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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

1t appears thst the "heroic conduct" of
the President in rescuiog lady from death,
&C., published in yesterdays Washington
Republican was the 'baseless fabric of o
dream" for it seems, according to the Wash
ington Star, that as the President was walk
ing along the road near his country home
with Secretary Fairchild, cries of distress
were heard ahead of them, and horse was
seen in q gulley alongside the road. The
rider, Mrs. Marie Wright, was screaming at
the top of her voice, and seemed to have
lost her head completely. Secretary Fair.
child FASTENED to the spot, took hold of the
bride and gently lead the horse into the
middle of the road. That is all there gas to
The report of the Presidents gal ant rescue
Of lady in danger. The President did not
speak to the lady nor help her in any way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

SHOULD THE bill which has passed the
Senate to refund the money collected under
the direct land tax law of 1862, become a
law. more than half a million dollars would
be returned 10 peoplo in Virginia, of which
those in this city and comfy aud the ada.
cent county would receive about Que third
The democratic opposition TO the bill in the
House is doing the democratic party in Nir-
einia no good. Indeed, but little of what is
done in Washington nowadays tends to
stimulate and strengthen the Virginia de-
nocrocp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTBRDAY.-Jo
and wife against Degge. From tho Corpo
ration Court ofthe city of Norfolk. Affirmed
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion.
Hurst against Delaney. From the Cir
cult Court of Northumberland county
Reversed, Judge Lacy delivering the opin
ion.
Hodgson, trustee against Perkin7. From
the Circuit Court of Fluvanna county. Al
frmed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering opinion.
Airline Turnpike and Drawbridge Com
pany against Culpeper. From the Hastings
Court Of Portsmouth. Affirmed, Judge Hin
ton delivering opinion.
Courtney against Beale. From the Cir.
cult Court of Wes!moreand county. Affirm
cd, Judge Lewis delivering opinion, Judge
Lacy not sitting.
Nelms against Vaughan and alE. Upon O
petition for writ fprohibiton. Writ dc.
MED, Judge Lacy delivering opinion.
Johnson'a administrative against the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad Company.
From the Circuit Court of Nelson county.
Reversed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering the
opinion, Judge Hinton dissenting.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
against Lee. Rehearing denied.
Bossesu and others against Priests ad-
ministrator and ale. Appeal allowed and su
percedeas awarded to decree of Circuit
Court of DinWiddie county of 18th of April,
1887.
Roberts against Whitehead. Argued by
Alfred r Thorn, esq, for appellee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

DoUBrFUL.-Great excitement prevails
in diplomatic circles in Berlin over the pos.
sibility of the resignation of Prince Bismarck
because of the proposed marriage of Prince
Alexander of Battenberg and Princess Victo.
ria of russia. Prince Alexander wishes to
accompany Queen Victoria to Berlin as q
sutton for the hand of the Princess. Until
the Bulgarian question shall have been set
tied by all the powers, the projected mar.
risge can only be judged from political
point of view, and on that account the mar
rage is an impossibility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
aSlgsg5z *.
To.D.z1.,s TsAnGR..PHIc DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 6.
SENATE.

The message from the President with
draft OF bill for the revocation Of the with
drawal of lands for tho benefit Of certain
railroads was presented and referred 10
Committee on Public Lands.
On motion It was ordered that when the
Senate adjourn to day it be till Monday
Mr.. GRAY introduced bill, which was re-
ferrtd, authorizing United States district al
torneys TO swea. witnesses and to compel
their attendance for the purpose OF lnvesti.
eating The facts of a case pending for trial
Mr., Paine, from the committee on Foreign
Relations, reported back House joint resoiu-
ton approprialiug $4,000 for representation
at tho International exhibition at Barcelona,
Spaip The bill was passed.
Mr. Riddleherger offered preamble ana
resolution en- the subject of territory re
ported as recently acquired by Great Brit,
ain from Venezuela, and calling on the
President for copies of letters, documents,
etc, in anyway appertaining thereto; or re
ouesipg him to take such other and further
action as may be compatible with the public
interests Referred to Committee on For
eiQu Relations.
The Senate then proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON OF private pension bills on the caen-
dar.
A number of bills were passed giving pen
sions to the widows Of deceased federal gen.
erals, also S25 month to DR.. Mary e. Wal
ker, AZ "late assistant surgeon United
States army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

