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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
The Murder of E. w. White.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-After hearing
the evidence in the Frank w. White
shooting, the grand jury voted true
bills charging William Dix with muir
der and holding several persons con-
nected with the Berry Detective
Agency as accessories, including some
of the officers. The grand jury spent
most of the afternoon hearing evidence
in this case. From the testimony it was
the impression that there had been o
conspiracy to "do away" with Clarence
White, but that in the darkness the error
of mistaking Frank for Clarence bad
been committed and death melted out to
the wrong person. All the men charg-
ed with the murder and conspiracy are
in the county jail, excepting Superin
tendent Mcdonald and his brother, who
were released several days ago under
bond of $4,000. AS soon as the indict-
ments are returned, which will be done
probably Saturday, it is said these two
officers of the Berry agency will be re-
arrested and held in Jail until the trial
of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
A Toast to Cleveland.

BERLIN, Nov. 2S.-The annual
Thanksgiving banquet of the American
colony in Berlin will be held at the
Kaiserhof at $50 o'clock this evening.
Hon. Theodore Ruuyon, United States
Ambassador, will preside. The toast
of the evening after expressing rever-
ence for the political system of the
United States will continue: "We
should always remember that vast and
hospitable as is our country, and as in
telligent and enterprising as our peo-
pie are, we are most indebted to our
political institutions for our national
progress. As we are always ready to
honor the eminent citizen at the head
of our republic give you the health of
Grover Cleveland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 2S.-De.
spite the assurance given to Sir Philip
Currie. the British Ambassador, by
Tewfk Pasha, the Turkish Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, that each power would
be permitted to send an additional
guard ship TO the Bosphorus, the Sultan
has not yet granted the requisite
permits for their entrance through the
Dardanelles. The hesitanty of the
Sultan in the matter, it is understood,
is due to his fear that the movement
of the powers to increase the number
of their guardships in the Bospborus is
IN .rely designed to mask an Interior
demonstration of the naval force. 1t is
thought, however, that the Sultan will
yield to the demands of the powers,
otherwise it is probable that the powers
will send gunboats into the BosphoruS
without waiting any longer for the
Sultan to issue frmans permitting
them TO enter.
EDINBURGH. Nov. 2S.-The Marqui:
of Butte has been reelected Lord Rector
OF the University OF st. Andrews. His
opponent was the former Sir Arthur
Wellesley Peel, now viscount Peel
late speaker of the House of Commons
LONDON, Nov. 29.-The correspond.
emit in Constantinople telegraphs that 9
second terrible massacre has occurred
at Marash and that the houses there
have been pillaged without regard to
who their occupants might be. It is
reported that thousands were killed
and many hundreds wounded. The
American Theological Seminary was
plundered and burned and two of the student.
vt that institution were shot, one being fatally
wounded. The hotels aud boarding houses
also were plundersd The Christians at Ma
rash and in that vicinity, thousands of whom
are destitute, ha appealed for aid.
CoNsTANTINopLs, Nov. 2S.-The Italian
dispatch boat Archime1e has arrived at the
entrance of the Dardanelles She has moi
been allowed to pass in aud is now awaiting
the instructions of the Italian government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
How to Prevent Cronn.

SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE
INTERESTING TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW
TO GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE.
Group is terror to young mothers
and to post them concerning the cause,
first symptoms and treatment is the
object of this item. The origin of Group
is q common cold. Children who are
subject to it take cold very easily and
Group is almost sure to follow. The
first symptom is hoarseness; this is soon
followed by a peculiar rough cough,
which is easily recognized and will
never be forgotten by one who has
heard it. The time to act is when the
child first becomes hoarse. If Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is freely given
all tendency to Group will soon disap-
pear. Even after the croupy cough
has developed it will prevent the
attack. There is no danger in giving
this remedy for it contains nothing
injurious. For sale by L. Stabler & Co.
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
TELEGRApHIC BREvITIES.

