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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

DEATH ON THE RAIL -Four men were
killed and one man Injured at the railroad
crossing at Bsaning's, near Washington Sat-
urday right ,and the gate tenders now under
arrest charged with manslsughter. As tire
Congressional Limited Express due in
Washington at $40, came down the eve!
stretch of the track towards the navy yard
bridge, here was sudden thud against the
engine, and as ie dashed past the eueioeer
could see the forms of men filing through
the air, accompanied by the remnants of a
borse and wagon. Through some cause the
gates had not bean lowered and q wagon
containing five men was crossing the track
The wagon, driver by "Olt Man God
frey" as he s called By The habitues Of
Benuing's. was .horse vehicle. and in
it we're four passengers, three colored and
one white man. Godfrey was dTiyng. The
wagon was covered one, and Godfrey did
not near the train. M warning cry from
the gatekeeper told him of the danger. and
before any of them rea!izad the fate which
awaited them, the train had struck the
wagon aud ssnt it flying in ell directions.
The men fesl on either side Of the track,
bruised and maDgled. The train stopped
and back ed 10 the ecene Of the accids Mt, but,
fuding nothing could be done, proceeded to
the depot. When !, pulled into the Sixth
street depo', on the cow-catcher OF the loco
motive, convusiveiy ciutcbing its iron rods,
was he dead form OF a coIored man. The
blood smeered body was nnooseued, and
when it vas ascertained the man was dead,
the body was removed to the norgue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Letter from Richmond.

Correspondence of tho ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Va, Dec II The place a.
which Hon. John W. Daniel is to deliver hi
grafton or Jefferson Davis baa not yet been
agreed upon. Sone want it delivered in the
Armory Hall, which will comfortably seat
600 some want it delivered in the Thea
tire, and there has been SOME lobbying at the
Capt. oil to have the Grafton delivered in tbs
Academy of Music At whichever place it
is delivered 30 one can bear it unless admit
ted upon ticket. Senator Harrison, OF
Manchester is the chairman of the commit
tee who will have charge Of this matter, and
be ssys that the committee will select q
place in few days and that they will be
governed in the matter By Major Daniel.
The members OF the Gen raj Assembly
seem to be unanimously IN favor oil comDell-
Ing every company receiving franchises from
the legislature to have its principal office 10
Richmond A bill embodying this idea will
be reported from committee this week.
Speaker Gard well turned the laugh on
Delegate Kent, of Wythe. on Saturday
Mr.. Cardweil wanted bill passed granting
to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
pauy power 10 improve the lands on the
line of the roads. Mr.. Kent thought it time
TO coil halt to the granting OF such fran
chises as were embodied In the bill aud and
go declared himself When Speaker Card
we'll replied he read two hills that had been
introduced by Mr. Kent asking for privile-
ges even greater than was asked by the c.
end o company. Mr.. Kent did not look al
the bills be introduced in the same light
that Speaker Csrdwell did, hut he wording
of them ali was so near alike that members
of the Hause could not refrain from laugh
ing at The expense Of the delegate from
Wythe. A minute or Two after the discus
sion page delivered come msil matter to
M Kent, and one of the letters, which was
from constituent, was directed to Hon. R.
c. Ksn', Legislstureman, in Richmond
from Wythe" This made Mr. Kent smi
| as it did every one else who read the i'll
scription.
Only Two republican Senators voted for
the bill introduced by Senator Blackstone
annnlliDg the contract made with Mr.. Lewis
relative 10 oyster rights on the Hog Island
fats. These were Senators Mcdonald and
Griggs The former wanted TO vote for the
bill under protest, but that could not be
done at the lime the proposition was made.
He wanted joint committee appointed 10
lock into the matter.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Coleman, of
Nelson, imposing upon railroad companies
liability to their employees for damages for
injury sustained 10 consequence of the neg.
Iigence of CO employees in the same grade
of employment or service Is measure of
great importance TO the railroad company,
and if 1t becomes a law the railroad comps-
uies will likely have more suits 10 defand
than they now have. o L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Supreme Court

WAsuINGroN, Dsc. 16.-The Supreme
Court of the United States to-'ay rendered
an opinion in the case of the Western Uuion
Telegraph COMPANY against the Secretary
of State of Alabama. The decision of the
court is that messages sent from one State
irto another are not subj act to taxation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

