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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11
Luxurious TRAVELLING

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company hss IS
sued beau ifcl souvenir In the shape Of finely
printed and illustrated bcok portrsying tie lux.
uries travellers enjoy who patronizs that road, a
E. A. Parse, Passenger Agent Of the southeastern
district The book is fine specimen of typo.
graphy, ombsllished with engravings of the eIte.
rior and interior of the superb palace yestibuled
trains the company run between Washington and
Ch;cago, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York. These trains combine the comforts Of
drawing room, library, bath room, barber shop
and teleg1aphic and typewriting facilities. which
with the aid of the observation cars renders mod.
ern travelling enjoyable and interesting. The
book csn be obtained upon application at the de-
pot, corner 9th and B Streets Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

at A negro meeting held IL Washing on
last night to devise wsys and means for ob.
lIterating race preiudiceint that city, one Of the
speakers snld he "saw more prejudlces among
colored people Of the District than between
white and black" To this another one replied
shat business man must Invest his money
where 1t would bring ihs best rsturns. Col
cred capitalists did not propose to have the
rabble who could rot earn money dictate
how they should spend It." Now, of all the
other negroes in Washington, these two
should be selected By their race in that city
as their leaders. for what they said. as
quoted, shows that they have good common
sense. which is by no means characteristic of
the race to which they belong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

CHANCELLOR CAPRIvI of tho GaTmsn em-
pire In speaking of;hs Mckinley bill says:
1--WE wish the countries OF Europe to pre-
serve ther independence against America.
For this purpose they must unite together
The treaties just concluded will give sure
guarantee for She future.' So 1t seems that
foreign governments are to combine their
efforts With those of the pro!ectionists Of
this country In giving American farmers
''home market" For l., Ia retaliation for
the Mckinley bill, :hey impose proh.bto-
~ tax on American farm products, the sale
Of such products will of course be restricted
to the home market, which will thereby be
gutted. Bot glutted market Is by no
meaus conducive to high prices. All OF
which !s plain to be seen by sill except those
either too stupid or too prejudced to know
what is best e7ea fos their own individual
interests
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11
Court of Appeals in Richmond Yesterday

Court OF Appeals II Richmond yesterday
GrIGg & Cross against Dalshslmer Broth
er. Upon q petition for writ of prohlbi.
ton. Wris refused and petition dipmissed
Jodge Lewis delivering the opinion; Jndso
Fauntleroy dissenting.
Scott against Raul. From The Circuit
Court Of Abeuarle county. AHMED,
Judge Lacy delivering the opinion.
Bonsaok Machine Company against
Wood-uw. From the Circuit Court Of tho
city OF Roanoke. Affirmed, Judge Fauatlo-
ROY delivering opinion.
Preston against O:ey. From The Circuit
Court CT Montgomery county. Reversed,
Judge Richardson delivering opinion.
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany against Back & Rewaop. From tie
Circuit Court OF the county ofBedford. AZ,
firmed, Judge Hinton delivering the opin-
ion.
Fowler against Hess From the Circuit
Court Of Amherst county. Rs7eFsec. Judge
Lewis delivering opinion.
Fcard 81 Partce against Pharis, trustee,
and others. Appeal and supersadeaa award
cd to decree pronounced by the ClEcuit
Court Of Henry county on tho 1S.h Of Oc-
tcbsr, 1891.
Powell sgsinst LIS ff,rty and ole. Appeal
allowed and supersedas awarded to decree
pronounced by the Circuit Court OF Abe
merle county on the Is b of October, 1891.
Binns's Administrator against Richmond
and Danvile Railroad Company. Farther
arged by Hill Carter, esq. for plaintiff 10
error. and B B. Munfor5, esq {, for defendant
In error.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11
TELEeRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

In Wilmington. Dsl., to-day VIM. J. Glib.
hons Has fund gully OF burning the Du'
pcnt barns.
The Southern Pacific Co. has defeated the
telegraphsrs in their strike. All places left
vacant By the e!r;kers have beea filed by
o,har operators.
The missing men supposed to be In the
ruins ct the candy factory at Louisville, Ky
returned to their homes yesterday, and the
the record closed With total loss of Il
lives.
Proceedings are TO bs brought against ths
Boston and Maine and the Concord and
Montreal R. 3. 90. for alleged violation o.
the interstate commerce law In the Issuance
OF free passes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11
Death of a Miser.

