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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

t;c acvlnm scandal at Stanton is the absor.
hing topic at the capitol. What is going to
he done about il is the question which many
people are asking.
At Marshall, FauQuier county, q few days
since. Mrs. Dr. Marshall missed her little
tWo-year-old daughter few minutes, and
was Mortified TO find her fascinated by a
large moccasin snake.
The alumni Of the University of Virginia
are endeavoring to raise the necessary money
with which to place in the chapel at the uni
yersity memorial window TO the memory
of Professor Gessner Harrison.
The secretary of the navy on Saturday
formerly awarded the contract for furnish
ing the machinery for the battleship Texas
Of Norfolk to the Richmond, Virginia, Lo-
comotiye and Machine works for 1924 500.
The severest thunder and lightning storm
remembered there passed over Staunton
early yesterday morning. It continued
with great fury for an hour, rain falling in
torrents. A number of horses were killed.
Capt. ]. w. Foster, of Leesburg, repre-
senting fire proofing company, has been in
Lynchburg for several days with the view OF
organizing a joint stock company for the
purpose OF manufacturing the article in that
city.
Miss Stella III. Walter, daughter of MIR. ].
l.. Walter, of Linden, Warren county, was
married on the 18th ultimo, ut WartheDa,
Kansas, to Rev. l.. J. MacDougall. Of the
Methodist Episcopal Conference. She was
one OF the hRudsonest girls OF Warren.
Governor Lee has offered areward of SlOC
for The arrest of Paul Keys, the aegro quack
doctor who committed an assault on the
little six-year-od child of Mr.. Arthur Bal
lard, in Fredericksburg, on Wednesday last.
For the past two days parties have been
searching out in the adjoining counties Tor
the rascal but SO far they have failed to as
certain his whereabouts
| A tornado swept over the lower portion
of Richmond Saturday evening, and blew
down large wooden building belonging tc
the Richmond Chemical Works. Five boys
had takan refuge in the house, one of whom
James Quigley, was killed, and his brother
Frank, so badly il jared that his life is de
spsired of The remaining boys and two
negro lahorers were also injured, but les:
| seriously:
! The 25lh anniversary OF the battle of New
Market. occurs next Wednesday the 18Th
! lust and the occasion will he appropriately
observed Mt the V. M. |. by suspension o
duties. This is the battle in which the corps
Of cadets fought 80 hrsvely and routed tht
enemy Col. w. r. Posque who two month'
apo fled his resignation as the treasurer oil
the V NJ l. has Withdrawn the same ant
! viii remain Mt The institute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
AbscOnsIi,igC Clerk.

PUEBLO, Col, May 13.-Mr. L. Cornwall, a
eweler of Saida, visited the adjoining town
of Monarch one day last week, leaving his
store and business in charge Of his clerk, a
young Jew named Strauss. During Corn
wallis absence Strauss packed up 5000
worth of jewelry and skipped the town on a
freight train, taking the plumber with him.
He has been tracked by officers to Pueblo
and is trying to escape in an easterly d.
rection. Several officers are after him. He
came from st. Louis and has worked in most
of the western cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Strike Spreading.

BERLIN, May 1.-THE strike at Dortmund
Is spreading. The strikers are assembling
at the pits and parading the streets and
menacing the employees ut the waterworks.
which supply the district. The pit workers
at Margaretha have expressed willingness
to resume work on condition that they be
protected from the strikers. A number of
strikers at Castrep attempted to make a
riotous demonstration, but were charged
upon and dispersed by dragons and Ian.
cicrs. 10000 men are OH strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
The Myra Clark Gaines Case.

WASHINGTON, May 13-The U. S. Su
preme Court to-day, in an opinion by JUS
tice Bradley, awarded the executors of the
will of Myra Clark Gaines the sum of $576.
900 against the city of New Orleans for
the use of property sold by the city
but recovered by Mrs. Gaines after long lit.
gation. The Judgment of the lower court
awarding the executor $3.50. 900 for the use
of the unimproved property sold by the city
was not concurred in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Train Wreckers.

