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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

JERSEY CRY, Oct. 15.-Michael Flahsrty.
aged IS years, convicted Of the killing Of his
mother July 10, was sentenced to twenty
years in states prison.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

BosToS, Oct 16-George A. Denharn,
Wholesale boot and shoe dealer, lbs Federal
street, has been attached By his special part
ner, George H. Bevit Mr.. Denham has dlsap-
peared since Wednesday and Mr.. Bevit says
the books are in such q shape that no esti-
mate Of the liabilities can be given. He
however adds they are probably very heavy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
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T0.DAY's TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 13.-The important
case of Marshall vs. tha farmers and
Mechanics Saving Bank directors from the
Circuit Court of Alexandria was called in
the Court Of Appeals 20 day. and several
Alexandria lawyers are in attendance.
The Senate Committee en- Roads this
morning favcrably reported the amended
Mineral Railway charter.
The Houaton-Eiiis contested election case
came up again in the Senate to day by the
introduction of resolution by Senator
Blackstone, of Aceomac, appointing q special
committee with power 10 send for persons
and papers and investigate whether Senator
Houston holds his seat by fraud. Pending
consideration ofthe resolution the Senate
adjourned till Monday. Lieutenant Gov
ernor Massey will then cast the deciding
vote.
The joint resolution instructing our Sens
tors and requesting our Representatives in
Congress to vote for an appropriation Of one
hundred thousand dollars for mill in
Alexandria for The purpose Of making sugar
out OF sorghum was discussed some time in
the House to-day and finally ordered to its
engroesment 3. P. O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
Robbers Arrested.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, jan. 13-DstectiYes
last week arrested Jones Slater nesf Tex
arkana, who confessed and gave the Eaia IS
of IS men whom he connected with tno rob
berry at Deming, N. NJ, and the ones near
Houston, Texas, aud Genoa, Ark. The
leader of the gang was Rubs Burrows, at
present with his brother James Burrows, in
Alabama. Four of the gang are in Missouri,
two in Texas and two in Tennessee Re-
QUESTIONS vera obtained for al last week !;
the detectives located the men al the diff
fsrent points and yesterday all were ar
rested. Slater will identify and testify
against the men in the hope Of gaining hia
own lbsrty. He told where $4,000 end
other vauables were hidden but only por
ton was recovered by the officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Medical Society of Piedmont Viz
einis will issue monthly medical maya
Zine, the first number appearing this present
month.
n. Cabell Msddux, proprietor Of Eau
ouier Springs, had q severe fall several
DAYS ago, and has been coDfntd since to
his room.
The town council of Manassas has passed
an ordinance prohibiting cattle from going ct
large within the corporate limits from Dec.
to April l.
The marriage Of Hon. William McLaugh-
lin. Judge of the Thirteenth judicial district
of Virginia, TO Mrs Fannie Coffman, took
place yesterday afternoon in Harrisonburg.
The monument, q handsome marble shaft,
to the memory OF the late DR.. John a. Chill.
ton from the citizens of Fauquier has been
placed in position over his grave,in Warren
ton Cemetery.
Governor Lee yesterday issued requisi-
ton on the authorities of Pennsylvania for
William alias Redford Page, charged with
bipamy iu Richmond. The accused is held
in custody in Pennsylvania.
The nominations of the following Virginia
postmasters were confirmed by the Y. >.
Senate Yesterday: Joseph L. Deaton. Poce-
bontas John q. Grayson, Luray; VIM. F.
Fisher, Liberty, aud Samuel B. Mckinney,
FarmVille.
John P. Lonas, doing business at Mt.
Jackson, and running one of the largest
mercantile establishments in Shenandoah
county, has made an assignment of all hls
real and personal property. He was com.
pletely burned out twice in short period OF
time, and never recovered from the result
ing losses.
In Norfolk yesterday morning the room
of Mr.. Bryant Lynch, opposite the Purcell
| House, was entered and he WAS found in
bed at the point of death from asphxia, he
having, it is thought, accidentally turned
the gas on after turning it out when he re-
tired. Physicians did all in their power to
revive him, and while he has improved he
had not regained consciousness up to last
night and it was thought would die.
In the House of Delegates yesterday bill
was introduced by Mr.. Anderson, dem. =,
proposing to give pension of thirty dollars
wear 10 the soldiers and sailors aid ma.
| rines of Virginia who were MANNED or dis
abled in the late war, and the widows OF
such persons who lost them in said service.
If this bill becomes law it will require a
large amount of money to carry out its pro-.
visions.
The sale by auction of seats for the per
Torrance of Booth and Barrett at the Rich.
mond Theatre Monday was spirited, and
the amount received from this sale of the
choice seats in the orchestra and dress cir.
Gle was 80 33S so The highest price paid
for seat was 81 u.s. Maj. James D. Patton
took TWO at that price Two of the choice
boxes sold at $50 aud S65. The total re-
ceipts for the rights performance will, it is
understood. reach 81 500 or $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
Contested Seats.

