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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

THE IRONY OF FATE.-Louis Napoleon,
when resident in London, use to prophesy
that some day he would sit oa the French
throne. ibid you ever know such fool as
that fellow is ?" asked 40 English states
man, who had been bored by Louis prophe-
cies. "Why he really believes he will he
the Emperor of France" The Prince, while
a resident of London, was made the victim
of cruel hoax. Some one sent him forg-
cd invitation to a grand dinner arty at
Windsor Castle. He dressed himself in a
court costume and presented himself at the
castle gate, to be told by the porter that as
his name was not down on the lists Of guests
he could not enter, aud IA the Prince in
sisted that he had received a card, higher
officer of the royal household was sent for.
Really sir" said this gentleman, there
must he some mistake. AS her majesty has
not the honor of knowing Prince Napoleon,
she will be unable to receive him." Then
years later this rejected Prince, then En-
peror of France, slept in the best spare
room" of the castle, aud danced with The
Queen in the Waterloo room. Such is the
irony Of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Joseph A. Wright. a well.known citizen OF
Norfolk, cut his throat with a razor yester-
day and will die.
Mr.. Il. c. Figgatt, Of Fincastle, who fell
from an upper window in his house on the
lth instant and received serious injuries,
died Monday. Mr. Figgatt had been for
quite number fyears prominent mem
Der OF the Botetourt bar. and at the time OF
bis death was mayor Of Fincastle.
The city council Of Petersburg have adopt
ed an ordinance providing for an issue of
$3.50, 900 of city bnuis, to be exchanged for q
like amount of Virginia and North Caroline
Railroad bonds, to aid in the construction OF
the road from Richmond to Ridgeway, n.
c., via Petersburg. The city bonds are TO
be dated July l, 1884, payable thirty years
after date, and bearing six per cent. inter-
est
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
ANOTHER PRINTER kILLED.-James E. ShObc

ANOTHER PRINTER kILLED.-James E. Shobcr.
O sub printer at the Daily Post office, in Washing
ton was shot and killed yesterday evening by
VIM. H. Phillips, regular printer in the same
off q. Shober accused Phillips of depriving him
of his place, and INDUCED in foul language to-
wards him. fight ensucd between the two
men, resulting, however, in nothing serious.
Shober left threatening to kill Phillips. The two
met again yes erdsy afternoon the Post office.
The former made a move as if drawing revolver
from his pocket. Phillips drew q revolver and
fatally shot his antagonist The wounded man
died IN a short time, and Phillips was arrested.
Shober is the second composition attached to tho
office of the Post who has been killed within II
month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

MAUD S. FAILS TO LOWER HER RECORD
Maud SIS attempt to lower her Cleveland
record of 2O99 at Charter Oak Park yester.
day afternoon was failure. After a trial
mile she was brought out for her effort to
lower her record. She was started at the
three-quarter post at jog, which was gra-
dually increased until she was going at a
wonderful gait when the go" was given
The wind was blowing almost gale, but
she reached the quarter in 532, the half in
LOCI and rounded the three quarters in
LAO. Without so much as skip or waver
the mare came down the last stretch at the
same machine.like gait, but the time at the
wire was only l2l The wind, it is thought,
caused her failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
by his bitterest enemy. Well in q free coun-
try there is no accounting for taste, espe-
cially when it is purchasable commodity.
THE NEW YORK Herald accounts lot Inc

The New York Herald accounts for the
result in Ohio yesterday as follows
This year. under the management OF an
Indiana politician, Pension Commlsslo asl
Dudley, Tie republican Indiana me, METHODS o9I
and "soap" were concentrated 10 oh'o' ~.
plo;rn was naraded over the State; in Gin
r;unati Ave thousand republican depuI.
" United States marshals, an army OF OF
disreputables, a large proportion OF
them not even inhabitants of Ohio, were
given control at the polls, and will, of course,
he Maid cut Of the United States Treasury
for their scandulous and murderous partl'
san work, and the republican, head quarters
were actually in the Custom House, as tney
used to lie in New Orleans, in the old ano
corrupt carpet bag days" :,
But, even with all this, the result "oulo
have been dide, ent had it not been tor tne
money Mr.. Jay Gould advanced, upon
Government security.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

