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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

TWENTY CARS PASS OVER HIM.-Old
ral1oaders here, says dispatch from Lam
caster, Pa, to the Phiiadepnia Ledger. say
that one OF the most remarkable escapes
from death thas can be found In the annals
OF rsilrosding was that had early Monday
morning by David E. Hinke, OF Columbia,
young brakeman OF the Pennsylvania Ral-
road. When the engine of his train, an east
bound freight, approached the water plug
on the "cut-off" near Lancaster a sudden
Jolt threw him off. He fell 10 the track, ly-
ing lengthwise between the rails, and
twenty cars passed over him. The brake
rigging OF three cara struck him aud drag
ged him come distance. When the train
stopp ID TO supply the engine With water
di4sls was found under the cars By his con-
cGc-cr. who puGst him from tie track.
S Fccge'y slough, h , only Injuries are
oacy bruised beck ana leg Ranrosders
ssy tnsS cannot comprehend how ke es-
capped death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
EKws nr rRH Gsv.

Right R v. John Louehln, Catholic B;sh-
op OF Brooklyn, died yesterday, aged IA
years.
The Canadian government made seizure
OF Louisiana and Mexican lottery tickets at
Montreal yesterday.
A reciprocity has been entered into by
Secretary Blaine and the Brltisb Minister to
embrace three o. the British West Indiao
colonies.
President Montt of Chilli, has not set
formed his new cabinet Il is believed that
he will have to make concessions to the con
se'vatiVe party.
4 correspondence shows that Mr.. Blaine
during the discussion of the Mckinney tsriff
bill wrote letter earnestly protesting
against placing hides on the dutisoie iat.
The o P. Morton Poet, G. e. r.. In Wash
ugton, has recommended the repeal Of the
law providing that only ex-soldiers and sill
ors can become policemen 10 tie District Of
Columbia.
The Chicago Worlds Fair directors have
decided chat liquor is TO be sold on the fair
grounds, the exposition to get percentage
of the gross receipts realized. The national
commission Is get to DE consulted In the
matter. 1t hae power to veto tbs action Of
the local board.
Governor Hill, Of New York, Immediately
after tbs Inauguration on Friday OF Gov
ernor Flower. will leave Albany tor Emirs
for visit OF two or three Gays. He said
yesterday that he should be In Washington
January 6 TO take his loDg-delayed oath OF
Office as Senator of the United STATES.
Judge 8. D. MoEntry, the democratic con
vention nominee for Governor Of Louis!sna
yesterday sent his letter of acceptance 20 the
committee. l. is long document, much of
1t devoted to discussion Of the proposed rev.
4nue (lcttery) amendments. He fsvors cub.
hitting the question to white primaries. lie
s opposed to lotteries So means OF raising
revenue for the support of the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
Al Elk NJ pR1A- Va
wEDNEsDA EVE *; D CEMBER 30.
TgE REPUBLICAN press OF New York

TIE REPUBLICAN press OF New 1orS'
without exception. and the mugWnmp ns7f-
nspsrs of that State slso, have accused Gov
srnor Hill Of en- attempt to steal the New
York legislature. But the Governor has
nursued the even tenor Of bis way, and ae
stated in yesterdays GAzETTE. the supreme
court of New York, to which the matter
had been referred, has sustained him and
decided that the democrats have fair and
legal msjority OF the legislature Of the State
Thus. as the Governor aaid from the first
both branches of the New York legislature
are democratic. The immediate result will
be new ceueus end new spportioDmen'
of representation. aud consequent demo
cratic delegation 10 Doth houses OF Congress
for an indefolte oeriod. Whether Gov
ernor Hill be the dem ocraic Presidential
nominee, or not, there ls 30 doubt that hie
services 10 his party justly merit its high
est hopOrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
A YOUNG cu1LD BURNED TO DEArH.-L.st

