davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign News.

DUBLIN. Dec. 29.-Considerablc cx-
element has been caused in Irish homo
rule circles by the ncws chat the an-
thorities have directed Scotland Yard
to take the spy known us Major Lee
caron into the employ Of The govern
mcnt for the purpose of tracing out
the guilty parties connected with the
Dublin explosion. l.ccaron Is greatly
abhorred by freshmen OF all factions
and it is believed that the report will,
if confirmed, greatly weaken the hold
OF the Liberal government in Ireland
PARIS, Dec. 29.-Au explosion at
half past one o'clock this morning in
the hall leading to the Offices between
the ground floor and first story OF the
prefecture of police has caused a sen
sation. The explosion was the work
of anarchists, who placed in the entire
sole a bomb heavily charged with
chloratc powder The explosion caus-
ed no fatality.
LONDON, Dec. 29.-Itis reported that
Mrs. Lille Langtry is worse, and thai
there is imminent danger OF the dis
ease with which She is suffering re
sulting fatally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
ALExAN DRI-A-, VA
THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. %, 1892

THE New YORK II'crld, referring to
the intention of the democratic legisla-
tnre of New York to elect Mr.. Murphy
U. S. Senator, says ''thc selection was
made without even friendly consulta-
ton with Grover Cleveland, the Presi-
dent-elcct. the official head of the dem
ocratic party" 1t also says the new
Senator should be in full sympathy
with Mr.. Clcveland's ideas and aims.
The Uorld has probably = larger circu-
lation in the North than any other news
paper in the country, and people, as Il
general rule, subscribe to newspapers
with whose opinions they agree. The
quoted remarks referred TO, therefore,
show how the spirit of the trainers OF
the Constitution has vanished from the
people of that section, irrespective OF
their political utilization. Those who
framed the Constitution supposed that
instrument established three separate
and distinct branches OF the govern
mcnt, each to act within its own pre-
scribcd limits, and none to interfere
with each other except rs they had spc-
cially provided. But, according to the
World, the executive should not only
be consulted about the selection OF
members of the legislative branch oil the
government, but only those who are IN
"full sympathy with his ideas and aims
should be elected. Mr.. Cleveland in IN
terfering in the case referred to is not
consistent, for it is we'll remembered
that one of his party's complaints OF
him, during his former administration
was that he refused to attempt to lnil'i-
ence Congress in respect of democratic
measures. and announced that it was
the part of Congress TO legislate; his to
execute
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
Inl,,sn,in Nnlcs.

Mrs. Mary Tavcnncr, wife of Mir.
Benjamin Tavcnncr, died last Tuesday
morning at her home near Mountain
Gap in about the 18th year OF her age.
Mrs. Maria L. Carter, wife OF Capt.
John Il. Carter, died on the 18th of De-
cembcr at the residence of her son-in-
law, Mr.. Chas. f. Riticor, at oallands,
in the G3rd year Of her age.
The farm of Henry s. Taylor was last
week disposed of to Mr.. VIM. +. Ellison
for 81 800. The land lies about three
miles from Pursellvillc, has comiorta-
bic dwelling house, and contains sixty
three acres.
The town council of Brunswick has
granted the Loudoun county and Ber-
lin (Brunswick) company the right to
bring the bridge over the canal and 10
end at the foot of Bridge avenue, aud
then turn east on Canal avenue. The
bridge is TO be finished OH the lst OF
May. 1898. The pillars now standing
in the Potomac river will he raised II
feet additional to clear the passage OF
boats OIL the Chesapeake and Ohio ca
nal .-DHrr0r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RAILROAD.
The proposed electric railway and bout
levard between Baltimore and Wash
ington received n stimulus yesterday
through meeting Of the stockholders
of the Baltimore and Washington
Turnpike and Tramway Company, the
company which is to build the road
and boulevard. The meeting was held
in Baltimore. The present board of di-
rectors represent the traction syndicate
of Philadelphia, New York and Balti-
more. The company had two bills
passed by Congress last summer by
which it will he able to get into the
District of Columbia, but it is very
likely they will prefer to use the Rhode
Island avenue franchise. From Bal!i-
more the line will probably leave by
the way Of wilkins avenue. The
route to be followed after leaving
the city limits is to cross the Bali
more and Ohio Railroad about Elk
ridge Landing and follow north and
west over the Washington turnpike for
nearly all of the way into the District
of Columbia. The meeting yesterday
was secret and continued for nearly
two hours. After adjournment ii was
stated that no business had been trans
acted which could he made public.
President Newbold, however, was
heard to say that the work was now
mt that stage which permitted il to be
rapidly pushed and that active opera
tons were about to be entered upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
Montc Cnrln sniciac..

