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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

Important Ruling as to Land Patents.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The atten-
ton of Secretary Hoke Smith has been
called by the Commissioner of the Cen
eral Land Office to the recent decision
of the q. S. Supreme Court in the Ber-
nier case, in which it was held that in
the death of a homestead entryman
leaving no widow, but both adult and
minor heirs, patent, when issued,
should issue to all the heirs equally.
and not to the minor heirs to the ex-
clusion of the adults. This is contrary
to the uniform ruling of the General
Land Office, and the Commissioner asks
whether the practice shall be changed
to conform to the Supreme Court deci-
sion. The Secretary answers in the Of
firmative, and holds that all cases in
conflict with the decision referred TO
must be considered as overruled.
Hereafter all patents issued must con-
form to this decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24
The Infanta Eulalic.

Princess Eulalie was the guest of
honor last night at State dinner at
the Executive Mansion in Washington.
1t was the first great social event fthe
Cleveland administration, and the first
time the mansion was in gala dress for
over n wear. Colonel Wilson, who was
waiting with Commander Davis, escort
ed the royal party down the corridor
to the East Room, where they we're
greeted by the President and Mrs.
Cleveland. All the guests were then
presented to the Infanta and her hus-
band. When dinner was announced
the President, escorting the Princess.
led the way to the dinning-room. Fol
lowing them came the Secretary OF
State and the Marchioness, and last OF
all in the line of eighteen couples was
Mrs. Cleveland, escorted by Prince An
tome. The Princess was elegantly
gowned in white satin, brocaded in wild
rose pattern. The many gored skirt
had pipings in the seams and tlounce
of lace around the hem had a heading
of pink velvet, catching lunches OF
roses here and there. A cluster OF
these roses trimmed the low-necked
bodice, and n bertha of lace over the
shoulders made short-sleeve effect.
Her hair was dressed in high, tight
knot, and she wore jewels in it. A
strand of enormous pearls was around
her neck, caught in the lace OF her cor,
sage, and then fell nearly to the hem OF
her skirt. She carried a pretty lace and
mother-ofpearl fan.
Yesterday morning the Princess
drove about the northwestern section
of the city and in the afternoon the
party took a tally-ho ride to Cabin
John bridge. The Duke of Tamames
handled the reins. After their return
the Marine Band rendered the Princess
a serenade at the Arlington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

MIR. MuRAT HALsTEAD says: "The
southern people are rather rubbing it
in, in the matter of celebrating JEFF
Dayis's treason against humanity by re-
interring his bones at Richmond
Well. as it is agreeable for them to do
so. and they are not prohibited by the
Constitution nor any of its amendments,
they will certainly not be prevented by
Mr.. Halstead's objection. The remains
of ex-President Davis representnothing
now shut liberty born of n patriots
dream, of a storm Graded nation that
fel,n but their resting place will be
s,onored as long as drop of true south
ern blood flows in the veins of the peo-
ole ole whose sentiments he personitied1
and of whom he was the vicarious and
the greatest sufferer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24
Suicide in q Hotel.

CLEVELAND, o., May 24.-E. X. Tow
ner, middle aged, handsome and well
dressed man blew out his brains with
revolver at the Hollenden last evening.
Mrs. F. NJ. Allen, of San Francisco,
widow, says she was being pursued
by Towner, who wanted to marry her
aud that he had threatened suicide III
case she persisted in her refusal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

THE SOUTHERN AssEMBLY.-Yester,
DAVIS session of the Presbyterian Gen,
eral Assembly South, at Macon, Ga.
was opened with an address by r. @
Mallard. of New Orleans. Reports Of
committees consumed most of the
morning. The reading of the direct
ory of worship was completed, and af,
ter three hours discussion it was APP
proved, together with the appendix.
On Monday the question of baptism oc-
casioned considerable discussion. AS
a rule the old forms of worship were
adhered to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY "a, 1898

