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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
FIFTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Jan ia bill intro
duced by Mr.. Allen pop, Neb.,) snd
then referred to the committee on for
eign relations to prevent United States
citizens from accepting titles or patents
Of nobility from foreign nations was re-
ported back to-day from the committee
adversely, and was postponed indeh-
nitely.
a resolution appropriating SIS, 900 to
defray the joint expense OF locating the
boundary line between Alaska and the
British North American territory was
passed.
A bill for the establishment OF 'spa-
triotic memorial university was intro
duced by Mr.. Squire Republican, Wash
ington).
The resolution offered yesterday By
Mr. Mills democrat, Texas, in favor OF
the coinage of silver and for other pur-
poses was taken up, and Mr.. Mills ad-
dressed the Senate. He said that the
House bond bill might be considered as
fair representation of an extreme view
of the financial subject as entertained
by the people of the United States, while
the substitute reported by the finance
committee was, ia some measure, antag-
onistic to that view. The criticism on
the substitute was that it was more an
avoidance than o joinder ofissue on the
principles presented in the House bill.
He expressed his regret at having to
differ with the President in his recon-
mendation to cancel and withdraw
government circulation and to substi-
tute bank circulation for it.
Mr.. Mills closed his speech at 2 p. M.
and then the House bond bill, with the
silver substitute reported from the
finance committee, was taken up and
Mr.. PETER addressed the Senate.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Bowers bill was
passed granting rights of way . feet
wide and sites of not more than forty
acres upon public lands and reserva-
tons to persons and corporations for
the purpose of generating electric light
and power, the same as is now suthor-
lied for irrigation purposes.
Mr.. Johnson presented the report
of elections committee No. 2 upon
the contest of Robert Il. Chesebrugh,
republican. for the seat occupied by
Geo. B. Mcclellan, democrat, from the
18th district of New York, in favor OF
the latter, as the former had abandon
ed the contest.
The House then resumed the consid-
Grafton of the general pension bill.
Mr.. Morse announced that he would
offer at the proper time an amendment
to the bill giving the widow of soldier
the minimum pension of S12 month,
Notwithstanding that the soldier died
from disease not contracted in the SER
vice.
Mr.. Walsh said that he desired to dis
sipate the idea that might have been
inculcated in the minds of members OF
the House by certain speeches on the
democratic side, that the democratic
party was antagonistic to the bestowal
of pensions. That was not the case and
as to the amendment proposed by the
committee with regard to the payment
of pensions to widows of soldiers, there
was no difference in sentiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
Collision at Sea.

CALAIS, Jan. 5.-The Spanish steamer
Oscar, from Hamburg for Spanish ports
has been sunk here by collision with an
unknown ship. The ship proceeded on
The German ship Nereus has arriv,
ed at Hamburg badly damaged from the
effects of collision with the Spanish
steamer Oscar near Galloper.
A fishing smack has picked up three
of the Oscars survivors and landed
them at Ramsgate. The Central News
saws that the three survivors of the Us
car landed at Ramsgate are the captain,
mate and a passenger, and that the re-
mainder of those on board OF the sunken
steamer, twenty-one in number, were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

