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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.


Al Mount &c Sales Academy OF the
Visitation Saturday. Misses Mary Cor
rigan and Mollie Carroll, Of Warrenton,
received the white veil.
The dwelling of John r. Strother,
three miles south Of Culpeper, burned
on Saturday. 1t was frame dwelling,
and was valued at about 5000. Some
OF The furniture was saved.
C. II. Coster, of Drexel, Morgan &
Co, returned TO New York from Rich
mond on Saturday. He says that the
terms of the decree Of foreclosure OF the
Richmond and Danviile road which
were granted by Judge Golf on Friday
are perfectly satisfactory to the Rich
mond Terminal reorganization commit
tee.
r. B. Guard, who on Thursday after
noon last shot Miss Laura T. Martin in
a car at Charlottesville. was taken to
Staunton yesterday evening. This &C
ton was taken, il is understood, at the
request of the prisoners counsel, for
the reason that an attempt would be
made to lynch Guard. Miss Martin is
getting along nicely, and there are
strong hopes OF her ultimate recovery.
Last Tuesday colored man named
Morton, in Caroline county, threatened
to whip his son. The boy, who was
about eight years old, fled to the woods,
and was followed by the father. When
Morton returned, he was alone. On
Thursday colored woman found the
dead body of the boy. A jury ofinquest
was summoned, and the testimony
showed that murder had been com
mitted, as wounds were discovered on
the body. The jury rendered a verdict
placing the crime on the father. Nor
ton has been arrested, and is now in
Jail.
The yaralia family, all Italian mu-
scians, were seized with a suicidal
mania at Roanoke on Saturday. John
B., the head, attempted to find solace
for the desertion of his wife in a bottle
of laudanum, but help was obtained in
time to keep bin face 10 face with his
sorrow awhile longer. Later, his mar
red daughter, in a pet occasioned by
her fathers refusal to permit the
removal of her mothers clothes, had
recourse to laudanum, and last night
the wife of her brother Joseph, al
though bride of only three months,
sought to make her exit by the same
means. The good Offices of Chief of
Police Dyer were secured after emetcs
and stomach-pumps bad BEEN employ
ed, and the would-be suicides are APP
parently contented to live as long as
they can.
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NEWS OF THE DAY.

Rev. Spruille T. Burford, an old Cor
federate officer and rector OF the Churc b
of the Intercession, in New York, died
yesterday.
The residence of Aug. Krinkie, near
GAINESVILLE, MINI, was destroyed by fire
yesterday and three of Krinkie's daugh-
tiers were burned to death.
Two prisoners escaped from the Ber-
gen county, \. j., jail yesterday while
Sheriff Bogert and Emma Loetfier were
having a desperate struggle with an
other. who was finally overpowered and
locked in his cell.
Near Rushywanic, Ohio, last night a
negro who had assaulted a white woman
was taken from prison and lynched.
Previously an attempt had been made
to blow up the prison and the militia
W re ordered out.
Representative Tom L. Johnson, of
Ohio. before the Manhattan Single Tax
Club, in New York last night, said
Senator Hill is out of the democratic
party because of the Senator's alleged
protectionist views.
]. Cooper McGinn, well-known
citizen of Washington, ended his life
last night by shooting himself through
the head with Il revolver, while in fit
of dependency. Mr.. McGinn was IL
years old, and was born in Winchcs-
ter.
Peter Duane, II years old, is in the
custody Of the sheriff of Hackensack, ~
J., charged with manslaughter. lr
fooling with a loaded guu yesterday he
shot and killed instantly Belle Shelns,
u years old, while she was singing a
hymn.
The Great Northern and Montana
Central railways from the Red river Of
the North to Spokane. Wash. were at
a complete standstill yesterday by rea-
son OF a strike Brief dispatches from
North Dakota points indicate that the
men are quiet bat determined.
The qualification Ct Juan d'Avila
Diego, the Apostle of Andalusia,' was
made the OCCASION for grand ceremony
in St.Peter's Cathedral. Rome yesterday,
al the close OF which the Pope received
gifts from the promoters of the move
ment that led to the Identification.
In the [. 5. Senate on Saturday Sena-
tor Hill introduced some proposed
amendments to the rules and Senator
PETER offered a resolution to give Cox
ey's army hearing. Senator Morgan
introduced bill intended by the com
mittee on foreign affairs as a substitute
for the Nicaraguan canal bill heretofore
introduced By hin.
l1rs. Vim. Rich. a widow with six
small children. threw herseltin front OF
Michigan Central train near L.asalle.
y. Y, Yesterday Her body vas horri-
bly, manelei. death resulting instantly.
Her struggle 10 support her family has
been desperate. and her mind, doubt
less. gave way. Four years ago her
husband los. his life in the same manner
a the some place.
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Death of Senator Vance.


