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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

EXPELLED FROM THE MINISTRY
During the session of the South Geor-
gia Methodist conference at Way
Cross, Ga, on Monday, when the call
of the twentieth question, care all the
preachers blameless in life and official
administration 2" was made, all were
passed but one, G. B. Allison, of Hig-
giesville. He was charged with gross
immortality and committee was ap-
pointed to try the case which develop
ed sensational features, Allison being
charged with indecent assault upon
one of the ladies of his charge.
Allison swore out warrants for two
members of the conference, w. o. Nc
Gregor and J. R. Mather, charging
them with misdemeanor, they having
been officially connected with some
preliminary proceedings of the case,
and they were arrested and gave bond.
The committee adjudged Allison to be
guilty. 1t is very ugly affair, and
more serious results may follow.
The conference subsequently found
Allison guilty and expelled him both
from the conference and ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 10. 1894.
RICHMOND GAVE Mr.. Robert Inger

RICHMOND GAVE Mr.. Robert Inger-
soil large audience last Monday night
when he, for the second time in that
city, reviled God and said Jehovah was a
liar and not as good ruler as Grover
Cleveland, and when he attempted TO
destroy the faith and morals OF his
Young hearers-for little reliance can
be placed upon the latter unless sus'
tanned by the former-without even
Offering them anything in exchange;
and one of the newspapers of that city,
in its account of his blasphemous So
called "lecture" says:
Colonel Ingersoll claimed the atten-
ton of his hearers for nearly an hour
and a-half while with hooking smile
and scornful laugh he derided, ridl,
culed. and dashed with keen irony and
incisive wit religion and its votarles, clos
ing his brilliant oratorical effort with a
fight of eloquence that was supreme IN
its mastery aud its art"
But, as has often before been said in
these columns, it is not now, what is
done, but what is not done, in Rich
mond that is surprising.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

THE Board of Trade of one of the
Northern, cities recently declared that
Trial by jury, once the boasted bull
wark of human rights, is now conspicu-
Gus in its degeneracy, and might be re-
garded as jest if the solemnity of the
subject did not forbid it." The GA
zETrE's ideas on many subjects are
spreading. The more generally preva-
lent they become all the better for the
country, and the people thereof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

A MAN was dangerously, if not fatal
", wounded in the house of the "Me-
chanics' Social Equality" club at Roam
oke last Sunday. Unfortunately, he
was negro. His fate would have been
more appropriate had it befallen one OF
the white members of the club. A So
cial equality clab in the State of Vir-
ginia And yet there are people who
say there is no "New Virginia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

SALE CoNF1RMED.-At special term of
the Circuit Court Monday afternoon, Judge
Keith, of alexandria, presiding, decree wa,
entered confirming the sale of the Virginia
Nail Works. The property was purchased in
the name OF the late David Lamar, and Mr..
John b. Moon, President of the National I'm
provement Company, was substituted as the
purchaser. Captain Charles II. Blackford
was appointed receiver to collect the purchase
money, giving bond for S1O,OOO.-Lynchburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

FROM CHINA.-An imperial decree
has been issued ordering Ii Hung
Chang to arrest Kung, the Taotai OF
Port Arthur and the four Chinese gen.
erals who were in command at Port
Arthur and to send them to Pekin for
trial and punishment for the loss OF
that important dockyard and fortress
Admiral Ling, who was in command at
the naval engagement off the Yalu riv-
er, has been arrested for failing to de-
fend the dockyard of Port Arthur
against the Japanese forces. Most OF
the foreign correspondents declare that
the excuses were excusable by parallel
cases which have occurred in the best
European armies. The officials of Port
Arthur say the Japanese have made
stringent regulations for the protection
of the inhabitants of that place, who are
now said to be returning. Many OF
them are receiving food from the jap
anese. A dispatch from Shanghai states
that the japanese have completely out
aanked the Chinese army in Manchuria,
and it is reported that they are also ap-
preaching Taku from the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
The Eraker Insurance Case.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 19.-The
Jury in the Fraker life insurance case
yesterday returned a verdict in favor
of the plaintiff. The total amount of
the verdict is $43,645. DIR. Fraker,
fell into the Missouri river the night of
July 10, 1898, and was supposedly
drowned. The insurance companies
contested on the ground that Franker
WAS alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
Want a Free Show.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 19.-The
hanging of John Stanley and Clarence
Cox, at Maynardsville Saturday, will be
the first in Union county. The law pro-
vides that all executions in Tennessee
shall be private, but the people have
formed "free show" organization and
informed the sheriff that the men must
swing publicly. That official is fortify-
ing the Jail in anticipation of an attack
or the gallows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
THE STAFFORD MURDER.

