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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. is.


Mr.. Allen, before the journal was APP
proved. called attention to the fact that
the Record this morning stated that The
House had refused TO concur In the
Senate amendment to the House bond
bill and that the House had not asked
for a conference on the matter. AS far
as his knowledge went this was the
first instance where conference haa
not been asked. He thought it prop.
er time to ask the finance committee II
an effort would be- made to bring about
an agreement between the two houses
on this bill.
Mr.. Morrill,, chairman of the finance
committee, stated that that committee
was waiting for some action on the part
of the House.
Mr.. Chandler made factious par
liamentary Inquiry as to whether 1t
would be in order for the Senator from
Nebraska to move that the Senate re-
cede from its amendment or whether be
would be obliged to wait until the bill
came back from the House.
The journal was then approved.
house.
On motion of Mr.. Otey, House bill
was passed directing the Secretary OF
War to amend the military record OF
Captain F. L. Taylor, late of the 34th
New Jersey Volunteers and to grant
him an honorable discharge as OF dale
of 1864
Ga motion of Mr.. Newlands resolu,
ton was passed directing the committee
| on ways and means TO inquire into the
effect of the difference of the exchange
between countries having the gold and
silver standards of value upon Ameri-
can industries, and to report by bill or
otherwise. In explanation of the reso-
luton, Mr.. Newlands stated that it was
the outgrowth of action of the Chamber
OF Commerce of San Francisco. They
recognized there the danger OF the
invasion of the markets Of the Pacific
coast by the mapuactules of China and
Japan, agencies for the sale of which
were now being opened. He revieWed
the attack upon and absorption oi
various branches of trade in the coast
States by the Chinese immigrants. This
was now to be supplemented, be said,
by the flooding, not only of that terri
tory, but of the entire country by the
products OF the manufactures in those
Asiatic countries. He mentioned par
ticulsrly the manufacture of bicycles;
matches, rugs, watches, lamps, silk and
wooden goods.
Mr.. Mercer confirmed the statement
of Mr.. Newlands and told OF seeing
gold filled watch cases in Yokohama
which could be produced there at 81
apiece.
The Indian appropriation bill for the
year ending June 80, 1897, was re-
ported.
The House in committee of the whole
again resumed consideration of the az
ricultural appropriation bill, the para
graph governing the purchase and ds-
tribution. of seeds being the pending
| tonic of discussion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Withers
offered resolution, which was adopted
providing that the auditor of public &C
counts be instructed to notify the
sberiffs and constables of the different
counties and corporations of the pas
sage of the bill providing that no fees
shall be allowed such officers for con.
Quoting convicts to the State peDiten.
tiary, and that hereafter none Will DC
paid.
The bill to provide the manner in
which testimony shall be taken in GER
tain chaDcery suits was defeated.
Bills were introduced to amend Sec
ton 1910 of the code in relation to ap-
preparations for schools in cities and
towns and to amend the code in rela-
ton to the practive Of pharmacy.
The Senate passed the Senate bill for
the relief of W. H. h. Cawood.
Also the House bill to incorporate
the Falls Church and Potomac River
Railway Company.
The Senate committee on general
laws decided 10 report favorably the
bill looking TO increasing the efficiency
of the First Regiment of Infantry Vir-
GINA Volunteers.
The Senate committee on courts OF
Justice will report favorably the bill for
the prevention of cruelty to children.
HOUSE.
The election bill, which passed the
Senate Saturday, was reported to the
House yesterday and was referred to
the committee on privileges and cleo
tons. This committee vii! hold a spe
cial meeting this evening, and while it
is not called to consider this measure,
it is understood that it will be taken up
and report will be made as speedily
as possible.
The bill providing punishment for
unlawful hunting on another's land
caused the first discussion Of the day.
Bills were introduced to amend and
reenact section 1919 of chapter 1S7 of
the code OF 1887 in reference to gam
ing, and to secure minority representa-
ton on the county and city convassiug
boards of election and on the boards OF
Judges of election at the several election
districts or precincts and for the ap
pointment of inspectors or watchers at
the precincts.
The House passed the House bill
prescribing how person riding BIZ
cyle shall pass vehicle or person on
horseback on the public highways and
bridges, and providing penalties; also
the Senate bill providing for the trans
fer to the credit of the commonwealth
of the balance of the interest which &C.
cumulated on the direct tax fund in the
hands of the State repositories, after
paying any unpaid expenses in con.
nection Herewith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Mardi Gras.

