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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

400 years ago on the 18th Of next
october. Mr. Griego discovered an Island
on the United States coast, and that is
currently reported TO be when AmeTice
was discovered, though the Norsemel
had undoubtedly been here In the ninth
century. Griego's piratical name Was
Columbus or Colombo. The Colombo
bad been among the.worst pirates OF the
fifteenth century, and our own Column
bus was one Of them. After stealing o
big cargo, they were attacked of Portu-
gal. Our Colnmb bus was wrecked, swan
TO shore, located IN Lisbon, quit pirating
and finally conceived the idea that re-
suited in the discovery Of America. This
is undoubtedly the true version. and
the pEMocRAT gives II regardless OF con-
sequences. The Northwest has the
greatest monument ipl the world 70
Columbus. the Columbia river, and
he no doubt deserves L, with oil his
early bad habits. Even Shakespeare
stole deer when q "kid"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

VT Peet goes TO Corvallis this morn
Ing 10 accept position In the First
National Band OF that city. His family
going 70 their home. Eugene Guard.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

Providence. April 4.--T'he preparatory
work for the election Of "Wednesday i
about over. Indications point 10 the elec
ton OF republican majority II the icgis.
lature. The state ticket Is likely 10 fail OF
election. with the democrats in a slight
plurality. This. however, will lie or nd
avail, II the legislature Il republican.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

A funny thing happened in congress
few DAYS ago, when Congressman
Campbell and Belden delivered eulogies
on Congfeesmenspinola. " hich were word.
ed nearly the same, zach evidently having
been written 10 order by the same per-
son. A sensation has resulted.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

New YoRK, April 2.-The Evening Tel
egram states that the 0hipe se residents Of
this country have for some timn beef, circu-
latipg petition among their oountrvmen
praying the emperor OF the t'Flowery King
don" to retaliate on the United States, and
the petition has already received 400. 900
signatures. The petition states that the
celestial residents Of this country are to en-
dure even greater hardships in the future
than they now endure, and accuse the
United States Of breaking fifth.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Word came di.
rect from the Chinese legation today that
II the bill passed by the house yesterday
became law II would be 10 offensive ns To
cause retaliatory measures TO be taken. II
IL proposed TO drive every American out Of
China and TO adopt such ether means Of 70.
prisal III may seem necessary. One Of the
functionaries said:
The house iaa body Of hoodlnms. The
bill will never pass the senate, AT any rate
our government will not bo advised official
y unless the bill passes the senate, and that
viii not happen.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

Al the city election Ia Eugene $50
votes were cast. i0S less than In Al
bapy's recent election, another straw 40
70 the relative population OF the cities
Albany's election too, was held in =
down pouring rain, and good many did
not vote. In the case Of Eugene Il is
claimed that full vols was not polied.
There seems though 10 have been . very
live fight on councIlmep.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08
An Impeachment

OTTAWA, Ont April 4.-The sensation
this evening in parliamentary circle. l. the
formal impeachment Of Sir Adolph Caron,
postmaster general. by Mr. Edgar, member
for West Ontario. who has given notice of
. resolution charging Sir Adolph with cor
uptlon. and demanding nm investigation.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

The Hslsey News says: Hon e L
Smith, ex-speaker OF the Oregon house
Of representative, has purchased the
Stroller ranch at Trout lake and is hav-
ing boat made for nee In the lake the
coming summer This is one OF the
most delightful camping places In the
Northwest and the trout fishing is
simply immense. Mr Smith is an ardent
fisherman.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08

The fight betw cen Boiae and Barnett
for nomination for circuitjudge has been
q bitter one. The journal says; The
contest between Boise and Burnett
claims 70 have majority Of the deie-
gates, tho this is denied by Mr. Bosses
friends, who claim eight out OF ten from
pepds upon Yamhlll.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08
Fspaht Duei

New ORLEANS. April 8.--one of tn
most destructive cotton fires on record brok
out 1890 this morning among solss, cotton
on the sidewalk in front Of a fire-p1 81 cot
ton press on Front street, where I0, 600 bales
OF cotton were stored. The department
promptly responded, but the wind was so
high and the cotton so dry that II burned
like tissue paper. The flames ran right and
left and in short time communicated 10
the press itself. $1,000 bales Of cotton were
burned. Loss, 50, 750, 900. It Is thought
the fire started from cigarettes. which some
person threw among the cotton.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1892-04-08
MilIerls'eHine.

