me 10 be present at
the exercises attending the unwilling of the
statue Of Daniel Webster, at Concord, on
Thursday next. Every occasion which does
honor to this ilustriou5 statesman is Of ex-
traordinary interest to all American citizens,
since our pride in his career and achieve
ments is not in the least limited By partisan
influence or by any sentiment less than na-
tional 1t would be we'll if in the capital OF
every Stale there stood o statue such as Con-
cord boasts, which should not only prompt
the memory Of man, but which should also
keep alive through the coming centuries
the love and veneration Of the American
people for true American greatness. Yours
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.