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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

SUIcIDE-Mrs. Henri Farrot, nee Lily
Dulvocs, committed suicide at New Orleans
yesterday. Mrs. Farrot and her husband
belong to two of the best known creole fam
lilies of the State. and lived until lately in
the parish of West Baton Rouge. A short
time ago she was discovered to be enciente,
and when pressed by her parents to name
her betrayer she accused Mr.. Henri Farrot,
neighboring young planter, who was much
in love with her. and was paying her atten-
ton. He Indignantly denied the charge,
hut was finally induced by the family to
marry the girl. They came to New o leans
and we're married, but parted at the altar.
Farrot supported the wife, but refused to
live with her. He spoke with her at her
boarding house Thursday, and was invited
to visit her yesterday. When he entered
her room yesterday morning he found her
dead, she having poisoned herself with
strychnine and died in terrible commissions.
By her side were two letters, one addressed
to her father, In which she confessed that
Farrot had not betrayed her, and was not
the father of her child, but who was she
would not say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
Damage by Flood.

VINcENNEs, Ind, June 15.-The June
floods have worked disaster to the farmers
of southern Indiana who have crops in the
bottom ands The Wabash river at this
point Ia over 16 feet in the channel and is
still rising The White river has created a
great deal of damage to the bottom farms
and has washed out thousands of acres OF
corn and wheat and farmers have been COM
PEELED to move their families and live stock
to high ground. The damage to all the
southern Indiana and Illinois counties along
White and Wabash rivers will amount to
many thousands Of dollars and it is feared
worse trouble may ensue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
COMMUNICATED
/ cannot live a day
And have nothing to say
In regard to the way
Tbinpa arr dono-

I am told that strong effort is being made to
elect gentleman to preside over the lower branch
of the City Council who will appoint finance
committee that will agree with the Committee on
Light and force upon the people the Schuy ler cleo
trio light system terms to suit the contractor.
In other words, We are to be made to pay for
something we know nothing about and to accept
MUM. G" security (which we know less sbout)
that tho works will be hunkidori. Mr.. Sweeney
is to be sacrificed on the altar of electricity. In
New York they propose to annihilste murderors
by electric force. Let tho Council wait aud see
how it works there before they Try it on here. II
such means to prevail in democratic con.
sentative Council then it is time for the tlx-psy
er to change his base for awhile until publication
takes place. The more / see and hesr the more I
am convinced that there is something rotten in
Denmark" "Can the City Council transfer its
power to act to committee?' will be answered
later. r. A. /. SHELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
From Baum's book department in Wash.

From Baum's book department in Wash.
ington we have lately received "Bluaders
in educated circles corrected" By Thomas
Russell B,wden. published by g. W. Dill
iingham, New York. la these days of null
TITLED hand books, it will prove a useful
manual for those who have neither time
nor inclination to consult larger works of
reference. AS the author readily admits in
the preface, there are radical diffe FENCES of
opinion on certain points discusse in the
book His reaf ons, however, for bis views
are Clearly exp essed and generally worthy
of cUnslGerstitr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
The Cronin Murder Mystery.

