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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-31

A Lombardy poplar which Marie Antofn.
cite planted At the Trianoh dairy 10 years
ago, was blown down this past fair The sap
ling was sent 70 the queen from Lombardy by
her brother, Archduke Francis afterward
Emperor OF Austria. IL had grown TO be an
enormous tree, outfdf yearsihad been dying
and propped up by masonry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
The Kansas Legislative Middle


Topeka, Kas., Feb. 1S.-For several
hours yesterday the courts were wrest-
ling with cases upon which is hinged the
issue as to which House was the legal
ly constituted body. In the district
court the motion for an injunction to
prevent the treasurer and auditor from
paying the salaries Of the members and
attaches were heard. Attorney-Gen-
eral Little insisted that the court had
no jurisdiction and upon being over
ruled filed an appeal. In the Supreme
Court the habeas corpus case of W..
Dunno, who was arrested for refusing
to testify before the elections investi-
eating committee of the House was adj
journed until this morning. The de-
cision in this case will also establish
the legality or otherwise Of the repub-
lican House. Before adjournment, yes
terday, the republicans decided to re-
produce the scenes of the day-siege,
barbados and speeches and lunch-in
the Kansas building of the worlds fair.
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 1S.-In the dis
trict court this morning Judge Haaen
rendered decision In favor of the re-
publican House on the motion for an in
junction to restrain the State Treasurer
from paying the legislature salary war
rorfc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
VIRGINIA M1L1r1A.-It is lea

VIRGINIA MILITIA.-It is learned
that from sixteen to twenty ofthe mill
tary companies of Virginia will partici-
pate in the inaugural parade on the
4th Of March. Lieut-Col. Gaines, OF
Warrenton, will be on the staff of Cen
eral Mcmahon, the grand marshal OF
the parade General Anderson not
having ordered out officially the Vir-
ginia brigade, it Is not known that he
will 90 TO Washington, and if lie does
not Colonel Male, of Culpeper, who is
the senior colonel, will take command
of the troops as the ranking officer,
Colonel Joseph A. Mutton, of Winches-
ter, will be present and be in command
of the companies of the Second regi-
ment, who will participate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
ODonncH Acquitted.

PrrTsBUEC, Feb 1S.-Hugh Q'pon-
nell was declared not guilty ofthe muir
der of T. j. 0'Connors, a Pinkerton de-
tcctivc, who lost his life in connection
with the Homestead riot of July g..
O'Donncll's case was the third tried on
this charge, and the third acquittal. The
result has justified the oft-heard asser-
ton that it would be almost impossible
to secure conviction in any Of the
cases O'Donncll was permitted to re-
main in the court room about half an
hour and was then taken back to the
jail, pending application for his release
on bail, which will he made some day
next week. O'Donncll must yet an
swer to charges of murder, treason,
riot and conspiracy. Bail was once re-
fused on the additional charge of MUIR
der pending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
The Irish Home Rule Bill

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Mr. Gladstone
home rule bill, which was read in the
House of Commons last night, provides
for the establishment in Ireland of a leg
islature consisting of Iicr Majesty, the
Queen, and two houses, legislative
council and = legislative assembly, with
power to make laws for the peace, or
der and good government of Ireland in
respect to matters exclusively relating
to Ireland The legislature shall not
have power to make laws in respect to
the succession to the crown, the max
ing of peace or war, treason, naturali-
cation, coinage, legal tender, &C., or
any law respecting the establishment or
endowment of religion, or prohibiting
the free exercise thereof. The legisla-
tive council shall consist of IS council
lors TO serve eight years. Every man
shall be entitled to register and vote at
the election of the councillors, who
OWNS or occupies land of the value of
mere than e20. The legislative assem-
lily, which shall consist of members
from existing parliamentary constituent
cies, may have continuance for five
years and no longer The election
laws shall not be altered by the Irish leg
islaturc. There shall be an Irish eX-
chequer and consolidated fund separate
from the United Kingdom. All matters
relating to taxes in Ireland and the col
lection and management thereof shall
be regulated by Irish act. All public
revenues in Ireland shall be paid into
the Irish exchequer and form consoli-
dated fund appropriated to the public
service of Ireland. Two judges of the
Supreme Court of Ireland shall be APP
pointed by and paid by the United King
dom. The bill provides that during
three years from the passing of the act
the Irish legislature shall not pass an
act respecting the relations of landlord
and tenant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

