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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

GoRED BY MAD BULL.-A Linden, n.
j., telegram says: A farmland named
Henry Strassburger, in the employ of Mr.
G. V. Banta, was attempting to drive bull
from the farm-yard into the stable recently,
when the animal made sudden rush upon
him, and, throwing him down, gored and
trampled him in a terrible manner. The
mans cries for help were heard by another
man who was at work. near by, and he
seized pitchfork and ran to Strassburger's
assistance. Seeing the second man ap-
proach, the bull left the first victim and ran
toward the newcomer. This gave Strass-
burger an opportunity to crawl under a
fence and get out Of the way of further
harm. The man with the pitchfork man.
aged to escape by leaping the fence. In
the mean time several of the neighbors
learned what was going on, and soon a
dozen or more men were gathered at the
barn yard. With great deal OF difficulty,
aud at no little risk Of life and limb, they
finally managed to get the bull into the
stable. An iron ring was placed in the
bulbs nose and the animal was secured
from doing further harm. A physician was
called to attend Strassburger, who, although
badly injured, will probably recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Cunningham, wife of DR.. +. d. Cum
nipgham of Richmond. died yesterday after
quite long illness. She was most excel
lent lady.
VIM. Ransom was arrested at Lynchburg
Yesterday, BY Chief Of Police Irwin, charged
with an assault upon young colored girl IN
Prince Edward county about month ago
Judge Keith has rendered his decision in
the Rock bridge Alum Springs case, enforc'
ing the decree of the Supreme Court for the
sale of the property, and sustaining the in
depreciation given to the Supreme Court
decision ny the attorneys of James A
Frazier.
Among those discharged from the internal
revenue service yesterday in pursuance OF
provision of the legislative, judicial, and ex-
ecutive appropriation bill, reducing the
number Of internal revenue agents from
thirty. five to twenty. were Jacob Wagner
aud J. T. Wilson, of Virginia.
The R. F. Lee camp ofconfederate vet.
Grams, the Phil Kearney post, G. A. r., and
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues and
their friends, altogether numbering about
$50, left Richmond last night for Newark, N.
T., on fraternal visit to the Aaron Wilkes
post Of that city. Quite number of ladies
accompany the party.
Miss Charlotte, daughter of Mr.. John l..
Williams, and her cousin, Miss Sue Gibson,
daughter of Mr.. +. H. Gibson, all of Rich
mond, were drowned by the capsizing of
boat which they were in oil the beach at
Old Point yesterday. The young ladies
were each about fifteen years old, and not
knowing how to swim were drowned before
assistance could reach them.
The employees of the Norfolk and West.
ern railroad are open in their expressions OF
dissatisfaction because Of the delay in get.
ting their wages. They claim that over two
mouths pay is due them, while the officers
of the company state that they are only o
few weeks behind the regular pay day, and
that the payment of large amount of mon.
ey for the semi annual dividend caused the
delay.
In the hastings court of Richmond yester-
day, the case of Richard l.. Marcy, attor-
uey -at.law, indicted for dealing in Virginia
coupons without having obtained license,
Judge Atkins quashed theindictment. The
law requires those selling coupons to pay a
specific license of 81 ,000an6 20 per cent on
the face value of the coupons. The law thus
decided to be unconstitutional is one of the
four or five coupon acts passed by the last
Legislature, and if the action Of Judge At
kins is sustained by the Court of Appeals,
the effect will possibly be to cause activity
in the coupon market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

ANOTHER LETTER FROM Mr.. TILDEN.-
The following is an authentic copy of 8
communication to Mr. Barnum, the chair
man of the national democratic committee,
from Mr. Tilden:
"GREYsToNE, July 5th, 1SS4.-To Hon.
VIM. 81. Barnum, Chicago, ILL.,: / have re-
ceived your telegram informing me of the
disposition to nominate me for the Presi-
dency, and asking, will you accept a
unanimous nominatiin from the conven-
ton p and also telegram from Mr.. Man
ming, saying, 1T seems absolutely necessary
that you ~ should answer Barnum's tele-
gram as soon as possible
"Your inquiry was explicitly answered in
the negative by my letter of June 10, to MIR.
Manning. S. J. TILDEN."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