NEW ORLEANS, Ls., Feb. 1S.-New
Orleans is more densely thronged with
visitors this year than at any time in
many years. To-day is bright and
balmy carnival weather. The Rex
parade started at II o'clock. The sub
iect treated is the heavenly bodies
represented by some twenty magnificent
floats. As supplement of the Rex"
parade "Phunny Phorty Fellows" made
their appearance to-day with a score OF
floats illustrating popular facts. The
carnival will come to an end this even
ing with parade of the "Mystic
Krewe of Comus" and with balls of Rex
and Comus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
The Prize Fighters.

Ell PAso, Texas, Feb. lS.-The story
is going the rounus OF the resorts tits
morning that the fight managers have
received an intimstion from a source
1e,r to tie State of chihuahua auth
critics that there need not be any ap-
prehension concerning interference
with the sffair Friday next, provided
the spot selected is not within forty
miles of Juarez Color is given to tie
report from the fact that Governor
Ahumada and two members of his staff
were for two hours yesterday afternoon
the guests of Fitzsimmons, at the lat
ter's training quarters, and partock Of
his hospitality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. 10, 1896
IT Is wrong, but it must be confessed
!, Is only natural. for the true democrats

IT Is wrong, but it must be confessed
it is only natural, for the true democrats
of Maryland, and indeed of all the other
States, to be laughing at the. cleveland
democrats" of the particular State re-
ferred to, who are now whining over the
partisan way in which the republicans
there are conducting affairs, though
thew themselves, by deserving the de-
mocracy last November and boldly go
ing over to the republicans, enabled the
latter to gain control of both their State
and its principal city. The republicans
will be great fools if they fail to DO
all they can to promote the continued
success of their own party. A political
party is like man, and the man who
doesn't provide for his own household
first. is worse than heather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

The agricultural appropriation bill
occupied The attention of the House
yesterday. A great deal of criticism Of
Secretary Morton was INDUCED in on
both sides of the political aisle, bur, rs
on Saturday, no one arose to bis de-
fence. At last Mr.. Pearson, OF North
Carolina, arose and asked if there was
not some mem ber-democrat, popu.ist
or republican who would raise voice in
his defense. His question was greeted
with chorus of noes" from all sides
of the House. The commission in the
bill of a provision for chief clerk OF
the Bureau of Animal Industry, AZ
salary of 50, 900, which was made upon
the secretary's recommendation led 10
the insipuation that the secretary
wanted to iegislate out of Office Z. +.
Lysle, free-silver democrat from Mi.-
souri,, the present incumbent, who was
appointed on the recommendation o!
the Missouri Senators, and it was uti-
mated that Secretary's Morton's action
was an attempt TO retaliate upon Sena-
tor Vest for the latter's attack
on him in the Senate about two wees
ago. An amendment was pending
when the House adjourned, making
mandatory the execution of the proyis-
ion in the bill for the distribution OF
seed. An amendment appropra,os
$40 1850 for new edition of the horse
book was adopted. Before the bill
was taken up the Senate Amendments
to the urgency deficiency bill were non
Cured 10, and bill was passed for NE
examination and classification OF lands
in the railroad grants in California.
The speech of Senator DAVIS,
of Minnesota. supporting the reso-
luton of which he is the author,
enunciating the policy OF the
United States on the Monroe doctrine.
was the event of that day in the United
States Senate. There was added inter-
est and significance in Mr.. Davis Ut
teranceo, as his resolution voiced The
sentiments of majority Of the Senate.
committee on foreign relations. q
which he is a member Mr. DAVIS
spoke for two hours, and was ACCORDED
close attention throughout.
The rest of the day was given 10 the
military academy appropriation MI
which was under discussion when tn:
Senate adjourned. The proposition Of
Mr.. Villas to increase the cadet sppoint-
ments by two from each State, an ag'
gregate of ninety, brought GU, much
debate, the prevailing sentiment beng
favorable to the increase.
A delegation representing the tea
trade of the United States Appeared De-
fore committee of the committee
on ways and means to advocate The III
position of q duty on tea.
Mr.. Tracey, of Missouri, INTRODUCED
10 the House bill to create an eAeeg-
tive department OF commerce, |n'cu
shall have under its jurisdiction Tue
C Commissioner of railroads and super
s.de the interstate commerce comml7'
sion.
The Phillips bill, for the appoint,
ment of a non-partisan commission II
collect information and to consider anu
legislation to meet the prol,
lens presented by labor, agreu tyle
and capital, has been reported to IA'
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

