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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

Ei'Ok kENT--A SMALL FARM, in Alex.
4 hndria county, miles from Washington
and IA from Alexandria on the north wost, and
aooll one mic from tho Washington and Alex
EhdIa il Il. 1t is beautifully situated and
contains about a2i acres. tolerable buildings,
variety of trllit plenty Of shade about the houae
tni we'll Of never failing water ut tho door.
us proximity TO tho two markets makes it de.
tiFahie M " market or dairy farm. For further
particulars enquire on the premises.
t. ANN b. HARPER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

OFF TO SEE THE REGATTA,-A la;g,run
Ger OF Tho members OF the O!d Dominion Bos.
cIup. with their led7 friends. lett here at
we've Gl OK to day on tho steam tug Poto,
ll 'of tho Washington regatta, 1hjch took
paos 20 me river at one o'clock. As the
o.o~sc passed up the river, ing the oolors
u. " me va Dominion Club, she was chc[rad he
ness her departure. '"' ""a'' 70 VIII
large Dumber of othor ci,z rs f, hc~, D..
Day by boat and c,rs TO wiocsa the roao, w.
whieh was onn OF the fines: that has ever ,.ta ",
place on the Potomac wei 'sNen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

POLICE NEW5.-Tho oDly case before the
Mayor this mornlog was that Of The Two young
meu-Cheshirc. white, and Pratt, colored for
lshtitg, pr stponed yesterday Till TO day. Pratt
was incd 81 80 for a.s.ultiug Cheshire, and
Cheshire vas iiaed 81 for throwing s.oucs al
Pratt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

FAIRFAX COUNTY CIDER VINEGAR. years
old. The best im'} most reliable for Pickles.
Never fails. Sold by GEO. MCBURNEY 4 Son,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

PtRsoNAL.-Mr. Louis krstis returned
nome this morniDg from four months visit to
hl' trends IN Germany. much Improved in
mt: hchsrd Gemeny. telegraph operator 90
.ne oaitImc.e and Potomac Railroad accom-
panied the Presidential rarly to L,ug Brarc,
that purpose, ''''' 'OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Wsaiae' Probabilities. Scpi. S. ISL
F"r tbs Mi'tlo Atlantic States far weather,
noriher7 WINDS, rising followed by falling bs.
romoterr and stationary or lower Temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

SOME CURIOSITY AID considerable smcs,.
meos was created at he corner Of kitr ard
Fairfax streets this morning az d larpe crn..J
attracted TO witness q prominent t1ulk deaIar
black tho boots Of the Superintendent Of Polico
Tor consideration. The dealer polished up'
ono boot but controversy trliog about the
Jay; refused to finish the lob. aud the Superie
sendent went OF With one cIeao AID one dirty
boot amidst the paudi,s and lsughtcr Of The
crowd. 'Ns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

G15' Tho Lost Sunmsr beverage BELFAST
GINGER ALE.
GEO. McBURNLY II Son,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

Il. foRTNER'a BEER bottled daily p,ios GO
cents per d. II.
GEO McBURNEY 81 Son,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

CONSERVATIVE COMMITTEES. A maoiiog Of
the Constructive Committee was held last night
IN tho TrCa,u;or's ciIico, With tho following
present: WV. Herbert, chairman, sod Mess $.
he'd, WaddeV, Slaughter. aDd Ca!on.
The committee decided TO hold moss meet
log at 60 carly day. |. vas also determined to
appeal TO tho democrats 81 tho ely for pccnaia
ry ASSISTANCE for camragn purposes. The oonl
ml.teo Will wait upon tho public az orcc, aud
will expect lborSi contribution.
Judge Charles Il. Stuart vas requested TO
communicate with several pr0mlnCnt speakers
OF the State, and invite them TO 10 present a:
the proposed ting.
Hon. }. Randolph Tucker has already been
invited 20 speak il this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08
Alexandria Gazette and Virginia A<lvartigaT,

DEATH OF Mss JULIA L. pEhAGNEL This
Wnoie community will deeply regre. to laa.n OF
the death. at the residence Of her late uncle,
Rev d. jams T. JohE SOD, 10 this city, Ia t
night. Ct Miss Julia Il dtL,gpel. Wherever AID
nny Whomsoevcr known. she was fsvofi.e.
Possessing the most admirable traits Of charac-
ter-s nl1d as bright and sparkling as O gem,
E!th conversational powers UNSURPASSED, ADD q
KIND end generous disposition, she, at orco at.
tached end bound 10 her hosts of frienda, while
her proverblaI generosity. energy and suitability
made her name household word among the
poor and needy. She goes down to the grave
greatly beloved. and her memory will long bo
cherished, Eos only By thcsa who have directly
hcco the recipients Of her tlcsslOge, but by all
who Knew her. Peace 10 the ashes of one who
shone most brilliantly 10 sccicIy bat who's,
tender heart and true. womanly devotion made
her The friend Of the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08
AUCTION SANS

