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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29

DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN CRAvES.-The many
friends and acquaintance of this gentle
man will regret to hear Of his death, which
occurred at his late residence, corner of
Lee and Duke streets, at 3 o'clock this
morning. The deceased was born i'll Eng
land June -, 1908, and came to this country
when 4 young man. He was years ago i'll
charge Of the saw mill attached to Green's
cabinet factory and subsequently, lin 1911
foreman for Messrs. Smith n WaltleS, when
their saw mill was in operation on the river
front, between Gihhon and Wolfe streets,
where also he was crippled in attempting TO
shift belt from one wheel to another with
his foot. He suffered many things of
many physicians in cndcavoring to have a
cure effected, but his injuries caused him to
walk with difficulty ever afterwards Mr..
Craven was prominent Mason and Knight
Tcmplar. having for some years been the
Oldest past master living in the city. He
was the Tilcr and Il member of both Wash
ington and Andrew Jackson Lodges, and
Janitor of Mt. Vernon Chapter and Old
Dominion Commanderv. He was also Il
member Of Potomac Lodge of odd Fellows.
He was at the time OF his death Sexton of
Christ Church. He will he buried with
Masonic and Odd Fellows honorS saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29

Snow commenced falling about 3 o'clock
this morning and continued till about s when
it was followed by light rain, which soon
caused it to disappear. The day has been
cold, raw and disagreeable one and but few
persons were on the streets. The snow at
the upper end of the W. & w. Railroad this
morning was three inches deep and still
falling when the passenger train on that
road left there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29

A RARE CHANCE.-I shall offer at private
n sale for 80 days only. the entire lot of
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
consisting of Parlor, Dining-room and Bedroom
Sets, Carpets, Stoves Mirrors and Utensils of all
kinds will sell piece by piece or in sets. Bar
gains may be expected.
Mrs. SIMON WATERMAN,
Royal street. two doors North of Hydraulion En-
CINE House. mh16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29

NOTICE-The annual general meeting of the
IN ALEXANDRIA MARINE RAILWAY and
SHIPBUILDING COMPANY will be held at the
shipyard TUESDAY, April Sd, 1883, at eleven
o'clock a. M when an election of officers and 9TH
er business will be transacted.
By order of the President:
mh2-1m J. SCHNEIDER, Secty & Treas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29
CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS
WatermanS One Price CLOTHING House,

1000 tickets constitute q drawing, or in other
words, as soon as 1000 tickets have been given
away, the duplicate numbers of tickets, ranging
from to 1000, will be placed in hat, and the
hrst nine numbers drawn from the hat Shall de-
signate the winners-the first drawn number LIST
prize the I'd number I'd prize and so on until the
nine numbers arc drawn.
PRIZES.
LIST prize made to order Dress Suit, value $50 90
I'd Business do 5000
ID " Six fine White Shirts to order 1900
4th 26nesuits of Imported Underwear, 10 90
9TH " II pairs fine Imported Socks, $50
9th /" II pairs fine Imnorted F a. w ruGs G m
7th +" fine Silk Umbrella 50
9Th ~ fine E. & W. Collars, 800
9Th l fine Neck Scarf so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29
SALT.

LIVERPOOL q. a.
FINE.
TURKS ISLAND SALT,
Just received and in store For sale by
mh29 =. B. HOOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-29

NTlI.HlDE RAT TRAPS!
w WILHIDE RAT TRAPS :!
We have inst received another lot oi the Ccc.
DRAFTED Wilhidr Rat Traps. which are the best in
rlsc and which we are Offering at lower prices
than ever before. MCLEAN & UIlLER
fchl2 rs King street
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-04-26
Miscellaneous.

The indications point to heavy de-
pressiOn in the iron trade-and that
means dull times in general.
Bessie Boush, little Williamspo,t
girl, died on Sunday from the effects Of
jumping the rope.
James Marshall s. Co., one of the
heaviest iron firms of Pittsburg, have
failed with liabilities approaching 81,
600 900.
In the bed tick of Mrs. Patrick Brig.
gins, of Johnstown, who died recently,
about $4,000 was found on Sunday
evening. Her husband knew nothing
of it.
Tie prince of Wales new railway
carriage Is a marvel Of aesthetic decora-
tion. 1t is fifty feet long, and contains
saloon, study, two bedrooms, two dress
ing rooms and bathroom. The prince s
bedroom is hung with old gold silk, and
the furniture is upholstered to match
Mirrors are let into the door panels
and the whole suit can be lighted by
either candles or by electricity.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-04-26
A $4,000 Bible Reward.

