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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
THURSDAY EVENING, FEB. 16. 1893.
Mr.. w. E. CHANDLER is the man

Mr.. W. f. CHANDLER Is the man
who introduced the resolution in the I.
S. Senate to proceed to the annexation
of Hawaii without a moments delay,
and before the legitimate authorities OF
that country could be heard from.
President Harrison has acted in accord
ance with that resolution, and, as pre-
viously stated in the GAZETTE, has al
ready sent treaty Of annexation to
the Senate. Both Senator Chandler
and President Harrison were so much
enamored of unrestricted suffrage in the
southern section of this country, for the
reason that thereby there might be ne
gro domination in those communities IN
which negroes have majority OF voters,
that they exerted their utmost efforts
to have the Force bill passed to secure
that result. But, strange as 1T may
seem to those who only look at the sur
face of things. the adoption ofthe treaty
referred to will result, so it is re-
ported, not in an educational qualifi-
cation for suffrage, for most OF
the natives of Hawaii can read and
write, but in a property qualification
because hardly any of them are proper
tv holders, so that the few white dis
naturalized Americans who have seized
nearly all the property in the country
may have supreme control of affairs,
and conduct them so as to promote
their own selfish interests. There must
be free vote" in the South, SO that
the negroes may rule this section, but a
restricted vote in Hawaii, so that the
Hawaiians may not rule, and that their
country may be pat in the hands OF
strangers!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

IT Is NOW stated in the Chicago pa
pers that during the proposed fair in
that city the opera of 'Uncle Toms
Cabin" the most sensational feature OF
which will be representation of the re-
cent burning at the stake of negro
fiend in Texas, will be rendered in the
Music Hall in the fair grounds. Was 1t
for such an anti-southern and malicious
" intended exhibition that the south
ern members of Congress voted millions
of dollars exacted oftheir impoverished
constituents, and that the members OF
the Virginia legislature, who publicly
declared that their State was too poor
to pay her honest debts, appropriated
thousands? 1t is well for the foolish
that folly is not as amenable to punish
ment as crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

THE New CAPE CHARLES LIGHT
The plans for the lighthouse at Cape
Charles are now nearly completed.
The plans and specifications call for a
skeleton iron tower, similar in appear
ance and construction to those at Flor
ida reefs. The light will be It's feet
above the foundations, and the tower
will contain an entirely new feature,
an elevator that will run from the
ground to the light, carrying the need
ed supplies. As the tower will be
built on solid ground, the house of the
keeper will be built apart, instead of
being built into the structure itself.
The plans and specifications will be
ready in about month, when bids for
erection will be called for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

SO 1T seems that there is truth in the
rumor that Mr. Harrison and the U. ;.
Senate have entered into a treaty with
France ana Russia by which the United
States, for certain considerations, will
be assisted by these two countries in
any defense it may think itself COM
PEELED to make of the Monroe doctrine.
The country has grown and prospered
by following Washington's wise advice
to avoid entangling foreign alliances.
But such advice is now secuted, in Or
der that that of Senators Frye. Chand-
Ter and other Solons ofthis progressive
are" may be adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

