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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08
Terrible Powder Explosion.

SCRANTON, Pa, Nov. 4..-This morning at
seven clock Thomas Abbot, Martin Hanoply
and John Thomas went to work IN the press
room as usual, and had just got the large by
drauic presses in operation when, from some
unknown cause, an explosion took place blow
ing the building to pieces aud sehdlDg three
souls into eternity. The shock was slight, not
even breaking the vi nduWs in the surrounding
buildings; but it Was Insufficient magnitude to
warn the men in the other houses that an cX.
ploson had taken place They ran to the press
house, which is soue distance from the other
buildings, on the river bank fifteen feet above
the water level, and bchcd sight sckeniug
and revolving in the extreme. Near to the
press where he had been at work lay the manglcd
and bIuckcDcd corpse Of Thomas Abbot, the
clothing burned from his body, his flesh almost
roasted to crisp. He was also cut about the
head. Martin Hauop!y lay near the water )
edge upon some rocks, thirty feet FROM the
building, in nude state with the exception OF
his stockings His body was burned shocking
ly. He was alive, aud walked about two
blocks, when he died 10 about fifteen minutes
He was asked the cause OF the explosion. aud
replied that he did not know. The body OF John
Thomas lay at the lower corner OF the building,
about fifteen feet from the floor of the press
mouse, udhcG, duu lid uOl5 lllShilu"J pulhSoi
and badly cut in the head He lived until ten
O clock, but was inscnsible during that time. The
quantity Of powder in the house at the time of
the explosion is estimated at about POO kegs.
The cause of the explosion reuans mystery,
aud cannot be accounted Tor by Mr.. Bolcs VI
any Of his men.
ELECTION IN LoUDoUN Loudoun has ac-
quilted herself gloriously in this election. She
has more than fulfilled the expectations of
those who had marked highest for the Conser-
vative majority. Each precinct, and it seems,
nearly every voter in the precincts, did their
duty To those who devoted their time to the
work, the thanks of the county are DUE aud
their reward is the consciousness of having
done noble work for their State aud county,
and the people Of Virginia
The canvass has been most ably and judi
ciously managed, and the election passed off 10
good order-noted only for the intense earnest
ness Of those who were nerved to the work by
the 6rmer determination to hold Virginia to
the government of the Conservative party.
Loudouu' share 10 this great work has been
nobly done, and all are thankful! for the great
result.
We have elected for all our Offices good and
true men, who will take care Of the interests Of
the people.-LecsJurg Washiugtonlan.
The death of Laura Keene, the well known
actress IS announced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

NEW York, Nov. !, p. m.-The announce
ment that the Bauk Of England had raised it:
rate of discount to uiue per ct. bred storm of
rumors about troubles in English financial cir
cles based on complication in American sccuri
ties, and caused an unsettled feeling in Wal
street. Since Sir Robert Peel's famous bank
act of 1914 the rate has been higher but twice
aud on each occasion the bank act was sus-
pended Brokers say that this action is inten-
dcd to stop the flow of gold to New York and
maintain the bauk's own reserve. The danger
arising from the Increased rate is that it may
force high rates for money, cause the suspcn.
sion Of London firms and start paulc.
The decline in stocks was from Que half to
four per Ct, and prices again touched nearly
the lowest figures since the pauc began.
The announcement that the Pennsylua d.
rectors had declared FIVE per Ct scrip divi.
dend, payable March, 1875, or within six
months, at option, interest at six per cent. sent
that stock down one and ahaf per cent. within
three minutes and rauscd some disappointment.
1t was freely said that the company is earning
one hundred thousand dollars day, and that
the Fort Wayne and Pittsburg leases pay large
profit, but this money has been swallowed up
10 improvements and Improbable leases.
The foreign exchanges were tirmer, although
rates were. irregular in consequence OF close
scrutiny, the result Of the situation in London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

The New York Mail says: Undoubtedly
the financial panic aud the consequent striDgen-
cy in the money market will have the effect OF
bringing down the price of most of the neccs-
saries of life People Will feel more like cheap
ening things and getting them where they cost
least, and this will make competition sharper
and profits smaller. That there is room for
shrinkage nobody in the class Of purchasers will
DENY !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1873.
The WASHINGTON correspondence OF the Bal

