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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-31

BALTIMORE, Aug 31.-Cotton firm middling
11Ss Flour quiet; springs rather ca Ter Wheat
Southern steady; Fultz 75a84; longberry 7Ga
80; No 80; Gamer 75la; Western quiet but
irmer; No winter red spot 1915; Sept 791aa
1888 Oct S0Aa9I; Dec S3ass4. Uorn-south-
ern dull and nominal white 42s44 yellow 42s
43A; Western steady mixed spot 4OA a405s
Aug 40; Sept 40A; Oct 40a.s41. Oats steady ;
Southern and Penna 24a27 Western white 25a
27lh; do mixed 23A24. Rye quiet ut 5OS52
Hay essier; prime to choice timothy $l2 50s
13 90 Provisions mer. Batter firm West
ern packed 1Oa13; creamery l7a1S Eggs quiet
or at 1Ss1Sh Coffee quiot but strong; Rio car
goes fair 1S iRa1Se! Sugar steady; A soft 81.
Whisky unchanged at 81 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-31

ALEXANDRIA MARKET August 31.-Flour ID
easy. Choice grades of old Wheat are in active
demand, bat none such have been offered for ten
days; inferior lots dispased of with difficulty
range of prices at from 90 to 81, as to quality
Corn is dull at 42ba45. Rye is in better de-
mand at an advance of 1a2c Oats are quiet and
dull. Country produce is fairly active
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 31.-yirginiss consolidated
371a; past.due couron =: 10-4os Sc; do 3s
67a672..
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LIST OF LETTERS.

the Alexandris, Va, postofiee August 81.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter Office
Aud, James Kidwell, Mrs Annie
Brown. Mrs VIM Henry Kirby, LIS
Clair Mrs Susie Lewis, Amanda
Clark, I'll Lewis, George
Dillon, John Martin, ]
Ftzs erald, VIM L Motley, Florenc,
Gordon. Mrs Sarah Shzcklstt Mrs Cook
Greed a, John G Smith, Mrs b
Grimes, Washington Thornton, William
Huffman, Jennie Turner, Mrs John
Johnson,S Whiting, RW
Keith, Howard Williams, ]
WV. HERBERT. P. N.
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Mr.. OBERLY, an ex member OF the CIVIL
service commission. says, of the new rule
making public the lists of the applicants Tor
Office who have passed satisfactory competl;,
tive examinations: "This ends the CiVi!
Service law. 1t istle end of the system. 1t
destroys the system of competitive exami'
nation, aud prevents the successful oompeti
tor from receiving the appointment which
is due upon his merits" The political party
that shall make the repeal of the civil SER
vice law plank in its platform Will Do
greatly benefited thereby in all subsequent
elections. An attempt to abolish the OBJ
noxious law and the rules By which 1t Ia
enforced will be an effective argument TO
the vast majority of the voters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-31

The Cumberland Valley Railroad exten-
sion is completed from Martnsburg to Win
chester, twenty two miles.
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ALEX A-NDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST 81.

THE ADVICE to the people of Virginia in
another column of to-day's GAZETTE is that
of an old and experienced democratic poll
tician of this State. It's words are those of
wisdom, and, il adopted, the result will be,
certainly peace, and, in all probability. pros
psritv. 1t should be made campaign
document, and copy Of it be put into the
hands ofevery white man in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-31


GENERAL MALONE, both in his ADDRESS
to, and ia the platform of his recent con-
ysntion at Norfolk, processes great interest
in the welfare of the agricultural portion OF
Virginia's population. Well, to see now
these professions tally with facts, let US
look at the official record of the a9tn con
gress OF which the General was member.
The only references to the General in re-
spect of agriculture contained in that record
are as follows:
On June 10, 1856. at page 5,499 of Con.
erosion al Record, the following amendment
TO the agricultural appropriation Dill was
considered: ,..-
"For investigating the history and habits
of insects luxurious TO agriculture, aboricui'
ture, and horticulture. experiments 10 as
cer.aining the best means OF destroying
them, and for the promotion of economic
ornitholopy. or the study Of the INTERPOLATION
of birds and agriculture, Tor drawings anu
illustrations, ard for chemicals and travel
inp in the United States, and other expenses
In the practical work of the chronological
division, $50. 000."
Mr.. Mahone. SIN line 101, propose ia
strike out thirty thousand" and insert mi
teen thousand"
The amendment to the amendment was
agreed to.
The next amendment of the Committee
on Appropriations was. in same clause, line
IOl, to iacrea Sc the total amount of the ap.
preparation for chronological division
from So 800 TO $50 600 o,o
Mr.. Malone. MAKE the amount S2l 500
move to go amend the amendment"
The amendment to the amendment was
agreed to.
to.
This ia all Gen. Malone did for agricu.-
ture in the 40 Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug. 31-Cotton quiet; sp'ands
II y; Orleans 11a.; futures Gull and steady.
Flour weak. Wheat strong and higher Com
weak. Pork quiet at S12a12 so. Lard firm at
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DUFFYs SWEET CIDER Soc gallon at
- janis McBURNEY'a.
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2aSlzS5s sazE6
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The London Strike.