A GEORGIA SNAKE STORY.-A strange
snake story comes from Berrien Ga. Mr.
r. q. Houston, while with friends on deer
hunt, was bitten on the calf of his leg by u
rsttlesnake. His friends bound lgature
above the knee and left him to procure
doctor. On their return the patient was
sleeping soundly, the enormous swelling on
his leg had gone down, and around him
were lying dead nearly half hushel Of
mosquitoes. They had drawn the poison
from the wound and died from the effects.
The snake was killed and found to he FIVE
feet four inches long, and nineteen rattles
and button.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

A TOUGH STORY FROM TEXAs.-It is re.
ported from Dallas, Texas, that on Wednes-
day posse of officers surrounded house
in which Andy Spears, a notorious colored
desperado, charged with cattle and horse
stealing, had taken refuge. On discovering
he was surrounded Spears made break to
run by the officer, when Marshal Beeman
shot at him, the ball taking effect in the
middle of his forehead, and, splitting in
two, passed on each side of the fugitive's
head, under the skin, to the back of the
head, where the pieces came out. The
wound knocked the fugitive senseless long
enough for the officers to secure him. He
was placed in Jail, when his wound was
dressed, and to all appearance he is getting
along we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

A HEROIC MOTHERHOOD Monday even
ing, in Galveston, Tex, the infant son of
John F. Thompson was playing in the street
when dray, heavily laden with railroad
iron, bore down upon it. Another turn of
the ponderous wheel and its young life
would have been crushed out when the
child's mother, seeing the peril, rushed for
ward, seized the turning spokes, and, with
superhuman strength, stopped the wheel as
it had slightly pinned the child to the ground.
Following up her advantage she strove again
and backing dray, mule and all, freed her
child from its perilous position, picked it up
and carried it in the house but slightly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
DEFAULTING TREASURER.

GALVESTON, Tex, July S.-A dispatch 10
the Ncms from BRENNAN says: &c. c. Leib,
the defaulting treasurer of Washington
county, was surrendered by his bondsmen
and lodged in the county Jail last night.
He saws he cannot tell where the money
has gone, as he did not speculate or gamble,
nor was the safe burglarized, and that not
much over 10000 is gone. His father and
brother have offered to transfer their entire
property, valued ut SIS, 800, to his bonds
men, which offer has been rejected. Grim
inaI charges have been preferred against
rib
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
THE CHOLERA.

MARsElLLEs, July S.-Fourteen deaths
from cholera in this city last evening. The
panic IS increasing and all those who can
are leaving the city. A feeling of general
un"a$neSS prevails.
ToUI.oN, July S.-There were ten deaths
from cholera here last evening.
PARIS, July Sit is feared that the ex-
olus from Marseilles and Toulon will result
III spreading the cholera. The migration
from Paris to the seaside is unexampled.
The Gu"icis states that there is case of
cholera ut Nice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

If TILpEN had said to the California del
egation unanimous nomination would be
accepted, however reluctantly, depend up
on it no discordant sound would greet the
presentation of his name in the convention
the sbeast" would not so much as grow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

LAST NIGHTS news from Chicago was de-
cidedly favorable to Cleveland, and nothing
but the abolition of the unit rule it would
seem can prevent his nomination. lfCleVe'
land is nominated for the first place, Nc
Donald will probably be named for the
second, and powerful tickle, it will be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
WORK SUSPENDED.

PETERSBURG, Va, July S.-The Swift
Creek and Rlandford cotton factories have
stopped work, throwing out of employment
IL large number Of hands. Other cotton
factories here are only working half time,
as is also the case with many tobacco fac
tories. The cause is the dull season and the
over production Of goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
KILLED WITH A CHAIR.

DANvILLE, Va, July Sd. +. Richardson
killed his brother Albert with a chair in
Henry county on Sunday last. The r.ur.
derer, who is a worthless character "a said
to have been moonshiner, and was abus.
ing his mother when Albert I.esented it and
quarrel ensured. The murderer escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

In THIS country every preparation should
be made to ward off the cholera. Cities
should be kept clean, and every residence
should have its hack yard and alleys cleans
ed thoroughly and frequently. The thor
oughfares should be kept free of refuse OF all
kinds. especially decaying substances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
PROMOTION.

