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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
MIR. DAvIs's APPOINTMENT.

NIX. DANIS'S APPOlNIMENT.
The Senate subcommittee appointed
to investigate the charges against Mr.
Henry E. Davis, nominated to be Dis
trict Attorney of the District of Column
bia, was in session yesterday 1t con-
sists of Senators Hoar and Hill.
Senator Hill has summoned witnesses
from points where Mr.. Davis made
speeches during the campaign, and
they will be asked to specifically state
the character of the language which
Davis used on those occasions. Mr.. Hill
proposes to prove by affirmative lesti-
mony that the general allegations not
only have no foundation, but that the
reverse is true.
A number Of witnesses from this city
were examined yesterday. They testi
fed that they were present at the meet
ing here which has been cited as spe-
cifc instance where harsh and abusive
language was employed. The testi-
mony was in Mr. Davis's favor. 1t was
shown that instead of abusing Senator
Daniel he referred to him III such eulo-
CYSTIC terms as to provoke cheers.
Mr.. Davis has positively denied under
oath that he had any connection, even
III the most remote fashion, with the re-
movals from the Treasury Department
and said, also, that he disapproved of
such action. He also denied that he
was connected with any civil service
reform association, as has been charged
He admitted his membership in the
Jackson Democratic Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

THE CRETAN AFFAIR.-The Turkish
government has ordered strong squad
ron to leave Constantinople for Crete
within five days. Greece continues to
forward men and munitions of war to
Crete. A note was yesterday sent by
the representatives of the powers to
the commander of the Greek forces in
Crete warning him that any attack by
the Greeks upon Canea, Retimo, Her
kalion or Sitia would be repealed by the
warships of the foreign powers. A dis
patch from Vienna says most of the
powers have agreed to blockade the
port of Athens in order to curb the
warlike tendency of Greece.
A dispatch from Athens says that
Col. Vassos, commanding the Greek
forces, has captured the important po-
sition of Vouklies. Col. Vassos, the
dispatch says, is forming the insur-
gents into battalions and furnishing
them with arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

The bill to restrict immigration,
which passed the U. S. Senate yester-
day evening, received the votes of only
four democrats, while twenty-five OF
them voted against it. Nearly all OF
its supporters were from the North,
and nearly all of its opponents from the
South. And yet the North started
foreign immigration by means of the
large bounty in greenbacks it paid
for foreign soldiers, for its invasion OF
the South, and the South received
many of them with bloody hands to
hospitable graves. But the whirliggs
of time are past finding out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
RucKLIN,s ARNIcA sALyE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corus and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

and also an amendment to the sundry
civil bill providing small appropriation
for commencing bridge across the Po-
tomac at Arlington.
Fourteen million dollars are apprc-
priated by the naval bill for new vcs-
sells, and the price to be paid for their
armor is left to the sweet will of Mr..
McKinley's Secretary of the Navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

TIE Utah legislature now pro-
poses to erect statue to Brigham
Young in Statuary Hall at the Capitol
in Washington, No wonder the ad.
mirers OF the distinguished Father
Marquette don't Gaze whether his
statue, now among those in that hall,
be accepted or not, as those of Brig
ham Young and John Brown are to
nave places there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

EACH WANTS THE CHILD.-The suit
of Mrs. Nellie Goodwin against her
husband, Mr.. Robert Goodwin, for the
possession of their child, came up in
the Circuit Court in Richmond yester-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin were
married several years ago. Mrs. Good
win is native of Pennsylvania, and
declines to live in Virginia, where MIR.
Goodwin is employed. Some months
ago Mr.. Goodwin went to Bethlehem,
Pa, and attempted to get his wife to
return to Virginia.
His efforts were fruitless, however, in
this attempt, and by the aid of his
wife's relatives he secured possession Of
the child and brought it to his Virginia
home. The VIE now sues for recov
cry of the child. She graduated as
professional nurse 10 the st. Luke's
Hospital, at South Bethlehem, Pa. In
her statement she claims that she can
under any circumstances take excel
lent care Of the child, as her profession
of nurse provides her with very good
salary.
Mr.. Goodwin said that he first met
his wife in Brooklyn in 1892 and in less
than two weeks they were engaged.
He was employed at various places,
but through circumstances beyond his
control he was unfortunate in holding
his positions.
While one of the witnesses was tes-
tifying, Mr.. Goodwin arose and start
ed to get drink of water, when he
fell in faint. and it was several min
utes before he recovered. Judge Well
ford withheld his decision until to day.
1t is understood that efforts toward Il
reconciliation will be made in the mean
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

