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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
VIRGINIA NEWS

Gntheridge Thurman, relative of Hon.
Allen G. Thurman, died in Campbell county
last week, aged 81 years.
Instructions have been received from
Washington by United States Collector OF
Revenue Elicit, of Richmond, to reduce the
| force of his deputies in that district from
| sixteen to ten.
Ellen Hall, a young colored woman resid-
ing in Onancock, Accomac county, gave
birth several days ago to male child, max
| ing the second child she has borne in the
last six months.
won the race in the regatta at Baltimore
letio Club, of Washington, came in second,
with the Ariels, of Baltimore, third.
Col Sherwin McRae, formerly promi
nent lawyer, an ex-member of the Legsla
ture from Henrico county, compiler of the
State records, and OF late years connected
with the Stase library, died in Richmond
yesterday, aged 81 years. He was, it is said,
deseendent of Pocahontss on this mother
aide.
A cable from London saye Miss Minnie
Evan, young lady of an old Virginia fam
lily, who came to Europe three years ago
from Washington to study music. made
Tuesday evening her debut as Gilda In
"Rigoletto." During her first numbers she
was very nervous, but in the subsequent act,
when she escapes from the Duke to her
father and tells him her story, and also in
the quartet of the last act, shs obtained by
the sweetness and purity of her voice de.
cided success of some promise.
pair of handsome stirrups, made for
Gen. George B. Mcclellan and intended as
present from that officers admirers in Phila.
delpha, have just been given to Mr.. Nick
Redford, of Richmond. The order for these
stirrups had been given Philadelphia man.
ufscturer to execute just before the Gener-
al's defeat on the Virginia peninsula. Alter
that occurrence the Philadelphians aban-
doned the idea of making the present, and
the trappings were left on the hands of the
manufacturer. This gentleman presented
them to Mr.. Nick BEDFORD, an ex Confeder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Canada Threatens Retaliation

OTTAWA, June 27-The Cabinet is in
daily session, one of the most important
measures under consideration being the
proposal to retaliate against the United
States authorities by Withdrawing the bond.
ing privilege in the forwarding of goods
from one United States port to another
Uoited States port through Canada. This
has been brought about by the action of the
authorities at Washington refusing to allow
the transmission of goods from one Canad.
ian port to another Canadian port in bond
through Maine by the new short line rail-
way. Sir John Macdonald regards the sit
uation as more critical than it has ever been
before. The British Minister at Washing.
ton has been feeling the way to discover,
if possible, the policy the Washington au.
thorities are likely to follow in the dealing
with matters affecting Canadian interests
with no satisfactory result, it is said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Death of Simon Cameron.

General Simon Cameron, who has been
printer, editor, banker, railroad constructor,
acknowledgement of Pennsylvania, Secretary
of War, minister to Russia and four times
United States Senator, died at his home.
Donegal Springs, near Lancaster, Pa, last
night at s O'Clock, aged 80 years. His
death was the result of an attack of paraly.
sis, which occurred on Thursday last. His
education was acquired while pursuing the
aVocation of printer, and when but % years
OF ags he edited and published democratic
journal at Harrisburg. In 1916 be WAS
elected o. s. Senator and served until 1S49 !;
WAS reelected but resigned to become Sec
rotary OF War under Pre- ident Lincoln. 10
1862. be was appointed minister to Russia.
In January, 1867, Gen. Cameron was again
elected Senator. He was re elected in 1873
and served until 1877, when he resigned,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Wholesale Poisoning.

HoLYoKE, Mass, June 27.-Mrs. Lizzie
Brennan was arrested yesternoon on suspic-
ion OF having caused the death of her hu'-
band and two sons By poisoning their food
with arsenic. The Brenans had si1 child
rem, and Mrs. Brennan succeeded in insuring
the lives OF them all, including herself and
husband for sums ranging from $500 to
$4,000, the policies being made payable to
herself The husband, Michael Brennan,
died about ten months ago under suspicious
circumstances. James Brennan, son, died
suddenly about six weeks ago. She supposed
his life insurance had been increased, but
on claiming 1t at his death, che found the
increase had been made by mistake in the
policy of his brother Thomas. 1t was
Thomas's turn next. and be died yesterday.
Thomas was taken violently sick about two
weeks ago and went out into the country
where he rallied. o. returning home to
board be was taken sick again and died in
great agony. All the medicines have been
seized by the officers who believe that Mrs
Brennan deliberately poisoned the members
of the family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Robbed and Thrown Overheard.

