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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
FROM WASHINGTON.

[special Correspondence Of The alexandria Gaae'te
WAsEIEaroE. D. O.. Nov. 10, 1880.
IL is understood hsre to day that the Sc
curity for the performance of the terms upon
which the pssties who have agreed TO take
charge Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
and put, and keep, it In navigsble condition,
ba, been examined and found satisfactory
By Judge Alvey, OF the Maryland circuit
court. and that The canal will consequently
he turned over 10 them on Thursday next.
T. is also understood that they will proceed
at once with the work otrepairing the canal,
and will have it in navigable order early
next spring.
1t is said here to-day that Mr.. Springer OF
Illinois, who ia candidate for the Speaker
ship of the next House, and says now that the
northern democrats have majority OF the
House they should take charge of 1t, has
again put bis foot in it by declaring for
Cleveland at the Thurman banquet, and that
the anti ieveland democratic congressman
from New York and other parts OF the
North will unite with the Southern demo
Gratis and support southern man in pref
erence TO Mr.. Springer.
The reported failure of Barring Bros, the
great London bankers. the financial agents
of the short-iveG Confederate States, Is the
chief tonic of conversation here today.
| Many seem TO think it will necessarily reset
on this country, and that it pressges panic.
Mr.. Sherman has not, however, az get, al
tributed its cause to the recent democratic
victory 10 this country.
Buffalo Bins Indians. 10 full and gorgeous
dress, called upon the President today aud
told him Bill had treated them like princes,
and that they wanted to 20 back to him at
ter seeing their kinsfolk. Most OF them
seemed 70 be- half-bteeds. They attracted
az much attention on Pennsylvania avenue
as if the sight of al Indian there was rar
ity.
Messrs Roosevelt and Thompson, Of the
civil services CT mmisaion, we're at the TreaR-
ury Department to-day and examined some
of the employers there il reference to al
legged violations Of the civil service law dur
ing the recent campaign.
j. M. Lspgs;on was at the Capittl again
this morning accompanied by man OF his
own race named Bstts, of Petersburg. de
| is very sore over his defeat, which he sttrl-
butes to republican tree cbery end democrat
ic fraud and buldt zing, and still insists that
| ne was elected by four or five thousand ma-
joriiy, and gays he will establish the truth OF
this assertion before the fair democratic cleo
| ,ious committee of the next House. He
| talks very bitterly Of the republicans OF bis
district, who. be seys, worked and voted
against him solely on account OF his color.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
SALEM. VIRGINIA.
Great Sale of Lots December 18th and ut

Great Sale OF Lots december LIN anu IHtH
The Salem Improvement Company, tbs
most successful organic .tion Of the kind In
Virginia. had Its first sale of lots December
lltb. 1889. Since that time the growth oil
Salem has been marvellous: 1Shouses haze
been built, about 81 900 coo spent in build
ipgs and improvements, the population
nearly doubled. and the business CT the
postoffice and telegraph Office increased ice
hundred per cent The iron furnace about
TO 20 into blast, the factories in operation.
and actually secured, will employ seversl
thousand hands and Insure the doubling Of
the present population of 4 600 in another
wear. Negotiations are nearly closed for &C.
ditional plants to employ seversl thousand
hands. A cotton factory and wooden mill
(oearly completely that will manufacture
It's goods into clothing, W II employ Iargs
number of females. The early extension Of
the Baltimore and Oaio and the Roanoke
and Southern to Salem will make it an i'm
portant railway enter, aid hasten Its
growth into large iron, steel and general
manufacturing and commercial city, Salem
and Roanoke, now rapidly growing together,
are destined 10 be the great industrial center
OF Virginia.
Salem ia the moss attractive town in Viz
ginia and it may We | bo prouc OF lib eur
pasaingly beautiful location, lis heaithfui
climate, lis refined society, iis 6De churches.
it's exec lent schools. aud Of Roanoke CD
leQe. one of the leading institutions in Viz
einia. Attractive as place Of residence, 1t
pow offers unu=ual advantages for manu-
featuring and general business. No other
town in Virginia hes ever eqnaled salem's
record OF progress 1.-THE last twelve months:
The stage of experiment is passed. and
Salem is now firmly established on solid
iudustriel basis.
The Improvement Company proposes to
cffsr on December 11th and II b at reason
able prices, some Of the most valuable lots
in that growing city. Being inside pro-
perty, it will continue to increase in value.
The lots to be offered on December 11,h
and 18th, Will be sold for one-third Cash
and the balance in one and two years. and
the Company will adhere to its policy OF
placing it's lots at such prices RS wi | insure
investors large and quick profits. For maps,
q pamphlet OF thirty. TWO pages, and further
Information. those interested should address
Mr.. J. W. F. AlIemons. President, Salem,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
COMMUNE TED.
A Pleasant Entertainment.