LONDON, Dec. 29.-i'rom Monte
Carlo comes the news Of two traaic
events, in one Of which an American
was the victim. The American, WHO'S
described rs young man, and of good
appearance, lost three thousand five
hundred pounds belonging to his
mother, which had been entrusted TO
his care. When the last gold piece
was gone he walked silently out Of the
Casino. Near Ein,imiglia, about Is
miles from Nice, the young man threw
himself on the railroad track in from! O..
an approaching train and WAS crushed
to death. Another gambler. who had
lost nearly everything in the Casino
took the train from Monte Carlo, NJ
parcntly with the intention of rctmr-
ing home, and shot himself dead with
a revolver while OH The train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
News OF tI;c ;rrnhrio

New YORK, Dec. 29.-The Gem
mander of the steamship MoraNia re-
ported on his arrival from Hamburg at
Quarantine last night that he sighted n
vessel which he was very sure was the
overdue Umbria at ten O'Clock on the
morning OF December 81, about halt
way across the Atlantic Captain
Winkler said there was nothing about
her appearance TO attract attention
and she seemed TO be pursuing her
course as usual.
The steamer Gallilco, from Hull.
which arrived this morning, reports
that on Dec. %, in latitude 1852 lopgi-
tude $500, passed and signaIled a dis
abled Cunard steamer, which proved to
be the Umbria She made signals for
assistance, and although heavy sea
was running she laid easy and cenlor
table. The next day two steamers
passed the Gallilco. bound cast which
would no doubt fall in with Ter and
render any assistance necessary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
senses.

An ADVANCE ~ MEDIcrSE.-A dispatch
from New York says: Victims Of epilepsy
and medical men liz general arc deeply inter
ostcd in the reported discovery of 4 new
agent in the treatment of the disease by DIR.
Paul Gibicr, president of the archaeological
Society and director of the Pasteur Institute
The material used is prepared in the Pasteur
laboratory from the vital organs Of sheep.
DR.. Gibcr's idea came by deduction from the
effects on cpicptic patients of Pasteur's anti
rabic injections In each case the cpilcptic
tendency seemed TO be stayed, and arguing
that it was due to the nervous matter injected
with the virus, lie be"an experiments on his
own account
One YOUTH .r. "nccstry, who was
approaching a state of iliocy, took injections
of the nerviue and was greatly improved.
The usual vertigo disappeared quickly and he
has gained in intelligence. In the case ola
13-year-old boy, who had idiocy complicated
with epilepsy, the fits were reduced from Sow
cr;tl daily TO one every two or three days
His temper aud Intelligence are materially
improved. DR.. Gibier thinks epilepsy is
caused by a disposition of the nervous cen
tres to retain q poisoA which accumulatcs and
causes commissions, and he regards the ner
vine as likely TO retard, il not prevent this
dangerous accumulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
Beautiful lunch.

