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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mr., Abel bequeathed the Sun TO his three
sons.
Preparations have been made for the exc
cution of Biscoe at Leonardtown, Md, on
Friday.
The President ilas intimated that he will
not appoint the Chief Justice from any STATE
south of Mason and Dixon's line.
The sales of government bonds at the
Treasury Yesterday were $500. 900 registered
flurs OF 1859; $4,000 regis cred tours at
1861 Total sales so far 81 $4,000.
The maugled remains OF q we'll dressed
mau were found yesterday afternoon on the
track Of the Pennsylvania Railroad, nenrthe
mouth of the tunnel, near the eastern limits
of Baltimore From letters and tickets
found on his person it was the body Of Ar
thur Exley, q Philadelphia manufacturer,
who was on his way to Washington.
Bishop Keane is now in Washington sn
perintendiug the arrangements for tho SOL
emnity of laying the cornerstone OF the
Catholic University. which is to take place
on the afternoon of Thursday, May "a. Pre-
parations are being made for gathering
on that occasion of the representative men
in church and state from all parts Of the
country.
Upon arriving in Boston yesterday from
Europe John l.. Sullivan issued q challenge
to light any man in the world in sixteen
foot ring for any part of $40, 900 side, the
battle to take place three months from sign
ing articles He has deposited $500 to show
the earnestness Of his intentions. I'm max
ing this announcement" said Sullivan, 81
wish it distinctly understood that l prefer
Klrain or Mitchell 20 accept before anybody
else in the wide world-Kil7ain first and
Mitchell afterwRrd."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

EXCITEMENT AT BEssEMER, ALA.-Hardy
Posey, colored, was lynched Monday night
at Bessemer. Ala, for an attempt to outrage
white girl fifteen years of age. The ghl's
screams brought her father to the rescue,
and the negro was caught Monday morning
and identified by the girl and was swung to
limb within thirty yards OF the depot. A
placard was pinned on the back Of the body,
containing the following words: Our wives
must and shall be protected" Signed "Bes.
sermer's Best" II is stated that the town is
surrounded by armed negroes. who threaten
to burn the houses aud kill the citizens to
avenge the lynching. Assistance has been
sent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
HOUSE.

Mr. Lanham, of Texas, presented the con-
ference report on bill for the relief of
postmaster for the loss of certain postal
funds. The Senate amended the bill by
making its provisions general, and extend
ing the provisions OF the act of March IL {,
1852, authorizing the Postmaster General 10
adjust certain Gains of postmasters Tor less
by fire and burglary, go as to include within
thu claims which shall be adjusted, those
arising from The less of postal funds.
The report was agreed to and the House
went into Committee Of the Whole on the
tariff hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
MONETARY AND CoMMERcrAI

NEW YORK. April 25.-The stock market on.r
ed active and strong this morning first nri.a.
showing advances as compared with last eyesfsa
final figures of from Is to u per cent. The lrs
ness done was not SO well distributed a, 5r.,.
the previous few days but Richmond and ,c..s
Point was very active, while the remaigdn, ~
comparatively quiet. There was some hes,,ias
in the early trading, and most of the list ,,ir,a
from 1s to y per cent. After that time. howe
prices receded sgain and In many cases tboe..l
gains were lost and the market became -.
quiet. Money easy at 2a3.
BALTIMORE, April 25.-Virginia IS coa.a.ta..
:; past-due coupons 63 1o-4os b pes Z,
63la bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

FAUoUIER DEMOCRATS The democrats
of Fauquier county met in Warrenton on
Monday and appointed the following dele
gates to the Norfolk convention: g. W.
Davis. Lawrence Washington, Col. r. NJ.
Stribling, c. H. Walker, E. c. Turner, G. P.
Nolan Gen. Eppa Hunton, A. D. Payne, E.
G.. Edwards. T. c. Pitcher, G. e. Gordon,
William L. Ficklin and ]. L. Gorrell Res
olutions were offered and adopted endors.
ing the administration of President Cleve.
land and also the tariff views of the message
OF the President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

GENERAL BoULANGER-A majority Of
the deputies in the French Chamber for the
Seine Department have signed manifesto
to the electors condemniug the Bonangerist
movement. The Senators for that depart.
ment have been asked to attach their sigma
lures to the manifesto. The threatened
split among the Boulangerists seems to have
been averted. La Cocarde officially an
nouuces that Gen. Boulanger will not be
nominated fer other constituencies. Gen.
Boulauger has issued invitations to po'iti-
cal dinner at the Cafe Richie on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
The Edgar Thompson Works.

