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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Court of Appeals adjourned to-day
till the March term.
J. It. Sanders, OF Vale, Fairfax county,
had two horses killed by falling tree
Thursday.
The q. S. Senate yesterday passed a bill
appropriatiug $50 900 for g public building
at Roanoke.
The bill to provide for 8 new registration
in the county OF Londoun passed The State
Ssuate yesterday.
Auditor NIayre reports that 90 licenses
/ to sell liquor by sample have been issued
under the law enacted last year.
Mai. ]. V. Bidgood, of the First Virginia
Regiment, was elected Northumberland
last Saturday night vice Col. Tszawell Ell
lett, resigned some time since.
A pair of boots worn by General R. +.
Lee during the war and on the day of the
surrender at Appomattox have been sent by
Lee Camp of Confederates to NJ. Mercie, the
French sculptor Of the Lee statue.
Che House Of Delegates has concurred In
The Senate resolution instructing Virginla's
Representatives in Congress to secure the
passage of the bill to use the Arlington estate
as sn agricultural experiment station.
Several nigfDs ago some piratical oyster
dredgers went ashore near tho mouth OF
Onancock creek and killed and carried Oh, o
fine beef belonging to Mr.. John W. 81.
Parker. The marauders shot several other
cattle belonging to MIR. Parker.
In the House of Delegates yesterday, a
resolution was introduced directing the
committee to inquire into the expediency OF
fixing by law literary qualification az
prerequisite for persons Under 25 yeats Of
age to obtain marriage license. The reso
luton created considerable nerriment, but
vas defeated.
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TO.D.gy.,s TELEGE.zPRIC DISPATCHES
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandris Gazette'I
RICHMOND, Feb. 21.-Mayor Downham
teegraphed to-day inviting the General AS
sembly to participate in the celebration OF
Washingtcn's Birthday in Alexandra to-
morrow. A resolution offered by Senator
Moore returning thanks to the Mayor for the
invitation and regretting the inability of the
Senators to attend was adopted by the
$ nate.
The Senate bill to incorporate the Ivan
void Hotel and Ferry Company of Alex
andra county passed the Senate to-day.
The resolution in regard to transferring
to the Mount Vernon Avenue Association
an old claim of Virginia against the United
States was reported favorably By the Senate
Finance Committee by unanimous consent,
and on motion of Senator Moore the rules
were suspended and the resolution made
the special order for to morrow at 1890
o'clock.
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Tie Illinois CYCLONE.

MOUNT VERNON ILL.,, Feb 2l.-Adjutant
Genarai Vance and DR.. Rsuch arrived here
at II O'Clock last night and immediately met
the citizens committee AMI arranged to have
forwarded Immediately number of shelter
tents for the use of the homeless until per
manent quarters can be furnished for them
For the convenience of many without homes
the air line and the Louisville and Nashville
railroad put specials on the railroad to carry
such as chose to 90 to friends in ueighbofing
towns during the night and return during
the day A message was received from Gov
ernor Oglesby asking the adVisability cfissu
ing proclamation for aid. He said if no
answer was received soon ne would call upon
the people of the country for contributions
of clothing, groceries and money. A there
is plenty of clothing and groceries on hand
and the dealers show q willingness to come
generously to the front, the members of the
committee are more DESTROYS for cash con
tributiops than other aid. There are many
persons who believe that all the people have
not been taken from the ruins and many
point to Crew Block as funeral pile In
which the remains of three or five unknown
may yet be taken. The upper stories ofthis
building were used as boarding house and
it was much frequented by railroad men who
stopped but for day. A great effort was
made in this building to release old man
Murray but be was pinned by the head and
hips in such manner that he could not be
moved. His cries were piteous as the flames
crept upon him and literally ross ed him to
death His charred remains were taken
from the cellar ofthe bank at 10 O'clock yes
terday morning.
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From Washington.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. O.. Feb. q. 1883

