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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16
A Treachcrous COMPANION.

sr. CLAIR, Pa, Aug. 16.-Georgc
Ocbs, miner, and Harry Manfuid, an
Italian employed by the water com
pany, yesterday spent the evening
pleasantly at Ochs's home in this place.
When midnight arrived Manfuid left
the house but returned between 1 and
2 o'clock and effected an entrance
through an upper story window. Mrs
Ochs heard the noise and awoke her
husband who Immediately closed with
the Italian. In the struggle Ochs
was shot through the heart. The
murderer was traced to his home and
when confronted by police officers cried
for mercy, although denying his guilt
1t is believed his object in entering his
companions home was fora crime fully
as heinous as the one he committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16
An Irascible Passenger.

UN1oNTowN, Pa, Aug. 16.-Last
evening James Watt, q son ola wealthy
coal dealer, shot and fatally wounded
William Hartman, brakeman ola Bal
timore and Ohio train on which Watt
was passenger. w. Fl. Cotton, JUS
tice of the peace, was shot through
the hand, while the bullet intended
for Conductor Hunt went wide Of the
mark. Watt was under the influence
of liquor and refused to give up his
ticket. During the struggle which en-
sued, he drew his revolver and fired
with the above result. Watt narrowly
escaped lynching at the hands of the
excited passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16


THE RULES CONFERENCE.-The code
of rules to be reported for the action OF
the House has been practically COM
pleted by the majority of the commit
tee charged with its preparation. 1t
has vet to be submitted to the full COM
mittee, which will probably be called
together for its consideration in day
or two. There is the highest authority
for saying that the changes from the
rules in force in the last House will be
comparatively few, and all of them in
tend to expedite the transaction of
business.
Among the expected new features
are two relating to the committee of
the whole, in which are considered all
bills either appropriating money from
the treasury or providing for bringing
money into the treasury. These fix 100
az quorum of the committee, instead
of majority of the membership, and
give 70 the committee power to limit
debate without resolving itself into the
House proper. The former rule was a
part of the code in the Fifty-frst Con-
gress, but the latter will be new pro-
vision.
1t is probable that the membership of
several committees will be increased to
provide places for the additional men,
bers of the House, but so far as can be
learned there will be no new commit
tees added to the roll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