A YOUNG CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-Last
Monday evening James E., the thlee.ye ar-old son
OF Mrs Henry Perry. wac burned SO badly about
tho fec and body while playing with toy stove
that he did few hours later. AT the time OF
the terrible accident Mrs. Perry was away from
the house on business, and the two children we're
in the second story, and the only particulars that
cold be obtained was from the other child who
stated that they were trying to light some paper
in toy stove when the clothing OF the little Toy
eau .ht fire, and before she could cali any one he
had burned to almost crisp. No blame whatever
can be attached to the mother, LOT when she left
she thoush Mt she hsd extinguished all the fire. and
besides did Lot intend to be assent auy lsngth of
time. She is the widow of the lste Henry Perry.
- fredericksburg Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
Slavery and Secession,

The American HISTORICAL Association held
the opening sesslon OF its eighth annual
meeting 81 Columbian University 10 Wash
lngton yesterday evening. Tue session
opened with an Inaugural address by Hon.
VIM. Writ Henry. OF Virginia, president OF
the association. Mr.. Henry opened his sd-
address with congratulations on the pros
periiy OF the association, followed by brief
mention of the members who have died 10
The past year, OF whom tbs late George Bah
croft was the most prominent. He then
spoke oil the Il fuences which united to
make the Virginia If the Revolutionary Pc
rioG. These he STAGED were rich soil aud
mild climate navigabIe streams and abun
dance OF deep water; building of large
cities variety OF her products, and the
grsat value OF ner chief staple, tobacco,
which, together with slavery, fixed her as
al agricultural colony. rhe effect Of
slavery upon the whites, male and female,
were briefly noticed. MIR. Henry spoke OF
toe form of government OF the ooloniss as
whole, and for each county, which, hs eaid,
represented tbe principles OF home rule.
Under this head the great Influence of jas
tlces of the peace, VINO held the monthly
county courts, was particularly mentioned
as being remarkable fofce In developing
fNStDI5S CUdIGCteE. Luz pubic EOU prl-
Vate schools ard the Colegs of William aud
Mary were touched upon. Mr.. Henry
closed 10y Drawing attention to Washing
toms scheme of a great national university
in the city OF Washing on.
The Virginia Secession Convention Of
1861" was the subject OF paper read by
DR.. J. r. Brackets, of Baltimore This pa
per was vs:y brief resume of one of several
studies he ts making in the political history
Of she border slave states Ia 1861. Tue Vlr-
ginia Legislature, he said, had spoken with
unanimity against ;he coercion of the Sc.
coded states, and. az the condition of Vir-
ginia's contin neuce In the Union, for consti-
tutionai guarantees Tor the equality OF States
and the protection of slave property. d..
Bracket spoke OF the convention which met
Feb. 49, and said four. 6iths Of It's member
ship we're opposed co immediate secession.
LIS members, as a rule, were nearly all
agreed. the DOCTOR continued, that Virginia,
salher than wage gar against her south
efn brethren, muet leave the Onion. The
difference OF opinion was as TO whether she
should secede by herself at once or wait and
cooperate with the border eisve States.
When msu spoke OF the Old Dominion they
mssnt. no. the Virginia of the Paahaudle,
the Ohio border, but of the James, the Rap.
pahannock and the Shenandoah. President
Lyon G. Tyler, of William and Mary Col
legs. read paper on "a Few Facts FROM
the Records OF sn Old Virginia County,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
sRoM WASHINGTON.
[s2cosal Correspondence Of The Alexandria Ga