GSpecisl Correspondence OF the Alexs. GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON. D. O.. Feb. 81. 1883
Representative Hopkins, the lauor Con
gresham from the Lvnchburg district, in
Virginia, escorted by Cen. Tracy, OF New
York, had an interview, by appointment,
with the President day or two ago. The
Virgiuian. as he took the Presidents extend.
ed hand said ne was glad to shake it and
hoped itwould be that OF the next IS we'll as OF
the present President. Mr.. Cleveland smiled
at this, but said he didn't know about the
expressed hope Mr.. Hopkins replied that
he. Hopkins, at least knew enough anout 1t
to kocw that it was sincere. MIR. Hopkins
told the President that he, as he had right
to do, had put construction upon his tariff
reform message which was entirely satsfac-
tory TO himself. This seemed to amuse Mr..
Cleveland very much, and he laughed at 1t
heartily, shaking all over. He and the
President then had quite talk about the
condition OF labor In Virginia and in the
country at large. The interview was very
agreeable one to Mr.. Hopkins, and an ap'
poiutment was made for another one at an
early date.
The House Commerce Committee Today
heard arguments on the bill to change the
limits of the 4th customs district In Virginia.
Congressman Wise, ex- congressman I4ibbey,
and Messrs. Wiokham and Curtis appeared
for the change, and Congressman Bowden
and Messrs. Dobie, Cook, Taylor, and Shud.
rick, against it, Mr.. Bowden proposed as
substitute that deputy collector be stationed
at Old Point. The Richmond delegation
seem to think they will obtain their object.
The House Judiciary Committee to-day
agreed to report favorably upon the bill to
repeal the statute prohibiting ex Confeder-
ates from holding commissions in the q. 8.
army and navy. This is the bill which Gen.
Malone, al ex Confederate, by his one sim
gle vote, defeated in the Senate several
years ago, and which Mr.. Edmunds said
should be defeated in order that the statutes
of the country should show (which side was
right" The committee agreed to report
unfsyorably the absurd bill making au at
tempt to pass Confederate money crime.
The committee also agreed to report fayora-
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bIv bill for extraditing all persons charged
with offenses that are punishable as crimes
in this country, but not for simple political
ofenses.
Chicago will be selected as the place for holding
the next national democratic convention, though
the Californians say their hopes of San Francisco
being selected ara Frightening every hour, ana
that they have the support of New YORK. St.
Louis, it is reported, has abandoned the contest.
The national committee will decide the question
The House District of Columbia Commit tee
this morning considered the bill allowing ehe
the Richmond ard Danville Railroad to lay a
track to their property in South Washington. II
is understood they will agree to report IL iaVofa
bly at their next meeting.
The Senate to day. after the morning houT, re-
summed the consideration of the bill for the wash
ington cable electric railway
Private information received here to-day from
the most authentic republican source in New
York is to the effect that the delegation from tina
state to the national republican convention vii
be in favor of Blaine.
Senator Daniel and wife were among the Sena
torial party who left for Florida on the train JUS
| precedingt the Presidents to-day, and which VII
reach Jacksonville fsw moments in advance
| his tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

c. s. o. CANAL BoSDHoLDERs.-A dispatch
from Richmond says: "The Virginia holders of
Chesapeake snd Ohio Canal bonds manifest some
interest N the action proposed to be taken by the
Maryland Legislature with regard to that water
course. Mr.. Stewart, wealthy Scotch gentle
man, resident of Henrico county, owns S330,O0O
owns about fifteen or twenty thousand dollars,
and Mr.. John P. Branch probably as much more
a banking house In Alexandria represents
SIS 900 in the same class of bonds on account Of
Mr.. Robert Beverley, of Fsuquier, and others.
Messrs. Stewart and Bryan, and possibly the other
gentlemen named, bought their holdings purely
IS an investment They paid. they said, the full
market price for them ST the time they bought
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

