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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
Fairfax County Items

A local option petition is in circulation In
Centreville,
Mr.. Frank Reid died at Langiy on Friday
morning of last week,
Many of the farmers have nearly finished
their spring planting.
Ed Lee has been sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary for house breaking.
The Jail is without teuaut-the last
prisoner being taken out on Wednesday.
LIr. c. II. Newton, timer, is about to re-
move to Alexandria, where he will engage
in business.
Mr. Thos. R. Sangster left on Tuesday for
Chattanooga. Tenn, where he will locate
and practice law.
Dir. Kidwell died on Saturday morning
near Spring Vale from the effects of three
tumors in his stomach,
Mrs Jane Sweeney, relct Of the late John
q. Sweeney, died at Aunandale, on Thurs
day, the l3.b, aged 81 years.
A little daughter of Mr.. Willard, near
Calvin Ruu, was burned to death last week
by her dress catching fire frou stove in the
mill.
In the County Court this week the cases
of ]. F. Taylor vs. Il. & D. R, R. Co., and
Sanford Cooksey vs. same, were dismissed ct
cost of plaintiffs.
Mr.. B. T. holland, ofLoudoun county, has
purchased 70 acres of land from MIR. l.. s.
Gordon near Falls Church, and will build
several houses during the summer.
The postoflice recently established near
Falls Church aud called West End, ooca.
sons confusion, inssmuch as there is town
in the county aiso called West Eod.
Rev. Mr.. Jett, of Danville, has declined
the call to this parish. 1t is understood a
call has been extended to Rev. Arthur z.
Gray, who bias not yet been heard from.
The old "Stone Bridge" across Bull Run,
80 we'll remembered by those who pariici-
pated 10 the famous battle ct that point, is
badly in need Of repairs, and steps haze
been taken by the County Courts of Fairfax
and Prince William 10 have the same re-
paired.
The clothes of Mopcure. the year-old
son of Judge Chichester caught tire while
he was standing near some burning brush
few days ago and the child came near
burning. He escaped unhurt, however, but
the jadge burnt hIs hands very badly 10 ex
tingushiag the flames.
at meeting OF the ciii2sns here on Tues
day night. the following offered by Judge
INV. Thomas were adopted, as follows:
Whereas it is understood that certain
railroad companies are praj 9cting routes
through this county, be it therefore
RESOLVED, That committee of nine, to be
designated by the chair, be appointed to
confer with the land owners at and in the
vicinity of Fairfax c. H., with o view to OBJ
tain the right Of way for the track TO the
frat company that may undertake the build
ing of railroad by Fai fax G. n. to or
from the city of Washington, aad that they
also express to the railroad companies the
advantages of the route by this town, and
that said committee be authorized to obtain
subscriptions for the purpose of building
depot at this place.-Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

Docs, though pets and luxurles to their
owners, are nulsances to all other people,
and initiate greatly against the sheep In
dustry of this State. The legislature would
help both the Statestreasury and her wool
growers by the imposition of dog tax; but
no such tax will be laid, because each mem
Der OF the legislature, thinking more OF him
self than of the State, fears that his support
of dog tax would lose him the votes of a
few dog owners who do not want to pay
such tax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
EEWs OF THE D az.