rsDccssl Correspondence Of he Alexandria GGsette]
WASHINGTON. Z. O.. Dec. 80, 1891,
John PophsD, IT,, OF Virginia, closed az
important negotiation yesterday at BslGl-
more with John z. Oowan, general solicitor
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad James Sloan,
ir.. presidenl Farmers and Merchants Ma
tional Bank, OF that city, and their associ-
ates, by which a controlling interest In the
Manganese mines OF PophRm q %. on the
Istnmua of Panama, passes into their hands,
and work of mining and transporting the
ore 60 Baltimore or elsewhere begins imme-
diately. The Carnegie Bros, OF PlttsbuIg.
Pa, who sent snelr vice president and gen.
eral manager Curry last month to make per-
eooal inveB,igal!oo, CID NOS make the deal"
thet Yas expected In this property. Il
seems that accompanying Mr. Curry aod his
engineers to the moUntsias Of Colombia was
the vice president Of she Chicago Steel %,
Ii. r. Stirling, WHO, contracting pretty
hsd cssa OF fever While there, WAS Dot will
ing either through himself or any friend, in
~hose business ability be had confidence, to
locate there aud to personally superintend
the development OF The property. Curry's
report to hls company was strongly recon-
meudatory Of the enterprise. SO strong, in-
deed, wse it that when copy OF IL was sent
by him 10 toe Bst.m re parties they imme-
diateiy closed With Pspnsm. The report
of Curry inssoGed for the Carnegie Co. ad-
mitted the existence OF NJ least forty thou
sand tons OF tne metal on the surface. Gen.
ersl Bradley Johnson was the attorney Of
Mr.. Pophsm Fed w. Popuam, . brother
of John, wln go to the Islhmns. the CON-
pany having authorized MS employment.
The Pophsm's so IN the next stesmsr sail
log from New York. The Carnegie Co.,,
Betheoam Iron Works snd Chicago Steel
Co. expended sbaut thirty thousand dollars
in exploration, winch has finally enured TO
the benef OF the Baltimore parties
Some OF the hotel propresors in this city
are not wise men IN their generation. Spot
ford, of the Riggs House, ruined that house
by accommodating negroes there, and il
looks is Ii RoessIe of tue Arlington, will
drive people away from that house also, SO
during the holidays dinner was given there
to poor children, described IN the accounts
of 1t as of 'various coIors" White people
done like 10 see the poor of their own race
compelled by dire necessity to associate OF
terms OF equality wish negroes.
MIR. spes Crisp continues to improve,
and Mr.. Mills was we'll enough today 20
walk TO the Capitol. Mr.. M!ils will not de-
cline TIE coz mlitee craftsmanship to which
he has been appointed, bus will not deyote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

ONE-TH1RD of tina session of the leg'sls'
turs has been consumed. Before the other
two are gone it ia hoped some plan may be
devised by whioh the m oaey raised 10 the
respective couutes for the improvement of
the roads may be placed where 1t will do
the most good snd no. be 9gsstsd. as most
OF 1t lie now, on repairs that are IS badly
needed whsn completed as when com
menoed, By teaaon Of the lack OF requisite
knowledge 90 the part OF those TO whcm the
work ls en;Fusted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

SENATOR CARLISLE says ''Mr. Harrison
has made iair President from republican
standpoint" This recalls the remark once
made by weIl-remsmbsred republican o.
this city about the tobacco used by one OF
his politica! frieDds-"it vas good OF its
kind. bat that IVES id bad kind"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
HEIRS 10 s75,ooo.-F. P. Mazurie a lsborer

HEIRS TO S75,000-F. P. Mazurie, laborer
of Winons, MINI, has fallen heir to S75, GOO he
is the son Of James v. Mazure, of Dittinger, Pa,
who was buried in Philadelphi, last week. and
over whose grave children and step-children
quaIreled. By will E. P. Mszarie's grandfather
made in 1920, his father Inherited an income
nom the estate until his death, when the pro-
rerty was to be divided among three children.
lhe estate is valued at 100000 There are two
brothers, sister and four hslf.sisters. F. p.
Manure hiss not seen his father for thirty years,
being driven away from home because he joined
the Union army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
A WIFE FOB $50 .ooo.-soms months as

