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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

TEN REPUBLICAN members OF the leaisla-
lure of the moral and highly cultured Slate
Of Massachusetts are now being tIi.d for
offering to sell their votes for ten thousaod
dollars each. And yet the same men. with
out the aid of money. always vote to In
struct, though such Instruction is never
needed, the republican congressman from
their State to support bills that will secure q
free vote and fair count In the South.
But the cool assurance of the Massachusetts
legislators referred to is prominent char
acteristic of all the leading men of their pc
Iitical party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

a LONG DROUGHT PREDICrED.-In clos
ing his predictions for June, Rev. Ira II.
Hicks, The now famous weather prophet.
says THE last period Cor the month will be
sror, about The &c to 30.b. with danger
days on The 9Th, 2S n and ooh. The pc
riod is central on the 27,b. June is the clos
lag month of the Jovan period, RS indicated
By red figures on our tabulsted chart, prin :
ed in 1851 Notwithstanding Venus dis
turbance is central on July IL, b. end will
lap with that of Mars the last of June, we
expect after the close Of June rains the be.
ginning of period which will continue for
several years and which will grow to be az
marked, 10 onsequence of droughts, as that
which is iust closing has been by its storms
and Goods"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

VIM. L. br0cKenDrouSn, nlRniy esteeih'
sd citizen 10 Richmond county, died last
Monday, aged 90
Stern Brothers, shoo dealers. Of Rich
mond, have made an assignment; Liabilities
estimated at S25 600.
The office of purchasing agent OF the Ches
opeake and Ohio railroad will be brought
back 10 Richmond from Cincinnati.
Thomas Proctor, colored, was assaulted
and seriously stabbed by hIr. Eldrldge
Payne in Lou3oun county, near UpperVlile,
recently.
Extensive cable correspondence is being
had between the Virginia bondholdels' CON
mittee, in New York, and their Representa-
tives in London.
Loudcun county now ranks first among
the stock raislug counties OF Virginia aud is
lastly celebrated for It's iiue horses of all
breeds and for all purposes.
A company of cattlemen and grsziess bias
been formed at Staunton, to slaughter the
cattle raised in the valley and furnish dress-
ed beef 10 southern markets.
The new courthouse at Warrenton has
just been completed. The structure is a.
most an exact reproduction of the one de-
5troyed by fire last November.
George W. Brown attempted TO commit
suicide in jail et Petersburg yesterday By
stabbiag himself in the throat with tie
sharp point of iesd-pencil. He is insane.
At Ellington, Campbell county, on Thurf-
day, Mr.. George Lowe, section hess in the
employ of the Virginia Midland Railroad
Company, was shot in tho breast aud ser-
cusly injured by cclored maa named Wash
Hardy.
A deposit, of SHAT promises TO be rich gold
bearing quartz, has recently been discover
cd upon farm in Prince William county,
near Independent Hill. Specimens OF the
ore when submitted to assay, yielded trcU
nine to thirteen dollars per ton from the
placer deposits.
Mr.. Sproglr, Of Philadelphia, has opened
up new Brown Stone Quarry on Mr.. J. Is
T. Thcrnton's farm near Brentsville, and
has forty men engaged In quarrying the
stone. Mr.. S is shipping the stone to Dan
vile, where he has several large contracts.
He ia ALEC employing large force on bis
red sandstone quarry west OF Brentsville.
Martha Gray, coored woman. of Rich
mond, was born in ihe year 1858, in the
county Of FluvGpns. She fl ST married at
the age Cf fifteen years, since which time
she has had three husbands. Her third
husband is now living. She has given birth
to lrplets SIX times, twins six times and
seven single births. OF the thirty seven
children only one ia living, the others hav-
ing died In early childhood.
On Monday morning last Mrs. James Pom
ton. who lived near BolngtoD, Loudoun
county, while suffering from temporary de-
rsngement, arose before any CT the other
members of tho family, procured some corr
husks, saturated them with coal oil, set fire
to them and then leaped into the flames.
Her cries soon awakened her husband and
brought him to her assistance, but the i, ju-
ries she sustained We're SO severe that she
died in day Or two afterwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
The Welsh Preshzterians