The Washington correspondence OF the Bal
timore Sun says: ''Two years since the DIS
trict voted to subscribe six hundred thousand
dollars to the Piedmont and Potomac railroad
which it was said then would be completed at
the furtherest in one year. Nothing has since
been heard of the road or of Its completion, land
some people are of the opinion that the money
has gone where the woodbine twineth. Others,
however, say that the construction OF the road
is now progressing" In both Of which state
ments the correspondent is entirely mistaken,
Six hundred thousand was never subscribed
and the road is not 10 progress Of construction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

The estimates Of the War Department for
the next fiscal year are unusually large. The
actual expenses Of the Department for 1872
we're $4,000, 900; 10 1878 they Increased to
SAG, 100000. The estimates for the present
year are $56, 100000. Three millions Of this is
for the engineers department aud one million
four hundred thousand for army Notifications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

NEWS OF THE DAY
"7o shoo the ve,,y age and body Of the Times"

The u. S. steamer Tuscarora has arrived
from her cruise sounding for the cable line to
the Orient. She craiscd LOO miles toward
the Aleutan islands, 100 miles west oil Lake
Mendocino. She found a submarine mountain
over 1000 feet high. The deepest sounding
was o,443 tathoms. While $40 miles west OF
FaralIoueS island, she was ordered back on ac-
count of the lateness Of the season.
President Grant yesterday made several I'M
portant appointments j. Meredith Read goes
from Paris to Greece as Minister Resident, Mr..
Torbert takes his place as Consul General at
Paris, aud Henry c. Hall succeeds Mr. Torbert
in the similar position at Havana.
4 gang of burglars, masked aud armed, made
a desperate raid on the National Bank of Della
ware, at Wilmington, last evening. The fortu.
nate escape of a lady from the building into the
street frightened them of before they accom-
plished anything.
Preparations for experimenting on steam
boilers for which purpose Congress last winter
appropriated 100000, have been almost fully
completed The points chosen for these eXpe
rmeuts are Sandy Hook, New \ ork and Pitts
burg.
The Corouer's jury in the poisoning case u
Mrs Dr. Hess, in Wayncsboro Pa, have rem
dered verdict that in their opinion her death
was caused by poison administered By some
person unknown to the jury.
Evans Rogers and wife discovered on thcl
arrival at Sal, Lake City from the East tina
they had been robbed Of S1,7OO in gold. 1t l.
said there is regular system of railroad rob
berry on the railroad trains to Ogden.
The banking house Of Ira b. McVay Go.
in Pittsburg, has closed its doors owing to com
pcatons growing out OF the suspension o
their Western correspondents,
Mrs Graut's father is in very feeble condi
ton, and cannot last many days. He has pass
ed his S6lh year. Gen. +. I. Dent, his sou
aud three daughters are with him.
The employees of the East Tennessee Rail
road still hold its operations in check, aud yes
terday drove back traius which cndcavorcd tt
start out upon the road.
4 vast deposit of iron and coal has been dis
covered near st. George, in the southern par
of the Territory of Utah.
James Close, Baltimore merchant. Wa
found dead in bed, at the Liberty House IL
New York, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08
ia x SALE.
A LEX RIA COUNTY

The following real estate returned delin quent
for the non. payment of taxes assessed thereon
for the years 1865, 1885, 1867 1868 1869, 1870 and
1871, which has not heretofore been offered for
sale, including interest thereon at the rate of six
per centum per annum from the 18th day Of De-
cember of the year such taxes were assessed un-
til the first day Of September, 1873, or SO much
thereof IS shall be sufficient to satisfy the taxes
on the same, with interestand commissions of five
per cent. to the Treasurer or Collector, will be
sold at public suction, between the hours of ten
in the morning and four in the evening, on the
FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER next, at the
front door the Court House cfthis county, unless
the said taxes interest and commission shall be
previously paid. r.. COKBEII,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