ACCORDING TO some estimates, the number
of immigrants 10 this country during the
current year will reach nearly a million,
every one of whom will be q competitor Tor
the work of louger residents. There
is no tax on these immigrants. they
can come and 90 as they please. But those
for whoss work they compete arc compelled,
by the existing tariff, to pay almost double
price FOR nearly every thing they have to
huv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
The Surplus.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The Mills sur.
plus bond purchase resolution, with the
spooner-Beck amendment, reached the
House to-day from the Senate and was re
ferred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
RilIs AnnrnEed.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Tae President
day approved a number of hills, among
them those granting pension to Mary S.
Logan, widow of John a. Logan, aud in
creasipg the pension OF Mrs. Apoline A
Blair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
Ex-senator ConkIing.

New YORK, Apr. 6.-Mr Roscoe Conkline
is confoed to bis home with an abscess 10
his right ear. He is quite ill and suffers
great pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

DEATH OF AN OLD LADY.-Mrs. Martha
L. Iser, relict of the late Jacob Isler, died at
her home near Berryville on Saturday last,
after having reached the remarkable sge of
81 years. Her late husband vas soldier 10
the war of 1912, and on this account her
name was placed upon the pension rolls of
the government There are surviving her
two daughters, p grandchildren. 81 great
grandchildren, and 8 great great-grandchil.
dren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

FoR ALL forms Of nasal catarrh where there is
dryness of the air passage with what is commonly
called 'stufing up" especially when going to
bed. Ely Cream Balm gives perfect and inme.
date relief. Its benefit TO me hiss been priceless
"a. 6. Chase NJ. d. Wildwood, Kansas.
The BOTTLE of Ely's Cream Balm that OBJ
tanned OF you last summer las entirely cnred m y
little boy offs severe attack OF catarrh-Mrs salIis
Davis Green Postoffice Ala
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

Commissioner Webb, of the District OF CO.
lumbia, has received a communication from
Gov. Lee, in which he grants the District
so takes occasion to congratulate the citi.
z,ns upon an additional tie being formed be-
tween Washington and the State of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

WHY WOULDN'T the principle of the law
that makes railroad company liable for
damages resulting from the incompetency
and recklesopess of its employees, make
Senator Culom liable for damages in
the case Of the late Professor Paul, OF Wash
ington, who was killed by that Senator's
negro coachman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At the regular meeting Of R. E. Lee Camp, Con.
tederate Veterans, held on Monday night, April
I'd, 1888, the committee appointed to prepare
minute expressive of the feelings of the Camp at
the death of JOSEPH L. GRIGG submitted the fol
lowing report, which was unanimously adopted
aud ordered to be published in the city news.
papers
On the 18th day of March, 1888, Death, the
insatate destroyer, again invaded our ranks. re-
moving from our midst Comrade Joseph L. drigg
gallant soldier of the old Seventeenth Virginia
during the late war; and since peace was restored
boon companion, an enterprising citizen and a
kind and provdent husband and father; and
whilst we bow in humble submission to this dis
pensation of Divine Providence, we may yet ex-
press our deep sorrow at the loss of one who had
greatly endeared himself to us al by his many
good qualities of head and heart, and tender to
his widow and children our sincerest sympathy
with them in this their sad bereavement. Com
rade, lest in peace. Respectfully submitted.
T Fia fV ". WHITE, Committee.
ISAAC w. RUDD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
HOUSE.

The House this morning at IL 40 entered
unon !hs fourth day ofits contest over the
Direct Tax Bill, the legislative day of We'd
nesday still continuing.
Mr.. Reed, OF Name Immediately demand
ed the regular order, which the Speaker
stated TO be the vote on the motion that
when the House adjourn to-day it be to
meet on Saturday next.
The usual flibustering motions were
again submitted and the round of roll Gale
began.
AT p. IN. the situation remained nn-
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
EDUCATIONAL.
,FUsIc AND LANGUAGES

IVA -
shall be in Alexandra on Wcduos!sy Ap
4th, TO receive applications from such as dsiiclo
take thorough course in lNSTHyMENTBL
MUSIC ON THE PIANO OK ORGAN Those De-
string to see. me will please leave thei' sdif,s,
at the store of S F. Dyson, sos King street
CONVERSATIONAL. LESSONS IN FRENCH
and GERMAN also given Best references
Respectfully, EMIL LUDWiGS HARE.
ap4 Ct Professor of Music and Language.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