A RELIC OF THE WAR.--On Sunday morn
ing last Mrs. HeHry Jenkins living near
Sterling, was looking uoder the house for
hen's-nest when she found an army muske ct,
which undoubtedly had been put their dur
ing the war. 1t was not loaded. 10 the
TOD of the muzzle, was found q letter close.
" wrapped up. addressed to Gen. Joseph
3 Johnson, by az officer of the army. The
musket was in good condition, and bu. lit
tie rusted. -LeeSburg Washingtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

We have received through the McCurg
company. of Chicago, from the author
oopy of "Familiar Talks on Astronomy" by
William Narrower Parker. embodying the
eist of a series of lectures and the result OF
thirty years study and observation. The
book is very Interesting and iceruct'vs
one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

No WONDER the republicans are 30 vio-
iently opposed to the resolutions OF sena
tors Gibson and Morgan for the deportation
of the negroes of this country, for, If the ne-
proes be sent away, the republican party
would bs nothing bat an unpleasant memo
~, and taxes be laid on the luxuries, not on
The pecCs saries of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Judge Brewer s Nomination

WARRINGTON, Dec. 16 The Senate
Committee on Judiciary to-day ordered
favorable report tobe made upon thu nomina.
ton of David J. Brewer, of Kansas to be an
associate Justice Of the Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Fatal Railroad Accident

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind D,c. 16 The pay
car of the Ohio Indiana and Western Rail
way with Gen. Superintendent Wilson and
train master Cummins. on board, was wreck
cd near Covington, Ind, this.m orning. Both
Wilson and Cummins were killed. 1t is be
lievei the paymaster and engineer were
also killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
a True Bill.

LONDON, Dec. 16 The grand jury has
found true bill against Mr.. Parke. editor
OF the North London PesS for libel ing the
Earl of Euston. The alleged libel consisted
of an article published 10 the North London
Press, charging that the Earl was implicit
ed in the "West E1d scandal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
The Naval Establishment

WASHINGTON, Dsc. l6 Secretary Tracy
was before the Senate Committee on Naval
Affairs this moroiug, and warmly favored
Senator Hsle's bill to further increase the
naval establishment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

WILD GEEsE.-Ths Port Tobacco Lnde
pendent says: Numbers OF wild geasa have
been killed by local sportsmen along our
water way during the present sesson. Mr.:
Frank Barnes, in Goose creek, knocked
dorm fiQa at one shot"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Nomination..

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dso. 16.-The Pres.
ideot to day sent to the Senate the nomins
ton of Joseph R. Harrah, of Pennsylvania,
to be U. s. Marshal for the western district
Of Penn sYlvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
The Silcott Committee

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6 -The Special
House Committee investigating The Silcoit
defalcatlon at is meeting this morning,
heard further testimony from ex Sergeant
alarms Lsedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Sad Bereavement

WASHINGTON, D. g., Dec. l6-News
reached here this morning that the wife of
Representative Joseph Cannon, of Illinois,
dropped dead at her home at Danvile. Iis.
Mr.. Canuon took the frat train for his home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

Salvation Oils an infalii5le cure for head
ache, back acne, pain in the side and limbs,
and all rheumatic and neuralgia affections.
1t relieves pain and extirpates the disease
that causes it. P:iee twenty five cents
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
By Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE Of decree of the Corporation
ID Court OF the city of Alexandria Va, render
ed on tie 10 day of December, 1883 in the
cause of Karen Happuch CIump VS. Isaac Hudd ct
as, the undersigned, commissioner therein
named. will sell at public auction, in front of tho
Market House. Boyal street, on TUESDAY,
the 4th day of Janus,y, 1890, Mt ~ m FIGHT
LOTS OF LAND in the city Of Alexaniria, Va,
beginning the nortbe st corner of Washington
and Wilkes 'treets, snd running north oa Wash
ington street 164 feet inches to / 2 feet alley
and on Wilkes street 70 feet 5 inches to ID feet
alley.
Terms of Sale One t. ird OF the purcha,e mon.
ey to be paid In cash, and the residue two quail
instalments at six aud twelve months from tho
day OF sale, with interest at the rate of six per
centnm per anuum, to be secured by the notes of
the purchaser, with salts actory surety, and the
title to be retained Cnfil the purchase money is
fully paid, with right of the purchasers TO antici
pate the deferred payments.
II. o. CLAUGHT0N.
Commits yncr of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Waus and Means