James A. Harvey, of Loudoun
county, claims to be the beir at law of
the late Jane E. Harvey, of Howard
county, Md.
Mr.. J. Nj. Barr, late superintendent
of the Great Northern Railroad, is to
be vice president OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad.
Rev. E. Valentine Jones, rector of
Walker parish, Albemarle, has &C.
copied call to Columbus, Miss, to
succeed Rev. John L. Johnson.
Hon. John S. Wise, of New York,
has rented the Episcopal rectory at
Accomac Court House, where his fami-
ly will spend the spring and summer.
There were two assignments in Rich
mond yesterday-Cyrus Bossieux,
teamster, liabilities $4,000, and Wal
ter Scott, furniture, liabilities $1,000.
The latter recently lost portion OF his
stock by FIRE.
The police justice of Norfolk is wag.
ing relentless war On gambling and
the carrying of concealed weapons.
Several offenders convicted of running
gambling dives have been fined from
$50 to 500 each, with Jail sentences
Mr.. Robert H. Fisher, ticket agent
at Richmond of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, died yesterday. He
was gallant Confederate soldier and
was badly wounded at Winchester. He
was prominent Mason and belonged
10 Pickett Camp Of Confederate Vet
Grams.
A pretty wedding took place on
Wednesday morning at the residence
of Mr.. c. G. Gddings, near Goresville
The contracting parties were his Oldest
daughter, Miss Mary G. Giddings and
Mr.. Ralph G. Graves, of Pennsylvania.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Jno. d. LaMothe, rector OF the Epis-
copal churches at Goresville and Ham
ilton.
The conference in Richmond of the
representatives OF various telephone
lines in this and other States, who
have been in session for the past two
days, came to an end yesterday. The
gentlemen say they have about per-
fected plans to establish long.distance
lines throughout all parts of Virginia.
1t was determined that lines should at
once be built connecting Richmond
with Petersburg, Norfolk, Lynchburg
and all other cities in the common
wealth. The idea is that Washington
and points in North and South Caro-
lima will be brought in connection at
an early day. The effort is to have
the Virginia lines in operation before
the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company OF Virginia can get
fairly in the field. The latter is the
company of which Senator John w.
| Daniel is general counsel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

WEDDING AT BERRYvnLE.-Miss
Virginia Taylor Mccormick, daughter
of Mr.. aud Mrs. Marshall Mccormick,
was married at Berryville at o'clock
yesterday evening to James Jett Nc
Cormick, of Norfolk. The wedding, q
tableau one, was celebrated in the par
lors at Rose Hill, the brides home,
which were beautifully decorated with
palms, carnations, roses and evergreens
and lighted by numerous candelsbra.
Rev. P. P. Phillips, of st. Paul's Episco'
pal Church, this city, assisted by Rev.
Edward Wall, of Grace Church, Berry
Vile, performed the ceremony. Miss
Msrgaretta II. Mccormick, the brides
sister, was maid of honor, and Rev.
Robert S. Coupland best man. Master
Mashall Mccormick, jr., was page, and
little Miss Halle T. Mccormick
flower girl. Miss Mamie w. Mcclure
presided at the piano. The brides
gown was of white brocade, trimmed
with lierre lace and made en- traine.
Her veil was caught back with spray
of lilies of the valley, held in place by q
diamond pin, the gift of the groom.
She carried lilies of the valley. The
maid of honor wore white organdie
over white satin, trimmed with lace
and MORE ribbons. She carried Ameri-
can Beauty roses.
The bridal party was entertained
Tuesday night by Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
shall Mccormick and large reception
followed the wedding, at which there
were present persons from Baltimore,
Norfolk, Annapolis and other cities.
The bridal presents were numerous and
handsome. DIR. and Mrs. Mccormick
left at $50 for Washington, whence
they 60 to Norfolk, their future home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

A resolution was introduced yester-
day in the Missouri House providing
that committee be appointed to at
tend the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight in
Nevada, with view TO reporting the ad-
visibility of legalizing prize-6ghting in
Missouri. 1t was referred to the COM
mittee on militia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, February IS.
SENATE.