THE publishers of Rmledgt'S Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards In their
Monthly for May, among which is the
following
We will give $50 90 III gold to the
person telling us which is the shortest
chapter In the New Testament Script
ures (not the New Revision) 10y MAY
10th. 1888. Should two or more cor
rect answers be received, the reward
will be divided. The money will be
forwarded to the winner May 18th, 1888.
Persons trying for the reward must
send 20 cents in silver mo postage
stamps taken with their answer, for
which they will receive the June
Monthly, in which the name and ad
dress of the winner of the reward and
the correct answer will be published,
and in which several more valuable re-
wards will be offered. Address. RUT-
LEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY, ,Easton,
Penua.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-04-26
SPntNG MILLS ITEMS.

Fort Nash has surrendered and is now In the
hands OF Mr.. j. II. Bibby, who comes well re-
commended both as landlord ana a gentle
man
Mr. Samuel Cherry, engineer, bought himself
$3.50 horse in Union county.
DIR. FanValzah also went to MiddleburG to
fetch fast ''3.10" nag. WE'LL tile doctor needs
fast animal.
n. M. LeitZell, late clerk at Grenoble's, start.
ed west on Monday. Very sorry to see him go
he has lots OF friends here-but you know, Mr..
Editor, "such Is life.'
Last Friday as Mr.. Hayes Solt went to take a
drink at rivulet, spell Of fits to which lie is
subject oyercame him and lie almost drowned
he laid on his face in the water for SOME time
| The snow interfered much with farm work
, bat business and building 60 en- all the same.
Sam PATCH.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-04-26
s.. f'~' b't'',
Nos. 3i7 s. $40 ARCH ST.,
PHILADELPHIA.
RATES REDUCED TO $500 Per DAY.

The travelling public will sttli find at this
Hotel the same liberal provision for their com
fort. 1t isiOcated in the immediate centres OF
business and places of amusement and the dif-
ferent Railroad depots, rs well as all parts OF
the city, are easily accessible by Street Cars
constantly passing the doors. 1t offers SPECIAL
Inducements to those visiting the city for busi-
ness or pleasure.
Your patronage respectfully solicited.
Jos. M. Feger, Proprietor.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-04-26
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send at once
SYRUP FOR CHILDRES TEETBING. Its valuU Is
incaculable. 1t will relieve the poor little SUI
ferer Immediately. Depend upon IT, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. Ii cures dysentery
and darrhoea, regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind collie SOftenS the gums, re-
duceS Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
tO the whole system. MRS. WINsIow'S SooTH-
ING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and Is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and nurS-
cs in the United States, and Is for sale by all
druggists throughout the world. Price 25
cents bottle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Communicated
Secretary Of Sfafc.

We learn that General James Mcdonald,
who, for number OF years, held, by sue
cessive elections, the important position
Of Secretary of State, will be candidate
before the General Assembly next month
for reelection TO the position from which
he was elected by Mahone's Legislature.
General Mcdonald filed the office OF Secre-
tary OF the Commonwealth to the entire
satisfaction OF the people. and especially
such as had business with the office during
the administrations OF Governors Walker,
Kemper, and Holiday, period OF twelve
years. His ability, his uniform urbanity,
and his faithiulness in the discharge Of
every duty pertaining to the office: all
these requisites, supplemented by the fact
that he was removed simply to make place
for one OF Mahone's hungry horde OF
spoilsmen, give him q strong claim upon
the newly-elected Legislature-a claim that
we should he pleased to see recog-
nized-and it seems fitting that the Lynch
burg Virqinidn, over whose columns he so
long and ably presided, should he first TO
assert his claims to the Office from which
he was driven for, no other offence than
that, having once been a friend OF Will
liam Malone, he refused to follow him in a
warfare against the Democratic Conserva-
tive party Of Virginia. Editorial Lynch
burg Virginidn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Escape Of Two Burgrars from Jail.

