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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

NOTWITHSTANDING THE Presidents OBJ
iectiouable mugwumpery and non-partisan
novicies and his subsection to the influence
of the bloody shirt feeling in the Noftn'
there are few wise men, who are
democrats from conscientious belief that
the principles of democracy are the
hest and the safest for the country and all
its neople. who do not endorse his opposition
to the Blair bill and to the removal OF the
tax on whisky, his recommendation for the
repsa of the tax on the necessaries oil me-
and his veto of the dependent pensions Dill
II he were only as right on the former as he
ia on the latter his expected denomination
would be received with enthusiasm lnsteao
of Geld acQuiescence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17
Alex CAMBRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH II.

BRADY, BLAIR, Cameron, Rlddleoerger'
and most all the numerous other Virginlans
whom General Malone raised to promlh,
ancs nv bis own elevation, turned against
him long ago. but through all that detection
Mr.. John S. Wise chung to him WITH hooA'
of something, and it was supposed tnaV me-
to the end, would be faithful among the
f.itbless. Butnow, even Mr.. Wise, his trusted
and most powerful lieutenant, at his time OF
direct need, in the greatest effort OF his NE
has also deserted him and gone over to his
enemies. The General now has realizing
sense of the lesson expressed in the words
there's nothing true but heaven" But ioF
all this, it need not be forgotten that the
Generals methods" are always auspicious'
and this may be one of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR receive! to-iig
IN and for sale low by
oct19 ! G.. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

ALEXANDRA MAREET, March 17-For
easy in tone at unchanged fgurss. Tht.s h,;
been irregular aud weak for sevega. ia! Tie ce.
mand is confined to strictly choice milling san.
Piles, other grades being hard to move even stcar.
rent low prices; sales at GS, -, 73 70. - s.
80 and 90, as to condition of the oGerng- Cora
is qniet at 57a5S y per bushel. Rye and Oats are
active. Prime Butter, Pork, Poultry AID o.her
produce are wanted at an advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

MEDlUM-wEIGHT UNDERSTANDS jnstrc.
If1 ceived by
mh3 AMOS !. SLAYMAHER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

A FULL LINE OF SAUCES, PICKLES. PIT.
IA SERVES and DRIED FRUITS for ssle lowg
feb24 &c MILBuFS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

T AIDES MED!UM-WEIGHT VESTS in.tIe.
IL ceived by
mh3 AMOS Il. SLAiMAEEt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-17

N'EAs, CoFFEEs and BRoMA for sale q. ~.
l. duced price; a,
feb24 J. G.. MILBTRN'S
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
RICHMOND'S RALLY.

Thousands of People Visit the City
From the Surrounding Country.
RICHMOND, VA, July 4.-The celebration
of the Fourth was more general in this city
than for many years past. There was no
special demonstration except a parade of
the colored military In the afternoon, but
the suspension of business was almost
total, particularly during the latter half
of the day. Numerous excursions and
picnic parties left the city, taking thousands
OF people away, while as many came in
from other cities and the surrounding
country, all on pleasure bent. This even
ing the new reservoir park was the center
of attraction, the electric city railway lines
taking out immense crowds to witness q
grand pyrotechnic display.
There was several disturbances to-day in
which weapons we're used and slight inju
ries inflicted, but difficulty occurred to-
night between two negroes in the lower
part of the city, in which one named Gus
Riley was shot by Hezekiah Sunders, the
ball taking effect in the right side and caus-
ing death in a short time. The trouble
originated in whisky and jealousy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
RADICAL INCONSISTENCY.
The Enemy's Tariff Bill Being Con-
structed in Secret.

