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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

James E. Tyler, well-known Rich
mond jeweler, has made an assign
ment.
Mr.. T. C. Pitcher was nominated yes
terday at Warrenton as the democratic
candidate for the House OF Delegates
from Fauquier county.
Among the combinations of postmas-
tiers by the Senate yesterday Wee the
following for Virginia Henry c. Yates,
at Warrenton Frank w. Shield,
Hampton VIM. E. Owen, South Bos-
ton; VIM. T. McCue, Staunton; Chas.
F. Jordan, Buena Vista VIM. A. Gil
liam, Covington.
Sheriff Goughborough, of Moptgome-
~ county, Md, started out last Friday
to chase down the thieves who robbed
the stables of Mr.. Ofutt, wealthy
farmer living near the Cross Roads, in
his county. He obtained a clue, and
followed it up until it led him into the
thickly settled regions of Loudoun.
Here, he says, he ran into a gang OF
four men ambushed in q ravine, who
ordered him to give up his search and
go back. As they backed up their
threats with drawn weapons, he did as
requested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

THE DEATH OF two and the wounding
and arrest of the remaining four of the
six would-be train robbers at st. Joseph,
No., yesterday, will tend in no small
degree to prevent the further extern
sion of the crime of which they were
guilty. In q country the people of
which are taxed to enforce law and Or
der. lynch law is everjustifable, but if
it should be applied to the four men re-
ferred to, it would have decidedly
deterrent effect upon those contem-
plating the commission of similar
crime, and would be applauded by
many and be condoned by nearly all
right-thinking people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

In RESPONSE to an enquiry as to the
reason for Mr.. O'Ferrall's failure to
resign his seat in Congress, the klch-
mond Dispatch says: 1--WE suppose 1t
is because no time has been fixed by
the Legislature for the election to take
place, and the Governor has no power
to fix it. the federal Constitution pro-
viding that the Legislatures Of the sew
eral States shall perform this duty"
Oh. no. The federal Constitution pro-
vides that: ''When vacancies happen ID
the Representation from any State, the
Executive Authority thereof shall issue
Writs of Election to fill such Nacan-
cies." So, by the Constitution, which
is the supreme law Of the land, it is the
business of the Governor, and not OF
the Legislature, to perform the duty re-
ferred to, ex-representative Harris to
The contrary Notwithstanding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

REPRESENTATIVE SWANSON says the
President is in favor of the repeal Of
the tax on the circulation of State
banks. There is hardly any doubt
that the existing national banking sys-
TEN is the safest that has ever been
tried in this country; but it is just as
true that as the taxing power Of the
country can, constitutionally, be used
only for the purpose of raising revenue,
and as the tax referred to does not pro-
duce a cent of revenue, and is imposed
solely for the purpose of prohibiting
the establishment of State banks, it
should be removed This is so plain
that, according to the young Congress :
man from Virginia, it is recognized by
even such pronounced friend of ma
tional banks as President Cleveland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

The RICHMOND Dispatch says "the
people of Virginia have imposed upon
O'Ferrall a duty the performance OF
which requires much of his time to be
spent in this State" The duty Of
which, if all accounts be true, requires
that not much, but that all of his time
be spent in the State. Therefore Mr..
O'Ferrall should resign his seat in Con-
gress at once, so that he may devote
the whole of his time to that duty, and
in order that the Governor may be ena-
bled to issue writ for the election Of
his successor at the regular election to
be held next month, and thereby save
The expense of special election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
From Brazil.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The Heratd's
special from Brazil says: The rebel fleet
which has been so long blockading the
harbor of Rio Janeiro again bombarded
the city on Sunday. The firing was
severe and the damage. done exceeds
that of the first bombardment. Sever
al women and children were killed,
but the extent of the damage and loss
of life is not yet known. Part of Mel
los fleet is still keeping up vigorous
blockade of Santos. Admiral Mello's
proclamation has been issued. He de-
clares that President Peixoto, with the
aid of corrupt members of the Senate
and venal Deputies, has overriden the
restrictions put upon their powers by
the constitution. Peixoto, he asserts,
is trying to place Brazil uuder the rule
of an absolute tyranny. "If by my
aid," the proclamation continues, Sin
making this stand for liberty our cause
shall triumph, shall hand over the
government to the charge of those hon
orable men who gave freedom to our
nation before"
Four members of the Brazilian Con-
gress on board the rebel cruise Aquida-
ban have signed ar address to the pub
lie. They say President Peixoto and
the members of his Cabinet have been
stealing the public funds, destroying
the autonomy ofthe States and foment-
ing national war in order to serve
their own personal ends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

