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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-20

AGAIN ON DECK.-Capt. Robert Griffin,
~janttor of Washington public school build
log, which position about corresponds with
that OF captain. engineer and deck-hsnd OF
the gallant steamer Virginia, which he for
years held collectively before that steamer
was laid up in "rotten row." has recovered
from a severe attack of mumps snd is at his
post again. Tbis infautile ailment. 1t is said,
the Captain contracted while gamooling
with the small boys of that school, who were
similarly. but lstently, stti cited, in his so far
successful Efforts of preventing them from
changing the relative positions OF the base
ment and attic OF that building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-20

IsIDoRE HUsHBURG,
Varieties and toys,
Gay ST, Baltimore. Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-20

The stewards of Trinity Methodist church
in Richmond have published a letter declar.
Ing their belief that the lady whose name
was mentioned in connection with that of
Rev. ]. R. Sturgis In the recent scandal In
that city is a high toned lady, perfectly
above suspicion and reproach. Nothing has
as yet been done towards reopening the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-20

PLEASANT FURNISHED Rooms,
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FOR GENTLEMEN.
Apply at once at
Janis 81. AIS Duke street.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18


NEW York, Aug. 1s.-A special to The
Press from Washington says: "a big brenk
IS reported 10 have occurred within the past
twenty-four hours in the ranks Of the Re
publican senators who at Thursdayis eau.
Gus, recorded themselves in favor of pigeon.
hohng the federal elections bill Senators
who declared themselves hostile to the
hoar amendment have been bombarded
with dispatches, many of these demanding
70 know to what party they belong and
whether they proposed, with a clear ma
Jorlty OF ten, 70 permit the Democratic
minority TO dictate what laws should be
enacted before the session ends.
Among the recipientseof these missiyes
are Messrs. Hiscock, of New York; Allen
ana Squire, OF Washington; Jones, Of Ne.
Nadai Mcmillan and Stoekbridge, of Michi.
gam Pettigrew, OF South Dakota: Power.
OF Montana, and Teller, OF Colorado. In.
deed, It Is said that Senator Quay himself
has received bushel basketful OF billet
doux Of a similar character.
The Champions sangnine.
Champions Of the federal elections bill
are therefore more sanguine than ever that
they will ultimately win. They feel that
y VIII be impossible 10 defeat them should
another caucus be called.
Friends Of the bill say that at least
seven, and probably eight, of the eighteen
senators who voted IN caucus to slaughter
the Hoar amendment would be found
battling for it when ii is next presented.
Among those said 70 have admitted In
private that they committed an error are
Hiscock, Of New York; Power, Of Montana
The President Anxious.
"As soon as IL becomes certain TINT Cuav
will have to depend upon the Democratic
senators 70 secure the adoption Of his plan.
the friends Of the elections bill assert Tie
Republicans will become solidided ana
stamp out all traces Of the reported deal.
The Quay people are much worried
over well substantiated report that AZ
least thirty Republicans, led by McComas.
Of Maryland, propose TO hang up the tariff
Dill In the house until the sennte makes
final disposition Of the elections bill The
president is watching the strife with the
utmost solicitude. He is more earnest
than ever in his anxiety that both the
tariff and federal elections bills shall be
passed this session His attitude on the
latter is expressed in his inaugural and his
trst message 70 congress. When asked
his views he simply refers his visitor to the
documents indicated"
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
DARING TRAIN ROBBERS.
They Make big Haul Near the Jame
Boys Old Stamping Ground.