{ NON II i3SlONBR'S SALE OF A TEN
- AGRN LOT NEAR FALLS CHURCH.
FA!kFa \ COUNTY. Va.-As Commission.
or OF tho Circuit Court of Fairfax county Va
II the sui! OF Lszanby vs. Tanner ct a.. I viii
liar at public auction, on TUESDAY, Septem-
Dor =, HSl. at eleven O'clock a. m in front OF
the Fosteti &c ct Falls Church, Fairfax COUNTY.
w., 8 ThACr OF LAND, containing TEN
AORES. belonging to the Orme heirs, tituated
on county road about three quarters cf mile
southwest of Falls Church, adjoining farms of
Jonn Brush and Trip (be!!er known as thu
Carter estato)
1t is located on an eminence, is about one
quarter IN wood. and its soil is good
Terms, One third cash; tbs residue in two
eqahl lnstalments st four and months, with
Interest; bonds to be given for the deferred pay.
u2n.5 and lien reserved on property
s. FERGUSON BEACH.
aus3l-N4R Commissioner.
E'OKSALR AT AUCTION, ON SEPTEM
e. Bhk II, 1851. at II m., in front of the Mar.
Eat' klo!nntris,, Virginia, TWO PRINTING
~ Eos ~, with Stands. Gslleys. Type and
9ppT!ten'EcGG now used in publishing the
ra!!lsI Messenger, T=lms: Cash. Inqulre of
Il. II. Lucas.
sug22-wit CASSIUS CARTsR. Trustee,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

COLUMBIA 8. L. i. CoMpANY.-A regular
monthly meeting Of tho CoIu NIT. Steam Fro
hog'nc Company @aa he'd ,st night, with Il
Z. Ice. l!ce PreslGaat, 10 tho chair, SID J. H.
Strlder, Secretary.
Three ac,ive members were el.c Ell.
7oto oil thanks WIS rendered 10 NJ. SoiucI9r,
the Adams Express Company. and others, for
iavors durog he recent visit OF the Al!eotowp,
"a. Volunteer Fire DEPARTMENT 10 this city;
and to L,rdouu Campb3ll. eosioccr. ior The
splendid appearance of tho cngioo Of tho cons
pany in the lAto pard,.
Alter the transaction Ct some rdu inc business
the meeting adjourned,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

