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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

The STOCKHOLDERS Of the Colored
Fairare pleased with their success. Besides
having great deal Of fun, they cleared
Sa piece; more than they usually make
In the same length Of time.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

For RENr.-The Jas. N. Davis store.
house, I'LL January Let. Apply to r. T..
Barrow.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

Mr.. II. d. COLLIER, formerly Of Gar
rard, a brother Of Mrs. U. d. Simpson,
died at his home In Sacramento City, Cal,
on the 9th, Of Consumption. lie leaves a
wife and one child.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

A COLD wave from the n. n. reached
here Sunday, since which It has been cold
enough for Christmas
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12
ADMR.'S SALE /!
AZ Administrator Of the estate Of Lewis r. Jones,
decd, will, on
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. ~, 1882,

At the late residence Of decedent, about ~ miles
West Of stanford, sell az public auction 10 the
highest bidder the personal property Of decedent,
consisting Of about 20 Steers years old and over,
IS Cows. 10 Calves, rs. good grade Heiiers, thor
0ughbred yearling Bull, about ~ Hogs, Mares, 5
Colts, pair Of broke Mules a large lot Of Hay In
stack about 30 acres Of Corn, 200 bushesoi Wheat,
pair Of good Fairbanks Stock scales. Farming
lmple menis and Household aud Kitchen Furni-
ture. TERNs;-F0r all SIMS Of $40 andlunder, cash;
over that amount, credit OF three months on
Bank, with privilege Of paying on day OF sale.
77-5t JOSEPH COFEEY. ADMa.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

CALL and examine the fine lot Of Par.
Tor Furniture Just received at II. X. Wear
ems.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

Mrs. TAnrTHA POWERS, who removed
fom Boyle to Vermillion county, Ind, 80
years ago, died Friday. She wac an aunt
Of Mrs. A. q. McRoberts and was eighty
years Of age. She had been blind thirty
years.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COAII

I Am selling the LAUREL COUNTY COAL for
MeAlister, Hooker a Co. Parties wishing to buy
win do well 10 see me before purchasing Respect
fully, A. 4. NUNNELLEY.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

THE coal miners along the Knoxville
branch are on strike for u to cents per
bushel. They we're getting - to cents.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12
local MATTERS.

Mn. WILL CRAIG oilers his desirable req
idence for sale.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

THE Messer brothers who were in Jail
here for about year, we're tried in Clay
county last week and given FIVE years each
FOR murder. They were charged with kill
ing two men but were acquitted as to one
Of them.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

LADIES, call and examine the light run.
ming New Home Sewing Machine, the best
in the world, for sale at Chenault, Sever
ance n Cos
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

Mr.. II. G RurLEY, Merchant Taylor, lie
still receiving Fall and Winter goods; and
those desiring suits should go at once and
select patterns while bic stock Is fresh.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

j. =. HARRIS. at his Meat and Provis-
ion Store, will open the Fish and Oyster
market on the Dist inst, and will sell
the best at reasonable prices. lie also
cells ice and keeps the Commercial Hotel.
where every body is treated right Call
aud see.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

ENTIRE fall stock Of dry goods, boots
shoes, &c, will be received and rea dy to be
shown to the trade by September ~ at
Robt. 5. Lytle's. Call early and get first
choice.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

ONE Of the best lroupes on the road
Richmond n McElreth's, will appear here
tonight. let every body see them in
"Van, the Nirginian."
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

Go TO J. w. Hayden for Muscataire
Chemois skin gloves in black and tan.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

DIvoRcE.-MarY j. Scott sues Harry
Scott for divorce, alleging abandonment
The parties are colored. J. D. Paxton, the
regular divorce lawyer, brings the suit.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12
LINCOLN COUNTY.
CRAB Orchard

