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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

IMPORTANT ELECTION CASE.--Ihos
Mckee, of Allegheny county, Pennsylva-
mia, died few months ago, leaving pro-
perty to the amount of seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars to his niece, Miss
Nettie Adelia Mckee. lie inherited the
property by devise from his father, and it
has been discovered that the will of his
father contained clause providing that in
the event that Thomas should die without
an heir the property should be divided
between another son (Alexander) and
his children. Thomas Mckee died
in his eighty-fourth year, his only son,
Alexander Addison Mckee, having died in
1857. 1t is now claimed that Nettie Adefia
Mckee, the adopted daughter of Thomas
Mckee, TO whom he has left his large
estate, cannot legally inherit the property
under the provso in the will OF James
Mckee, above quoted. Accordingly an
action in ejectment has been brought in
the court of common pleas by James
McGunnegle and Maria Louisa, his wife,
in her own right, "a daughter of Alexan-
der McKee, and John A. Mckee, son Of
Alexander Mckee, against Nettie Adclia
Mckee, adopted daughter of Thomas
Mckee, and sundry tenants, to test the
title to six hundred acres of land, extend
ing from McKees Rock westwardly along
the Ohio river. This property is valued at
about $750,000. 1t is contended by plain
tiffs' counsel that Miss Nettie Adela Nc.
Kee is not legal heir, and that under the
I'll of James Mckee the property vests in
the children of Alexander Mckee. The
suit is one of the most important OF the
character ever instituted in that county
owing to the large interests involved as wei
as the legal questions at issue. Tho same
principle effects the title Of the defendant
to her large bequests near the city Of
Harrisburg.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

atEl--z 1850
TN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE UNI
i TED STATES for the Eastern District OF Vir-
ginia
In the matter of A. b. Walker, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy
At Richmond, this Sth day of August, 1879.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Please 10 take notice hereby, that "a petition
has been, to-wit: on the Sth day of August
a. d, 1873, filed In said District Court by A. b.
Walker, OF New Kent county in said dis.
trict, who has been heretofore duly declared
bankrupt under the act of Congress entitled "An
act to establish n more uniform system of bank
ruptey throughout the United States,' approved
March I'd, 1867, for discharge and certiflcate
thereof, from all his debts and other claims
provable under said act, and that the 9th day
of Septr, n. Il. 1878, at 10 O'Clock u. m, before
W. W. Forbes, one of the registers of said court
in bankruptcy, at his Office in Richmond, IN
said district Is the time and place assigned for
the hearingsof the same, when and where you
m;iy attend and show cause, If any You have,
why the prayer of the said petition should not
be granted.
You are also hereby notified that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said hank.
rupt will he held at the same time and place.
w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for
au u--M2w the Third Cong'l Dist Of Va.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

A VERY DANGEROUS PASS. The
approach on this side of the great free
bridge is very dangerous. The railing is
only constructed some fifty yards moro or
less from where it really should begin, so
the space for that distance on either side is
open. Persons who contemplate visit to
the free state, on dark night especially,
had better 60 down during daylight and
reconnoitre the position; and be particular
to drink nothing but water that night, too.
We expect to get some Grst-class items
from that neighborhood very soon, unless
the railing is extended to where the wall
commences. 1t will be too late to fix it
when some poor inebriated or near-sighted
person falls over and kills himself. If any
one should get hurt there, let it be some
one connected with the bridge, by all
means, as it may teach them lesson.
We do sincerely hope, for the safety of our
citizens, that this will be attended to imme-
dately.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

H
THE latest notable application of steam
to the demands and uses of our modern
civilization consists in the invention of
what is termed q "fireless locomotive"
for the purpose of propelling street cars.
The motive power is contained in q small
and compact locomotive, with the usual
aDpurtenances, governed by an engineer.
Neither fuel, fire nor fireman is required.
Steam for the round trip is introduced into
the boiler through tubes from supply
boilers at the depot, before starting. At
recent test in Chicago the experiment, 1t
is said, proved conclusively that, as a
substitute for dummy engines, the
"fireless locomotive" is, beyond
question, success. 1t is noiseless,
very little steam escapes, and the
locomotive, not being one-half the size of
the dummy engine, does not frighten
horses and endanger the public safety.
| The new machine was perfectly obedient to
the engineer. 1t moved rapidly, yet stop
ped at moments s notice, and riding IN the
car was easy aud comfortable. The adap-
liability of the invention to horse car uses
was fully demonstrated, and large num-
ber of railroad men, whose practical
experience impaired weight to their
opinions, expressed themselves highly
pleased with the experiment, and pro-
nounced it an unqualified success The
principal expense is in maintaining the
supply boiler, and, as the steam has to be
kept up all the time, it is just as easy te
supply ten locomotives an hour as one
1t is not unlikely that this new means O
locomotion will be applied to street cars
generally at no distant day.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
NEW YORK.
Financial.

