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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Foreign News.

BERLIN, Dec. 20.-The wedding OF
Grand Duke Ernest, of Hesse, to Prln-
cess Victoria, eldest daughter of the
Duke ofSaxe- Coburg, and Gotha (the
Duke of Edinburgh, will take place
during the last week of April. Emper-
or William, Queen Victoria, the Prince
and Princess of Wales, the Empress
Frederick, the Duke and Duchess of
Connaught, Prince and Princess Henry
of Battenburg and some members OF
the Russian Imperial family will be
present. Princess Victoria is his cous-
in and both are grand children of
Queen Victoria.
BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 20.-Jose
Codina, the anarchist, who subsequent
to his arrest confessed that he had
thrown the bomb that caused such
heavy loss of life in the Lyceum The
atre, has given the police information
that it is hoped will lead to the arrest
gilmore anarchists.
EDINBURGH, Dec. 20.-The defence
of Alfred John Monson, indicted for
the murder Of Lieut.. Hambrough, sub
mitted further evidence to-day to the
fifteen men who compose the jury.
The court room was filled as usual. A
jury in Scotland must agree upon YER
dict. Fifteen Jurors are chosen and a
bare majority gives verdict-guilty,
not guilty, or not proven. If either OF
the last two verdicts is given, the &C
cused is set free.
BERLIN, Dec. 20.-It is rumcred that En-
per ,r William will pardon the two French
spie, wh) were sentenced at Leipsic on De-
cember 16 to six years and four years, con-
fnement, respectively, in fortress.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-There were 1874 deaths
from influenza in this city last week. The
disease is increasing.
PARIS, Dee. 20.-Ducret, the editor of i
Boulangist organ, who was sentenced August
7th to one years Imprisonment for completely
in the forgery of papers that were alleged to
have been stolen from the British Embassy in
Paris, h IS been pardoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
From Brazil.

BAHIA, Brazil, Dec. l9.-News has
been received here from Rio that bat
tie has just been fought between the in
surgent feet and the loyal forces, the
result of which is doubtful.
The rebel land forces are said to be
steadily drawing nearer to the capital
from the south.
The ship agents of the Nictheroy,
Peixoto's new dynamite cruiser from
New York, have solved the problem of
getting crew for the ship to fight
against Mello's men. ofwar by a simple
method. They have shanghaied sixty
native Brazilians and sent them on
board in irons.
LONDON, Dec. pa dispatch from
Pernambuco, received this afternoon
states that the Nictheroy having coaled
and taken on board provisions and
water, has gone south.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-A dispatch from
Pernambuco dated yesterday says that
Captain Picking is in command of the
American fleet and declines to guaran-
tee an anchorage to merchant vessels
there, either while discharging or load
ing. Since the receipt of the above ad-
vices at Pernambuco cable communica-
ton with that place has been inter-
rupted.
Rio JANEIRO, via Montevideo, Dec.
2O.-Intermittent firing between the
government forts and the forts in pos
session of the insurgents is Of daily &C.
currence. Fort Villegagnon, on the
island of that name, which is in posses
sion of the insurgents, has been badly
damaged by the fire directed upon it.
Fort Cobras has been slightly battered
by the cannonading Of the government
forces. Many innocent people, passing
along the streets of Rio, bordering on
the shore, have been killed or wounded
every day.
Admiral Mello, commander-in. chiet
of the insurgent forces, in his flagship,
the Aquidaban, and accompanied by
the Republic, has gone to sea in search
of the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy,
which is expected to arrive here in
few days. The government officials be-
lieve that she will easily be able to
keep out of the way of fire from the
long-range guns Of the insurgent ves-
sells.
A close study Of the situation here
leads to the belief that European Off
Gals stationed in Rio Janeiro are ia
voring the cause of the insurgents. Adj
miral Mello, all statements to the con-
trary, Notwithstanding, is a republican,
but his second in command, Admiral
Da Cana, is in favor of restoration of
the monarchy.
General Telles, in command of the govern
ment force numbering three hundred men,
attacked the insurgents on the Ilha do Gov
ernador, eight miles north of the city, on De-
oember II and put them TO flight. On the
14th, it is said, the insurgents in boats swOOp-
ed down on the island and recaptured it. 1t
is also said that in this last engagement Gen
eral Telles was seriously wounded. Each
side lost many men, killed or wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
Suicide.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, Dec. 90
Mrs. Sutherland, the divorced wife of
DR.. R. J. Sutherland, committed suicide
here yesterday by cutting her throat.
A few months ago she secured a divorce
from her husband and has since been
living with another man. They quar-
relied frequently and yesterday morn
ing when her paramount left the house
Mrs. Sutherland declared she would
kill herself, A policeman was sum-
moned and entered the house, but be-
fore he could reach her the woman
drew razor across her throat, dying
instantly. The couple were married
in Detroit, Mich, in 1873, but have
lived here since 1880.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
Not Accountable.

EVANSVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 20.-Regard-
ing the appointment of c. II. j. Taylor,
colored politician of Kansas City,
President Cleveland's choice for minis
ter to Bolivia, Fred. ]. Grant, the pres
spt minister to Bolivia, who is now at
GAINESVILLE, says that President Baptist,
of Bolivia, told him there was no prece-
dent for receiving ct court black man
as a representative of q white nation.
It was stated that if Taylor came to the
country as minister courtesy will be de-
MED him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

Capt. George W. Davis, of the Unit
ed States army, who was detailed by
the War Department to investigate the
question of occupation of public lands
at Old Point Comfort, by non-military
residents. has made report, in which,
after showing that the community is
without civil government, residents es-
Gaping jury duty as well as State and
county taxes, recommends that Con-
gress authorize the Secretary of the
Treasury to collect from the residents
such sums as may be necessary for pnb-
lie improvements, including sewer
age system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette J
R1cuaInNn Va Dan 10 lSQ3

correspondence VI lGe AleAduVlio oeAS'~'I
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 10, 1898.
While the committee appointed te
investigate the alleged questionable
means used to secure the nomination
of Mr. Martin as U. S. Senator has not
fully completed its labors, the work is
virtually over. No fraud has been dis
covered and it is generally believd that
there never was really any ground Tor
thinking that such existed. The com
mittee would have so reported to-day
but for the fact that some witnesses
wanted to make personal statements
tomorrow.
While some people think it was un-
wise to order the investigation others are
of the opinion that it was good move,
as any cloud that might otherwise have
hung over the Legislature is now re-
moved. The Lee people are not salts
fed and now acknowledge that they
were out generated by the Scottsvlile
gentleman and there seems to be but
one opinion now and that is that Mr.
Martin is going to make good sena'
tor.
The law makers will probably adj
iourn tb-morrow until January LIST,
when they will return to the city to
witness the Inauguration of Col: OFFER
rail- and to begin the real work OF the
General Assembly.
In the House Mr.. Saunders, OF Frank
lin, one of the most pronounced Martin
men, suggested the propriety of taking
an informal ballot on the long term
senatorship, merely to comply with the
federal law and complete the election
when the committee made its final re-
port. This suggestion was cot, how
ever, considered.
AT one o'clock to-day Mr.. Nicol,
chairman of the Senatorial investigating
committee, made the following report
to the House =.
"The committee Of investigation will
report finally tomorrow at 1 o'clock
but nothing has yet transpired which
makes it improper to proceed to the
election of U. S. Senator"
AS there was no reason why the bal
loting for Senator should not begin,
Mr.. Nicol, in splendid speech, placed
the name of Gen. Eppa Hunton before
the body for the short term. He paid
an eloquent tribute to the character OF
the General. The nomination was Sec
onded by Mr.. Gibson.
The populists nominated Mann Page,
The vote was taken and all the men,
bers except the populists voted for Gen.
eral Hunton.
Mr.. Downing, one Of the most elc-
uuent men in either branch of the Cen
eral Assembly, nominated Mr.. Martin
for the long term. He spoke with dra-
matte effect and made splendid i'm
preston. The nomination was ably
seconded by Messrs. Moon and Pattcr,
son.
The populists again nominated Mann
Page and he was again defeated.
In the Senate Mr.. Watts nominated
General Hunton for the short term and
Mr.. Flood nominated Mr.. Martin for
the long term. Mann Page was put ur
by the populists and for the fourth time
during the day was defeated.
At II o'clock tomorrow the two
houses will meet in joint session to
count the votes cast for the candidates
placed in nomination for the senator
ship, and to declare the result.
A caucus of the democratic members
will be held January Sd, 1891, to nomi'
nate Judges for the court of appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
TIE Philadelphia Yelemaph SAYS

