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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
virginia Democrats.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette
Whilst it is true that the oft.repeated de
feats of the democratic party have been ow-
ing to bad leadership, yet there is hope for
the future of the party If its leaders can be
educated up to fair degree of competency.
Let lis continue the effort in that direction.
By a table in he Warwick Richardson alma
nae Tor 1889 Mirty-one thousand rioters in
Virginia failed 10 vote at the recent Presi
dental election. snd this TOO, on the basis Of
the roting population Of 1880.
Now isn't 1t fair 10 presume that at least
eight.tenths of that stay-at home vote were
democrats in view of the negro's welt
known fondness for voting on the one hand
and Mr.. Cleveland'5 unropulsrity on the
Other? Now let this vote be located and
seen to and let causes OF the same nature "a
those that made it stay at home in NOyem-
Der last he avoided and this State can be
carried next fail. y
Fairfax county, Dec. 81 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

RACE TRoUBLEs. Fredericksburg is re-
ported to be in state of excitement cen
corning report from Tackett'a Mills. in
Stafford county, that riot had occurred
there on Christmas evening between whites
and blacks. the difficulty originating about
the late election. Ii is said that nnett
HeAip, white, and negro man got TO blows,
when general fight occurred, during which
Helm was shot and killed and the negro
badly Injured. Guns, sticks and rocks We're
freely used and many were more or less
hurt. The negro who made the attack on
Hehin attempted to make his escape, but
wss captured and he's since died from his in.
iuries. The sheriff with posse made sew
eral arrests of parties engaged in the affray.
More serious trouble between the whites
and oolored Of the neighborhood is appre.
hended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

OF the lite good that could possibly result.
Virginia republicans here say bat their
party at home has numerous men within It's
ranks who would make popular candidates
for Governor next fall, and that unless the
democrats there stand together better than
they did last fell, the one they shall select
will De elected Among those they mention
in connection with their gubernatorial nom
ination is ex-Atlorney General Frank Blair,
who rendered himself famous as rspudiat-
or Of he State debt by saving that honor
wouldn't buy breakfast"
Representative Martin seys he doesn't
care a snap of his fioger for the man who
wrote that be blew out tho gas, but that
he'i make the one howl who said that be
set mis- watch By the herdic indicator.
The personal relations between Presi-
den, sud q President elect were never
more Agreeable than those existing between
Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Harrison These re-
laions extend to the respective families OF
the parties Ieferrcd1o, and il is not improba-
be that MIR. Harrison and his family may
be the guests of the White House before
heV are is hosts.
The direct lind tax bill is now before
tho finance committee Of the Senate. When
| it Shall be reported by that committee, Mr.
| Butler will speak ia favor of the amendment
m ade by the House providing for the return
of the money Cor which grest deal Of land
| 10 and around Beaufort, South Carolina
was sold for non-payment of the tax. The
bill will then be referred to conference
committee of the two houses, who will effect
an agreement.
While some OF the members Of Congress
are great spendthrifts. others are very
economical. There are several vino put
their half smok ed cigars in their desks for q
second smoke. and one, it is said, has been
seen to put half chewed quid Of tobacco
in his desk, and resume operations upon il
at subsequent hour. great many c
them don't draw any stationery, but ut the
end of the sessions pocket the whole sum al
lowed them for writing material.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Russian budget for 1889 shows eur
plus income Of two million roubles
The shipments of coal from the Cumbsr-
land region for thu week ended DEC. % were
6S,6 9S tons.
OF the 81, 900 head OF cattle carried his
year by Baltimore transatlantic steamship
lines but 133 were lest.
The British steamer Storm Queen has
foundered in the Bay OF Hiscay. Her captain
and five persona were drowned.
The Lord Mayor Of London will give a
banquet at the Mansion House to Mr.. Phelps
prior 10 his departure from the country on
January q.
Frederick B. Hubbard, of West End,
Conn, was attacked in the street yesterday
by large eagle, which he succeeded liz cap
turing after desperate fight.
Indian scouts under Lieut., McComb have
visited Oklahoma station and arrested all
in that vicinity, compelling them to hitch
up their wagons and go to the scouts camp.
A dispatch from Charleston, w. Va, an
uounces that Golf (rep.) has been elected
Governor, but that his election will be con
tasted by Fleming, the democratic candi
date.
81. G. G. Astwood, for six years past the
United States consul at San Domingo, mas
been dismissed in disgrace from his position
for retaining possession OF money entrusted
to his keeping.
A hundred cowboys from Colorado will
see President Harrison take his seat. Sew
eral from this part of the country will also
be present and help, doubtless, to make
things lively.
- ol-o al
service force broke UP n gang of counter
filters in Brooklyn last night, surprising
them while in the act of making silver dol
lars from base metal.
The Secretary of the Interior has decided
that 81 600 acres CT lend in Oregon, which
had Injured TO the State az swamp lands,
was hard soil, and, having been obtained by
fraud, reverts to the public domain.
Mary c. Knight, of Baltimore, has enter
cd suit against the Northern Central Rail
way Company, claiming $4,000 damage
for the death of her husband, Augustus c.
knight, " ho was killed Dec. 90 while coup
ling cars.
A ]. Blethen, of Minneapolis, is arrarg-
ing for the publication of q new republican
evening newspaper in Washington. i; Is
understood that Charles A. Williams, for
merry Minneapolis journalist, Will Dc man
aging editor of the new paper. 1t Is said
that BIethen has about S125 900 cash to put
into the enterprise.
Capt Isaac Bassett, the venerable assist
ant sergeant at arms of the U. S. Senate GEL
ebra.cd his golden wedding yesterday in
the presence of his family and Numerous
distinguished friends, who had gathered in
honor of the event. A handsome silver
tray, presented by the Senators, was one of
the numerous gifts on the occasion.
The bark ALI, with crew of IA men and
cargo of sugar sailed from Demerara Oc-
tober 81 for Philadelphia and has not been
heard OF since. The schooner Annie f
Hall, from Philadelphia, is now out 40 days,
bound to Moorehead City, and all hopes Of
her ever arriving have been given up. The
brig Sarah s; Emma, from Kingston, ia, for
! Delaware Break water. is now out CD days
She was last spoken November 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
MARRIED THE HIRED MAN.-The Wash