New YORK, August 28.--Stocks doll.
Gold ll5l. Money 5a6. Exchange, long
lOs3 short 1913. Governments dull.
State bonds quiet.
Items
A meeting of French citizens has re-
solved to present M. Theirs thousand
dollar copy of lr,.ng's Life of Washington,
with a suitable address.
1t is stated that large amount of Brook
lvn securities are missing. 1t is understood
that the late assistant treasurer used them
in unfortunate speculations.
The World says the Colonization society
of Port Royal, South Carolina, has
entered into a contract with the Italian
labor exchange of this city, by which fifty
Italians are to be scnt to Port Royal next
month.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

THE agony occasoned by the kitchen
question is strikingly shown in the burst
Of insane joy with which Chicago gentle
man describes the family cook. He OBJ
serves that few can boast of such appalling
ignorance. And she is really an excellent
cook. She fries the cucumbers to an ex-
cellent brown, she economically scram-
bles eggs, shells and all, she
boils the mutton chops to a turn in the tea
kettle, she steams the potatoes by holding
them, one by one, on fork at the spout of
the same. And she has been in this
country only three months. aad asks only
81 week. 'sNo consideration short of a
foreign MISSION" says this merry head OF
suffering family, !" could induce us to
part with her.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
THE Row IN EXCHANGE ALLEY

THE Row IN EXCHANGE ALLEY
The parties engaged in the recent row in
the Exchange alley were all up before
Justice White this morning. charged
with assaulting and beating Edward May
nard, and were disposed of as follows
Frank Calvin, fined five dollars; Tazwell
Carr, fined thirty dollars; Henry Carr,
fined twenty dollars; David Childress,
discharged, and Edward Maynard, was
required to give security in the sum of
two hundred dollars for his good behavior
for three months. AS the parties did not
pay up they were all committed to Jail.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
EXCURSIONS.
McCANN's GRAND MILITARY

AND CIVIC EXCURSION TO WEST POINT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER lsT, 1873.
Train leaves the depot at7A a. m. See the
three PRIZE-MEDALS at West Johnston &
Co.'s.
Tickets for sale at West, Johnston Co.'S,
Ambold's Music store, Wyatt Il Minors, Broad
street, or from Captains of First Virginia Regi-
ment.
Gentlemen. .....$l w
Oo
THE FULL BAND OF THE REGIMENT
WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.
au 2e-3t
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

STEPHEN GIRARD's will prohibited
clergymen from ever entering the doors of
Girard college. At a recent visit of the
Knights Templar of Boston to the insti-
tuition, one of the Knights, well-known
physician, who wears white necktie, was
passing in, when the janitor accosted him
saying, you can't pass in here, sir, the
rules forbid it," THE hill / can't ?''
replied the physician. "All right sir, /"
reioined the janitor, pass right in."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
NOVA SCOTIA.

The Recent storms in the Northeast
Great Destruction of Shippins and
Other Property.
HALIFAX, August 2S.-Dispatches
from Sydney report thirty vessels driven
ashore. Many buildings were prostrated.
The crops throughout the country are
devastated, and bridges washed away.
The tidal wave was ten feet high.
There are fifty vessels at Cowall ashore.
The Cunard steamer Alpa was there with
steam up and anchors dowa. She sue
ceeded in holding down, but was badly
damaged. The destruction of skipping
in Cow Bay is frghtful.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
BY TELEGRAPH
VIRGINIA.

