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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

Jacob Hccb was buried in well at
Newtown, J.. l., yesterday by the cav
ing in of the walls. He was rescued
after nine hours.
1t is believed that the dissolution of
the British Parliament will occur be-
fore June %. The electoral contest has
commenced already.
It is intended TO bring hundreds of
Chinese laborers from Sumatra and
Singapore to instruct the African ma
tives in the cultivation Of tobacco.
In the British House of Commons
yesterday, after numerous closures OF
debate, due to the Instructions of a few
Welsh members, the clergy ofdiscipline
bill passed its third reading by a vote
of lbs to H.
Forty cadets were graduated from
the United States Naval Academy, at
Annapolis, Nd, yesterday, the Secre-
tary Of the Navy delivering the diplo-
mas. The week closed with brilliant
ball ut night, which was attended by
the officers Of the squadr on and many
invited guests.
To prevent another lynching in Port
Jervis, n. y, yesterday, the author
tiles had to resort to strategy in remov-
ing Peter J. Foley to the county Jail in
Goshen. It is charged that Foley plan
ned the assault which was committed
on Miss McMahon by the negro Bob
Lewis, who was lynched on Thursday.
The House was yesterday engaged
on the pos!oaice appropriation bill,
but made little progress. An
amendment offered by Mr.. Hol-
man was adopted providing that
no part Of the money appropriated
for the transportation of foreign mails
shall be expended i'll the carrying out
of any contract made hereafter under
the provisions Of the act to provide for
ocean mail service between the United
States and foreign ports. Two hours
were occupied in discussion of an
amendment (Which was ultimately re-
jected) reducing by ten per cent. the
compensation granted to railroad COM
panies for mail transportation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

JEFFERSON DAvis's BIRTHDAY.-A
dispatch dated Beauvoir, Miss, June 8,
says: To-day is the anniversary OF the
birth of Jefferson Davis. He was born
in Kentucky eighty-four years ago to-
day. In many parts Of the South the
anniversary of the birth Of the cx-Prcsident
of the confederacy is being observed with
quiet but appropriate ceremonies III this
State under a resolution passed by the last
General Assembly, the day is declared a lega!
holiday, rs i testimony, 10 quote the pream-
bic of the bill, "of loving consideration and
high appreciation by the people of Mississippi
to rememberand cherish with profound graft
tudc the heroic deeds Of Jefferson Davis in time
of war, his superb and faultless bearing III
time Of peace, the sublime spirit with which
he bore the taunts and jcers and criticisms Of
a PARTISAN world and the sacrifice he suffered
so g1andly for the people he loved and the
cause he believed 70 hcrigEt.H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

Ok A FLOATING IsLAND.-Captain
George w. Torrey, Of the fishing
schooner "Alice." just arrived at Seat
tie, Wash, reports that his vessel was
almost run down by d floating island in
the Pacific Ocean, off Cape Flattery
The captain and crew went on it and
made partial exploration There was
a hut and a small farm on the island
and other signs OF habitation, although
there were no signs Of life. BY YES
sci got caught" said Captain Torrey,
Il was prepared to find several fat
hogs and water. All the islands in the
Straits have very abrupt shores, but |
was electrified 10 find the line playing
out Eathom after fathom and still had
no bottom. At last | held the line i'll
my hand, and, although there were
fifty fathoms of it over the side, the
lead was not resting Oh the bottom. We
broke loose as soon as we could and
succeeded in getting away without los
ing any men, although two had narrow
escapes from drowning"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
BaniShcd.

NoGALEs, Arizona, June 4-Sant'
De Cabon, a young Mexican lady who
claims the divine power, arrived hero
yesterday under guard to execute the
sentence of Punishment from her native
land. The Mexican government al
legged that she instigated the late W.
rising of Mayo Indians, in which they
attacked the Cohoul Sonora and mnF'
dcred the Mayor and a few otf'ers-
Hundreds of sympathizers nlet the bar
ished girl at the line and escorted hef
on to American soil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

THE PHILADELPHIA Record, a pro-
nounced Cleveland newspaper, says;
SIN impartially recording the progress
of the campaign on both sides, it would
be useless to pretend that the Syracuse
convention of last week can have any
thing but an unfavorable effect upon
the movement for Mr. Cleveland. \
There is no disputing the regularity of
the Albany convention in February !;
and there is no disputing the irregulari-
ty of the Syracuse convention i'll May. y
This, of course, is the fair and common
sense view to take of the matter, and is
the one the Chicago convention will
take. No notice whatever will be taken
by that convention of the kickers, or
their delegates, or their protests, nor
could there be by a body of men with
any regard for the interests Of the DEM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
COMMUNICATED