Senator Zebulon B. Vance, Of North
Carolina, died at his residence, 1927
Massachusetts avenue, Washington, at
1915 o'clock Saturday night. The
Senator had not been in good health
for the past year, and in the early part
of the session OF Congress was compel
led to abandon bis senatorial duties
and take a trip to Florida in the hope
ofrecuperating. His trip proved benz
fetal, and Oh his return to Washington
he was able for awhile to partially re-
sumo his official duties His improve
ment. however, did not continue long.
and for the last few weeks he has been
confined to his home. Shortly before
II o'clock Saturday he had an attack
of apoplexy and become unconscious,
regaininy consciousness only a few
minutes before death.
Zebulon B. Vance, Of Charlotte, was
born in Buncombe county, North Car
DINA, May -, 1880; was educated ct
Washington College. He was elected
to Congress as democrat twice before
the war. He was elected Governor OF
North Carolina in 1862, while serving
as colonel in the Confederate army,
and was reelected in 1864. He was
elected to the United States Senate in
November, 1870, but was refused ad-
mission, and resigned his commission
in 1872. In 1876 he was elected Gov
ernor for third time, and was again
chosen to the United States Senate, and
took his seat in 1879. He was twice
reelected, and his third term Of SER
vice would have expired in 1897.
Senator Vance was one of the most
popular men in his State. In politics
he was an excellent canvasser. He had
an inexhaustible store Of jokes and
stories, which he told in such win
ming style that he generally carried
electionns as he wanted. He was not
heard much in his later years in the
Senate. Senator Vance was Very pop
ular socially.
The preparations for the funeral SER
vices over the body Of the late Senator
Vance were arranged for yesterday by
Sergeant-at-Arms Bright, of the Senate.
The remains were taken from the resi-
dence at o'clock to-day and lay
in state for one hour in the marble
room OF the Capitol. The funeral ser
vices will follow in the Senate chamber
at 4 o'clock, to be conducted by Rev.
Moses D. Hoge, of Richmond, assisted
by Rev. 4. W. Pitzer, both ofthe Pres
byterian Church. After the services in
the Senate the remains will be carried
to the depot of the Richmond and Dan
Wild Railroad, where they will be in
charge of an escort OF honor, composed
of North Carlinians employed in the
various departments, until the depart
ure of the train, at 10;43 p. N.
Senator Vance was twice married.
His second wife and three sons by his
first wife are living
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Coxcy's Army.

CoXey's army got into Frostbnrg
Saturday and met with a frosty recep-
ton. 1t had been announced that the
common council of the town had appro-
pr;ated 800 for their entertainment,
but this was not so. Yesterday the
army reached Cumberland
1t is predicted in the ranks and out
that it viii never hold together until!
Washington is reached, but Mr. Coxey
and Marshal Carl Browne claim that it
is in splendid condition and will make
a demonstration in Washington on May
day such as the world has never seen.
There has been a revolution, and it has
been put down. The army Of peace
broke out in open rebellion on the
western slope Of Big Savage mountain
or Saturday afternoon, deposed Marshal
Browne from his proud position OF
chief marshal, and with many cheers
placed Louis Smith, the Unknown"
in command, promising to follow him
to the bitter end.
Later Smith was defeated and Browne
is again on top. Smith will 60 On a
lecture tour, and Mr.. Coxey's son has
deserted the cause of his father and
will follow the fortunes of the I'm
known"
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T0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Trouble with Alabama Miners.