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June 1.-THE Welat
Pfeabyteriaus, who are holding their State
convention mere, have decided to adopt two
important resolutions. First, they will de.
nouDce the Supreme Court of the State fol
deciding as unconstitutional the reading o.
the Bible in the public schools. Later they
will indorse the Bennett law. This action
is regarded as one moro step 10 tho prelimi-
nary skirmsh between Wisconsin Catholics
and Pfotestants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
The Virginia Campaign

dispatch from Richmond says: l. is
probable the democratic State committee
will meet hsra in few days to take steps
looking to tho opsning OF the congressional
campaign in this State. Oae OF tho fist
things it Will be called on to do is to ssleci
the Successor Of Hon. Basil B Gordon, who
insists upon resignipg the Craftsmanship.
There il some little difference OF opinion
among Gomoct attic leaders "a to the ques-
ton OF optniDg the campaign at once
Some. and these appear TO be in the
mir o:ity, sesm to think it will be better
for the party TO wait until Congress sd
journs and he republicans have completed
their record bs;ore beginning the fight
Those who ere inclined to favor this course
argue that it will give the democrats The
advantage OF starting out ia possession OF
completed record of their opponents in
national is ues Mr. J. t. EIlyson, OF that
city, who is acting for Chairman Gordon,
has been in communication on this slhjeci
wi h all Of the members of the State COM
mittee. OF the fifteen thus far heard from,
twelve are said 20 favor beginning the cam
paien at an early day rs practicable. The
sentiment seems TO be that the committee at
its uext meeting should make preparations
for promptly beginning this preliminary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
Npws on The DST.

The Houije committee on reform in tue
civil service has agreed upon repor. reia'
tive to the civil service commission.
It is reported that the Car and family bnve
suddenly left Gatchina for the Peterhot Pal
ace without making auy preparation anu
without taking aoy luggage.
In replying to the congratulations OF Wis.,
tors the Pope said he believed great puE-
ishment was impending on society Tor its
disregard of and indifference to the church.
Judge Reybourp. Of Kittsnnlng Arm
strong county, Pa, he's decided an original
package case in favor of the liquor dealer,
and the liquor interests OF Pennsylvania are
jnbiant
The Golden Gate Athletic Club, OF San
Francisco, has offered S. coo purse for d
finish glove contest between Jake hilrnln
and Ed. Smith, of Denver, the bsttle TO take
place in September.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad has
bought the Scioto Valley and New England
Railroad, extending trom Ironton 10 Colum'
bus, O., thus giving them the ownership OF
direct line from Columbus to the ses ct Nor
folk.
A special session of the Illinois Legislature
has been called for July % to submit to the
electors of the State a proposition to go
amend the S ate constitution as to permit
Chicago to issue 5000 coo in bonds in aid CT
the worlds fair.
Baron Bauer, the Austro-Hungarian mir
lister of war, yesterday told the budget CON
mittse of the Austrian delegation that the
peace OF Europe was not secure, and that
therefore a considerable increase in the army
of the monarchy was necessary.
The President is said to have been COZ
suited in the preparation of the proposed
federal elections bill anG to have promised
his help. There is also talk of forcing the
measure through the Senate by the Reed
method in tho absence OF Vice-President
Morton.
Ex-Governor c. Il. Brogdon. who hss
led tie Offices of Governor Of North Care
lima, State Senator, comptroller and member
Of Congress, is now discharging the duties Ct
ce. Is enumerator il Wayne county, that
State. The Ex-Governor, s., is worth not
less than $780, GOO
A woman ard her three daughters, named
Hessler, were washed out of Il CIR homs by
e. cloud burst on Brill creek, last night,
three miles from Maysville. Ky, and all Of
them were drowned. The storm swept
away farmhouses and destroyed railroad
bridge, causing railway wreck anil killing
a hunts. Of people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
Telegraphic Rrevities

Henry Smith was hanged at L,udon. Dat
at s o'clock this morning for Inc murder #
his wife.
The British Columbian election e:u.tcd in
the government being sustained by large
msjority.
The American Bank Association will hold
Its annual convention at Saratoga, n. YIN
September 81. and 9Th.
Fire last night in the Pacific Oh and .eai
Works at San Francisco destroyed the es.
tablshmeut, including the valuable ms
chinery. Loss estimated al S75 600
A'olse and Aunie, aged s and -, dauph
tiers of Mr.. Felker of Wils1nville. Cora
were struck by strain on the Perryvile State
line bridge yesterday and killed. The
father was fishing { # the bridge and WAS
ruck by the engine, but was not seriously
hurt.
The Treasury Department refnses to re-
fand money paid paid for conf Gated
smuegled horse which was sold aud after.
wards proven to have been stolen from the
original owner, Oh the ground that the gov
erDment cannot insure such property
against thieve
Tho President has denied tho application for y
pardon in the case of l.. W. Buskey, bank CLERK
convicted OF embrzziing funds of II Norfolk bank
and sentenced Jan. &c, 1850 to i've years in tho
Albany penitentiary.
The exports of specie from New York during
the psst week amount to 81 100000, of which
81. $50, $50 was in gold All the silver and ST..
O6S, 700 in gold wont to Europe and S262, 250 in
gold went to South America.
Mr.. Woo, Chief Constable of Manchester, will
probably succeed Mr.. Monroe as Chief of the Net.
ropolitan poles of London, who has resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
Foreign News.