MARRIED THE HIRED Mantle WASH
iueton papers Of this morning announced
that among the marriage Licenses issued at
the clerks office in Washington yesterday
was one to james l. Fortney and Gertrude
Spindle, both OF Fairfax county, Va. The
father of tina young lady appeared at the
court house in the afternoon and seemed
disappointed when he learned that the Iic-
ense bad been taken out he stated that
the girl was under aee-19 years-and had
left bis house in tho night with Foftney who
is IA hired man on his farm. When he dis
covered their Il ght he teleeraphed the po-
lice 10 stop them but they failed to do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
LIMITED STATES .oF AMERICA.
Augustus Dean
EGSTffn DiSlFlcT q WgtNfU, 81
NO. 90

mo- 53.l
Augustus Dean In admiralty in in a c G, Of
vs.. contract civil ana mari
Steam barge Anieros. time.
Whereas Il libel has been filed in the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia on the 2Sth of December, 1883,
by Augustus Dean, libcllant, against the steam
barge or vessel Anteros, in cause of contract,
civil and maritime, aud praying process may is
sue against said vessel, her tackle, apparel and
cargo, and that said vessel may be condemned
and sold to pay said claim and interest, with
costs, charges, aud expenses
Now, therefore, in pursuance of the monition
under the seal of said Court, to me directed and
delivered, do hereby give public notice to all
persons claiming the said vessel, or in any
manner interested therein, that they be
and appear before said District Court to be held at
the Court room in the city of Alexandria, in and for
the Eastern District of Virginia, on the 1st day of
January a. D. 1899 at II o'clock am. of that day,
provided the same shall be day ofjurisdiction,
otherwise on the next day of jurisdiction there
after, then and there 10 interpOse their claims,
and make their allegations in that behalf
Dated ut Alexandria, the 2Sth day of Decem-
Der, 1883.
BY 1. G. O'NEAL, Dep. u. S. Marshal.
JAMES r. CATION, Proctor for Libollant.
dec2S st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
S CHREINEE a. BAKER.

