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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-01-23

BALTIMORE CAiTLs MARKET, Jan % Prizes
of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows:
G2ia so
Generally rated first quality. so a 62ih
Medium or good fair quality. 3 81 u 90
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
NONo........ ~ wv
Values for tops serea shaie higher; the othc S
were unchanged, ex ept the inferior Cattle, which
we're shxde weske-.
Mich Cowr vc,y dnl st si5a2o, good ;.3oa35,
and a fcw extra at $40 PEI heal
Veal Cslves slow at iac per ID.
sh, ep and LAMBS -'rraie il quite SLOW. Com.
mon 10 fair Sheep 3l4s4 &c, and good to extra Ga
5iac Ter ID gross Common to fair LAMBS A va
5t.c, ana good to extra 5laa6asc per ID gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Msilr Aubi L. Boulware, 6 prominent
lawyer OF Richmond, was yesterday elected
pre- sdent of the First National Bank, ofthst
city, vice Isaac Davenport, resigned on &C
count of iil.hsaltb.
Chief Justice Fulller reached Richmond
yesterday accompanied by Judge Jacksan.
Of West Virginia. Justice Fuller will be
tendered reception TO night at the West.
narelsnd Club by the Bar Association. II
n ill be an elegant affair:
The case OF Lewis Booker, an insurance
agent, charged with enlightenment OF sew
eral thousand dollars belonging to
the Henuewinokel estate, wac continued in
the Hustines Court of Richmond yesterday
until July Is Booker was bailed 10 10000.
Saturday night MCCARTHY Council Royal
Arcanum, OF Richmond. presented Mr..
Charles w. Harwood. Grand Vice-Rsgent OF
OF the order In the State, with splendid
regents jewel. Il was made in Philade!-
phia and is set with genuine solitaire dia-
m ond. It is very costly jewel.
In the Circuit Court of Richmond yester-
day, 10 the suit OF the city of Richmond
against the executors and surelies of the
late Ayett R. Woodson, who ct tho time of
his death was collector OF the city Of Rich
mond, decision was rendered adverse to
the city. The amount involved is over
$50 600. The case will be carried to the Su-
preme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16

RfPoRTED CoMPRoMIsE.-Whe 1t was
stated that Capt. Smith Lee. ofStaford conn
ty, had died and left his property to his child
rem and that the will was to be contested by
those who wou have been bis lawful heirs,
but for the wi /, It created widespread COM
ment, and when the case cana to tris, In
the Circuit Court of Fredericksburg, last fall,
deep interest was taken in The result, and
crowds attended during the trial of the case,
to hear the testimony, the argument of coun-
sci, ard the verdict of the jury. The pro
ceediDgs In the case we're reported at the
time as we'll as the di agreement of the Jury
on the question of tina genuineness of the
will This case W ,s Set for rehearing, and
Jadse James 4 ,tb, who presided at the
former trial, arrived on the MONDAY train
yesterday. Ga enquiry yesterday Afternoon
We ascer aint that Judge Keith would open
court to-day at II O'Clock for hearing of
the case. We aso learned that the Council
on both aides ere couferring IS TO basis of
compromise and 1t wes understood the
terms would be cd equal division OF the es-
tate between the children of Smith Lac aud
the contestants Of the will-Fredericksburg
Lance Of to day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Hon. Charles M. Busbee, grand sire of the
t-FolIows OF Amerce, hae been psrsly Zed,
and lies very i'll st bis home in Raleigh,
NC.
The trial Of 'Frerchy No @" charged with
the murder OF the old woman known as
Shakespeare. has been POSTPONED until
June %.
A. D. Cooley and G. q. Anderson, OF
Philadelphia, and Two young ladies, living
at Rock ford, Iowa, went out host riding at
Rockford Sunday evening. The boat cap
sized, and ell were drowned.
Gen John B. Gordon, commander Of the
Uoited Confederate Veteran Association, has
issued q bulletin to his brother Confederates
In which he says: "Whatever funds may be
raieed through your efforts on Thursday, the
18Th, for the proposed monument to Jet1er-
son Davis can be deposited in local banks,
there to remain until required by the proper
authorities hereafter"
A host of natives belonging to the TouareR
tribes 10 North Africa have been compelled
to leave the Sahara region on account Of the
rsyages of the locusts, and they threaten to
raid Tunts. The military authorities in
Tunis are preparing to repel any Invasion.
Joseph Searfoss, aged fifteen years, and
hls brother Frank, aged eleven years, sons
of Joseph 81. Sesrfoss, OF Re!gesvilie, Pa,
took stroll along the canal there yester-
day morning, the 70. mar carrying gun load
ed with coarse shot. The gun was accident
ally discharged, the entire load entering one
side of Franks body and coming out OF the
other side. Flank died half an hour later.
The crulaer Philadelphia. lying at the
Brooklyn navy yard, WAS badly damaged
Yesterday afternoon by fire. which burned
out the provision and store room on the
starboard side and necetsitated the h,odins
OF the magazine, shell and ammunition
rooms to prevent the vessel from being
blown up. Joseph James, the captain OF
the hold, who was the only man 10 that part
of the vessel when the fire occurred, was
fatally burned, and q number OF officers and
men we're overcome by the heat while fight
ing the q ,mes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
The New Appellate Court

