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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

BALTIMORE, May - ot.oa tea 3 afal...
10. Flour steady except for nigh aslr rtg
mills, which are ! > cents higher Wt=f--a4.Il
ern steady and iirm iuilz J3aIud ou.lr.y
9510O Western finer and quiet. So 2wmtcr
red spot 90a.e9l May 90i2a9l jane 9I1.
9l9s July 81 .e9i Il; Aug 9la-Fo Corn
Southern white nisher; yellow rr N5te G6.
67 yellow 81 Western iirmer .iai Ini mixed
MAY 6t24aG2; June 81 iii July Gl5 ~. aug
G1a,aG2i3 Oats finn; Southern aud Icant lls
"A Western white 1854 90 myd ~ H.
Rye very firm at 1882 Provisions stcal, sad
quiet Coffee iirm; Rio cargses ordinary To- Iur
14Aa1ia4. Whisky steady at 2lal . otlcr
articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05
Alex ANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY >.

WE REMARKED a few days since on inc
recent reduction by the General Assembly
of the annual appropriation to the 9niVef-
sitv aud pointed out the folly OF such &C
zion. Any legislation calculated to impair
the efficiency of that great school is blow
at the best interests of education among us
and signal tlunder. Five thousand dollars
saved ont of the salaries OF hard working
profess ors is small matter to the State
treasury, but it may be great matter to the
cause of learning if it occasions the loss to
the University of even one of the aolest Oh
its instructors, and it may very we'll occa'
SIGN the loss Of several.
The syatem of public free schools in Vir'
ginia is maintained at an annual outlay OF
$1,7OO,OG0. This great sum is OF course
largely made up OF the taxes paid by men oil
property men who do not need ard do not
avail themselves of State aid in the earlier
education of their sons, but who desire Tor
them when older those advantages which
since higher education is never self support
ing, could not, without State aid, be afford
ed to ANYBODY. Is it unreasonable, IS it 10
deed anything more than fair, to allow one
forteth part as much as is spent on the
elementary public schoo's for the mainte
nance of that higher education? THE is al
that was asked of our last legis AZURE
The object of the annual appropriation Of
slOOOO-,he sum allowed until this year
has not been merely to support the Unver-
sity in high efficiency but to lessen the cost
to students of its Neutrality-suspicious. in
academic branches to Virginians being free
Incidental return has been made in other
WAYS. Since 1855 the University has re-
ceived in donations mere than the whole
amount given it duriag that period by The
State. Adding to this the money spent
within our borders by students there and
By those in Tributary schools, it cannot be
denied that, from the lowest pcint OF view
the University is good Investment. After
all. $40 900 is small annuity for such an To-
stitutiou, an ! the State, with her present
abundant means, could well afford to double
il. Two universities in Tennessee have 8
good deal more, ard South Carolina has just
increased the yearly eraut 10 hers from
S25, 600 to s37 500 The tendency in this
regard in tho South elseM here is liberal, but
our democratic legislature turns from tie
light and deliberately dscourases high
learning in Virginia. A policy so narrow
and shortsiehted deserves sernest repro.
baton, and it is, we believe, repudiated by
nine.tenihs of the intelligent voters of the
commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

Nsw YORK, May Cotton steady up4at
10 1.1G; Orleans 10 Bio futures opnetc,.
and closed steady. Flour firm. Whcst fuIatd
lower Corn higher Polk quiet AZ jl5alj .
Old Mess Pork quiet at SLl 25al so. L,ri
stronger at IS 55aS 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

THE RICHMOND Dispatch says: 1--WE can
think of no good reason why any democrat
might not be both q Cleveland man and
Randall man." The President is as far
away from true blue democracy on the civil
service question, as Mr.. Randall is on the
question of the tariff. Therefore, reasons
are as plenty as herrings why democrat
should neither be- Cleveland nor Randall
man. But why he should be both, as one
il the chief advocate of low, and the
other of a high tariff. puzzles most people
except those who favor the payment of a
public debt one year and its reputation the
next, and who while favoring the retention
of the tariff on the neces saries OF life and
the removal of the tax on whisky, endorse for
President the man who is conspicuouslS op-
posed to both.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

