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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

IN HIS speech at the anti-Clevcland
meeting in Richmond last Wednesday
night, Senator Daniel, more than got
even" with those people of that city
who applauded Mr,Williams, ;he boiling
mugwumps from Boston who had
spoken disparagingly OF him and MS late
colleague in the Senate, when he said
"H Virginia can stand the imputation
upon her, can stand the denial and
disclaimer any implication upon me.
I have taken care OF myself, and al
ways propose to do it. Whether Rich
mond can take care OF herself in resent
ing an imputation upon her people is q
question which is respectfully reicrred
to the gentlemen who are alleged 10
have applaudcd the declaration OF their
degradation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
The Deacon Trial.

NICE, May 2o.-Thc trial Of Edward
Parker Deacon, who is charged with
killing NJ. Abcille, whom he found in
his wife's bedroom, opened here to-day.
The court room was crammed 10 its
fullest capacity by representatives Of
newspapers and members of the aristo-
cratic circle OF Nice, including many
ladies.
After rccounting his domestic rela-
tons and expressing his regret at hay
ing been compelled to kill the despoilcr
Of his happiness, Mr. Deacon, in reply
to an inquiry by the judge, said there
was no question Of reconciliation, as
he had already commenced an action
for divorce.
After recess Mrs. Dcacon's deposi-
ton giving her version Of the shooting
was read.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
The Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 20-At a late
hour last night the Mississippi river
was at standstill, but this gives no
hope to the floods sufferers, for before q
full can take place the up-river rise will
reach here and add a new chapter to
the suffering. The levee at East Car
ondelet broke at 1880 last night, and
in ten minutes there was four feet of
water in every house in the little ham
let. Over $4,000 persons in South St
Louis have been thrown out of work
The damages in that portion of the city
will exceed 50 100000.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 20.-Thc re-
port that the dam in the Mississippi at
St Cloud has gone gone out and much
damage has resulted proves to be I'M
founded. The river is rising steadily
Lut slowly, an inch an hour being the
rate. Some small buildings have been
washed away, but as yet there has been
no great damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
Tho Mccklcnburg Celebration.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., May Ex-senator
Hill, of New York, who is to deliver
the Grafton to-day at the 117th annivcr-
sary of the 5Iecklenberg Declaration
of independence, arrived here tan early
hour this morning, accompanied by
Senator's Ransom and Gray, Repre-
sentative Alexander and others. The
party was met at the station by pro-
cession of military and civic organiza-
tions and citizens generally and escort
ed to the hotel. The attendance to-day
is the largest ever known in the history
of the town. The city is profuscly dec
grated and stately arch spans the four
corre:s of the principal square.
Thirty thousand visitors arc on the
streets. A sham battle was the feature
of the morning exercises and was par
ticipated in by LOCO troops. Senator
Hill and party reviewed the military
parade from the Central Hotel balcony
at II a. N. At one o'clock Senator
Hill delivered his Grafton in the audi
forum building with seating capacity
of 5000.
During his speech Gov. Hill said;
;Let this be the era of good feeling, of
higher national standards, broader pub
lie purposes and larger conception of
political duties"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

We favor poultry houses large enough
to hold only a single family Of thirteen.
Make them of rough boards just hsil
enough to stand up in straight when you
visit them. Make them warm with
tarred paper Innings. Keep stone
brakcr's Chicken Powder in their drink,
ing water, and put some in their iecd
every day if you want eggs all year
round. Price, % cent a pack, . PACKS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

To AVOID an unscemly struggle, the
State democratic convention, as stated
in yesterdays GAZETTE, determined TO
divide equally its delegates at large to
the national convention. The district
delegates by q majority Of one are ant
Cleveland. But as they all express
willingness to support the man who at
Chicago may be deemed the most
available, the delegation vii! probably
vote as a unit when they reach the
windy city and hear the truth from
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
For Oyer Fifty Years.

