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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
Four Men Drowned.

HARRISBURG, PA, Fob. 20.-This morn
ing whilo four men and q boy were attempt
ing to cross the Susquehanna the boat
capsized and The four men were drowned
The boy succeeded in clinging to the boat
and was rescued about two miles below.
The names Of the unfortunate men are ns
follows: John and Frank Mast, aged IS and
20 respectively, single Lewis Dierict, a
young married man, leaves wife and one
child Charles Matthias, aged forty-Gve,
married, leaves wife and four children.
The lad who was saved was son of Ma.
thas. The wife of Dierict is sister of the
Masts. The men were returning from their
work at Steeton and going to their homes
at New Cumberland. The boat was too
heavily laden to live through the wind storm
which was prevailing. An effort is being
made to recover the bodies, but it is not
thought this can be accomplished as the
river is still several feet above the average.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
School Superintendent.

The State Senate in executive sessio
yesterday, confirmed large number of ar
pointments for public school superiutend
euts, among them the following:
Abemarle, L. A. Niche (preaent ircum
ben,).
Alexandria county, john E. Febyey.
Clarke, w. F. Meade.
Fairfax, NJ. d. Hall-to fill vacancy.
Fauquier, w. G. Marshall.
Frederick, Morris NJ. Lynch.
Loudoun, Lewis NJ. Shumate.
Louisa, Frank Il. West.
Rockingham, George II. Hulvey.
Warren, Gibson Z. Roy.
Alexandria city, r. L. Carne.
Lynchburg. E. 9. Glass.
Norfolk city, James Barron Hope.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS.

At the democratic Legislative caucus las!
night, the committee appointed to report
what public measures OF legislation should
be given precedence in the remaining days
of the session submitted their report, which
was adopted substantially as follows:
The public debt.
The general tax bill.
The assessment bill.
The appropriation bill.
Bill proposing to establish special Court
of Appeals to consist Of five circuit judges.
The resolutions proposing TO dispose OF
the free school book question, and bill
looking to the State contracting for school
books in great numbers and selling same TO
patrons OF public free schools at cost.
The local option bill.
Bill to provide fer the employment of con-
yicts on public roads, on local railroads, etc.
Some measure for the protection OF oys-
tiers and to reconcile the conflicting laws on
the subject.
Bill TO & the time for holding circuit
courts in the circuits affected by the bill re
arranging the circuits Of The State.
Bill to relieve the clerks of courts, etc, Of
the amounts charged against them. but
which sums have really been paid to ". L.
Smith.
The caucus proceeded TO vote for Judge OF
the Sixth Circuit. One ballot was taken,
resulting: Grimsley, 81; Moon, 81.
The caucus adjourned to meet on We'd
nesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

ROCKERlDGE ALUM SPRINGS SALE-At 4 spc
cial term of the Circuit Court of Augusta County,
Judge James Keith, of the Fauquicr circuit pre-.
siding the hearing Of the Rock bridge Alum Spring.
case was concluded. Mr. James A. Frazier, whose
bid of $50 900 WAS the only offer for the property
ut the attempted sale in August last, then claimed
to be entitled to tho properly ut tho price, and in
sisted upon confirmation of that sale. A ma jor-
ity of the commission were unwilling to report i
sale at SO low price the snrings having heretofore
boon repeatedly sold at prices ranging from 500
600 to 1896 COO 1t was apprchended that tho
question thus arising would have to be decided by
the court but Mr.. Frazier rcccdcd from his posi-
tion and a consent decree was entered previously
for rconcring of this watering place ut public
auction. 1t is understood tina. the sale is to take
place early in May next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
Correspondence of the Alexandria GAZETTE.
RICHMOND, Va, February 10, 1855