These gentlemen were formerly 10 ih'
employ of the late Mr.. l. Grigg as prac
tical cutters and tailors. but are now In bus
mess for themselves at 307 King street, ant
owing to their skill as frat class workmen
in all the different branches Of their trade
they have already gained a favorable and
growing patronage, as they guarantee al
work turned out in their establishment
They have also q securing. cleaning. press
ing and repairing department, Of which
they make specially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
II. S PITTS.

The boot and shoe store of the above
named gentleman was established at 100
south Fairfax street about ten months ago
|. is well and neatly fitted up with select
stock of ladies. gents and ohildren's shoes.
His brother, MIR. Robert Tyler Pitts, who lie
practical shoemaker, with an experience
Of 40 years, has control aud supervision OF
the store. The workshop is 10 the rear OF
the store, where he manufactures to person
al order for ladies and gents work that hiss
gained for him already the reputation CT
turning out az fine goods as can be made in
Alexandria. Their trade ia steadily on the
increase,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
l. sTAELER & co.

Mr. r. H Staber established the pher-
macy at the northwest corner of King and
Washington streets in 1915. His son, Dir
Laurence Statler, the present firm, succeed :
ed him about ten years ago. The store is
we'll stocked with full line of fresh and
pure drugs patent medicines, psrfumery,
toilet articles. cigars and tobacco. &c. They
have undoubtedly the largest and finest soda
fountain in Alexandria, newly placed in the
store, manufactured by the we'll kuown firm
Of Tuft, of Boston. Especial attention is
paid to the compounding of physicians pre-.
scripticns. They manufacture mineral, soda
water and ginger ale OF superior quality for
patrons in Alexandria and surrounding
counties, 10 which they have an extensive
trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
'0raDIy Kn0Wn
B H. JENKINS

has been situated at the southeast corner of
Duke and Fairfax streets, in the Grocery
and Provision business for the last two years,
and during that time he has built himself
up very large and substantial trade and
it is still growing, owing no doubt to the fact
that he handles nothing but goods of su
perior quality at lowest market prices. His
store is well stocked with staple and fancy
groceries, such as fours of the finest brands,
canned fruits and vegetables, teas, coifees,
spices, sugars meats, both salt and fresh,
cigars and tobacco, in fact every article that
can be found in store of this description.
He makes q specially of Clipped beef and
sells none but the best, having cold last sum
mer over thousand pounds; also to roasted
coffees, which he has roasted every week.
Mr.. Jenkins Ia native of Prince Georges
county. Nd, but has resided for many years
in Alexandria. Previous to the late war
he conducted planning and sash factory
corner of Queen and Fairfax streets, and was
also builder, having erected great number
of fine buildings in Alexandria. He is well
and favorably known az one of Alexaudria's
old ciliz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

WARS AND revolutions are the natn a
characteristics of the West India island up
on which exist the negro so.called republics
of Hayti ard San Domingo. Negro su
premacy in the South would soon produce
q similar condition of affairs in this section
of the country. Strange that the people OF
tae North don't understand this as well as
those of the South do, and dread it almost
ss much, for such condition would deprive
them of their best source OF supply as we'll
ss of demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Killed by N Woman.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec ga dispatch
from Jackson, O., says that Wesley Nail
was shot and instantly killed by woman
into whose house he was trying to force
himself. He was intoxicated and had baen
refused admission. and was trying to break
down the door when the woman, whose
mama is Troy, shot through the door and
killed him instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