House Joint resolution, admitting
free of duty needle work and similar
articles imported by the New York AS
ISOLATION of Sewing Schools for exhibit
ton purposes, was passed. Also Sen.
ate bill to extend the uses of the mail
service. 1t authorizes the use in the
MALE of the postal cards and envelopes,
with coupon attached, patented and
owned by the United States Economic
Postage Association, the postmaster
general to test their practical operation
10 one or more cities, and to suspend
their use if the test be unfavorable.
These cards and envelopes are to con-
form in size to the requirements of the
postoffice department and be used only
for return messages; they are to have
printed thereon, and upon the coupon
attached thereto, the address of the
individual or firm to whom they are to
be returned, and may also have printed
upon the address side the penalty
prescribed for any violation of the act,
and upon each coupon such words as
will Indicate that the postage will be
paid when the card or envelope is de-
livered to the addressed.
The routine morning business being
declared closed, Mr.. Sherman moved
that the Senate proceed to the consid-
Grafton of the executive business (the
arbitration treaty..
Mr.. Quay said that he had given
notice tnat he would call up to-day
House bill for the appointment of la
Dor commission; but, as he understood
that the executive session would posi-
bly, be productive of results, he would
not insist upon that matter now but
would call up his bill as soon as the
Senate came into legislative session.
The Senate then went into executive
session.
Immediately after the Senate went
into executive session Senator Sherman
sought to call up the general treaty oil
arbitration with Great Britain, but be
met with repulse at the very outset
A motion was made that business on
the calendar be proceeded with, the az
gument being that there were nu:r-
Der of important nominations, particu,
larly of judicial character, that ought
to be acted upon. The yeas and nays
were demanded and those favoring the
consideration of nominations won. The
nomination of VIM. II. Munger, of Ne
braska, to be district judge for the dis
trict Of Nebraska, was confirmed with
ont opposition. The nomination Of
Chas. +. Amidon, to be district judge
for the district of North Dakota, was
then called up and debate, in which
considerable opposition was manifested
was precipitated. 1t is believed, how.
, ever, that the nomination will be con-
| tirmed for the reason that the opposi
ton to Mr.. Amidon is more political
than anything else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
DIED.

Entered into rest on Tuesday, February &c,
1897, in Alexandria, Va GERTRUDE
MOSS JOHNSON, daughter of the late John
81 and Rebecca J. johnson. Funeral Friday,
February 10Th, at u NJ, from St. Paul's
Church. Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
HOUSE.

Mr.. Cannon, chairman Of the commit.
tee Oh appropriations, reported the gen.
eral deficiency bill, stating that he
should tomorrow ask the House to take
up and proceed to discuss it before the
week was over.
A conference report was agreed to
on bill prohibiting the playing OF bill
lizards or any similar game in room
where liquors are sold within the limits
of the District of Columbia.
A joint resolution appropriating
$1,000 for the extra expenses OF the
Senate in connection with the inaugu-
raj ceremony was passed.
Mr.. Royse, from the committee on
elections number one, addressed the
House on the contested election case of
Hopkins republican, versus Kendall
(democraD from the 10th Kentucky
district, opposing the recommendation
of the majority of the committee in
favor OF confirming in his seat the sit
ting member who was returned elected
by vote of IA SIS against IA 1872 for his
contestant. He charged that the roll
on which this return was based was
fraudulently prepared by the clerk Of
Clark county who violated the law in
every particular and particularly out
rsged the colored republican voters by
placing at the head of the ticket with
proper authority "the odorous raccoon"
instead of the American eagle, the en-
blem selected.
Mr.. Linney closed the debate on be
half of the contestant. He based his
claim almost exclusively on the admis-
sions made in the majority report in re-
gard to transparent fraud" "conspi-
racy to defraud," etc., which he read
with much humor and emphasizes, elicit
ing hearty laughter and applause, mem
bers gathering around him and block
ing up the aisles. The majority, he
said, admitted that the clerk was a
thief, but they contended he had not
stolen enough to affect the results OF
the election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan address
ed the Nebraska Legislature last night.
He disclaimed at the outset his inten-
ton of making anything like partisan
lnaach
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
A Mnrdcroms Chinaman HANGED.