Adultsraton prevails in every composite srti-
Gle which enters largely into human consump-
ton, and 1t was alleged some years since by DR..
Hassall that even the meat sold in the poorer
quarters of London is not always what 1t seems
Instead of beef and mutton the flesh Of horses and
dogs is sometimes fosted upon the hungry and
needy buyer while for veal and rabbits Vianos
go unsavory that we do not even care to namo
them are occasionally substituted. Small wonder
can, then, be felt, says the Hour that an article
universally in request and lending itself so rcadi-
ly to adulteration rs butter should be initiated
and sophisticated all over the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

MURDERoUs ATTAcK.-A party Of negro
workmcn employed by the Baltimore and Poto-
mac railroad as gravel hands on Monday night
met Mr.. John Steinecker, one Of their Bosses on
the Frederick road, near Carrollton, Baltimore
county, and began abusing him in q most violent
manner, and dared him to cross the road. Mr.
Steine cker started toward them. when they at
once hogan firing at him with pistols. Four balls
struck him, three of them, however, only grazing
the skin. The other struck him in the left hip,
ip1icting painful but not dangerous wound The
rutfians then pelted him with stones, and subse-
quently ran of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
su,pEs SWIM WITH THEIR HEADS Orion

SHARKS SWIM WITH THEIR HEADS OFF-One
of the crew of the schooner Francis W. Romans,
of this port, informs that on the recent trip to
Gsoroes thew caught large shark and cut his
hesJ off which they left on deck and threw the
BODY BODY overheard. Ten minutes afteTward, to the
areot snrnrise of all hands the shark was seen
swimming alongside without his head and remain
ed in sight three quarters of an hour This seems
incredible, but several OF the crew suos'antia'e It,
Contain John Hawson informs us that he has wit
messed the same feat on the west coast of Africa
when the crew would catch sharks md cut their
heads of, the fish would swim of as il nothing
had occur red-Gloucester Mass Adrertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

TIE DAY before the Ohio election Mr..
Jay Gould, in New York, said that State
would 60 republican, and manipulated his
stocks accordingly. Mr.. Blaine, at the same
time in Ohio, was so confident of the same
result, that he said all would be lost if the
State did not go that way. Which shows
that though their ways were dark,
the tricks of the Wall street operator and of
his paid agent were not vain. But if whole
States are bought with money, how long
can the present form of government be ex.
pected to last?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
When Dinner was a Failure.

The very best dinner ia of no account to
a man who has no appetite for food. Mr..
Edgar w. Young, of Point Eastman, Va,
was troubled with lack of appetite and loss
of energy. He tried many medicines and
several physicians. All were in vain until
physician told him to try Browns Iron
Bitters. This had the desired effect and he
can now eat heartily and do his work with
vigor. Take the hint, ifyou want to enjoy
your dinner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

THE NEWS of the purchased republican
victory in Ohio yesterday was received by
the B'aireitss in New York at one o'clock
this morning with the song of Marching
Through Georgia" Virginia democrats
may learn from this the spirit that actuates
their political opponents in the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

VIRGINIA DENTAL AssoC1ATIoN.-Ihe
Dental Association of Virginia commenced
its fifteenth annual session, yesterday, in
Norfolk. all the cities and towns of the
state being represented. Dr.. Charles A.
Mercer, of Richmond, called the association
TO order, and DIR. Joseph A. Woodley, of
Norfolk, welcomed the body. A number OF
visitors are present from other States. NO
business of inter est was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

No MATTER what the democrats may
have hoped, they never claimed or counted
upon success in the State election that was
held in Ohio yesterday. They are, therefore,
20 far as the approaching national contest
IL concerned, no worse off now than they
were before. In the national contest they
do claim New York and Indiana, and those
two States, with heSouth, will be sufficient
10 eli ct their Presidential candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

"a PROTECTIVE TARIFF means WORK ana
good wages for the employee and prosperity
f,r the employer" are the words roughly
p,inted on the walls Of an extensive manu-
fscturinr establishment in Cincinnati that
has been Idle for the last eight months.
The author in those few words, in the
most strikingly impressive manner, refuted
who'll. volumes of protective tariff theory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
Prize Fight.