The Enemy's Tariff Bill Being Con-
structed in Secret.
WASHINGTON, July 4.-The republicans
of the senate finance committee have pur-
sued precisely the same course in making
up the tariff bill which they will submit
and the senate will adopt as substitute for
the Mills bill, when it gets over to the sem
ate, as the democrats of the ways and means
committee in preparing the Mills bill. In
stead of giving the much advertised hear
lngs to those interested in the tariff, and
then proceeding to carefully revise the
tariff in full committee meeting as the re-
publicans of the house have been saying the
democrats of the ways and means commit
tee ought to have done, the finance commit
tee of the republicans have quietly and pri-
vately prepared a bill of their own upon
which the democrats have not as yet had a
chance to pass.
ITS PROVISIONS.
1t repeals all the tobacco taxes and the
tax on alcohol used in the arts and manu-
factures, and reduces the sugar duties one
half, with compensatory bounties to the
sugar raisers. 1t touches the tariff at only
one other point, and then to increase the
duties on worsted goods so as to make them
equal to the duties on woolens They did
not quite dare to incorporate the restora-
tion OF high duties demanded by the attor-
neys of the wool interests at their
meeting last winter. This bill, they say,
will receive every republican vote in
the senate as the expression of the taxation
plank in the Chicago platform. The mo-
tiOn to strike out all after the. enacting
clause in the Mills bill and insert the repub-
lican substitute will be carried after sena-
tors on both sides have had an opportunity
to speak for and against it.
Then will follow long fight in confer
ence, which will end in disagreement,
each house backing up its own conferees,
and adjournment before Aug. Is is now
generally expected.
RANDALLS POSITION.
Representative Randall is reported to be
very indignant at the announcement that
he would vote for the Mills bill on it's final
passage in the house He tells his friends
that whatever he might have done before
he introduced his own bill and advocated it
in a speech condemning the Mills bill, he
cannot now support the latter Mr.. Ran
dali says he will take part in the national
campaign if requested to do so as hereto
fore. he says he has no doubt that he will
be returned to congress. He is not so
sanguine of President Cleveland's re-elec-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
CHARLESTON's CITADEL.
Its Commencement Exercises the
Feature of the Fourth.

Its Commencement Exercises the
Feature of the Fourth.
CHARLESTON, s. c., July 4.-The feature
of the Fourth of July celebration here to-
day was the commencement exercises of the
Citadel academy. 1t is the first time since
1860 that the exercises have been held on
the national birthday.
The city is filled with visitors from all
parts of the state, who come here to attend
the exercises, among them being the gov
ernor, adjutant general, comptroller gem
eral, Congressman Dibbe and many mem
bers of the state legislature.
Following is a list of the graduates: B.
L. Clark of Edgefield, NJ. w. Pyatt of
Georgetown, F. H. Elmore of Charleston,
A. G. Miller of Abbeville, A. N. Brunson,
George H. Cornelson, Jr., and j. II. Noland
of Orangeburg, j. r. Padgett and j. M.
Patterson of Colleton.
The address to the graduates was de-
livered by Rev. s. B. Jones, D. D., and
the commencement address by Congress
man Dibble.
A feature of the occasion was the render
ing of the Citadel cadets grand march,
composed for the occasion by Prof.
Wiegans Of Augusta.
The only other incident worthy of note
was parade of the colored troops in the
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
O'DONELL'S LIBEL SUIT.
Attorney General Webster Resumes
the Presentation of His Case.

the PRESENTATION or his Ease
LONDON, July 4.-The trial of the libel
suit of O'Donnell against the Times was re-
sumed to-day. Attorney General Webster
in resuming the presentation of the defense,
quoted from speeches in favor of boycotting
made by MIR. Parnell. He said the defense
published letters in the Times, but they
would not reveal who disclosed them, even
though such action should result in a YER
dict for the plaintiff. He then read letters
with view of showing that the league
instlgated the Phoenix park murders.
A LETTER FROM EGAN.
Among the letters read by the Attorney
General was one from Mr.. Egan, in Paris,
while he was treasurer Of the league,
dated February, 1881, in which he said:
"Parnell is here. have spoken to him
about further advance to fund. He has
no objection. We have agreed that prompt
action is called for.n Afterward Mr.. Egan
wrote: "Parnell accepts the offer
made by b." (meaning Brennan). The next
was the most significant lettor, dated
October, 1881, written after Parnells arrest,
by Mr.. Egan in Paris to James Carey i'll
Dublin. He SAID: Il have by post sent to
M. meaning Mullet, who was afterward
sentenced to penal servitude for connection
with the Phoenix park murders,) 9200. He
will give you what you want When will
you undertake to get the work done. Give
us value for our money"
CAUSED A SENSATION.
The reading of this caused a sensation in
court Letters were then produced which
showed that Mr. Egan supported Carey
from his seat in the municipal council Of
Dublin, and a note alleged to be in Mr. Par
nel's handwriting and smuggled from Kill
mainham, addressed TO Mr., Egan, saying:
What are these follows waiting fora
Inaction is inexpedient. Our best men are
IN prison. Nothing has been done. End
this hestancy. Make it hot for old Foster"
Further proof tended to show that Mr..
Parnell assisted Byrne to escape, and that
after the guilt of Sheridan, Mr.. Egan and
others had become obvious to everybody,
the leaders of the league maintained com
munication with them, and received money
from them. The attorney general then
proceeded to read passages from the par
nellism and Crime" articles.
OBJECTION BY THE DEFENsE.
Mr.. O'Donnell's counsel objected to the
selected character Of the quotations The
chief Justice remarked that the plaintiff had
deliberately brought all this upon himself
by saying that when the leading persons in
the league were spoken of he was
spoken of because he was asso-
ciated with these persons The
plaintiff had laid only the shadow of case
before the jury and had failed to appear in
the witness box in the face of his counsel's
undertaking to produce him. Ia short, he
could not have done the Times a greater
service than by bringing the action in the
way he has brought it. The case was ad-
journed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
FLAGS FLYING AT LONDON, --.
The Americans in the Great Metropolis
Remember the National Holiday.