Samuel G. Stothart, a car account
ant for the Carnegie Steel Company,
of Pittsburg, Pa, shot his wife twice at
$50 this morning, almost instantly
killing her. He then placed the muz-
zle of the revolver into his mouth and
blew out his brains, dying instantly.
Insanity, caused by religious differences
and drink, was the cause. Stothart
was 46 years of age and Protestant.
His wife was Catholic and desired
the children to be brought up in that
faith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

Col. H. CLAY KINGS STATEMENTS.
Col. H. Clay King, the murderer of
David II. Poston, and now serving life
sentence in the Tennessee penitentiary
as punishment for his crime, has is
sued an address to the public, in
which he makes some sensational
charges. He alleges that his convic-
ton was brought about by conspira-
cy between Judge Julius j. Dubois, of
the Shelby County Criminal Court, and
relatives of Poston. Dubois, he as
serts, used every means in his power to
secure his conviction, in order to plac-
ate the Postons, who were his political
enemies. King also charges that Mrs.
Gideon J. Pillow and David 81. Poston,
the murdered man, were criminally iu-
innate. The publication of the article
has caused sensation. King wrote it
for the purpose of arousiug public SEN
timent in his favor in the hope of Sc
curing pardon, but he will fail in his
object, as Governor Turney was mem
Der of the Supreme Court when Kings
death sentence was affirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

EQUESTRIAN STATUES of Generals
Sheridan and Logan are to be added to
those of the many other federal officers
that have been erected in Washington.
In older countries it has always. been
deemed wise to obliterate to as great an
extent as possible all evidence ofinter-
necine conflicts. But the wisdom Of
the United States, like the industries
thereof, is in its infancy" 1t will im-
prove by age, fit be allowed that op-
portunity, of which, however. judging
from present indications the chances
now are by no means favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

THE republicans of Mecklenburg
county, in convention assembled, have
decided to support the populists' tick
ct at the coming State election. Yes,
and those of all the other counties in
the State will do likewise, though they
may not announce that intention be-
forehand, and as no democratic enthu-
siasm has as yet manifested itself, the
State democratic committee would do
well to increase their efforts to evoke
some as soon as possible. The election
is only little more than a month off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

The Green Bag, an entertaining mag
azine for lawyers, for September, has
been received from its publishers in
Boston. It's contents are: Jasper Yates,
The Trial and Condemnation of Jesus
as a Legal Question, The Crinoline
Case-in verse, The Supreme Court of
Appeals of Virginia, Cross Examination
as an Art, The Genesis of the Long Va
cation. Oratory of the Bar, The Law
yer's Easy Chair, and Editorial Depart
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
HOUSE.

