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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-28

TVIiN LANNUN,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQoUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING. MINING, opd
BLASTING POWDER,
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskies,
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila.
delphia and Caggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
" Engcl's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles
Agent for tho POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to aud consignments
sollcltea. my1-tf
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GRAIN, COTTON

GRAIN, COTTON
PROVISION COMMISSION BROKERS.
No. South Union street.
Constant quotations by direct private wires
from Chicago Board of Trade, New York Stock
Exchange and Baltimore Corn Exchange Quota
tons telephoned if desired. nov24-tr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-28
MEDICINAL.

For Dyspepsia,
C o S tive ess,
Sick Headache,
c hronic Diar-
rhGa, Jaundicc,
Iinpurity of the
Blood, Fever and
-Aguc, Malaria,
and all Diseases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-28

GENERAL AUCTIONEERS,
(City Hotel Building)
CORNER ROYAL AND CAMERON STREETS
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Large Stock of Furniture, Crockery, Glass
ware, and Miscellaneous Goods in store. oct17
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2o3 S. Faca s., Da.::mo...

2o3 S. Paca S., Da::imo.c.
Nov. IS, 1885,.
was { great sufferer from
Dyspepsia. and for several
weeks co.ld c2t nothing ana
was growing weaker every
day. / tried Brown 5 iron
Bltters, and am happy to say
l now have I good appetite,
and am getting stronger.
Jos. MCCiWLEY.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

been drowned out Of their homes,
utterly ruined, and reduced to
the very edge Of starvation. Men,
women and children all were
brought to a condition Of absolute hun
ger, with no food within their reach,
and nothing to buy it with if there
were anything to buy. The real shores
OF Tennessee are mostly bluffs that
rise high above even the present
height of the river. But below these
bluffs in places lie strips of rich bot
tom land, ordinarily dry ground.
These strips are from one to eight
miles wide and extend sometimes from
ten to twenty miles up aud down the
river. On these lived agricultural
laborers, who, under the system of
farming in vogue almost throughout
the South, raised their cotton on shares
with the owners or lessees of the land
that is, tie planters supplied them
with tools, live stock and food, and
charged it to them. Their crop is
raised and the laborer's account for
goods supplied is deducted from his
half Of the proceeds. 1t is argued by
many that the planters should supply
them in tkis emergency, but they are
afraid to do so, as there is the small
est possible chance in most cases of
their getting any return. The negro
and more than ninety five per cent of
Tennessee sufferers are negroes-will
not stay to work out hopeless debt;
but il he can succeed in getting away
behind in his account, as he is always
trying to do, he invariably leaves the
planter in the. lurch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
CONDITION OF MISS EHMA
KEY.
She is not Vet Out OF Danger
but Her Condition More
Hopeful.

Chattanooga Times.l
The news of an accident has rarely
created the interest and sympathy in
this city that was reused yesterday By
the account in yesterdays Times Of
the serious accident which befell
Miss Emma Key Saturday afternoon,
During the day We were accosted every
fcw moments by persons anxiously
lnquiring of her condition, and the
deepest sympathy was expressed by all.
The young lady has probably more
friends than any other lady residipp
here, and the news of her misfortune
has cast gloom over the entire city.
At 8 o'clock last night, by request,
Judge Key furnished the Times the
following regarding her condition.
Miss Key still suffers greatly. but
the physician thinks. and we think.
her symptoms more favorable this
evening. There is no fra ,tere OF seri-
GUS internal injury. The only great
apprehension we have is that inham
nation may attack her brain from the
severe conclusion she has suffered.
The symptoms in this direction have
diminished, we think, and altogether
her condition is hopeful. She is more
rational, though her mind has not
entirely recovered from the shock, nor
do we consider her out Of danger.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
$4,000 GOES ASTRAY.
It Falls Into the Hands Of an
Honest NEan VINO Returns Tt.
Philadelphia Pross.l