LONDON, Aug. 91-Conferences are still!
in progress between the strikers and the
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GEO. McBURNEY & SON.

SATTEEN fine grade, at Zoe at
~ aug22 A. b. SLAYMAKER'5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
CAPITOL TOPICS.
FIXING THE SALARIES.


While the Post-Ofice appropriation bill was
under consideration in the House yesterday
afternoon, on motion Of Mr.. Adams Qll.) the
salary of superintendent of registry at Chicago
and Washington was fixed at 40 per cent Of the
salary of the Postmaster.
ANOTHER VETO.
message from the President was received
in the House yesterday iiiclosing his veto of
the bill for the settlement of titles on the Des
Moines river, in Iowa. This bill was vetoed by
the President during last Congress, and was
passed in slightly modified form with the be-
lief that it might meet with executive approval.
THE LAND-GRANr FORFEITURE BILLS
Another meeting of the conferees on the land
grant forfeiture bills was had to day and con-
siderable progress made toward an agreement.
1t is probable that at the next meeting a final
conclusion may be reached, but upon what
basis cannot be now accurately stated. The in
dications are that the position of the Senate
conferees, who want the forfeiture to take
effect from the date of the approval of the bill,
will be sustained. The House conferees have
been standing out for forfeiture Of lands CO.
terminous with that portion of roads not COM
pleted at the date fixed in the original grants.
NOTES.
The Senate committee ON military affairs to-
day ordered favorable report upon the Joint
resolution appropriating &225 600 with which
to purchase Is, 600 acres Of land in New Jersey
for an ordnaace-proving ground.
Ex-United States Treasurer FlF. Spinner Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.
How it was Observed In Other Cities-
Business Suspended I'm New York.

How it was Observed In Other Citfee-
Business Suspended I'm New York.
NEw York. Feb. 22-To-day was generally
observed as q holiday in the lower part Of the
city, the exchanges and public offices being
closed The custom-house was open for an
hour and the outgoing domestic mails cloeed
early. The weather Is cold. but pleasant The
leading business houses did not open their
doors and the smaller retail shops in most lines
OF business closed early in the day. There
were matinees in all the theaters, which were
literally patronized- The national flags were
raised at sunrise on the old fort at Central
park and at the battery. There was q large
exodus Of pleasure clubs 10 neighboring re-
sorts; This evening "open house" viii be
kept by number Of political and semi-polita-
cal clubs
CHICAGO TAKES DAY OFF.
CHICAGO, Feb. 22--The banks, the board Of
trade and the leading business houses are
closed in honor Of the day.
PITrsBURa's UNUSUAL CELEBRATION
PIrTsBURG, Feb. 22.-The celebration of
Washington's birthday was more general than
for many years, and took on something Of .
religious character. In the morning there was
a demonstration by the Catholic societies Of
Allegheny county. in which 10 600 persons took
part The parade was nearly two hours passing
down Fifth avenue. In the afternoon the
Junior Order of American Mechanics, Protest
ant organization. paraded 5000 strong. The
marchers carried many handsome banners,
upon which were striking inscriptions. The
best Of order was preserved in both professions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
A PALACE ON WHEELS.
The Luxurious Car I'm Which the Harri.
sons Will Come East.

