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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
The Fire in New York.

NEW YORK, April 20 -Four fire engines
and two fire boats were busy this morning
throwing water on the ruins CT the ware
houses AMI elevators destroyed in last
nights great fire also b street and the North
river. Two thousand barrels Of oil are still
burning at the Wilcox refinery 1t would
be useless to attempt to extinguish this fire
until it exhausts itself, but Gordon OF fire
men has been formed to keep it from spread
ing. Toe Union stock yard abattoir, which
was ablaze early this morning, has been
saved, only the exterior wall being damaged
The total loss by the fire will reach
So, 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
Confession.

CHICAGO, April 20.-A dispatch from
Grand Forks, Dakota, Gays: The mystery
surrounding the person who killed pugilst
George Fnlliames in prize fight here last
September has been cleared up. A murder
er named Brown at Moorhesd, under SEN
tenco of death, confessed that he shot ard
killed man named Boston Casey at Hills
boro one week after the prz, fight. Bsfore
the murder Casey admitted that he had
killed Fulljames with his 6st.a week before.
The confession of Brown clears man named
O'Hare who was being tried for the murder
Of Casey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
destructive Fire in New York.

The biggest and fercest fire New Workers
have witnessed in this generation swept the
bank of the North river yesterday from
Fifty ninth street northward for distance
of six blocks, destroying more than million
and half of property belonging 10 the New
York Central Railroad, and at least half g
million dollars worth of lard, flour, and the
ike belonging to N. X. Fairbanks, the great
Chicago lard merchant, and others; destroy
ID the two big elevators of the Vanderbilt
-ystem a big brick building stretching from
Fifty.nin street to Sixtieth street. aud &C
cupied by the Fairbanks lard refinery end
the Ro sitter storea and wiped out the dock
property of the New York Central system
from Fifty-pinth to past Sixty fifth street.
At least one man was killed and n number
we're injured jumping from the windows OF
the burning building. The fire broke out in
the Fairbanks refiaery, where workmen
were putting in the new lar'i-cooiiug apper-
atus. Soaked in grease, "a the old building
was, it was sflime in an instant. From the
ground floor the fire swept upward to the
roof with the speed of the wind. The men
at work in every story dropped their tools
and ran for life. The stair hole was chin
ney glowing with flame. The windows
were the only way out. The mon flnng
themselves out by scores. and behind them
burst out the flames. Those who came out
were picked up and carried away by their
friends, sbuddering to think that some
might have been left. Crying wives and
mothers crowded the police lines, shouting
for their husbands and sons, or Logging for
news of them. They were tur' ed back and
hidden to look in the throngs for those they
sought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
City Goyernment Contest.

