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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
Shot BY a Burglar.

ARMoNK. N. Y, Nov. 1S,-A burglar
forcsd bis way into the residence OF Andrew
White in this village early yesterday morn
ing and awoke Mr.. White, who was sleep
ing in an upper room. Mr.. White, after
partly dressing hmaelf, started down stairs,
carrying lighted lamp. Soon his family
were aroused By a scuffi :, followed by pis
toll shot. Wnite was found lying on the
4 Dor bleeding from plstol.shot wound 10
the head. He was only half conscious and
was unable to speak. The burglar escaped
from the house, but the neighbors were
aroused aud be was captured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The War Department has authoriz Sd the
resumption of work on the new hotel at
Fortress Monroe.
Mr.. c. w. Hoffman, ST., well known
citizen of Warren county, died at his home
near Linden, last Saturday in the 18th year
Of his age.
Gov. elect Mckinney hopes there will be
no parade on the day OF bis inauguration
and SAWS a private inaugural would be more
in accordance with hia taste.
There we're 666 stock cattle on sale in and
near Warrenton Friday morning. Lowing
herds are beginning TO be heard 90 eve
ry hand, aud activity in the market has
begun.
DR.. Robert Gamble Cabeil, a prominent
physician Of Richmond, died on Saturday
aged so years His father was governor
of the State, aud afterwards member ofthe
Court Of Appeals.
There are now 10SS names en- the books
of the penitentiary-S2 $50 in the building and
259 employed on public works. The reve.
nue. received from the hires for work done
ia the shops for the last ak months enables
the penitentiary to be sslf sus aiming.
Henry ]. Hamper, son ofthe ex Govern
or. was 10 st. Paul, Mimi, on Friday search
ing for his missing brother Charles Kemper,
who disappeared in June last under myste
rious circumstances. After an examination
of the body found at Lake Jobanne be
was convinced that it was not that of his
brother.
It's reported that DR.. E c. Smith, demo
cratic candidate for the House of Delegates
from the counties of Prince George and Sur
ry, will contest the right of George ]. Row
land, jr., the republican candidate. to seat
in the next General Assembly, and that the
papers in he case have been prepared and
served on Rowland.
Mr.. T. s. Curlett, OF Lancaster county,
has associated himself with Alfred @. Glib
GOD, of Philadelphia and New York, snd
will hereafter represent that firm in the
South. Mr.. Curlett represented his district
In the legislature eight times, and was com
monwealth's attorney for Lancaster county.
He has abandoned politics.
Among the latest announcements of the
candidates for State officers are Messrs. S
M. Newhouse, of Culpeper, and ex-U. s.
Marshal T. W. Scott, of Charlottesville. for
superintendent of the pententisry E. C.
Glass, of LyDchburg. for superintendent of
public instruction and W. H. Moseley, of
Richmond, and William Kooniz, of WASH
ingtou, for register of the land Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
Virginia Conference.

At Saturdays ses'ion OF the Virgins
Methodist Conference in Richnord, Rev.
r. NJ. Totten, of North Carolina. was re-
ceiyed and transferred to Bishop Gran berry's
conference.
paper memoraliz;ng the General Cos
ference at its st. Louis aesson TO consider
the propriety Of providing by slautory en-
actment or otherwise the authoriz ,tion OF
licentiates and under graduates 10 admins
ter rites of baptism and the Lords Supper
was referred.
The following were announced as mem
hers of the temperance committee: r. u
Edwards, J. Cannon Watson and James r,
Gates.
A paper asking for change in the meth
cd OF paying the preachers was presented:
Il provides that preachers snail De olVioeo
into Glasses. First, al regular itinersnis OF
ten wears or longer second, those who serve
from four to ten; third, those who nave
served less than four years. The first snail
have 25 per cent. more than the second. ana
the second shall have % per cent. more
than the third. 1t makes provision also
that for each child between ! and years
there shall be added to the preachers salary
$50: between and 10. SO; between 10
aUu SlUU. duu DSlhCCu ~ nhA ~ 49, y
$50, Referred to committee on memorials.
strong appeal was made for contfiou
tons to B Bile work.
A paper looking to the transference OF the
Murfreesboro' district to the North Carolina
Conference was reported. This is an initia-
tory step toward confung the conference
boundaries to State lines.
A report from the board of missions re-
commanding that feeble charges, az far as
practical. iD the Judgment of the Bishop. be
combined with other work, ADD that no
church be er cted, unless self.susisinlog,
other than rs mission station, was read.
Reports of the trustees of the Hall fund
and Of the trustees Of the Rosebud Mission
airy Society, were read.
The claims of the Randolph Macon Acad
envy were presented.
The missionary anniversary was held at
night Speeches were made by Bishop VIII
son and Rev. DR.. Starr.
The treasurer's report showed the grand
total collections for mission work, foreign
aud domestic, amounted to $50, lis OF, being
falling off as compared with Last year OF
81 SCI 50; of this grand total Sl3 S95 80 waa
Tor foreign missions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
Virginia Baptist Association

