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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

RECEIVER FOR VIRG1SIA.-By order Of
Judge James O. Lamb, of the Chsncery Court
of Richmond, Leigh R. Page has been ap
poin cd receiver for the State of Virginia of
the Southern Mutual Building and Loan As
ISOLATION of Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

Poor PROSPECTS, FOR TIE FAIR-A meet
ing of tho executive committee of the Viz
ginia Agricultural Society was neld in Rich
mond yesterday, looking to the holding of
the annual fair next fall. The society is with.
out funds, the buildings arc in bad repair, and
much damaged by recent storms, and no
further aid can be expected from the city in
the present condition of its treasury, and the
prospects are not good for another fair. State
aid will be solicited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
Methodist Mutual Insurance.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1O-Plans were set on foot
at a meeting OF Methodist ministers at the
Sherman House last evening which will
probably result in the formation of a mutual
insurance company of the Methodist church
in the United Stetes. Plans were discussed,
and the board adjourned until this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
Killed His step-fathcr.

HoMAN, Ark, Feb. 1O.-sam Leigh, 10.
year old boy shot and killed Adam Court
wright, his step-father. here yesterday: Court
wright in a jealous frenzy, assaulted his wife
with club inflcting fatal wounds. Leigh
tried to protect his mother, but was too
small to grapple with his step.father. He
secured shotgun and shot Cartwright to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, February 10.
SENATE.

The chaplain, in his opening prayer,
asked special blessings for Congress and
the country as "the sovereign will OF
the people, to be, this day, announced,
concerning the persons chosen by them
to fill the highest offices OF the land"
Among the memorials presented in
favor of the ratification of the arbltra-
ton treaty were the joiut resolutions OF
the General Court" of the Common
wealth of Massachusetts.
Notice was given by Mr.. Chandler of
his intention to address the Senate
next Monday in favor of bi-metallism.
On motion of MIR. Tillman the bill
introduced by him in reference to the
liquor traffic in States was taken up.
He explained that its purpose was to
give to every State and Territory the
right to control the .:.quor traffic, with
; :. i.s own borders, in its own way,
without interference from the federal
judiciary or any outside source. 1t was,
he said, to amplify and clarity existing
law.
Mr.. Sewall and Mr.. Mills opposed
the bill as an interference with inter-
state commerce.
Mr.. Vest said that he, also, would be
compelled to vote against the bill.
The effect, he said, was to confne
every resident OF the State Of South
Carolina to the use of liquor distilled in
that State, and so to create monopoly.
~ confess that" said Mr.. Tillman.
The Vice President interrupted the
| discussion at ten minutes before one,
| and directed the sergeant-at arms 10
proceed to execute the order ofthe Sen
| ate relative to the joint session of the
Senate and House of Representative foI
the purpose Of opening and counting
the votes of electors for President and
Vice President of the United States.
The Vice President, attended by the
Secretary of the Senate and officials
bearing the boxes which contained the
certificates, placed himself at the head
of the procession Of Senators which
took its way over to the hall of the
House of Representatives. Two Sena'
tors only remained in the chamber
Hill and Turpie.
On the return OF the Senators to their
chamber the Nicaraguan canal bill was
taken up.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Henderson asked unanimous
consent to take from the Speakers table
and pass the Senate bill authorizing the
Supreme Court of the District Of Co
lumbia to appoint District Attorney
in case of q vacancy in that Office, tt
serve until his successor was nominated
and confirmed in the usual way. HI
explained that by reason of present
vacancy in the Office, the President:
nominee not having been confirmed
the criminal calendar of the Distric
courts was rapidly congesting and TIT
jail filling with inmates waiting trial.
Mr.. Harrison objected.
Mr.. Haiuer presented the fortified
tions appropriations bill and Mr.. Lou(
the postoflice bill. They went to TIT
calendar. The Notifications bill carriet
an appropriation of S9,17S,325, or up
wards of 80 100000 below the estimates
The members of the Senate, headed
by Sergeant alarms Bright and Assis
tant Lay ton, appeared at the main doc
on the north side few minutes before
l o'clock and were announced by Door
keeper Glenn.
At 1:55 p. m. the House adjourned
until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

The commission appointed by President
Cleveland to examine and test the weight
and iineness of the gold and silver coins re.
served by the minis at Philadelphia, SAL
Francisco and New Orleans during last
year, began its work in tho mint in Phia-
dclphia to. day. The total coinage at the
Philadelphia mint for the past year was
S2O,OOO,OOO in excess of the total product
of the minis at New Orleans and San Fran
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
COUR. f APPEALS.