A ROMANTIC HIsroRY.-Mrs. Mary L.
Dornin died in Lynchburg on Tuesday night
at the advanced age of niuety-threc yean.
She was born in New York city in 500 and
was the daughter of Count Joseph Roudar,
French nobeman, who fled to the United
States during the revolution OF LOO. Her
mother before her marriage was Miss Ton
stance Resale Caro-, the daughter OF san
Domingo planter, who WIS killed by inaur-
gent slaves in the latter part of the last cen
fury. His widow. with her children man
aged to escape from the island on Spanish
vessel which carried them To Spain, whence
they came to the United States. setting IN
Philadelphia. where Miss CAIRO welded Count
Roudar After their marriage they removed
10 New York. and about two years aitcrwari
to Havana, Cuba, where they resided until
1910 In that year an Instruction oi slaves
occurred in Cuba and the horrors of San Do
mingo were repeated on 4 larger scale. Ms
Doinin, then ten years old, witnessed from
garrett where the house porter had cOnccal'
ed her, the most bood-curdling scenes. such
as savage negroes walking the streets with the
heads OF murdered ladies on long sticks, and
helpless men butchcred i'll cold blood. lhe
family returned to the United States Is soon
as they could escape from that land OF hor-
rors. Count Roudar dying from protractci Ill.
health shortly atterward. Mrs Roudar joined
hor mother, who was then in Norfolk from
which city they removed to Richmond. and
thence to Lynchburg in 1912, where Ms.
Dornin has ever since resided. She married
Mr.. VIM. Dornin of Richmond, in ISIS.
Seven children survive her, the two Misses
Dornin r. B. Dornin. the well-known mcr-
chant, and Dir. John Dornin. of Lynchburg
Mr.. John Dornin, OF st. Louis Mr.. Theodore
Dornin, of Edwardsvillc, ILL.,, and Mr.. james
Dornin, of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
From ,JAnan.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. 16.-Ad-
vices from Japan, state that labor trou-
bles are anticipated in that country.
The natives work u to II hours daily
for few cents and are now beginning
to realize that shorter hours are in force
in foreign countries.
The chief drawback of the progress
of Christianity in Japan is, it is said,
the rivalry between the different So
cieties in Toxic. There are no less
than thirty-one rival societies, each
with different views.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
The German Army Bin.

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-Chancellor Ca
privi scored an important success to-
day in the committee on the army bill.
The several amendments offered by
Herr Bebel, Herr Bennigsen and Herr
Rickert to the two years service pro-
visions of the bill we're rejected by the
committee. The belief is growing
that the Government will succeed in
having the measure adopted. The
committee of the Reichstag on the
army bill has voted to reject the two
wears service clause in the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
TELEGRAPHIG BREYITIES

1t was rumored last night that FIr
Cleveland had offered the portfoN 70 Of
Agriculture to Sterling Morton. here
are good reasons for giving the lnor
credence.
Boston's swell club, the Algonq Aln.
is minus its secretary, W. W. GoSch
who has run away with Miss G 5rrie
Herrick, the pretty daughter Of Nr
Frederick w. Herrick, the millionaire
wine merchant.
a new distilIing company is in pro.
cess of organization by wholesale liquor
dealers of Baltimore. The company
will manufacture high wines and raw
stock, which goods are now almost ex.
clusively controlled by the whisky
trust.
The mystery connected with the dis.
appearance from New York on Janu-
airy 81 of Theodore Hill. paymaster and
purchasing agent of the New Jersey
and New York Railroad, has now been
cleared up and Hill is confcssedly Dc.
faulter.
A so-called medical college in New
York confers the title of doctor OF med
icine upon applicants in less than one
week from the time Of entering the
college" The institution goes under
the high-sounding title of The Excel
sior Medical College"
The q. S. Court has decided the rail-
road tax cases against the State OF
South Carolina. The marshal has been
ordered to place the property in pos
session of the receiver and the county
sherins have been fined $500 each for
contempt. They will be imprisoned
until the fine is paid.
Governor Fishback, of Arkansas has
received replies from all the Governors
relative to the convention to be held at
Richmond, Va, on April -, and has
wired Governor Mckinney, of Viz
ginia, to that effect. Ways and means
to advance the interests of the South is
the object of the meeting.
VIM. Mccoy was hanged at Licking
ton, Mo-, to-day for the brutal muir
der of Mollie NTcGruder, on the night
of April 9th 1891. The dead body
Of the woman was found in vacant
lot, near Kansas City, with her head
beaten almost fiat, and frozen 10 the
earth so tightly that it had to be dus
| ont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
The Raging Ohio.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 16.-The high wa
ter is beginning to be felt in the vicini-
ty of the Central passenger station, and
the tracks are inundated fully foot
deep. At the present rate it will not
be long before the rising waters will
seriously interfere with the entrance of
trains. Fifty-six feet is the limit, and
should this be reached, as is expected
trains on the Big -Four, Ohio and 31is-
sissippi, Baltimore and Ohio and other
roads, will not be able to enter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

Col. A. S. BUFoRD is being talked
about for the democratic gubernatorial
nomination. The Colonel is man OF
affairs, not politician, though q tried
and staunch democrat, and if nominated
would receive not only every democrat
ic vote in the State, but some that have
not heretofore been cast for democratic
candidates. Of his eminent qualiiica-
lions for the Governorship no one who
knows him has doubt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

