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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
NEWS OLE TIE Day.

The New York Heralds special dis
patches from Venezuela announce the
CAPTURE of Las Tablas by the revolution
lists and repulso of government troops
near Ciudad Bolivar.
President Harrison yesterday issued
a proclamation declaring that the reci-
procity agreement with Guatemala had
been ratified, and will go into effect on
May 30,
The Massachusetts, House, by a vote
of lO4 to Sc. Yesterday passed the bill
requiring that the sales of liquor be
made only to guests in connection with
food. The bill is to take effect Oil It's
passage.
Secretary Blaine has addressed a let
ter to the President in relation to the
removal OF Mr.. Bancroft as librarian of
the State Department. Mr.. Blaine
saws the cause OF his removal as libra
RAN was his utter unftness for the place.
1t is now conceded that Gen. Alger
will develop more strength in the ma
tional republican convention than has
been accredited to him. 1t is said that
many of the delegates from the south
ern States. although claimed FOR Mr..
Harrison, will when the vote is counted,
be found enlisted under the banner OF
the Michigan man.
1t is estimated that the damage done
in the western States by the recent
floods will reach $4,000, 0i0, even ifthe
rain should cease at once. The rail-
roads have lost 100000 i'll washouts.
The Missouri and Mississippi arc roar
ing rivers. The food in Illinois is sub
siding and people who have been living
ON the bluffs for weeks are returning TO
their homes.
Young Victor McCreery. who in
flictcd a mortal wound on Arthur Van
dcventer with billiard cue, in Wash
ington some time since, was yesterday
in that city sentenced TO eleven months
and twenty-nine days in the Jail and
fined 500. In pronouncing sentence
Judge Cox said that he did not think
McCrcery intended to kill his COM
panion or do more than knock him
down.
During the three weeks that the relic
of st. Anne was at the Church of st.
John the Baptist in New York it was
kissed bv from 100000 to 250.000 per-
sons. Among them was eX-Superin-
tendent of Police Murray, who is said
to have been benefited, and many hun
dred of sick are said to have been heal
ed by kissing the sacred bone. Mgr.
Marquis, the Canadian prelatc, left
with the relic for Quebec last night.
The Baptist congress in Philadelphia
yesterday discussed the feasibility of a
union OF various Baptist bodies. In
the Presbyterian general assembly at
Portland, Ore, the moderator an
nounced the standing committees. The
Methodist general conference ut Omaha
elected Rev. A. j. Kynett and Dr.. W. a.
Spencer secretaries of the church cx-
tension society. The committee on
lay delegations has prepared 4 report
recommending equal lay representa-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 81.

THE PHYSICIANS of this city have
wisely determined not to strike Tor
higher fees. This is q free country, ana
doctors have as much right to strike us
any other class of people, and those
they strike at have an equal right to
accede or not 10 their demands, as they
NAV choose. The assigned cause ofthe
forsaken strike, or trust" or com
bine," as it may be called, was the tax
imposed upon physicians licenses by
the City Council. That tax, like most
others. is unequal, and therefore I'M
lust inasmuch as it is the same on all
physicians, whether their practice be
worth $500 or $4,000 Il year. But, as
in most other strikes, the innocent
would have been the sufferers III the
deserted one. The members otthe Ci'y
Council. who imposed the tax, arc few,
but patients, who had nothing to do
with it, are many. Then, too, the
abandoned general advance of one hum
dred per cent. in the doctors fees would
have been subject to the same com
plant as the license tax, for it would
have been exactcd of the poor, as well
rs Of the rich man. In other cities ply
sicians' fees arc regulated by the income
Of the patients, which is by far the bet
ter plan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
Prince William Votes.

