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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Society as We Find 1t.

Among the many achievements of
this progressive age none is more re-
markable than the devolution of So
ciety in the small cities and towns of
Virginia. Such places as Charlottes-
vile, Warrenton, Danville and Fred
ericksburg were once centres ola cult
waited, intellectual refined social life,
whose fame went far beyond the bor-
ders Of the State.
To-day it has been invaded by a
horde of pimply youths and vapld
misses, whose progenitors at their age
had scarcely left the nursery governess,
certainly not the school room. I'm
formed and uniformed, lacking the
learning ofth college and the expert
ence of the world, their conversation
can only consist, as it does, Of the latest
slang expressions and bits of the shall
lowest personal gossip.
Aping the social leaders of the great
cities, and lacking the intelligence, eX-
perience and maturity that enable
them to bear themselves with dignity
amidst world of foibles, the follies Of
fashion only serve to render ridiculous
these shallow youths and pert maidens,
as Goliath's spear and shield would be
burlesque in the hands of a dwarf.
We recall a social entertainment
given recently in this city by the youth,
full members of what is generally called
the upper classes, at which, except for
of, roarrInd nT
either sex was present.
The married people should scarcely
be blamed for this, for while it is proba-
bly, true that number of them were
invited, no self-respecting married per-
son would care to subject either him.
self or herself to the neglect, indiffer-
ence, and even indignity, that would
be experinced during the evening.
Tho so-called chaperones are re-
garded and treated as necessary
sacrifice to sizes c0nuenances." They
are arranged, if they be so yenturons
as to attend one of these enter
tainments, in back seats around the
wall, and consider themselves fortu-
nate if they are not invited to remove
10 still more undesirable ones.
Few, if any, of the young misses no.
tice the older ladies, and if any youth,
with feeble inherited remembrance of
the gallantry and courtly manner of
his predecessor, the Virginia gentle
man in society, bestows few crumbs
of his conversation on one of these I'M
fortunate chaperones, the condemna-
ton of the misses is at once showered
down on "that old thing" seeking 10
| deprive them of the attentions of one
of their beaux.
To an intelligent man or woman of
the world, knowing the intelligence,
cultivation, tact and experience neces-
sary to form and to keep to high water
mark such a society as obtained in the
smaller towns and cities in the south,
nothing is more painful than the con-
temptation of a flock of these callow
fiedgings turned loose upon their own
resources, and condemned to feed for a
whole evening upon their own inani
lies. Not that they do not enjoy it,
but because in the progress of the So
cial devolution now going on, still low
er depths must be reached.-Freaer-
icksbars Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Hon. J. Randolph Tucker is quite Ill
at his residence in Lexington.
The democrats of Norfolk are lndig-
nant over the removal Of Captain MI
arc, of the navy-yard watch, recent
democratic appointee.
MIR. William Withrow died on We'd
nesday at his home in Waynesboro' at
the age of eighty-fve years. Deceased
was one ofthe most prominent PresDy-
terians in Virginia.
Col. J. Hampton Hoge, the called
back consul to Annoy, China. Will re-
sign his commission. His wife IS en-
route to Ell Paso to induce him to re-
tIrn to his home at Roanoke.
The trial of Fleming 81. Loving,
charged with the larceny of funds of
the First National Bank of Roanoke,
was begun in the Hastings Court OF
that city yesterday. His actual snort
age is a. 55.
Mr.. Edward y. Cannon, we'll
known lawyer and capitalist, of Rich
mond, died at $50 o'clock this morning
at his residence in that city. He is
supposed to have been worth more
than S1,000,0O0.
Mrs. Lettie Thurmond died at Am
herst Court House yesterday. She was
in her ninety-ifth year, and was the
mother of twelve children, who reside
in Albemarle, Nelson, Rockingham and
Amherst counties, Richmond and
Texas.
The Richmond Locomotive Works
have received an order to build 20 new
locomotives, of the largest type, for the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail-
road, also an order from another sys.
TEN to rebuild ten engines, with the
more to follow.
A meeting of the Board of the Chesa-
peake and its tributaries was held in
Richmond yesterday, at which Capt.
John R. Thomas, of Accomac, was
elected commander of the Chesapeake.
Capt. Thomas will fill out the unex-
pired term of Capt. Seth Foster, the
late commander of the Virginia oyster
navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

