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New-York tribune., 1886-02-23

the Supreme Court. where 1t is generally believed
that decision will be made sustaining the will Should
this be the case the Academy at Kingston which was
bnt by Sanborn, will receive its endowment OF about
*25O.OOO, and Dartmouth College will fail TO
receive the beguest OF 100000 contained
In SanbOrn's first will The hersat-aw will also fail to
receive their coveted portion from the which
accumulated by the management OF dsordery houses IN
this city where SanbOrn known a miser.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
COMMODORE KIrrsos TO QUIT THE TURF

ST. PAUL, Feb. % (SpeeidD.-COmmodore
Kttson has decided retire from the trotng turf on
account OF other important business. and because OF
Door health He will Withdraw his troters and PAGERS
and turn his attention to breeding roers at Midway
This Will not affect the Erdenheim Penn. running string
Minnie r. Johnston, Little Brown jug. Fannie Wlther-
spoon Firebrand Black wood h and others Will Do sou'
Vanarnm and Revenue will bo Kept Tor Droouins pun
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23

trouble. The lawyers replied that II the bonds were OBJ
taned dishonesty he could be arrested for bringing
stolen money into Canada lie left ten-dollar bill on
the desk, which time he has not been heard or.
Another American, Bush who is wanted in Boston,
consulted another firm OF lawyers similar subject
few days ago. He is still believed to be here.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
TO REORGANlZE THE LONDON POLICE FORCE

LONDON, Feb. 22.-ln the House of Commons
to-day Mr. Chiders. Home Secretary, announced that
the Riot Committee advised thorough and Immediate
overhaune and reorganization of the police department
Of Loudou Colonel Sir Edmund Henderson. the head OF
the Metropoian Police Force, who has been severely
eensured the ineicency OF the police In the recent
Iius Ia London has resigned. THIS action Is supposed
20 due a conviction his part that the committee
appointed by Mr. Chders to investigate the cuuse OF tho
riots would blame HIM for the course OF the police.
The court refused to grant summons for the
editor and publisher OF Punch whom the Socialist lead
trs desired TO have committed for contempt o. court for
having, az alleged attempted to excite public opinion
against while they were on trial for their utter
ancts ia the Trafalgar Square riots.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
JOINING THE AMERICAN COLONY IN CANA

JOINING THE AMERICAN COLONY IN CANADA.
MONTREAL, Feb. 22 (SpeciaN.-A prominent
nrm Of lawyers in this city consulted last by
= 1tfnnger, who is believed to be ex.sherif Dav-
loson, OF Eew-York When consulting the lawyers
bore he merely sad that some judgments were outstand
ing against him In NewYork that he mad United States
ponds In his possession worth several thousand doar
and asked whether Lis enemies could cause him any
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
RURNEDBY BLAZING OIL.

Margaret Wilson, age fifty. while hehting
kerosene lamp last night at her home NO aze wess
on,aontb At accidentally set nre to the can Of OIL
and was severely burned by the blazing ou wsy MN vars
down upon Ler lega She was removed 70 sne NJ" ~
Hospital
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.


ARCHBISHOP ELDER RETURNING.-Archbshcp Elder. OF
Cincinnati embarked at Queenstown yesterday for New
York, on the Cunard steamer Gallia.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
THE AMERICAN ToNTINE SYSTEM IN AUSTRIA

THE AMERICAN TONTINE SYSTEM IN AUSlRlA'
VIENNA, Feb. 22.-The action for libel
against the Vienna agent Of aNewYOrk insurance com
pany for denouncing orgeries the statements in an
article crtic!sing the American Tonne system Is at
tracing great deal Of attention here The paintih In
the case is Herr schonberger newspaper editor He
oriuipauy publised in his own Journal the assertion
that the American TOntino system was the greatest lot
terry scheme in the world. The advantages 1t offered
were merely OF IA gambling nature and were swlnde
He demanded that prohibit agents OF the sys
TEN from doing business in Austria Herr ScAohpergers
article was reissucd pamphlet shape IN both the Ger
man and French languages and was widely circulated
In February. 1881 Herr Sahl, the manager OF tne
oHce here OF the American company referred TO- pup
Nshed "A reply Herr ScnOb bcTgers article, which ne
declared a col ec;iOn of aisehOods and forgerles
For this hc cited 10 appear IA an action Tor hbeL
The different sides OF the have gathered an immense
amount OF evidence ana have collected all writings OBJ
tinaale on Insurance subjects 10 be used at the trial
There general charge by the rlanuh OF corrcpton
IN American financial matters.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
q,tDry AyD rBE HEyDRncKS MOyUMEyr.