O'Neil and Sullivan, professional bur-
glars, arrested in Washington Through the
efforts Of Detective Wren) and brought to
this city three months ago to answer the
charge Of blowing open safe in post
office in Culpeper and another one in q
country store in Prince Edward, escaped
from the county jail yesterday.
The colored iailer, Burwell, says that
they were in their cells at A O'Clock, when
he carried them their dinner. About dark,
he says, somebody notified him that they
had escaped over the wall.
No locks or bolts anywhere were broken
The escape is a mystery which Sheriff
Southwark owes 1t TO himself to have
promptly investigated.
The United States Court would have
tried the men at its next term in AleXan
dria, after which they would have been
tried by the State courts for the Prince
Edward robbery.
They were i'm the same cell occupied by
Lee the murderer, who was hanged II
August, and the iailer declares that h'
found the cell-door locked after the mel
| were gone,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Can He be Saved ?-AH Answered
No." but Not Wisely.

There is an orphan boy in the asylum Of
this city who for some time was an outcast
His father had been dead ten years. and his
mother confined to her bed and room
almost as long. The boys only brother
was in the penitentiary. The mother ap-
piled to the superintendent OF the asylum to
admit this boy, being the only hope OF her
declining years: but every one consulted
advised against IL; he would poison the
other boys by the dozen. The butcher
with whom he had lived said, "Don't take
him; he is the worst boy / ever saw"
All the neighbOrs said "No." A commit
tee Of the Board Of Managers had been ap-
pointed to look into the case. but before
they made their report against his admission
the president hadagreed to take him on trial
for three months (the boy not knowing that
the arrangement was temporary. Mr.. Gill,
the superintendent, was instructed to let
this lad know that he now had master.
Inquiries were made from time TO time by
the president, and his report was always
favorable. This bad boy had become to
some an example worthy OF imitation.
"On visit to the asylum some time ago."
said the president in his last annual re-
port, ~ was surrounded by a squad OF
boys, and, noticing one who had quiet
and pleasant face, took him playfully by
the chin and said what Is your name p
The reply surprised me. This was the
boy that 'could not he saved.'" Most Of
his life he had been drifting like boat at
sea without rudder Now, with a man at
the helm, in the person Of the superin-
tendent, he is going steadily on his course,
and the promise is that he will "glide
safely INTO port" Truly is the asylum,
under God, the father OF the iatheress,
and as such commands the approval of all
good men. Who will not aid in this good
work at Mozart Hall tonight? A. B. c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27

The Richmond Male Orphan Society, by
purchase and donation, own in Ilampden
(Hmvietown) about eight acres OF land.
beautifully located, and well suited in all
respects for extensive buildings for the
boys orphan asylum. On the land there
are buildings erected about twenty years
slnee, unsuited for, but which have been
made available for. the habitation Of on an
average fifty orphan boys per year, and for
the superintendent and other necessary
employees. The buildings require annual
repairs to keep them in habitable condi-
ton.
The Board of Directors have for long
time been impressed with the necessity to
provide a suitable building which will be
the nucleus around which other buildings
will be erected as required to provide a
home for destitute orphan boys OF the large
and increasing population OF the city OF
Richmond. After frequent and earnest
consideration OF the duty imposed on them,
the Board OF Directors determined to act,
and they have contracted for and COM
menced the erection of the central building
OF the Richmond Male Orphan Asylum, to
cost about $4,000. The Board OF Drec-
tors feel that the impelling motive to this
action will be felt and he approved by
every citizen. Think OF it, that there Is
no city in the United States with so large a
population as Richmond but has ITS we'll
appointed and provided for boys orphan
asylum.
The Board OF Directors have the faith to
believe that their action will he sustained
bv all citizens. and be evidenced by liberal
contributions to the cause.of the orphan
bows.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Manchester

