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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
Va. Agricultural & Mechanical College.
AT BLACKsBURG. va.

AT BLACKSBURG. VA.
TWENTY-FIVE INSTRUCTORS. Tho
roughly equipped Shops, Laboratories and In
firmary. Farm of 33S acres. Steam heating
and electric lights in Dormitories Degree
courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Ap-
piled Chemistry and General Science Shorter
courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical
Mechanics.
Total cost for session Of nine months, in
cluding tuition and other fees, clothing board
washing, text books, medical attendance, etc.
about SITS. Cost to State Students S145.
Next session begins SEPTEMBER DIST,
1893. For catalogue apply to
J. N. McBRYDE, Phi. D. Ii. D.
jy17 President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03

DR.. Benz. Blackford, Med. .Supt. Hestern
Lunatic Asylum
Dear Sir Two weeks have passed
since my return home from the Valley
of Virginia /; but you know that an alb
sence of even few days from an insti-
tuition involves drawing together of a
certain amount of scattered threads,
which uses up both time and mental
energy, so that until the pre-
sent moment, the spirit has not
moved me to write to you but
now, unders the oothing influence of a
gentle rain, which is now gladdening
the mouths of the long -parched earth,
am mpelled to make an effort to tell
you how much l enjoyed my visit to
the Staunton Hospital, and the hospi
tality of its officers. A more agreeable
day or two l have not spent for many
long day.
Since leaving you, have reviewed
the impressions there received very
frequently, with pleasurable satisfac-
ton and benefit, professionally. In our
own State, as you are aware, within
the last few years. more than million
dollars has been spent in new depar-
lures for the benefit of the insane, with
all of which have been intimately as
sociated, and feel that am in po-
sition to appreciate the work that you
and your colleagues have done in you:
institution. Your buildings recently
constructed in order to expand the ca
pacity of your hospital are certainly
very remarkable and noteworthy for
two things, viz: perfect adaptabihly to
Intended use, and extraordinary econ
omy in construction. The tendency
has been in late years in this direction,
but Lknow of no place in which excel
lent fitness and small cost have made
such a satisfactory adjustment. To
whom the credit is due, l know not, but
I presume to 'you ALL" Quoting Rev.
Fred. H. Wines, of Illinois: "Certain-
ly the time has come when a compromise
must be made between the taxpayer and the
lunatic," and must say that l know of no
place where this has been so justly done, to
both classes, as in your new construction.
In the matter cf general care and manage
mcnt throughout the entire institution, wish
to say. further, that found nothing to criti-
cizs, and much to praise. Your people arc
well clad. clean, amused in great variety OF
ways and certainly better fed than in q ma
ority of institutions in the land. The officers
appear to me to be thoroughly competent gem
tlemcn. and the attendants careful, conscien-
tious intelligent, polite and well disciplined,
aud feel assured that they render to their
charges kind and efficient care.
An experience of many years makes me
know that none of us are perfect in our meth
DDS in this work, but l feel that you and
your associates are doing good work thor
oughly well, and are imbued with all ambi-
tion which, with proper facilities, will enable
you to keep pace with eleemosynary pro-
grcSs everywhere.
Very sincerely yours,
Jos. &. ROGERS, Med. Supt.
| - inats EesEi,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
NO. 400 KING STREET
Now is The Time to Make a Dollar

buy One Hundred Cents w9rh Of Goods.
Approaching this fact, we have aud are daily
masking our FALL STOCK ut rock bottom
cash prices. We are enabled 10 do this be-
cause of the fact that we bay and sell strictly
on a cash basis. and are therefore prepared to
offer Timely Bargains in Dress Goods, Ladies'
Cloth, Canton Fianncls, Giughams, Wool
FIauncls, &c.
Timely Bargains in Ladies, Misses and
Chillren's Underwear CorSets, Hosiery. Dress
Trimmings, Ribbons Yelling, I.accs. Scc.
Timely Bargains in Mems Furnishing
Goods such as Underwear, Dress SHIFTS, Neck
wear Collars, CufiS Umbrellas Hosiery, Sc.
Also, always in stock full line of Rem
uarts Of Ginghams. White Goods, Satines,
Shaker Flanncls. Flanneletts bought direct
from the Mills aud sold at % to 3;3 per cent.
less than piece goods
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
- ESTATE

