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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The President
sent the following nominations to the Sen
ate to day:
Francis E. Warren, of Wyoming Terri
tory, to be- Governor of Wyoming Territory
Bspi F. White, of Dillon. Mont, to be
Governor of Montana.
Rober; v Belt, of Maryland, to be AS
distant Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Oscar NJ. Spslmsu, of Arkansas, to be
Marshal OF the United States for the eastern
district of Arkansas.
Charles c. Walters, of Arkansas, to be U.
S Attorney for the eastern district of Ar
kansas.
Charles w. Jones, to be postmaster at
Martinsviile, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
The Yorktown.

PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 26.-The eunboat
Yorktown has been delivered to the naval
authorities at Lsague Island. 1t is expect
ed that Secretary Tracy will formally &C
cept the Yorktown for the government to-
day. Everything sbout the vessel is finish
ed except the electric lighting plant, which
will only take about 10 days.
Messrs. Cranp and Sons to day Motif al
the S cretary Of the Navy of their agree.
ment to the conditions on which The York
town ia TO be accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Quiet on the I,ihnn.

WASHINGTON, March 2G -Uad=r date
Aspinwall, 18Th inst Capt. Howell, Of H..
Atlanta, informs the Ntvy Department; n .
there is no long r any danger Of riotjae
instruction on the l4thmus. The destitute
laborers are smaIer in number than hs.
been reported. and ali are qlietly taking
advantage of the transportation offered b,
their government. 0aly aboa, - hai b.es
shipped by the U. 5. Consul, who con.idere!
that there was no longer any likelihood o..
trouble,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

How SCARLET FEVER Is DISTRIBUTED Tho
Medical Era relates the case of girl aged about
s, living at Fortress Monroe, va, who was some
months ago attacked by scarlet fever, the disease
running typical course. For = long time no pos
sibe source of contagion could be discovered. The
child had not been absent from home had keen
with one lately exposed, and no other case was
known to exist anywhere in the vicinity. Sub
sequently the doctor learned that one of the
house servants had nursod case OF scarlet fever
in distant city Just shout year before. After
the case terminated she pack, some of her things
including some clothing then warn, in trunk
and left the place. year later she had tho Trunk
sent to her openei il and took out the contents,
the little girl being present and handling the
things Very soon after the latter was attackef
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Mrsferious Shooting,

SAN FRANCISCO. March 26-Sen Yum,
ticket taker at the large Chinese theatre on
Jackson street, Was fatally shot last evening
by two unknown highbinders. He was
walk NJ down Jackson street, when three
shots were fred He dropped in his tracks
Not one of the Chinese gathered about
offered to help him nor could the officers
get from the Mongols any clew to the as
sassins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
From Washington.
[ 'pccsl Correspondence of the Ale1s GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. c., March &c, 1889

'pec;I Correspondence OF the AleIs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. c., March &c, 1889.
The negro Baptist preachers of Washing.
ton aud some from the neghboring States
met here yesterday and resolved that one
of those present, named Laws. prepare
resolutions to be presented at the next
meeting condemnatory of the white Baptist
church in Richmond: which revoked its iu-
vita loo to Rav. d.. Fulton. the bloody shirt
Baptist preacher of New York. to preach
there.
Some of the Southern republicans now
here say that Mr. Frank Blair, OF Virginia,
Will be appointed Solicitor General, and ex-
Congressman Butler, OF Tennessee, be made
Indian Commissioner. Northern republi-
cans, however, say Mr.. Harrison cannot af-
ford TO make such appointments as Mr.
Blair has such poor opinion of honor that
he has said it wont buy breakfast, and as
Mr. Baller sold q cadetship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Washington Notes.

