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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

Police ITEMS. ---fieury L'oooIn, coor'd 'of
assisting 10 beating sailor. At fisbto"u, was
60. dag sent to the chain gaog Or thirty days.
Two other negroes who were concerneG with
Lincoln escaped arrest.
David Lomax, colored, for stealing harness
from JOSEPH Markham, wss also sect to the
chain gsag ior the sane period. Both 81
these cases were before the Mayor.
Justice jenkins, colored, found another col
ored man named HopmsU, IN his hen house
last night and carried him before } Justice FRANK
lio, who seut him TO the cain gang Tor SIX
months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

Tas WEATHER. As predicted il Yesterdays
Gag .tte, there WAS q coo=,deratie change 10
the weather las! ugAl. burida the u:ght there
va. hard ram, aud ths morning tue atulos.
pier: was considerably cooler. Indications ere
that We shall now have fall weather N earnest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

Mass meeting. The Central Ii!a:l nna
Hendricks Club propose to hold nlass me"t-
ing at Sarepta Hall, ou Monday night next. 1t
will be addressed by Gen. ti'G Lee, eg. Mayor
Hugh Latham, aud others. As this will be
The last meeting of the campaign, il is Eol7i
that there will be large turnout OF voters.
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ARRIVED.

Steam e. Jane Ao:elay, Norfolk, to + A Reed.
Roush s Son.
Schr Helen Hs.t:vu2*. Jer>"y >,ly. ~ a mer-
lean Goa! so.
Sem ) ii Bird, fo.tisni - I!ester.
SchIs John Tway and Less t''ilingaau.
for Washington.
SAlIhE.
Steamer John " Thompson. lower po.olOa,,
by a Reed.
Steamer Lady Of no Lake, Norfolk. u T a
Reed
Steamer Express, Baltimore, IS jan Bruders
s. Co.
Schr Howard Dali. EASTERN Shors, by master.
Schrs Robert ,itcheIl, George Z Hsllocs.
Henry Parkc rnd Lena Hunter, IRON George
town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

Teas, Of all descriptions and qualities, which
we guarantee cannot be surpassed IN Tow hgufes
by any groceryman in the city.
All we ask is conpsris IN Of goods and Hs-
ures. W.. variant every article we sci. or re-.
fund the money psd Tor it 10y tie purchaser.
Call to see liz soon. Respectfully,
nov dim GEO. McBURNEY j. son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

atsaANGAIA CATTLE MAaKET, Nov. -
ne h'hiset this week was well supplied with
NA';!e, and prices were slightly trmer than last
"eeS sales ranged from to TO. Calves are III
Oai United demand, and sold at 4a6c. Sheep
aad Lambs show q falling off in receipts, and
,ola slowly at .5o per ID for Sheep, and Sa$a
per head Tor Lambs. Hogs continue to decline,
an1 prices iange iroua to So per 100 lbs. Cows
aau calves 2os~5U.
~" ORE CATTLE MAhKET, No,r. 3
~eeVes Receipts s543 head A few good TO
F''Ae Steers were cold, but the market gener.
Al! WIS Gull, with strong pressure on the part
S,"uasaIers ior lower prices. The TRANSACTIONS
e'eIeu very cOMmon 10 very choice native
"e.' sld osen at 7aal05c per 10 dressed to the
a.vss e"I, willis most Of the sales were at eaec
per ID dressed
'1eep and Lsmts--R eceip pts 1eG2 head. Buy.
"ess lo!dlna back for CONCESSIONS and trade
ia Gculi' with strong downward tendency.
rsrr ssies were st itaOsc per 10, and 6<a6sc
per 10 for Lambs.
nvgs- Receipts fSO9 head. The market was
TX quiet, with sales of sol Ohio Hogs alive,
=. ~ ~ average, at IS 10 Per 100 lbs. and 107 do.
e.r, ~, NJ % "a. Dressed hogs took tbs wide
~se 0l t:s&: per h.
-raa', .Go CATTLE MARKET. Nov'r. Cattle
.ni i- s, 2'e0; shipments 200; market dull
>saay stockers and feeders 2 75sS8 rs !;
So sa'pp,ng i0as4 G5 Hogs-raeeipts II $50:
.h1m saZ 5uO; market fairly active; packing
.slM. g higher; one lot Of extra heavy sold at
I,,s senmoL heavy 10 extra smooth light
>Srn 80; I"oi to extra choice heavy 6oa
"Aeep unchanged receipts l450.
TOWN CATTLE MARKET, Nov'r 3
Ann, .sr Is OF Beef Cattle this week reached
tx, a. hssd, larger portion Of which were
Lamb, =: o'e per 10. About 900 Sheep and
Yer ~ . Hess offered, and nearly all sold st 4a5c
ahoSv, .. Sheep, and LASS per hesd for Lambs.
..:M ~ lows aud CslVss we're offered and sold
"''' lae market generally was quiet.
l., r." It.A'ili HOG MARKET, Noy'r. 2-Hogs
>. i.,, sHiand and lower; common light 4 s0s
;,;s Az good light 25s$5 IS; do. hesYy 5 q
- receipts .OTc; shipments ll49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

