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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
SATURDAY EVENING. FEB. 10, 1888

THE SoLoNs and Ciceros in the Fir-
GINA legislature can see no good in the
whipping post, and say its existence
would be degrading; but wiser men in
all parts of the country are of the cor
trary opinion, and are sufficiently Ia
Iniliar with human nature to know that
the dread of physical pain is more
effective deterrent to crime than i'm
prisonment, and that it is crime, and not
the punishment thereof, that is degrad-
ing. The Brooklyn Eagle, for instance,
says crime is increasing at rapid rate
and something terrifying must be used
to stop it. That something" it says,
sis to be found in the inhiction Of ply
steal pain at the whipping post. Della
ware has been accused OF barbarism in
maintaining this institution, but its cor
slant detractors do not and canuot deny
that it serves its purpose in lettering
crimes that are associated with per-
sonal violence But what the mem
bers of the present Virginia legislature
don't know would fill library, though
no such idea has ever entered their
heads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Captain Ralph G. Herndon, one Of
the oldest citizens Of Danville, died yes
terday.
Mrs. William Shadbolt, who was
fatally burned in Norfolk q few days ago,
died of her injuries yesterday.
The stockholders of the Southern
Railway, at meeting in Richmond
yesterday approved the purchase OF the
Memphis and Charleston Railway.
The United States Court has appoint,
ed ID. w. Flickwir receiver for the
Roanoke Street Railway and the Roam
oke Electric Light and Power Com
pany, of Roanoke.
William Shutterlee, one of the
wealthiest men of Augusta county, died
yesterday. He was seventy-fve years
old and fought as Confederate soldier
throughout the late war.
The Spanish wsrship Vizcaya will
visit Norfolk harbor before leaving
American waters. Mr.. Arthur HumDh-
reys, the Spanish vice-consul at Nor
folk, has been notified to that effect.
The four.year old son of Oscar bod
son, of SpeIryville, Rsppahannock
county, yesterday killed his two. year.
old brother by shooting him with re-
volver he had managed to get hold Of.
Death was instantaneous.
Moran Treat, the newly appointed
United States marshal for this district,
arrived in Richmond last night from
Washington, and to-day took charge Of
the office. Marshal Johu NJ. Hudgins
is sick at his home, in Caroline county,
and will be unable to turn the office
over in person.
Gerald Stewart Hooker, the youth
accidentally shot by a comrade week
ago while playing with parlor rifles at
Seven Pines, died at the Retreat in
Richmond yesterday. He was sixteen
years old, and the son of E. S. Hooker,
Secretary of the Southern Wholesale
Grocers' Association.
At Luray yesterday, the case of Miss
Julia o. Pitman's executrix, against the
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany for $4,000 damages, ended by
the jury rendering judgment for
$500. Miss Pitman was killed by a
train at Rileyville on December is,
1895, aged fifty-six years. The railway
will appeal.
The Governor has not yet signed the
bill allowing women to serve as no.
taries nor is it certain that he will do
30. 1t has been urged that the bill is
unconstitutional, in that woman, il
appointed q notary, would be an Office
holder, though not g voter, and the
constitution says the qualifications for
each shall be the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

institution as recommended by the spe-
cial joint com mittee of the legislature
on the expenditures of public inst
tutions. The friends of the University
contend that if any reduction was made
in the appropriation it would seriously
cripple the institution. The commit
tee, after hearing the representatives
of the university, went in executive
session, but nothing will be given out
by the body Until the budget is pre-
pared.
A joint session of the elections COM
mittees of the Senate and House was
held last night, for the purpose of con-
sidering the appointment of members
Of the electoral boards of the various
counties of the State. Nearly the en-
tire session of the committee, which was
a short one, was devoted to considering
the contested case in Warwick county.
The committee arose without decidir 6
the matter. Another joint meeting will
be held Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

OF THE two republican US. Senators
from Illinois, one, Mr.. Cullom, says he
sis too mad to talk about the Maine"
and the other, Mr.. Mason, says he
would not sit at table unarmed with
a Spaniard." And these are samples OF
the men who legislate upon the most i'm
portant and delicate international affairs
and who may involve the country in
war, with ali its necessarily attendant
evils. Wise legislators never allow
themselves to be provoked about mat
tiers under their consideration, and GER
tainly are too prudent to offer gratul'
tons insults to the people of another
nation with whom the relations Of their
own country are strained. But what
else could be expected of men whose
stables are the scene of bull dog fights
attended by persons of both sexes, and
who fight in public taverns with the
barkeepers thereof? And still Senator
Hoar of Massachusetts, says the Senate
has not degenerated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
ElurrY in Whnnl-