Fort MoULTRIE. Senator Butler intro
duced in tho Senate yesterday resolution
calling upon the Secretary of War to report
an estimate Tor restoring the quarters and
buildings OF Fort Mculhie. Charleston har-
boz, s C., go as 10 place said fort In condition
to be occupied by garrison of United States
oops. and also TO report what changes. il
any, should hs made in the plan Of the fort
to place tie same in the highest state of
strength Tor defensive purposes. heresoln.
ton was adopted. 1t is the purpose Of Sen
ator Butler to have garrison Of soldiers es
tablished there, the same as at Fort McHen.
~, Baltimore. or Fort Monroe. Va The old
fort is 10 good state OF preservation, ard
the location and climate, it is said, render it
a most beautiful and desirable place to be
stationed. 1t would be of material benefit
to ths city of Charleston, which isjust across
the bay, and Northern tourists have frequent
IL remarked that Fort Moultfie should not
BIO allowed to go 20 ruin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
CHAMpAeNE ONE CAN DRINK WITHOUT

CHAMPAGNE ONE CAN DRINK WITHOUT
PAYING.-A curious point of law, which
must have often puzzled Iaymen was decid-
ed recently before the Judge of the OerkeD-
we'll County Court. When 8 hamper OF
wine or edibles is delivered at house with
out any notification of the source from
which it comes, is the recipient justified in
thinking it present and consuming the
contents without being responsible for pay
ment? It is no secret that some enterpris-
ing tradesmen have sent such hampers at
Christmas time AID have then called to de.
mand payment for the goods. In the case
decided recently, however box of cham
payne was delivered to gentleman by mis-
take, and it was not until two months after.
ward that the wine was called for. The
Judge held that the recipient of the wine
had reasonable grounds for considering that
the wine was present and for drinking IT,,
as he had done, and accordingly refused to
make him answerable for the price of the
wine. A contrary conclusion would Ger.
tainly have left the public very much at the
mercy OF certain over .enterprising trades
en.-.T. jams Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

Government crisis will ensue should n.
Cabinet insist upon the Coamberof Depp.ies
voting sum Of money on account of tbs
secret service. and dec are that it will maEs
the vote qnes :on of corfieucs Tie
radicals snd sociaii.is u 81 L ieun+ bars
decided to run Geo BoGlaager ior tbs
Chamber of Depu les, wilhs;ardiae IN.
fact that he il ineligible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. g., Feb. 2lst.
SENATE.

Messages from the President, with reports
from the Secretary CT State relative to the
invitation of the Imperial German Govern,
ment to the United States Government 10
become party to the international Geo.
detio Association, and relative to the invi-
taton of the Belgian government to partici-
pate in the International Exposition of Sci
ence aud Industry at Brussels in May next,
we're presented and referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs.
Numerous bills were introduced and re
ferred.
Mr. Chandler offered two resolutions
(which were agreed to- calling for informa-
ton as to the expenditures, employees, &c,
of the Fish Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
Departure ofthe President.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-The Presidential
party left Washington at Has O'Clock this
morning By The Pennsylvania and Atlantic
Coast Line for short visit to thu subtropi.
cal exposition at Jacksonville, Fla. The par.
ty consisted ofPresident and Mrs. cleveland,
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, Col. and Mrs. D
8. Lamont and Sinclair, the Preside NJ valet
and Mrs Cleveland maid. They used special
train composed of an engine baggage car
and a drawingroom Car. The start for home
will be made Friday morning. Col. Lamont
said that the President had prepared no
speechss for the trip and did not expect to
make any.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

On MOTION of Senator Hoar, the Secretary
of the u. s. Senate will read to that body
tomorrow Washington's Farewell Address.
AS the almost constant action ofthe Senate
shows that the members thereof are either
utterly ignorant of the address referred TO, or
else knowingly ignore and disregard its
wise advice, no other seventy.six men in the
entire country could spend half an hour so
proftably as in the way proposed By Mr..
Hoar for himself and his colleagues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mrs. Langtry is very i'll in Chicsgo With
neuralgia ofthe heart.
The Senate yesterday sdopted resolu-
tion for the reading of Weshington's fare
well address by the presiding officer to-
morrow.
Claus spracklea, head of the California
Sugar Company, says the company con-
templates establishing sugar refueries in
Baltimore.
1t is stated that Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer, OF
the New York World is threatened with
total blindness. Mr.. Pulitzer has lately
been confined to dark rooms. and has re
Gently gone 10 Santa Barbara, Cal.
Ats special meeting of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association Of Balti-
more, yesterday, the proposition of the
Western Maryland Railroad to leaae part OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was in
doreed.
In the Senate yesterday on an amendment
to the District of Columbia railroad bill, the
tariff question came up indirectly. The
amendment required the rails to be OF
American manufactures requirement
which Mr. Edmunds described as entirely
against the principles of the administration
and for the purpose Of having record he
demanded the yeas and nays. The amend
ment was agreed to-25 to IL. Mr.. Riddle
berger voted In the affirmative. Mr.
Daniel did not vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

