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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Tragic Resnlt Of "A Fight.

CHICAGO, Jan. o. Michael MoGarrick, q
teamster, quarrelled with another driver
last evening. A fight ensued and McGar
rick was rapidly being worsted, when he
ran to his wagon and seizing q shovel turn
ed to strike his adversary. The latter had
fled, however, and McGarrick who was wild
with rage, pursued him and with shovel
knocked down a stranger. Before the IN
fortunate man could rise passenger train
which was running rapidly into the city
struck him, killing him instantly. McGar-
rick was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
New .yersev Senatorship.

TRENTON, jan. 22-In the Senate this
morning ballot for q. S. Senator was ia
ken resulting as follows: John R. Nc
Pherson II, William J. Sewell TO- Mr..
Mcpherson was tbereupon re elected on the
part of the Senate for another term of six
years IN the United States Senate.
In the Assembly Mr.. Mcpherson received
80 votes and Mr.. Sewel rs "a straight party
vote Both Houses will meet in oint SEES
sion to morrow, when another formal bal
lot will be taken electing Senator McPher-
son to another term in the United States
Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Depot OF THE 2osh ANNUAL MEETING

| INDEPENDENT MI rUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY VA.
The year just passed was the twentieth OF the
organized existence of this COMPANY afd we con.
graduate the members upon its suc"cs d salts
factory financial standing.
Having started with SOL COO insurance AID
gradually increasing until now wc have ) .'l'-
| III insured property. Daring the same po'lod
we have paid losses to the smount of So 'h' -
being an average of Si17S per annum cou-e
Quently the actual cost TO ncmbor OF asses.
ments aud renewal Of policies has only beon about
| $3.50 per thousand per year.
! All assessments have bocn checr!ully and
promptly md7 few excoptionsl casc7 have been
tardy in paying M. amounting to about one d 'l'
lar in the thousand. aud their policies couse
quently cancelled.
The past year shows a large increase over iof.
mer years, amounting to Si9l ,4o1 of N ni'd
property.
The losses the past yosr were S23lS, ~hl't
have been met, except few recent losses ioi
which an assessment WAS ordered Of i've cents "l
the one hundred dollar4 During the year -
policies were issued.
Appended is the Tro surer's report in detail for
the year. The frat two tcIs were losses OF le9''
but paid this year.
The following Dire tors were coctcd to servo
the ensuing year: c. Lukens, C. +. Wllkins Geo.
Ives, D. O. Nunson, VIM Hunter. John Bsl-
lenger, James w Roberts Geo. c. Iiswes "m-
Chsuncey. Geo c. Round, 4. J. Ssgtr, Summer
field Bolyn and Oscar Baker
C. Lukens was elected President Allen '. liaT-
mon Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The House agreed to take o vote on the
Oklahoma bill Thursday night.
An earthquake in the Sarabat Valley,
Asia Minor, yesierd y, destroyed three hun
dred houses.
Chairman Mills docs not think the com
mittee on ways aud means will report the
Senate tariff bill favorably.
The Berrlsford baking and confectionery
building in st. Paul was damaged By fire
this morning to the extent OF $40, 900.
The House OF Representatives. refused TO
suspend the rules yesterday and pass the
bill providing for new postoilce building
in Washington.
The famous Boston yacht Volunteer has
been sold to member of New FORK yacht
club and will he eutered in all the impor-
tant races next season.
Thomas Preston, a Germantown weaver,
shot and fatally wounded his 19-yesr old
wife Saliie yesterday during lit OF jealousy
Tho shooting took place at the home oithe
wifo's mother.
Rsv. Mr.. Lock wood, pastor Of the Reform
ed Church at Fairfield. n. j., while suffer
ing from acute dementia Sunday night made
a horrible but unsuccessful attempt 10
burn up his family,
In the New Jersey emocraic Senatorial
caucus last night, Mcpherson received
twenty five votes to eighteen for Albeit,
and was declared the nominee for U.
Senator. The republican caucus nominated
Gen. W. J. SewelI.
The big steamtug H F. Morse. thu finest
vessel OF her kind, while towing two barges
Yesterday morning, was driven ashore of
Hull, Mass, in terrific, hurricane, with q
heavy snow storm, and is total loss. The
barges were stranded and seven lives were
lost.
George A Pearcc, Secretary Of the Plan
tiers and Merchants Insurance Company,
left Mobile Friday night ostensi5ly for B;r-
mingham, and dropped a note to the Presi-
dent, poslmarked Nashville, saying thatthe
company L books were not oil right. Elk
animation shows that Pearce is $50 900 or
more snort.
A dispatch from Panama dated Jan. 10 h
says: "Ynuxonne and Boiieau arrived to-
day from Paris, bringing goods news to the
thousands OF men at work on The Panama
Canal. 1t wq3 to tho effect that in all hu
man probability work on the great enter
prize would be continued without interrup
ton, that the French people would subscribe
another 500 600 in addition to the vast sums
already expended, and bring the gigantic
work to o completion
Mrs. G0uid's will which was executed No
vembAt &. 1887, has been lied for probate in
New York Jay Gould and his wife's broth
or, Daniel 5. Miller, jr are The executors.
All OF the tesatriS's wearing apparel, jewel
~ and silvergare are given TO her daugb-
ters. Helen ard Anna Gould. A trust fund
Of $50 900 is established for the benefit Of
each of her children for life. All OF the real
and personal property remaining is be-
quealhed to the children share and share
ankle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