RICHMOND Va, June 16-The United
States Circuit Court room was crowded this
morning with distinguished lawyers and CIT
liens to Witness the ceremonies incident to
toe inauguration Of the new Appellate Court
comprising the districts Of Maryland, Vir-
ginia, West Virginia and North Carolina
at 1907 o'clock Chief Justice Fuller Of the
Supreme Court of the Uoited States enter
ed the court room followed by Judges Hugh
L. Bond, of Maryland, and J. J. Jackson, of
West Virginia and took their seats upon the
bench. The Chic; Justice then arose and
said, 1--WE have met to organize the Appel
late Court Of The UOited States." He then
briefly dsined the duties of the new court
and said the order which he had In his hand
would be entered appointing Judge Jackson
to preside over the new court until Judge
should be elected The Ohief Jusice then
announced the appointment Of Henry T.
Maloney, Of Maryland, clerk Of the court
and ex Judge Thomas 8. Atkins, of Rich-
mond, as Marshal, both OF whom were
sworn In by the new clerk after which
some thirty lawyers were admitted to prac.
tfno
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
Big Fire

OTTAWA, June 16.-The village Of Cas-.
selmsn, about 80 miles from Ottawa, on the
line Of the Can ada Atlantic railway, is ike.
y to be entirely consumed by fire. Pas.
sengers by the Canada Atlantic train from
Montreal say the village when they passed
through it last night was mass of fire. In
mense piles of lumber. measuring millions
Of feet aud huge stacks Of tan bark, contain
ing thousands OF cords. and nearly every
hause and store in the village were on fire.
Mep, women and children ware rushing TO-
ward the woods 10 the most frantic manner
with what ittle OF their household effects
they could reecue from their dwellings,.
There was no possibility Of ascertaining
whether there nai been loss OF lie, but the
destruction OF property must have been
enormous. The village Is the second largest
on the Canada Atlantic line between o.
tswa and Coteau. The population Is said
to be somewhere 10 the vicinity Of 600.
The fire destroyed the saw mills OF the Cs:sel-
man Lumber Co Xix houses and immt nse piles of
lumber and stables in connec n with the mills.
The losses are $40 900 on the mills, $4,000 on
lumber, and So, GOO on horses and stables. The
total LOIS is $l15. 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
The Philadelphia Banks.

Henry H. Yerd, charged with conspiripg
with ex.City Treasurer Bardsley, of Ph''e-
dephia to mlsuse 100000 of the city and
State mensy, surrel dared himself to Tie
Philadelphia tn horiles yesterday. At q
m setting OF the association of depositors of
the WRECKED Spring Garden Bank. Phila-
delphis. it was determined to ask President
Harrison to i.q1ire into the conduct of u.
8. District Attorney Read, with regard TO
the arreat of officials of The Spring Garden
Bnnk r. ia Gained that at The time Of the
arrest OF President Kennedy and Cashier
Kennedy warrants we're also ob'ained for
directors Ephroim Young end Nelson f.
Evsn who we're shown TO be iega! boz
rowe,s IRON the bank. Theee warrants,
the raso tuition sets forth. are stil in the
bands oil R9ad, Gnd he associetioD watts to
know Why they have not heeu served
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16

