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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t is said that Senator Hill refuses to
agree to any kind of compromise on
the tariff bill which retains the income
tax.
Admiral Da Cana, the Brazilian rev
olutionist, has notified the Portuguese
government that he is going to Lis
bon.
The first installment OF the 300 wal
department clerks who will be dis
charged before July next by Secretary
Lamont were relieved from service yes
terday.
A mob of 1000 unemployed men yes
tcrday attacked wagons and street cars
in { leveland, land nearly killed . mo-
torman for refusing to stop his cal
while the crowd was passing.
A paper prepared BY Senator George
of Mississippi, declaring in favor o.
closure of debate on the tariff bill in the
Senate, WIS circulated yesterday among
democratic Senators for signatures.
The republicans we're successful yes
terday in a majority OF the Indiana city
eiCcIOnS, lnouSn tHe uelnocidls III sunni
places made gains. In the Third Ohio
district Sorg, dem, was elected TO
Congress over Rathbone, rep. The
democrats OF the district are jubilant
and say the result is vindication OF
the Wilson bill.
1t is expected that the House Of Rep
resentatives will dispose OF all appro-
priation bills by the end of next week.
and will then be ready to consider the
tariff bill as soon as the Senate has dis
posed of it. Representative Warner,
of New York, and few other demo-
cratic members are endeavoring to stir
UP in the House of Representatives as
much opposition as possible to the
Senate tariff bill.
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millions of toilers whose petitions have
been buried in committee rooms; whose
prayers have been unresponded TO, and
whose opportunities for honest, remu-
nerative, productive labor have been
taken from them by unjust legislation,
which protects idlers, spectators and
gamblers. He was to remind Congress
Of its promise of returning prosperity
should the Sherman act be repealed.
Further, he was to declare that bis fol.
lowers were engaged in q cruel and bit
ter war with the enemies of all mar
kinda war with hunger, wretched-
ness and despair-and to ask Congress
to heed the petition and issue for the
nations good a sufficient of volume OF
the same kind of money which carried
the country through one awful war,
and saved the life of the nation. In
conclusion he was to say: in the name
of Justice and in the name of the Com
monweal Of Christ, whose representa-
tives we are, we enter most solemn
protest against this unnecessary and
cruel act ofusurpation and tyranny, and
this enforced subjugation OF the rights
and privileges of American citizenship,
We have come here through toll and
weary marches, through storms and
tempests, over mountains and amid the
trials of poverty and distress. to lay our
grievances at the doors of our national
legislators, and ask them in the name
of Him whose banners we bear in the
name of Him who plead for the poor
aud the oppressed; that they should should
heed the voice of despair and distress
that is now coming up from every sec.
ton of our country Coming, as we do,
with peace and good will to men, We
shall submit to these laws, unjust az
they are, aud obey this mandate of
authority of might, which overrides and
outrages the law of right"
The paper was signed -. S. Coxey,
Commander of the Commonweal of
Christ"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
Tho Stannton Murder.

Intense interest was manifested in
the Spiller murder trial in Staunton
yesterday. All night the troops were
on guard. Yesterday morning the pris-
oner was again brought from jail be-
tween lines of soldiers, and escorted by
the deputies and police. Court met
promptly at $50 o'clock.
DR.. a. NJ. HenKel described the APP
pearance of the girls body. Her torn
clothing and bruised limbs and body
were evidences other terrible struggle
with her assailant. The wounds which
produced death were five in number on
the head.
The bloody bone from the wound On
the right of the head, and the stone
with which the cruel blow was given,
were exhibited in court. The girl had
also been choked, and her throat was
bruised. The fact was also disclosed
that the girl was dragged one hundred
and eighty.four feet TO the place where
the assault was made. After the strug-
gle ne took her to the railroad track
and there murdered her. Mr.. Beck,
manager of the Bodily Iron Works, said
Spiller could lift rs much as any two
men in the place. Spiller was good
hand and worked faithfully, but got
drunk every Saturday night.
One OF the witnesses. negro, testi.
fled that he heard Spiller make threats
on the way to the girls home, where
he spent part of the night playing cards
and drinking with her father.
Rosa Brown stated that she had lived
with Spiller three years, and had two
children. She identified Spiller's hat,
coat, pants and all his clothing. 4
piece of bloody flannel she said she cut
from Spiller's undershirt. He told her
to do it. She burned his other shirt,
which had blood on it. The commonwealth
here rested its case, and tho court adjourned
until this morning.
All is quiet and apprehensions of lynching
have subsidized, but the Charlottesville mill
tsry are still on duty by day and the local
militia at night The Harrisonburg company
was relieved and went home to-day. 1t is
confidently expected that the trial will be
concluded today and there is no difference OF
opinion as TO the probable verdict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
Co1cv,s UndcIiycrcd Speech.