THE ART ScHooL.-The art exhibi-
ton closed Thursday night. All were
pleased to see the progress made by the
pupils during the year, great deal OF
talent and careful study being shown in
their work. The gold medal awarded
by Mayor Strauss was presented 10
Miss Annie V. Francis, for improve
mcnt and the best drawing. The
teachers wish to thank Mayor Strauss
for the interest he has shown in the
school by awarding such handsome
gold medal. Those who received hon
orable mention were Misses Maud Edo
lin, Ruth Murray, and Mamie Young.
The work of Messrs Spencer Forest and
David Robcy showed considerable tai
ent. The teachers have charcoal stud
les from life and antique. Miss Critch-
er's full length drawings were executed
in broad and vigorous style, showing
a thorough knowledge of the human
figure. Mrs. Harry Wheat (nec Houck)
showed good studies from life. Miss
Halle Ramsay's charcoal heads at
tractcd much attention. Of the char
coal work there was nothing better ex-
hibited than two heads Of Ajax by
Misses Critchcr and Ramsay. A head
of Venus by Miss Carson was well eX-
ecuted and much admired. Misses
Graves and Gilman showed some good
work. In the paintings Miss Mimi
gerode's portrait of Rev. DR.. Mimi
gerode was most admired, Her still
life and pastels pleased every one.
Miss Critcher had several portrait
sketches in oil which were very good,
but her head of Mr., Chase was much
criticized. Ofthe water oolors those of
Maud Morse were most conspicuous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rev. Frank P Berkeley, of Marshall,
has been called to the Front Royal and
Riverton Baptist churches.
Mrs. Catharine Hart, mother of Mr..
Bassell, OF Leesburg, died in Pirkers-
burg, W. Va, on the 18th ult., aged IS
years.
John L. Harding, formerly a we'll
known jeweler of Fredericksburg, but
late of Washington, died on Thursday
in Stafford.
Fourteen ycarlings from the Eilerslie
stock farm, of Capt. r. j. Hancock, III
Albemarlc county, were recently sold
in New York for $40, 600, an average ci
81, Al.
Col. R. II. Lee will deliver an adj
dress at the unwilling of the monument
to the Confederate dead, at tie
Chapel" Clarke county, on the 18th
instant.
Engineer Won Schon has stripped the
face of Ficklen's granite quarries, IN
Stafford county, just above Falmouth,
and exposed to view illimitable quanti-
ties of the finest granite.
The case against Officer Gateley, who
shot and killed Il colorcd man in Fred
ericl1sburg, has been continued till
the July term of the Corporation Court
ofthat city, when it will be heard before
Judge Norton, of Alexandria, who will
hold court for Judge Wallace.
The private soldiers and sailors
monument Oh Libby Hill, Richmond,
has been completed ready for the
bronze figure which is to be placed Oil
the top of it. This figure, which will
represent q private Confederate soldier,
in full uniform, will cost about s., 900.
The Strasburg Ne,rs asks what's the
matter with butter and eggs this sum-
mer? The former is so cheap that it is
bought for shortening purposes" i'll
some sections while the latter are way
up iii the figures. P'raps the hens
have moro sense than the bovincs and
have entered into combine"
Confederate Memorial day was OBJ
served in Norfolk yesterday with bril-
liant military and civil parade, under
the command of Col. George n. john
son, as chief marshal. The poet Of the
occasion was Rev. Beverly d. Tucker,
of st. Paul's p. f. Church, and the ora
tor was Rev. Wm. G.. Starr, ID. d., OF
Cumberland Street NJ. L. Church, OF
that city Both divincs arc veterans OF
the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

Down WITH A BRIDGE.-An accident
which was, to say the least, narrow
escape from being very serious one,
occurred at Valley Mills, miles west
of this city, about 4 o'clock on Wcdnes-
day afternoon. While a gentleman
named Bowyer, of Deerlield, was cross
ing the bridge with his four-horse team
loaded with produce, it suddenly, and
without warning, gave way and fell,
precipitating Mr.. Bowyer, who was rid
ing the saddle-horsc, horses and loaded
wagon into Middle river, distance of
about 20 feet. Strange to say, neither
driver nor horses sustained any serious
injury. Mr.. Bowyer was bruised and
shaken up but was able to walk, and
the horses were severely bruised. The
bridge was about 60 feet in length from
abutment to abutment, and was not
known to be in Il dangerous condition.
1t is really remarkable that some Sc
rious injury was not done.-&aunton
NcUs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
The Cholera.

