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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Terrible Fire in Patrick Comfy.

special from Patrick Courthouse gives
the details of terrible cop1sgration that
swept through that county on Friday.
Houses, barns, stables, and fences were
swept away and the people had to flee for
their lives. saving nothing but the clothing
on their persons. One man was burned to
death and several persons are missing Six
or eight horses. 200 hogs, and number of
other animals fell victims to the flames, and
it is estimated that about 100 buildings were
destroyed. The people are left in an ex
ceedingly destitute condition.
The burned district is ten miles long and
from three to six miles in breadth, and was
chiefly settled by the poorer class of farm
ere, who have lost everything. Ii is prob
able that the loss Of human life, as we'll as
the loss of live stock and damage to
properly, will be greater than has been es
tlmated when eli details of the disaster be-
come known.
1t Is not known whether the fire vas star
ted from sparks of an engine, or whether
soma forest fires, common at this period,
had been driven beyond control by tho
fierce gales of last Friday and Saturday
The flames were almost extinguished by the
heavy rainfall Friday night, but when that
ceased strong gale sprung up and started
the fire again, which ragged with great fury
until another heavy rain came late Saturday
night and extipguished the flames entirely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

THE R. & D. R. R.-General superintend
ent Green says there will not be frame
bridge on the Richmond and Danvlle rosd
between Richmond and Atlanta after this
year. Iron Is taking the place of wood
The contracts now cut for this bridge work
amount to S365.000 The company is con-
sderipg the adyisability of substituting the
sxty-pound rail by seventy-four pound
rail-seventy-four pounds to the yard. He
says the division from Richmond to Char
lotte, 2S2 miles, is the best equipped freight
division in the country. The road has 500
freight cars, supplied with the Westinghouse
air brake and Japney coupler, and are now
having l 200 more built.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The will of Mrs Gertrude Jones, of Eau
quier county, bequeathing her estate to her
husband, was filed in Washington yesterday
Permission has been granted the Alumni
of the University of Virginia to meet 10 the
National Museum Hail in Washington on
April 9Th.
President John H Inman, of the Rich
mond Terminal Company, left New York
yesterday for two weeks trip over the
roads of itssystem.
The Superintendent of the Central Luna
tic Asylum reports to the Governor that
ing yearly, and that there is now in the
syimm between 500 and GOO colored pa
tients.
The New York centennial committee have
received letter calling attention to an col
ored man, Uucle John Harrison, ia years
of age, who is still living little above
Jamestown Island, on the James river, who
waited on Washington when he visited at
the Colonel William Allen estate while Pres
ident.
The friends of General Blair, the Virgin
ia candidate for citor-General, are very
confident They saw the Attorney General
yesterday and say they were assured by him
GnaC the name OF COlOneI DuLl9lu, OF DE-
trois, who had been reported as sure of the
appointment, had not even been considered
in that connection.
Gen. James a. Walker, who was .he dem.
ocratic Observation-Disclosures OF Virginia
some years since, has concluded to cast his
political fortunes with the republicans. Last
November he voted for the prohibition can
didate for President He was in Washing
ton last week, and on Saturday had a long
interview with Gen. Malone. The result Of
the conference was that Gen. Walker ex-
pressed his willingness to take the republi-
can nomination for Governor of Virginia this
year if it shall be rendered to him.
1t has been developed That the jury in the
case of Joshua F. Ross, on trial at Glouces.
ter, G. H., for the killing of his uncle George
Hughes agreed on a verdict of voluntary
manslaughter, with the penalty of five
years. imprisonment in the public jail or
State penitentiary. By miscouception the
Juror who was instructed by the foreman to
write the verdict returned ore of murder in
the second degree. The County Court will
TO day hear argument on the motion to set
aside the verdict, made by the defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