A WIFE FOB $50. Some months ago
Herbert J. ssoord. of Psckwsukee, Wis,
wrote to an attorney in Chicago saying that
hs would Inherit 100000 provided he
we're married before December 3 He offer
ed the attorney 81, 200 10 find wif, and
agreed to pay the womsu $4,000 10 marry
him On D. cember Mrs Monie Huc1en.
berger, lively little widow of Chicago, vent
60 Seoord's home and married hum. Then
she learned that her husband wes penn!ess
Her Ia 1yer had him locked up for acting
uuder false prete1ses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

q REPUBLICAN newspaper esys The last,
the billion Congress, instead CT being an
extravsgaut body, was economical in the
most enlightened sense" A prominent re-
publican recently ssid he made it e rule TO
denouuce as false every statement emanat.
ing from democratic sources That was
proundess and foolish remark. but such
ssstements as that OF the newspaper re-
feryed to will certainly go far to induce
msny people to doubt the reliability OF any
thing tba, appears in is columns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

MOST OF ths so. called "cranks" are more
knaves than fools, and there is prevailing
impression that If the next ones who resort
to dynamite, or to any other musderous
means to accomplish their ends, be strung
No 81 once to the nearest lamppost, there
would be q considerable ana immediate re
ducticn 10 the number of attempts upon the
lives Of Innocent and lnoff4nsve people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

TAMMANY PRIMARIEs.-The Tammsny
primaries were neld In New York last night
for the election OF delegates to the general
and district committees. There were no
conteste, and total OF 2,098 members OF the
Tammsny general committee we're elected
The names Of hundreds OF recruits to The
organization will be on the new committee
lista, including many old county democracy
war horses end soma republicans who have
deserted the G o P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

A DISPATCH from Columbus, Indiana, re-
ports case OF grip" that proved fatal IN
three hours. So popular has the name
"grip" become that ii is now applied to all
manner Of disease, from old time fits to
toothsche. MINES and treatment vary, but
diseases sre the same DOW az ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
John Sims Hanged.

sHUBUrA, Miss, Disc. So.-surday morn
Ing about three o'clock John Slime, Bob's
brother, was taken from jail at Butler. Ala,
aud hanged by 3 dczen men. Sims protect
ed that he was innocent and had done moth
ing to deserve such horrible fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30
An Alarming Rnmor.

BRowNv1LLE, Tex, Dec. 30.-Rumors from the
Mexican side Of the Bio Grands are to TIE effect
that 4. 900 Mexican government troops stst onei
at Mier, have rsvolted. killed their com nandib
officers and are ef to join Garza's band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

The Jauuary number OF the st. Nicholas
MaQazine has been received from its pub
lishers. ths Century Company, New York.
Among lis contents sFe the first chapters OF
two new serial stories, Two Girls and Boy,
spd When was Your Age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

NoTE.-Bs susp oious OF persons who
recommend any other article az just es
good" and take noting else bnt Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
A party paid ten dollars for horse at an
auction self. The horse was lame and
bruised all over. a bottle OF Salvation OIL
costing 25 cents was used; hs IL now valued
at Two hundred dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

The Pope today received various diplo-
mats in Roma, eho eallad upon him to
express tbs Customary n. - Year gree.ir ga.
All the diplom - remarked the asa ny rp-
pearapcs of thu Pope.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-30

HAVE Lies salection of Art STUDIES for
rent [octi2 ". I. Saith.
The evening world., 1891-06-12
one KILLED, Three INJURED.
A Derrick Fell, Knocking Big
Iron Pillars Into the Street,
Probably Three Deaths Caused by
an Accident on Broome Street.

