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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

1t is denied at Madrid that Capt
Gen. Campos has resigned his command
in Cuba.
The murder trial of B. F, French (of
French-Eyersole feud fancy, was transferred
from Hazard, KY. to Jackson this morning.
by Special Judge Phillips, to prevent another
outbreak between the factions who were on
hand at Hazard in full force armed to the
teeth.
The Empire State Bank of New York re.
tired from business to-day and will wind IN
its affairs through the Astor Place Bank in
that city. where all depositors will be paid
their balanc, ON application. The bank had
not been as successful as was expected
CAPITA Robley, D. Evans Of the u s. n
who has been ill at the Colonnade Hotel
Philadelphia, for some time, was somewhat
improved this morning. His condition is SAID
t, be not serious. Mrs Evans is with her
husband.
LOUIS Krekel. an old farmer, who left his
home near Burlington. Iowa, a month ago
and has never been Sc u ince, has Just been
found in deep We'll with his throat cut.
There is no clue to the perpetrators OF the
deed.
The smallpox situation in Martins Ferrr.
Ohio, is more alarming than ever and new
cases are developing daily. There are now
thirty-three cases in the town. al persons
not vaccinated to-day must remain in doors.
The Cauchon block at Winnipeg, Manitoba
was destroyed by fire this morning Mrs.
Morice was burned to death. Major Molce
was badly burned and others seriously III
jured.
Mr.. Thomas W. Robinson, the custodian.
has been directed by the War Department 10
have the customs house and postOfice build
ing in this city refitted and reprinted.
John Heard, nephew of ex-Congressman
John T. Heard, of SedaIia, committed suicide
at Kansas City, Mo-, yesterday afternoon by
taking ca1bolic acid.
A remarkable religious revival is in progress
in the Illinois State prison and more than 90
of the most hardened convicts have professed
conversion.
The wife of ex-congressmaa H. Il. Rock
we'll died at her home in Elmira, N. Y tn S
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

AS THE national government has ap'
propriated ten thousand dollars toward
the preservation of jamestown from the
encroachments of the James River, and
as that sum is not enough, it would csr-
tainly be as little as Virginia could be
expected to do to appropriate one
thousand dollars year for ten years,
which would make up the required
amount. The historic memories of the
ancient capital of the State should net
be dimmed by the obliteration of the
site of that capital. The legislature
should attend to this matter as soon as
possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
LEGIsLATIyE PERSONALS.

Among the legislative personals in
the Richmond Times of yesterday were
the following
The chairman of the Senate commit
tee on counties, cities and towns is Hon.
George A. Mushbach, of Alexandria,
who, though comparatively young
man, has had considerable experience
as legislator. He is forty-6ve years
of age, and his friends sometimes tell
him, when referring to the grayish
tinge of his hair, "You carry your age
mighty we'll" Senator Mushbach be-
gan his legislative career in 1877, when
he was first elected to the House of
Delegates. He was also member of
that body at the session 1S7S-'79, and
in 1881 his constituents again returned
him. During the REIMBURSEMENT period
there were many big and exciting de-
bates in both branches of the General
Assembly, particularly in the House of
Delegates, and in many of these dis
eussions Mr.. Mushbach took leading
part. His career in the House won
him reputation, and in 1892 the demo-
cracy of the Alexandria district de-
handed his service in the Senate, and
sent him to that body to succeed that
brilliant young Virginian, Hon. r..
Walton Moore, of Fairfax, who declin-
ed reelection. In addition to being
prominent and active in political mat
tiers. Senator Mushbach has always
taken lively interest in military af.
fairs. He is captain of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, and has been st the
head of that well-known military COM
pany since 1888. He is the oldest cap
tain in point of service in the Virginia
volunteers, and his company has visited
Richmond upon all great public occa.
sions.
Besides being strong and forcible in
debate, Senator Mushbach has shown
considerable aptitude as presiding of
fcer, and at the last session of the
Senate, and while he was in the House
of Delegates he was frequently called
to preside temporarily, and the clever
ness in which he dispatched business
was recognized on all sides.
Mr.. Joseph E. Willard, of Fairfax,
is perhaps the youngest and certainly
one of the wealthiest members of the
lower branch of the General Assembly.
He was born in Washington in 1875,
where his father owns the famous Will
lard Hotel. He graduated from the
Virginia Military Institute in 1856, and
studied law under the late Professor
John B. Minor, of the University of
Virginia, and in Washington. He is
now practicing attorney in Fairfax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