Philadelphia Press.l
On Wednesday morning John R.
Baker, who is employed as watchman
in Sisston's saw works in Tacony, re.
celved package by mail from Wash
ington, which, upon being opened,
was found to contain three checks
amounting to $4,000. Accompanying
this valuable inclosure was a letter
stating that the checks would be paid
upon presentation to the United States
sub treasury in this city, and that no
receipt for them was necessary. The
lnclosed bore the stamp of the United
States Treasury Department at Wash
ington. Mr.. Baker was astonished
when he perceived the contents of
the package, and Immediately pro-
ceeded to Police Magistrate South to-
ask his advice in regard to the unex-
pected windfall. The magistrate ad-
vlsed Baker to return the package to
the postofice, as it was evidently net
intended for him. This counsel was
followed, and Baker intrusted the
checks and letter to Mr.. South, who
yesterday morning handed them to
Assistant Postmaster Bingham. There
are two gentlemen bearing the name
of John K. Baker in the directory,
and the package had been delivered
by the carrier to the wrong address.
1t is said that Baker could have
drawn the accounts upon identified
tioh at the sub treasury.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
AN ARTISTS BUST
OF Tennessee's Greatest Hero.

All loyal Tennesseeaus, to whom
the memory of the great men of their
State is dear, should visit the Art Loan
Exhibition at 245. Main street, to in
spect the jackson souvenirs kindly
loaned for that occasion by Mrs. A. j
Hays, a descendant of "Old Hickory. .
They consist of his bust, a plaster
cast, taken in 1888 by Joel Hart,
aud which admirably brings out
the characteristics of the
grand old hero of New Orleans, en-
ergy, intellect, aud determination; a
copy Of his inaugural address delivered
in 1929, to which is appended his au
tograph and the name of his nephew,
Andrew j. McLemore, written by
himself, and box containing lock
of the Generals hair (white) and Mrs
jackson S Yinaigrette, or as it was
called in her time, her salts"
While the reverence we aatur-
ally feel for, and the Gu
riosity We experience about
all things pertaining to those whose
names have been written upon
the walls of Fame's bright temples, :"
would incite an interest in the breast
of any one for these remembrances of
the departed kreat, to Democrats
these are particularly interesting, es-
pecially the Inaugural Address.
There may any young Dem ocrat.
uncertain about the historic news of
his party, find a fountain head,
from which he may drink deep
draughts of Constitutional Liberty.
There may he find set forth in en-
phatic language, the sailing order for
the ship of State, which the great
Tennesseean thought would conduct
her to safe haven of peace and pros
perity.
Peace abroad. Liberty and free.
dom at home. Increase OF navy. In
crease of standing armies. Economy
in public expenditure. Decrease of
the national debt. Internal improve.
ment and the diffusion OF knowledge.
All should see these things; the old
men to whom they will bring bacE
recollections of the tales of their faith
ers in boyish days; the young that they
may, seeing them, resolve to SO bear
themselves that coming generations
may give their names and lives the
reverence they now show.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
Jet Palace
EnRnw HRa nRa E@n @Ng
ZINE DE- ELM Y
AND DIAMONDS
AT ASTONISHING LOW PRICES.

SOvclties I'm Genulne Diamond Goods
AS LacePins, Ear rings, Rinss. LOOksts.
Novelties I'm Solid Gold Jewelry-aa az
Sets, Ear-rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Studs,
etc,
Novelties in Plated JeweIry-eEpeet.
ally bracelets. We claim 10 have the hnest
selection. at lowest prices
OPfLCAL GOOOS-A fine stock af
SpectAcles and Eye glasses to su every
bOdy. Genuine Pebbles Smoked, Blue and
Green Glasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors.
A large stock Of real Onyx and real
Jet Goods, Celluloid, Rubber and Iyory
e Goods; Silver Jewelry.
Gold and liver.
Fine stock OF lvOry.handIe walking
Canes and other Fancy Canes.
Materials for WatOhmalk eYB and lew.
elers. Country orders solicited
Hiring your Watches and Clocks and
have them Repaired by excellent Watch
mar ers
JeWe2-y made 10 order and repaired
by hrst-cisss Jewellers.
Coll az cur New store and examine
the beautiful stock.
Bz-kEMEMbER, low PRICES
NE.Go0DNGAHT % GO
JET PALACE,
2SS MAIN STREET, Clay Building
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
WALL STREET.
A Drop in Memphis 6 Charles
ton Stock.
The Bears Turning the Floods
TO Account.
Various Reasons for the Advance
in Exchange.