WILL Nor FIGHT.-Col. R., T. Hub
arb, of Buckingham, and State Senator
Flood, of Appomattox, opposing candi-
dates in the last election, were bound
over in the sum of $1,000 each yester-
day by Judge Moss, of the Buckingham,
county court, to keep the peace. Flood
recently in the State Senate made a
reference to their last contest that in.
censed Hubarb. The colonel admitted
that he had contemplated an attack on
Flood, but that he had abandoned the
idea for the present. Flood stated that
he had no idea of attacking Hubbard,
but was prepared to defend himself.
Flood knew of Hubard's intention to
attack him. He was compelled for
business reasons to attend Bucking-
ham court, where Hubbard lives, and
went prepared for the emergency. Col.
Hubbard was the republican candidate
and Flood the democratic nominee.
Their friends are relieved at the turn
of affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Duke, the wife of Colonel r. T.
w. Duke, died Monday night at Sun
nyside, Col. Dukes country residence
near Charlottesville.
Marcus Marx, of New York, who
owned large estate at Oak Grove.
Westmoreland county, dropped dead
on the street in New York on Monday.
Mr.. Richard Bozel, native and life
long citizen of Fredericksburg, died
there Monday, aged about rs years.
Dir. Bozel was gallant Confederate
soldier.
The trial of Mrs Rosa Smith, charged
wife numbering her husband by admin
istering croton oil, was begun in Char
lottesville yesterday. The prisoner is
comely young woman and has two
little girls.
Frank E. Sibert, aged about forty, a
prominent stock dealer and commits
sioner of revenue of Johnston district
of Shenandoah county, died at his
home ia Maurertown on Saturday last,
after protracted illness of blood-pois-
oning.
Charles W. Jenkins, the defaulting
cashier of the Farmers Bank of Suf-
folk, yesterday pleaded guilty to the
charge of embezzlement, and threw
himself on the mercy OF the court. He
was sentenced to two years in the PEN
itentiary.
In response to a petition signed by
three.fourths of the registered voters
of Rappabannock district, of King
George county, the judge of the county
court has ordered an election to be
held on the Goth day of February next,
on the question of license for the sale
of intoxicating liquors in said district.
The citizens of Lunenburg county
held mass meeting at the courthouse
Monday and adopted resolutions pledg-
ing themselves to support the sheriff in
protecting the alleged Pollard murder
ers on their return to the county for
re-trial. They also petitioned the
Judge to order the prisoners back to
the courthouse at once.
In the county court at Leesburg yes
terday, Judge R. II. Tebbs presiding,
George Surwick pleaded guilty to sell.
ing liquor in violation of the local OPP
ton law now in force there, and was
fined by the jury 1915, to which the
Judge added term of three months in
the county jail, This is the first SEN
tence under the new law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of tho Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON. January Is.

Correspondence OF inc Ale4anuIla 6azetteJ
WASHINGTON, January Is.
Two diplomatic representatives OF
foreign countries were personally re-.
ceived by the President to day Senior
Don Luis Felipe Carlo, the new minis
ter from Ecuador. complimented the
country, saying, "the republic dream.
ed Of by the ancient sages has passed
from the idealism of that classic era to
the realities of modern life; and the
name of democracy has never been per-
soniGed in q freer or more practical
people than your own". President
Cleveland replied that it was most
gratifying to him to see full repre-
sentation at this capital of all the
countries Of the western hemisphere
and that he wished 'for Ecuador, as for
all the kindred republics of the South
ern continent, enduring prosperity"
la reply to Mr.. de Kotzebue, the new
Russian minister, the President said !:
1.-The sincerity with which this govern
ment has ever responded to the efforts
OF your honored predecessors to draw
closer the ties of friendship between the
two counties is an assurance that you
will meet like response to your own
endeavors to maintain and develop
those benefcent relations"
The whole morning session of the
national democratic cam niliee was de-
voted to caucusing by the udherents
of the four great cities contending
for the honor of entertaining the next
national convention. Whatever progress
is being made in coming to an under
standing is going on behind closed doors
and no reliable information of any kind
is likely to be forthcoming until the
day is much further advanced. The
prospects of St. Louis seem to be i'm
proving, though New York still seems
to be in the lead.
Secretary Morton was before Joint
committee of the Senate and House this
morning for the purpose of explaining
his failure to purchase seeds for distri-
button. The Secretary stated that he
was forbidden under an act passed by
the last Congress to go into the open
market and buy the seeds; that he had
invited bids under the terms of the stat
ute and received no offers such as COM
piled with that law. He called atten-
ton to the abuse of the seed privilege
and mentioned cases where he had been
able to buy seeds issued to members of
Congress and copies of government
publications at the secondhand book
stores. He had purchased three full
quotas of seeds belonging to members
of Congress at SIS each, while those
same seeds cost the government $500.
In the same way valuable books issued
by his department were sold. he said,
i.Of course, do not imagine any mem
Der of Congress would do this, they
gere simply held up and robbed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
Tours 10 Florida.

