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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
The WI. P. Conference.

The Maryland Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church held short
and uneventful session in Baltimore on Sat
urday. The chief feature Of interest WAS the
election of eighteen delegates pine clerical
aud nine lays to the General Conference
which meets at Adrian, Mich, on the 18th
of May next.
The result was as follows:
Ministerial-Revs. L. w. Bates, t. r.
Tagg, w. s. Hammond, W. NJ. Strese r, j.
D Kinzer, E. ]. Drinkhouse and Rev. 7. H.
Lewis.
Lay-Messrs. w. j. c. Dulany, G. W. But.
ton, J, R. Cation and G. t. Herring. Two
ministerial and five lay delegates remain to
be chosen to-day.
When the report of the committee on
boundaries was presented Rev. J. d. Kirzer
moved to change the relations Of Alexan-
dria from mission to station. Mr.. ]. R.
Cation, the lay delegate from this city, ad-
vocated the change. He said that be bad
favored such a step for several years.
When church was dependent upon the
bounty of the conference it was not
live church; but when it was dependent
upon its own exertions it was stimulated
to greater efforts. The church in Alexan-
dria could take care of preacher, and
meant to do it. DR.. Kinzer's motion was
adopted.
DR.. Drinkhouse moved that the colored
M. p churches in South Carolina be referred
TO the committee on missions to devise some
plan for setting them off as mission con-
ference, under the fostering care of the
Mary land Annual Conference. The motion
was carried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09


BY Poison THEY DIED.-Hanz Stackried
and his wife Fanny, handsome woman OF
81 years, took dose of poison early Satur,
day morning. and died within an hour OF
each other, in New York city. The
husband was a Polish Jew. He had been
out of work for some time. The good wife
was compelled to pawn almost everything
she had Of any value. Finally, mother,
father, and fve-mouths old baby boy had
to live on hard crusts of bread, picked
up from the street refuse barrels. The
couple lived in one room only. About
midnight Mrs. Deering heard an un-
usual noise in Stackried's room. She
went out into the hallway, and there saw
Stackrisd, who looked as though he was in.
toxioated. His face was CHASTITY pale, his
eyes glared, and large beads of perspiration
stood out on his face. Fearing the man
might attack her, Mrs. Deering rushed back
into her room and slammed the door. At
two o'clock Stackried knocked at the door,
and upon Mrs. behring's opening it. he said,
as his face was black and blue: "We have
taken poison, my wife and l." then sud-
denly fell to the floor. Entering the Stack
ried room, Mrs. Deering found the wife ~
ing on sofa as if dead, with her babe
clasped to her breast. In minute or 80
she opened her eyes and said family: $50
for the police. We are dying" An am
bulance was summoned, and both were re-
moved to the hospital. The husband died
at FIVE O'Clock, and his vie an hour later.
The babe was at once transferred to the care
of matron at police headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
E'res2sefS.

ALBERT LEA, Mimi, April 9.-The rain
storms Of the last three days, together with
the great thaw have caused the greatest
floods in Fountain and Albert Lea lakes and
the Shell Rock river known since the coun.
try was settled. The water of Fountain
lake is up to the floor OF the bridge at its
outlet near the mills and was prevented
from OVERLOOKING the iathmus between the
two lakes by The hauling on of large guam
titles of earth. The Southern Minnesota
railway track across the head Of the latter
lake can barely be seen above the water.
The mill bridge is likely 10 60 ont any
moment as gorges are reported in the
streams above. A dozen bridges in this
country have been swept away. Three
bans were struck by lightning. William
Yoat, of Mansfield, lost thirty two head of
cattle. span Of horses and other property,
Gullick Bagler, OF Riceland, nine COVE. and
Andrew Duidahl seven horses, thtty.two
head ofcattle and other property.
ST PETER, Mimi, April 9.-The Mime
sofa river broke over its hanks yesterday
and is flooding the bottom lands east OF thu
city. Everything for mlles has been sub
merged. no serious damage has been done
thus far except to the long bridge leading to
the Omaha depot. The river is nearly over
the tracks aud is within couple of feet Of
the high water mark reached in 1881. The
lea has moved out and is reported gorged q
few miles down the river.
AUSTIN, MINI, April 9.-Al the streams
in this portion of the country are swollen.
Almost evsry wagon bridge in this county
has been swept away The only serious
damage is that to Officers Mill. The ice
formed gorge at the month of Rose creek
and when it broke up it struck the large
wagon bridge across the Cedar, just north of
the mill, with such force that it was thrown
into the liver. This mass of material and
ice rushed forward toward the mill with
tremendous force and striking it carried
away the flume, q number of the ahutmen.s
and q portion of the lower story
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

