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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF tho Alexandria Ganotto.
WASHINGTON, May 81.

Correspondence OF tho Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
What is supposed to have been an
earthquake was felt here about two
O'clock this evening. 1t lasted about
fifty seconds and caused chandeliers to
sway and floors to tremble perceptibly.
1t was noticed at the Capitol, in the
telephone exchange and several of the
high buildings. In the Associated Press
office in the Post building the
vibrations were felt very distinctly.
The Weather Bureau and Naval OBJ
~servatory which have recording instru-
ments are closed on account of Decora-
ton Day, but Il Waterman at the OBJ
%servatory said hat the shock lasted
nearly n minute and that the move
ment was from south to north.
The work of the government print
ing office is seriously menaced bv the
failure of tho appropriation for con-
tinuing its work. The available funds
will be exhausted tomorrow and it is
doubtful whether legislation can be had
in the House to supply the deficiency.
The Senate has passed a resolution To
mann uNhiiuDlt ~ ,OON OF
the amount carried in the deficiency bill,
which is pending in the Senate. This
resolution can be passed by the House
only by unanimous consent or by the
adoption of a special rule for its consid.
GRAFTON. The democrats threaten to
refuse to give consent, as Mr.. Simpson
did to-day, declaring hat the republi.
cans having supported the Sneaker in
his delay in appointing committees
must take the consequences. There is
not a quorum of republicans in town
and this may prevent the adoption of a
rule.
The point made by Senator Morgan
that the present semi-weekly sessions
of the House are unconstitutional is
giving some anxiety to some of the re.
publican leaders, and two of the mem
ber of the House ways and Q COM
mittee expressed the opinion that the
Senator's view might prove to be cor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
Trouble with the Indians,

DENVER, Col, May 31.-A dispatch
from Helena, Mont. says: The Cheyenne
Indians have gone on the warpath and
are said to have killed almost a dozen
men, including five United States
soldiers. The white settlers are up in
arms and the women and children are
being sent into the northern towns for
safety. Two companies of colored
cavalry from Custer were ordered to
the agency Wednesday. A courier from
the agency says that the Indians have
shot into the cavalry and killed five
and have sixty cowboys surrounded.
The cavalry from Fort Keogh and
Company E. of the infantry left Satur.
day for the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 81, 1877.

JOHN HARDCAsTLE, a good natured
and Jolly Enplishman, who having been
employed in q civil capacity in the
South, was captured on the lower Po-
tomac during the war between the
States. while on his way home. He
was confined in the old Capitol prison
at Washington, and one day while
looking %out.of the barred windows OF
O, the room in which he was confined,
was deliberately shot and killed by the
onard No notice was taken of the
murder and the murderer nor any OF
the prison authorities was even reprl-
manded. An unruly Spanish insurgent,
alleged TO be q naturalized citizen OF
this country, confined in prison in
Cuba, died there Of natural causes. OF
the former case the British government
took no cognizance, though interference
would have gained the South's indie
~pendeuce but in the latter, a special
COMMISSIONER as been sent TO HaVana
and both houses Of the American Con-
press want the government to go to
war in behalf Of the insurgents. AS
the insurgents are composed almost en-
tirely OF negroes and scalawags, that
Southern people who remember any
thing about the days of reconstruction
in their country, should desire to pro
duce a similar state OF affairs in Cuba,
and to reduce that island to the condi-
ton of Jamaica, Haiti and San Do
mingo, can only be accounted for on the
ground Of their utter and entire lgnor-
ance of what has been and is going on
in Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