LOCKED IN A CLosET.-Mamie Brown. q
four year-old girl, who disappeared from her
home, near Ninth snd Willow streets, on
Thursday last, was found yesterday after
noon locked up in the closet of an unoccu,
pied house near her home, in Philadelphia.
She was il an exhausted condition, having
been without food or water for two days and
nights, and was found none too soon by a
woman who had obtained the keys to exam
inc the house. The police supposed that she
had been abducted, and were engaged in
watching two old ladies who had wanted to
adopt the child. 1t is not known bow the
little one came to be locked in the closet,
but it is thought that some of her young
playmates put her in the closet and either
forgot that she was there or were afraid to
tell about It.. The child is very weak, bat
will no doubt recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Sale ofthe Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazstte.]
RICHMOND. Va, April l6.-The Richmond
and Allegheny Railroad was sold at public
auctiop here to-day under decree of the
Circuit Court of Richmond. 1t was knocked
out to Erwin Davis, ]. Kennedy Todd and
Charles F. Cox, a committee representing
the Vanderbilt interest. There was but one
bid, that being Eve millions of dollars. 1t is
understood that this purchase means con
solidation with the Chesapeake and Ohio
road. To the GAzEITE's correspondent Mr.
Cox said 1--WE intend to make the Allie.
ghany road better property than it has ever
been.' B. P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
ALEX ANDRI-A..
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL is.

In THE death of Judge Stuart the bar OF
Alexandria has lost one of it's brightest and
most promising members. the city, popu-
Ter and distinguished resident, the State a
safe and influential legislator, and the DEM
ocratc party, an able and effective leader
He had hardly reached the prime of ilie'
bu. he had gathered much Of the
wisdom of old age, which, had bis life been
prolonged, would have brought it's reward.
His fate was particularly hard: young ana
bright. we'll earned reputation in his pro
fsssiou. happy and loving family, host OF
friends, the future seemed to have Tor MIN
all that reasonable man could desire; but
death loves shining mark, and, on com
paratively short summons, he has gone to
Join the great majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

UNDER THE last administration it was
given out that public Office was public
trust, and was bestowed only for honesty and
efficiency in the discharge of Its duties. and
by 10 means 10 requital of partisan work.
But Mr.. Herbert Beecher was appointed to
office because his father, the late Henry
Ward, had supported Mr.. Cleveland's
election. Herbert's character was 80
bad that his nomination had TO be with
drawn to avoid rejection, but place was
given to him that did not require conirma.
ton. During the whole Of that sdministra
ton Herbert's repeated official frauds were
constantly before the public, but, neverthe.
less, he was allowed to retain his Office as
long rs it Mr.. Cleveland retained the Presi
dency. He is now under indictment and
has been removed. To him public Office
was private snap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
ReleASeG.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April 16.-Bll
Ryan, the Missouri train robber and asso.
ciate of Jesse James. was released from the
penitentiary yesterday. He was sentenced
TOR 25 years for completely in the Glendale
train robbery on the Chicago and Alton
road in October, 1879, but Governor More
house, short time before his retirement
from Office, COMMITTED the sentence to eleven
and one half years. Ryan has been good
prisoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

THE FULL particulars of the late disas
troua storm at Apia only add to the already
existing proof that the British navy is the
best differed navy in the world. The COM
manders of the German and American ships
did not attempt 10 put to sea to avoid the
reefs on which the wind was driving them,
but. Though forewarned of the storms ap
proacb, place their reliance upon anchors:
The commauder of the British ship Calliope.
on the contrary, aware that anchors could
not withstand the violence OF the wind. slip
ped those he had used and steamed out to
Sc a, aud thereby saved himself, his crew,
and his vessel, aud added increased luster to
the well deserved reputation for skill,
bravery and presence of mind possessed by
the officers of the navy of his country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

Mr.. McALLlsrER, the ex,manager of the
bali to be given at the centennial of WASH
ington's inauguration in New York, says be
WAS deposed because he would not sgree
with Mr.. Fish and others that the whole
affair should be turned into a republican
ovation. That such was, if it be not still,
the intention of some of the prominent re-
publican members of the ball committee is
believed by many other people besides Mr..
MnAllister
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Apnoinfnents.

