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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-17
TO THE NORTH. WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS.
SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.

DOUBLE TRACK. STEEL RAILS.
SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT
In effect November ,. 1884.
Trains leave Washington, from station, corner OF
Sixth and B streets. IS follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at $40 a. M
daily; Fast Line, $40 a. IN. daily, TO Cincinnati
and ST. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Car to st. Louis ;
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Western Express
TAO p. IA, daily, with Palace Cars to
Pittsburg Also connects, daily, for Chicago
with Sleeping Car Pittsburg to Chicago. Mail
Express, 1000 p. IN, daily, for Pittsburg and
the West with Palace Sleeping Car Washington
to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
1O:O0p M. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester
For Williamson, Lock Haven and Elmira at
$40 q. m, daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:15. $50 and II 100
a. Ill., 200, 400, 1000 and Ills p. n. On
Sunday 400, 1000 and 11:15 p. III. Limited
Express Of Pullman Parlor Cars, $40 !. n.
daily, except Sunday.
For Boston without change, 200 >. III. every
week day. On sunday, 400 p.
For Brooklyn, !. 2 All through trains connect 81:
Jersey City with boats OF Brooklyn Annex,
afording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
ing double ferriage across New York City.
For philadelphia, 7:15. $50 and 11:0O i. n,
200, 400. 500, 1000 and Ills p. III. On
Sunday 400, GOO 1000 and 11:15 p m Linn
tied Express, $40 a. m. daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore 6:35, 7:l5, $50, 9:4O, and 100
a. m, and 1905, 200, AGO, 4:25, 4:40, GOO,
TAO 1000 and Ills p. III. On Sunday, $40
and 100 II. III, and 100, 600, 7:40, 1000
and Ills p. IL.
For Pope's Greek Line G:;'; H.. and $40 p :,
daily, except Sunday.
| For Annapolis 6:35 n. n, and 1865 and i:4O
p. m, daily except Sunday.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKsBUEG RAILWAY
| AND ALEXANDRIA AND wAsH1NGroS RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 600, 100, G:25, I1:01 and / 30
I'm, 2.O5, i:26, Ais. 600, sos and 1135 p
n. On Sunday at 600 925 and 11:O1 g. m.
and 9:05 p. II.
For Richmond and the South. 600 and IDOL a
M. daily, and 4:45 p H., daily, except Sunday,
Trains leave Aezandria foc Washington. 6:O5,
| 500, 1000 and 1910 a. M: 1:G0, 800, 3:23,
$40, T:05 and 1910 p. IN, and 1910 mid
night, except Monday. On Sunday at 500 and
1910 a. M; 7:05 and 10:4O p. III. and 1910
| night.
Tickets and information at the Office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna. Avenue, and at
tho station whore orders c&r be- left for the check
| ing OF baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. J. T. WOOD, G. p
CHAS. e. PUGH. q. NJ
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DIRECTORY