At Saturdays session in Charlottesville o!
the Virginia Baptist Association, MIR. e. X
Eliyson addressed the Association, showing
the needs of the State Board OF Missions, and
depioripg the falling off of receipts Of last
year. He said that unless the receipts in
creased this year probably as many as eight
or ten missionaries will have to be taken
from the work Mr.. Eilyson said that Sl5
600 would DOT begin to do the work that
the denomination ought to perform, and
averred that the Episcopa!ians and Metho-
diets, particularly, and even the Presbyter-
isns are. moving ahead Of the Baptists.
The Rev. James B. Tayler, sr., of the com
mittee on obituaries, read notices of those
who had died during the past associationai
year.
The Sunday school and Bible Board re
ported that the board asked for SO OC0 fer
the work of last year; S6,SlS was received.
The board has in the field general super
intendent, with lhirty-eieht assistants.
The Boards colporteurs sold 8 006 Bibles,
994 t. staments, 9,054 books, 170, 693 pages
of tracts for s. 694 so; gave away 600 Bibles.
| ,076 Testaments. ,l3S books and 130C54
pages of tracts at On expense Of S673.O2.
The report on education stated that as
denomination the Baptsts were conducting
three classes of schools, academies, colleges
and theological seminary. 1t was thought
that the academies had been rather neglect
ed. II the standard of the academies was
raised that would raise the standard OF the
COLLEGES. or tbese academies there are two
in the Piedmont, one in Tidewater, and
four in the Valley.
At the academies there are $50 scholars.
OF these, only $50 are from Baptist families.
There are 754 females attending the female
academies, of which number $40 are from
Baptist families. This would seem to indi-
cate that 10 the future, men Will, in efuca
ton, be inferior to their wives. Those at
tending the college humber l57. OF these
120 are from, Baptist families.
The association adjourned to meet in Rich.
mond next November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

TIE New BRAZILIAN REPUBLIC Since
the accession to power Of the present ruler
OF 2 szil he has given that country more
stable and peaceful administration than has
fallen to he lot of any o. the South Ameri
Can republics. He ruled according to con-
stitnioGal methods. and 30 Justly that his
long reign has been disturb by few seri.
Gus internal dissensions. The emancipation
of the slaves, begun by Dom Pedro aud hast
ened TO completion By his daughter, los! bin
the good will ofthe aiistocracy OF his empire.
Il brought with it much personal hardship
and Inconvenience for the great coff .e plant
ers. Added to this trouble in the present
iuncture was the attempt of the Govern
meut to resume specie payment and to put
its Goauces upon stronger basis. ID sSatiS.
fed men may have seizad upon this oppor
tune emergency to declare republic, car
ing nothing fJr republican institutions ex
cept as makeweight in the interest of re-
volt. This appears Inc more probable for
the reason that The rei2Diug family bad an
nounced its willingness TO surrender the
kng!y authority nDon the ascertainment,
by means OF vote of the people. that such
course was desired. There would seen
to have been on necessity for force under
such circumstances; unless the purposes of
the revoutonists did not admit of open de.
bate and pesceful Accomplishment. DIM
Pedro has ruled so wisely and well that sor
row over his downfall wi not be conf ned
to the upholders OF moparchical institutions.
Many candid renuoicans will seriously
doubt whether the BrezIlisns are capable OF
maintaining good orier under an executive
authority less potent than that of theE npire.
- PhiIn Pecnrd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
Telegraphic Brevities.