nous consent for the consideration OF a
resolution requesting the Secretary OF
the Treasury to communicate to the
House certain information relating to
the purchase and coinage of silver un-
der the Sherman law.
Mr.. Tracey suggested that the gen.
tleman could obtain the information by
addressing a note to the Secretary, but
he made no objection aud the resolu-
ton was adopted.
The silver debate was then resumed.
Mr.. Mccall, speaking in favor of re-
p5al, said that he agreed with the op'
ponents of the bill that the bi-metallism
and recommendation were at issue, but
the cause of bi-metallismwas represented
by the friends of repeal. A continuance
of the policy of buying silver would
inevitably deprive the government OF
its stock of gold and place this
country upon the silver standard, and
this would practically domonetize gold.
Under the operation of the act OF 1871
the government had lost nearly one
hundred millions of gold, and under a
continuance of the act the day could
not be distant when it would be unable
to redeem in that metal. The real
question at issue was one Of the stand
ards. 1t would be madness when the
whole of the civilized and large part
of the heather world had stopped the
coinage of silver. for the United States
to make that metal its standard of
value.
Mr.. Mccall was followed by Mr..
Coombs, of New York. While speak
ing for the repeal of the purchasing
clause of the Sherman act he referred
to notes, and thereby broke the natural
flow of his eloquence.
Mr.. Bryan followed Mr.. Coombs and
attacked the Presidents message in
vigorous terms. The recommendations
of the President meant the burial OF
silver with no promise of resurrection.
They were an argument for the single
gold standard. They led to gold mono
metallism over whose door was written,
"Abandon hope all ye who enter here"
The advocates of silver stood on solid
ground and denounced this cry that a
gold dollar was the only solid dollar.
They denounced the gold dollar as the
most dishonest dollar ever attempted
to be forced upon the people: lfthere
be some persons living 81 nc ss S:. "r!!!
ssaUre VINO are better acquainted with
the beauty of the Alps than the gran
deur of the Rockies; better acquainted
with the sunny skies of Italy than with
inyigoratipg breeaes of the Mississippi
valley, let them know that there are
people who are willing to cast their
all on the fate of this republic and rise
or fall with it (applause).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16
The Behrine Sea Question.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 16.-Hon. Mac,
kenzie Bowel, acting premier, has re-
ceived the following cable from the
premier, Sir John Thompson Behring
sea arbitration concluded and award
delivered at noon. All questions OF
right declared in favor of Britain. Flu
ture sealing prohibited in May, June
and July, and firearms forbidden in
Behring sea.
VICTORIA, B c., Aug, 16.-Local
sealcrs, Will regarding the decision of
the Behring sea arbitrator as favor
able to securing compensation for loss
es caused by the Americans, say the
regulations will be disastrous as stop
ping sealing on the coast where the
catch is principally taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Important discovery of coal has been
made adjacent to The Gulf of Uraba, in
the United States of Colombia.
1t is thought Senator Hill is striving
to carry out entirely the provisions of
the Chicago platform of the democratic
party, irrespective of what the present
situation demands.
The New York Herald says there is
clear majority for repeal of the pur-
chasing clause of the Sherman law in
the Senate, and the administration will
not consent to any compromise.
Mr.. Blount, q. S. minister to Hawaii,
who arrived in San Francisco yester-
day, said he had forwarded his
final report to Washington, and deciin-
ed to talk on Hawaiian affairs.
1t is reported from Washington that
Mr.. Cleveland is being tricked and be-
trayed by Senators upon whose prom
Uses to vote for the repeal of the silver
purchasing clause of the Sherman law
he relied.
Prince Bismarck in an address 10 GOO
Bavarian school teachers whom he re-
ceiyed in Kissingen on Monday said
that France was an uncomfortable
neighbor to Germany because of the in
fuence of her schools, which inculcat-
ed Chauvinism, national vanity and
geographical and historical ignorance.
A man who calls himself Thomas
Mover, of Cambria street, Philadelphia,
is in Jail at Johnstown, Pa, for shoot
ing at operators in the railroad towers
as he passed by on freight train. One
bullet cut the bangs from Miss E. r.
George, of Wilmore. Meyer was
dressed as cowboy, and was return
ing from Wyoming.
Judge Lacombe, of the U. S. Circuit
Court in New York, yesterday appoint
ed receivers for the Northern Pacific
Railroad. This action was due to the
remarkable falling off in traffic and
consequently in earnings, its trouble.
some floating debt of Sl1 100000 and
the general financial stringency
throughout the country.
Mgr. Satolli celebrated mass at the
cathedral in New York yesterday, and
Archbishop Corrigan delivered the SER
mon, acknowledging Mgr. satolli's au-
thority, and pledging implicit obedi-
ence. Archbishop Corrigan said that
he recognized the Apostolic Delegates
high position and repudiated ell stories
which had been circulated about there
being any friction.
The breach of promise case that Miss
Pollard has instituted against Repre-
sentative Breckenridge continues to be
the subject of conversation in Washing
ton. A well-known attorney said yes
terday that so far as he could see there
was no earthly possibility of the case
being reached for trial before a year
from this coming fall. The docket is
full, and there are number OF cases
that must take precedence of this one.
1t is feared the passage of national
bank note bill by the Senate will affect
the wavering members of the House OF
Representatives, who may be infiuenc.
ed thereby to vote against the repeal OF
the Sherman law. A count of votes
made at a meeting of the committee
having in charge the fight for the re-
peal of the Sherman law, in the House
of Representatives, shows that 1t IS
probable there will be majority of 80
on the first vote in favor of the Wilson
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