Mr.. w. f. Mills, a highly esteemed
citizen of Occoquan, died at his place
of rcsidcnce in that town on Wcdnes-
day night Mt u o'clock.
Mcssrs. L. r. Houchens e Co., OF
Warrenton, have the contract for doing
the plumbing on Mr.. Robert Portncr's
building now in course of construction
near Manassas.
occoquan at this time locks very
much like dry rock. The steamer Al
ton is at her wharf for a general over
hauling; steamer Occoquan at her
wharf ovcrhauling wood work and
painting, and Mr. Love, from Pohick,
building a yacht at the wharf of Sheriff
G.. w. Tansill.
Mr.. Joseph Fowlkcs died at Grove,
last week. Mr.. Fowlkcs served through
the late war in Mahonc's brigade, and
it is said there was not Drawer soldier
in the Confederate army. A portion OF
the flag which he carried at the second
battle of Manassas was buried with
him.-ManaSSas Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

THE SoLoMoN5 who almost invarla-
bly in recent years compose large
portion of Virginia State democratic
conventions, having in the late one, OF
the twenty-four delegates to the ma
tional democratic convention, elected
eleven Cleveland men, Immediately
proceeded to adopt platform declaring
for free silver and the abolition of the
tax on whiskey and tobacco, to both OF
which measures Mr.. Cleveland is pro-
nouncedly and unqualiiiedly opposed
Such things, however, don't overcome
wise men, for they know that ignorance
and prejudice always have been, and
always will be, potential factors in hu-
man actions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

DEACoN's SENTENCE-Thc trial OF
Edward Parker Deacon, of Bottom, for
killing NJ. Abcille, who had been init
mato with his wife, ended at Nice yes
terday, and the jury rendered verdict
that Deacon wilfully wounded Abeille,
and the judge sentenced Deacon to one
wears Imprisonment, TO the general
amazcmcnt of his hearers. The muir
murs, rising quickly into a volume of
Kisses and groans, which greeted this
announcement indicated how the SYM
pathies of the public went. Deacon's
brother Immediately advanced to his
side and shook hands with him, saying:
ave arc all very sorry; most unjust
verdict and sentence"
Before departing from the courtroom,
attended by a guard of gendarmes, the
accused found a number of friends raj
lying around him, and there was much
liandsbaking, accompanied by Il good
deal of emotion. Deacon himself mOpcd
the while in a somewhat grim style, re-
pressing his feelings like veritable
stole, yet really looking very near break
ing down.
As the audience were slowly leaving
the courtroom various criticisms on the
harshness of the sentence were heard
on all sides.
Mr.. Deacon will not be treated as an
ordinary criminal. He will meet with
every consideration, will be allowed to
wear his own clothing and supply his
own meals. His friends will have ac-
cess to him three times week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 81.
ne Senate was not in session to-
y.
HOUSE.
HOUSE.

day.
HOUSE.
After the reading Of the journal Mr.
Durborow, of Illinois, asked unanimous
consent for the consideration of the
Senate bill authorizing the Secretary OF
War to detail army officers for special
duty at the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Watson, ofGcorgia, objected, and
then himself asked consent for the
adoption of his sub-treasury resolution.
He was cut Off bya demand for the
Irregular order" by Dir. Holman, of In
diana
Mr.. Henderson, of Iowa, said that he
wished to ask consent for the passage OF
a bill providing for site and pedestal
for the Sherman statue. In order to
permit him to do so, Mr. Holman with
drew his demand, but it was immedi-
ately renewed By Mr, Watson.
Mr.. Warner, of New York, from the
committee on public buildings and
grounds, submitted report relative TO
the recent fire in the House folding
room. The committee finds that the
fire probably originated from gas jet
and reported q resolution for the sub
stitution of electricity for gas in the
folding room. The resolution was
adopted.
A bill appropriating $4,000 for the
pedestal for the statue of the late Gen.
w. T. Sherman, was reported from the
committee on military affairs by BIZ.
Cultivate, of Ohio, and was placed on
the calendar.
Mr.. McNTillin, of Tennessee, from the
committee on rules, reported q resolu-
ton that the hour for the meeting of
the House each day shall be II o'clock.
Adopted.
The Ifousc then went into committee
of the whole on the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill.
During the debate Mr.. Bland, of Mis-
souri,, said there should lie an income
tax. To-day poverty was taxed to sup
port the pensioners. 1.-THE wealthy were
taxed he would not complain. But to
tax poor people in order to maintain
another class Of poor people was not
only class legislation; it was unjust and
oppressive legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