The Americans in the Great Metropolis
Remember the National Holiday.
LONDON, July 4.-Although numbers of
Americans went to Henley to attend the re-
gatta, many remained in town and others
returned in the evening and joined in the
unusually numerous and successful Fourth
of July gatherings The stars and stripes
were flying from the Grand, Victoria,
Metropole and Langham hotels from
sunrise, and also from the United
States legation, the New American
colonial exchange, which Manager
Glanville had covered with bunting,
Charles Gillig's and other places. Mrs.
Phelps, wife of the American minister,
gave party at her residence at LowndeS
square. The rooms were superbly decor
ated with ferns and flowers Portraits of
Washington and Cleveland, draped with
the stars and stripes, hung on the walls.
About 600 visitors were present.
A BRILLIANT BANQUET.
A brilliant banquet was given at the
American club this evening in honor of the
day. Sir Edward Thornton presided.
Among the guests were NJ. Lothrop, United
States minister to Russia; ex-senator Win
dom, Charles Phelps of the American lega-
tion, Consul General Waller and w. W.
Story. Mr.. White, secretary of the Amer
ican legation, responded to a toast to the
health of Minister Phelps. who was un-
avoidably absent. Messrs. Waller Win
dom and Lothrop made speeches..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
The Alleged Letter of the Postmastel
General Probably Never Written.

The Alleged Letter Of the Postmaster
General Probably Never Written.
WASHINGTON, July 4.-The reported
protest Of Postmaster General Dickinson
against the extension of the civil service
rules over the employees of the railway mail
service has excited considerable interest in
Washington, and numerous requests have
been made for a copy of the letter, which it
was assumed had been written to the Presi-
dent in regard to the matter by the Post
master General Diligent inquiry, however,
fails to establish the existence of such a
letter Col. Lamont said that he had not
heard nor seen anything of letter of the
character indicated, and doubted whether
any had been written.
It is probable that whatever formal pro-
test the Postmaster General made was an
oral one. and it may have been made in
cabinet meeting. Lest there should be any
misunderstanding III regard TO the matter,
it can be stated that the recent pre-emptive
order relative to the civil service, did not
extend the rules of the commission over the
railway mail service,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05

prevents opportunity to work by sitting pro-
ductlon and limiting the area of our markets.
and which enhances the cost of living beyond
the laborer's hard earned wages. An attempt is
made to divert the attention of the people
from the evils of such a scheme of taxation by
branding those who seek TO correct the evils as
tree traders and enemies of our workngmen
and our industrial enterprises This is so far
from the truth that there should be no chance
FOR such deception to succeed. It
rejoice in the anniversary of the day when
their free government was declared to also
reason together and determine that they will
not be deprived of the blessings and benefits
which this government should afford. Yours,
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05