KANSAS CRY, Mo April 4.-Halfa hun.
dred names compose the lat Of those killed
In Kansas by the cyclone last Thursday, and
still the death list 10 incomplete. The de-
tails OF the disaster. 30 fur as Il affected
towns Of the stricken section are now be.
lieyed 10 be complete, but many casualties
IN the country regions are still unrecorded.
-Four towns are wiped from the face of the
earth, and dozen or 70 others more or leas
damaged. The locations Of New Haven,
Tonawanda, Augusta and Smolen are now
marked only by wreckagc and piles Of splint
cred timber. which before composed ths
houses Of its towns. OF the fifty dead
twenty-scyen were killed outright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
TELEGRAPHIC BREyITIEs.

Gov. Flower, of New York, has com
muted to Imprisonment for life the SEN
tcnce of Henry C. Tanning who was tc
have been elcctrocuted ut Sing Sing
prison during the week commencing
next Sunday. Gov Flower has vetoed
the bill appropriating $540,0OO for i'm
proving and increasing the lockage Gu
pacity of the State canals.
Advices from st. Louis say the Mississippi
continues to rise. The present flood is the
greatest since 1888, and though no very ser
ious damage has yet been done there arc grave
apprehensions felt along the river Dispatches
from other points arc to the effect that much
anxiety prevails and in numerous instances
much damage has resulted and some lives have
been lost.
In Berlin to-day DR.. Wciderhold, director OF
the hospital of nervous diseases was sentenced
TO three months imprisonment for beating and
il-trcating patient. She was suffering from
hysteria, and her pains, the doctor said were
entirely imaginary. The punishment he in
nictcl upon her, he contcnded, was the best
treatment for hysteria and everything he had
done was for her benefit.
The body of Lord Bramwell, the distin-
guished English jurist, who died on May 9th
was crcmated ut the Working Crcmatory to-
day, prior to which an autopsy was held in
accordance with Lord Bumwell's request that
an examination be made of his remains in the
interests of science.
The marriage of Mr. Hayward II. McAllis-
ter, son of Mr. Ward McAllistcr, of New York,
ond Miss jamie Champion Germany, of Savan-
nah, which, it is said, took place in New York
in August 1897, was announced i'll that city
yesterday and caused surprise.
The Confederate Soldiers Home at the
Hermitage at Nashville, Tenn. was formally
opened yesterday Tho main building of the
institution is completed and will provide a
home for / % disabled veterans
Another attempt has been made to wreck
the palace in Caracas, Venezuela, with dyna-
mite A bomb was also exploded in front OF
of military headquarters in that city.
At S o'clock last evening fire destroyed
New Mcxico's magnificent capitol building.
1t was valued at S250,000 and is total loss
Judge Nelson, of the L. S. District Court
at Boston, to-day quashed the indictment
found against the whiskey trust officials.
A shell loaded with gun cotton was found
to-day beneath the Hishsatc archway in
London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
LOCAL BREYITIES.
Tie Fairfax democrats will on NJ