We were among the favored number TO
enj,ya pleasant and profitable entertainment
given by Lieut. Baig, U. s. N to the Young
Mems Musical Guild 10 the chapel Of Christ
Church on Wednesday last. The ssereopti
con views were very beautiful, and it added
much to the erjoyme to realize that the
talented lecturer had visited each spot Of
classic aud historic interest. knew where
of be affirmed As we sailed by Gibraltar,
with its eternal fortress, or Through the Susz
canal, or viewed the pyramtcs and the
sphinx, With its vast subterrsDeaD cells ye
to be unearthed, or travelled with him on
through the Japan sea, with its islands OF
tropical beauty, to Nagaeaki or Toxic,
saw the Bhuddist's Temples and their Idols,
we felt, next to travelling overselves. was tie
pleasure of hearing and seeing through
others eyes, the countries of "!sr away"
We we're ais, de GIFTED with the singing OF
the eud. This work has been qnietiy &C.
lag on. In cur midst, for y. ar, among onf
Young men, where refined and cultivated
Influence through music has been exerted.
All young men are welcome IN the nope
that with the pleasure, they may be edr-
cats6 no 10 q higher standard OF useiulDess
among their fellows. We hesr that series
of entertainments will be given during the
winter. no admission fee, hut collection
will be made for the benefit Of the guild,
that they may increase their work, and we
are sure ell will gladly contribute as testl-
mony OF appreciation to those IN charge OF
such an CT ysble evening aud OF our good
wishes for The greater SUCCESS OF the guild.
VIsITOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
Religious Assemblies.

Al The third days session of the Virginia
Conference NJ. E Church South, in Lynch
burg yesterday. the opening Of the Co.um-
bian Exposition at Chicago on Sundays was
deprecated. a number of candidates were
admitted and at IL o'clock Dr.. Morton de-
livered an address on "Churoh Extension"
Several candidates passed an exam nation
of character and were elected deacoDs and
eight persons were elected elders. The case
OF Rev. Mr.. SturgiS, OF Richmond vas post
poned until to-day.
The most Interesting feature OF yesterday e
proceedings of the Baptist Convention 10
Richmond was the reception OF Colonel
Cary, who was present as the messenger Of
the Disciples Convention now 10 session il
Richmond. Soon after Colonel Cary came
into the church Hon. ]. Taylor EilYson, the
president, announced that the proceedings
would be suspended to receive him. Toe
entire body arose and the Disciple Dessen-
ger was introduced. 10 eu eloquent and
touching address be extended the Christian
greeting OF his people, and wished the Bap
lists Godspeed in their good work. When
be bad concluded President Ellyson an
nounced that Rev. DR.. Felix, OF Lyncnburg,
would respond to Col. Cary's address. Or.
Felix, who is ore of the most eloquent and
impressive speakers in the association, mac
been deeply moved by the earnest words OF
Col. Cary, aud he came. forward with tears
10 his eyes end made beautiful response,
width m ,ye1 many of bis brethren to tears.
When be had concluded DR.. LsudEum began
the hymn BEST Be The Tie That Bindf, "
which wss sung by the congregation, While
nearly all the delegates to the association
went forward and shook Col. Cary By the
hand. The scene was one long to be re-
mem bered. Many of the older members
wept. Il was possibly the fret time for
many years that such fraternal messages
have been exchanged between these two as
sociations in Richmond. The association
adjourned to meet next year in Norfolk.
The les; Days session of the Church Con
gress of the Episcopal Church in Phil
adephia was opened yesterday morning by
the Right Rev. Bishop Whitaker. Among
the writers on the topic for the morning
| positive Gains 10 Biblical Crticism,n was
Rev. Rand, lob FL. MeKim, D. D.. of Wssh,
ington. At the afternoon session the suo'
| iect before the Congress was proper Care
of the Newly Confirmed" and it was dis
cussed by several members OF the Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