SIN the caucus to name a United
States Senator to succeed General Hun
ton. who was elected to fill out the I'M
expired term of Senator Barbour, Thos.
S. Martin, one of the despised poor
whites and an almost unknown rail-
road lawyer, defeated General Fitz-
hugh Lee. the very ideal of the south
ern gentleman. 1t was humiliating
enough to the southern gentleman to
submit to the rule of the carpetbagger
in reconstruction times, but to have the
''white trash" whom he regarded as the
dirt under his feet, rise up and master
him, must gall him to the quick"
No body will be more surprised at
this than Mr.. Martin, who is certainly
as proud of his genealogy as General
Lee may be of his, and who would fight
any body who will call him "white
trash" But you always have to go
away from home for home news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

a so CALLED independent newspaper
SAWS "There is nothing in his foreign
poli,v ofwhich the ex-President need be
ashamed, or for which any American
citizen of either party will find it neces,
sary to apologize" And yet in that
policv were included the CHILEAN, the
Behring Sea, and the Hawaiian affairs,
each and all of which tended greatly to
lower still further the reputation of the
country in the eyes of all civilized ma
tious, because all of them were foolish,
and some, positively disgraceful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
No Default.

New YORK, Dec. 20.-It is stated that no
defaults will be allowed on January on the
securities of companies composing the Rich
mond Terminal system. 1t is understood
that the receivers will also ask permission
of the court to pay the defaulted July cou-
pons on the Richmond and Danville skies
between January LIST and 18th and that the
November coupons in default on the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Consolidated
fiyes will also be paid before the expiration
of the ninety DAYS limit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
The Senatorial Investigation.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 20.-The Sena-
torial investigation committee present.
ed its report this afternoon. In substance
it states that no unusual methods were
used to elect members to the Legisla-
ture last fall and that no fraud or i'm.
proper means were used to nominate
candidates for United States Senator
before the democratic caucus. The re-
port, which was signed by the entire
committee, was unanimously adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

THE GOVERNMENT of Russia is de-
nounced in this country because it
sends lbs murderous and reckless
wretches to its penal colony in Siberia,
but that of Spain is applauded for send
ing its yillainous of the same character
to q secluded island in the Pacific
Ocean. The very best thing that could
be done with such incarnate fends
would be to kill them, but as there is q
natural repugnance to blood shedding,
the next best is to do what Russia has
been doing for years, and what Spain
has just commenced doing, send them
off to themselves, where they can
practice their internal crimes upon each
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

Foxes are more numerous in the
Northern Neck of Virginia this season
than ever before. They prowl around
like dogs and even enter huts occasion
ally in the daytime in search of some
thing to eat. The many hunting par
ties, however, which are inaugurated
every now and then, are making things
lively for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20