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY-Mt'.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been uset ioI
over FIFTY YEARS by Millions of MoTiEiI'
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETiIING, WIN
PERFECT SUCCESS IT So0rIIEs the GILL,
SoFTENs THE GUN, ALLAYs all PAIN; CcE u.
WIND Collie and is the best remedy tor W, ).
AFRICA Sold by Druggists in every paft VI ".
the world. It's value is incalculabe. lie sur
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING oA'
RUP, and take no other.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

In purchasing Agricultural Impi!e,lI
ments you only want those which wiz
do the best work and the most WORK, ~
the least expense of time and labor o.
man and team. Be sure to keep yoLa
team in perfect condition by using .iio
old tried and true Stonebraker's Hofs'
and Cattle Powder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

THE LOUISIANA and Mississippi de
partment of the c. A. Il. has surrend-
cred its charter and advised all the
white posts III that Department. follow
its example. for the reason that Com
mandcr-in-C Chief Palmer suspended the
department commander for not recog-
nizing the negro posts rs social equals.
The G.. A. Il. in that department will
now be composed entirely CT negroes.
If the civil rights bill could not effect
social equality between the races, Com
mandcr-in-C Chief Palmer was foolish in
supposing that his order could accom-
plish such a patent impossibility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

THE DEMOCRATS from this district,
like those of the State at large, thought
it wise to divide the delegation to Chl-
cago, and elected one antI-hlii man.
Mr.. Gibson, and one Hill man, Mr.
RYAN. but they elected an anti-cleve-
land man for elector, Mr.. Moore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

IF, AS reported, ex-Gov. Lee, be a
pronounced Cleveland man now, q
great change has recently come over
the spirit of his dreams. rs only short
time ago he said, in effect, it would be
absurd to talk about n nominee until
the favorite Of the New York democra-
CIV should be definitely determined; ard
in saying that he only spoke words of
truth and sobcrness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

Ex-spEAKER KEIFER is republican
candidate for Congress from his old
Ohio district. With Kci!er, Cannon
and Grosvenor back in their seats, the
personnel of the House would not he
improved, but it would certainly he
,,orn r,ictllreSnue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

the selection of foreign ministers and
consuls, President Harrison has not
only shown wisdom and discretion, but
has added to the respect other nations
have for this great land of ours" Why
certainly, Miner and Egan for cx-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

As THIS is country of free speech
and free press, people will talk and
print what they write; but, all the same,
it does seem strange that those with
sense enough to do either, should COM
plain of the U. S. Senate because ii al
lowed the Catholic burial service TO be
performed in lis chamber last Monday.
The Constitution specially prohibits re-
lisious tests and religious prescriptions.
and if Protestant funeral ceremonies
can be conducted in the Senate, there is
no reason why those of the Catholic
Church should be forbidden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

THE BAPTIST CoNGEEss.-The ses-
sions of the National Baptist Congress
opened in Philadelphia yesterday even
ing and will continue for eleven days.
The congress is one of the largest and
most important religious gatherings
that has been held in Philadelphia for
a long time. Although not a legisla-
tive body for the whole, like the Pres
byterian Assembly or the Methodist
Conference, the proceedings of the con-
gress will will be Of much interest to
Baptists throughout the country. Many
delegates, both clerical and lay, have
already arrived and still more are ex-
pected from various sections Of the
United States. In conjunction with
the congress the anniversaries and an
nual sessions of the different Baptist
societies will also be held. The con-
gress was called to order by its presl-
dent. Col. Charles II. Banes, OF Phi!a-
delphia. The opening subject for dis
cussion was, "The Christian Year; how
far is its recognition advisable?'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

A committee composed of delegates
to the convention called on Governor
Mckinney yesterday and advocated
the appointment of General tltZ. Lee
for the vacancy in the United States
Senate occasioned by the death of Hon.
Johns Barbour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

Tie time required for a journey
around the earth by man walking day
and night, without resting, would be
42S d; Us; an express train, 40 days :
sound, at a medium temperature, 323
hours cannon ball, 212 hours; light,
a little more than lilo of a second, and
electricity, passing over copper wire,
o little less than Ito of q second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

Plans have been accepted for a new
bridge between New York and Brook
lyn with twice the capacity of the pres
ent bridge. Work will probably begin
October l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 20.
SENATE.