CERTAIN Virginia newspapers calling
themselves democratic are opposed to the
removal of the duty on salt, for the asserted
reason that tners are salt works in the State
which would be injured by such removal.
Leaving out of view the fact that all the
people in the State are taxed, by the duty
referred to, for the benefit OF the few en-,
gagged in making salt, the iniqnity of the
continued imposition of the duty is made
apparent by the other fact, that the salt
trust" pays large salt works, among them
those in West Virginia, to remain idle, so
that the supply OF salt may be short, and the
price thereof kept up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

THE GoRpoNsvILLE Gazette is wise
newspaper, and knows good thing when
it sees it, and appreciatesit accordingly. In
its advice to its democratic readers it says ::
"rnoss in cur immediate surroundings
should read the Gazette and if any desire a
daily in addition To the reading We furnish
we woud commend TO them the Richmond
State or ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. These
journals ale democratic 10 the purest sense.
They will not lead you to the verge Of re-
publicanism they do net teach protection
TO the rich and taxation for the poor, but
advocate the best interests of the whole
eon,eO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

NOTHING has become more common OF
late than public denials by prominent dem.
ocrats of newspaper interviews in which
they have been reported as expressing them
selves as opposed 70 Mr.. Clevelant's renom
inatiou. Such denials do them no good
either with tho people or with the admins
tration, which latter is well aware of their
real feelings Aud then, too, it shows de-
gree of MORAL weakness that is surprising to
their friends, who know that the inter-
views are true and that the denials are un'
true
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

GNHE UNDERSIGNED. as admin'slrsior Oh
a Tho5. NJ. Mccormick. deceased, trustee "a
deed OF trust from VIM. caches dated 2ttIGa
of October, 1854, and recorded in libef Ho.
page BIG, will sell at public auction. in front q
the Fairfax street entrance to the Market 5a' o.
ing, at ten O'clock on SATURDAY, the 9,i tsi =.
June, 1Se6, the TENEMENT and LOT ~
GRoUND, in the city Of Alexandis. vs. on Inc
west side of Alfred street. between Duke ant
Prince streets, beginning on the vast size OF ~
fred street at the distance of 40 feet south Of 1ay
middle of the square between Prince and olS.
streets. and running west parallel to Duke 'ties.
100 feet to a court DO feet 10 inches vide tlsa
south parallel to Alfred street % fset inches y
an aley-teet; widethen east parallel to Duke 'isl'
to Alfred street; then with Alfred street u 1l0
BEGINNING, with the usc of said court sud alley,
Terms Of Sale; For eish as to so much OF wv
proceeds as may be necessary to defrly the el.
penses of executing this trust and T. dl.cnalt.
the amount OF money, to wit: 81 .119o9' 0s'''
the principal and interest to date OF sac
app IS Wai. E. FE NDALL. Admiuis.ra'9l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

