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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-26

The Message of the New Year.
I asked the New Year for some motto
sweet
Some rule of life with which to guide my
feet
I asked. and paused; he answered soft and
Gods will to know"
Twill knowledge then suffice, New Year?"
l cried
And, ere the question into silence died,
The answer came: Nay, but remember.
Gods will to do"
Once more asked: as there no more TO
teil?"
And once again the answer sweetly fell:
Yes! this one thing, all other things
above,
Gods will to love-"
Christian Work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-26

We've claimed a few short moments for
our own,
Just as We have. dear heart, for many
year
And so with trimming hearts we sit
alone.
Come rest your head upon my shoulder.
dear,
And let your heart pour out its Joy and
sorrow,
For these two sisters are as strangely
near
AS yesterday is close upon tomorrow.
Your hair is gray, dear heart, and mine is,
too,
But the world is not; our eyes still seek
the light,
Our willing hands still find some work to
do,
Our ears still hear some music to delight.
Life has been sweet, dear heart, for you
and me,
Guided in many a dark and doubtful way.
By the light that never was on land or sea
OF Him who gladdened earth on Christ
mas day.
Alfred Stoddard, in Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26

the isle of Man. Professor Milne prob ably knows more about earthquakes than any other man. The study of seismic disturbances is his fad. and he has de voted years to making interesting expert ments and to inventing machinery for the measurement of earthquakes. His book on Earthquakes" has had large sale and is considered an authority on the subject. During his investigations in Japan he has had 900 observers scat tered about the kingdom and the gov ernment has aided him ill various ways.
 When he went to the Land of the Ris- ing Sun, Professor Milne was looked up on as a confirmed old bachelor, but a pretty Japanese girl won his heart. and they were married not long ago at the British legation in Tokyo. Mrs. Milne is d charming young woman and holds q diploma for her skill in artistically combining and arranging flowers.
 There is one building at Tokyo uni versity that is expressly devoted to fine apparatus designed to record the mo- tions of earthquakes, and there are ex- perimental structures erected for the purpose of learning by actual expert ence what sort of a building will best withstand the seismic convulsions. At one time Professor Milne recommended that buildings in the earthquake cen ters of Japan he built upon cannon balls so arranged that they could move an inch or so, but the experiment was tried and proved failure.
 Professor Milne has invented a ma chine for indicating the slightest vibra- tion of the earth. Each shock, he be- Eeves, is preceded by premonitory tre- mors which are registered by his ma chine, but these tremors have little val ue as indicating an approaching earth quake, for the reason that he cannot tell whether they presage a shock or are merely the effect of shocks ill other parts of the world. He has learned that objects deeply and firmly imbedded ill the ground withstand shocks better than those on the surface.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
HoRR-hARuEY DEBATE,
The Great Silver Discussion Still Continued Tn ChfcaD0.

The Great Silver Discussion still Continues
 In Chicago.
 CHICAGO, July 26.-The Horr-Harvey silver dispute was continued under about the usual conditions. Mir. Horr opened the discussion, and Mir. Harvey then re- stunned the discussion of the question of primary and credit money.
 The amount of gold in the United States he estimated at from S400, 900, 900 to $600,- 900, 900 and of our credit money about $1, GOO, 900, 900. This was too much credit money, he said, and accounted for the country's financial derangement. Mir. Horr continued by saying that up to the present MT. Harvey had not said @ single word in proof of the actual subject l of dispute.
 MT. Horr declared that Mir. Harvey's l object was not so much to build up silver as to pull down gold. The normal amount of money necessary for the transaction of the business of the country, said MT. Har- vey, was s4, 500, 900, GOO. As matters now stand, he said that the banks were lending and getting interest on two dollars for ev- cry dollar in circulation. Mir. Horr said | that the question whether the banks were | a curse to the country would be discussed in its proper place, and Mir. Harvey would probably be disgusted with himself when | it was done for having brought the mat | ter up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
A JERSEY DESPERADO.
Killed by Officers While Resisting Arrest a
 His Home.