BISHOP MENTIONS FUNERAL.
The funeral of the late Bishop j. B.
Newton. assistant bishop of the Episco-
pal Diocese OF Virginia, took place from
Memorial Church in Richmond, on Sat-
urday evening at 5 o'clock.
The beautiful old church in which
Bishop Newton ministered was draped
with black crepe, and the violet OF the
sacred office to which the deceased had
been worthily elevated. From the lee
tern hung q cross Of immortelles, and
from the reading desk of bis old pulpit
hung a coronet Of roses.
Lovingly and tenderly his bier, la
dened with rare and beautiful exotics,
was laid in front of the altar. Bishop
Randolph met the remains at the en-
trance to the church and recited the
opening sentences of the burial service.
The psalter was sung antiphonally by
Rev. Landon r. Mason and the choir.
Rev. DIR. Carmichael read the lesson,
Rev. Mr.. Clarke led the recital of the
creed, and Rev. Bergman Green, of
Alexandria, recited the prayers. "For-
aver With the Lord" and peace, Per-
feet Peace" were sung by the choir
concluding the service in the church.
In the sanctuary, besides the clergy
mentioned, were Bishop Whittle,
Bishop Penick, Revs. F. S. Stickney, j..
]. Gravatt, w. p. Chrisman, c. E.
Grammar, d. d., DR.. Wallis, r. A..
Goodwin, Benjamin Dennis, P. r. NJ
gent, J. Burkhead, DIR. Crawford, DR..
| Sprigg, J. Y. bowman, F. Rideout, B.
M. Randolph, and Preston Nash.
The delegation from St. Luke's
church, Norfolk, of which Bishop New
ton was so long rector, was composed
of Rev. Arthur Lloyd, Mr.. John N.
Williams and Judge Martin. Besides
these, from the same city came Rev.
DR.. Tucker and Judge Theodore S.
Garnett. From the Theological Semi
nary there were present Rev. Drs.
Crawford, Grammer, Wallis and
Walker. With them went Prof. l.. M.
BIackford, of the Episcopal High
School. Judge Garrett, who went
from Norfolk, represented the board of
trustees. or the clergy not belonging
to Henrico parish there werei in attend
ance Rev. Lucien Kinsolving, of the
mission to Brazil; Rev. Martin John.
son, Rev. MIR. Hepron, Rev. William
Smith, of fredericksburg, and others,
and of nom Episcopal clergy Rev. DIR.
Upper, DR.. Pell, DIR. Mcneil, DIR.
Hatcher, DR.. Tudor, the last two being
in the chancel.
AT the grave Rev. -. Gravatt read
the final sentences, according to the
rubric, and the committal was made by
Preston Nash, the Kyrie Eleison aud
prayers were read by Rev. J. Y. Down
man, and the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Mr.. Goodwin. Bishop
Newton's grave is in one of the most
picturesque spots of Hollywood ceme-
terry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
TRIBUTE OF

At a meeting of the stockholders of the
Mount Vernon Insurance Company held to-
day the following was adopted
Whereas, In the death of F. Z. CoRBETT.
the Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company
has lost an officer who has presided over its
affairs since the organization of the company
therefore.
Resolved: That this company hereby ex-
presses their appreciation of his services as an
executive officer and the value of his counsel
and business qualities MS Director.
Resolved, That after so many years of as
ISOLATION his presence will be missed at the
meetings of the board, bur: his faithfuIncss 10
every tInst committed to his care in his rcla-
ton TO this company will always be a pleasant
memory.
Resolved, That these resolutions be pub
lishcd in the newspapers of the city and also
spread upon the minutes of this meeting.
A. A. WAKEFIELD, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
Liquor in South Carolina.

CHARLESTON, s. c., May 31.-Judge
Simonton, of the United States Circuit
Court, to-day filed a decision in the
case of the Vandercook Company
against the State of South Carolina re-
straining the State from preventing the
sale of the liquors brought into the
State. This decision if sustained on
appeal, it is claimed, will have the eff
feet of rendering nugatory the State
%dispensary law. Under the decision Of
Judge Simonton any person may i'm
port and sell liquor in original pack
ages. The decision is based on the in.
terstate commerce law, the court hold.
;1g that the right Of Importation COM
prehends the right of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

PANIC IN CATHEDRAL.-During o
function in the Cathedral at Pisa, Italy,
o%nSaturday evening a lighted candle fell
causing a panic among those present,
who believed that the building would
be set on fire. The crowd fled for the
exits, and in the rush several persons
who stumbled and fell were trampled
to death and many others were badly
injured. The occasion of the gathering
in the cathedral was the unwilling of
al image of the Virgin. The celebra-
tions in honor of the event were intend
ed to last for several days. The mayor
of Pisa and many bishops were present
when the panic occurred. The candle
that fell set fire to asmall portion ofthe
decorations, but the flames were soon
extinguished. Seven persons were
crushed to death. Seventeen were
seriously, and twenty-five less badly III
iurad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
T%ELEGRAPHIC BRETITIEl
Washington lost to Cincinnati Ii
morning by a score OF / to 3.