Flour is duh and heavy. With but little on
guar; the supply on hand i. good, and prices
.;e unchanged. Wheat IS q shade better. aud
.ol this morning at lsl for choice; offerings OF
a. bushels. with sales st ll6al5l, IS to quality.
Corn i. duh and dropping, with fair recslp" !;
4su to!i at AZ, and old mixed and yellow at As
.ai -. Rye is quiet at &C. and Oats ct ~
Country produce is arriving more freely. AMI
ne revise quotations.
RICHMOND MARKET, Nov. 2.-The market
jos Grsin Is without much change since last re-
pO.: Offerings Of Wheat fair, with sales of
white st figures ranging from 12Osl40 for good
:, prime, and 120sl8o tor do. red, wii l45 for
.ons very choice samples. Sales of ordinary
White Corn ut 45s45, ana prime at ~. Sales OF
SOD winter Oats at 50, and Do. srring =. ~.
Nothing doing in Rye.
LyScHBURa MARKET, Nov. 2-~Tha receipt
i Whes! sre limited, with only fair demknd
@p:Ice, ranging from ll0al25 for red and white.
Arrivals Of Corn are very light and the demand
God quotations being Glass; but weakening.
usts s.s40 ana In fair Request. Very little do"
'l8 III Rye st 1915.
:agDEsIcEsBURa MAKKET. NoS'r. 2.-Ihe
4a.ke. is very quiet, and prices are dropping.
y hes! ll0sl35 for fair to choice, Corn 4oa5s.
Rye aoab), snd Oats 35aS3
BALTIMORE SUGAR AND CoEEEE MARKET
':ugsrs-Thers is nothing whatever doing in
"a" Sugsrs that Wa hear OF, and we write the
market quiet, though very firm in Tone with no
SOCK oterlng except 1T extreme tgurea. We,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

l.. is. tt,AAili HOG MARKET. Noy'r 2-Hogs
;. ia. sH4and and lower; common light S0a
), Is -. !" good light 25s$5 IS; do. hesYy ~
~ receipts .UTc; shipments ll49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

L is cruel far parents e let their children
suffer With coughs aGd colds, which in so many
cases lead 10 60 nsumplion aud premature death.
Give Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03
FOUR ROOMS FOR RENT
itik;3i CLASSY
jinr ON THE PREMISES. NJ. SOS
PRINCE STREET.
s,u~ vars. IUIYpAGE BRENT,

DEA u a Nc X e |. Z 4
TO UONIjjStOA ri EsSs:e;; T. i y tax l-U EiiL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-11-03

- TONS LEWIS rU Re LEAu, II bsrrels
Il Raw Lnsesi OH, / bols nu!!ed do, and :
bb.s Spirits Turper,il.e; $50 Copsl, Couch,
Dsuar, i sphsltuln, Japan, Suelisc aud fsraf-
the Varnishss, in store in large stock enc Tor
sale Ia ousntities to suit purchasers At lowest
market marke: rates. jam z co,
move - and las King street.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
MURDEROUS AFFRAY.