WEST SUPEBIoR, Wis. Dec. IAN old
man named Thomas Kooher was found
yesterday stretched dead on his bed. a lit
tie pile OF gold lay beside him, al d miscel.
laneous assortment Of bonds, mortgages and
other securities were scattered en- the flor
Wealth to the amount of over $22 0l0 waa
strewn about the room. An investigation
showed that the old man had evidently been
engaged in counting hi, wealth when
stricken By heart disease. He was bach
eIor and liysd alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

PRESIDENT HARRISON aee115 q 'Lics IL
wes a big Thing to sqaendcr all he Surplus
Iefc il the Treasury by hls deEiSc-s!ic Pre-
decessor. S,ltvcg, ncd og the SAGE req
sou.ng i. was bigger thieg 10 iEcr:sze tie
prlca OF the recasea.isa Of life in CIDER to
rsise tie money reqai.i;s t,r iho ordinary
ezperses of tie government. Bat ldr. Haf-
risen is fond of big thiags, a7sn If zig hats
far en- ali hshds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11
Express Safe Robbed.

sACRAMENTo, CAL, Dao. IA dispatch
ftom Single Springs, O,le.. says that the
Office Of the Wells Fargo Ezoro's OF that
place wac robbed last night by Two masked
man, who covered the sge3t with ris ola
and COM PEELED him 20 surrendes The keys Of
the safe. The robbers secured only watch
and ninety dollars In cash aed then q sd to
the hi!la,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

GOVERNOR MCKINNEY has caught tie
commission ism from President Harrison,
The latter wants commissions for every
thing, even to transfer the control Of suftage
from the States to the federal government,
The former wantsthsm to take charge of the
railroads and the oyster interests. Other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11
AIExAND DIR 7 "A. " :
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER IL.
THE Farmers Alliance members OF IN

THE Farmers' Alliance members OF TINS
Virginia legislature. who would have shss
BODY pass q bill to take the management o,
tba railroads In the State oct OF the nsnds Oh
tina owners thereof, aud entrnssit to those OF
farmers utterly inexperienced in railrosa
businese, should read the letter mr. Hun-
.invton, OF the Texas Pacific Railroad, re-
Gently 1yoto, declining even to oansiaer q
proposition to buy certain valuable railroad
franchises in that STATE. In that lotter mr.
Huntington says: "The people OF Ie1as,
and of the other States thet have followed
her example. are likely TO and out before
long that the resul.s Of hoaIl!e railroad leg
,slaiion strike in noto thaa ere direction
They viii fGts it tus wbeu they see the
work OF extending ra;!rosd communicaiion
brought to s,ands.ill by the indlsecsition
OF cs pital to eeek an iuecs'ment where 8
proper coptyol over iis properly IS denied
IT," Virgins wa2ts mere railroads in o'oer
TO dsyelop Der resources Scd TO giVe her
farmers better facll;ilea fer saiilag taeiF
CROPS. Bat rnea who bald rsiircade bare
Is good ssnse as ether people, ond seoslo'e
men don't iayest their money Ia properly
tbs control of which is net cnlg to DO taSen
cut of their hsuas, but Ia: late taeso Il
their opSu end evowed enemies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

and wiser people in commissions sea only
additional taxes to pay high salaries to these
who oompoae them. and to thsir olerks sho
the other employees Under them, viz 70
n-sc.ical sco6 whsteva. 10 the Interests :tey
era nczninaliv intepdsd to tu5te:y'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

Salvation OIL Ia tgics as cheap and twica
as good SO other iiniments. Price only 25
cents.
Remember that true happiness ia f,rever
lost when your health is once broken down.
DR.. Ball's Cough Syrup prevents throat and
lung diseases, and cures colds and coughs.
25 cent?.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

Before the introduction OF Salvation Oh,
rheumatism was considered iucurab!e.
Price 25 cents.
Lost time is forever lc5t. Ab:ercs from
school ls often caused by q cough. cold or
hosrsenese, and can easily be prevented By
giving Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup to the child
rem. Price Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

Mr. John Grim, OF Wheatland, Loudoan
county, Eas stricken With paralysis few
days ago, and died from the effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