WASHINGTON, Apr. 16,-The President
made the following appointments to-day:
William P. Hepburn, of Iowa, to be Solic.
itor of the Treasury
William 81. Whitemau, OF New Mexico,
to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of the Territory of New Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

RAILWAY AccIDENT-Whiie the 1915
train from Baltimore on the B. and o r r.
was nearing AmmeDdale. near Washington,
yesterday morning, ore Of the wheels of the
engine became loose. and, striking the edge
of the forward smoking car, broke portions
OF the flooring and sent some Of tha bolts
whining through the car. The train wss
stopped. the fires exiingushed, and after
short delay the train and passengers were
brought in hy another engine, no one being
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
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TNRUsTEE's SALE.

BY virtue o: deed of trust from Albert ".
Harrison and Nathan w Pierson, bearing date or
the 18th day of May 1868, and recorded IN ibeF
], No. a, folio 191, land records o: Fairfax coun'
tv, vs., the undersigned, substituted on Fl brn ~
70, 1883, for trustees therein named, viii ohei
for sale by public auction on SAT URDAI ApHi
p, 1889, at - M, in front of the Marke. Housc
on Royal street, in the city of Alexandria y a.
the following property, TO wit:
THE TRACT OF LAND called "HUNII.Ef.
containing SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES. more or
less with the improvements thereon. This lana
is situated in Fairfax county, Va. ,Sout ionr
miles from Alexandria, ard is highly improved
by buildings aud cultivation.
Terms OF Sale AS to so much OF the proceeds 81
may be necessary to defray the expenses OF exc,
cutting this trust and to discharge the amount o.
money. principal and intsr.sf, now due ana nh-
paid The residue to be paid In three equal
nual indictments at ire, fifteen and twcnC ,onr
months. with interest from the day OF -. tho
bonds of the purchaser to be taken # ,,'n defer.
red instalments and the title ret' "a ~, I'll tho
purchase money is paid in full -'"e' "'-
The amount due upon u -. 3 .s
follows: For two bonds IS decd OF tTgs' t - 90
r;son and Pierson To- executed by the said Har-
f-o,o W NJ 1c 81 200 each, with utefs,
honds aatsd ~ -, payable semi annusly s7ll
I n 60 ~ arch l, 1865, and payable =! : ara
he &c: ospectively TO Doctor Benjamin King
81 gins. subject to the following credits TO VII
=! 1861. az OF December ] 1SS3 Total amonn'
of principal and interest due March ], lS9''
S,s9013. JULIAN T. RURkE,
mh27 IS Substituted Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

BUFFALoEs.-The total number of butFaoes
now living, both wild and domesticated SO far
as can be learned, is less than $50 OF these 243
are domesticated. The only herds of any size re-
naming are in the Yellowstone National Park
and in Canada, several hundred miles north of the
Unitod States border. They number about 200
head each. From 1868 to 1872 $780, 600 buff
faloes were slain in the country west of the Mis-
sissippi and south of the Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Broken Shaft.

QUEENSTOWN. April 16.-The British
steamer British Princess, from Philadelphia,
April A, for Liverpool, which was agnalei
of Fastnet yesterday in a disabled condi
ton, arrived here this morning in tow.
She broke her screw shaft at Z o'clock yes
terday morning, an hour after she passed
Brow Head. She is waiting here for tug to
take her to Liverpool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
The Armes Court-MartfaI.

WARRINGTON, Apr. l6.-Before the Armcs
court-martial to-day Assistant Attorney
Shillington was called to testify relative to
the police court proceedings against Capt.
Bourke and corroborated what had already
been developed on that point At the conclusion
of his testimony the prosecution rested their case
and the court adjourned until ThursdaY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

The Governor OF South Carolina has granted full
and unconditional pardon to William G. Williams
and Harrison Hayward, both colored, who were
convicted in Pickens county court of murder, and
sentenced to be hanged, for lynching Nanse Valid.
rop. white man. who had outraged young col
oIed girl, causing her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
AUCTION SALES.
Inv z. u. Lncas. Anctioncor.