New YoRK, March 2l.-In Wall
street. this morning, Alton & Terre
Haute common opened Il and Mem
phis 4 Charleston 2 per cent lower,
the remainder of the list being frac
tionally off from the closing prices
yesterday.
The bear houses make much OF the
advance in exchange, of the damage by
the foods, of the impending labor
troubles, and Of the manipulation in
the bull interest. Bull leaders say
the market is well in hand, that out
side buying is increasing daily, and
that pivotal stocks will be advanced.
l. is stated on good authority that the
Western Union, Lake Shore and Mis-
souri, Pacific will certainly be sus-
tanned.
Dealers in exchange say that the
advance was caused by the demand
for bankers bills, by the shipments OF
securities from Europe and by the
scarcity Of commercial bills. Drawers
Of exchange thought last evening that
it did not warrant care, and was not
likely to be maintained. One theory
was that the bears worked up the rate,
and another was that the advance re-
suited from settlements on account OF
exchange against which moaey was
borrowed some time ago.
London sold stocks at the opening
aud bought during the afternoon.
Bids of II per cent for calls in st.
Paul & Omaha preferred at 10, for
thirty days, are refused.
II AM-The stock market opened
weak and }a2 per cent lower. the
Memphis d Charleston, Alton & Terre
Haute common and Chicago, Bur.
iington & Quincy being prominent III
the decline. Tie Richmond e. Dan
vile, however, was an exception, and
opened 81 per cent higher. In the
early dealings, after a fractional ad
vance of from / to II per cent took
place, the New Jersey Central, Peoria,
Decatur q Evansville and Northern
Pacific preferred leading, a recovery
of sas per cent followed.
Wheat strong, but rather quiet, at
}alC higher.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
Dead in Fed.

An inquest was held by Esq. Spell
man this morning upon the body of
George l.. Rogers, Of BledSoe Land.
ing. Ark, who was found dead in bed
at the Worsham House about break
fast time. DR.. Marable, who was
summoned before the jury, pronounced
his disease neuralgia Of the heart. Mr..
Rogers was unmarried and about fifty
years ofage. He has relations living
at Collieryillc, or Germantown, who
will probably take charge Of his re-
mains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

THERE is plausibility in the theory
that Conkling's ambition is to 60 back
TO the Senate. OF course such man
cannot voluntarily retire from politics
merely to make money or cultivate
other tastes. He may make a virtue
of necessity and declare that he is out
of politics permanently, but it
is all lip service and not Of the heart
His resignation was not sincere, in the
first place. 1t was miscalculation
and a'demand to be indorsed by the
State of New York, in order that he
might fight the Garfield administra-
tion more effectively. After giving it
out that he would not seek reelection,
he went to Albany and worked
for votes as vigorously as if he
had been before convention.
When utterly defeated he withdrew,
crestfallen and dispirited. When
nominated for the Supreme Bench he
was again brought prominently before
the country, and when confirmed by
the Senate his vanity was somewhat
grati6ed. He waited until this was
accomplished and then declined.
This action was in exceeding bad
taste and very much like Conkliug
In striking contrast with this was the
prompt refusal Of Senator Edmondt
without waiting, to be confirmed. Now
it is given out that Conkling will de-
vote himself TO the practice Of law
1t is very convenient for him tina
he has licence to practice, as he cal
fall back on that the same as man cal
go a fishing when he has nothiu
else to do. II Conkling live
he will turn up either as a
aspirant for the United State
Senate, or to be nominated by tn
Stslwarts as a candidate for the Pres
idency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
THE ST. 10 RAILROAD.
Efforts TO Prevent It's Sale.

ST. Louis, March 2l.-The trustees
OF the Hannibal & St 10 railroad
yesterday fled in the United States
Circuit Court at Jefferson City an
amended bill in equity. After reciting
the acts of the Assembly under and in
which a lien was created, an order to
restrain and enjoin the sale OF
the road is asked. The relief
specifically asked for is that the three
million dollars paid the State be ad-
judged the full payment of all the lie
bilities of the company to the State.
That the mortgage and lien of the
State be adjudged vested in the trus-
tees; that il the Court decides to the
contrary, then the three millions paid
in Jane, with the interest and income
thereof, be repaid to the trustees
The respondents are the Attorney
General, State Auditor, the Fund
Commissioners and the State Treas
urer, also the Hannibal & st. 10 rail.
road. They are granted fifteen days tC
plead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

THE Garfield funeral seems to have
been quite irolic for the Congress
sional subcommittee that went on
from Washington to Cleveland. The
train was well loaded with liquor at
first, but before the trip was
over the train was lighter
Of liquer, and the mourning
CongressmeA were correspondingly
heavier. Their grief was assuaged as
much as possible by copious draughts
of champagne, brandy and liquors.
This is really national disgrace, and
those who brought it upon the coun-
try should be exposed and lashed
without mercy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
Ancient Claims.