PRINCIPAL HOUSES OF THIS CITY,
Agricultural.
Herbert Bryant 25 King street
George Mason, 6 Janney's wharf
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax streets.
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor. Prince an
Lee streets
First National Bank, s. W. cor. Prince and Lea
streets.
Alexandria Gazette Book and Job Office. Gazett
Building
G. E. French, 90 King street.
Boots and Shoes
r Kaufman, corner King and Royal sts
W. B. Waddey, ITO King street
Commission Merchants and Feed Dealers.
Charles S. Taylor, 81 King st.
&c Milburn, II Il. Royal street.
Bayne g. Bro rs Cameron street.
P. B. Hooe, 2 Prince street.
Jameson & Cochran, 80 Cameron street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street
Butchers.
Oscar Baggett, s and Central Market.
Carriage Makers.
Summers & Brother, Pitt street.
Confectionery.
II. Breng!e, 129 King street
Dry GooCS anu EeotloEs
Lansbursh & Bro, Seventh ST, Washington.
E. H. TAYLOR. 933 Penna ave-, Washington.
Woodward & Lothrop 921 Pa. av., Washington.
Brown & Chapman, 1O2 King st.
Isaac Eichberg cor. King and Royal sts
c. NJ. Adams. 80 King street.
c. C. Berry, 70 King street.
A. 3. Slay1naker, 1O7 King street.
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, III Market Space, Washington.
DRUGS and Chemicals.
Summers {: Allen, n. w. cor King and Roya! sts.
" F. Creighton. So King street
T. Cole 4 Co., 200 King street.
A. A. Warfed 152 King street.
:. S. LeadbcatcT 4 Bro, S. Fairfax street
s. H. Lunt cor. King and Fairfax streets.
D. H Iunt. T. c. cor. King and Washington
streets.
ton streets.
warfeld g. Hall, cor Prince and Fairfax streets
Furnishing Goods.
NJ. j. Waterman, cor King and Fairfax SITS.
Glassware and House Furnishing Goods
Z. J. Miller & Co., SO King street.
Mclean & Uhlcr rs King street.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers
Charles King. 81 Cameron street.
J! Broders & Co., Il King street.
Fisher & Bro, rs Camcruu street.
Harlow & Bro, II. coz. Roya! and Cameron
streets
". A. johnson, Il. o. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets.
G. McBurncy & Son, 5. W. King and Wash
ington streets
G. Wm Ramsay, cor King and st. Asaph streets
Hardware ane Cutlery.
J. f. Carlin & Sons, G3 King street.
]. T. Creighton Son, IS King street.
B. F. Peake cor. King and Pitt streets.
Peake & Nails. cor. King and st. :saph street.
Ice.
F. A. Reed & Co., Strand.
Jewellers.
III. w. Gait Bro. i. Co., 1107 Peuna. avenue,
Washington
E. S. Fleming, No. II King ST.
ii. Wldt, 10 II. Royal street.
Lumber, &c.
Perry, Sinoot Il Co.. No. % cor. Cameron and
Union streets.
Josiah II. D. Smoot, 81 north Union st.
Machilists.
{. W. Collins, corner Wilkes and Royal SIS.
VS.. Moore. 65 union street.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon. corner Market and the Strand
Wood snd Ccai.
". 4. Smoot & Co., foot of Princess street.
J. P. Agnew & Co., foot of Wolfe street.
T. J. MehaAey & Co., foot Of Queen street.
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SlS.IE lis,

STEAMER ARROWSIITH FOR -r-..
- POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS rEEs s..sea.=--ss
Leaves Washington. from 18th ST. wharf, at : ain
and Alexandria, from foot OF King street. at 5
q. H., MONDAYS THURSDAYS and SATIR-
DAYS. Rcturning Oh Tuesdays, Fridays and
Sundays for all River Landings as far rs Nom.n.
Creek Currioman and ST. Clements Bay.
FERRY SCHEDULE
iearG .4lerGRdria 600 1880 $50 $50 1920
11:3O A. NJ, 1880 1::O. 2::50. 800. 4:3o. $50
and G3O p 81
Lcare Washington: 6:15. 1870 $50, $50, 1880.
11:30, 4. NJ. 12:fO 1870, 2;30, $50, 400. $50
and $50 p. ~
Same schedule on Sundays commencing II $50
8. NJ.
For information apply at Office It'll st. wharf
Washington ID. e., and ut Office foot OF King s..
Alexandria. Va. G. ". RIDLEY. Manager.
J. b. PADGETr agent. jc3u
DoTOMAC STEAMBOAT COM -Up7
The ever popular palace steamer GEOIiliE
LEARi will leave Prince street wharf EVERY
TUESDAY ana THURSDAY, ut & p. M, and
SATURDAY, at ESQ p. III.
Fare, one way 81. Round trip, $500.
This is the only line that connects i'll Eorio.
with the Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply At c0Epanys
Office. Tth ST. wharf, Washington.
Or to PHILIP s. II ,oE.
apps Agt Prime 81. wharf.
! inland AND SEABOARD rU--a.
CoAsqING COMPANY. - -
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NoggoLE
DIRECT no STOPS
The Steamer LADY oFTHE LAKE leaves ?,r
wharf EVERY MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and
FRIDAY, at SIX o'clcci; p. III. Returns on alter.
nate days.
Single fare 81 % round trip, - OC Meals. 81
Boston freight taken as usual
FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC
r!.c steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON viii lcaY,
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D
NESDAY, at 7:30:!. H., for Lconardtnwn, aud
EVERY FRIDAY, NJ 1870 4 IN. for River Land
ings AS far down rs Nomini, returning Oh alter
nate days Fare - cents for any landing.
FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS e. c. KNIGHT AND <-r,s.
JOHN GIBSON $3.50
EVERY FRIDAY and returning leave New
York, from pier IL, East river, EVERY SAT
URDAY.
The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston aud all points East; II New
York with all points West and Northwest, ana at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington ami Ohio Railroad. Through rate.
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. 4 REED {: CO., agent,
Janacy's wharf
J. w. THOMPSON. President.
141G + street.
scp27-tf Washington u. G.
rLYDE's STEAM LINE WE KY TO
~ Eth
Appointed sailing days from hlc&a i ht-
cry TUESDAY and from Phladelpb. EVERY
SATURDAY,
This line connects at Alexandria with the Nr-
gnia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clydcs regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptncss and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
Tine Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills Of lading given. Insurance nj tie
loves. rHteS.
Agents
T. 4. REED {; CO.. Alexandria.
VIM. T.. CLYDE & CO.. Philadel phia.
JOHNSON 8: CO.. Wash. & Gcorgtu.
janS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-17

John LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskos
Brandes, Gin Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila-
delphia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
G Engels Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS
Orders promptly attended to and consignments
solicited my1-tf
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WORCESTERSHIRE GOODS
New Goods Just Received

polka Dot Bui'a Eye Glass Ware in Rubina.
kosina, Buila: also Rose Aqua and Amber The
largest assortment 10 hu found this side of New
York.
Complete lines in all colors of Table aud Cham
Water Bottles.
Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes.
Finger Bowls and Decanters.
China and Belief; Peppers and Salts.
/ French China, complete lines in White and
Der Sets prices very low
Polished Brass Library and Hall Lamps with
| Prisms.
Majo;ica--h full line too numerous to mention.
Parlor or Drawing Room Lamps, in China,
| Barba,irc and various other ware.
| Ros, IS Bros Plated Goods in Knives, Forks,
Spoons, iastors &c
| We have some fine English Printed Tea Sets,
:56 pieces, at 81. Come and see them.
| Full stock OF Common Ware Of all kinds.
aus29 +. j. MILLER &. co.
MCLEAN & uHLER,
Dealers In
H0USR-PURnlSHlNG GOODS
Cutlery, Plated, rlanishcd, Stamped, Japanned,
Tin, Wood and Willow Wares, of
every description
No. 80 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, Va
Opposite E. J. Miller & Co..
N.B.--All orders from the country promptly
filed. jan10
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CUTLERY! CUTLERY! CUTLERY. Wish
" ing to close out our stock of Table Cutlery
we will sell it at greatly reduced prices: Those
in want of articles in this line would do we'll to
,sll MCLEAN & UHLER,
j. 80 King street
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CARRIAGE Els!

We have on hand an assortment
OF NEW AND SECONDHAND CARRIAGES
AND SPElNG WAGONS,
witch We offer at bottom prices. Come and see
before purchasing.
REPAIRING done promptly and at lowest rates
oct29-6m SUMMERS & BRO. Pitt st.
DLATED WARE! PLATED WARE!!-Wo
i have largo assortment OF Plated Ware, con-
sisting of Forks. Spoons, Butter Knives, Mustard
Spoons. Fruit Knives. Oyster Forks, etc., of
Rogers Mcridcn Manufacture, in Double and Trip
ple Plates, which are selling at COST Also
nice lot of Tea and Table Spoons, Silver Plate on
Steel. This is chance for those desiring
goods in this line Goods st cost for cash only.
oct14 MCLEAN & UHLER so Kingst.
MOTHER SWANS INFALLIBLE, TASTE.
IYi LESS CATHART1C WORM SYRUP is per.
fectly harmless, and the most effective worm de-
stroycr extart. Never does harm. Always does
good A good cathsrtic. It is sweet and nice.
Twenty. five cents per bottle. For sale by
A. 4. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Janney & Co.,
augo6 152 King street.
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GOAL
X COAL
We invite tho attention OF dealers and con-
sumers to our large stock Of CAREF CLLY PRE-
PARED COAL of the following varieties:
LYKENS VALLEY,
LORBERRY and
SHAMOKIN RED ASH.
WHITE ASH free burning and hard) of steam
or, broken, egg stove and and nut Sizes
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND and
KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Va.
Making Coal speciality We aim to keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, and
is especially prepared for family use.
Yards toored, and all Coal sent out WELL
SCREEND AND FREE FROM IMPURITIES
Dealers, families public institutions and man
ufactorics supplied at lowest market rates-per
ton of 224O lbs. ]. E. ZIMMERMAN,
Successor to T. J. Mehaffey & CO..
N.Y. Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st
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d UBBER BOOTS AND SHOES-1OO cases
II from the auction house Of Topping, New
York: sold by order Of the underwriters. w
bought them very low and now offer them to on
trade Ioct7l R. KAUFNAEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-17