ATA Confederate reunion in Montgomery,
Alabama, last Thursday General Juba Ear
IL delivered az address in favor Of raising
fund by voluntary subscription for the
help of the manned and needy Confederate
soldiers and the support Of the Impoverished
families Of their dead comrades. Now this
iJ really worthy o act and deserves toe
assistance not only OF every sympashizsr
With the Lost Cause. but that OF every lair
Minded and right-:hinkiog man. Ii the
dead Coafoderates to whom costly monn-
luents have bsen erected could have ex'
pressed their desire on the subjsct, they
would have requested that the money 80
spent should have bsen expended In the CO,
Establishment of Confederate homes, and In
the support Of the needy wives and children
of dead Confederates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

IT NOW appears, on the authority OF the
Chief OF Police In New York and that OF
other we'll known aud reliable policemen
and detectives In other parts Of the country
that some of the enumerators of the lste
census, appointed on the recommendation OF
republican congressman or defeated repub-
llcau candidates for Congress were thieves
and ex-convicts. the pictures olsome OF whou
are now il thu" Rogues' Gallery" No won-
der that in every plsce in which the census
has been tested, its incorrectness has been
demonstrated. Now that the election is
over, ard there ia no need for cheating,
wouldn't il he better, certainly more salts
factory, to have the enumeration made over
sgain?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
The Pennsylvania Railroad Disaster.

PIrEsBURG, Nov. 15.-No more deaths
have resulted from the collision at New
Florence, Pa, yesterday. All but three or
four OF the injured are resting easy, and the
phYscans ale hopeful Of their recovery.
Mr.. Angeles remains were horribly
mangled and it vas only by her jswelry that
her body was identified. The disaster ap-
pears 10 have baen the result Of unfortunate
circumstances, rather than from errors OF
management or the csrelsssness of subord!-
.tc!ns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
Rebellion Ended.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Nov. 10 line
rebellion headed by Gen. L1Dginos SANCHEZ
ia practically ended. The revolutionary
forces have been utterly routed by the army
which President Bogran has been rapidly
gathering from sill portions of The country
al his headquarters at Tamaia, and he is In
foil possession of the capital city, with the
exception of one barrsck, whore the rem
nant OF the defeated army is clt sally impris-
oned. If eDy OF the rebel leaders escape
death it will be through the ciemsncy of the
Pces;Gant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
An OLD sUIr-In the spring Of 1854, as

AN OLD SUIT in the spring of 1884, as
he Virginia Midland train from the north
~as coming across the Virginia Midland
bridge over the James river near Lgnchburg,
then wooden structure. one OF the piers
suddenly dropped out Carrying one of the
s'eapsrs viii it. Several Of the passengers
we're slightly bruised, but one, Mr.. Tellison,
of South Caroline, was go badly Injured that
he died some time after reaching his home.
A snit for damages against the road was
entered shortly after HE dsnth, but has hung
in the courts ever since. la the Circuit
Court of Lynchburg the case came up yea.
terday and the jury returned verdict In
favor of the plaintiff for $3.50 with interest
from September 1at, 1854 The suit was for
Sc OO0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
A IExAN DIR A. " A
SATURDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER is.

THE BLAINE republicans are now DOOM
Ing their favorite for the next republican
Presidential nomination, upon the ground
that he was In touch with the people or the
subject of the tariff, and opposed the Nc
Kinley bill, and foresaw it's i'll effects upon
his party. But such ground. brightly view
I'd, should relegate him to private life for
ever. For shat others did in ignorance. he
did with full knowledge OF the ooDse
quences. Having previously, privately, told
the republican leaders the Mckinley bill
would lead the party to psrdtion, he went
all the way TO Mr.. Mckinley's district In
Oao to urge the reelection of the author OF
that bill, and then went to Philadelphia to
advocate the reelection of the men whose
votes had secured It's passage. The other
republicans who have the Presidential bee
In their bonpets can say to their party, for
give Us, we know rot what we die, but MIR.
Blaine can not, for his crushed silk hat,
though mute, is damning evidence against
him. Mr.. Blaine has been tricky all his lie,
and It is bard to change habit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
VIRGINIA EEWs.