The following is the substance of the
speech Coxey was to have delivered at
the Capitol yesterday, and for which
"leave TO print" has been obtained:
After quoting the constitution OF the
United States, which guarantees to all
citizens the right to peacefully assemble
and petition for redress of grievances,
snd that the right of free speech shall
rot be abridged, Coxey was to make 8
vicious attack on trusts and class legis-
lation, and mourn over what he terms
dead liberties He was TO have said
his army were the Representatives of
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

A fire at Emporia, Greensville
county, yesterday destroyed a number
of buildings; loss So 200, partly cover
ed byinsurance.
The venerable DR.. George ". Danes
resignation of the rectorship Of Camden
parish, Danville, was laid before the
vestrv of the parish at their meeting
on April 23d. The resignation was
taken under adviscment and Monday
night was formally accepted. The YES.
try then elected him rector emeritus OF
the parish and requested him TO con-
tinue his services until successor is
elected and begins work.
Edward T. Taylor, postmaster at
Negrofoot, Hanover county, and Far
ley B. Taylor, of the same place, were
before United States Commissioner
Henry Flegenheimer in Richmond yes
terday, charged with unlawfully pur-
chasing merchandise with postage
stamps and postal cards for sum less
than their face value. The case against
Farley B. Taylor was dismissed. Ed
ward T. Taylor, the postmaster, was
sent on to the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
FIFTY THIRD CONGRESS.
SENATE.

The usual delay occurred this morn
ing in obtaining the presence of quo
rum. As soon as Is Senators werr
found to be present, q House joint reso-
luton was presented and passed in
structing the Secretary Of War to re
turn to the State of Iowa the regiment
al flag of the 22nd Iowa State infantry
a resolution was offered by Mr. y
len, pop, Neb.,) and agreed to, calling
on the Secretary of the Treasury @r
information as 10 the extent 10 waicit
the statutes against the imFora,i a.
contrac; labor have been viel&e.i -.acr
March J, 1889 also as to the ey-eat To-
Observation-Disclosures have teen pcs
cuteG.
The House amendment to 8 Senate
joint resolution providing for additional
clerical force in the library Of Conert
was presented and conoarred in. cutting
down the appropriation from $lQ,o9to
$1,000.
The bill 10 authorize The construction
Of bridge across the AlonoagaAe'-
river at H.lttsburg, Pa, was passed.
he oil TO extend the limits ui iti'
port of New York 80 rs TO incIatie the
adjoining city OF Yonkers, was !as-ci
The Dill for the suppression o.. lot
terry traffic through national and inter
state commerce aud the postal service
was, on motion of Mr.. Hoar. taken
from the calendar for consideraiionand,
after debate, went over. 4Ir. Haras
obiecting to It's consideration.
The tariff bill was then taken up and
Mr.. Lodge addressed the Senate IN o.
position lie spoke of the delay q
the democratic majority in both house.
in bringing forward the bill and sad
that the minority in the Senate. repre-
senting great States and great intere-'I
greatly affected by the bill had hai
no opportunity to discuss or cons'des
it. Mr.. Squire followed on the sane
line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
WEDNESDAY EVENING. NAY ., 1894
Or THE three hundred white men il