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-For about thirty
minutes today the wheat market was
the scene of moro excitement than mas
been witnessed since the bull campaign
in wheat started months ago. May
wheat at one time sold at $1.09, the
highest point reached during the re-
cent December squeeze, and an advance
of 81 cents over yesterdays figures.
July showed equal strength bringing
64f when May was at its highest point.
May wound up at LOG bid an advance
for the day of 2! cents. July closed
8! cents higher at 925 cents.
NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-Wbeat had an OK.
citing advance just before the close to-day
during which prices jumped cents q bushel,
followed on the curb by sensational rise to
104 for May, or ga cents above Fridays
close
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
Foreign News.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-According to the
daily Chronicle, France and Germany
are casting covetous eyes upon Liberia
and are contemplating its annexation.
1t is said that Mr.. Gladstone is COM
ing home 10 die. An eye witness who
saw his departure from the Riviera and
his arrival at Calais reports a striking
change in the old stateman's appear
ance.
MUNICH, Feb. 19.-Professor Won
Liesenmayer, the painter, is dead.
BOMBAY, Feb. ia plague hos
pital here was destroyed by fire this
afternoon. Twelve European and 81
native patients were saved. Three
patients died from shock. Two more
of the European nurses have been
plague stricken.
BERLIN, Feb. 19.-Councillor of Lee
CATION Speck Won S,ernburg has been
appointed first secretary of the German
embassy at Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
TELEGRAPHIC BRETITIEl

1t is rumored that the Sixteep,b
S. Infantry, stationed at Spoksoa
WASH, is to be transferred to Fort Yqr.
couyer.
The jury in the case Of former Pro-
ecutor Noonan and Assemblymep
Simpson, on trial for bribery in Jersey
City, failed to agree to-day and were
discharged.
The remains OF Eosign Joseph Brecg-
eDridge, who was washed overload
from the torpedo boat Cushing, have
been brought 10 Lexington, XIV The
funeral occurred this afternoon.
A severe storm of rain and ligh,piro
and wind struck New Orleans tc-iey
The gale was so heavy that in ur
heart OF the city sheds were knocked
down, chimneys toppled over. trees M.
rooted and fences laid low One man
was seriously injured by lightning
Telegraph and telephone wires were
crippled in many quarters. Forty
thousand dollars is a rough estimate Of
the loss.
William n. Bogss, the defaulliae
paying teller of the First National
Bank of Dover, Del. was arrested this
morning on warrant sworn out by
Harry A. Richardson, president of Tie
bank. Boegs is said to have made away
with over 100000 and it is stated that
be is ready to tell his story of the out.
side influences that aided MIN in spend
ing the money. Four prominent men
of Kent county were also arrested to.
day charged with aiding Boggs in ii,
stealings.
A Gan Francisco paper says that the dc,a.-
ment at Washington has directed that the dc,
fenses OF that port be strengthened.
Hon. ]. ONeill, ex.member Of Congress
from the Eighth Missouri District d.cia.St
Louis to-day after long illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
SENATE.
The House Was not in session to-day.
HOUSE,

HOUSE.
To-day the House proceeded with
the consideration of the bankruptcy
bill. The three days of general debate
ended last night and to-day the bill was
read for amendment under the five
minute rule. Under the order made
the final vote was to be taken at 4
o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. Bailey, the
democratic leader, sought to secure an
arrangement by which the House could
have an opportunity to vote on the
Senate (or NelsoD) bill before voting on
the House substitute, but he failed.
An arrangement was affected, how
ever, by which the first vote taken at
1 o'clock should be on Mr.. Underwood's
series of amendments 10 strike out the
involuntary features of the substitute.
During the consideration of q motion
10 strike out the section defining the
terms used in the bill, one of which de-
fined an "insolvent" as one whose pro.
perty at fair valuation was not suf.
ficient to pay his debts, Mr.. Bland
stated that the effect of this provision
OF the bill would be to declare over one
half OF the business men OF the country
bankrupts.
Mr.. Lacey said he was exceedingly
sorry to differ from his colleague, Mr..
Henderson, the author of this bill, but
his convictions were based on much OBJ.
servation and he could not give his sup
port to the involuntary features Of any
bankruptcy law. Democratic applause
1.-THE only thing that shakes my
faith in my own coviction," said Mr..
Lacey, commenting on the demonstra
ton from the opposition benches, 'is
the applause on the democratic side,
for after every democatic administra.
ton there always comes demand for
such relief" (Laughter)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
The Visiting Spanish Cruise,