The Case of Charles MeHlair, at War
renton.
WARRENToN, August 29.-The result
of tho examination into tho case of Nc
Blair yesterday, arrested in connection
with the death of Alfred Martin, was sat
isfactory to his friends and counsel. The
autopsy tailed to sustain the theory that
Martin came to his death at the hands of
McBlair. The case will be submitted to
the grand jury on its merits.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

CHURCH IMPRovEMENT.-The build
ing committee Of the Second Presbyterian
church have made contract for the long
contemplated and long-needed enlargement
of their church edifice. The improvement
is to be made by the addition of two wings,
forming transept, and by extending the
galleries through the new portion OF the
building, thus gaining room for about
four hundred additional sittings.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

TIE WEATHER.-The backbone Of
summer is broken in this vicinity, and al
though the temperature is quite hot about
l o'clock in the day, still there is pretty
generally fresh breeze stirring, and so
the weather on the whole is quite COM
Portable. The nights are always pleasant
and cool now, and one can stand very
easily the remaining days of warm weather.
The weather in the mountains has been
very cool of late, and in consequence of
the great quantity of rain that has fallen
in the last few weeks, the spring-goers
have not, as general thing, had very
pleasant time-at least, so far as the rain
is concerned.
Already very large numbers are leaving
the springs for home. The immense din
ing room at the White Sulphur presents a
bare scene indeed, and elsewhere in the
mountains the good people are also turning
their faces homeward. The trains from
the mountains are crowded every day.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
WINES AND LIQUORS.
GRAPE BOXES.

The subscriber is prepared to furnish Grape
Boxes of the most improved pattern, and of the
various sizes needed for the shipment of grapes
to the Eastern and Northern markets. They
are made of the best timber, and two years use
has proved their great durability and value.
They will be furnished on liberal terms. Early
correspondence solicited.
J. w. PORTER,
my CIV charlottesville, Va.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

THE GRIT CASE CONTINUED
Slaves, E. L. Gentry and Dennis O'Neil,
charged with stealing lot of sand from
Charles Ii. Page, was to-day again contin-
ned in the police court until the I'd of Sep
tember.
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WANTS.
OFFICIAL.
OFF. OF CLERK HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
RICHMOND. VA. August 26, 1873.

.
OFF. OF CLERK HOUSE OF FDELEGATES,}
RIoRAosD, VA, August 20, 1873.
T1Y AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF AS
D SEMBLY, approved April I'd. 1873. It is
lawful for the Circuit Court judges OF this Com
monwealth. until the times for holding the terms
of their respective courts shall be prescribed bv
law. to fix the time for holding such terms
The term of the Eleventh circuit has been fixed
as follows 5:
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT.
Prince Wiliiam.-2d Monday In October, Jan
uary and May.
Fairfax I'D Monday in June, LIST "Wednesday
In November, and 1st Monday in February.
Loudoun.--4th Monday in April, Sd Monday In
October and Sd Monday in January.
Fanquier.-Tuesday after lst Monday in Sep
tember I'd Monday in December, and Tuesday
after Let Monday In April.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES after Sd Monday In
March, Tuesday after lst Monday in June, and
Tuesday after 4th Monday in September
Alexandria County.--3d Monday in May, I'd
Monday in November, and I'd Monday in Feb
ruary.
Alexandria City.--4th Monday in May, Sd
Monday In November, and Sd Monday In Febru-
ary.
< ]. BELL BIGGER,
t4a Clerk of House of Delegates Of Va.
An 2T-2aWlm f.i. t-f.....
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

HUGHES AND RAMsDELL CLUB. =
The new hall of this vigorous and thrifty
political organization not being ready yet
for occupancy, the club will meet to-
morrow night at No. 2O1G Main street,
the old place.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

A SAMPLE MERCHANT COMES TO
GRIEF. Charles b. Tyson, who repre-
sents the house of James Hazleitte & Co.,
was fined fifty dollars and sent on to the
grand jury of the hustings court, by JUS
tice White this morning, for offering goods
for sale without o license.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
steamer SMamned.
WISCONSIN.
RcpublIcau COnyention.