Washington Southern Railway Com.
pany vs. Lacey. Further argued by
Edmund Burke, esq, for defendant in
error and submitted.
Ballou VS.. Ballou. Argued and SUBJ
mitted.
The next cases to be called are Bolton
vs.. Vellines, No. 81, and Jamison vs..
Rixey, No. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The stock market
during the first hour of business was irregu-
lar, and still lower prices were recorded for
individuals. The railway list was not affected
by tho heaviness of the industrials. Toward
IL o'clock the industrials rallied Aa7, per
cent. At the hour named the market was
quiet and steady in tone
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10.-virginia 3s, new,
73a73A; do. century 62IsaG2A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
Tho Ladies' Confederate and Memora

The Ladies' Confederate and Memorial
Association, which is in charge Of the Jeff'n
Davis mansion in Richmond yesterday even
ing made elaborate arrangements for cele
brating the Inauguration of President
Davis and the birth Of Washington on the
22d. The ceremonies are to take place at
tho Commonwealth, the most fashionable
club house in tho city. In the evening Mrs.
Gen. George E. Pickett will receive. Miss
Mildred, a daughter OF Gen. B. E. Lee will
also be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

We all know that any tired muscle
can be restored by rest. Your stomach
is muscle. Dyspepsia is its manner
of saying II am tired. Give me rest"
To rest the stomach you must do its
work outside of the body.
This is the Shakers method of curing
indigestion, and its success is best at.
tested by the fact that these people are
practically free from what is without
doubt the most prevalent of all diseases.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial not only
contains digested food which prompt
" absorbed without taxing the tired
digestive organs, but it is likewise an
aid to the digestion of other foods in
the stomach. A 10 cent triel bottle will
convince you of its merit, and these
you can obtain through ali druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

The preliminary examination of Hamilton
F. Colman who is accused of having had
stolen periodical postage stamps in his
possession was begun before United States
Commissioner Shields, in New York, this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
ST. 25--WashinStont 10 Baltimore and
Refurn--S12S

Tickets will be sold via the Pennsylvania
Railroad Saturday and Sunday February
18th and 14th, and will be valid for return
passage until Monday, February 18th. Good
on any train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

AcQU1TTED.-Last December How
ard Garner was convicted in the
County Court of Prince William for
burning Ollie Davis's saw-mill at Had
ley. His CAGE was appealed to the
Circuit Court for new trial. This
was denied. His counsel carried his
case to the Supreme Court of Appeals,
which ordered new trial. The Coun-
ty Court tried him again yesterday,
and he was acquitted. In fact, there
could be no trial, for the main witness
had died since the Court of Appeals re-
ferred the case back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

The Southern Planter for February has been
received from its publishers in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
WHOLESALE PRICES IN ALExANDI

The market to day is dull. Wheat is a
shade weaker and Corn shade frmer, but
we make no changes in quotations. Eggs are
lower and Poultry is frmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

TXTRA FINE BLACK TEA just received
ID by J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

we make no changes in quotations. Eggs are
lower and Poultry is frmer.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10.-Flour firm but
quiet. Wheat steady spot S9ia bid; May
94tis841a; Southern wheat by sample Goa
81; do ON grade S5a9O Corn weak spot
and Feb 25asa253s; Mar 257sa26; April
2p3sa2675; May 27a.a2S steamer mixed %
a24 IA southern white corn 2Sa29 do yellow
Z7a27la. Oats quiet; No = white 23a24 No
2 mixed do 21lba22. Rye steady; No 2
nearby 411ba42; No 2 Western 42asa424h.
Hay firm. Other articles unchanged.
CHICAGO, Feb -Wheat-May 76a.a
1913; July 72ala727s; Sept us Corn
May "a; July 25: Sept 264.. Oats-May
173s; July 1875. Pork-May 81 rs: July
81 So. Lard-May So So; July So 90.
Ribs-Msy So 971aa4 90; July 81 O5a
4o71h. Wheat opened lower Corn opened
easy with wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
CITY COUNCIL.