Senator and Mrs. Calvin S. Bricc
gave a tea from four to seven O'Clock
in Washington yesterday afternoon to
introduce their second daughter, Miss
Katharine Margaret Brice, to society.
The occasion WAS a memorable one, for
the whole fashionable world was pres
emit and every one enjoyed the oppor-
tunity. after extending their congratu-
lations to the happy debutante, oil IN
spcctinc the mansion which had been
50 changed and beautilied, within the
past few months. Guests upon arrival
passed to the long, crimson hallway,
through the enclosed veranda, which
was carpeted and hung on all sides with
Pcrsians rugs and tapestries. WIN,
out the house Il corps of footmen and
policemen kept the equipages in line,
so that not the slightest confusion III
arriving and departing was experienced,
in the covered driveway. Senator and
Mrs. Brice stood with their daughter TO
receive in the white and green ball
room, where towering plumes formed a
background and arched above then
heads. Mrs Brice's gown was of plum
color satin brocaded in gold.
The debutante's gown was OF ivory
white satin, with narrow ruillc OF point
lace edging the bottom ofthe skirt. The
corsacc was made plain and high in
the nec,,:, with leg-ofmutton full, wide
sleeves, deep pointed cape falling
to the waist edged with point lace.
A double bouquet Of lilies of the valley
tied with profusion OF white ribbons,
was carried. On table Ill the bay
window were bouquets of every variety
of flowers sent by friends. Miss Brlce's
gown was pearl gray bengaline, with
large pulled sleeves of scarlet velvet,
over which was n fall Of Irish point.
Miss Moore, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Moore, of New York, one of the
seasons dcbutantes, received in a gown
of white satin with pearls and crystal
trimmings.
The dining room gives Il fine i'm
preston OF Il Moorish interior, and
from It's gorgeous cololing is the most
notable apartment in the mansion,
while the appearance Of the library has
been little changed from the time when
Washington society gathered there i'll
the latter years Of Mr.. Corcoran's life
10 congrat' on his birthdays.
49, -. 20 philanthropist
and one of his granddaughter as a
young girl, together with other family
paintings, adorn the walls.
The centrcpicce on the table, laden
with every imaginable dainty, was n
triumphal ear formed of candied fruits;
driven by Il cupid, who, in leash OF
blue ribbons, drove n team OF cupids
over n lake walled in with roses. This
was llankcd III either side with forms OF
salmon pate de loie gras, and boned
fowl were served in the form of pleas
ants with real plumage, while the ices
were in great variety of fancy shapes.
On the buffet ut the rear was an ornate
service of gold. The collation. WAS
served by walters. Throughout the
course of the tea band Of musicians
played behind I'm lex grove at the
north end of the main hallway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
DETECTION Priest.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Dr. Mcrwin
Smell, secretary to Bishop Keane, the
rector of the Catholic University, ard
whose works have always breathed the
deepest loyalty to the Catholic faith,
has, after deep deliberation, cut loose
from the creed which he had cspoused
and on Christmas eve was married to
Minnie Gilbert sprague, daughter of y
Presbyterian clergyman here. OF his
future, DR.. Smell said that he would
join no church, but expects to gather
about him a following of his own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

SCARED THE LADIES oUT-Special
Officer Hugh Farrell at the Reading
Railroad depot, Philadelphia, was hor-
rifcd on Monday night by the actions
of a well man dressed who had fallen
asleep in the ladies' room. The
mau began to undress himself When
the stranger slipped of his sus-
pcnders, Farrell recovered and tool,
hold Of him. The unfortunate, man
very much abashed. when awaken
ed, hurried on his clothing in
time to catch the S o'clock train for
New York city. All The ladies who
had left the depot for the sidewalk re-
turned TO their warm quarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

A FINE REsIDENCE.-Mr. Il. Hunter
Dulany's handsome new residence on
the No. farm is nearly completed and
will, we understand, be ready for occu-
patton some time next year. This
property is situated about two miles
cast of Uppervillc, on the Alexandria
turnpike. The new building is mag
niicent structure, estimated to cost
fifty thousand dollars, and is approach
ed by splendid gravclled drive, wind
ing through hundred acre park, dot
ted over with shade and ornamental
trees; Oh the east of the building is a
beautiful terraccd garden. the chief at
traction of which is large Green
House, filled with choice plants and
flowers. Some three hundred yards
northwest of the dwelling is a twelve
thousand dollar barn and several cot
tages for the employees on the place. As
we stood on the high ground, crowned
with these buildings, the eye swept
over thousands of acres of the finest
blue grass land in the world and as we
drank in the pure fresh air from the
Blue Ridge, and bcheld the magnificent
landscape. we could we'll believe that
the popular young "millionaire," the
late il. Grafton Dulany, of whose es-
tate this place was q part could not
have found, on all Goods green earth"
a lovlier spot to make his home.-ltar-
reRt0p Jirginiaa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
Collision and Loss Of life.