AMAeO ny OnicerS While Resisting ArreSC A6
 HOBoKEN, N. J., July 26.-After a bat tie of three-quarters of an hour, during which he stood off three officers who were trying to arrest him, John Spellisy of Union Hill was killed in his own house.
 Spellisy was 43 years old and one of the most desperate men in this section of New Jersey. He lived at 211 Mail street, Union Hill, and worked as an engineer in liar lem. Last night he ended up a carousal by beating his wife, and Roundsman O'Brien, Sergeant Kreuger and Patrol man Ball of the police force were sent to arrest him. They found the doors of his home locked against them, and when they broke down the obstruction they were greeted with three bullets from Spellisy's revolver.
 For half an hour the officers, who had hastily retired from close quarters, and Spellisy exchanged shots. Then they formed a new plan of attack and rushed in upon the desperate man from different directions. Spcllisy started toward one of the officers firing again, but suddenly sank to the floor. He was seen to be bleed ing badly from tic neck but still clutched his revolyers. Aid was summoned, but the man died within a f. " minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Stirred Up Captain Beck.

OMAHA, July 26.-Captain Beck and the congressional delegation had a stirring session, and violence was imminent for several minutes at the Winnebago agency. He offended the entire Nebraska congress sional delegation in his office, and would have orderel the senators and congress men from the room had it not been for Senator Allen.
 The proceedings began when SenatoY Allen stated that the two senators and three representatives of the congressional delegation of Nebraska had come for tho purpose of informing themselves as to the condition of affairs. In reply to this Cap. tain Beck made short statement. Hc stated that the Flournoy company had systematically robbed the Indians and that it was a corlu upt concern generally. Captain Beck said that members of the Flournoy company and every one of its friends and sympathiZers were infamous liars and scoundrels. Just as the captain finished John F. Myers, the treasurer of the company, entered the room.
 "You are not telling the truth, and you know it,' he said.
 If a giant firecracker had been exploded under the captain s feet, he could not have been more excited.
 "Get out of hereI' he cried. "Get out of here! This is my office. will not have you in it. I am master here. You have been arrested by the United States mar shal and ought to be in jail. will not have you here. Get out before have you thrown out"
 An exciting scene ensued. Senator Thurston remarked: 1T wish to know whether or not this delegation, represent ing majority of the members of the Ne braska congressional delegation, has to proceed with 8 repetition of such scenes as the one we have just seen enacted. We are amply able to preserve order without interference or assistance on the part of any one. If this delegation is here with. out right-the right of American citizens to know how their own affairs are being conducted-I for one am ready to retire at once" s s:a.s-a.. -.: #
 Captain Beck jumped to his feet and excitedly exclaimed that he did not recog- nize the authority of the delegation, not understanding that it had any rights which he was bound to respect. It was not committee empowered to act. It had nc right to investigate him. He was respOn- sible to the secretary of the interior, and him only. He would not be insulted in his own office.
 Mrs. Beck, who had been sitting at the captains back, acting as q sort of advisory counsel, was also aroused. She did not address the congressional delegation, but in voice loud enouGh to .hn baArd hs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
LEGAL QUIPS.

Men never bring lawsuits when the law suits them.-Seymour Democrat.
 A legal bill is rarely railroaded through until the fare is paid.-Gleveland Plain Dealer.
 Respect for law means, with most men, respect for those laws to which they've no personal objection.-New York Recorder.
 Squildig-Wcll, that carries conviction with it. McSwilligon-What does? Squil- dig-A verdict of guilty Portland Orc gonian.
 "How does Briefs make living? I nev- CT hear of him having q case in court. |" He is mostly ill real estate." "Oh, he is man of deeds, but not of actions. "-In- dianapolis Journal.
 Lawyers should not be away from their offices long," remarked Gaswell to Du- kane "Why not?'' "A brief vacation is the most appropriate for them. ."-Pitts- burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
HOT WEATHER DoN'Ts.