After little routine business the
Senate resumed the consideration of,the
river and harbor bill.
The Senate passed the river and har-
Dor appropriation bill without Il divi-
sion and conference with the House
has been asked
HOUSE.
Once more the third party, rs repre-
sentcd by Mr.. Watson, of Ga, attempt-
ed to secure consideration of the rcso-
luton requesting the ways and means
committee to report the sub-treasury
bill, and once more the demand for the
regular order operated as an objec-
ticn.
After the call of committees for re-
ports the House went into committee
of the whole on the sundry civil bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

Mayor Grant, of New York, says he
will not be a candidate for renomina
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

some points. The storm also raged in Ina,
1t is stated that Mt the Cabinet csunei, lin
in London to-day the ministers decided y,
dissolve parliament on juno pom. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20
THE PLATFORM.

We, the representatives OF the demo
rarity of Virginia in convention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

A REPUBLICAN newspaper says: In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

This excellent society now meets at
the same time as the council. The
names of twenty-five delegates from
parochial branches appear in the pub
lished list of members present. Miss
Sallie Stuart, of Alexandria, is the pres
ident, and Miss L. L. Taylor, of Nor
folk, the secretary of the society, Its
meeting took place at $50 a. m. this
morning Thursday in the First Pres
byterian Church and was called to ord
CT by Miss Sallie Stuart, who,
after making some well-chosen intro
ductory remarks, presented her report
of the work of the past year. The
elections of officers was next in order
and resulted in the reelection of Miss
Sallie Stuart as president and Miss l..
l.. Taylor as secretary. Reports from
the various parochial branches were
called for and showed satisfactory work
and healthy growth. Miss Julia Eme-
ry, of New York, general president of
the auxiliary, made a most helpful adj
dress on the object of this organization
and the best methods of work. 1t is
hoped that large number of parochial
branches will be formed during the en-
suing year as the various branches of
this society are important factors in
sustaining diocesan and foreign mis-
sionS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-20

ample.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31

posed it was to ferry the deceased across
the great river. Then the assistant re-
piled, "Well. the son-ofa-sun of Jew
will have to swim then; | have the half
dollar in my pocket
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31
Wanted.

Wanted.
Fifty lbs. clean cotton rags at the Free
Press Company's press room.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31

Eugene Cutting and Jas. A. Rose will be
candidates for city treasurer. Both are
worthy and well qualified, and it wonld
be a hard matter for a voter to make q
choice between them in point of fitness
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31

Henry Karcher and DR. IIoyt will con-
test for alderman in the First ward. In
the Second Tony Hcngle has "a walk away.
Adolph Ewert las been mentioned also
but no doubt has considered discretion
the better part of valor and Will give Tony
Il clear field. Frank Price has Il monopo-
ly in the Third. while Louie Grccnouch
and j. II. Dusenbury will each be elected
in the Fourth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31

There are those who engage in politics
who invariably set their mouths to going
and then 90 off and leave them. This
does not apply to anyone especially and
the FREE PRESS makes no allusjons.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-03-31

The next time Hughes county elects a
set of delegates to 90 to state convention
it will not be divided, but will go down
thcrc-whcrevcr the convention may be-
united in the support of Hon. Coe |. Craw-
ford for attorney general. There will be
no cross-iiring or cross purposes to attain
this end. Incidentally, of course, the DEL
egates will be favorable to the candidacy
of Hon. j. A. Picker and other men who
have shown their worth and friendship
during times past.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
Dinner in 1850.