The Farmers Council OF Virginia and North
Carolina will meet at Petersburg on the 18th
instant, with the object Of bringing together
the best practical, able men of Virginia and
North Carolina to devise measures to amelio-
rate the condition Of the agricultural classes,
and for other PURPOSES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

The Norfolk Virginian announces that Capt
]. Hampdeu Chamberlayue, has assumed
charge of the Virginian and will henceforth
conduct it. He is an able writer and good
journalist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

The trial Of Undertook was concluded last
night, when the jury retired to consult on their
verdict
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

In seveuty-eight counties in Virginia and
cities heard from, Kemper's Conservative net
gain on Walkers majority is nearly four thou
sand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

A dispatch received in Baltimore yesterday
states that Mrs. Gen. Robert f. Lee died at
Lexington Virginia, on "Wednesday night. 1t
is with deep regret that We receive this intcl-
pence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

ACTION OF THE U. s. GOVERNMENT. The
Administration has not been Indifferent to the
seizure Of the Virginius by the Spanish authori-
ties. The only information of the seizure thus
far received at the Department of State was a
brief dispatch stating that the vessel had been
captured by the Spanish man-ot-war Tornado
about six miles from the coast of Jamaica In
order to secure an examination into all the cir
cumstances connected with the seizure of the
Firginius, and the character of her voyage pre-.
yious to the seizure, it was desired that the
Cuban authorities should not proceed with un-
due haste in the disposition of the captured
ship and those on board. Accordingly, at the
instance of Minister Sickles, instructions were
sent from Madrid by the Spanish Government
to the authorities at Havana to await orders
from the home Government before inficting
penalties on those captured on board the Vir-
ginius. This order was probably received at
Havana on the evening of the 5th or the morn
ing Of the 9th OF November, one day two late
to De ettectual, as the executions are reported
to have taken place on the 4th. AS soon as
official advlces of the capture and executions
are received at the State Department such ac-
ton will be taken by the Government as the
exigencies of the case may require. - Wash
Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

The Richmond Wing corrects its statement
that Mr.. Jas. Lyons in Richmond voted the
Radical ticket He did not vote at ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08

A man has heen arrested In Norfolk for az
attempt to assassinate Mr.. Robert Epes of that
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-08
Pennsylvania Railroad.

PHILADELPHIA Nov. THE Directors of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, o-day,
declared scrip dividend of per Ct, redeem
able on the lst Of March, 1915, with option
90 the part of the company to redeem it at any
time after six months. The scrip is receivable
at par tor unpaid instruments on stock aot-
ments, which can be turned into cash at once,
as there will be demand to meet the install
ment due from the lst to the 2Sth OF this month
President Thompson submitted letter from
Vice President Scott, stating that if it was
deemed desirable, in consequence of his con-
nection with the Pacific Construction COMPANY,
his resignation as First Vice President would
be submitted, on which the Board unanimously
resolved that it was not desirable that there
should be any change in Col. SCOTS relations
with the company.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

physician, ACCoCCHER AND SURGEON, Of
fers his services to his old friends and the com
nunity generally. Office IN GRADER W hlte pioch,
High and Chestnut streets. Residence near
South side city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

SEE the advertisement of Our Fireside
Friend, elsewhere in this paper. This
is good literary weekly, and with the
premium and chances for prizes, Is GER
tainly very cheap. The Chrome "Cute, !"
which every subscriber receives, is a
really beautiful picture A copy of it
can be seen at this Office
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

WEDNESDAY of last week, as we learn
from the Platteville Fitness, man
named William Booth, IA wel-to-do farm
err Of The town Of Smelscr, Grant county,
committed suicr6e by hanging hifnseli
in Il hay loft with the lines of harness
When found he was quite dead; III
kneellng posture, on the hay, his ksees
being within lew inches of the hay,
indicating that he held his feet up, and
thus s.rsnclcd himself
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

MR. joHS GRAY returned from New
York on Saturday, and after him are
daily coming new and elegant goods. As
announced in their new advertisement.
Gundry q Gray certainly have the largest
and best stock OF dry goods in this coun>
ty. They carry every thing pertaining
to their line, from BRUSSELS carpets to
shoe strings, and every thing they sell is
warranted to be as represented That
their prices for the same grade of goods
are as low as any house in the county is
well known 10 their customers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