GOVERNOR BULKELEY of Connects
cut, the most prominent and popular
republican of his State, testified before
an investigating committee last week
that he thought it was fright and prop
er to secure an ignorant and unprlncl-
pied mans vote by any means you can
use" Leaving entirely out of view
the moral aspect of the case, the dit
ference between Governor Bulkeley's
expressed opinion on the subject Of Sc
curing tho ro.ns Of ignorant and I'M
princ;pled men in the North, anu that
OF his and his party generally on that
of securing the votes of such men in the
South, is most remarkable. ANY
means. )" of course, includes "shot gun
policy" "bulldozing" and fraudulent
counting. and such means are right
and proper in the North; but prop
ertv qualification for, and the payment
of a poll tax as prerequisite to, vot-
ing in the South, are ''damnable," are
evidences of lurking treason" and Of
"rebellion onlyrestrained by fear" that
should be eradicated by Force bill, in
order that there may be free vote and
a fair count in the land where the rebel
FLAG still flies" and where men dare to
show respect to the ''putrescent remains
of the arch traitor" And such is only
a fair sample of real northern republl-
copiSm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

TN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE COR
L PORATION COURT of the city of Alex
andria on the Oath day of May, 1893.
William Dunn, plaintiff,
against
Frank T. Moses, defendant,
The object of this suit is to recover from
the defendant, Frank r. Moses, the sum Of
one hundred dollars, with interest thereon
from the 9th day of March, 1888, until paid
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant, Frank T. Moses,
is not a resident of the State OF Virginia,
it is ordered that he do appear here within
fifteen days after due publication hereof, and
do what may be necessary to protect his
interest in this suit. And it is further Or
dered that copy hereof be published once
a week for four weeks in some newspaper,
and that copy be forthwith posted at the
front door of the Court House of this city.
A copy-teste: JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
James r. Cation, p. q. my24 w4w
Mos. 1, 2 and 8 MACKEREL for sale by
~ &c. MILBURN
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canisn.

THE SURVIVORS and descendants OF
tbe men who left here thirty-two years
AGO in obedience to their convictions OF
duty. and their friends and sympathlz-
assembled this afternoon and strew-
ed with flowers the graves of those who
did not return, but lost their lives in the
cause of constitutional liberty and IN
the heroic but vain defence of their
sovereign State from the inroad OF
ruthless and overwhelming foe. II
those whose graves were decorated be
sentient, they do not regret their early
demise, and know that many OF their
survivors have lived to wish that they
too had crossed the river and were now
resting under the shade of the trees !;
for life in the South is not as pleasant
rs it used to be, and its loss, therefore,
not so deplorable. The blue has over
come the gray, but those who wore the
latter have nothing to regret but their
defeat. and as long as flowers bloom the
graves of those who fell in the unequal
struggle will be strewed with them as
regularly as May rolls round with her
roses. for neither now nor ever has sue
cess been the measure of merit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

ELECTRIC RAILwAYs.-The follow
ing items in relation to the construction
of electric lines in the county are taken
from Washington papers:
'Scveral surveys have been made
and completed through the county from
points opposite Washington city to-
ward Falls Church and Alexandria
city preparatory to constructing cleo
trio railroads, and what seems more
encouraging to Alexandria county than
anything that has happened for some
time is the fact that New York capt.
talists have expressed their willingness
to loan money for railroad building
through the county. 1t is understood
that advantage will be taken of this
offer and one or two electric roads built
through the county this summer. a
proposition for them to furnish money
to construct railroad bridge across the
Potomac above the Aqueduct bridge IS
now being considered"
"Over six years ago the Falls Church
and Potomac Railroad Company was
organized and a board Of directors
elected. Since that time constant eff
forts have been made to get a right OF
way. 1t has not yet been fully obtain
ed. The western terminus, as now con
templatcd, is West End, Falls Church.
The eastern terminus, as now
sought, is the District shore
of the Potomac, opposite Analos-
tan Island, crossing the Potomac by a
ferry. TO obtain the privilege to cross
the Potomac, as stated, bill was in
troduced in the last Congress, but for
some unknown reason no action could
be obtained upon it. In view of the in
creased facilities for transportation
which it would afford between the city
and country no reason is seen why the
bill, which will be introduced again in
the next Congress, should not pass. The
surveyors engaged in running lines be-
tween the terminal points were at West
End on Monday last. Work will begin
on the road bed Immediately after the
right to cross the Potomac is obtained"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