Mr.. ]. a. NICHE, a reputable repub-
lican of Albemarle county, in a pubic
letter to Mr.. o'Ferrall, in reply to the
.latter's -sstt St6 6fGent that his name was
never on a republican ticket with his
knowledge or consent, says he, himself,
refused to accept from Mr.. O'FerralPs
own hands package of tickets with
his name on them for distribution
among republican voters, and told him
TO give them to democrats, as the re-
publicans would have his name printed
on theirs, which would be given to re-
publican ticket holders for distribution,
as was done. Many democratic voters
who disguised with their party
for its course on the silver and
tariff questions, are thinking OF
leaving it, will not be hindered
from doing so by the nomination
of man for Governor who ran against
his own party's regularly nominated
ticket
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

SENTENCED TO KISS HIS WIFE,,
Albert Ellsworth, a railroad brakeman.
pleaded guilty in Newark, n. j., court
yesterday to kissing Mrs. Laura Pen
dergast, wife of William F. Pepdergast.
He also slapped her in the face. He
meant no otfense, he declared. The
sentence of the court was that the pri-
soner kiss his wife, who was present.
He willingly threw his arms around her
and kissed her with smack that ech-
oed through the courtroom. Husband
and wife went home together.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

MORE Decentralization two nun
dred employees of the Danville shops IN
Manchester, were given notice yester,
day that their services would mol ge
needed for the present. Supt. J. ,. D.
Thompson, in explanation of the mat
ter, said that on August it was deciI,
ed to reduce the expense ofthe shops ~
per cent. To accomplish this the entire
force was put on half time. 1t has nov ~
been decided that the expenses WI,
only be reduced 25 per cent, but I.'
change from the former plan has u 9s .ga
adopted, and instead Of working all u"
men on three-quarter time it has peer ~
decided to put off entirely a NUMBER f' IL
the men, and work the balance on I lui
time. This arrangement begins to-u .ts
The principal reductions will be IN sns
car, tin, paint, and pattern department.
The machine, boiler, engine, ana pia FIJI
smith shops will be run on about iu''
time,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

A VALUABLE RELIC FoUND.-While
Mr.. Mason Garner was repairing the
Chew property, recently purchased by
the Fredericksburg Collegiate Institute,
he found between the window sill and
the weather boarding beautiful gold
ring set with diamond and other pre-
cious stones. It turned out to be the
wedding ring of the late Mrs. John
James Chew, and was lost by her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Forbes, about
fifty years Notwithstanding Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

THE democratic Senators and Repre-
sentatives who oppose the repeal ofthe
Mckinley tariff bill at the present ex-
ira session of Congress have as allies
Senators Chandler and Gallinger OF
New Hampshire, and, indeed, the
whole republican party. The democra-
CIV of some democrats is like a flea. now
Won see it. and now you don't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 16, 1898

A REPUBLICAN newspaper says III
the cotton mills in one part of the coun-
try cannot produce goods at profit, it
is not certain that those in any other
mart can do it," 1t is by no means GER
tain that they cannot do it, but very
probable that they can, under such
favorable conditions, forinstance, as exist
in the South, where the staple is raised
a. the very doors of the mills, where the
mills are run by cheap water instead OF
by dear steam, and where labor is
cheaper than it is in the North. In
deed. were it not for the tariff on cotton
goods. which enables the northern mills
to carry on profitable business even
against natural disadvantages, all the
cotton mills in the North, in order to
compete with their foreign rivals, would
have to be moved South, so as to reap
the benfits of the superior manufactur-
inc facilities afforded by this section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

AS THE days roll by it is becoming
more and more apparent that change
hos come over the spirit of the dreams
Of some OF those who were most conf
don't that no bill for the unconditional
rapeal of the Sherman silver bill can be
nassed The President of the United
States has more power than the King
of many monarchical government,
and by the exercise of that power many
congressman can be "robbed of their
diyinest dover. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