They Make "A big Haul Near the James
Boye' Old Stamping Ground.
KANSAS Cry, Aug. 1s-Ihe Missouri
FHcthc limited express, due here from St.
Louis at a m, was held up at Otterville
water tank, thirteen miles east Of SedalIa.
Mo-, aud the express oompany's safe was
ebmned out. The robbery occurred mile
east OF Graves Crossing, which was the
scene OF one Of the exploits Of the celebrat-
90 james boys band several years ago, and
II was one of the boldest pieces OF that
kind OF work ever carried out In the state.
When the train left Upton two men got
on the front end Of the mail car, and after
passing Syracuse they climbed over on to
the engine and politely informed the men
IN charge that they want to stop az Otter.
Vile This was done. The engineer was
then compelled TO call the express messen-
ger out
BY the time he had opened the door Eve
more men with Winchesters and shotguns
appeared. One Of them got in the car.
got the keys, cleaned out the safe and van
ished IN the darkness. None OF the ms
sengers was disturbed and they knew
nothing Of the affair until the train started
The news of the robbery was telegraphed
to headquarters at ST Louis, and ali the
available detective force OF the road was
sent TO Robbers Cut.n A sheriIis posse
the detectives and two bIoodhounds are
now securing the country for the robbers.
The eXact amount Of money and valuables
stolen cannot be learned, but it is under
stood the money ia the safe aggregated
about $4,000, mostly in paper money, and
that the other valuable property amounted
TO about $4,000. The robbers are unknown.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
NC sItuatlon at nnnnlo.

BUFFALO, n. y, Aug. 1S-Akout 400
New York Central and West Shore switch
inen, few of whom are Knights o. Labor
aud nearly all of whom belong to the
cwltchmen's union, are on strike here and
traffic is paralyzed. No freight worth
mentioning was moved Sunday.
u was never treated 30 discourteously
in my life, said Grand Master Sweeny, Of
the Switchmen's Mutual Aid association,
referring 10 an attempted interview sun.
day with Superintendent Burrows u
have met many railroad officials but
have never until today met with such seant
courtesy ] called on Superintendent Bur.
rows as the chief representative Of our or
ganization but he refused to see me.
viii send a communication TO the New
York Central officials laying the entire
matter before themn
And what thenYn He smiled and at
tempted TO change the conversation. "Our
laws, said he, ARE plain. We use every
means 70 settle trouble amicably. | have
wired Mr.. Sergeant the grand master of
the Firemen's Brotherhood, to meet me
here. Mr.. Sergeant Is the chairman Of the
Federation OF Railroad Employees, which
Includes our association, the Firemen, the
Brakemen, of which Mr. Wilkinson Il
chief, and the Brotherhood OF Railroad
Conductors, Of which Mr.. Clark is head.
Whether or not they will all be here do
not know. One thing have learned from
my very brief interview with Mr.. Burrows y
continued Mr.. Sweeny, "and that Is that
be IS tyrant and not the kind of man TO
hold the respect Of employees. Railroad
officials nowadays must have a softer way
about them In order to win the confidence
of their men,
"Can you order strike without con-
sulting with the other officials OF the fed
erationg~
THE grand masters have power to re.
lieve members from the operation Of Ger
tain sections Of our laws, and that can be
made to apply 20 the New York Central
road only, il il is necessary"
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
MRS. GRANT is WILLING.


WAsHISeToN, Aug. 49, - Congressman
John Quinn has just received from u $.
Grant, Jr., a reply TO his letter to the
widow OF Gen. Grant, requesting that She
state her wishes regarding the proposed
removal OF the great warriors remains to
Arlington National cemetery, here. It is
dated Salem Centre, Westchester county.
Aug Is, aud is as follows
Hon. John Quinn:
DEAR SIH-At Mrs. Grants request have the
honor Of replying to your courteous letter OF
Aug, II, asking for an expression Of her wishes
IN rehtion 70 the removal or Gen. Grants re.
mains to the vicinity Of Washington, as proposed
IN the concurrent resolution offered by Senator
PiumA.
40 time when Mrs. Grant was with Col.
Grant he wrote a letter for publication with the
Intention Of saving her, II possible from the
affecting annoyance Of being Interviewed by the
newspapers on the subject, in which he expressed
her views and the views OF the family IN regard
70 thih' In that letter Col, Grant said ia sub.
stance that such a removal rested with congress.
and not with Gen. Grants family
II the people, by act Of congress, choose 10 re-
move Gan. Grants remains tc or near Washing.
ton, Mrs. Grant will refuse her consent ouly in
case no provision be made for her family resting
by his aide. This she wishes to emphasizes.
She will be glad 20 see a monument begun nt
her husband Very respectfully yours
U. $. GRANT, Jr
Mr.. Quinn intends, II possible, to hold
the Plumb resolution in committee until
the New York delegation shall determine
whether or not Il win fight the plan To
abandon the tomb at Riverside A meet
ing will probably be called in day or two.
SARATOGA, n. ", Aug. ls--Gen Charles
II. I. Coils, Of the Grant monument com
mittee, il here. He has issued call. Cor a
meeting of the committee for nex0Eues.
day In New York city. He thinks that the
action OF the monument committee and
plans which are soon to be put in operation
Will put quietus to the proposed removal
OF Gen. Grants remains TO Washington,
and show that New York city would soon
put up monument that would be an orna-
ment to the city and a fitting memorial TO
the dead hero.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
william y. snns pnnd.