CANTON, o., May 13.-Frank Ryan and
Harry Sadler, the young men arrested yes
terday upon charge ofattempting to wreck
the New York and Chicago limited vesti
bule train on the Pitsburg, Fl. Wayne and
Chicago road recently, broke down this
morning and signed confession of guilt
giving details of their crime. The detec
tives will arrest three other young men to-
day They are now under surveillance
The Ft. Wayne company Is determined to
send the men to the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
s9lsg5
Associated PRESS DISPATCHES.
A Socialist Victory.

PARIS, May ia municipal election was
held at Narbonne yesterday which resulted
in victory for the socialist candidate.
During the progress of the election fight
occurred in the hall where the voting was
being carried on. A party of socialists,
headed by M. Ferroul, member of the
Chamber of Deputies, paraded the streets
singing the Marsellaise hymn.
The HAGUE May 13.-Durng last night
body of socialists hauled down the Royal
standard from the great tower and
hoisted the socialist flag in it's place. An
Inquiry into the affair has been begun by
the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

The SAMOAN CONFERENCE. IT he Samoan
conference held plenary sitting in Berlin
on Saturday. In their report the commit
tee on the government OF Samoa agreed
upon a constitutional council composed of
native chiefs elected by the natives, the
Council to be dominated by Ministry in
which each treaty power shall have one
representative. A difference has arisen over
Germany's proposal that the Powers appoint
Premier who shall be vested with office
for several years. The committee also disa-
greed on the formation of Legislature.
The discussion of the conference had no
definite result. The delegates discussed
tremendously the details of the consular
regulations and the question of the improve
ment of the harbor fApls. The committee
was instructed to resume consideration of
the points in dispute. The termination of
the conference now seems remote, owing to
the mass of details on which the committee
is ordered to report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

CORPORAL TANNER, the new republican
commissioners of pensions, in speech at
Columbia, Tennessee, last week, said he
was "malignantly reviled and falsely por'
trayed in the press of the South" He said
this because some fine newspapers of the
South have, and very properly, animadvert-
ed upon the "oose and careless" way in
which he is squandering the peoples mon
ey In pensions to men who have no conoeiv-
able right to pensions either in law or
morals. Mr.. Tanner also, and with imper-
tinent eratuity, advised the South to pro-
vide for ex- Confederates. the mon to whom
he will not even allow messengers and la
borers' places in his office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
New Officials.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Judge Matthews
who succeeds Judge Durham, as First Comp
troler of the Treasury, and Mr.. Huston,
who succeeds Mr.. Hyatt as Treasurer OF the
United States, entered upon the discharge
of their new duties this morning. There
was nc ceremony beyond taking the oath OF
office, and the usual introduction of the of.
ficers and employees of each OF the bureaus
to the new chiefs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

BISHOP WILSON'S APPOINTMENTS. -Bish.
op Alpheus W. Wilson, of Baltimore, is to
preside at the West Virginia Conference,
Catlettsburg, KY, on September next
Kentucky Conference, at Paris, KY, Sep.
TENDER IL; Illinois Conference, at Casey, H.,
September Is; Holston Conference, Morris
town, Tenn, October 2 and Virginia Con-
ference, November l3. The Japanese and
Chinese Mission Conferences are also in
charge of Bishop Wilson. Bishop Duncan
will preside over the Baltimore Conference
which meets in Baltimore, March IL, 1890
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

JUDGE NowLIN says he is a proteotonlst
and if revenue reform democrat and a re-
publican proteclionist be the opposing can.
didates in his district at the next election
he will not vote for the former. If the ne.
gro question were not involved, the Judge,
from his standpoint on the tariff question,
would be unquestionab!y right. Believing
in protection, leaving out of consideration
the negro question, for him to vote for the
democrat would be to stultify himself, for
republicans are protectionsts, while demo-
Gratis are in favor of tariff reform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
A Terrible Mistake.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 13-James
Beebe Smith, local editor of the Republican,
was shot and instantly killed at 3 o'clock
this morning by his brother-in-law, Royal
B Sturtevant, at the home of his father.in-
law, W. F. Sturtevant, on Elliott street. He
was mistaken for burglar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

REV. DIR. EDWARD EVERETT HALE, OF
Boston, iu a recent lecture on public schools
said
In the old system the pupil had twenty
three weeks of study in the year. All that
was required of him was that he should learn
to read, to speak the truth, and to fight the
devil. He was then expected to be able to
do anything else This system turned out
Daniel Webster. don't think we are doing
much better now. In the present system
when the school takes pupil it takes all
his time"
If in all the years the free schools of the
South have been in operation any Daniel
Webster had been turned out" the people
of this section might be more in favor OF Lhe
Blair bill than they now are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Danseroms NyrecIs.