THE SAMOAN AFFAIE-Mr. Phelps, the
United States minister to England, had a
conference yesterday with Lord Salisbury
on Samoan affairs. 1t is stated that the
British government has decided to uphold
the treaty by the terms Of which European
powers are precluded from obtaining or at.
tempting to obtain dominance in Samoa 1t
is agreed that the action of the German
agents in Samoa is opposed to the letter and
spirit of the treaty that it violates dipc-
matte etiquette ard endaugers the good re-
legations SO necessary for Europeans to pre-.
serve when dealing with semi.b barous
nations Dispatches to this effect have been
sent TO Berlin.
Lord Salisbury's latest rews from Apa
Is OF threatening nature. In consequence
of these advces the British fleet in the Pa.
cific will be increased Immediately by at
least two powerful vessels.
After Mr.. Phelps had left Lord Salisbury
Count Won HaZfeldt, the German smbassa
dor, had an interview with the prime min.
lister. 1t is said tina. Germany has come 10
d. finite understanding with the United
States with regard TO Samoa.
Officers Of the German warship Eber,
which arrived at Auckland yesterday from
Samoa, declared that the stories of the al
legged tearing down OF American flags aud
burning of houses OF Americans on the island
were unfounded.
1t will take six weeks for the U. s. war.
ships Trenton and Vandalia to reach Sa.
moa When they arrive the United States
and Germany will each have three YES 5
there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

In Philadelphia to-day Pa rick Bradley, mar.
red man, charged with assaultng little girls,
whom he onticed into lonely places in Paramount
Park, under pretext of taking them to his home
for domestic service was to day sentenced to %
years and months in tho penitentiary.
The U. s. S. Osspee, now at Kingston, has been
orderede to Panama to protect American inter-
ests on the Isthmus.
The army retiring board has found Ju1ge-Ad-
vocate General Swain not ncap acitatcd for active
seryice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

THE DEADLOCK BRoKEN.-The deadlock
10 the West Virginia State Senate, which
has existed SIEGE the Oh Of January, was
broken yesterday on the l26.h ballot by he
election of Mr. K S Carr (union-labor) as
president of that body. The result is aim
ed as victory for the democrats, who
voted for him on the final ballot, rs they
had frequently done during the protrscted
contest. The Senate will complete its or
gsnization to day by the election of minor
officers, when the work of the session will
begin. This will include the settlement OF
the disputed claims of Judge Fleming (dem-
ocrat) and Gen. Golf republican, to the
Governorship, and the election of Il United
States Senator in the place OF Hon. John E.
Kenua, whose term expires March 3. The
president of the Senate will become Gov
ernor of the State March + If Goff or Elem.
ing, who are now contesiing, be not seated.
The constitution of the State provides for
this Gaze. The session of the Legislature ia
limited to forty five days, twelve OF which
have already expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Bodies F0und.