CERGEANTlS SALE OF INTEREST IN REAL
BOWIE, MARYLAND.
By virtue of an order of the Corporation Court
Of tho city of Alexandria, Va, in the can}o oi
Armstrong, admir-, Va. William II. Dcraughn
will sell at public auction in front of the Eoys
street entrance to the Market Binding, Alexsn.
dIis, Va on THURSDAY, April %, 1889, al IL
o'clock noon,
First Tho INTEREST of William H. Devaughu
in the estate of Samuel Devaughn, late of Wash
ington D. c. the said estate consisting of VAL
UABLE REAL ESTATE in the city of Washing
ton, D. G.
Second The INTEREST of the said William II
Devaughn in TWO VACANT LOTS at Bowie
Prince Georges county, Maryland, formerly the
town of Huntington.
apis 9tT Sorgt of the city of Alexandra Us.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE HUNDRED
i ACRES OF LAND, PART OF GUNSTON
HALL ESTATE, FAIRFAX COUNTY, va, IN
GLIDING dUNsT0N HALL MANSION.
Under authority of deed of trust from Henri
eta II. Sheets and Henry II. Sheets tn the under
signed, as trustee, dated April II, 1881 recorded
in liber g, No. s. page so, of the land records OF
Fairfax county, Va the undersigned wi soil 81
public auction ON MONDAY, the 18th day Of
May, 1889, at clock p. m on that day, in front
of the Market Building on Fsiffax street in the
city OF Alexsndrs, Va, the following property to
wit: Being about THREE HUNDRED ACRES
PART OF TIL GUNSTON HALL ESTATE. and
more particularly described in the asjd deed OF
trust, and now occupied by the said gfantofs III
said deed OF trust.
Terms Cash for 80 much OF the proceeds may
DO necessary to defray tho expenses OF executing
this trust, the fees for drawing and recording
their said deed of trust and to discharge the
amount Of money upon notes in defauli, whichsre
ono note of 81 600 with interest from February
10, 1887, and $500 besides the remainder to DO
payable according TO terms to be made known NJ
tho day of sale.
WARRINGTON GILLINGHAM.
6p1f cots Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Drowned.

BEAUFORT, N. c., April 16.-The schooner
"Rio Lupton," for Elizabeth City, capsized
six days ago in Albemarle Sound. The
captain and one of the crew were drowned.
The vessel will be saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Jackson. fl,e Suicide.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April let is under
stood that the liabilities of John Jackson,
who committed suicide last Saturday, will
reach 5000 900 and that his family will be
virtually penniless. 1t was also stated late
last night that the elevator company had
overdrawn, but the shortage has since been
mnde nm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
The shipwrecked Sailors.

{ WARRINGTON. Apr. l6-Lisnt. John C..
Wilson, of the Vandalia, has selegraphed 10
the Navy Department from Sydney that he
has chartered the steamer Rockton for the
purpose of transporting the shipwreeked
sailors to the United States. The Rockton
is due in San Francisco on the 10th of May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

DISPATCHES from Germany say that great COM
plaint is made there OF the appointment of Mr..
Bates as commi sioner co. and Mr. sewell as dis
bursting agent in, that country. Well, such COM
plant is by no means strange in view Of the fact
thst both the gentlemen referred to are on recent
record as decidedly hostile to the German govern
ment. Why, of fall the other Americans, they we're
elected is hard to tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Murder and Suicide.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 16.-Thomaa Do
mingues, a Spaniard, cut his wifs's head
nearly off with razor this morning and
afterwards cut his own throat. Domingues
had been out all night, and had accused his
wife of infdelitY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

from all points were crowded with would.
be settlers, and the Santa Fe road Is rush.
ing forward all its available rolling stock
for use on its Indian Territory branch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
The Rush for OAiahomn.

KANSAS City, Mo-, April 16.-The gath.
eriDg rush of people bound for Oklahoma
was very apparent here last night. Trains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

PROF. LANesToN, Mr.. Venable's negro
contestant for the seat iu Congress from the
Petersburg district, says that in his canvass
for that seat
Every advance made to me by the democrats
has been repealed. was offered much, tempted
frequently, TO go into the north to trsduce Ma
hone but would not go. Large sums, immense
sums. of money, were offered me if would only
do this, but 1 rejected them all"
Now if any man believe that the demo.
Gratis of Virginia offered the Professor i'm
mense or any sort of sums of money, or had
any to offer, to go North or anywhere else,
to traduce Malone or any other man, his
ignorance of Virginia politics and politi
clans is phenomenal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Shepan
doah Valley Railroad Company against
Ashbg's trustees. Further argued by John
j. Willame, esq and Col. w. W. Gordon
for defendants in error.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