Tie Fairfax democrats will on Mon.
day elect delegates to the State conven.
ton.
The steamer Manchester arrived
from Baltimore to-day, whittier she
went for ovcrhauling and repairs.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to George Wanz-
Ter and Hattie Boston, both of Fairfax
county, and Willis II. Wade and Mabel
NJ. Libbeth, of Alexandria.
The river and harbor bill, which
passed the House Monday, appropriates
5000, 900 for continuing Improvement OF
the Potomac river and flats, The APP
preparation was coupled with Il proviso
that no part of the sum shall be OK
pended until the suit now pending in
volving title to part of the land being
reclaimed shall have been tried in the
court of the first instance, and not then
if the decision be adverse to the govern
ment.
MessrS. Cation and Mushbach have been re-
tanned by the property owners in the neigh
borhood to take legal steps to prevent the re-
building of the stable on Washington street
which was recently partially burned.
The Columbia S. F. Z. Company held a
meeting last night to make arrangements for
participating i'll the parade OIL Confederate
Memorial Day, the oath instant.
A box containing two small aligators from
Florida arrived here to-day by the steamer
Lady of the Lake from Norfolk for a gentle
man i'm WASHINGTON
1t is said that the c. & o. Canal is now run
ming at Il profit. and that April was the first
month since 1876 that the receipts exceeded
the expenditures.
AIcssrs ]. Il II. Aitchcson to-day shipped to
Washington q new ycntilating machine which
they recently built for the National Nentiat-
ing Company of that city.
The railroad contractors are busily ut work
repaving King street between the rails and
say they would make better progress if they
had more material.
The Board of Excise Commissioners have
approved the application of c. l.. Arncll 4
Son for a liquor license.
Mcssrs G. Z. Price & Co. will have at their
stand in market tomorrow fine assortment
of fisll-rock. trout, bluctish, founders, stur-
geon and shad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
BENDHEIM'S.

case of $500 yards of Printed Bedford
Cords in beautiful designs, warranted to
wash, at Sc per yard
30 pieces 1920 YARDS Emblem Suitings in
exquisite plaid designs, full 36 inches wide, at
Sc per yard.
case 5000 yards Challies. large variety
of colorings and blacks ut the low price of DC
per yard.
% pieces Chantilly Muslin, in the latest
designs, at 64c per yard
All-woOl Bedford Cords in tan standings that
were 75c we now offer at 62lc to close out.
We are showing popular shades in Fable
and China Silks also Blacks.
We have the new patented Combination
Dress Facings, rubber linen, canvas and vel
vetcen binding, three (3) in one piece" i'll
all colors also Elastic Skirt Protectors.
100 rolls NEW CHINA MATTINGS at
rock bottom prices.
Just received Il large invoice of PARAS0LS
and sun UMBRELLAS for ladies, gents and
children. These goods were bought direct
from one of the most reliable manufacturers
in this country, and are warranted to give
satisfaction.
Have added largely to our WHITE GOODS
stOck-India Linens, Nainsooks, Plaid Mus
Inns, Hcmstitchcd and Embroidered FlounccS,
Mulls in white and colors also good line Of
Black Wash Fabrics.
We are showing Il line of Childrcn's Percale
Shirt Waists. The % and soc qualities are
specially good values.
We are opening new line of Silk and Tai
fata Gloves and Mits for summer wear
ID. BENDHEIM, :}16 King street.
ns'"We are selling agents for the celebrated
WHITE SEWING MACHINE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
Many Persons arc broken
down from oye-work or household cares
Browns Iron BittcrS Rebuilds the
system. nids digestion, removes excess of bile.
end cures malaria Get the genuine

HAVE been troubled with chronic catarrl
for years Ely's Cream Balm is the only
remedy among the many that ! have used
that affords me rclicf-E. W. Willard, Drug
gist. Joliet. Ill.
Ny son has been afflicted with nasal ca
tarri since quite young. ! Was induced to
try Ey's Cream Balm, and before he had used
one bottle that disasrccablc catarrh smell had
all left him. lie appears rs well rs any one.
|; is the best catarrli remedy i'll the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, May 12.-Cat-
tle-markct lower; good to choice steers
$3.50, prime steers S4.15a4.65, Others $3.50
a3.65, s.ockers S260a3 10, cows $2.50a3.50
por 100 lbs Hogs-markct higher rough
and common $4a44O, mixed and packers
S4.55a47O prime heavy and butchers
weights -470l4.S0, light S4.60a4S5 per 100
lbs Shcep-markct steady; natives S5.50a
5.15, Westerns $6a6.10, ewes and Westerns
S6a6.S5; Texans S3.50a5.15 per 100 lbs.
Lambs $5.50a7 per 100 Tbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

THE BANK CAsEs.-As stated in the
Gazette the case of the Commonwealth
against Rosenbergcr, Spindle & Co., the
Warrcnton bankers, charged with en-
bezzlcment of the funds of the bank,
was decided in the County Court of
Loudom yesterday before Judge Tebbs.
Under instructions from the Court the
jury found verdict of not guilty on
the ground that the relationship Of
bankers to dcpositors was that of debtor
and creditor, and that unless it were
proven that deposit was special one
the bankers could not be held criminal
ly guilty, because under a general de-
post the money became theirs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