A FOUR DOLLAR DEBTS DREADFUL FRUITS
TWO MEN FATALLY AND TWO OTHERS sERI-
oUsLY STABBED.
About one O'Clock yesterday morning George Steek.
ert, a resident oil No. Is varnum street. Newark,
entered the saloon Of George Hart of Hamburg
place and Barbara street He called for drinks aud
got them. He called for As he did mot
pay Tor the first, he refused. This
enraged him and he began TO abuse Hart "You can
have more drinks here" said Hart, .unIess you
settle that "a you owe over year" Steckert dared
Hart so the street and be would settle with
him. He was elected, two OF his nephews helping
Hart 10 put him out. Meanwhile the Schak Guards,
democratic club, were enjoying themselves in q
private room alter the torchlight parade.
After being elected, Steckert had the door
locked him. He kicked IL In. Just
then two members Of tho Guards, contrary to the
wishes OF their comrades, lot TO 20 home-Chsrles
Weber and LOUIS Oberle, brotaersin-law. No sooner
had they reached the street when Steckert, alleged
made an attack upon them with long knife. Weber
stabbed between his ribs, the KNIFE piercing q
lung as IL believed Al last accounts he aive
but with scarcely any hope OF recovery. Oberle wss
but not fatal The wounded men rushed back to the
saloon shouting that they had been stabbed This
cited the Guards and they tried to disarm Steckert
but in vain. He fought like
ISruRIATRD DEMON,
and slashed about right and left He dealt Jacob Mas
son. OF No 30 Main street. mortal wounds The knife
first was plunged into Jacobs bowels, SO that mis-
intestnes protrudcd Next gashed open his right hip
aud left leg the groin HIS brother Phillip Mas
son, who rushed TO the rescue, also badly cut
the wrist Jacob will probably de- He and
Weber were prohibited from being removed
to their homes such was the seriousness oi
their condition yesterday SteckeIt was finally over
powered, arrested, dsarmed and removed 10 tho
house. His story is that he was attacked and
acted in seli-decnce. Eye-wiiuesscs declare this
TO be untrue. One Frank McGovern was also
arrested, charged with aiding StecksrL The
evidence against HIM is very slender. As
VIII be from tho foregoing facts tho
affair in wise grew out OF political controversy, az
bruiscd about Newark yesterday Sleckert ~ not
a member OF tho Guards. Louis Hoener and William
Enger have also been arrested, charged with aiding
Stcckert in his 1endisn work.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
OBITUARY.
JUAN poEY.
CITIZEN


Senior Juan Poey, millionaire plautcr, whose
death is recorded by cable from Havana, was one of
the most noted in the island OF Cuba, and cousin
OF Felipe Poey the celebrated naturalist OF Havana
Havana his mother being Donna Juano Alloy descend
ant OF q Basqu, family which had resided for long
time in Cuba. No more celebrated sugar plantation
situated in tho neighborhood OF Matanzax The great
ambition OF tho deceased that his plantation
stould be model ono, and that every new
Improvement in agricultural science should be prac
tsed on it The same applied 10 the mills and other
machinery. No money was spared IN these attempts,
and Las Canas thus became celebrated and has con-
tnucd to remain Ono of tho ideas OF P0ey
years ago that Of Furnishing lazy refractory
slaves by letting cold water alI their heads instead
OF hoggng them, as usual The unfortunate slaves in
question were, 1t is said, better treated than ON
man OF great intelligence and no little reading In his
youth he studied law, but never graduated He was Uf
q wonderful litigous spirit and engaged tor
a long period in combating tho construction
OF tho Guncs- N atanzas Railroad, which was q
branch Of the Havana Matanzas Railroad and Of which
latter railroad P0ey was large stockholder. The
Guines branch, however, was construccd through the
persistent efforts Of Senior Miguel de Albania. In
politics he was thoroughly Spanish and had SYM
pathy with the Cuban Republic Among the positions
he held under the governments that OF member OF
the advisory council 70 the Captain General and aer
the breaking OF tho present revolution in 1868 he
placed in OF many Of the embargoed estates
whose had joined the revolutionary uprising
had fed from the island, and from which he reaped
large revenue. At the tmc Of his death he over
seventy years OF age.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
THE LATE MRS CHANLER.