Ell PAso, Tex. Apr 20. -Exctemeut here
over the city government contest is still
running high and en- iDdiscreet word or
move may lead to bloodshed. Krakaner'
the republican con estant, who took charge
of the City Hall Thursday evening with an
armed posse was arrested yesterday for con-
tempt ofcourt in refusing to discl ose the COM
bination of the city safe. the combination of
which he is said TO have changed while in
possession of the City Hall. His trial is now
in progress and the court house ia crowded
with hundreds of excited men. II he is sent
to Jail trouble is anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Senator PAYNE, Of Ohio. announces that
he Ia not candidate for reelection TO the
Senate.
The Shah of Persia will arrive in ST. Pc
terabnrg on q visit to the Car May % He
will leave for Der in on the 9th.
a dynamite petard was exploded 10 q
church in Valencia. Spain, yesterday. The
altar was badly damaged, but nobody was
hurt.
A dispatch from Constactinople says, Aga.
ex chief of tunuchs. who was exiled to Yemen
In 1883. is dead Il is believed that he was
murdered.
George w. Kidd, a millionaire liquor deal
er of New York, has started in to bresk the
whisky trust AMI the rest Of the kids" are
with him.
Representative Oates, of Alabama, says
the President in his Southern appointments
so far has shown disposition to ignore the
carret.bag element.
Another diseracefu scene occurred in the
New Yo.k legislature yesterday, one of the
Senators threatening to pull the presiding
officer out of his chair.
The Belgian government will send sec-
onj notice to Boulanger informing him that
France while in Belgium.
Julius l.. Rige, deaf mute, yesterday fell
from the rocks known as the Judges Cave,
at New Haven, Conn.,, distance of 400 feet
and was only slightly hurt.
The Cunard steamship Umbria passed
Brow Hsad, of Queenstown, Ireland. at
midnight last night, making the run from
Sandy Hook lishtshin in a little over six
days and one hour.
The march to Oklahoma continues. Many
oil the boomers are old soldiers. The streams
Mre very high, and several persons have
been drowned in trying to ford them. Sew
eral more fatal deputies over claims are re-
ported
Seven wives and six aheriffs are trying to
cat traca of Geo A Hnmmell Of MinersVillr
Pa, who for six years has been engaged
chs fly in marrying new wives in variou;
parts OF the country. Hnmmell IL not yet
% years Of age.
Theodore F. Schumacher. 10 years of age
committed suicide ast night at his house ii
Washington. u. G. /; is said he had beer
drinking heavily Of late. Tte served during
the war in the Confederate army, but had
served previous to that during the Crimear
war with the Russians He leaves wifi
and six children.
Charges have been fled with the Presi
dent against Representative Smalls, col
ored, of South Carolina, which, if proved
true, are likely to prevent his appointment
as collector of customs at Beaufort, S. c.
said to have been previously determined
upon. On general principles the charges
are thought TO be true.
II is aaid that VIM X Vanderbilt. Of New
York, will build near Asheville, N. c., th'
most magnificent private residence in th'
South. He now owns 4 600 acres there
which cost bin, from $50 to 800 per acre
His architect has completed design for {
grand mansion to be 500 feet in length, will
gorgeous parlo.s and reception rooms, con
servatories, ball rooms and fcunsains-lI
short all comforts and appointments TO h
had b? the expenditure of q million of dol
lars, the amount decided upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
Ljouor Tax Bill Passed.

LANSING. Mich, April 20.-The House,
after two days of consideration, has passed
the liquor tax bill which requires retailers
to pay 5000 year, disillsrs $1,000, brew
ers $500. wholesale liquor dealers $500
wholesale beer and wine dealers $500, and
prevents druggists selling liquor except up
on written application. The bill could not
be given immediate effect, lacking the ne
cessary two thirds vote, aad consequently
the liquor selling bu,iness will be governed
this year by the existing law which dates
the tax from MAY l.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Dannark.

LONDON, April 20.-Captaiu Blscklen, of
the British steamer Minnesota, at Tilbury,
on the Thames, from Baltimore. reports that
on the h inst. in lat. 45 deg. Ism. n, long.
81 SON. W, he passed lifsboat painted white
with the words "Danmark, Copenhagen, " in
black letters on the stern. The sea was
rough at the time. 10 the boat were one
oar, three rowlocks in position for use and
one boat hook. IA terpaulin laid along tho
bottom of the boat which was half full of
water. The painter was coiled in the head
sheets. Pieces of cigar boxes were also
seen in the boat. There was every appear
.ance that the people who had been aboard
had been taken off,
QUEENSTOWN, April 20.-A number of
OCEAN vessels have arrived at this port with
in the past few days. They report that
they have seen nothing of the Danmark or
her passengers.
NEW YORK, April 2O.-The steamer Mis-
scuri, from London for this port, is eight
days overdue. Her nor arrival is attribu
ted to the belief that she has picked up the
700 passengers aud crew of the abandoned
steamer Danmark and has taken them to
the nearest port, the Azore Islands. The
Missouri does not carry passengers, and if
she picked up the Danmark's passengers
would make for the nearest port, as her
stjck of provisions would soon become ex.
hausted. She left London with the Lord
O'Nel), q clover chip. The O'Neil reach
ed this port April u. and reported very
moderate weather throughout the entire
passage. Thus it will be seen that the Mis-
souri, is not delayed through stress of wealth
er. Under ordinary circumstances she
should have arrived two days before the
| OiNejll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
Tribute of Respect.