A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
u ESTATE.
THIS FARM situated on the Telegraph
Road one aud a-half miles southwest of
Alexandria. Va, and belonging to the estate
of the late David A. Windsor, is now offered
for sale, sixty acres with dwelling and ali
outbuildings. There is q peach orchard Of
three hundred trees, two years old i'll full
bearing, grapcry and other fruits. There are
six acres Of woodland.
The whole tract contains one hundred acres
the remaining forty acres more or less, SUBJ
icct to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
well fenced and all buildings are in good
repair.
land re,y fertile. Parties desiring to pur-
chase will do well to inspect the premises, as
no fancy prices will be asked, the same being
sold 10 settle an estate.
R.F. KNOX.
je10 If Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
EOH SAFE AND RENT.

The FARM OF which l now reside about
one and athirl miles from Alexandria, con-
tlining about 20 acres. would rent the
HOUSE separately if desired.
oct2 dtf ANDREW JAMESON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03

Gave something on that gas bill by buying
3 JUNO" ROCHESTER" or "NIL-
LER" LAMP One dollar and seventy-fve
cents (Sl.75J buys "Juno" complete. See
it burning in our store. All these are made by
the Rochester people, and are fully guaran-
teed. Sole agent for Alexandria,
z. J. MILLER & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03

EOR SALE-THE NEW BRICK RESI-
4 DENCE on Washington street, between
Princess and Oronoco now occupied by DR..
Ashhy. All modern conveniences. Apply 1t
THIS OFFICE. oct2 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
.iost's Weekln

Mr.. J. T. Beckham, of this city, is
president of the Board of Visitors OF
this institution and to him much credit
is due for its excellent management.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
Z AMPS! LAMPS. LAMPS!

vyTRE FENCING-Now is the time to re-
w pair the old and build the new fences,
r,oJ;rical and other kinds, but it Is the farm
ers that we want 10 interest and let them
snow we sell the best BARB WlRE manu-
r.ctured. ard il saves money to get that kind.
Gail and see US or send Tor price list
JAS F. CARLIN & SONS,
Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-03
THE
Kew American No. I Sewing Machine
THE

Besides we can give you good machine,
made BY the same company, the usual price of
Which is $50, for SIT.
an have a complete set Of attachments
with book of instructions. Two weeks trial
allowed. Can give all reference desired.
Many have been in use in this city for ten
-ears. Call and examine at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S,
429 King street
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
THE NAVAL REVIEW.
List OF Foreign Ships Which Will
Take Part

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The navy
department has received communica-
ton from the British government stat
ing that it will be represented at the
naval review by the following vessels,
under command of Vice Admiral j. @.
Hopkins, K. e. B., commander-in-chief
of the North American station. The
Blake will be the flagship of the
British fleet, Capt. w. DE V. Ham
ilton; Magiciente, belonging to
the North American squadron,
commanded by Capt. j. 0. Plpon,
r. NJ, G. NJ. G. Tartar, belonging to the
North American squadron, commanded
by Commander II. l.. Fleet; Partridge.
belonging to the North American
squadron, commanded by Commander
n. Y. Manchester; Australia, from the
Mediterranean station, commanded by
Capt. S. +. Holland. In addition to the
British fleet, the navy department has
been advised that the following foreI gn
vessels will take part in the naval re-
view:
The Netherlands-Van Speick, frig-
ate, first class. Germany--Two ar
mored cruisers, Kaiser Wilhelm
and Victoria, Augusta, and cruiser
Zealder. Argentine Republc-One
cruiser, Ninth of July, Ad-
miral' Enrique Howard. commanding.
Russia-First-class armored cruiser
Dimitri DO Skoi, General Admiral. and
corvette Kinda. Vice Admiral Kosen-
akotf will be in command. Two or three
other ships will leave Cronstadt
when the ice yields. Spain-Cruisers
Reina Regente. Infanta Isabel and gun
boat Espana. BraZil-Ironclad Aqui-
daban and cruisers Republica and Tria-
dentes. Uruguay-Libertad (probable).
France--Arethuse, Huzzard and Jean
dare. Italy-Cruisers Etna, Bausan,
Dogali. and probably transport, Fri
dono. Rear Admiral Maghaunl will be
in command. Venezuela and Hayti will
send vessels. but their names have not
been forwarded Greece, Roumania,
Seryla, Turkey, Japan, Norway, Sweden,
Peru, Chilli, Mexico. Denmark, Ecuador,
Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua. Bel
GUM, Portugal and China have notified
the department that they will not send
vessels. Advices received so far indi-
cate that about thirty foreign vessels
and fourteen of our own will participate
in the demonstration.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
WALSH'S ROAST.
He Talks of the IniQuitous Com
bine That Must Be Throttled.