The Pennsylvania and Carnell Uni
versity foot ball teams met at Phila,
delphia this evening.
The government light house steamer
Golden Rod struck snag below Mays
vile Depot, KY, this morning, sinking
ia six feet of water.
Miss Sophia Neucher and Simon Bob
rer, young couple who were soon to
be married. were walking on railroad
track at Fort Wayne, Ind, last night
on their way to dance at Arcola,
when they were struck by train and
killed.
The steamer Jennie Campbell sank at Now
ten Bend, 12 miles below vicksburg, at 6
o'clock Tuesday evening in 90 feet of wator
in less than FIVE minutes after striking snag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-There
are good reasons for the belief that, in
his forthcoming message to Congress,
President Cleveland will strictly adj
here TO his previous utterances in re-
gard to the tariff and financial ques-
tions, and it is altogether probable that
these subjects, together with that Of
our foreign affairs, will occupy pracli-
cally, if indeed not absolutely, the
whole message, to the exclusion Of all
other matter. 1t is believed that the
President will commend the present
tariff as step in the right direction of
Tightening the burdens of the people,
and that, although it has thus far fail
ed to bring in sufficient amount of
revenue to satisfy the needs of the gov
eminent, it may confidently be expect
ed to do so under normal business.con-
0itions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

IT NOW appears that Governor Oter'
rail- sent seven or eight men, at great
expense, to Rosslyn, to arrest, and 90
tain evidence against, some Washing
ton gamblers who had selected wild
and lonely spot in that neighborhood as
the place which other gamblers from
the federal capital could reach by boat
from Georgetown and lose or win
money without interference. But why
he did so is not apparent, as every body
familiar with the case knows that two
of the negro constables of Alexandria
county, ifso disposed, could have made
ali the arrests and obtained all the de-
sired evidence. But the Governor has
his own way of doing things, and his
right, it seems, there is none to dispute,
except the supreme court of appeals OF
the State, as was recently made apparent
in ne Lunenhurg cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
The Death OF NJ. Dumas.

PARIS, Nov. I'm. Alexandra
Dumas, who death was announced last
evening, left instructions that his
funeral should be quiet. The ply
sicians who attended him in his illness
announce that the great author sue
cumbed to spasm affecting the respira-
tory organs. The will of M. Dumas
contains an expression of his desire
that he should be buried in his ordinary
working attire. The funeral, which
will probably take place on Sunday,
will, in accordance with the wishes OF
the deceased, be purely civic one
without any religious ceremony. 1t is
believed that the entire expense of the
funeral will be betrayed by the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

A BLIND GIRLS SAD FATE.-At
Darlington, W. Va, on Tuesday morn
ing Blanche Vierheller, daughter of
Philip Vierheller, was horribly burned
and died from the effects. Blanche is
about seven years old, and blind. Mrs.
.Vierheller went to milk Tuesday morn
ing and left the little girl with her
father. He had occasion to 90 in town,
and locked the girl in the room. She
was sitting before the fire with book
in her hand, pretending to read. In
some manner the book caught fire, and
she held it up against herself, setting
her clothing on fire. She began scream
ing, and Mrs. Strickling, who lives in
part of the house, heard her and gave
the alarm. Some one broke the door
open, aud the room was so full of
smoke that the girl could hardly be
found. She was burned beyond medi-
cal assistance. She fingered about
three hours, when death came to her
;lief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

CONGRESSMAN RICHARDSON, of Ten
nessee, an old time democrat, says he
''does not know any democratic leader
who is anxious to accept the Presi,
Dental nomination under existing cir
cumstances, as few men are brave
enough to sacrifice themselves on the
altar of almost certain defeat" And
this IS The condition the grand old demo
cratic party has reached under the man
who was elevated to the Presidency
against the urgent protest of the late
John Kelly, of his own State, who
knew him well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

R., F. & P. sTocKHoLDERs.-Tf g
stockholders of the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad met at
Richmond yesterday. Judge A. T..
Holiday was the chairman, and Mr.. J.
=: Winston secretary of the meeting.
MAJOR 4. I. d. Myers was re- elected
president, and for directors the follow
ing were chosen: Messrs. 81. Walters.
B. +. Newcomer, W. ]. Leake, ana
M0ncufe ROBINSON. Hon. ]. Taylor
rector.
The presidents report shows that
the gross earnings were SILL, 1903 81:
operating expenses, 1857, 1875; net
earnings, $2A, 064.s6. There was an
increase of $37, 456.41 in the gross and
$l2, 1857 in the net earnings over last
year. Many improvements to theroad
are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
Oharred Remains Discovered.

