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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1872.

THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
will assemble in Baltimore on Tuesday next
the 9th instant. The Baltimore Sun says =
The whole number of delegates will be 762;;
necessary to a choice in nominating candidate
for President (two-t hrds) 4SS. 1t is proper to
state that large proportion of the delegates
unnstructed by their conventions are known to
be favorable to the nomination of Mr.. Greeley.
His success on the first ballot therefore, seems
to be assured. He Will start with 3O2 votes OF
delegates instructed in his favor, and will re-
auire 1856 from uninstructed delegates to give
him the nomination. Of these New York will
furnish TO-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

LoUDoUN COUNTY. : From the Loudoun
Mirror. The most Of our farmers are about
through with their wheat harvest, and We are
glad to hear from all quarters the most tayora-
bic accounts of the yield Although falling far
short of what it should have been, the yield
and quality of the grain turns out so much bet
ter than was generally expected, that every
body is satisfied. Corn is improving.
July Court commences on Monday next
Judge Ball on the Bench. The term OF the
Court will probably last for three or four days
the most of the business that will occupy It's
time, being applications for reassessment OF
land, over one hundred of which have already
been placed on the docket.
At meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Leesburg Academy on Monday, MIR. Thomas
Williamson was reelected Principal OF that In
stitution for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Alfred Belt an old and worthy citizen
of this county, died at his residence a few miles
rom Leesburg, on Monday last in the S7th
year Of his age
The dwelling house Of Mr.. Stephen McCar-
ty, at Mountsville, in this county, was partially
destroyed by fire on the 22d ult The loss is
estimated at about 81, 500-no insurance. The
fire was the result of accident.
Fifteen bushels Of cherries was the yield OF
two ox-heart trees on the farm of }. NJ. 4 D..
G. Hoge, near Hamiton-l2l bushels of which
were sold in the Washington market by Jan
ney & Hoge, for $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

THE TRIAL OF STOKES IN New York
The skill and pertinacity with which Stokes
counsel are fighting to save the life of their
client are wonderful. Every thread Of evidence
that can be tortured to show that the prisoner
was present at the Grand Central Hotel only, on
business that had no connection with Fisk, that
he had no predetermined intention of killing
the latter, that he fired the fatal shot with the
belief that it was necessary to save his own lite,
that Fisk drew the first pistol, and that Stokes
was in constant danger Of his life from Fisk, Is
offered, and although the Cour, +, rules les, out
manages to bring it in tolerable fitness before
the jury by purpesely squaobhng with the Dis
trict Attorney. There was an interesting de-
veopment in the case yesterday, which went to
prove that the boy who swore to witnessing
the murder told different story to a compan-
ion, and admitted himself TO have been guilty
of perjury. Just now the defence are devoting
themselves tothrowing doubts upon the actual
commission of an intentional murder, but if
this fails they have indicated that they will fall
back upon the insanity pretext' Baltimore
american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The Arizona Indians brought on by General
Howard will leave Washington on Thursday
next for New York. where they will remain
until the 18th inst, and will then return to the
West, accompanied by Gen. Howard, who
has another mission to the Indian country, this
time to the Apaches of New Mexico, with
whom, on behalf of the government, he will
endcavor to establish amicable relations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
barraSSment.

4 Mr.. Chamberlain, person to whom, the
Baltimore American says, an honest day. labor
would probably be novelty, but who is always
foremost in "workingmens' movements, thinks
that the Labor Reform party had better pursue
passive policy for this campaign unless it can
defeat Grant and Greeley
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

lCOMMUNlCATED.
THE PARK.-It is to be hoped that the subject
ofa Park, suggested by Virginian, and which
met with so much favor and is undoubtedly a
popular move, will not be dropped, but that
steps will be inaugurated to accomplish the OBJ
jcct The sum necessary for carrying out the
idea will be comparatively small, while the be ne
fits to be derived by the whole people can hardly
be everest mattel. Let US have Park.
Pro BoNo PUBLICO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

A dispatch from London, dated yesterday,
says "A dispatch just received from Constan-
tinople brings the news of terrible confagra-
ton now raging in that city. One thousand
houses iu the poorer quarter and suburb Of
Scutari had already been destroyed when
the telegram was sent. No indication was
given that the fire was under control, and
further details are anxiously awaited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The Washington correspondent Of the Baltl-
Sun Secretary Robson having re-
turned to the city, there are now four cabinet
officers in the city, one more than one-half OF
the whole number, and this, the friends of the
administration think, is doing very we'll. Two
of these officials, Messrs Delano and Boutwell,,
are preparing to vacate their Offices temporarily,
to visit North Carolina and make stump
spccches for Grant and Wilson"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