BATON RoUGE, La, Jau. 13.-The coE.-
mittee or credentials OF the State democrat
lie nominating convention last night decided
the St. John Baptist parish contest by Civ
ing each faction half vote. TIE McEnery
delegation from St. James parish were
seated, as were also the St. Tammany Mich
OILS delegation At II O'Clock the commit
tea took up the case of Tangipahoa parish,
and finally decided the contest in favor Of
Nichols by vote of G to 4. The case Of
Webster parish is yet 20 be heard. The
committee will report this morning. The
debate on the report may occupy some time.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The House Com
mittee on Elections has disposed Of the az
plicalion of A. E. Redstone to be admitted as
a party to the contest in the 9Th California
district. Redstone was the candidate of the
united labor party, and the returns sho~
that he received 40 votes He alleges that
all of the $4,000 votes cast for FELTON, and
Sullivan were fraudulent, and that he is
therefore entitled to the ssat now occupied
nv Felton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13

In VIEW of the recent facts that President
Arthur boldly declared his intention OF
"throwing the whole power of his admins
trsticn in favor of General Mahone." that
eyerv federal Office in Virginia was @ Ma
hone election agency and every offceholder
a Malone election agent, and that Senator
Hale was q member ofthe national republic
can committee while all this was going on,
that Senator's speech in the Senate last
Wednesday, denouncipg the present admin
istration for the manner in which 1t executes
the civil service law, exhibits wonderful
lack of consistency. es is positively ridicu
lous in view ofthe other patent facts, that
ninety per cent of the officehoiders in the
departments atWashington are republicans,
and that the report of the civil service com
missioners says that as the republicans In
Office are not removed, there are no places
for the democrats who have passed satisfac
tery examinations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
In the Senate to day MIR. Daniel intro