bine That Must Be Throttled.
Mr.. Davidson called upon Chairman
Walsh, of the house investigating COM
mittee, to furnish the meeting with a
few facts, and that gentleman respond
ed as follows:
The local coal barons have been de-
ceiving the people of Minnesota. / hey
have led us to believe that the source of
all their troubles in connection with the
high price Of coal is located in Penn svl-
vania, but | repeat what | said on the
floor of the hOuSe-that while there are
robbers III Pennsylvania. there are also
some of them here that need atten-
tion-and need it badly. When we
brought these spies and conspira-
tors before us, they said there was
no combine, that they held no letter
book and held no meetings, but we pro-
pose to show the people that in the En-
dicOtt block in this city there are books
and papers exposing one of the most
colossal and iniquitouS combines ever
known IN this country. There are ten
companies which bring coal to the head
of Lake Superior. and as long as there
was no combine the law of supply and
demand would regulate prices.
But these cOnSpiratOrS made prices to
suit themselves, ana 10 insure their be
ing kept up required deposit of $1,000
from every dealer. This was kept up
until two years ago, and then 1t was de-
cided to require only 500 to be deposit
ed as forfeit in case OF violation of the
price agreed upon. Some dealers found
it profitable to cut prices and forfeit
this 800 again and again during the
season, but for the present season the
cUnspiratOrS had mapped out one of the
greatest iniquities ever perpetrated in
this glorious republic. They said: I'VE
will make them put up only enough to
employ spies to watch them. and then
if they cut prices we will shut off their
supply"
n. E. Murray. of the trades and labor
assembly, was called upon, and assured
the Legislative committee that It's in
veStigatiOn Was fully indOrSed by all
the laboring men of the state. He con-
tinued:
I'VE hope this committee will drive
the combine out Of the state back to
Pennsylvania. the home of combines,
and then we can send W. W. Erwin
down there to fight it on its own
ground"
Hon. E. G. Rogers. j. d. Smith, Judge
Fleming and Representative Greer were
each called for in turn by Chairman
Davidson, but the crowd kept clamoring
for DOnnelly, and he finally came for
ward.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
MISSOURI SUFFERS.
Many Houses Blown Down in a
Twinkling.

Many Houses Blown Down in a
Twinkling.
SALISBURY, Mo-, March 23.-Just as
day was breaking this morning the
farmers three miles east of here were
suddenly aroused by terrific
roar. A cyclone of tremendous power
had swept down on them from the north
west, and in twinkling houses, barns
and Outhouses were uproofed and some
of them totally destroyed. Orchards
were leveled to the ground, and scores
of gardens and fields of spring crops
were laid waste. In one place tract
of forest, embracing many acres of
magnificent timber. was laid fiat
to the ground. Trees were broken
like straWs and huge trunks were car
ried for many hundred yards by the
wind and Strewn across roads and over
fields. In this city the shock was not
felt SO severely, though the thunder of
the passing storm was something fright
full. Many scattering fragments
of wrecks, flying branches of
houses and shattered windows in this
city. The residence of Mrs. Gum, in
the southwestern portion of the town.
just caught the edge of hecyclone, and
was completely destroyed. One gust OF
wind carried off the roof and deposited
it in a pasture several hundred yards
away. This gave the family time
to get into their cellar and
the next swoop of the storm tore the
walls to the ground. Near by was a
stable containing eight horses and
other stock The live stock was killed
and the structure scattered in all direc-
tions. The storm was followed by a
heavy rain. Nevada. Mo-, also felt the
cyclone, several houses being unroofed
and one corner of the state insane
asylum was torn off, creating panic
among the inmates. Dozens of farm
buildings were also destroyed, and hun
dredS of head of stock killed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24

since. Then the sergeant-at-arms was
sent TO get certain books and
records, and tOld to obtain them
without disagreement If he could, but
to obtain them any way. These books
were secured, and this caused consider
able swearing. The matter was next
taken into the courts and considerable
swearing was done there. We have
great reason to be thankful that our
legislature has had the courage to un-
dertake to investigate this great injus-
tire and get at the bottom facts. | am
thankful that this investigation is in the
hands of able. thoughtful and cOnSerY-
ative men who are sure to do their ut
most TO crush out this iniquitOus COM
bine."
At the conclusion of these remarks
Mr.. Davidson called for report of the
previously appointed committee on
resolutions, in order as he explained,
that the meeting might have something
10 consider. The committee then pre-
sen.ed the resolution printed above.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
LOchren Us Amazed.