THE IRON manufacturers are among the
most protected people in this country. The
laborers in the extensive iron works at Potts
town, Pennsylvania, we've told before the
election that the prote tariff protected
them by increasing their wages. We'll, the
election being over, snl the protective tsriil
being secure for at least four years more
The proprietors of the works referred to,
learning that heir employees wonld oppose
determined reduction Of their wages on
the first of the year, discharged every one o.
them without warning on Christmas eve.
Who says p otootion does not protect laboi
Perish the thought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

SENATOR JONES says the Territory OF New
Mexico does not deserve to be admitted rs q
State into the Union, and he doesn't think it
will be. The strange thing about this re
mark is that it was made by a man who
represents in the u s. Senate, Nevada, a
State that cast twelve thousand votes at the
late election-less than were cast in s,me Of
the counties OF Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

Miss Ella Baker, An English woman, the
author of several successful stories for young
people, was stuDg under the eye by bse,
and applied some simple remedy. The
swelling did not so down, and in abort
time she awoks from sleep in convnlsive
fit AID died within minute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
HeIdin SI5OO Rail.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-John II. Stopford,
aged 80, of Madison, N j., was held in
81 500 bail at the Tombs police court to day
charged with epproprating $1,000 of the
money OF the oh Ward bank where he had
been receiving teller. Ga December l0.h be
voluntarily confessed his populations and
promised TO pay up if given little time, but
made no move toward refunding the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
From SuaI1in,.

suAKIM, Dec. 2S-Gen. Grenfell. at the
head of the Welsh regiment, cavalry, and
the Soudaneae troops made reconnaissance
four miles into the interior this morning.
few rebels on camels were seen in the dis
lance, but they retired at the approach of
Gen. Grenfell's force. After filling up the
rebel wells the force returned to Snakim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
R. T. LUCAS

has resided in Alexandria for more than q
quarter offs century, opening his auction
house at the corner of Royal and Cameron
streets nine years ago. he has large stock
ofgoods OF almost every description which
he sells at extremely low prices. He at.
tends to the selling OF all classes of goods on
commission either at his store or at private
houses. The house in which he is located
is the old Gsdsby tavern, one of the historic
buildings of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

An engineer at Bangkok, desiring recent
" to impress Princess, who was on board
of she launch, with the wonders of steam,
wedged down the safety valve of the boiler
on The steam launch he was running. The
explosion killed FIVE of the Princesss suite
outright, badly scalded eight, and sent the
boat to Tho bottom 10 fragments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Bank Failures.

OMAHA, Neb, Dec. 2S--The failure of
several Nebraska banks within week has
caused considerable uneasiness throughout
the State. These failures in some instances
look as though there was deliberate pur-
pose to defraud on the part Of those con-
Quoting the Institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Attempted Murder and Suicide

OswEGo, N. Y, Dsc. 2S-Jas. Green and
his wife. the victims OF the attempted muir.
der and suicide at Wolcott yesterday, are
still alive, but their condition is critical.
Green hit his wife on the head with ham
mer before cutting her threat. 1t required
several men TO hold Green while a great
cash in his own throat was sewed, He de-
clsred he wanted 10 die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
LOST AND FOUND.

OsT-A BLACK AND TAN SETTER DOG;
4 4 answers to the name of Jack and when
lost wore niclc plated collar with the name of
the owner engraved thereon. suitable reward
will be paid for its return TO Alb Prince street.
det27.3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

81 ran around the corner, wishing to
catch that car, and sprained my ankle for
my pains. Could you tell me what to dc?"
What to do? Don't you know? Get bot
tie of Salvation Oil. 1t will cost you only
% cents and is bound to cure YOU"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
burned 10 Death.

sHARBoT Lake Ontario, Dec. IS Perry g
Hotel was burned this morning. Joshua
Frazsr, boarder, perished. Other persons
narrowly escaped with their liyes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Death Of Il Minister.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. IS "A cabegrnm g
co we'd his morning announced the death ct
Pau, France, OF the Rsv. James Petigln
Boy ce, LII. D, D D., president OF the S, nth
eru Baptist Theological Seminary in this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
ByR. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

nDHE ENTIRE STOCK OF THE BOSTON VA
l. RIETY STORE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
Commencing on SATURDAY, December Goth,
1883, at 7:30 p m, will sell at public auction,
at No. 402 King street. the ENTIRE CONTENTS
OF THE BOSTON VARIETY STORE, consisting
in part of Boots and Shoes, Gentlemens Furnish
ing Goods Hardware, Tinware, Notions &c, &c.
Sale peremptoIy and will be continued daily at
10 M and p N. until the entire stock is sold.
dec2S st r. T. LUCAS, Auctioneer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Eirc.