scITUATE, Mass, JAN 22-This morning
James Ward life saving patrolman, found
two bodies between the third and fourth
cliffs, the heads of both being missing.
There is no doubt that they were sailors,
probably belonging to the schooner Norton
which was wrecked recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

William Pierce. who killed his father in
1889 and was seat to the Auburn prison New
York when boy of sixteen, yesterday took
his first view Of the outside world 10 so years
while being transferred to the Willard 10.
SINE Asylum. Pierce was probably the old
est convict in the State in the point of con
tinuous penal servitude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
aIr. Renedicl Par.loned.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-The President
to-day granted pardon in the case of Cyril
P. Benedict, who was convicted in the Dis
trct Of Columbia March Is, 1888, of embez
zlipg funds belonging to the Adams EXPIRES;
Company and sentenced to three years and
six months in the Albany penitentiary./
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
COMMUNICATED

No doubt the Y. NJ. c. A. are doing good;
l. g. trying to induce young men to abandon
their wicked ways and enter upon new
and better life; but that the rising genera
ton should be drawn to Christ through the
gymnasium is little puzz'ipg. Wasn't that
lapsus calami? @
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

A DISPATCH from Pittsburg says: ut
was given out tonight on good authority
that The Catholic members of the knights OF
labor are disgruntled and will withdraw
That il, they will refuse to make any furth-
er contributions to the order, and thus. be-
coming Delinquent, must, according to the
rules, be dropped from the rolls" A won
der to most people who are not Catholics Is
that 10 view of the well known opposition Of
tie Catholic Church to secret organizations
any true Catholic should have ever Joined
4 order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
To Pass Upon their Political Pro
cIiyisieS.

RICHMOND, We, Jan. 22-The Council
committee on grounds and buildings decided
last night to pass upon the political procliv
titles of stonecntters, mechanics aud all other
laborers hereafter employed at work on the
new Cry Hall. II is said this virtually
means that no republican will be given q
ioh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

BALTIMORE Hoe MARKET, Jan. 21.-There is
rather q large Offering this week, the number bee
ing slightly in excess of those Of last Monday
Prices are not qnite as high they were then
few Hogs now selling at shade over &c most
sales of good light Hogs at 6ais1c per 10 net.
Common Ho9s. and indeed AL kinds are Slow Of
sale; sales of heavy rough Hogs are made as Icw
rs &c net Receipts this week S206 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

A DISPATCH from Charleston says that
many of the negroes of that city have
changed their opinion OF General Mahone's
fitness for cabinet position since his recent
declaration that the time has not yet ar.
rived for negro preferment in politics, and
that the negro must yet awhile be content
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
tie ordtr.

THE OFFICERS of the German mau -of-war
Eber, from Samoa on the 18Th, emphaticslly
deny the reports of the tearing down OF
American flags, burning OF houses OF
Americans and firing on British officers.
Washington dispatches are always colored
and should generally be taken cum grauo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Another Deadlock

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Jan. 22-The Terri
toral Legislature convened yesterday. The
council organized, but deadlock occurred
in the House on account of two members
failing to present their certificates of elec.
finn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

my SOD, when you go to the city, get you
bicycle some tight pants, some tooth pick
shoes and sic lder cane. but with all your
getiogs don't fail to get bottle of Saliva
ton OIL for pride you know goeth before
fall u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

COURT OF APPEALS YESTERDAY Fidel.
ty Insurance Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany and ais against Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company and ais. Further argued
by Judge William J. Robertson and Judge
Waller R. Staples and continued until to-
uay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Rnrneato Death.

CAFE MAY, N. J. Jan. 22-About two
o'clock this morning the residence OF Daniel
Downey at Vineaud, YVES burned. Mrs.
D5wney was burned to DEATH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
ADDoinf,nent.

BERLIN, Jan. 22.-Admiral Baron Won
Der Goltz has been appointed chief OF the
admiralty in place of vice-Admiral Won
Monta, vino died recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

The public at large will be delighted to
know that the deadlock" in the West Vir
glnia legislature has baeu broken, as it had
become tiresome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

to work and to educate himself AS the ne
sroes supply all the effective republican
strength in the South, they, by no means
unuaturaly, covet some OF the profitsof that
effectiveness, and are not disposed to look
with favor upon those white men who would
grasp it all, aud deny them even share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
@9lzg=z Mzz16
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. g.. Jan. %.
SENATE.

