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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Fatal Arrays.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nay 20.-Wil-
liam Shepherd and ]. L. Riggs, the
former a contractor on the Ches-
apeake and Ohio R, R., who had diff,
ficulty some time ago, met at Gauley
Bridge last night when Riggs, accom-
panied by Albert Mitchell, his I'M
Gle, met Shepherd. Mitchell and Shep-
herd pulled their pistols and when the
shooting WAS over Shepherd had re-
ceived three balls and Mitchell one.
The latter is dead and Shepherd may
die.
LANCASTER, KY, May 20.-A few
evenings since while Logan Brown was
drinking with friend near Gilpin's
store in the county, his brother, Lacy
Brown, came up and began firing on
him. Logan returned the fire so eff
fectually that Lacy died few hours
later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
The Southern Assembly.

In the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, South, at Macon, Ga, yesterday,
the Presbytery of Memphis asked that
the assembly formulate deliverance
on the evil of newspaper publication on
Sunday. The matter was referred.
The report of the committee on Or
ganizing colored synod was adverse.
The members thought the colored peo-
pie were not ready for it.
Reports of the Columbia Theological
Seminary at Columbia, S. c., and the
Union Theological Seminary at Hamp-
ton City, Va, were received and refer
red to the committee. Each showed an
encouraging condition.
Letters were read from the Pan-Pres-
byterian Alliance proposing the forma-
ton of federation.
William G. Deland, representing the
Seventh Day Baptists, wanted the as
sembly to cooperate with them in OBJ
serving Saturday as the Sabbath. The
matter was referred to the committee
on foreign correspondence.
Last year committee was appointed
to revise the directory of worship. 1t
Yesterday presented to the assembly
a directory prepared under their care.
The ad interim committee on a new
hymnal recommended the adoption of
a book entitled "Hymns of Ages"
prepared by Rev. R. 7. Kerr, of Rich
mOnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

A SENATORIAL FIGHT.-A Richmond
correspondent of Petersburg appeal
says: "There is pretty fight in pros,
pect in Richmond in which the
senatorial contest is involved. Fit
Lees friends are working with
view to having the legisla-
tive nomination made early in July.
They hope to get the candidates in,
structed for the General and thus give
his boom a good start. The supporters
of Tom Martin are opposing the move
ment with all the force they can mus
ter. Chairman Patteson, OF the city
democratic committee, who is credited
with being Martinite, has been asked
to call that body for Tuesday night to
decide when nominations shall be made
but has refused to do so. To-day q suf-
ficient number of members signed a call
to force Mr.. Patteson to convene the
body. The advocates of early nomina-
tons claim to have enough members in
the committee to carry their point.
The candidates as a rule, want the
nominations made as soon as practl-
cable. Mr.. Patteson takes the ground
that October will be the proper time to
name the ticket and gives good reasons
for thinking SO"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
LOudoun Notes.

So far not single postmaster has
been appointed in this county who did
not have the official endorsement of his
party.
Messrs Frank Hume, E. B. Cottrell
and ex-Commissioner Hines were in up
per Loudoun last Saturday and Sum
day. 1t is reported that they were
looking after mineral lands.
Congressman Jones, of the 1st Vir-
ginia district, and Harvey l.. Wilson,,
esq, Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Times, spent last Sunday
with State Senator Henry Fairfax, at
Oak Hill.-Enterprise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Call ON the President,