INDIANAPOLIS, FEB. % (SpecdD.-A letter
was received to-day from Samuel }. Tnden, nclosing
contribution OF 500 TO the fund for monument TO the
memory OF his associate the Democratic Presidential
Ticket in s7G the late Vice Pres sidcnt Hendricks.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23
NINE HUNDRED CoNvICTs REVOLT.

PARIS. Feb. 22.-Nine hundred convicts in
fhe Central Prison at Thonars have revoted and
mastered the guards orce of troops dispatched
From Parthenay and succeeded IN suppressng the out
Preak The details OF the affair have been kept secret
BY the authorities.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-23

Office which soon after his departure filled by Gov
StOneman, who appointed J. ID. Spencer his sue
cessor Interesting complications are anticipated
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-08-14
CALL AND SEE TT

central country, having Towns, Churches Societies. United
States Mails Telegraph and Good People, wha mild climate
rich soils crops, good water free range fish and game
Tine TIMBER rich mne choice fruits, high lands and low
lands near waterpowers railroads and good markets. Wheat
Maize and Cotton flourish in the same field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-One who saw the
remains of Gen. Logan this morning-the
embalmers having completed their work
and the body being ready for its casket-
describes its appearance as lifelike and but
little wasted. Mrs. Logans condition is
gradually mending, some portion of last
night having been passed in deep sleep, the
first which she has taken for some days.
No arrangements have yet been made for
the funeral. Mrs. Logan has, however, ex.
pressed wish TO see the members of the
Illinois delegation who are in the city this
afternoon ,and meeting has been called for
3 o'clock, at which Mrs. Logan's wishes will
be learned and arrangements for the funeral
decided upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
Murder Most Foul.

Miss Lizzie burlington, deaf.mute ma
iron of the North Carolina State Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Asylum OF Raleigh, left in
buggy last Friday week in company with
Walter l.. Bingham, also deaf mute, who
was her affianced. She was last seen alive
at Morrisville at - o'clock that day with
Bingham. Two hours later Bingham pass.
ed there alone. He got on train ut Dur.
ham. Since last Sunday morning search for
the girls body has never ceased, and on last
Friday few miles from Morr:sville the BODY
was found in clump of woods. The body
lay upon its back, and was disposed with
remarkable neatness upon the clean leaves
which completely covered the ground. Its
appearance was unspeakably horrible. From
neck to feet it was that of well.dressed
woman, just as in life, while the head was
nearly that of skeleton, the flesh having
been eaten from the face by the ravenous
buzzards. Her head was bare and the yery
light auburn hair was very slightly dis
turbed. Just back Of the left ear and one
inch above it was gaping wound made by
pistol bullet. The powder from the wea.
pom had scorched her cheek and hair. On
her forehead were livd marks, the result of
bruises. On the right side Of the throat was
deep mark like knife.s stab. Her left ear
was gone. The right, with the ear ring, re.
manned. Her body had evidently been laid
out just as an undertaken would arrange a
corpse. Her hands lay carefully disposed
across her breast. Four rings, all on the
left hand, were plainly visible. The right
hand was swollen and badly scratched. AT
her left side lay muf of black fur match
ing that on the dress. 1t wss attached to a
button of her cloak by cardinal silk ribbon,
On her feet were neat CATERS. The feet and
limbs were placed close together. The body
had evidently been arranged with great
care
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
Death Of Gen. Logan.