MADISON, August 2S.-The Ropubli-
can convention has nominated G. @. WASH
burne for governor. The resolutions
denounce the increase salary act and de-
mand its repeal. and recommends board
of railroad control to regulate transporta-
ton.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

ELECTION DOoUMENTs.-The secretary
of the commonwealth is busy sending off
poll books, &C., &C., 10 the clerks of the
counties throughout the state, preparatory
to the state election in November next.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

ANOTHER DAILY FOR PETERSBURG.
It is said that another daily paper is soon
to be started in Petersburg, under the
editorial control Of Major Robert Ii.
Glocc
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

STRANGE PRooEEDING.-The United
Christians Sons recently had ball at Odd
Fellows hall, Franklin street, and kept up
the festivities until daybreak.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

"INsATIATE ARCHER, WILL NOT ONE
SUFEICE."-One O'Dwyer, jailor; one
O'Dwyer, superintendent of the chain
gang, and still another detective.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

TWELVE MONTHS. Mary Edwards aud
Mary Harris were sent to Jail for twelve
months each, by Justice White, for steal
ing about $45 from Mrs. Mary Blennis.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

MUss AT THE TREDEaAR WORKS. =
On Monday Edward Robertson and r. w.
Wosedlidge had difficulty in the car
shops at the Tredegar works, during which
Robertson struck Wosedridge blow with
a hatchet, inaicting severe, but it is
thought not a dangerous, wound.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

MARSHALL BAzAINE will probably
have a trial in the theatre or throne-room
at Campeigne, as the Duke PAnmalc
lately paid a visit thither for the purpose
Of selecting place for trial. He after
wards returned to Paris to confer with
the. minister of war on the subject.
Should the unfortunate Bazaine be brought
to face the accusations of treason in either
Of these localities, so redolent Of the past
glories of the empire, he will find in his
surroundings sad contrast to the days
when he stood forth in the same place in
all the pride and pomp Of marshal Of
France by the right hand of the Emperor.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
PENNSYLVANIA.
Prize Fight StOpped.

Prize Fight stopped.
PHILADELHHrA, August 28.-The po-
lice stopped the prize fight between Dono-
van and Murray. The principals and ten
others were arrested.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

mSFDOLLAR SAVINGS BANK.
OFFICE CORNER MAIN AND IirH sTs,,
No. 400. ,#
received, upon which liberal interest will be
allowed. htaU I8
Save your money and get interest DO not
keep it idle I; interest counts while You sleep.
JOHN L. BNSSIEIx, President.
THOMAS s. ARMISTEAD, Cashier.
lie 9-3m
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fire.

GLOUCESTER, August 2s.--A fire oc-
Cured here last night which destroyed
Sl00, 600 worth of property, including the
Cape Ann Advertiser.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

tay- CHURCH COMMITTEES TAKE
NOTICE.-GAS FIXTURES and CIANDE-
I.IERs, REBRONZED and REPAIRED-made
TO look as good as newly
DANIEL ODONNEI.L,
s an a-6m SIS Broad Street.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

New STYLE OF VINEaAR.-A pure
white vinegar can be made, 1t is said, from
the Juice of watermelons.
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az II. McOORM | y KS
MAMMOTH AUCTION.
AND
COMMISSION HOUSE,
lAl4 MAIN ST., RICHMOND.

DAILY SALES at 10 A. M. and IN r. nj.
of Clothing, Fancy Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Crockery. Glassware, and all kinds OF
Furniture, Housefurnishing Goods, &C., &c.
COME ONE. COME ALL, AS WE ARE
DETERMINED TO PLEASE.
dENTLEMANLY Statesmen constantly
in attendance, to wait on parties who wish TO
,hrchase any of the above named goods at
private sale, at auction prices.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS offered to Coun-
try Merchants. Consgnments solicited. Out
door sales puuctually attended to. iy l-tf
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

THE CHURCH HILL TUNNEL
an evidence of the fact tLat the Church
Hill tunnel is well nigh completed, the
Chesapeake and Ohio company ere getting
up new time table, on which appears
James River station, which will be the
company's wharyes below Rockets.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

RUNAWAY ACCIDENT Yesterday a
horse attached to light spring wagon,
in which was seated two gentlemen,
became frightened on Main street,
near Monroe Park, and ran off at
frightful speed. One of the gentlemen
was thrown out, but sustained no Sc
iions injury, being only Slightly bruised
and stunned. One of the wheels of the
wagon ran off and came very near striking
baby carriage. which contained little
one, as it passed between the servant that
was pushing the carriage and the handle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28
OHIO.
Another Railroad GOliisiOn--EugIncer
V%iISas1.