President and Mrs. Cleveland re-
ceived the commissioners of and visit.
ors to the General Assembly in the East
room of the White House yesterday
evening. DR.. Craig, the moderator,
was presented to the President by DR..
Bartlett, chairman of the committee of
arrangements, and made a brief, felicit-
Gus address, in the course of which he
said "Sir, let me congratulate you
upon the fact that sturdy Presbyterians
hedge you round about, and that the
sturdiest Presbyterian of us all is at
your side, holy benediction to keep
YOU straight to the faith Of your ances.
tors, which is not only the grsat assur-
ance of success, but is the highway to
the immediate presence of the living
God. I am not much inclined to the
common saying, You must be obedient
unto your wives Inever was yet ena-
bled to do that as 1 have been of1iciat-
ing around the holy altar. But, sir, as
YOU are entitled to give US not only in
struction from your high place, but Or
der. now have this little chance to
give you an instruction, and tell you, be
obedient to her. l have but one word
more to say, sir. You talk with q man
who represents $500 people who don't
want single Office" Applause.
President Cleveland in the course OF
his response said: II assure you it af-
fords me much personal qualification
to meet on this occasion the representa-
tiyes of that great religious denomina-
ton which has done SO much
to make our people much bet
ter and happier and which is
associated with so many tender and pleasing
incidents of my individual exrei.nce. The
thought is also in my mind that, in the light
of nv public duties and responsibilities, there
is a propriety in extending to you welcome
to this home of the nations Chief Executive.
There ought to be inspiration in
the thought that our countrys destiny is in
our own hands, and it ought to dignity our
Americanism to feel and know that those who
teach and those who govern and those in
every walk of citizenship have share Ill our
preservation as Christian people and In the
Guarantee this affords Of grand national
achievements"
The visitors were then presented by name
TO the President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Fauouier Notes.

The Upperville Colt Club will hold
its annual competitive examination on
June 10Th.
Mr.. Carroll A. Lee and Miss Annie
E. Pearson were married in upper
Fauquier on the 18th.
J. c. Bernard has purchased the
Robert Nelson farm four miles from
Warrenton, and will take possession
soon. Mr.. r. Nelson has bought a
stock farm near Philadelphia, and will
move his family thither next month.
Isham Keith, jr., sold two finely bred
horses few days ago. One to New
Jersey man for $3.50, and the other to q
Baltimore man for $175. Jos. X. Mad
dux sold Independence Day, IA 81, the
fastest galloway pony over hurdles in
the United States, in Washington this
week for $700.-Warrenton Mdcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Loudoun county will probably have
a short hay crop.
Gen. f. M. Law, of South Carolina,
will deliver an address at the coming
commencement of the Virginia Military
Institute.
The Graham farm, in LoudOun cOun-
ty, belonging to the estate of the late
Henry Heaton, containing ZIG acres,
has been sold to Mrs Harrison Osborn
for $4,000.
Rev. ]. William Jones has been elect
ed chaplain at the University Of Vir-
ginia, TO serve for two years from the
beginning Of the next session. He is
now the secretary Of the home mission
board of the Southern Baptist Church,
with headquarters at Atlanta, Ga.
An examination of the accounts of
the late Capt. A. J. Parish, for many
years treasurer of Albemarle county,
reveals shortage due the county
school fund of S35, S76. Mr.. Isaac X.
Barksdale is of the opinion that the I'M
fortunate affair has arisen out of Il care
less method of keeping books.
A large barn and stable belonging to
Mr.. B. B. Wright, near Penola, Caro-
line county, was destroyed by fire
Thursday night. A large lot of tobacco
and about two hundred barrels of corn
were also consumed. The loss is about
81 600; no insurance. The fire is be-
lieved to have been the work of an in