CoNsTANT1NoPLE, June 4.-The ray
ages of cholera in Meshed, Persia, sho"
no signs of abatement. The hIshes,
number of deaths yet recorded IN =
hours, was 81. This was on Tuesd'l
On Wednesday the deaths fell to %, D'i'
on Thursday the record jumped to 40 %,
1t is not believed that the disease VIII
spread.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 4
SENA1,E.
INC Senate was moi in session.

HOUSE.
The attendance in the House this
morning was small, and several bills to
which there was no objection were
clilcd up, but had to be postponed ow-
ing to the point of no quorum raised by
NJ. Bailey, of Texas.
Mr.. Wilcox, of Connecticut, was for
tunate enough to secure the passage OF
a bill directing the superintendent OF
the census to secure from unincorpor-
ated companies similar information to
that which is required from incorpor-
ated companies.
The House then went into committee
of the whole (hTr Buchanan, of Virgin
ia, in the chair) on the postoflice ap-
preparation bill.
The pending amendment was that
offered by Mr.. Hayes, of Iowa, to strike
out section 3, which provides that land
grant roads shall receive for the trans
portation of the mails so per cent. of
the compensation charged to private
parties for similar transportation.
There was a debate for. little over
half on hour-the speeches made being
brief and drowned in the hum of con-
versation.
Then Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, offer
ed an amendment providing that rail
roads which were granted lands on con-
dition that mails should be transported
at such price as Congress might direct,
shall receive only 90 per ct. of the com
pensation authorized by law for trans
portation Of mails by other roads.
The amendment was lost-75 toss.
Mr. Brodcricil, of Kansas, moved to
make the percentage roper cent. Lost.
Mr.. Hayes motion to strike out sec
ton was agreed to-104 to 81.
The chair DIR. Wilson, Of West Vir-
ginia,) then ruled upon the point of or
der raised yesterday against the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Wise, of Virginia,
repeating the mail subsidy act. He
sustained the point and ruled the
amendment out of order.
Mr. Wise offered an amendment pro-
vidins that none of the subsidy shall be
paid to any company which discrimin-
ates against any port in the United
States. Ruled out.
The committee then rose and report
ed the bill to the House by which it
was passed.
Immediately DR. Hatch, OF Missouri,
arose and moved that the House go
into committee of the whole to consider
revenue bills-the object being 10 take
up the anti-option bill, but that object
Was prevented by fillibustoring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
POLITICAL.

The Florida democratic convention,
after nominating Judge Henry L.
Mitchell for Governor, adopted plat
form cmbodying the Ocala demands, in
Guiding the free coinage ofsilver.
President Harrison's friends at Min
neapolis fear that the mention OF Secre-
tary Blainc's name may create cy-
clone that will sweep the convention,
but announce their determination to
make the biggest political fight that
has ever been seen.
A dispatch received ct Augusta, Ne,
Yesterday, says the Maine delegates
have now decided that Mr.. Blaine is in
the race and have practically decided
to have Charles Littlctleld, ofRockland
present his name to the convention,
provided it is not done earlier in the
roll cali.
The Blaine shouters left Washington
for Minneapolis yesterday in large num-
bers. headed by Congressman Boutelie,
of Maine. To an Associated Press rep
resentative Mr.. Blaine said there
won't be any more communications In
regard to the political situation. Secre-
tary Rusk remains loyal to MS chief and
saws: SIR. Harrison's nomination is
only the logical conclusion of the unan-
imous verdict Of approval passed on his
administration.
Nearly all the republican political
leaders who are to take part III the
work of the national convention, have
arrived in Minneapolis. The Blaine
managers have opened what they call
''Thc Peoples Headquarters, and de-
clare that they are working fer the
peoples candidate" Consul General
New is in command of the Harrison
forces, and the Presidents friends from
Indiana are doing quiet, effective work
in his behalf. It is stated that General
Algeris for Blaine, ard that his State
delegation want the ticket to be Blaine
and Algcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

