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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
Won n oltke Dead,

A Dispatch from Berlin says: Field Mar.
sbal Count Won Moltke is dead. He attend
ed the session of the Reichstag held yester-
day afternoon. His death WAS very sudden,
and thu physicians announced that 1t was
caused by failure Of the heart. He died at
9:45 last night passing away quietly and pain
lessly. TIE news of the counts unexpected
death has caussd great sorrow In the city
Count Helmuth Carl Bernhardt Won Moltke,
Field Marshal Of ibe Germany army, was
born Ociober &c 1900, st Parcbim, Mecken-
burg, and was the thisd of seven sops OF
Lieutenant-Geceralv on Moltke. At the age
OF eighteen be became on officer, and In
1922 entered the Prussisn service as ieuten-
emit. Continuing bic military studies, Won
Mollke was appointed staff officer in 1852
Vou Mnlike remaiasd some yenrs In Turkey
erd accompanied the Turkish army In Its
campaign eg.inst Mehemet Ali. In 1S45 be
he p,ss appointed a6intent to Prince Henry
of Prussia, who then resided at Rome.
Aft the death Of tho Prince, in 1S47, Won
Mol,ke was = tachcd TO the general command on
the Rhine becoming, il 1919. chief ofstaif OF
the fourth army cops. In 1893 he bees III ;
chief of stiff Of the whole amy, and IN 1893
hsd the rauk of lientenaDt-gsnei In 1864,
When Prince Frederick Chs:ios took the ned
against Denmark, General von Mol Ike had already
drawn up the plsn of The whole campaign. VIII h
WAS carried out ain st t. TN letter. Still more
brilliant wsre his strvces in the war with Austria
in 1866. Here, accompanying the King he not
only enabled b III to gain the overwhel ming victory
of sadowa in which he led the main army, bat
followed il up with bold advance toward Olmutz
and Vieuna, which brought the seven weeks war
TO an erd Ths King acknowledged his merit
with tho order Of hs Black Eagle and the Pruss'an
Parliament voted him donation. Won Moltks
at ono. prepared plan for French war. which
he SAW must soon follow. Notifications, OF course,
we're made in the plan before the war actually
came, in 1870 yet thu rapidity and accuracy
with which the army WAS moved on tbs pre-
determined line of attack WIS due to The
previous thorough study Of the en,ire problem
In recognition of his services General Won Moltke
was crested a count the day of the ca i,ulston
of Metz October % 1870, aud was made chief
mlrshal If the Germsn Empire on the returo Of
mo army TO Berlin in Septemb r, 1871. Other
honors were sh ,warod upon him By sovereigns
and people. liir ability 10 all departments Of
military science IS universally acknow lodged. He
cni yed the unqusstioned respect aud confidence
OF the German government, to which he rendered
g r7ices paralcod only by those of tbs great cvi
ruler, Prince Rlsma OK Count Won Motke WAS
the author of number Of military works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Foreign News.

ROME, April 25.-At q meeting today OF
shs council of this city the mayor said that
Losses in damages to public buildings by the
powder explosion would amount 10 800 .OOo.
BERLIN, April 25-The funeral Of Fled
Marshal Won Moltke, If the Counts requests
are followed, is to be strictly private, but 1t
Is thought possible the Emperor will over
ride the dead soldiers wishes in this respect
and that his faneral will be made the ocoa-
sion for a grand military display. The En-
peror has summoned all the princes and
the crowned head, OF The different German
states to attend the funeral on Thursday.
The Empire is In mourning for the dead
General.
LONDON, April Coon usnting on the
successful conclusion of the commercial
treaty between the United States and Spain,
the Graphic to-day says tina. SPANS action
will 90 far to strengthen the propaganda OF
the snnexationists 10 Canada and In New
foundland. The Graphic adds: ut ia diff
cult to sea what to do to stem the move
ment, but sn infallib'y disruptl7e outcome
Is plain enough"
s1MLA, April 25.-The British forces ad-
vancing on Msn!pur met aud engaged o
force Of about 1000 Manlpuris on the 231
instant. The enemy was repused and fsd
In disorder. Several messengers from the
trlbesuen have arrived in the British camp
suing for psacs for the insurgents.
MADRID. April 25.-IS is ..reafiu ned here
that the insurgent Gillian ironclad Blanco
E1calada has been sunk as the result OF an
attack made upon her by topedoes, and
that the loss of thu war vessel was attended
BY great loss Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
COMMUNICATED.
The Bal Poudre.