Washington lost to Cincinnati tbs
morning by a score Of / to 3.
Decoration Day was observed q.
usual throughout the country TO-DAY.
Ex-Congressman George D. Nej,e.
john, OF Nebraska, Assistant Secrefary
OF War, spent yesterday afternoon viii
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy D. Hassler. Oh Prince
street.
The morning baseball games between
the New York and Pitrsburp. t5e
Brooklyn end Cleveland, and the Bo,.
ton and St. Louis clubs were postponed
on account Of rain.
Among those spoken OF as possible
successors Of the late Bishop Newton +.
Rev. John X. Mason, OF Kentucky. who
married a daughter Of the late DR..
Norton, OF this city.
AT S:45 a. M. the crevasse at Conrad po;n,
below Baton Rouge, La. east side. hat widen.
ell to 300 feet and the lower end haslio, ye.
been secured. Trains on the Mississippi V.iey
railroad were not able TO get through tbs
morning. and will, for the present, be f;.con.
tinued. The crevasse water Is now within
three miles Of Baton Rouge.
Former Assistant Secretary Of State Jo:e,b
D. Hall fell from a second story window IN
Trenton, y. J., and died this morning from
his injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

DUKE TO BECOME A MoNK.-The
Due d'Alencon, whose wife was a vic
tim of the Charity Bazaar horror, is to
enter a monastery, according to q Paris
dispatch. 1t is said that in accordance
with a vow taken Immediately after the
funeral of his wife, he will soon become
novitiate with the Dominicans, with
the object of preparing for holy orders.
The Due d'Alencon is a grandson of
Louis Philippe. He is a son of the Due
de Nemours and a first cousin once re-
moved of the present Due d'Orleans,
head of the combined Orleans. Bourbon
family of France. Ferdinand d'Orleans
was born at Neuilly, July -, 1914, and
married Sophie, Duchesse en- Bavierre,
September 20, 1865. Previous to his
wife's terrible death, which utterly
Frustrated him for a time, the Duo
d'Alencon was a gentil garcon, hand.
some, blue.eyed, not enterprising, and
rather amiable. His reserve is, per.
haps, as much due to shyness as to
pride of rank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

THE PorULIsTs.-A letter from Rich
mond ssys: 1.-The populist State con-
vention, which is to meet at Roanoke
on July 2S, will, it is we'll understood,
declare in the most emphatic terms for
rigid economy in the administration of
all of the affairs of the Commonwealth.
This party will probably also insist
upon important amendments to the con-
stitution, if they do not anticipate the
democrats and demand that the next
Legislature appoint q commission to
frame necessary changes to the organic
law OF the State. The criminal ex.
penses of Virginia, which have been in
recent years greatly reduced, are still,
it is insisted, more burdensome to the
taxpayers than they should be. The
democrats recognize this fact and no
doubt will indicate it in the platform
which the Roanoke convention will
formulate. The populists. holding their
convention nearly two weeks in ad-
vance of their opponents, can take the
wind out of the formers sails in this
and other economic matters. This and
the fact that they desired to put a tick
at in the field was the reason the peo.
ple's party called their body together in
advance of their opponents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
Cosv1crs QUELLED.-Another serious

CoNvIcrs QUELLED.-Another serious
outbreak occurred among the rebellious
convicts of San Quintin, CAL, Saturday
evening. Seven hundred prisoners,
who refused to work in the jute mill on
Thursday, complaining Of the prison
diet, and who had since been confined
on q bread-and-water diet, made q
combined attack on the handful of
guards. The latter turned their rifles
or the malcontents, seriously wound
ing several. The outbreak was quelled
after q hot fight lasting only a few
minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

TIE ADVANCING dawn of prosperity
may have come, but that the four hun
dred men who were discharged from
the air brake works at Wilmerding,
Pennsylvania, last week, on account OF
lack OF order don't think so, is demon.
strated by the fact that they assembled
there for the purpose of passing resolu
tions to that effect, but, previous to do
ing SO, tore down and broke up the
pictures Of President Mckinley, whose
election was the cock sure precursor oil
chat dawn, that hung on the walls OF
the hall in which they met. 1t is now
denied that they did SO, but they did,
all the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