PGTTsBURG, April 25.-The situation at
Braddock continues encouraging to the Ed
gar Thompson Steel Company. Fully two
hundred more men, including number of
knights of labor, applied for work this morn
ing bat were not given employment as the
company is not ready to increase the force
of workmen. Everything is quiet and no
trouble is anticipated, but the Pinkerton
men will remain on guard for some time yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
viye.
Motion Denied.

NEW YORK. April 25.-Judge Patterson
has denied the motion to quash the indct'
ment in the case of Thos. B. Kerr who is in.
dicted together with Sharp Foshay and
Richmond for bribing the 1884 board of
alderman, in connection with the Broadway
Surface Railroad. His Honor says the trial
must be proceeded with at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
lCOMMUNICATED

Gum spring will be reopened. Why
should the citizens of Mount Vernon town.
ship allow to be filed, for a single day. a
place 80 indispensable, where Washington
go often quenohed his thirst, and the resting
place for so many weary travellers? Is it
supposed We do not want it when we get the
Mount Vernon Avenue? No; many car
riages will stop to let the occu pants get
draught from spring so noted for its his
tory, age, and the sweetness of its contents.
Accotink. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

QUAKER CoURTsHIP.-A letter written in
the year Of 1869 and accidently seen by ne,
will demonstrate that those living in that
day were also bampered by marriage Ii.
cense law: The practice of issuing Licenses
ia, as I apprehend, without foundation Or
law; the licenses, as issued, arc most cruel
Invasion of domestic rights / infer from
the foregoing that then legal surroundings
we're quite as vexations and Onerous as at
tends the obtaining marriage license at the
present time Ia those days love making
was a solemn undertaking. The fair Quak
eress received her. lover only when in her
mothers company, or if not her mother's,
what was then considered aproper chnperon.
In fact, before maiden could receive
lovers addresses. it was imperative, on his
part, that permission from the parents or
guardians should be had; and then the bash.
full lover made his advances in the presence
of the old folks, and the only signals were
tender gances and softly whispered vows;
this was termed coming a couring." The
counting was conducted by the parties inter.
ested with the most perfect decorum, CRAWL
ty of demeanor andinstruCtive conversation,
and ifthe fair maiden was inclined to ctQuet-
~ it was at times difficult TO determine, on
the lovers part. how far be had succeeded
in making an impression on the heart of the
fair Martha, or the fair Deborah, IS the case
might be, as it was by glauces, not words,
that the secret of the maiden's heart was
revealed. The only allowable dissipation to
make merry and grow fat or lean upon dur.
ing the course of the courtship was quiet
tea party or supper at friends house; and
af,of the intention of marriage had been
formally displayed by notice pacarded on
the meeting house steps the wedding in due
season followed, with an extensive enter
tainment-if the parties were in good cir
cumstances-the assembled company filing
the interior of the quaint colonial housa.
standing in groups on the highly polished
waved floors or seated on the high backed,
unbending chairs ofthe period, now priced SO
highly by their owners for quaintness ard
Observation-Disclosures Ne,rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
The Lynch.yandever Contest.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The report of
the House Committee on the Lynch Vande-
yer contested election case Sixth District of
California;, will be ratified the first of next
week. 1t will in substance hold that not
enough ballots actually cast were thrown
out to have. changed the result in Lynch's
favor. Mr.. Johnston, of Indiana, is prepar-
ing the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
Forest Fire.

PLYMOUTH, Mase., April 25.-An exten
sive forest fire started yesterday afternoon
in the vicinity of North Triangle Pond and
ID now sweeping northerly and southerly
over large tract of pine and oak wood
land. A number of men have left the viii
lage to fight the flames
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
The Emperor Frederick.

