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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

A DECISION AS TO UsURIoUs Con.
TRAcTs.-In number of building and
loan association suits decisions have
been rendered by Judge Dupuy in the
Circuit Court of Roanoke this week.
In decisions against associations the
contract was held to be Virginia con-
tract and therefore usurious under the
Virginia law. Those decisions in favor
of associations were held to be con-
tracts to be performed in some other
State where they had special provision
under their State laws giving them the
right to charge such a rate of interest
as would otherwise be usurious. This
decision is one of great Importance,
and, if it is sustained in the higher
courts, will have disastrous effect on
the claims of 8 number of building and
loan associations. A number of cases
similar to those decided are pending in
the courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

DURING the Presidents first term he
said it was for the people, through their
representatives, to make the laws; fol-
him, to execute them. But that was
some years ago, and in the meantime,
that great change has come over the
spirit of Mr.. Cleveland's dreams, is
proved by the fact that he is now
throwing the whole weight of the ad
ADMINISTRATION in favor of the enactment
of law to make gold the standard OF
money and of value. That geld, under
existing conditions, must be the stand
ard OF value is believed by the wises'
ainauciers in the world, and few fair
minded men object to any legitimate
means the President may take to save
the people from the evils of an I'M
sound currency; bnt, all the same, the
change referred to is so great that it
does excite some special wonder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May 9.
SENATE.

House bill to allow the return free of
DUTY of certain articles exported from
the United States for exhibition pur-
poses, was reported back from the
finance committee and passed.
A bill for the construction of cable
and telegraph line from the United
States to Siberia, Japan and the
Hawaiian Islands, and to guarantee
interest on bonds, was introduced by
Mr.. Wilson and referred to the COM
mittee on commerce.
A Joint resolution authorizing the en-
ployment of counsel for the purpose of
bringing suits against the directors and
stockholders of the Union and Central
Pacific Railroad Companies, was offered
by Mr.. Pettigrew and laid on the table
for the present.
Mr.. Stewart obtained leave to have
printed in the Record, as part of his re-
marks, paper entitled "a National
Platform for the American Independ-
ents of 1885," proposed by VIM. Z. st.
John
"For what party is it intended ?"
Mr.. Mitchell asked.
"For some independent party" was
Mr.. Stewards reply.
Mr.. Morrill,. chairman of the finance
committee, offered q resolution, who
was referred to the committee on con-
tingent expenses, authorizing the fl,
nance committee to refer the "bond in
vestigation" to a subcommittee to sit
during the session or recess at such
times and places as it may deem proper.
Mr.. Dubois introduced q resolution
providing that no bonds shall be issued
under existing law until the President
shall have communicated to Congress
in message the facts showing the ne
cessity for such issue of bonds, and the
amount required for such purpose, and
until Congress shall by law have
authorized such bonds to be paid.
Mr.. Hill suggested that the joint res
olution should be referred to the finance
committee.
IT should like to have it considered
now" said Mr.. Dubois.
81 object to the second reading of the
Joint resolution" said Mr.. Sherman.
"Let it go over" said Mr.. Mills.
The joint resolution was laid on the
table for the present.
Senate bill to aid the Tennessee CEN
tennial exposition in Nashville and ap-
propriating $4,000 for government
building and 100000 for government
exhibit was passed.
Mr.. Palmer reported back from the
pension committee the bill to pension
the widow of Captain Allabach, which
was vetoted by the President. and said
that he would hereafter ask the Senate
to pass it, the objections of the Presi-
dent Notwithstanding.
The river and harbor bill was taken
up, and the contest over the deep sea
harbor question in southern California
was continued, Mr.. White resuming his
argument in favor of San Pedro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

RIGHTLY INTERPRETED, the civil
service law does not prohibit the re-
moyal of federal office-holders at the
pleasure of the appointing power, and
there is not single word or line in
that entire law that can be properly
construed to the contrary effect. The
idea that being in Office exempts office
holders from removal has been melted
and promoted by the advocates of that
law until it has resulted in custom,
which, however, would be more honor
ed in the breach than in the observ-
auce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

By REASON of the reduction in the
tariff on raw material made by the
German bill, which the President call
ed formulated perfdy," this country
is now exporting sixty million more
manufactured articles yearthan it did
under the Mckinley tariff bill. But
with this fact before their eyes, the pro-
tectionists are advocating the election
of Mr.. Mckinley and the re.enactment
of his high tariff bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
A Sensational Suicide.

