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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02
He WAS A V1Ro1NIAN.-As stated in tho

He Was A VIRGINIAN.-As stated in the
GAZETTE Hsnry G. Raymond committed
suicide at Sing Sing, N. Y, yesterday on
be arrested for bgamy. No one in Sing
Sing knew Of RaYmond's double life. Ray :
the civil war in the Confederate Back Horse
Cavalry, and was in several battles, in one
OF which he received an ugly scar. He vas
captured by the Federal troops and trans
feTred from Que Union prison to another
uutil, finally growing tired of bis long in
generation as prisoner Of war, he eignsd
the oath of allegiance to the Union and went
TO New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

AMONG THE members of the United
States House of Representatives who voted
on Wednesday last to impose an additional
tax OF fifty million dollars upon the people
of this country. to pay pensions to meD, ut
terly irrespective of their worthiness, were
not only all the republicans, but all the
northern democrats. The long existing,
prevailing, ana destructive disease that at
fects Congressional democrats. from the
South and North alike, is the lack of cour.
age to act in accordance with their convic-
lions of right and duty. and until that griev
GUS want be supplied the democratic party
will always fight at great disadvantage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02
a SNAKE IN CHURcH.-Duriug The scr.

a SNAKE IN CHURCH.-Duripg The ser
vices held at Memorial Church, on Floyd
street, Monday night, some young man,
whose name could not be aacertained, Ell
tered the church with live snake In his
pocket. The snake began to move about
on the seat frightening good many per-
sons. The young man vas elected from the
Church and the services were continued 1t
is safe to eay that had the report spread that
there was snake in the building there
you'd have been panic among The ladies
and perhaps The entire congregations
LgmchbWg jirginidn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

SENATOR HoAR's recent demonstrations
in favor OF free elections in the South" are
having their effect In his own State, for yes
terday the lower house of the Legislature
thereof passed bill abolisnipg the capita.
ton ia ssz sss suffrage qualification. In the
southern Slater, which MIR. Hoar desires to
turn over to negro domination, there 'a no
poll tax qualification, nor any other sort,
upon suffrage. Here, the negro. who never
paid poll, nor any other kind of tax, has
the same power at the polls that is possessed
by the man who has paid such tax all the
years of his life. Ia Massachusetts, also,
there Ia an educational qualification upon
the privilege of suffrage. But, before Mr.
Hoar and hia party would readmit the South
into the Union-though they had previously
declared she was never out Of it-they made
her promise that she would never impose
such qualification, upon her voters. But
the republican party is great, and Mr.. Hoar
is Its prophet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

PENSION MoNEY.-In letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
the Secretary of the Interior estimates that
it will require SIS, SOC. 1852 annually to give
service pension to every survivor of the
late Aar, not now on the rolls; Sc 642 ST
annually to increass the pensions OF those
Dow on the rolls to IS per month; $9,776 7GS
10 The widows Of deceased soldiers; total
annual expenditure of 500 .236 .337.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

The police of Newark, N. j., are at present en-
gagged trying to unravel what seems to them an
other murder mystery. The suppo.e1 victim in
the case is Katie Meaken, a pretty, @eli-lovejop-
ed fourteen-year-o girl, whose dead body was
found in cisern late yestordsy afternoon. Sew
ersl msrks and bruises we're found on the head,
if she had been struck rerestcdly by somc blunt
instrument
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

WILL AVOID v1RGINIA.-Mrs. Alice Smell Nc
Crea, who abducted Douglass Green and carried
him of to Europe, is said to be coming home to
explain tina. she didn't mean any ofIense by it,.
AS she contracted bgamons marriage with him
in Virginia, it may be well for her to keep out of
that State until 1t is dccd ID whether not her
explanation really cxp'ains.-N. Y. Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

IT WAS stated some time ago that the ne.
gross in the South would avoid the census
takers. That that statement was correct
seems to be true as it has been divulged tina.
8 small increase of population In the South
and large increase in che North have been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02
The Chicago Wheat Market.