SAVED HER CHILDREN, BUT LOST HEE
L1rE.-News has reached Sault Ste Marie,
Mich, of a tragedy at Iroquois, settlement
twenty miles up the shore. The residence of
Benz. Van Taden, farmer and fisherman,
caught fire after his six children had been put
to bed. Mr. Van Taden WAS absent and the
work of rescuing the children from the build
ing fell upon the mother. She made three
trips into the flames, carrying out two child
rem each time. On the last trip she and her
children were on fire when they reached the
open air. Mrs. Van laden devoted her every
effort to save the lives of the little ones. In
this she was rewarded with success but the
brave mother paid for it with her life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

A JEALOUS Observation-Disclosures
Palkowizc, a Hungarian blacksmith in
East Orange, N. j., early yesterday
shot and killed his wife, and then, "
ing down beside her on bed, ended
his own life by sending bullet through
his jealous heart. Three of their child
ron were in the room. One, baby
seventeen months old, was sleeping by
its mother. Palkowizc, his wife and
eight of his nine children, had occupied
a portion of two story frame house in
East Orange, for about two years.
The husband, who was fifty year old,
made good wages, His wife was forty
five, but looked much younger. She
was quite handsome, and was regarded
as faithful and industrious. He drank
heavily at times and their life was any
thing but happy. On many occasions
he beat her without provocation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
Bent on Lynching.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May PA COM
mittee of five last night searched the
jai! and failed to find Wcems, the ne
gro who had been brought to this city
to escape lynching in Chattanooga.
The mob which had increased by this
time to about 500 men, made dash
upon the police station, where it was
met by 25 policemen, who, at the point
of the bayonet, drove the crowd back
to the square. Rock throwing was
then begun and Chief Clack and 1t.
Caster, of the force, were struck, re-
ceiving painful injuries. No shots were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

MI. JOHN GooDE and cX-President
Cleveland do not agree in their rccol-
lection as to the mode by which invita-
ton cards to the White House recep-
tons were issued during the last demo
cratic administration The latter told
ex-Gov. Lee they were issued by the
marshal. The former says they were
always issued through the heads of the
various departments, who had clerks
with lists for that purpose. As Mr..
Cleveland lived at the White House
and received the guests, his recollection
of the matter certainly ought to be the
more correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

AT THE meeting Of the Cleveland
wing of the late State democratic con-
vention, Mr.. Speaker Cardwcl!, of the
House of Delegates, said ''he wanted it
to 90 on record that the anti-Cleveland
men had not brought on the contention
and had not made the first overtures
for compromise, but as they had the
power they could afford to be magnani-
NOUS, and would agree to any thing
that would bring about harmony.
This certainly doesn't look very much
like the Cleveland men had the conven-
ton in sling, as some prejudiced peo-
pie still say they had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

CONGREssIoNAL.-In the L. S. Senate
yesterday number of amendments to
the river and harbor bill were acted
upon, and as stated in the GAZETTE
the bill was then passed. Senator Hale
twitted Senator German and other
democratic Senator's for sitting quietly
while big appropriations were being
made. Nh. Hale pointed out what he
characterized as the inconsistency of
Messrs. German, Vest, Cockrell, Villas
and other democratic Senator's in the
matter of congressional expenditures.
Mr.. Vest replied to Mr. Hale. A num-
Der Of amendments were made TO the
bill increasing the salaries of district at
torneys. The Senate passed the bill
appropriating $500, 900 for the purchase
Of additional land for the enlargement
of the Baltimore custom-housc.
The House was engaged on the civil
sundry bill and after considerable de-
bate the chair ruled on point Of order
an amendment appropriating $4,000
for the preparation of site and the
erection of pedestal for statue of the
late Gen. w. T. Sherman, in the city
of Washington. The matter will be
brought up in a separate bill. A motion
to strike out an appropriation of $780,
GOO for the Chickamauea and Chat
tanocga National Pa:l: brought out
arguments by Mcssrs. Compton, Nc
Kaig, Piclllcr, Dicllerson and Sinod-
grass as to the advisability of mark
ing places made historic by
the war. Representative Bland, of
Missouri, reintroduced a bill presented
by him in the Fifty-flst Congress to adj
init free ofduty goods, wares and mer-
chandisc purchased in foreignscountries
with the farm products of this country
Secretary Tracy made an argument
before the House naval committee in
favor of the transfer of the revenue ma
rine service to the navy. The sub-com-
mittee of the House appointed to inves-
tigate the Worlds Fair expenditures
has made its report. The committee
estimates that the total expenditures
for exposition purposes will reach $780,
100000, and the prediction is made that
it will easily surpass all kindred enter
prises ever undertaken.
The special committee of the House
on the Worlds Columbian Exposition
gave hearing to John Boyd Thatcher
and Mr.. Delafield, of the New York
Board of Worlds Fair Commissioners,
who wanted the opening day of the Elk
position changed from October II to
October q, and to General st. Clair, Of
the National Commission, who urged
that Congress pass bill providing for
the issue of s., $50, 600 in souvenir half
dollars.
The Worlds Fair committee submit
ted report recommending a cut in
salaries.
The House military affairs committee
took adverse action on the bill intro
duced by Representative Cogswell pro-
viding for national sanitarium in
northern New Mexico or southern Col
orado, for the treatment of consump-
ton.
Mr.. Cochran, of New York, intro
duced in the House the Corbin steam
ship registry bill introduced in the SEN
ate by Senator Chandler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

