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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. September ~. 1889.

Hon James Tanner, Commissioner # Pensions:
Dear sir-Your letter rendering your resigna-
tion of the Office OF Commissioner of Pensions has
been received, and your resignation is accepted to
take effect on the appointment and qualification
OF your successor.
do not think it necessary, in this corespon.
deuce, to discuss the causes which have led to the
present attitude Of affairs in the Pension Office.
You have been kindly and fully advised Of my
views upon most of these matters.
1t gives me pleasure to add that, SO far as I am
advised, your honesty has not at any time been
called in question, and beg to renew the expres-
sion OF my personal go,d will. Very truly yours,
BENZ. HARRISON.
Commissioner Tanner was at the Pension Office
at the usual hour this morning and remained
there until abou. noon, when he left To day ex.
Congressman VIM. Warner, of Nj s,uri, ex. Com.
mander. Chief Of the G. A. B is believed to be
most likely to be appointed h,s successor The
impression of yesterday that Corporal Tanner
would be provided for in some why by the admin
stration still prevails 1t is said to- day that Gen.
Alger did not tel graph to Mr.. Tanner advising
him not to resign. Gov. Foraker's position is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

Mr.. Cox's FUNERAL The funeral of Mr..
s. s. Cox will be public and will be held at
the First Presbyterian Church 90 Fifth
avenue. New York, to morrow, at ten
o'clock. Many Populations from societies
will be present. The pallbearers selected
are General W. T.. Sherman, Vice President
Morton, John T. Agnew. Senator Henry L.
Dawes, 1, Kinball, W. D. Bishop, Gen.
Francis A. Walker. ex Attorney General A.
a. Garland, Charles A Dana, John A.
Oockerll, ex Judge Charles P. DAILY, NJ b.
Northrup. Admiral B F. franklin and Ed
ward Cahil. The alternstes are ex Presi-
dent Cleveland, Governor Hill, Washington
McLsan, Henry B. Payne, Chief Justice
Fuller, General NJ c. Meigs, Senator ]. P.
Beck, George Nswsop, Rudolph Kaufman,
]. 81. Onthwaite, G. s Baker, Gen. Thomas
Ewing and ex-senator Allen G. Thurman.
1t is thought that the body will be Temporal.
rily inferred at Greenwood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
The London Strike

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE conference be
tween Cardinal Manning and the directors
of the dock companies was held to day.
The Cardinal found that the directors were
not willing to agree to the compromise pre-
posed by him that the terms which the
dock companies have already conceded go
into effect on November, provided that tho
men Immediately resume work. The Car
dnal persuaded the directors to again con-
slider the proposal. and TO postpone their
decision for the present. The dock com
panies have decided to adhere 10 the otisr
made by them to raise the wages of their
men on January 1st.
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also said to have been misrepresented by yeste
days reports.
The Baltimore Celebration.

5 BALTIMORE, Sept II The weather On tie
second day of the Maryland exposition was
bad enough, but that Of y. g erdas and 10
day has caused the promoters of the show to
look sad. Hundreds of visitors have Lit
the city. The labor parade dwindled to
about 1900 but macy others will meet the
men at Pimlico where they will hold their
annual celebration. The grand feature of
the day will be the sham battle of North
Point. The troops to participate are from
Mary land, Pennsly vaEia, Virginia and Della.
ware and U. 8. regulars. Thousands cf
shots will be fired from muskets and cannon
and the fight of rs years ago will be wagrd
anew. At night the pcs officeiwill be dedi
GATED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
VIRGINIA. NEWS.