RICHMOND, Va, February 19, 1856.
The first attempt at flibustering at this
session of the Legislature by the republi'
cans was made to-day, when the report Of
the Committee for Courts of Justice in re-
lation to fixing the terms of Office of certain
school superintendent came up for consld-
Grafton in the House. Messrs. Waddill, ct
Henrico, and franklin, Of Appomattox, the
principal takers for the republicans, start
ed the filibustering the moment the resou-
ton was taken up Mr.. Waddill commended
that it was but a move to turn out of office
certain republican superintendent. MIR.
Stuart and the other democrats who advo-
Gated the report, claimed that it was only
to put proper construction upon the con-
stitution. 1t was one Of the weakest at
tempts at fiIibustering that has been wit
messed in the Legislature for long time.
The trouble with the republicans IL that
they have no pariamentarians in the Legis
lature, and the recognized leaders are often
times at Il loss to know exactly what mo-
tons to make and how to make them.
The death of Mrs. Cowardin, wife of Mr..
Chas. OBJ Cowardin, of the Dispatch, tele.
graphed to the GAZETTE yesterday, is one
of the saddest deaths that have occurred in
Richmond for many years. The deceased
was indeed lovely young lady, and her
death has cast gloom over our community.
That one so bright, so beautiful, and so
charming should have been cut down in the
bloom of womanhood, is indeed sad, and
much sympathy is expressed for the bereav-
ed husband.
There is considerable talk about having
an extra session Of the General Assembly.
There are quite number of very import
ant measures to be enacted, to say nothing
of the debt settlement, that must be looked
after as early as possible. The term of the
present session will expire on the first of
March, end it would take until that time to
consider the local bills.
The discussion on the local option bill in
the Senate assumed wide range this after
noon. Senators took wide scope, and
sometimes scared aloft some distance from
the point at issue.
The committee appointed to investigate
the management of the Williamsburg Asy.
lum will 60 to work on their report Mon
day. They will first have one or two meet
ings to talk the matter over, and then they
will settle down to the disagreeable work
of analyzrg the testimony. Some of the
evidence, to use the words of member of
the committee, lis quite loud" 1t covers
four hundred pages of type writing. B.P.O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
COMMUNICATED.


The issue that is now directly raised be-
tween the Executive and the Senate in
wolves something more than the refusal on
the part of heads of departments to furnish
papers in cases of certain suspended or re-
moved officials. The issue will test the civil
service law and will show the country the
methods that have obtained in the appoint
ments to Office.
No party in any country has ever been
able to survive for any period of time that
did not reward the active workers with
patronage and Office. 1t is their right, and
the politician or party who neglects this
most important act is doomed to defeat and
final overthrow.
The man who holds the tickets at the
polls is entitled to the support of his indi-
vidual candidate, the politician who sue.
cessfully dominates man to an office, be it
President or Sheriff, should command his
influence, and the people who are in ma
jority at the polls in q national contest
should have majority representation in
the federal offices. Civil service has fulfilled
its mission and seen lis day. 1t defeated
Pendleton, of Ohio, for Presidential honors,
gave his seat in the Senate to Payne and
frustrated the aspirations of Blaine. 1t
must go, for the sensible men in both par
ties realize and sgree in the nonsense of the
ruel that makes competitive examinations
test and excludes the active worker who las
performed yeoman service to his party. 1t
is very hard that the Cabinet should be
composed of men barred by the the civil
service, that ministers abroad, consuls,
judges and all the most important offices in
the bestowal of the Government should be
appointed from private life, without any
special test, but when it comes to the body
of the voters who labor for party success in
season and all the time, they must be
subjected to political inquisition, not as
severe as the Spanish torture, but as cruel
in its injustice and as absurd in its results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

LONGEVITY In order to live huai7ed
years, it has been announced that you must
breathe all the cut Of door mir possible, ard
breathe it deeply, and that you must take
your sleep as nature indicates, eight or ni"e
hours in the early part Of The dark, which
will allow you to be up and fully refreshed
at sunrise In addition to these important
items of sleep and BREATH it is farther de.
clared that you must not permit yonrsef to
get angry or to fret or Worry; but that, il
YOU must, at once take q bath and some i'm
mediate slumber; that you must eat more
vegetables and grains and fruits than meats,
and dismiss wines and spirits, coffee and
tea that you must battle often, wear loose
clothing and keep warm and that You
must control your appettes and passions,
cultivate cheerful serenity and be governed
by the advice Of your physicau.- Ed=dr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
A CONFIRMED Doc DRUNKARD.--A Gc