An accident which resulted In the instant
death OF one man and the fatal injury OF two
children, while two other children were very
seriously hurt, occurred at o'clock this after
noon, at the corner of Broome and Norfolk
streets.
At this corner new building is being
erected, which would be No. 2O9. The work
WAS being done under the supervision of Con-
tractor John Francken, of 197 Third street,
and he was the man who was killed.
The work on the building had progressed to
the street level and three iron pillars had been
put In position next to the street. They were
standing on end.
Three workmen, under the charge of Con-
tractor FrancEen's brother, Mich ael, were
working on derrick, lifting q large iron girder
to he laid on the top Of the iron pillars.
When the grder had been raised ABOUT malt
way up, the guy ropes Of the derrick suddenly
gave way, and the derrick swayed against the
pillars, the glrder also adding the impetus OF
Its weight as the whole went down.
The pillars were Knocked over into the street,
the derrick and the girdet falling upon the top
of the PROSTATE pillars.
Mr.. Francken was struck IN the stomach by
one OF the pillars, and his neck was crushed
and broken. lie died Instantly.
Several little children were at play on pile
OF building materials In the street, and three
OF them were struck by either the pillars or the
derrics.
Moses Levy, u lad Of twelve years. son OF
Emanuel Levy. OF 2C5 Broome street, was
badly cut anG bruised about the head and
body, besides receiving serious internal in.
| In tn IA nd
The evening world., 1891-06-12
WALL ST.
STOCK REPORTS.
Dull and LiStl0SS Speculation in the
Stock Exchanges Early Hours.
An Improvement at the Close,
with Slight Advances.
No Gold Engaged for Export To-
Morrow-The Quotations.

There was dun and listless speculation at
the Stock Exchange this morning. Prices
were better, however, for the Grangers,
which continue to be iayorably Influenced by
the brilliant crop outlook. Rock Island sold
up to 72b, 81. Paul to 64's and Burlington and
Quincy to SS1..
The general market was inclined TO weak
ness, Atchison excepted; that stock still 1nds
friends ON every reaction. The recent victory
over the ST. Louis and san Frauclsco first pre-
ferred stockholders has infused fresh courage
into the holders of Atchison and some OF them
are extending their lines.
Disullery aud Cattle Feeding stock declined
to 46II on reports from the West thar a new
company with with a capital OF $500, 900 had
been organized in Chicago under the title OF
Z" The Rec,hers' Operative Distilery Com
pany." The capital stock OF the old concern ID
S35 900, 600.
The report OF the Union Pacilc system fol
April shows a decrease IN gross earnings OF
$3.50 3J7 and a decrease In net OF $l09,E
There was a decided change for the better II
the stock market during the last hour of busi.
ness, and shares sold at the highest point tpl
some time past Western Union reaoned 81.
Union PAc!hc i5k; quincy, SO: Missouri ia
Z Hc Ggls, 81. lAul, 6i4; Rock Island, I2's
| Northwest 1906 The closing was strong.
Sterling Exchange was dull ami 0rin. There
! are no Indications OF gold shipments by to-
mOrrOws EurOpean steamships.
There were no bids male to-day for tht
| $500, 600 3 per cent. New York aud BrOorlyr
| Budge bonds and $500, 600 per cent. PAN
| lurchase bonds offered under the call Of Comp.
| trrllcr Jackson OF Brooklyn.
| The sales Al the New York stock Exchange
were ll3, 500 Bhdres OF lsted stocks 20, ,0Ol
ounces OF SILVER and D GOO barrels Of Pennsyl
Vania oil.
The evening world., 1891-06-12
A BIG CLOTHING failure.
Mack & Co., with Stores on Broad
way and the Bowery, Assign.