CHICAGO, June Is 1t transpires that The
police have 10 their possession case oil
surgical instruments which corresponds very
closely with the description of the case car
ried by DIR. Cronin on the night when he
rode to his death. It was found In south
Canal street, several miles from the scene
of the murder. The bottom of thu case is
stained as if it had been set down in pool
of blood.
LATsR.-The case has been identified as
the property of physician from whom it
was stolen last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Warrenton post office was formal,
turned over to Mr.. VIM. Ell. Strotber, yes
terday evening.
Benjamin Deck, of Utica. N. Y, has pur
chpsed the Adler farm, 142 acres. nea
PurcellyiIle, Loudoun county, for 50 0Ot
cash.
Mr.. Geo. A. Kenner, highly respected
citizen of FauquIer, died at his home neal
Reotortown, on Saturday, June Sth, of hear
disease
Mr.. Haywood F. Triplett on old and vel
known citizen of Prince William county
died at his home near Gainesville on the Sth
In the SD year of bis age.
During the thunder storm last Thursday
evening the cupala of the Masonic temple
at Brandy Station was struck, and the build
| ing damaged to the amount OF 5000.
The house of Mr.. Kenyon Hampton, al
Round Hill, Loudoun county, was entered
aud robbed few nights since by Ed.
Beach, colored, who secured some clothing
shoes, etc. The thief was caught and sent
| to Jail.
Sheriff Harris, of Spotsylvania. will leave
to-day for Baltimore with requisition from
Governor Lse 10 bring back to that county
Sandy Slaughter. charged with assaultng
the ID year old daughter of Mr.. Frank Nc
Whert in Spoisylvania few days since.
AS Mr.. Henry Haley, who has store at
| Hughesvile, Loudoun county, and is the
| postmaster of that place, was going from bis
place of business to hs dwelling on Thurs
day night he was attacked and fired on by
three men for the purpose of robbery.
The Rappahannock river at - o'clock
Yesterday had risen to height which flood
ed Water street, in Fredericksburg. Own.
ers of property along that street were busy
SECURING their effects, but the water receded
before much damage had been done.
Gen. Bradley T. Johnson is in Richmond
with other owners of large tracts of land
about four miles from that city, where they
propose to locate new town, TO be called
Westmoreland. 1t is on the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad.
At Petersburg yesterday morning James
A. Lanier, salesman for s. n. Marks & Co.,
confectioners, while in ]. R. Jones & Co. g
store on Old street, was struck in the head
with weight By Jack JONES' and it is sup
posed that his skull was fractured. Jones
is under arrest.
Mrs. D. Golf, who lived on Metals
creek, Botetourt county, was killed last
week. Her son-in law. c. Kerns, intending
to shoot the load from his gun as he sat in
the door of his house, discharged the weap-
on alongside the building, and Mrs. Golf, at
that moment coming around the corner, re
ceived the charge in the side of hsr head,
killing her instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
No Fears of an Outbreak

WASHINGTON, June l5.-At the War De-
partment 1t Ia said that there Ia no fear of a
general outbreak OF the Chippewa Indians,
that the present difficulty appears to be Of a
personal nature and that whisky is at the
bottom of the trouble.
CHICAGO. June Is The report that the
Chippawas on the Mill Lac reservation In
Minnesota had begun killing and driving
out ae,,lsrs, and had killed and wounded
six, is an exaggeration. One man was shot
but details have not been received. Troops
have been sent to the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

THE Mall and Express, one of the ultra
republican newspapers of New York city,
publishes q list of the "rebsl" Governors Of
southern States. and then says: "How many
patriot throats these men cut it would be
interesting 10 know. and how many more
they would like to cut or only await the
opportunity to cut it would also be interest
ing to know" Correct know ledge on the
latter point is impossible to obtain; but in
view of the fact that 1913 .O2O men are now,
3 quarter of century after the war, draw
ing pensions for injuries received during
that war, the number of patriot Threats
cut" that is the number of men killed, by
the Governors referred to, must have been
greatly in excess of the whole number of
men in the Confederate army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
The Presidents Twin

WASHINGTON, June l5-rhs ,
dent and Secretaries Blaine sD1 ,
dom went down the Potomac ,'r..
morning in Postmaster GenersI W
makers yacht R 'stless. The v..ssJ ri
down as far as Chesapeake Bay and J.
anchor during Sunday and return 70 "
inRton Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
| ginia.

Corporal TANNER, commissioner OF pensions,
is diligently engaged in an effort to expend all
the surplus in the Treasury, so as to make pre-
text for the maintenance of the protective tsriif
But he naturally desires that of the surplus referr
cd to somo of it shall go where it will do the most
good. He hss therefore had hio private secretary
transferred TO smother position and filled the va
cancy with his own daughter, at salary OF 500
But, with the example set him by the President,
III. Cnrnnrsl can hardly be blamed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
Small Pox and Yellow T.