The manner in which meal was served
in 1850 is thus described by an old French
writer, who gives without doubt correct
idea of a repast throughout civilized Eu-
rope at that epoch among people we'll to
do. The table, it is to be remarked, was
often constructed of boards placed on tres
ties.
The seats, tables and dressers are ar
ranged and the dining room is put in order
in becoming manner. The principal
guests are put at the head OF the table
with the master of the house, and none sit
down till they have washed their hands.
Afterward the lady OF the house, the daugh-
tiers and the rest of the family are seated
according to their social conditions. The
saltcellars. the knives and spoons are then
put on with the bread and afterward
meats cooked in different ways are brought
and served with great diligence by the
servitors, and those who are at table talk
to one another and try to amuse themselves
in an agreeable manner.
Then come the MINISTRIES with all their
instruments AID try 10 delight the COM
pany. Wines and meats are renewed, and
at the end of the meal fruits are brought.
When the meal is finished water is brought
to wash the hands, the cloth is taken away
and the table lowered. Then grace is said,
and thanks and compliments are rendered
to the host.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
The Girl i'm the Moon.

Many have read of Bishop wilkins fdes
concerning the ghostly apparition, which
is that the spots so plainly visible when
the moon is at her full do not take upon
themselves the forms of an aged man and
burning brush pile, which Is the general
accepted idea, but that they are clear repre-
sensations OF two lions fighting, "ore with
his tayle towarde the east and the other
with his tayle towarde the west"
Fanciful stargazers have recently fig
ured out something more romantic than
an aged sinner expiating Sabbath brush
burning affair or two monarchs OF the for
est in deadly combat. They have discov-
cred that there is well defined picture OF
girl on the face of the bright orb. 1t is a
profile picture and can be easily discerned
when the moon is full.
When the moon is in the eastern sky the
portrait of the girl appears to be looking
to the north, with face slightly inclined
upward. Just at the upper rim of the yell
low orb you can plainly make out the hair,
back and front, naughty bang concealing
the forehead. Below the ends OF the frizzed
bangs, in perfect symmetry with typical
human face, the outlines of the eyes and
nose may be traced, the latter rather in
distinct. The mouth is very plain, as is
also the chin and neck
Of course it takes a great deal of imagi-
nation to figure out the prominent and the
indistinct lines so as to make them appear
like human face. but when the lines have
been once traced the sight well repays one
for the trouble taken.-St. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
The Soubrette's Joy.

If you should chance to pause in front of
any Broadway window where theatrical
faces are displayed you will invariably
surprise some footlight fairy looking at
her counterfeit presentment. The worse
the COMMUNICATIVE more it flatters her
the oftener she will be there to look at it.
The mere act of looking is not so satisfac-
tory to her, but it attracts attention. Other
people look to see what she is looking at.
The chances are that somebody at some
time will note a faint resemblance some
where and will say, There she is now,"
and then everybody within hearing will
stare at her and whisper. Then the foot
light fairy will go away happy. have
seen soubrette playing Broadway en-
gagement stop every day to look at her
pictures in the windows. If there were
dozen to the block she would stop from
one to ten minutes to silently worship each
one. Such is the glory of the first season
ION the road New York Herald.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
ner Repentance.