In the Senate to day MIR. Daniel intro
duced bills 10 extend the act to regulate tees
and coe,s OF clerks, marshals and attorneys OF
the r. 8. circuit end district courts, for the
relief of a. F. and N. @. St. John, to provide
for refunding certain advances made to the
government by Maryland and Virginia, and
to authorize the President to appoint VIM.
English God lieutenant in the army.
a prominent Virginian, now solournipg
here, who was In Richmond yesterday, says
the legislature has nothing to do, and tna1
there is strong talk there about an early au-
iournment. He says the prevailing impress
sion among the members of the legislature
regarding the Alexandria judgesnip "Ss
that Judge Stuart would be elected.
II ia understood to. day that nothing fur,
thor will he done in the Lamar case until
Won5av Senator Riddleberger Is COM
mended BIZ all democrats and by several re-
nuhlicans for the manly stand he made yes
ferdav in behalf of the South and Mr. La
mar. 1t is said that in the executive session
he took even more decided ground than
during the open session, and did not hest
tate 10 declare his intention ofrevealing such
of the executive proceedings as he thought
proper. Senator Daniel went over to his
seat in the Senateto day, congratulated him
upon the course he is pursuing iu this mat
ter, and had long talk with him upon the
subject.
The Senate to day resumed The consider.
alton OF the bill to refund the money that
was collected under the direct land tax law
of 1861. 1t was opposed by Messrs. Chan
der and Salisbury. Mr.. Sherman support
ed it, provided the money be given to the
States in which, and not to the individuals
from whom, it was collected.
Representative Wise, of the Richmond
district, was at the Navy Department thle
morning TO see what had been done with Dis
request that at least portion OF the VOTE
ordered by that department be done at tne
Tripg locomotive works at Richmond. he
was Informed that the proprietor OF that es-
Enlistment had been sent for and that ne
should have his chance at share OF sucn
work as is now wanted.
Among the most distinguished looking
people at the Presidents reception last
| night were General Lee, the representative
| from the Alexandria district, and his hand
some wife. The reception was given to the
Diplomatic Corps, and was the grandest Of
the season, decorations, uniforms, splenolo
dresses and magnificent jewels being every
where visible. But in the midst OF all ap'
peared Mr.. Dennis Kesrney. the famou;
sand lot orator, dressed in aciled and wei!
worn cardigan jacket, with his trousers held
I'D by leather bolt. He was warml y re
ceived by the President. He also shook
hands with the Chinese Minister, and after
wards Dragged of this latter fact to his GRO
| MES.
| The House to-day passed the bill to amend the
| law prohibiting printing on the outside OF mer
chandise in the mails. -,
Mr.. A. j. Dalton of Norfolk, a member of the
Virginia legislature, at the head of delegation
from his cty. are here to see if they can not Sc
cure the appointment of some democrats at the
Norfolk navy yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Taips
executor against Central Lunalic Assylu0.
From the C;;cuit Court Of the county of
Henrico. Reversed, Judge Lewis delivering
opinion.
Crawn against Commonwealth, first case.
From the Circuit Court Of the city Of Rich
mond Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering
opinion.
Crawn against Commonwealth, second
case. From tho Circuit Court of the city OF
Richmond. Affirmed, Judge Lacy deliver
ing opinion.
Lee against Smith. Fron, The Circuit
Court Of Warwick county. Reversed, Judge
Fauntloroy delivering opinion concurred il
by Judges LecY aui Il charGson, Judge Hin
:on dissenting and judge Lewis rot sitting
in the case.
Jcbson against Bridges. From The Hust
ags Court of tbs city Of Portsmouth. Re
versed, Judge Hinton delivering opinion.
Commonwealth against Lucas. From the
Corporation Court of Alexandria Affirmed,
Judge Lewis delivering opinion.
Lester against Pediso From the Circuit
Court of Henry county. Affirmed, Judge
Lacy delivering opinion; Judge Hinton dis.
sspiing.
Menefee, assignee. against Marye and
others From tie Circuit Court of Kappa
hammock county. Affirmed in part and re.
versed in part, Judge Faunteroy delivering
opinion.
Bowen against Flanagan From the Cir
cult Court the city Of Richmond. Affirmed,
Judge Hinton delivering the opinion.
Fisher against Dickinson. From the Cir
cult Court Of Franklin county. Reversed,
Judge Richardson delivering the opinion.
Canada against Ba.ksdale. Motion to
require appellant to execute new bond over
ruled.
Beecher against Wilson, Barns & Co. Ar
eued by George T. Haw, esq for appellant.
and D. B. Peachy, esq, for appelees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
Gne Weather.

WINNIPEG. Jan. 13.-Tbe storul which
began yesterday mog2iag extends through
out the territories Nearly ell Canadian
Pacific trains have been abandoned.
BRAINERD, Man., Jan. 13.-The entire
line of the Northern Pacific from Lake Su-
perior to Dakota, as we'll ss the Brainerd
and ST. Paul division, is entirely blocked by
the storm. Both 81. Paul trains were block
ed shortly after getting out OF he Minneap-
ellis y&rd.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, Jan 1S.-Reports
from al over the Northwest indicate that
the prevailing blizzard il the worst one Of
the season. lis area of operations is from
the Rockies 10 Lake Michigan, but Mime
sjta and Dakota are the worst sufferers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
FAUoUlER.
TIE c. & OF R.-In the State Senate