CONFEDERATE REUNIoN.-At Angus
ia, Ga, about 5000 Confederate veter-
ans gathered il line to celebrate the
first day of the reunion of Confederate
Veterans under the auspices of the Au-
gusta Exposition and Georgia State
Fair. They were present from every
section of the south, and made up an
array of battle-scarred men such as is
seldom seen together. Gen. B. A. Evans
made the address of the day. In the
course of it he said
"We are true to this whole country
of ours, for it is as much our country
as it ever was. They say we surren-
dered, but in fact, we did not surren-
der. What did we surrender? Not
our States, nor constition, nor princi-
pies of government We surrendered
nothing. The fighting stopped and we
came home and went again to work.
We are better off than most people in
our wealth of flags, for we enjoy the
possession of this sacred symbol of
sentiment as banner borne by the
hand of affection and beheld by eyes
that look to it as the emblem of hero
ism, manhood and popular liberty. We
have also our flag which represents our
government, and which we hope will
wave over united people and rep
resent the equal advantages of all Sec
tions under good as well as a power
full cOuntry,w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Iebipb Valley Strike.

The Lehigh Valley Strike.
SHAMoK1N, Pa; Nov. PA through
freight train left here this morning
over the LehigL Valley. All passen-
ger trains are running on time with
new crews.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Nov. 24.-Twenty
trains of freight over the Lehigh Valley
road are to be sent out during the day,
and by tomorrow the strike is to be a
mere matter of record. From an on
lockers point of view there appears to
be an even race as yet, with the rail
road little in front and the finish q
good ways of, The federation lead
ers are gathering here. This array Of
organization officials seems to bear out
the statement that the present struggle
is of vital Importance to organized
labor.
EAsToN, Pa. Nov. 24.-The officials
report of movement of freight and coal
trains on the Lehigh and the New Jer-
sey divisions for the "a hours ending at
midnight shows that four freights went
east on the Lehigh and nine went west,
eight coal trains east and four
west on the Amboy division, three
freights came west and three went
east. One coal train was delivered to
the Lehigh & Hudson road and one re-
ceived. More trains were sent out this
morning. The company is engaging
engineers and fremen passenger train
service is now re- established and is run
ming regularly. The company's yards
at this place and al, Glendon are more
lively to-day than at any time since
last Saturday. The company has I'M
questionably made great progress in
the running of trains of all kinds.
HARRIscNBURG, Nov. 24.-Govern-
or Pattison declines to give any infor-
nation at this time regarding the Le-
high Valley strike and call for troops
from Bradford county's sheriff. 1t can
be stated, however, on good authority
that no troops have yet been ordered
to Sayre and that State authorities are
not convinced that the sheriff exhaust
ed his power.
AUBURN, n. Y, Nov. 24.-The first
act of violence known to have been
committed by an actual striker on the
Lehigh Valley railroad occurred late
yesterday afternoon. 1t was upon the
return Of the train from the north.
During the switching Cornelius Barry,
freight brakeman on the Lehigh, at
tempted to leap on the platform of a
passenger coach. The deputy on guard
claims Barry threatened to pummel the
trainman. He refused him admittance
and struggle ensued in which Barry
struck the deputy with his fist. He
was put of the train and afterward ar
rested on charge OF misdemeanor.
After Engineer COLDER had been hit
with stone yesterday the guard was
redoubled and no further violence oc-
Cured.
Few trains were moving at sayre, n. y.
yesterday. The officials of the Lchigh seem
well pleased well pleased with the state of
affairs and say that to-day they will have
many men at work aud many more trains
moving.
BUFFALO n. Y, Nov. 24.-The Lehigh has
raised the freight blockade here. The Nickel
Plate has accepted freight from the Lehigh.
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NIello's Friends Object.