and the gracious favors of God, we
VIII confidently submit our cause to the arbitra-
ment of free ballot The day you have chosen
Tor this visit suggests no thoughts that are not
In harmony with the occasion. The republican
party has walked in the light of the declaration
or independence. 1t has lifted the shaft of pa
trlotiSm upon the foundation laid at Bunker
hlH 1t has made more perfect union secure by
making all men free. Washington and Lin
coin, Yorktown and Appomattox, the declara-
uon OF Independence and the proclamation of
emancipation, are naturally and worthily aSSo-
ciated IN our thoughts,
ABIDES DY THE PLATFORM
AS soon as may be possible, | shall, by letter,
communicate TO your chairman more formal
acceptance of the nomination, but it may be
but proper to say that have already examined
Jne platform with some care and that It's
9echrations. to some of which your chairman
mas alluded, are in harmony with my views. Ii
gives me pleasure, gentlemen, to receive you in
my home, and to thank you for the cordial
manner IN which you have conveyed your Off
clal message.
Long and hearty applause echoed through
the house as Gen. Harrison concluded his
address, and reaching forth cordially,
grasped the extended hand Of Chairman
Estce, who then presented him with an OF
fetal copy of his nomination.
Secretary Clisby then handed the general
an engrossed copy of the republican plat
form.
AS A HOST.
The formalitieS of the occasion having
concluded, Gen. Harrison instantly became
genial host. The committee and accom-
panylng newspaper men were invited TO
partake of an elegant lunch served in
the dining rooms Mr.. Jackson,
correspondent for the New York Sun,
was overcome by the heat while in the
drawiDg-room during the speechmaking,
oil tha ,aS, J,I
and the day sultry. His friends assisted
the sick man out in the yard under the
shade of tree. AS soon as Gen. Harrison
heard of the matter, at the conclusion of
the ceremonies, he hastened to the door and
instructed his son to bring Mr.. Jackson
into the house and sent for physician. The
sick man was taken upstairs, where he lay
in perilous condition for some hours, but
late III the afternoon was reported as
recovering.
AS BAD AS SHERMAN.
It was noticeable that when some of the
young ladies of the neghborhood quite a
number of whom were present. came to
leave they hunted up Gen. Harrison, and
kissed him in very affectionate manner
which did not seem to embarrass the general
in the least.
While the committee were at lunch two
dozen hackmen who were waiting outside
formed themselves into an imprOmptu and
notify procession. black and white mixed,
wearing shabby livery and misfit hats &nd
boldly marched into the front door and
stood in the hall until the general came out
and shook each grimy hand with a vim
that showed that he appreciated the atten-
tion.
The committee returned to their hotel
and held an informal session for the pur-
nose of arranging fOT. tranSDOrtatiOn To New
York aud ascertaining how many would go
east. They leave tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock and will arrive in New York early
Saturday morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
PATRIOTISM LET LOOSE.
PHILADELPHIA SPENDS $4,000
ON ITS CELEBRATION.

Half a Regiment of Letter Carriers
Presented With a Stand of Colors-
Crowds of People Throng Independ-
ence SQuare-How the Day Was OBJ
served in other Cities.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4.-Independence
day was celebrated to-day in an extrava-
CANT manner, under direction of citizens
committee, which raised by popular sub
scription nearly $4,000 for the purpose.
The weather was charming, with enough of
breeze to make it thoroughly enjoyable.
At midnight the bell in the tower of the
historic Independence hall was struck 112
times and was listened to by large crowd
of people who had patiently waited for its
sound. From that time on until daylight
people began to arrive in the city, and by
sunrise the streets presented a beautiful
scene.
IN HOLIDAY GARB.
Everybody was in holiday garb and the
sound of bugles, flies and drums created an
enthusiasm that could only exist on the
national birthday.
At sunrise the Keystone battery fired
single salute and shortly after the trombone
band, stationed in the tower of Indepen-
dence hall, in the shadow of that beloved
relic of revolutionary times-the liberty
pell-sent forth patriotic music In and
around the old halls of congress and the
seat of government century ago, guards
in continental uniform patrolled with dig
nifed step and stately air and lent addi-
tional beauty to the scene.
ON PARADE.
At 9o'clock the First brigade of Pennsyl-
vania militia paraded the principal streets
and were reviewed at Independence hall by
Mai. Gen. Hartranft and staff. Another
feature of the morning programme was a
parade of the 552 letter carriers of the
Philadelphia postoffice. Starting from the
postofflce they marched to Independence
square, where they were presented by John
Wanamaker, representing the leading mer
chants of Philadelphia, with one Of the hand
sornest stands of colors ever seen in this city,
consisting of federal, state and municipal
flags, all woven of the finest silk.
SOME SPEECH MAKING.
To Mr.. Wanamaker's presentation speech,
which was loudly applauded, Postmaster
Harrity made pleasant reply which was
highly appreciated by the multitude of lis
teners. The regular exercises in the square
consisted of the reading of the declaration
Of independence by District Attorney
George S. Graham, patriotic music by
large band, and characteristic Fourth of
July Grafton by Joseph r. Hawley of Con-
necticut, at the conclusion of which the bell
in the state house steeple was again rung 112
times.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
POOR EXCUSE FOR A STRIKE.