Mrs. Harrison, who has been sick with a
cold, is better now.
The baseball oraze is setting in early and
promises 10 rage violently during the warm
weather.
The question, are We becoming African.
lied ?" is beiug discussed here, and judging
from appearances the affirmative Of the
question seems to have it.
1t is the proper thing now for the recipi.
ent Of Cd exalted position in Washington to
attach himself 10 one of the fashionable
churches and take pew therein.
The water supplied to the people OF
Washington is limited in quantity and hor-
rible 10 quality, which may explain the use
of go many other kinds of fluid extracts.
Many people sead to Alexandria for Aqua
Cameroui.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

GEN NsAL Dow, the great prohibition
leader in Maine, in recent letter, says 1.-THE
people of his State never see or hear the
word fsilure in connection with the prohib
tory system" But the Gen. as we'll every
body else knows that in the city of Port.
land alone there are over one hundred pa-
ces where liqnor is sold. Mr.. Daw is sup
posed to be reputable man. but by what
system of caspstry his words can be made
to comport with his knowledge in respect of
The matter referred to is hard to tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

THE New YORK republican newspapers
are omoug the most virue nt denouucers OF
the S,u,h for it's alleged crooked elections.
Aud yet the republican Speaker of the re-
publican Assembly of New York has just
publicly acknowledged in that body that
the Safe republican committee sent him
large sum OF money with which he bought the
'qu,s ionable" vote of his county at last
fall's election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Troublesome Indians.

CHICAGO, March PC "A dispatch lan
Prescott, Ariz, says: Cnitacbua, arebeIli.a.
chief, and fifteen warriors are enticncse q
fifteen miles north of the san Carlos agvaa
and are defying the military au;hond
The Indians are charged with numbering
teamster and stealing thirty head Of can
The soldiers expect to have considera,
trouble with them and bloodshed Is Locked
for,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
A Mad Stone.

TERRE HAUTE, Mar. 26.-The maidstone
was yesterday applied to another of the four
children of the Rush county farmer WHO
were bitten two weeks ago. The stone ad-
hered nearly twe've hours to the II year
old girl treated Sunday. and eight hours to
The 5.year old girl yesterday Sons of the
virus drawn through the porous stone will
be gufiscted to scientific examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

COURT OF APPEALS YEsrERDAY.-Taylor
and ais against Supervisors of Greenville
county. Argued by George S. Bernard,
esq, for appellants and J. NJ Mullen and
Richard b Davis, esq, for aDpellees.
j. NJ. Mullen. esq allowed to practice as
counsel in this court
Common wealth against Shorts. Writ OF
error refused TO judgment of Corpo' alton
Court Of Winchester rendered or the
day OF September, 1855
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Election Frauds.

NEW YORK. March 26.-Alderman Cbss
Goeiz, Charles NJ. Jackson, Morris Isaacs
aud Edward Butler were arrested this
morning for violating the election lava
The evidenca was furnished by the reform
association. Litter, Charles, alias Silver
Dollar" Smith. toe mamber of Assembly
from the S:h district, WAS taken into custody
on the same charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
The white House.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The rush Of
visitors to the Waite House was resumed
to-day. The crowd made up in numbers or
it's absence yesterday Nearlg al he Con.
gressmen in tho city spent few minutes
with the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
No Election.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Mar. 2j.-rhe $50
branches of the State Legislature cast their
respective votes for United States Senator
to-day to succeed Jonathan Chace, resigned
The vote resulted iG no election. Dxn
received 4 votes, AMI Wetmore 2S the raa
scattering
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

TAE WASHINGTON Post says the eugges-
ton that The doors of the national Soldiers
Homes be thrown open to INDECENT ex-Con.
federatcs comes from the Southern prese.
Ga, no The appeal to the North for aid
for Confederate Home came from the
South. That was ba enough, in all cou-
science. The suggestion referred to emaua.
tad from the North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Killed.