COLUMBUS, August 2S.=-The express
train last night collided with a freight train
standing on the track, fifteen minutes be.
hind time, at Moundville The engineer
of the express train was killed. The mail
agent and lady passenger were injured.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

THE SECOND MARKLT.--We wish the
president Of the board of health, or some
one Of its members, could have seen the
filthy condition of the northwestern col her
of Sixth and Broad streets yesterday after
noon. 1t was certainly in a condition that
should be disgrace to any city, and if
filth such as watermelon and cantaloupe
rinds, shucks, &C., breed disease, surely
the above spot was nest for it on the
occasion referred to. If the clerk of the
market hasn't sufficient force to clean it
up, and can't afford to hire it, we move
that The council have called meeting, and
make an appropriation for this specific
purpoSe,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-28

THE BIa MILITARY EXCURSION TO
VEST POINT MoNDAY.--T occasion
promises to bring together the largest crowd
ever seen at West Point. Arrangements
for transporting 1900 passengers from this
city have already been made, and from
present indications they will have to be
much increased by Monday. The two
beautiful silver medals and the magnifi-
cent gold medal given by Captain James f.
McCann, of the First regiment band, to the
best shot amongst the military, are now on
exhibition at the book store Of West,
Johnston q Co. They ale prizes worth
winning. Every company of the First
Virginia regiment will be in attendance,
and also detached companies from other
cities.
The Petersburg Grays will be over Sum
day afternoon to join in the excursion.
They will be received by the Blues and
Sidney Grays.
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DEPARTURE OF sTEAMsRaPs.
FOR NEW YORK. AKfh

THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S elegant side wheel steamship WYA-
NOkE, Capt, CoucH, will sail on FRIDAY,
August 30, at 8 O'Clock a. m.
Freight received until Thursday night.
Through bills of ladng signed, and goods for
east and west Close connections made with Gu
nard line for foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
VIZ w
bteerage.. .............. l................. 90
Round Trip TICKETS. s..........,.............. 10 90
For freight or passage, apply 10
GEO. w. ALLEN & co,
27-2t Company's Wharf. Rockets.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-20
cr,srnNr-Hnr.F sErZrRrs-

II is announced that the importer who en-
deavored 70 defraud she Government out Of large
amount Of duties the cases OF Mexican sbawls, no.
ticed exclusively IN yesterday TRIBUNE is named j.
Walls. Deputy Surveyor Kirk has prepared a statement
showing The regular value at Hlidersfeld, Eng, tho
place OF original importation, and the fraudulent sched
e Of value m the shipment from Mexico. The shawls
are very brightly colored and OF fine texture
The importers VII be proceeded against under the law
relating To false and fraudulent invoices contained IN
secuon / Of the act of March s53 Unless they are
allowed by the Secretary Of the Treasury TO retain the
baws by the payment Of the appraised value the goods
viii be condemned by the United -ates District AttOr
nev and sold by the United states Marshal
other seizures we're made yesterday by revenue Oil
cials Several ca ases Of mixed goods and quantity Of
black lace we're taken in south-st. and elsewhere.
heavy seizure o. goods was also made in Batic-st.
Brooklyn bat owing the retceuce Of the revenue OIL
ci3ls tle details are not ODtalnabie.
Goods from the selZuIerOOn or me New-NOrk Custom
houe were sold at auction yesterday, lu Pearis The
attendance at the sale large, the bidding was
snrifed the prices realized We're good, IN some cases
going bevOnd the average. Flor del Fumar cigars sold
from sci 10 Sl07 so per 900 COnchas, $685. ST. Domingo
sI. erts i5 cents per bundle; ~ 80 gallon;
brandy J spirits. S1 75 port wine 50 cents per bot
ne. fohacco 10 cents per pound cigar holders, " lO
@ nv OIL SIC 10 so per bottle; vanilla beans. 81 per
nonud. ilk umbrellas n % each; gold watch, SO; blue
mn sI 10 DER ward: black kid gloves 81 so per Dozen
woplen shirts 81 40; black cloth, - PEI yard.