ROCHESTER, N. r., Aug. IA William n.
Sage, one Of Rochester's foremost citizens.
died Sunday afternoon at Cottage City.
MaFtha's Vineyard, where he was spending
the summer. Hears disease was the cause
OF his death. Mr.. Sage was II years old,
and had been secretary and treasurer Of
the University of Rochester since It's
foundation IN 1850 He was at one time
clerk Of Monroe county. and was for sew
eral years and up TO the time OF his death
connected with several banking institu-
tions in the city. being president Of the
Monroe County Savings bank Mr.. Sage
was probably the most prominent layman
of the Baptist church In this city, having
been a member Of the First Baptist church
since its organization over fifty years ago.
He was president Of the Rochester Mission
airy union at the time of his death.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Fresh Tips from the Wires Carefully
Cuiled.

fresh TIPS from the Wires Carefully
The anti-lottery bill was passed Aug. Ia
by the house Of representatives.
Henry buckingham, a dock laborer,
while crossing the Erie tracks in Buffalo.
was struck by train and instantly killed.
He leaves family at Uniontown, N. Y.
Annie Connor, the 1s-year-old girl OF
Eleventh street, Jersey City, who attempted
suicide by drinking varnish, is now out Of
danger She says she did it because Of love
troubles.
Hostilities have been Fesumed between
luatemala and San Salvador, President
Barrillas having refused so make peace un-
lass President Ezeta is deposed.
The Republicans Of the Thirteenth dis
trict Of New York have nominated John
Vpn Noorhis for congress. Ex-Attorney
General Leslie w. Russell was the choice
OF the Republicans at Canton, N. "
At "box social" given at Churchill,
McClellandtown, Pa, James HUM drewa
revolver and fired three shots at William
Freeman, killing him almost instantly.
Huhn has been arrested
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
DEADLY WORK WITH AN Ak.
How John lIinnies Avenged an Insult to
His wife.


His wife.
BLoOAisBURG, Pa, Aug. is.-Particulars
OF a bloody aifrny at Dnnville Saturday
night have just reached here Late that
night Frank SchurasH and Patrick Mona
han, while under the influence OF liauor.
went 70 the house Of John Minnies. They
created such disturbance without that
Minnies appeared in the door with a
lamp In his hand, followed by his wife.
One OF the men told her to 90 in and mind
her own business, but this she declined TO
do, Al the same time making retort. Be
fere she had finished speaking the lamp
which her husband held " as caught from
his hand and thrown across the room in
the direction Of her.
Ainnies ut once became furious. and
seizing an ak slashed right and left with
tssvible effect rhe light was extingulshed.
sud . terrific struggle ensued. Mrs. Min
Ates was knocked 20 the floor senselesa.
where Ahe was found when the rescuers ar
rived. Minnies was also overcome by A
blow on The head, but soon rallied. Mon
ahan was found on the step with his skull
split a deep cash was cut in his shoulder
and he was otherwise bruised. SchuraskiAs
forehead WIS split open by blow from the
AK Monahan and schuraski cannos re-
cover, Minnies is in Jail. Public opinion
is in his favor.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
Great TrottInr Win Re There.