L7NDoN, Jane 14-f an autumn session
of Parliament is held Mr. Smith, rst lord
Of the treasury and government leader In
he House OF Commons. will resign, as he
believes that his health Is not sufficiently
good to stand the additional strain.
MADRID, June 14-Cholera has broken
out at Puebls do Rugat, in the province OF
Valencia, and there have already been fou!-
Teen deaths from the disease.
BERLIN, June IA The government hs
ius ructed the German officials In East Afri-
ca to prevent the Emin p, sha expedition
from entering Uganda while the negotiations
are pending between Germany and England
relative to territory in Africa.
The arrival on the coast from Uganda Ct
DR.. Peters, the German explorer, is shortly
expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

REPRESENTATIVE TURNER, stRunch re-
publican from Kansas. has introduced bill
In Congress to increase the use OF malt In
the manufacture Of beer go as TO incrt sse
the quantity of alcohol In that beverage.
There is no doubt of the fact that good,
strong beer would be much better than most
OF the wishy washey stuff that is now cold in
this country as beer. Built does look little
bad for Mr.. Turner that lobbyists letter
written before the introduction OF the bill,
has come to light, In which each leading
malster is asked for contribution OF s25o
for the purpose of pushing it. This letter
naturally suggests the idea that Mr.. Turner
thinks that congressman are entitled to
more pay, even for good actions, than that
allowed them by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

MIGHTY Mus LE-Dr Brown, the medical ex-
aminer of tho local civil servics bureau at Cooper
Union, New York, h,s been engaged for the past
few weeks in testing the qualifications of num-
Der Of young men who are candidates for appoint
meut on the municipal police. Among them was
Bichsrd Burke, 90 years old. snd feet 1915
inches high. He elevated the 6o-pound dumb
bells over his head as il they were mere paper
weights, but his create fest was performed at
the lifting machine, au instrument devised by
DR.. b own to test the power Of the combined mus.
cles of the arms, legs and back when exerted 81.
simultaneously. Burke's lift was 1882 pounds,
b,stine the best record heretofore made by sever
al hundred pounds. The highest average lift
with the machine up to this has been something
over 700 pounds. Burke resides at ], 3G2 Sd sv-
enue He drives an ice wagon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
I .pscial Correspondence of the AleID. GAxr1Tr
WASHING TON, d. c., June Il 1850.


WAsHINeToN. D. c.. June IA 1880.
A Joint meeting of the Senate committee
on education and labor and the Hauss com
mittee on the alcoholic liquor trstic assem-
bed 10 day In the Senate reception room
aud heard representatives IF va,ious tenn
perance and prohibition organic atoms In
favor of the adoption Of the resolution pro.
posing prohibition amendment to the
Constitution. The last speaker was Louis
Schade, editor Of the Washington Sentinel,
who opposed the resolution.
People from several parts OF the S b Cou-
gressional district of Virginia seen at the
Metropolitan Hotel here to-day said they
were induced TO believe from the ex pre- ssion
of opinion in their respective neighborhoods
that General Lee would be renominated for
Congress by the democratic convention of
that district.
1t is publicly stated here to-day that sew
eral republican members of the House have
expressed to their friends th cir intention of
voting sgaipst the resolution giving J. NJ.
LsngstoD, colored, the seat to which Mr..
Venable was elected from the Petersburg
Va, district. 1t Is also said that Lsngston's
proposition to bribs the republican members
of the House by Offering to take part In last
fall's campaign in Virginia If they would
support him 10 bis contest for the seat, and
his refusal to take part because his ctfer was
rejected, are matters that have been talked of
by the republican members OF the House,
and that IS the report of the elections com-
mittee In Langston's favor is any thing else
than convincing, it is still possible that Mr..
VenabIe may retain his seat. On the con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

TIE SUPPORTERS of the civil service law
and of its operation say Mr.. jefferson vas
one CT themselves. They we're never znore
mistaken. Mr.. Jefferson, like the national
democratic convention of 1884 that Of 1855
made no reference to the suhject-was in
favor of honest civil service" but that he
was no mugwump, nor in favor of privi-
legged class, is proved by the fact that two
years after his Inauguration he wrote to Mr..
Duane, that only little more than one
third OF the offices at his disposal remained
necessary for Mr.. Jefferson to say, Il am q
democrat"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

