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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Washington City Presbytery has
ruled to send committee to Amelia county,
Va, to hear the complaints of the colored
churches there.
During the month of October the national
debt was reduced by IS 307, 1872, making a
total decrease in the current fiscal year of
nearly $33 900.
The London papers generally discreditthe
capture of General Gordon, but the latest
DISPATCHES indicate that the Mahdi had SUR
rounded Khartoum.
Mr.. Richard Smith, editor of the Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette, fell down the steps
of the ST. Nicholas Hotel few nights ago
and broke one Of his arms.
The street-car drivers of New Orleans are
out on strike, and but few cars are running.
| The men now receive S45 per month, and
work eighteen hours each day. They de-
mand $50 per month and fifteen hours work
day.
Over two hundred negro men have been
arrested by the police in the First Congress
sional district of Louisiana, as dangerous
and suspicious characters, and having no
visible means Of support Many of them
were committed to prison.
The hotel men of Jacksonville, Fla, are
| mucn encouraged over Inc DuSluea5 ouV'ooh
The arrivals at the various hotels OF the
city for the month Of October show an in
crease of ,210 over the same month OF last
year, and of 9, ACT over October, 1882.
Late rains have made this good season
for handling leaf tobacco, and the market Is
opening actively. The secretary of the
ynchburg Tobacco Association reports
sales amounting to 10000 pounds for Oc-
tober, most of which occurred in the last
week of the month.
Judge Wyie has rendered his decision IN
the habeas corpus case of w. H. Dempsey
indicted in Washington and in Boston on
the charge Of presenting false vouchers tol
supplies to the bureau of medicine and sur
gerry, and held Mr.. Dempsey in the sum OF
St, 900 to appear in Boston on the 10th inst
William Jones, who fired at Guiteau in
the prison van in Washington, was found
not guilty Of assault with intent to kill in
the Washington Criminal Court yesterday
William Hood, a colored boy, was acquitted
in the sans court on the charge Of man.
slaughter in having killed Thomas Baily
Mis- f. j. Smith, passenger en- route
from Winchester to West Newton, Mass.
died suddenly on the platform at the Balti
more aud Ohio depot in Washington yes
terday afternoon of hemorrhages. In her
pocket was found letter from 4. J. Smith,
her husband. saying he would meet her in
the depot at Boston tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

A FATHERS CRIME Joseph Hartman was mar
ried year or two ago to daughter of Frederick
Voss. of Fremont. Ohio. 1t was considered for
tunate match. but the tender lover proved harsh
husband, and d few weeks ago the Voss fumiy
was astonished when their daughter. with her
sx-months-od baby in her arms, came home and
declared that she could no longer live Ejtil3 brit
man. The latter was refused admittaS$c5 . the
house, but Saturday night he entered by means of
q skeleton key and stole to The where his
wife was sleeping with her babe Oh her arms and
her sister by her sid" The infants head WA
thrown back. and Hartman poiuced a bottle
filled " it'll mixture al oil Of cloves ard chloro-
form, which he turned iuto the infants mouth
and nostrils. Then he poured some over the face
of his wife and sister-in-law, evidently thinking
10 stupefy them, but the agony caused by the
burning oil of c'oyes caused them to cry ont with
pain, which, with the screams of the infant. so
frightened Hartmann that he msde his escape,
and still eludes the officers. The child may die.
Hartman had before threatened its life as
menace to the mother. The two woman will
recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette

WASHINGTON. d. c., Nov. 4. 1884.
The PEOPLE Of this city are not voters, but 10
many of them are either directly or indirectly
connected with the government that the interest,"
in the election now in progress 10 propapiy s.ta
ct here than any where else III the country
There are but comparatively few men lett mere
hardly n single negro-tho rest having gone
where they can vote, and they are cohgreeateu
around the different bulletin boards, eagerly read
ing what is upon them AT TINS hour Tue news 10
that the rain is prevalent throughout the country,
which is thought to be favorable to tho demo-
Gratis. that Erie county, New York. strong re-
nnblicau county, in which ia the city of Buffalo,
Is voting three Cleveland to one Blaine vote that
in Pr, violence Rhode Island, the Butler vote IS
small. which is also favorable to the democrats !;
that Tammany is voting all right and that bets OF
two to one are offered on New YORK for Cleveland
without takers: that in Milwaukee the Scandina-
Wan vote is solid for Cleveland and that the re-
publican majority of that city will be reversed |;
and that Virginia is safe for the democrats by a
largo majority. This news of course has put the
dcmocr Is in the best of spirits and produced ex-
actly the contrary effect upon the republicans.
Last night when the last ferry boat from this
city to Alexandria was opposite Gelsboro, man
named w. w. Writ, who had just taken drink
ut the bar walked to the stern of the boat, and
LAYING down, took off his hat. and deliberately
rolled overheard, and though every possible exer-
ton was made to rescue him was drowned
nothing more being seen of him after he reached
the water. He was clerk in one of the depart
ments here; had been on spree for some time
| and was under the influence of liquor when
drowned, He was once in the Quartermaster's
Department of the Army; was once with Wall
Robinson, clothing dealers, on Pennsylvania
avenue; went to California but had been back
about two yeSs He did not live with his family
| His son went down to Alexandria to day to sct
| if ANYTHING could be learned about him there
His identity was discovered by the initials in hi
hat and by his absence from his usual abode M
search for the recovery of his body has yet beer
commenced. Up to o'clock to-day the boat
were still dragging for the body of Thompson
who jumped overheard opposite the Arsenal yes
terday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

THERE Is no doubt that an overwhelm-
ing majority of the white voters of this
country are in favor of democratic princi-
ples. The result of to-day's election will
show whether or not Mr.. Jay Gould and a
ring of protected monopolists and stock
jobbers who have been promised and who
expect ten dollars for every one they ex-
pend for the purpose, can buy enough yot.
ers, as they would so many sheep, to over
come that majority, and will solve the
question of the hour, which is whether or
not we are a nation of rascals?',
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
Associated Press Dispatches.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct. An this State 10, day,
besides presidential electors the following
candidates will be voted for: Two judges OF
the court of appeals, "a congressman, mem
bers of the assembly and, in the various To-
calities, city and county officials.
In this city and Brooklyn the voting has
been remarkably quiet and steady with oa-
" the usual attendance at the various poll
ing places.
As far as the observer can discern there
has been no cutting OF Cleveland by Tam
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
ruEsDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4.

AT THE hour of going to press this afternoon
the indications are that Cleveland mas 'eeh e'e'
ted. that New York has gone Democratic, and
that Virginia and Alexandria have given their
usual Democratic majorities. That such may De
the case il q consummation devoutly to be desired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

If BY dire dispensation of Providence
Mr.. Blaine shall have been elected, it is
sincerely hoped that he will not change his
mind, as he has done on SO many other SUBJ
jects, as to the advisability, if not the neces-
sity, of the assumption of the Virginia debt
by the national government. Under the
tariff he favors, surplus revenue of more
than hundred millions is annually collect
ed, and share of that surplus, a large por-
tion of which is collected in Virginia, could
be put to no better use than the extinguish-
ment of the Virginia debt, the reputation
of the third of which was only made possible
by Blaine's former enemy, butpresent polit.
ical friend, Gen. Malone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
sUPp0sFD Suicide.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GAzErTEJ
DANyILLE, Nov. 4.-R w. Lawson,
prominent citizen of this place, shot himself
dead in his bathroom, this morning. His
friends claim that it was accidental
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
Stuffing a Ballot Box.

Especial despatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE
FRONT ROYAL Nov. 4.-U. S. Supervisor J. NJ
Phillips, was caught this morning stuffing ballot
box at Bentonvillc in Warren county. "Turn
the rascals OUT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

Mr.. JoRGENsEN is an Office holder under
the United States Government, whose duty
is In Washington Territory. Yet for more
than a month past he has been absent
from his Office, and been engaged in election
eering for General Malone in the Peters
burg Congressional district in this State.
What are the uses of Government orders if
they can be disobeyed with impunity. There
is an unrevoked order prohibiting all per-
sons in the employ of the Government from
any sort of interference in politics But, from
Cabinet ministers down to the cuspidore
cleaners, every Government employee was
Informed that the order referred to was
dead letter, and that anything he might do
for the grand old party's" cause would be
overlooked and condoned by the Arthur adj
ministration-the worst by long odds with
which the country was ever afflicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

