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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-10
Letter from

Correspondence of the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. Sit Ia we'll known
that there ia existing In the General Assem-
bly, an organization of the farming members
of that body. generally known as q confer
ence of farmers. Their aggregate number is
not far from being q majority of the entire
General Assembly, and 1t has created some
surprise that they have disregarded the re.
concentrations OF the Farmers Assembly
OF Virginia, which met at the Capitol early
in December. The Farmers Assembly re-
commended to the Legislature the passage
of the railroad bill, the substance OF which
was the same as that which passed the
House of Delegates two years ago, but the
Farmers Conference of the General Assem-.
DIV recommends the passage of a bill wbion
contains the substance CT the Georgia law
and Ia of a much more radical character a
considerable minority of the Farmers Con-
ference of the General Assembly were un-
derstood to favor the recommendations of
the Farmers Assembly out their wishes
we're overruled. Therefore it will be seen
that there is q disagreement among the ag-
ricultural delegates in the Legislature upon
this question.
The debt question has not yet been
tackled by the finance committees of the
House and Senate but l. will not be long be.
fore the House Finance Cupmittee will take
hold of the subject. II IS understood that
Delegate Tyler. of Prince William, will
submit some debt littrsture to the Legisla-
ture in a few days pfopo.iag some radical
changes in the law bearing upon this sub
ject.
judging from the numbsr of bills relative
to the Chesapeake anG o 10 railway which
have been introduced in the Legislature it
looks as if that compane con'empiates some
great Industrial enterprise in Virginia. The
latest move of this corporation Is to build a
line around Richmond. A. present the line
enters a very unsightly and inaccessible part
of the city.
In conversation with Delegate Frank
Hume to-day reference was made to the
number of competing schemes DOW pending
10 the legislature to build railroads from Al
exandria to Mount Vernon. His opinion
was that there is room for nll the lines pro
posed, and he seemed to think that "the
more the merrier" Mr.. Hume believes that
Alexandria has just commenced to grow and
that the city has q great future before it in
the way OF material development. 10 fact,
be believes that within the next year or two
there will be a great Influx of capital to Viz.
ginia. b. T. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-10

Karn & Hickson against Rorer Iron Com
pany. Argued and continued until to-day.
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ANOTHER SUIT AGAINST sIsTARE.
Heckschers Counsel says He will be
Called Upon to Account for Size ZOO More.

Heckscher's Counsel says He will be
Called Upon to Account for Size, 600 More.
w. II. NJ. Sstare. the head of the bank
rupt firm OF George X. Sistare's Sons. the Wall
street bankers and brokers. was hopeful yes
terday Of securing the $4,000 bail under
which Judge Lawrence committed him to jail
on last Monday In the suit brought by Richard
Heckscher OF Philadelphia. His partner.
Harold Clemens, Is i'll at his home in Connecti-
cut Mr.. Henry Dawson. the assignee OF tho
bankrupt firm. said yesterday that he know
nothing of suit for sl2O,OOO that 1t has been
alleged will yet be brought against the part
ners.
II. S. Bennett counsel for the latter. said
there was no doubt that the Heckschers had
brought their action in retaliation for the suit
brought against thom by Mrs. Sstsre for tho
recovery OF certain property she had decided
to them.
Mr.. McCulloh, OF the firm of Alexander Il
Green counsel for Mr. Heckscher, said that
the papers In his clients suit were in course Of
preparation on May g. several days before Mrs.
sistare's suit was begun. Mr.. McCulloh re-
to show that Mr.. TIeckscher had never had
any dealings with her. All the averments in
duced to deed her rropertY through the repre-
ssentnti9ns Of Mr.. Heckscher made through
There IS no truth in the statement that tho
Heck broke TAFT with tho Sistares," said
MIR. McCuloh. On the contrary. at the time
the transfer Of the house and pictures was
made August Heckscher stated very positively
to Mr. Sistare and Mr.. Clemens that he wished
them to understand that he declined to make
any promise or agreement OF any kind whatso-
ever TO assist the firm. The ,Heckschers were
only endeavoring to protect themselves against
q loss which was about to fall upon them.
The first intimation Mr.. Heck scher got that
the securities were not to he had was last Feb
ruary. He supposed they were in the safe de-
post vaults. having been told 80 by Mr.. Hill
ger, tho Philadelphia partner, But when he
called on the Sistares they at first made some
excuses. and then finally declared that they
had used them
Mr.. August Heckscher has also brought Q
suit against George Il. Sistare.s Sons for $500.
600 for similar Observation-Disclosures miss
ing and for money left on deposit-in which an
attachment has been issued against all the
property Of the firm. The attachment was
issued on Mays. The papers have been served.
and tho result is that al, the property in the
hands of the assignee will be tied up until the
matter Is adJudicated upon by the courts.
Some OF the missing securities have been
traced. They are mostly In the possession OF
banks, with whom they were hypothecated for
loans"
In a statement made by the Sistares on Feb.
Il to the Heckschers 1t is alleged that they
placed their liabilities Mt 100000 and their
assets at $825000. although they then well
know their financial failure was impending.
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Music Earden CITY.