The information that Judge William
Lochren would be appointed commits
sioner of pensions came as a surprise
to Minneapolis people. 1t had never
been limited that Judge Lochren was a
candidate for any sort of position. His
name had never been mentioned in con-
pection with any Office i'll the gift Of the
president of The United States. While
his eminent fitness for such a position
was recognized on every hand, it was
none the less a surprise to learn that he
was a possible appointee, inasmuch as
nothing had ever been heard of his CAN
didacy in the Northwest.
The surprise had substantial founda-
ton. Judge Lochren says there Is moth
ing in the story.
A GLOBE reporter called on Judge
William Lochren at his home i'm South
east Minneapolis last evening. He was
asked if he was candidate for commits
sioner of pensions; if lie had presented
to President Cleveland any application
for the appointment; if anything had
been done toward securing the place
for him, and, If so, what. To all of
these questions Judge Lochren replied:
"This story in the evening papers
is as much of surprise to me as to
anyone. | do not know how the story
could have originated 1t must be a
mistake. ain not candidate for the
appointment as commissioner of pen
sions. have not made application
for the place, and do not
know of any one having mace
application for me. In short, know
nothing about it except what l have
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
CRASH IN COTTON.
Dobbins & DAILY, of Nashville,
With, Numerous Branches,
Make an Assignment.
Amount of Liabilities Not Known,
- But They Will Be Very
Heavy.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, March 23.-The
cotton firm of Dobbins & DAILY, of this
city. with branch houses in Memphis,
New Orleans, Little Rock, Montgom-
cry, Mobile and other cities, made a
special assignment late this afternoon
to secure special liabilities. The
special debts covered over 100000
and the assets are scattered
over many states. The bulk of the in
debtedness thought to be secured by the
assignment is held in New York and
\ Hartford, Conn. The failure has
created sensation. How much the
yfrm owes over and above the amounts
set forth in this assignment is not OBJ
tainable. Mr.. DAILY is at Battle Creek,
Mich, and Mr.. Dobbins has almost sue
cumbed to the intense strain which he
is undergoing.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 23.-The
Southern Land and Lumber company,
of Dry Run, Ark, one of the largest
saw mill plants in Arkansas, was today
put into the hands of receiver by
Judge Williams, of the United States
circuit court. The company's assets
are 100000. 1t is believed they will
pay dollar for dollar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
REFUSED THE OLIVE BRANCH
Republican Senators Will Fight
Reorganization.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Immediate-
ly after the adjournment of the senate
today the Republicans went into caucus
for the purpose of considering the prop
osition made by the Democrats relative
to the organization of the senate. The
caucus was largely attended, but was of
short duration. Naturally, there was a
division OF sentiment as to what was
best to be done under the circumstances,
but those in favor of contesting the pro-
posed reorganization were largely in
the majority. The vote taken was de-
cisive, and it is thought probable that
at'the executive session the ultimatum
of the caucus will be given to the Dem
ocrats. An effort will then be made to
settle the matter behind closed doors;
that failing, the fight will be trans
ferred to the open session. The
Republicans claim that they
are right, and when one of
the leading senators was asked what it
meant, he replied that it meant a fight
to the finish. An amusing feature of
the case is that the Republicans think
the Democrats will not insist on pro-
ceeding at this time, and the Democrats
assert that the Republicans will grow
tired of the struggle in day or two. No
more caucuses on this subject will
probably be held by either party.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24