Notwithstanding that to-day was e1-
pected to inaugurate in the House de-
bate which in partizan bitterness would
equal, if not exceed, any debate that
has taken place since 1876, the attend
ance was unusually small on both sides
of the chamber when the rap of the
gavel called the House to order.
After some unimportant routine bust
ness, the House proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON ofthe federal election repeal bill,
and was addressed by Mr.. Tucker, who
opened the debate. He argued that
the statutes which it was proposed to
repeal were unconstitutional and that
Congress had no right to confer the
power that it had done upon superyi-
sors of election. The right of suffrage
was right preserved to the States and
granted specifically in the consti-
tuition. The right of suffrage rested
in the States of the Union. He.
planted himself on the ground that the
right of a citizen to vote was right
given to him, not by the constitution of
the United States nor by the federal
government, but by the right preserv-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

Maryland, its Resources, Industries
and Agricultural Condition." is the title
of a beautifully printed little pamphlet
lust issued by the Baltimore Sun for
presentation to its many friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

The ALEXANDRIA (Va) GAzETTEo on Sltur-
day. the 18th, issued 22.pagc edition giving
Il picture of Alexandria and review of her
business intcrests"-handsome, interesting
and altogether reditable.-ChdrIestoma lb.
Ia Spirit Of Jefferson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
VIRGINIA Politics.

1t is reported in Richmond that the
negroes show less interest in this cam
paign than in any that has been waged
in this State for very many years.
Mr.. J. T. Ellyson, chairman of the
State democratic executive committee,
is mapping out systematic campaign.
Every voting precinct in the State is to
receive proper attention.
The democratic convention, composed
of delegates from Page and Rappahan-
mock counties, met at Luray yesterday
and nominated d. w. Petty for the
Legislature. The nomination is equal
to an election.
Jerry Simpson spoke at Staunton yes
terday. He failed to arrange q joint
discussion with the democrats. r.
Taylor Scott, Attorney General, spoke
for the democrats. The populists put
a legislative ticket in the field yester-
day, naming for the State Senate Geo.
A. Coiner, and for the House of Dele
gates Jacob H. Shaner and John H.
Stump.
All the reports indicate that the re-
publicans are manifesting comparative
" little interest in the coming contest.
It is stated upon good authority that
some of the more intelligent and conser-
vative white members of that party will
support the democratic nominees. The
republican leaders, as rule, have no
sort of sympathy with the doctrines of
the populists. They cannot under.
stand, these gentlemen say, what their
party could gain by assisting to place
in power in Virginia party entertain
ing the views that the populists do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

YOUR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn ont, renly good for moth
ing, It Is general debility. TrJ
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
Twill cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
Q good appetite,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
IF you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
LOST.

4 OST-$10 REWARD-A SETTER PUP
a. about six months old, answers TO the
name of Mack" has two large brown spots
on body, one on rump, tail half brown and
dark brown head and ears with white stripe
in forehead, and small brown spots on the
nose and legs Retura the same to CHARLES
BAGGETT, 1912 King street, and get re-
ward No questions asked. sep25 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

uANS CHEAPER-In order to close out
IL Missouri Hams l have reduced prices 10
11c. J. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

NOMPLETE assortment of correctly cen.
~ tered LENSES for spectacles Specialists
prescriptions for compound lenses carefully
attended to, at H. w. WILDTS,
JOG north ROYAL street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

Two new cases of yellow fever were report
ed at Brunswick, Ga, this morning. One
death has occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

I CASE BEAUTIFUL DRESS GING.
4 HAMS at Slac, in remnants to Il yds,
at S1ac, worth 121hc, at
CHAPMAN,S. 424 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
WANTS.

WANTED-By a respectable colored man,
w thirty-fvc years old, with good refer
enccs. 4 place rs DRIVER, COAGHMAN
PORTER or HOUSE-SERVANT. Address.
GLEN JONES.
13 Church street.
scp25 St Norfolk, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26
CORPORATION NOTICES.