Lie BAL kOuuTe.
The Assembly room on Wednesday night
Was the scenc of brilliant gathering, the
occasion being the bal poudre given by some
of the ladies ofAleXandria. The room, With
tinted lights, waving palms, lovely women
and sweet music. made most charming
whole. Among those present were Mrs'
Henry Dain2erfsld, whose delicate blond
beauty was enhanced by lovely costume OF
crimson velvet and cid rose brocade; Mrs.
Wm. DaiugerfeId was bewitchinRly pretty
in gown of pink brocade and ostrich tips
Mrs. Beponi Wheat was strlkiDgly hand.
some In black tu!ls and silver; Mrs. Rsverdy
Dsingerfeld was beautiful 10 pink gauze,
garlanded with roses; Mrs. J. T. Beckham
was charming In costume of black lace and
Jet Mrs. l.. Uaer was regal In heavy white
crepe. Tbs rosebud garland Of girls wss
represented by Misses EVE PRESCOTT, whose
costume of black and gold was an admirable
setting to her glowing dark beauty; Fannie
Davis, always lovely, wore pink silk and
roses Annie and Fannie Herbert, In charm
ing costumes, were prominent among the
bellies of the evening; Mics Lucy Minnige-
rode, whose dsoClpg i5 the poetry OF motion.
were pretty costume OF white and blue /;
Marian Herbert, in rosa oolored lace, YVES
handsome and much admired Mary Reid
la full court costume, a charming combina-
ton Of pink and blue, was perfectly superb /;
E len Burke, 10 court dress of old gold and
Grim sou. was extremely handsome; Father
Btookes was fascinating In q court costume
of rich f)wered brocade. Space forbids To-
diyidnsi mention of all the pretty girls, but
Alexandria never more ably sustained her
reputation for the prettiest women In the
State. The strangers present included the
lovely Mrs. Dillingham;, of Washington {;
Miss Rossiie Bradford, Juno-ike blonde,
radiant in white satin and lace; Miss Annie
B.yan, in court dress OF blue brocade, was
dainty bit of Dresden the pretty Misses
Grfiths, of Rockville, were charming 10
white; Miss Forbes, of Fredericksburg.
itatuesque blonde, was elegantly costumed
dainty Miss Burrett. in white lace, aud Mrs.
R T. Thorpe, of Bo; dton, Va, pretty, petite
and p'guaut, was thing OF beauty 10 white
aud 90 aud the recipient Of the most fat
.eripg attention A. 3 o'clock the strains of
Sweet Home" we're heard. sounding the
snd of 8 most enjoyable evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
GEN. BUTLER GOING sourH.-Gen. B. F.

GEN. BUTLER GOING SOUTH Gen. B. F.
Butler ls st the head of the Georgia-Alabs-
ma Investment and Development Company.
which is made up Of capitalists whom BIS has
associated with himself in scheme TO re-
build opd develop large portions of the
South. Early next month be intends to
make tour of the Souih, visiting that sac-
tion for the e st time since the cioae of the
war-26 years ago. He will 90 to New o.
leans, and 10 all other prominent points, and
survey the field of operations of this compa-
nv carefully. to inform himself personally es
to the possibilities Of each locality. HE
visit will he watched With great ioterest by
sill sacsions OF the country,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

EE,RLY sTRANGLED BY A sNAKE-A seven
foot python, OF king o. snakes, escaped Thursday
night from blue b in the room Of Professor
Henri Belmont Par suaka.charmer, at the
Grand alsce Hotel in Chicago The Professor,
ahile stopping over en- rlute to New York with
several reptiles, had shown them to some friends
in the evening He forgotten to fasten the
lid OF his box drank copioosly, returned to his
dark room, gone TO bed snd been attacked by the
python before thenext-door guest knew it. There
was an awful struggle before others could IN Wind
the python and prevent his strsngling the already
biackened form of Charmsr Belmont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

KILLED BY A THUNDERDoLr "A sable c1oad
invaded the western sky at Norwich Conn.,,
Thursday afternoon, and single thunderbolt,
shaped and fl ,shing like cimeter, foil straight
to the earth in the urburbs OF tho city. 1t went
dtwn the chimney OF new h,uss in who's cellar
carpenters Ware working, and speared Samuel
Purvis, killing him instantly. About him were
s,versl other men, but it PICKED him ont in tie
group and the rest were hot hurt. The crssh of
thunder that followed was desfeing. Mr. Purviss
clothes aud body were burned. There was no
other tightening fish. The sky was clear at the
time, and tie cloud moved around to the south
east Mr.. Putvis Was to have been married next
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