StHNEEBERGER has a most ele-
CANT stock of boots and shoes; which
every one should examine before purchss-
ing elsewhere. There are all the lates,
and nealest STYLES Tor ladies and children,
and the best wear for boys and men. Just
cali there and he convinced
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

Buck BEER DAY.-Next Saturday is to
be Buck Beer Day" in Mineral Point.
Gilman d Menser inform US that their
Back for 1873 is remarkably frisky.
Those who relish meat of this kind are
requested to take notice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

GRANT county papers report the pois>
oning OF little girl, aged ii years, by
eating wild parsnips. At this season it
is common to hear of wild parsnip pois-
oning. Children, and parents should be
sure Of what roots they eat
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

PREslbENT Grant and family spen. last
Sunday in Denver, Colorado They Will
arrive in Galena this week-probably
to-day or Tomorrow. to remain four CT
five DAYS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01
Local Intelligence.

Elk MAYOR COOPER has been at home
two weeks, but is in such feeble health
as to be unable to leave bis home. We
did not learn of his arrival until a few
DAYS AFRO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

Mr. JAMES JOKES. one Of the late pro-
prietCrs of the Carrier House, Boscobel,
has been taken to the insane asylum ut
Madison, for treatment. His condition,
it is understood, is the result of sickness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

Mr. JONI RALPH, proprietor of the
Fregidden Mills, has invented machine
for picking mill.stones, which so far
as can be seen hy a model, is destined to
be a good thing for millers lie has APP
piled TO the patent Office for cuveat to
protect him while perlectine and testin.
the machine. II it succeeds in doing
the work assigned it, he will apply for
letters patent, and may realize something
handsome from it Mr. Rilph has bee n
experimenting on this invention for about
. years, we understand. 1t is hoped il
his patient toll will be rewarded MS it
deserves
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01
\. DALTON, VI. .,

nHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. once Coad
/ Block, over Deiier's store, corner OF High anc
;hestnut streets Mineral Point, WIS Particula
ttention paid 10 Operative Surgery. 1Niii-Io
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

LOST In this city, gold sleeve
button, with cuff attached. The finder will
be suitably rewarded on leaving the same
at this Office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01
JOSEPH G. NiTCHEtL LIE.

MANUFACTURER OF ali kinds OF Ornamental
wi Hair Work, such 5racele 5, Breast ms
~atch- Guards, Necklaces, Finger Rings. Ear "iugs
Charms &c Also Carl>, Waterfalls, Switches, La
H,,' Front pieces Gents Mig, and every thing in
hi. line cash paid ior hair. p .. BOX Zi5'
Hi.sra Point y is. xSfEs3-iy-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

The Narrow Gauge Railroad Company
have offered to make Il Getour from
PlatteyIlie, and construct road to the
village Of Alifflin, in this county, if the
people OF that town will give $4,000 as
aid. As Miflin voted $4,000 on the
Cobb proposition, it is more than proha>
BILE that she will go the small amount
asked hy the Narrow Guage, and her
people are confident Of securing the road.
Shonid they succeed, the effec, on Min>
eral Point will he damaging An ex-
tension northward of the NJ. p K. r.
from this place would render the builds
IN. Of road TO MifFin impossible.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

DAvEY is receiving a new sup
ply of the celebrated Springfield watches,
which are warranted equal to any watches
in the world Call and see them They
are good, handsome and cheap.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

$4,000 bushels of potatoes want
ed, for which will pay the highest market
price In cash. D. n. PLArr
April eth, lS73-l5
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

T. D. PLUsB, JR, travelling CORES
poudent and agent for the Wisconsin
State Journal, has been in town a lew
days the past week looking after the in
tere>ts ef the Journal We are glad to
hear him say his success has been fair
The Journal SIS State paper is un>
rivalled, and is = general newspaper,
and reliable Republican organ, has few
superiors. All who like to keep posted
in the news of our state should .ske the
Jomnak The weekly is an eight page
sheet, nearly twice the size of this pa
per, furnished to subscribers at $i50
per wear Orders left at this office will
be promptly forwarded, Or par les may
address Atwood Il Culver, Madison, " is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