ExcURsIoN.-Therc will be an excursion
on the steamer Charles Macacstcrto Marshall
Hall on Monday, May IT, for the benefit of
the Wonan's Auxiliary Confederate Aid So
ccty Of Washington. Persons holding the
society tickets may go OH either the 1890
IL H.. $50 p m. or p. III. boat, returning ut
p. NJ 5.30 p. IN. or 1870 p. M. Tickets
may be obtained from Mr. VIM. 4. Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

WILFRED CLARKE, endowed with UNI
questionable ability, brought up under
the severe but kind and watchful care
Of his father, the great comedian, John
Sleeper Clarke, and joined to natural
aptitude for his chosen profession,
has had many opportunities to gather
inspiration from one of the greatest
comedians of his age. Later he was
leading comedian in the Booth-Barrett
Combination and there had an oppor-
tunity TO carefully study the methods
of his uncle, the great trasedian, Edwin
Booth. Mr. Clarke has also figured as
leading comedian in support of Fred
cricll Warde, Julia Marlowe and in
other strong companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
For Over Fifty Years.

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHISG, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SoorHEs the CHILD,
SoFrENs TIE GUM, ALLhYs all PAIN; CURES
WIND COLO and is the best remedy for Dr.
ARInUA Sold by Druggists III every part of
the world It's value is incalcuablc. BE sure
and ask for Mrs. WiNsLow's SOOTHING SY-
Rt'r. and take no other.
Iwrnty-ive cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

rEEsoNAL.-Prof. E. L. Scharf took
part as pianist, in the rendering of the
ggEPefetta, :" II jacob" at the Masonic
lem aemPle, Washington. last night. A
number of AleXandrians were present.
y Al the Odd Fellows celebration i'll
Norfolk Yesterday Grand Master STAINS
'uiy, OF this city, delivered an address
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

W NA,SoNIc.-A number of Masons from
Washington came here last night and
attended a meeting of Washington
" 1iyuSe to witness the comforting of the
~ Is laSon's degree. After the close
IL I1e lodge the visitors were most
;4ral,asomely entered at banquet given
III The large banquetting room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed, and not
less than one million people have found just
such friend in DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. If you
have never used this Great Cough Medicine,
one trial will convince you that it has wonder
full curative powers in all diseases of Throat,
Chest and Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed
to do all that is claimed, or money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free ut c. q. Lemons
Col King street. Large bottles 50c and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

crossed WIEEs.-Thc electric lights
on the southern circuit of this city were
gS'nguiShed for some time last night
" reason of a telegraph wire at the
corner of Princess and Lee streets
gre,aEns and falling across the electric
Msal wires, Finally the telegraph wire
ed again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

VERDICT SUsrA1NED.-In the circuit
o = OF Charlottesville on Wednesday
81 verdict ofS4, 900 damages was render
W. W. III the case of J. w. Pannill against
Tie richmond and Danville railroad.
a ane motion to set aside the verdict was
y,hterfuied. Mr.. Pannill lost an arm on
''e railroad some years ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

GgEEN-GooDs LEIrEEs.-A number
Of letters have been received from
"srccn-eoods" men in New York by
AIcyandrians. The letters are al mark
ed strictly confidential and contain
very seductive promises OF easily-ac-
CURED wealth. The writer says he has
millions of dollars in greenbacks made
from original government plates, and
caa furnish them ut the rate Of S2S. 900
i6rthc modest sum of 81 900. He does
not sign his name to his letters. but says
irany5ody wishes TO so on to New York
lo.ct him they must send him the fol-
lowing telegram George $. Warner,
3 Church street, New York Send
Book No. 90 F. He also directs that
ihc telegram be signed Thomas,
George" Henry or any other
name. Il is hardly probable that the
mindler will work his game in this
NF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
DIED.