1fOuDlc with Alabama M1nerS.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 16.-The
miners on the plant of the Tennessee
Iron and Railroad Company struck on
Saturday About 5000 men are in-
volved. The local military have been
instructed that they may be called on
at any moment, as the strikers may at
tempt to pull down the stockade and
release the 1000 convicts at work in the
Pratt mines.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 16.-There
is possibility OF considerable trouble
in this district with striking miners to-
morrow. 1t is understood that the Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Compa-
ny will stock their mines at Blue Creek
with negro labor in place of striking
miners. This may cause an outbreak.
Sheriff Morrow to-day sent posse of
deputy sheritfs at the request of officials
to Blue Creek. Forty thousand rounds
of cartridges have been ordered, and
the four local military companies are
expected TO be called out if there is any
trouble. At Pratt mines and Coalhurg
about 1000 conyicts, leased from the
State, are worked, and in order that
the miners make their strike effective it
is possible an attempt will be made 10
pull down the stockakes at these
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TELEGRAPHIC BREFITiEl.

1t Is stated that the Nicaraguan nj.
ister to the United states vi. te Il.
called soon.
The opening session of the congre.s
Of Religions was held in San Franc:sc5
last evening.
smallpox has broi,en out anew a.
Sing Sing prison, New York. Three
new cases developed yesterday.
1t is said that Rev. DR.. Edward NJ
Glynn, Of New York, is 10 be trals.-s,
red TO Minneapolis, where he viii TAX
charge of the Ascension parish.
In anticipation OF the general strike
in the Pennsylvania coal region, Apr.
81, all the large ccal companies are
getting oft all the product they can
and shipping it 10 their largest Gus.
toners.
Mrs. Mary Hardy was SHOT from an
bush by IN unknown assassin f.g
miles south Of Huntington. ". IA
Saturday night. Her husband va
hanged in Mcdowell, county seye-4.
months ago.
The Colorado supreme Cour, his
morning rendered 2 decision in ia5er
Of Gov Mates appsiatees in the pole
board case. and Martin and or W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

A DETERMINED SUIcIDE.-A man name!
Lynn, citizen of Roanoke, committed sui
eide yesterday by shooting himself through
the head. The tragedy was committed at $
point about one mile east of Roanoke on the
Norfolk and Western railroad The suicide
stood on the side of the railroad track. and
when the eastbound passenger train was with
III few feet of him he placed the pistol to
his head and discharged it and then jumped
into the middle of the track The engineer
thought tie man had placed pistol TO his
head in a playful mood and before he could
stop he train Lynn was struck by the loco
motive. The locomotive and four cars passed
over him and his body was horribly mangled
No cause can be assigned for the rash act.
The unfortunate man was highly connected
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazet,
WASHINGTON. Aurjl rs 189.,