CfuO OCHdfO.
Miss Annie Dillon has new piano;
present from her father.
John Mershon, Jr', sold his black
smith shop to VIM. Tatem for $500.
DIR. Doores sold his handsome Lexing-
ton mare to NJ p. hutchinson for Sl65.
-Miss Annie Holmes left this morning
for Danville where she will attend school
Miss Mollie Tatem is visiting friends In
Danville
Little Walter Saunders physician
says he is improving slowly. Miss Bette
Doores is still confined to her bed, but ia
much better. ..
The G. o. Springs have closed, but we
understand Mr.. Rally, the intelligent
nephew Of Gen. Robinson, still fingers. II
is rumored that he is in love with one Of
our smartest and prettiest young ladies.
We had the pleasure Of attending last
week, the reunion Of George i. McRobert's
family at his home near Stanford. 1t was
the 10th anniversary Of his wedding, and
his children and grandchildren were pres
ent, besides numerous relatives and friends
The table "groaned," as is usual on such
occ asions, under its weight Of good things
and nothing was left undone that could
possibly add to the enjoyment of the
guests. Cousin George and Ellen know
Just how to make everybody feel at home
Truly it was a time for rejoicing and max
ing merry, for they had been married forty
years and during that time there has never
been death in the family Of Eve children
and ten grandchildren. May they live
to enjoy many more such pleasant re.un
ions is the wish of your correspondent
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-12

Go TO J. w. Hayden for Muscatair
Chamoi- skin gloves in black and tan.
CALL and examine the fine lot Of Par
Tor Furniture Just received At II. X. Wear
ems.
For RENr.-The Jas. N. Davis store
house, I'LL January lat. Apply to r. T.
Barrow.
A COLD wave from the N. +. reaohe,
here Sunday, since which It has been cold
enough for Christmas
THE coal miners along the Knoxville
branch are on strike for A TO 5 cents pei
bushel, They we're getting - to 4 cents.
LADIES, call and examine the light run.
ming New Home Sewing Machine, the besr
in the world, for sale At Chenault, Sever.
ance Il Cos.
OSE Of the best lroupes on the road
Richmond n McEIreth's, will appear her,
tonight. let every body see them in
"Van, the Virginian."
DIvoRcE-Mary j. Scott sues Harry
Scott for divorce, alleging abandonment.
The parties are colored. J. b. Paxton, the
regular divorce lawyer, brings the suit.
Mn. II. G. RUPLEY, Merchant Taylor, is
still receiving Fall and Winter goods; and
those desiring suits should go at once and
select patterns while his stock is fresh.
ENTIRE fall stock Of dry goods, boots
shoes, &c, will be received and rea dy 10 be
shown to the trade by September ~ at
Robi. 5. Lytle's. Call early and get first
choice
SHORT SrREFT, opposite Bruce's livery
stable, is nearly always obsiruoted, in many
instances horses being tied 80 as to stand
across the pavement The attention Of the
Marshal IL called
Mn. II. u. COLLIER, formerly Of Gar
rard, a brother Of Mrs. U. d. Simpson,
died at his home In Sacramento City, Cal,
on the 9th, Of Consumption. lie leaves a
wife and one child.
THE STOCKHOLDERS Of The Colored
Fairare pleased with their success. Besides
having great deal Of fun, they cleared
s. a piece; more than they usually make
In the same length Of time.
THE CORRESPONDENT at Gooohtown might
have seen his letter in print had he sent
his name. For the 10, 900, O0Oth time, we re-
mark that anonymous communications are
only inserted in the waste-basket.
Mrs. TATTHA Powers, who removed
from Boyle to Vermillion county, Ind, 80
years ago, died Friday. She wac an aunt
Of Mrs A. q. McRoberts and was eighty
years Of age. She had been blind thirty
years.
THE Messer brothers who were in Jail
here for about year, we're tried in Clay
county last week and given FIVE years each
for murder They were charged with kill
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
MONETARY AND coMmrpc,,,

Turing the week just closing hn>;n.-, --.-
n'o''e" but little improvement. and n,, nN e1.
harvest there is no likelihood Of nr l'''" ai;e.
l "e prospect for an abundant Weld nS ~, w. "%e
excellent and carly shipments ~, " "E'a:S
Along the wharvcs and at tho sh: ''''cP4toi.
manufacturing establishments there i a' nd
more animation and the outlook i r,,. "''!'iciI,
tor the general prosperity of the r;,, 7'"'Y'as
more exchanges note no Improvements. '"' hal:i
there and on account Of the late onen;n 'u''acs
season and the pending labor troubles will u n:
less delay and possibly lose much trad, "O"'i
matters here are quiet and thu 81 he s,,,, ''Sagy
exist elsewhere. The rate in Baltimor. y .'''a
cent while in New York the call ,,,, :"
on stocks is 2iaa3E. per cent, and tim, '",.''"a
States bonds 2a2 y per cent. United S,,. "''''
are firm and Eirginias have recovered n,.,. "'''
the late shrinkage but arc not in ur,,,, ,''"' q
Consols sold yesterday at 61as and Gu ',''>'
G1t4a62, and 1O-4Os remain steady =, ~. w'As
Tax coupons were 65a6s, Peeler cuun,,s ,' t''.
80, as before, and pceler bonds are duu ''' .,
asked. Railroad securities generally Ar. aun ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
The Markets.