THE EDITORS QUAIL SToRY.-In
1882 party of mining men, Of which
we were member, had been up the
Colorado to Silent Silver district, which
is about fifty miles from Yuma, on the
Arizona side. On our return to Yuma
we took rowboat belonging to one of
the mining companies, and hired 2
Yoma Indian toroW US down the river.
He wore no clothes except band of
calico wrapped around his loins, with
long strip falling down behind. As the
day was warm our progress was
slow, and we amused ourselves
there were five besides the fndian-by
reciting, singing, and stories, much to
the establishment of the red man,
When about half way down to Yuma
our attention was attracted to some
large hoplders Of semitic on the river
bank, These huge : 5oulders were
covered with indian hieroglyphics.
bai....i the boulders and extending up
the hill slopes were great numbers Of
towering caoti, gigantic series of botany.
The great luted trunks, armed with
long armed thorns, as the distance re-
coded, grew into an apparently thick
forest. Mingled with these were cacti
of various forms, colors, and kinds, be-
side the spreading Spanish bayonet,
with their narrow leaves, armed at the
ends with long spires sharp as needles
AS we neared the shore we saw the
ground was alive with birds, which
proved to be quails. They were quite
tame, but as we drew near the sculp-
tured rocks to obtain a nearer
view the birds began to rise in great
numbers. Our revolvers were out in
an instant and we began a fusilade at
the birds in the air. The now thor
oughly frightened birds rose in mighty
mass, countless in number, and in their
efforts to escape flew against the cactus
and Spanish bayonets, impaling them
selves on the long thorns by thousands.
This was continued until the cactus col
umus looked as though they We're form
ed of birds, and the Spanish bayonet
had from one to a dozen strung on a
single spiny leaf. We gathered all we
desired and concluded we would camp
and have feast The Indian was sent
back to the boat for the utensils, while
we walked over toward a grove of dry
polo verde trees, but a few yards away,
for the purpose of obtaining firewood to
cook the quails, Imagine our surprise
to find these standing trees, branches
and trunks, turned to stone. In aston
ishment and fear we hastily embarked
ere we should also be petrifed or be-
come impaled, like the quaila, on the
Spanish bayonet.-PqciGo Coast Ne,us-
paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

GOLDEN CHAIN.-A charter lodge of
the order of the Golden Chain is to be
organized here about March 1st.
The order of the Golden Chain is Sc
cret benevolent order, organized in Bal
timore in 1881, and incorporated under
the laws of Maryland. Its incorpo-
rators are prominent business men,
members of similar orders, who had
before them the laws of all successful
societies then in existence They have
embodied in the Golden Chain the best
features of all and have added some
new ones which in their opinion will
add greatly to its strength. Its object
is to establish widows and orphans
benefit fund, from which, on the death
of a member of the order sum not ex-
ceeding $1,000 shall be paid to his fam
lily, or to those dependent upon him, rs
he may direct. The initiation cere.
mony is short, consisting Of one degree
and containing nothing to offend the
most sensitive. Lodges of the order are
established in 20 States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Ii is said that Mr.. J. Calvin Smith
has left this city to make his home in
the West.
Oriental Lodge, X. of P. gave BAN
quet last night which was enjoyed by
all present
The funeral of the late c. II. Seaman
took place this evening from his late
home on Prince.
The steamer City of Washington was
launched from the ways at the ship
yard this evening and will soon take
her place on the Washington ferry line.
Charles Fisher, colored, who was 30
badly hurt on Wednesday evening by
being caught under several pieces of
lumber which fell from car on Union
street, continues to improve.
The steamer Wakefield arrived here
last night from the lower river with Il
very heavy freight and q large list of
passengers. She was compelled to
leave much freight at some Of the
lower river wharves.
The police report last night as hav-
~ 'SSh NiOuhN "hN NOiuf WIN ShOh
until about II o'clock. There were five
dodgers but no prisoners at the station
house. The Mayor this morning had
no cases before him for trial,
The committee appointed recently to
draft rules and regulations for sun
day school union met last night and
will make their report at the meeting
TO be held in the Southern Methodist
Church on Monday night next.
3lr. r. f. Knox, auctioneer. to dav
sold for Mr.. W. II. May, commissioner,
the brick building. the property of the
late i. II. Simpson, on the north side
OF King street, one door west of ROYAL.
to Mr.. r. +, Knox, for another person.
for S., 800,
4 sermon will be preached to the
members of Alexandra Council Jr. O.
U. a. NJ. on the principles, Virtue,
Liberty and Patriotism" by Rev. w. II.
McAllister of TrinityChurch, tomorrow
evening. Representatives from twelve
Councils ofthe District will also be in
attendance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