A CONFIRMED DOG DRUNKARD.--A Ger.
man on.keeper on Third street has dog
that is NEST dssipated canine The deg il
slowly but surely drinking himself to death
He not only looks on the beer when ii is
amber, but risks sight when it is stale and
flat. He watches the trough directly under
the ice chest where The beer kegs are placed,
and when tho trough becomes filled with
the amber colored liquid, the Incorporate
animal will lap it up. He refuses water,
and drinks beer morning, noon and night.
After drinking heavily he will 80 TO
sleep, and the first thought on waking up
seems to be Of beer, n be goes directly 10
the trough and satisfies his thirst, He is
becoming quite corpulent, ana is confirmed
old drunkard. His only apparent amnse.
ment and enjoyment in life is to drink
and to scep--,T. Paul Pioneer Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
Iron Works to Shut Down

ST. LOUIS, Mo- Feb. Cot is stated here
that the Vulcan Iron Works at Carondalet
will again shut down in few days. The
cause Of the suspension this time is due to
the general strikein progress in the coke
region at Pittsburg and Connellsvlle. 1t
has been learned from reliable sources that
if an Immediate understanding is not arrived
at BY the miners and their employers works
similar to the Vulcan will be compelled to
shut down throughout this entire vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20.

The ERROR made by some people con-
corning the position many democrats nave
taken on the subject of the State aeo' 10
that the former suppose that the latter nave
definitely determined that there shail 10
no other settlement of the debt except upon
the terms of the Riddleberger tlll' iney
never were more mistaken. The position
taken nv the majority of the democrats IN
order that they might regain possession OF
the State and drive out of Office the Manooe-
ite regulators and plunderers, was that as
the debt question had been earned 10 'ne
courts they would be content to let IL De
decided by them, and thus be removed from
notifies. That was their determlnatlon'
and it was wise one, as events nave
proved. Well, not only the courts, but the
n. s. Supreme Court, the highest court
in the land. from whose decision there is no
appeal except to arms, has decided tnat Inc
coupons of Virginia bonds must be received
for all debts due the State. Inat is on'y
what most of the democrats knew Wouid
he the case when the debt question was car
ried to the courts, where they also kne" II
would have to be carried eventually, ana
when they agreed that it should be taken
out of politics and left to judicial abltFa-
ment. The final and inevitable decision
having been rendered, and Virginia beirs
unwilling to attempt to resist it by force
and unable to do so if willing, there is moth
ing else for her to do in the case except 10
try to induce her creditors to make as great
concessions in the amount of their claims
against her as possible, and to accept those
concessions and set to work at once to com
ply with the terms of settlement, and thus
relieve herself from her present humllIalln
position and regain her lost honor and her
ruine1 creait
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

The atlantic Motnhly for March has been
received from its publishers, Houghtou,
Miftlin s. Co., Boston. lis contents are: a
Brother to Dragons, Classic and Romantic,
A Salutation, Americana, The Princess Cas-
amassims, The United States after the
Revolutionary War, Elisha Milford, Ewes
Daughter, The New Portfolio, On the
Present Condition and Prospects of Archi-
lecture, Grant, In the Clouds, A Shak-
spearean Scholar, General J. E. B. Stuart,
Folk Tales, Tennyson, The Contributors
Club, and Books of the Month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20


THE U. S. Supreme Court, in the Airing
ton case, decided that the Governments
could be sued through one CT its officers.
And so can State. Suppose, for instance,
the Mahoneiies, when in power, had contlS-
Gated to the State tho property OF any one
of her ciizsns, as they would have done
without hesitation had the whlm to do SO
possessed them. does any one deny that the
outraged citizen could have regained it by
suit against the State agent who held pos
session of it? There must be some mode
of obtaining redress for injustice from
a State whose agents perpetrate that
injustice, and that mode is to sue the
agents. In entertaining such suit and
deciding it in favor of the States defraud-
ed creditors, the U. S. Supreme Court only
dill what was demanded as we'll by justice
as by common sense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