WASHINGTON, Dsc. 1.-THE Ways and
Means Committee held meeting this
morning and prepared to enter upon the
work preliminary to the preparation of q
tariff bill,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

The prettieat sight in the world is pref
~ woman foot in Jersey Lily boot, and
since d.. BulI's Cough Syrup cures all sorts
Of colds all women can wear them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

NJ H.nry Grady, of Atlanta, Ga whose speech
in Boston the other day attracted so much stten-
ton, WAS taken i'll in New York and has had to
be taken home. He is threatened with pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
LATER.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-The verdict OF the
jury in The Cronin case i9, Coughlin, Bourke
and O'SuIlivan. life imprisonment; Begea,
acquitted KuBza, three years. imprison-
mant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Commits. iJner of Sale.

l. John g. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of the city Of Alexandra, tfy that tho bond
required by the decree in this cause has been du
executed
dec1G 24wiw JOHN s. BEACH. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
The Cronin Case,

CHICAGO, Dec 16 Judge Mcconnell has
lust announced that verdict will be made
by the jury this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON. D. O., Dec. 16
SENATE.


Among the various petitions and mem
orials presented 10 the Senate to-day were
several for the passage OF the pension Law
prepared by the Pension Com ittee of the G
Ar. One for ths admission of Wyoming
4s State, and one in favor of the Blair ed
ucational bill
The House joint resolution for printing
the agricultural report for 1889 was passed
Mr.. Mckinley offered a resolution for q
holiday recess from December 20 until jan
uary 6. Referred. Hs also introduced a
DILL to simplify the law In relation to thu
collection of the revenue. Referred.
Mr.. Henderson. of Iowa, from the Com
mite on Appropriations, prepared bill ap
propriating $3.50 900 to meet deficiency In
the appropriation for public printing and
binding, and $3.50 900 to neat de6c-
iency in tn, appropriation for the Census
Bureau.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Mckinley, of Ohio, from the commit
tee on Ways aud Means, reported the reso
luton for the distribution of the President's
message among the appropriate committees.
The House in Com mittes of the Whole
took up and considered the resolution,
which was f oslly adopted.
Mr.. Bland, of Missouri, offered an amen :
nent appropriating 100000 to enable the
superintendent of the Census to ascertain
the number aud amount of farm mortgages
existjngisnd unpaid 10 the various States and
Territories the number of persons who are
owners of the house in which they live and
the number who are renters.
Mr. E ,loe. o. Tennessee, of,red resolu
ton authorizing the Sergeant.at-arms to Of.
Ter reward OF S., 900 for the arrest of c. E.
5ilcott, the absconding cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
Appointment.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 16-Wm. q. Tubbs
of Connecticut, has bsen appointed super.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

RREsH SARATOGA CHIPS just received at
T. nov4 McBURNEY'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16
NOTICE To STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting Of the stock holders OF the
WASHINGTON and ALEXANDRIA TURN
PIKE COMPANY is called for MONDAY, Japu.
arg q, 1890, at II o'clock M, at the flee of the
alexandria am Fredericksburg Lsl~ay Com
psny, corner Cameron and Fsyette streets, Alex
andria, virginia Election for five Directors and
Clerk Treasurer same day and place.
dec16. % 30 ALBERT HEWSON CIerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

4 VAST STEEL. and IRON GARDEN RAKEs,
" Garden Trowels Garden Sets, shovels, Spades,
Forks, Hoes and other Tools in the same line at
32S King street
my15 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-16