SENATOR THURsToN's bill proposes
to give every ex-slsve from 81 to SIS 8
month, and every one of them owe,
seventy years old, a lump sum of $500
II the present high taxes are to be con-
tinued, or increased, the money exacted
of the people had better be expended in
that way than Oh unserviceable ships
and worthless Notifications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

SATURDAY NEXT, the 22d, will lie
celebrated in Washington, not as Wash.
ngton's birthday, but as that of the re-
publican party. And yet the repub'i-
can party brought on the war between
the States, and to it is justly attributed
all the other evils to which this coun-
try has since been subjected. Its birth
day should be deplored in sackcloth
and ashes, instead of being celebrated,
aud that, too, in both the North ard
South, and by the negroes as we'll as by
the white people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
A SERIOUS CaARGE.-There was

A SERIOUS CaARGE.-There was 9
good deal of excitement at King George
Courthouse on Friday last when Mr..
W. B. Msrmaduke. one of the county
constables, arrested Mr.. W. Il. Miffle-
ton, on warrant charging him with
the seduction of Miss Emma Lyons.
The young woman, whose evidence
was taken at her home, testified that
the defendant was the father of her 6ve-
days-old child. The accused offering
no evidence in defense, and after short
addresses by the counsel in the case, it
was submitted and sept on by the court
to the grand jury, the bail being fixed
at 5000, Mrs. Sarah Miffieton, mother
of the defendant, becoming surety. The
young lady is quite pretty, about TWEEN
ty years old, and the young man is of
a highly respectable family and quite
well-to.do,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

A NORTHERN newspaper says, sin tn.
not distant future the birthday o
Abraham Lincoln will be as dear to all
Americans, without exception, as tha,
of George Washington" Judging from
the way things are progressing, in the
South as we'll as in the North, it really
seems as if what the paper referred
to says will come true. But nothing ex
cites special wonder nowadays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Accident to Bicyclists.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. 1S.-Seven
wheelmen were injured yesterday in az
attempt to break the worlds record at
the Coronado track. The accident was
caused by the explosion of a tire on the
se1tuplet. When near the three-quar-
ter pole, and going at 1:41 gait, a re-
port was heard and for second or so
nothing could seen of the wheels or
riders. One man had his left ankle
broken. The others, with one excep-
ton, were bruised about the limbs and
BODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Pearl Rryan,s N1urderers

CINCINNATI. O., Feb. 1S.-Scott
Jackson and Alonzo Walling, the al.
legged murderers of Pearl Bryan, were
taken from the county Jail to central
police station early this morning to
await preliminary hearing in the po-
lice court. When the case was called
later in the day the two men appeared.
They were cool and collected and show
ed neither fear nor embarrassment.
The attorneys for the defense and
prosecution having agreed to contin-
uance, the case was set for February 81
and the prisoners taken back to Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

THE President is as much opposed as
ever to recognizing the services of me-
who made his election possible
He yesterday appointed as Third Assis
tant Secretary of State Mr.. Baldwin OF
New York, corporation lawyer, never
before heard of in politics. Mr.. Cleve
land has had two Presidential terms,
and his actions plainly show that if b.,
can not have another one. it matters lit
tie to him to what party the next Pres
ilent may belong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Corbctt to Fitzsimmons.