The murder OF Mr.. Peter Schroeder a
day or two ago in Stafford county has
been mentioned before. Mr.. Schooler
was one of three brothers, all bache-
lors. Each of these old gentlemen
lived by himself on his little place, and
each had the same orderly and method
ical habits. On Friday afternoon last
Mr.. Schooler was seen at the nearest
country store late in the day making a
few purchases. Saturday. neighbors
passing over the paths did not see any
signs of life about the place. Sunday
he did not, as was his custom, 60 out
to visit any of his neighbors, and
about dusk Sunday afternoon Mr..
Lambrick, a neighbor, went over
10 see what had become of the old
man. When he got to the house he
noticed blood stain on the walks and
trail of blood up to the door and
blood on the door sill. He entered to
find a CHASTITY and horrible sight. On
the floor lay the body of the old man in
a pool of blood. He was in his night
clothes, and his bed was turned down
as if he had been just about to retire.
The head was almost entirely severed
from the body, and across the body lay
an axe belonging to the old map, with
which the deadly work was done. Be
tween the legs of the corpse was a
small kerosene lamp, broken, and the
burned body aud clothes told too plain
w of an attempt to conceal the crime
by setting fire to the house. The stom.
ach, thighs and legs were badly burned
and the burning clothes seemed in
some way to have smothered the fire.
His trunk had been opened and also his
cupboard, but nothing was missing
from the house save the old mans
purse, with five-dollar bill, which he
was known to have had. A close ex-
animation showed blow on the back
of the head, made with the eye of the
axe, that had cut deep, long cut, open
ing the head down to the skull bone.
though the bone was not broken. He
had evidently been struck with the axe
on the back of the head outside the
house where the blood was, for there
the Commonwealth Attorney found
some hair where his head had struck
the ground, which was found to be from
the head of the corpse. Monday
morning the sheriff and Common
wealth's attorney went early to the
scene of the crime and made thorough
examination of the premises. From
the woods across the moist corn field
up to the hard ground near the
house they traced the footsteps of two
persons going to the house. One wore
pair of new boots and the other a
worn pair, with six nails in the sole
near the toe of each shoe. The same
track was found leaving the house 60
ing back to the same woods, but in an
other direction, and only Of one person.
There is no clue to the murderers save
the footprints, which have been care
fully measured and accurately OBJ
served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

L1BERALITY is highly commenda-
BILE quality, and the genial holiday sea-
son naturally stimulates it; but, like all
other things, it has i'll effects if carried
to excess. Therefore, to indulge in it
no one should incur debt, for debt is
easy to get into, but hard to get out OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

$4,000 In HIS POCKETS. body
of Capt. Overgaard of the ship Don
Juan, which was wrecked off Denmark
on December 6, was washed ashore on
Saturday last near the spot where the
vessel was wrecked. The body, which
evidently had been buried deep in the
sand and had been uncovered by the
recent storm, was we'll preserved.
Among the papers found in the cloth
ing were $50, 900 in bank notes and
American securities, which the author
tiles are holding for the proper claim
ants. The Don Juan was on voyage
from New York to Gothenburg when
she was wrecked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
MONETARY AND C0M1IERCIiL.

New YORK, Dec. 1911 a. m.-0ne Of
the features of the stock market this mom-
ing was the weakness of sugar and ci'tillen
Sugar fell from 913s to 9O', on the reduction
of Lice per pound III granulated sugar AID
dstillers sold down to Si.aS3! Railway
stocks were weak al around but the decline
was unimportaut, ranging from to - aer
cent The heavy Withdrawal OF gold from
the Treasury Department is creating a more
bearish feeling. AT II o'clock the market
was quiet and weak.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 19.-Virginla thrCe',
new 74laa75l y; DO century 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