SANQUENTIN, Cal. Feb. 1S.-Chun
Sing, Chinese, was hanged here yes
terday for a triple murder, committed
at Lundy mining camp, in September,
1895. Without provocation he attack :
ed All Fook, fellow countryman,
with an axe, hacking him frightfully,
but not fatally. He then chopped All
Fook's wife to pieces and afterwards
went to an adjoining cabin and killed
another Chinese couple, brutality be-
heading the woman. While in Jail
awaiting trial, he attempted to kill
taller, but was unsuccessful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.-The Grand
Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia,
at Richmond last night elected the fol-
lowing grand officers: H. NJ Darnall, OF
Roanoke, grand chancellor; N. L. Wal
ton, of Woodstock, grand vice chancel-
lor; w. I. Lithgow, of Manchester, G.
P; w. A. Edwards, of Norfolk, grand
keeper of records and seals; l.. t.
Courtney, of Richmond, G. NJ. Of q
Robert Catlett, OF Staunton, G. NJ. A.
A.; c. T. Bland, of Portsmouth, G. S. c.
The report of Grand Chancellor
Wooding was complete resume Of the
work for the past nine months, the last
annual meeting having been held in
Danville last May, and shows the order
to have stood the depression IN all
other lines remarkably we'll, holding It's
own and increasing the number OF
lodges in the State.
Keeper of Records and Seals Ed.
wards submitted his report, showing
the numerical strength OF the order and
its financial condition. 1t shows the
membership on February l, 1897, to
to have been 1877. The receipts from
May l, 1896, to February /, 1897, was
81, 117.70. One lodge was instituted
during the year.
Mr.. T. l.. Courtney, grand master of
exchequer, reports disbursements OF
$1,74S.26 and balance on hand OF
S2,64S. 20.
Treasurer G. T. Loehr, of the Hines
Memorial Fund, reported S69S.54 IN his
hands.
The committee appointed at the
Staunton convention in 1895, consist
ing of Supreme Representative d. G.
Richardson, of Richmond; Colonel John
A. Alexander, of Leesburg, and Grand
Keeper of Records and Seals W. A. Ed
wards, of Norfolk, submitted new
code of laws for the government OF the
Grand Lodge. Several very important
changes are contemplated in the new
code.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18
APPOINTMENTS OF BISHOP NEWTON. The

The storehouse of W. J. Tignor, at
Heathsville, was robbed on Tuesday
night and the cash drawer rifled. About
$40 was secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

In quarrel at Caney Creek, Tenn, yester.
day over nickel, Marsh Winston killed John
Wilson, while Winston Was seriously wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-18

The Southern Meets the Freight Cut.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-The Southern
Railway has met the westbound freight
rate cut inargurated by the Norfolk
and Western, claiming that the step
vas necessary for self protection.
The evening times., 1897-03-08

Minnesota, North and South DsakOta
to Control Cycling in Northwest.

Minnesota, North and South DakOta
to Control Cycling in Northwest.
Chica go, March S.-A Record special from
Minneapolis, Minn-, says. Minnesota will
secede from the League OF American Wheel
men and in connection with the States
OF North and South Dakota form an inde-
pendent league for the control OF cycle
racing In the Northwest. Circular letters
have been sent to every wheelman of note
in the section interested in the proposed
movement, and the responses indicate that
the sentiment in favor of throwing off the
league CONTROLS general among the racing
contingent.
For the rhst two years there has been
an undereurrent OF dissatisfaction among
the racing men at the way in which the
league has handled matters in the north
west. The men who are at the head Of
the movement are all members ofthe league
and are prominent in racing circles in the
north west.
The plan proposed conternplates the
formation Of a league somewhat similaz<
to the League Of American Wheelmen. "A
which viii work along the same lines
that organization. The principal dif>
ence between the two bodies win be thsS
the new league will admit professionals
on the same terms as amateurs, and viii
also issue sanctions for Sunday races,
whenever desired.
The evening times., 1897-03-08
A Successful Sacred Concert

The sacred concert given by the Colum-
bia Either Club at Carroll Institute Hall last
evening was success in every respect.
An audience in which the most prominent of
the German-American people 81 the city
were included filled the hall to overflow
ing. Each number on the program received
the hearty appreciation which its artistic
merit deserved, and all were encored. The
Either Club was assisted by Miss E. Beh-
rend, Miss B. Reichenbach, Prof. Ernst Lent,
Prof. E. A. Lovy, Prof Thierbach. Messrs
william and Charles Thierbach, Mr.. Brooke
Amiss. the Arion Singing Society, with
Prof. FL. Xander and E. r. De Grain, ac-
companists.
The evening times., 1897-03-08
WALLING PRAYS FOR MERCY
He Reiterates His Innocence of
Pearl Bryan'S Murder.
for Killing the Girl, While
jackson Had One.