WASHINGTON, July S.-Dr. w. Il. Bar
nald. for number of years connected with
the War Department and the Interior De-
rartment in this city, late Secretary of the
Baltimore and Ohio Relief Association, has
been promoted to the position of Assistant
to Mr.. Robert Garrett, President pro tenn.
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

IT Is OF Importance 10 the party that our
distinguished representative the.Hon. John
6 Barbour should retain his seat in Congress
for the next term at least, and we risk moth
ing in saying such will be the unanimous
sentiment of the convention to assemble in
this CITY next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
DIED.

In this city, July Sth. 1884 JOSEPH MERE
DITH infant son of William and the late Mary
Jane Dobc. aged one month and eighteen days
I'd" The funeral will take place from the resi-
dcnce of it's father No. 12:1 south Fairfax street
tomorrow Wednesday, afternoon at ) o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

Col. C. T. O'FERRALL made the fight in
his district against large odds and won. He
is making a creditable representative and
will doubtless receive the re endorsement he
30 we'll merits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

WHY THE contested election case OF Mas
sew ys. Wise was not settled at the last
session of Congress no one but member OF
the House elections committee can tell.
That committee wants reconstructing badly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

dicted and tried for the murder of Gorter
and acquitted.
CALDWELL, Tex, July S.-W. B. Boren
killed J. S. Mitchell yesterday. The latter
was in pursuit of Boren to force him to
marry his daughter or to kill him, when
Boren shot Mitchell with shot gun. Boren
is in Jail and there is much excitement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

THE CONTEST in Chicago is by no means
discouraging sign; on the contrary it in
dicates struggle not for an idle compli-
ment, but for the substaatals to result from
certain victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

THE OPPOSITION to Cleveland in New
York is not half as great as was the opposi-
ton to Tilden in 1876. The prospect for
Cleveland's nomination is good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

OUR CHOICE up to to-day has been the
man we deemed most available amongst
the able statesmen spoken Of for the noml-
nation. After to. morrow our choice will he
the nominee, assuming the nomination OF
Ben Butler to be impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
CAPTURED.

LYNCHEuRG, Va, July S.-Wm. Ransom, who
pcrprtrated most brutal outrage upon little
negro girl in Prince Edward county on Juno H.
was captured here last night. He will be kept
here to prevent his being lynched by the indig-
nant citizens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

CONGRESS DID great many things that
it ought not to have done, and left undone a
great many things that it ought to have
done, and yet all Congresses have done the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

IT IL A pity Thurman lives in Ohio. What
. magnificent President he would make
However even if he does live in Ohio he
would make first class Secretary of State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

THIS CANVASS we expect TO be pretty
much a counterpart of that of 1873 and '76,
a union of the whites Of the State, not as
against the negro simply, bat for the sake
of the State and the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

TIE DELIGHTFUL breeze from the north
this morning bids the South keep cool, as
all is we'll at Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

No PARTY ever made nomination that
fell as fiat as that of Blaine and Logan.
There is no life in it and in all sections OF
the country it is distasteful to a large and
the best element of the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

IF THE democratic party surrenders t.
John Kelly, it were high time it passed ou
of existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

TEE CHICAGO convention would do we'll
} to take sufficient dose of ipecac to-day, to
throw up Kelly and get rid of Butler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08
Icy PIT.