PITrsBURG, Pa, Oct. ia prize fight
with hard gloves for purse of $500 took
place on a steamboat on the Mouongahela
river, last night, between Denny Harran
and James Conners both ofthis city. Thir-
ty six rounds were fought, resulting in the
defeat of Corners. Both men were badly
nnnished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
Fire.

NORFOLK, Va, October ia fire broke
out this morning in row of buildings in
Roanoke square occupied by Armistead &
Benson, w. S. Saunders g. Co., John 81.
Day & Co., Etheridge & Co., and Sanderlin
& Co., wholesale groceries and commission
merchants, injuring the buildings and stock
TO the amount of $45 900, which are insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
The Cholera.

PARIS, Oct. 15.-There were seven deaths
by cholera at Oran, Algiers, yesterday.
ROME, Oct. 15.-During the past "a hours
there were 235 new cases of cholera and 10
deaths in Italy. In Naples, 95 new cases
and 40 deaths were reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

TIE RESULT of the election in Ohio yes.
terisy shows that majority of the people
Of that State prefer for President man con-
victed in general estimation of public and
private robbery and of perjury to one whose
honesty and veraoity are unquestioned even
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

The ONLY GREAT EXTERNAL REMEDY
Those eminent chemists, Professors Dvre-
mus and Battersball, endorse Bensons CaI
cine Porus Plasters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
Fatal Accident.

AUBURN, n. Y, Oct. 15.-John Reagan,
aged As years, while cunning to-day, fatally
shot himself through the abdomen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
Frost.

PETERSBURG, Va, October 15-There was
heavy fros, in this section last night,
which did considerable damage to vegeta-
ton. The weather to-day is very cold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
MARRIED.

On October 14th, 1884. at the residence of the
brides mother, on Prince street, b. Rev. g. II.
Norton, Mr. THEODORE KEEN, of New York,
and Miss LOUISA MELCHIOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

Mr.. ST. JOHN, in his recent speech at
B ltimore, spoke of Mr.. Blaine as having
been too cowardly to vote for prohibition in
his own State after saying ne vas in favor
of it, aud said he respected the man who
wore the gray and went to the front with his
musket to defend principle, but he had
no respect for the Northern doughface who
skulked in the rear. The "plumed knight"
catches it from everybody except the baters
OF the South, the favored monopolists, and
the governmental plumbers aud their paid
agents and defenders. All right thinking,
unprejudiced and disinterested men, no
matter to what political organization they
may belong, unite in opposing the election
Of such man as Mr. Blaine to the Presi-
dency
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

VIRGIN OLIVE OIL SOAP.-Just received
Y large supply of the above Soap. at
w. F. CREIGHTON'S, So King st.,
iy29 Alexandria, Va.
DRAsS, PAPIER.MACHE, PORCELAIN and
D Black Polished Panels, received to-day.
J. ID. II. LUNT,
feb23 Cor. King ard Washington sts.
TOMMY CHOP, HOMINY CHOP. constantly
III received and for sale by
CHAS. s. TAYLOR, Jr.
aue25 No. 81 King st., Alexandria, Va
1O0 BARRELS PRIME NO. l POTOMAC
lUU HERRING, for sale by
CHAS. KING,
my17- 81 Cameron street.
GREEN GINGER for sale by
VI aug7 J. c. MlLBukN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCTOBER IS.
Regular Democratic Ticket.

Regular Democratic llcAe''
Election Tuesday. Nov. 4. 1854.
FOR PRESIDENT,
GROVER CLEVELAND. OF NEW YORK
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THos. A. HENDRICKS, OF INDIANA
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
John Goode, Norfolk.
Waller r. Staples, Montgomery
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First-John Nicely, Accomack.
second-Baker p. Lee, Elizabeth City.
Tbird-R. H. Cardwell, Hanover.
Fourth-W. T. Atkins, Meek lenhurg.
Fifih-B. B. Munford, Pittsylvanla.
SIXTH. H. H. Figgat, Botetourt.
seyenth-D. S. Henkei, Shenandoah
Eighth-Thomas Smith, Fauquier.
Ninth-S. w. Williams, Bland:
Tenth-Camm Patteson, Buckingham.
FOR CONGRESS EIGHTH DISTRICT,
HON. J. S. BARBOUR, OF ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