THE New ELECTRIC CARs.-As stated
yesterday, two more cars for the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway arrived here night be-
fore last via Shepherds. The new cars
were shipped over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, and will be taken on the
Union street track to King street to-
morrow, when a temporary turntable
will be built on which to transfer them
to the Mt. Vernon road. Heretofore the
cars have been brought here by the
Pennsylvania road and placed on the
electric roads tracks at Fayette street,
but the last two not having come over
the Pennsylvania the officials of that
road declined to transfer them to the
rails at Fayette street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

CIVIL SERVICE EXAAuNAT1oN.-ln
pursuance Of President Harrison's or
der of january 9th, extending the civil
service law to all free delivery post
offices, the civil service commission Mt
Washington has ordered that eXamina-
tons be held at the postotficc building
in this city on Monday, February p,
commencing at clock, a. m, for the
grades ofclerk, carrier. and messenger
in the city postoflice Only citizens of
the United States can be examined.
The age limitations are as follows: For
clerk-notunde is years; for carrier
not under u nor over 40; for mcssen
ger, stamper, ctc.,-not under Is nor
over 10 No application will be accept
ed for these examinations unless filed
with Mr.. j. p. Lash, secretary of the
board Of examiners, on the proper
blank, before 10 o'clock 4. m, Satur-
day, February %. For application
blanks, Instructions and information
relative to the duties and salaries of
the different positions apply at the
postoilcc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

The PIONEER MILLs.-As heretofore
stated in the GAZETTE, the wood vui-
canizing company, who recently pur-
chased the Pioneer Mills, are having
that building repaired, and as it will
not be needed by them in the conduct
of their plant, they having plenty of
room without it, the mill, with the val
liable ground attached, will be offered
for sale Messrs. J. 7. -. G.. Beckham,
who have occupied it for storage, under
lease, for nine years past, will vacate
the premises about the first Of March.
1t is stated that several parties have
examined the property lately with
view of purchasing, but for what pur-
pose is not known. The vulcanizing
company have already invested many
thousand dollars in preparation for bus
mess in their line this spring and sum-
mcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

FIGHTING THE BRIDGE BILL,-Dr.
L. w. Richie, representing commit
tee OF Georgetown citizens, called on
the District of Columbia Commissions
ers yesterday to secure their co-opera-
ton in an attempt to kill the bill Of t.;ae
Washington, Alexandria snd Mount
Vernon Rail,roaa tof a bridge across
the totoihac at Observatory Point
The Commissioners replied that they
referred all bridges over navieable
streams SdS a1s te The Var Department, Which
pau asre esy, .yy9tufnea q favorable re-
:iHit % tnls NIL. Therefore they could
pot consistently mako any further re-
eg9inmeaaauans unless called upon by
congress, A committee, composed Of
representative citizens of Georgetow n
will appear before the Senate Commit,
tee on Commerce this EVENING ara Law
the case before them. -" 10y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

THE STEAMER THoMrsoN.-Capt. f.
S. Randall was in the city to-day. He
will leave Washington tomorrow for
Norfolk on the steamer Pentz, which,
as stated yesterday, has been chartered
for 10 days to run on the James river
Capt. Randall says the steamer Thomp-
son (whose name is TO he changedl is
being put in thorough order in Balti-
more and will soon be finished. She
will be run on the Potomac as Il passen-
ger and freight boat to the river land
ines and also rs an excursion boat dur
Ing the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