Among the various memorials presented
was ludicrous one presented by Mr.. Vest,
signed by number of dentists, asking that
bounty OF a dollar per tooth extracted be
allowed 10 American dentists in order TO
encourage an honest industry, lower the
cost to patients and encourage the immiera'
ton Of dentists from other parts of the
world thereby making better market for
the agricultural and other products of this
country.
Ga motion of Mr.. Riddleberger, the Sen
ate bill directing survey of national road
from The Aqueduct bridge to Mount Vernon
and appropriating $4,000 therefor, to be
expended under the direction of the War
Department, was passed.
The Senate AT 1880 resumed consideration
of the taiih bill.
When the clerk finished the reading OF
the journal, Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia, called as
q privileged matter the contested election
cage of SmaIls vs. Elliot.
Mr.. Randall, of Pennsylvania, raised the
question of consideration. He thought that
the River and Hatbor and Sundry Civil APP
preparation bills should have precedence OF
consideration. The election case would not
suff.r from few days delay. Debate fol-
lowed.
The House finally refused, yeas. 100; nay
109 to consider the case.
After delay of half an hour, caused by
filibusterng tactics on the part of Mr.
Chsadle, OF Indiana, the House went into
Committee of the Whole on the River and
Harbor approximation bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

The Catholic population of the United
States is estimated at considerably upward
of s 900 600, With more than 5000 priests
and I 1853 churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Earthquake I'm Greece.

ATHENS, Jan. 22-An earthquake accom-
panied by violent gale. has occurred at
Athens, Megara and Arachova, Greece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

Mr.. James G. Blaine went from Washing
ton to Baltimore last ght as he guest OF
Senator Henry Davis ami to day attended
the annual meeting of the Wet Virgins
entral and PittsburC Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
want The Germans to Eyacuate.

ZANZIBAR. Jan. % The Arabs have
made the evacuation of the coast by the
Germans the first condition to the release of
the missionaries who have been captured by
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

New YORK, Jan. % Cotton quiet upIand5
1916 Orleans 10 8 l6 futures steady. Flour
quiet and easy. Wheat quiet and lower Corn
quiet aud lower. Pork weak Mt SIS 5oti t.
Lard dull and stronger at 81 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

Johnny johnny, if you don't go in the
house this minute and get your overshoes,
I'll tell your mother Tell OF then. I
amt caring-w we thrown away cur rub
bers and taken to Dr. Bulls Cou ID Syrup,
he have"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

TEAMS ARE crossing the Mississippi at
Dubuque on ice. twelve inches thick ; so We
can have western" ice next summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

CHICAGO. Jan. %, II a. m.-At this hour tto
Nav option 10 quoted MS follows: Wheat ltt"-t
10Oi9; Corn 800, Oats 2Ti@; Pork ii2 - y ,
Lard s. % short ribs So 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
MONETARY AND CoMMERCIA l..

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 The stock market VAS
quiet and about steady Mt the opening this morn.
ing, first prices generally showing only Slight
changes from last evenings final figures The
general list subsequently rose slight frac ions
and firm tone prevailed late in the hour and st
II o'clock the market was qniet ut abou. opening
prices Money 3D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

Why WILL You cough when shiloh's
Cure will eiveimmediate relief Price 10cts.,
so cts, and Il. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater &
Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
Dead.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Jau. % Hon.
Etastus Huasey died at his residence in this
city yesterday aged SO gears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
ALExANDRfA MARKET. Jan. %.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Jan. 22.-FIcur is
very quiet but millers are still careless about
selling choice brands except at current figures
Receipts of Wheat continue very small and
sound. sweet sample free OF sprouted grains /,
rarely or never found among the offerings in III
market sales range for the poor to good grsics
all the way from IS to 102 Corn is steady at 9
to &c the latter for primo old white for homo
mills. Rye 80 to 81 Oats 31l4 to 81 Butter
Eggs and other produce are without change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