If MONEY did not buy Ohio, hate for the
South must have influenced her vote yes
terday. In her previous State election, in
which no questions were involved that had
the slightest bearing upon the South, she
elected democrats. Between two Northern
men, whose success could have no possible
effect upon the South, she chose the demo-
crat. But yesterday, when the election
had a national bearing, and when the ques-
ton of fair and equal federal treatment of
all the States in the Union was involv-
ed, she elected republicans. Between
two Northern men whose success would
have bearing upon the Southern question
she chose the republican. Ohio people will
vote for democrat when his election can
affect only their own State, hut they will
not vote for one whose success may help to
secure the election of man who will be
the President Of the whole country, and
not merely one section OF it. and who will
recognize the people Of the South as free
and equal citizens of a common country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-15

LIKE GEN. BUTLER, no body ever ac-
cused Rev. Henry Ward Beecher OF being
a fool. Mr. Boecher is now an old and we'll
provided for man, and has no political
aspiration. What he says, therefore, on
political questions may be accepted as his
real and true opinion, because be is entirely
disinterested on such questions. During a
recent interview in New York Mr.. Beecher
said
81 think that every laboring man in this
country cannot fail to see that labor has no
protection. In big factories, where goods
are manufactured, and in the mining re-
gions. they are importing cheap labor from
abroad. There is no tariff to protect the
Workingman against the cheap labor which
heats down his wages. Blaine and these
other men in Ohio are talking about protec-
tiop. but they do not mean to protect labor.
Hunparians, Bohemians and in the past
Chinese have been imported to this country
by wealthy manufacturers and owners OIL
mines. This has lately heen done in the
Hooking Valley mines. When the market
ia glutted with goods and the manufacturers
desire TO retrench. they begin by reducing
the wages of the laborer. Not only are there
thousands of men out Of employment in the
West, but we have the same reports from
New England. Protection, as expounded
by republican orators, means protection
only for the manufactured"
All that is requisite to enable every labor
ing man, and every other man, in the country
to see that labor has no protection, is to
have the tariff subject made plain to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-24

BALTIMORE. May 24.-Virginia SKIES deferred. ?.
consolidated 80; past-due coupons 40 bid to-dsv
dns lN Flour 1 1ai:t MS stsad1 cosGn
To- do amber lioai is No. %argiand RI i LA
T o fsf 'PSs Ss M.
southern white 6sa69: do yellow 5aa62 western miIed
osg5
ssa7oH whisE dun lower IL otSsr e , ntss
unclaimed Ereshts to Liverpool per steamer steady
iois barrels Wheat a6co busS aS co Re-
81 goo bushssi oats 600 bushels rye 1900 busheis
sass-wheat A5oo0 bushsis cSrn, 1900 SnsSelS
Sharp Decline I'm Prices I'm the Chica1o
CHICAGO. May a. 1O:15 O. m-The feeling has hoe,
very heavy Change this morning and prices declined
eh1rply July wheat opened at o. rose 70 9l, fell OF
july pora ai is no Ju iPi ssa y July corn
NooN-Ihe wheat market showed pan3cky Tendency
about II O'Clock In the beef that some heavy suppor
sss q S9 ~ ysss ynoadns ths4s y.s
ssroppsS 1 e Ss and has rallied to ssa61 July PORK
loo MLen,Cosing prices: Oornz.May. 63H June.
July. sIH 11su.s Ssx Whsss-M.y. ssk; July. 81;
aSsS; August, SIS Pork@June Is S; july isS6; XS
gust, 1845 Short rib-une. s.25; July. SIS; August
The OIL Market Dull.
PITTsBURq, PA, May 2-5The on market continues
snsd to 7ass rallied to 7s but sssSsd to Is at issS
STANDARD whiss 10 deg g. s..s q unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-24
Tilden and Tariff Reform.