fired. The mob then held a consuIta.
ton on the square, speeches were made
and committee appointed to %
through the police station. The exam.
ination was allowed bu; no negro was
found. After more speaking the mob
dispersed. The negro, it is stated. was
taken from the city yesterday after.
noon, carried to Kentucky and placed
on a Memphis bound train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
Foreign News.

LONDON, May 2l.-Thc Standards
Vienna correspondent, says: The in
vitation to the international silver con-
ference has embarrassed the finance
ministers of Austria and Hungary be-
cause it strengthened the opponents of
the currency reform. Austria will fol-
low Germany, but is disinclincd to en-
ter the conference"
PARIS, May 21.-This morning in the
Passage Gatbois, six dwelling houses, a
wood factory, and eight granarics be-
longing to the Lyons Railway Company,
were destroyed by fire. When this fire
broke out the engines were at another
large fire which was burning in a dis
tant part of the city. The flames gained
such Roadway that it was impossible to
save any of the buildings.
RoME, May 2l.-Cartlinal Lcdochow-
ski, project of the congregation of the
propaganda fdc, has written an import
ant letter addressed to the Catholics in
the United States which, it is believed,
will finally end the Cahcnsly agitation
in that country. In this letter, after
eulogizing the civilization and culture
of the United States, Cardinal Ledo-
chowski says the letter sent by Cardi
nal Rampolla to Cardinal Gibbons last
July does not appear to have wholly
cxtinguishcd the Cahcnsly movement,
which has for its object the appoint
ment of bishops of the same nationality
as the people over whom they preside.
Rival national factions, Cardinal Lcdo
chowski adds, seek by every means to
advance their own favorites whenever
a bishops sec is vacant. The vatican,
he further says, is immovably resolved
to adhere strictly to the rules of the
Baltimore conference. European immi
grafton in the United States must
coalesce as one people and form one
nation.
PARIS, May considerable excite
ment has been occasioned here by the
discovery Of dynamite cartridge at
the residence of the public prosecutor,
who had charge ofthe case against the
anarchist Ravachol. NJ. Beaupaire was
about the only person connected at the
posecuticn or the trial ofRavachol who
did not display any fear of what the
consequences Of his action might be.
There is not the slightest doubt that
the cartridge was placed where found
By some of the friends of Ravachol, but
fortunately it was discovered before
any damage was done.
MELBOURNE, May 21.-It has been
decided that the execution of Dceming,
the wife murderer, shall take place at
ten O'Clock Monday morning. AS the
day Of execution draws near the. excite
ment grows. Seventy permits have
been issued. The doctors are very
anxious to procure Decming's brain for
examination to decide the question of
his sanity, but the government will not
permit them to make any post norton
investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
AMONG THE kilograms read at thu

AMONG THE. kilograms read at the
lotc State democratic convention at
Richmond was the following;
Washington, d. c., May 1910
Hon. c. T. eO'Fcrrall: Our democrats
commend your course. Go to Chicago
as a delegate. The principles OF the
Cleveland phalanN stand like stone
wall. DORSEY .LA'.'Ni l. .,
Mr.. Claggett held the lucrative Office
Of register of wills for the District OF
Columbia under the Cleveland admin
istration. and is the only member OF the
democratic club of Washington who
voted against resolution adopted by
that club respectfully protesting against
the appointment of Matthews and Irot-
ter, northern negroes, to the lucrative
Office of recorder ofdeeds for the DIS
trict of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