EUREKA HAIR TOEIC.-'This preparation
II will certainly invigorate and promote the
growth Of the hair, whether lost from age, sick
ness or any other cause is entirely free from poi
son and will restore the natural color if faded and
dead from the use ofimPurc washes. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL, Druggists,
feb12 Cor Prince and Fairfax ats
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agency for this Churn, which is undoubtedly
the best in the market. In it butter can be made
in three t3) minutes, and can be washed, salted
and worked in the Churn, without ipjuring the
grain and is easier to clean than any other in the
market. Call and examine.
ap1O MCLEAN s. UHLER so King st.
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R4iLKC<US.

IA! hSHI-EI I UN, UilIU IN II y Is JEkN r \
La - 81 20 -. : -
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NATIVE OLIVE SOAP-Just received 4 sup.
IN ply of the above named Soap which wc are
selling very cheap.
SUMMERS d ALLEN.
jy31 Cor. King and Royal streets.
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~
the most refreshing of Summer drinks. Black,
Fruit, Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes are sold cheaper than they can be
manufactured ct home Also Cream Pufs, Tarts
aud Pastry Candies and Taffy Of all kinds. PIES
A SPECIALITY. Fruits, Nuts. Confeetioneries,
Caromos and Sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
lilies. fairs. balls and entertainments. my13
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yKUG$, CILGGiC4L.S. .I.

yKUGS, CHE" .t-f Us. -"'.
-,,,,r r.ApnEATEa Tuos. LEApREATER
~ S. LEADBEATEE u BRO,
Nos 5 and S. Fairfaz ST.,
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
PAINTS. OILS, PROPRIETARY MED!-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
FINE TOILET GOODS &e.
proprietors of Anodyno Pcctorai, Lubricatlns
Linjment, Essence jamaica Ginger ana cough
svrup: and AGENTS fol Ayers Medicines. Ready
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c.
Every effort will be made to maintain the high
reputation of our old establishment. NV
4. WAKEFIELD,
4. successor 10 Jannoy & Co..
DEALER IL
DRUGS PAINTS OILS, GARDEN SEED.
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids, DYE Stuffs and Druggists Sundrles.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounoe1u.
Orders and inquiries from tho country promptly
"'>'~ w. NEW BUILDING,
s.p1 No. 1872 King street.
SUMMEEs & ALLEN,
DRUGGISTS.
y. ". corner King ana Pitt streets.
DEALERS II DRUGS, PAIENI 5El'lClh rs
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERf,
BRUSHES, &c, &c.
BOTTL ELS OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct23
yOEN IT. COLE &: co.
Successors OF John Y. Gibson & CO..
No. 209 KING ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA.
peabody Buildng)
Dealers ii
DRUG, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, TOILET
ARTICLES, FERFUMERY, &c
Prescriptions carefully compounded. ape
GAMUEL II. LUNT-
=
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer il
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &C., &C.
Fhysicisns' prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours. day ana night ap4
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CONFUSION MERCHANTS.

I,HARLES S. TAYLOR, Jr,
FEED DEALER
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No 2i King street, Alex.ndr'a, '"
and ilominy Chop.
Richest Southern Mill Feed always on hand.
Country orders promptly filed.
Agent for HERR & ClSSEL'S SWISS Pro! ES
p q box NJ. 2O3. aug29
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RiiLRUdDS.
1904 GREAT 10
lOOf PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 10

AEs - - -: - -
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WI +. CREIGHTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer il
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS. PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS, &C.. &c.
No. SIS King street, under Sarepta HAIL.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
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FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.

The steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON viii lcaY,
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D
NESDAY, at 1870 i. H., for Lconardtrwn. and
EVERY FRIDAY, nj 1870 4 NJ for River Land
ings AS far down rs Honini, returning Oh alter
nate days. Fare p cents for any landing.
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FOR NEW YORK
STEAMERS Z. c. KNIGHT AND ~-.s.
JOHN GIBSON Hss.-lsa.lss
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier IL, East river EVERY SAT
URDAY.
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The Steamer LADY OF 'rIIE LAKE leaves &.c
wharf EVERY MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and
FRIDAY. ut SIX o'clock p. H. Returns on alter
nate days.
Single fare ST. % round trip, s., &c. Meals. s.
Boston freight taken as usuai.
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The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfoll, for Boston and all points East; at New
York with all points West and Northwest, ana ri
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington ami Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
+. 4 REED {: CO., agent,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-10-11
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

ON the Goth, freight and passenger train
coIlided near Pennington, W. Va, and an
engineer and fireman were killed, and
several other persons seriously hurt.
THE house of Mr.. Strong, near Memphis,
was burned on the night of the goth. Loss
$4,000. Insured for $500.
On the Goth, Fred Schultz, shot and kill
ed his wife and then killed himself at Jer-
syville, Ill. Schultz was drinking.
On the 10Th, George Faustic murdered
his lover, Miss Annie Manlor. and then
killed himself near Dallas, Texas. Faustic
was an officer of the German army, and
because his parents would not sanction his
marriage to Miss Manlor, they con-
cluded to die rather than be separsted.
A NEGRO named Dave Jackson was found
dead near Birmingham, Ala, on the SOth,
with three bullet holes through him.
A SEVERE wind storm visited Kansas
City on the Both, blowing down the scafold
used in the construction of the Presbyte-
rian church, precipitating six workmen
over forty feet to the ground. No one,
killed.
A FARMER aged IS named Abner Mason,
was kicked to death by mule at Nash
rille OH the 30th.
THE Narrona, Pa, Salt Works suffered
loss of 500, 900 by fire on the 3O5h. The fire
was confined to the acid department.
WHILE on board a train near Lima, o.,
on the Both, a prominent lumber dealer
of Philadelphia, Pa, cut his throat. No
cause assigned.
JOEL A. BLAIR, deputy sheriff, Grayson
county, Texas, accidentally shot himself on
the 1st He had just captured noted
horse thief at Waldran, Texas.
AT Denver, Col, Oct. /, train on the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad, collided
with the incoming Salt Lake train, result
ing in the injury of 80 passengers and the
wreck Of one engine and sleeper.
SIX hundred tons of shot, shell, and ord
nance were shipped to Hong Kong by the
English government on the LIST.
e. KREss1cK was killed in his store at
Flatonia, Texas, by unknown men, Oct. z
DENNIS McGRATH was taken from his
house at Providence, r. l., on Oct. I'd, and
murdered. Several arrests have been
made.
THE boiler in Edward Mairer's oil mill
at Fredericksburg, Texas, exploded on the
Cd, killing the fireman and seriously scald-
ing several others.
CAPT. DAVE KENYON, acting fire marshal
Of Chicago, was thrown from his buggy'
while on his way to fire on the Sd, and
killed.
AT Hopkinsville, Ky, Mick Gibson kill
ed Frank Douglas. in quarrel about $500
OH the Sd.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-10-11

A Wealthy Young Lady of New York FrozeE,
to Death in ii Storm While Descending
longs Peak, Colorado.
DENVER, COL, September q.
Miss C. l. Welton, of New YORK, was.
frozen to death on Longs Peak Tuesday
night Deceased had been spending the,
season in Colorado, and for the past few
weeks in Estes Park. Monday evening.
she went to Mr.. Lamb, the guide on
Longs Peak, and arranged for ascending
the peak Tuesday with Lambs sou. The.
ascent was made safely. While coming
down they encountered fierce snow
storm and the lady became thor
oughly chilled. Lamb assisted her as
we'll as he could until after eight O'Clock.
when her strength failed. He carried
her half q mile. Then his strength gave
out. The night was very dark and the
trail rough and rocky. He told her their
only safety rested in his going seven
miles further to his fathers house for
aid. At ten O'Clock he left her alone and
nearly frozen on the bleak mountain side.
He returned with his father ut four in
the morning, only to lad Miss Welton
dead. The remains We're brought to-
LongmonCp ana VIII De SenGt0 New York.
Miss Welton was highly cultured and re-
fined, great lover of nature, and very
seIf-reliant.
Aheavy snow was reported from Lead
vile yesterday.
-a . B----
two men living near Greensboro,
Pa, shook hands so hard upon meeting
that The arm of one OF them was broScn
at Least, SO the local ebron cler sci.
EMMY serts.