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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Amendments.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The President
made the following appointments to-day
To be United States Attorneys-Samuel
W. Hawkins, of Tennessee, for the Western
District of Tennessee.
John Ruhm, OF Tennessee, for the middle
district of Tennessee.
De Alva S. Alexander, of New York, for
the Northern District of New York.
To be United States Marshals-Joshua B.
Hill, of North Carolina, for the Eastern Dis
trict of North Carolina.
Carter B. Harrison, of Tennessee, for the
Middle District of Tennessee.
James W. Brown, of Tennessee, for the
Western District Of Tennessee.
William Alvord Terrell, of Henderson,
Texas, and Gordon Graham Heiner, of Kit
tanning, Penn, as cadets to the military
academy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
ICOMMUNICATED

Keep it before the people, before the new
City Council. Sound the hugag and strike
the ton jon. The Shanghai and the Cochin
China must Co." Ell i'd omne genus. Con.
ventions on MAYORS Hill are 'goot for nix :"
Their protestations are vain. They are
bound to get fenced IN The landlords have
combined and syndicates are formed land
who dares to defy syndicate p Let the
hens retsiate if they will. Let them "eat
their own eggs" and deprive US of the beue-
fits OF spring chickens. We will be able to
hire substitute" Potomac herring and a
modicum of shad will suffice till the battle
is over. Lent can laugh and grow fat on
these. When the aext convention meets n
Nay los's Hill it is hoped that Cochin" will
again be called on to preside and many
champions crate. That rara avis 10 (the)
Smell, will also be on hand to report. We
have had long spell Of feathers, with unpo
etic feet upon NATURES green brussels, and
now let us relieve the dull and disastrous
mono!ony with little fuss Who says pay?
I'D LIKE TO KNOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Southern Men at a Feast.

The opening of the sumptuously appoint.
ed home of the New York Southern Society
at No. IS West Twenty. fifth street, New
York, took place last night in the form OF
grand banquet and reception. All the
Southern people of prominence in the city
were present, in addition to long list of
New York prominent men, At the ban.
houn, presided, the toast list was arranged
to include an address from the governor of
each Southern State present The order of
speeches-arranged for was as follows: Vice
President Levi p. Morton, Chauncey NJ.
Depew, Henry w. Grady; Gov. Benjamin I.
Bgga, OF Delaware Gov. E E. Jackson, Of
Maryland; Gov. John B Gordon, of Geor-
gia Gov. John P Richardson, of South
Carolina, Governor Fizhueh Lee, of Virgin
ia Governor Fowle. of North Carolina
Governor Simon B. Buckner, of Kentucky,
and COL Hancock. of Texas The dining
rooms were tastefully decorated with bunt-
ing and choice exotics. The representative
Southern people present other than men
toned in the list of speakers included Sen.
ator John w. Daniel, Congressman NJ.
c. Butler, Of South Carolina the Virginia
commissioners, Col. Walter Fl. Taylor, Judge
W. w Crump, Judge Staples. Maj. Holmes
Conrad, ex Congressman Randolph Tucker
Senator Wade Hampton, of South Carolina ;
Gen. Charles Anderson. Col. Witt, and Col.
Cowardin, of Gov. Lees staff, and members
of the etaf of Gov. Richardson, of South
Carolina. President Calhoun, in his opening
address, said every member of the society
would have been proud to welcome beyond
all others at the house warming the honored
President OF the United States, who, howev-
err, was unable to be present in consequence
of imperative official dutiee The President
ne said, expressed his earnest and best wish
90 for the society's welfare.
Col. Calhoun then introduced Vice-President
Morton, who was greeted with cheers. Mr.. Nor
ton returned thanks for the opportunity given
him of meeting the gentlemen of the society, and
wished them every success. he was followed by
Chauncey NJ. Depew who said he never until now
realized that the South was the homo and inspi-
ration of oratory. Mr.. Depew continued in his
usual eloquent style, and then Henry w Grady
was introduced to speak for "Cur Absent Ones
Our Kith and Kin in the South" Mr.. Grady did
fall Justice to his subject. Brief romgrks were
made by Gov. Lee. of Yirginia Gov. Euckner of
Kentucky; Gov. Fowle, of North Carolina Gov.
Bggs of Delaware. and Gov. Richardson, of South
Carolina. The chief event of the evening WAS
Gov. Gordons speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