An immense meeting was held In Tammany hall
New York, last night, which, as the advertisement
stated, was "the first gun OF the campaign" Among
those on the platform were Congressman Black
burn, Hurd, Belmont, Dorshelmer and Adams, Gen.
Slocum, ex-senator Thomas C. Clingman, Of North
Carolina, and Lieut-Gov. HILL The meeting was
opened amid the firing Of cannons and the dis
charge OF fireworks. Congressman william Dor
sheimer presided, and low tariff resolutions were
adopted, which commended those democrats who
had voted for the Morrison bill congressman Black
Durn ana Frank Hurd delivered addresses, and a
letter was read from Speaker Carlisle. The feature
OF the meeting was the immense enthusiasm which
greeted the name OF Ttlden, the vast audience
rising to their feet and cheering whenever It was
mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-24
The Presbyterian Assembly.
THE QUESTION OF REDUCING REPRESENTATION UNDI

DISCUSSION
SARATOGA, n. Y, May 24-At the morning session
to-day of the Presbyterian general assembly trustees
were elected for the Presby home as follows:
Chas. NJ. Lukens, Alex. Whitedon, T. Charlton
Henry, Rev. v. D. Reed, and Rev. Chas- A.
of the committee on reduced repre-
sentation came up under special order,
and an animated debate followed.
Rev. DR.. Prime, in speech, took ground against
the proposed reduction OF representation. He held
that large bodies were the safest
Rev. DR.. Bingham said the assembly was not too
large, and had performed its work with great eci-
ency, rap1dity and skill
Pending the discussion a recess until p. m was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-24
Affairs i'm West Washington.

N00n1nRIOns
THE BODY OF A DROWNED WOMAN FOUND IN THE
CANAL-Shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning the
BODY or white woman was found floating In the
canal near the Aguedgct bridge, BY MT william
Coroner Patterson was informed, and Will probably
hold an inquest this afternoon. She is described as
inches high, with blue eyes, light red hair, broad
face and prominent features. She was attired in a
drab dress, had on q pair Of new buttoned shoes
eye. 1t is supposed to be the body OF Mary Neibel,
OF No. 707 ~ street southwest who disappeared
from her home on Thursday Of this week:
two O'Clock, but at that hour 1t supposed to be
that OF woman who lived on one Of the canal
some distance above Georgetown. There is an ugly
cash over her left eye. In her pocket was found a
f1ve-cent piece tied up in the end OF linen hand
kerchief, small piece OF looking glass and razor
Dr. Hart1gan made post mortem examination,
and the body was viewed by the coroner, VINO de-
cided to hold an inquest tomorrow at II O'Clock
m. The following jury was summoned: Henry w.
Brewer, j. s. Prodigy, j. s. BoswOrth. Rudolph
Timer, and Thomas Knowles. They viewed the
BUILDING IMPRovEMENrs-A handsome two
story and ore-basement house, with press-brick
'front.' and stone trimmings, is nearing completion
is owned by Miss Alice s. V. Jones (coloredD, and W.
T. keenan, is the builder; COST 3,2OO.-Mr. Yates
Is d9r MT walter Fart bc6 dweg
nent dwelling, with pressbrick front, on street,
tractor; Joseph F. Collins brcklayer; cost, $500
The residence OF Mrs. Col. Frank Jones, SlSt
and streets, has been for some time past under
going alteration and improvement, the mansion
having been changed into two fine houses of three
stories and basement each; cost, $45OO.-Mr.
Levin Frey Is erecting handsome twO-story and
basement house, press-brick. mansard and French
roof on street, between Goth and 31st, to cost
81 Masonic Temple is now to be put In repair
at a cost OF 81 500.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN.-Mr. John s. Paxton,
after short and painful illness, died at his resi-
dence, on 18th street, at midnight last night aged
SO years The funeral will take place Monday
afternoon from Dumbarton NJ. E. church. The
deceased was member OF Mechanics Lodge OF
Odd Fellows OF this place. He was wellknOwn
among the older citizens OF the District.
GRAIN RECEIPT.-BOat Samuel Jarboe arrived
with $500 bushels OF corn and 1,100 bushels OF
wheat.
CONDITION OF THE waterfall Great FallS-con-
ditlon, 3; receiving, south connection, 1S; north
connection, d. distributing reservoir 1nfuent gate
house, condition, Sc; eff1uent, IS condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-24
Standing by Edmunds.

New Yerk Special to the Philadelphia Tress
The independent republican conference commit
tee have passed resolution declaring that they
will support Mr. Edmunds for the presidential NOM
tnation as long as there may be chance OF his
nomination. and that it is the opinion OF the confer
ence that he can carry New York. Members of the
committee say that they have been approached by
potent Arthur men with propositions TO unite on
Lincoln, but they look unfavorably on any western
candidate