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON, April l6, 1884.
General Manager Nicholson, Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
whose office is in Georgetown, to-day
telegraph the agent of the company at
Cumberland to permit the CoXey canal
boats to pass through the canal from
Cumberland 10 Williamsport, at the
regular rates of toll The Cumberland
agent refused to make an arrangement
with Citizen CoXey for transportation
over the canal without the permission
of Nj. Nicholson. and telegraphed the
latter for advice. At the canal compa-
ny office ii was stated that the compa-
ny had no right to refuse to permit the
passage of any boats or persons over
the route of The canal provided the
regulations were complied with and the
regular toll paid
The parties who bought the Wash
ington and Arlington Electric Railroad
last saturday hold claims against that
road
Well informed North Carolina people
here to-day say that Governor Carr
will probably appoint Congressman Al
eXander, Judge Avery or Congressman
Vance as the successor to the late Sen
ator Vance. The legislature of the
State will not meet until next January
when q successor to Senator Ransom
will also be elected.
The threat of the enforcement of The
statute exacting fines for absenteeisn
had the effect of bringing q quorum o
democrats 70 the House to-day. The
committee on rules intends to report &
rule providing that tellers, and not the
Speaker, shall count quorum,if present
and not voting, but there is much op
position to such procedure, and from
the way many democratic member;
talk to-day, it is by no means sure that
such rule will be adopted.
Colonel "Lige" White has been in
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would be something more or less than
human if they had not been influenced
to some extent by the public opinion
manifest in the atmosphere about them,
imperceptibly to themselves, giving I'M
due weight to the testimony introduced
into the case which should have been
kept out.
Colonel Breckenridge and his attor-
neys have not yet fully determine!
their future course, but probably Will
do so in a few days. Colonel Shelby Is
expected to return from Kentucky IL
the early part of the week, and con
ference OF counsel will then be held.
The case will be taken to the Court OF
Appeals of the District, from which the
only appeal is the United States Su-
preme Court.
What will be the future of Madeline
Pollard is a question quite generally
asked That she will not be financially
bettered by the result of her case is
probable, because it is we'll understood,
and has been said in the trial, that Col.
Breckenridge has no property. He has
lived up to his income for years, and
although his wife has money it does
not seem likely that she will care
TO cxpend it to satisfy the judgment.
Since the verdict was rendered the
theatrical managers have redoubled
their opportunities, and several tele-
grams have come TO Miss Pollard, Of
tering her astonishing sums to so upon
the stage at once.
Miss Pollard said yesterday "It the
future holds anything for me ii cannot
be in the direction of publicity and sen
sation have no idea OF going on the
stage or lecture platform. "
Judge Wilson's defense Of the RICH;
of woman to an equal place with man
in the professions was 50 appreciated
by many of the Washington ladies that
coterie Of them sent TO him magnif-
icent bunch of La France roses. They
were accompanied by note stating
that they were intended as an express
ion ofapprecation for his championship
ofthe cause OF woman in the professions.
One Of the signers was Miss Mary
Desha, sister of Col. Breckinridge's late
wife.
1t is an open secret in Washington
that there are women, beautiful brilliant
and fascinating, whose relations with
congressman. or other public men high
in the councils of the nation. are either
perfectly understood or suspected, who
are met at every turn at the most fash
ionable functions, often in the receiving
line, or, elegantly dressed, presiding iii
the tea-room or acting as assistant
hostesses. Society knows all this, but
so powerful has been the influence OF
the names back Of them, that no Ole
has had the courage TO drop the woman
or rcbuke the men.
REPRESENTATIVE Brcckinridgc spent most o.
yesterday at home with his family and
friends Shortly after noon the chacmina
weather tempted him and Mrs. Brccknrdge
20 take drive, in the course OF which they
visited the telegraph office 10 answer some
messages that lad been received from friends
in Kentucky.
During the past month and and to-day
said Col Brcckinridgc last night. i hare
been in receipt OF letters and kilograms IRON
every county in my district assuring me OF
the continued constancy of my friends. They
! believe tina: my career IS NOT yet ended that
/ have some years Of good work in me a the;I
-cr,rc sentative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16
EairfaX Notes.

During late undcrstorm the barn of Mar
tin Payton, at Lincolnviiie, was struck hy
lightning and burned also three horses, hay
and straw and all his harness, on when there
was no insurance.
Near Vienna recently, Mr.. Israel Cookies
children started bonfire during the absence
Of their parents. and the clothing of his Oldest
child, aged six years, caught fire, and before
assistance could reach her she was burned to
death.
Daniel F. vowles, who had retired from
business about year ago on account of Ill
health, died On the 9th inst, at the residence
of his nephew, Daniel E. Kincheloe, near Cen
trcYillc.-ILcrdM.
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The state went to no little expense
70 send a legislative committee to Girls
field to meet a similar committee from
Maryland and investigate the recent
trouble between the oysterlnen of the
t,so states. When the investigation
commenced, the Maryland witnesses
were tod by the members Of the com
mittee from their State they need not
answer questions they did not choose
to answer; and as they acted upon thas
advice, tie Irginians thought they
might as well return TO their homes,
but though no wiser, neither are they
sadder men.
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Foreign News.

BERLIN, April l6.-The bill permit
ting the return of Jesuits to Germany
passed lis third reading in the Reichstag
today.
LONDON, april 16.-The Behring Sea
bill passed its committee stage in the
House of Lords today and it will be
called up for its third reading to-mor-
row.
VALENCIA, April l6.-The govern
ment has dismissed the civil governor
of Valencia on the ground that he did
not give adequate protection to the
pilgrims on the way to Rome.
ROME, April l6.-The Pope has ex-
pressed to the Spanish government his
pleasure at the resolution adopted by
the Cortes condemning the attacks on
the pilgrims.
Rio DE JANEITo, April l6.-The
government is advised that Admiral
Mellc did not surrender himself to the
Uruguayan authorities, but remained
on board the Republica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