Tho Congressional redstriciing bill passed
the MARYLAND House yesterday and now
poes to the Governor for his signature.
REPRESENTATIVES of tie thirteen original
States met in Philadelphia today to confer
about memorial monument in Fairmount
PARK.
A black fog prevailed in London yester.
dav. the darkness preventing the sampiing
of woods, and the sales were consequently
postponed.
Pope Leo is said to be designing his own
monument, which will show statue OF nlm.
self placed over sepnlchral urn, with co.
lossal statues ofReligion and Justice on either
side.
Senator Sherman has practically given no
tice in debate that the republican majority
la Congress will endeayor to f1rce through
partisan election legislation directed against
the South.
Miss Younts, schoolteacher, jumped
from a passenger train on the Richmond
and Danyille Railroad near Lpwood, N. O.,
Yesterday, and was seriously injured. She
conld give no reason for the rash act.
In the pension case Of john Van Fosseu,
late of the Second Missouri Cavalry, Assist
ant Secretary Bussey has decided that the
claimant is entitled to pension, although
the war records show that he was deserter.
A remarkable case of displacement OF the
vital organs was revealed in the autopsy
held in New York yesterday on Albert l.
johnson, the old inventor. who dropped
dead in the Equitable Building on Tuesday
afternoon. Deputy Coroner Jenkins made
the autopsy, and found that the heart
which was abnormaly fat, had moved over
to the right side of the chest.
Ii is rumored in Baltimore that Miss Pad
elford, who Is Is singing with an opera CON
pany in that city, had quietly slipped cit
and married Mr.. Rafael, the hands ,me ten
or of the same company. Miss Psdelford is
the daughter of Gen. Ordway, of Washing
ton. She has been divorced about year,
and early ia the present season went on the
stage. She ia very pretty end has an excel
lent voice.
After ninety days of deadlock and filibus.
tering the Montana legislature adjourned
Yesterday without passing single bill. Ad
dresses to the people were issued by repub'
lcan Senators and the democratic Repre-
sentatives. 1t Ia understood Gov. Toole will
call special session to pass appropriation
bills about the first OF May. Fireciackers
carelesslg thrown by the members in the
Publication attending the close of the ses
sion set fire to the building, and Bill the leg
slatiye books and papers were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
The German Elections

BERLIN, Feb. 22-Returns thus far re
ceived from the election for the Rsichstag
show the election of 81 conservatives, Is ma
tional liberals, 66 ultramontanes, u liberals,
2 Poles, independent-lberal 10 Alsstians,
3 democrats and l Dane, Hsturns have
also been received from A other districts
ir which none of the candidates received
majority and consequently second ballots
will be necessary in all of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

As NEITHER house of Congress was In
session to-day it is hoped the members OF
both availed themselves of the opportunity
thereby afforded of devoting an hour to the
perusal of Washington's Farewell Address.
Judging from the words and acts of many of
them they have never before read that ad-
dress, and what they may have found there
in to day has been revelation, which, if
they be not incapable of learning wise les.
sons, may induce them to become better leg
is!ato-s hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

Belfords Magazine for March has been received
from Its publishers in New York. Its contents
are: The New Nstionslism, q symposium, by I
3. WAkemau, Edward f. Hale snd William Nc
Adoo. n c.; Or Lady Album, The Mate to My
Cameo, My Friend, Literary England, A Confess
sion, Dead Eeroes and Live Ones, Robert Brown.
log, Irish Pathern Day, Ralph the Rover, The
8 ice and Price of the Senate, The Protectionist
stronghold, The Race Problem, Passing Notes,
Reviews, Book Notices, and The Snake and the
Dove. novel eomplste by Annetta J. Halliday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
An Enormous Plant

CHICAGO, Feb. GA morning paper
says "The Union stock yards OF Chicago,
the largest In the world, will doubtless soon
be sold to an English syndicate. The price
of this enormous plant. with its acres OF
lands, miles of live stock pens, and numer-
Gus sources of revenue, is $50 600, 900, and a
number of rich Eogllshmsn are ready to ex.
change that sum OF money for it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
A Alex A N D r I A,
sATuRp., ,vEN1Ne, FEBRUARY %.
If GOVERNOR MCKINNEY be a wise man

IF GoyEBNoR MCKINNEY be a wise man
be will VETO the excise bill and thereby MAKE
evident the fact that Virginia Ia tired OF the
vain aud silly and disgracefnl attempts OF
her legisia ure to defraud her creditors
No matter what the members Of the legtala-
,ure may say, be would find that the people
of the State would sus;ain veto Of the Dill
by large majority. They are tired OF sucn
s,tenp. as those referred to, and willthanR
the man who may voice their feelings on tne
subject to the world. They want the State
debt settled on terms that will not increase
the tax rate and the creditors have over
and owe. again expressed themselves as
willing to accept such terms. They feel
sshamed of the fact that their State, whose
business booms are resounding through the
whole country, ia the only one In the MON
cha. Is now trying to repudiate lis Just In
Gebtedness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
6ebtedness.