Don't worry about the weather.
 Don't walk on the sunny side of the street.
 Don't work unless you have to, and then work slowly.
 Don't fail to carry an umbrella if you are exposed long to the suns rays.
 Don't drink anything to excess. Ice wa ter is about as bad as anything else.
 Don't use a fan. The exercise of work ing it will overcome all the good you ex- pericncc Don't be afraid of precipitation. It is a good sign, and it reduces the temperature of the body. Don't think it is the hottest day you evcr experienced and if you do think it don't say it.
 If you follow out the majority of these don ts, you will feel that you followed the injunction to keep cool.
 Don't feel it duty to look at the ther, mometer every 10 or IS minutes during the middle of the day. Don't mako meal largely made up oi meats. Vegetables come at this season oi tho year especially for the benefit of man Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
A KENTUCKY ROMANCER.

James Lane Allen and His Notable Work
 In the Field of Fiction.
 One of the shining literary lights of the new south is James Lane Allen, a young Kentuckian who rejoices in the possession of very commendable liter ary past and gives promise of even a more commendable literary future. Al len is blond young giant with mag nifcent head and a strong, kindly face. He was born several years before the beginning of the civil war on blue grass farm near Lexington, and not far removed from the spot where many gen. erations of his family had lived since the first emigration from Virginia. One of his ancestors, Colonel William Payne, once struck George Washington during a quarrel, but the two men afterward became great friends.
 Allen was educated at Kentucky uni versity, finished at the very head of his class and then took postgraduate course and received the degree M. A. He left the college pretty thoroughly conversant with Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish and Italian, and for some time taught the languages in southern col leges. His ambition, however, was to do something worth doing in literature,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
JAMES LANE ALLEN.

and a: cnllcge work grew more and more ..;' cful to him he turned to literatr liking his field of fiction his nat s.,,.tc.
 The rev. ards of literature in a pecun-' iary sense are very small, especially to q beginner, and as he studied fiction he also studied law and was admitted to tho bar. While ill Omaha he wrote his first book, "Allen's Handbook of the Nebraska Code. '' In 1870 he began the practice of his profession ill Chicago and soon attracted considerable atten- tion because of his legal talent and elo- quent public addresses on social, politi- cal and educational topics.
 He loved law, however, less than he loved college work, and steadily con- tinuing his literary labors soon began to make a name for himself in itera- ture. His short stories have been pub lished ill the leading magazines, and "The White Cowl," "Sister Dolorosa" and others lave plainly demonstrated that he possesses rare talent for the pro duction of fiction of high class. Two of his best known books are "A Ken lucky Cardinal' and "Flute and Vio- lin.' As public reader he has been very successful throughout the south.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
BULL FIGHTS ALL RIGHT.
Treasury Department Refuses to Prohibit
 Them at the Atlanta Exposition.

Treasury Department Refuses tO Prohibit Them at the Atlanta Exposition. WASHINGTON, July 26.-The treasury department has at last refused to in- terfere with bull fighting at the Allan ta exposition. Commissioner of Immigra- tion Stump in his letter recites the joint resolution passed by congress on Jan. 21 providing for the production upon the ex- position grounds at Atlanta of scenes il-
 illustrative of the art, amusements, enter tainments, etc., of foreign countries, and
 the admission of aliens by express permis-
 sion of the secretary of the treasury for this purpose.
 Ut therefore becomes the duty of the
 secretary of the treasury" he adds, Ito
 grant express permission to each appli-
 cant holding concessions and privileges | from said exposition if such person comes
 within the terms of the joint resolution. It is well known that bull fighting affords one of the chief amusements in Spanish | and Mexican countries, and as it appears
 that the authorities of the exposition have
 entered into contract with one J. P.
 Porteous to bring into the United States
 certain bull fighters to give exhibitions as
 provided by the joint resolution, this de- partment can take no steps to exclude | them. y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
The Darkies' Drinking Match.