PRESENTATION OF COMMUNION SERVICE by
MRS. cHANLER TO THE MISSION CHAPEL OF
TRINITY CHURCH.
NEwroRr r. l., Nov. T. 1876.
Previous to tho death OF the late Mrs John Winthrop
Chanler daughter OF the late William b. Astor OF New
York. aud one OF the summer residents, she signhed
her intentions OF presenting the Mission chapel
nccted with Trinity church communion service, and
after her death her wishes faithfully carried
by Mr.. Chanler, and the articles have just arrived
here. The set consists OF three pieces nagon, a
cbace and psen, all OF solid silver the chalce and
paten being lined with gold They we're made by TIT
fany, OF New York, and are Of ecclesiastical design
Upon the nagon Is the inscription, 'My Blood 10
Drink, Indeed Around the sido OF the chace the
words, Drink Ye All Of This, aud on the rim OF tho
paten is engraved. take, Eat; Thisis My Body. !"
Upon the centre is the following inscription =
Presented by
/ MARGARET A. CHANLER
the
Chapel Of st John the Evangelist,
! Newport, r. J.,
as pious Offering to be used at Gods altar in the
celebration OF the
Blessed Sacrament
I NEWPORT, Now Is, 1873
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
ANOTHER DANGER.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 1870
To EDITOR HERALp:-
Cannot the voice OF your potent journal he lifted In
its might force rulers IN charge to at
bcstir themselves regarding tho water supply'
house. Fifty fourth street. near Eighth avenue We
have been without in the kitchen, even, tor
thrccf Of tho day during the last three days
ON each day were obliged TO dump the tire In the
range for fear OF boiler explosion and besides that
ger OF the range bound TO give way, the
plumber says Add to all this that fire means no
dinner ana you can imagine the discomforts and
troubles made To suffer. Surely something
might and should be done to give nm increased pres
sure water service Drought excuse for
this state Of things while have up stairs
we should surely have it IN our basement kitchens
CITIZEN
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
THoUsANDs ORDERED.

No. 81 FOURTH AVENUE No. 2oS BowERY
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
For over thirty years have sold theHgKALn; In
fact think we may justly be CONSIDERED Of the
most extensive dealers in daily and weekly papers in
the country. Tho late reform movement, introduced
by you Is exactly in keeping with our entire
plan, and, consequently, take pleasure in adding
testimony TO the success OF your recent reduction
in price We now selling ten times ss many
HERALDs beforcin TACT, our orders for that paper
for Wednesday, November S-which will contain tho
election returns--nstead OF amounting to hundreds
as heretofore, reach thousands-more than ali
other daes put together This great increase wo
confident is the result OF tho reduction In price.
RICHARD BURNTON
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
VIRGINIA SPEAKS TWICE.

NORFOLK, NOV. 2, 1875
To THE EpIToR HERALD:-
Our people In TINS section fearfuy imposed
upon by the ncwsdealers here. DO you know that
are compelled to pay seven cents each and II any i'm
portant In ormallon or any startling news ia the
paper they instantly demand ten censr hope you
will remedy this evil We only twenty three
hours ride from New York, and people devoted
TO the HERALD but cannot stand this exorbtant de-
mand Yours respectfully,
WILLIAM H CuTHBERL
NORFOLK, Va, Nov ., 1875.
To EDITOR HERALp:--
IL is q general complaint with the officers OF the
navy. and the public generally, that they com-
peied by newsdealers here 10 pay ten cents Tor the
HERALD. The cost OF transportation cannot be SUI
hciently great 10 justify such an increase over the
charges common in New York Cannot you help in
cncctlng change? The HERALD Is necessity OF life.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
THE BROCK MURDER TRIAL.