IT IS perfectly right that President
Cleveland should have subscribed to
tbe democratic fund for the late Virginia
campaign. The money he gave was
his own, and he had the indisputable
eight to give it to whom he pleased, and
as his subscription could in no wise be
considered in the light of bread cast
upon the waters, third terms being
not in order, it showed a liberal
spirit, and deserves and receives
the praise of all the right mind
ed men of his party. Nor was it wrong
for some of the federal officers in the
State totake prominent parts in the cam
paign referred to, and in the subsequent
Senatorial election. The fact that a
man holds temporary Office under the
federal government does not Unnecessarily
render him incapable of all emotions OF
interest in the affairs of his own State,
and there is certainly no good reason
why he should not manifest those
emotions, if in doing so he does not en-
croach upon the time for which he is
paid by the government. Both these
facts are so plain that those who run
may read them: and the other fact, that
they knock the civil service laws and
rules sky high, is just as plain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

In the House joint resolution was
adopted appointing the president pro
tenn of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House n committee to request Gov
ernor-elect O'Ferrall and Lieutenant
Governor-elect Kent to take the oath
of Office in the hall of the House of
Delegates at noon on January LIST.
Among the bills introduced were: To
regulate the admission offoreign surety
companies to do business in this State 1;
to facilitate the giving of bonds required
by law; to amend the charter of the
Falls Church and Potomac Railway
Company (the bill extends the time for
the construction of the road to five
years from January "a, 1S94); to amend
the Code with reference to jurors to
regulate the sale of fertilizers (the bill
provides for tax of 10 cents per ton Of
1000 pounds to be paid on all COM
mercial fertilizers offered for sale in this
State); to amend the Code in relation
to the practice of dentistry (the bill
provides that only persons who gradu-
ated and received diplomas shall be al
lowed to practice dentistry, except
those who were so engaged on January
l, 1890, or who shall have been in con-
tinuous practice of dentistry for pc
Rod of ten years previous thereto; to
allow the late treasurer of Prince Will
liam county to collect by levy certain
tax bills not returned delinquent; to
ratify, validate, approve, and confirm
the charter of the Dies Manufacturing
Company, and to make valid and bind
ing all acts of said company and all
contracts made by or with the said COM
pany since April 6, 1892.
Among the bills passed was one ex-
tending until April, 1894, the time in
which taxes for 1893 may be paid with
out the five per cent. penalty being
added.
Mr.. Gibson introduced the following
which was adopted
Resolved. That this House will con-
slider no bill authorizing the board of
supervisors of any county to increase
the salary of any county court judge,
Commonwealth attorney, clerk OF
court, or sheriff unless such bill be &C.
companied by a petition in writing of
the majority of the board of supervisors
sought to be so empowered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

west bound train on the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass railroad was ditched near
Winchester, Tex, yesterday morning, results
ing in the death of newsboy and the injury
of five other persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

Charley Mitchell, the pugilist, says that
should he win his coming fight with Corbett
he intends to give $4,000 of his winnings
to the poor Jacksonville, ST. Louis, Boston
and New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

THE COLUMBIA DESK CALENDAR,
which is issued annually by the Pope
Manufacturing Company, of bicycle
fame, is out for 1894 It is a pad cal
endar and contains, as usual, many APP
propriate and interesting contributions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

Prominent graduates of Yale, Har-
ward and Princeton Universities are
about to begin the work of revising
the football rules so as to eliminate
rough play.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

II. P. Lucas, known all over the trotting
horse world as pike" died in Baltimore last
night after undergoing an operation for the
removal of cancerous growth on his throat
and neck. He was AZ years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

THOSE who may have been induced
by the legislative investigation of the
election of u. 5. Senators to believe
that that election was affected by the
improper use of money, if there be any
such, must of necessity also believe
that those who were subject to that in
auence sold themselves at rates, that
purchasers of votes for similar object
in the legislatures of northern States,
would have been considered dirt cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

Bishop Paret and other Protestant
ministers opposed State aid to paro-
chial schools in their sermons in Balti-
more on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

The first aluminium boat ever con-
structed in Baltimore will be built for
Washington parties by c. S. Rossiter
& Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Senate yesterday number of
bills adopted by the bar association for
law reform were offered.
Mr.. Mushbach introduced q bill to
amend the act incorporating the Falls
Church and Potomac Railroad Com
pany as amended in 1888, 1890 and
1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
HOUSE.