Isador Rosenhem and Isaac S. Mack, COM
stores at 81 and IS Bowery, known as the Lon
don aud Liverpool Clothing Company, and at
46l, 46s, 465 and 467 Broadway, made an assign
meut, without preferences, this afternoon TO
Lewis NJ. Hornthal, Of HOrnthal. Wuitcnead
Welssman Co., wholesale clotniers at go
Broadway.
No statement OF liabilities and assets was
made. but II is supposed that the liabilities are
between $3.50, 900 and $500, coo. The iTnl dil a
business OF from 81, 500, 900 to 81, eco, 600 an
nuaIly.
General dullness OF trade is given as the
cause of the failure.
1--WE could not continue business at loss
and we decided TO close up, " said MIR. Mack
this afternoon. ''Our assets exceed our La
Dilities.
''There is one hundred and nifty cents worth
for every dollar we owe IN our stores Iue
receipts In our BoWrry store, which used to
amount to 81, 500 day, fell on 81, 600 day"
The frm originally conducted the Bjwery
store known as the London Liverpool Clo,n-
ing Company. When the DoRClotmng Com
pany failed Mack 4 co. bought their stock and
Liabilities and succeeded IN business on Broad
way. Il WAS not generally known thai the two
stores belonged 20 the same hrm.
Recently lse lrm advertised that the London
and liverpool Company was forced to retire
| from business, because the Bowcry had ceased
| to be pron,AUle as mart Of commerce. Trade
at the BroadWay store also fell OF, and the as,
siynmeut follow
The evening world., 1891-06-12
HIUSEShITHS' strike ENDS.
The Men Decide to Go Back to
Work on the Old Terms.

As many Of the striking housesmiths as could
Gud places returned TO work this morning.
altcr having been idle for six weeks Their
s'rihe for the eighi-hour daV was formally de-
clarud of at a meeting In Clarendon Han yes
ter4ay afternoon.
Master Workman George Warner assured
the strikers that the employers hal promised
not to discriminate against union men. A
nope was nelI out that in month or so the
EMPLOYERS would be IN position to negotiate
AS to hours and wages, but II was said mat al
present, with existing conditions OF compeu-
lion from cneap labor In other States granting
the Unions demands wOull involve very Sc
Tiuus loss 10 the boss +.
Employment ON the Old terms was proml'cd
to all the men who could ue p Rced. Those
who do not yet their JOBS back Will be cared Tor
10y tue UNION. 1t Is said tlat about 800 re-
turned 10 WORK to-day.
President Rogers, Of the Board OF Walking
Delegates, say tHe struggle Tor the eignt-nOur
dtY IL only postponed. not given up That the
manufacturers statements IA to the condition
ul trade aTe believed, AMI inst thls necessitaIes
shelving the question temporarily.
The evening world., 1891-06-12
Haggin's Horse Took the
fremont Against a
Crack Field.
ORIZzLE'S FREE Handicap.
Good Fields and Fine Racing at
the Morris Park Track.
rsrrcrAL 70 rur EVENING WORLD. !

NORRIS PARK RACE TRACK, June l2-To-
DAY Was the warmest OF the meeting and the
frst day tnht there was not pleasant refresh
ing breeze on the grand stand. In the early
part Of the day, there was lignt thunder
storm, thourh but little rain fell.
The sky was scattered with dark clouds, that
threatened to burst open at any moment, hut
up to the time the FIRST race was called there
had been no rain, and the sprinElers were a
necessity to lay the dust.
The track WAS in perfect condition and very
fast.
The feature OF the card was the fremont
Handicap, for all ages in which many of the
cracks OF the season met.
The other races, excepting the nIth, were
well filled and Interesting contests were
looked forward to in each.
Despite the hot weather, there was very
( large crowd IN attendance, numbering between
6, 900 and 10, 600.
The sport of the afternoon began with a mile
race. Chatham was a hot favOrite and Fla
villa was good second choice, while the
others ranged from 10 to 100 to ].
( Chatham went out at the first quarter, and
| was never Afterwards headed. He won Almust
without effort Flavilla was second and Hy.
patica third.
betting, with TIla Blackburn a slight iayor't
over DrizZle and Banquet. These three were
we'll backed but the others were almost neg.
lected.
Drlzzle ran waiting race to the last quarter,
When.he drew away and won easily.
FIRST RACE.
For three e-yeAr-olds, a sweepstakes of $2t
NuNNh ODD In1. la