Mr.. c. B. Wood, of RaDrahsnnock county,
has cold thia fall sOout 800 barrels OF apples,
for which he received 81, 500.
Mr.. Bolltha 1 Laws. of Washington, and
Miss Mamie A. Menefee were married at
Woo6vil:e, R.ppahRnnook county, on We'd
nesday.
There was wreck Of freight trains on the
Norfolk sud Western road yesterday morn
ing near Petersburg. and Geo. Bsckham, a
brakeman, was killed.
In the County Court of Prince William
last week. the application Of Robert Gray
for license TO fsA s pound net in the waters
of the Potomac WAS granted.
Senator Barbour thinks there ia plenty OF
time vet to discuss the soeakership, and
that democratic control Of the Senate is a
matter of much more consequence at present.
The sto.ehouse of Mr.. W. l. Reed, at
Wirl's wharf, 10 WsstmorelaDd county, was
broken open and robbed last Wednesday
night, apd large quantity of goods and
money were taken.
A temporary receiver for 81 II. Meyer, of
Redmond, who recently assigned, has been
appointed. The bill OF the petitioners
charges that Meyer made the assignment
with fraudulent intention.
General Ship, Superintendent Of the Vir-
GINA Military Institute. has !ssued stringent
orders 20 the cadets copdemnatory of the
practice Of fighting upon any prete1t In the
barracks oftbst institution or elsewhere, snd
making abio ute dismissal the penalty of all
engaged il such conduct az principals or &C.
cesso.ies. The order grew out Of the recent
fatal boxing case which took place 10 that
Institution, and which resulted 10 the death
of young Taliaferro of Norfolk.
Il lis rumored that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Com pany has purchased lands In Lynn
haven bag for tho purpose of erecting ex-
tensiye terminal facilities on them. Lynn
haven hay is two hours nearer Cape Charles
than Norfolk, and By running ferry across
from the cape to the bay instead OF Nor
fojE. much tins would be saved. The
Charleston. Wilmington aad Nosfolk Ball
road, now uudsr construction. it Is believed,
will be built BY Pennsylvania read money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

JIM. LANGsroN, having been defeated in
q congressional contest in district il this
$ ate, has returned to his home 10 Washing
ton. He says: "When it comes to the race
question, the republicans in the South are
all democrats. They are just az ready 10
crush Us aud keep us from the rights guar
anteed to US by law and from the responsi-
bilities which are our privileges az American
citz ns." No southern man wants TO crush
the negroes or to keep them from any o.
their Just end reasonable rights and privi-
Ieges. But Lsugston is true when he says
that when 1t comes to the race question the
white republicans In the Southland ne
might just "a truly have said those OF tne
North q so-s-e ell democrats for nature has
made tsom Sd. ana neither republican, nor
any other kind OF human, can prevail
assins. natural laws. Now that their own
Moses has revesled this fact to them, the
negroes in Virginia should bear 1t in mil q
at future elections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

SENATOR CHANDLER is now engaged IN
familiar and congenial work-stealing State
votes. Eavug b. come proficient In suoh work
during The election in 1876. when he stole
the vots of Florida, and was Instrumental
in stealing that OF Louisiana and South
Csrolins. be Is now trying to steal that OF
his own Safe, New Hampshire. There are
good aud true democrats in New Hampshire
according to the returns Of the late cleo
tion,m democrats than repuhlicans-and
it is hoped they will not allow Mr.. Chandler
to put Senator Blair back 10 the Senate by
the same mesus he used In putting Mr.
Hayes in the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
The Ann Arbor Riot

ANN ARBoR, NOV. 15.-Nne members OF
the Anu Arbor militia company are under
ares, charged With completely in the muir
der CT D .npisor, student at the University >
Wednesday night. aud warrants have been
issued for the arrest of several others. Shell
don Granger, in command of the company,
is in critical condition, as result of q
fracture OF the skull sna.siled in the fight.
add will probably die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
The O'Shea Divorce Case

LONDON, Nov. 15.-The trial of the
OShea divorce case opened this morning.
Mr.. Parntll, the correspondent, was net
represented by counsel. Mrs. O'Shea's
counsel said he did not intend to call any
witness 10 behalf OF Mrs. O'Shea or take any
part 10 the proceedings. This C, lapse OF
the defense has caused en- immense sensa-
ton, and invclves the condemnation of Mr..
Parnt Ii to pay costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

NOTWITHSTANDING THE fact that the pee
pie of the whole country have declared
sgsinst the Force bill. the national President
agrees with Mr.. Speaker Reed, that 1.-THE
exodus of capital from New England to the
South threatens to paralyzs northern it,
dustrial prosperity. aud that the Force bill
must be passed In order to call halt on south
ern investments Poor Mi. Harrison His it,.
tlensss deserves pity rather than resentment,
It is understood he will devote large pos-
ton of bic coming annual message to Con-
gress to an urgent recommendation of the
passage of the bill referred to. But his zee
ommendation will hardly be adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

Prominent ministers o! the Gospel and
philanthropists have pronounced Salvation
Oil one of the greatest of blessings, and
svowed their determination to recommend
it wherever they fad person Suffering
with rheumatism or neualeia.
We are of the opinion that it must be
good for TIE simple resson tbet SO 0'a5y
praise j. and physicians prescribe i. We
mean DR.. Bulls Cough syrup. Price %
cents. al. dealers keep Ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
Railroad Wrecks.