NEW YORK., Feb. l9.-The snanis5
cruiser Vizcaya which anchored 90 -
sandy Hook last evening canno, h..
seen from the shore on account If We We
prevailing fog. TheI policeboat Patrol lI
left early this morning and went out ~ ~
the Spanish vessel. Lieut.. Wood will III
extend the official courtesies to tba
Vizcaya when she comes to permanenT
anchorage. '''''''
A reporter of the Associated Pres,
boarded the Vizcaya this morping -
company with Commander Sobrq - 80
the Spanish legation and both wsr -.
courteously received. Everybody ON
board had heard of the Names i.ta
and all were eager to express their so 'e
row for the appalling catastrophe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

A YOUNG WOMAN ASSAULTED
Eliza Boyd, young woman, was the
victim late Thursday night of a violent
assault. She had been attending church,
and was on the way to her home, just
outside of Winchester's limits, when a
negro man suddenly sprang out of a
clump of bushes and seized her. The
young woman fought with the despera-
ton of tigress. but the mans superior
strength was getting the upper hand,
when she managed to cry for help. The
man then struck her a brutal blow,
knocking her down, and then cboked
her almost into insens bility. In the
meantime, her cry for help had been
heard, and woman living nearby
fastened to her aid. The man then
threw stones at the approaching no.
nan. while Miss Boyd escaped. Her
assaiisnt has not yet been captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

A WHITE girl in Alabama, sixteen
years old, while ON her way from her
home to the spring, o short distance of,
was seized by three negroes last Thurs
day,who, after outraeing her, set fire to
her clothing and horribly burned, and
but for the speed with which she flew
home, would have murdered her. Could
the ancestors of the brutes referred to,
in darkest Africa, been more savage
and barbarous? But Southern repre-
resentatives are admitted to Congress
on the votes of such creatures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

THE LATEST remedy prescribed by
the protectionists and gold monometal-
lists for fastening the arrival of delay
ed prosperity, is to increase the consum-
ing capacity of the people and cause
them to have new wants, so that they
will buy more. AS the great majority
of people haven't money enough to buy
the prime necesssries of life now, how
the proposed remedy could possibly
improve their condition is difficult to
understand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

The remarkable course this country
has pursued toward foreign nations
during recent years has naturally en-
gendered their distrust of, and suspicion
against it and its people. To such an
extent does this feeling prevail in Cuba
and Spain that the people thereof think
it would be more satisfactory to the
civilized world if the American divers
who are to examine the hull of the
Maine be accompanied, not by Span
iards-they don't ask that-but by
divers from some disinterested country,
whose report would be accepted with
out question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
The City Held Responsible.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 19.-The State
supreme court has handed down q de-
cision which practically reverses its
former findings and makes good about
100000 Tacoma warrants which the
court previously held had been paid
and the obligation discharged. These
warrants were stamped unpaid for
want of funds and afterwards de-
posted in q bank to the credit of the
treasurer and the money subsequently
drawn out in the ordinary course Of
business. The court holds that having
received the benefit of the money the
city is responsible to the present holders
OF the warrants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

THE flibusters find such provocation
for war between this country and Spain
in the disastrous accident TO the
United States ship Maine that they
take little or no notice of the insur-
gents in Cuba and of the daily in
creasiDg number eff their surrendering
chiefs and leaders. The insurgents are
slowly but surely losing their strength
and if this government would only let
the Spanish authorities alone and
stop flibustering expeditions from this
country, peace and order would soon
be reestabished throughout each and
all the Cuban provinces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
Nansen's Impressions of America

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Dr. Nansen does
not conceal toe fact that he has been
unfavorably impressed with American
life. He has great grievance against
what he terms the "inventions of the
American reporters" and he did not
like his audiences. II feel at home
here" he SAID, "but there, in spite of the
crowds, l felt lack of sympathy with
my scientific achievements. In many
cases the people only wanted to stare,
and they would have been equally
pleased if 1 had got up and sung q
comic soDg.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

1 have given Chamberlain Cough
Remedy fair test and consider it one
of the very best remedies fer
Group that l have ever found One
dose has always been sufficient, a.
though l use it freely. Any cold my
children contract yields very readily to
this medicine. I can conscientiously
recommend it for Group and COLDS in
children.-GEo. E. WOLFF, Clerk of the
Circuit Court, Fernandina, Fla. Sold
BY J. II. Janney, druggist, 7Ol King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
more.