General John A. Logan, U. S. Senator
from Illinois, died suddenly at his residence
in Washington yesterday afternoon abou,
three o'clock. He hod been ill for two
weeks with rheumatism. but fatal termi
nation of the disease was not expected unit
late on Saturday evening. He was sur
rounded by his family and friends, and bis
end was painless. Gen. Logan was aged
sixty years, having been born in 1926 in
Jackson county,, Til. He served in the
Mexican war and also in the late war and
rose to be Major General. Gen. Logan
has been in active politics for about twenty.
five years. In 1858 he was elected to Con-
gress as democrat, and was re elected in
lSGO. at the close of the war he re entered
the lower House as republican. He was
one OF the managers OF the impeachment of
President Johnson. In 1871, be was elected
to the United States Senate. As the first
commander-in'in-chie of the Grand Army
of the Republic, he obtained an influence
which facilitated his nomination to the vice
presidency ut the republican convention at
Chicago in 1854. His defeat in the election
OF that year did not seriously impair his
prestige, and at the expiration Of his first
term, he was re- elected to the Senate.
The legislature which meets in Illinois
during the first week in January will elect
his successor in the United States Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27

once his deadly foes. The front door of the
Senate chamber and the desk and seat of
the lead Sena' or are draped ia mourning,
and the flags OH the Capitol are flying at
bali mast. 1t is ramored at the Capitol that
the funeral services will be conducted there
and that such ia the desire of Mrs. Logan.
DE-. Tri-t, son Of the laLe Nicholas p. Trist,
and brother in law Of MIR. John W. Burke,
of Alexandria. an accomplished and expert
surgeon aud ply stefan, has been appointed
Gus Of the medical examiners Of the pension
inreau.
The flags at the Capitol are flying at half
mast o-day for the death of the 18th mem
Der of the 49:h Congress- No previous
Congress lost as many of its members.
The bill to consolidate some of the Gus
toms districts Of the country, agreed upon
provides for only two districts in Virginia
that of Norfolk and that of Yorktown.
The President is suffering from another
attack Of rheumatism, and is again confined
to his bed. The relapse is supposed to
have been caused by the late prevailing
bad weather. His physician says the attack
is not at all serious, and will soon abate.
Mr.. Walker, an active partisan, who con
tribnted largely to republican campaign
funds and left his post to come home and
take part in republican campaigns, the
brother.in law of Bliss. who conducted the
Star route case so as to let the criminals of,
through whose influence he was appointed
by President Arthur, is still allowed by the
democratic civil service reform administra.
ton to hold the Paris consulate and draw its
$75 900 dollars salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
War Among the knights.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-Unless word is
received from the general executive board
OF the Knights of Labor to-day granting the
demands of the assemblies of machine con-
structors for national trades charter, near.
ly 1900 knights in this city and thousands
in other parts OF the country will withdraw
from the order. Twenty.one assemblies
throughout the country notified the general
executive board that unless the trades char.
ter is granted they will leave tho order, and
most of those in this city have given notice
that unless the demand is acceded to to day
they will withdraw. The machnists claim
as right under the constitution of the or.
der that they shall be allowed to direct the
business pertaining to their own interest.
Three members of the general committee
arc in favor of granting these demands, but
Mr.. Powderly, with a majority of the board
is opposed to the scheme, and it is not likely
that any word will be received by the dis
satisfied assemblies to day. Some of the
machinists' assemblies have decided to wait
until the FIRST of the new year, and if the ma.
tional charter ia not granted by that time
they will follow the lead of the Phiadel-
phia assemblies, and over $4,000 knights
will sever their relations with the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
Who Burnt Columbus !.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZETTE
NORFOLK, Dec. 25.-The calling of your cor.
respondent has brought him in quite intimate re-
lations with venerable and distinguished priest
of the Catholic Church. In conversation with
him to-day the burning of Columbia South Caro-
ilna during tue war was the subject. I was
highly gratifed to learn from so distin puisbed
and reliable asource these facts in relation to that
event. ~ '-"'
II was" said he, sin Columbia at the time IL
fell into the hands of General Sherman. was
taken prisoner, and while held in that condition
was thrown with an officer from Ohio who him.
self was Catholic. He told me that Gen. Sher
man, to his certain knowledge had issued orders
before reaching Columbia that it should be burnt
While held as prisoner, on Main street, saw
federal soldiers with pots containing some com.
Dustlble matter passing along, and with brush
or mop spread this on the doors of the houses
and Immediately following these were others
with matches iguiting it. This I am willing
to make oath to. And when the citizens at
tempted to extinguish the flames I saw federal
soldiers cut tho hose and prevent it. Sherman,s
soldiers land no one ese) are responsible for tho
burning of Columbia"
This has been a beautiful day. The ouietude
which marked the earlier hours of the day was in
striking contrast with similar occasions in othc,
years. But as the evening advanced the blowing
Oh horns and the explosion of pop-crackers have
been almost without intermission.
a merry Christmas to the old GAZETTE
HANOVER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Gov. Lee says that he has not yet been
called upon to decide whether he will call
tho Legislature together in extra session.
n. Greenwood & Co., clothiers OF Dan
vile, have made an assignment. Liabilities
SIS 900. The head of the firm is clothing
merchant in Richmond.
A German peder named Wolff was found
murdered last Thursday in Princess Anne
county, near North Landing. His sack was
rifed, showing that the murder was for rob-
berry,
At Charlottesville Wednesday last Miss
Sallie Overton Rosser, daughter of General
Thos. l.. Rosser, was married to Mr.. Camp
bell Darlington Cochran, a young lawyer Of
Palatka,sFla.
Fleming Carter, of Milford, colored
brakeman on Richmond and Frederieks-
burg railroad freight train. was killed Fri.
day morning by falling off the train between
Quantico and fredericksburg.
Mr.. Geo. W. Kelly, GO years of age, one of
the best known and wesllhiest citizens Of
Accomac county, died at his home in Oman
cock after brief illness, last Thursday, re.
sulting from Inflammation of the brain.
j. K. Black burn, a prominent merchant
of Aibemarle, was shot and instantly killed
Thursday night at his store near Green
wood by l.. W. Davis. The difficulty re-
suited from playing crnckeloo. Davis was
arrested
Captain John H. George, of the bugeye
Mary Virginia, of Tappahannock, who was
supposed 10 have been lost on the stormy
night Of December 18th, was picked up in
the bay on tho 18Th and carried into the
Rappahannoc!: river by the schooner Saun-
ders, of Annapolis.
The frame Of ''Old Sorrel," the horse
Stonewsll Jackson rode on the Inflated field
| of charlottesville, has been mounted by a
taxiaermist who, it is said, is now exhibit
ing it somewhere in the north. "Old Sor-
rel, it will be remembered, died at Soldiers
Home some months ago, and his frame will
be placed somewhere at the hume as soon
as the taxidermist brings it back to Rich
mond.
Gov. Leo has sent the name of George
Washington TO The president of the South.
ern Forestry Congress, Sandersville, Ca. in
accordance with the wishes of the execu.
tive committee Of that Congress. asking the
name OF some prominent man, rativa OF
this State, either living or dead, to whose
memory the next Forestry Congress may
plant tree in the national circle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
Z .MlISicaIc.