A FIRE AND a SHooTISG.-Greate tx.
element prevails at Greenland, o little
town near Bayard, w. Va, which is
on the line Of the West Virginia Gen.
trsl and Pittsburg Railroad, caused BY
a fatal shooting atf!ay. Several weeks
$50 the store building of Jesse Hays. Of
Greenland, was set on fire about len
o'clock at night, causing a loss Of
- 800. AS the result OF a detective
inquiry, a warrant was sworn out for
the arrest Of Walter Reed, a b~rother-in-
'aw Of Mr.. Hays. The two men haze
not been on friendly terms because, it
ia said, Reeds wife, who is a sister OF
Mr.. Hays, left her husband and went
to her brothers. home to live.
Squire Mcdonald deputized the dc
tective to serve the warrant on Reed.
On Friday night last the detective went
to Reeds farm to make the arrest.
Reed, it il claimed, resisted, and made
at the officer with a knife, whereupon
tae detective Shot and killed Reed in
stantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
uOuSE

The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE.
There was a good attendance on the
floor OF the House and in the galleries
today Notwithstanding the outside at
traction of Memorial Day. On account
of the day the republican leaders had
requested the democrats to permit q
recess until tomorrow. They desired
TO have conference reports on the In
dian and sundry civil appropriation
bills acted on as 500 as possible but
did not wish to work on Memorial Day.
Some of the democrats were disposed to
concede this but others declared that
the republicans having adopted q rule
for semi-weekly sessions must abide
By it.
When the journal was read Mr.. Lewis
protested against its approval saying
that there was mo constitutional
House that can legally approve the
journal and if there was it could not be
approved in the manner and form
adopted" and gave notice that he
merely filed his protest to actupon it lie
the future as might seem best.
Then Mr.. Cannon asked unanimous
consent for the consideration Of a res
olution to make Immediately available
funds for the work of the government
printing office, which had been provid-
ed for in the general deficiency bill.
The appropriations for the printing
Office were exhausted, he said, and
work must be stopped tomorrow I'M
less ome provision for it was made.
"Does the gentleman think this q
proper way to legislate ?" Mr.. Richard
son asked.
Mr.. Cannon explained that the House
had done its duty when it passed the
deficiency bill same time ago and that
the fault wss the Senate's.
The discussion was vetoed by Mr..
Simpson who said he must object to
legislation to-day az he understood it
was the plan to take a recess in honor
OF the dead.
Speaker Reed presented q letter from
Mr.. McLaurin announcing his resigna-
ton to take the seat in the Senate to
which he had been appointed by the
Governor Of South Carolina and the
announcement wac applauded by Mr..
McLaurin's friends.
Then the motion OF Mr.. Dingley for
a recess until tomorrow was carried
with a few dissenting votes on the dem
ocratic side and the members dispersed
after a session OF fifteen minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

THAT the proposed new tariff bill
was prepared by workings and with
the idea of giving more to those who
have too much, is aptly shown by the
crockery schedule of that bill, by
which those who are compelled by
their limited means to use cheap crock
ory are Disseminated against, while
the rich, who Gun afford TO use more
expensive ware, arc favored. Rank
Injustice characterized the French gov
ernment during the days Immediately
preceding the revolution in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

Ir rs EVIDENT that after all, the
Aqueduct Bridge at Georgetown will
sooner or later be used fer railroad pur-
poses. AS there must be a safe car
riage bridge across the Potomac near
the national capital, aud as there is no
more convenient or appropriate place
for one than at Arlington, the sooner
Senator Daniels bill, appropriating
$4,000 600 for the construction Of one
there be passed, the better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

RAN WILD IN THE WooDs.-Rev. ].
w. Daugherty, founder and pastor Of
the Apostolic Church in Fulton, Rich
mond, has created a 81 sensation, both in
his community and in Salem, among
those who incline to his faith, by what
is claimed to be q miraculous spiritual
operation performed by him. While
holding a revival at Bonsack, near Roa-
noke, he accepted an urgent invitation
from Mr.. S. d. Goode, of Salem, to
visit his daughter, Miss Anna A. Goode,
who lost her reason because of religious
zeal, md as q result of q sermon that
she heard on hell. Miss Goode was
formerly a very intelligent young wo.
man, and was amanuensis for ID. B.
Strause, the wealthy banker of Salem,
who gave up business for evengelistic
work
Mr.. Dougherty found her running
wild in the woods, and she took him TO
be Jesus Christ, and obeyed his order
to go to the house. The preacher, who
believes in divine healing, had prayers
and anointed the girl with oil, and left
her apparently rational. He has since
received q very intelligent letter from
her, but news now comes that Miss
Goode has had relapse, been adjudged
insane and sent to the State Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
Earthauake Shock.