COUNTY ITEMS. "A young cyclone visited
the town of NAuck on Thursday about 8
p. m b,owicg down and breaking treee,
accompanied hy 6 heavy rain and little
hail.
Mr.. J s. r. Thompscr, Superintendent
w. & o DIV l. & d. Il r.. Inns had plat
form pat down at Muck Station, on that
road.
The county authorities are having q
bridge constructed c.ossiog the Four Mile
Run, about AGO eel south OF the sta, ion.
Work was commenced Thursday morning
and the bridge is to be finished 10 about i've
weeks or sooner. This road is chiefly used by
Alexandfisns with shy horses to avoid the
railroad. These az greatly needed public
improvements
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
xlA N DRIA- V
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE IA.
THE AMERICAN CONGRESS muat be an or

THE AMERICAN CONGRESS must be an OF
;ect If great ridicule to the Statesmen OF
foreign countries. A distinguished repup J.
osn member of that body. Mr.. Lodge OF Mas
ssohusetts, recently introduced resolution
m aking an alleged refusal OF an Eoglish Ves-
sal belonging to private parties, to obey en-
order of the New York customs mousse 10
carry back some laborers it had brought
here an international matter. That reso
linton was referred to the committee on
Foreiga affairs, which at once reported II
hack fsyorab!y. Now, If the allegation
we're true in every particular. whst possible
business had Congress 20 do with 1t! Inere
are existing laws that cover every conceive
BILE question that might arise In the matter
and the government has the power 10 exsc'
the penalty whenever it may please 1t 10
do 30. The alleged offenders are private
par:ies. No attempt had been made to
punish them, aud the Eoglish government
was totally ignorant of their action and oil
course. by no means responsible for it. They
own ls~ge property in New York, which is
suttect to ali the legal fines that may &c
imposed upon them. Congress might with
inst "a much propriety have considered
resolution making an assault and battery
committed by an Englshman In New ORR
upon an American citizen, an international
question. Bat the truth of the matter is
that no offence was committed. The ship
did leave without carrying back the labor
ers referred to. hat che did 30 from patent
necessity. and not until she had made ar.
ranpements for their leaving two days at er
ou another chip, and for their accommoda-
lion in the mean time. So there was NO
cause OF complaint even against the vessel
let alone the government of the parties 10
which she belonged. No wonder the peo'
ple of foreign countries take no interest In
the proceedings of the American Congress
and that foreign newspapers refuse TO pay
for telegrarhic accounts OF those proceed
inps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

Court of Appeals at Wytheville Yesterday
The Fire and Marine Insurance COMPANY
against Sanders and wife. Affirmed. Opin-
ion by Judge Lewis.
Johnson's administrator against Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company. Reserved.
Opinion by Judge Lewis.
Elk parte John Howell. Ofder for dlt
charge of prisoner.
Elk parte Hundly Howell. Order for dis
charge of prisoner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
Explosion of Nitro Glvcerine

FINDLAY, o., June 14.-At $50 this morgi,,
everybody in this city was awakened by -
mendous shock that rocked every building
breaking windows in many places 1t was foB,
to be the explosion of the nitro-glycorinc works
situated four mills east of the city. hole 10,
msdo in the ground largo enough to take II, (,
four.story business block, while the f.c.ory, 70.
duced 10 kindling wood, is scattered ;or mile in
every direction. No loss of life is reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
The Proposed I.ee-Graut monument,

The following dis a.ch was read at the State
Department yesterday from Middlosborough, Ky
"Hon James G. Blaine, Washington, D. c. The
movement irargurGtei hero last week to erect
by popular subscri. tion, at Cumberland Gap, a
colossal equestrian statue Of Generals Grant and
Robert e Leo. the 70 ner looking South an l the
latter looking North extending hands to each
other has taken the country by storm and four
teen Thousand dola have already been sub
scribed
"Will Won cooperate with us in this noble en-
terprse?'
[siened.l P. L. Alexander A. Arthur. John NJ.
Browu, Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