New YORK, Nov. 24.-Edmund
Guerin, who says he is Montreal bar
rister, and Francis E. Devlin, both of
whom claim to be friends OF Admiral
Mello, but whose actions indicate that
they are rather agents in this country
for the insurgents, are making efforts to
aid Mello, by having the departure of
the new Brazilian cruiser America from
New York stopped by legal means.
They say that they addressed the fol-
lowing dispatch to President Cleveland
yesterday: son behalf of Admiral
Mello and the insurgent party
Of the republic of Brazil, We
beg respectfully to protest to you
and the citizens of this free common
wealth, that in open violation of the
neutrality laws of this country and Of
the international laws of all civilized
nations, men-of-war are being manned
and armed to wage war and interfere
with the desires of the citizens of q
fairly conditioned nation, and that an
open system of crimping has been Or
& lnized in this city and that officers
and graduates of Annapolis are leaving
this county to wage war against the in
terest of the citizens OF Brazil. We
have been here two days and find that
the District Attorney who represents
your authority, although notified of
these facts, will not act to prevent this
outrape'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

HER FIRST AND LAST" HUSBAND
Henry Cote, mild looking French
man, living at No sol west Thirtieth
street, was held for trial yesterday in
the Jefferson Market Police Court,
New York, on the charge of felonious
assault upon his wife Mary.
Mrs. Cote said her husband had in
suited one other boarders, who prompt
ly knocked him down.
Cote then, she said, assaulted her
with an axe and she defended herself
with chair.
In court the prisoner had nothing to
say beyond denouncing his wife.
II hit her, Judge, " said he, "but she'd
drive an angel to crime. 1 am her
eighth husband, that is all. God only
knows what became of the other seven.
She has nagged and scolded me for two
years, night and day. go to Jail with
pleasure"
Don't you believe him, Judge,n said
Mrs. Cote. 81 call heaven to witness
that he is my first and last. IN Y.
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

BISHOP NELSON, of the Episcopal
church of Georgia, recommends as a
measure for the solution of the race
problem in the South, that all the vari-
Gus churches of this section supplement
the free, with parochial schools for ne
gro children. If the Bishop were as
wise as one holding his position ought
to be, his experience would have taught
him that knowledge even to white pee.
pie is only grieving, and that a good
and happy laborer is spoiled whenever
a negro is sent to school is now the
prevalent belief in all the Southern
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Hanged.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 24.-The execu-
cution of William Foreman for the
murder of Carrie Darlington took place
in Portsmouth about u o'clock to-day
in the jail-yard under the direction of
Sheriff Williamson Smith. The execu-
ton was very private, only few per-
sons being admitted to the yard.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
of the Alexandria Gszette.l
WASHINGTON. Nov. "a, 1898.

WASHINGTON. Nov. "a, 1898.
On no less authority than that of
the gentleman referred to, it is stated
that there is not the slightest founda-
ton for the report that Representative
Wilson OF West Virginia, chairman OF
the WAYS and means committee, will
be appointed to the U. S. judgeship,
made vacant by the death of Judge
Bond.
Democrats of the District of Column
bia say that on the rare occasions when
any body has chance to say word
to the President about the federal of
fees in this city, nearly all of which
are filled with republicans, the invaria-
BILE response is, II would prefer not to
talk about that now. When shall, l
will let you know
Judge r. w. Hughes, of the U. S.
Court for the eastern district of Vir-
rinia, who has been here for the last
three or four days, left last night for
his home in Abingdon. Capt. Cooke,
the recently defeated populist candi-
date for Governor of Virginia, is still
here. and makes frequent visits to the
Agricultural Department.
1t is stated at the State Department
that Mr.. Hampton Hoge, an order for
whose recall from the consulate at
Amoy. China, overlook him at San
Francisco, is no longer in the service OF
the government.
Mr.. c. G. Lee, who is interested in
the proposed electric railroad from the
Aqueduct Bridge TO Falls Church, says
nothing more will be done in that mat
ter until the canvassers now engaged
in obtaining stock subscriptions and the
right of way shall make their report,
which, however, ne thinks will be dur
ing the next three or tour days.
1t is currently reported here to-day,
on the authority of Mr. David A. Wells,
the veteran tariff reformer, that the
democrats have backed down again, I'M
der the influence of the administration,
and that the new tariff bill will contain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Foreign News.