New ORLEANS, June Is News y r..
been brought here by gcnllensa
Brazil who says that small pox sp1 -
fever are raging in avirulent form -,
in Rio Janeiro, but through all Tho :.
within 2C0 miles of that CITY. The,
rate for three days at Santos ~. :,
cent. and people who could do ;,
eaying in droves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

at it with disinterssted eyes. 1t says:
Harrison is disguised with the
faction fight in Virginia. and under cover of
his disgust is giving all the Offices to the fol-
lowers of Malone" General Mahone is
evidently on top now, but, If threats amount
to anything, the "kickers" will turn him
under next November. The General, by the
aid of the negroes and the Arthur admins
tration. stdowned" the old republican lead
ers in the State; by the same aid and that
of Mr.. Harrison's administration he has now
..downed" the "kickers," and is, ap
parently at least, to all intent aud purpose,
the disposer of the federal patronage in Viz
giuia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

The ubiquitous and Unjust system Of e
sular protection at Tanger, which eusl
any foreign rufiian to place himself on,.
OF the local police authority, was lately
cause of a scandalous affair. The Ant,
legation was entered and several hon
robbed with impunity. The Young Ia
lay screaming in bed for help, and saw
bandits stealing their trinkets. No h
came since the police dare not touch 9
eigner without orde from TIT Consulate
the rascal's nationally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

PRIESTS AND DEAcoNs. a meeting Of
the standing committee of the Episcopal d.
Geese of Virginia held on June 81. the fol.
lowing were recommended for deacon's or.
ders: F. P. Clark, l. w. Doggett, ]. T.
Foster, R. @. Jett, L. l. Kinsolving, J. w.
Morris, @. E. Woodson. The following dea.
cons for priests orders: Rev. j. G. Amber,
Stephen o Southall, T. w. Vaughan and
Rev. VIM. Patterson Burke. the two last
named colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
Court of Appeals.

The following business was disposed OF be.
fore the court at WytheviIle yesterday :
Hicks vs. Commonwealth, submitted on
brief by the Attorney General.
Ward Vs. White. ct ais, partly heard on
the 18th.
Ward vs. White, ct ais, further and fully
heard and submitted.
Finney vs.. Clark, heard and submitted on
the 18Th.
Board of Supervisors of Gloucester county
vs. Conells' executors. Opinion by Judge
Lewis. Judgment reversed.
Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany vs.. Williams. Judgement affirmed.
Opinion by Judge Lacy.
Trustees of the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In the United States
vs. John B. Guthrie ct ais. Decree revers-
ed Opinion by Judge Richardson.
Guthrie w. Guthrie Decree affirmed.
Opinion by Judge Richardson.
Adams Brothers & Payne vs. Hayes and
Angel. Judgment affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Hinton.
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company vs..
Ashby's trustees. Judgment affirmed. Opin-
ion by Judge Lewis.
Pages administrator vs.. Lindsey. Decree
affirmed. Opinion by Judge Lacy.
Beckham VS. Duncan. Decree reversed.
Opinion by Judge Lewis.
Alvey Va. Calhoun. Judgment affirmed.
Opinion by Judge Lacy.
Bowes administrator w. Merchant. De-
cree corrected and affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Lecy, Judge Fauntleroy dissenting.
Davis, administrator for SC. VIZ. McMui-
Inns administrator. Further and fully heard
and submitted.
Musick vs.. Musick continued, till next
term.
Lancaster ct ais vs.. Lancaster ct ais. part
ly heard on 18th.
Baily Allen vs. Commonwealth, writ Of
error awarded to a Judgment of the circuit
court OF Carroll county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
Murder and Suicide.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. June ia courier
arrived here yesterday from the military
post of Santa Maria bringing the account OF
a murder and suicide which occurred there
Thursday night. Corporal Adler Hutchings
and Private Pau! Marquant of the Sd Cav
airy while on their way back from ball
had a quarrel which resulted in Hutchin 90
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shooting Marquant fatally, st,s, - -
blew his own brains out. VOL
From Mexico

CITY OF MEXICO, June Is vi, g.,
The roof OF the Mercea M.,k.t f. W
teTday burying nearly 40 no,.. .''' 10
dead aud IA wouadrd have .I,,,,
taken out. Soldiers are remoyios ,I "
blsh aud searching for bodies. ' 'a'
President Wade, of the Ms1ics, .
raiload, is inspecting the line.
New Orleans capiialita are o,o...
homestead company here ''l
The black vomit has msia its ann.
at Vera Cruz. 'A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