THE RESULT Of the recent elections in va
rious psrts Of the country does not prove that
the Presidents policy OF allowing the demo
Gratis OF the South to look cut for themselves,
under the belief that the dread OF! negro
rule will keep them in line, aud ofconfning
his wclk 10 prcselyting among the republic
cans in the North, has been by any means
distinguished success. The mugwumps IN
the latter section seem not only to have
gone back in body to the republican party,
but to haze carried many democrats along
with them. Experience proves that the wis
or policy for political party, as well as Tor
an army. is to satisfy iis own members be-
fore attempting to gain recruits from the
enemy by showing them unesked, and un'
expected favors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
AAs - Il "a L4st
THos. w. WHITE
ISAAC w. RUDD,
LOST AND FOUND.

7 Osr-A LARGE GOLD CAMEO BREAST
IL PIN on Vinegar Hill yesterday evening. A
suitable reward will be paid for it if left at this
office. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
FOR SALE.

"5TRATHBLANE," three miles from Alezan.
dria, adjoining the Clouds Mill' property, and
uear the Theological Seminary containing about
100 acres, good BRICK DWELLING and barn,
large orchard, excellent water healthy sud desir-
able as country residence, valuable dairy and
market farm. For terms apply to Mr.. GEORGE
AULD, on the premises, or to ISABEL G. JOHN
STON, executri1, 429 north Washington street,
Alexandria, Va apo ec3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

DRICKLAYERS, take notice that We have now
ID in store the celebrated ROSE BRICK TROW-
ELS. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
apo Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
Alex ANDRIA-.
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 8.

FROM THE democrats North ana South'
East and West indeed from every where
eycept from few in Virginia and ha'i a
dozen in Congress headed by Mr.. Randall
comes the democratic cry for low tariff on
The recessaries of life and that the requisite
revenue be derived from tax on Injuries.
Ths State democratic convention OF Oregon
on Wednesday last adopted the following
democratic resolution
I'VE most earnestly and unqualihed!y IN
dorse the policy Of tariff revision and reduc.
tion of the surplus revenue to the needs OF
the governments economical admlnistfa
lion. and believe that such resolution ID
dictated By a sound policy, and that unne'
cessary taxation is unjust taxation and op,
preston, and that the public revenue snould
"a far as possible be derived from taxes
levied upon the luxuries rather than the
necessities Of life"
The democrats in their national conven'
ton will adopt resolution to the same
effect and 50 alive to their own interests
have the farmers, who still compose the ma
iority of the voters of this country, become
that MANY of them who have heretofore
voted the republican ticket, now see the
error of their way AID will support the par
tv BY which that resolution will be endorsed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

T AIDES GARDEN SETS Garden Trowels and
A a splendid assortment of Rakes, Hoes, Spades
Shovels aud Forks st reduced prices.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
an6 Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

NUNs, PISTOLS, SHELLS, PRIMERS. 81.
VI &C., at 32S King, corner of Roya street We
have still on hand a good assortment of tinns
Pistols, &c, of various quality, whrh W. arc a.
fering at low prices Examine DAVIS h.
GUNS" equal to the hest at much lower prices
oct27 J. 4. CREIGHTON * SOS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

GTEEL SHOVEL Pillow PLATES, GRASS
~ SCYTHES and SNATHS, wholesale and retail.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
sp6 Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

DREECH AND MUZZLE.LoADING SHOT
I'D GUNS, the largest and best assortment We
have ever had ana al lower prices; siso PspI
Shells of all grades, Wads Caps, Belts aad laaf''
Coats. 1t will pay purchasers 20 call md see %.
JAS. Z. CABIN 4 SUSa,
oct2S Alexandra. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

NTooDBURN sARvEN WHEELS and OTHER
w WAGON MATERIAL full stock and prices
low for cash at JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
ap6 Alexandria, Va
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07
MONROE.