II will be remembered that the Rich
mond and Alleghany Railroad Company
bought the water-power OF the city oil
Manchester I'm August, 1881. and since that
time the factories along the river SIDE nave
been leasing the water-power from tue
company. For some time 1t has appeared
TO the company that the factories have been
using much more water than they have
paid for, and consequently Mr.. Shirrie, the
snnerintendent OF the water-power, being
unable TO make satisfactory negotiations
with the owners OF the factories, proposed
TO nut i'm new 6umes at the Old Dominion
cotton-factory. which was selected to
make test case. The superlnttnc-
emf of the cotton-factory, however,
took out an injunction, and so pre-
vented the smaller fumes from being
mt in. which would have materially inter
fered with the work Of their mills. The
case will come up before the Hustngs
Court OF Manchester Monday.
Yesterday morning, in the Police Court,
the following cases were disposed OF: :.
Isham Coleman, William Boyd, and
Richard White tall colored), charged with
creating disturbance in the street. Cole
man and Boyd were fined S2 each ana
White was discharged.
David Epps lcoloredl was convicteo Oh
petit larceny and given five days in jail.
James Hagen, charged with. creating
disturbance In the city. Required 70 give
bond for $500 to keep the peace Ior twe'Vc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
st. Nicholas for December

has been received from the publishers.
John G.. Whittier opens the Christmas
81. Nicholas with an Indian legend told in
verse, entitled GLOW the Robin Came"
Julian Hawthorne follows with the first
half OF "Almion, Auria, and Mona," a
charmingly-ianciful tale; and Louisa NJ.
Alcott contributes the second half Of her
bright Christmas story, " "Sophie's Secret"
Among the poems are "The Birds Of
Monkstown CASTLE" by Mrs. Piatt; Z" How
Sir Athol Came TO His Kingdom" by +.
Vinton Blake, with i've pages Of pictures
by Barnes; and Cat's-Cradle." by Mrs.
Dodge. with a charming illustration by
Mary Hallock Foote; while "The Rhyme
for Twelfth" is beautifuly-iIustrated
tale OF poem that never was written.
a Duel in a Desert " is very laugha-
bic story, and so is the series Of pictures
and verses entitled "The Wel-Read
Hunter"
Then there is a Christmas play by Z. 5.
| Brooks, with full-page drawing by II. b.
Birch OF Bringing In the Yule Log" 4;
and the same artist furnishes the colored
Christmas frontispiece. There is also a
description Of a "Children's Christmas
Club" by Ella 5. Sargent; and a great
deal besides, forming altogether rousing
| Christmas No. OF over hundred pages OF
stories, instructive sketches. beautiful pic.
lures and poems, and fun for everybody,
good measure, pressed down, and running
over into the Nos. to follow-enough tc
give the whole volume holiday flavor, and
still have something left for another year
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Theatrical.

Last night very fair audience witnessed
Mr.. Frank S. Chanfrau's production OF the
old favorite drama exit the Arkansas Ira
veller." The support was very fne, ana
Mr.. Frank NJ. Wills and j. i. Congers as
Judge Suggs and Major Squiggs, the bar
room deadbeats, were as jolly as ever.
LlttIe Birdie Black won warm applause by
her assumption Of the character OF :" Al.
lie,o Kits daughter, in the first act, and
Miss Lizzie Hight in the double role OF
Mary Redding, Kits wife, In the first act,
and Alice Rcdding, his daughter, after
ward. was well received. Mr. j. Clinton
Hall as Manuel Bond, a gambler. made a
good impression.
The burning OF the Medora" aud the
duel with knives between Manuel Bond
and Kit were great scenes.
Tonight Mrs. Henrietta Chanfrau VIII
appear In the new society drama ''lsabel
Vape."
Isabel vane at the matinee tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Death of Christopher waithalI.

Mr.. Christopher Walthall, one OF our
Oldest and most respected citizens. died al
his residence, in this city, yesterday after
noon, in his seventy-sixth year. He was a
native OF Prince Edward county, came to
this city when he was about twenty years
OF age, and had lived here fifty,siX years.
AS early as 1910 he was a member OF the
firm of Brown, Walthall d Co.. tobacco
nists. Later he engaged in the lumber
business, and for the past seventeen years
was book-keeper for 7. II. Mayo d Brother.
Mr.. Walthall was q member OF the First
Baptist church for more than fifty years,
and for forty-fve years of that time was
one OF its most esteemed and useful dea-
cons. lie also served as superintendent OF
it, Sunday school for a number OF years.
Ills funeral will take place from the church
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27

Coroner Called E0r.