CHICAGO Aug. 1s-With fine weather a
grand carnival of trotting sport is prom
ised at Washington park this week The
meeting opens this afternoon and will con
tinue six days, during which twenty-one
stakes, purses and matches will be decided.
Each class rate and stake has received a
splendid list of nominations. On Wednes-
day Palo Alto and Jack will trot for IS. 600
and on Saturday Sunol will attempt to
beat the worlds record Of 2:0ssl, held by
Maud S.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
DEAD FOR THIS SESSION.
The Elections Bill Will I'M
doubtedly Go Over.
LITTLE TIME FOR FILIBUsTERING

AftsNN Shhchs OF bepuDilchn
senators Settled the Bin's Fate-other
Important Measures Demand tho Time
That Would 10 Spent ON the Lodge BlIi.
WASHINGTON, Aug ls-It is likely a eau.
Gus OF Republican senators will be held
early this week, probably tonight, TO con
slider again the order OF business for the
remainder OF the session. The elections
bill Is dead for this session at least. Every
one recognizes that fact now-that Is. an
but few fatuous advocates Of the bill who
still have some hope OF its resurrection.
The caucus Of Thursday night settled alb
solulely the fate OF the bill, which had not
been In doubt, however, for many weeks.
Other Measures Need the Time.
Republican senators recognize the i'm.
possibility OF doing anything with the
tarif bill and other important measures
at this session, unless some arrangement Is
made with the Democrats 70 put of the
consideration Of the elections bill until
December 1t is understood that resolu
tion will be presented and agreed 10 fixing
some day in December for the considera
tion OF the bill, but there is serious doubt
OF its passage at that time. There Is So
much business before the senate during a
short session that it cannot waste much
time filibustering over even the most inn.
portant subjects.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S-The strike Of the
switchmen OF the Rock Island railroad was
brought 70 a temporary conclusion last
night The company, through General
superintendent Chamberlain aud Yard
master Corey, agreeing to reinstate Fore
man Murphy and keep him at work pend
ing an investigation Of the charge that he
reported for duty while drunk. The men
Immediately returned TO work The loss
TO the Rock Island on account Of its tenn
porary suspension of freight traffic will not
be very heavy.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Senator Quay's Resolution Has Made the
Senate Programme Uncertain.


Senator ouay's Resolution Has Made the
Senate Programme Uncertain.
WASHINGTON, Aug 18-There is great
uncertainty about the senate business for
the coming week-so much depends on the
action to be taken on the resolution Of
Senator Quay to limit the consideration OF
pending measures during the rest of the
session. Mr.. Quay has given notice that
he will call this resolution up not before
tuesday, In the meantime a caucus Of
Republican senators may be held to deter
mine upon concerted action in regard To
the elections bill, which is the matter in
dispute. The discussion of the tariff bill
will be resumed, subject to interruption
bythe committee on appropriations, which
VIII doubtless ask early action on the de-
fciency bill now on the calendar If Mr.
Quay's resolution should be adopted the
discussion of the tariff bill would still con
tinue, but progress in disposing Of the
paragraphs would be much more rapid
Some conference reports will doubtless be
offered for consideration this week. The
conferrees on the sundry civil appropria-
tion bill will report further Disagreement
on the irrigation clause.
The conferrees on the land grant forfeit
ure bill will get together early in the week
ana lry 70 determine upon compromise
between the house and senate bills.
The programme of business in the house
which the committee on rHles had arranged
for last week, and which the absence OF a
quorum caused to be abandoned, will prob
ably be carried ont during the present
week. Today the bill extending the nro-
visions Of the act establishing experimental
stations at agricultural colleges was called
up. The committee on labor will probably
get day for the disposition Of some OF the
important bills in its charge. The agri-
cultural committee, il the committee on
rules should bring forward its programme
for last week, will have the rest OF the
week. The measures 10 be discussed and
voted on are the bill 10 tax compound lard
and the meat inspection bill.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

DETROIT, Aug. 1s-At the midsummer
handicap games Of the Detroit Athletic
club Harry Jewett, of Chicago. a Notre
Dame student, broke the American hon.
step and jump record. The record has been
a IT, in. On the first attempt Jewett
made A #. 81 in, furnishing amateurs 4
new record. His hop was IL feet. An affi-
davit establishing his claim to the record
will at once b. forwarded east.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lS-Postmaster
Backus Of this city, has received dis.
patch from Congressman w. w. Morrow
at Washington declining TO accept the
nomination for ongressman-at-laree for
California, rendered him by the Republi-
can state convention. Congressman Nor
row doubts the authority Of the convention
to make the nomination in view of the fact
that congress has not yet authorized the
new apportionment Of the state under the
recent censue
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