ELIZABETH, N. j.. June 27.-Job G. Crane
cashier of the Lshigh Valley Coal Company
at Ne. Broadway, New York, who resides
at this place, did not return to his home last
evening and friends instituted search for
him. At midnight he was found in Los
pital in Jersey City where he was taken at.
ter having been picked up 10 New York bay
few hours before by the crew of the Erie
annex boat. He was taken by the boat to
Hoboken, and sent thence to jersey City.
He was unconscious when taken from the
water. His hat was gone and his pockets
had been rifed of his watch and pocket
book. 1t is supposed that he was robbed
and then thrown from ferry boat.
ELIZABETH, N. j., June 27.-Mr. Crane
has been removed to his home here. 1t is
now said that he walked off Coney Island
boat under temporary alteration of mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

THERE Is no doubt of the fact that though
quarter of century has elapsed since the
last guu in the war between the States was
fred, the strongest card northern republi
can politician can play is malicious and en-
yenomed hate for the white people of the
South. If there had been any doubt of this
before, it was removed yesterday by the ac-
tion of the republican convention of Ohio.
That convention did what no other State
convention of Ohio ever did before-nomi-
mated governor for the fourth term, and
it did so only for the reason that of all the
other South-hating republicans in Ohio, he is
the most vicious and ultra and pronounced.
Gov. Foraker gees out OF his way to libel the
South and to attempt to defame and injure
her and her people, and it is simply and
solely for this reason that the republicans OF
his State delight to do him honor. In view
of this fact, is it possible that Gen. Walker,
Gen. Imboden or General anybody else, can
induce Southern white men to vote the re-
publican ticket because they are not wise
enough to appreciate the injurious effect of
high tariff ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

PosTMAsrERs' SALARIEs.-In the annual
adjustment of the salaries of postmasters in
first. second and third class Offices the fol-.
lowing changes have been made in Vir-
einia: Ashland from 81. 100 to $1,000;
Hampton, from $17OO to 81 500; Lexington,
from ST Geo to 81, 700; Liberty, from 81 GOO to
81 1900: Manchester, from Sl,10O 10 81 200;
Richmond. from S} 4C0 to $500; Suffolk, from
81 500 to 81 Goo West Point from 81, 01O to
100; Woodstock, from 81 COO to $1,1oo;
Wythoyille, from 81, 500 to 81 GOO. Decrease
Salem, from 81 SEQ to Sl,400; Glen Allen, from
ST 600 to fourth class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Kidnannel

CHICAGO, June N.-Hatiie, the u year
old daughter of John and Celia Thatcher
was stolen by her mother from one Of The
public schools yesterday. The Thatchers
were married in Chicago 10 years ago, and
three years after the marriage Mr.. Thatcher
gained suit for divorce, and the court
awarded him the custody of the child Hat
tie, then two years ofage. The affair caused
much excitement in the school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

A PROTECTIVE tariff has been in opera
ton in this country for twenty-eight years.
Coal is protected to the extent of seventy
FIVE cents ton. Corn is cheap in Illinois.
Aud yet the wages of the coal miners in that
State are SO small that they do not enable
them to buy enough bread and meat to
keep their children from begging for some
thing TO eat. The delegates to the Virginia
State democratic convention should recol-
iect this when appointing their committee
on resolutions.
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COMMUNICATED.
Attorney WHITES Decision.