heavy snow storm prevailed throughout
portion Of Illinois last evening.
Brazilian securities fell on the London
stock exchange to day per cent.
The strike OF the London bakers which
was fixed for to-day ia small affair.
1t seems almost certain that ex Governor
Pierce will be nominated for the long term
Senatorship In the republican caucus at
MOI tn Dakota.
A dispatch from Joliet, II :, says: The de.
tails of the consolidating of all the barb
wire mills are about completed The com
pany has an Illinois charter aud capital of
S12 OO0, O0O
Gen. Sir Frederick Middleton, com mand.
ing the forces of the DominIon,is now on bis
way to British Columbia where be goes to
thoroughly inspect and report upon the de-
fenses OF the Canadian Pacific coast.
Early this morning FIRE originated in a
bakery, at Mount Washington, Nd, burn.
ing it to the ground, together with grocery
store which contained the post Office, and
an SiuibS otO' &c 4Othi IOoo SlZ UVU 10
$4,000. About 100 letters were burned.
E. C. Collins, farmerl living near Mexico Mo-,
was shot and killed about o'clock yesterday
morning while asleep in bed. Mrs. Collins was
asleep in the same bed aud married daughter
ard two sons asleep in the house bat the
shot did not awaken them. There has been
trouble in the family for some time. and interest
ing developments are expected.
First Comptroller Matthews has decided that a
U. s marshal who undertakes to serve subpoena
on witness at distant point and fails TO find
him is not entitled to the actual expenses of the
trip also that he is not entitled to mileage tor
his return after conveying criminal to the place
designated for his confinement.
For the second time in two years fire occurred
this morning at 626 Broadway, New York. the
site OF the old Olympic Theatre. The damage
will amount to about $50, 900. Three manufac-
lure.s Of clothing and hat maker occupied the
building.
1t is stated that Rt. Rev. Bishop Trigg, of the
Pittsburg Catholic diocese, who has been an inva.
lid for number Of years has resigned, and that
Rt. Rev. Bishop Phelan, Cosdj i'll be appoint,
ed to fill the vacancy.
Horace scbudder, of Beatrice Neb, has been
appointed confidential secretary to the Commits.
sioner of the General Land Office.
Lewis c. Cassidy, prominent Philadelpbia
lawyer, and Attorney General under Gov. Patti.
son, died suddenly to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
The Brazilian Revolution.

Advices from Rio Jauero, dated Novem
Der lG 9:55 p n are to the effect that the
province OF Bahia is opposed TO the revolu-
iiop. Yiscount euro Pfeto, ex-minister Of
The interior, and Senior Mayunck, banker,
have been arrested. The Emperor is looked
on with suspicion. The provisional govern
10 ant has abolished the monarchy. TIE
evolutionary commission address message
to the Emperor telling him 10 leave the
country in 24 hours. The Emperor &C
know ledged this aod leaves by the packet
Aingoas, accompanied by The ironclad Ria.
chuelo. The Brazilian republic will give
the nperor d certain amount to live in
Europe. The revolutionary commission has
been sworn D before the chamber OF the
municipality. TIE republic is certainty
and great enthusiasm prevails.
dispatch from Rio Janeiro says: Dom
Pedro has departed from Brszil. He sailed
direct for Lsbon. Before his departure he
was formally notified OF his deposition. At
the same time he ives informed that the
civil list would be continued. The province
of Bahia opposes the republic but most of
the other provinces have signifsd their ad
herence to The new regime.
finance, announces that all contracts enter.
ed into by the imperial government will he
maintained. The city of Rio is qniet. The
overthrow of the monarchy has temporarily
paralyzad business. Ga the exchanges
nothing is doing
1t is reported that Dom Pedro recently
expressed to his Prime Minister the opinion
that the government had not much longer
to live. Among the causes that led to the
revolution were the tyrannival measures to
which the government resorted, in order to
secure The return Of its supporters at the last
election, when many electors were arrested
and imprisoned.
General sympathy with Dom Pedro is ex.
pressed, but nobody believes his restoration
TO the throne possible. Although not 3
wealthy man as compared with many of the
rulers and ex sovereigns Of Europe, he has
a fortune sufficient to enable him to pass the
remainder of bis life 10 comfort on the con
ioeUt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
ALEX ANDRIA-.
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER IS.