4 choir OF more than 100 voices and an ar-
dience that completely filed every nook and
corner OF the building nude up the spring
musical festival OF the Cathedral OF the Incar-
nation at Garden City. last night. The greater
part OF both choir aud audience came from
Brooklyn and New York A special train OF ten
cars was filled with the visitors from these
cities. besides those who went down on regular
trains The chorus OF St Lukes in Brooklyn.
40 voices. and ~. Jamess in New York. 80
voices were united with the regular choir Of tho
Cathedral for this service, which was directed
by Dr. w. II. Woodcock. orgauist and choir
master Of both the Cathedral and St Lukes,
with q. l.. Llbs. orgHnist and chormastcr Of
81. James,, 10 look afte the sew York contin-
gent. The special musical features begun
with the ONertorium, for which had been
chosen liaydus with NeldGre Clad" and
Glorious IS Tic King Of Israel Tho first
was sung AZ u soprano SOLO by Frederick W.
Forbush. with voice OF Astonishing
sweetncss and ceagne-s. The kev. Dr. Brad
ley preached short Ascension Bny sermon
and then the loys rendered Gounod's cantata
"Gallla' This WAS the principal musical fea-
ture OF the octaslon, and was undoubtedly ono
Of the finest performances evGr given by choir
boys in this country.
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AAAIEURS ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS
Society on the Stage and in the Auditorium
at the Madison Square Theatre.

Society on the Stage and In the Auditorium
at the Madison Square Theatre.
The Ladies Orchestra" organized,by ex-
Mayor Hewitt's daughters Misses Eleanor md
Sallie Hewitt. played yesterday afternoon be-
fore an audience Of friends that filled the Mad
ison Square Theatre 1t was a special invita-
ton concert, and was by far the most success
full and enjoyable yet given by these amateur
musicians. The theatre had been loaned for
the affair by Manager Palmer. The NOM bers
of the orchestra clad in white, were grouped
upon the stage. and were directed by Mr.. kein-
hard Schmelz. They repeated tho entire pro-
Gramme given the night before at the concert
in Cooper Institute under the auspices of the
Auxiliary Society OF the Association OF Work
ing Gins Societies. This included violin
solo from Wagner by Miss F. Moltke, and Di-
gen, dedica cd to Miss Eieanor Hewitt. ''--'''
forward several Well Known n Young society pen.
pie IN Charles Marshall RAGS one-act comedy.
Follow the Leader The stage was very
about amid a weAlth OF nodding plants and
flowers in bloom, Mrs. Peter Cooper Hewitt.
gan. and Mr. Robert Lee Morgan were In the
cast.
Among those who applauded the perform
Mrs F. H. Weeks Mrs. i. i. Blodee I'll Mss Miss
Eu.ness; Mr; and Mrs Paul Dana; Mr. Charles
Gen. Horace. Potter, Mrs. Belmont. Mr. t. /.
Cutting; Jr,. Miss Z; Bryan: Mrs. stuyvesant
Lyal FarraRut Mrs. &, Trowbrldge. Mr.
Bra9der Matthews, Mrs. Joh4 D. Champ!in.
III, Mrs. Henry sloane; Mr., Lloyd s. Brice.
Mr.. Hamilton Smith. Miss Moss, Miss Perkins
Miss Edith Jennings, Miss. s W. Barnes, Mrs
de Neutville. Mrs. MacL Lean, Mrs. Water
bury Mrs. L. Roosevelt, Mrs. J. W. Roosevelt.
Miss Minor. Mrs. pendleton Rogers. Jr.. Miss
Mehman, Howard Gallup Miss Bruenn, Mrs
2hebaud Miss Thebaud Mr.. Schermerhorn.
Mrs. J. b. Erharlt Miss l.azarus Mrs. Mon
tague Marks Miss .Lydie bay. Mrs. DeTew
Mrs. Burden, Mrs. Edward Cooper. Mr.. George
WoSd, Mrs. II: l.: Roosevelt. Mi.s Arnold. Mr.
T. w. Pearsall, Mrs. Pearsa, Miss Babc0ck,
Miss Johnso Mrs. Graham. Mrs, T.. r. Walker
Miss de Forest. Mr.. Baldwin Mrs. Ripley. Mrs.
George BuGd, Mr.. and Mrs q. Henry Crosby.
and Mr.. A. s. Carr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
THE TORIES DEFEA TED.
They were Not Present TO Vote. and the
Irish Had Their Own Way.