BALTIMORE June 9.-virginia Us deferred -;
DO consolidated I'll do second series 81; past
Cotton firm; middlings .12Is. Flour steady and
quiet; Howard street and Western super 3 5Oa
81 90 do extra 75aS5 IS; do family 5 s5a
81 90; City Mills super 5OaSl 10; do extra
OoaS1 80; do Rio Brands 7 25aS7 81; Balti-
more high grade family SO 90; lo winter wheat
patent IS 10. Wheat-Southern quiet Western
easier; Southern red 135a13S do amber 14Oa
143; No Md 140141; No Western winter
redspot 140.1 4oA June l 39a, bid July 123lha
1888 Aug 11s4a11sh; Sept i1sHs asked.
Corn-southern steady; Western dull; Southern
white 93; do yellow 81; Western mixed June
soaSO&; July I9lsaSO; Aug SO1saS0la Oats
quiet and firm; Southern GOa62; Western white
59iaa62 do mixed 5Sa59 Pcnna 6OaG2. Rye
dull and nominally 75as0. Hay dull prime to
choice Pcnna and Md 17aS1S Coffee dull; Rio
cargoes ordinary to fair S4a9R,. Sugar quiet
soft 9le Whiskey quiet at 20aSl 21.
New YORK, June 9.-stocks moderately active
Money 3. Cotton quiet; uplands 12t; Or.
leans !2i2. Flour unchanged and dull. Wheat
opened laa9sc better subsequently heavy and
lsa t4c lower. Corn heavy and 4,a7sc lower
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
The Straightout Republicans.

At meeting of tho State Central Com
mittee of the republican party of Virginia
yesterday, in Richmond, J. w. Cochran,
chairman of the committee, in the chair,
James NJ. Donnan was elected secretary in
place OLA. A. Splitter, risigned.
The following resolutions, offered by J.
B. Work, of Lynchburg, were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved by the Republican State Central
Committee Of Virginia, That in view of the
dissensions that have existed in our party
throughout the State and it being the desire
of this committee to again unite it upon 4
more substantial basis to further if possible
the increasing of the republican representa-
ton in Congress, it shall be, and its hereby
made the duty of the members of the Re-
publican State Central Committee for each
Congressional district TO cause an election
to be held in their respective districts on the
18th; day of July, 1882, for delegates to
district convention to nominate republican
candidate for Congress.
That the conventions in the LIST, I'd and
4th districts shall be held ut such times and
places as the members of the State Central
Committee for such respective districts NAV
determine.
The Congressional conventions for the
other districts shall he held at the discretion
and upon the order of the State Central
Committee.
Resolred further, That on the same day on
which the elections for Congressional dis
trict conventions are held the members OF
the Republican State Central Committee for
the respective districts shall cause to be
elected delegates to 4 State convention, to
be held in the city of Richmond on such
day as the State Central Committee NAV
hereafter designate.
Re$oired, That the representation in said
State convention shall he the same as in the
present House of Delegates of Virginia
provided, that each county and city shall be
entitled to at least one delegate in said con-
vention, and that a copy of the credentials
of each delegate be sent to the committee
addressed to the secretary ut Richmond, Va
On motion of. F. Dezendorf the following
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the members of the State
Central Committee in the several congress
sional districts be, and they are hereby, au-
thorized to reorganize the Republican party
in the several counties in said districts wher.
ever the same is necessary, and for this pur.
pose it shall be legal for ten Republicans in
good standing to call meetings under the
direction of the said members of the state
Central Committee for that purpose
ReSolued That the convention to be held
in Staunton on the 9th of June next, called
by what is known as the Straightout Poiti
cal Union, is not called by any authority O.
this committee
The members of the State Central Commit
tee for the several districts were authorized
to appoint four members, chosen from tn,
body oftheir districts as auxiliary member:
Of the Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
NEWS OF THE DAY
10 show the very age and body ofthe Times.