A derrick fell at Whitlock brook, last week, injuring four men employed on the railroad, two of whom have gone to the hospital.
 butter week, which he sells at a good price. He thinks that it pays better than the milk business.
 F.. l.. Staples and family have been at the old Elm Street home.
 Mrs Wilson Terrill, who has been bet ter, had a relapse, Saturday and is sick again,
 Born, recently, a daughter to MT and Mrs William Porter of Walkers Farm.
 William Judson, engineer of Baird's shop at Bethel, was guest of l.. s. Pat terson in Walkers Farm, over Sunday. Miss Jenny Patterson, superintendent of the iniirmary at Livingston place, New York, is expected home, this week Sat urday.
 Miss Lizzie Beardsley, who is studying voice culture with Mrs Elliott Lewis of Bridgeport, spends some time at her brothers home there.
 Mrs K. F. Fisher, who has for long time been great sufferer with her eyes, was taken to the Bridgeport hospital, Monday, to have one of them removed. Her niece, Miss Eva s. Noe, is keeping house for Mir Fisher.
 Died, 1st, Mrs Sarah Beach, 90 years old. Rev Mir Goldsborough attended the funeral on Tuesday.
 A lawn party will be given on the rec. tory grounds, Wednesday,, 18th.
 Miss Nellie Warner has been here from Danielsonville.
 H. K. Plumb has enjoined Contractor Shanley from cutting timber on land he bought of Samuel Sharp. David C. Wells claims the land.
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07
TRUMBULL.

Those who travel the back road and the old Newtown turnpike to Bridgeport say that the roadbed of the turnpike is inferior and that the quantities of small stones there do not exist on the old road. But they cannot blame the turnpike company now.
 A letter from c. F. Sterling, now in Geneva, Switzerland, speaks of the mag nificent scenery of that wonderful Alpine land; of Mont Blanc, covered with never melting snow; of the lakes, whose wa ters are blue as sapphire and clear as crystal; of the bustling lake steamers and their motley passenger lists; of the glaciers which he had visited, looking like immense blocks of marble, now dark in the shade, now scintillating with q thousand gems as the sun lights up their surfaces; of the surpassing beauty of the surrounding country. During his jour ney through the Alps, he found that the road people were gathering their crops and he noticed the bountiful growing wheat.
 s. B. Beach hopes to have his house finished, this week. The repairs and ad- ditions were a necessity and will be q great convenience, but the completion
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07

His friends accept his statement that lie was merely stomach sick and consider that nothing has been proved against him. These resolutions were adopted,
 Sunday, by vote of II to 6 and ordered
 printed
 Whereas, Rev D. c. Lawson, pastor of the
 Stepney Baptist church, has been charged
 with being intoxicated on Monday, August 27, 1888, and
 Whereas, The committee appointed to in veStigate this charge has found that it is with
 out proof and, consequently, malicious and false, and
 Whereas, The Stepney Baptist church, know | ing MT Lawson as a man and hearing the re port of the committed, does not believe in what is charged against him; therefore, Resolved, That we, recognizing and appre- | ciating his earnest labors of love among us, which have resulted in the upbuilding of the | church both in numbers and in prosperity, do l extend our heartfelt sympathy to our pastor and his wife in the sorrow that has come up | on their hearts and in their home, caused by starting and circulating story wholly unjus | tihable and malignant; and Resolved, That they may be assured of our | earnest support as | church and that God may continue to shower down upon us,pastoI and people united, His innumerable blessings and His love. E. 0. HULL, Moderator.
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07

Preaching service at 10 m. Subject, "Oficial orders for individual work. , Baptism of candidates at 1 m at Step ney.
 Mir and Mrs Warren Hubbell and Miss Georgia Tomlinson have gone to Me chanicsville, N. Y., to attend the wed- ding of Miss Hattie Johnson to Frank H. Dwinell of Albany.
 Mrs Fred Wheeler of Bridgeport spent Sunday with her father, Gould Tomlin- son. mm
 The pastor gave his hearers a good sermon, last Sunday morning.
 Paul Rehnburg and family, who have been at Asbury Park all Summer, are ex- pected here about the 17th.
 Miss Ida Williams opened school, Mon- day.
 Willie Conklin of Brooklyn is guest of his cousin, Mrs George Drew.
 Miss Louise Nichols spent last week with her sister, Mrs Oliver Beard of Long Hill.
 Mrs Frank Gerard entertains friend from New York.
 Miss Carrie Curtis spent Sunday with Miss Libbie Hurd.
 Mir and Mrs Upton returned from As bury Park, Monday. Miss Edith Hubbell, who has been il poor health, is with her grandmother Mrs Wells Hubbell. Miss Bessie Wheeler returned iron Massachusetts, last week. Roger Wheeler is at Highland Lawn
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07