Blk. BRUCE. the negro recorder OF deeos
in the District Of Columbia, was the Chief
sneaker at the annual dinner of the Michi-
gan club at Detroit last night. In his speech
on the negro problem before that club. he
said. 1--WE got along swimmlngly when
one race owned the other, but now that We
are on an equal footing the cry is raise d
that the country ia not large enough for
both races. He struck the true cause OF the
race question. AS long as the superiority
of the white, was recognized by the inferior
black race, both got along we'll together /;
but, as go good republican as Mr.. Ingalls
saya, the teachings of all history would be
subyerted IL the two races could get along
we'll together on terms of equality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

SENATOR BLAIR. in his late prolonged
speech ir favor of his educational bill.
abused the Catholics roundly. and declared
that American citizens do not propose to
elect President who resides on the banks
of tne Tibar." But Mr.. Blair belongs to
that class of men whose abuse does them
more harm than it does the object thereof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
Death of John Jacob Astor.

NEW YORK, FEB. 22.-John Jacob Astor
died suddenly at o'clock this morning at
his residence 33cd street and 5.h avenue.
His death was unexpected by his family.
1t is supposed to be due to hesrtfailure. He
YVES born in 1922 and was the son OF VIM.
Aston,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER is 30 much
engaged in hunting up men who have been
whipped by their fellow workmen In Mis-
slssippi,and bringing them on to Washing.
ton and giving them offices, and in investi
eating shooting cases In Florida, purely To-
cal State affairs. with which he has nothing
to do, that he has no time to be looking
after the large interest the government has
in the G. & o. canal, which is about to be
sacrificed for the benefit of Mes5rs. Blaine,
C!arkson, Ekins, and one or two other
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

THE BALTIMORE american. In response to
a question by correspondent concerning
the exact amount OF subsidy the Eoglish
government gives the ship owners of that
country, says 1t "has not the asked for in
formation at hand" Well hardly, as the
British Minister to this country. over his
own name, says Great Britain subsidzss none
of her ship owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
a New CITY.

PIERRE, 8. D., Feb. % There was q
general exodus OF nearly all the prominent
citizens and capitalists of this place to about
one mile up the river from Fort Pierre, the
object being to form new town on the
Sioux Reservation, to be called Stanley.
After crossing The river building YVES i'm
mediately commenced,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

With the view Of ascertaning the proportion of
taxes paid by the negroes of this State the House
of Deles ates has passed bill directing that in the
resssessmenr of taxes of this year the assessors
shall indicate the race of each taxpayer. When
these lists are completed and returned to the
auditors Office that Office Will make up the aggre-
gate, showing what part of the ta1 burdens Of the
Commonwealth are borne by the colored people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
The Duke of Orleans.

PARIS, Feb. GA cabinet meeting was
held this morning at which it was decided
10 set aside the sentence of two years i'm
prisonmeut imposed on the Duke OF Orleans
and to have him escorted to the frontier
10 day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
Verdict Rendered.

CHICAGO, Feb. % The jury in the Cronin
jury bribing case this morning brought in a
verdict fading the only remaining defen-
dant on trial, Jeremiah O'DonnelI, guilty
of the offense charged, and fixing his punish.
ment at 8 years in the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

Salvation Oh does not simply assuaGe
pain; but, by quickly finding its Wy to ihe
seat Of the disease allays the swtl ing and
Inflammation, and. by removing The cause
of the disease effects a perman, ut cure.
Price twenty-five cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

For severe and aggravated tickling
cough, have used Dr.. Bull's Cough Syrup.
It cured me in few hours, and Certainly
commend it to public favsr.
CHRIS. QUINCY, Petersburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

The Virginia legislative committee last nighr
decided to report against the bill to abolish the
five years apprenticeship feature of tn pilot law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

There is said to be fair prospect of the settle.
ment ty Congress Of war claims, and number of
bills o. interest TO Virginia have been fayorab]y
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

The sociaist vote in Berlin has increased So,
600, while the Conservative has decreased about
AZ 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22

Madison Davis. negro, has been nominated as
postm aster at Athens Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-22
LIST OLE LETTERS.