LIME JUICE for sale by
lA io29 ]. @. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

JUDGING from the character oi he tlHs
introduced in The U. S. Sanato yesterday,
the titles OF which we're pG6li:hed In the
GAZETTE If lhst Gate, tbs legislation of the
present Congress will be highly important
TO every man and every interest in the CON-
try. Among the bliia referred to are those
to provide fer the free coinage of silver, to
prevent federal officers from sumnoning )u.
rors with reference TO their political or re-
liglous cpnlonp, 70 reduce letter postage to
one cent, to inposs en- i5come tax 10 pay
pensions, end TO increase TIE amount oil pen
sion appropriations O'these. two should
certainly become lava, and the people Will
take delight in honoring those most iphaen'
tlal 10 securing their passage. The FACTION OF
FEDERAL jurlss Ia Florida and Utah has sd-
ded greatly to the disgust entertained Tor
the jury system, and no r!ght.thinklng man
would tjact to the imposition OF tag upon
those WHO prof:ed by the var between the
States sud lts eftec;s, TO pay the pensions OF
those disabled In that var, instead ofby tax
ing thoss impoverished By the wEr oa the
neoesssrss OF lie in order 10 raise the requi-
site money. Thcn, too, taxes should De laid
on those upon whom they impose the least
burden, and On those whose richss ara Sc
cured By the protection of the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-11

The ssuste of Virginia last Wednesday
passed resolution REQUESTING tie Virginia
representatives in Ocug,ssa to urge the pas
sage OF M. Chan3laS's bill to transfer the
revenue marine se.vics from tho Treasury
to the Navy Department. During the last
session CT the Legislature resolutions In
structIug the Senators and requesting the
Representatives ftom Virginia concerning
their action in Congress were passed at the
rate OF about one week. Is the same RI
diculcus faroe to he kspt up during the pres
ent session? Kit have any effect at all, 1t
Ia to induce the Vrgioia Cougrsssmen to op'
pose the very bills they are directed to sup
port, for 1t publicly insuta thsm by imply.
Ing that they are either too ignorant to an
dsrs.and their own business, or too lazy to
attend to it without previous instruction.
The Virginia legislators should attend to
their own effairs and lot the Virginia Con-
gressmen attend to theirs.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
YALE AND HARVARD.
The Cricket Game To-Day at Yale
 Field-Yale and Memorial Day-Col-

The Cricket Game To-Day at Yale
 Field-Yale and Memorial Day-Col-
 lege Rooms.
 tween Yale and Harvard this spring-that being between the cricket teams of the universities to-day. Yale's team is but recently formed and SO is naturally at somewhat of disadvantage, but it is be- ieved she will stand good chance for all that. Many of the players on Yale's team have been shining lights in different school or city teams, and have number of good points. The game will begin at 1O:3O a. m. and last till 6p. m., and large number of the patronizers of the game are expected to be present from this city. Harvard will be very largely represented, especially as the freshman ball game will be played in the afternoon. After much labor fairly smooth crease has been pre- pared at the field for the match. The game will be surely played unless it rains town last night. =-
 The faculty held special meeting on Thursday and decided that in view of the fact that Memorial day came on Saturday recitations should be closed at 9:30 8. m.
 The choice of rooms for the incoming senior and junior classes has been given out, and it is noticed that Especially among the latter the brick TOW is most in favor, even with the afiuent. The incoming sophomores and freshmen c94 and 95) will be almost entirely crowded out owing. ta lok cf accommodation. @
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
To Sail for Europe.

Mrs. Shoninger, wife of Alderman Shon- ineer, will sail for Europe June 16 on the steamer Trave, accompanied by MT. Frede- rick Cook, ex-secretary of the state of New York, and wife. The party will go to Bonn on the Rhine, where Mrs. shoninger's daughter, Miss Justine, and her roommate, Miss Louise Cook, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Cook, are members of advanced classes in the noted seminary of Fraulein Stricker. The party will spend about three months travelling in Germany and Switz- erland. Mrs. Shoninger and daughter will return home in the fall
 MT. E. Moses of the Chapel street firm of Ballerstein & Co.,, this city, will also be one of the party on the outgoing steamer. He goes also to Bonn to meet his wife and children who have been travelling in Ger many for sometime and are visiting MT. Moses father and other relatives at Bonn.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
A $2O,OOO LOSS.