DELAWARE BREAKwATER, May 10
Schooner John Hooper reports May 9th, elk
miles north of Cape Hatteras, passed two
masted vessel, apparently q steamer, sunk,
with masts sticking about half way out of
water. The wreck is a very dangerous OBJ
struction to coasting vessels. 1t had appar-
emily only been there for few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Ccnsniracy DiscOyered.

LONDON, May ia conspiracy has been
discovered among the military officers STA
toned in St. Petersburg. A large number
of the conspiraiors have been arrested. In
their possession were found papers which
proved that they intended to make an at
Tempt to assassinate the Car. A number
of bombs were also found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, MAY IS.

If THE Chinese had majority OF the Vo'
tiers in any of the towns in any OF the notth'
western States, and at an election were 10
elect Chinese officers for that town, ana the
white people thereof were to oolecs 10
such officers and take steps to prevent 'hein
from attempting 10 discharge the duties o.
the Offices to which they had been elected,
does anybody suppose the republicans Oh
the North would say, as some OF the milo
eat hammered of them now do, that 'they
would deem it 10 the nature of nationai
misfortune were anything to occur TO Jus'i'
fv federal or congressional interference with
the domestic government of single State Z
Why, of course they would not. But they
talk lust this way about the opposition some
of the people of Louisiana town have re-
Gently made to negro officers elected by the
negro majority there, and they 90 SO
though they know that according TO all
chronological classi6cations, the Mongollan
is superior to the negro race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

GENERAL WASHINGTON, in letter to an
applicant for the promise of an office, said
"Should it he my fate to administer the
government will 90 to the chair with no
pre- engagement of any nature whatever,
and when in it | will discharge its duties
with that impartiality which ought never to
suffsr connection of blood or friendship to
have the least sway on decisions of public
nature" General Washington never
appointed his relatives to office. Pres
ident Harrison has recently appoint
ed his own brother to one of the most
important federal offices in southern State.
But Bishop Potter is right. American men
and manners have sadly deterlorated from
those of Washington's time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
KILLED by a FaIling Wall.

New YORK, May 13.-The east wall
of the old high stoop house. Isl Spring
street, which is being torn down, fell at noon
to-day killing two workmen. Several others
mara hnrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

WHEN General Malone controlled Fr.
ginia's affairs, all the qualifications required
ofan applicant for jndgeship were that "he
should be readiuster and once in his life
have opened law book" Mr.. Bell, su-
perintendent of tbs postal service, says his
policy for that service is "to replace free
trade democrats with protection republic
cans" Efficiency is 90 small factor in the
postal service with Mr.. Bell, as competency
was with General Malone in the judicial
branch of Virginia's government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
The Civil Service Commission.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Mr. Theodore
Roosevelt, of New York. who was recently
appointed civil service commissioners, took
the prescribed oath of Office this morning.
The commission now has its full legal quota
of members, circumstance which has not
existed for some time past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Negro Domineering.

New ORLEANS, May 13-The negroes OF
Gretna, the scene of the recent race war.
fare, have had full sway in labor and politi-
cal matters and they are very domineerng.
This, coupled with the stabbing ARRAY and
reported negro uprsiugs, had the effect OF
incensing some of the white residents, who
determined TO regulate matters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Suicide.