Alexandria, KY, March s.-From the
Jail in this little town, Alonzo walling,
under sentence OF death for completely In
the murder OF Pearl Bryan, saturday night
sent TO Gov. Bradley an appeal for mercy.
Waliing has al along expected Jackson
to confess and clear him, hut the state
ment not being forthcoming he gave up
hope and appealed to the only power that
can save his life. In his letter waIling
says:
Now, as God is my Judge, this letter
is not intended to make you shrink from
an unpleasant duty. have already said
often that Scott Jackson told Inc that he
had a girl in trouble and intended to kill
her as the easiest way OF getting rid of her.
/ sa now, as l have always said, that 1
did not think he meant that, and do not
know how Pearl Bryan happened TO be
killed.
Il have said on the witness stand that
helped Scott Jackson to conceal the cloth
ing of Pearl Bryan, and that placed her
own bloody clothing in my locker at the
dental college. | have done many things
for Scott Jackson, which, now know were
foolish. It may be a small justification
for my actions to say that voluntarily
told all had done. Ill had anything more
to be to- do not think would be able
TO conceal il, as | have not the ability
to talk any way except plainly. AT this
time 1t would be better for me IL dill
know more about the killing OF Pearl
Bryan. My friends tell me that am not
regarded as the principal in the crime. and
that a good many people think 1 would
I cf.ya 81 Z
TO tell all about the killing. / have even
been advised to swear to a story prepared
by someone else
II do really think that Pearl Bryan was
killed by a medicine which was not in
tended to kill her, but 10 bring about an
abortion or to render her insensible during
an operation. There might have been a
mistake in the medicine. The cocaine
found in her stomach was enough to Kill
her. Cocaine is an ingredient OF an
application used by dentists to deaden pain.
Taken internally IL would surely produc,
death. Jackson often had this medicine
II do not wish TO prejudice you against
Jackson. but l must speak plainly. as my
life is at stake. / had no motive to kill
Pearl Bryan, and he did. Everything that
has been told about the case has been told
10y me. The police will admit that there
is no proof against me outside Of the story
OF George II. Jackson. which was bare
faced falsehood. He is in jail now for per-
jury. The story he told in my case was
whaly impossible, as wei as Improbable,
and his former employer, Gov. Bushnell
OF Ohio. said that he was not a truthful
man. I ask you not 10 permit me to be
hanged until you fave thought of these
things and satisfied yourself that there is
no doubt OF my guilt
The evening times., 1897-03-08

Clara Crounse Stole From Mrs.
Hathaway.

III the story the police tell about Clara
NJ. Crounse is correct, she is almost as bad
as the ancient thief who stole the copper
pennies from q dead mans eyes. Clara
isa rather prepossessing young woman and
she is charged with visiting the house OF
tile late Policeman Hathaway, on the day
of his funeral, and while the family were
att the cemetery with the remains, she
ransacked the rooms and stole a $3.50
gold piece, gold canned ring with tiger
eye set, 81 gold piece, pair of gold eye
glasses, and rare and highiy-prized go
cent gold piece, all the property of the
dead policeman.
The worst feature of the case lis that
Clara was treated as n trusted friend by
Mrs Hathaway, a nd left in charge OF the
premises during the funeral, by the grief
stricken widow, who little suspected that
the woman would rob her, and on such a
sorrowful occasion as that.
The woman was arrested by Policemen
Thomas Henry and Bryarly, of the Fourth
precinct. This morning she was taken 20
policc headq 'arters to bee photographed for
the rogues tanery. As Clara has betn
convicted ~ theft before. she will be tried
in the police court tomorrow ON two cases
OF larceny. second Offense. which means
a term n the pen IL she is convicted.