a TERRIBLE ExPERIENCE-John Sim
mons, colored. while digging well in the
ward Of Mr.. John S. Bullock's house, in
Baltimore yesterday, came near being buried
alive By cave in OF the earth, which pack
sd sol:dly around his body, reaching as high
as his waist. and moulded ITSELF abon. hin
80 quickly hat he had not even opportunity
10 sIrslehlen his limbs, and had to remain
in his painful attitude, while the work of
rescue was in progress. As the afternoon
grew on, water slowly flowed into the OK
csyaiion, rising gradually about the poor
mans shoulders until IL reached his mouth
IT necessary st this juncturs to stop digging
and commence baling the water. and while it was
being taken ont S:mnious had to throw his head
hsck in cd r to &c. his breath so high had it
risen When the wstcr had been taken out the
digging cont, ucd and ut haf-psst We o'clock
Simmons WAS hauled out of The we'll live man.
al er i've hoat2' imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rev. Job Turner Is in the City of Mexico
in the interest Of deaf mutes. He expects to
return TO Virginia in about ten days.
1t is believed that General James A.
Walker can secure the republican nomina-
ton for Governor OF Virginia il he desires it,.
Henry w. Grady, editor of the Atlanta
Constitution. is 10 address the literary socie-
ties OF the University OF Virginia at their IL
nal celebration on the 18th of June.
The trial of Carltrn II. Marks for killing
Nathaniel NJ. Balm, on tho 7th Of March
last. was begun al Sussex Courthouse yes
terGay. The case excites great interest and
q large crowd was in attendance.
The trial of George W. Marshall, charged
with the murder Of George II. Garth on the
% h of March last, began at Madison on
Monday in the County Court and ended On
Wednesday with verdict Of aoqnitta'.
A flock of sheep comprising thirty ewes
and number of iamhs, belonging to Mr. Nj.
b Hutchison, near Gum Spring, WAS caught
by the rise in the waters of Goose Creek
one night last week and drowned. Only
two of an entire Il ,ck made their escape.
A startling change is taking place on The
farm of George Smith, near Ebenezar
Church, Princes Anne county. In tho
great gale of April eth, four acres Of his
land began to sink. and now, where less than
month ago was high and dry, there is
lake of water five feet deep The lake ia
but few feet from Mr.. Smiths residence.
The intimate f,iends of Mr.. Thos. A. Mar
tin, of Automatic, whose name has been
prominently mentined i'll connection with
the craftsmanship of the democratic State
committee, declare that he will not enter the
race for that position. Mr.. Martins friends
seem to recognizes the fact that the backing
Mr.. Basil B. Gordon has for the chairman.
ship will insure him that position.
At banquet given to the visiting Vlr-
ginians In New York on Wednesday night
By "The Virginians." the New York society
of the sons of the Old Dominion residing in
that city. ex President Cleveland was ex
pected to respond for New York, but rs
stated in the GAZETTE, he sent letter of re-
greet. Among other things he wrote; There
is quite little hard work for me to do about
these days, and there are number OF events
in which 1 am afraid l will be expected to
take part. not definitely settled, think,
which makes it absolutely unsafe for me to
asrae to meet the Virginians on the evening
of May l. l regret this, for | should be
glad to meet your desires on this subject,
and, besides, | know, / should enjoy an
evening with the gentlemen on whose behalf
G GU write"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Court Of Appeals Yesterday.

Eastern Ice Co., against King. From the
Circuit Court of the city OF Richmond. AT.
firmed, Judge Lewis delivering the opinion.
Fore against Foster administrator. From
the Circuit Court of Halifax county. Re
yersed, Judge Lacy delivering opinion.
Nosll's administrator against Noels, &c.
From the Circuit Court of Fluvanna coun-
ty. Reversed, Judge Lewis delivering the
opinion.
Yates, administrator, against Law. From
the Corporation Court of Danville. Revers-
ed, Judge Lewis delivering the opinion i;
Judge Lacy dissenting.
Bruce against the John L. Roper Lumber
Company. Argued by Samuel D. Davies,
ED. for appellant and W. H. White, esq,
for appellee, and submitted.
The court adjourned for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
AGhnstIy Accident.