No Color LINE IN THE Ct. A. R.
Captain John Palmer, commandcr-in-
chief OF the Grand Army of the Rcpub-
lie, yesterday issued a special order,
which shows that he is determined that
the colored posts in the department OF
Louisiana shall be recognized by the
posts composed of their white COM
rades.
In this order, Capt Palmer says
"Thc junior vice commander of the de-
partmcnt of Louisiana and Mississippi
having refused to he governed by the
action of the twen!y-tifth National En-
campment at Detroit, and having failed
to comply with the orders from these
headquarters to recognize the colored
posts. it becomes the duty Of the COM
mandcr-in-chicf to suspend him, which
is hereby done.
''Comlade A. S. Badger, post de-
paltment commander of that depart
ment, will at once assume command rs
commander pro tcmpore, recognize the
colored posts, and proceed in accord
ance with the rules and regulations
governing the G. A. r."
In his letter OF instructions to Badger,
Capt. Palmer says:
'You will call provisional encamp-
ment of your department. at some con-
venient time before the first day of July
next, for the purpose of electing de
partment officers, and transacting other
business ofgcneral interest. Your at
tcntion is called to the rules of the or
der regarding the surrender of post
charters. From news received at these
headquarters, it is felt that action is
proposed which is in violation of these
rules"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
A Big Haul.

GUTHRIE, OIL, June At is declared
positively that the Dalton gang. which held
up the Santa Fe express at Bedrock, Ind. Ter,
last Wednesday, secured from the Wells Fargo
safe $4,000, which was being forwarded
from the Treasury Department At Washing
ton TO the agent of the Sac and Fox indians
in part payment for the lands recently pur-
chased by the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
DESTROYED by Dynamitc.

PITTsBURG, Pa, June About one
O'Clock this morning the house of }. n
Turner, a iewelcr, at Kensington, Ia
was blown up by dynamite. Turner
and Miss Emma ScheiIcr were instant
ly killed and the wife and two chlll
rem of Turner were badly injured
That the house was blown up delibcF'
ately seems certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
Ls-N-.V I II i. A'.-h-'sltV-N'
WASHINGTON, June i. 1892

WASHINGTON, June 4, 1892.
TO the Secretary Of State:
Your letter of this date rendering
your resignation of the office Of Secre-
tary of State of the United States has
been received. The terms in which
you state your desires are such as TO
leave me no choice but to accede to
your wishes at once. Your resignation
is therefore accepted.
Very respectfully yours,
BENZ. HARRISON.
Hon. James G.. Blaine.
[Rcccivcd minutes of > O'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04
The Approaching Republican Con-
TontiOn.

The Approaching Republican Con-
vcntion.
MINNEAPoL!s, June 4.-Suprcme
confidence on the one hand, serene as
surance on the other. This expresses
the Presidential situation to-day and
none can say what rival faction is
doomed to disappointment. Certain it
is that both are taking very roseate
view of the situation and it is equally
certain that a majority of the delegates
who are to compose the convention are
as yet positively unpledgcd. The Har-
rison people are counting on instruc-
tons from State conventions TO start
their candidate c;T with nearly 300
votes assured, and their opponents are
relying on the infection of the "popu-
lar Blaine movement" to sweep UP near
ly all the uninstructcd delegates and
make serious inroads in many of the in
structed delegations The announce
ment Of Secretary Blaine that he would
write no more letters and make no
further utterances is accepted as con-
elusive by all, and, strange to say,
both factions seem 10 find in it source
of congratulation The Blaine men say
it means that their idol is in the bands
of his friends and will accept the NOM
nation when it is rendered him; and
the Harrison leaders say it means that
further expression is unnecessary and
that the Secretary Of State stands by
his famous letter to Chairman Clarkson.
No one, however, but the Harrison
enthusiasts any longer doubt that
Blaine's name will be presented to the
convention. 1t is believed that Blaine
will not formally be placed in nomi-
nation at all. The plan is to allow tho
Harrison nominating and seconding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

Mr.. Gladstone complains of deafness,
and his eyesight is failing also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-04

Rcccivcd 5 minutes of . O'clock.
The Bossier banner., 1892-04-28
Proverbs.

The horse is prepared against the
day of battle; but safety is of the
Lord.
A gift in secret pacifeth anger,
and a reward in the bosom strong
wrath.
Good understanding giveth fa-
vour; but the way of transgressors
is hard.
1t is not good to eat much honey;
so for men to search their own glory
is not glory.
He that is soon angry dealeth
foolishly, and a man of wicked de-
vices Is hatred.
Cast out the scorner, and conten'
tion shall go out; yea, strife and re-
proach shall cease.
He that loveth pleasure shall be
a poor man; he that loveth wine and
oil shall not be rich.
Divers weights, and divers meas
ures, both of them are alike an
abomination to the Lord.
Prepare thy work without, and
make it fit for thyself in the field;
and afterwards bniid thine house.
When the righteous are in au-
thority, the people rejoice, but when
the wicked beareth rule, the people
mourn.
The Bossier banner., 1892-04-28
What the House Has Done.