BALTIMORE, Jan % -yirginias consolidated
351ls37 past.due coupons -; do 1o-4os 35iiq
35a. do IS 64l4a 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

BALTIMORE, Jan. 22-Cotton quiet; middug
97s Flour quiet aud steady. Whest-Southoru
nominaly unchanged Fnltz and longberry luD5
10Y; No , Southern 10Ol1O1; Wts.on dull sni
steady No = winter red spot and January 92i
SO; Feb $685. March 94Aa94l April 93f.
90; May 97a97t.. Corn-Soathern scarce and
firm white 4o.44; yellow 4oa4@ Western fan
active aud easy; mixed spot and Jan 4 III.
Feb 4l"sqi1lh: March 41%4; April 124e42'- ;
steamer spot 39l2. Oats dull; Southern and
Penna 31a33; do Western white 32A33 do mix
cd 29a3l; graded No = white }3 asked Rye
nearly nominal at 59a60. Hay quiet but steady
prime to choice timothy ST. o0a$l1 30. Pro.
visions dull and quiet. Mess Pork So Bulk
meats loosc-shouldeIs 6l2c; long clear ~ clear
rib sides 7'Sc; sugar.pickled shoulders ic
suga cured smoked shoulders Sa.c han, l2i,a
12lb. I.ard-refned 9a.a9. Butter steady
Western packet 16a1S; creamery 1Sa27 Figs
steady at 1916. Coffee quiet; Bio cargoos fair
17asa17la. Sugar quiet; soft g. Whisky
active and firm at 81 IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
DIED.

DIED.
At Sterling, Colorado, at / o'clock g. M Mon
day, Jan. 81, 1889, ALBERT 3. WHITE in the
35th year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

1t ALLEN c. HARMON, TT a.u,er.
CMALL UNCANvAssED HANS just .iyed.
= aue3O GEO. McBURNEY II son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22

In account riM 4. C. Harmon, T,eaapct
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-25
LATE NEWS In BRIEF.
he street car strike in Vienna is over.

The street car strike in Vienna is over
The Michigan Legislature is taking steps
to restore the death penalty for murder.
An explosion has occurred in the Brancepeth
coliery, at Durham. Five persons we're killed.
Illinois has made it misdemeanor for any
but Grand Army man to wear the G. A. r.
button.
arrived at New York under sail having broken
her shaft
There is a strong probability that English
capital will be furnished to complete the Pana-
ma canal.
-Onezme Taylor shot and killed Noel Thibo-
deaux in family quarrel at Fabocher, La,
Sunday morning.
trip between Sandy Hook and Queenstown in
6 DAYS, 5 hours and 55 minutes.
There are rumors of a big tobacco trust
formi e in st. Louis, to embrace all the lead
ing manufacturers of the country.
AT the annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Union Pacific Railroad yesterday the old
Board of Directors was reelected.
w. F. Dulmage Crown Timber Inspector,
at Ratportage, has disappeared, leaving
shortage in his accounts of $4,000.
in the Carter divorce suit at Chicago an at
tempt is being made to prove that Mrs. Carter
feigned insanity while at the sanitarium.
James Hogan, s. years old committed sui
q
four-story building. He had been drinking
General Orland Smith, First Vice Presi-
dent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
states positively that he is not going to retire.
Highway Commissioner B. R. Abbott, of
Bloomington, who died last week from inhaiing
gas, is said to have overdrawn on the city
treasury
The schooner Oriole, for Jersey City, loaded
with scrap iron. is ashore on Wreck Shoals
The Government steamer Verbena has made
an unsuccessful attempt to float her.
The President has pardoned Charles A.
Warner, of Maryland, convicted of unlawfully
carrying on the business of wholesale dealer
in Oleomargarine, and sentenced to pay fine
of $500
The merchants and manufacturers of Bal
timore will present handsome service of plate
to Captain Murrell, of the Missouri, for his
efforts in saving the passengers of the
Danmark
Yesterdays bond offerings aggregated
$685. zoo, as follows: Coupon As 500 at l29; reg
istered 4s Sll, 500 at 49, $250000 at 1875 regis
tered as, SlS4 900 at los. All were accepted,
except the $z5Q0Oo 4per cents registered, at
1875.