INDIANAPOLIS, lad, May S.-A CHASTITY
accident was witnessed in one of the princi
pal streets to day when team attached to
wagon loaded with collins containing
corpses that were being transferred from an
old cemetery 10 new one, became fright
ened and ran away. The wagon was upset
aud the c1ffins were scattered along the
streets One burst open and skull rolled
On the gound while bones were thrown
about proniiscuousIy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

THE MAY Sun AND MooN,-During May
the speed OF the sun visibly slackenS as it
moves from the vernal equinox toward the
summer solstice, it's increase in northerlv
declinalion being only little over half of
that during the month of March. 1t rose on
the lat at 459 a. M, and rises on the 3lst at
ass I'm the length ofthe days increasing 81
minutes.
The May moon fuls on the 18th at :S4 a.
m. Ii js in perigee, or nearest the earth,
on the 16sh. 1t began its series of monthly
corjunctions promptly on the 1st, with Nep.
tune, and marks the relative positions OF
the other planets as it passes them in sac-
eive copjunctions, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter,
Venus. Neptune, Mars, and Mercury being
the order in which these events occur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
lfrOSf.

CHICAGO, May. 8 Dispatches from Deca
tur, Galesburg, Monticello and Turcola,
Ills, and Wabash, Charlottesville and Gov
ington, lad, report heavy frost during the
paat two nights. Ia many places small
fruits were reported killed and many vege
tables and potatoes were f,ozon to the
ground. Ia some paris snow fell and at
Charlottesville lcs formed quarter OF an
inch thick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Struck by nTrain.

PHILADELPHIA, May "a two horse
coach containing several persons was struck
by train on the Pennsylvania Railroad, at
Bridesburg crossing. this morning, and the
coach demolished. Two of it's occupants,
F. X Womrath and James Dangan, we're
killed and three others Injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

Az A meeting of representatives of the G. A. K.
in New York during the recent centennial cele-
brstion there, statement was made to the effect
that 8 m, mber of that organization had taken of
his Grand Army badge and pinned it on Genaral
Gordon's breast. The whole meeting was at dice
thrown into state of violent excitement The
department commander of New Jersey said ANY
msn who disgraced the Grand Army badge in
that way is not fit to be comrsde, and should be
expelled" TIL, chairman of the reception COM
mittee said: No citizen, however loyal he may
now be, can in honor wear that badge, much less
one who fought against us and any man who would
pin a Grand Army badge on a man who fought
against the Union is unworthy to be member OF
the order, and does not kno its FIRST principles
But, for all this, Gen, rs Joseph E. Johnston, who
by the by. has been informed that he will be re-
tsiued by Mr. Harrison as Railroad Commi Toner,
not only wears a Grand Army bsdgs, but is
member of the A. E.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
demolished by Wind.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 3-A fearful storm
visited the town OF Warsaw at four o'clock
yesterday morning Hail accompanied the
wind and fell to depth OF eight inches iii
thirty seconds. The Presbyterian church
was demolished. The Seminary building
was split open A number of small tenant
houses and many barns were destroyed and
not one whole chimney ia left standing in
the town. All the fences were torn to pieces.
The luxuriant strawberry crops the princ.
pal article OF early production, were de-
stroyed. Several people were injured by
flying timbers, bu! no loss Of life is reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
ATerribIe Tragedy.

EDeERLY, La, May "a terrible TRACE
dy occurred at Blair, La, yesterday after.
noon. A merchant named Melwick shot
his wife and two children. set fire to his res
idenee and burned the bodies of his victims
with it and then shot himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Fatal Whipping.

ANNA, ILL.,, May 8 flames Gordon, who
was whipped by the White Caps a week
ago, died yesterday of his Injuries. The
manner of Gordon's whipping was most
brutal. Jonathan Rose and others of that
neighborhood have been warned or take the
same treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

a RECEPTION TO BISHOP KEANE-Bishop
Keane, the rector of the new Catholic Uui
versiiy, in Washington. is expected to
arrive in New York city to morrow, from
Europe. He-will be met by Bishop CARR.
gan, vice rector OF the university, who has
been in charge in Washington since Bishop
Keane left for Europe. A public reception
will be given him in Washington, and
bar quAt. probably, at Weicker's. Bishop
Keane has been absent from this country
about six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
DIR Children Burned 10 Death.