Ravages Among Oysters in Water
 The star fish are ravaging the oyster beds with renewed vigor throughout the sound this season. One dealer in seed oysters from this locality bargained for the sale of several hundred bushels yester- day and proceeded to his beds with a steamer equipped for dredging; but upon arrival there found that the entire area of about fifty acres had been destroyed by the pests. His loss was estimated at $2O. .OOO
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
Local W eather Report.
 u0D nAv % 1901

Mean temperature. 55. Max. temp, GO; min. tenap., 50. Precipitation, .79inches. Max. velocity of wind, 20-NE. Total excess or deficiency of temperature since January ,-x313 degrees. Total excess or defciency of precipitation since Jan. 1, x.30 in.
 H.J.COX, Observer. Note.-A minus sign Fl preAxed to thermom- eter readings indicates temperature below zero. "T'' in connection with rainfall indicates a trace of precipitation too small to measure. *Snow is melted and resulting depth of water not known.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
Tall Flag Stah4.

The liberty pole just placed on the high school grounds in Meriden, ,and from which a flag will float tomorrow for the first time, is said to be the highest in the state. The height is 1855 feet.-New Haven Palla- dium.
 It is thus again that the Silver city gets it's glory by reflection from Waterbury but alas, here comes Collinsville man to say that they have flag staff there that meas ures 175 feet.-Waterbury American.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 Concrete sidewalks laid by Connecticut Concrete Co.,, 49 Church street.
 Work on the construction of the new breakwater in Bridgeport harbor will begin Monday.
 The Connecticut state board of agricul- ture will exhibit with the Hartford County Horticultural society in it's June display of roses and strawberries.
 The early evening trains on the Consoli- dated were all fifteen to twenty minutes late last evening, probably due to the dense fogwhich prevailed along the line.
 The university reception at Dwight hall Monday evening, June 1, will be omitted on account of the annual reception given by the faculty of the Art school on that evening"
 w. E. Davis, the Chapel street real es- tate dealer, who was suddenly seized with an attack of the grip Monday, is no better, the disease having assumed the form of & severe case of rheumatic fever
 The rain has refreshed vegetation won derfully and laid the dust of the streets of New Haven for day or two. The parade to-day will not be encountered with dust Let us hope that the sun will smile to-day.
 c. Fred O'dell, Yale '86, the famous ex- pitcher of the Yale university, and son of ex-Postmaster O'dell of Tarrytown, was in the city last evening for few hours at tending reunion of one of the college societies
 MT. I. F. Graham, formerly of New Ha- ven, who has been conducting a hotel in Florida the past winter, and recently a visitor among old friends here, has taken the Shoreham hotel at Asbury park, N. J., for the coming summer.
 Burgess & Burgess, the noted matters, show an immense stock of hats to select from; all the styles, something for every taste. Straw hats in great variety also. Depot for trunks and bags. Many fine trunks sold this week to tourists.
 Fireman Charles w. Scranton of the Consolidated road, who was taken ill with the grip and had to be taken to his home on Gold street, this city, on the arrival of his train last Monday, has grown worse and is now dangerously ill with pneumo- nia.'
 The large number of friends of ex-Se- lectman Louis Feldman, who has been confined to the house for many weeks, and who was few weeks ago dangerously i'll, will be glad to know that he is so far i'm proved as to be able to take the outdoor air little on pleasant days. He is now in his seventy-eighth year.
 The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution have fully ar ranged for their coming excursion to Leb- anon June 15. Senator Hawley will make the address on the raising of the flag with thirteen stars. The application of the New Haven society for recognition by the state organization was granted.
 Miss Anne Williams Hill, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles J. Hill of Ston- ington, and MT. William Walton Harper will be married at the Congregational church, Stonington, Wednesday, June 10, at p. m. Mrs. Hill is a daughter of the Rev. Dr. John Todd and 8 granddaughter of the Rev. toab Brace, the minister of the Congregational church in Newington, Conn.,, for fifty-six years.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
Arrested for Theft.

Mary Dunlavey was arrested yesterday afternoon at the Aldrich house, where she was employed as domestic, by Detective Brewer on the charge of theft. On May 15 goods and chattels to the value of $76, consisting of two gold rings, wearing ap- parel, etc., were stolen from the house of John J. McNamara by the woman, who was employed there at that time in the ca pacity of a servant.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
To Prepare for the Reunion.