CAIRO. III, Dec. ga fire at Dorgola,
II, at o'clock this morning destroyed
business block of eight houses. The town
was without fire engines and the fire burned
itself out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Missing Steamer.

New YORK, Dec IS The steamship
SANTANA, which left here for Haytien and
San Domingo ports on November 22l ast,
has not been heard ofsince
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

Recent reports of the international Sun
day School Union show that there are
1901 6l3 Sunday school teachers in the
world and y 6S0,267 scholars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Fatal ExDIosiOn

ROME, Dec. IS "A shell burst in pow
der magazine at Messina, Sicily, this morn.
ing, killing sixteen soldiers aud iniuring
many others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

TIE DANvILLE Register takes common
sense view Of the State debt question. 1t
says:
81, is very pretty to talk of the patriot
ism of RETAINING from the use of coupons,
but we have greater respect for that patri'
otism which says, let US settle this debt fair
" and honorsbly with the creditors and lift
the State out of her embsrrassments, even
though we have to increase our taxes to- DO
it. Tbore is the true test of patriotism
The sentiment for g satisfactory, ARD
therefore honorable settlement of the Slate
debt is slowly, luz surely incfeasl' 6.
For the welfare Of the State. aad all her in
terests, it is hoped it may soon pervade the
minds fall her voters, SO that the leglsls-
;ure to be elected next fell may accomI fish
the desired object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

Farmers within radius of three miles of
Perham, MINI. during fourteen days re-
Gently caught and killed 5 thousand buah-
i. ls of grassboppers. for which The county
I aid a bounty Of 81 hnshei.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

Uncle Remus has wisely declared that
mule don't kick cordn to no rule" and
that colds have no systematic way of TAX
ing hold of person. The only safe cure.
when they do, is bottle of DR.. Bnll's Cougn
Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

ARE You MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation. Dizziness. Loss of Appetite,
Yellow skin Shiloh's Vitalizsr is positive
cure. Sold by E. 8. Lead5eater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

MIR. EDMUNDs says: "lf the laborer in
this country be honest. sober aud industfi
GUS, he is as we'll clothed, and his children
and his wife are as well clothed, as the rich
,sa man 10 America. He has everything
tina! makes social happiness and social pros
petty.n AT the next Senatorial election in
Vermont Mr.. Eimunds should be left at
home, for man as ignorant of the true con-
dition of the labor OF this couatry as lis
above quoted remark shows him to be, is
certainly not qualified to represent State
populated by laborers in the U. s. Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-The receipts from in
ternal revenue to day were $3.50. So9 and'from
customs 81 GAS, sic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
Earfl,nnnke SIlock

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-An earthquake shock
was felt in Hampshire this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
Remedy for you. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater
| K, PRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-28
ALEX NDRIA.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER %.

Mr. RANDALL says Notwithstanding the
fact that the popular verdict was against
Mr. CievelsnG's message and the Mills bill
these free.traders, or low tariff men, in Con
eress seem DESTROYS of keeping up the hight
rather than yield to the popular verdict.
Mr.. Randall must have been asleep ever
since ihe election, for otherwise be would
know that so far was the popular verdict
from being against low tariff, that it was IN
favor Of i: by considerably over one hun
dred thousaud votes, and that, leaving out
the Ignorant negro vote, it was in favor ol
it hy majority of over a million. Bot he
il right when he says "the low tariff men
seem DESTROYS Of keeping up the fight why
certaioly they are, and they would be fools
if they were not, backed as they are by
popular meioits of over hundred thou
sand, and white majority ofover million.