in order to give the public an oppor,api,y
10 visit Florida at q very reasonable cost. ill.,
Pennsylvania Railroad Company ha- arranged
for q series of tours TO Jacksonville The
company's uDexcelled train service, ex1sr.
fenced tourist agents and chaperons. and
above all, its moderate charges, leave o.h.5g
to be desired The tours allowing tTo week
stay in Florida, viii leave on January >
February 4, II, IS, and %, and March 3.
The rate, including transportation. meal. on
route, and Pullman berth on special train +,
$50 from New York, aud propoF;iona,e MT
from other points. For further informs. IN
apply TO ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
The South African Conference.

PRETORIA, Jan. 15.-.The conference
between Sir Hercules Robinson, Gov
ernor of Cape Colony, and President
Kruger, of the South African Republic.
has been concluded and it is believed
that it has been entirely satisfactory as
regards all matters in which DR.. Jane
son and his followers are concerned.
The other questions which require
settlement have been referred. The
British officials say that President
Kruger made no inordinate demands.
Some the Uitlanders who were arrested
at johannesburg have been released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
Onenine of the Landtag.

BERLIN, Jan. 15.-Chancellor Prince
Hohenlohe, on behalf of the King,
opened the session of the Prussian
Landtag to-day, without any social
ceremony. The chancellor read the
Kings speech, which represented that
the finances of Prussia had been con-
siderably improved, promised an in.
crease OF pay for school masters and
the formation of additional chambers OF
commerce. At the conclusion of the
speech the president of the Landtag
called for three cheers for the King,
which were given. The function occu-
pied only ten minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

THAT the negro insurgents of Cuba
are nothing but reckless hooters and
incendiaries is proved by the fact that
they are burning and destroying all the
sugar plantations they can reach,
though the annual income the Spanish
government receives from the entire
sugar industry of the island amounts
only to about half a million dollars. 1t
is hardly possible Congress will recog-
nize Cuban independence, yet awhile at
least.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
THE RACE TRACK QUESTION.

A dispatch from Richmond says
"There is now every reason to believe
the Maupin anti-gambling bill will pass
the general assembly in spite of the
vigorous opposition who are making
systematic efforts against it.
"Mr. Maupin's bill prohibits the
m aking of books and the selling of pools
within the State aud provides stringent
measures against gambling in almost
every shape or form in the State. Tue
patron OF the bill has been strongly
supported by the law and order element
and by organizations here that recog-
nize the immense harm done by the
wholesale gambling methods which
have been 80 long operated in the State
in defiance of the laws.
"The committee on counties, cities and
towns held meeting yesterday and,
after considerable discussion, decided
to report favorably the Maupin bill
without amendment.
George Med. Blake, president ofthe
Richmond Riding and Driving Associa-
ton, and Senator Wickham, of Han
over, were present at the meeting, as
was also Mr.. Maupin himself, who is a
member of the committee. So far as is
known there were present no represen
tatives of St. Asaph's track or other
racing organizations near Alexandria.
"Mr. Maupin when seen by a reporter
said ne had sounded the members OF
the House and he is sure his bill will
pass that body.
SIN the House to-day the thirty-day
bill, of which Mr.. Reddy is the patron,
will be brought up again. and strong
effort will be made to have the bill
substituted for the Maupin bill. 1t is
thought this will be the final struggle
for the present by the members in favor
of pool selling, and there is reason TO
believe the House will reject the bill,
and sit down fiat on the gambling
measure.
"For long time the war against rae
ing around about Alexandria has been
waging bot, and the crusade has now
reached the test.
1.-THE ministers of the city here have
sent to the legislature vigorous pro
tests against the gambling outrages in
the State, and the recent disclosure
made in regard to the tactics employed
by the St. Asaph people and others
have opened the eyes of the people
generally. The result of the fight is
watched with interest"
In the House of Delegates yesterday
morning Mr.. Maupin, rising to point
of personal privilege, said:
"a few days ago / arose to ques-
ton of privilege, and now, sir, 1 feel it
due myself and the gentleman from
Fairfax (Mr. Willard) -the comnunica-
ton then referred to being accredited
to the Fairfax Herald, and he at that
time having disclaimed any knowledge
as to the source of the article-to say
that have since learned that this com
muuication was sent to the Dispatch
newspaper BY MIR. ]. NJ. Hill, president
of st. Asaph, through his attorney, MIR.
s. G.. Brent, of Alexandria, and was
paid for as an advertisement in the
Dispatch, and appeared in the Fairfax
Herald as such also. The object will
readily be perceived by the House."
In reference to the above Mr.. Brent
says his connection with the matter
was simply In going with Mr.. Hill to
the editor of the Dispatch, introducing
the two gentlemen, and stating what
Mr.. Hill's wishes were on matter of
business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