Py THE operation Of the present tariff the
.ich exporters of American products packed
in tin are allowed rebate Of the duty on
the tin plate they use. By means OF tnis re-
bate the rich monopoly known as the s'ana-
ard O 4 Company profits to tie extent Oh d
million and holt dollars year. Mr.. Car
neeie. the rich iron msrufsciurer. also prof.
Tia to the extent of million and halt
wear by means of the tariff. These two co.,
carns make the enormous sum OF three mil
lion g wear By the special favors conferred
uoou them by the tariff. But there Ia no re-
hate on the tin POT she poor man has to bug
TO, his kitchen nor on the tin roof he has te
Inv for his house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

LONDON deslaya in silver having heard oil
the quick anG la.ge profits made By Mr.
Cameron and other republican Senators by
means of Legislative tricks, during the last
session OF Congress, have determined to open
q silver exchange in their city. They will
sJso doubtless have ticker connected With
the lobby Of he Capitol at Washington, and
when the free silver bill shall come up sgsin
st the next session o! bat body, will avail
,bemselyes to the most of their superior IA
cilities for obtaining ponters, and thereby
make noet profitable deals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
SATURDAY EVENING. APRIL %.
WHILE THE Farmers Alliance is de

WHILE THE Farmers Alliance is de-
msud;ug free silver coinage, and ex Presi-
,nt Cleveland is saying that the CONDITIONS
NAV be srch by the time bill for sucn
oo,nace could reach him, as President, that
he might rot veto it, foreign dealers In silver
are cpening silver exchanges, 10 which silver
Is sold like coal, meat, grain, oil and other
articles that very In price according TO
supply and demand. Why poor American
farmers should be deslrous OF atforoipg
ready and high market for the entire PROD
mt of all the rich silver mine owners OF
this country, and all the Deprecated SILVER
coin of Europe and Aais that American
silver epeculators buy, is what they alone
can tell,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

If TIE present rate of mortality among
distiogu shed people continue much longer.
the current yea. wiil be famous by reason
Of its necyology. General Won Moltke, the
military genius OF the Frsnco-German war,
sioiped the graft maj ,sity" at Berlin yes
tsrdae. That the success of Germany in
the war referred to vas doe in large meas-
urs to him is the accepted beliefof all mill
tory men 10 bis cwo and Ia all other coun-
frIas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
Pnisnned
&c; tor.

WINCHESTER, Va, April 25 CHARTS W.
Hardy, two children and aunt, were taken
violently Ill this morning at the breakfast
table, supposed to be from arsenic In ground
coffee. The can cootaioing the coffee had
not been used for some time. The phgsi-
clans hope to save their lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

MR.. ARNOLD, the president Of The Nav
York Farmers' Alliance, seys his branch OF
the organization believes in the free coinage
o; silver dollars, with the understanding, how
aver. thst every ench dollar shall contain
dollars worth Ct silver. Now that is the
right sort of free silver coinsge, and shows
that the New York Alliance is composed Of
wiser men than those OF the Alliances in
snma of tie other Ststes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

AND NOW Mr.. Berj ,miu, one CT Wisccn-
ein's commissioners of the Chicago fair. has
resigned, In CONS; querce OF The small sppro,
uriation his State hes made for that fair. As
the time for the opening Of the fair ap-
breaches, the indications become more end
more apparent thai that snuex to the ne
tional republican committee will be ride
ulcus faiiure, as 1t should be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

THE ENGLISH budget submitted to Par
lament yesterday shows that free trade EGG
land decreased Its public debt during the
year thirty three million dollars, and that its
surplus revsnue exceeded the estimate,
nine million dollars. And sll this while tie
government of the United States, With its
high tariff. Is resorting to all sorts of expedi
en,s by which to raise enough money to pay
lis current expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
RAILROAD RUMoR.-E very Indication con-

RAILROAD RUMoR-E7ery Indication con-
firms our bslief that the N. & W. Co. will
buy the ". 6 O add connect 1t with their
Shenandoah Valley road. In conversation
a few days ego with gentleman who is in.
terested lie real estate along the S. ". end
who claims to be on the inside with the Nor
folk and Western people. he said that that
comnauy would buy either the W. d 0. or
the Manassas Brsuch lioe. and that be be-
lieved 1t would he the former. L is coming
-LOud0ua Telephone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
ABour Hale A EoRsE.-Tae cass Of