THE IL. & W. P. PREsIDEEcY-At the time of
Mr.. Alfred sullys reelection as President of the
Richmond and West Point Terminal Company he
agreed it is understood, to place his resignation
in the hands of John H. Inman, Edward Lauter-
bach and John G. Moore, who would be privileged
to demand it by March 1t. 1t is now said that
the differences in the financial policies Of the
Richmond and Danville and the Richmond Ter.
mna have become so pronounced that the retire.
ment of Mr.. Sully from the Presidency is regard
ed rs inevitable. Messrs. Inman, Lauterbach and
Moore ale unanimous in their intention to en-
force their privilege. 1t is also said that General
Logan will soon retire from the Presidency of the
Is D. r. R
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

TIE U. S. House of Representatives yes
tsrday defeated the resolution for consti-
tutionaI amendment changing the day for
the inauguration of the President from the
4th of March to the 3O:h of April. There is
much wisdom in the body referred to- but a
great deal more of something else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
ASSIGNMENT.

PrTTsBURG Feb, 21-Grafe Bennett &c,
iron manufacturer Of THE city, have fled 8
deed Of assignment. It is understood tbst
the secured liabilities are about 26OO0N
and the unsecured liabilities from SGOOC06
to $500 OC0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
HOUSE.

The Speaker laid before the House com.
muncation from the Secretary of War point
ing out the necessity for continuation Of
the work on the Potomac fats Referred.
Several bills of no general interes. were
passed.
The Committee OH the Judiciary reported
back the Senate bill to credit aud pay to the
several States and Territories and the Dis
uiot OF Columbia all moneys collected uoder
the direct tax. Referred to the Committee
of The Whole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YoRx. Feb. 21-The stock market show
ed no improvement this morning, but opened ex-
tremey dull and heavy most stocks being from
y to Il per cent below last nights closing prices
Prices were held steady for short time, when on
an increased business they declined, and most Of
tho lilt lost sm, i! fractions. Later in the hour
there was better tone developed, but at eleven
o'clock the narke; was barely steady, generally
at small fractions below the opening figures.
Money 2a3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

WAS Eve the first woman" was t.e ti;Is
of lecture recently delivered down East
OF course we didn't hear tie lecture turpe
know the frat woman that eve. usei b..
Bulls Cough Syrup never experienced such
happy cure for her cough and cold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

The ANSWER Secretary Eadicott has made
10 Congressman Boutelle's resolution about
the captured flags now in the War Depart
ment cannot be very agreeable to the latter
gentleman, inasmuch as it says that of the
flags referred to over one third we're federal
flags that had previously been captured by
tire Confederates, That the statue for dis
playing captured flags relates tothose ia ken
from foreign enemies and not from fellow
citizsns, and that while none of the flags
have been returned to the Southern, many
have been to the Northern States He is a
foolish man who is CAUGHT in his own trap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
ALEX ANDRIA-.
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 81.
WAsH1NsroN,s birthday should be cele.

WAsu1NGroN's birthday should be cele'
brated throughout the entire country, but
in no other place so generally IS in Aiexsn-
dr;a. This was the Generals markettoWD; all
his private business affairs were transacted
here the church and the lodge he attended
are here the descendants of the men whom
be net and converaed with as friends and
peiehbora, and whom he quarreled snd had
street fights with, and so, by becoming less
Of god became more OF man, still live
here. Could he revisit the town his horae
would tread upon the sgme cooble stones
aud his own feet upon the same bricks that
paved the streets and side walksin mis- time
aud the houses he used to enter are still
standing. His memory should always be
kept fresh and green in Alexandria. and
should the weather tomorrow be favorable,
the effort to make it so will be apparent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