GREENsBUe, Ind, Nov. 2s.-A log house
at the edge of the city burned Sunday night
and chaIred bones OF human beings, evidently
those of an adult and of q child, were discov-
cd in the ashes yesterday. Two weeks ago 9
band of gypsies took possession of the house.
There were seven men and five women in the
p .rty besides several children, three of whom
some twelve miles from Greensburg, and
there were but four women and two girls
with them. Suspicion was at once aroused
and it is said the bones discovered were those
of the missing woman and child. A strong
posse has started in pursuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
Senator Hill.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. 2S.-Sen-
ator David B. Hill arrived here yester-
day and is the guest of ex-senator
Washburn during his stay. In the
afternoon an informal reception was
rendered Senator Hill by the Press
Club. Last evening he lectured at the
Lyceum on Personal Liberty" There
was not large attendance, but much
better than in Milwaukee. After the
lecture he was banqueted at the Min
neapolis Club by ex-senator Wash
burn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
BaIfour Sentenced.

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-Tbe court room
was crowded this morning when Jabez
Spencer Balfour, late member OF
Parliament, and his fellow-defendants,
who have been twice found guilty OF
frauds in connection with building so
cieties and other kindred companies,
were arraigned for sentence. The
court sentenced Balfour to fourteen
years imprisonment-seven years for
each conviction. The other two de.
PENDANTS were sentenced to nine
months and four months, respectively.
The remaining charges against Balfour
and bis associates were dropped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
WASHINGTON NOTES.
DR.. Ephriam G. Merriam, wei
l.

DR.. Ephriam G. Merriam, we'll
known physician, died yesterday.
Congress will be asked to enact 8
rigid Sunday observance law for the
District.
Poser II. Herskell, dealer in agricui.
tural implements, made an assignment
yesterday.
The jury could not agree yesterday in
the case of Daniel Fl. Perry, indicted
for maintaining gambling establish
ment.
Counsel for the government yester-
day filed their brief in the appeal from
Judge Bradley's decision discharging
Msjor Armes from custody.
The interior of the Senate chamber
has for the first time in years received
the arts ic touch of the decorator
brush. Carving and frescces have
been done over and spots have disap
peared from the walls.
G. ID. Viningia, clerk, and Orville
Bacon and A. B. Hopkins, colored
laborers in the Treasury Departm. mt,
we're dismissed yesterday for alleged
completely in taking cancelled revenue
stamps from the department files. The
stamps were disposed of to dealers.
John B ute is under arrest charged
with baving stolen 500 which was left
at the Mount Vernon Hotel by Thomas
J. Gill, of Danville. Beute was the
night clerk, and when the money was
placed in his hands he slipped out,
and went on spree. Detective Car
ter has charge of the case, and has re
covered but SIC of the money. Beute
says that cabman robbed him of
most of the money, but the detectives
are not inclined to believe the story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

GOVERNOR O'FERRALL is not only in
favor of the denomination of Mr.. Cleve-
land, but says he will stake his reputa-
ton as a political prophet that Mr..
Cleveland will be renominated. he does
not, however, prophesy Mr.. Cleveland's
ra.electior. But uttered prophesies al
breath. The Governor, when con-
gresham, prophesied that he would
have democratic colleague, who was
elected, removed, and his seat given to
a republican, who was not elected. but
the result was just the reverse. How
ever, if the Presidency can be bought
with the money of the plutocrnts, the
test may as we'll be made now as later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