The Christmas musicale given at Clareus
last Wednesday evening may be noted as
one of the social events of the season. An
invitation to musical entertainment given
at school usually bears with it reminis-
cences Of martyrdom, or boredom to put il
mildly, but Miss Worthington has made q
new departure in this direction, the music
on this occasion being rendered by profes
SIGNALS and finished amateurs, thus affordipg
the pupils of the institution an opportunity
OF listening to the worthy rendering of fine
music at the same time giving great plea
sure to the long-sufering public who for so
many years have been attending school ex-
hibitions." Miss Leavitt, 80 we'll known in
musical circles in Washington, was the
prima donna of the evening, and her method
both Of playing and singing is Simply per-
feet" 70 quote the soto voce aside of one
who is considered an authority. "Sognai,n
sung in Italian, gave fine scope fer showing
oil the voice, and "Mother Dear" as an en-
core, was happy selection. when the
Heart is Young" perhaps gave most I'M
mixed pleasure, for Americans, az q rule.
prefer the mother tongue. Miss Leavitt's
agreeable manner and fine taste add charm
to the pleasure her singing affords.
The "Fiower Girl" sung by Miss Eta
Johnstt n in her rich, full voice, was one of
the gems Of the evening. Mr.. Szemecmjis
violin, with Miss Leavitt's piano accomp pa.
niment, was delightful indeed. He was
"called back" again and again, and seemed
to enjoy the enthusiasm his playing excited.
Mrs. Georges piano solo, "Polonaise," by
Chopin, fully sustained her reputation of
being the only exponent Of Chopin in Amer.
lea. Mr.. Miller's was the only male voice,
but it was an "only' that left nothing to be
desired-a baritone of richest quality and
sufficient cultivation what more could be
asked? The audience were enthusiastic in
their appreciation, so that when encores
were called for they were rendered most
cheerfully. Ciarens is o beautiful old place
and with Chinese lanterns at the entrance
and on the front veranda, and tasteful dec
orations within, it presented quite festive
appearance. Ma,toes, embIems, garlands of
evergreens and banks of growing plants
made the music hall especially attractive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
AUSTRIA D1sTRUsTs GERMANY.-Adyices