The trial Of Charles Oschwod and Thomas Ryan for
the murder of Onfccr J. Stanley Brock, tho morn
ing of August last brought close yesterday
About one O'Clock Judge Depue began 10 charge the
Jury Hc went the evidence carefully and brought
the essential points to the attention Of the Jury He
concluded about hafpast three and the was then
given to the jury The general impression in court
was that tho charge calmly judicial, and bore
strongly against the prisoners Up to ato hour last
evening the Jury were Atill out
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
A CAPITAL LETTER FROM ALBANY.

AIUANY, NOV. 0, 1910.
TO THE EDITOR HERALD
Knowing your appreciation of nprighncss and desiro
for Righteousness, wish TO make lew plan state
ments you have taken your paper for years, and
must say have always been satisfied With its views
OF all matters and would like TO continue II. but do
propose do think IT right that the people
OF Albany should have to pay more or as much for
paper they ever have done have had TO pay 1.-Two
cents Tor IL every day since the reduction
Hoping you Will make newsdealers do what is right
and just await your decision. 1t as not that am
pcnurous that make this statement, but would like
to SEQ Justice done Yours, READER.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
THEATRICAL TROUBLES.

Messrs Baker 4 Russell, the attorneys aud counsel
lors at law for Mcssrs. Jarrett 4 Palmer have been
with notice of motion Tor injunction by the
attorneys for Mr. Edwin Booth to restrain them from
using tho name Booth as applied TO the theatre
now bearing that name and under their control Tho
motion is returnabe on November a. at tho Special
Term Of the Court OF Common Pleas before Judge Van
Rruu
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
SUICIDE AT HARTFORD.

HARTFORD, Nov 4, 1876.
John Payne. recently from Newark. N. j., where
he has family, commiitcd suicide by cutting his
throat at the Marsion House. Mddletown this morn
Ing, and subsequently throwing himself tho ground
from third story window. He has been employ cd at
the Middetown Rubber Works. Financial troubles Il
is said were the cause OF the mental dcrau cement
that resulted in this dreadful deed.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
FUNERAL OF COLONEL YOUNG.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. A. 1875.
The procession at the funeral OF the late Colonel
william H. Young to-day, who was thrown from his
horse and killed Tuesday evening last was the Iarg
est ever witnessed in this city. the funeral was a.
tended BY the National Guard Grand Army OF the Ref
pubic and Masonic lodges and all the political clubs
both parties. besides largo concoursc OF citizens.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
JOHN w. KELLBxRa.

Mr.. Kellberg was well known machinist, connected
with the Bullock Lightning Press Company for many
years, having made many important improvements on
original machine invented by Mr. Bullock and put
up nearly all OF them that in Mr.. Kcll-
berg died in Philadelphia Friday last sfter few
days Illness aged afty-one years He was born in
&c
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
MURDER TRIAL ADJOURNED.

wArTRrowS, n " Nov. A. 1915
Francis Grapotte, charged with having murdered
Simon Hoover in Marc, last has been on trial here
for the past two weeks The Court adjourned over
until Wednesday next the jurors boing allowed to 60
10 their respective homes to remain I'LL that timo
The Court charged them to listen TO talk sub
lect OF the trial Counsel on both sides expressed
hdence in the integrity Of the jurymen.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
CONVICTED OF MANsLAUGHTER.

OssIrrE, N H., Nov. 4, 1874.
Tho jury to-day brought in a verdict OF manslauahter
in the first degree against Sylvester W. Cone and he
sentenced TO thirty years NJ hard labor in tho
Stat
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
MAN LOST OVERHEARD.
GLorcxsrxR, Mass, Nov.