SPOKANE, Wash, May &C. NJ. S.
Hilgard, prominent young attorney
and society leader of this city, yester-
day climbed over the railing of the
Post street bridge directly over the big
falls in plain view of large number OF
pedestrians and fired a bullet through
his brain and dropped into the Spokane
river, forty-six feet below. His body
was swept over the falls and has not
yet been recovered. Dependency over
love affair is said to be the cause OF
his action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

THE PHILADELPHIA Record says: SIT
is thought that the A. P. A. and G. o.
P. have really been one flesh for some
time, and that an examination of their
silverware would show their initials in
tertwined." If the voters of the country
were as wise and intelligent as they
used to be, the combine" referred to
would be sufficient of itself alone TO
secure the defeat of any ticket it might
support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
Hanged the Wretch.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 9.-Near
Mintau, Green county, yesterday, Red.
den Williams, prominent farmer, was
arrested charged with criminally as
saulting his sixteen-yesr-old daughter.
While being taken to Eutaw jail the
officers were met last night by masked
mob and Williams was taken from them
and hanged to the nearest tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
Apaches on the War Path.

TOMBSTONE, Ariz, May "a band OF
renegade Apaches, under the leadership
of the Kid, are on the war path near
the Mexican line. Three prominent
men OF this county are reported killed.
The murderous crew only month or
30 ago made an incursion from old
Mexico running off stock, shooting at
and frightning all they met and then
crossed the frontier before U. S. troops
could arrive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

For every quarter in mans pocket
there are dozen uses; and to use each
one in such way as to derive the
greatest benefit is question every one
must solve for himself. We believe,
however, that no better use could be
made Of one of the quarters than to ex-
change it for bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
a medicine that every family should be
provided with. For sale by L. StaDler
& Co, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
THE EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.

The diocese of Virginia will hold its
one hundred and first annual Episcopal
Council on the Goth day of this month
at st. Pauls Church, this city. 1t will
be in session for two or three days
Bishop Francis NJ. Whittle, the head Of
the diocese, will preside, while the As
sistant Bishop, Right Rev. John B.
Newton, will be on hand to assist him
if necessary. Rev. Everard Meade, the
diocesan missionary, is secretary of the
council.
The first business will be the annual
report of the two bishops and OF
the various committees on the
state of the church and on mission
work. Several reports will also be re-
ceived from each parish, together with
their contributions toward the support
of the church generally. In each parish
tax of one dollar is levied annually
for each communicate entered on the
roll, and this tax forms the fund out OF
which the salaries of the two bishops,
the secretary and other general ex-
pense5 are paid.
A good deal OF time during the ses-
sion is usually given to the discussion
of mission work, both in foreign fields
and within the borders of the diocese.
For q number of years past the diocese
of Virginia has supported two mission
aries in Brazil. Besides, the body has
one missionary at home, whose duties
are to travel from parish to parish and
preach the gospel to those members of
the church who do not live close
enough to form parishes sufficiently
large to support a minister of their
own.
Another subject that is always taken
up by the council is the discussion of
amendments that might be proposed TO
the constitution. Up to this time it is
not known whether any suggestions in
that direction will be forthcoming this
year.
The only matter outside of the regu-
lar routine, as far as is known at this
time, which might be brought to the
attention of the Episcopal Council,
it is understood, will be question
with reference to the Board of Trus-
tees of the Theological Seminary
of Virginia, and OF the High
School. At present that body is self-per-
petuating, and any vacancies that oc-
cur, either by death, resignation. etc.,
are filled by the body itself. 1t has
been argued by some members of the
Episcopal Church, who are taking an
active part In the management Of its
affairs, that this mode of election
should be changed, and that the MEM
bers of the board should be elected di.
rectly by the council at stated intervals
while vacancies that occur during the
recess might be filled, at least temper
arily, by the presiding officer, the
Bishop OF the DIOCESE. Every minister
in the diocese is delegsts to the Epis-
oopal council, and the laity Is repre-.
sented by corresponding number Of
members.
The number of ministers and lay
delegates expected here is about 15c and
during their stay in Alexandria most
of them will be the guests of the meme
bers of the three Episcopal churches of
this city, although members of the other
churches have kindly offered to enter
tain the brethren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

The Falls Church road is building two
waiting stations, one near the Virginia
end Of the Aqueduct bridge and one at
the Arlington terminus of the road.
They will cost about 50, 900, and afford
every convenience possible to patrons
of the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
List ofUnclained Letters.