"Gracie, you-you don't think come
here too often, do your was the anxious
inquiry of the ingenious, open faced
young man who stood leaning against
the piano.
Certainly not, Frank. said the young
lady sitting on the piano stool
Observation-Disclosures R-r-r-r-r-r-r-
tum-tum Which the sagacious reader
will understand to be an interlude on
the part of the piano.
Il didn't know" pursued the young
man refectively, but | had been over
doing it.
R-r-r-r-rum-tum -tum-
tum. R-r-r-r-rum-tum.
"What made you think so, Frank
"Why, it was the stipulation, you
know, when you gave me the-the cold
shake, that ! should come to see you oc-
casionally as friend. so as not TO break
off too sudden and get people to talking
Wasn't it,"
-ti-tum-tum. Pill Will will
willi-wili-w will Ker-chug. Ker-chug
R-r-r-rum-tum.
CO, i OC1lSf0 b1dL was LILO
standing"
That's what I've been doing, you
know, Oracle. I've been coming coca
sionally. Once or twice week is occa-
sionally, isn't IT."
eyes, suppose you could call it So"
"But when fellow gets TO coming
three or four times week. you know, it
looks as if he were getting off the occa-
sional basis and trying to make a new
deal. That's what's worrying me-"
81 ouldn't-r-r-r-rum-tu Ker-chug
let such thing as that-lum-ti-tum-
tum-worry me-" u
Its all right, of course, to go on be-
ing friends, Oracle, but it's going to
take long time TO break it to em gently
if this occasional business gets any more
-h'm-occasional than it is now. And
it'll be pretty tough on me to make it
any less occasional.
Lum-ti-tum-tum. Rum-tum.
Some day of course I'll have to quit
It has been a pretty long time now since
l have bored you, Oracle, with word
about love-
"a long timer" exclaimed Oracle pen
sively. "It's been an eternity, Frank
Yum! Yum! Yum-yum! Yum-yuml
Which the sagacious reader will I'M
derstand to be an interlude with which
the piano had nothing whatever to do
And Frank is to go to see Miss Oracle
one day next week with regularly Or
dained minister, a new black suit, and q
marriage license-Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
English People and American Things.

It is time that the truth should be I'M
derstood in this matter of Anglo-American
imitation. The opinion prevails that it is
wholly onesided, which most emphatically
is not the case. The American leaven
works in England about as strongly as the
English notions obtain this side the water
Is it not concession TO American good
sense and example that English young
women of the best families now often walk
the streets unattended by footmen? Such
thing few years ago would have been
impossible. American practices and prec-
edents are freely quoted and adopted in
English society. American ideas are copied
without stint, and American wares, nov
elites and inventions are generally adver-
tised by London tradesmen-
The most conservative of the London so
ciety and women's periodicals constantly
set forth the ''fads" of American women,
and they long ago ceased the tone of half
apology in which such items used to be
couched. There seems, in fact, quite as
great an admiration and respect for things
American over there as there is here for
things English.-Her Point Of View in
New York Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
The Color Guard.

Boys who have attended military schools
know what the color guard is. but perhaps
some young readers do not know. The
color guard is small body of picked men.
sergeants and corporals chiefly, who are
stationed on each side of and behind the col
or sergeant. The color guard never leaves
the flag in action and never does any fight
ing until the last reserves are called upon
Their business is TO stand by the flag and
prevent it from falling into the hands of
the enemy
Aboard ship one Of the things that used
to be done in the good old days of wooden
frigates was TO nail the colors to the mast
Hauling down the colors in naval fight
is the sign Of surrender. When they are
nailed to the mast they cannot be hauled
down; the mast must be shot away or the
vessel sunk before the colors can be low
sred.-W. j. Henderson in ST. Nicholas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-23
st. Louis and Return, Cheap.

The Missouri Pacific Railway company
will sell tickets 70 ST. Louis aud return at
greatly reduced rates on account OF the
Peoples pzrty convention. Tickets on
sale February % 70 ~ inclusive, good 70
return up TO and including March 10. 1s92.
Remember the Missouri Pacific railway
is the shortest line TO st. Louis. and makes
the best time BY three hours The fast
express leaves Wichita after dinner C2555
o. M and arrives in ST. Louis next
morning at Z pollock. No change of cars
OF any class between here and Wichita.
Chair CARS and Pullman palace sleepin :
cars We run the incest train. are the
shortest line and make the best time.
Ticket office 10 North Main street. Two
trains daily each way
es-tf z Z BIECKLEY, p. and 7. A