NEwBURGH, N. Y, May 13.-Charles
Stewart, telegraph operator employed in
the Western Union telegraph Office here,
shot himself this morning and died soon at,
ter. No cause for the deed is known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

The Baltimore and Ohio Company has de.
cided TO build connecting line between
Fairchance and Morgantown, W. Va, thus
giving direct outlet to the coal, coke,
lumber, and ore, regions of the south. Cap.
italsis from Pittsburg and the east have
made large investments along the line.
They claim that the new region will soon
rival the celebrated Connellsvile region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

The steamer Rngia, at Plymouth, Eng,
yesterday, from New York, reports that on
the passage out her cargo of cotton and lard
took fire. Hope had been we'll nigh aban-
doned and boats had been lowered to leave
the steamer, when it occurred to the captain
so try steam instead of water against the
fire. This plan proved successful. but it is
feared that the steamers cargo is greatly
damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
otoi accident TO an Aeronaut,

Houston, Tex. May 1S.-Prof St. Clair,
the aeronaut, attempting to give his leap
from the clouds, at the fair ground park last
evening, lost his grip on the parachute and
fell 500 feet to the earth. He was instantly
kilIad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Dead

P1rTsroN. Pa, May 13.-Mrs. Mary E.
Dickinson, mother of Susan E. Dickinson,
the writer, ard Anna Dickinson, the well
known lecturer, died yesterday morning at
her home, in West Pittston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Fatal Whipping.

YoNKERs, N. Y, May l3.-Henry Dimuth,
Z years old, died on Saturday night, it is al
legged, from being struck on the head by a
teacher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

BALTIMORE, May 13.-Cotton quiet; mtlliIua
113. Flour quiet and steady. Wheat southern
firm Futz S5s96; longberry 90a96 Western
dull No 2 winter red spot and May - June -
July s2as2A Aug S2l9 bid. Cor-Soatlor
quiet and rather easier; white and yellow i2si5.
Western firm mixed spot i2asi ai2'- May 80
427s; June 42a42A; July 42Asi2i2 stcsnrr
41a41k2. Oats steady Southern AMI renm 5'7
33h; Western white 32a33iA; do mixed .',5I
graded No = white 33 Rye quiet at i.}1 lisy
quiet prime to choice timothy Sl5al3 3D. Fo'
Visions quiet and steady. Butter easy cresme1
1Sa19. Eggs easy at f3sl3'D. Coffee t'm d. 40
cargoes fair 1875. susar steady sot1 7'2
Whisky steady ut 81 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

GENERAL WASHINGTON, at the recent
centennial of whose inauguration ex Presi'
dent Cleveland was prominent figure, Is on
record az saving that in his opinion it would
be political suicide for him as President to
appoint men to office whose political tenets
were adverse to the measures of his admin
istration. Yet Mr.. Cleveland when Presl'
dent not only retained republicans in office
but appointed them TO office, and even went
go far ns to appoint negroes to office, not fol
fitness, but, as he openly avowed, for nc
other purpose than to give federal reoogni
ton to the negro element of the country 'S
population. II Mr.. Cleveland had followed
the wise example of his llustrious first pre-
decessor, in respect of theImatte: referred to-
he, like him, would have had second term
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Gen. Cameron's Condition.

LANCASTER, Pa, May 1S-Gen. Simon
Cameron is much better to-day and his com.
plete and early recovery is anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

The market opens quiet but firm. There Is no
change to note in Flour The offerings of Wheat
are light, and small sales were made sli tie nay
from rs to %, as to quality. Corn is firm. with
sales at 46 for choice white No Ryeor 7a's re-
ported. Country produce il in fair recep, aud
quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
The Presidential Party

WASHINGTON, May 13-The u S. g. Dis.
patch, bearing the presidential party, ar
rived in Washington this afternoon at $50
| o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
Death off a Wind Reader.

NEW YORK, May Washington Irving
Bishop, the mind rea der, died shortly after
moor TODAY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

NEW YORK. May 13.-Cotton quiet apiaais
II; Orleans 1 4. futures steady. Flour 'tesd'
aud in moderate demand Wheat steady sud
quiet at u decline of lssAc. Corn dull aud ea
and lsaAc lower. Pork quiet and .ieals 81
S13 25a13 80 Lard weak and duL n ). ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

WROUGHT SPIKES FOR BRIDGE and BOAT
w BUILDERS at SO King, corner Of Royal
street. An assortment of sizes for sale cheap to
sop27 IT. CREIGHTON SON.
NEW SELECTED AFRICAN DATES, Fresh
~ Cocoanuts and Fancy Florida Oranges for
ale by ,r,,,,,u con-
mh20 GEO. McBURNEk q ooN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCE.,