THE Stair taxes are now due, and cou-
pons, with which they can be paid, with no
real risk, can be obtained at saving OF
about thirty FIVE per cent. Large taxpayers
will profit by this saving small ones, by
reason OF the amount IF the coupons and
dread of law suits, will not. The leglsla.
lure will meet next month. fits members
he wise and have the best interests of the
State at heart, the frat thing they will do
will be to appoint commission, not OF
themse!yss. few or none of whom thor
ouphly understand the debt question, but
of three men OF affairs OF the State, who are
either already familiar with that question
and all matters connected with 1t, or nave
The ability to render Themselves so IN
short time, to treat with the creditors for
The settlement of the debt upon the best
terms that can now be obtained. It ID un'
derstood that no such favorable terms as
were once proposed will be offered again;
Int still. as the bondholders are anxious ior
q settlement. they doubtless are willing to
make large concessions. They do not want
the principal, but only reduced interest
on their debt, and as their present mode OF
collecting that iuterest-the sale OF their
COUPONS to Virginia taxpayers-involves a
great loss to the State 80 we'll as to them
sslyes. and IS no increase of taxes would be
required to pay it, why a satisfactory com
promise can not be effected is hard to IN
derstand. One thing is certain, as proved
by the sale of coupons, and that is that the
de is Unsettled; ard it is no less certain
that until it be settled every interest in the
State will continue to suffer either directly
or Indirectly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

SOUTHERN DocToRs-The Southern Sur
gical and Genealogical Association held
last week In Nashville, Tenn, a most sue
cessful session of three days and then sd
iourned 10 meet 10 Atlanta, Go, November
next. Most of the eminent surgeons OF the
South were present and also number OF
distinguished surgeons Of the North.
President Hunter Mcclure, OF Richmond,
read paper Oh Chronic Cysiitis in Won
en-. and DR.. l. S. Some, of Lincoln, Va ,
presented an essay on The Treatment oil
Contracted 3 adder by Hot Water Dilnta-
tion."
Vice President Bedford Brown read pa
per on Certain OBSCURE and Minor Gases OF
Pelvic Cellulitis Stimulating Malerial Fe.
yer.n This was one OF the ablest essays o!
the session. Other papers were read oy
title.
DR.. Geo. J. Eagelmsun, of 81. Louis, was
elected president
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
B 60. r. R.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1S-The annual meet.
ing of the stockholders Of the Baltimore
and OHIO railroad company was held to-
day. Mr.. Reverdy Johnson WAS called to
the chair. Bat two changes were made in
the directory.
The &c annual report. accepted and ap
proved by The shareholders, shows that The
net earnings in 1889 we're Sc 492 .l57, an 10.
crease over 1883 of 1899 ,227.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18
MONETARY AND COMaGRCIaL

NEW YoRK. Nov. IS The stoek make: this
morning especially during the frat hall h5ur Of
business, was ertreraay active irregu r. and fes
erish while generally weak. The frat pric.
showed wide changes from 3atard .ys figures. The
movements II sse list we're very irrsr uIar. but
generally u sEe downws direction. and at II
O'Clock .ae market wss active and wesk, generally
st the loFese prizes cached Money 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

IT SEEMS that Mr.. Grub, the defeated
republican candidate for Governor of New
Jersey, was as unfortunate in the selection
Of the disbursers of his campaign funds as
Gen. Malone was In this State. He says
he gave them s25 600 out of his own pocket
aud that they got as much more from hii
friends. little CT which ever reached the
voters, and that he was skinned right aud
left. Gen. Malone can heartily sympathise
with Mr.. G,ubb. 1t was reported soon after
the election that one of hls Disturbing agents,
upon receiving the funds entrusted to him,
remarked that they came in good time az
bis note was due the next day, aud now,
according to the Spirit Of the Valtey, re
publican newspaper. the agent in Rocking
ham county, to whom 81 500 was sent, has
iust bought honse and lot"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

The limited msil train on the Pennsylvania
road was wrecked near Bes.emer, Pa, yesterday
The engineer and fireman were both injured.
The wreck was caused by land slide and had
the engine fallen on the right, instead of the left
side the entire train, with 200 passengers, would
have been hurled down huudreed feet embank'
rnant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

81 have found out gift for my fair" Nat
uraily 1t may be supposed it ia fJwer foT
her hair, diamond for her fl ger. or box
of candy, out it is fer better thar these. I.
is a bottle of that famous Salvation Oil 10
cure her neuralgia, pretty dear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

st. EIea,bere, Canada. recently by stove
setting fire to heap of cbirs in the house.
A fac Newfoundland dog succunbed to the
flames while trying to save the children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

Nh. r. B. HAYES, who once occupied the
White House, says "Ignorance-not intel
igence- should be shut out from the jury
box" And yet Mr.. Hayes, and the party
which endorses his frauduency, say the ne
groin the South-should be made jury.
man. Mr.. Hayes ia neither consistent nor
Iouical
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

The records from the treaarrer's cfice in
the basement Of the Werrenton Courthouse
which wea burned ou Friday night last,
were saved. The pcrtrsit OF Chi-f Justice
Marshall, which cast the County 3 Co vas
also saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