THE KANSAS LEGIsLATURE.-Ana c-
count of the riotous proceedings in the
Kansas legislature yesterday was pub
lished in the GAZETTE of that date All
dav the republicans held the House
and last night they camped. People
are bringing in provisions, but the pop
ulists have cut off the steam, lights and
water. and the hall is almost in total
darkness. A few candles and lamps
fickered here and there on members
seats. having been contributed by citi-
zens. 1t is believed that when all the
troops arrive the Governor will order
the republicans to leave the hall, and
that they will obey and set up House
in some other room. State militia sur
round the Capitol and no one without
a pass from the adjutant general can
get in. Gov. Lewelling said in an in
terview last night that the law would
be yindicated, and that the populist
House would have to stand as the le'
gally organized body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

Officers and men of the police force,
especially night-watchmen who have to
run the gauntlet of the damp, chilly air
every night, will please take notice that
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, the great cough
cure, is just suited to their needs. lis
perfect adaptation to the cure of all dis
eases of the head and chest makes it III
dispensable to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
NEW ENTERPRISES IN VrRG1N1

NEW ENTERPRISES IN VIRGINIA
From the annual report of the State
commissioner of agriculture, just is
sued, the following statistics of Viz
GINA mining and manufacturing inter
ests for 1892 are gathered: New mines
opened, 26, embracing coal, iron, slate,
granite, ASBESTOS, marble, gold, marl,
Manganese, limestone, onyx, &C. new
factories started, IS, embracing as many
different interests; new mills, Y, con-
sisting chiefly of lumber, -four, corn,
grist, &C.. planning mills, new furnaces,
and machine shops, y; new electric light
plants, 13. The above is exclusive of
many small industries in the rural dis
tirricts and various mechanical enter
prises started throughout the State,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

THE middle of the road people in
North Carolina have suffered another
misfortune. The Farmers Alliance
store in Mocksville has failed, and the
many holders of its stock will lose sew
enty-five per cent. of their investment;
and, worse than all, they have had to
employ their enemies, the lawyers, to
saf,.t;a.; that much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
DIED.

At 4:05 this a. m. from ccrebro spinal men.
nights, ELEZIA JULIA HARPER, daughter
of Henry II. and the late Elezia A. Harper
aged years and J months.
We shall meet again,
Where pains are unknown,
When God shall welcome us home.
Funeral from the residence of her grand
mother 107 south Royal street, Tomorrow
Friday evening at 3 p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

ScADEs WOMEN Ry 4UGs.-Women and
girls at Beverly, n. j., are now afraid to ven
turc cut alone after nightfall, owing to the
prsn1s of a villain who has made himself Oh
noxious TO several ladies, besides frightening
them nearly 10 death by vigorously huggins
them. and then imprintiBg passionate kisses
on their protesting lips. The victims Of the
wretch cannot agree as to his description.
Some declare he is mulatto, and others that
he is q white man. All agree, however, that
the strength of his arms is remarkable. His
plan is to hide behind the corner of build
ing. or tree, aud creep upon the unsuspect-
ing females on sli feurs This grotesque
manner of approach in dim light paralyzes
the women with fear, aud in theif terror they
fail to scream or give any other alarm. Upop
reaching his victim the man suddenly
straightens up. and his object Is not OWNED
until his arms are about the woman's waist
aud his lips touch hers. The villain disap-
pears as quickly and quietlyas he approaches.
Several ladies have been attacked within q
few days, and the authorities now recognize
that the stories have not been circulated for
the purpose of keeping servant girls in st
night A posse of citizens, headed by the
marshal. searched for the miscreant Sunday
and Monday night, but failed TO find him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

President Harrlson's home at Indian
apolis is being repaired, and the Presi-
dent, accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. Mckee, and her children, will ar
rive there Sunday, March 5. Mrs. Nc
Kee will live with her father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16
In NIelnnrlanl.