THE "Little Barefoot Bow"

HE "L1ttIe Dare1OOl boy, as
painted by the artist and sung by the poet,
may have been we'll enough in his wav,
but little boy Tor girD with feet encased
in pair of such beautiful shoes as Seine
berger has, would be more pleasing
pi.lure
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

COMPETITION in the manufacture of
zinc from the ores found in this yacinity
is having its efec, Especially is this
true of the ore known as black jack
Ore of this class, which when first util-
lied commanded only nominal price
five TO eight dollars per ton - is now
worth eighteen to twenty dollars though
the manufactured article is no higher
now than then. This ore, it is said, con-
tains % % so per cent of silver; the
extraction of which is icing experiments
ed on. 1t has long been thought that
our zine ore was far more valuable than
the prices paid for it indicated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01
THO MAS l1suty4S

TINTED STATES .urEL, ("ArEIN WATKINS
u otD ~rASD.) podyeyjlle, iscousn.
Having charge OF this hotel Tor OF Jears
III propose to keep II for the special accommodation
81 ,he travelling public
hay- a large barn, and keep attentive hosters -
I propose good table, aud keep the bar all
time. supplied with the best OF liquors
BY strict attention business I hope deserve,
and receive fair share Of the public patronage
IIIu-l2-ti THOMAS riIUAAS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

CONE AND SEE Us.-Mayhew has
Light Brahmas, also eggs, for sale at rea-
sonable prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

The greatest variety and best
styles of Hats and Caps, for Young and old
Hat Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

J. 3. & G.. r. MoFFETT sell Pure
White Lead, Oils, Paints, Sc, for the louest
market 1tice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

By the favor of p Allen & Co, we
have tried new coffee, known as o.
toman Cahvey. 1t i said to he grown
in Turkish Arabia, and manufactured in
Texas, 10y native Turks, brought from
their own country expressly for this
du:y. 1t has never before found its way
into this market, and now can be had
only of 7. Allen 4 Co, who are sole
agents for its sale in this city. After
thoroughly testing II, we assert that the
same quantity makes better cup of
coffee than any we have ever tried. 1t
costs no more than other good coffee, and
less quantity is necessary to give equal
strength, SO that it is really the cheapest
Its flavor is unexcelled by any coffee In
this market Try it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

TIE effect of Mr.. Sherwood's
visit east is seen at the City Store. From
tile good taste he displayes in selecting
nice goods &c. Ladies' wear it would seem
he is posted in their needs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01
!. ". LINENS 1ouH LiAr
w. ". & JOHN LlkENS,

TToRNEY AND COUNSELL0KS At LAW,
n Mineral Point, Wis. Practice in the L. s.
and state Courts, and attend o agencies and col
teesions in all parts Of the state.
ONCE II Lenahans' Block, opposite the Pest
one, IL y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

J. H. CARTWRIGHT sells the genuine
Springfield Watches, 80 justly celebrated.
Give him call before YOU buy watch.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

j. B. & G. r. MoFFETT, have the
largest stock of Field i; Garden Seeds in
the City, at the lo'cest prices
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

New carpets at Deller's. Most
elegant patterns, at lowest figures.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

JIM. SUTHDRs won't beat You any
more than is necessary to do to insure him
good profits, if you trade with him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

FARMERS Plow Shoes in large
supply and of the very best quality at
Daum 4 Shilling's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01
MERCHANT TAILOR
ING AT DELLER'S EN-

PORIUM. kept constantly
on land a full assortment OF
all the leading styles Of
Cloths and Cassimeres. All
work done in the most dura-
bic and fashionable manner,
and a good fit warranted IN
every case. Our stool of
Ready-Made Clothing is the
most extensiv in the city, ana
at least lOper cent. the loves.
Cali and examine for your
selves. xXlII-l1
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-05-01

PARAsoLs and Fans will be indis-
pensable soon. See the nice ones at the
City Store.