AUSTRIA DIsTRUsTs GERMANY.-Adyices
from Vienna say it is reported that q serious
difference exists between the cabinets OF
Vienna and Berlin. 1t is claimed that
Prince Bismarck is serving Russian designs
without regard to the interest of Austria
Herr Won Tisza, the Hungarian premier, it
is stated, will soon hold conference with
Count kalnoky, and will insist that the sit
uation be cleared up, and that Bismarck be
asked to declare whether Germ&ny is all
sily of Russia or of Austria. Hungary.
The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times says that Austrian statesmen declare
that the maintenance of peace is entirely
dependent upon the action of tho Car, and
as he drinks, delirium ttemens may at any
moment cause him TO com it an act of folly
which would pre,ipitate war. Austria
must be ready for such contingency.
1t IS said that the Cars fear OF the Mill.
lists Is excessive, and that he is suspicious Of
everybody with whom he comes ia contact
including even his own wife and children.
dispatch from Brussels says that the
towns of Liege and Nomur have sent ne
tltlon to the government asking that the
ancient citades at those places be demol.
ished. The petitioners say that in the event
OF an invasion, these citadels would furnish
a pretext for bombardment, while they
would be useless for purposes of defence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27
A Domestic Episode.

The President sat in his easy chair,
With Lamont as close as could be,
And the Presidents wife sat over there,
With her sewing upon her knee
Said the President: Dan, here's job for you;
My head for the problems too thick,
Before you retire, I wish you would do
sum in arithmetic.
with twenty five Congressman lost this year,
Which seems to be nearly our fate,
Where will we be-say, Dan. do You hear?
In the autumn of lightweight?
Dan bit his nails, and scratched his head,
For the problem puzzled him so.
"Why, maybe. perhaps" he stammered and said,
Then declared he didn't know
The sweet little lady over there
Looked up, but not at the men:
And softly said, with far away air
His teeth will be cut by thon.''
The President looked before him straight,
And his frown made Daniel wines,
My teeth will be cut by eighty eight?
thought they were cut long since
The sweet little lady hung down her head.
So busy with seams and fells,
And, blushing little. she softly said
81 was thinking Of something else"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 27.-Fire broke
out in the basement of the new Temple
theatre about eleven o'clock this morning
and in short time the entire building was
filled with great volumes of smoke. Two
scrub women, who were in the upper part
OF the building, Were rescued by Gremen with
ladders from fifth story window. The fire
burned !iercely and before gotten under
control had nearly consumed the structure.
Loss 100000 insurance $150,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-27

WILL SUE.-As has been stated in the
GAZETTE, the First Comptroller of the
Treasury has decided against the claim of
Col. Mosby for S5,013 fees collected by him
as United States consul at Hong Kong. Col,
Mosby has other claims against the Govern.
ment of similar character, which, with the
claim just disallowed by the First Comp.
troller, aggregate about $15 900. He was at
the Treasury Department on Friday and
gave notice that he should bring suit for tho
entire amount in the Court Of Claims. It is
said that the same principle exactly is in.
VOWED in his claim as in the suit brought
By the Government against CO... Badeau far
fees retained while be was Consul. General
at London, and which the United States
Circuit Court in New York has recently de
cided in Badeau's favor. Mosby turned in.
to the Treasury all his fees of the character
referred to. expecting to receive them back
when his accounts were settled, but Badesu
and other consnls put them in their own
pockets, and thus threw the onus Of proof
upon the Government. It it said tina, Ba
deau at London and Packard at Liverpoo]
made at least 100000 during their terms of
office by retaining tbs class cf fees which
Mosby handed in.