NEW YoRK, Aug. 1s.-The steamship
City Of Rome arrived from Liverpool Sun.
day morning, making the voyage days,
% hours and 40 minutes The Aurania ar
rived in the afternoon; time, days, %
minutes. The Arizona had not been
sighted at sundown. The race between
the three vessels was expected to be close
and speedy one, and the result is somewhat
disappointing
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1s.-During pre-
liminary trial trip on the bay Saturday the
new cruiser San Francisco developed the
highest rate Of speed which she has yet at
tanned. Information has been received bv
reliable parties that with 100 pounds OF
steam and 40 revolutions her speed was at
the rate Of 1854 knots per hour, which is
three-quarters Of a knot over contract re-
nuirement
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
webb and PowderIv SIN Apart.

NEW YORK, Aug 1s-Mr. Powderly has
not yet held conference with Vice Presi-
dent Webb, but the two will probably
meet this afternoon Vice President Webb
said in reply to the talked Of conference
with Mr.. Powderly, ~ will be most
happy to see that gentleman, but / cannot
say what the result viii be.''
viii You treat with him as a labor rep
resentatiye on the present issueg"
Now, ] cannot answer that question;
the public will doubtless hear of 10 soon
enough If / do" was Mr. Webb's reply.
All the regular passenger trains on the
New York Central ran on schedule time
Sunday. The incoming trains also came
IN without any delay. No freight trains
were sent out but the railroad officials say
they will be run regularly today.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
A FInh Avenue sulcida.

New YORK, Aug. 1s.-Millionaire Joseph
A. Jameson, of the well known Broad
street firm Of bankers and brokers, jane
son, smith a. Co., committed suicide by
hanging Sunday at the residence of his
sister, Mrs Amos Cotting, on Fifth ave-
nue.. Temporary insanity caused by i'll
ness is giTsn as the cause. Mr. jameson
leaves widow and five adult children.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 1S.-The United
States grand lodge of the order of Birth
Abraham held its first session Sunday
morning at Steingotters hall. About f5a
delegates were present. The opening ses.
sion was called to order by Grand Master
Oscar Weiner, of Newark, N. j. The ses-
sion was devoted to organization and the
laying out Of work for committees. Ths
convention then adjourned for the day.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

NEW YORK, Aug. 18-James Pollion. IS
years old, a locomotive engineer, was struck
by the Spuyten Duyvil local train at Mott
Haven at o'clock. and instantly killed.
Pollion leaves widow who lives in Troy
He was a member of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

New YORK, Aug. 1s.-During quarrel
between Simon Powalski and James
Young, seamen on the steamship Rhodora,
Powalski picked up heavy steel wrench
and struck Young a terrible blow on the
head, inficting fatal injuries. Young was
taken to the Chambers Street hospital,
where IT. died. Powalski has been arrested.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

DANvILLE, Ills, Aug. 1S-Policeman
Poll, while attempting to arrest some men
IND saloon, was assaulted By a crowd
of toughs. Poll drew revolver aud shot
John Cleland through the lulgs and AL
Cleland in the arm. Cleland can lot recover.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

LONDON, Aug. ls.-The Daily News says
that the bluebook plainly shows the pitiful
sophistries to which Secretary Blaine has
been reduced in his attempt to justify the
highanded proceedings Of his countrymen
in the waters Of Behring sea. The Ameri-
can claim. il asserts, is repugnant to com
mon sense
Evening journal., 1890-08-18

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 18-A general
strike Of cigarmakers in this city, involv-
Ing about 400 men, was inaugurated this
morning for an increase of 81 per 1000 for
makinG all grades Of cigars.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
Killed by Lightning.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Aug. fs-A terrific
thunder storm did great damage last even
ing in the residence portion of the CITY.
Lightning struck coal shed and killed
Archie Trimble and severely wounded Ben
Diamond, two boys who had taken refuge
there
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
Forty-fire Horses Rnrned.

NEW YORK, Aug. ls-The stables of the
Lion brewery, in Harlem, were burned
this N orning; loss, Sl75,Q00 Forty-five
horses out Of the 13S in the stables persisted
The bravery was saved.
Evening journal., 1890-08-18
Eight persnns KILLED.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. ls-By the fall
ing of a scaffolding which had been erected
on building on the Nevski Prospect eight
persons were killed and eight iniured.