GHOPPING AXES and AXE HANDLES, on
" hand and for sale at a small advance 1t 80
King, corner of Royal by
deco j T CREIGHTON & son.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18

so by far than r,any swine owners show
themselves to be. The hogs stomach is
small, and it is not wise to confinc him
to grass alone, if we desire that rood
gain be made; and without such gain, it
is better by far that no hogs be allowed
upon the premises, as no sort of farm
stock will pay for the rearing and fattcn-
ing ii kept otherwise than in market
able or very near a marketable condition
from the start. If hogs are kept ut grass,
and this is the proper place for them,
cheap shelter should be provided, not in
one place alone, for but few, not to exceed
hall dozen, should nest together. All
that is required of Il summer shelter for
swine is that it turn water, and that so
completely that the nest is kept dry.
This division of the herd insures that the
droppings be not all deposited in one
place. 1t also enables those that incline
to Ego together to have this privilege,
by the fractions members.
and there are such in all herds .-Iruirie
Farmer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18

very family this time ssComc, little
jamie, VIC must be going. How late it
grows; the sun is almost down"
lie put out his hand so thin and vast
ed and with all the sunburn faded from
it now-and she slipped hcrs-small,
white and chill-into it us if for the
starting.
a long, long silence followed, the
clock in an outer room licked loudly, the
sunset rays crcpt long and level across the
interpreted floor; with bowed heads the
sturdy sons went on: one by one, tread .
ing on the toes Of their clumsy boots; n
little knot of ncighbors gathered around
the doorstep; the wife of many years
swaycd back and forth in the chair
wherein she had once rocked her babies,
sobbing softly. And by way as old rs
the world, yet strangely unfamiliar
-travclcd by generations, but still an
unknown way-thc two friends, one
whose years had covered so long and the
other so brief span, had gone beyond
the sunset - Chicog0 Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18
Tho .lnnanr,r Liurii.isIln

One OF the most popular feature, al the
Paris Exposition i, the Japanese .Iinril:i-
sna. which is = two wheeled ii" with
very little wheels and made very light,
that Is drawn 10y Japanese man. 1t is
generally supposed that The iinrikisha has
been in Use Tor hundreds Of years in
Japan, but this is moi the case. Profess
Sor W. X. Burton, OF Toxic University,
has been doing some several hundred
miles of riding 10y iinrikisha. In IN ar
,iclc which he contributes To the British
'jo"rHW Of Phoioy,"pay, and the Photo
NTphic Nr'rS, Professor Burton saws that
this mode Of travel is only about thirty
years old. Thirty years ago the Japan
csc had two ways of travelling. One WAS
by bull carts and the other was by chairs
or baskets suspended between two poles
and carried OH the shoulders of two men,
and this method is still in use where the
roads are very steep. The jinrikislm was
practically introduced by the first English
settlers, who brought oul wheeled
carriages with them, and the jinrikisim is
simply a copy of these on smaller scale.
Professor Burton says that on good roads
- iinrkisha will keep up II rate of seven
or cigh; miles an hour for several hours
When the roads are bad il is customary
To have two men, one of whom pulls with
Il cord i'll front. The charge for one man
Is ten fen an hour, which is about eight
cents. If 81 person wishc, to keep his
carriage in Japan he eau do 50 very
chcaply, the rate for a jnrikisl.a and II
man by the week being only about two
dollars. In the country the rate is gen
orally charged according to the distance
and costs about cent mile. Professor
Burton, while on his recent travels, did
from forty to ninety miles day, accord
ing to the distance and condition OF the
roads, and he changed jinrikisha at the
end OF every ten miles or so.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18
The Indians of Alaska.

The Indian of Alaska is Il different
person, and the Indian problem in AIasku
is quite unlike that which presents itself
IN the case of the aborigincs known us
the North American Indians. Whether
they had the same origin is immatcrial
Environment has created II marked DIS
tlnclion. Lazincss is wholly unknown to
both native men and women in Alaska.
They are noted for their desire to accu-
m,Iiatc, and there is one Indian Princess,
So-clllcd, in the village here who is really
worth $50, 900 in silver, i'll furs, and in
blankets. They are all shrcwd and cum
ning in their pccuniary dealings with
each other and with the whites. They
are notori0u, liars when it comes TO pro-
tccting amy one Of their own race from
any apprchcndcd harm, hut they will
neither steal from each other nor from
the whites. About 1900 of these people
wintcrcd at Sitka during 1883, and there
Is permanent population of about 500
IN lie village this summer, and while no
white person yet thinks of locking Il
door, day or night, in the past eleven
months have not heard Of tt single in
stance Of larceny. Families Of natives 70
oil i'll their canoes $50 miles to remain
;ni work all summer nj the salmon can
ncricS. leaving Il great deal of stuff be-
bind in their huts and houses, and when
they return i'll the fall, find everything us
safe as when they left them
No tribal relations exist among them.
What arc called chiefs are simply pari
arcir or heads of families, and hence.
The first important problem in The task of
civili1ing them. by breaking NJ their
tribal relations, does not exist 10 vcx the
authorities. Not only that, they are eager
10 adopt the white mans ways, root rs
well rs had They have totally alan-
doncd their native dress. except On le,-
tive occasions, when ilicy sometimes not
often appear in It. Air. Duncan, II.
Mcilakiatla. on Anclia island. ii,s cs
ia1iislicd Il Saw-mill and 81 planning
where lie manufactures thousands OF
packing eases which are sold TO the sal
Ann caMncrics. This is I'm industry that
Is available Tor these people and while
giving thousands OF dollar, every wear,
under he plea Of Industrial! training, as
have already pointed ont, the Govern
mcni 50 far, has prolited nothing from
Ihc methods which have been success
luliy pursued al Amelia Is!and.-Netc
loFh YiE.tN
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18
When Il Deaf Man Can Hear.