Three country "darkies" came to the city the other day and stopped in at a restaurant on Seventh street, near Gray son, to get something to eat. The pro- prietor of the place was ill a waggish mood, and he decided to have some fun at the expense of the country visitors A large ice chest stood at one end of the counter. It had glass doors, through which beefsteak, vegetables and fruit could be plainly seen. At the bottom of the chest was about an inch of water which came from the melting of the ice above. A rubber hose was in front of the chest to lead off the water when it reached certain height. But behind the chest was another pipe, connected with a hydrant, to be used to wash out the chest whSn needed. The proprietor of the restaurant told the cOlored men he would give them $5 if they would drink all the water that remained in the bottom of the chest. They jumped at the proposition when they had exam ined the chest and saw that there was only about gallon of water there. The smallest of the three went for the water first. He lay down on the floor and put the end or the nose III ms mouth ana drank and drank until his eyes bulged and he looked weak. When he could drink no longer, he arose and looked in to the chest. It did not appear that the water had receded from the sides par ticle. He concluded that he had not drunk as much as he thought he had, and he tried it again. Each of the three colored men tried this experiment. three times, and it did not seem that any of the water had gone out of the chest; in fact, as one of the colored. gentlemen exclaimed:
 "De watah am certainly risin.
 This was true. The proprietor's wait CT had turned on the hydrant faucet lightly when the men began drinking Louisville Courier Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
William Henry Held For Trial.

BROOKLYN, July 26.-William Henry was formally committed to await the ac- tion of the Kings county grand jury by Justice Haggerty in the Myrtle avenue po- lice court. The examination was conclud- ed without having produced any new evil dence calculated to throw light. on the mysterious murder of Charles W. Henry, the miser of 95 South Portland avenue, Brooklyn. MT. Backus made formal motion for his clients discharge, but this was refused
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
A Jail EscaDe Rolled.

PROVIDENCE, July 26.-The officials of the state prison here discovered a daring plan for an escape concocted by Spiker Murphy, who is serving a life term for murder, and by George Huntz, whose term for murderous assault expired yesterday. Huntz was to climb up to Murphy's cell at 1 o'clock a. m., Aug. 24, saw the bars and liberate the murderer. The men pro- posed then to go to the house of Patrick Bowd, who carried on grocery and liquor business here, and rob him to secure the necessary funds for leaving the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26

many sne reTerred to the senator who had spoken as an insolent and insulting med dler. She suggested to those nearest to her that the captain ought to order the en- tire delegation out of his office.
 The silence which followed the scene was oppressive, and Captain Beck again arose to his feet. "Sit down." said Sena- tor Allen. The captain sat down. The investigation proceeded without further trouble. Captain Beck submitted letters and telegrams to show that he had the approval of the interior department in everything he did.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
BLOOMING BLOoMERS.

Unmarried ladies who contemplate adopting.the boomer pants are warned that they offer poor facilities for striking a match Patterson Press.
 The girls of the Newport aristocracy may make the boomer costume fashiona- ble, but it w;is California girls who gave it style-San Francisco Call.
 The next thing after the boomer cos tune is established will be the changing fashions in this dress. There will be morn ing and evening bicycle costumes, and those for brides and widows, after tlS manner of all other woman's fashions.- Toledo Rlade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Bartender Killed Two Men.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, July 26.- News reached here by schooner of the killing at Lemon City of John Highsmith ex-tax collector of Dade county, and George Davis, his brother-in-law The double murder was committed by Sam Lewis, bartender. Lewis escaped, and a DOSSe is in DurSllit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Murderer Taylor Hanged.

COLUMBUS, O., July 26.-William Fay Tor, colored, was executed shortly after midnight this morning in the annex of the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of Isaac Yoakam, an aged farmer of Frank lin county. He died game. When Warden James read the death warrant to him, he laughed and chatted lightly about it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
An Indefinite Phrase.