cendiary.
The Enterprise Cooperative Works in
Goochland county, was the scene of a
fatal accident Saturday morning. The
sawyer, H. w. Carter, while adjusting
one of the smaller belts, was caught
around the legs by the main l6-inch
belt of the factory and carried under
and over the wheel and thrown some
ten feet against brick wall. His legs,
arm and body were badly crushed, and
he died in a few minutes. He was
about % years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
TO-DA Us TELEGRAPH HE NEWS
The Infanta in Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-A day per-
feet in every respect greeted the royal
party this morning. The arrangements
made last night by Secretary Gresham
fixed the hour for the call by the Prin-
cess Eulalia and her party upon the
President at II o'clock, and five mill
utes before that time two handsome
carriages drove up to the Arlington.
Promptly at IL o'clock the door open
ed and the royal party proceeded to
the carriages. There was no demon
stration. A running crowd of we'll
dressed women and small boys herald
ed the approach of the Infanta and her
party to the White House. Command
er Davis alighted first, followed by the
Spanish Minister and Prince Antoine.
The Prince assisted the Princess to
alight and offered her his arm and es-
corted her through the main doorway
into the corridor of the private part of
the mansion. The Duke, the March
ioness and the private secretary of the
Princess followed. In the Blue Room
the President and Mrs. Cleveland stood
ready to receive their royal visitors.
Senior Maraugua, the Spanish minister,
presented the Infanta and Prince An
tome, while the others of the party
Withdrew to the adjoining Red Room.
The greetings between those in the
Blue Room were very pleasant and had
hardly tinge of formality about them.
They were over in minute or two and
then the others were summoned and
presented in turn by Senior Maruagua.
Mrs. Cleveland and the Infanta chatted
briskly in English during part of the
brief visit while at times the converse
ton was general. AT fifteen minutes
past eleven the Infanta made her adieu,
followed by the others. A slight pause
occurred on the portico and then there
was general uncoyering of heads as
the Princess entered her carriage and
whisked away to the Arlington. The
party will remain in Washington until
Thursday when the return to New
York will be made. The Princess will
by invitation dine at the White House
on Tuesday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Hull strike has been settled, the
union agreeing to the employment q
free laborers.
During the ten months ended April
80, 334 ,S25 Immigrants arrived at the
ports of the United States.
NJ. Charles De Lesseps, one of the
convicted managers of the Panama "a
nal Company, is suffering from acute
dyspepsia.
Alta Cabinet meeting yesterday it was
decided not to attempt to execute tne
Geary law until Congress provides inc
necessary funds to do so.
The United States government VIII
pay all bills presented for the enter,
tainment of the Princess Eulalle and
the Duke of Veragua during their stay
in this country.
A fire in Baltimore yesterday was
due to burning of the parings Of horse,
hoofs, in which work several colored
men were engaged, in the belief that IL
would bring them good luck.
The Panama liquidator has begun an
action against the administrator OF Ba-
ron Reinach's fortune to recover 8, 0OO,-
600 francs which, it is alleged,
Reinach received from the company.
The Criminal Court of Baltimore
cleaned up its docket of oleomargarlne;
cases yesterday, convicting several
more dealers. The cases caused gen
eral discussion of the question as to
whether oleomargarine is deleterious to
health. Prof Tonry, the chemist, said
it depended largely upon the sample.
One of the samples shown in court he
pronounced Simply awful" The fair
sample, ne said, was principally hog
fat, while the other was probably rem
dered horse fat. A wholesale dealer
who was in court remarked that forty
eight million pounds of oleomararine
were manufactured and sold last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