Mr.. BENEDICT, the Presidents rich
banking friend, says Mr.. Cleveland will
not accept denomination. But Cesar
himself, said he would not accept the
crown. If the plutocrats think Mr.
Reed or Mr.. Mckinley will not be as
devoted to their interests as Mr.. Cleve-
land will be, they will offer the latter 8
fourth nomination, and the alleged
necessities of the case will doubtless be
sufficient TO induce IFS acceptance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
Asylum Supervisor Arrested.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 2s.-John
J. Swan and Daniel Brown, attendants,
and Michael Lynch, supervisor at the
State insane asylum, at Farmhurst,
near here, were arrested last night on
the charge If being concerned in the
death of Leon Pisa, alias Leon Lewis,
on October 5th last. Pisa was an in
mate of the asylum and it is alleged
that he was go badly beaten that he
died. a certificate of death from heart
disease was given at the time. The
body will be exhumed by the coroner
and an examination will be made by
the coroner's physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Generally
fair weather will continue Friday in
the southern, middle and New England
States. except probably showers will
occurr in the southwest and possible
along the south Atlantic coast. 1t will
be warmer Friday morning in the
Ohio valley southwark to the gulf
coast, and probably warmer Friday
evening in the southern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
The State republican committee was
called to order at the Imperial Hotel,
Petersburg, yesterday evening, by Gen.
Slith Boiling, acting chairman of the
executive committee. The attendance
was remarkably full, only two men,
bers failing to answer to their names.
The purpose of the meeting was princi-
pally to elect q successor to Gen. VIM.
Malone, as State chairman and men,
Der of the national committee of Vir-
einia. The names of Gen. Stith Boil
ing, of Petersburg; exCongressman Ed
mund Waddill, jr., of Richmond; Col.
William Lamb, of Norfolk; Col. Will
liam e. Craig, of Staunton, and Con-
gresham James A. Walker, of the
Southwest" were among those can
vassed for the two positions.
A strong faction favored Col. Lamb
for national committeeman and Wad-
dill for State chairman, aud for long
time this seemed to be the winning
card. During the day, however, there
was decided break from this ticket.
owing 10 a strong demand of the Lamb
people Ior both places. This contest
developed into a hot discussion, the
prevailing sentiment apparently being
in favor of division of the honors as we'll
as responsibilities ofthe positions. Upon
the calling of the roll, it appeared that
the seats OF some three or four men,
bers were disputed. The matter was
referred to committee of one from
each district and recess was taken for
the special committee to Investigate
and report.
AT 100 a. m. the committee had not
aoreed unon q raDort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
The LAWS DELAY.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2S-Mrs. Elizabeth
L. Moxley, widow of John S. Moxley,
of San Francisco, died in this city yes.
terday. Her married life was not Q
happy one and in 1849, three weeks
after their marriage, Moxley left his
wife and went to California where he
amsssed q large fortune. Three years
ago he died, leaving fortune of half
million dollars to Elizabeth Harrington
Mrs. Monkey instituted suit, which
resulted in part of the estate being
awarded to her. Because of the laws
delay she died without receiving her
share of the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

CONGRESSMAN WALKER, of Yirginis,
since his arrival in Washington, says
elections in his State are frauds, thai
he approved of Mr.. Reeds course when
he was Speaker before, and that he,
Walker, is a bimetallist. Now both the
democrats and republicans whose votes
elected Mr.. Walker, know what sort Of
a man he is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
An OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

HAMBURG Nov. 2s.-A dispatch received
from Auckland, New Zealand, says that the
German traveller, Otto Ehlers, has been drown
ed while taking his expedition across British
New Guinea and that twenty natives belong
ing to his escort were also drowned. All OF
his diaries and sketches were lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
Lamb Chosen Mahone's Successor.

PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 2S.-The
republican State committee adjourned
this morning at 4:3O o'clock after elect
ing Colonel William Lamb, of Norfolk,
for chairman of the committee and also
for the vacancy on the national CON-
mittee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

Charles Green shot Lewis Williams in the
face and shoulders with double-barrel shot
gun at the formers home, near Culpeper, Va
on Tuesday. Green ordered Williams of
his premises, whereupon Williams drew q
pistol on Green, when Green shot him Both
are colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28

II escaped being confirmed dyspeptic By
taking Ayers Pills in time" This is the ex.
perience of many. Ayers Pills, whether as
an after-dinner pill or as remedy for liver
complaint, indigestion, fatulency, watr
brasb, aud nausea, are invaluable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
WANTS.