Mrs. Mary E. Gilkeson, widow of the late
W. D. Gilkesou, of Frederick county, died
in Stanton on Friday.
A Pennsylvania has recently purchased
q large number colts from Loudoun county
farmers, paying from $G5 to $50 per head
Mr.. Edward Valentine, of Richmond, has
been awarded the contract for the statue
to be erected in honor of Con. W. G. Wick
ham.
So far, one dozen coored men have been
arrested on the charge of completely in the
murder of T. l.. Waller, at Sswell's Point on
Sunday.
Mr.. Edward Lee, a we'll known citizen of
Ashland. died yesterday aged 80 years. He
was the youngest son of the late Leroy III.
Lee, D. D.
Mr.. Peyton Marshall, youngest son of E.
O. Marshall, of Kansas City, and relative
of the Marshalls of Fauquier county, died
in Indiana recently where he was attending
lectures at one OF the medical colleges.
Mr.. Franz Peters, near Haymarket, hse re-
Gently lost FIVE horses from the CHAMBERS.
Two died and three had to be killed. 1t ID
supposed that his horses caught the disease
from horse he had recently purchased at
New Baltimore.
The hotel at Bon Air, summer resort
near Richmond. was Destroyed by lire Yea
terday. Loss S35 600, partially insured. The
guests were at dinner when the fire was
discovered, and so rapidly did the flames
spread that number Of them lost their
clothing.
City Sergeant Day. of Lynohburg. has
again been summoned TO Baltimore to ap
pear before Judge Bond in the United
States Court In the case Of l. 0. Shaner,
who offered coupons in payment for foes
assessed against him in the city and county
courts Toe coupons were refused when
rendered, and Judge B)ud summoned the
parties some time ago TO appear, and after,
wards postponed the hearing unti to day.
Last Saturday, Messrs. ]. B. Beverley and
J. II. Alexander, commissioners. sold ut
public auction, in the town Of Uppervills.
23O acres of the lands Of the late VIM. G.
Beverley, living near Uppervi!e, in Fanquer
county, to Duff Green, esq for $40 30 per
acre. And on Monday, Messr'. Janney,
N chols and Garrett, commissioners IN the
cause of Hobson w. Peyton, sold in Leet-
burg, the home farm of Henry f Peyton,
situated near Wheatland, and containing
265 acres, for $50 per acre-Ls~l' NJ.
McGavac, purchaser.
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STATE POLITICAL NOTES.

The democrats have made the following
additional legislative nominations Fau-
unier, ]. A. Pilohe'; Fairfax, j. .. Berry;
Washington, E S. Kendrick and Jas. Grow;
Southampton, L. g. Boykln.
Mai R T. Scott and Col. G. Slemp had q
ioint discussion at Estellville, on Tuesday,
before crowded house. Maj Scott msdes
fine impression Both speakers were digni
fed and courteous, and everything passed
Of pleasantly.
Capt. ]. Henry Rives. formerly CO leotor
of internal revenue for the Lynchburg dis
trict. and q prominent and consistent re
publican for more than twenty years. an
nounces that he vii not support Gen. Ma
hone for Governor.
In bis epeech at Woodstock, on Monday.
Senator Rddleberger said that Gen. Ma
hone was trying to rip open the debt set'l s.
ment in order to get money out CT the bond
holders to buy votes for hims If Tor Govern
or. He discussed Mahone's position on
the debt question, and said that the only
other issue was the race issUe. He knew
both candidates we'll. Mckinney ia an
honest and truthful man, and stands shoul-
der to shoulder with the people of Virginia
upon these issues, and ia sincere in the posi-
ton which he occupies. Malone, on the
other hand. never told the truth; be made
the Issues for effect, without believing In
them.
A dispatch from Richmond to the New
York Sun says: "a movement is on foot
among citizens of Virginia of Northern
birth who have settled here since the war
looking to an organic ,tion to aid In the de.
feat of Malone, whose election they would
regard as calamity to the business interests
of the State. Two plans of action have been
suggested. One proposes o dignifed pro
test addressed to President Harrison against
the Interference by himself and Messrs.
Wsnamaker and Clsrkson with the local
affairs of Virginia, and in the interest of
man whose social, moral, and political
standing is such as Mahope's. The other
course looks to business organization to
raise campaign funds"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

THE RED MEN.-The sessions in Balti
more yesterday of the Grand Council of the
United States OF the Improved Order of
Red Men were devoted almost entirely to
secret business. Several alterations to the
ritual of the degree of Pocahontas were pre-.
sented, providing for funeral service and
form for public installation. Ihese
we're referred to committees. The report
of the committee on finance, making appro'
priations of about $11 600, was passed. The
council will adjourn to day at two O'Clock
to see the city. The fpal adjournment will
be reached to. morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
,holera has broken out in Athens