ABOUT HALF EoRsE.-Tne case Of
Thomas against sellmaa, from the CiTcuit
Court of L1udoun county, which was de-
cided by the Cour. OF Appeals on Thursday,
was to determine whether the sole Of q
half interest In very Inc stsli'cn by Sell
man We, valid, he having previously be-
come iusoivent. The court below decided
tbet the transaction was bona .fde, snd the
Supreme Court affirmed It's action, Judge
Lacy delivering the opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

AND ROW Jack the Ripper has charged
che scene OF bis operations from London to
New York. 1t is sincerely hoped that he
may not come South. The mere fact OF his
presence IN this country, however, should be
sufficient to make the women of the class
from whom he takes hIs victims keep with
in the shelter of their own homes after dark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
Court of Appeals Yesterday.

Coleman against Saads. registrar. Ar
eued by Edmund Wsddill, j., esq, for plain
Tiff and Charles V. Meredith. esq, for de-
PENDANT and submitted.
Wells and ais against Hughes and als.
Passed.
Hayes against Bargamis; Giblin against
Bsreamin. Dismissed, sgreed.
Hunter against Hume. Argued By James
r. Ca'on. esq for defendant In error. and
submitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

Spring stirs up the bile. Ysu ~ year
appetite. feel weak, 100 boz. sEG "a! 90
tired. Take Simmons Liver Rsgu!aio''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
DIED.

Passed to a h CHER life, April 24h, at 0 3. m i,
JOHN CULLESs, aged 60 year,, a native Of Clon-
NELL county TipOerary, Ireland. Funersl from
the residence of MIS- Thomas Downey, No. 815
Franklin street, Mon lay April 27th at 10 a. m
H;rh Mass at ST. Mury's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25

tMorfl5, James
National Soldiers Zone,
Nickens, Miss Fenie
Purvis, G F.
Pullman, Mrs ] T
Saunders q Bro,
5h, # Sid, Sidney a
Smith, George
Southern Mining Ex Co,
Violet, Mrs Amanda
Virginia Mining & Man
ufacturing Co,
West, Robt
Whitney. Judge
PARK AGNEW. P. Il,
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weeks. will be sent II
Allen, Vim
Ashton, Mrs Julia
Carr, Louis
Carter, Mrs Elizsr
Coleman. George
Cowles. Mrs Lewis J
Columbia Brick Works,
Cutler, John J s or T,
Gibson, Caroline
Hillep, Harry ii
Holmes, II L
Mann, Col X A
NJ sson, J William
Memblum, Mrs Isaac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-25
IIST DE LETTERS.

Tho following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postottice april 25.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
The record-union., 1891-01-23
G.. II. GILMAN.
Red House, Sacramento.

.Macbeth's pearl top" and
''pearl glass" lamp-chimneys
do not break from heat, not
one in a hundred; they break
from accidents. 9.
They are made Of clear
glass as well as tough, as
clear as crystal. They fit the
lamps they are made for.
Shape controls the draft; they
are shaped right. Draft con-
tributes to proper combustion;
that makes light; they i'm
prove the light of a lamp.
But they cost a dealer three
times as much as common
:hinlneys, and, as they do not
break, he is apt to be anxious
est they stop his trade. Di-
minished sales and less profit
are not agreeable to him.
There are two sides to the
question. Have a talkwith him.
Pittsburg. GEO. a. MACBETH Co.
The record-union., 1891-01-23