PTrTsBURG, Feb. 22.-Car No. 40 OF the
Pennsylvania road, known as President Roberts
car, which has been in the Altoona shops two
weeks, has been placed at the disposal of
President-elect Harrison and family. and will
be used by them on their journey from Indian
apolis to Washington. The car will leave Al
toona tonight for indianapolis. 1t has been
entirely refitted, and is the most luxuriously
furnished car on the road. 1t is sixty-three
feet long, and is divided into four compart-
ments-kitchen, dining-room, sleeping apart
ment and parlor. The parlor is fourteen feet
in length, carpeted with the finest Wilton and
furnished with reclining chairs handsomely
carved and upholstered in brocaded wine-col-
ored plush.
The sleeping room is furnished in oak, and
contains a bed. stationary washstand and closet
1t is handsomely curtained and furnished with
brass. oxidized silver and nickel trimmings
The dining-room is furnished in walnut and
the kitchen, which is thoroughly equipped, is
furnished in hard wood Throughout electric
bells are placed in convenient locations. The
car will be heated by steam, and the system OF
ventilation is absolutely perfect. The plat
forms are so arranged as to allow the members
of the distinguished party TO view the scenery
without suffering discomfort. Inside rich cur
tains and handsome brass and nickel trimmings
make it appear veritable oriental palace on
wheels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
ATTACKING TIRARD's CABINET.
Most Of the Paris Papers Show Hostility
Toward the New Ministry.

PARIS, Feb. 22.-The Paris press receives the
new cabinet coldly. The Repubhque Frdncaise
says it will demand from NJ Tirard, the new
prime minister, what it demanded from NJ.
Floquet, the late premier.
The Journal des Debdts says the composition
OF the cabinet renders impossible clearly de-
fined program and firm policy
The radical journals sneer at the ministry.
declaring that it was drawn from the minority.
The republican and conservative papers
openly express hostility toward the cabinet
la PTesse says the new cabinet appointments
are In defiance OF the wishes OF the country.
Nj. Decrais, the French ambassador at Vienna.
was offered the portfolio of foreign affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22

RESOLUTIONS MAKING THE CowLEs BILL A
SPECIAL oRDER-oTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES.
All of the members of the House committee
on rules were present at the meeting called
for this morning to consider the Randall reso-
lutions. The first resolution, providing for the
meeting of the House daily at 10 o'clock with
the allowance of an hour for the consideration
of bills by unanimous consent, was agreed to
by all of the members.
On the second resolution. making the Cowles
internal revenue bill special order. and re-
quiring its consideration to conclusion, the
democratic members divided. Speaker Carlisle
and Mr.. Mills voting against and Mr.. Randall
with the repulicans-Reed and Cannon-for
the resolution.
II will be reported Immediately to the House
with the blank date filed in so as to REQUIRE
the bill to be taken up next Monday In addi-
ton the Speaker has promised to recognize Mr..
Randall at any time before the end of the ses-
sion to make a motion to go into committee of
the whole to consider revenue bills
The committee also decided to report reso-
lutions providing for the consideration. TO-DAY.
OF the bills to pension Gen. Sheridan's widow,
and TO place Gen. Rosecrans on the retired list
of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHWEST.
Intense Cold and High Wind Make Life
Out Doors Unbearable.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Feb. 22.-The storm
that ragged throughout the northwest yesterday
and last night. was, in some respects, the worst
of the season. 1t was bright and warm in the
morning, but the mercury fell rapidly and Q
at midnight the thermometer registered 20 de-
grees below zero. Trains were late on all the
roads, and the high wind and low temperature
made it almost unbearable out Of doors. No
loss Of life is yet reported, but in many in
stances people were Kept from their homes
This morning it is slightly warmer and ths
wind has moderated in force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Snow Storms, Famine and Riots I'm China
and Great Fires I'm Japan

SAN FRANcIsco, Feb. 22-The China steamer
which arrived last night brought news of q
great snow storm in Chez Foo. Over a million
and half people in the provinces are starving,
and riots occur daily. Missionaries have been
attacked by mobs Of Chinese, led by the
gentry.
On February a great fire broke out in
Shidsnoki, Japan, extending down IA streets
and destroying 900 houses, including temples,
schools and hospitals. On the following day
fire at Yokosuka gutted so houses and burned
to death three men. On the same day 10
houses were destroyed at Joshiu and Is at
Toxic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Wrecked on the Chinese Coast.
THE CREW OF AN UNFORTUNATE BRITISH VESSEL
MoBBED AND ROBBED BY cHINAMEN