LOADED GINSENG RooTs.-Meyer
Horkeimer of Wheeling, w. Va,
dealer in ginseng and pelts, re-
Gently received a consignment of
ginseng from country merchant. 1t
consisted of three barrels, and weighed
about 300 pounds. In sorting it appear
ed to be rather heavy, and several OF
the roots were cut open and examined,
disclosing that they had been loaded
with shot. 1t was impossible to open
all the roots, SO they were thrown irto
tub of water, and the loaded roots at
once sank. The examination of the
three barrels showed that in 300 pounds
of ginseng 81! pounds of shot had
been secreted, which, at $3.50 per
pound, gave the seller quite a respec-
table profit on his work. The shot had
been inserted while the roots were
green and soft and the holes in the ends
plugged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

CoNGREssroNAL.-In the Senate yesterday
Mr.. Hills speech on his proposition for rule
to close debate, was listened to with close at
tention by many Of the Senators and is said
by many to have been mastery effort.
Senator Jones introduced bill providing for
the allotment of the lands of the five civilized
tribes to the Indians of those tribes in sever
atty Senator Price reported from the com
mittee on appropriations the pension and
military academy appropriation bills. The
committee made no amendments to the pen
sion bill as it passed the House. No action
WAS taken on Marburys name as U. S. Dis
-trict Attorney for Maryland at yesterdays
meeting of the judiciary committee. There
is strong belief that Mr.. Marbury will be
rejected if his name ever comes up for con-.
frmation by the Senate.
In the House an effort to agree upon the
limitations of the debate on the currency bill
failed. Representative Pence, of Colorado.
introduced resolution ssking the Secretary
of the Treasury for information as to the prob
able revenues and DEFICIENCIES for the current
year The postofice appropriation bill was
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

The Magazine of Trauel, for January,
the first number, has been received
from its publishers in New York. 1t is
beautifully illustrated magazine, full
of articles written by people who have
Travelled. about men and things they
have seen in far off countries, instruct
i've as well as interesting to those who
have been compelled to stay at home.
Among the contents of this number
are: American and Foreign Travel
Compared, by Chauncey NJ. Depew;
Mexico, The New Education, A Sum-
mer In Alaskan Waters, Christmas on
the Limited, The Mountain Paradise
of Virginia, Hunting in the Cattle
Country, and In Southern California
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
Granted Il New Trial,

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. ia special
from Covngton says that Circuit Judge
Mclaughlin has granted new trial to
Conductor Goodman, who shot and
killed Col. Parsons, of Natural Bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Railroad, through the treachery of one
of the gang, has run down the men
who attempted to rob passenger train
at Pantherburn, Miss, on the night of
NoY. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

A ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE.-A r.
markable story figures in Paris letter
in the London Telegraph, which SAYS
that the idea of man standing as sea-
try, with the rank of u private soldier,
at the door of the very mansion in
which ne had lived as a minister and
saluting his successor as he entered.
appears too improbable to be entertain
ed for moment, even by the most
imaginative. Yet such an adventure
really occurred in the case Of Victor
Duray, who was for years Minister Of
Public Instruction during the Empire,
and has just been gathered to his faith
ers. 1t was on a September evening in
1870. A soldier in the uniform Of The
National Guard was pacing up and
down, rifle on shoulder, in front OF this
ministry, his breast adorned with the
"plaque" of grand officer of the Lee
gion of Honor. Presently the new
Minister OF Public Instruction arrived.
1t was N. Jules Simon, TO whom MS
predecessor, as sentinel, presented
arms as in duty bound. He recognized
the soldier, and exclaimed, "Wnatl Is
that you, Duray?" at is !, = was the
answer. "a private soldier?" added
NJ. Jules Simon in bis amazemenr.
Exactly so. Que voulewous? Ore
cannot be q minister forever" replied
the sentry. "Well, see that one can
always set an example said NJ. Jules
Simon, admiringly. At that date Vie
tor Duray was 80 years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

A well dressed man was found lying I'M.
conscious on the streets in Hoboken, N. j.,
this morning. Upon regaining consciousness
he declared he had been robbed Of $4,000
in the barroom of the Grand Union Hotel in
New York last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

The Richmond Dispatch not only
hopes the victors in the war between
the States will make for themselves q
glory spot of the place in which the
last Pickering hope of "the storm era
died nation that fell'' expired, and
where stern mems heart-strings were
wrung and their eyes sufused with
tears of anguish, but actually complains
that while Tennessee is Inundated by
two such spots, Virginia has secured
none" And this, too, though
Richmond was the capital of the
Confederate States, and though
there stands upon the federal
statute books provision prohibiting,
for the purpose of showing which side
was right" ex.Confederates from hold
ing commissions in the U. S. army. II
the Dispatch in this matter represent
the true feeling of the people of the
State, Virginia should changeher motto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
DIED.