Among the atrocities reported as having oc-
Cured in New York in the last two days are
ese:-Ayoung girl was choked to death by
her mother; second was found murdered 10
her bed in Brooklyn; and on Long Island, a
fend in human shape kicked his wife and I'M
born babe until they died, and then tried to
kig his son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

Sixteen cases of small pox, Of which ten re-
suited fatally, have been reported within the
last FIVE days in Washington A eolored man ill of
the smallpox, was found yesterday lying on
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth
street. Policemen warned passers by away un-
til conveyance was obtained, which carried
him to the hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The New York Journal of Commerce infers
from the report of DR.. Sears, to the trustees
Of the Peabody Education Fund, that the pub
lie school system is, at this time, in more
Furnishing condition in Virginia than in any
other State; and moreover the whole work has
been done during time of great financial en-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

At Philadelphia, yesterday, the Board of
Government of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union of America, met and transacted much
business, having 10 view the promotion of the
c,use of temperance. Rev. Father McDevitt,
of Washington, presided. A large meeting
was held In the evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

A Professor of Natural History is to be ap-
pointed for the UniveEaiy Of Va. Professor
J. W. Mallet is appointed to the chair Of
Pure and Applied Chemistry, Frank P. Dun
niugton is appointed to the chair of Analytical
Chemistry, with the title of adjunct professor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The Marlboro Md, Gazette has commenced
its 37th year. Its an excellent journal, and
is now printed on new type. Mr.. Wilson, the
editor, has associated his son with him in the
future management of the paper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

Mr.. Greeley makes no political speeches, and
Gen. Grant makes no speeches at all. The
candidates will leave the political orators to
address their fellow citizens"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE. -Lecaag-
inqton Va, July 5.-The thirty.third com
mencement of the Virginia Military lnstl-
tute took place to-day in University Chapel.
Cadet Matthew'S of Louisiana, was the orator
of the day; Cadet Mulrell, of Virginia, valedic-
torian. Both gentlemen acquitted themselves
admirably-the latter particularly so. Gen
VIM. G. Keen addressed the graduating class
on behalf of the board of visitors, IN which ne
took occasion to caution the young cadets
against woman's rights and other things, 1t
was of Northern origin, and originated ID
Northern fanaticism. The only right woman
has was the right to be in her husband arms
IGreat laughter and applause. Gen. Smith,
Superintendent, then presented the graduating
class numbering 80, with diplomas. Hon.
Jas. P. Holcombe, of Virginia delivered the
annual address before the society Of cadets, on
the Tendencies Of the age"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The English papers mention the decision
recently made in the highest Ecclesiastical
Court, in England, in the case of Rev. Mr..
Bennett, vicar of Frome, as a ''Ritualistlc
VIZ },
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

There is military display and encampment
at Hagerstown, Md, to which large numbers
of persons, from the adjacent country, are at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postolice,
July Is, 1872
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertiscd and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington.
Blackburn, Miss Adde Martin, Miss Georg
BARLEY, Peter Morgan, Lucy
Braddock. Lock Monroe, Miss Lizzie o
Barns, Miss AGelne Pitcher, Alex
Buddy, George Piper, Miss Elizabeth
Champion, Miss Eli Summons, Mrs Cath
Clark, Joseph Schroggins, Charles
Diggs Susan Swami, BENZ
Dnvids N, Joseph Shepherd Miss =
Davis, Alice, = Syms. Mary Catharine
Cant, Charles Shelton, Mrs l.
Harvey, Susan, cold Templer, Henry
Harris, Thomas Ihorne, Miss NJ Try A
King, Miss Mary 1alb TT, Sarah E-2
Kemp, Mrs - leates, Betty
Noils, Robert
iy Cit n. P. TRIST, 7. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The meeting of the Educational Association,
of Virginia, takes place in Staunton, on Tuesday
next the 9th inst, and not Thursday as print.
ed in yesterdays Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

The Anti Greeley democrats hold a private
conference in Baltimore on Monday and organ
Ize their convention on Tuesday at noon. TLey
meet in Maryland Institute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