Ifex-Gov. NOW Attorney GonoraD Whytos, oil
Maryland, opinion in reference to another mort.
gage for repairs, of $500, 900 for tho Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal, is legal what right has q first
mortgage that the unwritten law is bound to re-
spect?
We once had Judge Underwood, so.called, who
rulod that confscaton title was title in fee
simple He seemed TO mix the admiralty law
strangely with the common law. Time and re-
stored government upset his rulings in every in
stance.
Under Attorney General Whyto's decision We
do not see what is to hinder people from being
repaired" out of all their rights under the I'M
written law.
But we have much higher authority than At
torney General Whyte, commanding BE ye not
wise above what is written." The unwritten law
is dangerous doctrine; it depends too much Oh
when, where and by whom interpolated. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

THE NEW YORK Sun, the leading pro
tective organ, as Mr.. Randall is the leading
protective Congressman, in the country,
though both profess to be democrats, and
though protection is cardidal republican
principle, with persistent iteration contin-
ues to az sert that the cause of Mr.. Cleve.
lands defeat YVES his advocacy of low
tariff. The Suns Judgment in this matter
must DO biassed by its prejudice. that is II
what reliable southern people who were In
the North during the late campaign say be
true, for, according to them, MIR. Clevelands
low tariff doctrine gained, rather than lost
him votes In the North, and tae true causes
of his defeat we're his mugwumpism and his
monumental ingratitude, supplementedbythe
anti southern feeling that had been revived
by the efforts of the bloody shirt wavers,
and by the purchase Of votes in blocks, not
of five, but of thousands, with the fat that had
been fried out of the prote c.ed monopolists.
Low tariff ia popular, and to be successful
ia the next national campaign the democrats
must declare for such tariff In their next
national platform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
The Egyptian Debt.

CAIRO, June 27.-The people of this ciI,
are irritated over the opposition of France to
England's scheme for the conversion Of ,he
Egyptian debt because England would nat
consent to evacuate Egypt The abandon.
ment of the scheme will prevent conlnu
ance of the works to improve irrigation bq
the waters of the Nile, and will also hinder
a decrease In the rates of taxation. Tn,
dervishes are advancing upon Wady Halfa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
BArr1s1NG PosrpoNEp.-The baptising of s

BArr1sING PosrpoNEp.-Thc baptising of a
number of persons in mill pond near Birming-
ham, Ala, was postponed yesterday by the refusal
of the owner of the pond to allow its use for that
purpose Yesterday when Mr. Gaines, the preach
or, his fifteen coLyerts and several hundred spec
tators arrived at the mill pond they found Mr..
Burton, the owner of the pond, there with shot
gun. Burton informed the clergyman hat he did
not believe in Enumeration and would have no more
OF it in his mill pond. The preacher tried to res
son with Burton, but the latter cooked his gun
and told the crowd to git Mr.. Gaines asked
all Christians present to kneel and he then offer
ed up prayer for tho conversion of the wicked
Mr. Burton. At the conclusion of his prayer IT
was announced that The baptizng WAS postponed
until another mill pond could DO secured, and the
crowd dispersed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

The NEW republican sixth auditor of the
national Treasury being asked why he re
Gently removed nearly all the few demo
orats who had been appointed to positions
in his office during the late administration,
replied: "That's what we are here for, and
it's about time that the men who did the
hornblowiug during the last campaign
should have something to show for their la
bor." And yet there are people, some of
whom call themselves democrats, who still
favor law of which the republicans make
such grotesque travesty as they do of the
civil service law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
ALEX ANDRIA-.
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE p.
THE WASHINGTON Post says:

"Let the Senatorial and Congressional
gentlemen who are now denounein {,
the civil service law reserve their
wrath until Congress meets.
X Three fourths of the men who
voted for it did 30, not because they believed
in the principle of it, but because they were
two cowardly to vote against it. Ihey
fsared the coarse and vulgar abuse OF the
collegiate dudes who were working the
hobhy The whole thing 10 q
snare and a sham. 1t is. in theory, obnoxl-
ous to the American people. 1t has IN no
manner resulted in lettering the Govern
ment service. Neither political party Is
honest about its enforcement. The repuDll'
cans were for it when the democrats were
in power. They are not for 1t now
There is no more reason why coiIegiAte
educational test should be applied TO CLERKS
in the pubic service than there 10 why sucn
test should be applied to the heaos ana
sub heads of departments or to the civil
service commissioners themselves. lnese
commissioners cannot possibly De more III,
serested in securing competent men anu
women for clerks in the departments tnah
are the responsible heads of the depart
mems. Have the courage to abol-
the law. The country has no need OF law
snobs, political hypocrites and hermaphro-
dites."
The obnoxious law should be repealed az
soon as possible. 1t was stated in the GA
zETrE's Washington correspondence o
Tuesday that New York democratic Con
gresham intends to offer resolution tt
that effect as soon as Congress shall assem-
Die. If the democrats are wise they viii
give it their unanimous support. The fac
that newspapers that follow rather thar
lead public opinion are now advocating TIT
repeal of the law shows that such repea
would be popular.
The other morning republican paper
Washington says: 1.-THE scope of the clVi
service law is now so wide that its admin
istration is attended with serious infeiici
ties" And so it goes. LET them alene
and they'll all come home, wagging thei'
tails behind them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
The Clan.na-Gael Of Chicago