Tho following is list of tho letters remaining la
the Alexandria, Va, postofice FcbrUsry %
Persons calling for letters will please say they arc
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within tgo
weeks, will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Alexander, Mrs Moore EB
Bailey, Burt Napier, Annie
Bond, Walter 8 Ped, Simon Peter
Combs, Lawrence 2 Stuart, Miss Mary.
Evans, Mrs Iavinia a Sauret, d
Grason, Archie Simpson, Mr Virgins
Groves, Mary Solomon, Char es W
Holt, John st Lonis Brick Works
Hunter, ] EFT Thornton, w w
Haskill Anti-Roller Co, Walsh Miss n sgie
King, E Fl Washington, George
King, Henry Washington, Stewart
McGrady. Mr. Watson, Mrs Kato
McKenney, Ellis We'll. q
Martin, Mrs John Williams, Miss Carrie
Martin, Miss Emma Wacott Eliza
Matthews, VIM
W. W HERBERT. PM
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27
The G., St. p, SIX. G, r. r. will 9.

The c. St. P. & K. G. r. r. will sell
tickets to the Minneapolis Exposition
and the Minnesota State Fair as follows:
For the Exposition one fair for the round
trip with rs cents extra for admission
to the Exposition. Commencing August
81 selling on Tuesdays. Thursdays and
Saturdays, good to return until Monday
following date of sale. For the State
Fair one fare for the round trip with so
cents added for admission to the Fair
Sell every day during the Fair week
Tickets good until the following Monday.
Tickets for the Minneapolis Exposition
sold daily during the fair week. Arthur
Cole, Agent.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Laura Requa is visiting at Grand
Meadow. " ~f~' 49, :.ss 81
Miss Kittie Cole, Of Chatfield is visiting her
sister, MIS- Case Allen. II: -. " "
Will Benedict returned last Friday from bis
two weeks vacation. @~
Rev. Mr.. Sanborn OF Bownsdale was Wis
itor at this Office yesterday. =
Simon F. McGiiiivray, of CARPENTER, Iowa.
was in the CITY last Wednesday. 49,.
DR.. Gray of brownsville was In the city
yesterday, attending the convention.
Miss Alice Maxwell is visiting her friend.
Miss Bessie Wilder, who will return with her
to attend school the coming year.
Misses Kate Campbell and Mary Requa
started last Friday for Grand Meadow. to
spend few days visiting friends and rela-
tivcs.
A sister OF Mrs. O. L. Gibbons from ILL.
nois is visiting her. She is also the guest Of
Mrs. Aldrich and Miss Cotton, mother and
sister.
Mrs. L. P. Nelson was called to Lake Pres.
ton, OAK, last Saturday night by a telegram
announcing that her sister was very low with
consumption.
Mrs. George Litchfieid Is at Sioux Fails,
OAK, visiting her niece, Mrs. E. G. Carter.
Mr.. Litchfeld went up Thursday night for q
couple OF weeks.
Miss Nellie McGrath of Dubuque, Iowa, Is
making a two weeks visit at Mr.. Reaches.
MISS Norton OF st. Paul was also down for 4
visit last week. She returned home yester-
day.
Mrs. A. G. Case from Garfield, Washington,
is In the city on q visit. She says they are
doing we'll at Garfield, though she does not
like H. there and much prefers to live In Aus
tin. She will return about the first of Octo-
Der.
Mrs. George Fish and children of Grace.
vile and Miss Human of Chicago arrived
Monday evening last to visit COL and Mrs.
Mansfield. Mrs. Waterman and Mrs. Slough.
ton Of st. Paul are expected later in the week.
Such a reunion OF parents and children war
rants delightful visit.
8. ). Washburn was in the city again yester-
day to attend the District Convention. Mr..
Washburn has done good work in gathering
statistics, and is rankdd No. /, at Washington
headquarters. For this reason his time was
extended from ninety to 10 days, so that be
hue, what is known rs a special inquiry
county. This is outside of Mr.. Washburn's
territory.
Rochester Post: Miss Kate Sp,lene, tele-
graph operator at Austin, is visiting her par
ents in this city....... Mrs. E. C. Dorr, and her
daughters. Media and Margie, are visiting DR..
and Mrs. J. NJ. Williams.
--
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27

Mr.. Alden, of McGregor, says: Il
am 70 years of age and have never found
in all the medicines was obliged to use
for bowel complaint a better one than
DR.: T. W. Woods Blackberry Carmina-
tive. 1t cured me the quickest and left
my bowels in the best condition." For
sale A, POoler.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27
Teachers Association.