1t is almost always sad to write OF friends
departed, especially when young, bright and
full of promise and the departure carries with
it beautiful life, one possessed with mora
maniness added to Christian virtues. 1t was
the pleasure Of the writer to intimately know
JOHN WEADON, the subject Of these lines,
and opportunity for insight into his inner
character, and Of truth it was we'll nigh fault
less, for vices ho had none. In disposition
cheerful to animation aticctionate, kind. gen
erous, true TO his friends, ready to sacrifice
his own for their good or pleasure, yielding
ready compliance to all commands or requests
of parent or employer he was an influence
for good upon those with whom he came in
contact, a shining example TO all, fully EN-
toying the entire confidence of those who
trusted him, prompt and accommodating in
business, and devoted to his religion, 4 en-
sistcnt member of the NJ. E. Church South.
Truly the earth has lost, hut twas his GAIN
For Heaven proclaims an angel more.
Thus ends the beautiful life of young John
Weaden, who died at his fathers residence in
Leesburg. on Thursday, the 9th OF February
in the 18th year of his age. He was grand
son of the late.F. N. Wcadon, Of AleIandris.
The bud blooms in Heaven.
Peace to his ashes. 4 FglESp-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

The TAX ridden people of this cours
try have already lost eighty million
dollars blythe depreciation in the value
of the silver the government has bought
and stored in the vaults of its treasury.
How much more do the Solons in Con-
gress want them to lose on the same &C
count?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-16

An explosion at the McAbee Powder
Company's works near Verona, "a,
last evening resulted in the killing OF
two men and serious injury OF four
Others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
BICYCLES ~ ITALY.
From The Boston Transcript.

Judging from the vast number Of swift run
ming machines TO br seen on It's streets. Florence
Utaly) bids fair tn merge tho tmc-honored CITY
OF Flower in the less romantic but equally we'll
merited title CITY Of Wheels" 70 tine bicychSt
the advantages OF such city are manifold. and
although barely three years ago the novel vehicle
excited "A commotion in the streets to-day Flor
cnce may be called the Bicycle city of the Cont
nrnt
Many OF the bicyclists are young sprgs of Flor
ennc nobility. many are business men who feel
the need of much exercise In little time; but lar.
far than both Of these classes together are
shOpboys who spend every spare frame and most
of their spare moments I'm bicycling. one can but
rejoice at their fad. for truly the way of the shop
boy ~ hard ana his pleasures rev In itaiy
such life means long hours of work and very mea-
gre pay, which Is mostly spent on dress for who
wants a shabby. untidy clerk? Oh. that some phil
anthropc soul would bequeath a hundred or 10
bicycles for the use of florentinc shopboys, 1t
would be "A slight Improvement on the legacy for
the maintenance of stray and homeless fenes
which was the result Of an English womans OBJ
scrvation In Italy.
So far but one American bicycle has found its
way into Florence and although mrch admired by
ALL Il Is likely to remain without fellow FOR some
t..nc s.ncr tIc cost OF getting II over and
the duty into Italy together nearly cqualled the
original price In Newlork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
AS THE WASHINGTON POST" SEES IT.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE Washington Post
this morning has caused something OF sensation
by publishing. in loaded type, what it terms a
statement OF the true situation" After declaring
its position to be in favor OF legislation author
zing the sale Of bonds TO such amount will
bring back to this country Is share OF the gold 81
the world" THE Post" continues.
1T Is best to meet the situation squarcly and
without evasion. Tho truth IS not always pal
atable: II may not Ice always a polite thing 10
make known. and yet when the country Is con
fronted as it is to-day with condition OF extreme
danger it would seem as II the time for tcmporz-
ing had passed.
''The purchasing clause Of the Sherman law can
not and viii not be Internationally repealed.
This * absolutely true far the United
States Senate Is concerned. II f. not likely g.
prove true Of the House OF Representatives.
1T Is in the Senate however. that an insur-
mountabc barrier has been raised against uncon-
ditonal repeal with rules that allow indefinite do
bate. the Senate is "A stronghold for determined
minority. \ canvass Of the members ~ this body
shows that a majority * against unconditional
peal This Is not newspaper canvass. hastily and
Crudey made by representatives. OF the press.
poorly equipped for such important work. but an
inquiry instituted hy Senators representing ali
shades OF belief The silver men. nevertheless will
agree To compromise. They ask free coinage at
an increased ratio. and they propose to block the
way of all other legislation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
PTLEiNG 4 SNAKES TOOfH.