Engineers Demand the Retention of a
Man who Insulted His Superior.
CHATTANOOGA, July 4.-Chief Arthur of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
passed through this city to-day for
Knoxville, where lie goes TO decide the ques-
tion as to whether the engineers of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia road shall
strike. Some days ago an engineer was
discharged for using insulting and disre-
spectful language TO one Of the officers Of
road. A number Of engineers have de
manded his reinstatement, and a strike on
the system is threatened 10 Is understood
that Chief Arthur will settle the matter by
ordering the men to remain at their places
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
FUN AT AUGUSTA.
The Fourth Given Over to Recreation
by the Populace.

AUGUSTA, GA, July 4.-The Fourth of
July was more generally observed here than
for many years past. Civic and military
companies paraded and spent the day merry
making. There were no fireworks and no
casualties.
The Bicycle club had a tournament
which was witnessed by over 5000 people.
The gun club had visiting teams at the
grounds and shooting was enjoyed all day.
The visitors were very successful in winning
sweepstakes. In the regular match shoot
ing c. b. Wescott Of Savannah won first
money and F. b. Pope Of Augusta second.
ODen sweepstakes were shot until darkness
closed the sport Savannah is represented
here by delegations from the Chatham and
Forest City clubs as follows: Messrs. Nc
Alpin, Lamotte, Wescott, Curtis, Dieter and
Ulmer.
The land league held its annual picnic at
the Scheutzen place, and large crowd at
tended.
The employees of the exposition were given
a barbecue at the grounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
A Quiet Day at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA, July 4.-Atlanta had a
very quiet Fourth of July. About 800 peo-
nle we're brought in from the surrounding
country and spent the day here eating
watermelons and loafing around the streets.
The wholesale liquor houses were closed
this morning for a while. Kenny az
Werner appealed to the city attorney, who
ruled that only horses selling by retail were
required to close on legal holidays, and
this afternoon all the wholesale houses
opened. About 5000 people attended the
exercises of the confederate veterans at
Salt SDrinRs to-day,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
Winchester's Celebration.

WINCHESTER. VA, July 4.-Indepen-
dence day was celebrated here with great
spirit. The local fire companies paraded, to-
gether with fire companies from Harrisburg,
Chambersburg. Pa, and Charlestown, W.
Va. Many buildings were decorated with
the stars and stripes, and arches spanned
the streets. A grand pyrotechnical display
was prevented by rain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
FRANCES PARLIAMENT.

TheC abinet'S Position Made Becure by
the Vote of Confidence.
PARIS, July 4.-The motion expressing
confidence in the government, which was
adopted by the chamber Of deputies yester-
day. was carried by vote of 27O to 157,
not 1896 to 172 as reported. The newspapers
here agree that the vote has fortified the
cabinets position until the chambers re-
assemble in October Several OF the papers
regard the vote as fatal blow to the op-
portunists. In the future, they say, the
struggle will be confined to the radicals and
conservatives
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 4.-The ma
tional holiday was duly observed here to-
day. There was liberal display of tri-
colored bunting and national flags in the
decoration of houses, aud a large and enthu-
siastic procession. A feature of the day
was big barbecue at Ensley. suburban
town. Fifty carcasSes roasted whole were
served to the assembled crowds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05

celebrated here by an old fashioned barbe-
cue, tournament, base ball game, horse
racing, and fireworks. There were fully
l 800 visitors from the towns.
Cramer Potter of Sylvan Lake won the
tournament prize and the O'Veide club the
match game of ball.
Everything passed off pleasantly. The
only mishap occurring was to Mr.. Spencer,
who fell from his horse and broke his collar