JUDGE THREAT, Of the U. 5. District Court
of Missouri, at ST. Louis, yesterday, notified
the u. s. marshal of that district that as no
condition of things existed there justifying
the appointment of deputy marshals he
would not sign a warrant for their pay.
None therefore were appointed, and con.
sequently the police commissioners of the
city did not appoint any extra policemen,
aud so all grounds for the apprehension OF
trouble were removed Thus at ST. Louis,
as everywhere else, instead Of being con-
SENATORS Of the peace and agents to protect
legal voters, U. S. deputy marshals are look
ell upon, and rightly, as disturbers of tie
peace and rs INSCRIPTIONS partsans, who
will not hesitate to deprive legal demo
cratic voter of the right to vote, or to run in
an illegal republican voter. If Judge
Hughes of this State had done as Judge
Treat did, he would have raised himself
greatly ia the estimation Of nine-tenths of
the white people of his State, have consid-
erably lessened the likelihood Of disturban-
ces at the polls, and have saved the people
of the cities Of his State in which deputy
marshals have been appointed no little ex-
panaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04
TO-DAY'S ELECTION.
Especial dispatches 10 the Alexandria GAzErrEl
NEW YORK.

The following dispatch was received here
this afternoon at half past three O'clock:
New YORK, Nov. 1, 1884.
Hon. John s. Barbour, Aierandria, Ia:
New York sure for Cleveland. Vote large
and straight. Immense majority indicated.
A. Z. GoRMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

Six boats carrying 66S tons of coal left
Cumberland for this port on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

No MATTER whether Cleveland or Blaine
has been elected, the chief political ques-
ton from now until it be settled will be that
of the tariff. On that question both parties
are divided, some of the rankest republicans
being avowed free traders, and some of the
most ultra democrats being blatant pro-
tectionists. The cardinal principles Of both
parties are thus openly repudiated by large
numbers of the members of each. Protec-
ton, next to hate for the South, is the basis
of repubicanism, while free trade, now
that Slate rights have been abolished, IS
one of the few remaining stones in the
foundation of democracy. protective
tariff is tax upon every article OF con-
sumption it doubles the price of the neces-
saries of life; it exacts from the people more
than a hundred millions year IN excess OF
the requirements Of an extravagant govern
ment it increases the profits Of manufac-
turers enormously, enabling, for instance,
plow maker in Kentucky, who can afford
to ship his plows to Canada and sell them
for eleven dollars, to charge twenty-five
dollars for them at home; and by restrict
ing the productions Of this country to the
home market AS foreign orders must be paid
for in gold and not in foreign products,
diminishing the demand and consequently
decreasing the price of American labor
decreasing it 40 much that at the mines in
Pennsylvania, one of the most protected
industries, it is only sixty five cents day.
All that is necessary therefore, for man
with common sense to make him oppose
such a tariff, is that he should have it ex-
planned to him thoroughly and satisfactorily,
and to know that the tariff is not something
to eat" When the tariff shall be under
stood there will no more protection trans
parencies in democratic professions, as there
were in Richmond last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

BOSTON, Oct. 1.-THE weather here is
cloudy and threatening, but there being
four tickets in the field, dem, rep. peoples
(Buller) and prohibition, the vote is likely
to be large. All of these tickets have cleo.
toral gubernatorial and Congressional can.
ddates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 4.-There is not
much opposition in the State to the demo
cratic electors. The principal contest is in
the eighth congressional district where
Wheeler, dem, is opposed by Day, rep. No
State or county officers are to be voted for
In the third district it is probable that w.
c. Oates will be reelected by large ma
ipritV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-04

only for Presidential electors and one Con-
gresham at large. Congressman are to be
selected in the 81 districts and members of
the Legislature in the various districts
throughout the State. Garfield had
plurality of 1926.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 4.-The polls
opened at o'clock. The weather is fair,
which indicates hat full vote is being
polled The principal features of the can
vass have been the combination of indie
pendent democrats with republicans on the
State ticket. The campaign has been very
lively, especially in the I'd district, where
strong efforts have been made to beat Bis
bee. rep, the present Representative. Be-
sides elcctiue a full State ticket of electors
and Congressman, the question OF holding
convention is to voted on.
The probabilities are that the democrats
will sweep everything.
NORTH CAROLINA.
WILMINGTON, n. c., November Ain
addition to Presidential electors North Car
olina to-day elects full State ticket and
! justice of the Supreme Court, members
Of the Legislature and county officers. The
ssues are tariff, education, civil rights and
he question of negro rule in the eastern
counties. All other issues are dwarfed by
he latter two, and the color line is sharply
lrawn in nearly the whole State. Concern |
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-06