Tile fullest NusICIANoF TIE JURlIEE.-
Tie Boston correspondent Of the New York
Tribune tells "a rilSant story ola tiny sprite of a
boy, five years DID, who visited the Coliseum
with his parents, and is a vcritablc musical
pruligy. He had eyes as large and dark and
iull Of fire Us thusc of Strauss himself. and he
held in his mites Of fingers a violin such as
Titauia $ head fiddler mig amusc her with at
the Elm Court This instrument is Of great
value aud is more thun hundred and sixty
years Old Little Joe they call The hoy. his full
namc being Joseph Lambert. His parents are
English, but his home is in Bro klyn, New
York He is mothers darling OF child
and commenced TO play only eight months ago
= aging always the airs his mother had sung to
HIN. and always by ear When Herr Bcndel
Heard him play he caught him in lis arms and
kissed him with true German enthu>iasm
crying l'aganini: h" will be Pagapni again if
he lives to grow up He held his tiny violin
with wonderful grace, and played with dc'ica
cy and tenderness Impossible to describe, the
b lie Bells Of Scotland, v The Last Rose If
Summer" and two or three other less familiar
airs 1t was an Odd CROUCH picture this
little player playing as uncon>ciou>y of any
thing which surrounded him as child in j
,lraaln--a dainty Llliputan among the
mu,ica! GulIircls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

Three men, on sailing excursion in Boston
barbor, on the 4th inst, were struck by light
ming and killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

WRECK OF \ CIRCUS TRAlN-John Robin
SON circus met with an accident on the Sd
Instant at West Haven. Conn, on the rail
road While going under the bridge. the
bridge settled, and the mrnagere cages on the
IIat form cars struck 1t. Six cages were knock
Ell off and broken up. The lion and tapir es-
capped but were soon secured. The zebra was
fatally injured Il cage Of birds was also brok-
Ell up but all were saved. a cage containing
fifty monkeys was among those wrecked and
the monkeys are now Loose in West Haven
woods. The loss is estimated at $40 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

n Port au Prince letter says The Hayten
Legislature has agreed to pay Americans
claims in twenty years, and the American are
about pettioning their Government to send
naval vessels to follow the example Of the Ger
mans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

GREELEY AND BRowS CoLoRED CANVAS
sERs We are requested to publish the follow
ing "CharleS Stewart aud Vim. Crawford,
.co!orcdl of Washington city, have recently
been through Warrcnton, Cul pencr, Orange,
GorlonsvilIe, Madison anil charlottesville,
canva>>ing in the interest nfGreeley and Brown
and have accomplished end deal sy labor,
and they had an interview with Governor
Walker on Saturday last, which was very s,ri,-
factory. They have made arrangements tor
meetings at Warrenton on the Sd Monday in
July and at Cupcper aud Orange on the 4th
Monday in July .-Pn1mom Tryi,iuH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Attrnoy General
forwarded to the President yesterday for his
signature pardon for DR.. S. /. Shuman. con-
victed last July Of the manslaughter OF Hen
rietta Paddon by abortion, for which he was
sentenced to two and ahalf years in the Albany
penitentiary 1t is understood that the pet,
ton for pardon was sigus,l by the jurors who
tried the case
Mr.. c. Fl. W. Mcehan, Assistant Librarian
of Congress, died very suddenly yesterday
morning at his residence, on II stree, apo
plexy being assigned as the cause.
John b. Warder, well known wood and
coal dealer, died at his residence, on Eleventh
street, yesterday of apop|exy.
Mrs Drake Mills, mother-in law of Mr.. Fer
nando Wood while sitting at window of the
fourth story OF the Metropolitan Hotel, in
search of cool air, yesterday morning about ,
o'clock, fell asleep and was preci pltated from
the window to she'd which broke with her
weight and carried her to the yard below. She
was made mere wreck. breaking both legs,
one arm, and fracturng her skull.
Mrs Matilda w. Williams highly respect
able and most estimable lady, aged over 60
years, dropped suddenly dead from disease of
the heart in the kitchen of her residence, 3O4
E street northwest, yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
AKRIy ED.