The late John Bright's favorite amuse
menls consisted in playing billiards and
fishing for salmon. For many years be
pl aged billiards every afternoon at the Re.
foIm Club, London, with his friend Mr.
Nicholson. Mr. Bright Wac an enthusiastic and
accomplished angler. Ho regularly hsbcd the
Stanley water, on tho Tay, and landed from il
many good salmon. He also fshcd the Tweed
and threw limo once year into the Cree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

Mr.. w +. CHANDLER, who has been re-.
nominated for the U. S. Senate by the re
publicans in tho legislature OF New Hamp-
shire, and who will therefore he elected,
says he will return to the'Senate with Fixed
purpose to strive to maintain the high tariff
and to enforce the 18th amendment, IS
3S members of the present Congress are
lost to The republicans because that amend
meut is not observed. Ia other words Mr..
Chambers two objects during his next. as
they were during his last senatorial term.
will be the maintenance of the tax on the
necessares of life and the incessant waving
of the bloody ehirt. And yet the Posi- ,one of
tine two morning republican newspapers of
Washington, though fuir minded and
conservative republican opposed him.
SAYS Mr.. Chandler deserves the sue
cess he has won, that he is not fanat
icaI and one ideaed, and that he has broad
views of public policy" But the Post ls
also great admirer of General Malone. MIR.
Chandler is chiefly notorious from the fact
of his being the author Of the famous dis
patch to the fraud Hayes, "You have lS5
votes, and are elected, and for acting as the
agent of naval contractor while Secretary
of the Navy. The Press, the other morning
republican paper of Washington, says the
success of Mr. Chandler is in accordance
with the wishes of the republican party in
all the States. and is an event worthy of
celebration. Why, certainly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

THE AMERICAN commissioners to Germany
have settled the Sam an imbroglio by withdraw
ing the protest of their against allow
ing Germany indemnity, and by foutirg the adj
vice of General Washington, and what was sup
posed to bc the settled policy Of this government,
u avoid ontangling foreign alliances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
Killed by an Officer

WILKEsBARRE, June l5.-At an ;.
hour this morning at Elwatdsviue. D,
Thomas. a policeman, shot and kilI.,
miner named schilling for interfering =
him while making en- arrest in q saloo,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
DIED.

In this city, on the 18th instant, JOHN A.
AITCH ESON, son of Peter Aitcheson, in the 22d
year of his age. gss- Funeral Monday, at three
O'Clock p. M, from his fathers residence, south
Lee street. Relatives and friends Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
MARRIED

On June 18th, at the residence of the brides
father, mount Pleasant Fairfax county, by
Rev. Carl E. Grammar, Mr.. j GRIFFIN. of Ba :
timore, and VIRGINIA N. KIRBY, daughter of
]. Oven Kirby, esq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

BALTIMORE, June 15.-CoLton nOmina Il
ding 11sss11 y. Flonr fairly sctiye aud ii
Wheat-Soutbern scarce and higher; fuu'
80 lougberry S5s9l; Western dull No 2Sr
red spot 3d. July S1a. Aug SlA. Corn sOl
ern firm ut IN advance; white 43a45 yeoS
AZ; Western easy mixed spot Al d Jane y
July 41sss41As August 42s42Li; steamer
Oats steady and unchanged. Rye steady ri
5J Hay steady; prime to choice timothy
ii 30 Provisions quiet and steady. 20
steady Western packed l0al2; creamery Ia
Eggs about steady at 1fi4. Coffee uni,ttei
csrgoes fair 17a.a1S. Sugar stTonr 3i'
Whisky unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
ALEX ANDRIA-.
SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE IS.
WHAT'S THE matter with General lmpo