BERLIN, April 25-This mornings bulle-
tin says: The Emperor passed a good night.
His fever is lower ana his condition salts.
factory As the condition of the Emperor
changes little during the day, only one bull.
letin will bs issued daily until further no.
tice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
Wife MURDER and suicide.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, April 25-William
Bullock, an employee ofthe West Shore road
at Newark, Wayne county, shot his wife
four times this morning with revolver,
killing her instantly. He then placed the
weapon to his own head and tired. indicting
fatal wound. Jealousy was the cause
Three children, aged from to IS years, sur
ViVa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
Thc Panama Canal.

PARIS, Apr. 25-The report of the com.
mittee of the Chamber of Deputies which
the Panama lottery loan propos.
al, recommends that permission be iumedi-
ateiy given to the company to issue the
loan, and express confidence in the early
Of The canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
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TO. DsI.,s TELEGR.sPHIC DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
SENATE.

The Houte amendment to The bill giving
pension of 500 month to the widow OF
Gen. Ricketts, reducing it to $50 was nom
concurred in, and committee circumference
ordered
Err. Mandelson introduced bill provid
ing for bureau of public documents.
The motion to refer the Presidents mes
sage was taken up, and Mr.. VOORHEES, pro-
ceeded 10 address the Senate thereon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
ALEX -ANDRI-A-.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL %.

Mr. JOHN WISE who, few years ago
said he received negro politicians, not IN us
psrlor, or even his office, but "in his kitcn-
en-" having evidently inherited the iaes
that "ebo chin and gizzard foot" belong 10
an inferior race, at republican meeting In
Richmond last Monday night, addressed the
same people as gentlemen" and said that
Gin politics he knew no color" But no
matter how much respect MIR. Wise may
now entertaia for the negroes. that
it i, not reciprocated, is proved by the TACT
that at the boilers meeting, one OF the
latter made speech, in which no said;
John Wise is either fool ora stonndrei
and it is through his treachery we have lost
the city three times"
Poor Mr.. Wise! His desire to be elected
a delegate to the national republican con,
yention must be great indeed but he might
lust q, we'll buck against the tiger as against
his ex-"master." By the By. that famous
remark Mr.. Wise once made about the Gen.
erals Leading, and his following was, as Ma
ior Norris would say, very 'imprudent."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

The government has reopened tie case of
Cutting. the American who was arrested in
Mexico, under the laws of that country, but
released at the request of the United States,
and who then made demand for au absurd
ly exorbitant indemnity. The State De-
partment now asks Mexico to comply with
this demand but Mexico very properly re-
plies. mot a cent" What the State De-
partment will now do has not yet trans
PRED. It s hoped it will withdraw its re-
quest. 1t should assuredly attempt no re
taiatory or coercive measures. Govern
ments that are conciliatory to strong nations
can i'll afford to be otherwise with those that
ara weak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

CLOSE OF TIE OYSTER SEAsoN.-The sea-
son for longing of oysters in Maryland wa.
tiers will close to day until September l. The
dredging season closed April and will re-
open October 10. Ten days. or until May
5, are allowed for the disposition of the stock
of oysters on hand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

There are no new features TO rnori in lhe
Flour markets; transactions are of far volume
and well distributed as to grade. Wbea; quiet
and ordinary samples are still hard to move bot
choice milling lots arc in constant demani sales
at eOa9G. Corn is firm at G2A6l. Rle70a13.
Oats 3Sa42. Eggs 12a13 and dull. Butter is
higher and unusually scarce al 23t27. 0l1f
produce is without change MIL feed is bringing
better prices than for many years 81 this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25
INA RECENT letter Mr. Mills, the author

In IA RECENT letter Mr.. Mills, the author
of the tariff bill now before Congress, saya ::
"If we force the lighting on tho issue
Joined between those who favor free WHISKY
on the one side and those who favor cheap
clothiug on the other. we will win great
victory; if not here. we will before the PEG
pie next November, and victory that will
be full OF the best results to the country aud
to our party"
There is little doubt 10 the minds of we'll
Informed people that the passage of MIR.
Mills's bill would rebound TO lheinterests OF
the country es well as of the party; but the
doubt thst has long existed about ths pas
sage of that bill has, unfortunately for both
country end.party. not been dlsspated. 1t
is evident that the large republican mlno:i-
ty intend to do all 10 their power to defeat
the bill, aud that they will be materially
assisted by Mir. Randall and his small demo-
cratic contingent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25