GLASS FLOORING. substitution of
glass flooring for boards continues to in
crease in Paris, this being especially the
case in those business structures in which
the cellars are used as Offices. At the bank
Of the Credit Lyonnais, the whole Of the
ground in front is paved with large squares
Of roughened glass embodied in strong
iron frame, and in the cellars beneath there
is sufficient light, even on dull days, to en-
able clerks 10 work without gas. The large
central hall at tho Office of the Compton d'Es-
compte has also been provided with this kind of
fcoring., and, although its prime cost is consider
ably greater than that of boards, glass is In the
long run far cheaper owing to its almost unlimit-
ed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. iMerican
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

COURT OF APPEALS YESTERDAY
Saunders against Griggs. Argued by Sam
nel w. Williams, for appellant, and by
Henry Miller, for appellees, and submitted
Blanks against Robinson. Submitted on
notes.
West against Jones. Passed.
CARROTS executor against Turner. Dis.
missed for failure to print.
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Com
psny against the City of Lynchburg. Ar
gned by h. u. II. kean for defendant in
error and submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
Secretary North, of the Knit Goods Man

Secretary North, of the Knit Goods Man
ufacturers' Association, of Cohoes, n. Y,
said yesterday: 1.-THE manufacturers are
done with the knights of Labor, and will
have no more conferences with them. We
intend to treat tho employees fairly and lib
orally, but we will not recognize the knights
in the matter at all. We believe ourselves
competent to deal with our help to their
best interest and entire satisfaction" Sew
eral other manufacturers have determined
to do likewise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
HAWK AND CAT FIGHTING IN MID-AIR.

HAWK AND CAT FIGHTING IN MID-AIE.
"A gentleman says he witnessed q strange
fight between o cat and hawk Monday
that interested him. The cat had found q
warm nook Oh The sunny side of the barn
and gone to sleep. A hawk came crcliug
around in tie air--a large red tail with
fiery eyes that cleaned ia the sun ike tia-
monds. 1t SAW the Cat and bounced down
on her. Its cruel talons had taken a good
hold before tabby knew what WAS up, and
the bird had risen ten feet in-the air then
there was howl from the cat, and the
feathers began to Fly. Toe bind and cat
had it, over and over but still going higher.
When about fifty yards high the hawk
dropped the cat, but Immediately carried
after, but tab5y got the upper hold, a. The
hawk flew around with one talon j.. the
under quarter of the cat, while its head and
front claws were on the back OF its foe. The
fur and feathers flew thick and fast for
awhile, and at last both fell to the ground
where they expired (Ga.) Il p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
Row in a BARRIERS Shop.

NEWARK, N. j., Feb 20.-A row occurred
in an Italian barber shop at 400 Broad
street. last night, in which man named
Lavoni struck a barber named Vito over
the head. The latter then stabbed Lavoni
three times with pair of scissors. Lavoni
fed and cannot be found Vito is in Gus.
tody. Lavoni's injuries are supposed to be
fatal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill.
dren teething is the prescription of one of the
best fcmale nurses and physicians in tho United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculable. It relieves the child
IRON pain, cures dysentery aud disrrhaa gripping
in the bowels, and wind collie. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents
bottle. my5-1yrM.W&s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
Assassinatnd-

MCLEANsBoRo, H., Feb 20.-John Mann
prominent farmer, who resides four miles
south Of here, while riding near his home
yesterday, was shot from his horse and in
stantIy Killed by unknown parties in ambush
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

Counsel for tho Rev. J. G. Armstrong has
filed with Bishop Beckwith, at Atlanta, Ga.
an appeal from the ruling of the eclcsiasti
cal court, and asks for new trial on certain
newly discovered evidence that is considered
of great value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
DIED.

On Friday, February 18th, 1856, at 10 o'clock
a. NJ, after a long and painful illness, which she
bore with Christian fortituie, SOPHIA DENTY,
widow of the late James G. Dcnty, aged % years
ait- The funeral will take place from her late
residence in Fairfax county, OF Sunday, the 21ss
at > o'clock p. IN. Friends and relatives arc ro-
spectfully invited to attend.-[ Washington papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
Detectives in Pursuit.