Irish Had Their Own Way.
LONDON, May 14.-In the House OF Com
mons this afternoon Mr.. joseph Francis Fox.
member for the Tullamore Division of Kings
county. Nationalist moved the second read
ing Of the Irish Agricultural Laborers' bill
1t proposes the use of the Church surplus to
assist in the erection OF aborers' cottages.
Mr. Johnston. Conservative mem Der for South
Belfast. moved the rejection OF the bill on the
ground that the surplus WAS not sufficient to
cover the charges OF the Land bill and the
Laborers' bill.
The Right Hon. David Plunkot accused the
Parnellites OF trying to snatch division. He
said they had assembled In full force at time
when the bulk Of the members were absent In
The object q this was t9 destroy the Iso9reEs'
ouss that af bdn b s "san ss
Land billlas being a purely Irish fund which he
ties proposing to devote the surplus to the
Mr. j. ". Russell. Unionist. moved to ad-
joHrn. He said that not single clause Of the
stab tue Land bill in the back.
Mr.. Baltour commented on the silence OF the
Irish leaders on the measu5ei Nobody seemed
OF the bill. In view OF this state Of affairs he
would support the motion for an adjournment.
d
vote OF "a to GS. The announcement OF the re-
suit was received with cheers by the Parnell-
ties.
MIR. Parnell then moved that the question of
the second reading be now put The Speaker
declined to put the motion. the House desiring
to continue the debate.
Mr.. Balfour charged the PRrnellites with in
PRODUCING the measure through mere desire
to embarrass the Government. Tho member
who had moved the second reading Of the bill
and the member who had seconded the motion
had taken MP between them only ten minutes.
Their conduct was nnmistakable They did
ers, but TO inIure, the Land Bill. The conditions
under which the bill had been debated
would deprive any vote that the House might
come to OF oil Significance. Whatever was the
decision the Government would attach o II no
importance. lparneite cheers
The second read ing OF the bill WAS agreed to
without division. amid prolonged Irish
cheers.
The defeat Of the Government was due TO a
blunder OF ;he Conservative whips. who noti-
fed tho members OF the Government party
that thei5, presence would be required al, /
ties. who attended In full strength at noon.
and. after short speeches had been made.
rushed division before the Conservatives
could be mustered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
AFFAIRS or TIE sIx1n NATIONAL.
Cashier Panconst Rriusea to Open an Ac-
count with Peli Il: 60.


At tie resumption Of the Claassnn trial
before Judge Benedict in the United States
Circuit Court yesterday. Charles l.. WalIHcE.
continuing his testimony. told Of his directing
Teller Chadwick of the LenoH Hill Bank, TO
divide s2Tsoo, and credit 20 the accounts Of
but he did not know what division was made.
or how the accounts OF the four firms
then stood. On cross-eXamination he said
that on JAM a the Lenox Hill Bank sent to
the Sixth. National Bank collaterals to tho
amount OF $4,000 In tho shape of promssory
potes' 70 protect overlralts the l.enoN Hill
Bank might make. This was done at tho re-
quest OF Claassen. subsequently these coll
laterals were returned. Witness said that
prior 10 Ian. % he had not notified Claassen
that Pell had left the firm.
On redirect examination tho witness said he
personally did not know whether the tll0,0OO
worth OF collateralS had been delivered to tho
sixth National liank az he had directed. lie
a!s9 had NJ q personal knowledge OF tho affairs
George H. Sheldon OF the firm OF sheldon 4
Go, said that IN January tho financial standing
OF George ii. Pei! was considered on the street
TO be weak.
Sixth National bunk, said he had received no.
tice on Jan. ~ from ,Claassen that tho Sixth
National Bank would clear for the IanoX Hill
Bank. Tho next day Ciaassen direcie him TO
oyen an account with Poll, Wallack & Go. and
charge the account with tho fG23,UOO Of bonds.
He did not comply, and on Jan. - tod hassen
his reason. that until returns were male ~
Pell, Nallack h i". II wouldn't be n proper way
ofkeepigg The bank booEs' -Four DAYS later
tell his assistant about II,
The case will be continued to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15

POEr JEFFERSON, May II Thomas Rob-
erts. about ~ years old, resident OF Strattord,
Conn. went noat-nsuins of Milford Beach on
Thursday, May /. Tho old man had had a
shock OF paralysis which had left him partly
helpless. The wind was blowing hard from
tho North, and il Ia plo6a hle lie could not man
Sound.
He was last seen BY one Of the ksepors of
Htrat,ord Shoals Lighthouse. lie was then
towa.u the Long Island sh e. ana he had a
s S, OF diStress yinG The lighthouse peo
the wind aud sea. Notdings OF eitLer man or
boat have Teen received yet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
LAB0R TROUBLES IN EUHorE.
Tho Hamburg Strikers sim Rioting and
Fighting the Police.