SHOT FATHER AND SoN.-For year
or so John Mullendoso, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, has been devoting himself to
Mary Montgomery, daughter of Capt.
Montgomery. The girls parents de-
manded an explanation. and she named
Mullendoso as her betrayer. The faith
er of the girl took his shotgun and went
after the young man. He met him in
company with his father. Marry my
daughter or l will kill you" the girls
father said. The young man said he
would not. As the gun was raised his
father put hand to the muzzle of the
weapon TO save the son. The discharge
blew off his hand and killed the young
man as well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

4 NoBi ia the strong republican State
OF Ohio. first tried to blow up, and not
succeeding in that, then choked negro
to death yesterday. His crime was the
same as that for which similar criminals
are lynched in the South, and the pen
atty is not unnatural bu. why its ex-
action in Southern State should brand
the waole people thereof as barbarians
wnuc execution in a Northern State
should not affect the reputation of the
people Of that State, is only what North
ecn republican speakers and writers can
+'f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

HYPocEIsY i a villainous crime and
should be punishable, but As it IS not,
how the jury in the Pollard-Breckin
ridge case rendered verdict againsi
the defendant, can only be accounted
for upon the ground OF the Inherent
inability Of the jury system 10 atlofc
Justice in the present age and undei
existing circumstance; Tor why man
should be fined $1,000 for running a
rune" woman, with her own consent,
and WHO knew he was married, and
therefore could not marry her, is one
of the many things that unprecedented
people Of common SENSE can not under
stand.
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DIED.

At the residence of her sister 223 north
Columbus street. on Saturday, April If, Mrs.
TEBIE f. DARLING. wife Of Harry Darling
and sister Of Mrs Curley, after long and
painful illness, aged % years. / month and
% days. Her funeral will take place to-
morrow TUESDAY morning at 10 o'clock. from
St Mays Church. Requiem high mass.
Washington papers please copy.
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FIFTY THIRD Congress


The funeral ceremonies OF the e
Senator Vance OF North Carolina
SoTbed the attention Of the Senat,
day. The opening prayer by the br.
chaplain, Mr.. lIilburn, was devoted a.
tircly to the subject.
Mr.. Ransom offered the usual RESI-
tons declaring the great sorrow WIKI
hich The Senate has heard Of ;hr
death OF Mr.. Vance providing for .
committee Of nine Senators u take ~
der for experimenting the funeral To-
day foc the removal Vi jae remains
from Washington 10 North Carolina in
charge of The SergeaEt-at-arms 1915. At
tended By the committee ta.,
ceedings be communicated ,heIl,
Of Representatives aud that tlat pa.y
be invited 10 attend the tuneral aas
appoint q committee 10 act Win Tie
Senate committee The reso.l ,.lls
were agreed TO.
Further resolutions were o.ier. IS
Mr.. Ransom and agreed to order la-
vitations to be extended to ;ie
dent Of the United esald tie l--a-
bers OF his Cabinet; the tht. ig
and Associate Justices of tle ~.r-eae
Court OF the United States Tie
General commanding the army
Senior Admiral OF the Navy -.a
the funeral to-day.
Senators Morrill,, sherman Harris
and Mcpherson were appointei s BE
Vice President as pallbearers, AMI Tier
a recess was taken till 800 p u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

JuDsE Paul, ofthe Us. court for the
eastern district Of this State, has sent
to jail. Tor ten days, negro juror who
hanged jury because the man who
wa being tried refused to comply with
his request for bride. The crime and
its punishment; demonstrate the absurd
jty Of the jury system as now conducted
in this country. The negro did not un-
derstand the enornity Of this crime,
aud the Judge, aware of that fact, in
1.cted merely nominal punishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

When Baby was sick, We gave her Cas.ogta
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gayet them Castoh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

a GENERAL reunion Of the ex-Con-
federate5 Of all the States Will be held
at Birmingham, Alabama, next week.
How would Il member Of Governor
O'Ferall' staff. in his uniform Of blue
aud goId. look in such an assembIage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

a WaN was murdered by his mother
in-law il Indiana yesterday. Though
there must be mothers-in-law, their
general reputation for mildness is not
enviabie but woe to them they shall
attempt 10 make the one referred to
their examplar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-16

A Chicago local paper declares this morn
ing that it is now settled that within the
next week strikes will be declared on several
northwestern roads running ont of Chicago.