OF THE three hundred white men IN
Coxey's army" nearly all even native
Americans and had partaken OF the So
called advantages of free schools ana
cheap newspapers And yet they were on
the yer.est wild goose chase that ever
before occurred in this or any other
country. Every man at all familiar with
the government of the United States,
knows that if was created with the ex-
press understanding that it should be
supported by the people, and that the
idea that it should support the people
never entered the head of any of Its
trainers. Theories may be plausible,
but facts are indisputable, and OF all
facts. no two have been more clearly
demonstrated than that education does
not bring understanding, and that I'M
derstanding comes without either free
schools or cheap newspapers. But, ior
all this. until the march of the Com
monwealr commenced, nobody sup
posed chat such an army could have
been organized outside of an insane
o-,1,,r,
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The Manassas Road Charter.

The Fairfax Herald asks the Dispatch
to tell it whether "the 100000 forfeit
that the projectors of the Manassas and
Richmond railroad charter agreed 10
put up has been deposited with the
State Treasurer"
Continuing, the Hcrdid says THE
impression among the people at the
time the bill was before the Legislature
was that such forfeit would be re-
CURED before the bill would become
operative. Perhaps there was Il string
attached to the forfeit-clause that was
not apparent to the casual observer at
the time the matter was under dis
cussion.'
so much of the act incorporating the
Manassas and Richmond road rs pre-
-cribed under what conditions the char
ter shall become operative and relates
10 the forfeit reads a. follows;
Section 9. This act shall be inopera-
tive and shall be without force or effect
50 long as the State of Virginia shall
own any stock or dividend obligation
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company.
Section 10. The construction of the
said road shall be commenced within
one year from the date which the State
Of Virginia ceases to be the owner OF
any stock or dividend obligations ofthe
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto
mae Railroad Company, and shall be
completed within five years from such
date; provided, further. that in 70
event shall the beginning of the CON
siruction of said road be postponed
longer than January |, 1896.
Section II. This act shall be void
and of no effect unless the Manassas
and Richmond Railroad Company shall
deposit with the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, within the period Of one
hundred and twenty days from the
passage of this act, the sum OF 100000
OF Virginia State bonds issued under
act approved February 20, 1892.
Section II. The aforesaid bonds.
when so deposited, shall be aud become
the property of the State OF Virginia,
unless work is commenced upon the
railroad within the period prescribed in
its charter, and also II and IN the event
that not less than twenty miles OF grad
northwardly from Richmond be proper
" completed within twelve months
from the date Of said commencement Of
the WORK, the Board OF Public Works
being hereby authorized to determine
If and when said twenty miles Of grad
ing northwardly from Richmond shall
have been properly completed"
standardization Ryland said Monday
that there has been nc deposit of bonds
with the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund, and they have not advertised
the States interest in the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad,
because they do not wish to incur that
expense until they had had some init
nation that the road would be built
Richmond Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

Now THAT the furry about the
"Commonwealn has subsidized at the
Capitol in Washington, it is hoped that
the Senate may hurry up its work and
pass the tariff bill. 80 that there may be
no more talk about its members avail
ing themselves Of the knowledge ac-
quired by their official positions as 8
means of profitable Investments in va
rious stocks, the values of which are
affected by Congressional legislation,
and also, that business men may be in
formed as soon as possible in respect
ofthe duties to be imposed, so as to ar
range their affairs accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

THE TREATMENT the few OF Coyey's
''army who broke ranks and attempt
ed 10 reach the front of the Capitol in
Washington, received at the hands OF
the police there yesterday, was by no
means conducive>to the success Of the
cause. Blu; the immense crowd that
assembled at the Capitol and the ex-
element that was manifested by it
showed plainly enough the danger, not
only 70 Washington, but to the whole
country, that would have ensued if the
army instead of being what it was,
mad been composed of even five thou
sand bold and desperate men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

That THE tariff has nothing to do
with the existing detection in the dem
ocratic party is made plain by the re-
suit OF g Congressional election in Mr..
McKinley's own State yesterday, at
which The democratic low tariff candi-
date was elected by large majority,
carrying counties that had previously
always gone republican. No, the cause
Of the detection is not the prospect of a
low tariff. The democratic party is
composed chiefly of poor men, and no
sane poor man objects to reduction in
the cost of living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
HOUSE.