On Wednesday, December 18th, WAYNE
s, infant son OF Frank and Ella Hamilton
aged months. Funeral from his parents
residence, BOB Cameron street. tomorrow
Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

ANOTHER MEETING in favor of suf-
frage in the District of Columbia was
held in Washington last night. Most
Of the attendants were negroes, but that
doesn't lessen the justice of the cause
This is g land of equality-so' called
and if every man in Maryland and Vir-
ginia have the fright" to vote, the in
justice is gross that prohibits those who
live between these two States from the
exercise of that "right' also. But if, as
the republicans in Congress seem to
think. negro suffrage would be an evil in
rich Washington, why should it be in
flicted upon poor Alexandria? If the
democratic party were possessed of the
sense of Thompson's colt, it would in
sist upon giving the republican pluto
Gratis of the national capital full dose
of what the people Of the South are
forced to take at every election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

HoT-WATER BAGs.-Qhe hot-wat,r
bag should be regarded IS one of the
necessities of every well-reguated
home. On many occasions it is more
useful than doctor. 1t may be OBJ
tanned quicker than his services. and
very much cheaper, says the New York
Hortd
A good India rubber hot-water bag
may be bought for $3.50. One which
Will hold three quarts OF water is the
most convenient size. Though the no;
water bag is not sure cure for whole
list of ailments, it is warranted to bring
great relief iu many cases. When one
is suffering from neuralgia, nothing is
more soothing in its effects than hot.
water bag. Fill the bag half full OF
boiling water, see that the stoppcr
is absolutely tight, and then wrap
the bag in flannel and lay j,
against the aching face. The
extreme heat will cause the blood 10
flow to that part, and in so doing brig
nourishment to the starving nerve I'll.
hot, water bag may also be used in Ii
same way as a relief to indigestion.
When the blood circulatos but poorly
and the feet are cold, the hot watec
bag should be used every night. IN
warming the feet and bringing the booG
away from the head it induces sleep.
Instead of covering the hot-water bag
with piece of flannel, which is lab' e
to slip out OF place and expose the hot
rubber to the body, it is good plan 20
make bag of soft eiderdown flannel
and put the rubber bag into it. Thee
flannel bags are frequently sold vi h
the rubber ones. Ia preparing for
visit in the country during the fall or
winter the hot-water bag should be one
Of the first things to be put into the
trunk. 1t will be found a good com.
panion on long ride, and should DC
put between the sheets before retiring
at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
TRAIN RoBBER sEARcEY's TRIAL
PosTpoNED.-The trial of Charles ].

POsTPONED.-The trial OF CnarIes J.
Searcey, one of the Aqua creek train
robbers, which was to have commenced
in Stafford county to-day, has been
postponed until the January term OF
court. Searcey is still in jail at Fred
ericksburg, and the postponement of his
hearing is due to the fact that his part
ner, Morgan, cannot be brought on
from Cincinnati for several weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

The finding of the board of a.bitra-
tion appointed to close the Massi.Ion
Olo, mining controversy is complete
Glory for the operators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

Theodore Huston, U. :. Consul at
Juarez, Mex, is very ill and is not ex-
pected to live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
Wholesale Prices in Alexandria