New YORK. Msy 13.-Thc opening of the 81 i
market this morning was dull and fairly 81,
many stocks showing no change from sasnr.,.r
final figures, while others were but slight frac..
different. After little hesitation the mo-.
moved upward, and fractional advance, FILL,
There were some slight recessions from the ti,l
est price later in the hour but the tone go,
manned strong and the dealings develope8 no q, -
Their feature. At IL o'clock the market g,.,,,.
but firm to strong at or about tile be., ,..'
reached Money easy at 2a2l1.
BALTIMORE, May 1$.-yirginias con.oal..
=; pss:.due coupons -; do 10-4us 3G.s..
:5s 67a67t..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

CHICAGO, May 1911 a. ~ Tic Jus option
is now quoted as follows Whest ,g'n
30; Oats 231-; Pork $1l 97l4 Lard 50 ~
short ribs So 071h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

lust RECEIvED-A carload Of FARM Whb'
- ONS, from one to four-borse, of superior ''I'
stIuction, Workmanship and finish. Pro .'a
HERBERT BRYANT
iani9 No. III King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

DARBED FENCING WIRE, either REGULAR o.
ID thick set, - in store and for sale At inc '''
HERBERT BRYANT,
feb2O No III King streft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

CLOvER sEED-Another carload Oh eAus
~ choice recleaned Western Glover iof SAFE ~
till lower figures
HERBERT BRYANT
feb2O No. III King aiff't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13
MARINE NEWS

ARRIVED.
schr Ida, Norfolk, lumber to- j D smo''-
sAILED.
schr L Smith, Baltimore, by + a Reed q '0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

lust RECEIVED-3O ENGLISH CHINA j b
y SETS, So pieces. 5 different decorations ~
ing in price from s. To 80. This IS rare 'D"'''-
for purchasing fine Tea Set. For sale .! COW
my3 f. j. MlLl-hh &" '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-13

* CAsSARD & SONS MGLD-CUkEp "a 30.
VI. and HOMELESS BREAKFAST Bh' ''
sale by coS
ap4 GEO. HcBURNtl . ~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-09-20
The Northwestern Extension.

Certain advocates of Pierre assert that
the Black Hills people should vote for
that town because the Northwestern
road would at once be extended to the
Black Hills.
All thoughtful persons know that
corporations do not build railroads un-
less their interest demands them.
What advantage could result to that
corporation in building a road to the
Hills? The indian reservation would
be along the route, and the country
would not furnish enough freight to
pay for axle grease on the locomotives.
And besides, the Northwestern already
has one line from that section which
is a longer and more profitable haul
than would be line from Pierre. The
present line does not command enough
travel and freight to make it paying
institution, and would they be guilty
of the folly of building another COM
peting line into their own territory?
The proposition is an absurdity so pat
ent as not to admit of an argument.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-09-20
Some Solid Reasons.

Alexandria Herald: Suppose you
could say, "My farm lies cfteen or
twenty miles from the capital"
Would sound nice, wouldn't it? Mitch
ell can be reached inside these dis
tances from almost any point in the
county.
A man who lives near Mitchell and
can'tsee that it would be to his ad.
vantageto have the capital located in
that city is of the kind referred to in
the quotation, "None are so blind as
those who will not see."
Is there farm in Hanson county
that would not be made more valuable
by having the capital located at
Mitchell? Is there farmer in Han
son county who would not be bene-
fitted by having the capital located at
Mitchell?
With the capital at Mitchell how
long would it be before these vacant
quarters would have occupants The
more settlers the more to pay taxes.
The increased population means in
creased production, increased wealth,
more schools. The location of the
capital will bring these things to its
vicinity.
Do not deceive yourself about
Mitchell being in the capital race only
for appearances. She has already put
over $4,000 in this fight. She has
raised and will put in $4,000 more.
Does that look like going into race
for fun or advertising purposes? Not
much! Money talks. She has put
sixty men in the field this week.
What for? To make a thorough can
vass of the eighteen counties tributary
to her. When the canvass is COM
pleted she will know just how many
votes she has and how many she needs