Cholera has broken out in Athens
William N. Calvert, defendant of the
second Lord Baltimore, died at Asheville.
n. G. on Sunday.
Chauncey NJ. Depew and family arrived
on the City of New York from Europe yes
terday evening.
A scheme is announced In London for the
construction of a ship-canal between Edin.
burgh and Glasgow.
All games of baseball appointed for
yesterday in the League and Association
were prevented by rain.
Twenty.seven thousand trees have been
destroyed by fire, which Is still raging in the
forests OF Pentelicus, Greece.
Abram B. Happen has been elected grand
eachem of the Tammany society, in New
York, In place of Sheriff Flack, resigned.
Martin Burke is reported on good au-
thority 10 have made confession In the
Cronin case. No jury has been obtained.
1t was reported In Washington last night
that Assistant Postmaster General Clark
son would soon resign, but the report is not
believed.
Henry 8. Ives, who is now being tried in
New York for felony, ia charged with issuing
frauduently 5000 900 worth of stock of the
c., n. and D. Railroad.
The body of Miss Annie Mead, of Bling.
hamton, N. Y, who committed suicide by
going over Niagara Falls last Thursday, has
been recovered from the whirlpool.
The month of August closed in West Vir
ginia With record of sixteen murders, max
Ing a total for the fret eight months Of 1889
of sixty.two crimes of that character.
The bad weather yesterday interfered
with the plans of the Baltimore exposition.
Comparatively few persons went out to the
grounds at Pimlico The sham battle takes
place to-day.
John L. Sullivan has determined to enter
political life through the medium of the
Boston Common Council. His ward is
strongly democratic, and he could very
| likely get nomination.
a band of so.cailed White Regulators at
Lafayette, La, yesterday attacked the cabin
of an old colored man who fred upon them
They then logged him and his daughter
and killed them. A number of other color
ed men in the vicinity were whipped.
A mob of one hundred men broke open
the Jail at Morgantown, n. G, yesterday,
took out Franklin Stack, white man, and
David Boone, colored, and hanged them.
Sack smbushed Robert Parker, student
at college, who killed Stacks brother some
months back, and Boone shot and killed q
man at camp meeting.
The New York EUening Post declares
that the net result of the first six months Of
President Harrlson's term lis lower moral
tone in politics than the country has known
since 1871 The most conspicuous devtl
opments of his policy, it says, ale the course
of Commissioners Tanner, the choice by the
President of Tom Plat. Matt Quay aud Ma.
hone as the men to whom he prefers to hand
over the patronage of the government, the
iucreaee of over 100000 in the public
debt during the last third OF the si4 months,
and the removal from Office without cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Court of Appeals.

In The Court Of Appeals at stlunton yesterday
all the judges were present.
Fudge, &c, vs.. Payne. &C., was further argued
by E. Pendlston, egg and submitted.
On the petition of the Piedmont Guano and
Manufacturing Company writ of error WAS
awarded to the judgment Of the Circuit Court of
Henry county at the Oc ober term, 1888, in the
case at law of said company VI. E. F. Morris and
others.
Johrs's administrator VI. Johns. from Augusta
county, was argued by Charles Curry for appel
ant end T. C. Elier for appellee and continued
Tor further hearing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

To The President:
The differences Which exist between the secre
tary of the Interior and myself as to tho policy
to be pursued in the administration of the Pen
sion Bureau have reached stage which threatens
to embarrass you to an extent which / feel
shoald not call upon you to suffer, and, as the in
ve,tigation into the affairs of the bureau has been
completed, and am assured by yourself and by the
Secretary of the Interior. contains no reflection
on my integrity as an individual or as an officer.
herewith place my resignation in'your hands,
to take effect at your pleasure, t, the end that
you may be relieved Of any further embarrsss-
ment in the matter. Vsry respectfully yours,
JAMES TANNER, Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
McAm1EEE WH1ps PAT KILLRN.-A

MCAUlIFFE WHIPS PAT KILLEN.-A
fight to finish, Queensbury rules. between
Pat Killen, heavy weight champion OF the
Northwest, and Joe McAuliffe, OK champion
besyv weight of the Pacific coast, for purse
of 50 500. $500 to the loser, took place st the
Golden Gate Athletic Club in San Francisco
last night, McAulffe won the fight in the
seventh round. McAuliffe weighed about
2O3 pounds and was seconded by Paddy
RYAN and Con Rorden. Kllen weighed
1875 and was seconded by Professor Ander-
son and Dave Campbell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Fire on a Steamer.