THE youngest republican newspaper 10
Now YORK, the Rcoer@. says ut is dep'or'
able that the federal elections bill failed,
and 1t adds that when the republican party
again has control OF both the Congress and
the Presidency thu bill referred to,the Force
bill, will be passed In short order. This Is
lust the way partisan dem ocTata. especially
those in the S,uth, like to hear republicans
talk for Just as long as such talk Is kept up
lust SO long will all the reputablewhlte people
In the southern States. Irrespective of their
opiuiona in regard to the tariff. free silver
coinage, sub-.ressury, or auy.other Question,
vote together. for self-preaervation, the
strongest of ell motives, will induce them to
do 40. The Record, too. is aine organ.
But Mr.. Blaine himself, popular as ne I'M
doubtedly Is vi iii his party, and il N ro-
bustious health, could not stand up even in
The North against the Ubiquitous Force BILL.
There is too much northern capital Invested
Ia the South to permit the possibility of the
adoption OF any euch ruinous measure as
that referred to-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
TIE Rehring Sea Question

As stated In the GAZETTE. en agreement
hes been reached about the seal fisheries be-
tween the Uaited States government and
England. and the President yesterday is'
sued procls nation defining the tirae when
seals may be taken and the terms. Under
the egresment If there is violation, British
vessels may he seized By United States ships
and turned over to British authorities. TIE
correspondence In reference 10 the mstter
since May 2S vas given cut. Yesterday tho
Premier Of B7tieh Columbia went to Ottawa
to discuss ths sealieg question, and be says
thst 20 interfere with Inc seaiers this year
would bs ruinons, az come OF The scbooners
are already In Behring Ses others are on
their way thither, end all have been fitted
out at considerable expense and would sus.
tain heavy losees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
Baptists See a New Bible.

The adm tjei errors OF the bic touching mat
tera of history and scionce received quite liberal
shaking up bofore the Baptist Ministerial Confer
once in New York yesterday. Pro-. William r.
Harper, President-e.ect Of John D. Rockefeller 8
new Chic go BAPTIST University, addrt ssed many
eminent New York Baptist eergymen and some
from Phil .dslphia on "rhe Divine and tho HUI
man in Prophecy" He took The advanced ground
that there are new things coming or new Us
Of looking at old things" Prof Harper said 1t
seems hard thing to sc:ept how man can admit
the existence Of historical and scientific errors in
the Bible and still hold to the Scriptures as the
infallible inspired word Of God on 81 matters OF
faith and practice. The errors are there, and
those who see them may also accept the Bible as
divine would aim ost give my right hand TO be
able to say that there we're no errors in the BIZ
BILE"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
More Scandal.

rumor, wb Gu cstnot be confirmed, is
current In London that Lord Brooke has
fiIed petition for divorce from his wife
on he grouod of adultery with the Prince Of
Wales. The intimacy between the PIince
of Wales and the Brookes has long been
matter of c-mmon knowledge and gossip
II is an OPEN secret, however, that Lady
Brooke Is believed 10 have been the fist
person to tell the story OF the card scandal
The Prince is believed to nave told Der. She
repeated 1t to Lady N1rfsys. The talk
gradually ,eaobed the care Of Lord Brooke
who grew wild. He had put up wiih q
good deal that he was determined not to
nat up with any longer. None OF the
pfince's friends pity Brooke, who is not
liked Hs is the Oldest son OF tbs Earl OF
Wor gick, owner OF the haOdsomest castles
ia England aad one OF the 2raa. show places.
Ee ia On uncouth fellow, quite the opposite
of his wife, who ranks b one OF the m pst
beautiful women in Eog.ish aristooratic cir
clee. Her history woulG make interesting
reading for persons who have iorsaken the
WAYS of the world. Before she and the
Prince became bosom friends, Lady Brooke
and Lord Charles Baresfofd ran in couples
peresford had a wife Of his Own, Lady
Baresford is ds,k aDd handsome and fouG of
soclety. This scandal wi do the Prince OF
Wales far mare harm than the G,rGon-Cum-
ming case.
Lord aud Lady Rroote have two children.
Lord Brooke is man of 81 Ii Diary sttainments.
few years ago he gave an entertainment at his
ondon residence at which the Prince and Prin-
ces, of Wales were present. The Princess was 30
pleased with Lsdy Brooke that she invited her to
Marlborough House. Lady Broke accepted tho
invitation and after her irst witt became favor
ito with the Princess whom she frequently after
ward vi tied. During these calls on his wife
Lady Blooks often met the Prince, and it is re-
ported friendship 40 strong sprung Up be-
tween them that the Princess eventually denied
herself TO Lady Brooke. When Mr. Arthur Will
son invited the Prii CO to Tranby Croft where the
now famous game of bsc arat W is plsyed in which
Sir William Gordon Cumming was accused of
cheating. he submitted to the heir-apparent as is
the custom, list of the persons the Prince would
meet The Prince took pencil, scratched off
two nsmes and substituted two others, one OF
which was Lady Brooke's The gossip concern
ing the secret of the gamCg affair at Trsnby Croft
is that the Prince CT Wales told Lady Brooke Of
the atflr and that she. having dislike for Sir
William Gordon Cumming, let the secret cut iu
order to i jlre him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16