There was but little interest mani
tested in the proceedings of the City
Council last night, and members were
slow in gathering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

LAxoL is the best medicine for child
rem. Doctors recommend it in place OF
Castor Oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

known.
The Virginia Senators have been in-
formed that favorable reports on the
nominations for the pastmasters at Ma
nassas, Orange and Cape Charles, City,
Virginia, will be favorably reported.
Many Virginia republicans are now
here and many more are reported
to be coming, who have been informed
that the civil service law will be dead
letter under the next administration
and that all they will need to get of.
fees after the fourth of March will be
some one with influence enough to
press their claims. They say the
early bird catches the worm and that
as democratic congressman obtained
positions for their constituents, repub-
lican congressman or republicans who
ran for Congress ought to be able to
do the same for them under arepubli-
Can President.
Congressman Swanson of Virginia
whose right to his seat in this Congress
has recently been confirmed, has been
compelled to employ lawyers to take
testimony in the contest for his seat in
the next Congress, which is being pros
ecuted by Mr.. Brown, republican,
whom he defeated at the polls. He
says they inform him that his title to his
seat in the next House is just es clear
az is that to the one he now holds.
Congressman Otey, of Virginia, was at tho
White House this morning to ask, through
the Presidents private secretary, Mr.. Thur
Der, an audience with Mr.. Cleveland next
Monday, in the case of W. G. Hammer, former
" of the lat National Bank of Lynchburg,
who is an applicant for pardon. The request
was granted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
OFF FOR THE JUBILEE.
WIN. K Vanderbilt Sails for England in
His Yacht

New York. June i6.--w. X. Vanderbilt
sailed yesterday on his yacht Valiant for
Southampton and the queens jubilee. Mrs.
W. Seward webb and her daughter will
be guests Of Mr. Vanderbilt on this trip
The Valiant. which Is In command Of
Captain Morrison. has crew OF 81 men
and she is expected TO make the trip to
Southampton In eight days
At Southampton It Is said the duke ana
duchess Of Marlborough and DR.. Webb
Will board the yacht and remain during
the naval ceremonies attendant upon the
queens Jubilee. After the ceremonies
Southampton the yacht will 90 to Havre.
where she will be Joined by other guests
Of Mr. Vanderbilt and will then start on
a cruise TO the land OF the midnight sun.
Whether the duke and duchess OF MARI
borough will remain on board for the
voyage is not known. but It Is believed
they will DO 50. After cruising among the
Norwegian fjords the yacht will proceed
to St Petersburg. On her return voyage
she will again touch at Southampton and
then steam for the Mediterranean.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
RAPID WORK ON
THE TARIFF BILL
Thirteen Pages Disposed Of Up to
Yesterday.
ANOTHER DECISIVE VOTE
Amendments Of Finance Committee Increas-
ing Rates Sustained BY Good Ma
iority in Every Instance.

Washington. June 1.-THE senate made
rapid work on the tariff bill today. There
were no long speeches, and the debate
was OF snappy character. which at
times enllvened. but did not delay, the
serious work on the bill Thirteen pages
were disposed Of. carrying the senate
through the agricultural schedule and up
to schedule II. relating to spirits. wines.
etc. During the day the paragraphs on
dairy products. farm products. fish. fruits.
and nuts. meat products and misceila-
neous agricultural products, were acted
on. The finance committee proposed
many changes. In the main advancing the
rates somewhat over those heretofore re-
ported. The committee was sustained on
every vote, although a contest was made
on almost every paragraph Vests mo-
ton TO restore salt TO the free list was
rejected-yeas "A. noes 81.
An important paragraph proposing a tax
on tea went over at the suggestion OF
Allison. who expressed the hope that this
duty on tea might be dispensed with.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17