bozson Times
a parsiciaa oE long practice was
reminded that Nc can Judge If a
haree' years by iss nlotiop, and asked
WY sone rae cenid not be laid down
Ein gcncral way for estimating the
lsge Of g woman. The uncertainty Is
not altogether daeto deceptive prae-
tees, according to Bis reply, but to
the varying effect of time on iadiYidu-
ais. As a rule brunettes look older
than blondes Of a corresponding age.
As 10 plumpness aud the lack Of il,
fat may be said To increase the appaT-
ient ago of q girl Under Is; and TO
lessen It in a woman over that; and
the reason is that slenderness is girl
ISL ~ long as It does not prodncc
wrinkles, whsle rotundity keeps the
skin tani and smooth sIn no gath
ering Of women strangers toyou could
yon gaess the ages within five wears.
on the average" be added, Stand in
half the instances Won wonld be ten
years ontof the way know a wo-
mansof thirtysfiTc with a son of eigh-
teen; and when seen together they
are commonly mistaken for brother
and sister, Popular ideas as to the
ages Of actresses are nxtraFagHnily
erroneous. ] could name several
whom ] know to be tremendously
outraged by over estimates. "
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-06

Exposition Bulletin.

Exposition bulietin.
Tho city seems to be filing up with
strangers, These visitors are the yan-
guard Of thousands sfbo win shortly
arrive from various parts of the world
Some Of The early Corners have taken
quarters for the winter with firm de-
Termination 10 see The opening of the
Worlds Exposition and participate IN
the enIoyments oi this gay Southern
metropolis. NeH Orleans is in ia
yorabie sanitary condition and there
arc NO infections or epidemic diseases
to alarm the limid OF drive away the
cautious The amusement season has
already begun. The 81. Charles The
afro. Grand Opera House, Academy
Of Music and Grnnewald's Opera
House are all 10 full blast for the sea-
son and Faranta has opened his new
theatrc and will give Exposition visit
ors d great deal Of amusement for a
small adnissicn fee. There arc a
nufnber of small shows here and more
to come. The beautiful picture Of the
Battle 81 Sedan will be set up in a
special building. Several circus me
nageries are looking over the field
and planning a campaign for the com
ing winter or spring. 1T is understood
that the Exposition management has
refused the sum Of 500, 600 for what
NAV BE termed auxiliary Or side.show
privileges within the park. The price
IF admission has been fixed at Fifty
cents. and ono ticket viii admit the
holder IL every building and every
Department Of the Exposition and
yisitora will not be charged an add
lional fee after entering The gate.
With balls and shows here, and operas
and concerts there, the gaieties Of the
winter season promise To be mere en-
ioyable llaan ever, and they will doubt
less be participated n BY hundreds Of
tlaousansls 81 strangers from far-away
lauas.
IKE Exposition of course will be
fhc chief attraction, but The special
amnspnents can be enjoyed alter .
Jay 81 sightseeing up At The park
The passing hour diseieses basy,
snene u Preparation Hundreds u
leegses havr been leased and furnished
anH made reaig for lise sialiors who
asc shortly to arrive 4 number IF
naN hotels We being pat pp with all
ille speed possible n ordef e have
ahem reaily ieF sbe coming crowd
Gid Few Orleans has been rubbed apd
sctabbAl and kepainted anAl Fssleepr
Atcfl I'll aiar iiai5iillf slisosss hesss:f. The
traasf5TnaEion + uonderf1l IL many
piace ne park tue SCENE IS !
busy ane. Hnadfeas IF eaf loads Of
sye aFfived ana II ~ ean
~ t|ss flying REPORTS the1aa1tls
Ye rnk eF The railroads tltat
isa Cfescelt lily. he pgssl:l
as esi eeie a lAf II le
3 Ea lllalslh6 World azpnsis
iea ssl ies ~ srana epeB
s s. Is Id iiaa
|lli
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-06