Governor Fowle,. of North Carolina, has
appointed Augustus Summer6eld Merriman,
of Raleigh, chief justice of the supreme court
TO succeed ". n. 81. Smith, who died thurs
dsy. Mr.. Merrimau served ak years as U.
s. Senator from that State, and has been
associate Justice for ten years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

GENERAL MALONE Gays his defeat was
caused by democratic fraud and bulldozlng,
but the Spirit of the Vallsy. republican
newspaper, scouts such charge, and says
There il not a man living who can honest
ly charge that fraud has been committed or
intimidation practiced in this large white
comfy of Rockingham, and yet right here
General Malone lost over one thousand
votes as com pared with the vote for Hsrri
son and Morton" The democrats need not
bother themselves about denying any state
.nents that may be made In General Ma
homes reported forthcoming address on the
causes OF his recent defeat. Such work is
altogether unnecessary but, If otherwise, il
would be done satisfactorily by reliable
members of the Generals own party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

1T APPEARS that the rural population OF
Pennsylvania, like that of all the other
States, is waking up to the injustice and In.
iauity of the existing tariff, which increases
the wealth OF the rich at the expense of the
poor. At the recent election in PennsylVa,
MIA the loss in the republican majority. out.
side OF Philadelphia, was over eleven thou
,ap6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

as man or woman justified in telling a
lien was debated in western literary socie.
ty. When we say that thousands have been
cured by Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup we tell
the whole truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

Tsmmany Hall has determined to run the dri
yer of an ice cart Thos. II. Turner, for Congres;
from the sixth New YORK district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

PHILADELPHIA Nov 10 -Peef Csttle-prices
advanced 14c on the mmon and medium grades
and 1sc on the better class OF stock extra 4a.s
44ac; .oad AS 45sc medium 4a41,c; common
81 s34.c; fat cows 2l4a3lc. sheep-demsnd
good aud prices higher for sill grades except com
mon and culls, which were hard to sell at any
rate; extra 5 lps55sc; good 5s5t.c medium IA
demand, although prices d ined &c on all
grades extra 6laAGs. &C; good ga. s6cA medium
5a5 1ac; common 4As4a.c culls 3las4c. Hogs
in fair request, although prices declined lac good
light Western 5S ,51ss; he,vy Western 5 I, as be
Mich Cows in fair request at S3oa65
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

The market opens quiet and easy, with light
offerings, and we note no changes in above quo
tations. Country produce is quiet
In Baltimore Southern Wheat WAS fairly scliyo,
with transactions restricted by light arrivals, and
the bulk of the offerings going in lot9 to millers
at about SOC per bushel; thare were other lies of
inferior to fair at 90, s., 20 70 73 and ), win
trades in samples to grade steamer . red at rs,
and No . red at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

A MONUMENT TO Young WALLER Gov.
Lee is having q monument erected 10 nis
late private secretary, Mr.. James E. Waller,
who is buried in Stafford county. On the
monument will he the following inscription /;
To Tho beloved memory OF
JAMES ELLEN WALLER,
son of
James aud Bette Wicklffe, his wife.
Born 5'h OF September, 1857.
Died February 6 b, 1889
with his mourning relatives and sorrow
ing friends the officers of the State lament
mis- loss and cherish his memory. AS private
secretary to the Governor of Virginia he
adorned the Office by his many virtues.
while illustrating in every other walk OF
life the highest type of manly honor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-11-18

BALTIMORE, Nov. IS Colt n steady; mid ding
1Os1Ols. Flour quiet but steady. Whcat-Sou,li-
ern fairly active and unchanged Fultz 1888
Western dull snd easier; No , winter red spot
and Nov 10 l9a79&a Dec 60bqSO5s Jan S2l.t
o2A Feb e3ts 1875 Corn-Souhern scarce
aud firm; white 41a44; yellow 40a4} Western
steady mixed spot Nov and Dee 4Ua, Jan 39a
3914 Feb 80 iaa39s4 Mar 1898. 40 pril 40a.a
Al; year 39taa39as Oats active aud stesdg
Southern and Penns 24.294a Western white 2Sa
% y do mixed 25A27la graded No = white va
29l Rye-Only choice wanted 53a55. Hay
duh; prime to choice timothy 1913 So Pro-
visions ste.dy Butter firm Western packed II.
Ia best r"l 16a19; creamery 2i425. Eggs hcm
at 24a25. CcfTee unsettled Eio cirgoes TOR 1871,
40. Sugar firm A soft 67s.