CAIRO, Julv S.-General Grenfell has gone
10 lortly lady Halia. He will also erect
a"lencrs near korosko. A squadron of
caV'.,ry and two gun boats, have been Or
cred to proceed from Assouan TO Wady
lIalta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

KELLY SAYS he has no idea Of boiling
and Butler says he will support the demo
cratic nominee. How about that?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

The orange crop of Southern Californis
will, it is estimated, reach the enorm Gus
figure of 10000 boxes. The grape crop is
also very large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

IT WILL require $50 votes to nominate the
next President at Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

To the needs of TIE
tourist. coipInercial
traveller and new set
tier, iostctter's Stnrn-
ach Bittcrs is peculiar
~ adapted. sine u
strengthens the dyes
tive 0rga' S, aud BRACES
the physical energies
to unhcaltlfnl iniIu-
enceS. 1t removes aud
prevents malarial few
CT, constipation. dys-
pep ;ia. Ii calth fully
stimulates the kidn ~
and bladder. and ell
riches as well rs purl-
ffes the blood. When
overcome By fatigue,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

A FULL LINE OF COUsl MS FINE SHOES:
n in all sizes widths and st Gles for Ladies ana
Misses. They heat any style y. gu ever had OF US
before my26l q KAUFMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

Schr II P Ravens, hence at New Haven 9TH.
Schr Albert Mason, hence at New York Tth.
Schr Thos VanGilder, from Georgetown, at Bos-
ton 7th.
Schr Th Wolf, from Georgetown, at Fall
River 9Th.
Schr Mabel l. Phillips, for Georgetown, sailed
from Fall River It'll
Schr Seventy.Si fr' III Georgetown, at Vine
yard Haven 9TH.
Schr Fred Walton, from Pittston for Washing
ton. at Vineyard Haven 9TH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

whether mental or physical, the weary anu uc,
biitated find it reliable source OF rehe"eu
strength aud comfort. For salo by all Druggists
and Dealers generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

CHICAGO, July 81 p. m.-Closing prices
Corn-July i9a!. nominal; August 81 1s Sep
TENDER sos October 504; May 443s year
1915. Oats-.Tnly 1885,; August 20; September
25l4; year %. Wheas-July S0la. nominal ;
August 1915; September ga October S4TsaS5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-08

NEW YORK. July S.-Stocks weaker. Money DAB
Cotton quiet: uplands 1-16; Orleans ! 1 s. g.
Flour dull. Wheat 1a1&sc lower. Corn 1al lsc
lower.
The Mineral argus., 1884-07-10

The partially burned Union Depot at St
Paul is to be rebuilt and gereatly enlarged
W. d. Hill was renominated for congress by
the Democrats of the Sixth district of Ohio.
At the Episcopal conference of Nebraska,
Rev. DR.. Potter Of Geneva, N. Y, was elected
bishop Of this diocese, vice Bishop Clarkson,
deceased
Some of jim Keene's friends in Wall street
say he is rapidly recovering from his reverses
by bearing the market, and that within a month
past be has in that way made a clear million.
An official count of the state election has just
been made. For congress, B. Hermann, Re
publican, has 25,699, and John Noyes, Demo
Graf, &,652; Herrmann's majority, 2,047. The
woman's suffrage amendment received II, 223
votes; against it, 2S,176.
A private letter from South Dakota states
that q concerted effort is being made to push
Judge EdgertOn as the candidate of united
ROuth Dakota for the nomination for delegate
The Mineral argus., 1884-07-10
Foreign Flashes.

Mr.. Henry Rose, a w~ell-known journalist Of
Hull, England, is engagedin the preparation of
a new work on political economy, based on the
theories Of land reform promulgated by Henry
George, and viii also write a complete life of the
refOrmer.
At a convention of the N~ationalists at Water
ford, Ireland, a resolution was adopted pro-
viding a fund for paving Nationalist members
of parliament a regular salary. The II will
be raised by levying two pence per pound on
the rateable propertyOf members of parlia-
ment.
London dispatch:-The first death here by
cholera occurred June 4, but was kept secret
Over fifty deaths have thus far occurred. Four
teen fresh cases of cholera were reported re-
Gently. One patient died. The gravity Of the
SYMPTOMS is decreasing. There have been fifty
three cases of cholera SO far, of which twenty
two resulted fatally.
The Mineral argus., 1884-07-10