Rev. NJ E Rush, of Laforgeville. N. Y,
has been found guilty of immoral conduct by
q committee of clergymen, who recommend
bis expulsion from the ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

IT IS understood that ss sooH as the Gus
toms collectors at the principal itaHarting
cites have been appointed they win be sup
piled with copies of the Senate tariff bill and
required to proceed at once to the prep
aration of statements of the difference
in the amount of the customs revenue
under that and under the existing tariff
bill, and that upon such statements tariff
bill will be prepared at the Treasury De-
psrtment for presentation to Congress when
it SHALL meet, which it is now supposed will
be in October MIR. Sherman, it is said, is in
favor of this course. Mr.. Sherman he's evi.
IDENTIFY forgotten the speech he made in the
q. S. House of Representatives on the in.
reference of the other branches of the gov
erpment with the power OF that House in
respect of revenue bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
Club House Destroyed by Fire.

BIARRIrz. France, April 16 The British
Club House here has been destroyed by fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET. Apr. 15-reef
Cattle were offered and sold rs follows: best 3'9a
As; gosd 3a3l1c medium 2i4a3e; common
2a2h Some Sheep and Lambs offered
and sold; Sheep (wool) sold at 4iaa5Ec; sheep
clip 31ha5; Lambs Spring 1iSalOc: Lsmbs
(frll) 5a6c. Calves 4lba5l hc.15 Cows and Calves
brought $20s40c. Market good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

BALTIMORE, April 16.-yirginiss consoli,...,
:; past-due coupons =: do 10-4os 35a.e3Gp
do 3s 65a.a66ls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

New YORK CATTLE MARKET April l5.-Bceycs
dull and fraction lower; common to prime steers
sold at So 75a4 20 per 100 lbs extra do. 81 s0a
90; bulls and dry cows - 1913 40per 100 lls
Sheep and Lamhs weak aud lssiic per ID lower;
Sheep sold at $5s6 per 100 lbs Tor upshOrn clip
ped Sheep S4a5 1919 unshorn yesrng Limbs
$6s7 so, and clipped do. s'5aG 10 per 100 lbs
Spring Lambs S246 each. Hoss-live Hogs shout
steady at SIS 20s5 40 Der 100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16
MONETARY AND CoMmpno-

New YORK. April 1.-THE stock mArk.,
very quiet at the opening this morning F9,s,ii
prices were generally 3 lower, and the m.,,...
was inclined to weakness, and further lo,,a. =,
small fractions were sustained. but prices r.s,
subsequently, though tho movement was con6rcs
to fractions. AT Il O'Clock the market wss f.ir.
active and strong, generally at shade better ,b.'
the opening figures. Money easy at 2aS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

NEW YORK, April 1G Cotton steady: npIap-,
10 ZIG; Orleans 10 l5.l6; futures stOsdy
Flour dull and steady. Wheat less active aud
depressed. Corn quiet and firm. Pork inactive
at S12 50a13 70. Lard quiet and firm st s. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-16

CHICAGO, April 16-11 a. m-July whcst is
Sly. The May option is quoted as follows
Wheat S7a. Corn 34'sa34ai Cars 21i9; Pork
81 ~; Lard SO 30 bid; short ribs So 90 bid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-30
Are We to Have Another Warl

Some political prophets aver that we
shall Be that as 1t may, the battle wag.
ed by medical science against disease will
never cease until we arrive at that utopi-
an epoch when the human family shall
cease to afflicted with bodily ailments.
One of the most potent weapons which
the army OF medicine furnishes, is Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which Is of special
utility as IA family medicine, as IL isadapt-
ed to the immediate relief and ultimate
cure OF those disorders OF the stomach, liv-
er and bowels which are OF commonlst
eccurance Indigestion, biliousness an
constipation are inseparable companions,
and these al ments are completely cradle
ated by the Bitters. But the remedial
scope of this superlatively wholesome and
genial medicine takes in also nervous all
ments, rheumatism and kidney troubles |;
it's action In these, as in the other com
plants, being characterized by unequalcd
thoroughness.