Special to Cincinnati Commercially
WASHINGTON, March 10. An effort
is to be made at this session to secure
the repayment, by the general govern
ment, of the sums advanced by Mary
land and Virginia, for the erection of
public buildings in Washington when
the seat of government was established
in this city. Maryland advanced S72,-
600 in 1890, and nothing was said
about repayment until 1912, when the
Legislature Of Maryland passed reso-
lutions for the adoption Of some action
on the subject. A formal claim was
then presented, and in l85lthe Judio.
iary Committee of the House reported
IN favor Of paying it. A bill for that
purpose passed the Senate once OF
twice, bat in consequence Of the want
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
The Flood as Seen by an Ont
slider.


The special correspondent Of the
New York Herald on duty in this
vicinity, among other graphic discrip-
tions, telegraphed the following from
Memphis on the 18th;
Some idea of the enormity Of the
disasters by the flood in the Missis-
sippi valley may be formed by compar-
ison, That is the only way | know to
give anything like an idea of it TO East
ern readers, Tennessee's losses, which
are considered tri1ing, are hardly ever
spoken Of at all in the ceaseless con-
versation about the foods that goes on
everywhere. In presence of the dis.
tress in other States Tennessee makes
no complaint. yet there have been nc
less than 1887 persons in TENNESSEE
supplied with rations, they having
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
MIR. and Mrs. shipherd Appear.

WASHINGTON, March q. Ship
herd, accompanied by his wife ap-
peared this morning before the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs. An
arrangement was made that in case
OF objection to any evidence, the com
mittee would adhere to the custom of
consulting in secret, but no such evi-
dence would be taken except in open
session. Shipherd desired to make
some explanation in regard to his non
appearance, and asserted his good
faith in the matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL March 81, 9 p.m.-Cot,on
tending down. Uplands, 6%d; Orleans, 6
10 led: Sales to-day, 10000 bales. Receipts,
S9,OOO bales; American, 1890. Futures are
dull.
New York. March q, 1928 p.m-Cot-
ton quiet. Ordinary, 9Xc; good ordinary,
lO56c low middling, llAc; middht Q, 1873
Ice; good middling, l29-l6G middling fair.
l3 6-l6c; fair, IA l-l6c. Futures are barely
steady, at Z to 10 points above last even
ing's closing prices.
NEW ORLEANS, March 81, 1l:9O am.
Cotton quiet. Middling, l2c Sales
to-day, 400 bales. Receipts, 1868 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
.rMo PerAons DroWnctl.

ST. LouIs, March 2l.-At Macoupin
station, near Carlinville, Illinois, Peter
Bauchman, wife and daughter, at
tempted to cross the creek in a small
skiff. Tho skiff capsized, and his wife
and daughter we're drowned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
Masonic NOTICE

DEM Royal Arch Chapter No. % will o
4 work To NIGHT, the 2lst in st., atXN
half.past seven o'clock, in the Mark/N\
Masters Degree. '
IsltilS l5 cSmpGSniops oSg tEotsygsily invited.
ID. @. TRADsR. Sen'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
Clearingh0use Ronnrl.
AUCTION SALES,

CONTINUATION Of Receivers Sale Dry
~ Good, Notions, Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Trunks, etc.. WEDN ESDAY morning,
at 2S7 Second street, at 10 clock.
] Il MCDONALD, Auctionoer,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

Of time, no action on it was reached in
the House. The matter will now be
revived in behalf of both States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

TUE Stockholders Of the Peoples Insurance
j Company are hereby notified that an cleo
on WEDNESDAY, April 9Th 1881, ior tho
purpose Of olecting Seven Directors 20 serve
during the ensuing year.
v. NJ HARRINGTON, Pres't.
CARRMeroS M.s n, See'v l7M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
Loss Some $25, 900, Besides the Property
of Guests