BALTIMORE, Mar. 2G -Wm Waouo
aged %. freight conductor oa The B.In
more aud Ohio II. R while making up Il
train at CamleO Junction this morning WIS
struck by shifting engine AMI injured so
badly that he died an hour later Tie cu-
CINE striking him threw him forward ra.as
him over and over on the track beiorci. conl be
stoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

A Buffalo man recently counted the mo-
'i1ns made By BARRIERS hand during the
process of shaving one man, and found them
TO be 61S Add to this the motions made by
the BARRIERS mouth the while aud the result
is q marvellous sample Of what may be 60.
for ten cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

The political sensation of the day in
Georgia Is the announcement that Senator
CoIquitt has gained the ear of President
Harrison TO such an extent that he will
readily dictate all the republican nomina
lions from that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

The trial OF Mrs Virginia Taylor, charged
with poisoning her husband, William Tay
Tor, was begun in the County Court of Acco.
msc county yesterday. The prosecution
propose to prove that Mrs. Taylor was too
intimate with james Dix, one of the farm
hands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

ALEXANDRA MARKET. March 2G.-Four is
very quiet, with more liberal receipts. The
Wheat markets are in worry embarrassing con-
dtion; buyers find nothing encouraging in the
present outlook, and sellers seem to stand in fear
of sensational developments, and there i5 couse
quentiy but little being done in futures; spot
Wheats are also weak and shade lower we pte
a range for all sorts from 60 to 103 Corn is I'm
at y to 42l2 III car lots. Rye 80 to 56. Oats 81
to 30. Eggs / and dull Butter Is to % Po-
tatoes 30 to 40 and abundant. Other produce is
easy and in good supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, Mar 20 The Okiahoas
question was considered finally a the Caol-
net meeting to day, ana it is reported thai
the Presidents proclamation will ISSUED
this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

St. Nicholas for April has been received from its
Publishers in New York. Among its contents are
in tructivo articles on Ancient and Modern Artil-
lery, by Lieut. Hamilton and on the Routine OF
the Republic By Edmund Alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Mar &c The Sen
ate Immediately after the reading of Satur-
days journal proceeded to tho consideration
Of executive business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

The Star Route trisl dragged its expen-
sive length along for many moaths, but
twenty five cents always would buy bot.
tie Of DR.. Bull's Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, March 26.--Thcrc was moderate
volume of business in the stock market this morn
ing, and first prices in most cases were slightly
higher, although the fluctuations were insignia
cant, tho market at 1 1 o'clock being quiet but
firm and generally at slightly better figures than
those of the opening. MONEY easy at 3A1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

Five years ago q good specimen OF o mum
my could be obtained 10 Alexandria, Egypt
for So The price has now advanced TO So
with 81 extra for o real old veteran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
Vessel Suuk.

MANILA, Mar. 26.-The Spanish mail
steamer Mindanay has been sunk by COLI
sion with the Spanish steamer VisayaF.
Thirty of her crew and passengers were
drowned The Visayas has arrived at Ma
Mia in badly damaged condition. Both
vessels we're engaged in the local trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

Mr. ToURGEE, in the Forum for April, IN an
ticle on the fight the white people OF
the South are making against negro domi-
nancy, and consequently against the ruin
and destruction of all the mora as well as the
material interests ofthis section, says: ut is
not valor alone that counts, nor excellence
of equipment hat assures victory. In such
conflict, boz Of matches is equal TO a hun
dred Winchester rifles" And yet the New
York Herald says the people of the South
aro entirely too nervous about the race dues-
ton in their section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