CHICAGO, May 2.-Rains throughout the
northwest are among the causes ola weaker
opening In wheat this morning. st the
opening there was great excitement, the
July option being quoted at from 80 to 81.
1t soon became settled and sales We're made
at 9OI and then up to 9Oi, which was the
price at the end of the fret Is minutes. May
was offered at 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

determined upon by Mr.. Quay and census
taker Porter as means of maintaining
republican majority 10 the o. S. House OF
Representatives
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

saml Love, s. son OF Eli Love. living near Hills
boro, Loudoun county, Tell f:om his ho:se lsst
Saturday and broke his neck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02
Friday EVENING, MAY ?.
In TIE May number of the North liner

JNrHr Nav number of the North Aner-
5can Rerieo Mr.. Warren Lee Goss says Inc
men responsible for the large dsatn fa'e
among the federal prisoners at Anderson
willie during the war between the STATES,
were President Davis and bis Secretary OF
War Mr.. Siddon and his Commissary Ger
ersI. Mr.. Northrop. Similar statements
have been so often refused with every re-
ou;red factor of demonstrated truth that TO
deny this one at this late day seems to De
entirely superercgatory. All that need be
said concerning it, therefore, IS tnat
in the very sans article MIR. Co.'s himsei
refutes it completely by saying that Genera'
Grant determined to stop an exchange OF
prisoners because his keen eye detected that
the Copiedsrstes got good war material IN
exchange for men who seldom took the heio
again aud said Il we keep up this system
of exchange We shall constantly supply the
Confederacy with flesh material to fight
their battles" Blu. what must be Thought Of
the fedora! authorities who, with large
superabundancs of stores, and with all the
world to keep up their supplies, issued the
following order
OFFICE CHIEF Con- SUBSISTENCE DEBT:
OF THE SOUTH, Doc. 10, 1So4
The Maior General commanding directs that
the following IatoDs be issued TO the prisoners OF
war in our hands. viz: One.fourth pound
bread ton ouGccs corn meal, one halt pint pickles,
one ounce salt (for five dsys)"
The Confederate government informed
the autho iiiea ct Washington that owing to
the blockade it was impossible to get enough
provisions for its own troop, that i!s pri-
soners should BE- allowed the same rations is
sued to its own soldiers. but that those rations
were neither sufficient 10 quantity nor OF tt
bsst kind for pen confined. and many Of
whom were sick, and demanded in the name
OF humanity that they be exchanged. But
that demand WAS not complied With, for the
rsaspn assigned By General Grant. The
federal government, and no southern man
was responsible for the great mortality
among the federal prisoners at Anderson
vile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

Thornton Whtacre, an old aud well known cit
izen of Loudoun, died near Lincoln last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

The Southern Planter for May has been
received from its publishers in Richmond.
All southern farmers, especially all Virginia
farmers, would profit by the valuable infor-
nation and suggestions thsy would derive
from this excellent agricultural monthly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

DAINT YOUR OWN BUGGY-Justrcc received the
4 following new line Of Colors: Olive Fonce,
Ponceau, Ecarlate, and Jet Coach Black. Call for
sample. For sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02
MOORE BROS. GENERAL COW DRINK

For gsrget, NAV bound, bloating and fovors,
Milk fever and abortion preventiv iust received
and for sale By
feb23 W F. CREIGHTON q Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

Another supply of CROWN CARRIAGE GLOSS
PAINT; ready for use; only one coat necessary
For sale by
sop6 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

DIED WARRIOR CHoPPING AXES, wholesale
u snd retail, 81 IS King, corner of Royal st.
dec2 J. T. CREIGHTON Il SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

The f,llowing letter was received by the
day, which explains itself:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

DAINT YOUR BUGGY FOB ONE DoLLAR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

DoMEsTIc SEWING MACHINES at this time
~ the leading machine. Prices the same at
usual. Old machines Of any kind taken IN pars
payment. Please call and examine
mhS ES LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

7 AUNDRY WAX-An elegant smooth and
II glossy finish put on your linen by the use of
Laundry Wax. Five cents 3 cake. For sale by
ERNEST L. ALLEN
feb10 Corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

fs,HE BEST FAsT-BLACK HOSE for ladies
Z gents snd children at DC at
ap21 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02

TTOILET AND ERAsIvE SOAP will remove
il grease pitch, rarzish paint dye or leather stains
from the skin or clothing without injury. Price
10 cents. For sale by
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09

Al ANTED-A GIRL TO ASSIST IN DOING
~ general housework. Inquire at this
Office s3-tf
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
WILL VISIT CALIFORNIA.
The President Will Assist in the Dedica-
ton of the Stanford University.