ELoPFp WITH a MULATTo-An elope.
ment OF white woman, the wife of Thomas
X ,o.t with nniatto man named Richard
Sxaun is reported from Aliens Freob neigh
borhooa. Both Koott and Swami were
choppers on tie Bunker Hill" farm, be
longing to M"jor VIM. B. Matthews, near
"rhe Oaks" aud it ia said that recently
MIR. Kuott became aware Of improper rela-
tons existins between Ills wife end his co.
ored neiahhor SWAIN, wien he found that
he had beoa dsnny. rad. left immediately
for Washington, WHITTIER he was followed
By Mrs. Knot, on Monday, snd they are
said to be oN living together in that city,
Swann left wifa aud several children and
Mr.. Knot''s uoini.hfnI wits left him to take
care of savrrai small children. Thomas
Koott came here from ST. Mary's county
come years ago. end has been engaged in
farming FORT 1obacco Nd, Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14
Suicide

New YORK. June IA John 7. Fo1.-
81 years old, of S6S Seventeenth s,rss,
Brooklyn, ended hs life early this mopi,1
at MS residence by hanging himself TO tho
gas fixtures in the basement. He had ba
come respondent at having no money md
icing out OF employ meut. He also lahora3
under the delusion that he was burden "a
his wife and family.
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An INDIGNANT Wife

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 14-Yester-
day Mrs. Mary Holland was arrested for
refusing to ansaer CENSUS enumerator and
driving him out of her house with an axe.
She admitted the charge, but ssid as Insult.
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DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD & LOTHRoP1
CORNER 11th and + sTRsETs N. W,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
Saturday, June IA, 1890.
BOYS CLOTHING.
1t will pay you to read the fol-

1t will pay you to read the fol-
lowing values:
Boys One-piece Fancy Bingham
Kilt Suits. Sizes q to S years
Reduced to $3.50 each.
Boys All wool Cream Flannel
Kilt Suits in Blouse and Norfolk
styles. Sizes A and S years Re-
duced to 81 each
Boys Summer Weight Jersey
Suits, in Navy, Blue and Brown.
Sizes I, s and 9 years. Reduced
to 81 each.
Boys Fancy ALL wool Suits, in
Stripes and Plaids, in Plain, Plat
ed and Norfolk Styles, elegantly
made and serviceable colors. Sizes
6 to Is years. Reduced to $4.75
each.
Boys Navy Blue Zouave Kilt
Suits, with Red Blouse very mob
by. Sizes 3, 4 and 5 years. Re
duced to $3.50 each.
Boys Striped Linen Pants, good
shapes and makes Sizes S to II
years. Reduced to 75c per pair.
Boys Brown Linen Pants. Sizes
5 to ID years. Reduced to S5c.
Boys Fancy Percale Waists, in
neat patterns. Sizes 4 to II years
Reduced to Csc each.
Boys Navy Blue All-wool Elan,
mel Waists. Sizes 4, 5, G, s, 9. 13
and IA years. Reduced to $l.25
each.
Boys Fine Jersey Waists, in
Cardinal, Cream and Navy Blue,
excellent for summer wear. Sizes
5, 6, 7 and s years. Reduced to
81 SO and $l.75 each.
Boys Fine Flannel Blazers, in
plain and fancy stripes. Sizes s
to Is years. Reduced to So each
Third ioorJ
D@ Goods delivered in Alex
andria.
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sa9QzS5gz on e.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
D PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, d. o.. jane II.
SENATE.


After some unimportant morning business
the Senate proceeded to the consideration oil
bills On the calendar under rule S. The fol-
lowing bill (amopg others) was passed.
The Senate bill for the better protection
OF hotel keepers, boarding house keepers,
sc, of the D s.rlcs of Columbia Limiting
their responsibility for property stolen from
guests.
HOUSE,
The Speaker announced the appointment
of Mr.. E B. Taylor, of Ohio; Mr.. Stewart
of Vermont, and Mr.. and, of Missouri, as
conferees on the antitrust bill.
Mr. Band said that as the House had
instructed its conferees to recede from it's
amendment, ne had no further interest in
the matter, and he asked to be excused
from serving on the conference committee.
There was no objection, and Mr.. Culber.
SOP, OF Texas, was appointed to fill the va
cancy.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole on the sundry civil appropriation
bill.
On motion OF Mr.. Browne, of Virginia, an
amendment was adopted appropratiDg
$4,000 for macadamizipg q road to the ma
tional cemetery near Fredericksburg, Va.
Pending faal action on the bill, the COM
mittce rose, and public business having been
suspended, The House proceeded to pay
tribute to the memory of the late Samuel j.
Randall, of Pennsylvania
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-06-14

The steamer Robert Keca, built at Washington
for the Marie Hospital service, hiss arrived at
Fortress Monroe. She is fitted for fumgatng
vessels.