Court OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Bea
mans admr. against White & Gsrnett and
ais Appeal allowed and s1persedeas award
ed to DEGREES pronounced by the Hastings
Court Of the city of Portsmouth on the 9Th
of September. 1887, and 7Ih of January
1888,
Hallagainst Rixey. Fully argued by Judge
Joseph Christian for appellant and submit.
ted
Board of Supervisors of Henrico county
agains. McGruder. Argued by Judge Ed
Waddill, jr., for eppe!lantand II. NJ. Gillian
esq for appellee. and submitted
The Court announced that no more
argument vii! be heard at this term. The
court will adjourn for the term to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

According to statistics gathered by the
Railroad Gazette, there were in December
last ninety-two railroad collisions, eighty
three derai!menis, aud seven other accidents,
making 49, in all; in which seyenty-one per-
sons were killed and and III injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

Ia chronic and stubborn cases of neuralgia,
govt, and rheumatism use Salvation Oil. 1t
is the greatest pain destroyer ofthe age. All
druggists sell it for Only twenty-five cents
bottla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

The Curre Pioneer Of Minnesota aska de-.
linquent subscribers to pay up, and an
nounces that it will take coon ana Mink
skins in lieu OF cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21
The Crown Prince.

SAN RENO, Feb 21.-The German Grown
Prince rested better last night and wa, ls,,
troubled with coughing and splitting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. 21-Flour is
moving rather slowly but there is no Indication
of any fntare decline in figures. Wheat futures
are irregular with small fluctuations, and common
Whcsts for prompt delivery are weak and dull,
but choice samples hold firm and are in constant
demand. Sales range as for the past season
from 20 to 90 cents, on account of the poor condi
ton OF the offerings Corn is quiet and easy at
IS to SO. Rye is higher. Oats steady. Mill
Feed is shade lower. Eggs, Butter, Pork, and
other produce are wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

THE CONGRESSIONAL joint committee
on the Potomac river, through Senator
Mandersor, yesterday reported to the
Senate a hill for the erection OF mem
orial bridge across the Potomac, from
the Observatory Hill in Washington
to Arlington. The bill was then referred
to.he committee on public buildings and
grounds. Senator Daniel is on the latter
committee. and it is hoped that he may Sc
cure favorable report as soon as possible,
go that action upon it by both houses OF
Congress may not be prevented by the ne
cessary pressure of business during the lat
ter part of the session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

INDICATIONS ARE By no means lacking TO
ie.iuce the belief that though Mr.. Blaine's
pagiy friends ara convinced that he was sin
oere when he wrote his recent letter with,
drawing from the Presidential contest. they
sill think be ie by far the strongest man in
their party, and that they do not intend to
allow that letter to prevent them from max
ing vigorous effort to effect his nomination.
and that they are by no means az those
without hope. No man we'll informed OF
the true feeling existing among the oppo
nents Of the democracy has doubt that Mr.
Blaine would be the strongest man the
republicans could possibly nominate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

GEORGETOWN CkITLE MARKET, Feb. 2O-35
Cattle were offered and sold as follows: Best 4a.c
; good 44a41ac; medium 32.a4Ac. and com
mon 2ta3c. number of Sheep and Lambs were
offered. which sold at Bate for the former, and
at 61ac for the latter. Calves 6iba7lac Cows
aud Calves brought S20a45. Market brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

BALTIMORE, Feb 21.-yirginia 6s consolidated
40; psstdue coupons =; new 3s 81; 1910;
3z1a bid today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. -Cattle-market in.
active; extra 5lbs5a. c; good 5a5 4.c; medium AZ.
a4a4c; common 3lha4c per lb. sheep-msrkei
inactive extra Sheep 64is6lbc; good 5 laa6c; me.
dium 4lRa5l.c and common 3las4t.c per pound
Lambs 41aa7l.c per ID. Hogs-market inactive
extra Chicago Size; good Western SaS1sc State
7s734c per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-21

Grisis Feared
PARIS, Feb. 21.-Several journals fear that