CHICAGO. Feb. 1S.-When Corbett
read in the evening paper yesterday
that Fitzsimmons had called him
name he seized telegraph blank and
sent the following message to Fitzsim-
mons, at Ell Paso, Texas II read in
to-night's paper that you said I was
cur. The first time I see you will
make you take it back, as I did be-
foza ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

SENATOR DAvIs's Pre- sidential boom
having abated considerably, that gen
tleman, as the only available means BY
which to revive it, made another jing'
speech in the Senate yesterday in favor
of the new Interpretation of the Mon
roe doctrine, in which he took the ad
vanced ground that even if Venezuela
were disposed to settle her boundary
oqestion with Great Britain, this gov
erpment should not allow her to do SO
But speeches il the U. S. Senate have
long since ceased to affect the people
Of this, let alone those of foreign coun-
f,;oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
The Troy Disaster.

Troy, n. Y, Feb. 1S.-The only
persons positively known to be dead
from the fire last night are Mrs. Patrick
Carroll, Mrs. Robert Kane and Mrs.
Anu Foley, employees of Stettheimer's
collar factory. 1t is almost certain that
there are other bodies in the ruins, as
several girls were seen to approach the
windows and then fall back aud were
not seen again. The fire is still burn
ing, but is under control. The proper
ty loss will reach about 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Good Prospect for More Murders,

Port TOWNSEND, Wash, Feb. IS
News has been received from Hoonah
Alaska, that an Indian doctor accused
one of the tribe of witchcraft and tt 9
latter sssassinated the doctor. The doc
tors friends responded by killing the
assailant. at last accounts prospects
were good for more murders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
From Richmond.

RICHMOND, Feb. 1S.-The gossip
here to day is to the effect that the
Senate committee will tonight report
favorably upon the Maupin bill.
The Senate is to hold night meetings.
MIR. Willard to-day offered a bill
and had it placed on the calendar TO
protect fish in the Potomac river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

Our people are growing mere aiI'
more in the habit Of LOOKING 10 =.
Stabler & Co., druggists, for the ls ,'s
and best of everything 10 the aI. .s
line. They sell Chamberlain C9 2S-j
Remedy, famous for its cures o DjS
colds, Group and whooping cou- ,s
When in need of such medicine "a ~
this remedy trial and you WI -
more than pleased with the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Struck by a Train

BEDFORD, o., Feb. 1S.-Alfred Whit.
aker. one of the best known demo
cratic politicians in the State, while
driving across the railway this morn
ing was struck by train. He was
thrown thirty feet and instantly killed
bis stepston, aged thirteen, was fatally
and the driver may die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
Insurpent Eorces Ef6an1 @ In

Insurgent Forces Effect a Junction
MADRID, Feb. 18.--A dispatch from
Havana says the rebels have cut off all
communication between Havana and
Matanzas and between Havana and
Betabano. and have burned two rail-
way stations. It is reported that the
forces of Gomez and Maceo effected a
meeting on February 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

preparation in that bill, 100000. shall
be expended in the construction of the
bridge, and that the cost of the bridge
shall not exceed 100000. The report
was unanimous with one exception,
Mr.. Stewart of New JERSEY, who said,
however, he would not oppose it IL the
FouSa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

THE bill OF Senator Hill, to repeal the
statute prohibiting Confederates, who
had previously served in the army Oh
navy of the United States, from hold
ing any position either in the army OF
navy now, which passed the Q. S. Sen
ate on the oath of December, as
Christmas gift to the South, still lies in
III, House military committee room
Enacted upon, aud will be likely to do
so indefinitely unless some Southern
Congressman shall exert himself it It's
behalf. But x-Confederates find LITTLE
favor now, even among their own
neoDle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

Miss Katharine Weston Fuller,
daughter of the Chief Justice. and Mr..
Theodore L. Beecher were married last
evening at st. Johns Episcopal church,
Washington. The church was filed
with friends including number dis
tinguished people, notably the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

