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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Railroad Observation-Disclosures Escape.

CHICAGO, Dec. pa bad accident &C.
Cured OH the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
yesterday morning. about one hundred
miles east of Chicago. By some lucky
chance no serious injury was suffered by any
Of the passengers, but all received ashaking
up that none will soon forget. At 6:45 a. m.
when the fast train Of the Baltimore and
Ohio road, which is due at Chicago at $50
a. m, had just passed Bremen, Ind. itstruck
i spread frog. The train was making up
time, and was running at the rate of forty
miles an hour. The engine, baggage car,
smoker and one coach passed in safety, but
the dining car, which came next, jumped
the track, and the two sleeping cars in the
:ear, went crashing on top Of it. In
the slcepers were sixteen passengers, but no
one was in the dining car except the cooks
and walters The latter car was turned
completely over, and, catching fire, soon
blined up. The s!eepers were simply
thrown on their side and did not take fire,
they were both badly shattered however.
@! the people injured, those most seriously
hurt were the cooks, who were not only
bruised, but also burned, and besides that
scalded with water from the car boilers.
The negro walters were also badly burned.
The Others injured were the passengers in
the sleeping cars, and their hurts were in
no ease dangerous, although some of them
were painful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

TIE BITTER spirit of intolerance exhibit
ed by the Blaineites in their treatment of
Mr.. st. John, the prohibition candidate for
the Presidency at the late election, which
treatment is still kept up, is not at all sur
prisiug. 1t is only another manifestation of
the same old Puritanical spirit, which deems
everything wrong that does not suit its own
within, that has actuated the republican
party from the incipiency of its organiza-
ton. And yet the supporters of that party
In the South call themselves liberals!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
The Colorado Senatorship,

CHICAGO, Dec 23-United States Sena-
tor n p. Hill, Of Colorado, who was at the
Grand Pacific yesterday morning his
way home, said in relation to his Cal ldidacv
for reelection, that, while he had no par
ticular desire to 90 back to the Sc nate, his
silver interests demanding his ate ntion, he
was nevertheless in the hands of b is friends,
aud would take the office if he could secure
it by honorable means
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
The Hooking Valley Min ers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. %; Since the ar
rest Of the three men by Cnited States
marsbals at Nelsonvile on Saturday morn
ing, on the charge of intiu.i dating men de-
sirous Of working, there las been no dis
turbance in the Hooking, Valley. One hun
dred new miners went work in the Hap,
py Hollow mines this ;norning, many being
experienced workmen from West Vir
einia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Frozen to Death.

JAMAICA, l.. L., Dec. 23.-The body Mary
Schmidt, German, aged 60 years, was
found this morning by milkman lying pv
the side of a road. She had been frozen to
death. 1t is supposed that she laid down in
the place where her body was founi, wnir
intoxicated last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

The value of the cocoauut as food is as
yet but little understood. An instance of
its use is found 10 the experience of two
shipwrecked sailors. They were seven
years on an island where their only food
was cocoanuts and an occasional flying fish
They retained good health aud gained in
weight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

LAND SALEs.-The following sales of
Spotsylvania land were made last Friday
THE Gold Flat Tract" adjoining the
Goodwin Gold Mine, containing 600 acres,
to Joseph w. Colbert, for $1,000.
farm about II miles from Fredericks.
burg on the Rappahannock river, and con.
tanning LOG acres, to George w. Lewis for
5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
TIE Feather

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.a,-The weather contn-
ues very cold, bu u the Signal Service reports
show that it las moderated somewhat
throughout The northwest. The tempera-
ture here at 6 o'clock n. M, was degrees
below zero, atSt. Paul, y below, at Fargo,
% below sad at Omaha below. At Du-
buque it was below aud snow storm was
prevail ing.
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russia and Afghanistan.

LONDON, Dec pa dispatch from La
hoy to the 1Tmcs says: The Lahore Ga
e<tte expresses the belief that Russian Of
ticers are residing at Cabul, and that the
Amer is treating them with unusual re-
gard, giving them access to his confidential
correspondence with the Indian government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

ALEXANDRIA MAGKET December 23-Thcre
is no change in Flour; receipts continue fair. and
the demand is mainly for light grades. Wheat is
Grm and steady the offerings Oh change to-day
we're small and of only fair quality tFultz) which
sold at II, no mixed or longbcrry being offered
Corn is active; white So and mixed 40. Rye
ouet. Oats scarce and higher. Poultry is in
demand and prices have advanced. Butter is
abundant and easy. Other produce is unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

THE Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Inder-Appeal says that "Hon.
Charles E. Stuart, speaker of the house of
delegates, stands forth as a candidate from
the ranks of the democracy for the position
of attorney general" and ne may add that
from various sources it is ascertained that
he will probably be successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Shameful Outrage

DUBLIN, Dec. pa shameful outrage ha,
occurred at Bally Daft, county WATERFORD,
The vault Of Col. Killers, formerly Iusprc.
tor General of Police, Was broken open last
night and Mrs. Killers coffin was taken out
and thrown into glen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

Qua LITTLE ONES AND TIE NuRsERY.-The
or holiday number of this excellent
child's magazine has come to hand. 1t is cap
ital number, gotten up with special reference to
the Chri ,tmas season, and will cause thousands Of
little hearts to jump and little eyes to stretch
with delight. 1t is published by The Russell Pub
fishing Co., Boston, Mass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 23.--The Pres.
ident sent to the Senate to day the nomira-
lion of VIM. B. Thompson, Of Michigan, to
be Second Assistant Postmaster General.
The Senate confirmed the nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Holiday Recess.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 23.-The Sen.
ate, in secret session, to-day amended the
House resolution providing for a holiday
recess, substituting the oath for the Goth a
the date when the recess is to begin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Ex-Sergeant alarms 1hompson's Expense.

5 EYDenseE
WARRINGTON, Dec. 23.-Messrs. TucLar
Broadhead and Poland, sub committee q,
the House COMMITTEES on the Judiciary, hav.
agreed to recommend to the full committe.
that ex.Sergeant. alarms Thompson be al.
lowed q reasonable amount for the expensas
incurred by him in the trials brought agaips I
him BY Hallett Kilbourne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
Severe Wind Storm

MACON, Ga. December pa severe wind
storm occurred here last night, doing much
damage to property near this city. In Jones
county the storm WAS very severe aud n
number of lives are reported lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
The Commercial Cable Company.

New YORK, Dec. 23.-Ofiicals of the CONNER
cial Cable Company state that they will open fol
business tonight to Great Britain, Ireland and
France at the rate of 40 cents per word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Dec. Dbl a. m.-The stock
market opens lower and prices declined L to y
per cent but later stronger tone prevailed and
there was an advance of l. to "a per cent, Lack
awanna leading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

BALTIMORE, Dec. 23.-Va 6s defd -; consoli-
da ed SO; dc I'd series - past due coupons "a {,
new 10 4Ns 32la: new IS 81 bid to-day.
Corton quiet: middling 1904. Flour quiet and
steady except decline of % cents on Howard
street and Western family. Wheat-SoutherE
scarce and firm Western higher and firm: South
ern red S2aS4 do amber SSa9O; No Maryland
So bid No 2 Western winter red spot I99saT9t,
December T99sqI97s; January SOtaSOl4: Feb.
ruary Sla,aS2; March S3asaS4 May S7h2ass.
Ccrn- Southern higher and firm Western steady
and firm Southern white 4Sa49; do yellow 49a
81; Western mixed spot 47Hsa41"4; December
A. ba4S; January 4Gisa4Gla; February I5i2s
IS: steamer 45is bid Oats firm and quiet ,
SOU thern 3:3a}6: Western white 34a3G; do mixed
32s331a; Penna 33a36. Rye quiet at 60a62.
Provisions quiet and in instances easier; Mess
Pork $1275 Bulkmeats- shoulders and clear
rib sides packed Cal. Bacon-shoulders 4;
clear rib sides Sla. Hams ia a12"4; Lard re-
fned) S4 Whiskey steady at 81 1SAl ID.
Other articles unchanged
New YORK, Dec. 23-Stocks serong. Money
1a1 Il. Cotton quiet; uplands 11ls; Orleans
11as. Flour quiet and steady. Wheat lower. Corn
better.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23-On Change at Ills a IN.
Wheat was quoted steady at TBS for January.
All the year Corn has declined to 35'. while other
futures are shade higher. Oats firm ut 24'l. for
January.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Dec. 22.--Bcoi
Cattle.-Priccs of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best 7jaS5 S71h that generally rated first
quaity4 25aS5 62la medium or good fairqnali-
ty 3 5O,S4 %; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows 75aS3 CO. Extreme range Of prices
, 75aS5 87lh Most Of the sales were from 90
aS5 80 per 100 lbs. Total receipts for the week
1879 head Total sales for the week S19 head
The market was not active. The quality OF the
offerings showed better general average grade
than Last week there being many more medium
and good butcher Cattle among them, though few
er extreme tops (Chrism4s Cattle than last week.
Prices. in view of the generally improved charac-
ter of the offerings show little change. though In
q few instances small fractional advance is re-
norted over last weeks figures.
Sheen and Lambs-The receipts are in excess
of very slow demand for Sheep, and though over
500 have been reshippcd through to New York,
the balance is more than there is any demand for,
and number; will be left over. There is q fairly
good demand for good Lambs. We quote Sheep
at 2a5 cents, and Lamb, ut 3a5ia cents per 10
gross Rece pts this week 1909 hs ad.
Hogs-The receipts are several hundred head
more than last week, and constitute number
about equal to fairly good demand. The quality
is reported generally an Improvement on last
weeks offerings. Wequnte at . i4a6ss cents per
ID net, with extra shade higher. Most sales at
6,6L, cents Reccp.s this week 55O6 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

B. H. Douglass & Sons Capscicum Cough
Drops are manufactured by themselves and
are the result of over forty years expert.
ence in compromising cough medicines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23
In cases of dyspep

In cases Of dyspep.
STA, debility, rheuma-
tism, fever and ague,
liver complaint. in
activity of the kidneys
and bladder, constipa-
ton and other organic
maladies, Hostcttcr's
Stomach Bittcrs is a
tried remedy, to which
the medical brother
hood have lent their
professional sanction.
and which as a tonic,
Alternative and house
hold specific for dis
orders of the stomach,
liver and bowels hss
an unbounded popu-
paists and Dealers. to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-23

NnLD HEADED CANES. very suitable pres
" eut for gentlemen, at
deco HENRY WILDT"S, 10 n. Royal at
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL,

WASHINGTON, d. c., December %, 1884.
The Press., 1884-09-11
EXPRESSION OF IDEAS.

It is odd, but true, that long words more commonly express ignorance than do the short words. Short words are used for the expression of stalwart ideas that are perfectly capable of standing alone, while the refinement of those ideas are more commonly expressed in long words. The grandest thoughts in any literature are ex. pressed in few and we'll l-chosen words, and. as rule, the man of ideas is more simple in his language than he who has no orig. inality, and relies on others for thoughts
 which he then proceeds to put into his own expressions. The man of ideas which are capable of standing of standing alone is usually careless about the appearance his ideas may make, just as the rich mar is content to dress more plainly than hi poorer neighbors, because he and every
 body else knows he is rich, he need no
 advertise his wealth. It is also often no
 ticed that men of ideas hesitate in theil speech more than do those who have few ideas and few words to express them in
 The reason is evident. Men of a large vo
 cabulary will pick and choose in theil words in order to get the word that vii best do the work expected of it. If this one will not answer, it will be taken out and another substituted, while the man ot limited vocabulary and few ideas will
 never be at loss for the simple reason that he has but the one set of ideas and the one set of words to express them
 The words are easily fitted to the ideas
 and the work is done. Of all people ir the world, young women a1e the most gill in conversation, but it is not from any quantity of ideas or of words either, fol the command of either is usually limited
 but for the reason already assigned. Tine man who has but one suit of clothes is never troubled about dressing himself, fol he puts on his one suit and goes about hi
 business. It is the man who has number of different suits who is confronted by tht problem what to wear and how to wear it
The Press., 1884-09-11
Issued Every Thursday Evening.

good opportunity allowed him and of inn proving it.
 One gentleman who came up here from the south, felt at first almost insulted at being put under the care of colored con- ductor. But remaining through the sum- mer, he got to be quite friendly with this man of the punch. The motto engraved on his badge is .Semper Fidelis," !" always faithful. This fair chance, white man's chance, is all that the young men Of the south ask, is all they need in order to make themselves trusted and honored. It is coming, By and by. down there, the dusky keeper on the locomotive, on the basis of pure merit, will be allowed to lay hands upon the throttle valve, as we'll as upon the handle of the coal shovel, and then upon well-attested merit, to be en- trusted with the badge and the lantern and the punch that command the train.
 We have been looking to see some of your people excel in the fine art of paint ing. A brother of MT. Henry Vanness' wife, Chas. B. Porter, at Hartford, Conn. <, is such one that the Times of that city says: t'In other years the Times has taken pleasure in commenting the paint ings produced by Chas. B. Porter, local artist of real genius, and has given the T0dSOuS WHY HIS WOrk was gOOU. MT. Porter has since sojourned abroad, study ing under under the best teachers and re- turns to his own country more thoroughly equipped than ever to do the best work. Those who have seen his paintings of flow CTS and insects, will not forget his pains taking fidelity in reproducing the most minute, almost microscopic details. He shows the, same excellence in his larger works and landscape pieces. He shows a true genius as well as a born artist"
 Another sign of the times is that the white workingmen's association ill New York has invited the colored mechanics to join them in some splendid civic process sion near at hand, and the courteous invi- tation has been accepted. The surprise of many people at the consistent bearing of the colored brothers of labor in the page ant, will only be equal to the engagement of multitudes, that there was ever any thing else but fraternity among these men of common industrial interest. Next will come the opening of trades union to all worthy mechanics of any color. The world does move. Yours, Jos. B. Roy.
The Press., 1884-09-11
A Great Problem. Take all the Kidney and Liver

A Great Problem. - Take all the Kidney and Liver ...
 Medicines, Take all the Blood purifiers,
 Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
 Take all the Dsepepsia and indigestion s.-. & cures, -Taks ali tire g6s, Fever, and billietss
 specifies,
 revivers, Take all the Great health restorers. In short, take all the best qualities of all these, and the best Qualities of all the best medicines in the world, and you will find that Hop 2 -Bitters have the best curative qualities and powers of all -concentrated in them, and that they will cure when any or all of these, singly or combined 7 Fail. A thorough trial will give positive proof of this
 Hardened Liver. Five years ago I broke down with kidney and liver complaint and rheumatism.
 Since then have been unable to be about at all. My liver became hard like wood; my limbs were puffed up and filled with water. All the best physicians agreed that nothing could cure me; Iresolved to try Hop Bitters have used seven bottles the hardness has all gone from my liver, the swelling from my limbs, and it has worked a miracle in my case otherwise would have been now in my grave. J. W. MoREY, Buffalo, Oct.1, 1881.
 Poverty and Suffering.
 ''I was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering for years, caused by sick fam. lily and large bills for factoring. $EE8 I was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor. I com- menced using Hop Bitters, and in one month we were all we'll, and none of us have seen a sick day since, and want to say to all poor men, YOU can keep your fanatics well year with Hop Bitters for less than one doctors vis- it will cost I know it."-A WoRK1NaMAN. eY-None genuine without bunch of green Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile, poisonous stuff with "Hop" or "Hops" in their name.
The Press., 1884-09-11

SAMPsoN's LEGS AND LooKs.-When Deli lah clipped off Sampson's locks that mighty athlete at once hecame 'tas other men" If it could be proved that the possession of luxu- riant hair would enable men to tear open lions jaws, Hiscox < Co, would be driven wild in the effort to supply enough of Parker's Hair Ralsam to meet the demand. As it is the Bal sam prevents your hair from falling out, and restores the original color if faded or gray. Besides it is a great addition to the toilet ta- ble simply as dressing.
The Press., 1884-09-11
LOCAL TopICs-pErN,D AND sgIssoRED
'wEsrroRD.

WEsTFORD. srEess9
 Received too late for last issue.)
 Tt is not perhaps too late to make some mention of the anniversary of the Ashford Bible society, Aug. 2Oth. This is held every year in each of the four par ishes in the town--in Ashford, Warren vile, Westford Congreg gationalist, and Vest for Baptist, this year in the Westford Congregational parish. Each church sends two delegates, and it is managed on the picnic principle. and is usually held in a grove, this year in that of Mir. Stephen Whiton. The officers of the society are A. H. Byles, president; John A. Brown, secretary Clark Durkee, treasurer and John Mathewson, keeper of the depository for bibles. The meeting was opened by prayer by Rev. MT. Williams of Chaplin, and short address of welcome by the pas tor of Congregational church in Westford. After business, music by the Babcock band, and singing, we adjourned one hour to do justice to iced lemonade and eatables, of which there seemed to be sufficiency for the large gathering in numbers quite up to the average. In the p. sl. ad- dresses were made by Rev. MT. Mathew son of R. T., by Messrs J. A. Brown, Gil bert Amidon, and Marvin Knowlton, and by Revs. Williams and Morris of Willing ton, interspersed with music from the band. The speaking throughout, both by clerics and lay men, seemed quite satisfactory. The bible is unassailable by any fair crit icism, and is destined to yet greater victo- ries than it has ever achieved. Let it be preached as it is, and it both defends it. self and makes it's way in the minds and hearts of men.
 70. D. Chism is digging cellar and laying foundations for an addition to his house in the form of another ell, and to extend somewhat further back than the main part.
The Press., 1884-09-11

Early marriages are becoming common among boys and girls in the east end of London. Boys and girls of 12 "keep company" and at IA or 15 every laddie has his lassie. In single district boy of 16 recently married girl of the same age. In printing office in one district there are four married boys. The eldest is only 19, and receives l3s. week the next is IS, has three years of his appren- iceship yet to serve, and has two children the youngest is 16, and has to keep wife and one child on Ills. week. Another boy is known whose age is between 16 and IT, and has two children. Still another boy of, 16 has one child.
The Press., 1884-09-11

If it were possible to set before you all the wonderful cures of Rheumatism and Neural gia made by Ath ophoros you would not de- spair of your own case till you had given it & speedy and fair trial. It is the remedy of one who experimented for a long time on himself to find something which would master Rheuma- tism. He did not succeed till he struck Ath- lophoros. Not satisfied with his own case as a test, he he tried it on others till satisfied that great specific was at last within his grasp. Very properly it took the title Athlo- phoros-champion remedy.
The Press., 1884-09-11

A married couple, somewhat advanced in years, took passage on Hudson river boat for Albany. The husband was lov- ing one in his way, and his being grabbed at times did not make any difference with the ways of his wife, who was as affection ate as wife should be. On the way up the river the husband had the misfortune to fall overheard. As he went over he caught rope which dangled by the boats side. The speed of the boat caused him
 to bob up and down in the water, his head the greatest allasr alarm crying out: "Hold on,
 husband l Hold on for my sake P the in junction to hold on for her sake being par ticularly emphasized. As soon as the boat slowed and the half-drowned husband could gain breath he shouted back 1: "Hold your tongue, you old fool {! Don't you suppose I'll hold on for my own sake. !"
The Press., 1884-09-11

WHEN YaU FEEL BLUE and your back aches, and your head feels heavy, and you wake un- refreshed in the morning and your bowels are sluggish or costive, you need Kidney Wort. It is natures great remedy and never fails to relieve all cases of Diseased Kidneys, Torpid Liver, Constipation, Malaria, Piles, Rheuma- tism, &c. It operates simultaneously on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, strengthening them and restoring healthy action. Put up in both dry and liquid form. Sold by all drugGiats. 8 Glisl3 s-s4si Astfs 5 ...
The Press., 1884-09-11

JUDGE SIMPSON of the superior court writes: From mental exhaustion, my nervous system became shattered, and was utterly unable to slsep nights. Sulphur Bitters cured me, and my sleep is now sound, sweet, and refreshing.