OPERA HoUsE.-That popular play,
The Clemenceau Case" from the pow
erfnl book of Alex. Dumas, jr., will be
The attraction at the Opera House next
Monday and Tuesday nights, with Miss
Emma Bell as liza, supported by q
strong company. Miss Bell, who Is
one of the most accomplished artistes OF
the day. has been starring in this play
for the last three seasons and with pro-
nounced success.
OF the Federal City Comedy Com
Pany, which will appear at the Opera
House on Wednesday, the 22nd, in
The Confederate Spy" under the aus
plces of the Fhird Regiment Drum
Corps, an exchange says 1.-The COM
pany, which is composed of the best
talent, presented The Confederate
spy 10 a large and appreciative audi
ence. The piece is q military drama of
a high order in which the blue and the
gray figure to the best advantage"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
Miss butchers Boy Lover.

About six weeks ago Miss Nellie
butcher, a designer, of Rochester, n
y, who devotes a portion of her time
to instructing class in drawing at The
Mechanics Institute, became interested
in some boys who spent much time
hanging about the institution. Among
the urchins were SHERRY" Murray, q
newsboy; John Murphy, familiarity
known as "Murf," the newsboy, and
"Schney.n bootblack. The boys evil
IDENTIFY imposed on Miss butcher by
pretending to be DESTROYS CONSTRUCTION
She invited them to her home,
aided in getting "Sherby" Murray
n place to work at Wards Museum, and
gave up several evenings each week
t. the boys. The interest of the
urchins soon Jagged, and the attend
ance at the evening class fell off until
"Sherby," a tow-headed youngster of
Is, alone remained. Miss butcher did
not notice anything peculiar in young
Murray's actions, and was totally I'M
aware of the passion she had stirred in
his breast. Nevertheless the boy was
in love, deeply so:
About two weeks ago Murray failed
to come on the appointed night, and
the next day Miss butcher received a
letter from him declaring in the strong
est terms his undying love for her. She
was taken completely by surprise, but
that settled for all time the class in
struction. She pain no further atten-
ton to the letter. Several evenings
later Murray, whose jealousy had been
aroused by a young man whom he
had seen calling upon Miss butcher,
resolved on revenge. lie took "N1urf"
into his confidence, and, arming them
selves with heavy canes, the pair went
to Miss Butchers home and there lay
in wait for the young man, whom
Murray called "Merival." After the
young man left the house they accost-
ed him and advised him to be less fire.
quent in his visits or he would get into
trouble.
On Saturday last Murray became
moody. He quit work at Wards Mu-
scum and, purchasing revolver, loaded it
and went to Miss butchers place of employ
ment at 1872 Exchange street a dramatic
scene ensued Murray pulled out the weapon
in Miss butchers presence and told her that
unless she married him he would shoot her
and then kill himself. Miss butcher
ran into the next room, calling for
help, and in the mean time the young
rascal made his escape. She has not
seen him since. Young Murray, whose father
is in State prison and who is thoroughly bad,
could not DO found yesterday morning.
"Murf." however, in his street slang, said that
"Sherbys" love affair had nearly got him into
trouble
I'm out wild him, and I don't care what
you say about the mug. Only don't lug me
in. See? He didn't deserve the girl to act
like that"
Miss butcher said yesterday that the boys
had acted like little saints when in her home.
She will let the street urchins severely alone
in the future
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
From Sire to Son.

As a family medicine RaOanA Celery Cure
passes from sire TO son IS 4 legacy. If you
have Kidney, Liver OF Blood disorder do not
delay, but get q free sample package OF this
remedy at once. II you have indigestion,
Constipation, Headache, rheumatism, etc,
this grand specific will cure you. E. S. Lead
hea:or aud Sons. the leading druggists, are
sole agents and are distributing samples free
10 the afflicted. Large packages SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

mires. 1t is often remarked that the
Strand, or street on the river front, has
long since lost its former animated ap-
pearance. That this is true none can
refute, rs the trade of that portion of
the city has been scattered or diverted
to other parts of growing Alexandria.
But should commerce ever revive on
the Strand something would have to
he done to reclaim the street, as in
weather like that of the past few days
that thoroughfare literally needs bail
ing out, the mud and water in some
places being knee deep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

THE EEAlHER.-The snow, rain and
Anally hail of yesterday continued un-
Ill eleven o'clock last night, when q
high wind (ofshort duration, however
set in. This morning. sha heavens
cleared aAd g stiii, but shorrt:liiyed
Northwest wind followed, but as the
day grew oldera thaw setin which soon
converted tbs pavements and streets
into mass of slush and the roads on
the outskirts of the city into quag-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
WANTS.
TIMBER WANTED.