A NEGRO preacher in Washington, IN
sermon to large audience Of his race
last Sunday said when the negroes
are wroughtup to the proper pitch they
will do as Samson did and destroy
their oppressors, even at the cost OF
their own lives. Remember the insults
which brought on the Nevassa Island
Revolution. An outraged people is a
dangerous people, and no State is safe
when it contains wronged people. All
bloody struggles have begun because
some people felt imposed upon" Well
Washington, where the negroes were
freed and where the civil rights bill
was passed and suffrage thrust upon
them, and where the attempt to pass
the Force bill was made, is unquestion-
ably the proper place for the "bloody
struggle" to begin. 1t should also end
there, for the sake of those who may
start it, for if they come scuth short
work will be made of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

A NORTHERN mugwump newspaper
SAYS the course some of the democratic
Senators are pursuing on the silver bill
sis not the way to reap the benefits of
q democratic victory in the ma
ton" Whether that be so or not,
there is certainly no doubt of the fact
that the course some of the other demo-
cratic Senators are pursuing on the
tariff question: any thing else than the
right way to reap the benefits of last
falls national democratic victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16
Foreign News.

VIENNA, Aug. 16.-A case of cholera
has occurred in the military camp at
Brucb, % miles from this city. Every
precaution has been taken to prevent
the spread of the disease.
LONDON, Aug. 16.-Government dis
patches say that Bombay is in posses
sion of the mob. Troops are power
less. Every mosque has been destroy
ed. Many persons have been massa-
cred. Europeans are panic-stricken.
Troops are now protecting only the
public buildings. The governor has
appealed for help, asking for instruc-
tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

AT A recent reduction in the number
of employees in the Brooklyn navy yard,
all the discharged men were democrats.
The fact that they worked under the
supervision of a republican strengthens
the belief that in selecting those for re-
moval republican partisanism had its
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

The race for the Great Northern Leg
er stakes of 800 sovereigns was run to-
day at Stockton, Eng, and was won by
Mr.. R. swanwicks bay FLY Queen Of
Navarro. Distance about one mile and
two furlongs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

natural influence. The strangest part
of the matt sr is that such beliefshould
oxist six months after the advent of a
democratic administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her cassorts.
When she was Child, she cried for castoris.
When she became Miss, she chung to cass0Eia.
When she had Children, she gavsthen castriaa-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

THE FACT that certain unknown
workmen in Boston and Reading have
struck against small reduction OF
wages shows that they, too, have lost
their senses. 1t was either reduction OF
wages or no wages at all, and sane peo-
ME would not have chosen the latter,
when the very cities in which the
strikes took place were crowded with
unemployed men, willing to work for
almost any wages, and where employers
are suspending operations in conse-
ouence of the existing stringency in
monetary affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-16

MIR. YoDER of Ohio, who was not re-
elected sergeant-at-arms of the q. 8.
House of Representatives, attributes mis-
defeat to the fact that he is an e1-
Union soldier. Mr.. Yoder was never
more mistaken in all his life. He was de-
feated because, though elected by demo-
Gratis. he selected his subordinates, not
from his own, but from the republican
party. Good and true democrats do
not like to vote for men who don't
stand by their party in every position
in which they may be placed. There
are certainly as efficient men in the
democratic, as in the republican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Christmas Festival.

Last evening the Sunday school connected
with Mount Vernon Place NJ. Z. Church
South had their annual Christmas festival,
and the Sunday school room was filled to
its utmost capacity by the parents and
friends Of the scholars. The exercises were
announced by Mr.. l.. A. Sitter, superinten-
dent, singing, Coronation. and prayer by
the pastor, Rev. j. w. Canter. The follow
ing program was most excellently rem
dered: Recitation, "A Christmas Offering"
solo, Miss Bessie Carter; recitation, Tine
Beggar Child" Miss Erma Werper; solo,
King Out Christmas" Miss Edna brenner;
singing, Joy to the World recitation,
"A MortiIyIng Mistake" Miss Grace
Thomas; 500, Miss Eona Wing; dialogue,
.-ine spirit OF Cnrlstnas,' Master ArInur
SmItn, and Misses JuIia smith, Edna len
son, Eva BarDer, MatIIe anu Anna howard
ana Edgar Robertson; solo, Miss Laura
bangs. An elegant copy OF the oxford
Bible was presented by the scholars of Mr..
c. u. BulIas' class to that gentleman
through the superintendent. Also gold
pen and pencil was presented to Mr.. w. w.
MILAN by the members of his class through
the pastor. Both of these gentlemen hit
tingly responded. Next came the most
pleasing feature Of the evening, and was
in reserve. being the appearance of Santa
Claus, personated by Mr.. Brown of the
Lincoln National Bank, who caused much
merriment, to the juveniles especially.
This was followed by the distribution of
the candies, oranges, &C., to the different
classes by a committee of gentlemen.
The poor of the city were also remembered
by substantial gifts of groceries, clothing
and canned goods. besides handsome
offering in money, which will be judiciously
distributed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
MR.. MOODY's VISIT.
He Has Decided to Come Here ON the
It'll of February for a Month";