EVANSVILLE, o., May 31.-An earth
quake shock was felt here at about one
o'clock. The Courier building, four
stories, exhibited decided vibrations.
To such an extent was this noticed
and experienced that employees on the
fourth and third floors deserted hurry
ing below, greatly frightened. The
motion was from east to west and of n
swaying character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
OFFICIAL.
TO THE OWNERS OF DOGS.
MAYORS OFFICE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 81, 1897
All persons owning or Intending to keen
any animal Of the dog or canine species must
come forward on or before JUNE 18th.
1897, and take out a license for the same
from the Auditor. After the 18th of Juno
all persons owning or harboring dogs found
on his, her, or their premises without the re-
quired license will be fined (ss the laws on
the subject %reqnirc) 50 for every dog so own
ed or harbored Complaint has been fire.
%quently made that many persons fail to take
out their licenses, and that others pay on
one or two dogs when they are harboring
more, OF send them away during the sum
MGR months and bring them back in the
fall. My attention has been called to this
evasion of the law, with the request to pre-
vent it by requiring the police to report all
such cases, and fine those who fail to take
out license. The Mayor hopes the police
officers will not be required to report anyone.
rs the law will DO enforced. LICENSE AND
TAG $3.50.
LUTHER H. THOMPSON, Mayor.
my31 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
FIRED IN A CROWDED HALL

FIXED IN a CROWDED. HALL.
At Fountaintown, Ind, Saturday
night the high school commencement
exercises were in progress, and in the
rear Of the large hall were several
young men, chaperoned by Tilden Karr,
q reckless young man Of that place,
who, with his companions, were under
the influence of liquor. Their actions
were bois.erous in the extreme, and
were prompted by Karr, who had re-
Gently been Tilted by one of the girl
graduates, named Sadie Lowe.
When Miss Lowe arose to recite, Kan
and his associates jeered and hooted at
the embarrassed girl, who sat down,
without concluding her theme.
Elmer Bassett, principal of the school,
severely reprimanded Karr, who struck
the principal with a cane, telling him
to the floor. Bassett Immediately re-
gained his feet and half dazed and
bleeding profusely, made for Karr, who
drew his revolver and began firing.
Three shots we're fired, two of them
passing through the left side of Bassett's
coat, and the third grazing his left ear.
The women and men screamed and
ftinted, crawled under chairs and jump.
ed out Of the windows.
The commencement was postponed.
Karr is at large and Principal Bassett
remains in q serious condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

AS X.CoNGREssMAN BYNUM is Il
poor man, has no hope of political pre-
ferment, and cannot afford to be work.
ing for nothing, some curious people
want to know who is paying him for
travelling about the country speaking
against silver currency, and how much
he gets for doing 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
The BROOKLYN Haudic.p.

NEW YORK, May 31.-With its usual
bad luck the Brooklyn Jockey Club
had q bad day to-day for its opening.
There was a fog over the Gravesend
course, and now and then there was a
downfall of rain to keep things dis
agreeable. The track dries faster than
any other in the country but there was
no prospect of any change for the bet
ter late in the forenoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31
Monument Dedicated.

WEST PoIsT, y. Y. May 3f-In the me-.
ence Of 5000 people the Secretary O., Vi.
and many high officials OF the army. H.
Battle Monument erected by their corara;s
in honor of the Officers and soldiers of Il,
regular army who fell in the battles o.. IA.
civil Wal was dedicated today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-31

The WRONG TIP.-Just before John
baltimore, a colored man, who, with
William T. Powers, also colored, was
hanged II the county jail, in Chicago,
on Fcds! #=o; TO the scaffold, he
wrote -,es on a piece
OF paper, 81 E.r.+- il-i: !: Dc given to
his friends g :1= was dead. The
friends were delighted with the figures.
asserting that they were the dead
mans row. q sure winner in policy.
Every cent obiainable was borrowed,
and all was staked on the figures.
When the list came out Saturday the
nearest to Lattimore's guess was
1927 80" the dead mother row
and now every colored policy player
on Clark snd Dearborn streets is broke.