NOTICE
MAYORS OFFICE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. %, 1895.
All persons who have not paid their cor
poration license are requested TO make I'M
mediate payment of same. Ali licenses nm
paid BY October 1st, payment will be enforced
as the law provides.
HENRY STRAUSS,
sep25 1w Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

NEW STOCK OF OLD WlNEs-Na;
~ deria, Sherry and Port on draught ana
by the bottle, for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

ONE KEG SUPERIOR CALIFORNlA
" BRANDY for medical use, just received
by ii. G. WALLACE,
900 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

HAvE YOU seen those BIN TRAYS win
~ photographs Of President and Ar,
Cleveland in the center that we are oitcrngF
-. MILLER & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

IF YOU want to have your WATCH repair
Il ed properly, go to
JOG north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

DARN WAGONS, a car load of FAAN
II WAGONS in store and for sale ny
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. III King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

MAXIMUM. Minimum, Clinical, Standard
W. Dairy and Brewers Thermometers,
Hydrometers, Aneroids Barometers, &C. iof
sale by E. s. LEADBEATER * Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

r UNIT & ALLEN
Agents for the celebrated
ASHLEY BROMIDE OF Arg ENC WATEB
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

TINE IMPORTED BAY RUM, in i PIT
II and in half.pint bottles, or in any guam
ty as wanted. For sale by .o,..,
E. S. LEADBEATER & SoNs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

TINELA GUAYRA, MOCHA AND OLD
+ GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEEo Io'
sale roasted or in natural state by
''''' ''-'' &c. SuLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-26

Senator iSepart
Dear Sir-You know your motives
are mercenary. Why will you obstruct
the wish of the majority? BE careful
(the last two words being underscored
three tines. Respectfully,
ONE WHO KNOWS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-13
HOLD FOR LIFE,
Effects of the Latest RnIe of the
Postmaster General.

Special to the Globe
ASHINGTON, May 12.-The new
rule OF the postmaster general giving
the occupants of fourth-class postoffices
life tenures will not prove popular, and,
therefore, it must fall. 1t takes but a
statement OF the facts in regard to these
offices to convince any reasonable man
that this is true. Fourth-class offices
include all with salaries of $1,000 and
less. All these are located in small
towns and villages, where any salary
above $500 per annum is regarded as a
very rich and juicy plum. Take the ex-
ample OF postoffice that pays from $500
to 1000 in a country village. The duties
are not so onerouS as to pre- vent the
holder engaging in business, and vet he
receives from the government nearly
Twice the annual revenue Of his fellow
citizens.
Is it just to the people to give one
man an office like this for life? The
Democratlc members of the senate and
the lower house of congress say no in
unmistakable terms. They were will
ing to have fourth-class postmasters
given regular term of four years, as
the holders of the better offices are, but
they objected and will continue to OBJ
Ject to the new rule, which practically
limits changes to those created by
death. 10 this might be added reSigna-
tons, were 1t not for the fact that the
holders of postOfficeS worth from $500 to
$1,000 never resign. In discussing this
new rule of the department a we'll
known Democratic member of congress
said:
~ was ready to submit to the rule
making the terms of fourth-claSs post
masters four years. but am not to this
new rule which gives men life leases OH
the poStofficeS i'll the small towns and
villages. This is absurd, ridiculous and
undemocratic in the highest degree.
Rotation in Office is one of the cal dinaI
principles of Democracy, and one that
strongly appeals to the people gener-
ally. III my district there are many
ofhceS paying on an average of 5000 per
year. The holder of these offices is not
prohibited from engaging in other bust
ness, and as result sensible, indus
trlous and saving man can get nice
start out of one of these offices in four
years. The duties of the position of
postmaster in such places are simple,
and can be picked up in few
minutes by any intelligent person.
Under these circumstances is there any
reason for giving life leases on these Of
fees? Why should they not be passed
around? l am well aware that | will be
dubbed as a spole-Seeki1g congress
man for expressing such views, but |
am not afraid to 20 before my peaple on
such platform. We do not want to
promote the growth of class in this
country who can do nothing except
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-13
OF THE DRAMA.