a SAILOR on TIE RAMPAGE Monday
tlght las: tour sslcrj dasarted from the British
bark Lotto Stewart, lyiog at Capt. +. B. Hooe' 9
wharf; Tuesday morning three Of tho dcsel t.
rr5-Jaoob King. George Icgtam and Edward
hsi!ey-were arrested by Otic:rs Pat. Hayes
and ienly Cruup and taken before Just,c,
thompson who Immediately committed them
10 j all until the bark Eas ready to sail. The
fourth one WAS not considered By tho captain
Ct the bark. jams Johnston, worth lookirr
fJr. This mo.niog tho vessel. having flashed
receiving her ergo. and being ready to sail
the three men, upon apple Alton Of the captain,
Ware released from all aud placed in chsrgo OF
Ohccrs Fat Hayes add Thomas Hayes, who
were on their Wsy to the vessel with them
when one or tire mc0--E !aari Kelley
espled Captain .ohDo,on ia company with
mr. Thomas Lindsay, walking dosn the street.
and male for him 10 q manner that showed
Ilalnly that he Was Wild With temper. MIR.
Lindsay. believing TOO msn had kui:e 10 his
hand, called to Captain Johbs'on 10 run for
MS ne. The captain ran Into iho side eGlrauc.
OF MT. Jussus Schnclder's saloon, foo; of King
street, with the wild sailor after bi;,. Through
the saloon they vent, the Sailor smssilox
everything IN his 'SaY, aud csG5ias a general
stampede among thGss n the lac1 G: the time.
Everybody believed that usd nisp htd bre ken
ZOOS: from soma asyum and tCu.d his wly 10
Alexandra. Ols5de OF The saloon tho sailar
caught ths captasa aud WAS pLmmeiiog .,!In in
good fashion, wrcn the officers arrived uad pull
Cd him cff. Hs WAS t,ken TO Prince street
wharf, where hl maize again for the Cap:ain,
and was only prevented from iuju;ng him by
The oth,ors. The hlrk whica was lying Gu; ia
the stream. was hailed, and 5000 tic mate
arrived en- the wharf with a pair Of handouts.
Upon attempting to place the bracelets around
Tho wrists CT the sailor he resisted and o strux.
gle ensnod 10 whica no was delivered q
severe blow On tho hcnd with the iro-s, h3
tho mate ct the vlssl Tits Gcion Gu
the part CT tho mac oily m!du hiri
more iun0us. lie was foaliy thrown 10
the ground by Officer Fat Hayes, When Ia
was securely Ir0ned Ile was then ri5esa
10 small boat and taken aboard of tho VS.
BEL. where. 10 the language Of Cap. ohdso
some OF The spirit vii! bc taken Gu. Of him
The thrco other d,str:tts were very doGlr.
Kelley is looked upon by he s.ilors on the bark
as dangerous charrc or. He is about i've feet
five ioches high. thick set, with rather Young
appearance. One of his comrades standing 90
tho wharf sI!d. There Is som3lhnr Suspicious
about Ned; bo' man Gu The boat kGogs any,
thing about HIM. lie shipped on board the
Lotlie Stewart at L'morlcs. ating that hp
came from Frisco. Il ia believed by all Of us
that, haVine killed his mar, he is crazy" The
same sailor said ut is The easiest thing 10 tho
world to xiii an chic:r of ship. All man is
got 10 do l1 TO catch an officer near tho rail of
tne vessel, SIP up 10 him, give hin a rio with
MIA sheath knlfe, tip him over 10 tho sas, and
to06d9 ever knows what has become Of him"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

HE Coal TRADE The shipments from the
MINES OF the Cum berlsnd coal region for the
week ending Saturday, September3 were 81, esq
TONS and Tor tbs wear to that date 1855 33l tons,
u decrease OF ~, 100 tons 20 compared with the
corresponding period OF 1889. The shipm ants 10
The Chess peake and Ohio csahl were, for the
week ct tons; for the year 333 col tons o de.
crease Of Is, 5i3 tons rs COMPARED with last YeAr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08
Tie CANAL.-The Cumberland News OF yes

terday says:
Shipments by canal continue slim, the res.
son assigned being tho light and consequently
ulpfohtsbe loads boi,msn are compelled 20
lngo out. AID the difficulty and delay in reaching
tlaeWstcf. In the present stage Of tho water
loaded boats cannot proceed further than Or
leans unless the water ia drawn from the upper
levels This a canal official states. will be done
~ Case it ia necessary to move d set Of loaded
boats. Atter thRt the only hopo Of relief is in
heavy rains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08
EData'AT'sSfEsG,.
M ISIS T&BgS' SCHOOL,

AHN-
N.::!h Session vii! hsfi1 September 18th For
taFr's, Sc apply TO tins Principal No l23 Quafn
street. seI-2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

GMALL HAMS Hams froGa to 10 lbs each
~ OF choics quality received to day By
sepb j. g MiLBVRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

MFRS. s. Il. LlrIIin wall resume her clns
AVA in CAAiSTH&NICS for boye, girls ard
young ladies OF October G., ST Harmonic Hall,
north Fairfax sa.e.t
For information relative TO tsras, and hours,
apply st No 81 st. hssph street. ,u,24-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

EIALE AND TUKNlP SEED OF several
An varieties can be found at
VI. r. CRHIGHTOE'S,
JJ%0 SIS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

leon STUDY LAMP AND DkCG.
~ haihD NIGHT LAMP, something new
Hhl At 4. j MILLER g. COS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

y D q K K IT'S VEGETABLE COUGH
- SfRUu-A sure cure for Whoopng
Tough. Price 81 co1ts per bottle. For sale by
tueO JANNEY Sc co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

% BOXES SCOTCH HERRING jus! ro-
so ceivet by
augl7 j. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

TACQUDT'S GENUINE FKHNCH
- BLACKING for sale by
sepO j. &. MlLBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-08