seaport After the wheat h loaded In
the cars near the helda. why should there
bc any transfer until Il reaches the ship
nt tidcwatcr IN Astoriay Transfer Of
cargo means loss and damage. both TO
the wheat and the sacks. and 20 sond
ships inland means towaRs and other ca
pcnscs: while Y they can load IN fresh
water ten miles from the sea. considerable
money. viii b. saved. Every cent saved
on ton makes II that much more pos
yible 70 secure ship or loading aud
cnrRoca tor them IN competition with
other ports and markets when the wheat
II once In the cars. Il costs bat little more
to haul II i've hundred miles than n docs
four hundred A. your new road Is be-
Ing built with slight grades and easy
curves. II makes II possible TO haul big
trains. thus again reducing cos, Of trans
portation when a shlp can come in
here. load quickly. and commence the re-
turn voyage In about the time II would
take II to tow up and down the river.
Il Is easy 10 be- seen that much expense
viii b. saved
There Il one other matter which will
play no unimportant part in advancing
Asioria's interests. | understand you to-
day established a paid FIRE department
San Francisco has Just come into the
possession OF a full paid fire department,
and her insurance rates have been re-
duccd about ~ per cent. With the mag
nlhoent water works system you now
have. ana paid department. you may
rcst assured that your insurance rates
will BE- materially decreased We have
just patched up the insurance difficulties
In California and in measure restored
rates to something like living figure.
Yes. We nEure this year on better times
and largely Increased business in all lines.
Astoria has It's opportunity now to lay its
foundations correctly for great future.
You will have a prosperity. but upon the
people viii depend the measure OF it and
how quickly 1. viii come"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
wooDFoRD's HISTORY.

New York June ls.-stewart L. Wood
ford, the newly appointed minister to
Spain. was born in this city September
l3. lsS3, and is descended from the early
settlers of Connecticut. He graduated
from Columbia College in 1854. He was
admitted to the bar In 81. and later be-
came assistant district attorney for New
York. He resigned to enter the army as
volunteer. He was made captain and
served until 1864 in Virginia. South Caro-
lima and the District Of Columbia. He
was breveted brigadier general for gall
lantry In action. He resigned his commits
sion in '65 and resumed his law practice.
In 1866 he was elected lieutenant governor
on the ticket with Governor Fenton, the
youngest lieutenant governor up to that
time Colonel woodford was an unsuc-
cessful candidate for governor against
Jno. T. Hoffman, and in '76 he was can
didate in the republican national conven-
ton for president, receiving sixty votes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
MR. CRAIG on HAWAII
Says California is Misrepresented by its
Senators

a.
At two o'clock this morning, when shown
,he dispatches from Washington. eonce m
ing the action OF the Senate In regard TO
the Hawaiian treaty. Mr., Craig, president
OF the Chamber OF Commerce
OF san Francisco. said to an Astorian re-
porter that California and san Francisco's
business men had been grossly misrep-
sentcd by Senators White and Perkins.
AN OF the associated business enter
prises OF California want TO see annex
alton our Hawaiian trade has developed
into something phenomenal by means OF
the reciprocity treaty. The foreign COM
merce OF the Islands amounts to So co, ,ooO
per annum, with population OF 10000
souls, averaging 500 per capita. This
will be better understood by noting that
the foreign commerce Of the United States
is only SO per capita. OF the 500 per
capita OF Hawaii Sls0 OF It Is with the
United States. Compare this with our
trade with Canada OF SS0,0O0.00O per an
mum. or SIG per head with her 5,OO0,OcO of
people; or our trade with Mexico,
amounting to SO.oOO,OOO per annum, or
only 50 per head with her 100000 Of poo
pie. Surely the Hawaiian group cannot
he ANY longer left out OF the American
system when the result OF twenty years
reciprocal trade has produced so signal
developemont by the enterprise OF n hand
ful OF our countrymen"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
JAPAN's POSITION.

Washington, June 16.--At the Japanese
legation the document filed by the Ja-
paneso mir.ister yesterday is not regarded
as protest against the Hawaiian treaty,
but is considered as a request for OFF,
cial Information, There appears, however,
to be no doubt that as soon as Japan
is notified officially of the signing of tho
convention, that the government OF the
United tSates win be informed that Japan
expects and demands a recognition Of
all rights and privileges which she now
enjoys under the existing treaties with
Hawaii.
While the peaceful annexation of the
Hawaiian islands would abrogate the ex-
isting treaties Of that country with for
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
AGAINST LYNCH LAW.