LONDON Sept. u The White Star Line
steamer Brittanie, from New York for
Liverpool, narrowly escaped destruction by
fire at sea on September n. A fire broke
out In the cotton slowed under one OF the,
port hstches, but by the united efforts of the
passengers and crew it was extinguished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
To be Protected by Troops.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. Ex-Governor
Buckner has ordered one company OF troops
from Lexington and another from Harrods.
burg to go to Harlan county to protect the
court and witnesses at the trial in connection
with the Howard.T Turner feud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Robber Killed

DAGGErr, Gala Sept. 12.-J. L. Patterson, su.
perintendent Of the RunOver mine was Knocked
OF his horse between this place and Calico, ar d
robbed OF S.. 600 in gold coin by Parry Dodson
last Monday. The robber then took Patter-
sons horse and escaped with the money. Several
parties including the victim started in pursuit.,
and last n ght Dodson overtaken near Cayote
Hole snl killed. The stolen mon y was found
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Public Speaking

Rooms STATE DEM. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. u. 1889.
The executive committee are authorized Il
make the following announcements
w. R. ALEXANDER.
Rockingham, Monday, September Is.
SAM F. COLEMAN.
Fluvanna, Monday, September %.
GEN. W. a. F. LEE.
Culpeper, Monday, September 16.
hon. R. W. MOORE
Fsuquier, Monday, September %.
HoN. R T. BARTON.
Washington, Monday, September %.
JOHN 8. BARBOUR, Acting Chairman.
Y Y. s " sg9TT; Secretaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
ALEX ANDRIA-.
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 70.

The REMOVAL OF Commissioner Tanner
has raised lively din around the Presi'
dents ears. That the removal should have
been made was patent to all right thinking
men, we'll informed upon the subject, for
all such men knew that MIR. Tanner was ut
terly unfit for the position By nature and
association, as we'll as by education. But
for all thai, as the influence of the G. a. T..
has heretofore been potential with the ao'
ministration, aud az that organization en-
dovsed Mr.. Tanner, his removal has set
them against the President and has
stimu ated all the enemies of the latter In
his own party, from Governor Aiger down
to the redoubtable Benjamin F. Butler, to
shoot at him either openly or from conceal
ed batteries. AS the G. A. r. is powerful
10 Ohio, the deposition of Mr.. Tanner is not
conducive to republican success at the
approaching election In that State.
The Tanner experience is another object
lesson in the matter of appointments.
beppar on horseback will ride to the devil
in as we'll as out of office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET Sept 11.-At
Union stock yards this week III Cattle were on
the market and sold as TO lows Best s4s4c !;
good 3lsa35sc; medium 31saSasc; common "a
Sc per ID. $50 Sheep and Lambs were on the
market and sold as follows cd sheep lha4 lac.
and Lambs 4laa6Ac per b. Cows and Calves
s2Oa5O each. Market for Cattle dull, but good
for Sheep and Lambs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Burned To Death

LONDON, Sept. II The works at Wands
worth of Burroughs. Welcome & Co., manu-.
featuring chemists, have been destroyed by
fire. One fireman lost his life in the burn
ing buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

On TUESDAY last Private Da'zsll said the
removal of Corporal Tanner "would cost
the republicans every State North this year
of grace 1885, ard both houses before two
wears. 1t would occasion such a revolt
among the boys in blue that they would leave
the party in body" We'll. the Corporal
has been removed. But Sergeant Bates
hasn't vet been heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Sept. 12-There was again some
hesitation at the op .ning of the stock market this
morning, and first prices, compared with last
evenings closing figures, re generally slightly
lower. The market, however, soon recovered,
prices generally being carried small fractions
above the opeaing figures. The upward movement
made but small progress, and at IL o'clock the
market was faitly active aud barely steady, gen.
orally at a shade above the opening prices. Mon Y
easy st Bal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Sta ore Robbed .