We favor poultry houses large enough
to hold only single family of thirteen.
Make them of rough boards just high
enough to stand up in straight whcnyou
visit them. Make them warm with
tarred paper Innings. Keep Stone
braker's Chicken Powder in their drink
ing water, and put some in their feed
every day if you want eggs all year
round. Price, 25 cent pack, packs
SI.OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

After further discussion ON the petition
of CT vary church involving canonical
questions the council adjourned TO meet
ut $50 tonight
At the night session the petition of
Calvary Church, Culpeper county, that
a portion. of Ridley parish, in which
that church is situated, be detached
from, Ridley parish and attached to
Slaughter parish, was denied. The lai-
ty voted for and the clergy against the
petition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
insurrcction.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.-The schoon.
or Orion which has arrived from the
Marshall Islands, bringing news of
troublesome times in the group. 1t is
reported that the native king on the
Island of Tarawa was killed by some Of
his chiefs who rebelled against him.
and that anarchy prevails on the group.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
The Mississippi Flood.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, May 2l.-Gov.
ernor Fifcr has given orders that the
quartcrmaster stores at the Springfield
arsenal be used for the temporary re.
lief of the refugees of the inundated
bottom lands, and should these prove
inadequate the United States quarter.
masters stores at Chicago will be drawn
upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

THE PRoH1BlToRY duties imposed by
theNIcKinley bill upon English products
is naturally fomenting desire for re-
talation in Great Britain. Should that
desire be gratifed by the English gov
ernment, the bounty given to Ameri-
can ships owners BY this government
may induce them to continue their
lines to England, but their ships will
carry little else except their crews and
the American flag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

THE BALTIMORE american, republi-
can, says: 1Free art seems to be COM
ing TO join the ranks of free speech,
free pulpit and free press" Yes, and
according to the Virginia democratic
convention, free whisky. But no re-
publican says anything about free salt,
fuel, clothing, tin, or any of the other
necessaries of life upon which is laid n
heavy tariff tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

J. S. Clarkson, chairman of the re-
publican national committee. on his re-
turn from the Alger conference said
that the nomination at Minneapolis
would be made by acclamation and
without q ballot and by doubtful and
uninstructed States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

If ALL the so-called Cleveland dele
gates elected by the Virginia democrat
ic convention be no more in favor of Mr..
Cleveland than is Mr.. Ryan of this dis
trict, the ex-President will be sadly dis
appointed in the strength ofhis Virgin
in support at Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, May 21.-Thc stock market
opened generally from to per cent. higher
than it closed last evening. At II O'Clock
the market was still fairly active and steady
to firm at irregular but slight changes from
first prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

CHICAGO, May 21-Evcrything on chang i
was lower to-day on account Of the mn, ine
weather, even provisions, notwithstanaihE
hogs at the yards were 10 cents higher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 2f.-The
market is quiet with prices about the same Is
those of yesterday. The offerings of corn
have increased We quote: Wheat Soa93'
Corn 50a52; Rye 70a75; Oats 36a;'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

New YORK, May 21.-Flour quiet ana
firm. Wheat easy and fairly active. tO on
weak and moderately active; PORK n nm r ',
moderately active at 50 50aSll w. L''"
quiet and easy at SO 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

BALTIMORE, May 21-Flour very d urn
unchanged. Wheat easy; No 2 rcd spot ~.
"a; May 93 bid June 92sa92t; July -"
OH steamer No 2 red IS. bid; eoaIn ~!
steady; Fultz 9Os95; longberry 9T ~.
Corn strong; mixed spot 54tao4i May Gr.
June 53a53l July 52fa52B steamer nj
50l bid Southern Corn active ana II, mn ,or,'
54a55. Oats firmer; No . white Western
37Ia3S: No 2 mixed do 3la34! Rye rather
easier. No , 81 asked. HAY steady; good to
choice timothy s14 5oaS15 80. Provisions
steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

Mrs. E. C. Pullman, mother of George Pull
man, died in New York this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-21

BALTIMORE, May 21.-virginia consols =
do 10-40s =; do IS 73ia74i.