 Mrs Riley, highly respected colored lady, died on South street, Monday night. She had been sick but few days with dysentery. Her four children were with her when she died. Funeral on Thurs day from the Congregational church, of which she was consistent member. Monday was Labor Day and every one here improved it. The Knights of Hon. or had an excursion to Glen Island, char tered train of l9 passenger and one baggage car and a regular picnic it was for the order. Danbury turned out nOb- | ly and filled about l5 cars. Over 1000 tickets were sold and the order cleared over $450. A number who did not take in Glen Island went to Danbury and it made Bethel look like two Sundays in one week.
 G. G. Durant and family have return ed from Bell Island. James McGee, our coal merchant, is not we'll.
 Uncle David Lyon gets out some.
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07
LONG HILL.

Lorenzo N. Mallett's new rye thresher, Butterworth patent, is a paragon in it's way and works perfectly. twill thresh and clean 20 bushels an hour.
 The venerable Mir Coan, who has been sick with dysentery, is still feeble and in a critical condition.
 Mrs Albert Coan, who has been sick, Is slowly gaining.
 W. B. Coan has the foundation com pleted for his sons house and Is ready for the carpenters.
 William c. Sterling of the American express office, New York, jolly and fat as ever, visited his cousin, Mrs Frank Sherman, Sunday. She also entertained her father, F. s. Sterling and cousin, Miss Ella E. Hall of Bridgeport.
 The ladies laid society of the M. E. church will give musical and literary entertainment at the Hall on Thursday evening, 18th, commencing at 30; ad- mission 15c. There will be professional singers from out of town to assist in the entertainment. Cake and cream will bc provided. If stormy, the next evening
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07
EAsToN.

George Gray died at the hospital, Sun day; was brought to Easton, Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday at the Congregation al church.
 Miss Carrie Pond drove from Wood bury, Saturday, to William Wards; she commenced school at the academy, Tues day. The teacher, Mir Gallup, was q classmate of k. l.. Smith.
 Charles Morehouse and wife of sharon Visit z. B. Wilson.
 Miss Ida Gilbert of Wilton is at Miss Ada Turney's.
 Edward Hawkins goes to Naugatuck to resume his old business in the rubber shop.
 Mir and Mrs Burr Wilson had family reunion, Sunday, 2d; four daughters with their husbands and one grandchild.
 Mir and Mrs Burr Beach go to Water bury, Friday, 7th, to attend the wooden wedding of her sister.
 People generally are not aware that their post office depends for it's support on patronage. Patronage is not simply calling for their letters at the post office, but mailing their letters and papers there also. The salary of small post offices, under the present law, is regulated by the number of stamps cancelled. One hundred letters come to many offices, be- sides tons of papers, where one goes out. Honorable people should not ask post master to handle their mail without any compensation. But so they do, when they mail their letters elsewhere. It Is good policy and the only fair way for people to mail their letters at offices where they receive mail.
 The Almon French case had a final hearing at c. s. Canfield's office, Bridge port, last week. The result will be an- nounced as soon as the commissioners make their report to Judge of Probate M. B. Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07
EAST VILLAGE.

School commenced, Monday, with Miss Lille Hull as teacher.
 David Blackman has begun repairsi on his house; H. H. Bliss and son do the work.
 Miss Cora Hull called here, last week.
 Mrs Charles Edwards has visited her mother, Mrs Sarah Blackman.
 J. w. Waterbury entertained friends from Brookfield, Sunday.
 James Clarke of Orange was on Barn Hill, Saturday. The annual festival of the M. E. church will be held in F. M. Cargill's factory, Thursday evening, 18th. Ii stormy, the first fair evening.
 Charles McEwen has the Misses Jud' son as guests.
The Newtown bee., 1888-09-07
DIAMOND HILL iREpp1Nal

Mrs Stephen Elting and Mrs Phillips of York State and Otto Van Rein of New York are guests of Mrs J. Caldwell.
 Mir and Mrs F. M. Brotherton of Dan bury were entertained at Mrs E. T. Fields, Monday.
 Miss Hattie Boughton of Danbury visited her father, last week.
 Charles Sherwood of Danbury visited his father, N. J. Sherwood.
 Miss Blanche Allison has gone to New York.