SAN FRANCISCO: Sept. PA Co!usa dis
patch says that the Bartletss California
stage was robbed by one masked man near
Leesville yesterday. The Wells, FargoE
express box was taken, but it stated there
was nothing In the box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

ALEXANDRIA MAREEr. September 12.-There
are but few changes to note in the markets. Flour
is quiet at last quotations. Wheat is easy, the
offerings still being OF poor quality, and sales
were made ut 55a7S Corn is tirmer at 42ika45.
No change in Rye or Oats. Country produce is
fairly active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

THE FACT that no juror has yet been Sc
cured in the Cronin case In Chicago is of
itself sufficient reason for the abolition Of
the ury system as praoticed in this country.
Like the civil service system, the practical
operation of the jury system proves 1t to be
8 ridiculous and grotesqoe farce, the effect
being to protect, instead of to punish Grim
inola
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

Mr.. PARSONS has become subject to the
'maign Influence" of General Malone,
though be processes to be great friend of
Secretary Blaine. of whom General Malone
is an avowed enemy. and ap advocate of the
payment of the State debt, the reputation
OF which was only made possible by General
Malone. Mr.. Parsons evidently agrees with
his party ally General Raum, that modern
politicians can't afford to be consistent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

It is reported that Germany is about to place
an army corps on the Belgian frontier and rein
force the troops in Alsace Lorraine. Its also re.
ported that the French Minister of War intends to
double the strength of the army corps stationed at
Nancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
The Atlanta

WASHINGTON, Sept. II The Off iali Of
the navy department are brennlag to b,
uneasy about the cruiser Atlanta. Sc lief:
New York three days ego for Newport. K
L, taking the outside passage, ana must
have encountered the rec ut severe weather
In the open OCEAN. The Atlanta has never
before been in heavy weather.
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LATER

New YORK Sept. l2.--Tbe U :. mnn Of.
war Atlanta, which left the Brooklyn navy
yard the fore part of this week, and had
been given up as l,st by the newspapers.
passed out this morning about 9 o'clock, &C
cording to news from the health officer
0uartere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

THE FACT that the price of Cumberland
conl along the line of the Chesapeake and
Oaio Canal has been doubled since the sus-
pc ision of navigation on that canal ought
to be sufficient to induce the Maryland leg
isature to take the canal from the control
of those who want to compass it's ruin, and
put 1t In the hands of those who are inter-
ested In It's success. and who will guarantee
to repair it and keep it In Davlgable condi-
ton with the money received from tolls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
Overdue Steamer.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE Ward Line
steamer Columbia, from Havana, is now
three days overdue and considerable anxiety
ia felt in shipping circles for the vessels
safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12
MEDICINAL.
a VETERAN.

Twas wounded In the leg at the battle OF Stone
River, Dec 3lst, 1862. Ny blood was poisoned
from the effects OF the wound, and the leg
sweled to double its natural size, and remained
so for many years The poison extended to
my whole system. and l suffered thousand
dcaths Nothing did me any good until took
Swift's Specific, which took the poison out Of
nv system, and enabled me to feel myself man
again. S. S. S. Is the remedy for blood poison
JOHN CONWAY, London, o.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

WHILE SUCH prominent republicans as
Cameron, Wise, Lewis, the Yosts, Berkely,
Pendleton, Bolts, Rives, Frsz;er, Heermans'
Brown, Hine, Eggborn, Riddleberger, King
Gilmsr, WalthaI, Hansbrough. Claiborne
Libby, Sener, Hood, Groner. Mayo, and
others, are bold enough to come out openly
against Malone and bis methods, the i'm
preston is that there are hundreds of others
equally as prominent. who either dreading
the Generals animosty or disliking to De
known as opponents oftheir party organize
ton, will keep quiet, but vote against bin
all the same, aud thousands of the rank and
file of the party who will follow their exam
pie. For the sake of Virginia it Ia hoped
that the impression referred to may be true
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-12

THE PLATFORM adopted by the democrats
of New Jersey at their late State conven-
ton declares that Upon issues affecting the
administration ofthe national government
we reaffirm the doctrine adopted in the ma
tional democratic platform at St. Louis, In
June, 1885," Right. The national plat
form of 1855 endorsed the Mills bill. That
will be the platform of 1892. and upon that
platform and with ticket not handicapped
by democratic opposition, the democrats
will be assured of success.