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria Va, postofice
May 8.
Persons calling fer letters will please say
they are advertised
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Dhiel, Mr. and Mrs Jno Milton, John
Earris ] N Moore, Louis 2
Hediick, q 3 Potomac Novelty Co
Holmes, Mrs Carrie Payne, Mrs Jennie Fl
King, Mrs Carrie Parker, Miss Nellie
Lewis, James Southern Brick Works
Mitchell, Willie Wilson, John A
CARLIN. Pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

BAsEDALL-The games played by the
National League baseball clubs yesterday
resulted as follows: Cincinnati g. Baltimore
3; Boston 7, Louisville o; Pittsburg 16,
Washington 5; Cleveland II, Brooklyn g;
Chicago 5, Philadelphia 3 Now York ., st.
T,ouis 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

During a small cyclone Thursday
night the residence of c. b. Lindland,
near Clark, S. D., was destroyed. Mrs.
Lindland is reported killed and ten
other members of the family we're more
or less injured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

THE DENTIsTs.-The Virginia State
Board of Dental Examiners, which has
been holding its annual meeting and
examination in Richmond, completed
its work yesterday, after busy three
days session. Thirteen young men
passed the examination.
After the examination o business
meeting of the board was held. DR.. j.
Hall Moore was appointed delegate to
the National Board of Dental Exam
iners.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: DR.. ]. Hall MooreF
president; DR.. D. n. Rust, vice presi-
dent; DIR. ]. V. Haller, secretary and
treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
Won. Lost. Per Cent.

ARNoLD's BRoMo- CELERY. Try this
unrivaled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
Sleeplessness. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
HOUSE.
The House was not in session to-day.

MOOSE VISIT DULUTH.-A herd Of
moose, led by big fellow who looked
as though he might be the father of all
the moose in Minnesota, swan across
the bay from the Wisconsin side We'd
nesday and attempted to land on Su-
perior street, the main thoroughfare of
Duluth, which lies along the lake front.
Just as the animals were about to land
a tug came along, and they turned and
headed for Park Point, narrow strip
of land extending for several miles into
the lake. On this strip they landed,
near the life saving station, and in the
presence of dozens of people slowly
trotted to the extreme end of the point.
They will not be molested. There is
$500 fine for killing moose in this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. May 9.-speculation at the
Stock Exchange was entirely professional til 5
morning but the undertone was firm on
belief that tho st. Louis platform will be
strongly in favor Of sound money. The i'm
provement otherwise ranged from Is to % per
cent. At II o'clock speculation was dull and
firm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

CHICAGO, May 9.-whcss-May CD; July
63asa639s Sept 64a64aSs. Corn-May 2-ss;
July 291s; Sept 81. Oats-Tuly 81. Sept
1875. Pork-July 81 rs; Sept 81 50. Lard
July 81 IS; Sept 81 so. Ribs-July
81 Is; Sept 81 30. Wheat and Corn opened
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

BALTIMORE May 9-Flour steady Whest
unsettled and higher; No 2 red spot 70 bid
May 691b bid; July and Aug 69a691s
southern wheat by sample f2aT3 do on grade
7Oa73. Com dull mixed spot and May 35s
351s: June 351ba353. July 353.a36
steamer mixed 33s.a34 southern white corn
35a35tp do yellow 36 asked. Osts steady;
No 2 white Western 25aa26; No mixed
do 241aa25. Rye firm; No 2 41a42 for
nearby, and 43a44 for Western. Hay firm.
Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

New YORK, MAY 9.-Flour-state and
Western quiet, easy ard unchanged. Wheat
No 2 rel advanced 9. ale; dull and stes IL :;
May 69ha70A,. Corn-No quiet and
firm; July 363s.36b. Oats-No 2 dull
and steady; Western 25a2s; May 24lb
Pork qniet, steady and unchanged. Lard
dull: steam rendered 81 95.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

The advance guard of the May flies
have arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09
Alexandria Market. Nav

BALTIMORE. May 9.-virginia IS, new,
72ha72A do. Century 611ba61s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

The offerings of grain to-day were barely
sufficient to warrant quotations. There are
no changes to note in prices and the market
is dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-09

The number of ministers and lay
delegates expected here is about LOG and
during their stay in Alexandria most
of them will be the guests of the meme
bers of the three Episcopal churches of
this city, although members of the other
churches have kindly offered to enter
tain the brethren.
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NO QUESTION ABOUT 1T.