The deaf man has just discovered that
riding in a rumbling car robs his aillic-
ton of its terrors, and is getting even
with his backbi:ing acquaintance, who
have expressed their opinions of him here
toforc without reserve. An eccentric
millionaire who had no hearing under
ordinary circumstances, found this out
the other day at the expense of his law
yer, end the latter now mourns the loss
of his most valuable client, while the
deaf man thinks he has lcarncd thing or
two.
The lawyer was sitting in car talking
to friend, when his wealthy client en-
tered and dropped into the vacant seat be-
side his legal adviser. "Ths old cur
mudgcon will talk me deaf, dumb and
blind" said the Blackstonian to his COM
panion, and they both scowled Mt Money
bags, who was looking out of the car
window. 'tHc has spent lots of money
with me and its worth a mint to veil in
his car. Pm tired Of it. He is deaf as
Il post"
Then the deaf man turned around.
You can send me your bill in the morn
ing" said he, ''and I'm done with you."
Lawyer and companion looked at each
other amazed. The lawyer made it his
business to find out how his client rccov-
cred his hearing so quickly.
sit is due to the countcraction of the
noisy motion on the drum of the cars
said the aurist, to whom he applied for
information. "Thc rumble of the heavy
wheel on the track causes the drum to
vibratc and the afflicted one can hear
quite plainly. Some people think that
they voluntarily raise their voices in
car. That is not so. Always speak in
low voice to a deaf person in moving
car or vehicle. "-Boston Joarnal Of COM
mcycc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18
Popularity of Pigeon Flying.

Pigeon flying is growing to be an alb
sorbinS amusement in England, par,icu-
larry among the Birmingham laborcrs.
The spread Of the sport has developed
9uiica new branch of railway traffic. It
is the practice of flyers to send their birds
in BASKETS, addressed to the station mas
ter ut particular station, with the re-
quest tina; he release them, mark on IL Ia
bel tine time that they were released, and
return the basket. This request is rcgu-
larry granted. The officials rather like
thc work. In cloudy weather portcrs
lave been known to feed birds for three
days before setting them free .-Neac YORK.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18
MATTEH-oF-FACT MEN.

GOOD morning, gentlemen said the
new conner, us he joined group this
morning.
cit isn't good morning. responded
ono OF those greeted.
II mean, hope You have had Il good
morning." said number one
''But we haven't" came the unani-
nous reply.
"What meant" said the new conner,
was that / hope you would have had
good morning, il it had been good
morning"
"Wc would, but as it wasn't, we
didn't" was the reply
''Wcll, then good afternoon, said the
new conner, and Off lie walked. -Prori-
dence Telegram.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-10-18
The Tigers Choice.

The Java Bode records a singular adj
venture which recently bclcll Govern
mcnt surveyor in the wilds OF Sumatra.
A fter hard days work on mountain
side he passed the night in the open air
in hut hastily run up by his coolies. AS
lie was falling asleep after long Watching,
the sight of two fiery eyes glaring in at
entrance of the hut almost paralyzcd him
with terror. An enormous royal. tiger
glided i'll, smclled him all over, and then
set to work dcvouring the remains of his
evening meal to the last morscl. After
ward his terrible guest disappeared.