In very few couu,ea of the State the
republicans hava elected anti Malone dele
gates to their State convention. and in a
few cities two sets OF delegates have been
elected, ons anti. and the other Malone
But why should the inevitable be opposed !?
If the General had tried hard he could have
secured solid delegations from every city
and county in the State. The General is a
firm Deliver in the system of Commercial
politics, and therefore is convinced that that
system can be applied cheaper and more
effectively upon the delegates at Petersburg
than upon the votars in all the cities and
counties. The few anti Malone mon in that
convention may fret aud fume, bnt the Gen
eral will get there all the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

St. Nicholas for May has been received from it
publishers, the Century Company, New York. 1t
leading article is the first chapter of story-Twt
Little Confederates-by Thomas Nelson Page
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

The Norfolk and Ocean View Railroad
and Hotel Company has leased the property
to Thomas Msrusette, of Norfolk, at an an.
nual rental of sc, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

We are indebted to Judge James sangster, of
Fairfax, for a copy of The Columbia Mirror and
Alexandria Ga-ettc of August 4th, 1795,-quite a
curiosity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

NEW EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Hoes,
In Rakes, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other reasonable goods at lowest
cash prices. JAS. f. CARLIN g. SONS,
apo exandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

BALTIMORE, April 25.-Cotton s..pdy mid
ding 975s10. Flour quiet; Howard tfeei
and Western super 50 37a2 -; do e1ln
SD O0a3 u.s. do family 81 GOAL 80 riy mills
super 50 37a2 90; do extra g OOa3 - do Rio
brands 81 7oa5 90; Patapsco supcrlatiye patent
So so; do family 81 i. Whest-southcn
steady; Fultz 93a9G; lougborry 95s9S W. .efn
easier and quiet; No , winter red spot e9Lis99'
april S9ai asked; May e9Aa9o June 9la9li-
July 90ha909s; August 99'1 bid. Corn South
ern easier; white G2aG3 yellow G}add%
Western firmer ard dull mixed spot u
bid; May 592Aa60ia; Junc 59s59i3 o,la
firm and quiet; Southern and Penna 5,si-
Western white 42al3; do mixed 39atO rye
firm at 7O475. Hay higher ald firm prime 70
choice Western s;15 50a17 Provisions ste'oy
and quiet. Mess Pork $l5 90. Bnlk.mes'5,
shoulders and clear lib sides packed a7'q
Bacon-shoulders 7l2aS <, clcarrib sides . hams
12ai. Lard-refned Sai. Butter sle3dg
Western packed Sa22 crcHnery 80. ~
frmer at 1214a13. Coffee stoady and qae'
Rio cargoes ordinary to fair 14sl4i. oaesf
firm; soft 6s.. Whiskoy steady at 81 2lafi -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

NLOYES! GLOVES "A new assortment of the
VI best Kid and Dogskin, embroidered back,
lined and unlined, received this day at
dec13 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

WHITE WASH BRUSHES busting and Win
w dow Brushes, Feather Busters and fine
ticle in the way of Shoe Brush. Call and SEQ
them. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ap14 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

fJ,HE LADIES' FRIENDS-A CARPET SWEEP
Il Err and an ENTERPRISE MEAT CUTTER.
Both are useful all the year round and make
capital Christmas gift.
dec15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET Aprii .}.-29
Cattle were offered and sold as follows Bet -
DC; good 4l6ai4c; medium 4all2c, aud CON-
mon 2laa4c. Some Sheep and Lambs were offered.
Sheep 6a6 p; Lambs 5l2a7c Calves 5s6' sphpss
Lambs y. 10 Cows aud Calves brought
$25a45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

CTEEL SHOVEL PLOW PLATES, GRASS
~ SCYTHES and SNATHS wholesale and retail
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
apo Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

NEW YORK, April 25.-CottOn stcsiy npsai'
9aa Orleans 97s; futures steady Floutgniet all
steady. Wheat lower Corn better. 70 sieal!
at S15s15 %. Lard easier al 50 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

CHICAGO. April %, \ a. m-At this h.nr The
May option is quoted as follows Wheat so'
Corn 54as Oats 31&. short ribs s. - p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
L. SPECTACLES to suit you, 90 to HENRY
WILDTS and have your Dyes tested, and you
will have no more trouble. noy2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

GHOPPING AXES and AXE HANDLES. on
~ hand and for sale at q small advance at 32S
King, corner of Royal, by
deco j IT. CREIGHTON q SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

NATURAL COLOR LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS
~ aud DRAWERS soft as silk, and said not to
shril k in washing. Call and see them at
oct7 AMOS. B. SI.AYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

SQUARE, oCTAGoN and FLAT CAST steel,
- will be sold at SS King street, corner of Roy.
ii, at greatly reduced price Quality warrant.
ed [oct28l ]. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-25

7 EADBEATER's POROUS PLAsTERs, equal
4 to any plastors made, and at much lower
prices. Sold by
feb2O E.S. LEADREATER & BRO
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-01-29

first hour and many of the smaller operators
toiled Il late yesterday who had not courage to
carry theic deal over to next week. The first
thing this morning was grlst of small realiz-
Ing Gales, which sent prices down = C In wheat
&c In corn, about5c for ribs and lard and 1hs In
n ess pork. This was accomplished before 1899
q. M. and for two hours following the pits Were
ouller than at any time since the year began.
The action, OF the wheat market toward rs
close was very treacherous and thirty minutes
fore the clJsE the bears n ed on ps ag ain and
prices went down &c per 5ushel from fTst s8ies
of the day. 1t was purely local scrau bic how
ever. ano IN no way indicated the future feel
ing in wheat. Nav wheat opened al S23lc sold at
S2sfc, reached to $50 dnring Second sYurt Of
the bears. broke TO and closed at 81 sc. Corn
was weak and heavy from opening II closing,
and selling began by realizing as In the wheat
pit and after dullness most of the SESSION there
was quite sharp decline of sake before the
close. This was started by the discovery that
| tn support the market and by further di covery
that several promin ent receivers vera sellers.
Then there was former disposition TO post
prices, and It was MT difficult under the cir
cGmstanCes. May corn opened $3.50 and sold
down 10 closing figure, 52;$ G53. Provisions
were also bearsh, and parties who were buy
ers yesterday were sellers to-day, and there
beir g Insufficient support weaker feeling was
DEVELOPED and sharp decline recorded, the
last sales being at inside figures, and recorded
loss OF 2233c or pork and 10; on lard. May
May lard brole from s. 10 to s. 65 Short ribs
remained quiet. with Gales OF May at 81 75G7 50
Leading futures closed as follows: Wheat
No. 2. February 75&c; March 769sc; May Sl7sc;;
June s27sc. Corn-No. 2, February 4Sc March
4Sl4c Nay 521sc, June SIC. Mess pork, per
barrel, February S4 Is: Nav Sl4 So Lard,
February s. Ak; March 81 52h; Nav, 81 60;
June 81 72H. Short ribs sbruary s. 80; March
| 81 60. Cash quotations were: FIoGr contill ICES
Gull and neelec ed. Wheat-So. , red SOC. No.
2 corn, 4Sc. Mess Park-Ptr barrel, S14 l2116
| is 90. Lard-Per 100 pounds s. 471897 80.
Short rib sides loose. 81 so; cry lied shout
ders, boxed, SIS 9jGG 20; short clear sides,
boxed, 81 95ds 90.
NEW YORK. Jan. rs Coffee-Saot fair; BIO
dual and nominal at &c; option. opened 10@15
points lower, closing steady and q trie better
sales l0l $50 bags; January Is 90Gl4 90, Febru-
airy IL $50 l2 20; March II 00@i2 40 April II $50
II 25; May IL 90al2 Go; June II 1912 %; July
Ii 60Gll so; August ii 4i61i 50; September
II BOIL 30; October II 20: November ii Qua
Is 90; December II 606ll 10. sugar dull ana
somewhat nominal; fair refr cry quoted at SIC;
refined dull. Moia-ses weas; black strap Or
binary lie. Cotton seed oil quoted At SIC crude /;
4Ud4lu refined.