GLorcEsrKR, Mass, Nov. 4, 1876.
Tho schooner Alabama reports speaking schooner
Emma r. Hart, from Boston FOR Portland. shc had
lost man overheard, on Thatchor's Island. Name
not gwen.
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
THE HERALD POLICY.

HOW THE DEMAND INcREAsEs-wHAr THE
PEOPLE SAY.
Every intelligent newsdcaer in the States has
cepted the situation and is proftng by hts action in
Offering the HERALD for sale at about twenty per
personal profit speaks well for the sharp business
qualifications OF that class of radesmen that few OF
them still overcharge their customers occasional
buyers One dealer Mr.. Henry Unger. who Keeps .
depot and job printing onicc Al No SO Bleecker
street. Broadway, reports that his HxRALD sales
have from three d.y copies daily and he
is all sold out early IN tho morning
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
PHILADELPHIA BEHIND THr AGE.

No. l, 1o3 ARCH STREET, Philadelphia, Nov. g. 1870
To EDITOR THE HERALD
AT the newsstand OF the Bingham House, corner Of
Eleventh and Market streets Philadelphia. SIX cents
charged for the HERALD. Tho boy says he geis it
direct from the HERALD oice and cannot sell II
IL this correctf Yours truly, f. w. HARDING
The New York herald., 1876-11-05
THE PUBLIC OR THE INDIvrDuAL-wHIcH
New YORK Nov A. 1870

To EDITOR HERALD
The newsboy at Bergen avenue station, Newark and
New York Railroad refuses TO sell the HERALD less
than four cents and through lavortsm one else
allowed TO sell papers there great many of buy
other papers, rather than pay -four cents When
afford to buy the HERALD at three II being only
New minutes from the city We think you ought TO
hep US BERGEN AVENUE
The New York herald., 1876-11-05

At the sources or many Of the tributaries Of
tue Croton River there are natural lakes which vary in
size from 30 TO 900 These lakes generally
OF considerable depth and In the aggregate
area 900 acres From these lakes it's thought
owing TO the excessive drought quantity equal to
about 4,0o0, 100000 Of gallons has been drawn this
season
THE WASTE or THE cRoroS
bas been steadily diminished through the good sense
OF the people, but stil there good deal OF extrava
gance IN IFS use aud as according to Mr. Campbell, the
Croton Bureau cannot control the heavens, there
should be rs much forbearance possible for the
oens IN the consumption OF the water.
NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO LATHEE AND SHAVE.
TO THE EpiroR HERALD
Rose this morning my usual time. Live on second
story Lexington avenue and Twenty nth street Did
not md water sufficient to make iather for shaving
II this should continue what Will we be obliged 10
resort toy Where is this leakaeeS not to mis-
noncr. There must be break somewhere, and the
sooner Ns remediod the better for some. II Tor
the many. A. H.
wATEEBAcKs AND COPPER BOILERS EXPLODED
To THE EDITOR HgRALp:-
II convenient be pleased to send one OF your 70.
poriers up town about Fifty second Fifty third Fifty
fourth and Fity-fith streets. between Seventh and
Eighth avenues, and he will Gnd q state OF affairs
from want OF water, that is not known outside the
circle affected by the water famine Go in 10 apy
plumbers store and he will learn of people having
taken out the waterDacks OF the ranges and in some
cases copper boilers collapsed. He viii also 6nd
tenants of houses on Eighth avenue moving out.
While this has oeen the tor a week or
and nearly bad Tor stw0 months
tho watering OF tho Central Park continucs
washing of sidewalks and other wasteful
extravaganza in the of water whilc suffering
exists If continued II will seriously affect the letting
houses and the health OF the population. Other
parts the city are better OIL None bad. perhaps
as the section named. BY connecting the pipes
affected with want OF water with those where there
abundance the difficulty might be alleviated. lf tho
HERALD battcring is used to arouse the Water
Commissioners 10 action have no doubt we will get
relief K