He Has Decided to Come Here on the
9TH of February for q Month.
Word has been received in this city from
Mr.. Dwight l.. Moody, the well-known
evangelist. stating that he will be in this
city ready to begin the series of meetings
which 1t Is proposed to hold in Convention
Hall on the It'll OF February. The meetings
Will be continued one month, closing on
the It'll Of March. When representatives
of the committee Of this city met Mr..
Moody in New York city recently to confer
about his coming here he requested that the
pastors decide whether they wanted him
ten days or four weeks. bearing in mind
that the decision would imply willingness
to stand by the meetings for the full pc
ROD. He particularly wanted it understood
that church fairs and festivals should be
suspended for that time, and that every
thing possible should be done to forward
the revival. At the last meeting Of pastors
and others engaged in making the arrange
ments for this meeting the request Of Mr..
Moody was explained. and after a full dis
cussion 1t was UNANIMOUSLY voted to in
vlte Mr.. Moody to come here for four
weeks, beginning early in February.
The nucleus OF a general executive COM
mittee has been appointed as follows: DIR.
Wilson, DIR. Hamlin, Dr. Butler, DIR. New
man, DIR. Staples. Dr. Mckim Mr.. Pugh
dHu bdley. lueSe gentlemen were au-
thorized to increase the committee by Sc
lecttons SO to give the following repre-
sentaticn: Two ministers from each of the
numerically larger denomina lions and one
each from the numerically smaller demon
nations two laymen from each denomina-
ton, two representatives from the Central
Union Mission and one from the Y.MC.A.
Mr.. Moody will probably send two evan
gelists here to labor for the month pre-
ceding his coming. large choir will also
be organized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Christmas mt the United Brethren
Church.

Church.
The Christmas festivities were held in this
church. corner r and North Capitol streets,
last evening. and were in every respect
worthy of public notice The only regret ex-
pressed was in the absence of the pastor
Rev. ]. E. Fout, who is attending a family
reunion at his home in Virginia. The
church was densely packed with parents
and friends of the scholars, standing room
being at disadvantage even in the gallery
the interior was festooned with green, and
on the platform was erected a house with a
door and two windows for the accommoda-
ton of Santa Claus and his wife At the
entrance was a telephone, and at it's many
calls 1t was inferred that the old gentleman
was near at hand. On either side Of the
platform Were placed tall and well-propor-
toned Christmas trees which, with the pres
ents and tinsel and other brilliant drapings
made the effect very handsome. M. Spies,
the superintendent, conducted the exercises
and Prof. G. NJ. Williams. precentor, fur
nished most excellent music. Miss Jennie
Spies. organist, and Miss Ella Lawrenson
soloist, accompanied by a string orchestra.
The singing of the children was above the
average of schools, and showed clearly the
care taken by the professor in this branch
of the program. Mr.. Richard Crump per-
sorated Santa Claus, and Miss Eunice Spies
Mrs. Santa Claus Miss NJ. Vardelle Walsh
the well-known elocutionist gave several
Gertie Weyrich, May Seyboth, Maud Spies
Fife B-adfeld. Bessie Crump. Mamie Yerkes
and Travis Paine. Mr.. Edward Kern de-
serves credit as master of decorations
After the exercises Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Claus made the presentation Of gifts.