Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-30
FROM WASHINGTON.
correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette

The War Department has promui-
gated the regulations extending the
right to all enlisted men in the army 10
compete for commissions as Second
LicutenantS. heretofore this privilege
was confined to the non-commissioned
men. The examinations prescribed are
practically the same as those given to
candidates from civil life for appoint
ments.
1t was stated at Mr.. Blaine's house
to-day that Mr. Blaine is making salts
factory progress and Will probably soon
be able To receive visitors.
The impression seems TO he strength
ening here that Presidcnt-elect Cleve-
land will call an extra session OF Con-
gress soon after his Inauguration, as lie
thinks the people who elected him eX-
pcct relief from the burdensome tariff
as soon us possible, and will be disap-
pointed if nothing be done 10 afford
them that relief until they shall be
called upon to elect another Congress.
Another reason assigned for calling IN
extra session is the admission OF the
territories Of Arizona and New MeXico
as States into the Union. both Of which
are democratic, and the admission Of
which will give the democrats in the
Senate all the working majority they
desire
According to Commissioner Raum's
report. made public to-day, S16,O5S
people were drawing pensions on the
30th of last June, an increase OF l99"Oo
during the year. 1t also says that
though Gully Sl65, 100000 has been ask
ed for next years pensions, that sum
will not be enough.
1t is rumorcd to-day that 4 strong ei-
fort will be made during the session of
the next Congress to have the pension
list revised and purSed, and also to
have the pension bureau transferred
from the Interior TO the War Depart
ment, where the facilities for fraudulent
transactions are not quite so great.
J. @. II. Pendleton was to-day APP
pointed postmaster at Slate Works, Al
bemarle county, Va, vice J. W. Smith,
resigned.
Congressman Meredith of the Alex
andria, Va, district, is i'll here at the
residence of DR.. Osmun. He came here
last Friday TO witness the democratic
turnout. WAS attacked with erysipelas
Of the face that evening, went 10 DR..
Osmun's house for relief and while
there was seized with Il chill and was so
i'll that he could not be removed, and
has been there ever since. lie is better
now. and hopes to be well enough to go
home in two or three days.
Senator Vance is OF. his way to this
city, his friend say, having entirely re-
covered from the indispositiou that nj
tlictcd him during most of the last ses-
sion of Congress.
The Windsor-Mahonc suit was again
before the court here to-day, Gen. Ma
homes counsel Offering is an Offset GER
tain claims against the plaintiff hereto
fore stated in the GAZETTE. The court,
Judge Bradley presiding, rejected the
Offsets. The Generals counsel then
took an appeal.
1t is said here that the friends OF Mr..
:. Wexford Corbin of King George
county. Virginia, will urge his appoint
mcnt as Assistant Secretary of Agricul-
ture under President Cleveland. Mr..
Corbin, it will be remembered. declined
TO run nj the special election last winter
against Congressman Meredith, and
though strong alliance man refused
To leave the democratic party. After
wards lie was sent rs one of the dele
gates at large to the Chicago democrat
L. convention from his State Mr.. Cor
bin is at present member of the agri-
I. l.,
cesslal. model farmer and clear head
cd business man. Last, but not least,
he is son in-law Of that distinguish
ed astronomer and navigator, Matthew
Maury.
1t is reported here from Manassas that
Hrs. Davies, widow Of the late J. j.
Davies. will be recommended for post
master nj that place when the term of
the present postmaster there shall eX-
1ire.
The President has changed his mind
about postponing his annual message to
Congress until a week after the begin
ming of the session. aud said to-day he
would send it on Monday or Tuesday.
The FIRST lot of the souvenir silver
half dollars will be delivered to the di-
rectors of the Chicago fair next week.
The annual report Of the postoilice
inspector, now ready, states that no less
than 1881 people were arrested last
year for robbing the mails.
The final arrangements for the tune-
raj OF the late Dir. Scott will be COM
pleted this afternoon. The pall-bear-
ers have not vet been selected. The
employees of the White House who
were body bearers at Mrs. Harrison's
funeral will act in the same capacity for
DR.. Scott, except that Mr.. Atchison
will take the place Of Mr. Dubois who
is i'll. The services il the East Room
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock will
be public so far us all friends and ac-
ouaintances OF the deceased are con"
cerped. The German Minister, the
Turkish Minister, Senator and Mrs.
Cockreli. Senator Cullom and many
Others called at the White House to-
day and left messages Of sympathy for
the President and his family in their
latest bereavement.
Senator Kenna although still confined TO
his bed Is so much improved that it is thought
all danger Of relapse has passed.
The President to-day appointed John P.
Erich, OF Ohio To be United States Consul at
i Antigua, West Indies.
2Ir. James Hill, 1887 Cadwallat;. =
ST.. Phila., Pa, writes Il have tried y
great many cough medicines but find
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best.
AIy mother has frequeu! coughing spells
! hnt DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup always re-