BALTIMORE, May -Four children of
Charles Williams were burned to death by
the destruction of their parents dwelling at
Abingdon, near Hartford station. on the B &
o. R. R, last night Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams escaped with the baby. who will proba.
bly, die. The parents were seriously burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Indisnnsea.

WASHINGTON, May 3-Secretarg Windom
was iudisposed to day as a result of his ex
perience in New York, and did not go to
the Department nor did he attend the regu
lar Cabinet meeting this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Sentenced

DGBLIN, May 3.-The court of Falcarragh
has sentenced bIr. Charles Conybeare, mem
Der of parliament for the Camborne division
of Cornwall, to three months imprisonment
without labor for conspiring 10 oppose the
law. Notice OF appeal has been given and
.Mr. Cony beare has been admitted to bail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

The RATIO of illiterates to population in
Massachusetts, and of divorce to marriage
in New Hampshire, is greater than that in
the other States of the Union. And yet
northern republican journals say education
ia the great need of the South Such jour
nails can see the notes in other peoples
ewes. but not TIE beams in their own eyes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

THAT RRDoUBrABLE warrior, General
Butler, celebrated the recent so-called ma
tional ntennial by speech in Lowell,
Massachusetts. upon a battle that took place
during the war between the States, in which
fellow ci;zsna ola common country were
engaged in deadly iuternecine strife, the
memory of which oil wise Americans strive
10 obliterats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

Squire James A. Downing. of Frederick
county, has milk white calf nearly two
weeks old that was born with only three
legs The left shoulder blade is perfectly
formed, but there is no sign of leg.
Strange to say the little animal can run
as fast as calf with the usual number of
legs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
home.

THERE WAS an increase OF % per cent. in
the population of Pennsylvania from 1870 to
1850, of 81 per cent. in the number ofschoola'
and of % per cent in the number of teach
ers but during the same decade the increase
In crime was IS per cent, in pauperism ami
crime combined Al per cent and 10 insanity
ll3 per cent Bat, all the same, the repub
lican newspapers of Pennsylvania continue
to advocate the passage of the Blair educa-
tional hi as sure means" OF decreasing
crime and pauperlsm in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

AMONG THE centennial items telegraphed
from New York was one to the effect that
the President, in order to guard against the
effects of the hsrbor breezes OF that city,
took large dose of quiuine." He should
thank the democrats, who removed the
tariff from quinine, for allowing him to do
so without impoverishing himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
2aSlGg= szE
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
a Yirginia APPOINTMENT.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandra Gazotte.]
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The President to.
day appointed Thomas R. Borland United
States Attorney for the Eastern District Of
Virginia in place of Col. ]. G. Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
The British Minister'S Presentation

WASHINGTON. May 3.-Secretary Blaine
appeared at the State Department this morn
ing looking very well and showing no traces
Of his recent illness. Soon after his arrival
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the new British Min
lister, came TO the Department accompanied
by Mr.. Edwardes, the charge d'affaires, and
Secretary Herbert, with several other at
tachee. The new minister was introduced
to Secretary Blaine who Immediately pro-
ceeded with the party to the White House
while Sir Julian was formally presented to
the President The usual felicitous speeches
we're exchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

By SPECIAL order of the committee in
charge of the arrangements for the recent
celebration of the centennial of Washing
toms Inauguration. Dixie" was excluded
from the music rendered on that occasion.
This was probably done lest the loyal" ear
of Mr.. Hayes-who so loved his country
that ne stole its Presidency took
prominent part in the ceremonies, might be
offended by tune 80 "disloyal." As little
or no regard is paid to the feelings OF south
ern men who attend national celebrations
ia the North, it would be well for such men
hereafter to do their national celebrating at
hnme
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
Town Burning.