Fire in Norfolk last night DESTROYED
the dry goods building of Davis & Co;
Baxter & Co., shoes; the auction house
of r. R. Morriss and John Jones. The
dry goods and notion house of Grandy
& Taylor was also damaged. The loss
will probably reach $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

The case of tho Rev. DR.. Charles A. Briggs,
of Union Theological Seminary, New York,
who was acquitted of heresy by the New
York Presbytery, came squarely before the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
yesterday. The appeal was entertained, and
the trial of Dr.. Briggs begun before the As
sembly as a judicial court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24
TELEGRAPIIIC BREVI'TIES.

Amos very was hanged at Lamar,
Mo-, to-day for The murder of James a.
Miles. He made speech on the gal
lows declaring his innocence.
During fire in Japan on the night
of the Sth inst. 239 dwellings, 80 go
downs, 8 shrines, 8 temples and /
school building were destroyed and
| person was burned to death.
A dispatch from Corunna Mich,
says: William Sullivan, the farm hand
who so brutality murdered his en-
ployer, Layton Leetch, and murder
ously assaulted the latter's wife, paid
the penalty of his crime last night.
He was taken from the Jail and lynched.
The monument of Alexander III. Stevens,
erected by the people of Georgia, was unveil-
ed at Charlottesville to-day in the presence oil
a largo concourse of people. The address OF
the occasion was delivered by ex-senator
Thomas NJ. Norwood, of Savannah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

HORSE FOR SALE-A fine SoRREL
III HORSE; good fox hunter, good worker
and good rider; will be sold at the corner Of
King and Royal streets by Measrs. ONeal &
Lunt on SATURDAY, at - o'clock.
my24 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

Lord Salisbury began his Irish tour yester-
day, speaking against home rule. He was re-
ceived with great enthuiasm at Larnc and
Belfast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24
Presbyterian General A ssembIy

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Thc assem-
bly, was called to order at $50 by Nod
orator Craig, and was opened win
prayer by Prof. Roy, of Chicago, 7t',
eral committee reports were presented
and properly disposed Of The Assem-,
bly, subsequently took recess un''i
2:3O, when the consideration OF the
Briggs case will be resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

THE FACT that the expulsion OF
most of the G. A. Il. in New York from
that organization, for adopting a reso-
luton in favor of striking from the pen
sion rolls the names of known beats,
bummers and deserters, has been ap-
proved by the commander OF the de-
partment of that State and by the COM
mander of the national organization,
shows the real character of that organ
ization, for, at popular elections repre-
sentatives always truly represent the
men who elect them; and also that men
careful of their reputation should not
stand on their order in Withdrawing
from the G.. A. Il. us soon rs possible.
FOREIGN EXHIBITORS are having 8
hard time at the Chicago fair. They
are not only cheated in the matter OF
awards, but bold attempts have been
made to rob them OF their most valua-
bic exhibits. But Chicago is great
CITY,"
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CITY COUNCIL

A regular meeting of the City Council
was held last night. Considerable bust
ness was transacted in the shape OF
matters incidental TO the close of every
fiscal year. The revenue bill and the
ordinance imposing tax on persons
and property for the coming year were
pas sed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-24

Mos. 1, 2 and 3 MACKEREL for sale by
~ &c. MILBURN
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Worrying Over Trifes,

MY young friend Seth Blooty," said
Colonel Calliper, was healthy and
wealthy, and he had nothing to do. but
to get as much enjoyment out of life as
he could. For a time he had great sue
cess; then a cloud arose.
Seth was not a tall man-in fact, he,
was rather short, but he had V
thought anything about this one way or
the other until men began to wear large
plaids, and. do you know, he was great
~ distressed because he couldn't wear
plaids as big as some Of his friends could?
Seems foolish, doesn't it, for a man
situated as Seth was to fret over such a
matter as that? But l venture to say
that we all know men with every reason
to be happy who make themselves mis-
cradle worrying over trifles not worth a
moments consideration."-New York
Sun.
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English LiytnRs.