WASHINGTON, September SHIT has been
learned that the President, as well as four mem
bers of his Cabinet-among them Secretary
Blaine-ard their families, have already maze
arrangements to visit California next spring or
fall to assist in the dedication and other open
ing ceremonies OF the Leland Stanford Jr. Uni
versity. The exact time of the start has not yet
been determined upon. The Presidents of
nearly all of tAe leading Eastern colleges and
educational institutions will accompany the
party, which Will be taken to California on a
special train of new palace coaches which are
now being made.
According to the plan as agreed upon. they
will go to San Francisco direct and after re
manning there for three days will proceed to
Senator Stanford's residence at Menlo Park,
where they viii remain as his guests until after
the conclusion of the ceremonies of the opening
of the Leland Stanford Jr. University, which
will occupy three days From there the entire
party will make tour of California, visiting all
points of interest, which viii isclude a trip TO
the Yosemite valley. 1t IS expected that the
trip will occupy about seven weeks.
1t is barely possible that the trip will COM
mence in May next, though the present indica
tions are that it will take place in August. as
the university will be formally opened for stu
dents in September of next year. About twenty
prominent Senators and Representatives will
accompany the party, as well as other distin-
guished invited guests, who will be taken on
the special train,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
Three Collisions, and as Many Persons
Lose Their Lives.

Three Collisions, and as Many Persons
Lose Their Lives.
WHEELING, September h.-It is reported there
was q serious accident on the Baltimore and
Ohio at Littletou. Six persons are reported TO
have been killed
LATER.-This morning two freight trains met
in collision on the Baltimore and Ohio road,
thirty miles east. Both of the engines and
dozen cars we're destroyed. the wreck then
took fire. Engineers Dominick Kelly and Trick
ley and an unknown man, supposed to be
tramp. were killed,
BALTIMORE, September sth.--A report received
by the Baltimole and Ohio people of the col
lision at Iittleton, ". Va, says four uainmen
were seriously injured.
COLLISION On THE NORTH SHORE.
LocKPoRr IL. ", September sth.-This morn
ing two North Shore limited trains collided.
head on, with terrific force. in this city. The
engines we're badly wrecked and the tenders
driven into the buffet-cars next to them. Bag
paseman w. A. Fielder was killed and two
other nen seriously hurt The passengers were
badly shaken up. but none were wounded
a GREEN swITcHxAS.
Troy IN. ", September Sth.-At 80 this
morning a green switehman at Stete-Street
crossing threw the switch before the rear truck
of the Albany local had passed Inc END OF the
car was carried over against locomotive stand
ing on the other track and partially turned over
against & stone wall at the north end OF Con-
gress street tunnel. The last car was complet g.
II WreC CEeil- dtitt the lex. car 3BeA1 was DtOi5
damaged OF twelve passengers in the rear car
as the time all e-csped bgt oUe, +. J. Bliss OF
Boston. who was cut on the ssce and head By
broken glass. Conductor Henderson was slight
ly injured.
A sTEIKEg SPOTTED.
ALBANY u. " September sth.-The mystery
attending the apprehension of John Reed, who
was detained al day yesterday on suspicion of
being one of the Central train wreckeTs. was
partially explained this morning by the arrest
OF John Herman, West Albany freight brake
man. and John Cordial, freight conductor. Both
are striking Knights
From words overheard By reporters during
Reeds cross-auestioning by the Pinkertons. it
is evident the arrests were made on information
furnished by Reed. The latter has been very
prominent In his hostility 10 the Pinkertons,
and made thkeats against the road. so ne was
spotted
Il is understood tonight that the detectives
learned that i've men were concerned in the
dastardly work. and that all are under arrest ex-
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS.
Items of Interest to California Fruit an,
Hon Producers.