CHICAGO. Msy 3. IL a. ns-At tbs h-nr b
July option is quoted rs follows Nhe oiE
Corn 553ss55'A Oats 49, PORK $ll2l I.r
So % short ribs s. G2la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

The EXISTING imbroglo between the
government of this couatiy and that of Mo
rocco was caused by The arrest OF man
who, though native citizen of the latter
country, had secured what is called PRO
lection" from Americans doing business in
Morocco. So far from incivism, it is real
patriotism not only to. see, lut to condemn
the injustice of ones own country. In the
case referred to, Morocco is clearly in the
right, as under sn unrepealed agreement,
Americans, unless actual residents of Mo
rocco, are not authorized to issue such ''pro-
tections" to native brokers, nor are "protec-
lions valid in other respects, good unless
these holding them be reputable, as other
wise criminals could escape the law By brib-
ing foreigners to protect them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05
I.sST OF LETTERS

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postolice May D.
Persons calling for letters will please say they arc
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within thirty
days, will DO sent to the dead letter Office
Adams Mis- Green John
Alexander, + Green, Mrs Adelino
Allen. Miss Lizzie Hall, Miss
Bancroft, Mrs John Hunter, Mrs Margaret
Bennett, Henry Johnson, Ms Mary
ampbell, Robert Kearney, Mrs Bull.tt
CTagg, Misc Mamie King, II T
Crupper, James Lee, Mrs Emily
Crnmp, Mrs K Lee, CHI
Fairfax, Isaac Morris, John w
Fairfax. Eddie Nyle, Mrs Addie
Fallon, T Watson. Agnes
Davis, VT Z!tger. Mrs MAGGIE
Griffin, John II
W. W. HERBERT. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

l, John S Beach, Clerk of the Circuit Court 9.
the city Of Alexandria. do certify l.l.t The lll.
required BY law in the above cauee. has rem tl.
executed. Gieen under my hand this 2o-A 90
of March, 1888.
mh26 WITS JOHN S. BEACH N.efh'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

ALEXANDRIA MAEHEr, May 5-F0n
been more active during tho I5st week aa
at an advance of from 15c Oh low 10 45c perrin.
rel on choice grades. Wheat is firm ..l l.ae..
milling samples bring from % to 9o ot-.rsa...
10 to -, as to condition. Corn is strougatClts
Ga Rye 20 to IS. Oats 40 10 - f.. ~.
quiet at 11alIiac Potatoes are dull acrro
iuce is steady. Receipts Of Fish arc tange
i many shores are cutting out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The widow of Harry Adkins died in
Rappahanpock county recently, aged IS
years.
John Carmichael, of Virginia, has been ap
pointed special agent Of he General Land
Office to examine surveys.
Colonel Frank Anger is to bo appoint
ga general superintendent of the Norfolk
and Western Road, with headquarters at
Roanoke.
The enc hundredth anniversary OF the
first Fret Methodist conference held west
of the Aleghauies is In take place at Ma.
banaim Church, near Sl!tville, May 10, II
and Is, 1883.
The Gsm furnace, a. Mines. in Page
coupty, has "blown out" temporarily, end it
is thought some changes in the management
are mplate ed under the foreclosure pre-
ceedines pending in the United States Dis
trict Court at Harrisonburg.
The Merchants and Manufacturers Ex-
change. Of Norfolk. have resolved to uhite
with other commercial bodies of the country
in memorialzing Congress to pass the bill
providing for the reduction of the letter
postage from cents to one cent.
Edward V. Valentine, the Richmond
sculptor, has been invited to Lexington to
confer with the executive committee of the
Jackson Monument Association in regard to
the erection of a colossal statue to Stonewall
Jackson The cost will be about Sl2 O0O Of
which 81 900 is in hand.
A dispatch from Richmond says the
amount Of coupons offered for lakes i'll that
city will surprise the people of the State
who have to pay iu money, but it will be ten
DAYS before the total can be ascertained.
The wrath of the officials is excited, and
threats against liquor dealers especially, who
pay in coupons, arc heard. With the pros
poets of an empty treasury an early extra
session of the legislature may be expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05
W. W. HERBERT. P. NJ.
DIED.

AT the Convent of tho Visitation, Georgetown.
May 3 1883, at 3 p. IN, in the seyenty.ninth
year OF her age. Sister MARY BERNARD GRA.
HAM, eldest daughter OF the late Hon. George
Graham, of Gunston Hail. Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

NATURAL COLOR LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS
IN aud DRAWERS, soft as silk aud said not to
shrink in washing. Call and see them at
octl AMOS. 3. SI.AYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

OHOlCE TOMATOES LOW-Large cans Tom.
~ tees OF fine quality for sale at De esen .y
Mill j c. MLLRuRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

"1laE LEADER CURRY COME" something
L new also HORSE SHEDDERS. Call ana
see them at JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
ap2l 3l5 King ST. Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

pRIME MOCHA, MARACAIBo, OLD GOVT
Z java, La GUAYRA aud RIO CoFFEES
freshly ross.s.!, Ter sale by
land + C. IIRURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

BALTIMORE, May 5.-yirgnlia t. TO-. ..,.,
=; psst-due coupons 632l lo-los 50 .rar +.
63as bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

DRIED LIMA BEANS Green Peas sassr ' o
~ Split Peas, Navy Beans aud Glacs- ye,la it''
for sale by febf7l J. G. MiLbOhA.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

THE EpIsCoPALIANs of South Carolina
have been vexed for several years by the
question of the admission of colored dele
gates to their diocesan conventions. They
have at last, and very wisely, and for the
good OF both the white and negro Episcopal
churches in their State, come to the conciu-
sion that an absolute necessity has arisen
for the separate and distinct organization
of the two races in their diocese. They also
declare that they will give all the assistance
in their power to the negro parishes and
missions in their State. Such action should
result advantageousy to both the white and
negro Episcopal churches in South Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

CWEET CIDER
y received to-day By IN
isns W. A. JOHNSON & ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

TEs METHODIST Church is an immense
and powerful organization. Its influence
upon the character of the people OF the
country must bs potential. The well being
of all nations depends in no small degree
upon the modesty and domestic virtues Oh
their women. 1t is hoped therefore, fer the
good of the church referred to, of American
women. and of the whole country, that the
effort 10 progress, in the general conference
now 10 session in New York, to make won
en- eligible as delegates to the church con
ferences, may meet with signal failure.
Good women can do more good in their own
homes than anywhere else, and there are
plenty # men to attend the conferences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

GAMELs HAIR SHIRTS and DRA WEES ifo'-
~ 75c to the best grade in the market At
octS AMOS b SLAYNAkkEe-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

NTIHCE MEAT, PRESERVES aad JELi-ir'
Il just received by
oct29 J, G. MiiBlhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

DoMEalIc DEFY GOODS as cheap as the cheaP'
oct7 - AMOS B. sLAYMAEER's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-05

4 fHOiCE - TIER and FRESH EGGS just -
N mS e;'Ve' ~" ''' '''' -" - ]. C. MILBURN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
SPORTING AND ATHLETIC,

Dominick McCaffery will not make any
matches in England
Captain Brewer, the American charniop
shot, Is defeating all Corners in England.
George HOsmer thinks Teemer the best
oarSinan in the world, and he regards Gau-
daur aSa dangerous man when in condition.
Mike Cleary will go to San Francisco in
June to idake a match with McAul;fYe. the
heavy weight, who recently knocked Paddy
Ryan cold.
Porter Ashes California stable will start
east Ill a few weeks. In it will come the
S-year-old KilgarilF, of WHOM great things
are expected.
The regular racing season begins with New
Orleans, April ,. From that time on until
snow flies the gallopers will be chasing
Father Time around the tracks.
1t is probable that Charlie Samuels. the
crack Australian sprinter, who has defeated
Harry Hutchens and other fast ones. will 90
to England the coming summer and race
lent. SamuelS is black man, a native of
Australia.
Capt. bogardus, the champion wing shot
OF the world, will not again comnete for
championship houors on account of advanc.
ing years. he has been champion of America
Tor seventeen Years aud champion of the
"cI!J since lSS5.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
THE CHICAGO CATTLE RING.

The statements made on the floor OF
the United States senate Thursday by Vest
and Plumb, both western men and ia
miliar with the cattle interest, ought TO
open the eyes of the stockmen of Texas,
if, indeed, that were necessary. These
two senators would hardly say what they
did concerning the Chicago cattle syndi-
cate, composed of four or five firms, had
they not been backed by the proofs.
Neither would risk their reputation for
veracity or intelligence by preferring
accusations against so powerful monoP-
oily which they knew to be untrue or not
susceptible of absolute proof.
According to these distinguished sena-
tors, the syndicate exercises an arbitrary
and tyrannicel power over the price OF
cattle and beef in the Chicago narkef,
affecting the western and southwestern
trade. Through their action the prices OF
cattle have been very largely reduced TO
to the producer and those of beef raised
to the consumer.
By this means the state of Kansas alone
has lost many millions of dollars, and, as
Texas ca.tlemen trade in Chicago, OF
course, our own state has suffered in the
same ratio.
Senator Plumb said it was sac TO as
sert that through the malign influences OF
this powerful and INSCRIPTIONS combina-
tion. the price of every steer west of the
Mississippi had been lowered not less
than ten dollars head. If this be so,
then the cattle interests of Texas are be-
ing ruined by the Chicago "trust," and we
are in the grip of monopoly from which
we cannot too soon make an effort to FIRE Q
ourselves.
But howY The only way is to regfrig-
crate our own beef, and also build up
deep water port on the Texas coast some
where, but let us have it at whatever cost.
We have the commerce, the soil, the eli
mate, everything to create on our coast
If we can get deep water-a rival to Chi
cego itself. From that port we can ship
our cattle and the product of the refrig-
orators, which we will build. With deep
water at Arkansas, Galveston, or the mouth
Of the Brszos, Texas cattlemen can for.
ever cut loose from the Chicago devil fish,
and escape from its heartless tentacles.
All this, we believe, will be accomplished
within two years from to-day. Deep
water ia coming. When it does, we shall
see whether an exterior monopoly can
continue to extort tribute from the one
hundred million dollars capital invested
in cattle in this state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
THE LATEST IN JEWELS.

Louis NV jewelry is still largely worn by
the bon ton.
A pretty watch charm is in the form of g.
tiny gold ice pitcher.
Purses are seen made Of plush, with floral
designs in silver beads.
The latest ladies' shopping pencils are of
gold, compactly set with turquoises.
Brooches in the form of astrological
heads, of translucent enamel, are universally
admired.
A new idea is Raphaels cherub, mounted
in gold, as brooch, with chain and pin
detachment.
A small ball, entirely composed of dia
monds, has a dazzling effect as queer
chain pendant.
Genuine English Grape stone, both in bar
pins and brooches, continues in the lead for
mourning jewelry,
Pocket rules have appeared in oxidized sill
yer. They can be folded up small enough to
be worn as a charm.
Among insect jewelry is brooch repre-
senting miniature gold caterpillar, set with
rubies and sapphires.
Eyeglass holders in the form of a gold
hook, set with small diamond, have been
placed on the market.
An antique looking brooch is an old gold
coin, over which lies a small ancient dagger.
made of oxidized silver
Odd, at least, is tiny gold mule. studded
with diamonds, and having oxidized silver
harness, to he worn as brooch.
Gentlemens collar and cuff boxes made of
Russia leather are ornamented with raised
floral designs in oxidized silver.
Ornamental as well as useful for the
sewing table is silver piucushion, in
the form Of a small waste basket.
The Gala lily in pure white, and other deli
cate shades of translucent enamel, is a suita-
bic lace pin for the Leuten season.
A handsome bracelet recently seen was of
duh gold, Stimulating horse shoe. On the
top the legend good luck" was incrusted in
diamonds, and the sides were set with rublies
and diamonds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