PKlME SUGAR CURED BREAKFAST
- PlEUES and SHOULDERS just received
oy 'epll DO, MILBUKN.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-23

st. Louis, July GA special to the Post.
Dispatch from Mary sylle, Mo, says Albert
and Charles Taloott, who were convicted of
tne murder OF their ia her, DR.. Perry II Tai.
bott, on the 18th of last September, and zen.
fenced TO b, hanged IN June 2J. and
resulted until, July 22d by Governor ''rittenden,
wereexeruted this morning In the presence Uf
coo or 10, o0) persona Up to late hour la t
ni.ht The brothers were hopeful OF interfsren CO
by the gov rnor, but as favorable tiuings came
not up 10 mdnipht, they went to bed,
siter havir had aienethy interview with the
isdy whom Albert was engaged u he married
to. Mrs. Talbot denounced the governor in
the strongest terms for not commu,ing the
sentence or her bo,s and maniieslei very
Dlt,er feelings. Mrs. Talbot, her daughter
and Mis- Lewis We're admitted TO
The jail this morning, and an xceedingIy q a
Scene took place. Ab ut 12 o'cl Ics CHARLES.
the younger OF the brothers. who is only ab Mt
nineteen ears old, broke down completely and
cried and begged niteously that something be
done for h! 10. This, Of course unneryed the
women, and the scene was almost unendur-
ab's: The women were then r, moved from lsIl.
AZ Mrs Talbott reached the door she turned
W WIN quick move and frantlcally endeavor.
by the guards. She was finally led
away, crying out to the crowd, II
hope yon with satisfied when you xiii my
boys. sThe brothers were then shachitd and
st rted for the gallows, fvliow ed ~ an i'm
menee crowd. On reaching the scsfYold the
priests began services, In which the boys
lolned; After these ceremonies final
ftrewells were given. Their arm. and limos
were then pinioned. tho black caps were dra = n
down. he haltrs were adjusted and al pro
ciselv 9:l! p. m :, the bolt was pulled BY the
., sherit and the boys dropped TO tntlr dea ths.
they died without q st'uggle. As the drop
I'll . great groan went up from the people and
the scene vss solemn and impressive.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-23
STATE SPECIALS.
TEXAS TOPICS BY TELEGRAPH
'eter"" Claims Passed Upon by the
board-A Coal OIL Horror ut cal
ert-PrOgress OF work ON the
Texas d st Louis Raiiroad-
Railroad Rum0rs at
Marshall, Etc.


Special to the Herald.
Austin. July 20 A gentleman In this city,
Of high standing, a,es that Rev. j. X. Street,
of Waco, is authority for the statement thai
Senator Coke would canvass aud deiiv, fif,y
SIP ech's In favor OF Waco for the state uni
versity. This gentleman. who says he will
make affid dsvit TO the fact II necessary, STATE s
that MIR. Street made the statement on the
train between Au'tiu and san Antonio in his
prese Co and that, { several O,hers.
Attorney. General MoLesry to-day deliy-
err d the following opinion on the impor tant
cases Of the Sabine Pass WHAT company and
the Sabine Pass VIII ,rf and warehouse com.
Of state: First, that the wharf
company may charter under the general
Incorporation act; second, that the chartered
ate companies have only the ordinary
p wers grated TO all corporations, third. that
hey do not have the right Of eminent domain,
III less IL Is expressly granted by legislative
enactm' MT; fourth, that they must acquire
conuol oil riparian lands before the erection of
the wharves; fifth, that they must secure from
rgnt to use the flats between high and low
water III atk and Detwee, he HAM el aud the
snorri six IA. the rates OF Wharfage are alway 3
subject TO legislative control; seventh, these
privileges cannot be giantsd exclusively to
any corpof atom, but are free to all charters.
The following charters were filtd 'O-day: The
Sherrers business college, Of Galveston, no
capital stock, but real ad per-
20 al property to the value OF
$1,000 Is hoped TO be acquired; the
WeatherfoId stu ct railway company, capl oil
MOCK s2',0t0 Directors, Samuel ii Milliken,
Dubett and = 4 Brannon.
The lend Office issued $50 certificates to-day
TO the Texas d Mexican railroad company.
Claims approved by the veteran board
Hiram Brown, Gustave Eliy, Stephen II Dar.
den, Georte allen, W Kerr, HR Latimer,
joel W Robertson, Mary II Cressw ell Elwartl
Morton, James II Hill. Simon z Ford, W A
FJires, Benny p Redheld, Louisa Breeding,
John Bland.
Rel oled: Q Fulcher, N W Dikes, Angelica
Dewscz, Piety Cruise and Samuel . Henry.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-23
The Perry County, Arlxausas.
Troubles.