A DESPERATE MAN FAILS TO COMMIT MURDER
AND KILLS HIMsELF-DEATu AMONG THE
RAG-PICEERs.
Business was brisk last Saturday night
and Sunday morning with the Coroner,
DR.. w. II. Taylor. The first call came
about 1920 O'Clock Saturday night, and the
Coroner went down in answer thereto TO
G2S north Seventeenth street. Here he
found the lifeless body of Richard +. Har-
ris, white laborer, recently discharged
from the Central shops OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company. The Coro-
ner was told that this had been done by
the master machinist OF the shops.
Saturday Harris drank freely, and late in
the afternoon armed himself with four
barrelled revolver and set out in search Of
the boss OF the shops. Two barrels OF the
pistol were unloaded, and when Harris met
his man he proceeded to attempt to shoot
him 10y swapping the empty barrels at his
intended victim, but before he could dis
charge the weapon it was wrested from
him. He then returned to his home, car
rying with him two ounces Of laudanum.
This he swallowed after reaching home.
He is married man, and his wife discov-
ering that his condition was dangerous,
gave the alarm, and had medical aid sum-
moned in the persons Of Drs. Levy and
Chalkley. These gentlemen were promptly
on hand, but Harris. in the most stubborn
manner, detied all medical skill, and died
from the effects OF the laudanum. The
Coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary,
and turned the body over to friends for in
terment.
The next call was still later at night, and
was occaslOned by the sudden death OF q
colored man named Thomas Bailey, who
lived at 1909 Buchanan street, almost on
Seventeenth. DR.. Taylor found that the
man (who was q rag-picker) had died from
the effects OF hemorrhage from the lungs.
, There was blood about the room. and this,
coupled with the fact that Baley's wife
had been heard TO threaten TO kill him,
caused the Coroner to be careful before he
arrived ut the above conclusion.
The night was almost worn out and DR..
Taylor also by the time he had finished
with Bailey; but he had hardly fallen into
sound sleep Sunday morning when he
was again aroused and asked to view an
other dead body. This time 1t was an
other rag-picker named Horace Terrell
! (colored). aged about forty. and resident
at No. 31S north Seventeenth street. He
| died from congestion Of the lungs; pretty
much the same complaint to which the
sudden taking off Of Thomas Bailey was
attributable.
In both of these last cases the Doctor
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
All Of these people lived on Seventeenth
street except Bailey. His house fronts on
| Buchanan.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
Phil. Robinson (coloreD, drunk and dis
orderly on the street. Fined 50 and cost.
s. c. Jones and William Smith (colored)
and w. Prosser were fined S2 and cost
each for being drunk.
Belle Allen and Jennie Dahney (both col
oredl, charged with fighting and creating a
disturbance. Security required in the sum
OF Sl00 for six months.
Robert Scott (colored), an old offender,
was fined IS for being drunk.
Charles Nelson (coIored), charged with
stealing So from Charles Despit. The case
was continued till December lst.
Bambleton LomaX (colored), drunk and
disorderly. Fined $3.50.
James Sweeny was fined S2 for obstruct-
ing Cary street with wagons.
John Bennett was fined 50 for being
drunk and disorderly in the street.
Mamie Garnett, drunk and creating a
disturbance. Fined $3.50
Andrew Clare (coloredD was finedSlO and
cost for striking John Smith with rock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-27
Briefs and Personals.

An effort is being made to get the Demo-
cratic senators to assemble here for confer
ence on Monday, December Sd.
Senator John l.. Hurt, OF Pittsylvania,
was in the city yesterday, but left for home
last night.
Thanks to Captain Wilkinson, the army
OF smokers and gazers no longer infest the
lobby at the Theatre. 1t was a terrible
nuisance, and caused the ladies to make
complaint to the manager OF the Theatre.
The Hastings Court yesterday was en-
gagged In the cases Of Davenport & Morris
and II. NJ. Wortham, involving the right
OF the city Of Richmond to remove the
powder-magazines from their present 10.
cality. The case came up on an appea
from the Police Court, was argued by
counsel, and submitted to the court about
6 O'Clock p. NJ. yesterday. The Court re-
served its decision.