LONDON, Nov. PA dispatch from
Melilla states that Muley Araaf, the
Sultan's brother, who was sent to put
an end to the Riffians rising against
the Spaniards, has not yet been able to
secure from the Riffians a promise to
stop fighting. In the meantime O
truce continues and practically no
shots have been exchanged for two
days.
VIENNA, Nov. 24.-The great cotton
mill at Pottendorf, 20 miles south of
this city, was burned to the ground
last night. The mill was the largest of
its kind it Austria and gave employ
ment to 10000 operatives.
LONDON, Nov. PA fatal accident
occurred to-day at the Burn Hope COL
liery, Durham. While number of
miners were being hoisted to the sur
face the rope by which the cage is lifted
broke and the men fell to the bottom of
the shaft. Four of them were instantly
killed.
BERNE, Nov. 24.-Dr. A. DeClapare-
de, Swiss minister to the United States,
has been appointed minister to Austria
to succeed NJ. A. O. Aepli.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Admiral Stanton.

New YORK, Nov. PA cable dis
patch from Montevideo says that the
Brazilian government is satisfied that
Admiral Stanton in salutiug Admiral
Mello meant no discourtesy to the
Peixoto government and that the Pres
ident intends cabling President Cleve-
land requesting that nothing be done
which would deprive Admiral Stanton
of his rank and commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

Run OVER BY A TRAIN-A colored man,
Alonzo Jackson, of Ashland, was run over by
an engine on the R. F. s. P. R. R. at Quantico
on Wednesday night and had one leg cut of:
He WAS taken to Fredericksburg by special
train. DR.. A. c. Doggett rendered medical
attention, and he was sent on to hospital at
Richmond. 1t Is thought that he had ridden
under the cars from Ashland to Quantico, anil
was on mis- way to Washington. The engine,
on backing, struck the car under which he
was and threw him on the track. His condi-
ton Ia critical
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Sentenced for DuelIing.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 24.-Jeflerson
Wallace, secretary of the city demo-
cratic committee, to-day pleaded guilty
in the Hastings Court of having sent a
challenge to fight a duel to Joseph
Bryan, proprietor of the Times n. VS.
paper. The jury fined him SIS and SEN
fenced him to confinement in Jail for
one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Catarrh in New England.

Elys Cream Balm gives satisfaction to every
one using it for catarrhal troubes.-G, X.
Mellor, Druggist, Worcester, Mass
believe Ely's Cream Balm is the best anti
Gle for catarrh ever offered the public.-Bush
IL Co, Druggists, Worcester. Mass.
An article of real mcrit.-C. p. Alden, Drug.
gist, Springfield, Mass.
Those who use it speak highly ofit.-Gro,
A. Hill, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory results
w. p Draper, Druggist, Springfield, Mass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

HELD UP A JACK PoT.-Two men with re-
volyers held up Jackpot at o'clock yester-
day morning in Chicago. 1t took place in the
rooms of the Amity Club, where sixteen men,
bers were enjoying a quiet game of poker.
The two intruders appeared suddenly, showed
their hands, and took every cent of the $500
on the table. After making the haul the rob-
bcrs got away before the astounded players
had time to look around.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
Court of AppeaIs Yesterday.

In the Supreme Court Of Appeals yes
terday in the case of Scott King alias
John Walker, against B. w. Lynn, su-
perintendent of the penitentiary, the
opinion was rendered by Judge Hinton
sustaining the action of the lower court
and denying the prayer of the petition
er. King is convict from New Kent
now serving a term in the penitentiary.
He was twice sent to the penitentiary.
According to law five years was added
to his second sentence. He claimed
that he was unlawfully detained by the
superintendent and his attorneys took
the case to the Supreme Court with the
above result,
WEIGH VS.. Commonwealth, from Cor
poration Court of Norfolk, reversed
Judge Lacy delivering opinion.
Benton VS.. Commonwealth, from
Circuit Court of Loudoun, reversed
Judge Fauntleroy delivering the opin-
ion. d. w. Benton was convicted in
the Loudoun County Court Aug. s, 1892,
of q felony and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for term of two years and six
months. The prisoner was awarded a
writ Of error to the judgment of the
lower court in refusing to set aside the
verdict as contrary to the law and evi,
dence. The lower court delayed the
trial that it might have the testimony
of r. w. Barton, selfconfessed ac-
complete in the crime, refusing to the
accused an immediate hearing, which
he demanded. The Supreme Court re-
verses the judgment of the County
Court.
Agricultural Fire Insurance Co., VS..
Anglin. Writ of error and supersedeas
awarded to a judgment of the Circuit
Court of Patrick county on the I'd OF
Oct. 1893.
Morotock Insurance Co., VS.. Cheet.
Writ of error and supersedeas awarded
to judgment of the Circuit Court OF
Norfolk city on the 18th of July, 1898.
Shipman VS.. Fletcher's administrator;
upon a motion to dismiss appeal, ar
gued by Edmund Burke and A. w.
Armstrong, esqs., and Judge w. Will
loughby and submitted.
Walkers administrator vs.. Lewis ;
further argued for appellant.
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Postomce Robbed.