AN ENGINES WILD RUN.-THo freight
trains On the Richmond and DanvilIe Ri
zaad colided near Reidsville. N c., yesterday
morning. The fireman who was running the
northbopnd engine se;ing the collision 10
evits b revers, d the engine and amped eff,
leaving the thrott open. The engines were
but slightly damaged by tho collision, but the re-
versod and deserted Ice motive, htving steam on,
started backwards and went through the town of
Reidsvills like whirlwind. 1t went until the
wster in the pipes was exhausted and the fues
bu med when it came to stop twelve miles from
where it started on its wild run. No further
damage wss done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
MOUSE, LADIES AND TROUSERS "A little

MOUSE, LADIES AND TROUSERS "A little
mouse In the Bae Hive store In New London,
Conn, has created more commotion than a
big swarm OF bees around lite hive would
have stirred up among the stores so or 60
feminine customers and clerks. 1t bapnsn-
ed to be that part OF the day when New
London's most fa tdIous customers we're at
the counters. They were soon on the cono-
ters or stools or 10 the street. Then Chss.
Cbittendep, a msls clerk. led the dance
The mouse had run rp his tronsers. While
he danced and clutched the elevated ladies'
held their skirts coser shcnt them and
screamed. The mouse EaaIly tcok to the
street. and it was all over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16

ALL Must CLosE.-The Anti Sunday Ge-
loon Association at Tacoma. by prosecuting
all toe saIoonkeepers, closed all drinking
saloons on Sunday. The ealoonkeerers,
after being convicted, decided to have en-
forced the Sunday closing law, which for
bids any kind of business being done except
that lf uudertakers. livery stables and no
tells Ga Sunday. In addition to the saloons
and gamb!iog houses, not restaurant, cigar
store or news stand dared to open. It ia
thought the effect Of this wholesale closing
will bring about repeal OF the State law,
and defeat the Sunday closing movement.
The hotels could not accommodate the hungry
crowds used to g. ing their meals at res
teurants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Foreign News.

LONDON, June 16 Toe popular CRUSADE
against the Prince of Wales shows no signs
Of abatipg in strength or bitterness. Af-er
the lecture delivered last night at Carnar-
Won, Wales, by Mr.. Henry n. Stanley, the
band played "God Bless the Prince Of
Wales" The Welshmen, however. no soon
err heard the first straius of the familiar air
than they raised a storm of Kisses which al
most drowned the noise of the band. AT
seven religious meetings held In various
parts of t1e country yesterday the Prince
was roundly denounced for the share he
took in the baccarat scandal.
NAPLES June 16-The flow OF lava from
Mouot Ve!uvus. which, 1t was expected,
was on The poiat of Increasing to dangerous
proportions has stopped.
HALIFAX, N. 8. June 16.-Moire's large
bakery was burned this m orning; lose $780,
600. Several hundred men and boys are
out Unemployment.
LONDON, June 16-Mr. Gladstone has recov-
cred his usual state Of health.
VIENNA, Juno 16 -Advices received here from
Prizrend, a own OF European Turkey, In Albania
state that the Austrian consul at that place. Herr
Pilinski, has committed suicide. The cause OF
the consurs suicide Is somewhat peculiar. The
foreign office recently consured Herr Pilinski for
being instrumental in securing the abolition Of
the bells in the Roman Catholic church at Priz-
rend The consul took this step in order to please
the Turkish inhabitants OF that place who OBJ
jectcd to hearing thu bells tolled. The rebuke
received by Herr Pilinski so preyed upon his mind
that he took his own life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16

THE MEMBERS Of the o lio republican as
ISOLATION OF Washington met in the rooms OF
the G. &. r. In that city last night end pass
ed a resolution demanding the immediate
discharge of female clerk In the census OF
flee. and of sill those who aided her retention,
who. when she heard OF General sherman's
death, remarked: "Well, the devil has got his
dues ct last" Probably the woman referEedto
was compelled to work In the cenaus effice
because all her property was destroyed by
General Shermsn's army. And besides,
those who adopted the resolution referred
SO call themselves men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
= q NDRIA. Va
TUESDAY EVENING. JUNE 16.