A JINGo journal in New York is so
keen set on war with Spain and the
other nations that would, for their own
sake, feel compelled to assist her, that
it says even if Cuban insurgents, de-
sirous of precipitating conflict be-
tween this country and the Spanisrds,
blew up the Maine, Spain would be
clearly responsible The absurdity Of
such talk goes without saying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
The Chinese Loan

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The sstur1.,
Review confirms the report that N,
Chinese loan will, after all. be mad,
by Great Britain, aud says: we sr,
informed that the preliminary eonfr.c,
hes actually been signed. The dr~,
in the fulfllment is caused by N,
Chinamen's joy in dallying over h."
gain" The foreign office does aa.
confirm the statement of the Saturda,
Review,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

THIS COUNTRY is at peace with Spain,
their ships pay friendly visits to each
others ports, and their diplomatic and
consular relations are maintained on
he most amicable terms, but, for all
that, the jingoes speak of the spaniards
as "our enemies" This country al
ready has enough real enemies, at home
as well as abroad, without going to the
unnecessary trouble of making any
mora
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. l9.-The az
preparation bill introduced in the Sen
ate today reduces expenses by about
seventy thousand dollars per year. The
Register of Land Office is abolished. A
vote was not reached On the Senatorial
bill. The House passed the labor
bureau bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

AS THE drunken American consul at
the Azores has been arrested for as
saulting cabman in Lisbon, it is sup
posed the LIMOGES will make that fact
the cause of war between Portugal and
this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
The lola Trial.

PARIS, Feb. 19.-The crowd present
at the Iola trial to-day was very large
but quiet was maintained. Colonel
Picquart complained that the press
accused him OF educating his children
in Germany. He pointed out that be
was not married and asked that
General GalIifet be called to
attest his hoaorability and 10y
atty. General Pellieux refused
to answer questions, in conformity
with his statement yesterday, that it
was Tor the advocate general to deal
with questions outside of the lola trial.
He added II am of the opinion
that throughout this trial strange
things have happened. A person
here" turning towards Colonel Pic
quart, "and say it to his face (sensa.
tior), VINO still wears the uniform OF
of the French army, comes to this
court and accuses military men of hay-
ing committed forgery and of having
turned it to account" prolonged
cheers from the back of the court.)
To this Col. Pcquart replied 81 have
said l had too much respect for my
chiefs aud for justice to withhold the
truth, and say it again in the presence
of my chiefs. have never thought of
suspecting their good faith. They may
be mistaken in the Norton case. Per-
sons of high position have been de.
ceived by forged papers"
Later the court announced that the
council of ministers had declined to au-
thorize Gen. Billot, the minister of war,
to testify, and the defense made the an
nouncement that it would not call any
more witDes SEES. The court then ad-
iourned until Monday. There will be a
short sitting on Tuesday and the case
will conclude on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

Senator John E. Mason, of King
George, will resign his seat in the Ser
ate Tuesday to enter upon his duties as
judge of the Tenth judicial circuit, to
which position he was elected few
weeks ago. Judge Mason will hold bis
first court in Caroline county March 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is pertec.
Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier H.
moves Biliousness without purging. Asp.eas.
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and retails for 90 cents. To gel.
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

ONE MINUTE IN JAIL.-George w.
Ashby, business man of Hampton,
was convicted Of perjury at Newport
News yesterday and his punishment
fixed at one minute in jail and fine of
S.. Three years ago Ashby gave dam.
aging testimony against William H.
Bridgeforth in q divorce suit instituted
by Brdgeforth's wife. The prosecution
for perjury was based on this testimony.
All the parties connected with the d.
vorce suit and the Ashby trial are
prominent in business and society
circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

Malaria produces Weakness, General De-
bility, Bliousness, Loss of Appetite Indiges-
ton and Constipation. Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and you will be do.
lighted. so cents. To get the GENUINE AJAX
for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

What pleasure is there in life with bes!
ache, constipation and billiousness Tho.
sands experience them who could becu,
perfectly healthy by using DeWitts Lit,
Early Risers the famous little pills. Charc
g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19
TATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO.

!.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that De
the senior partner of the firm OF F D.
HENEY & Co doing business in the city I
Toledo county and State aforesaid and taat
said firm will pay the sum OF ONE Hun.
DIED DOLLARS for each and every case Of
cstarrh that cannot be cured by the use IT,.
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ] CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in m,
presence, this 9th day of December, a. b.
1886.
f-( A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL Notsry PHh.'r
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally aa4
acts directly on the blood and mucous -ll.
faces of the system. Send for testimonial.
free.
FL. CHENEY & co, Toledo. q.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-19

The large picking factories which
have been located in fredericksburg
and in that section within the past
several years have caused the farmers to
60 extensively into the growing Il
pickles, and it is now one of the princi-
pal CROPS.