John F. Sheridan terminates his engage
ment in "A Night on the Bristol at the
Grand with matinee this afternoon and to-
night.
William H. Crane with his excellent CON-
pany, will close his engagement at the Met
ropolitan opera house with two perform
ances today, presenting his great comedy
success, THE Senator"
Tomorrow night Theodore Bollman's Ger
man company will give their twenty-frst
subscription performance at the Metropoii-
tan, presenting the great comedy success,
THE Man in the Moon"
All next week. beginning Monday night,
the greatest theatrical novelty of the past
Two seasons, The Country Circus" will
hold sway at the favorite playhouse, the
Metropolitan. Although it is a mammoth
and expensive undertaking, no advance in
prices will be made for this engagement
The regular prices of the theater will be
charged, and the Wednesday and Saturday
matinees will be played at reduced prices,
giving the ladies and children an opportu-
nifty to see an indoor circus performance.
For next week there will be strong flavor
of red, white and blue in and about the
Grand opera house, wnen "a Fair Rebel,
will be the attraction. 1t is essentially war
play, with war characters and scenes and it's
presentation will bring back memories of
thirty years ago. and the dark days of the
civil conflict. Fanny Gillette will be seen in
the leading role, that OF the Fair Rebel. In
addition to being tuIl of exciting interest.
there is strong comedy vein in "a Fair
Rebel" and it has been we'll received
throughout the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-13
WEEKS HAS FLED.
The Failed LAWYER Now Said to Be
Fugitive From JUS
tice.
He Is Reported to Have Embez-
Zled Largely From Truest
Friends.

NEW YORK, May 12.-An evening
ex-president, eX-Secretary and eX-treas-
urer of the Land and River Improve.
ment company, of West Superior. Wis,
and eX-treasurer of the West Superior
Iron and Steel company. is fugitive
from justice. He fled from this city
two weeks ago, before the news of his
failure and assignment was made pub
lic He was last heard from through a
letter received in this city few days
ago, written from town on the north
ern borders of New York state. He is
now understood to be in Canada The
servant at his country house at Cold
Spring Harbor, l.. L., says that the en-
tile family has gone away for year,
but it may be long year. The inyestl-
cation into Mr.. Weeks affairs, which
has been going on ever since his as
Signment, mas revealed a most eX-
traordnary state of things. Mr.. Weeks
was cOtrustee in number of estates,
and had charge of a large amount of
other peoples money. Much of this
has disappeared, and those who are eX-
amining his books can only conjecture
where it has gone 70. He is known to
have been heavy Spectator in Wall
street during the past year, and this
fact and the recent decline in the mar
ket may explain where the money is
gone He has been operating in several
brokerage houses, and some of THESE
are his creditors to considerable sums.
Judge Patterson, of the supreme
court, has granted an attachment against
the property of Weeks. Weeks has also
been removed from the trusteeship of
the estate of Jacob Aston Busted, at
the request of Cecil b. Grittiths, a
beneficiary under tie Busteed will. The
same party secures the attachment. tits
alleged that Weeks has embeZZied $4,000
from the Busteed estate and fled the
city. Judge Patterson has appointed as
trustee the Atlantic Trust company in
place of Weeks. A letter has been re-
ceived in this city from Weeks, post
marked Cuba" 1t is also alleged that
Weeks is guilty of enlightenment from
other estates which were under his
charge. The sheriff has taken posses
sion of his effects at No. "a William
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-13

IN THESE days of preparation by
cleanliness for any coming contagion
which may ripen and scatter it's germs
in the heat of the summer sun, it is we'll
to remember the solid fact that no city
is cleaner than its dirtiest part. 1t is
vain to sweep the streets and yards and
alleys on the hill if filth is allowed to
accumulate on the flats. The customary
mistake is to expend effort and money
in cleaning those parts of the city where
wealth makes It's homes, and pass by
with neglect the quarters where poverty
demands Of toll all its time and wage
and leaves none for cleanliness of sur
roundings. Here pestilence breeds and
filth provides the microbes which float
with democratic indifference into the
homes of rich and poor alike. If any
part of the city must be passed over in
the cleaning-up processes about to be
adopted, let it be the hill. That can take
care of itself; the flats can't.