A YIRGINIAN's INFATUATIoN.-A young
Virginian, who gives his name as Ralph Gale,
is now held at the first station.ho in WASH
ington on suspicion that he is of unsound
mind. He went to the station-h house this
morning before daylight and insisted that the
police should go to disreputable house and
compel girl there who calls herself Hazel
Moore to marry him. 1t is said that she is
connected with reputable Baltimore family,
having changed her name. Gale, who met her
in Norfolk several yeacs ago, claims that she
promised to marry him. Gale says he has
been employed at Roanoke in the store of the
Norfolk and Western railroad. He will be
held until his friends are heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.
SENATE.

Mr.. Quay presented a petition of the
wool merchants association of Phila.
delphia and asked that it be read and
printed in the Record.
"That would be bad example
Mr.. Sherman interposed. "Whst is il
about ?"
SIT is for the re-epactment" Mr.. Quay
replied, "of schedule z of tariff act Of
1902 (reimposing the tax on woody.
Il have no objection to that" Mr.
Sherman said, and the petition was &C.
cordingly read.
A petition for one cent letter postage
was presented by Mr.. Cullom.
Mr.. Call presented written state
ment, the name ofthe writer being with
held, asserting the unreliability of the
press dispatches relating to Cuba, and
also asserting "the complete organiza.
ton and success of the revolutionists. u
Referred to the committee on foreign
relations.
Among the numerous bills introduced
and referred was one by Mr.. Gallinger
excluding aliens from public employ
ment, and one by Mr.. Hswley to pro-
tect public forest reservations.
Mr.. Gallery offered a resolution which
was agreed to, asking the President OF
the United States to report what action
has been taken in regard 10 the pay.
ment of the sugar bounty; if no pay
inert has been made, to give to the
Senate the reasons therefor.
Mr.. Gallinger offered resolution
which WAS referred to the committee
on civil service, directing the heads of
the several executive departments to
cause thorough and careful inquiry to
be made regarding the employment OF
aliens in their several departments and
to communicate the result to the Senate.
The resolution offered by Mr. Stew
art instructing the committee on f.
nance to inquire what effect the differ
ence of exchange between gold stand
ard countries and silver standard coun-
tries has on the agricultural and manu-
featuring industries of the United
States was taken up and Mr.. Stewart
addressed the Senate on the subject.
he had dispatch from San Francisco
giving details of Japanese invasion of
the American markets, and stating
that Japanese agency in that city is
selling matches, doors, sashes, biods'
clocks, watches, boots, shoes, clothing
hats, caps, gloves, fancy goods ano ~, DO
lions at from 80 to so per cent. less enan
they can be manufactured for III snis
country, with all freight and DUTY pald
bv the japanese importer. Mr.. Stew.
art Denounced the gold combine
and charged that it controlled national
c cnu directed the selection of
presidential candidates and practically
dictated the course Of the Treasury
Department.
The Senate then adjourned until to-
morrow.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Cannon, an order
was adopted setting apart tomorrow
for the consideration of amendments to
rules 10 and Ii Of the Fifty-frst Con-
gress, (under which the House is now
operating relating to formation of COM
mittees.
Mr.. Griswold, offered a resolution
directing the Secretary of War to trans
INIT any information he may have
looking to the raising of the level of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

The recent defeat the democratic
party sustained in Maryland will, it is
feared, have permanent i'll effects upon
that party in that State. Already one
of the most effective democratic clubs
in Baltimore has been disbanded. The
only consolation the democrats there
have, is the knowledge that the "Cleve,
land democrats" will go down also
as the republicans, whom they assisted
have no use for them now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
Mr. Ravard Didn,t Saw 1t.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The remarks at
tributed to United States Ambassador
Bayard in an Associated Press dispatch
published 10 the newspapers receiving
the service of that concern, on Saturday,
that Mr.. Bayard had said to friend
recently that he regarded the criticism
upon his recent speech as the result of
the "silly season" in America, are
utterly untrue. AS matter of fact,
Mr.. Bayard has made no comments
whatever upon any phrase of the Incl
dent, and the Associated Press had no
foundation whatever for its assertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
army.