The National House of Represen-
tatives has taken the tax off OF cotton
ties, which should reduce their cost
nearly one-half to the merchant, en-
abing him to sell them at much
more reasonable price to the farmer.
It has also taken the tax off of cot
Bon bagging and jute, and other ma
terial of which bagging is made, and
that reduces the cost of bagging very
considerably to the farmer. And by
exempting these articles from any
duty, the House has absolutely pre-
vented any rise in price through
manipulation of any trusts.
The House has also taken the duty
off of foreign woods, which will re-
duce the cost of woolen clothing very
considerably. If mans family now
pays 5000 a year for articles into the
manufacture of which wool enters
largely, it is computed that the saw
ing under the bill just passed would
be about $50.
Let the people think about these
things If the prospect of having
the relief now offered is not realized,
it will be because the Republicans do
not favor tariff reform. It will be
remembered that the st. Louis de-
mands do not embrace tariff reform.
The Third party, for whose special
use and benefit these demands were
prepared, does not concern itself
about tariff reform, or inordinate tax
alton.
The Bossier banner., 1892-04-28

In calling attention to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. Philip Werlein, of
New Orleans, it may be said be is
one of the largest and most liberal
dealers in Pianos and Musical H.
strnments 10 the South. For many
years this house has spared neither
pains nor money to cateer to the
best interest of it's customers. 1t
has a reputation that can only be
gained by long standing and honest
dealing. Those in want of anything
in his line can safely trust their
business with man enjoying the
reputation of Mr.. Werlein.
The Bossier banner., 1892-04-28

The Baltimore Weekly Sun rs one
of the best and most complete
newspapers in the United States;
It containa all the news of the week
at home and abroad, with special
dispatches from all news centres,
correspondence on all subjects of
interest from various points; also.
editorials discussing and explaining
current events, and full and correct
market reports especially of interest
to farmers. Terms-One dollar per
year; clubs of six, S5 a year.
The Bossier banner., 1892-04-28
Teachers Institute.
PLAIN DEALING, LA, April %.

~>AA~@N ~--~~~'~NJ ~~~~-3
Pursuant to a call by Superintend-
ent Murff, the following named teach
ers met in the building of the Pioneer
High School at this place for the
purpose of reorganizing the Teachers
Institute of this parish: Mrs. L. e.
Delaune, Miss Thena Walling, Miss
Lena Gleason, J. J. McCann, j. M.
Mading, W. S. speagle, W. A. Stead,
VIM. Graham, W. T. Norman, j. O..
Love and Fl. Fl. Montgomery.
On motion, Prof. j. E. Johnston
was chosen manager of the Institute
meetings at this place, and Fl. Fl.
Montgomery secretary.
The Superintendent appointed Miss
Walling and Messrs. Mading and
Stead as a Committee on Programme,
who assigned-for explanation and
discussion at our next meeting to be
held in Benton on second Saturday
in May-the following subjects to
the following teachers:
Geography-Miss Thena Walling.
Penmanship-Mrs. L. E. Delaune.
Arithmetic-W. S. speagle.
Reading-J. NJ. Mading.
Decimal Fractions-W. A. Stead.
How to most easily advance young
children-W. T. Norman.
We then had quite lengthy lee
tare from Mr.. VIM. Graham on Math-
ematical Geography, which brought
about some discussion, and consider
able interest.
W. S. Speagle was called upon and
gave his method of teaching the
alphabet and advancing the young
beginner.
j. M. Mading and W. A. Stead
gave their experience in that line, and
their ideas of the manner in which
the beginner should be taught.
Other questions were sprung, and
talked over, and altogether it was an
interesting and enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. Murff gave the closing talk
telling us that he would not remain
cur Superintendent but short while
longer. All who gave an expression
of their feelings, gave evidence o.
their regrets, that he could not re
main longer as Superintendent, as h
has made an efficient and faithful one
The place for the meeting in Jun,
will be decided at the meeting il
Benton in May.
| Fl. 81. MONTGOMERY,
Secretary pro tenn.