HAMBURG. May 1.-The striking gas
workers. aided by large number OF Idle per-
sons. continued their riotous demonstrations
to-day. Several conflicts have occurred be-
tween the police and the mob. and many OF
the latter were injured Several of the
ringleaders in the disorders have been ar
BIT,RAo. Spain. May l4.-The strike of the
900 miners in this district Is for an increase
In their wages and reduction in their work
fRtGUE May lathe strike here is ex-
tending. The strikers are riotous. and soldiers
are patrolling tho streets TO preserve order.
PEsTH. May Is. The Government has for
hidden the strikers to form camps.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
HERR suH4uss's DEBUT IN AMERICA.
What the BOstoueSe Think OF the Vienna
Orchestral Leader and His Hand.

Orchestral Leader and His Hand.
ROsTON. May lathe first appearance of
Herr Eduard Strauss and his band in the
United States drew n largo audience TO tho
Music Hall this evening. When he stepped
upon the platform he was received with hearty
paudits. The spectators behed a rather tall
and well-Rnit figure and Il strongly marked
face. topped with head OF curly
Jet black hair. Afterward they saw q
leader of abundant nervous energy. but
In no wise ungraceful or wearylng to
the eye through excessive activity, \ ct Herr
Strauss Is never in repose. Sometimes lie
stands facing the audien,e and again no turns
his back squarely upon them and deyotes his
whole attention to tho periormers Whatever
his attitude. one of his feet bents time continu-
ously, while his right arm, when not
drawing tho bow over the violin in
short. lltiul strokes, Is busy after tho
a. -niQn Of an ordinary orchestral director
The band although not q very numerous or
extraordinarily we'll balanced corps II must
cinus. Is a capitally drilled force of competent
orchestral performers. Its work recalls by its
precision the fine mechanical excellence al
and to this its othor characteristics are quite
subordinate. If its tone IS AT times a littlo
coarse, and ii in variety ana nicely Of shading
its execution occasionally leaves something to
tnined and successful unity OF purpose moth
ing hettor could DO desired. Herr Strauss
lending may be described as spirited and
vigorous, with a. more marked tendency TO
H. this respect. we'll AS in point Of breadth of
phrasing. no Is inferior TO his brother Johann
who n.so made his American debut in Boston
about twenty years ago. The. efforts Of the
although the programme WAS not particularly
well chosen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
LAWYER o'BYRSE COMING HOME
His Son Thinks HIS Father VIII Prefer
Confession ia Exile

Lawyer Robert O'Byrne was asked yes
terday about report that his father Col. John
O'Byrne. whose presence in this city Is desired
by tho Commissioners OF Accounts to tell
the oystermen. had finally determined TO shake
the dust Of this city from his feet forever since
the Court OF Appeals had decided that he must
toll or go to Jail The report said no WIS going
10 locate In San Francisco. Lawyer O'Byrne
said;
The last ] hoard from my father vas u
come back to New York and appease the curl
osity OF the Comms sioners OF Accounts by
telling everything he know about the $4,000
the oystermen gave him as Q fee. | am in
clined TO think that he will follow this course
and will be back in this city within a month"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
Ba,Io..,ur In Caueu. for BecL'- Successor.

LOUISVILLE, May 18th" Democratic
caucus at Frankfort tonight proceeded to bal-
lotttng Only six names were voted upon.
Buckner Mckenzie and Reeves were left out
entirely -Four ballots were taken. all running
about tho same The fourth ballot was,
Carlisle 80 McCreary. II; Lindsay. So: Knott.
l6; Moore ~ Settle, T.
Evan Settle. tho sixth man in the race. Ia q
popular member OF the Lower House Of tho
Legislature. coming from Owenton. He Is one
OF Tho leading orators OF the state.
Tho result shows gain for Carlisle and
Lindsay at the, close but hardly, enough to
doubtedly stronger, and his men arc in q mood
to push the contest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15

George b. Burr or Babylon Sues his n PheVv
for %, 500 DamageA.