Cor. JOHN A. MoANERNEY, president OF
tho ssyeutb n tional Bank OF New HorK,
and er-preeident OF The Richmond and Dan
vile Railway. in recent interview IN tae
Nav York Sun, sid she knew from person
al e.per,ence the difficulties the conseESa-
tive ocople of Virginia had In dealing Win
the DEBT questions. The schemes OF uosa'o'
re- noIi:ician forced upon them conditions
shot thew must adopt or give up the very
SOFIA, lie of the State itself. These condi-
lions are now happily passed. and Virginia
can no longer suffer the stigma OF repaoia-
,lon to rest on her credit" The Colonel 10
an intelligent man and has The kindest feel
1ars t,ward Virginia and her people, and
,vhst ne saws above only voices the opinion
nj egerV true snd ,oise friend OF the ate
within as we'll as without her borders. VIZ
yinjs ID Indebted to her creditors, and when
thoso creditors, WITH the United States and
;heState courts TO sustain them, aware 0f her
Iossas and of her slrs;tensd condition, make
a reduction in their claim that you'd satisfy
any reasonable private debtor. for the safe
10 refase to settle upon suoh terms would
eviuce a deplorable lack OF wisdom upon
her part. to coy nothing of more cu'paoie
deNL quency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
On SATURDAY the GAzsrrE said

s"The agreement of the Prince Of Wales to
allow his ex-friend. Sir William Cord on-
Cumming to retsin his commission In the
army was the only thing connected with the
affair which he caa regret, but thai wa' due
TO his heart, and is condoued by all men
who ever had dear friend
Yesterday, In the B'ii!sh House of Com
moas, Sr Edward s:anhope. Seer, t,ry CT
State for War, 10 reference to the same mat
ter, said:
The Prince of Wales has seen the error
of luagm ent he committed in not rsqliring
sir William Gordon Cumming 20 immediate
lg report the matter 10 mis- commanding otti
Cor. Il this view of the case | coneuc cut l
should like to express my own personal
opinion that he'd any one else suddenly
heard that one of bis friends, who hsd great.
~ Distinguished himse: 10 tho service. had
been sccused rs Sir William Cord ,n-Cnm-
ndng was acoUs ID, he oer'ainly You'd have
hesitated before st once adopting course
which would immediately and tr!eirieVaoiy
blight his whole future career"
Right Minded people, no matter where
they are, usually think alike. q. 9. d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-16
Ohio Politics.

COLUMBUS, o., Jone 16 The most criti'
Ca campaign in the history of Ohio politics
opened to-day when the gavel fell on one
of the largest end most enthusiastic republi.
can State conventions the B ackeye common
wealth has ever known. The Importance
Of the result OF this campaign, not only TO
the s ate, but to the nation. Ia fully realized.
With the election of Gov. Campbell two
gears ago the democrats won most deci-
slvs victory and the struggle which the re-
pubicans have now begun to redeem Ohio
to their party will only be squal:ed by the
nerculean ef,rls which the democracy of
the State and nation will exert to retain the
vantage already won Ia this qoasl-pivotal
State OF the Unior. The nomination of VIM.
Mckinley to the high Office OF Governor has
been foregope conclusion for some weeke,
and the renomir ion by the democrats OF
JAZZ. E Campbell for another terri Ia aao
predicted. The candidates f.. other State
Offices are a m ost lost from eight 10 the great
interest which eenters In the leaders. 1t
was arranged early this morning that there
should be no disputes over the organ z,tIon
of the convention. r. NJ Nsvin was chosen
temporary chairman. and after some talk
by the Foraker men about opposing any
resolu ions endorsing Sherman, Gen. A. s.
Bushn, II, a Foraker mao, was agreed upon
az permanent chairman. The convention
Adjourned till tomorrow.