THE Southern republicans resent the
assertion, attributed to some of the Nc.
Kinley people, that st. Louis is the best
place for the national republican conven.
ton, because it is the cheapest place fol
Southern republicans to reach. Nc
matter who made it, that it is true, nc
body familiar with the geography Of
the country can deny, and why South
ern republicans should resent it, is
hard to tell. Impecuniosity is uupleas
ant, to be sure, but it is not disgraceful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

FATHER MURPHY, of the Catholic
Church of Tecumseh, Nebraska, re-
fuses to obey the orders of mis- bishop,
and the members of his congregation
support him in his INSTRUMENTATION.
Since Mgr. Satolli sustained Father Nc
Glynn in his defiance of Archbishop Nc
Closky, and in his ridicule of the Pope,
discipline in the Catholic Church of this
country has been destroyed; and disci-
pline is as essential by requisite to the
success of church as it is TO that of an
ornov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

In Philadelphia this morning John
Robinson fred three shots at his wife,
Mary E. Robinson, all of which took
effect. He then turned the pistol upon
himself and sent a bullet through his
heart. He died instantly. The woman
is in a critical condition. The tragedy
occurred shortly after IL o'clock on
Chestnut street, below Third, and
caused great excitement. The couple
had been married for about five years,
but had been separated for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
Determined Suicide.

LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, Dec. 16 John
Rudes, 81 years old, a florist, committed sui.
eide early this morning. Before completing
the arrangements for taking his own life
Rudes prepared to destroy his entire house
hold, consisting of his wife, stepson and 8
hired man. BE locked all the doors of the
house, and, pouring oil on the floor, set fire to
it. Then he went out to the greenhouse
another fire with the intention of destroying
his body and all his greenhouses. The others
in the house were aroused and the fire was
extinguished. Rudes' body was found hang
ing in the greenhouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

THE President has lost, for time at
least, the exciting sounds of the honks,
and the quacks Of the wild geese and
ducks of Hatteras, but he is again
within hearing of the sweeter and more
joyful notes of the cuckoos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
Fire in the Atlanta Exposition.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. l6.-At two
o'clock this morning fire broke out in
the Mexican village at the Exposition.
The flames were extinguished before
any great damage was done, but three
or four persons were injured in fighting
the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

IF1r BE true, as reported, that Vice
President Stevenson says if England
thinks she has any rights in respect Of
the Alaska boundary question, she will
have to fight for them, the proof is
clear that the last national democratic
convention was as unfortunate in the
selection of the tail, as it was in that of
the head of the ticket it nominated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
Devastating the Country.

MADRID, Dec. l6.-Dispatches from
Havana say that the insurgents are
continuing to burn the buildings and
crops of sugar plantations and to de-
stroy other property. The cabinet are
discussing the plan of sending further
reinforcements to Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

ANOTHER PATENT example ofthe alb
surdity of the civil service rules has just
been afforded at the Norfolk navy yard,
where post trader, appointed by the
admiral in command OF the yard and
approved by the Secretary ofthe Navy,
has been prohibited from filling that
place by the examining board of the
ward, who do not like him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

Sheriff Flint, of Northumberland, with an
assistant, passed through this city this morn
lug for Richmond, having in charge colored
boy named Albert Garrett who had leen sen.
fenced to the penitsntiary for shooting the
captain of boat in that county. The sheriff
of Loudoun county was also in the city to.
day with prisoner on his way to the peni-
tentiary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

Captain Charles A. Croker, well.known
ma ter mariner, died in New Bedford, Mass,
Saturday. In 1855 be was appointed to the
command of the fourth division of the Poto-
mac fetilla. It was while in command Of
this fotilla that he assisted in the capture OF
J. Wilkes Booth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