from the territory. Mr.. Raymond is reported
to expect most Of his strength from the north,
but as vet it is difficult TO ascertain with Ger
tainty the positions that viii be taken py the
various sessions.
At the Missouri democratic State Convention
John ODay, chairman Of the state central com
mittee, and DR.. Munford, of the Kansas City
Times, were elected delegates at large by the
Democratic convention. The other two elected
are Dave Francis, president Of the Merchants
exchange, and Col. Mansur Of ChiIlicOthe. All
four are strong Tilden men and will vote for
him if they think he can be made 10 accept the
nomination. The second choice of Mansut and
ODay is Cleveland Francis and Munford VIII
leave it to the state ofNew York.
There are at present four homes for disabled
soldiers-at Dayton, Ohio, Augusta, Ne, Mil
waukee, Wis and Hampton, Va-andth num-
Der of inmates is constantly Increasing. In
1SSOthere were Z, 1908 inmates at the four homes
in 1881 there were 1910 In 1882 there were
S.l41, and in 1888 there were S,626, and this in
spite of the large number Of deaths. The
ONE are all crowded, and cannot accommodate
those who apply for admission. The bill for
another branch home, which has passed the
house, appropriates s25O,OOO for the erection
of a home and requires that the building be
commenced within the next six months. II d.
reefs the board of managers of soldiers homes
TO report upon the advisability of es~tablishinga
home upon the Fort Dearborn military reserva-
ton in Michigan.
The Mineral argus., 1884-07-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Washington News.

Mr.. Raymond is still trying to secure the
consideration of the Sioux reservation bill be
.ore the session closes, and believes he viii
ucoeed
Fifty thousand dollars, with 5000 accumu-
'ated interest, a legacy of the late Charles A.
Reed, of Newton, Mass, to the SUnited States
.oward the payment of the public debt, has
Iust been paid into the subtreasury.
Postofiees established: Dakota-Driscoll,
Bur!eigh county; Sherwood, Clark county.
Minnesot4-Tnl, Polk county Posi3fice
name changed-Warren Spaulding, FAIR
mount, late Devillo, Oak; John Fade,
IT., late Hughitt, OAK.
During this session 1,246 bills have been in
troduced in the house of representatives and
1889 in the senate. OF these only 90 have be-
come laws. About 400 bills are now lying on
the speakers table in the house which have
passed the senate there is every prospect that
congress will adjourn sometime next week.
Collector Robertson received an anonymous
letter Saturday i~nclosing $500 for duty on
Struggled goods. II is the largest sum of this
character he has ever received since the day a
New York merchant entered his Office and per-
sonally drew a check for $4,000, at which he
said he had unintentionally defrauded the gov
eminent
AS Gen. Hazen, his wife, and another lady
were riding on F street, Washington, the horses
took fright in front of the Ebbitt house and be-
came manageable. The carriage was over
turned and the occupants thrown violently up
on the pavement They escaped with slight
injuries. Gen. HaZen suffered a confusion OF
the head, but not serious.
The majority report sent the House commit
tee on public lands, declaring forfeited certain
lands granted the Northern Pacific, is a lengthy
document Its substance is that congress has
the power to declare the forfeiture of land,
and sound public policy should be exercised IN
the provision of the bill, upon which the report
is made, to apply to that portion of the main
line from Walluia, Wash, to Portland, Ore,
pa miles, and that portion of the branch line
from Ainsworth to Puget Sound, $50 miles.
The Mineral argus., 1884-07-10
Punishment Of a Brute.

Allen Worth, a dissolute man aged thirty
years, living at Baraboo, married a pretty but
w~eak-minded girl of seventeen years, named
Ableman. about three weeks ago, and immedi-
ately started on a wedding trip down the North
western road to Howard, p~rostituting his bride
for pay TO railway men along the line. He re-
turned to BarabOo, and at 10 o'clock he was
taken from his home by an indignant mob of
masked men, making a most desperate resist
ance, and treated to a coat of tar and feathers,
his head and feet alone being spared. He was
then hunted from the town like a wild beast,
and, stark naked, sought REFUGEE in the wild bluffs
surrounding DEVILS lake, where he is now in
hiding. The affair created intense excitement,
but the citizens generally of Baraboo Justify
the act. Both Worth and wife are well con-
nected, the latter being a niece of Col. Able
man, now deceased, for whom Ableman's
Station was named.