AT AN investigation of the Safe pen
itentiary before committee OF the leg
islature the other day, Senator Morris
said: "The message of the Governor
seems to indicate that as free schools
increase, the number Of ccnvicts In
creases.'' Whether the Interpretation
of the Governors message by MIR.
Morris be correct or erroneous, the fact
remains that free schools and criminals
have increased pari passu in all parts OF
this country, more noticeably so, how
ever, in the South, owing to the pecu-
liar condition existing in this section.
But experience and common sense offer
f.eble bars to progress" and even less
10 the success of demagogy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

If TIE government of the United
States defy the rest of the world by de-
claring protectorate over the whole
Western Hemisphere, it should, Of
course, put itself in condition to de-
fend the country from all such assaults
as that defiance will be likely to pro-
woke. Taxes are high enough now, in
all conscience, by reason ofpensions and
other enormous expenses, but they are
a mere bagatelle to what they must BE-
if all the coasts shall be fortified and
the country's army and navy be put on
q war footing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

CoNGREssIoNAL.-Theb bond bill Vas fur
Their considered in the Senate yesterday, but
without appreciable approach to conclusion
of the debate. Mr. Butler, Of North Caro-.
lima, spoke for two hours in opposition to bond
issues and in favor of silver legislation.
The House spent the day in further debate
upon the pension appropriation bill. Among the
speakers was Gen. ]. A. Walker, who served
in the Confederate army, He gave assurance
of the good feeling that existed in the South
toward the Union soldier and the lack of hos
tility toward the pension system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
Adrift on an Ice Floe.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 15.-Late
Monday afternoon workmen near Glen
vile, suburban town, saw three men
on on ice foe signaling to the shore for
help. Before the alarm could be given
the men drifted out of sight. Yester-
day the fire tug plowed up and down
the shore for miles and made several
trips far out in the lake, but no trace
of the missing men was found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. IS, 1886
TIE FEDERAL government does all il

TIE FEDERAL government does all 1t
can 10 preserve and promote the oyster
and fishing interests of this country, in
cluiins those of Virginia. That those
interests in this State are allowed to
sufer, if not to be destroyed, is the sole
fault of the legislature. If that body
would devote less time to national
legislation and to bills for ipjuring the
stock farmers of the State, and more to
measures for securing the rights OF those
who have invested money in the oyster
Industry, and for preventing fish trap
pers from so obstructing the waters OF
the Chesapeake that fish cannot come
into her rivers, fewer people would
think it's sessions not only an unneces-
sary. but most injurious expense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
Rohhed on a street Car.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Albert Graft. sec.
rotary of cement company, was held
up by three men last night on an cleo
trio car and robbed of 1915 in checks
and $40 in cash. The car was stopped
and, with several other passengers, Mr..
Graf chased the thieves for several
blocks, but was unable to capture the
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