At daylight this morning Benjamin MrCal.
Tough, teller of the State Bank OF st Louis
was found dead in the doorway OF his resi-.
dence at the suburban village of Ferguson.
By his side was gun and revolver The
shotgun was the property of Mr. Mccullough
but the owner of the revolver is unknown. /.
is supposed the murder was committed by
burglars.
james McKevitt, dynamitcr who once
nearly succeeded in laying all the public
buildings of Liverpool in ruins,arriycd in New
York yesterday.
Hon. James Paul, ex-senator from Knox
county, Ohio, has disappeared and it is believ.
ed he has been murdered and robbed.
The sentences against NM. de LesscTs Cot.
tu FOntane and Eitfel are to be quashcd by
the Court de Cessation of Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Hurled to their Death.

QUEENSTOWN, May 20.-The British
ship Lord Templeton arrived here to-
day after the loss of a number Of her
crew in hurricane. When the vessel
was in latitude 45 north, longitude 45
west, sixteen men were sent aloft to
shorten sail. The truss broke and the
yard fell to the deck. Eight Of those
who had gone aloft were hurled into
the sea and drowned, one was killed
by the fall of the yard, and seven were
severely injured. Among those who
lost their lives were the first mate and
the boatswain,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Presbyterian General Assembly.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Among the
interesting reports submitted to the
General Assembly during its session to-
day was that of the special committee
ON young peoples societies. The young
peoples society, the report states, like
the Sunday school, should be under the
care of the session. The committee al
so says that uniformity is desirable in
the recognition by the societies of sub
lection to the session of the church and
work to educate members in the doc
trines, polity, history and present &C
tivities of the church. In connection
with the report the committee present
ed series OF resolutions commencing
the work of the young peoples socie-
ties; recommending that the members
inform themselves in regard to the
missionary and other agencies of the
church; that presbyteries appoint
standing committees on young peoples
societies, and that presbyterial organi-
cations of young people be formed
wherever e1pedient.
Before the adoption of the recon-
mendations Of the committee on minis
isterial relief, Rev. DR.. LeftWich, a
b ind minister of Baltimore, made an
appeal to the assembly
for a reconstruction of the basis upon
which the work of the board is con-
Quoted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Attemnt to Rob a Train.

GUTHRIE, o. T. May 20.-A bold at
tempt at train robbery was made last
night by the Starr gang at Ponca. When
the train reached that point it was flag.
ged by four masked men and a demand
for money made upon the conductor.
The latter refused to surrender any,
thing and signalled the engineer to pull
out. AS the train started four U. s.
soldiers who were aboard appeared,
and at the sight of them general fire
was started by the bandits. Nobody was
hurt however. United States Deputy
Marshal Thomas having got OFF the
train was left behind when it started.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
WHY SOUTHERN GIRLS ARE LIKED.

WHY SOUTHERN GIRLS ARE LIKED.
There's vast difference in northern
and southern girls. Did you ever stop
to consider it? Southern girls are so
much more attractive to men than we
are. l Just don't understand why it is.
But every once in while some Louis
vile or Memphis or Virginia girl comes
up here and fairly walks away with
every eligible man she meets, She is
usually prettier, but rarely as stylish as
her northern sister. The former cares
more for prettiness than style, though,
and wears more dainty little curls and
bows and bangles and gewgaws than a
northern girl would don in lifetime.
1t isn't exactly good form, we think,
but she doesn't know that, and if she
did, she wouldn't care, for "the boys
like it." and then her voice is so soft,
and her southern pronunciation IS SIM
ply delicious.
Her manners are charming but rather
gushing, never coldly conventional nor
Indifferent as ours often are. And she
does make such a fuss over the men.
She exerts herself so to please them
and laws herself out to be charming to
every man that comes along, be he old
or young, rich or poor, married or un-
married. And they all swear by the
southern girl. From grandpapa down
to the little freshman she captures all
the masculine hearts. Her southern
blood gives her a spontaneous enjoy.
ment of things, quick appreciation and
ready laughter that refreshes man
because it's just what he loves to find
in woman.-Chicago News Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

Godey's Magazine for June has been
received from its publishers in New
York Its contents are: Water Color
Portraits of Miss Winnie Davis and
Miss Estelle Doremus; Judy Robinson
-Milliner, by Lee c. Hardy, com
plete novel; A Modern Orpheus, The
Women of Arctic Alaska, Thr Theatre,
The Maclin-Dore Duel, a Demonstrated
Genius, The Home, Flower Talks, All
the Books, The Search-Light, Sense
and Nonsense, Poems, and Godeys
Fashions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
List ofUncIaimcd Letters.

The following is list of the letters re-
manning in the Alexandria, Va, postoinc'
May 20.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for WITHIN Two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter Office
Allen, L A Luri, NJ
Benzinger, Christ Miller, George l.
Bruce, Miss Fannie Richards william
Cavanaugh, John Tirell, Miss A!icT
Carter, Miss Lula West, Miss Mary i
Crump, Miss Ann NJ Wheat, Mrs Kate
Ghaskins, William Wood, Miss Mary
Harris, Mrs Malviny
PARK AGNEW. I. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