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ALITTLE GIRLS WISH.


aMayn't be boy?" said our Mary,
The tears in her great eyes OF Dlue.
.I'm only wee little lasiie,
There's nothing woman can DO.
otis so. 1 heard Cousin John say SO,
He's home from great col ege, too;
He said so, just now, in the parlor'
There's nothing woman can do.
s.My wee little lassie, my darling"
said 1, putting back her soft hair,
II want you, my dear little maideo'
To smooth away all mothers care.
as there nothing you can do, my darling?
What W IS that pa said last night?
INV own little sunbeam has been here
know, for the room is so bright
sand there is secret, my Mary,
Perhaps you muy learn 1t some day
The han / that is willing and loving
VIII do the most work on the way
sAnd the work that is sweetest and dea'e't,
The work that so many ne'er do,
The great work of making folks happy
Can be done by l4ssie like you!
-Et1zARETH r. GEORGE, in Ladies' HON
Journal.
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~ dark-eyed, keen witted,
and not given to much talking. She
was the only child of a sea-captaln'
and had been left by him in the care
of my great grandmother, some years
befor my grandmother's marriage.
But when she was of age, and her
father was dead, Deborah, who for
tunately possessed good share OF
common sense, decided that to work
under the shelter of my grand moth
ers roof was better way OF making
living than to go out into the world
unknowing and unknown.
Scarce memory Of my grandmoth-
ers home arises without that OF the
small, quick figure OF Deborah Knox,
moving from spring house to pantry
and from storeroom to kitchen, with
a white kerchief crossed on her breast
and the jingle of keys in her apron
pocket In looking back to my child
hood and it's association with Debor-
alb, then an elderly woman, | can
understand and fully appreciate her
character. | remember once hearing
her say that every one could find her
place in the world, and stay in it, if
she chose And, apparently, Debo
( rah had discovered her sphere and
was happy therein; for, although my
grandmother interests were hers,
and she had been the confdant OF
two generations, she fully under
stood her position in the house, and
maintained it accordingly.
Deborah Knox also possessed a
good memory for details, until ASK
Deborah" became as much byword
as ''Look in the Ginger Jar" was to
the Rokey family.
One night Evelyn and l had asked
grandmamma in vain for story.
Il haven't time now" said she,
balancing her pencil over the account
book, 'but you might ask Deborah. :"
Away we ran to Deborah's room.
1t was at remote end of the first
floor, and had been built originally
for an office. Deborah had gladly
taken it for hers because it was where
she could "keep an eye upon things"
On this especial evening Deborah
Knox sat by the fire knitting. Her
feet were on the fender, and as we
entere1 she did not look up, but said,
Shut the door. It's windy"
Deborah we said, in a breath.
Then | looked at Evelyn and Evelyn
at me. My little sister slipped be-
hind Deborah's chair and leaned
against it.
"Can,t play Old Witch tonight,
said Deborah; "got my charity knit
ting to do"
"We thought maybe =" said
Evelyn.
Cant have any more ginger-cakes.
Storeroom's locked" said Deborah,
"Everybody's busy, and we've
nothing to do" said l.
"Then sit straight down there and
turn out your toes and twirl your
thumbs!" said Deborah, pointing to
box in the chimney corner.
TWAS cushioned and covered with
turkey red, and we did as we were
told.
'We thought maybe you would tell
us story, Deborah" said my little
sister.
81 was thinking one at that blessed
minute" said Deborah, looking up
ward to the high mantel shelf where
stood clock with moon face, "but
it's nigh your bedtime"
mo, please tell us. Deborah" said
Evelyn, with her hand on Deborah's
knee, Then Deborah resumed her
needles.
Il was thinking of my silver vase,
and wondering about the teapot, +" said
she.
What teapot" we asked.
MY teapot" said Deborah.
Where is it?' asked Evelyn.
81 wish | knew said Deborah.
y "Oh, why didn't you lock it up9'
asked.
I'll warrant twas locked up for a
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DEBORAH'S TEAPOT.
BY VIRGINIA W. CLOUD.

EBORAH KNOX was my
grandmother's houskeep-
er and the champion and
friend of my childhood.
Unlike most housekeep-
ers in stories, Deborah
was a small, wiry woman,
dark-eyed, keen witted,