At regular meeting of Oriental Lodge, No g.
Knights of Pythias, held in their hall Friday
evening April 10Th, 1889, the following was
adopted:
Whereas an sl wiso Providence hiss, in His
wisdom, bereft Is of our late brother, Charles Ed
ward Stuart, our Chancellor Commander, who
died on the 18th of April, 1883; and while we
bow with reverence and humility to the will of
Him who does all things well, yet when the hand
of affection is called upon to portray the life Of
some brother, there involuntarily springs up
emotions Of sorrow and joy. He was highly es.
teemed for his ability, knightly sttsinments and
character. But young man, he was called to I'LL
successfully many offices Of importance in and
out of the lodge. AS citizsn he was public
spirited and ever ready for every good word and
work. He loved his native State Virginia, with
un'alterirg love, and gloried in the greatness,
integrity and honor which her illustrious sons
had conferred upon her by their achievements
in peace. and in war In the days past. As q
neighbor his lite was foil of kindly acts, and in
his beautiful home his friends were entertained
with genial hospitality. The precincts OF his
home are now too darkly yelled in gloom for US
to enter. We leave her, the partner of his joys
and sorrows, alone with her great grief trusting
TO the melowing influence of time and to Him in
whom only true rest for weary, saddened hearts
can be found to assuage her sorrow and bring
back peace to her mind. All that is mortal of
Brother stuart has been laid away in the silent
grave. There let him eep on till the last syllable
Of time, when again he shall awake ID immor-
tslty.
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to Mrs Stuart. and that they be published in
the daily city papers and that they be spread upon
the journal Of this lodge.
Resolved, Thst this lodge be draped in mourn
ing for thirty days
After these resolutions were adopted several of
the brethren made very feeling remarks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20


CAME TO LIFE IN HIS CoFFIN.-Ths res
direction of Mack Francis, one ofthe pegroea
who we're hanged last Wednesday, was re-
ported In Lebanon early yesterday morn
ing, and passed in rapid succession until it
was in the mouths of thousands of people,
and acknowledges to be a most remarkable
incident. It will be remembered by those
who read an account of the hanging that
Francis neck was not broken, but that no
died of strsngulaton, struggling and groan-
ing piteousy for long time. He was final
~ cut down aud put into the coffin imme-
diately and placed in wagon and started for
the upper country. 1t seems from the re-
port that only the circulation had stopped
and the jolting of the wagon over the road
had considerable effect upon the organs,
causing reaction to take place within
very short time. Within the course of the
evening the negro had obtained strength
enough to make miserable noise in the cofi D,
when the several negroes who had charge OF the
wagon abandoned thair post and fled. The in
credib report was made and some bra0er person
advanced to the spot, aud on opening the coffin
found a chastity apparition half turned. 1t is
Imposed that the body was then placed in the
hands of a physician, who charged it with elec.
trcity. thus etfsc lug complete reaction and re-
storing the negro to perfect activity. The matter
has beeu kept a secret so far rs possible. for fesr
he would DO brought second time into the Gus !
Sody of the law. His VIII eresbouts are not known,
but it is thought he will mako crop in Do kaib |
american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

THE WISER number OF the Virsinians who
have the real interests of their State at heart
hope that Mr.. Royal will make an active
and vigorous fight for the democratic nomi.
nation for ssat in the next legislature from
the ca, al city of Virginia, as an open and
avowed debt paying candidate. They also
hope that he may be successful. Richmond
has not "shown up" we'll during recent
years, but good. square debt paying DEM
ocratic victory there would do great deal
toward ofsetting some of her delinquences,
and would also have a good effect through.
out the whole State, and besides, help Vir-
pinia's credit abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

THE MARY WASHINGTON MONUMENT
MIR. Michael Ramon and Gen. Bond have
recently been in Fredericksburg, Va, and
have endeavored to purchase the lot and
Mary Washington monument. They were
prepared, it is stated, to pay $4,000, and Of
fs 9 / g 500 to close tt Q option. Mr. Shep-
herd, the owner, has declined the offer. He
has absolute ownership of the farm, but
holds the cemetery attached in perpetuity
only. and cannot dispose of it. 1t is not
known for what purpose Mr.. Binnon wants
the lot and monument. The monument is
still unfinished, bnt an effort will be made 10
New York during the approaching centen
NAL celebration of Washington's inau9ura-
lion to raise funds to complete the shaft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