Jonas G. Leidy, aged SO, and his
wife Melinda, aged 60, of Souderton,
Pa, while On their way to church last
evening in carriage, were struck by a
train on the North Pennsylvania Rail-
road near their home and received in
juries that resulted in their death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Dec. 16.-The stock market
after period Of irregularity at the opening
developed considerable strength and sharp
advances were recorded in some instances.
Goo to the amount of $2,65O.000 was or
dered for shipment to Europe. Baltimore
and Ohio rose 2 to 49, Tobacco receded to
75A. Sugar declined 70 to 103A Spccula-
ton at IL o'clock was irregular in tone.
BALTIMORE. Dec 16.-yirqinia IS new
75al bid do. Century bords 631h bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
Wholesale Prices in Alexandria

ings of grain. There is no change to note in
prices of grain. Poultry continues low and
other Country Produce is quiet but 1irm at
quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. IL
Cattle.-Choice feeders sell around s. 80,
while choice fed beeves sell at S4a4 %, and
few prime cattle go as high as $3.50 Texans
So 90a3 65. Hogs There was good de-
mand common to prime droves sold at 50 40
n3. 60, mainly at $3.50a3 55. Sheep-The
call is mostly for heavy, fat sheep and lambs !;
most of the sheep were sold at S2a3.15.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

CHICAGO, Dec. 16-wheat-De 90;
Jan 56Ih asked May 597ss595s Corn
Dec 25ls; Jan 25as Nay ISIS. 0ats-May
19a19ls. Pork-Dec So 90; Jan IS 80;
SIS IS. Ribs-Jan 81 s21s; Msy 81 So.
Wheat opened easy, and Corn opened steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

BALTIMORE, Dec 16.-Flour dull. Whest
dull and easy No 2 red spot and Dec Goa
a6544 Jan 651b bid; May 67a4a6S; steam
or No 2 red 62a62A; !. southern wheat by
sample 66a66lb; do on grade 62laa65l2
Corn easy mixed spot 32ssa32lsa year 800
a321b Jan 325sa322.; Feb 32a.s33; Mar
331sa33ss; steamer mixed 31asa32l (;
southern white corn 311aa32a,; 90 yellow
2a33. Oats easier; No 2 white Western
"a asked: No 2 mixed do 22lbs23. Rye
quiet aud steady: No 2 44a45 for nearby
and 46a47 for Western Hay easy good TO
choice timothy SIS 80. Provisions steady
Coffee steady; No 7 14a.. Sugar quiet gnnu
lated 4aa. Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Fiour-statc unf
western quiet and steady. Wbeat-NO 2 led
moderately active and 1sa1.c lower; steady
Dec 65 1.16a65E,. Corn-No dull aud
easier; Jan 33% Oats-No 2 quiet and
easier; May 241sa24A; Western 23a29.
PORK quiet mess So 75aS9 %. Lard finn
err; steam rendered So 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Dee i.
Beef Cattle were firm and in fair request
receipts heavy and prices firm. Quotations
were as follows: Good 444a41ac medium
3Aa4c, common 2a4a31bc per lb. Sheep
were in fair demand and frmer The quota
lions were as follows: Extra Christmas be,
extra 3a.a4c. good 3Aa31bc, medium 23ia
&c, common 1lha21hc per lb. Hogs were
active at 51ha5asc per lb. Fat cows sold at
2a3ac per lb. Thin cows were in light
request at SSa15 per head. Veal calves
were active at 31bs71ac per ID. Milch cows
were lower at $25 to $50 per head. Dressed
beeves were active 5a71hc per lb.
GITIZEN's NATIONAL BANK,
" ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec is, 1898.
The annual election for Directors of this
bank will be held at the banking house on
TUESDAY, January IA, 1896, between the
hours of II a. m. and IL o'clock m
VIM. II. LAMBERT,
TocIiar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-16
the Great Lakes, but it met an OBJ
lection.
The House adjourned until to.mor-
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