In VIEW of the fact that grown up,
reputable and intelligent nen will
match and toss coins, and bet on which
one of two Jumps of sugar fly will
first light, the attempt to prevent bet
ting Oh horse races looks very much to
ordinary, common sense people, as ii
those who are making it should be
rather at Stanton than at Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

Rebecca Raymond. a colored ser.
want in the house of Representative
Minor, of Wisconsin, in Washington,
became suddenly insane last evening
and attacked the congressman's two
little daughters with a butcher knife.
while they were in the kitchen teach.
ing the woman her A. B. C's. After q
short struggle the congressman disarm-
ed the woman. She was turned over
to the patrol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

A proposition is on foot to change
the constitution of the State military
board, which is now composed of the
governor, acknowledgement, and secre.
tary of the commonwealth and substi-
tute for the last named official the two
ranking colonies and senior captain of
the brigade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

British officials in London have as
sured the members of the United States
embassy that Great Britain would DO
whatever was possible to protect the
Americans in the Trapsvaal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

CoURr OF AppEALs.-C. & O. Railway Com
pany vs. American Exchange Bank. Fully
argued aud submitted.
Boston Blower Company vs. Carmen Lum
Der Company. Passed.
staude VS.. Keck. Argued aud continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Race Bills.

R1cHaosD, Va, Jan. 15.-The Mau'
pin anti-gambling bill and the Reddy
bill were passed by in the House TO-
day. They will come up tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
MONETARY AND C9aNgRcil.

New YORK. Jan. Is The traders d.! na.
know how to interpret the dissolution nth,
Morgan syndicate for time this morning sad
the market for hsif-hour or 20 shovel 10 a
irregularity. Later, however. the foreigner,
turned up as buyers and the resa "a. .
general advance OF 1.,135 Speculation st
IL o'clock was quiet and strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
Washington to BaItimore

Tickets will be sod via the PenasrI7sps
Railroad Saturday and sunday, ia nary 18Th
and 18th, and valid for return pa;:als uuil
Monday, January 10th. Good Oh any tan
Rate 81. 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
The reinsurance Bills.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. Ex-senator
Mushbach's bills to repeal the charters
of certain insurance companies in Al
exandria have been reported favorabiy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15.-Flour dull T5ts.
firm: No red spot 673ss6712. Jan 6-l,
s67a, Mar 81 3. a6S May 6Sles6Ssi south,
ern whest by sample 6Sa.0; do on grsde IS
ass Corn firm; mixed spot, Jsn and Feb
327ss33 Mar 33l.a33ss May u, asked
ste amer mixed 31@.s313s; southern white
corn 321aa33lp. Oats steady; No white
Western 24s24la No ? miYed DO 22iei23
Bye firmer; No = 39a40 for nearby. ami p
43 for Western. Hav firm good to choice
timothy $16 90 asked. Other articles L.
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
NORTHWESTERN weather

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 15.-The second
great frigid wave of the month is sweeping
down from the northwest territory. At mid,
night last night il was 80 degrees below zero at
Calgary. AT many points in Manitoba it was
90 degrees below
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

1t is reported that the members of
the national democratic committee have
been informed that Mr.. Cleveland is
not to be candidate for third term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

Official communications were sent by
the British authorities to the u. S. en-
bassy yesterday, indicating much bet
ter state ofafairs in regard to Venezuela.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
The B. go RAILROAD

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15.-The Baltimore and
Ohio directors meeting this afternoon was
unimportant. The filing of the presidency
went over until next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Jan. IA
Beeves-no trading; beeves at 63.asi o. Iti
ID. Calves-yeals slow at S5aS per 100 n.
poor to good ; barnyard calves weak at - 30
as % per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs sheep
weak at 50 .50a3.T5 per 100 lbs; lau.l., as.
Ter at $4a5 for ordinary to prime choice an
extra So 12laa5 % per 100 lbs hoy
market 1Oa15c lower at So. 9Oa41+ rer
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

The q, 8. senate has confirmed the nomina.
ton of Gen. Fitz Lee to be q, s. Collector of
Revenue for this district.