fuE ShEW Or An UNfORTUNATE BRITISH VESSEL,
MoBBED AND ROBBED BY cHINAMEN.
San FRANCISCO, Feb. 22.-Advices from China
and Japan per steamer Gaelic state that the
British ship Anglo-Indian, Capt. Cattanach,
Liverpool, was grounded, January 6, a few
miles from the shore of China, near Tamsui.
The captain stated that the vessel left Sbanp-
hal, where she had been unloading her cargo
of kerosene oil from New York on January 3.
to proce> to noilo, to load sugar for England
While the vessel was running before strong
northeast wind, making about twelve knots an
hour. the ship went aground on a sandbank
with great force. The second mate and eight
OF the crew took boat and pulled for the
shore. On landing they were surrounded by
about 300 natives, who mobbed them and took
away their clothes. They were subsequently
taken care of by the officials from the British
consulate, who sent them on to Tamsui. On
Tuesday, January s, persons returned to the
village from the scene of the wreck, and re-
ported that the vessel had been burned, and
nothing was known of the captain and the re-
mainder of the crew, % in all. and all Euro
peans. 1t was thought, however, that they left
the wreck in the large 12-ton cutter and the
large lifeboat, and made their way to a point
on the mainland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Dynamite I'm the Wood.
cowARDLY ATTEMPT TO KILL THE MAYOR OF An
IOWA TOWN.

CHICAGO, Feb. PA dispatch from Dubuque,
Iowa, says: Hon. J. ID. Alsop, a prominent law
yer at Dyersville, this county, and mayor of
that place, narrowly escaped death Wednesday.
Entering his Office he placed in the stove q
couple Of sticks of wood, when a terrific explo-
sion occurred. The stove was hurled up to the
ceiling, a partition in the room blown down,
and firebrands and ashes scattered in every di-
rection. One stick of wood few past Mr., Al
sop's head through a window into tine middle
of the street. On being examined il was found
that the stick had hole bored in il almost the
entire length. This aperture had been filed
with an explosive and neatly sealed up. Mr..
Alsop luckily escaped with few slight injuries.
He disclaims any knowledge Of the perpetratoe
or his motive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Coursing for the Waterloo Cun

LONDON, Feb. 22.-The coursing for the
Waterloo cup, at Altcar, was concluded to-day.
The four dogs running in the final trial were
Fullerton. Herschel, Troughend and Danger
signal There was but one trial to-day, which
resulted in a victory for Fullerton over Her
schel and for Troughend over Dangersignal.
The cup was divided. The last betting was 4
to on Fullerton and 10 2 on Troughend-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Have they been Indicted?
IVES AND srAYNER REFUSE TO BE SEEN, AND O
FELLOWS PROCESSES IGNORANCE

FELLOWS PROGRESSES IGNORANCE.
New YORK, Feb. 22.-Messrs. Ives and STAY
ner decline to see any callers at Ludlow-street
Jail to-day, and refuse to give any intimation
as to whether they know an indictment has or
has not been found against them. Dis
trict Attorney Fellows still maintains that he
has no knowledge of the indictment, and the
fact will probably not be determined till the
meeting of court on Monday. No order has
been issued for the transfer Of the prisoners
to the Tombs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Huller VIII Prosecute His Accaaser.

CRY OF MEXICO, Feb. %, via Galveston
Agent Huller, of the International company,
has been freed from prision, the criminal fudge
deciding that there were no grounds for COM
plant against him. He will now proceed
criminally against his accuser, who has left the
country,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22

AN ARMY BOARD of officers, to consist Of
Lleut.-Col. Chas. G. Sawtelle, deputy quarter
master-general, Maj. Chas. r. Greenleaf, sur
geon, has been ordered to proceed from this
city as early as practicable to Newport bar
racks, Kentucky, to examine and
report upon a proposed change in
the location of the post hospital at the new
barracks near that post; thence to Columbus
barracks, Ohio, to examine and report upon
IN the necessity for an addition to the hospital at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Colonization I'm Mckee.