Little Rock, July % The outlaw troubles
In Perry county have broken out afresh. 1t
VII be RENE mbered that few
weeks ago .Judge Harris and w. l.. Matthews.
tdi or Of the EOurehe Valley Times, were or.
dereh by a,ele t band OF outlaws to leave the
county. Affai,s had reached such crisis that
Governor Cburc IN sent General Newton COM
mander OF the state militia, to the scene
70 investigate matters. A iiucc was tenn.
porar ly effected, which was broken last night
~ The cowardly assassination of MIR.
Matthews. special to the Gazette, of this
state, from Morr lton, sayss messep ger from
Perryville arrived here at daylight this
morning for doctor to attend M. tthews.
editor OF the FOurche Valley Times. who was
thot last night at nine O'Clock in .ront Of his
ohice; Eighteen burkshot took effect In his
lei' side aud arm. Matthews aud his clerk,
who had been out TO the well for
water; were returning to the offi5e, the
o.erk lea Ing. While opening the O oO0r, Mat
theWs being behi' d, a shot was flred and Mat
thews fell: A man was seen running OF, but
could not be rec gnizsd. A ,tics was left at
the residence of Judse Harris, advising that
gentleman to leave the county
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-23
Conccrning che Traunvnal,

London. July 22.-Ths vote Of censure,
which Sir Michael Hlcks b ach will move on
Monday next In the house, Is as follows
That IN the opinion OF the house the course
pursued by the government IN regsri to ,he
uprising 10 tho Transvaal, which so far is np
yet unexplained to. parliament, was IN thS
loss OF valuable land without Indicating IN :
authority " the crown. is franght with
danger ard safety OF her msjestyIs do.
ninions In SOU h Africa, tails To provide
for ,he III fllm mt OF obligations contracted
by England oward european set les, and nm :
iivcs I he Transvaal. MIR ithbonc, iib,rni.
moved an. amendment ~ follows. Tha, the
house, believing that q coutinuante or Tho
var Ia tho Trausvsal won d not h ave-
advanced the interests OF England, apaprov
pc ,oeinl settlement, and feels oJnndsnt that
every care will oe ken 10 guard the intsrests
the natives, 10 provldefnll liberty and equal
treatment for the entire ahite Population.
.ud =, promote harmony end good viii amonS
The vArious races Of South Africa.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-23

Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Houston, July 2A.-Houston will get eighty.
eight hundred and twenty.thIee dollars and
seventy-five cents f,om the state under the
present school fund spportionmsnt.
Hon. Mr. Mack will speak here Monday
night, canvasslnR for Thorp's Springs as a ID.
cation for The state nniversity.
Captain l.. p. Barton, formerly
postomce department Tonight made an
assault upon j ID. Walker, OF the Houston
stamp and register department. The cause OF
the assault is supposed TO be sOne old oflicial
Ieud IN connection with postoffice mat ers.
Barton Knocked walker from cns ir as be sat
IN the Office door, and HI ked h m In the face.
brnisng him up pretty severely.
No.turther spread OF smallpox,
Sheitn Noble To-day sued out an Injunction
rebtraihing Liberty county from suing him for
funds In his hands garnisheed by Galveston
county. The amount collected by Noble is
1880 on default bond IT Andrew
J. Walker, who fo,fSted his
whose securities are residents OF this county,
This la the finale of the famous Walker and
Black case, and Calves on county wants the
money. as having had the most trouble with
the noted prisoner. Noble's cause OF action is
to prevent complicated litigation, and he
prays for an order Of court establishing a
proper claim for the fund which is In his pos
session.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-23
Marshall.

Special to the Herald,
Marshall, July 22.-There is q rum,r curren
here that the general Offices OF the Texas & Pa
cflc railw y are TO be returned 10 this city,
though upon what 1t is founded your CORES.
pondept has not been able to discover.
Tn. mercury ranges regularly mp In the
rinetiss.
The drought continues aud the corn Ia effect
ually burnt up, Vegetat on of all kinds 10
dying. Even the trees and shrubs are turning
brown, Cotton has stood well until very re-
Gently. but begins TO show the effect OF heat
and drought. No vegetables In the market.
No rain 70 over three weeks.
Ms Mary Shotwell ,dsughter 0f.sDr ] s John
son, died In this city this afternoon OF con-
sumption.
The child offs Lehman, merchant of this
place, was buried TINS afternoon.
The nres ident of the Il ST Texas railroad is to
be IN Marshall HcOut the lst OF August to diB-
cnss with our people the propriety Of making
this place the northern terminus Of the road.
Three roads from Marhsall TO Sabine Pass
are now projected.