PEORIA, Ills, June 27.-Edward Spell
man, district delegate for the Clan ma Gael
in an interview last night in reference to
the dsbanding of Camp No. 20, of Chicago
says positively that the camp was not dis.
banded as had been stated, and that It
would not be. He further said If the
States Attorney calls upon me for the re.
cords will produce them for him at any
time he may desire. Camp No. 20 has no
connection with the Cronin affair. The
dead man was member of Camp No. 234
and had not been member of camp No. 90
for over years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

it has to obtain its supply of raw material
from Chicago, though IS good broom corn
can be raised, and as cheaply, in Virginia as
any where else on the face of the globe. II
the farmers of this section of Virginia had
known last year that there would be de-
mand for broom corn so near their homes,
the proprietor of the factory would not have
had to add to the price ofhis product the cost
of freight on his raw material all the way
from Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Heavy Rains Railroad Accidents

WATERFOWL, N Y. June 27.-Rain came
down in torrents In Jefferson county and
northern New York yesterday afternoon
and last night, and this morning there have
been no trains on the Cape Vincent branch
of the Rome, Watertown & Osdensbnrg
railroad. The midnight freight on the Uli.
ca & Black River division of the same road
ran into a washout at Redwood last night
and nine cars were wrecked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Killed by a Woman.

WAsHBURN, Wis, June 27.-At Beoo t.
vile yesterday Alice Brown, the poslmis
tress at that place, struck John Rose on the
head with club, from the effects of which
he died. Mrs. Brown claims self defense
Rose was Intoxicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Sullivan and Kilrain

NEW ORLEANS, June 27.-Regarding the
Governors proclamation against prizs fight
ing in Louisiana, it may be stated that the
managers of Kilrain never contemplated
having the battle ground within the iuris.
diction of this State. Mr.. Bud Remand, who
has charge of the affair, said last night that
the proclamation would not interfere with
the arrangements made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
The Late Gen. Cameron

LANCASTER, Pa, June 27.-Gen. Gamer
on's body will be taken to Harrisburg this
evening on special train, leaving Marietta
at S o'clock. 1t will be accompanied by the
immediate relatives. The funeral will take
place on Saturday afternoon at o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
American Medical Association

NEWPORT, R l.. June 27.-At meeting
of the American Medical Association this
morning, DR.. E. M. Moore, of New York
was electtd president. Nashville, Tenn, Is
ths appointed place for the next meeting.
the third Tuesday in May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Attempted Suicide.

BUFFALO, N. Y, June 81 Horace VIII
cox, until recently commercial editor of the
Buffalo Express. attempted suicide this
morning by taking laudanum He will re-
cover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, June 27-Tho stock market this
morning was somewhat moro active, and especial
y for tho regular list than yesterday, but first
prices were generally from y to 3, per cent low
or than last evenings figures. The market pro-
sented finn front, but tho fluctuations were
small and unimpoitsnt. and no further feature If
any kind was developed. At II O'Clock business
was quiet to dull and firm at about the best prices
reached. Money easy at Bad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Failure of a Scheme

ST LOUIS, Mo-, June 27.-Pierre Loril-
lard has been in st. Louis for four days try
ing to effect plug tobacco combine and he
has failed. His scheme was to consolidate
with the Lorillard & Sorgs company, of Mid.
dietown, Ohio, into one big company that
would be run on a trust basis. Lorilard
returned to New York last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
The Mellow Case.