GUM AND POPLAR in logs from 1S
inches to SO inches in diameter and feet
= inches long.
GUM AND POPLAR in logs from 10
inches to IS inches in diameter and feet &
inches long.
HICKORY in logs feet inches long, not
smaller than 10 inches nor larger than 20
inches in diameter at the butt.
WHITE OAK in logs 3 feet 4 inches long,
not smaller than 10 inches nor larger than
SO inches in diameter.
All timber must be sound and free OF large
knots and subject TO inspection. Address,
giving price delivered on cars at nearest rail
road station, or delivered on board cars at
Alexandria,
NEW ALEXANDRIA WOODEN WARE CO.
Alexandria, Virginia.
feb9 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

Endorsed by well known commits
sion merchant.-"I cheerfully recon-
mend Salvation Oil for chilblains and
sprains. We have tested it at home for
these troubles. and three applications
gave entire relief in each case. It's the
boss liniment." J. J. Norfolk, of ]. j.
Norfolk & Bro, no S. Charles Street,
BALTIC. Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, February 1S.-The was still
excitement at the Stock Exchange this morning
in the Reading crowd, but it soon became evil
dent that the rest of the market would soon
shake itself free from the demoralizing effect
which had been produced. The trading was
still extremely large and the market closed
active and heavy to weak, at close to lower
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

THE MARKET to-day was only fairly
supplied with country produce, the bad
weather keeping many country people
at home Poultry continues high and
turkeys sold at lSa2Oc pound, chick
ems Slal25 pair, ducks 81 pair, but
ter 2Sa35c pound. Eggs are lower
and the highest price asked was 25c a
dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

The Ch:clgo Tribune says that some of the
strongest corporations and heaviest importers
Of New York city, backed by two or three
newspapers, have formed combine for the
sole purpose of doing everything in their
power to worry the Columbian Exposition OF
ficia,s and hurt the enterprise Itself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

Children are the JOY of the family,
the rays of sunshine that light up the
domestic armament and yet there are
to be found very many mothers not
wanting in parental affection, who will
allow their darlings to droop and die
from influenza or whooping-cough,
when one bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup would have saved theiy lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

SALE OF A REsTAURANT.-Mr. Louis
Brill has sold his stock, good will, &C.,
in the Opera House restaurant to Mr..
James Keogh, who in future will con-
duet that well-known saloon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

1t is reported that collision be-
tween two passenger trains occurred
on the Colorado Midland r. r., near
Hartzell, Col, this morning, and three
persons were killed and 4 number in
iured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18

NOTICE-Until further notice the steamer
IN COLUMBIA of the Washington Steam
boat Company (limited) will leave this city
daily at I, 9 and IL a. IN, and 1, 3 and 5 p.
III. Leave Washington at s, 10 and - M,
and 2, A and 6 p. m.
C. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent. feb13
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-18
New Spring Attractions.

This week we show attractive opening of Llama
Cloths choice soft fabric meeting with large sales among
the choice retail trade Coog and designs very attractive
at the low price of 12Hc
Irish Lawns meeting with large sale The price has
been already advanced by the manufacturers but
cured some choice patterns and will sell them
line of fine Zephyr Ginghams, quality at the low
price of I5c.
An advance offering of Outing Shirts We purchased
very great bargain small lot of Laundered Outing Shirts
which we offer at the low price of 100.
Our line of Embroderes has been selected with great
The patterns particularly attractive and the qualities
sidered the prices are very low
We still continue our clearing sale of goods and
the prices these represent great saving you goods
equally as desirable many fabrics