From The Washington Post.
Edward Schmidt. the proprietor of the bird store
on Twelfh-st. yesterday morning enjoyed the UNI
usual privilege of playing dentist to an eleven
His royal pythonic highness weighs just sixty
pounds and is Valued at 81 per Iound one G s the me
mos, remarkane features 6i ms makeup y ms ms
''droppins of ones lower jaw" in moments OF con-
sternation but Mr. Boa can get up the largest
ready by dropping about six inches OF lower jaw:
o w f the ca Same a' tme an and hs
mouth Is provided With q convenient lateral hinge
and present total receptive surface OF about the
1t was this mouth with good serviceable set OF
teeth but no poison fangs. that got Mr. Snake into
trouble soon after his arrival in the National cap
and fed few pigeons. Then. instead of going to
sleep gorged with food, as is supposed to be the
self by striking at his master. who was put
ting a rftlnforcemeni OF wire netting around the
springs. and wen kissing Ike a steam exhaust
across the cage he hung himself up in the wire
netting by his teeth. As a result ne had a very
M decided Ra Se ana have n 5sS
one Of the injured teeth pulled.
ship. who. II given his choice OF holds is good
deal more than 2 match for man in a catc.-as.
took an unfair advantage OF his prisoner. and d.
yerting his attention On IN front. executed a flank
neck. Then II was, case of pull Richard pull
Satan in yettins the lengthy Southerner out Of
and Mr.. French the assistant dentist promntlv
froze on to the last foot and half of the tail "a
Il slid out of the cage. ~ 90
Mr.. Snake stretched at full length with no
chance 70 work his powerful constructor muscles
was rather at a disadvantage but watching an
opportunity while the doctor working on his
head with a pair OF wire nail puers he threw 81
half-Nelson lock around Mr. Frencns legs and nro-
ceeded to mix up with that gentleman In a way
that was no less surprising than inconvenien,
The tooth. which was loose came out az s,tv
looking not unlike a large hshbone, and the two
amateur dentists then eXerted themseIves 10 Iet
go OF the snake and get him back I'm h. 10 80 re-
Mr. French IVA was finally gotten out OF the embrace
tied him back into captivity where he drew him
sell up on Gss sHe h m the corner Of his cage and
with his almond shaped head on the ton n, ' bia
coils and swore huenty In an unintelliribIe south
neighborhood. ~ N~"e Ia MS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
SPONGING As A BUSINESS.


The American sponge grounds more correctly
known as tho Florida sponge grounds. situated
along the southern and western coasts of that State
Tie methods employed in gathering spongrs In the
Mediterranean and around Florida very different
In The East divers employed. The diver is
carried down by "A broad fiat slab of marble OF about
twenty-five pounds weight, which hc holds al arms
length I'm front Of him. and which he 10 Guide
his flight protect his head when h" first strikes,
and TO keep him down when lac walks on the bot ON.
Fifteen 10 twenty fnthpmS j. the avcrng. depth
while two minutes Is the usual duration Of the dive.
Each diver puts the spOngcs be pulls into "A net big
that hams from his neck. When he l. ready 10 aS-
cend he Jerks roop and Is quickly pulled 10 the
surface
In this country spQnging crew Is divided into
tyos each pair consisting Of sclllcr" and a hook.
err supplied with small yawlbOat known as "A dizzy.
The former stands In the stern 81 The dn,y ami souls
II slowly and scaf1lv forward. being prepared 10 stop
II and hold II exactly IN place ~ moments notice
from the " hooker who, kncriinS amdships, with
the upper half of his body projecting over the side
scans the bottom for suitable spoDgcs. IN order Ia
assist In this scanning sponge glass H. used IL
consists Of nm ordinary wooden bucket with slnss
bottom fixed In with putty.
The handle i placed around the neck Of tn hook
ern while the glass Itself Is placed Nat upon The
water while the hoOer's7 head j. thrust well down
into the bucaet. by this means he can seq very
small objects at "a considerable" depth. And he has
his hands free to plunge the hookc1 pole down and
pi, rec the sponge. sometimes AT depth of thirty.
five feet rs Sighed.
After landing "a catch. the spOngcs are b..tcn in
cleanse them aftcrward they dipped into a wo III
solution OF Lime and water To give them tho vol.
low color 50 Will known In the markets. ~ 80