the Courthouse School District in the
County of SOnoma to levy tax upon the
taxable property of that district for the
purpose of supporting the schools. 1t
appears to me that it is liable, and per-
haps likely, to affect the method of rais-
ing money by taxation IN all the school
districts of tho State. therefore move
that 1t be referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee, retaining its place on the file, that
they may pass on the question.
ar. Barnett OF Sonoma-As the author
l wish to make an explanation. Our.
Courthouse School District embraces
Santa Rosa and other territory in Sonoma
The object of the bill is to do away with
unnecessary offices. By the present
method of raising taxes wo are allowed
the privilege of levying them ourselves.
and the Board of School Directors apply
night to elect an Assessor to levy and col
lect the tax. We wish that done away
with, and to have the assessment made by
the County Assessor used in making L
levy for school purposes.
Mr.. Gould-I think the bill good one,
and haveno objection to it il it does not
affect other school districts.
Motion OF Mr.. Gould prevailed.
A. j. 4. 8, directing the State Printer TO
deliver ten copies of every work printed
to the State Librarian, and two copies to
the Librarian of the State University.
MI. Phillips-While the State Printer
has furnished the State Library with
copies of ordinary works, such as are
usually printed in his office, he has never
furnished copies of reports of commits
sions and matters of that sort. The re-
suit has been that when report of four
or six years back was desired it was not
to be found in the building, because
nobody had kept it, think it essen
TALLY necessary that all reports with
reference to State matters should be filed
away in the State Library. The second
part OF the resolution, with reference to
sending two copies to the Librarian Of
the State University, is by unanimous re-
quest of the Board of Regents. I sim
cerely hope the resolution will be
adopted
Adopted.
A. b. G3, amending Section 22Sl of the
Political Code, with relation to the Office
of Treasurer of the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Asylum.
Mr.. Ames-As author of the bill, ask
leave to withdraw it, and the S. B. 32 ex-
actly similar, be substituted for it.
Agreed to, and s. b. 30 read the first
time.
A. Is. 81, concerning costs of serving
summonses and subpenas in civil actions;
read second time and ordered engrossed.
A. b. 36, adding Section 1853, relating
to qualifications OF District Attorney
Mr.. Shanahan moved to amend by
striking out Supreme" and inserting
Superior" so as to require simply ad-
mission to practice in the Superior
Courts. A very long discussion ensued.
The amendment prevailed by AZ ayes to
30 noes-Mr. Bruner giving notice of
motion. to reconsider, and the bill was
ordered engrosse.d
IN MEMoRIAM.
By Mr.. Bert
WHEREAS, The Assembly of the State of
California has learned of the death of the late
King Kalakaua with feelings OF sincere regret
and genuine sorrow, now, therefore, be it
Resotred, That when the Assembly adjourns
to-day it adjourn out of respect to his men,
ory.
Adopted.
Adjourned.
The record-union., 1891-01-23
ASSEMBLY,.

House met at IL A. NJ. Speaker CoOmbs
in the chair. Roll called: quorum pres
ent. Prayer by the Chaplain. Journal
of yesterday approved.
. SPECIAL ORDER.
s. b. .287, specifying the number and
compensation of the officers and attaches
of the Senate and Assembly.
Mr. Bruner-I have another amend
ment to offer, and hope this time the bill
will be all right. L move that the bill be
referred to a select committee of one,
with instructions to amend by striking
out Section 4, Remembering Section as
Section 4, and to amend the title by strik-
ing therefrom .sand to repeal Sections 24S
and 2i9 of said CODE
Agreed to-Mr. Bruner was appointed
as such committee, and reported the bill
back amended according to instructions.
Report adopted, bin ordered reprinted
and made a special order for tomorrow
morning Immediately after the reading
of the Journal.
PETITIONS.
BY hir. Culver-Two petitions asking
the passage of a. BIS la and 116, with
reference TO electric street-railways.
By Mr.. Ames-A similar petition.
By Mr.. ADMINISTRATION with refer
ence to exempting veteran soldiers from
payment OF poil-tax.
SENATE MESSAGES.
Senate Concurrent Resolution, relative
to high-power gun factory at Benicia.
Adopted.
S. b. 10, amending Sections $50 and $40
of Code of Civil Procedure with refer
ence to claims of third persons to prop
erty levied on under writs of execution
and attachment. Judiciary.
S. B. Is. amending Section $50 of Penal
Code, relating to obtaining money or
property by false pretenses. Judiciary.
S. B. 32 amending Section 22S1 of Po-
htical Code, in relation TO the office of
Treasurer OF Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asy-
lum. Public Buildings.
S. b. IA, amending Section Y of Penal
Code, relating to fraudulent presentation
of claims to public officers. Judiciary.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Hawley (by request)-To pre-
vent damage from overflow of artesian
wells. Irrigation. TO provide for plant
ing. maintenance and care of shade trees
on streets, etc., within municipalities.
Municipal Corporations.
By Mr.. sAlexander-To amend Section
99l of County Government Act. County
Governments.
FeBy Mr.. Sturtevant-Relative to public
roads. Roads and Highways.
BY Mr.. Durner-To amend Penal Code
relative TO fish and game. Fish and
Game.