THE CHRISTIAN Church tomorrow will
celebrate the festival of Christ's resurrection
from the dead, the Jewish Church, that of
the Passover Bat long before eitherchurch
was organized tho day took its name from
the Goddess Of Light or Spring, in whose
honor festival was celebrated. The re-
vived life of nature apparent at this season
8 mu'ates the hope of man, that he, too, will
have revived life when his troubles here
are over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

An appeal has been Issued for aid 70, the
sufferers by the recent forest fires IN Patrick
county.
At the local o, ticn election in Salem,
Roanoke county, Thursday, the dig" tick
ct was successful.
Il is said in Richmond that Gen. Malone
has made an appointment with President
Ha rsoD for next week to discuss the fed
eral patronage in Virginia.
Tho Powhatan, Richmond's new demo.
cratic club, lost night agreed to erect Or buy
club house. Tho money f1r this purpose
is to be raieed By subscription stock.
The Petersburg Musical Association has
appointed committee 10 visit Washington
and invite President and Mrs. Harrison to
the music festival to be held in Petersburg
next mouth.
The contractors yesterday began remov.
ing the tin roof OF the Libby Prison, and the
whole building will soon be levelled with
The ground and its material removed to Chi
cag1, there to DO re erecred as museum Of
war cu:ioaities.
In the trial of James Bowen. a young
stonecutter, charged with the murder Of s.
Simcoe. which has been going on in the
Hastings Court 10 Richmond for several
days, tire jury last night brought in YER
diet of mausanghier, aud fixed his punish
ment nj six months in all aud TO paY foe
of 50 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
A REMARKABLE OocURRENce.-A re

A REMARKABLE OccURRENcE.-A re
markabls occurrence ia reported from Cald-
we'll county, N. c. Tuesday night the resi-
dcnce of Jasper Simpson caught fire and
burned up, himself and family barely escap.
ing. He is a farmer, and, hitchipg two
horsts TO wagon, he drove bis family to
his brothers. hcma, three miles away, and
was Mortified to fad fire jaSt blazing from
the roof of bis brothers. house, with the
family sonudly sleeping. as he approached
They we,e aroused and rushed out few
minutes before the roof fell in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
TeIegraphic Briefs.

Alexander Henriquea, vice.chairmaa O, III.
New York Stock Exchange, died this morning
1t ia believed that the constitutional probib.
tion amendment will he defeated at the elec,;o,.
in Massachusetts, on Monday.
Mr.. Dan. Lamont and ex-senator 7. c. Pat ~
Now York, have been elected directors in the Tes.
nessee Coal and Railroad Company.
Mrs. Mary Clifford, of Fairfield, Ne Wa, sr.,.,
ed yesterday charged with the marder Of ",
Scott Crowcll four weeks ago. Mrs Clifford !. "a
years old. She is chsrged with m,lprsc;;ce -,
made business of nursing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

THE WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM The
board of directors of the Western Lnnatic
ASYLUM at Siennton Adjourned yesterday.
The seven charges which the other officers
of the asylum unanimously preferred against
DR.. d. Z. Conrad, the superintendent, were
laid before The board and sustained. As
stated DR.. Ben Biackfora, of Lynchburg,
was elected his successor. DR.. E. g. Fisher,
fret; DR.. n H. Weir, second; and DR..
George S. Walker, third physician, were
then unanimously reelected to the same
positions Capt. Lewis Hartman was elect
ed steward over the late incumbent, Mr.. j.
W. Blackburn, by one vote. Mr. CO.. Arm.
stead, clerk, and Mrs. Virginia l.. Thomp
son, matrop, were unanimously re elected
to their respective Offices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. April 2o-Tho stock nsrt.,
opened with moderate volume of bus mes. ,,4
first prices were in most eases either u1ch.rg.1
or but slightly different from Thu5sa.ys ia,
figures. The market WAS qaie. to dull after H..
opening and while there was a generally son,
tone fluctuations were narrow aud in mos,of n,
list there was little business and 10 noy.n,..,
Whatever. After II o'clock the markc. ass CO
tive and strong at the lest prices of The hon.
Money easy at ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
From Samoa.