Steamer Gcorgeanna, FEELS Baltimore, 10
Hooe L. Johnston.
Steamer e II Stout, Philadelphia, to A
Reed.
Steamer Lady of TIE Lake, to F A Reed.
Brig Abby Clifford, Clifford, Washington, To
load for Fort-de France, Martinique, to Amcr-
can Coal Co.
Schr Prince William, Machodock, grain to
Henderson Il Co.
Schrs Lydia \ Hughlett and Hevilah, Havre-
de-Grace. coal to Il } Mehatv.
Sehr I Dunnock, Salisbury, lumber tc } H
D Smoot.
Soop } X Burnite, Wilmingt N, n. c., lum-
Der to B VI Smith.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore by Jos
Brod.rs s Co.
Schrs John J War1, Inman and Maria Pier
son. Grant Jersey City, and f K Kirk, Bur
nett, New London by American Coal Co.
Schr Hattie Baker, Crowcll, Providence, by
j 2 Agnew,
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Father & Son, Fisher and William Il
Henry, King. henc" ut Norfolk Sd inst
Schr NJ w HUI per, for this port. sailed from
New Haven Sd inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
C.5.S.9L CO.N.NERCE.
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ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS
Bats Thos Hlssctt, VIM 7 Hassctt, Flick
enstein, ! l. M"ltcr, SHENANDOAH Ida kreps,
$ j Grese Fri nd>hip and Ohio, to New On
trai Coal Co; boat Euphelie, to Mary land Co.l
Co bouts G p Lloyd, Nj A Myers, w w Shep.
ard, Mi + J. Moore Rechabites, d Cromwell.
John o. Brcn, G Dubois, } 5 Davenport, II
Stickncy, j r Anderson and c + Liver ore, to
American Coal Co.. boat 4 A Goodwin, to
Hampshire & Baltimore Coal Co; boat ODD
Fellow, coal for Washington, D. G.
DEPARTURES.
Boats NJ A Edwards, ID Stewart, J II Ga, ell,
.Inn p Moore, j 3 CaZcaux, VIM I Hassc t,
Thos HaSsett, G p Lloyd, NJ A Myers, } Dick,
Major / Moore, w w Shepard, NJ Spicr,
Rechalitcs, } l. Molter, = Fickenstein, d
Cromwell K A Goodwin and Jno y Brien, for
Cumberland,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
COM III Eis{IaL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July G-There were
offerings on 'Cnangc to-day of 1870 bushels new
white Wheat, with sales OF PRIME at l5O mar
k is inactive G Tn is quiet and unchanged ;
offerings of $50 bushels white. with sales at 50
and ST. No offerings Of Rye or Oats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

GEN. GRANT AND THE SoUTu.-The New
York Tribune very forcibly condenscs the
Southern indictment against Grants admins
tration into the following paragraph:
"When he came into Office, the most im-
portant problem in domestic affairs was the
condition of the Southern States. Vexed by
disability laws and plundered by adventures,
their situation was a shame to the nation
What has the President done for them In
stead Of an honest representative government
he has given them Caseys and Spencers, &c.
Instead of complete amnesty he has given
them force bills. Instead of sending away the
carpet-baggcrs to earn their living by hone t
industry, he has made 'compacts' with bogus
Senators to farm out his patronage in return
for the control of the States-as witness his
shameful bargain with Mr.. Spencer for the
spoils of Alabama y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

a GAMBLING HELLAT LoNG BRANCH. Per
haps you were never in clubhouse. Perhaps
YOU never went TO circus or clan bake; but
these are part cf this world which are said to
be very wicked, but it is wicked only as you
make it. And [ assure you you may eater the
soft lair Of this gentle tiger and come out re-
frcshed and possibly enlightened as 10 the
fighting propensitics If your neghbor, # you
pres crvc your balance.
4 clubhouse like Chamberlin's isn't exactly
place for the restoration Of ones health. 1t
he be reduced to vegetable diet Because,
at II clock, when it iSaltogcther too la!G for
feeding, he would be invited to a table such as
would give ghost au appetite. Spanish maeker-
cl, woodcock crabs with soft shells, and every
conceivable delicacy, both of f'od and drink,
will be kept before him; aud do you think he
will need coaxing? Then, ifhc chooses, he can
tondle the tiger. This tiger is dcliciousIy
soft and frisky creature. &c ding on grccnbacks
only, so that he is fat and sleek and rather
attractive But no man is forced or even
invited to fondIe There is the pet you wei.
come, anyhow aud if yon can beat the beast
you arc CORRESPONDENCE happy. Ofcoursc, this
is all wrong But the men who 90 wrong there
can afford it generally, aud the Long Branch
visitors will have their tiger as well as their
CLAIMS. -Nuu York. Hurh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
NRESS GOODS AT COST.