The MASSACHUSETTS legislature has just
passed law prohibiting the savings banks
of that State from investing their funds in
Minnesota bonds. Aud yet Minnesota only
repuiiatea small amount of her indebted.
ness. The legislature OF no Stale deems it
at all necessary to pass such law with re-
spect to Virginia bonds, as savings banks
would Just as soon consider the advisability
of Investing in South Sea bonds. When
better aud wiser counsels prevail in Viz
einia, a satisfactory arrangement will be
made with her creditors but her credit has
been 80 Injured that even then the living
generation will hardly see it completely re
stored
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

SENATOR HALEof Maine is pronounced
republican and strong supporter OF MIR.
Blaine for the next Presidency. Heis now
conducting senatorial investigation OF the
civil service reform humbug. With regard
to that humbug he says:
Changes always occur in federal offices
when the national administration changes.
new head Of q department naturally de
sires to surround himself with men whom
he knows, aud 10 whom he has con.
Rdence. There is nothing unusual in That.
You can't expect man going into a
public Office to accept things as they are
permanently. He wants his own people
around him, and it is natural that demo
crat should want democrats about him"
This shows what The few democrats who
have been appointed under the present ad-
ministration may expect, should the repub-
licans succeed at next falls election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

THE OLD and well worn subject OF en-
trusting the affairs of the democratic party
of 's1hr;..ginia 10 the young democracy" is re-
yiyed. 1t should be laid away again as soon
as possible. ut is suggestive of the odious
civil service retorsm rules. Competency and
efficiency and f4lithfulness are what should
be considered in selecting party leaders as
well as Office holders, and not the mere
quality of age. And experience is an es
ssntial means to the tattainment of the for.
mer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
The Trouble yyith morocco.

TANeIER, April 9.-An agreement was
signed to-day by the the Moorish Minister
OF Foreign Affairs and Mr.. Lswis, the Amer
lean Consul, referring the dispute between
The United States and Morocco to arbitra.
ton. The United States steamer L ancaster,
which was expected here, sailed from Gil.
braltar to-day for Villa Franco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

SENATOR EDMUNDs, W no has recently re-
tnrned from somewhat iorotracted visit to
the South, says "the period of hostilities has
nassed away If that os SO, it is hoped the
Senator will vote for Mr.. Daniels bill to re-
peal the statute prohibiting ;ex-Confederates
frou, holding commissions ia the army and
navy, and not vote against III, as he did be-
fore, as he then said, 10 order ITO show
which side was right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
Death ofThomas G. Clemson.

CHARLESTON, 8. c., April 9.-Hon Thorn
as g. Clemson, son-in-law of John G. Cal
houn, who died at Fort Hill, the former res
ldence of Calhoun on Friday night last, was
buried at Pendleton yesterday. His will
provides handsomely for his grand daughter
and leaves Fort Hill and handsome endow-
ment to the State for the establishment of
an institute for agricultural education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
Taken Back 10 Raleigh.

RALEIGH, n. c., April 9.-Cross aud
White, the absconding president and cashier
of the State National Bank, were brought
back to Raleigh this morning from Canada.
Bail is fixed at fifteen thousand dollars each
and while it seems that White can give bail
come difficulty Is found in getting bail for
C.oss. White says he will not be bailed I'M
less Cross can also find bondsmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 8.

TIE OPPONENTS of the bill to return tne
money collected under the direct land TAX
law base their opposion upon the assertion
that it will lead to the return of the cotton
tax money, and that such large payments
wIl, ueceasitate the maintenance OF me ex-
isting tariff 10 order to raise the requisite
revenue for the government But sucn an
ASSERTION can not be substantiated. Let the
war taxes be returned one at time. To
retorn the fifteen million direct land tax
would not cripple treasury containing 8
surplus of a hundred million. Take that
much out now, and return tho cotton Tax
subsequently. But even if both taxes we're
returned ct ouce the treasury would not DC
at all embarrassed, for even then there would
be left in 1t fifty million more than enough
for the current years expenses, and the
Mills bill would collect more than sufficient
for anv subsequent requirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