Hop Producers.
NEW YORK September Sth-The following
tips were secured in a round of the markets. oi
in crest to California producers: There are s.
600 boxes of raisins now in transit from Euro
pean points for this country. Turkish prunes
continue strong. l. is reported that orders for
1000 box S OF French prunes have been placed
at ls1af. but some shippers are holding out Tor
40 ana 50f.
The hop situation, so far as it affects the Pa
cifie coast, continues very favorable. The latest
PEELED TO import 5000 bales of hops to meet a
shortage 1t is supposed that the Continent
cannot supply over 10000 bales, leaving de.
mand for $1,000 bales from this country. New
York State hops, the crop of 1890, are quoted
from AS to 55c, according to quality.
FRUIT AT AUCTION.
CHICAGO, September Sth The Earl Fruit
Company sold California fruit to-day at the fol.
lowing prices: Buerre Hardy pears, So 20 to
So 40; Bsrtletts 81 60 to 81 s.; Gross prunes,
81 10 to 81 35: peaches, 81 40 to 81 go; erspes,
very soft Tokays half crates, 81 % TO 81 55 Mus
cats, half crates, S5c to 81 %.
NEW YORK, September sth.-Sgobel {; Day,
carloads of fruit to-day at the following prices
Tollenberg plums, q to 81 SO; Japan plums,
81 20; German pruues, 81 65; Gross prunes, 81 20;
silver prunesSl 80 Bartlett pears, IS to 81 IS; B.
Hardy pears, 81 70 to g 25; assorted peaches,
81 rs to 81 Is; ToKay grapes, So l5 TO 81 80; Nal
voise grapes 81 90 TO 81 Is; Muscat grapes, 81 %
TO 81 05; Chasselas grapes. 81 So; Rose. of Peru
grapes. 81 % to 81 so. Sgobel & Day report that
Rose of Peru and Muscat are not wanted. but
Tokays are in good demand. Bartlett pears are
ripe, but peaches are too green and small.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
EAST OF THE ROCKIES.
Congressman Reed Reelected by an
Increased Majority.
DIAMOND SEIZURE IN NEW YORK.
President Harrison Enjoying His
yacation-Caiifor Products
in the East.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REooED-uNIoN.l
EAST OF TIE ROCKIES.
THE MAINE ELECrIoN.

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RECoRD-uNIoN. ]
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
DIAMOND DUST.
Results of Yesterdays, Eastern Baseball
Games.

Results of Yesterdays, Eastern Baseball
Games.
CHICAGO, September Sth-Games of baseball
were playe ed in the East to-day resulting as fol-
lows:
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Philadelphis-B Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia 4.
At Ciucinnad-Game postponed on account of
rain.
At Chicsgo-Pittsburg 3, Chicago =
AT New YOrk-B0ston 6, New York g. Called
at the end of the eleventh inni, on account of
darkness
PLAYERS LEAGUE.
At Pittsburg-Clevsland 0. Piitsburg s.
At Brooklyn Philadelphia ). Brooklyn I.
AT Buffalo-Chcago 9. Buffalo
At Boston-New York e, Boston IS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
At Syracuse-The Syracuse Columbus game
was postponed on account Of rain
At Observation-Disclosures l. st, Louis 8.
At Bsltimore-Baliimore 8, Louisville /.
At delphis-Athletics >, Toltdo5.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
cept Yezra Yager. striking knight of Labor,
who is said 10 have skipped out.

perate attempt was made tonight TO wreck the
fast ST. Louis and Chicago Express. which
leaves New York on the New York Central at 6
Pm The train was stopped by danger signal
south OF old Troy, 600 yards south OF the New
Hamburg drawbridge. Two minutes previous
the fiagman had discovered several ties stand
ing endways in the culver near old Troy, and
when he took hold of one of them TO remove it
be was fired upon from the bushes on the east
side of the track.
Knowing the fast express was nearly due, he
ran southwark and set the danger signal, which
stopped the train. The hagnan said the ties
STUCK up above the rails. and would have GER
tainly thrown the train from the track. The fast
train was composed of ssven or eight sleeping
cars, all full, two ordinary coaches, and bag
gage car. There were eight ties on the up main
track. There were also two ties placed along
the side of the rail toward the south so as TO
ditch the train. The train passed here half an
hour late.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
A TerrihIe suicide.

RocHEsTzR IN. Y }, September sth.-Arremus
Bennett. well-to-do farmer, living eight miles
sane, took a sharp knife and cut into his abdo-
men. He then pulled out his bowels, threw
them on the ground aud stamped on them.
Then he cut his throat and died within few
,ir,rrf
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
DIAMOND SEIZURE.
The Customs Officials Secure Some valu.
oh