YORK, Pa, Nov. 24.-The postoflice at
Hcllam, seven miles from this city. was enter
ed by burglars at 4 o'clock this morning. The
thieves rolled an eight hundred pound safe
out on the public road drilled it and blew it
open. Nearly 5000 in cash and the postal
note and money order books were taken
Postmaster Crumbling shot at the burglars,
but they escaped injury and fled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24
WANTS.

WANTED-AN UPRIGHT BOILER. ca
w pable Of running six or eight horse
power engine-must be in good condition.
Address c., Gazette Office. noy24 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

The Misses Winnie and ANGELA Ne.
Caull, of operate fame, formerly Of
Virginia, have left the Manola-Nlason
company. They were required to do
dance that was decidedly distasteful 10
them, and accordingly resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

The existing cold wave is the most severe
that has visited Chicsgo during the month Of
November for 21 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

Robert K. Martin, chief engineer of the
Baltimore Water Department, dropped dead
in the City Hall this morning.
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MISSION SERVICES.

GRACE CHURCH.
THE REV. JOSEPH REYNOLDS, jE.
MISSIONER.
Wednesday, Nov. 90, to Thursday, Nov 30.
except Sunday, Nov. 20, the services will
be as follows:
9:45 n. m Morning Prayer and Instructions
to Protesting Christians, followed by Inter-
cessops.
700 A. M.-Holy Communion and Instnr.
ton on the Ten Commandments
300 to 4:15 p, M,-The Missioner will be At
the Church where any may consult him
about their spiritual life.
4:15 2. M.--Evening Prayer. hursday. Fri.
day and Saturday Chidren's Mission.
7:3O i. NJ. daily except Saturday-Song Ser
vice, followed by THE MISSION SERMON.
THE MISSION Is HELD
FOR CHI RIST'S SAKE.
AND ALL CHRISTIANS ARE ASKED To
PRAY FOR THE MISSION,
AND ARE INVITED TO
COME TO THE MISSION.
noy1S If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castorla.
When she was Child, she cried 10. ""st"ria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castor!S.
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N10 THE TRADE.
OUR SAMPLE ROOMS.

Never moro interesting than at this season
are crowded with CHRISTMAS and HOLE
DAY SAMPLES and NOVELTIES They
are so arranged as to detain you the shortest
possible time. We feel that we have sur.
prise for you. 1t costs you nothing Dropin
and look us over. No goods at retail
rov22 I'm GEORGE r. HILL x CO.
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MARRIED.

By Rev. S. ". Madden, at his residence On
Thursday, November 23rd, 1893, Mr.. JOHN
T. WILKINS and Mrs. ANNIE JOHNSON,
both Of Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

CROP OF 1S93-RAISINS-Lon layer,
" Sultana, Valentia, Muscatels and Seed
less, just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

IUsT RECEIVED 10 barrels of Albemars
~ county VINEGAR at
nc. WALLACE'S
900 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

ZEPHYR DRESS GINGHAsis usual price
II 121ac, now selling at Sc per yard, beau
tiful styles, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

THE BEST CANTON FLANNEL that has
Il ever been offered in this market at lVe;
also as good as can be found at Sc, for Ic, at
AMOS B. SLA YMAkER'S.
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DARN WAGONS, car load of FARM
II WAGONS in store and for sale by
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. III King Street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-24

WYE HAVE just received pretty line oil
w DRESS GINGHAMS; fal styles, which
we arc Offering at 81; at
NIX, ID CT sr,t.YEp.s