TIE C. & o. R Rim the State Senate
yesterday Gen. Wickbam introduced bill
to authorize the Chesapeake and Ohio r. R.
Company, or the purchasers OF the forfeits
under foreclosure. whenever they shall have
consolidated and named themselves rail-
road corporation. to issue. in addition to the
stock already created by eaid company,
classes of preferred, common and other
stock, for such amount as may be requisite,
for the purpose of adjusting or paging the
mortgage bonds and other Indebtedness of
the company, or for the purpose of carrying
into effect any plan for the reorganization of
aad company, also authorizing the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Or its successors, for the
purpose of carrying into effect any plan of
reorganization, to acquire, by purchase. con
soidation or construction, Western connec-
tions within or without the State, and issue
bonds, deeds, trusts, 60, and to secure the
same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. C., jan. i
SENATE.

Among The meinoria's presented were
several in favor Of the prohibition of the
liquor traffic, and for constitutional amend
ment to that effect and in favor Of The
Worlds Exposition in 1892
The bill to credit aud pay TO The seveFa'
States and territories and the District OF
Columbia all moneys collected under the
direct tax act of the 5.h of August, 1861,
was taken up-the question being on ver-
bal amendment offered by Mr.. Hoar when
the bill was up some days ago.
Mr.. Sherman opposed the amendment.
Mr.. Chandler moved to recomms the
bill.
After debate Mr.. Riadlebsrger moved that
the Senate proceed TO executive business,
which was rejected. He subsequently, re-
newed his motion, when it was again re-
jected.
The bill waa finally laid aside. Both votes
were of etrictly rarty nature, except that
Mr.. Rddleberger voted with the democrats.
HOUSE.
MIR. Hatch, of Missouri, from the Commit.
tee on Agriculture, reported bill, which
was referred. making approprintio-s 10 carry
into effect the provisions CT the act to esiab-
lish experimental agricultural stations.
Ga motion of Mr.. Blount, Of George, the
House proceeded to The consideration ofthe
bill relating to permissible marks, writing,
or printing on %, Sd and 4th class mail
matter.
The bill was subsequently passed, and the
House went into Committee Of the Whole
on the private calendar.
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From Washington.
Especial Correspondence of the Alezs. GAZE

Cspecisl Correspondence Of the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jan. Is. 1855.
The House Committee on Accounts, Of
which General Lee is q member, agreed this
morning 10 report bill giving clerk to
each and every chairman Of committee.
There is strong movement on foot to allow
each member Of the House clerk. at this
morning S meeting Of the committee referred
to Northern member said such an allow
ance should ba made though he was not
aware that the Virginia members needed
clerks, as be sat near two of them who didn't
seem to be at all pressed with business. To
this the Virginia member OF the committee
is reported 10 have replied that if the gen.
teman sat over on the democratic side his
erroneous idea about Virginia members
having nothing to do would soon be dis
PEELED.
The rnmor is extending that Mr.. Randall
has the Presidential bee in his bonnet, and
that Its hummiDg Is stimulated by Senators
Mcpherson, German, and other so.cRllsd
high tariff democratic.
Jones. the colored ex-State Senator of
Virginia, from Mecklenburg county, has
gone on duty as q member of the Capitol
police, vice Corrgan, his colored predeces
sor from Norfolb. This change, as previ.
ously stated, was msds st the instance of
Senator Riddleberger.
Representatives Wise and Yost called up.
on the President to day and requested him
to appoint Col. Marshall Mcdonald, the
present fab commissioner of their State, to
the national fish commissionership, an Office
created by the bill which has just passed
Congress, the salary of which is SIS 000 The
President said be had previously heard COL
Mcdonald recommended, and that he would
give their reques. due consideration. The
Colonel has the endorsement of the entire
Congressional delegation from Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13