CRY OF MEXICO, Feb. 22.-The Ramlerez-
with the law has taken up thousand sitios Of
land in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca and
will transfer it to the American syndicate.
This is one Of the most valuable land and min
ing concessions ever granted by the govern
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Forty-Two Lives Lost at Sea.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 22.-The steamer Gaelic
arrived from China and Japan yesterday. The
Swettenham, government resident at Selangor.
telegraphed to the governor of the Straits set
Elements the 18th that the steamship Chow
Phya collided with the Pyah Pehnet off Klang
Straits light. The Pyah Pehnet sank in a few
minutes. Her two European engineers and
gers are reported drowned The survivors
have arrived at Klang"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22

1HE PREsIDENT-ELECT's MovEMENTs.-There
was a report current to-day that President
elect Harrison was in town, having arrived dur
ing the night, and that he had Intentionally
Kept his intended arrival secret A STAR re-
porter, after an investigation. found that there
was no truth in the rumor. Mr.. John w. Scott,
the father-in-law of the President-elect. said
,o-day that ne had Just received a letter from
his daughter, who is with the Harrison family.
saying that 1T was impossible for the presiden-
tial party to start before Monday.
POWELL CLAYroNs LETTER TO GEN. HARRISON.
A letter, dated Feb. 8, from Powell Clayton to
President-elect Harrison is made public. In it
Mr. Clayton thanks Gen. Harrison for his tele-
gram OF sympathy on the death of his brother,
and says In conclusion Z" II this sacrifice will
cause the people of this state to see in their
true light the enormity of the crimes against
suffrage, which heretofore have been considered
as Trivial matters, and correct the evils, then
his death will prove public blessing, the con-
temptation OF which affords us consolation"
PERsoNAL.-Hon. Sydney Mudd of MARYLAND.
hon. NJ l.. Beal of Kansas, James NJ. GRAY of
Boston, and j. o. Barrett of Joliet, ILL.,, are at
the st. tJames.-Representat Samuel
I. Snlder OF Minneapolis A. g. Townsend. VIM.
Maurice, and George Alces of New York, and
oscar A knipe of Philadelphia, are at Worm
nj oc'' W. oinitu anu lnOs. McElwln OF
Philadelphia, Appleton Shuges of New York.
D. a Maryil of Iowa, j. d. Snedeker of Brook
lyn, Jas. F. Ord OF Monterey, Mex, and ]. c,
Lockwood of Ohio, are at the Ebbltt.-
Marion Story, j. II. Stoddard. and ii. K.
Smith of New York, N. v b. Edgerly of Spring
field Mass. and Randall w. Wilson of Phila-
delphia, are at the Arno.-C. B. Stuart of
Texas, Geo. o. Foster and w. o. George of
New York, Jas. b. Dunn, Jas. NJ. Gray. Philip
). Ioxon and Chas. II. Brecht of Boston. L. s.
vincent OF Clifton Springs, N. Y, and W. Dun
bar OF Chicago are at Wizards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22

THE ALDERNEY DAIRY PLANT IN
- this city has this day been sold and trans
ferred TO the Kingsley Bros Creamery Co., and will in
future be conducted by that company. All bills re-
and paid by me-
In transferring this plant would state for the in
OF the public that the facilities of the
hlngsiey Bros, Creamery Co., with their twenty
creameres IN the country and plant in this city.
makes the delivery Of dairy products to the public
SIMPLY perfect, and the patronage literally be-
slowed upon me In the past respectfully solicit for
the above-named company. f. X. WARD.
February 21, 1889.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
Gabriel Dumont Pardoned.

CHICAGO, Feb. PA dispatch from Neche,
Oak, says: Gabriel Dumont, first lieutenant
of Louis Reil in the recent rebellion, for which
Reil vas hanged. is here en- route to Winnipeg.
He has received q pardon from the Dominion
government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22

TEE EvxyrSe STAR II served 10 subscribers IN he
CITY py carers on their own account st 10 cents
week. or 44c- per month Copies at the counter. 2
cents each. BY mail-postags prspa,d-50 cents Q
tEntered at the Post ofncs at Washington. d. c. -
Second-class mail Inatterl
THR WEEKLY SrAR-published on Friday-o1 Q
year. postage prepaid Sin months so cents
u All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance;
no paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known ON application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LAST QUARTER IN DANCING FOR
children and adults begins MARCH l. PROV
All the latest dances thoroughly taught by my original
Class days for children sbeginnersn Tuesday and
Friday. Advanced. Wednesday and saturday. $3.50 to
$50 PIN. w
For adulh-Tuesday. Wednesday Friday and Satur-
day evenings, to 10 pm.
German each Friday and Saturday evening
Mrs FLORA @. DENNIsoN,
f22-3t e29 NJ St