Ex-Clerk George b. Burr Of the Babylon
Baptist Church has brought suit for $4,000
damages against his nephew. James Harvey
Arnold. Jr.. who assaulted him at special
meeting In the church on April 7. Burr al
leges that in the chapel OF the church in tho
presence OF a large number OF members, Ar
mold with intent to degrade. mortify, and dis
from the church. and for tho further purpose
OF bringing him into contempt and making
the citizens OF Babylon lose faith and conf
dence in his trustwOrthiness MS n night watch
man and thereby ceas5 TO employ him as such.
by which occupation he gains Livelihood for
his family assaulted him with his fists.
Arnold was arrested yesterday on an order
OF arrest issued by Justice Bartlett Of the Su-
preme Court and held in $1,000 bail Tho
assault occurred during debate arising out
OF criticism on the pastor made by Burr
touching the use Of legacy bequeathed TO tho
church
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
Newport Ba.ely Escape. n Lyuehlue.

NEWPORT, May TO- Mary Holden, IA beau
tIfu girl of years, was tho victim of r brutal
assault while returning from school yesterday,
ami stephen McDermott, aged II. narrowly
escaped ynching At the hands OF an enraged
vault OF Grace Church. into which he had
forced an entrance. The child after recovering
Then tho man said he woulI prevent that BY
destroying her. He was about to place her
body In the furnace, when her screams at
tracted the attention ~ soldiers returning to
the garrison al Fort Adams. VINO broke in and
rescued her. The assuilant escaped by an NJ
per entrance. mob was soon in pursuit
Joined by several policemen in the neighbor-
hood, An exciting chase ensued, resulting in
his capture. II WIS only al the point Of the
pistol that the police were enabled 10 prevent
the prisoner from being lynChed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
Mss Debar Arrested In Rome.

ROME, May 14.-Madame Diss Debar of
New York, who became notorious through her
spook pictures has been arrested in this city
for quilting hotel keeper. She Is also charged
with trying 10 procure money from many
prominent persons by false pretenses
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
ra.t Run boz che Cltx or Now Ynrh

Tho lnman line steamship City OF New York
competed her FIRST yesterday since tho reconstruo
tion of her SarbOard engine She covered $3.50 miles
In days hours and minutsS she was compelled TO
take long southery course to avoid leo which Is in
pretty low latitude Just II she had gone over the
same course she sailed in septe last covering IT'S
miles IN days hours and " minutes she probably
would have made the run In about six dAyE She Al
hST own best days Tgn on Tuesday by logging 1'o3
but 5o IS ahead Of tho best dAyS OF any in
ship ofany other line The city of Now York doubt
less VII be worthy rival OF the Majestic. Capt Wat
kns brought her over and will command her until tho
Clty OF PARIS Is ready for sea In Noyember.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
O'Brl.u a Clark win sue.

J.. r. Lovatt counsel for OBrien h Clark. tho
contractors presented to tho Comptroller and Aqueduct
Board yesterday an tented list OF work done Sec
ton . Of The squeducL The total bill Of the ron
tractors for tho work was SO $50 The city has
paid S,@1 25s3 Of this and protested against paying
The aiming S4 10 80 on the lea that The ok as
not well done suit will DO begun against the city
Ii Ii
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
EavesdroPper Choato to be Tried on the
CriaIual Charge,

The indictment for criminal eavesdroppinR
against Reporter Diworth ChoAte OF the World who
secre,eh himself in tho Jury room while the Flack Jury
were celebrating was transferred Yesterday from Tho
General Sessions 20 the Court Of Oyer Termlner.
District Attorney Fellows will ChOatos trial upon
the In llctme nt Friday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
Mr. Roche EIecteS TO Parliament.

LONDON. May 14.-Mr. Roche has heen
elected q member Of Parliament for Galway
without opposition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
s.0oo. 0Oo wor,h OF FLANNEL. sofia.

The trade sale Of hannels at 66 White street
ended Yesterday. EiRhty.hvo lots were offered. The
total smoun resulting from the the days sRS is about
t2,pnh y Many city and out of town buyers were on
hand aud tho bidding was lively
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
A Dead whale In Jones's Ialet.

in Jones Inlet opposite FTSeport. yesterday II
young aud supposed TO have been struck and killed
BY steamship. nwas secured aud lowed Ashore
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15

mother is the, best food tor an miami, Next 10
perfect nutrition and corresponds phyIolOS.cay with
mothers milk $50
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her CAstOriG,
when she was . Child, she erod for CsstOria,
When GhO became Mis-. Sho chung - CGStSEiA,
WhOA ShS had ChldTsA, shs gave then oASNsTiA