Municipal elections are bsipg he th'oasl'
out Pennsylvania today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

The British steamer Aswaply arliy yea
at Philadelphia, yesterday, with i'00'
tons OF beet sugar from Egypt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

the first OF OCTOBER mas Deen at leas'
$91 900.
The first snow storm of the season
began at Norfolk about 6 o'clock las,
night. The weather all day had been
bitter cold, but moderated toward even
ing, when snow began to fall. At l q
m. the snow was still falling, with nc
sign of abatement, and the ground was
sheeted to the depth of several inches.
Snow is reported in other parts of the
State while the mercury dropped to
within few degrees of zero at several
places.
The following are the members of the
hoard of visitors of the Virginia Military
Institute: Messrs. S. 81. Letcher, OF
Lexington; Peter Henson, of Martins
vile; and G. Percy HAYES. of Rich
m md, and as members of the board OF
visitors of the Virginia Agricultural
aud Mechanical College: Messrs. Jos.
M. Barton. of Frederick county; II. S.
Graves, of Roanoke; II. L. Maynard,
of Portsmouth, and Thomas B. Price.
of Brunswick county.
Rev. ]. B. Chitty, who was appointed
at the recent session of the Virginia
Conference to Prince Edward Circuit,
resigned his work several weeks ago
and went with bis wife to Richmond.
He attended the revival services which
were carried on at the Calvary Baptist
church last week, and there professed
a change of mind and was baptized by
the pestor of that chnrch into the faith
of the Baptists, and at the close of the
service gave his reasons for changing
his church relations.
Owners of sections in Sbockoe Hill
Cemetery, Richmond. are indignant
over the discovery that colored wo-
man has been buried there not far from
the grave of Chief Justice Marshall and
John Minor Bolts. Secretary Armstead
the old servant of the family of the
late Rev. DR.. Woodbridge, who died ct
ninety years of age, was inferred in the
Woodbridge section. Though the
burial took place nearly two years ago
the fact was not generally known until
quite recently, and there is movement
on foot looking to having her remains
disinterred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

The Phillips bill, for the appoint,
ment of a non-partisan commission u
collect information and to consider anu
recommend legislation to meet the prol
lens presented by labor, asrlcu -o ,,
and capital, has been reported to 'A'
House.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-09

Tillman will have the fight of
his life on his hands in the state
convention to assemble at the call
OF the regular democratic commit
tee. There will be a movement in
that convention to instruct against
a bolt at Chicago, and as Tillman
has counselled such bolt the re-
suit will test his strength at home.
II the democratic convention Of
South Carolina turns Tillman down
it will not be altogether in vain
that it was called together. 1t
will be hot fight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-09

No party name can avail to raise
the despondent industries of the
country and rehabilitate them. 1t
is only by the practical introduc-
ton of such measures as in their
operation will change the condi-
tions and give relief, that improve
ment is to be brought i The
country looks confidently to re-
publican government for this con.
dition, because republican admin
istrations and a republican con-
gress have always done it
and can always be depended upon
to keep doing it. 1t is built that
way.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-09

All nations are flocking to the
coronation of the car. 1t was not
so long ago that Russia was con-
sidered savage, her ruling class
not half civilized, cruelty the or
der of government and Siberia the
home of all who dared to speak OF
political freedom. Today Russia
is coming up out Of the mists OF
the ages and taking her place in
the front ranks Of European and
Asiastic powers. Give her an
other half century of progress like
the last and she will be the most
powerful nation on the face of the
globe. She knows it too, and is
preparing to place herself in the
market for direction and govern
ment of the world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-09
EMERSON & co.
Brokers and jewelers.
1872 SOledad Street

New York delegates to st. Louis,
who have hitherto stood staunchly
in the Morton column, have an
nOunced their intention Of voting
for Mckinley on the first bollot.
The contention is that no addition.
al honor can come to Morton by
his remaining any longer in the
field, and that the demands OF
their constituents and the bust.
ness interests OF the country must
now be considered. So it goes.