P1r7sBURe, Now, 15-.cna fast vast.
bound express, on the Baltimore & O5io,
jumped the track six miles ess. of Clarks-
burg, W Vs., at 10 o'clock this moroiog,
and coilided with sleeper OF a woEEing
train. The cars we're wrecked. and the
track torn Up fer bu, drtda of yards. In
the working train James Floyd AID ]. D.
Armstrong, tie bofses. were fatally hurt. In
the postal car clerk Cbas. Deao, end Henry
aud William Bordeo were seriously hurt.
Tne lcss to the railroad company is very
heavy.
disastrous freight wreck on ITO Psonsyl-
yaaia load near TGscarawas stdio1, Pa. has
blocked the tricks and delayed trains from to .
hours. 30 o.e I'M lred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

Apo her investigation has proven beyond
doubt that DR.. Bulls Baby Syrupis the bts.
medicine for teethpg children. Price 70
cents g bottle.
"Grest resu,!a cannot be achieved a.
oncs." Exactly 30 Don't expect to cure
yaur ca,arrh with ono application of Old
Sau's Catarrh Cure, it may take box to DO
il P.ice 25 cent?.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

Special significance is attached in New
York to the reception rendered ex-presi-
dent Cleveland at the Thurman barooet,
and the prospect is forshadowed OF carrying
out the programme set down last year
Cleveland for President, Hill for Senator
and ChaDip for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15
From the Stanton Vlnd:cator.l

From tho stanton Inu.chtOI'J .
o. Wednesday, evening, learning tGa'
there we're party OF Western manuiac'ut-
e.s a. the Virginia on prospecting tous I'D
this section of Virginia, representative OF
the Jindicator called there TO get tneir
vjegs ABOUT the era OF progress "hicn 10
nov prevailing here. He found the party
N consist of msssrs. l. Link, OF RushVilie,
Ind. president of the Rush county National
Bank Noble BraDn. umbermsn, toe largest
stockt older in the Nashville School Foroi-
ru-e Co. 10 which Mr.. Link ia largely inter
essed: George Msgee, Secretary and
Treasurer of the company, and ID Noao, CT
rho firm OF Nolan, Madden & Co, manufac-
,urers of Tile and Brick Machines at Rush
lie, end e stockholder and director in the
Rnshy;lls School Furniture Co. They were
Western business men, typical representa-
ives of the gc-ahead people OF that section
Of the country, and were courteous and COM
muoicatiye ss 10 their mission 10 this sec :
t,op. Oar representative found that they
dad already decided on locating, and he'd
tbst morning made contract to remove
the scncol Furniture WORKS to Basic City.
WHAT do you THINK OF the boom we are
having in Virginia asked the Vindlcator
representative OF mr. Link.
ALARMING coUrTRY ALREADY BUILT UP.
"Oa." seid ne, laughing, you peop'e
down here haven't had any boom yet 10
sn4ak Of Walt till next Spring and you
will gee cne. You are new 10 the rapid
growth of country, and because you see
eozns loos,ed and iotf selling Ct high prices
,on think the ED of ire grid has come.
You hsYe got the Gnest country here IN tina
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-15

FREDERIcKsBURG' s COURTS -On Monday
last, Judge Barton opened the fall term OF
his court here. l. was agreed that Judge
Keith, OF the Alexandria Judicial District,
be invited to held special term of the Cir.
cult Cour: here to commence on the fourth
Monday 10 January next, during which
time TIE cases of tns Les will, and Colbert
g. Kirey against Geo. W. Shepherd, OF and
concerning the Mary Washington Monu-
,nent lot, sc, will be tried. Judge Keith
has consented to he present snd preside On
hat occasion, when two OF the most 10
teres;ing cases ever heard here will be de.
teEmn,d so fur as the jurisdiction Of that
court extends. La boln cases, prominent
attorneys from lhis and al adjalniog Safe
Will appear, and. from what we learn, the
ca.es will be fought by them with unre-
| ,nting energy and perseverance. The
court in trying both cases, will no dnnbt be
in Session three Teess or more. FrederickS-
6HrG Lance