nRESS GOODS AT COST.
Striped Grenadines, Pinid japan sc Cloths.
Piquas, Colored Linens for suits, Sc. Call early.
iy6 WIN \. BERk LEY.
vJNO CON NOISSE ) monogram, old
l. Baker, G;b:"n'> Pure Rye Calf and other
brands Of choice Whistles, for sale by
jy6 K NJ WSON.
e TIERCES CHOICE 5. G. HAMS and 3
- boxes Breakfast Bacon lust received and
for sale by [iy 81 r. NJ. LA WSpN.
IOFFEES and TEAS for sale at reduced
" rates by lily g. r. NJ. ia WSON.
TOLD FOR GUILD Golden Signrl and other
VI choice brands o Tobacco for sale ut reduced
rates by ijy 81 r. NJ. LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

ILI-FATED.-John Dorsey, colored man
employed in the harvest field Of Clinton Lloyd
was attacked in the field on Monday evening
with severe cramp cholic, attended with the
most violent convulsions, which for time
threatened fatal consequences. DR.. W. H..
James was summoned to his assistance, and by
the application of proper remedies, gave him
relief A few years ago the same man. with
two others took refuge under tree during a
thunder storm--both Of his companions were
killed by the lightning, and he SO severely
stunned that for some time life was despaircd
Of Subsequently he came near having the
vital spark extinguished by the bite ola snake.
-Loulom Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06
Letter from Fairfax County.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazstte.
FAlEF c. H., Va. July 5.-fhe Fourth
passed oft without ado here, except the aSSrmh-
ling of Il large number of cnorcd people In auti-
clpatlon Ut Il big time. which. however was de-
ttated by ii sad accident. resulting in the death
of one of their number on Tuesday last The
horses attached to wagon loaded with Sheaves
of wheat, on the farm of Mr. Vim. Rumsey,
becoming frightened by bundle of wheat fall.
ing on one of them, ran some distance, throw
ing their driver. John WhaIey, to the ground,
the wheel of the wagon passing over his head,
crushing the skull aud causing almost Instant
death.
The weather is not only hot but the earth
very dry, while every thing except the corn
looks parchcd ana thirsty. Already complaints
are heard Of failing wells and springs, and fears
are entertained fer full supply of water. Yet
hot aS it is, you will occasionally hear on the
ruers of the streets Il brisk political discussion.
The absorbing topic is, which is most consistent
the Democrats supporting Greeley, who was
the head and front Of the Republican party, or
the Republicans supporting Grant, who was if
and in no case is this more strikipgly llusrat
ed than by Col. John S. Mostly and our late
Delegate Job Hawxhurst Friend job was
only Quaker and Northern sutlcr, whose bare
support Of man threw donht upon that man $
politics; yet he and the Colonel are now fast
friends for Grant as between Grant and Gree
ley. jobs support Of Graut is not weighed in
the balance.
We hear of more candidates for Congress
from Alexandria Hold enough!'' All can
not be elected
Bishop Whittle visited the Church at this
place on Sunday evening last and confirmed ID
class Of seven His address on the subject of
confirmation. rs prescribed by the Church, was
listened to by o,,e Of the largest congregations
that has assembled here siuce the war, with silent
and eloquent. The Rev. John McGil has as
Sumcd charge of the Church here, and at Cen
tcrville. and will preach his first sermon here on
next Sunday. Q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

NJ EW GOODS-Hoop Skirts, PannIers, Co
~ sets, Tucked Muslin or Cambria for Skin
ing; also Tucked Skirts, Sun Umbrellas, Hem
med Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Collars, Laces,
Edgings, &c, at
iv2 r. L. WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-06

MURDER FOR REVENGE Robert Ellis, a
conductor on the freight train of the Milwau-
kee division of the Chicago and Northwestern
railroad was killed yesterday near Calvary Sta
ton, Just north of Chicago, it is supposed, by
Johu Langdon. whom Ellis had put off the
train for refusing to pay his fair. Shortly at.
ter putting Langdon off Ellis walked to-
ward the rear part of the train on top Of the
cars. A shot was heard, and Ellis was missed.
The train was stopped, and the brakesmen
went back short distance and found his man.
ged body on the track. Langdon Was found
near by making his way north. He was ares
and taken to Chicago to await the result Of the
coroner Jury.