WARS THE matter with General Imbo.
dan He, certainly. is not all right. he
agrees with Mr. Parsons aud General "aiA
or that the so-cslled protection democrats
in Virginia should unite with the rePupn
cans to send protectionists to Congress Ii
there were enough of them, and they were
all of the Generals way OF thinking. not
only would the State be turned over 10 oeh.
Mahone. but republican supremacy In the
national government be prolonged indeh'
nitely. But, fortunately for the State anu
the country. neither condition exists. The
General says he ia in favor OF the MAINTAIN
auce of "the great American system OF tnat
uncomfortable statesman of past generstion'
Henry Clay" Why, the General ought to
know that Mr.. Clay never dreamed OF 10
ner cont. tariff, and that the most pro-
nounced tariff reformer of the present DAY
would be perfectly satisfied with the highest
tariff MIR. Clay ever supported. The dener'
al also says "a large majority OF the whole
American people are, in my Judgment, I'M
auestionably in favor OF just, moderate
aud fair protective tariff" Well, If the
Mills bill provides for that sort OF tarih,
the General is unquestionably right. for that
hill was endorsed by a large majority OF the
whole American people last fall, and by
million majority of the whole white Ameri-
can people. The General also favors the
granting of subsidies to American ship.own'
ers But the General lives in an sgricultur-
al State, and why he should want to increase
the taxes of thu already over taxed farmers
OF Virginia in order to give money to north
err ship-owners, ia what the farmers refer
red to don't exactly comprehend. The Cen
eral SAYS: "In Iron, steel and cotton manu-
iactursrs, that have sprung up with amazing
rapidily all over the South in the past de-
csde, we could defy competition with the
world with a reasonable and just protective
tariff" Surely the General cannot want to
increase the tariff on the articles referred to.
Without any tariff on them the South could
defy the competition of the world, and were
it not for the tariff, all the northern makers
of those articles would move their plants
South, and this section be the grea. manu-
featuring storehouse OF the earth. The
General also wants the tax taken off whisky,
so that the States may tax 1t. If there be
one article that can bear taxes, surely that
one is whisky, for the payment OF tax Oh 1t
is purely voluntary. And besides, the States
have the same power to tax it now that they
would have vera the government tax re-
moved. Finally, the General says he Is in
favor ofincreased commercial relations with
Mexico. But such relations can only result
from the removal of the tariff on Mexican
products, so that Mexicans can exchange
their commodities for those of this country.
But if free trade with Mexico would be ben
efcal, for a stronger reason it would be SO
with Canada, and if with both those coup
tries, why would it not be 30 with all other
foreign countries ? General Imboden, like
General Walker, has evidently taken the
wrong shoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

The late Aaron White, of Connecticut, got
together fv tons of pam 90 during his life
time, and probably died happy in the
thought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

Seventeen homing pigeons were sent from Phil
adelphi last night to Orange. Va to be liberated
to-day. Tho air line distance il 200 miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

TEE PHILADELPHIA Record takes the
game view of the republican squabble in
Virginia that all other people do who look
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. June 15-Thc oreuing Of the Il,
market this morning wss quiet bnt weak
first prices showed declines from last ovcnir
final figures of from Is to y per cent. A. c.c
o'clock the market WAS quiet and steady to q
at fractions better than the opening pa,
Money easy at 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. June 15-F5u
steady and fairly active. Wheat is stronger
high grades, with sales at 60As7. Corn is iel
and firm at yesterdays quotations. Bye AMI O
are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

NEW YORK, June 15.-Cotton quiet uFlh
lis; Orleans 1ias futures opened aud c.
dali and steady. Flour quiet and strong VI
active and higher. Corn quiet aud arm
quiet and unchanged. Lard dull aut sIcii
| So 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

BALTIMORE, June 15.-yirginss consolfi.t
4ola past-due coupon =; do 10.4Cs 81 Be-
69a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postoffice June 10.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

SMALL HAMS, choice Brcak fast Pieces SUE
- cured Shoulders aud Jowls for sale by ,.,,
ap5 J C. MILBIiRS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

Bach, C Miller, Albert
Bancroft, Mrs Sarah Raymond, Mrs Martha
Crosby, Lewis Smith, Luther
Elliott Alfred Simpson, Mrs Fannie
Evans, "a Taylor Mrs Kate
Kerchner, Peter Thompsou, Mi Delphis
Lee, Miss Lizzie Trissler, Curtis, 2
McCandish, L o Tnbman, Jacob
Msrcias, Mrs May Wrecker, George
W. w. HERBERT. P. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

M ILD-CURED HAMS, Breskfsst Piece a
lfl Shoulders just received by
jan2O j c. MlhFUb'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-15

DELICIoUs MILK SHAK E.s and COLD sOI
~ WATER, ACID PHOSPHATE, tsc.
mvl6 BROADUS < SMITH