Exactly how much truth there is in the
Story that Bismarck threatened to resign if
the Princess Victoria married Prince Alex
ander, the ex-ruler of Bulgaria, nobody out
side of the Emperor Frederick's family can
tell, but where there Is SO much smoke 1t is
supposed there must be some FIRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

Baltimore, April 9.-Cotton dull miadl1r
94sa1O. Flour easy and quiet; HoN.,i stree.
and Western super 50 37s2 10 do es,rg $3lOs
375; do family 81 00si 80; Gig ui.ls .agr
So 37a2 60; do extra - UOa3 - do Gq
brands 81 6Oa4 75 Patapsco supcrlatIge pstsl'
20 30 {; do family - 10. Wheat Southern sitsty
sDd firm; :ed 92s94; amber $3.50 Weston
steady; No red winter red spot - i,7i q. iaT
S94aS9h; June S9aS9ls; July GGlS1a. Cola
Southern higher; white t0a62 yellow 5)45o
Western frmer and quiet: mixed spot $685.
April 80 bid May 5slha59. Oats firm son'scla
and fenna 3Ss4l; Western white d1al2 10
mixed 3Sa39. Rye firm and quiet q: 90
Hay firm; prime to choice Western 3lhlJ
Provisions steady and quiet. lless Pofs I, 10
Observation-Disclosures aud clear rib sides psesei
1aSh. Bacon-shouldcrs 7lbaSl5 cl,ar DE-
.; bans 12al2a!. Lsrd-refned s =. Bate
firm; Western packed 20a24 creamery .G@l
Eggs steady. Coffee frmer in tone Ro cir.osi
ordinary to fair 13aia14iA. Sugar STEADY
soft 62l Whisky nominally steady at Il ia
81 23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

Flour continues firm and miliers claim tex
there is no profit in .grinding at current pficei
Wheat is active, and choice grades are qno.'T
sold, but dealers discriminate closely IN tplrg
and will not take inferior samples cscep; al t0l-
tom figures, finding them very hard to handle to
any advantage sales to day at 73a93 ai to oFts;
and condition. Corn is strong at 59aG Eye is
higher at G7a72. Dat are steady; damaged 10;
brought 80 good sells at 3Sa4o. Fges are yeTy
scarce at 17a1S. Other produce Is easy rrt
are without material change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

VNHE ENTERPRISE MEAT CHOPPER is the
L best; does not grind the meat, like other
cutters, but CHOPS 1T. 1t Is useful for many
purposes ALL THE YEAR ROUND in preparing
chicken salad, beef tes, mince meat hash, &c.
For sale by JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
now Alexandria va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

New YORK, April Cotton quiet u9'u'
1916 Orleans 10 16; futures stesiy. f.oor
quiet and unchanged. Wheat hieh com b-i
ter: Fork firm al $14 50a15. old Nc foiS
S14 OOa14 so. Lard steady nj 81 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

CHICAGO. April .. Ii a. m.-,t this b.af ne
May option is quoted as follows Wheat 'o'.
Corn 5lEi Pork S13 SO; Lard s. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

II ENTUCKY WHIsKEY, three years old
~ $3.50 per gallon; tho beat value we have
ever seen.
ie9 McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

I AIDES GARDEN SETS Garden Trowels and
~ splendid assortment of Rakes, Hoes, Spades,
Shoves aud Forks at reduced prices.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
apt Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

"Cesse to lament for that thou canst not help,
And study helps for that which thou lament'st.'
If it is tiny cold take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
LEGBsPnrc DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. O.. April g..
SENATE