The Alabama Democratic State Conven-
ton at Montgomery yesterday nominated
r. A. O'Neal for governor by reclamation.
The price of butter ut Centreyille, Md,
has fallen from 30 to Is cents per pound
during the past week.
Representative coored men of Mississippi
are ell route for Chihuahua, Mexico, with
a view to the establishment of colored
settlement.
When the safe in the office of Moses Tay-
lor, New DIRK, was opened, the executors
found open in sheets piled one upon another
$4,000 81 900 bonds.
In the House of Representatives yester-
DAY bill was introduced to incorporate the
National Railway Company to connect New
York city and Washington, D. c.
In the Senate yesterday q joint resolution
was passed appropriating 500 or so much
thereof as may be needed, to furnish food to
the people made destitute by the Mississippi
floods in the State of Mississippi.
Five hundred cattle brought from the
West for shipment to England were turned
out to Craze on a farm near Montreal, and
were poisoned by eating a noxious weed.
Many died.
At Gettysburg, Pa, yesterday the veter-
ans OF the Union and Confederate armies
completed the revision of the battle-ground
of the second day. There will be IL reunion
OF the veterans of the Army of the Potomac
and Northern Virginia who fought in the
first days battle on Wednesday, June II.
The coal troubles ut Pittsburg are quiet,
the operators taking matters easy, while the
miners arc making preparations for the sum
mer camp, near Mcdonald, 1t is expected
that 1000 miners will participate. The
miners are Scott Haven, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, have all gone to work.
having signed an agreement to work for six
months ut the reduction.
The first silk rearing exhibition ever held
in this country was opened yesterday in
Turn Hall, in East Fourth street, New York
under the auspices Of the North American
Silk Exchange. The exhibits consist of
american, Japanese, French, Italian and
Turkish worms, of ages ranging from one TO
thirty.live days. A loom is in operation
which wcaves the silk into various articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
VIRGINIA NEWs

Hon. VIM. T. Forrest, one of the foremost
lawyers Of Cincinnati, died suddenly in his
Office Tuesday of paralysis of the heart. He
was Il native of Norfolk.
Thomas G. Popham, of Rappahannock.
and representative of that county for two
sessions i'll the lower branch of the Lcrisln-
turc has joined the Readjuster party.
Harvesting will commence in some sect
IONS or the State next week, and the pros
pect for an abundant yield of wheat was
never better.
splendid banquet was given Judge Gar
land, ofLynchburg, at the Norvell House, in
that place on Tuesday night, the anniversa-
ry OF the ninetieth birthday of the Judge.
y colored woman living in Lynchburg,
whose child had the smallpox, mysterious
disappeared several days since. Subsequent
ly the dead body of the child was found in a
we'll some miles from Lynchburg.
The Irish National Republican Club of
Richmond, has Endorsed Capt. John S. Wise
as the readluster candidate for Congress-
man at large, and Mr.. w. c. Elan, editor of
the Richmond Wing, as the candidate for
Congress in the Richmond district.
Two murder cases were disposed of in the
corporation Court at Norfolk yesterday. s.
: sanford for the murder of Jacob GLENN,
last October was convicted and sentenced
to twelve years in the Penitentiary. mo.
ton was made for new trial. Andrew c
Elliott for the murder of VIM. Puryeor in
February, was acquitted.
y company has been organized for the
construction of a railroad from Christians
burg, onthe Norfolk and Western Railroad
to the great iron and coal fields of Brush
mountain, Montgomery county. The enei-
neer-ln-chief of the survey reports that he
can reach the combined coal and ron fields
IN distance of thirteen miless Without a
bridge, tunnel, or any cut exceeding TWEEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09

THE WAY in which postofIicc affairs in
Virginia are conducted III the Postollice
Department in Washington is scandalouSly
@rotcsque, in view Of the fact that General
Malone holds no official position in that
department. About Il month ago L member
ofthc House Representatives. from Virginia
made application there for the establishment
Of Il short mail route in his district, every
expense Of which was to be borne by the
people to be supplied with the service He
naturally supposed the request would he
granted the next day. but hearing nothing
it, he called yesterday to see what was
the matter, and his surprise may we'll be
imagined when he was informed that the
application had been referred to General
Malone, whose reply had not yet been re-
ceiVcl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
FIRE IN GEoRGETowN.-A fire broke on