DIXON, ILL.,, May 3.-The town OF For
reston is burning. A call for aid from snr
rounding towns has been sent out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

Mr.. J. F. Swink died on Thursday last of con-
sumption at his home, near Old Union Church.
Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. May God5o
Sugars iards Cntloaf SIS; cubes 9tr pow
dered 9@sc; graduated Sc. Softs mouts A
9lsc; confectioners A s7,c standard SO Co.
lumbia Si1c per ID. Market quiet and ,tcs!y.
Cofoe-The market is dull but steady at lN'-c
per ID for fair Rio. The New York Exchange re
opened after the holidays. Futures were actige
and after sales of "a, $50 bsgs closed steady sd
20 to 30 points above Saturdays final figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business has been fairly active during the
week, though there has been nothing noticeable
to report The merchants report fair spring
trade, but there is scarcity of money. In New
York yesterday money on call was easy and rang
ed from . to 21a In Baltimore the market was
tsmo and altogether inanimate recording very
moderate business. Securities were steady. I heI e
were sales of 81 900 Va Mid. DDS at JIG.
NEW YORK.. May 3-The stock market was
more active this morning, vi les attention paid
to the specialize, tho business being tatcd
among tho leading shares. The market presented
firm front at the opening, irst prices being gem
orally from y to 3 per cent above last evening
though few stocks were slightly lower. The
Improvement at the opening was further increas-
ed during tho early dealings, but after the first
demand was over the entire list rescted and many
stocks were carried below the opening prices. The
market then became more quiet, and at II O'Clock
was rather heavy at slight changes from first
prices. Money easy at 2a3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

Flour is without material change anl c,sr
Wheat is dull 1t 4 decline OF from t 60 -e,,,..
during the past week; the Offering nov Sam.
increase, hnt the qasIi'y and condition of III.
samples are very poor, choice linty lot is r,,. =,
or never seen among them; sales this mor,ic.
were made at 60 GS, IS, 70, s., 81 and On
Corn is strong and active at i3A4G Rs i,.5}
Oats 30a33. Butter, Eggs and othar prlnce ar.
steady AMI there is no change in qnotatiop,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03

GEN GORDON, Of Georgia, in his speech at
the formal opening of the new home OF The
Soulhern Club in New York last night, said
"Georgia and her southern sisters have
never lost for day or an hour their deVo
ton and loyalty to republican govern
ment and constitutional freedom" Gen.
Gordon spoke the truth. The South, during
the war between the States fought for re
publican government and constitutional
freedom. But because Gen. Jackson, ofGeor
eia, said that " hen passion shall subside such
will he the verdict of all we'll informed PEG
pie, MIR. Thurman, the democratic caDdi
date for Vice President at the last election,
called him a drunken crank"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-03
CATTLE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET May 2-Pro=
of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows.
Best 90 "a -
Generally rated first quality ...... 30 ass, .
Medium or good fair quality. 3 90 a315
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. w u = 80
Total receipts this week 1920. Tota stcs go
Trade in Beeves has been fair to cay Tar
quality of the offerings shows falling al iu te
general average rs compared with that OF tle Of
fering of last week. Values show little 70 any
change with the general range of last week me
highest figure this week being shade oil from
that of tho top sale ION private tonne of ST
Thursday.
Sheep and Lambs here is a much lighter ,ua
than last week, and the quslity is not 8 good SIS
it WAS then. 1'rsdc is dull; no improvement n
last weeks report in that respect. Q1oisials
show lower range. Clipped Sheep sold Is, 2ti'tr
few at the latter Ggnre wool sheep 30 &C. sud
Lambs Gas ihc per 10 gross e,cpts tbi, Nees
Sheep and Lambs 2 i0S heal.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. May 2.-fe.ge'
mo trading in Beef Cattle; market stefdy M
dressed Beef at 6a7l.c per ID. Sheep aud i nts
market slow at unchanged prices poor 10 srfY
choice clipped Sheep 3 .5c per 10. - few common
unshorn do. at 41sc, clipped gearing I.sml 81 -
5a4c, and few ordinary unshoru dq sto'9c
spring Lambs $4a5 30 each Hog--the fe~ ''.t-
on the live weight were at 81 lof' TO per l''
lbs, and the market cl)s.d dbl ~ 'he riret.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May , -Oalt'
market weak and lower steers 50 ~ rex.
Cattle 81 50a3 10; stock Cattle y 1a'} 'p
100 lbs. Hogs-market active sud hade n1tp.
er; heavy aud mixed 81 J5ai 2i2 ana sn'
81 60a4 So. Sheep-market weak and - ~
lower; nstives 50 25s5 10; Western - iot''