Wednesday, May 11th, 1892, nj II p. NJ,
ANNIE. beloved wife of Z. +. German, i'll the
10th year of her age. Funeral from her late
residence No. POO south Lee street. Satur-
day, May Nth, at $50 a. M. thence to 81.
Mary's Church. Friends are invited to at
tcad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

There is no better time than the pres
cnt, to commence feeding your stock.
Stonebraker's Horse and Cattle Pow
der. Price, % cts.
Stonebraker's Cough Syrup is not Il
vial filled with temporary relief, but a
bottle filled with absolute cure for
coughs. Price, % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

Col. WELTER. the Mexican war vet
cfau. 50 we'll known hereabouts, and
VINO since last November has resided in
iAs city has been authorized by the
h i.. of the late General Cadmus NJ.
Wilcox to offer for sale the Generals
valuable work, entitled History of the
AeXican War" This is said to be an
Interesting book, being especially so to
SURVIVORS of the Mexican war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
DRY GOODS.
New, SpayonabIp. Desirable, Complete.

Such the condition of general stock to-day and
pete perusa of our list of attractions give the
full buyer pointer to where shop and visit
Enlistment will realize the anticipatons held forth
With asesident buyer nearly always in the New York
ket the alert for desirable and choice merchan
disc daily receiving some attractions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

POLICE REroRT.-Last night was
cloudy till about II o'clock. when it
bcame clear. There was one prisoner
and one lodgcr at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of
The following cases:
Celia Kcycs, colored. for being drunk
and disordcrly. was fined - or given
@days in jail. Celia had to be taken
10 the station house Yesterday evening
in a vehicle and was very disorderly on
the way
susan SHELTON. colorcd, for being
drunk and disorderly, was fined $3.50.
Willis Petty, for fast driving in the
street. was fined $3.50.
Willis Petty, who was yesterday
fined $50 by Justice Lovejoy for al rs
sMIt on Herman Ponnet, paid his fine
and was not sent to Jail as STAGED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

Pretty is as pretty does,
But it is a pretty howdy-do,
When YOU get case of
Neuralgia in the night and no
Stonebraker's Liniment in the
House to cure it with.
Price, 25 cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. May 10
Beeves-no trade; feeling dull Calvcs-mar-
ket higher; vcals $4a5.25, Western calves
S3.50a4.15 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs
market steady unshorn sheep $3.50, clipped
do. $4a5.55, unshorn lambs $7.5Qand clipped
S6a6.25 per 100 lbs. Hogs-market nomi-
nally firm at at Sf.OOa5. 40 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

PROPERTY SALEs.-NIr. S. G.. Brent
has sold to Mr.. c. G.. Lennon a lot on
the west side Of st. Asaph street, be-
tween Cameron and Queen, for $500.
NeSSrs McCuen 4 Young have sold
to Nj. y d. Brockctt Il lot on the west
SIDE of Lee street, between Cameron and
Queen. for 500.
NesSrS Norton and Brent have sold to
John Green a lot on the west side OF
Henry street. between Wythe and Mad
ison. tnr SlnN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

FIsH.-Since yesterday about 100
shad and 10000 herring have arrived ut
~Fishtown. Shad sold at SlSa$23 per
hundred and herring ut S4aS4,50 per
thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

This has been an uneventful week in moneta-
ry affairs though there has been fair volume
of commercial business done. Money is rltE-
err more plentiful and easier. and the banks
readily supply business demands, but there is
no change in rates. In New York yesterday
money on call was easy, ranging from II to 3,
last loan at ,, and closing offered at , Prime
mercantile paper, 3!a5. In Baltimore money
continued easy at 4 per cent. on CALL with q
good inquiry for funds for regular business
demands In States securities there wcro
sales of $21, 800 Virginia 3s at "a and 73a
Tho bonds of the Richmond and Danville
auxiliary roads continued slow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13

NEW YORK, May 13-Thc opening of the
stock market this morning was more active
than usual, but the narrowneSs of the market
was still pronounced the animation being en-
tirely due to the prominence of few stocks
in the dealings. The general list opened at
small hut irregular changes from last nights
prices and following the leaders developed a
deooping tendency, but scored no material
changes The market displayed firmcr
temper late in the hour, however, and at II
it was quiet and steady to firm generally at
small fractions below first prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-13
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

,...,.;, section fair till Sunday warmer
ri. ~. Incoming south.