After the passage OF few pri1ais
bills, Mr.. Johnson presented Is priti-
lege matter resolution directing me
committee on pubic building ana
grounds to investigate the occurrence
on the Capitol grounds YESTERDAY 10
determine whether unnecessary tore
was used by the police whether '.lei
tending citizens were cruelty heated
and whether the dignity OF the ltou,e.
has been violated The speaker h'li
that no privilege attached to the r,-oi
luton, whereupon Mr.. Johnson asN'd
unanimous consent for lis considerauoi'
hut this was refused.
The House went into committee 81
the whole on the bill to re-organiIe tD'
accounting branch of the treasury ~
partment, general debate to be ilmi'e'
to two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
FROM WASHINGTON.
TCorrcspondsuce Of the Alexandria Gaze.,
NVIsurNcToNy Nov - 1cot

NO.l
WASHINGTON, May >, 1894.
What to do with the Coxey army is
the problem which now confronts the
local authorities Col. Snow, the SER
geant-at-arms of the House, confessed
this morning that he could not deter
mine what disposition would be made
of the Commonwealers now in the city.
1.-The place in which they are eEcamp-
ed, said he, sis regular pest hole. II
they are allowed to remain there and
sickness breaks out among them, as is
more than likely, the result will be not
only fatal to them, but to the people of
Washington rs well. 1t is a serious
peoblem.n Will Coxey attempt again
to speak from the Capitol steps," ne
was asked. "CoXey said yesterday that
he had not decided that matter. He is
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asylum

Nix. CLEVELAND has been peculiarly
unfortunate III the selection of the
southern members of his Cabinets.
Those of his first administration were OF
10 service either TO him, the country, or
even to themselves, and now Mr.
Herbert has been unwise enough 10 de-
clare that there are only two ways by
which the idle people of this country
can be provided for-government EN-
ployment and contributions by the rich
and that as the former is not possible
the latter should be resorted to. Such
talk as this i'll suits man holding Mr.
IIerbert's position. The President
should instruct Mr.. Herbert to keep his
mouth shut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

DEATH or Mr.. ABEEL.-Mr Cieorse "
Abel, president and managing mcmbeF 81 -
A. S. Abel Company, publishers Of iie u.s.
more SIN, died at his residence j" ti4'
yesterday evening. The annourc.aiea.
Mr. Abcils death was great siiot' ~.
friends, very few Of whom were a"tt IT,
illness, ne having been confined 70 nv
only since Saturday last. Mr. Ge"r-a ~ -
Abel was born in Baltimore deem
1912 He studied law butdeclaeh 81.
not TO practice, bur 20 20 nto the
business snd placed himself G1ie5 -.
lage OF his father, the late 3.r' -,
finally succeeded 70 the active ni'i.a-. -
and direction OF the Su.. H leave
and two children and . large estit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
Elections in the West.

SPOKANE, Wash, May 2.--The re-
turns indicate that the republicans have
carried the municipal election over Il
fusion of democrats and populists by
maiorites ranging from 100 to 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
Success.

As SOON as the present stock of man
ufactured articles has been sold, the
suspended works that produced them
will resume operations, whether the
Wilson tariff bill be passed or not.
When there is demand for such ar
ticles, twill always be supplied, whether
the tax on them be high or low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

If THE courts would make it as dam
gerous for stock jobbers, as they do for
Commonwealers, to steal railroads, GER
tainly the original stock holders, if no
body else, would be vastly better Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

THE town elections in Indiana yes
terday, like the vast majority of those
that preceded them in other States,
showed large falling off in the demo
cratic vote. The workers and voters
of the party have become Disguised
with the managers thereof, and many
of them have lost interest in its future
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
DIED.