WASHINGTON, April 20-The mornings
mail delivered at the Navy Department to.
day brought two letters from Admiral Kim
bsrly referring to the wrecking ofthe Amer.
lean fleet at Apia. They were accompan-
led by long detailed report of the disaster
there. the particulars of which have hereto
fore been published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

THE centennial of Washlngton's inaugu-
ration will be celebrated in Chicago as well
as in New York. Among the speakers 90
the occasion in the former city, Virginia will
be represented by negro, John Langston.
General Washington when angry used to
express his thoughts in very strong Ian
guage. If be Could talk now his circum-
ambient air would have bluish and lurid
Ina
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
Meeting Forbidden.

DUBLIN, April 20.-The Government has
issued proclamation forbdding the hold
ing of a national league meeting which had
been announced to take place at PilltowD,
county Kilkenny, tomorrow. Messrs.
Davitt and Clancy were to have addressed
the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

G. Pearson died at APO this morning. Mr..
Pearson's death was from hemorrhage caused
by cancer of the stomach. He had been in a
cometose state from IL O'Clock yesterday
morning until he died. He was 45 years of
age. His death occurred on the 18th ami.
verasry of his wedding. He leaves widow
but no children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
Another Denial.

WASHINGTON, a pril 20.-Surgeon Gener.
al Hamilton, of the Marine Hospital Ser.
vice, this morning received a telegram, dated
Jacksonville, Fla, from Dr.. R. R. Daniel,
President of the State Board of Health Of
Florida, stating that the report ofyellow
fever in Jacksonville was absolutely false,
and that the general health of the city is
decidedly good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
EXPLOSION.

CINCINNATI, o., April ga Commercial
Gazette. Middletown, Ohio. special says that
last night dgnamite cartridge placed IN
der the corner Of ffams building next 10
the Uaited States Hotel exploded ,demolish-
ing half of the building, breaking all the
windows in the U1ited States Hotel and
waking many people out of their sleep. The
building was occupied by H Liwson's pho
tograph gallery which was destroyed, and
aartly 6 Costs saddlery chop which was
Injured. The perpetrators are unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postoftice April 90
Persons calling for letters will please cay they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Baumgarden, Miss A Lynch, VIM B
Banks, Preston Muse, Mr
Barnes, Miss Letitis Newkirk, Charles
Broome, Mrs III Nails, Miss Eliza Jane
Brown, Phil Payne. Mrs DR
Brooks, r II Payne, Sarah
Carr, Archie Qusnder, Eliza
Conway, Miss Ann Rank, Mr.
Cooper Brook Silica, w
Cox, Cecilia A SHADES, Miss N
Frenzel. Simon Smith, Mrs Sallie
Garry, Miss Lucy Smith, Mrs JR
Hogc, Miss Josephine Smith, Elizabeth
Hunter, Wilkinson Stinman, c
johnson. Miss Fannie Stewart, Louisa
JONES' WE Sutton, Mrs ] w
Kelly, DIP Thompson, o
King. Marian Tompkins, Mira
King, Thomas NJ 2 Williams, Miss Susie
Logan, Cecilia Young. Walter
Wv. HERBERT. Pr
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R0Yai Birth

STOCKHOLM, April 20.-Princess Victoria,
the Crown Princess of Sweden, has given
birth to another son. This makes three
children, all sons, born to Crown Prince
Gustaf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20
Reaten and Robbed.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 2O.-Last even.
ing James Kelso, of Muncie, Iad., was as
ssulted and heat into unoonsciousness, at
the Indiana House, and robbed of 50 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

IT'S to be hoped that Mr.. Ryan, the new
minister to Mexico, is not fair sample of
Mr.. Harrison's appointees. for, by refusing
to honor draft on him for s225, he has al.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself csrdi
i da.e &C. election 10 the Offices MEASURER
OF LuM Err subject 10 the dec:s on OF thc dem
tcratic prim&t5.
apo tips STEPHEN SWAIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-20

BALTIMORE, April 2o-virginias eonso.i5,,
=; past-due coupons =: do 1o-4as 81 asked
do IS 65ihsG6 bid.