FIRE IN GEoRGETowN.-A fire broke out
yesterday afternoon in the warehouse of
Tenney & Son, Georgetown, D. c. The
stock, which consisted of -four, feed, hay,
&c, was entirely destroyed, and the loss is
estimated at about $4,000 Herr s. Cissell's
warehouse, near by, was on fire at one time,
and was slightly damaged. A two-storv
brick office of the Maryland Coal Company,
adjoining the canal, was damaged to the ex
tent of $500. Several other buildings in the
neighborhood were set on fire by SHARKS
from the burning warehouse, but were
saved with slight loss. The origin of the
fire is mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE o. 1892.

THE HIGH principle which it is stated in
some quarters will prevent democrats from
voting for Mr.. Massey for Congressman at
large and that would render defeat under
any other democrat more preferable to vic
tory under him, is 50 straight that it is sway
backed and leans over to Mahonesm. The
chief object of the Virginia democrats now
is to rescue their State from the clutches of
the reckless and rapacious crew to whose
hands it was consigned by the votes of ig-
norant, careless and irresponsible negroes.
Before that the Importance of all othc,
things pales into comparative insignilicancc.
Heightened principle is all right when the
conditions are suitable to its applicability,
hut no sane man believes that negroes or
ScaawayS are susceptible to its influences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09

IHE HIGH PRICE OF BEEF which has pre-.
vailed since early in April will likely contin-
ue until July, when it is expected grass fed
cattle will come to market in such large
numbers rs to force break in prices. Ow-
ing, however, TO the fact of CRASHED cattle
yielding less than corn-fed, u considerable
fall must take place in the price of stock on
the hoof before it will be perceptible TO the
consumer. February the best cuts of roast
beef cost l6 to Is cts, steaks 16 to 25, SCUM
meat 8 to III; present prices for best roast cuts
are 20 to % cents, steaks 20 to 80, SOUP meat
10 to -. The cause of the high price now
prevailing is to be found in the scarcity of
the supply of stock. The shortage of the
crops last year and the CONSEQUENT high
price OF corn made it more profitable for
farmers who had surplus to send it to mar
ket instead of feeding it TO cattle. Farmers
in Western Maryland, PENNSYLVANIA and
West Virginia who were accustomed to feed
several hundred beef cattle did not send
more than one-fourth of that number to mar
ket, and some fed none ut ALL Those who
had beef cattle ran them of early in the sea-
son and sold their corn. Consequently their
was no reserve near by to draw upon, and
the stringency in the supply was felt in Feb
ruary. The market soon became dependent
upon Western supplies principally cattle fed
at distilleries i'll illinois, Kentucky and
Ohio, and Western spectators took advant
age of the situation. Fifty carloads per
week is sufficient to supply Baltimore, and
surplus arriving was shipped to the East
and exported The price was advanced
from and 6 cents in January (the latter fig
ure for exceptionally fine stock too cents
June l. Since then there has been slight
decline. One Chicago Spectator is known
to control $50, 600 head of beef cattle, which
nc moves at will to influence the market. A
Baltimore dealer is said to have realized SIS
per head on lot recently handled. Forum
ately for the consumer, the prospects arc
the supply of CRASHED stock will be unusu.
ally large i'll numbers and fine in quality.
1t is doubtful if speculative influences can
hold the prices up long against this influx
when it comes. Until then they are to be
regarded as masters of the situation. The
fine promise of the grain crop this year will
also operate to break prices. The scarcity
OF cornis also the cause ofthe high prices for
pork, and the same influences which apply
to beef will cause fall in that. The back
Wardness of the spring season has resulted
in high rates for vegetables and other table
supplies, but it is hoped that as the season
advances cheapness and abundance will
Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-06-09

The NEW YORK Heruld is again shedding
The scales from its eyes respecting the read
Juster leaders in Virginia, and is once more,
after long blindness, beginning to see them
III their true light. The evidence of this
restored vision is afforded by the fact that
IN commenting upon the late republican
victory in Oregon, the Herald says that vic
tory will make the republicans "indepen-
dent of Mr. Malone and Mr.. Riddleberpcr
and destroy the occupation ofthose gentle
men as political traders: