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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29
Rate of Interest.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Oct. 29.-It has now
become known that the increase in rate OF
discount by the Lynchburg banks from six
to eight per cent. is discretionary, and in
tended for the demands from other places
where the rate has always been higher than
here. Local customers are protected at the
lower rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29
DUBLIC SALE OF THOROUGHBRED STOCK

L -
FRONT ROYAL, VA.
By vir,ne of deed of trust from Il. Dilger to
me as Trustee, ! will, on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31sT.
1884, cell AZ public auction, in Front Royal, Va,
the following valuable stock:
HORSES.
Ono heavy draft Stallion, Clydesdale, years
old trotting Stallion, Valley Chief, years old:
/ thoroughbred (Lynnwood) 1 year old heavy
draft Mares to 10 years old; 6 hghbred Mares,
S to years old 4 thoroughbred Colts 3 years
old thoroughbred yearlings, ) common year.
lings.
One thoroughbred jersey Bull, years old 1
Holstein Bull, years old 8 Holstein Cows to
6 wears old; Holstein Heifers, years old; 8
Holstein Bulls, year old; Holstein Bull year
old Holstein Bull Calves, yearlngs Hol.
stein Heifcrs. ycarlings; 10 halfbreed Jersey and
Holstein Cows, halfbred Helters ana doistein
Steers, 2 years old.
Two Southdown Rams, and years old; 1
Ram, yearling. 50 Southdown Ewes,
none over yeas old 20 Lambs lone half thor
roughbred, one-half high grade).
This property will certainly be sold.
Terms "A credit of ninety days will be given,
the purchaser to execute his negotiable note satis
factory endorsed, with interest included, or az
cash at option of purchaser. Sale to begin at L
o'clock NJ No property to be removed until
terms are complied with.
Persons desiring to attend this sale from Baltl-
more Washington, Alexandra, Philadelphia,
Haperstowu, Staunton, and intermediate points
can come by rail and return same day.
oct 1O-eots GILES COOK, JR., Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

CAUTIoN.-The following dispatch was
sent out by Hon. John S. Barbour last
night to all democratic morning papers in
this State:
Information received here to-day from
several reliable sources indicates that funds
to considerable extent have been sent to
Virginia to capture the State and secure
the success Of the electoral ticket for Blaine
and Logan. Let our people know at once
what influences are at work"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29
EXPLOSION of q Locomotive.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct. Pa freight en-
CINE of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ex-
ploded at Locust Point this morning, In
stantly killing engineer Joshua Dixon and
Fireman David Burke. The engine is to-
tai wreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29
The Vatican and Mr. Parnell.

LONDON, Oct. 29.-The Rome correspon.
dent of the Times states, that the Vatican
disapproves and deplores the new move
ment of the Irish bishops in favor of Mr..
Parnell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

DIRECTORS MEETING-To carry out the
provisions of the. law, which requires that
the meetings of all railroad companies OF
the State shall be held within her bord-
ers, the directors of the Norfolk and Western
railroad came here this morning in special
car and held private meeting without get
ting out of the car, which was run on side
track at the depot of the A. & F. Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather
.r.ont an the coast and in the southern portion
iocal rsirs and partly cloudy weather, easterly
winds, slight fall followed by slight rise IN tenn,
nsrs.ure lower barometer For Thursday local
rains and partly cloudy weather with stationary
temperature are indicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

steamer Jane Moseley, which has been run
folk for some time past, has been leased by
its owners, the Inland and Seaboard Coasting
Company, to the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad Company for term
of six months, and will during that time, run
between Norfolk and Cherrystone. The
steamer Lady of the Lake will continue on
the Alexandria and Norfolk line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

SPEAKING To.NIGET.-As heretofore an
nounced Major a, NJ. Kelley, Of Richmond,
and Hon. John S. Barbour, of this city, VIII
address the people of Alexandria at Lam
mons Opera House at o'clock this evening.
Every citizen should be present TO near "a.
these gentlemen who will fully and clearly
explain the issues involved in this canvass.
Major Kelley is just from New York State,
which he has been canvassing for the last
ten days. There will be display OF hre-
works in front Of the ball before the speak
ing. The galleries will be reserved for ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

DEMOCRATS SoLID-Jn order to counteract
the effects that the dissentions in their own
ranks are having, the Rlainetes in this city
dissentions exist among the democrats here,
and in many instances have given names OF
men who they claim will vote with them
this year for the first time. These rumors
coming to the knowledge of the democratic
committee, the gentlemen whose names
were given were Immediately waited on
and in nearly every instance the reports
found to be without the slightest founda-
tion-the gentlemen referred to expressing
their determination not only of voting, but
of working, for the democratic ticket on
Tuesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

Death of United States Consul.
LONDON, Oct. 29.-United States Consul
Grant died at Belgrade yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

POLICE REPoRr.-Last night was cloudy
and cool, with two prisoners and three
dodgers at the station house. The Mayor
this morning disposed of the following cases:
John Gotham, arrested for disorderly
conduct, was fined 50 so.
Thomas Gray, colored, for being drunk,
was discharged.
Silas Harris and Mary Eliza Edwards, fol
unIawfuly living together, were held til!
this evening, when they are to be married
and discharged.
Policeman George Ogden, who was some
time since suspended, was, on the petition
of twenty-one members of the City Council
reinstated on the promise that he would
abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

DEAD.-Mrs. Douglas S. Gregory, whose
illness was mentioned on Monday, died last
night at her home, the residence of DR.. W..
B. Gregory, on Washington street, after q
few days illness of rheumatism of the heart.
She was christian woman, Astounding in
good works, and her death will be learned
with regret by large circle of relatives
and friends. She leaves one daughter who
has the sympathy of the community in this
her hour of affection.
Rev. Charles King, formerly well-known
Methodist minister, but lately an employe
of the Government Printing Office and Pen
sion Office, died in Washington last Mon
day. He leaves widow, but no children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

THE BLAISEITEs. meeting OF Mi.
Windsor's club was held last night, but it
was only SHINY attended and was very
tame affair generally. Mr.. Mckenzie was
not present, hut he had resolution passed
endorsing him as good republican. ibis
was to counterfeit the effect of his displace-
ment by the other club. COL Swadley made
the same old speech he has gotten Oft at
two previous meetings, and expressed his
regrets at the "dickering" among the re
publicans of Alexandria. Mr.. Windsor ex-
cused himself on account of fatigue, but
hoped the club would meet on Tuesday
next to hear the good news of the election
from all over the country, especially from
that section that was loyal to the federal
government" This remark shows that
Baine's bloody shirt speeches are to be the
kew notes during the rest of the campaign,
but it is hardly thought that they will re-
dound to republican advantage south of
the Potomac Desultory harangues were
also made by Bob Garner, Henry Harper,
George HOLIDAY, and Jake DePutron, white
and cololed, but their remarks will not
probably be handed down as specimens OF
logic or rhetoric. DePutron told his negro
hearers of the great advantages of the North
over the South, and was 80 loud In his
praises Of the former and 80 denunclatory
of the latter section that the wonder IL be
did not either stay where he came from or
90 hack there at once. He also told them
that until they were taken by the hand ~
the while people rs their equals and as
friends and brothers, they were being de-
MED their rights. During this speech the
reporter Of the GAZETTE left.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

D1sAFFEcrroN AMONG THE BLATNE1TEs.
The Washington Republican, one OF MA.
homes organs, sent a correspondent 70 tn as
city on Monday to write up the orignt =
prospects of Blaine's success III their district,
accounts of which have been sent TO IL lot
publication, but from the following, taken
from that Paper of yesterday, the corresp1 @o
dent came to a goats house tor WOOL. ne
says:
1.-The democratic loss in the eighth Vir-
ginia district, of which Alexandria mas no"
the honor of being the largest city oy the
redistricting of the State, would, IL was
hoped, have materially helped to uu nc, MI
Barbour in the coming election. This, com
bined with that aen:leman's unpopular
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29


Methodist minister, but lately an employe
of the Government Printing Office and Pen
sion Office, died in Washington last Mon
day. He leaves widow, but no children.
ELECTION OF OFF1cERs.-The following
officers were elected at the regular meeting
of Golden Light Lodge, No. 337, last night :
Julian A. Moore, W. C. T.; Amanda V.
Cook, w. V. T; W. 81. Lyles, jr., W. s.; j.
F. Glover, w. +. g.; Levinia Foltz, W. IT,;
Rev. C. B. Middleton, w. c.; John Petit,
". NJ: Charles Hancock, w. l. G.; Geo. j..
Foltz, w. o. G. H. C. Field was recon-
mended for Lodge Deputy. Representa-
tives to Grand Lodge, II. II. Foltz, J.. l..
Petit, H. c. Field and Miss Mamie Field !;
Alternates, Maj. ]. W. Newton, Miss Aman-
da V. Cook, Mrs. Levinia Foltz and MISS
Sallie Roberts; Trustees. William Richards,
Jacob Roxbury and G. H. Pickin.
JUDGES OF ELEcTIoN-It having been
represented TO the County Court that there
are no legally appointed judges OF election
for Alexandria county, and at the request OF
Messrs. r. A. Eeitch, 9. B. Graham, Jr., =.
f, Clements, William Dnncan,R X. b: ROBERTS,
Edward Roberts, E. W. Rau6, J. wilson
and ]. ID. Nauck, Judge James SangsteT TO-
day appointed the following Arlington
district. w. T. Burrows, Edwin Ball and
II. Thompson Washington district, J; u.
Payne, G. W. Payne and E. s. 4. Decide
Jefferson district, J. w. Wormley, ". d.
Hatch and g. w. Salisbury.
! HOTEL ARRIvAls-Braddoc House. Oct.
GA. B. Mayer, Philadelphia; James N
Love, Fairfax G. H.; W. A. Smoot, Virginia;
W. C. Long, Washington, D. c.; John L.
Beale, Hague; a.. G. Brown, Virginia; j.
w. Sutton, Boston; G. A. Banks Baltimore;
F. L. Ashton, King George CO.; Miss Besie
Westmoreland co.; T. &. Dashiell, Rich
mond; E. K. Lynch and c. A. S. Hopkins
! Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

stand on the free bridge question, was ex
pected to prove quite factor in the con
test. But the republicans have apparently
reliuuuished the attempt without an effort
to Judge by the tone of the Alexandria sec
ton of the party. They blame the nominee
Hon. Duff Green, whom they accuse OF nav,
ing conducted no canvass to speak OF.
The fact of the republican nominee being
from Stafford, one Of the newly added coun'
ties, and consequently not very well-kno"n
to the people of it, is claimed by many as an
excuse for the state Of aIhy existing. Dir.
Armstrong, the former chairman OF the re-
publican city committee, places Baroou nn
probable majority at from 40oo 10 o,ooo'
his plurality over Farr in the last eiect,op
be;no < 900
I'VE have no money land no man to MAKE
the canvass said Mr. Edmund Burke,
chairman of the city committee, yesterday.
He denlored the fact, but declared 1t 10 De
q verify that the congressional contest
would not be factor in the coming cleo
ton. The lack of interest, he thought, was
owing to the character of the nomination.
Mr.. Green was an excellent gentleman and
popular where known, but unfortunately
that was not in his present district. There
Is, besides the apathy mentioned in regard
10 the congressional issue, split in the re-
publican camp. Mr.. David A. Windsor
was formerly chairman of the city commit.
tee, but in the last campaign was replaced
by Mr.. Bailey, who was in turn succeeded
by Mr.. Burke. This sighting of Mr. Wind
sor's claims to recognition has caused bit
ter feeling to spring up, and there are no"
rival republican clubs headed by Windsor
and Rnrke resnectiyely. While this will
Dot interfere with all good republicans vot.
ing the ticket it does render missionary
work among doubtful voters less effective
han it might be. Altogether the outlook
n Alexandria, if taken as key to its con-
,ressional district, is disappointing, though
1y no means discouraging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29
FOR RENT.

DOYS' MERINO UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAW
d ERS. Sizes "a to 81 Tho only house in the
city displaying full line of the above named
uoods c. NJ ADAMS.
octoo6t SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-29

MEMS EXTRA HEAVY ALL WOOL UN
Nl dershiEts and Drawers. Prices 81, $3.50,
Sl.65, S9 and $3.50. Z. N. ADAMS,
octoq FIR 50 King street.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-06-18
CONNECTIONS.

AT CHATTANOOGA with railroad lines diysrs-
ing, making direct. close connection for all
i. points Northwest, West and Southwest
AT OOLTEWAH AND CLEVELAND with Georgia
Division for Atlanta and all points South, South
/. east and Southwest E.' CO.
AT KNOXVILLE with Ohio DiYision and Knox
vile and Augusta railroad
AT JELLiCO with louisville and Nashville RR
for Louisville and Northwestern points
AT AIORRISTOWN with North Carolina Division
for Warm Springs, y. c., and all Western and
: Middle North Carolfila points
AT ROGERSVILLE JUNCTION with Rogers
2 viii and Jefferson railroad.
ATsJ0HSSONS with East Tennessee and West
ern North Carolina railroad ..r-
AT BRISTOL with Norfolk and Western railroad,
connecting closely for all Virginia and Eastern
? Cities, via Lynchburg and all Eastern, Middle
and Northern States points, via. Roanoke and
Shenandoah Valley Route
AT WARM SPRINGS with Western North Caro-
lima railroad for Asheville, Morganten, States
vile, Salisbury and all points in North Carolina.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-06-18

TOWNS VILLAGES AND CUTiNATEi
L YIELDS CAS BE sERN.

TOWNS VILLAGES AND CULTIVATED
YIELDS CAS- BE sEEN.
At the astrOnomical observatory Of
Berlin. saws translation from Nya
Pressen Helsin gfor, discovery has
lately been made which, without
doubt, will cause the greatest sensa-
ton. not only among the adopts IN
science. but even among the learned.
Prof. Blendmanr, in that city, has
found beyond a doubt that our old
friend, tho moon, is not q mere lanN
tern which kindly furnishes light
for the loving youth and gas COM
paniss ofeur planet, but the abode
of living intelligent being, for W hich-
he is prepared to furnish proofs
NEST convincing. ...,
The question has agitated hui
mainly from time immemorial, and
has been the object OF the greatest
interest. But the opinions have al
WAYS differed very widely, and no
two minds held one and the same,
Already in ancient times the belief
prevailed that the moon was in
habited by some higher organized,
Intelligent beings, somewhat resem~
bling man. and in order to commun-
icate with them the earthly enthu>
siasts planted rows of trees several
miles in length 80 IS to form the tig-
ure of the Pythagorean theOrem.
The celebrated astronomer SHREDDER,
in tho beginning Of the present cen~
| tury. fancied that he could detect
| places on the surface Of the moon
which periodically grew Lighter and
darker, and from this tlct lhe de-
rived the conclusion that the phen-
omonon was the -proofoi existing
vegetation. During tho last few
decades, however, the idea OF lite on
l the moon has been held up tc ridi-
cule. and totally sCorned by men OF
learning. But, nevertheless, 1t has
now been proved TO be correct.
Bv accident DR. Blendmann
found that tie. observation OF the
moon gave but very unsatisfactory
results owing to the intensity of
the light power of the mOons at
mosphere. which il that strong that
IL affects the correctness of the obs
servstion in very high degree
I He then conceived tho idea TO make
1.-The object glass Of the retractor less
sensitive to the rays ofl;ght, and for
that purpose he darkened II with
the snoke Of camphor. 1t took
months of experimenting before
no succeeded in finding bis right
degree OF obseurity of the glass, and
when finally found he then with the
refractsr took a very accurate
photo of the moons surface. This
he placed ia SUN microscope,
which gave the picture a diameter
Of 551 feat. The revelation was
most startling. 1t perfectly overs
turned al hither entertained ideas
OF TIE mSons surface. Those level
.plains which Formerly were held to
be-seeans of water proved to be YER
dant fields and what formerly were
considered mountains turned out
as deserts of sand and oceans 81
Of water. Towns and habitatiOns OF
all kinds were plainly discernible.
rs well as signs of industry
traffic The learned professors
study and observations Of old Luna
will be repeated every full moon
when the sky is clear, and we ven
ture to predict that the time is not
far off when we shall know more
about the man In the moon than As
being and agent in English poll
/ ticS -"r #.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-06-18
A RICH LITTLE GIRL.


Prom the Washington Republican.
Pho richest little girl in the world
is the 7-year-old daughter of Capt,
George III. Perkins of the navy,
who is well known in this city. She
is worth 100000 in her own
name, the amount having been left
her recently by her grandfather,
William f. Weld of Boston. Mr..
Weld was the father of the little
girls mother, and when he died
tour heirs, including the child, came
i into possession of the bulk of his
fortune, s2s,OOO,OOO, which was di-
yided int four portions. The sum
Of $4,000 and a valuable residence
in Boston were bequeathed to MRS.
Perkins, wife of the Captain, and
5000 annually to be used in ears
ing for the little millionaire heiress
until she reaches the legal age and
claims her millions. This makes
! Capt. Perkins, income in actual
cash $4,000, without including his
I Government salary on the rental
from his magnificent residence in
Boston. Secretary Chandler yes
terdav characterized the story that
fCapt Perkins had resigned from
the navy to look after his estates as
untrue. and said that he has been
ordered to duty on beard of the
5lsteamer Hartford Phe Captain aI-
piled for one years leave, with a
view of resigning at the end of the
year. The department, however,
declined TO grant the request,'as he
had been away from duty for two
years. The Secretary said the Cap
tain was one of the best officers in
the service, and that he would not
resign, because he loves sea life tee
\ we'll
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-06-18
LOOK our FoR uAL4RA.


Old residents OF malarial ditricts
will tell you to keep out of the sun
at midday, and from the morning
and evening air, and in the latter
case it is believed that the dews,
which condenSe the poison so as to
prevent its dissemination through
the atmosphere, increase this risk of
infection. 1t is considered particu-
larry dangerous to be exposed to the
poison with an empty stomach, and
personal susceptibility is also great
.ly increased by intsmperanee, IA
tisue, sudden changes of temper
ature, mentaldsPreSsion, exhaustion,
or any cause wAieh reduces general
vigor. The poisun is believed to
onIer the system tliroug h the lungs
or stomach, and hence the precaus
ton in regard to-the air and food
The disease is net contagious, and
no danger could bs experimentation
that score Its cure belongs 70 the
province of the physician, but quin-
inc is admitted to be a preventive,
and may be wisely taken with mod
Grafton in all cases of exposure.
40 q h..A-r
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-06-18

Mail trains South bound, connects at Chariot
tesvllle, with Chesapeake and Ohio K. W East
West; at Lynchburg, with Norfolk and Western r.
X through Southwest Virginia to Nashville New
Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock and Texas and at
Danvills with Richmond and Danville Railroad,
Mail train North bound, connects at LyL chburg
with the r. A. Il W. for Lexington aud Nat
urul Bridge, aud at Charlottesville with @. o.
ate points.
Express trains South bound, connect at Char
iottesyiue with G. o. II. W. for the West and at
Danvile with r. & ID r. w, for all points in
South, Southeast, Southwest, and East.
Express trains north bound connect at Chariot
tesvile with C & o. r.. W for Richmond, stauu-
ton, White sulphur, Charleston and Huntington.
For Fairfax Q, II. daily connections at Fairfax
station. b.. -.e
Trains so, 81 and "a connect to aud from WAR
RENTON daily, and train So daily, except Sunday,
to and from Warrenton. rH
FRANKLIN DIVISION daily, except Sunday,
leave Rocky Mount 1880 a. m arriving at Frank
lin Junction ll:l5 a, IN. Leave Franklin June
ton 610 p m, arrive at Rocky Mount 1000 p.
M, making close connection at Franklin Junction
with mail trains 50 and 81, also with local freight
trains to Lynchburg and Danville,
MIXED TRAINS, lCave Alexandria daily,
eept sunday, ZOO and 1920 a. M, and 1855 p. m,
returning arrive at Alexandra 90 ma, and $500
and l0:SOp. m. Mixed train leaves Alexandria
daily 4:So p. m. Returning, arrives at Alexandria
$3.50 a.
MANASSAS DIVISION, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Washington 8:}5 M. AleXandria .O5 n.
~, arriving at Strasburg 1910 p. M. connecting
Win tuS a1tey hO&Q hAht ana " est, ana az tlNcf
with Sh-n. Val. r. r. for LourAy and Wsynes-
bore. Returning, leave strasburg 900 p IA
arriving at Alexandria s 30 p. AID washing
ton 7;lo p. m. so atta-.
MIXED TRAINS leave Alexandria daily,
cept Sunday, E45 a IN. !, arriving at Strssburg 81:
80 p. m Rsturning, leave Strasburg $500 m,
arriving at AlexSndria $3.50 p. m. Leave ASnaR-
sas 1885 m daily except Sunday, arriving at
Strssburg 80 p. m; returning, leave stra1burg
500 p, m daily except Saturday, arriving at Man
assas 1855 a. IN.
For Aiddleburg, connection at Plains station,
For UpperVille, connection at Delaplane.
Pullman sleeping Cars b. tween New YORK and
Atlanta on Mail trains, north aud sonth
bound without ehEnge only ons change OF ears be-
tween New York and New Orleans
New Orleans Sleeping Cars leave WRshi gton
1886 a. M, running through without change
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Augasta, Ga withDut ehRngs on 1886 p. IN.
train, via Greensboro Charlotte and Columbia.
Solid trains with Pullman Palace Cars attached
run through between Washington and Louisyills,
via Stauuton aud White Sulphur. daily.
All trains make good connections, at Washing
ton, to and from North and West.tr n.
Through tickets at lowest rates to all Important
points in the United States. 81 % . r..
t..s.t j. 3. b. THOMPSON, -t b.
~. ~ Assistant General Passenger Agent
W. NJ 5. DUNN Isng and supt. [oot3