CHICAGO, H., Dee 29.-l,our persons
were killed and twice that numbcr
were injured this morning by the col
lision ola Pittsburg and Fort Way0a
passenger train with a heavily loaded
street car at the junction Of l7th street
and Stewart avenue. As the cngiuec:
ofthe train ncared 1.-The crossing he heard
the fireman cry "stoplo But he was
unable 10 DO so within the short dis
lance. lis engine was running about
IS miles an hour when the accident oc-
cured. John Albright, one of the,
crossing guards arrested, is the same
Waterman whose carclcssness at the
same point several months age resulted
in Il similar accident and the death oil
two persons and the injury of others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
Attempt 20 Barn a Theatre

New YORK, Dec. 29.-Palmor
Theatre was discovered. to be on fire
under the stage at about quarter past
two this morning. A stream Of water
was turned on the flames, and, after Il
hard fight, the fire was subducd. Just
as the alarm was given man
was seen to leave the real cs-
tate Office under The theatre and throw
blazing book into the street. He
then returned to the Office and locked
himsclfin. The police arrested him in
spite of his protestations. On the floor
OF the Office was found a heap Of burn
ed paper, which seemed to show that u
fire had been kindlcd by some one in
the office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

WHEN THE GAZETTE, three or tour
avs ago. criticised adversely the action
of MGR. Satolli in restoring Rev, DIR.
McGlynn to the priesthood without
peuance and a public confession of his
gross Improperly in abusing and ridl-
culing the earthly head of his church,
it did so from an entirely independent
noint of view. But it seems that its
ideas on the subject are entertained by
members of the church, for one of them
in = letter to the New York SIN of yes
terday, says
oIIow is it possible to remove the
han of accommodation from DIR. Me
Giynn. who for five years has publicly
nsultcd the Pope, without as public an
apology? This is incomprehcnsibie to
Catholics except upon one assumption
and this is Il difficult one-Aamciy:
that Mgr. Satolli had not been informed
of the insults offered to the Pope by d.
McGlvnn. If he has not been so m
formed aud OF the Indignation with
which these insults were received ny
the Catholics of New York and OF the
United States. it has been because he
has not sought the information from
any respectable Catholic in the city OF
New York. If he has removed the ban
of eycommunicatio without requiring
public apologies, then he has commit
ted the most colossal mistake that has
been committed in the church for five
hundred wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.
4, ]. Frances. a well-known mcr.

A. ]. Frances, a weli-known mef-
chant of Norfolk, is dead.
Dr.. Lewis a. Miller, Of Manchester
died Yesterday after a long illness.
Mrs. olivia i1dmonds, of Greenwich,
Prince William county, died on the list
inst.
A man named Moss is said TO have
lost five or six hundred dollars WIN
gamblers in Warrcnton i'll the last IL"
days.
Some of the residents of CulpepeI
are making u move 10 secure Il Wate'
supply for that town. but are confront
ed with serious opposition by other III
habtantS.
The home of Henry Bradley: neaI
Spring Farm, two miles east OF Lnr;iy'
was burned Tuesday highland the iii u
ily made Il narrow escape. me i'lT
was accidental and nothing was s.: silv .en
Insurance on house 81 ,0o0i loss SOW
Governor Mckinney has addressed a
letter to Secretary of the Navy lracy,lh
support OF the efforts OF the Drydock
and Construction Company oi Newport
News to secure the contract for build
inc one or more of the new government
cruisers.
Telegraphic advices received at
Roanoke Yesterday morning announced
the breaking out of IL fire ut the Ago
mn coal mines on the north fork OF the
Elkhorn Extension, about twelve miles
ra,,, poc,hontos Assistance was sent
from Roanoke.
The intercollegiate Southern Attn
letic Association was formed in Rich,
mond last night by representatives oi
Johns Hopkins University, St. John
College, Annapolis, Md: universities o'
the South, Virginia, North Carolina
Tennessee, Alabama and Wake Forest
College.
1t is understood that the friends o.
Col. O'Ferrall will hold conference IL
Richmond shortly after the Christmas
HOLIDAYS, to discuss that gentleman
campaign for the nomination for Gov
ernor. If Colonel O'Ferrall receives
the nomination he will, of course, re,
sign his seat in the House Of Represent
ativcs. In that event Hon. Basil Is
Gordon. the chairman of the democrat
c State committee, will probably be !;
candidate for the vacancy thus created
1t is understood that the name o
State Senator James l.. Gordon, O
Charlottesville, will he presented to Mr.
Cleveland for the position of consul al
Liverpool. This is one of the best pay
ing positions in the gift Of the l'resi
dent. The salary and fees amount T.
not less than $4,000 annually. MIR
Gordon has never held any public posi-
ton, except that of member of The STATE
Senate for the uncXpired term oi 'Scna
tor J. Richard Winglicld, whom Mr.
Cleveland made minister to Cost;
Rica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
HYDRorHoDIA IN EssEx.-Mrs