UNDER THE law, thousands Of negroes
from their native heath could land in
this country and become voters, with
out being compelled to wear tags and
have their photographs arranged as IN
a rogues' gallery. But, also under the
law, not only are the Chinese, an intel
ligent, industrious and thrifty race, re-
fused admission to the country, but
those who are here at work must sub
nit to the indignities referred to or else
be driven back to the land OF their
birth. And yet the United States ridi,
culously pose as the home OF the
oppressed of all the nations of the
earth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

THE ratio of suicide and insanity to
population in this country has IN
creased enormously during the last
thirty years. That such should have
been the case, however, is by no means
strange, as during that period the de-
sire for money and the disappointment
naturally incident thereto, have great
" increased, and infidelism has be-
come so prevalent, under the teachings
of Mr.. Ingersoll and his apostles
that the dread of future punishment for
sins committed in the flesh, has been
dissipated in the minds of many, so
that they don't hesitate to die in order
to escape the ills their own folly has
brought upon them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

THE EXPORTS of grain from this
country during the first four months OF
the current, were fifty million bushels
less than for the corresponding period
fast year. Republican protectionists
may see in this fact conclusive proof of
the truth of their assertion that farmers
are the beneiciaries ola high tariff, but
the eyes of the farmer who can do so
are CLASSY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

THE New YORK Press says lit was a
noble work to transform the slaves into
voting freemen." There are many rep
utable and respected republicans living
in the South, most Of them, too, from
the North, but if there be one who
agrees with the Press that it was a noble
thing to thrust upon the Ignorant and
prejudiced negroes the privilege OF sui
frage, and thereby, and necessarily, to
keep the South forever solidly demo-
cratic, he sedulously avoids saying SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

Mr.. PIERRE LoRILLARD says Il
thank God l got my horse out that race
alive, and when think of that pack OF
villains and scoundrels who were in the
scheme I feel doubly thankful" Mr..
Lorillard refers to Lamplighter and to
the recent race won by Diablo. When
a race-horse man talks this way about
his competitors, what possible show can
the man have for his money who
bets on his own knowledge Of horse
flesh (? In the olden time horse-racing
was conducted by honorable and repu-
table people, but it's different now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

Mr.. CARL ScHURz says the President
is ''beset with politicians whose advice
is for their own, not his or the coun-
try's advantage" This is about the
wisest thing that has ever emanated
from a mugwump source, and Mr.
Cleveland could not profit himself more
than by needing it. The majority Of
congressman recommend for office
personal friends, or those who have
helped them, or from whom they expect
help hereafter, and not for the good
either of the party at large or that OF
the public service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
to the Alexandra
Light Infantry Fair.

The following donations of goods and money
have been received and reported to Captain
Mushbach for the coming fair of the AIexAn'
dria Light Infantry:
Through Mrs Mushbach-From Rev Mother
BENEDICT, box of handsome fancy articles 81"
silver watch Louis Barley SD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

absorbing interest before it but has
been chala terized by spirit OF earn
est hopefulness for the future ofthe do
cese. AS already suggested by the
GAZETTE, the election OF an assistant
bishop was not considered in this coun-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

A mortgage was registered at Hall
fax, N. S., yesterday which is the
largest ever recorded in Nova Scotia.
1t is from the Dominion Coal Company,
limited, to the New England Trust
Company, and includes all the compa-
ny's mining areas, mines, equipments,
railway track and wharves. 1t is made
to secure an issue of debentures to the
amount of $S,000,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
Foreign News.

aBERLIN, May 2O.-A Polish paper
says it learns from st. Petersburg that
a rumor is current there that the Gar
is i'll. The rumor has it that his ma
iestv is suffering from cancer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. May 20.-The stock market
after the opening this morning showed re-
dictionary tendency. The decline was equal
to 1..a11 der cent. and rs usual of late was
accompanied by falling off in the volume OF
business. At lower range there was good
inquiry and recovery quickly cnsucd. At
II a. N. the market was quiet and firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-05-20

On June LIST the Pennsylvania, the Balti-
more and Ohio and the Reading companies
will advance the freight rate on pig iron from
,,o;nts south of the Potomac river, to all points
On their lines from 35 to 40 cents hundred
weight.