There are about II 900 livings in Eng
land and Wales. Of these nearly $500
are in the gift Of the crown, Prince of
Wales. lord chancellor. bishops, chap
ters, arcndeacons, universities, rectors
and Wears las such) and trustees. About
1000 others are in the patronage las to
400 of peers and las to the rest) Of 9TH
er titled persons. Although now and
again a nobleman's livings are sold, and
even distinguished colleges have been
caught tripping in the matter of simony,
1t is among the remaining 4,5O0 livings
that almost all the traffic exists. Stats
tics fail us here.
No doubt the majority Of these $500
livings lever come into the market, and
belong to patrons VINO recognize their
responsibility. What fraction of them
nave been acquired as to patronage OF
incumbency by means more or less faint
ed it is impossible to say. The CLERGY
list for 1892, however, shows that there
are 593 livings where the incumbent and
the patron are the same person and 424
where both are of the same name. A
considerable proportion of the parson
patrons have, it can hardly be doubted,
become patrons in order to present them
selves. On the other hand, some of the
500 and a large number of the 424 repre-
sent family livings." AS to these, it
would be inaccurate to say that the liv-
ing has been bought for the sake of the
parson, but in many cases the parson
has been ordained for the sake of the
living.-Contemporary Review.
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There is in Galloway, Scotland, an
ancient ruin known as Sweetheart alb
hey. Within its ivy covered, storm bat
tered walls lies buried the affectionate
and devoted Dervorgill. with the heart
of her husband, John Ballot, EN-.
balmed upon her breast. Lovely in
their lives, in death they are not divided.
The crulnbling masonry is still and must
ever be a in its symbols OF
death and decay, telling every day, as ii
has for 800 ears, the thrilling story of a
woman's tender love and devotion.-Ex-
change.
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The Shell of the Pearl OYSTER,

Very few people are aware that the
pearl oyster is not in any way like the
oysters which we eat. 1t is of an en-
tirely different species, and as a matter
of fact the shells of the so called pearl
oysters are of far more value to those
engaged in raarl fishing than the pearls.
There are extensive pearl fisheries in the
gulf of California, and some of the finest
pearls have been taken from those wa
tiers. In 1881 one pearl-a black one
was sold for &c. 900, and every year since
that time many pearls have been taken
from the beds in the California gulf val
ued at over s.. 800 each. But such finds
are very rare, and as a rule the pearls
which are brought up are of very little
value. The shells, however, are very
valuable. Most of them are shipped to
Europe, where they are manufactured
into ornaments, knife handles, buttons
and the hundreds Of other articles for
which mother of pearl is used.-Har-
pers Young People.
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A Patriotic Daughter,

a young lady, the daughter of a west
ern farmer, whose heart oyerfowed with
patriotism, quietly left her comfortable
home. cut of her beautiful hair, donned
male attire. enlisted III "a company and
went directly to the seat of war.
During the home life she had been the
milkmaid, and her kind treatment of the
bovine tribe Of the farm had made her a
special ~faTor1te. But one of the lacteal
tribe was her special favorite and whose
reciprocal love at meeting was ALWAYS
demonstrated. When mustered out of
service. she returned to her p~aternal
home. her habiliments being those of the
heroes Of tlew and politely requested
permission as a stranger for entertain
ment over night. which was readily
granted by the kind host to a returning
soldier.
On the following morning she arose.
and still regarded by the entire family
as a perfec stranger she proceeded in
her soldier sarb to her old milking quar-
tiers, and she had not entered the gate
way till she was at once recognized by
her pet COW, which proceeded to meet
her and greet her with all demonstra-
tons of a loving animal to a dear friend.
Then the soldier returned to the house
hold, and instead of possessing the recog-
nizing powers Of a COW it was hard work
to persuade them that she was really
their daughter.-Cor. Pittsburg Com
mercial-G Gazette.
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Rare American Coins.