Columbus O.. June l6.-The national an
u-mob and lynch law association has been
incorporated by the secretary of state.
The purposes of the organization are de,
clared to be to discourage mob and lynch
law within the United States. and to
agltate public sentiment with view to
securing such practice by providing ad-
equate punishment for the violators IL
is proposed to form branch associa tions
all over the Union
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
PRINCETON COMMENCEMENT.
Grover Cleveland Presented With Hon
orlry Degree.

Princeton. n. J.. June ls.-Pripceton' :
10th annual commencement day exer-
cIses took place today. Alexander Hall
was thronged with visitors who attended,
not less in the expectation Of seeing the
honorary degree conferred upon EXPIRES
ident Cleveland than to see the custom
airy exercises. On the speakers rostrum
President Patton and Mr.. Cleveland oc-
cupied seats of honor. Deafening ap-
plause greeted Mr. Cleveland when he
rose to be presented as candidate for
the honorary degree. Dr. Patton con-
ferred the degree upon Mr.. Cleveland,
who spoke a few words in acknowledge
ment OF the honor conferred.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
JAMAICA FOR TARIFF.

Washington, June l6.-Tn anticipation OF
the passage Of the pending tarin bill by
congress, the legislative council Of Ja-
maica has taken up a bill on its own
account. and according to the views OF
United States Commercial Agent Walton
at Port Antonio, the duties on articles
imported from the United States are to
be largely increased with the expectation
that later a reciprocity treaty may be
negotiated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17

elgn powers. Japan probably will contend
that the United States must assume and
respect Hawaira obligations to foreign
powers II ls also the japanese conten-
tlon that under the new treaty to 80 into
effect In $50 special legislation can bs
enacted 70 exclude their citizens. as has
been done to the Chinese under the Chi
nese exclusion act
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
INSURANCE MEN.
Being Adjusted in San Fran
cisco.

San Francisco. June 16.-Delegations
from the local insurance agents OF Los
Angeles. Stockton. Sacramento and San
Jose held a conference with the executive
committee OF the board OF fire underwrit-
ers OF the Pacific Insurance Union The
grievances have been the 20 per cent com
overhead writing business in San Fran
cisco. The first two have been arranged
by the agents accepting the rates fixed
by the compact and the latter in turn
extending the credit period from 80 to
50 days. There only remains. therefore,
TO be adjusted the overhead business. No
definite conclusion was reached yester-
day p
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
ASPECT OF JUBILEE CHANGED.
Painful News Comes That the Queen Is
Nearly Blind.

London, June 16.-The whole aspect of
the coming jubilee has been suddenly
comes from u source making it impossible
to doubt its accuracy. 1t is announced
on the authority of one of the royal
physicians attendant upon her majesty
that the queen is almost totally blind"
This is the true reason why she will not
ride alone in the procession, and why she
will not leave the carriage at the service
at st. Pauls cathedral Tuesday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
OREGON PIONEERS.
Held Final Session Last Night and
Elected Officers.

Portland, June l6-The 25th annual re-
union of the Oregon Pioneer Association
was held here today. The session began
in the afternoon and the final session
was held tonight, when officers We're
elected as follows:
President Judge Geo. H. Williams; vice
president. j. T Apperson: secretary. Geo
II. Hines, recording secretary, DR.. c. c,
Strong: treasurer, Henry Failing; direct
ors, F. y. Matthieux. VIM. Galloway, ].
II. Mcmillan.
The committee appointed to formulate
plan for an organization Of native sons
reported progress, but the details had no,
yet been completed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
APpoINTEEs CONFIRMED.

Washington. June 1.-THE senate con-
firmed the following nominations: Jno
o. b. scobey to be receiver Of public
moneys at Olympia, Wash; Frank g.
Deckabach to be receiver OF the land
office at Olympia, Wash.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-17
THE MARKETS.

San Francisco. June 16.-Hops--S and
12c.
Liverpool, June 16.-Wheat-Quiet and
steady: No. standard California, SOs Cd.
Portland. June s.-wheat-wana Wal
Ia. "A and 75c; Valley, 7sc.