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Aug 31.-The disas-
trous fire which occurred this morning was
first discovered in the attic of the Brunswick
Hotel at o'clock. 1t was incendiary, and was
set in the basement and had been burning fif-
teen minutes when discovered. The flames
spread very rapidly, and the guests when rous-
ed, found it impossible to escape by the stair
way, and jumped from the second and third
story windows A lady from Toronto was
much injured by jumping. Reports OF two
persons missing are not substantiated. The
guests escaped in their night clothes, losing
their wardrobes, money and other personal ef-
fects. At 1.28 the frame fell. The house was
insured for $4,000 in the following companies:
Connecticut of Hartford, North British and
Hartford of Connecticut, and was valued at
$15, 900. Nothi ,g of value was saved The
Pleasant House adjoining soon caught. No
ladder could be obtained to reach the top of the
building, and it was completely destroyed in
half an hour after the flames were communi-
Gated Four hundred dollars worth of furni-
ture was saved. The house was valued at
$4,000. Insured in the Hartford and Etna
for $4,000. The guests escaped uninjured, saw
ing most of their property. The house was
owned by Mrs. S. D. Moulton. Central Hall,
W. G. Smith proprietor, was also destroyed. 1t
was valued at $2000 and insured in the Hart
ford and Home for $1,000. No fire department
was nearer than four miles, but the engines ar
rived in time to save the Central House. In
tense excitement prevailed, men, women and
children standing about wrapped in sheets and
presenting most piteous appearance. Contri-
buttons were taken up this morning at the diff
ferent hotels for the sufferers. Suspicious are
entertained that the same person set the fire as
the disastrous one last fall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
THE STORMS IN TEXAS.
Distressing Accounts of Destruc-
ton.
A TERRITORY THE SIZE OF NEW YORK
STATE DEVASTATED.
Fearful Loss Of Life and Property.

New York, Aug. 31.-A dispatch from Dali
las, Texas, says detailed description of the
loss OF property and suffering in the country is
useless to attempt. Concho and Ben Ficklin
(the latter the county seat were swept almost
out of existence, the location OF the ruins
scarcely being discernable.
San Angela did not suffer so extensively, but
nearly every house not washed away will have
to be rebuilt. The only persons known to
have been drowned at San Angela were about
half dozen Mexicans and two negroes, whose
names could not be obtained. At the stage
station midway between San Angela and Ben
Fickln, the following people were drowned:
Terrell Harris, Mrs. M. j. Metcalf and four
daughters, Mrs. S. G. Robertson, Mr.. Blake
Taylor, George Robinson, G. Anselm, r. Ev-
ans, George Smith, Mrs. Kate Arden and her
two children, and two small sons of Sheriff
Spear.
At Ben Ficklin the water rose 10 feet in the
court house. The county jail and Mr.. Will
colts residence are all that remain Provis-
ions were sent to the destitute inhabitants
from San Angela, and from the government
officers at Fort Concho. In the surrounding
country the following persons have been
drowned: Artere Valanine Mexican, with
his wife and six children, DR.. Owens and son,
Mrs. III. X. Mathis and child, Mr.. Charles
Lacker, wife and child, Mr. and Mrs. A.Stone-
house and three children, also three women,
who have not been recognized,
In addition to the names given, fully 100
Mexicaps, engaged in herding, whose names
are unobtainable, are known to have perished.
Twenty-three are known to have been drowned
in two adjoining ranches. Searching parties
are out and relief parties have been organized
The topogrs phical aspect of the smittsa coun-
try in Tom Green county and the suffering of
the dess.tats are sickening. Most of the peo-
Pile are isolated at least 100 miles from rail-
roads, and as the government telegraph line
has been down most of the time, eommunica-
tion has been almost impossible. The extent
of sparsely settled country visited by the storm
is almost equal in size to the STATE of New
York, and no doubt similar calamities have oc-
CURED in various sections, and will continue
to be reported for weeks to come. The plains
are covered with the carcasses of thousands OF
head of drowned stock. The debris of destroy
ed ranches and settlements, and trees from
two to four feet in diameter torn up by the
roots, are witnessed on every side.