cemented silo should be rounding rather
than square, and that the ends and sides
slope gently toward the center, making the
diameters at the bottom about foot less
than at the top. when the settling down
of the top will prevent any crevice being
made at the sides by the shrinkage OF the
mass below. The ensilage may be covered
in various ways. One is with boards Gov
cred with earth and stones; another with
straw two feet deep and the straw covered
with muck or sand. An impression seems
to be gaining ground that the very heavy
weights once thought necessary may be
dispensed with, provided the covering IS
sufficient to exclude the air, as the ten
dency of the finely cut mass is to become
compact from its own weight. Cutters
costing from $50 or less upward, to be
driven by light horse power, can be had
from dealers in agricultural implements.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Horses have small stomachs; remember
this. A good plan is to divide corn "a
tions into three daily portions, the nay
two. Many object to giving hay just
previous to work, as it distends the
stomach and causes the animal incon-
venience.
Delicate feeders must be tempted to
take their rations, and such should never
be fed too strongly at one time. "A Scotch
plate is rule very generally observed in
England-everything cleaned up before
placing other food in the racks or managers.
A little linseed boiled to Jelly and mixed
with the corn is seductive Hay dampened
and sailed will tempt others. Beans, a
double handful,are a relish in weakly sub
iects, pale malt for the convalescent or
indisposed; damp bran and oats are en-
gaging for others. Some grOoms give
carrots and tares in small quantities.
Carrots superinduce diabetes if given in
excessive quantities. The peculiar habits
of horses demand the attention of all
horse owners and grooms. A sutFiciency
of flesh is all that is required, and not
"hog fat" or "beastly fat as some
phrase it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
SILOS AND ENSILAGE.
Some Facts Regarding subject That Is
Becoming Popular With Many Farmers.

Some Facts Regarding subject That Is
becoming Popular With Many Farmers.
So many different forms of silos are in
use varying in cost and capacity, says The
New York World, that lengthy descrip-
tions of them cannot be given, nor is it
necessary when the general principle is
understood. For a silo of moderate capa-
city, which is to remain permanently for
use from year to year, it will be best when
it can be located inside of barn or some
other building and indeed, in most other
ing an excavation of the size wanted. If
the ground is firm cement on the smooth
dirt, but if liable to cave in then brick
or stone wall will be required, which must
be cemented. One of the advantages of
such a silo over those wholly above
ground consists in the ease with which it
can be filled from the first floor instead of
elevating the ensilage in some way to the
top of one above ground. In taking out
from an underground silo only so much of
the top should be removed at a time as is
necessary for getting at it conveniently,
tub or square box swung by blocks and
tackle with the aid of a small windlass.
A silo can be made of any form so that
air and water are excluded, but it will be
found best to make the width about one
third of tie length, and the depth may be
from twelve feet upward rs desired
Large and expensive silos are usually
divided into compartments, with various
appliances for cutting, filling and empty
ing. according to the ideas of the owners.
1t is estimated that for Il COW that has
pastTage for half the year 2i5 cubic feet
of ensilage will generally be sufficient. In
locating a silo and determining whether it
shall be above or below ground. the con-
veniences afforded for cutting, filling,
emptying and feeding should be primarily
considered. In addition to the advantages
name an underground silo once properly
made is a permanent affair, while one
made of lumber above ground and eX-
posed to the action of the atmosphere is
liable to shrinkage and openings, and a
large mass of fermenting material in close
contact with the boards will soon cause
decay.
The corn plant is so universally pre-
ferred for enSilage in this country that it
is unnecessary to discuss the merits of the
different grasses. Well grown stalks and
partly cared are more desirable than those
so thiclly Sown as to be spindling and
watery. The seed may be drilled in rows,
three feet apart, with stalks eight inches
apart in the rows. with cultivation enough
to keep down the weeds, and the crop
should be harvested when the ears begin
TO glaze, ami should be hauled in and cut
into inch lengths or less, and shoveled in
and thoroughly trampled down as fast as
cut. 1t is desirable that the corners of the