NEW YORK, September sth-W. h. Medhurst,
a young Englishman, who some time ago in
herited So00,0o0 from his uncle arrived in this
port yesterday from Liverpool. He brought
along with him his horses, carriages, etc. He
will remain here for some time. To-day Special
Agent Wilbury, of the Treasury Department,
ordered careful investigation of Medhurst' S
baggage. The result is that there is now in the
seizuTe-room of the Custom house over S9, 900
worth of diamonds and pearls put together in
ornaments, only for ladies, and with mono
grams on them that did not correspond with
his initials, they were promptly seized. All
Medhurst said when the seizure was made was
that when the goods were sold he might be on
hand to buy them in.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
THE PREsIpENr.
He Pays Visit to Neighboring Village
and Insnects Ancient RuiIdInps

CRRssoN SPRINGS PENN September Sth The
President started in to work early this morning.
He sent budget to Washington in the first
mail. 1t contained an executive order in pur-
suance of section of the naval appropriation
bill, providing for the appointment of a Com
mission to select suitable site for dry-dock on
the Pacific coast north cf the northern boundary
Of California. The members of the Commission
are: Captain Thomas o. Selfridge, U. S. N,
President; Colonel George II. Mendell, Corps of
Engineers U. s. A: Hon. Thomas G. Platt, OF
New York: Hon. Richard W Thompson, of In
diana, and Andrew B Wyckoff. Q. s. n
The Presidents system was somewhat run
down when he reached here, but ne is feeling
much better now. His appetite is good and his
spirits bright. The languid feeling which op-
pressed him in Washington has now almost en-.
tirely disappeared.
The President and party afterwards took q
long drive, visiting the villages of Loretto and
Gsllitzin. At Loretto is located the famous
Catholic convent, established nearly 100 years
ago. The President inspected the old church
attached to the convent, and Father Ryan gave
a brief history of the place. The President in
tends to pay another visit to the place to look
over the convent.
The party returned to Cresson in the even
ing having enjoyed their ride greatly.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09

Wood-stone is the name of a new COM
pound material composed of sawdust and
calcined magnesia The mixture, having
been well worked up with water, is put
into molds and pressed into whatever shape
may be desired. A scientific authority
says it is incombustible and impermeable
to water, is susceptible of fine polish, and
is adaptable to numerous uses.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
rHE RuMoR pENIEp.
No Truth in the Report of the Failure of
j. V. Farwen Il Co.

CHICAGO September sih.-Reports from the
East were received at the Stock Exchange to-day
saying that the rumors of the failure of the
great dry goods firm of J. V. Farwell & Co. of
this city were current in the East, the cause of
the failure being attributed to the allesed inter
est OF the firm in the recent coilapse of Potter,
Lowell & Co. of Boston.
J V. Fsrwel Jr., entered a most emphatic
denial of the story, which he characterized as q
malicious fdlsehood. The sensational report
telegraphed here from Waukesha to-day to the
effect that Senator Farwell was almost at the
point of death was also denied and he was
stated TO be steadily improving.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
THE WORLDS FAIR.
One of the Local Directors Hands in His
Resignation.

One oil the Local directors HANDS In HIS
Resignation.
CHICAGO, September sth.-In somewhat tar.
letter. cePresident Bryan. of the Local
worlds Ear D1 rectory, resigned his ofilt e and
prominent part IN the Worlds Fair from the
beginning, aud his SUDDEN resignation caused
some commotiOn. His letter is principally de-
voted to seifdefense against the charges that
he got $40, 600 to go TO Georgia, and did not get
q vote of a single Congressman OF Georgia for
Chicago; that he sent his son to Sweden for in
formation that any Consul could have fur
nshed that the gentleman who had been
spoken of for Director general, and who had
been log.rolliDg for the Jackson Park site got
$1,000 for going to Paris for Information al
ready available in Chicago.
Mr.. Bryan enters a fiat denial of all these
charges, and ascribes them TO State Senator
resident in Chicago.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-09
WASHINGTON NOTE.


WASHINGTON. September h.-The electric
light plant contract for the Mare Island navy
yard was to-day awarded to the Thomson
Houston Electric Light Company of Boston,
Ma S, on their bid of si4,e0e.
Mrs. s. E. stakes, of Tulare county, has been
promoted to 81 900 clerkship in the Pension
Office.
The case of Lille r. Brade VS.. the Oregon and
California Railroad Company, on appeal from
the Commissioner of the General Land Cfiice,
who held for cancellation lands in the Rose
burg Land District, Oregon, was to-day dis
missed by the Secretary OF the Interior, because
proper notice was not given the defendant.