Teachers Association.
The next meeting of the Mower County
Teachers ASSOCIATION will be held at the
court house in Austin, Saturday, Sep
TENDER 10, at 2 o'clock p. m.
1t IS hoped that every teacher OF the
county who can, will attend, and help to
make this an interesting and profitable
meeting. W. H. PALMER,
President of Association.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27

To all whom it may concern or who
may want to see me on business matters
I will say call at n. J. Keenan's music
store. where make my headquarters
when in Austin. w. n, HARRINGTON.
Pixnosl
Pianos!
Organs!
Organs!
Kimble,
Esty,
Lake Side,
Chicago Cottage and Newman.
SEWING MACHINES.
The White,
Genuine Sing,
Domestic,
New American,
Household and
Standard.
Repairing promptly attended to. Don't
forget the place. opposite Olson's furni-
ture store, where you will find Mr.. keenan,
always ready to furnish anything from
3 piano to 9 sewing machine needle.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27

Chicago, st. Paul / Kansas City Railway
Is the direct route to CHICAGO, ST.
PAUL. MINNEAPOLIS, DUBUQUE.
ST. JOSEPH and KANSAS CITY.
Connects in Union Depots at St. Paul and
Minneapolis for all
Dakota, Manitoba and Pacific Coast
Points. Connects IN Chicago with all Lines
East and South.
St. Paul Accommodation. ........... 8:8 q. m.
Chicago Accommodation. .9:O6 q. IN.
GOING SOUTH.
Mason City Accommodation. .........l: 40 p. m.
Chicago accommodation arrives at Chicago
at 10:45 p. M, making connections for all east
ern points. 1t also makes connection at
Dodge Center for all points on G. N: W. Ry.
east and west. and at St. Paul to all Pacific
coast points. The Mason City accommodation
makes connections at lyle for all III. Central
points and at Manly Junction for Omaha.
Kansas City, St. Louis. and all points south
aud west.
~ All Daily.
W. H. BUSENBARK,
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Art.
Chicago. Ill.
For tickets and information apply TO Arthur
Cole. AGENT at Austin:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-08-27

should De placed IN the FOUNTAIN Fund.
The Band of Hope has started this fund
for the purpose of erecting a drinking
fountain in this city early next spring.
Anyone who is interested in this work
and who will send in their offering will
receive the thanks of the children.
The wedding of Alonzo Decker and
Miss Berdine Vaudeville was q very
pleasant occasion. 1t occurred Wednes-
day evening, Aug. 20, at 7:30 at the Con-
gregational church. The decorations
were very nicely arranged. An arch
spanned the space occupied by the bridal
party, from the center of which bow
and arrow of white flowers were sus-
pended. The wedding march was nicely
executed by Miss Una, the youngest SIS
ter of the bride. The party was led BY
two little Misses, who held open the
gate while it passed through. Miss
Ethel Davidson and Miss Pond acted as
bridesmaids and Messrs. Silas Decker
and Bonnie Manderyille as eroomsmen.
After the ceremony large reception was
rendered the friends of the happy pair
at the brides home. The presents were
many. The best Of wishes are given by
the TRANSCRIPT. May they live long and
be happy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-06-19
ALL SORTS.

| See DR.. Van Doom, the Dentist
at the Arlington.
Frank Newlands wilI.deliver the
4th of July Grafton in Virginia
City.
Mary Anderson was married
without any fuss or feathers.
Good girl.
"That is Love-" a beautiful piece
OF new music, now for sale at Gag
win & Noteware's.
Everybody is looking pleasant
over the prospects of the final VIC
tory G free coinage.
In winning the Suburban handi-
cap at Sheepshead, Salvador
broke the record with &c As.
Charles Mittledorfer will act as
clerk of the Bellevue during the
season. His new tile will light the
weary voyager from afar.
A Nevada forest is said.to be so
vast and impenetrable that many
travellers have been lost in mere
contemplation.-American Grocer.
Isaac Frohman will in future
act as private secretary for Frank
Newlands. Ike is the liveliest
private secretary that ever man.
aged senatorial campaign.
Girls. Buckley, the blind POLITICAL
boss Of San Francisco has Just
married a very pretty !. e, al
though it would seem that a blind
mai would have no special use
for pretty woman as a wife.
Kite flying is the excitement at
Austin now, and seems to overtop
every other interest. The Repeille
says Frank Hart sent one up the
other day to the end Of 5000 feet
OF string, and Frank Dixon has
made one six feet five inches in
height and five feet in breadth.