The reference Of pure-food bill in
troduced yesterday occasioned some
discussion in the House, both the com
mitttee on interstate and foreign
commerce and the committee
ON agriculture claiming jurisdic-
ton. The bill was read for informa-
ton. A yea and nay vote being de-
manded on its reference, it was tempo
rarily laid aside.
An order was adopted for printing
the majority and minority reports of
the ways and means committee on the
tariff bill.
The conference report on the Little
urgency deficiency bill, coming over
from the extraordinary session, was
taken up, the point in controversy be-
ing the Senate amendment to pay Sen
ator's clerks and certain per diem en-
ployees for service during the recess of
the Fifty-frst Congress and two hours
were set apart for debate.
The House receded from its disagree
ment to the Senate amendment allow
ing pay to Senate employees during
the Congressional recess Of 1891 and
agree to the same.
The House passed the the resolution
for the relief Of Ford's Theatre suf-
ferers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

A severe storm is prevailing along the
aouthern coast of England and many wrecks
are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castorta.
When she was Child, she cried for Castorie-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20

Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is suf-
fering with influenza.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-20
WEDNESDAY EVENING DEC 20, 1888.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has 1ad,
and has had ever since his hrst
election. 1t is to make friends in the
North. He is sure of the South, hold
inc her in the hollow of his hand, and
his absorbing desire is to gain strength
in the North. Before his first inaugu-
ration he told political friend who
recommended a wise southern democrat
for Postmaster General, in order to Sc
cure what was then supposed to be
doubtful State, that he thought 1t
would be wiser policy to gain more
northern States. The result showed
that it was not. But experience is as
nothing to man with hobby. AT his
second Inauguration he chose for his
premier q northern republican, and still
possessed of the same idea, he has
now. as stated in yesterdays GAZETTE,
amounted another one as Minister to
italy and that, too, though the latter,
like the former, had been a cabinet
minister under a republican admins
tration, and, worst of all had, been one
of the famous visiting statesmen who
sanctioned the steal of the Louisiana
vote in 1876, by which Mr.. Tilden, who
had been fairly elected, was swindled
out of the Presidency. The President
evidently believes that work against
his party must be paid for with office,
if that for it, must not be. And the old
time democrats look on aghast, but say
nothing no matter what they may think.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-08
Az AyrIsiLooy CONFERENCE HELD.

An "Anti-Saloon Conference" as 1t was called
was held last evening at the house of DR. J. Is
Fink No 195 Washington Park. Brooklyn Dr.
tunk requeste ed that reporters attend, Dut sent
ont a tvpewrittcn statement TO the erect mat
number of ministers and other public men had
accepted the Invitation TO be present Among mem
were the Rev DIS. Abbott, Nelson Alsop CHM
creyo Francis Chedwick and Rhoades Generals
Christensen Howard and Barnes. DIR. T. j. Backus'
Ceorge f. Elliott. George r. Scott. Colonel a. ;.
Uacon f. ]. Wheeler f. c. Smith, Charles ram
cav the Prohibition candidate for Mayor; H. ]"
pratt and Samuel Hockey. Dr. Funk also an
rounc.d that the subjects TO be discussed wer"
these: ,, 49,, .s... ,,..ot.. !, ,,s
te amended so as lessen the saloon evilE
The importance of giving practical erect 10
,ho state law that requires the teaching IN our
nublic schools of the physiological effects oil al
cohOl . 81 49, rrasor, I,xciee Laws
How can this be brought about? D.,
The advantage 10 the temperance reform u
church members and total abstainers IN genera
,omld turn their wine glasses down at club ana
other public dinners.