Coin collectors have long appreciated
the difficulty of making a complete col
lection of American specimens. The
United States coinage of 1893 is very rare
and a dollar of the year 1874 has often
sold for as much as 500. a 1896 half
cent is so rare IS to sell readily for SIS,
and a half dollar of the same year is
worth 60 times its original value. While
the half cent of 1904 is common enough.
all the other coins of that year are rare,
the dollar Of that particular date being
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Sensible Points Ab,,t Tins

The greatest abuse of the tipping sys-
TEN in New York is in the fees to iani-
tors and other servants connected with
apartment houses. 1t has become a Gus
tom almost toe strong to ignore in some
apartment houses to pay the janitor. bell
boy, elevator boy. etc., certain amounts
every month or fortnight-this without
any regard to whether the servant has
rendered any particular service or not.
The result of this indiscriminate tipping
Is quite natural-you get no particular
service.
Not a few tenants of apartment houses
have had an experience with janitors
which makes blackmail preferable to the
risk OF the repetition of these expert
ences. As in the case of walters, there
are a good many annoyances to which
tenants may be subjected which cannot
be cured with a club and which do not
even form a substantial basis of COM
plant. And they are not less aggravat-
ing because you can't get away from
them o. resent them. But to simply pay
a man unfortunately just because he
is there is a plan VIII fh releases him from
any obligation whatsoever.
make it a rule and can recommend
it after some experience to pay with
reasonable liberality for n special
service-that is, IN service above and
outside of that which the man is en-
ployed to render to every tenant in COM
mon. And l never tip such men on gen.
eral principles-that is. Unfortunately.
If an understanding to that effect is es-
tabllshed at once upon going into a new
fat, you will avoid all the ills to which
others are subjected and have at call
those who are not only ready and will
ing, but eager to serve you. Begin at
once to compensate literally every per-
son about the place who renders you
special services and pay nobody else a
cent. Follow this rule, and you will in
variably get excellent service and plenty
of attention. This rule will work equally
well with the waiter if you are a regular
customer.-New York Herald.
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COckney Riddles.

why is a like a well known
shellfish?" Because it's An oyster" IA
hoister). 1t is stated that a well known
riddle was written by G costermonger.
The riddle in question is a charade and
runs as follows:
Ny ffrst's n littiN bird as ops.
Ny seconds needful in 'ay crops,
My ole is good with mutton chops.
The answer of course is sparrow
grass" which the learned DR.. Parr al
ways insisted on using in preference to
the potter ''asparagus."-Notes and
Queries.
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Avoiding

Many wrinkles may be avoided by the
woman who will take some pains with
her expression when she is by herself.
She who bends over her book, her desk
or her sewing with knitted brow and
compressed or working lips need not be
surprised if her face refuses to smooth
itself when she turns to other employ
ments. 1t would cost her very little
trouble to avoid such tricks of feature
Harper's Bazaar.
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Consumption Not ALWAYS Fatal,

1t must not be supposed that every
one inheriting a consumptive tendency
succumbs to it. 1t is during the years
preceding maturity that the danger OF
poor, unhygienic surroundings is great
est, buff such persons can be kept strong
until their forms have developed they
may become the very strongest of the
strong.-Youth's Companion.
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the rarest of all American coins. Only
eight are known to- exist ont Of the
1850 that were coined. The lowest
price that one of these now changes
hands for is xS0O.-Len1on News.
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we see why Emerson ate beans and
why, judged by results, 50 many Of his
disciples seem to have lived on cabbages.
New York Sun.