1t is denied at Madrid that Capt.
Gen. Campos has resigned his command
in Cuba.
The Green Forest tribune., 1895-01-10
David and Grover Make Up.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-When the list
of names of guests at the president S
dinner to the cabinets was given out
this evening, the appearance among
them of the name of Senator Hill of
New York was received with some
incredulity. There had been no init
nation that theNew York senator was
to be present, and when it became
known about town that Mr.. Hill was
the guest of the president the fact
was at once the subject Of the greatest
speculation: There had been minors
that an understanding had been reach
ed between the president and Mr.. Hill,
but the presence Of the latter at the
White House tonight was the frst
tangible evidence that the rumors
were probably authentic,
But once during this administration
has Mr.. Hill been within the portals
of the executive mansion. That time
was just after the arrival of Senator
Murphy, and the two New York sena-
tors appeared at the White House
together, but the best information is
that they did not see the president at
that time. The president and Mr..
Hill met in the general assemblage be-
fore the dinner began and their meeting
WAS to every appearance one of extreme
cordiaity. They remained together
for some minutes in close conversation
Mr.. Hill escorted Mrs. Hearst to the
dining hall.
Senator Hill tonight declined to
discuss his presence at the White
House saying thatit was purely
social visit and had no political signii-
canoe, and consequently he did not
feel at liberty to talk or the subject.
Nevertheless his attendance will be
a mark for political gossip fer some
days to come, It is understood that
Mr.. Hill was invited to the last cabinet
dinner, but declined.
The Green Forest tribune., 1895-01-10
SORT CUT T0..HENS.
MANY iNTERESTiNG EVENTS FROM AL
SECTIONS OF ThG COUNTRY.
A Brief summary of the Ns~s of the Week
Com7h d fer Tribuas Readers.

Receivers were appointed during 1894
for 80 railroads.
Gear" Reeds rules will govern in
the lower Missouri house.
The terms of 1876 Presidential Post
masters expire this month.
The gold reserve suffered another
raid aud now stands at $50, ,944 ,445.
The public debt, less cash in Uncle
Sans treasury, amounts to $9l0, 0,9o3,
695.
The Parkhurst socity will oppose
Ryrne's appointment to reorganize the
New York police force.
Senator Wolcott was nominated to
: succeed himself by republican members
o. the Colorado Legislature.
Jim Cook escaped from the Jail at
Teleauah, l. f., but WAS tracked
through the snow IN caught.
A negro Of SAVANNAH, Ga, killed his
son, ,nortaliy wounded his wife and
daughter and then shot himself.
Three horse thieves were caught and
hanged by posse OF Nlgllents III the
Oklahoma Arapahoe county last week.
Senator Davis of Minnesota Of the
Foreign Relation Committee says the
Nicaragua cahal bill cannot pass this
session.
The Tennessee democratic executive
committee has issued an address, urg-
] ing the legislature to investigate the
election of governor
Pdtman. a leader Of Van Buren, coun-
Sty (ihis state) moonshincr , was killed
and his nephew fatally wounded by a
posse Of revenue officers the 4th.
1t ia stated that there has been no
Reconciliation between Cleveland and
Hill and that the latter's presence at
the cabinet dinner was only a sample
iof audacity.
The Green Forest tribune., 1895-01-10
Uncle Sam's Big Debts.

A recent dispatch from Washington
says: The monthly statement of the
public debt shows that December 3ist
the public debt, less cash in the treas
ury, amounted to 500, 1903, ,695, increase
of $2l ,320, ,775. The interest paying
debt was $3.50, l3S $50; increase during
the month SAC, ,025 100; debt on which
interest has ceased since the maturity
81 1923 500; decrease 81, ,I30. Debt
be airing no interest, 1888 ,2i7 ,345; in
crease, $l26,789 total debt 81 ,644 1885,
739, of wliic', $500, l3I 4l4 are certii-
Gates and treasury notes Offset by an
euqaul amount of cash III the treasury.
The cash in the treasury is classified
as follows: Gold, Sl3G SOS ,354; silver
$5o4, ,095 ,556, paper, 1922 ,9i4, ,759, cash
balance, $I63, 437 $40, of which $780,
2i4, 40 is gold reserve
The monthly statements of recei pts
and expenditures Of United States
shows the receipts during December
amount TO Stl 1856, 1876; disbursements
s27 .l35, i60, leaving deficit for the
month Of s5 .2G9 and FOR the six months
Of The present fiscal year $27 ,56i 100.
The Green Forest tribune., 1895-01-10
Gang Of MOonshiners.

LITTLE Rock, Jan. "A battle be-
tween posse of revenue officers and
and gang of moonshiners occurred
in Van Bnren county Wednesday. The
officers discovered the still in the
mountains in an out of the way place.
It was running in full blast, five or six
men being at work in it. The posse
crept up to within short distance of
it before their presence was discovered
The moonshiners gave battle and for
awhile bullets few in every direction
Putnam, the leader of the moonshin-
ers was shot through the head and fell
to the ground dead, His nephew aged
Is, tumbled over, mortaily wounded.
Two more moonshners We're captured
None of the posse were injured.