The; First Connecticut heavy artillery will hold reunion at New London June TO- As there arc between 200 and 300 sur vivors of the company in the city it is de- desired to have them all attend the reunion in body, 8 meeting for the purpose of perfecting plans for the reunion, securing rates of travel, etc., and transacting other business preparatory to the reunion, will be held in committee rooms 10 and Il, city hall, next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30

BUTTER-Fresh made Creamery, in 5 ID boxes, al soc. Strictly fancy quality FOR SUMMER-Lemon and Lime Juice, Fruit Syrups. Ginger Ales- SarsspArilla, Lemon Soda BISCUITS-Imporfed and Domestic in tins. JAMS-Crosse & Blackwell's new seasons goods al iec each The lot comprises Red and Black Currant, Straw berry, RRsp- berry, Plum and Damson- SARDINES-Finest qualities, halves and Quar- terS, plain and boreless CHINESE PRESERvES-Can Ginger Cum quot Oranges. Crystallized Ginger in tins.
 CANADIAN CHEESE-"PAragon" brand in jars A fancy quality Of old Cheese that will keep moist and fresh until used oLIvES-Finest qualities Of Queen, Crescent, Tuscan, French, Fitted and Stuffed HAMS AND BACoN-F. A Ferris X Co.'S fancy quality. CANNED SoCPS-Finest packed. in quarts pints and half pints LUNCHEON DEIICACIES-Cann and Pofied Meats, Game Pates, Fish Paste, I'm. ported SausageS, Trufied Plates Lambs Tongues, French Entrees in tins.
 All Leading and Desirable Brands Of CHAMPAGNES. CI-ARETs, and
 SACTERNES-
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
STATE CORRESPONDENTS.
SouthingtOn. MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES ToDAY-OTH

MEMORIAL DAY EAEhClShS
 NOTES.
 May A.-Memorial day exercises will be- gin at 1 o'clock, Hon. Stephen Walkley delivering the oration. On Sunday del egation from Trumbull post will go to Wolcott to conduct the ceremonies there. Sunday evening the Grand Army and Re lief corps will by invitation attend the Huntsville Congregational church, where Rev. MT. Mcintosh will address them. talk idg for his theme Grants Opinions and Opinions of Grant," The Southingtons play in Hartford this forenoon if pleasant, and the Portlands play here in the afternoon. The center iremen also will play picked nine for the benefit of the regular team. Rev. Thomas de Gauchy of Huntsville Baptist church will preach his farewell sermon tomorrow.
 MT. Charles A. Caldwell has purchased the printing business of J. 0. Judd.
 Clinton Judd, who has been ill with lung fever, is somewhat better.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
Funeral of Mrs. Cook.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza Cook, mother of Officer Frank D. Cook. took place from S5 Frank street at S:80 yesterday forenoon, and was largely at tended by sorrowing and sympathizing friends. A solemn requiem mass was cele- brated at the Church of the Sacred Heart at g o'clock by the Rev. Father McKeon, assisted by the Rev. Fathers Curtin and Early. Father McKeon spoke at length of the many virtues of tho deceased and the long and useful life which she had spent in this city. s~
 A quartette beautifully sang, composed of Mrs. Charles A. Sessler, Miss Greedy, MT. McGarrity and MT. NcDonough; Miss Burke presided at the organ. Mr. Mo- Carthy finely sang solo, Come Unto Me" The bearers were Nicholas Gaynor, Frank Bohan, John Courtney, Martin Dwyer, Peter Shanley, John Smith.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
Roses From Beets.

Arthur Peckham, assistant cashier at Heublein's restaurant, is an adept with a pen knife and can readily carve roses, car nations or flowers of almost any descrip- tion out of vegetables. His work in turn ing roses out of beets, etc., is really first class, and the counterfeits are so nearly like the original as to almost defy detec- tion
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-30
Awarded the Contract for Coal.

There was no meeting of the board of education last evening, but the committee on supplies of the board of education met and ordered the contract for the years supply of coal to be awarded to W. F. Gilbert. The contract calls for about 1 1900 tons of coal to be delivered during the months of July and August