The LATE EARTHQUAKE SHoCKs.--The
residents of Charlotte, n. &C., and vicinity
are greatly excited over two slight shocks
of earthquake that disturbed that place yes.
terlay. The first earth wave occurred at 9:53,
and the second just eight seconds later
Signal Officer Barry states that the vibra-
tions were from north to south. The shocks
were more perceptible in the western Sec
ton of the town. At the residence of 2. q.
Linnells a mirror and other ornaments
we're shaken from the oantels. Dispatches
show that the earthquake shock was felt at
Georgetown, Conway, Beaufort, Camden
and Newberry.
A sharp earthquake shock, the first in
many months, started the citizens of Colum
bla at 9:55 in the morning. Buildings were
severely shaken, and doors, windows, crock
ery and glassware ratified 10 lively man.
ner. People sleeping were fudely awaken
ed, and many rushed into the streete. The
direction of the wave seemed to be from
north to south. The vibrations continued
about ten seconds, and were accompanied
by loud detonations.
A distinct earthquake shook was fell at
Savannah at 9:32 IN the morning. Houses
were shaken, and many people were fright
ened, but no damage was done. The dura-
ton of the shock was about FIVE seconds.
1t seemingly passed from west to east.
Dispatches from Rochester, n. Y, say
that since noon of Monday. January 9th, the
magnetic needle has been much disturbed
at intervals. There was marked distur
bance Wednesday evening about $50
O'Clock. During the forenoon of Thursday
there was rapid motion, and between II
and IL there were indications Off severe
magnetic storm. The motion of heavy
needle foot long was degree and three
quarters. This extreme agitation followed
the earthquake at Columbia, g. G. Mr.. q.
G. Maine, of Rochester, reports the appear
ance of an extended group of sun spots on
Monday and Tuesday by the suns rotation.
1t is the group which first appeared in the
same way December 18th aud 14th. Since
January 9th there have been very rapid
and extreme fluctuations of barometric
pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER is in uncongen'
ial company on the republican side OF the
Senate, and should leave that side at once
II he had done so long ago it would have
been better for him in every respect. he
only stated fact yesterday when nc said
that MIR. Chambers speech was made for
the sole purpose OF affecting the vote on Mr.
Lamar's nomination for the Supreme Bench;
and he spoke like Southern man when he
said he was tired of the war and its feelings,
and he acted like one when he boldly
proclaimed that party or no party he In
tended to vote for Mr.. Lamar's confirmation.
The right place for man who talks and
acts that way is on the democratic side Of
the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
Fire i'm CulDener.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
CULpEPER, Va, Jan. ia fire, supposed
to be of incendiary origin, early this morn
ing destroyed the stores. together with their
contents, of Mess.s. T. Fl. Brown, 2. Thomas,
]. c. Bell w. W. Chelf and part of the old
Jail. The ise originated in the tin and
stove store OF Mr.. Che!f and before The
flames could be extinguished the other stores
were burned to the ground. The iosa is es-
timated to be upwards of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Prince Oscar of Sweden, is about to mar
! ~ one of his mothers maids of honor.
The democrats of the Maryland Legisla'
ture in caucus yesterday nominated Steven
son Archer for State troaourer. 2
10 the Maryland House ofDelegates yester-
day a bill was introduced to pay st Mary's
county for expenses in the trial of Biscoe.
The Federation of Trades, in session in
Peoria, H., yesterday adopted resolutions
declaring against boycotting, the strike and
boycott having failed to accomplish the end
desired
Bishop Keane, Of Richmond. reached
Baltimore yesterday, and Bishop Ireland. of
St. Paul, last night. They will meet with
Cardinal Gibbons to confer npon the build
ing of the Catholic University at Washing.
ton.
The President aad Mrs. Cleveland gave
the frat State reception of the season last
night in honor OF the Diplomatic Corps
The event was most brilliant. The White
House was in gala dress for the occasion.
The Blue Room had its mantels covered
with floral mosaics, and the window Lodges
we're banked with blooming plants, poin-
settas and azaleas.
Phladelphians in Washington soy the
nomination by the President of Henry Left.
man as chief coiner of the Philadelphia
mint is very serious blow for Mr.. Randall.
The position has heretofore been filled by o
republican, who, it is said, has practically
placed all the extensive patronage attached
to the office at the disposal of Mr.. Randall.
The new appointee is said to be in with that
wing of the democratic party 10 Pennsyl-
vania which is bitterly opposed to Mr..
Randall. However, Mr.. Randall's repub
lican influence is 80 potential that he may get
the two Pennsylvania Senators to defeat the
confirmation of Lehman.