MONTREAL, Feb. 20.-A young society
lady of New York and her brothers. coach
man, with whom she ran away few weeks
ago, have been traced to hotel here They
left the hotel about a week ago. Detectives
are here in pursuit, but have not yet found
the runaWays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

as man or woman justified in telling .
lie' was debated in Western literary soci-
ETY.. When we say that thousands have
been cured by DR.. Bulbs Cough Syrup, we
tell the whole truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

Tic dououreux or neuralgia can be in
stantly relieved and permanently cured by
the use of Salvation Oil. Price twenty-five
cents bottle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

Both Houses of Congress adjourned yes.
terday until Tuesday, thus honoring the
memory of the Father of his Country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.--Thc first prices at tho
Stock Exchange this morning were equally d.
vided for tho sctive list between stocks which
showed change and stocks from i, to =
por cent lower. The market yielded after tho
opening, except for few stocks, which made
slight advances, and then tho market became
stronger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

BALTIMORE February 20 Virginas consoIt.
dated SO; past due coupons 90: now lo.io'
43t4 new IS 81 bid o.day. Cotton dull MD
ding STs. Flour firm and quiet Wheat South
ern firm and quiet: Western higher and dull ;,
Southern red 92a94 do amber 95a97 No.
Western winter red spot S9't. bid Feb e9'2 bid;
Mar 90Aa90ia; May 92a4al'. Corn-oouthern
steady and quiet; Western higher and dull;
Southern white 46a19 do. yellow 4GLiS West.
ern mixed spot 4Sa45t Feb ioh2 asked M4rct
47ls bid May 47f,a47a. steamer 4GaIat7. Oats
quiet and steady: Southern 3Sal2; Westera
white 38a4O; do. miycd 3Ga31 penna :'Saio
RYE steady at 7na7. Provisions steady ard
quiet. Whisky steady at 81 1871 20. Other
articles unchaE ged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

CHICAGO, Feb 20-M,y Wheat 81 1916 May
Corn quiet at 41ts. Oats 1925 for May. Potk
dull at Sl1 % for May. Lard ~ 20 for Nay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

New YORK. Feb. 90. Stocks quiet ard heavy.
Money easy at '9a2 Cotton steady; uplant5
8 1916; Orleans 9la; futures firm. Flour cu !
and unchanged. Wheat higher. Corn better.
Pork dull at $40 5O41l. LAID steady al 81 s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. Gothic receipts
of Flour are fair, and there is no material change
in prices, dealers and millcrs being firm in thcr
views and not urging sales Wheat is steady,
with growing demand for prime milling grades,
while inferior and common lots, which form tna
bulk Of the offerings, still sluggish and quiet.
Corn is easy. Rye and Oats are active Produce
is firm, owing to the favorable charge in tho
weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

GASOLINE, or Benzne, Dental Floss SIX on
" spGols, Lubin's Extracts. Sapoiio. hoo-e
Grease, Gold Brocade, Pears Shaving SticII AID
Toilet Soap, Moses Pills and Creme DcmtiFr!cr,
for sale by
f.lo L G ELnnrIrrp l. Pro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-20

EINEHARDWAREG GOODS for the HOLIDAYS;
Il such as Ivory handled Table Cutlery. FISted
Forks and Spoons, Fine hickel plated sei-9'Fs'
Nut Crackers, Pocket, Knives. SC.
JAS F. CABIN & sos.
dcc1O Alexandra, Vi
The Daily telegraph., 1886-03-16
Death of Ex-Governor Hahn.

WASHINGTON, March 16. -EY,Goy.
Michael Hahn, representative in Con
gress from the Second District of
Louisiana, died suddenly yesterday
morning at Williard's hotel of hem
orrhage of the lungs.
This morning the fireman OF Viii.
lard's hotel went to the room occupied
by Mr.. Hahn, of Louisiana, at 6
O'Clock to attend to the fire. He was
shocked to find Mr.. Hahn stretched
upon the floor dead in pool of blood.
The frightened man hastily fled from
the room and reported at the hotel
office that Mr.. Hahn had cut his
throat and killed himself. The hotel
employees had the door of the room
secured aud at once sent for the cor.
oner. The coroner soon appeared and
DR.. Bliss made an examination, which
showed that death resulted from hem
orrhage of the lungs. Mr.. Hahn, who
was man of a delicate physique, had
been i'll for some time with lung trou-
BILE, and was under treatment by DR..
Bliss. 1t is not known at what time
he died.