At Spring Farm Fauqnler nm, ,.5'S,.I.rlt +.
on the evening of the 18th uiiim',
E. BOSWELL, wife Of William :. He7"s''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02
Thc.Staunton Rapc and N1,rdcr

RICHMOND, Vs., May 2.-Thc stanton,
Va jury in the case Of lawrence Spiller the
negro charged with the rape and murder of
I.ottie Rowe, found him guilty OF murder in
the first degree, and he was sentenced to hang
on Juuc s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-02

MAY DAY IN EURoPE.-May Day
passed in the European capitals with
out any serious disturbances. Social
lists and labor organizations held large
meetings, but there was little or no dis
order. In London editor Samuels, Of
the Commonweal, an anarchist organ
made speech to a crowd OF anarchists
which did not please the large number
of persons present who were not in
sympathy with anarchy, aud they
promptly drove the reds out of the
park
Some Slight disturbances took place
at Hamme, nineteen miles from Client,
Belgium. One thousand ropemakers
suddenly ceased work and joined in
disorderly procession, during which
they broke number of windows with
stones;
At meeting of workmen and others,
numbering about ten thousand people,
at Marseiles, number of violent
speeches were made, and the meeting
passed resolutions in favor of demand
ing minimum wage and eight hours
per day as legal days work.
AZ w VIC UOllCt
dispersed q mob which was threatening
to attack the police station. Two per-
sons were hurt during the short con-
ilict between the police and the rioters.
BRECKENRIDGE Is SANGUINE.-Col.
W. c. p. Breckenridge, the Congress
man defendant in the Breckenridge
Pollard trial, said in Washington yes
terday: Il start for Lexington Thurs
day morning, and will open the canvass
Saturday afternoon at that place.
To question as to how he regarded
The reports of the formidable opposi-
ton TO his nomination he replied
II anticipate opposition, Of course,
but I am willing to trust the people of
my district in this matter, and will
cheerfully abide by their decision"
Speaking of the campaign, Colonel
Breckenridge said:
Il feel confident that I will be nomi-
mated and reelected. do not care to
outline at present my plan of campaign
but my speeches will speak for them
selves. 1t is my purpose, if possible, to
still be of use to my district and to my
State in legislative capacity, notwith-
standing the mistakes, which | frankly
acknowledge and ask no one to con-
done
"The American people have always
been generous and fair, propose to
endeavor to merit fair and generous
treatment at their hands, and have
confidence that this opportunity will |
be afforded me by my denomination
and reelection to Congress. |
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-11-27
AT THE GRAND.

Asheville's old musical friends, the Moss
Tollities, we're 1t the Grand opera house
again last evening, and while the audi
ence was Of good size the performance
merited crowded house. The piece
produced was "The Kodak" musical
comtdy in three snap shots, in which
there is little except in 90 far as it goes
to form setting tor the musical special
ties by the members Of the company,
which is composed of H. Moss and
family-Fred., Frank, Misses NAV.
Bertha. Charlotte and Little Helen =
Harry R. Roche, Annie Whiting and
Frank NJ. McCaskev. Aside from the
music great interest centefed in Harry
Is. Roche, who had the part Of Wandering
William. His makeup was capital and,
having his own and only face with him,
he was easily able to make the part one
that was onvulsingly funny. His Jokes
were alway in evidence and all in all bis
comedy work ives the best yet brought
out in Asheville's playhouse. Misses
May and Bertha Moss made their parts
winsome and catchy. Miss Whiting was
very pleasing. while Little Helen warmed
rybody's heart to her for her childish
grace in her singing and dancing. Her
lmpcrsonation of Uncle Sam in the sec.
ond ac. set the house into the heartiest
applause. The musical specialties during
the evening were plentiful, every person
in the company showing proficiency in
the handling of manv instruments. Where
therc uarc Sp MANY acto Of this CharaC-