WANTED-AN AGENT in every section
w to canvass; 81 to $5 a day made. sells
at sight; also MAN to sell staple goods to
dealers best line SIS month. Salary or
largo commission made, experience upneces-
sary. CLIFTON SOAP & MANUFACTURE.
ING CO., Cincinnati, o. oct26 1aw1y
UJANTED.-A RELIABLE NAN here
w and another outside 10 open small Of
fee and handle my goods. Position perma.
nent to honest worker. Send stamp and
references. Ad iress A. T, MORRIS care
tbs paper. nov23 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
NINETY-NINE YEARS OLD.
MITCHELL STA, Nov. 10, 1895.

Editor Manassas Gazette:
NV attention was called to an article
in your last issue headed IA Remark
able Old Woman who could cook,
wash and do other house work and was
ninety-fve years of age. Now, MIR.
Editor, let me cite to you one that can
see the ninety five and go five better
She lives iu less than ten miles of this
place, aud celebrated her ninety ninth
birthday last March. One remarkable
thing about her is. Notwithstanding she
has always enjoyed fine health, she has
eaten no supper for the last sixty years,
and lisa very moderate eater at other
meals. Her oldest son, now in bis S0th
year, was appointed agent at Rapi-
dan station, by the late Hon. John S.
Barbour, who was president of the
old Orange, Alexandria and Manas
sas Railroad which was built in 1851.
This position he has held from that
time to the present. Now, Mr.. Editor,
while on this subject of old people, al.
low me to give you list of several
more. within three miles of this place.
We have two men living at this place,
eighty-two and eighty-6ve, both in 70
bust health, one old negro man nearly
ninety that steps as nimbly as he did
ten years ago, eye sight good and other
wise in good health; one maiden lady
ninety-four who can eat as much fat
bacon and corn bread one day with
another as you or I can, and perfectly
healthy in every respect.
We have three widow ladies ranging
from eighiy-two to eighty-seven. Now,
Mr.. Editor, don't you think this speaks
well for the health of this productive
section of Virginia. which eventually
must come into notice by persons seek
ing homes in the south? Our climate
is perfectly delightful, exempted from
cyclones, billiards and tornadoes, and
the best grass land for the money that
can be had anywhere in Virginia or
any other portion of the South, noted
for its fruits. grapes and berries and all
railroad facilities needful. I therefore
think there is boom for US in the
near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
Fatally Shot His Wife.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 2s.-J. A. scbaefer.
q saloon-keeper last night fired three shots at
his wife, all of which took effect. and then
walked to the nearest police station and sur
rendered himself. Mrs. Schaefers condition
is hopeless. She declares that jealousy
prompted her husbands action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-28
COMMUNICATED.

a SUGGESTION TO THE RAILROAD
CoMPANIEs.-It is well known fact
that both the Southern and the Penn
sylvania Railroad are in urgent need
of better depot accommodation for their
patrons, aud as promises have repeat
eddy been made, and now both of these
great railroad systems are contemplat-
ing changes, the time has come when
these promises should be made good,
and to DO SO with the least expense to
themselves and the greatest good to
the travelling public. we would suggest
that both companies join hands and
put up union depot of suitable pro.
portions and handsome appearance,
and let all their trains arrive at and
depart from this spot. By the time the
Southern will have pulled down their
present roundhouse, the local travel
between our city and Washington will
have been absorbed by the electric
road, now under construction, so that
through passenger trains only will be-
run over the tracks of the Pennsyl-
vania, and for this and for the passen-
ger trains of the Southern, the Henry
street track will be amply sufficient.
Ia compensation for the privilege
of being SLOWED to use this track, the
Pennsylvania should allow the South
ern to run their freight trains over the
Fayette street track, SO that the one
would be exclusively used for passen-
ger, and the other for freight traffic.
Both corporations should then build a
handsome depot at the present site of
the old aud dilapidated Midland depot,
or rather tumble down shed, where
they will have ample room after the
round house has been removed, while
the Pennsylvania would have increased
facilities for their freight, by pulling
down their present local station, max
ing the change decided gain ell
around. J. d.