There can be nothing new reported from The
wholesale commercial markets to-day wliIe.
business continues fairly active and ], Of
much better volume prices are still extreme
~ low and offer no inducements for spe'la'
ton. Flour is quiet Wheat is easy -'ies
Sd, 30, So and 81 for fair TO prime. .l'.er
for longberry. Corn Al to 10 in bulk. Eye
4S to So. Oats 81 to 80. There is q 7er?
good demand for Butter, Eggs, other County
Produce, Bacon, Sugar Coffee and Provisions
at current figures. Millfeed, Cotton Seed
Products and Hay are steady. Straw Is very
dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. il
There was comparative steadiness in the C .1
tie market Sales were Ia geIy below = D.
steers selling at So 50a425. and 81 .15i-. e., c1
buying most of the COWS, heifers and 5+..
There was some inquiry for stockers and iset
ers at S2a3.5O, and for veal calves AT 20 -,
In hogs the run was liberal for TUESDAY: ~
extreme top quotation was $3.50. Pre-,
ranging from So. 25a4.55 took the buiH u
the offerings. Common sold at $4a4 %. J le ti,
were sales of heavy common hogs at ): "a 20
4.25. Sheep prices were weak at - %.
1856 for poor TO strictly choice. The Ao.'
market also WIS lacking in tirmness bui yei;
terday's prices were fairly we So .'.,''.
quoted $2.25a4.25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

BALTIMORE. Dec. 19.-Flour dull wbe''
Jan 59Aa59as Feb 6o4a6oil May 81 a
62as steamer No red 55iba555, southern
wheat by sample 57a591a; do on grade l'a
SO. Corn weak mixed spot and wear ! q
48 Jan 4Slba4Sai May 80 asked siesma!
mi, ed 463ia467s southern white and ye.oa
45ha49. Oats steady; No 2 white We eFn
3Sa3S15; No 2 mixed do 35a35l2. Bys in'
active and firmer; No = 81. Hay linn G X,
mand active; I'd 10 choice timoth' 81 W.
to S13 80. Coffee eady; No : lotr
Othar artioIac n,.,.,, .,,,nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-wheat-Dec So
May 5sA; July 5S7s bid. Corn--Dcc % :
Jan 46t4; May 40. Oats-Dec 30 bid ia
29A May 30. Pork-Jan 81 72ig Us
Sl2 O5. Lard-Jan So 771a May $ o-'.
Ribs-Jan s. S21a: May SO %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Flour-State AZ
Western quiet and easy; Southern dnll ai
weak. Rye Flour quiet and easy. Wheat
No 2 red quiet and firm lac up; Jan ~
Eye nominal; Western SLABS Como
dull and easier; Jan 5l1s Oats-No : ,ll.
and easier; State 35a41R; Western - y
41h; Jan 34A; May 80 l5io
Pork dull and steady; mess Sl3 - L
S13 rs; extra prime nominal Lard que
and steady; steam rendered 81 ID asked.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-10
1T DIDN'T TAKE BIN LONG.
Coxsy Presents His Biiis TO the COmmi
tee on Labor With n Few Remarks.

Coxey Presents Hs BliIs TO the Commit
tee on Labor With Few Remarks.
WAsHNsroS, D. c. May 9.-There
was an unusually large attendance OF
the House Committee on Labor al its
meeting today, drawn there by the ex-
pectation that General" COxey prOba-
bly would De In attendance 10 spsa6 on
Representative McGaun's resolution for
the appointment Of joint con- mittee
OF the Senate aad House ID invest gate
the causssof prevailing Industrial de-
preston. The General was early st the
Capitol In company with Colonel A. r.
RedstOne, Of Washington. Mr. COXey
presented = petition from the common
veal army that he anO Carl Browne be
permitted TO address the com mmittee on
behalf OF the Coxey bills for the
construction OF good roads and for
the issue Of non-interest bearing bonds.
COXey supplemented the reading OF the
petition with brief statement, and
then answered questions put 70 him oy
members Of the committee. There are,
be said. oiliions OF dollars worth OF i'm
provemsnts throughout the country 20
be made, and there are millions OF men
10 make them. There is but one thing
in The way and that is money. The
passage OF his two bills would solve the
Industrial depression and set sll men al
work. He asked for 90 per cent Of the
people the same privileges as are enjoy
ed 6y one per cent, the national bank
ing class, who alone are represented ia
Congress. Mr.. Ryan (Dem., New York;
pressed Mr.. Coxey for proof Of this
assertion.
Have you any showing TO make, any
proofs 70 offer that you represent % per
cent OF the people?n asked Mr.. Ryan.
NE" said Coxey. after thinking 3
moment, 81 do not claim that" This
closed COTsy's hearing, and the general
retired.
/. Z. Dean, q member OF toe Executive
Committee Of the Farmers Alliance, fol-