1t is the question whether he will ac-
cept. The president, without an appli-
cation from the judge or even recon-
mendation from any of the many friends
of the Hennepin Jurist yesterday made
up his mind that he was the very man
to take up the tangled skeln left by
Gen. Raum and carry on the reforms
the chief executive has III mind. Prob
ably the first man to whom the presi-
cent mentioned the fact that he was
considering the name of Judge Loc hren
was Hon. Dan w. Lawler, of st. Paul,
who was taken aside by the president
for private conversation of some
length. Mr.. Lawler tonight stated that
the president asked him about Judge
Lochren. but did not say why he made
che inquiry.
Il told him." said Mr.. Lawler, ''that
there are no better or popular men i'll
the Northwest than Judge Lochren. that
he is man of great ability. universally
respected, and in highest character"
This Endorsement of the gallant young
leader of the Minnesota Democracy
seems to have made great impression
on the president, and when Gen. Palm
er, of Illinois, called in the afternoon
to press the claims of Congressman
Busey, the president said that he had
another man
Under Consideration.
The Illinois senator, as chairman of
the senate committee on pensions. felt
that he ought to be consulted, and said:
"Well. Mr.. President. will withdraw
Judge Busey only for the appointment
of first-class man."
That is the kind l now have in
mind" said the president with empha-
sis. His name is Judge Lochren, of
Minnesota"
Senator Palmer knew something of
Judge LochrenSnd at once posted off to
see Senator Davis and Col. Johnstone,
both of whom strongly indorsed the
Minneapolis man. Today, at the re-
quest of the senator from Illinois, both
Senator Davis and MIR. Johnstone called
at the White house and told the presi-
dent that, in their opinion, no better
man could be found. While Mr.. Cleve-
land made no statement OF his inten-
tiOns in the matter, it is absolutely GER
tain that Judge LOchren has been Of
tered the place, and, in case he returns
favorable answer, the nomination will
20 to the senate OH Monday. This ac-
ton on the part of the president is a
compliment both to Minnesota and to
Judge Lochren.
At the present time the Office of COM
missioner of pensions diSburses nearly
One-half of the entire revenue of the
government, and the candidates have
been very numerous, but Mr.. Cleveland
declined to act hurIiedly in the matter,
telling his loyal friend, "Parson" Nc
Kinney, of New Hampshire, week ago
that he could not appoint him, as he did
not quite fill the bill. From the be-
ginning Mr.. Cleveland insisted that the
commissioner of pensions ought to be
an able and experienced lawyer, and
after that man with record of good
service in the Union army, a great
worker and man of the strictest in
tegrity and highest character The mere
fact that in his opinion Judge Lochren
measures up to all these requirements
is an honor of which Minnesota, which
has so long been the home of the judge,
maySWell feel proud.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-24
The Snow Storm in South Da,
kota Is Becoming Simply
Phenomenal.
At Least a Foot and a Half OF
the Beautiful at Aber-
deem.
The Storm Was Apparently
Getting It's Second Wind
at Midnight.
Fargo Hopeful Of Getting q
Big Cordage Works This
Spring.

Specials to the Globe.
ABERDEEN, s. D., March 23.-The
storm has assumed phenomenal proper
tlons and shows no indication of cessa
ton. The snow has been falling thirty
six hours at Aberdeen and has reached
depth of foot and one-half or more.
The oldest inhabitant cannot recall any
thing like it. There is no wind to speak
of and the temperature is mild, Train
service on all lines is badly blocked, and
will be for several days.
HURON, S. D., March 23.-South Da-
kota, and particularly that portion lying
east of the Missouri river, is experience
ing one of the heaviest snow storms OF
the season: Snow, sleet aud rain began
falling Tuesday, continuing until this
morning, when the wind changed to the
north, and binding snow storm set In
and is now in progress. A foot of snow
is mere, and more in the northern and
eastern portions of the state. Trains
within the state on the Northwestern
road are mostly on time, but, if the
storm continues until morning. all will
be delayed tomorrow.
MILLER, S. D., March 29.-The snow
storm which set in three days ago RACES
harder than ever tonight, making the
heaviest fall of snow known here for
many years.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, March 23.-
The house of V. Beaudette, living in
the town of Wheaton, few miles from
this city, was struck by lightning last
night during the severe electrical and
hail storm and burned to the ground.
The inmates escaped in their night
clothes, and were very nearly burned
themselves. The storm was very
heavy one, and continued through the
entire night.
FARGO, n. D., March 23.-Heavy
snow fell nearly all day yesterday, last
night and today. Tonight the wind
veered to the northwest and is driving
the snow and piling il up in huge drifts.
The railroads are blockaded and the
wires are down. 1t is probable greater
damage will result from this storm than
from any of the season. About foot Of
cnnNU has fallQO