Several executive communications were
presented and referred.
A number of petitions and memorials
were also presented and referred.
Mr. Payne, from the Committee on For
eign Relations, reported the joint resolution
accepting the invitation of the Bslgian gov
eminent to participate in the international
exhibition at Brussels. and appropriating
$50, 600 for that purpose. Passed.
The military academy appropriation bill
was reported back from the Appropriation
Committee and placed on thc calendar.
Mr.. George, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported back adversely the bill to ex
tend the time for claims for French spoia-
tions.
Numerous bills were introduced aud re
ferred.
HOUSE
A demand for the regular order from Mr..
Reed, of Maine, opened the sixth days con-
test over the direct tax bill, when the House
met this morning at II .45 in continuation CT
the session OF Wednesday last.
The Speaker stated the regular order to
be the vote upon the motion submitted by
Mr.. E. B. Taylor, of Ohio, that the House go
into committee of the whole upon the direct
tax bill.
Thereupon Mr.. Breckenridge, of ArkaI-
aas, and Mr.. Weaver, fIowa, made diatory
motions; aud the first roll cal! OF the calen.
dar day was proceeded with.
Up $50 o'clock there had been no attempt at a
compromise looking to the termination of the
dead lock-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

ENGG NOODLES,
Ia VERMICELLI, LENTILS,
SPLIT PEAS AND BARLEY.
MILO ego. McBURNEY g. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09
NOTICE To DEALERS N LIQUOR

N
Be- direction OF Judge " b. Mead couii a..
LIQUOR DEALERS that license to e1D14.s
said business for the next year should be olt lh'
mt the present term Of The Corporation Coo.'
which will commences on "Wednesday ne1t' -
11th il slant. JOHN S BEACH'
ap9iw Clerk OF the Corporation corr
E'oR SALE OR REGT-MY DWELLING
L HOUSE, No. 2o7 Prince strcet i co1rtS :
ORDER Apply 10 --.7fy
apo 81 LEWIS &ck ~ VIZ
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES Mt tbs l's ~.
~ tho leating nschine. Prices the 'sH9 MI,
usual 0d :nathines of any kind t'seA 90
payment. Please call and examine. ,po
mis- E.s. LEADBEATEE * Bh0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

| SQUARE, OCTAGON and FLAT CAST steel.
| - will be sold at SO King street, corner of Roy.
al, at greatly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. [oct281 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

ID RICKLAYERS, 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, 1888-04-09

NHoPPING AXES and AXE HANDLES, or
" hand and for sale at small advance at 32e
King, corner of Royal, by
deco j. T. CREIGHTON g. SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

DR. BUCKLAND's SCOTCH OATS ESSENCE
~ natures nerve tonic and brain food, in bot
ties, at 81 each, just received by
feb20 Z. s. LEADBEATER & FRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

IN and for sale low by
oc,19 T n MrrpTrpN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

DEMEDY FOR STOPPED SHOULDERS
III SPLENDID BRACES, for ladies, misses. men
and boys, just received FROM the manufacturers by
mh3 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

M iSsOURl HAMS-If you have not bought one
W oon t fail to go McBURNEY'S STORE and
get one. They are amply grand. ap11
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

IN Eases Gases HONEY DROP and ABsCo SUGAR
w COIN just received by
nov3 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-09

EtREsH ALMONDS, English Walnuts, Pecans,
l. Cream Nuts and FilbeTts for sale at
dec12 JIG. MILBURN'S.
Telegram-herald., 1888-06-17

N0twifhstsnd 7g tse fact that the weather
wzs Almost z1focsuaz YESTERDAY sfsrnoon,
he Announcement thst ths popular trun II
chase Bros. would give 81 inferrnsl oper-
i7z az their ssi-eroom ouposite Ias kortoa
house on Monroe 81. WITH beth vocal ard
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esnfo f-ef seel1s3 - csufir rsr< 80 erow1
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tee manT. rsry nsarr reD-sted pi~.xsns
-ansicsies f1rr sEe1 TO n7Sifr Tkesr
Fisnes rsr~v 90 a. fee rrsz@z snz thsfr
oou-1eous raeta,3 ~ snte-t.znfna f-f~rs.
srt rusfn-n@rs ass won 70 thsz .n fun-
Deass rrsis snd q nsosf enTi2eie rseusstsoa.