THE COURTESY of the Senate" was as
signed as the reason for rejecting Mr..
Clevelaud's nomination of a Virginia
editor who bad adversely criticised, as
they well deserved to be, some OF
the public acts OF some of the repub-
lican Senators There is hardly q sir,
gle Southern Senator whose personal charac
ter, 90 we'll as public conduct, has not been
assailed and traduced by editor Whitelaw
Reid, and yet so far was the courtesy Of the
Senate from rejecting his nomination, that
even several Southern Senator'S voted for its
confirmation. But such things have nova
DAYS cea- ed to be cause for special wonder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN KENTUcKY.-A
special from Pineville, Ky, says: 1.-THE Sc.
quel to the arrest of Gen. Sowder by jeff.
King Avis Turner and others, and the sub.
segment arrest and conveyance of Harvey
Laurner and John Cadle to The Tazewell
Tenn jal, and the arrest of John Cock
Turner by Sowdei's friends on Friday and
Saturday, was enacted yesterday morning
two miIos from town, on the Cumberland
Gap Road. Avis Tuner and jeff King
were going toward the Gap and James
Buren, was coming to town, and the meet
ing was celebrated by Avis Turner firing
at Burch the ball only striking Burch's
gun. Burch returned the fire promptly,
killing Avis Turner, and then King fired
OH Barch, killing him, and beating hasty
retreat up Clear creek. The double TRACE.
dy wNs Witnessed by two men at work in a
Gsld near by. Following the numerous sr
rests Of LAST week, .jlst after the public mind
was becoming quiei, considerable excitement
has heen aroused, but in view OF the loose
methods Of the Criminal Court during the
past year or two the Winchester is believed
to be doing good work. Avis Turner
was the son of Jack Turner, aud since his
release on bond has been leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

REV. Dr.. JAEGER, of Lynchbu'g, ia COW
/ a mission TO New York to raise funds for
the establishment of negro orphan asy 'um
ard industrial school in his city 1t really
saams as if there is hardly q single idea con-
C ived in the South, for the naturalization
Of which appeals are not made TO the North.
This incessant begging will necessarily
create the impression at the North, where
the true condition of Southern affairs is un.
known, that the people of the South are
,ton of beggers. However, as the North
deprived the negro orphans in the South OF
their homes and their industrial as we'll as
moral teachers, it should not hesitate to do
something in their behalf, and so there is
less obi 4ction to Dr.. Jaeger's mission than
TO any one of the many mat have proceed
ed il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

In New YORK .niel," remarked Mr..
Cleveland in uncertain tones as he stepped
nto the ollice Of the new president of the
Cross Town Street Cur Line
Yes, sire" responded Col. Lamont in hi
OLD tiUlc voice.
Business is a little slack with me yet
awhile, and it's long distance from my
room to my office" continued Mr.. Cleve-
land insinua;iugly.
Yes, sire, )" said Daniel, sympatheticaly
And I'm pretty heavy. on my feet, Dan
iel."
Yea, sire"
We'll, Daniel what's the chance of my
getting g weeks supply of car tickets free
OF cost? For the sake Of old times, don't
you know, Daniel" and as Mr.. c. brushed
tear from his check, the president of the
street car company banded him out hat
full of tickets and turned away to hide his
emotion Critic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

BALTIMORE, March 2G.-virginias consolidated
80 asked; past-duo coupons =: do 10-40s 35%a
SO do 3s Cog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET Mf.rch 20
Cattle were offered and sold az follows: best ga
3ai good 3a3t.c; medium 21Ra3c; common
2a2la. Some Sheep and Lambs were offered
and sold Sheep sold at 4a511c, and Lambs at
5lea6a9.c Calves As sac. As Cows and Calves
brought $20a55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

10 the treatment Of all nervous and mus
GUAR diseases, arch as rheumatism, neural
eia, sciatice, tic douloureux, sem'crsne,
&c. the va!ua Of s .IgatiGu o r'''inne be
over estimated IL kills pain. P.-ee t"en-
ty.fge cents bottle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

BALTIMORE. March 26-Gotton nominal mid
ding 10ls Flour dull. Wheat-Southern Hat
and lower; Fultz 97a106; loneberry 99a107 No
> Southern 100; Western quiet and easy; No >
winter red spot March and April 90; May goa
90t. Juno 90las90a.; July 81. Corn-Southern
qniet and lower; white ila42; yellow 41a41l4 .
Western easy mixed spot March and April Ill la
4 u; May Sail y steamer 404a10ai Cats
best firm; Others steady Western white 32s
SO ~; do mixed 29a31. Rye nominal at 5i5a56.
Hay firm prime to choice timothy $l6416 so.
Provisions quiet and unchanged. Butter quiet
and easier; Western packed 1Sa2O; cream cry %
a26. Eggs weak at 10 2a1l. Coffee stealy Bio
cargoes fair 1Sa.a1S1s. Sugar firm; soft "a
Whisky firm at 81 II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
\ Ii * ANDRI-A-.
TUES 81 EVENING. MARCH 2G.