CHARLESTON, s. c., June 27.-The ev;.
dence in the Mellow case is all In and Soil
citor Jervey has opened for the prosecution
and is now speaking with great effect. The
general belief is that the result will be a
mistrial, though it is possible that the
prisoner may be found guilty of manslaugb-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Will Not Go to Cane NAV.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-President Har
rison will not go to Cape May to morrow as
was expected. Mrs. Harrison with her
father and her grandchildren will return to
Washington Saturday and go to Deer Park
next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Smothered to Death.

LIMA, Ohio, June 27.-While playing yes
terday in wheat bin. which vas being
drawn eff into car, Ben Marks and Judson
Horton, two young boys, were drawn into
the chute and smothered to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
COMMUNICATED.

One would suppose by the time of lighting
streets that West street the extent of the cor
porate limits; but when the tax bills become due
it is very different About as dark and gloomy a
place in the corporation is out Commerce street,
towards the Stone bridge. Can't we have enc
light beyond the corner of Prince and West
streets or small reduction on tax bills? JF.P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

TIE ARMY of Russia is now being armed
with noiseless guns. Hereafter soldiers
killed in wars with Russia will not know
what hurt them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Fatal Shooting

BALTIMORE. June 27.-Wm. c. Christie
pher shot and killed Charles Logue at an
early hour this morning. Jealousy was the
nanla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27
Nothing New from Stan'ey

ZANZIBAR, June 27-Tippoo THE sen
brings nothing new about Stanley. He will
rejoin his father at Unyembe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

The q. s. steamer Adams. at Honolulu, has bsen
ordered to Samoa TO take the pl.ce OF tho Alert
and Nipsic no " on their way to San francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

BALTIMORE, June 27.-virgniss consolidated
AZ asked psst.due coupon =: do 10-a"s - bid
do IS 69la asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

The schooner Annie, from San Francisco for
Behring sea, is supposed to be lost. She carried
crew of eleven men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. June 27.-Thc market
is active and strong. Flour is strong, scarce and
higher for the higher grades. Wheat is active ior
high grades, but dull for low grades range OF
prices 65aS8. Com is higher, with salos at 4js
40. No change in Rye or Oats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

THERE IS q large broom factory here, but
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

DoMEsTIC SEWING MACHINES, at this time
~ tho loading machine. Prices the same at
usual. Old machines OF any kind taken III pa, 8
payment. Please call and examine.
mis- Z. s. LEADBEATER G. BRO.
DARED FENCING WIRE, either regular or
ID "thick-set, +" in store and for sale at the low
est prices yet recorded.
HERBERT BRYANT,
feb20 No. III King street.
CHOICE ORANGES and LEMONS for sale by
" my2 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-27

BALTIMORE juno 27.-Cotton dull! miiding
11Aa11as. Flour active, strong and higher
Howard street and Western super 81 5OaS3 ~
do extra $3 25a4 10; do family - 25ai 10 ;
City Mills-Rio brands extra 81 90A5 90; win
ter wheat patent So 00a5 so; spring wheat do
So 75a6 co; do straight 81 65a5 20; DO extra
So 75s4 25. Wheat-sou thorn quiet and steady ;
Fultz old 85a92; longberry, old, s7a93 re-
ceipts ell new, selling at sOa92 as to condition
Western firm; No winter red spot and Juhe
Say; July 92a, Aug S2ao2A Sept S22t; Corr
Southern scarce ard strong; white 4oais yel-
low 43a45 Western strong ai@id spot ana June
~ bid July 413sa4l7s; August 42ai2a Sept
424 steamer 39laa4O Oats steady; Western
white s2s34L. Rye quiet at 1880 Hay steady
prime to choice timothy $l4 5oA15. Provisions
quiet Batter steady c[e,nI Ro 1esla3 i fgzs
Sugar on ct A soft 81. Whisky steady at 81 10.
NEW YORK, June 27:oCotton firm flands
10 1916; Orleans 4 $40 futures steady. Flour
ouiet and weak Wheat active and weak Corn
dull and assier. Pork quiet and unchanged. Lard