This is to certify that ] have ney-
er known XXI Chill Cure TO fail in a
single instance. have used it IN my
family with delightful results, and
can cheeffully recommend It to any
one annoyed with malaria ID any form,
especially chills and feYers. Very re-
specially, j. wv. CRAwFoED, Houston,
Tex. Sold By DIR. w. a. Knapp, Lake
Charles N. D. Conklin a. Co., Hous-
son. Tex. noy22-ly.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-06

a asia nkFH scAHzEn as 1Nn1A1 AND
rerrnB ls0sriEe 1TrIanT



ErorTri ( Ei0sTfEE ErzLnT.
aalagt0n foai
Atery stfool5e5 hiss heard Of Gen.
B. Harncy, Tie Indian tlgitar, afsd
vii Sc glad q know that the old hero
Sill res Al lhe agp Of slightly four,
and with the exception Of a some
whist iz1paircd vision and slightly
defective memory, enjoys excellent
ealth He ian0w 90 little pleasure
aoug from biz home up III 81. Lonis,
and aith Els aaopied danghteT, Mira.
ST gf ~ comfortably qnartercd. The
General. aIfo has two daughters and =
sen. viii remain III the city only a few
dsYs. whsn he will return Is ST. Louis.
10th 81 his daughters are married and
lixing inIrance. enc ef them mar
ca Eonnt dc Meme. Of the French
army, ana Tie other. Niscennt DC
Tsnry. French gentleman The son
ssf liz General lives ID ST. Louis. a
reporter of the Post had long and
pheasant chat yesterday with the Gem
eral, who, when he rose, lowered con-
siaerably above has visitor, his height
beng six feet three inches, and his
figure SILL erect and soldiefiy. He in
jared bis leg d few weeks ago and is a
little lame, but treats the matter
lightly.
WAS ~ command ~ Missouri
when The rebellion broke out, said
the General during the conversation,
4 ard had not been relieved By Pres
ilenf Lincoln IN May, 1861, am sure
there wonId have beenno bloodshed in
that State. BntI never blamed Mr.. Lin
coin. Tor he and / were old friends. So
much political pressure WIS brought
b bear npsn bin by Frank L. Blair
ana sthers thai | suppose he lIHa f.
relieve me. And yet, continued the
General smiling, Mn Lincoln aeEer
saw me without reminding me ihat ]
once saved his life
How was that, General r
n Well,f said the General, laughing,
Mr. Lincoln was captain Of a cOm-
414iW q FDkltukEBt-1 tAt&aA 4 tffsa VI AtAAaA
81 regulars daring the Black Hawk
war. ] remember well how Capt.
Idncoln used to come to our rendez-
vous, Gen. TayloTis headquarters, and
tell stones that amused ns immensely.
He need to lie on the grass and very
Frequently say; That reminds me,
and begin a funny story.
a0ne day Lincoln said to me: Il
say, Harvey, let's pick ont four or five !
shots from our commands and 60 gun
ning for Indians Of our own hook.
All right, Lincoln, said l but do
you know anything about Indian fight
ingg Vel, not mnch, butI am
pretty good shot That viii do to
start on, said ], bat let me tell you
one thing-neYer look for a redskia
II front Of you; look ont for your
tanks. Well, we started ont and soon
came Oh signs Of redskins. All Of
sadden, while l was watching the
TANKS. ] saw an Indian drawing bead
on Lincoln. AZ quick as ] could pos
sibly do so i legeled my rife and fired.
/ didn't bit hin--at least he didn't
falkland he ran away. Ever after
that Capt. Lincoln insisted that ] had
saved bis life
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-06
IT, M Nn,1r.eIC.

The proof Of the pndding Is not IN
chewing the string. hut N haTing an
opportunity to try the article yourself.
VIM. Meyer, the Druggist, has q free
trial bottle Of DR. Bosankois CnlglI and
Lung Syrup Tor each and every one
who is afflicted with Gunghs, Colds,
Asthma, Consumption OF envy Ifang
Affection.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-12-06

Merchant Traveller.
..Ab. Mrs. L, said a prominent
I1afy Of the American coioay in Can
ada 10 friend, u hear there's an adj
ditior To cor numbers on this side. p
Hludeell9 replied Mrs. H, aho
occupied a similar social position. who
is itg'
"A bank cashier, from Indiana, ]
believe n
aWhen did he arrive %
aLast night
HDid he bring his family r.
aNo, but bis wife and daughter
come next week"
EWhat is he likeE'
sf0h, he's very nice, and he's real
pions, too"
"What was the amoRnt"'
"Twenty-iivc Thousand, I believe.
SONY twenty-five thousand Wei,
unless bis wife ard daughter are ar
tisliC or musical, we can never admit
them into our set. Never, never
Only twenty-five thousand z How
common