The LATEST scheme for giving respecta
tiitg TO the republican party in the Souen
Ea- been conceived anG resorted to IN Ala
bama. 1t is to induce ali the old wings III
TIA, S,aie to leave the democratic party
81. WITCH they have been compelled to act
s.nca the wsr in order 10 prevent negro
demios.iou, and endorse the hanson al
n.!aistrasioo. But it will bs as unsuccessful
a auy Of The many others that bsve been
tried bsfare. Were it not for the large and
growing negro population in the South the
white PEOPLE of this section would divide
on political questions as they DO In the
North. but as white division in the South
means negro supremacy, this section must
remain solid as long as the race question
hall be unsettled, and until then the repuo-
l'can party of the South will continue 10 b.
imposed chioh; of negroes and oil sucn
white men as, to get offic- would risk the
,nin OF oil the other people Of their section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

BALTIMORE HOG MARKET. March 25.-Thers is
but little, if any, change in the market since last
week. The quality is scarcely up to that of the
offerings then, the top quotations hardly repre-
sentng as numerous sales. Trade is only moder-
ately active. Prices range from D y to &c for
few common rough Hcgf,, and the Setter or ides.
6l2s6@,c per ID net. at which prices most of the
sales were made. Receipts this week 6I9S head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
FOR SALE AND RENT

EOR RENT-Thc DWELLING aol ol'a
l. fax street Possession given ahon .
Apply te Mrs SUSAN SNOOI corner
st. Asaph streets.
rou npNc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

LAT MACKERE,l COD FIsB and SMOKED
i BLoATERS foJ: sale By
mA2o &c NLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Mar 25.-Beeves.
market stesdy; very common to very choice steers
sold at s. 55a4 20 Fer 10) lba; bulls 81 25a2 10,
with an extra bull, weighing 600 lbs at s. per
100 lbs. Sheep ard Lambs dull and easier, with
slow trade nnshorn Sheep sold at 81 40a5 90
per 100 lbs, and unshorn yearling Lambs at
s. 25s7 % per 100 lbs, with carload 102 lbs
average at 81 3716 clipped yes.rlings s. 50a
D S1la. Hog5-a small bunch of good Hogs, 1Sl
lbs average sold alive at S. 45; quotations re-
ported steady at So 10a5 As per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

NEW YORK, March 26-Cotton dull uplapds
los Orleans 10as; futures quiet nd steady.
Flour dull and weak. Wheat active al3d irregu-
lar. Corn dull and weak. Pork quiet and steady
at SD 75i13 10. Lard qnet and steady at
81 37t2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 25.Beef Cattle in poor
demand and prices on all grades low; extra llc; ;
god la4Ac; medium 3l5a3A common 3,3Ac
per ID. Sheep in fair demand and firm extra ma
tivcs 5a,s6c; good do. SO a51 ac; medium do. AZ.
DC; common do. 4l4a4 &c, calls do. 3'as4c; extra
Kansas 81. i6c; good do. 42ia5c; medium do.
4R.a4 pc; common do. 3aaafc culs do. 3a3 l3c
per b. Lambs are Unchanged at 4a7t,c per h.
Hogs dnl and unchan ged Western 7a7l4c; State
GaG9.c per ID. Milcb Calves were dull at lac pc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26

CHICAGO, Mar. 26-11 g. m-The May option
arc now quoted as follows: Wheet, 1914 Corn
35as; Oats 25a, Pork, $'i2 47i1; Lard
s. O2ls short ribs Sc 27l2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Prof. james l.. Cabell, who for so years
has held the chair Of Physiology and Sur
gerry at the University of Virginia, has re-
signed his position on account OF old age
and declining health