HYDRopHoEA IN EssEX.-Mrs.
Breckenridge, in Tappahannock, has
just lost a fine horse from hydrophobia.
The horse was bitten by mad-dog.
Some eighteen days previously an OK
belonging to a man who was driving
him to Tappahannock, was met by Il
dog on the road, which ran under the
cart, bit the OK, and the man was also
bitten. In eighteen days the OK died
from the bite and the man was only
saved by the maidstone. Hogs have
also been bitten by mad dogs and gone
mad ard died. One man was bitten
by mad dog, and after putting it off
some days finally yielded to his wifc's
persuasion and went to the maidstone,
and they had difficulty in extracting all
of the poison from the arm that was
bitten, but the man is still in his
senses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
COMMUNICATED

Query Why doesn't the electric rail
road company build stair and plat
form from their new bridge across Hunt
ing creek down to the water for the
use of skating and boating parties {?
At present it is almost impossible to
reach the ice from shore without wet
ting the feet. 1.-THE railroad company
will do this it viii add a good deal 10
their traffic and accommodate friends Of
the road. SKATER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

Wamberg, one OF the Harrison cleo
tors in North Dakota, will receive the
certificate of election, Notwithstanding
the order of the court to count the fa-
mous SELF precinct, which would, if
counted in time, lave elected all three
Weaver electors. The Governor will
issue certificates to two fusion and one
republican elector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

HARRIsoN-CARY.-T engagement
is announced of Mr.. Fairfax Harrison,
of New York, a member of Mr.. Cleve-
lands law firm, and Miss Hetty Cary,
of Baltimore. Miss Cary is daughtef
of John 3. Cary, now of kentucky.
The prospective groom is son of Bur-
fon Harrison, who was private secre-
tary to Mr.. Jefferson Davis during the
late war. Mrs. Harrison was Miss
Constance Cary, of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

a HUGE GALLows.-Shcrif' Edward
J. Plummer, of Chestcrtown, Nd, has
purchased lumber for the scallold upon
which the eight men and boys convict
ed of the murder OF DR.. J. II. Hill will
be executed, and is perfccting all nee
essary arrangements. The gallows will
be % feet long and s feet wide. The
main beam will he of Georgia pine G by
inches. There will be four traps A
feet each, on each Of which will stand
two persons. The lower portion of the
scaflold from the ground to the plat
form will be entirely open. From the
platform to the beam will be inclcsed
box-lille on three sides, the side next to
the Jail being left open. Sheriff Plum
mer states that the trap will not be
sprung before u o'clock m. on the day
of the execution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29
4 STEER CLEANS Our A CHURCH,

A STEER CLEANS OUT a CHURCH.
During the Christmas services at the
Long Meadow Meeting House, at
North Derby, Conn, an infatuated
steer dashed into the church, carrying
the door with him. The congregation
at once got up and left the animal wor-
shipper in undisputed possession. The
minister tried to drive him out, but
was forced to seek refuge on the back
of a pew, where he perched while the
steer demolished the furniture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-29

THE Department of Justice eNpend-
e | 50 much money on u. 5. deputy SUI
pervisors of election and marshals, in
the vain attempt to re-clect Mr. Harri-
son, that there is none left to pay its
legitimate expenses, and, therefore, 1t
will be compelled to discharge many
officers whose services are necessary tor
the proper conduct of the proceedings
of the courts.