''I am in receipt of a princely in como, '' said the suitor for Miss Cool cash $ hand
 "Bottcr state figures, young man, replied Mr. Coolcash. ''The last prince who proposed for Miranda had to bor row his steamship fare home when she refused him. "-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Wants Lowther For Speaker.

LONDON, July 26.-The Daily News, the Liberal organ, states this morning that it understands that Hon. A. J. Balfour, who is to be the leader of the house of com mons, wishes MT. James William Lowther to become speaker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Not All Alike.

Farren--How much wealth do you think man ought to accumulate before
 he can safely ask q girl to marry him? Kooler (inspecting him)-It depends
 on the man. You will probably have to
 accumulate A million. Chicago Trib- une.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Human Nature.

Passenger-Look, conductor, there's a crowd of people who want this car! Conductor-NOt one of them!
 "Then why are they running at it so frantically?'
 "They only want to cross in front of it. '-Clcvcland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Fearful Plight of Negro Colonists

FL PAso, Tex, July 26.-Parties iron Mexico today report sickening and fata destitution among the negro colony neal Mapimi. Two hundred who escaped art all but starved. Of 400 or 800 left in the colony, 100 have smallpox. Fugitives art summed by Mexicans and driven iron settlements. There is frightful mortality among them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
The Peacocks Divorced.

KANSAS CITY, July 26.-The fact has just leaked out that Mrs. Ida K. Peacock, the well known authoress, was granted a divorce from her husband, Thomas Brown Peacock, the poet, by Judge Hazen of Topeka last Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26

dents or IOkyO h ave bestowed upon the famous seismic sharp,
 Professor John Milne, F. R. s. ,
 who has long been in charge of the department of mining, met allurgy and min ing machinery at T okyo univer- sity, Japan, and who recently left there to take up his residence in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Factory Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-The five story factory of Delaney & Co.,, manufacturers of glue and curled hair, 1445 Hancock street, was totally destroyed by fire. Sur rounding properties were also damaged by the flames, and the total loss will be $75, ,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Two Negro n1urderers Executea.

WINSTON, N. C., July 26.-Two negro murderers, Whit Farrand and Anderson Brown, were executed at Salisbury in the presence of 5000 people, Each confessed his guilt. Farrand shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Owen of Rowan county on Feb. 20 last. Brown murdered his sweetheart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
He Sold It.

''I-I suppose, said the fair custom CT hesitatingly, "you can warrant this hammock?'
 "Yes, ma'am,'' briskly replied the salesman. It's built for two 'i---ChiA eago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Hard Luek.

Bangs-What a remarkable memory your wife hasl
 Hangs-Yes, should say sol She re- members everything that have been trying desperately for years to forget. t.- New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Americans After the Derby.

LONDON, July 26.-Sporting Life says that the official nominations for the Derby of 1897 includes, by MT. Lorillard, four colts and one gelding by Sensation; by MT. Croker, eight colts by Hanover; by Mir Keene, one colt by Candlemas and one Ally by Galliard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Protest Against EngIand.

RIO JANEIRO, July 26.-A hostile crowd made a demonstration of protest against the occupation of the island of Trinidad by the British in front of the British con- sulate at Sac Paulo. The police patrols have been increased on account of similar demonstrations here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
$2.5O.

An extra pair to wear with any coat is the correct thing to have. Pants get tired and bag at the knees, hang them mp for a week and they will look better; or leave them when you purchase a new pair and we will press them free of charge.
 Look in our win dow and see the big cut we have made.
 We are reaching the ends of every line and there are Bargains now in all Departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Presidents Vacation Disturbed.

BUZZARDs BAY, Mass. July 26.-Aftel busy day with Secretary Thurber the president devoted himself assiduously to recreation, and was off down the bay early on fishing trip, from which he did not return until o'clock in the evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-26
Woman Murderer Confesses.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ky, July 26.-Rosa Gordon, who murdered the two women near Corbin. Ky, in a confession impli- cates three men who, she claims, were at her home at the time of the crime, and held Mary Southcrland and Melizza Brown, her victims, while she disemrow. IoI tho,,,