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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The first number Oft the Amherst Democrat
has made its appearance.
Stanley the African explorer, is expected
in England next Sunday.
Mrs f. P. cambridge, of Winchester, Va,
died in Baltimore Monday.
The new comet, it is thought, will not be-
come visible to the naked eye.
William Mcdonald, clerk in the New
York postofice, has been arrested, charged
with opening and appropriating letters con-
tanning jewelry and other articles.
Thousands of acres of grain in the San
Joaquin valley, California, were destroyed
by fire Sunday. Several large dwellings
were also burned. Loss, $4,000.
Zell's fertilizer factory at Locust Point,
Baltimore, was, with its contents, destroyed
by fire Yesterday afternoon, The loss is
very heavy, but is covered by insurance.
AMIR. Miller, from Richmond, while en-
gagged Yesterday at the Miller Manual Labor
School, near Charlottesville, in stating q
tower, fell 70 the ground, distance of Is
feet, and WAS instantly billed.
The grand jury of Petersburg, Va is still
examining witnesses with view to ascer-
tanning whether there was any criminality
attached to the causes which led to the fail
ure of the Planters and Mechanics Bank.
The number of cases Of yellow fever at
Panama is increasing daily. A canal chief,
priest and two staff officers died from the
disease Monday night. The isthmus is
in filthy condition, and the cholera is ex-
pected.
The Peabody summer normal school be-
gan at Harrsonburg yesterday with more
than 200 teachers in attendance. Prof M.
a. Newell, of Maryland, is conductor. r.
r. Farr, state superintendent Of schools, is
also there. United States Judge John Paul
and others delivered addresses last night
welcoming the normal. There will be 400
teachers IN attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY %.
" FOR PRESIDENT,
GroyerCleveland, ofNewYork.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
Thos. Hendricks, ofIndiana.

IL MIR. BLAINE have any regard for his
own reputation he will issue orders at once
to the newspapers in his service to close
their attacks upon Governor Clevelands
private character, for he knows that it IS
only the forbearance OF common decency
that prevents his political enemies from
making public what, if he have the ordinary
feelings of a man, he would rather die than
have published. What his enemies nave
said about him so far, has related solely to his
public acts, but their further reticence about
his private character cannot be relied upon
if there be not an Immediate cessation OF the
assaults made by his rash, presuming and
ill.informed supporters upon the private
character of Governor Cleveland, which is
endorsed by such men as Ex-Governor sey'
mour and ex-senator Herman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
MAHoNEs MOVEMENTS.

Intelligence from Richmond states that consid
cradle interest is manifested in political circles in
the State concerning the fate of the law passed by
the democratic Legislature last winter apportion.
ing Yirginis's representation in Congress. Mr.
John 8. Wise, who by virtue of the old spportion-
ment is representative from the State at large
has commenced litigation to contest the act
making new apportionment Of the State for Con.
gressmen. If Mr.. Wise is successful in this fight
which it is believed is at the instgation of Gen
Malone Virginia will have to elect its additional
Representative from the State at large. unless the
Legislature can be convened in extra session and
q new law passed. If Congressman Wise is de-
feated in the litigation instituted by him, there is
no opening left him at this time in the State.
His counsel made petition to the Supreme Conrt
of Appeals, now in session at Wythevile, to issue
mandamus to compel the keepers of the polls of
Virginia to e1punge from the statutes the act
passed by the last Legislature redistricting the
State. The reason urged why this should be done
is that the law is void from the fact that it was
passed in the Senate over the Governors veto by
less than two thirds of those present. The whole
contest hinges upon whether Gen. Wickbam, a
straightout Senator, was present at the time the
vote was taken on the bill in the Senate. He was
excused from voting on that particular measure.
and did not participate though probably present
in the Senate cnamDer. ne supreme COurI OF
Appeals has issued writ returnsble July 81,
when the case will come up and be argued on its
merits The democrats are not at all sure but
that they are equally as well off under the old ap
portioument as the new. Chairman ]. 8. Bar
bour, of the State democratic committee, who was
in Richmond yesterday. is perfectly confident, as
are all Of the other leaders, that the democrats
will sweep the State this year whether the cleo
ton takes place under the new or old apportion-
ment- They are certain they will get at least
seven if not eight members in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

tions from yourself to Greedy. When the conrt
says Darlington carried out your orders, Won in
substance, answer, They were Greeys instrnc
tions, not NINE Does it not oc ur to You thar
the country may think if Greedy is to be response
BILE for the orders that issue from your high office
that he should also enjoy it's emoluments aud
dignities?
Amid the expression of the worlds admiration
for the heroic conduct of Lieutenant Greedy and
his courageous band, the one word of reproof and
criticism from his chief will be an unexpected
greeting to him emerging from the Arctic night
of suffering and starvation.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) LINDEN KENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazctt

Correspondence OF the Alexandra CiaZette)
New YORK, July 22.-The way to arrive
at the true state of public opinion is to take
both sides and all classes, from whose average
expression some correct judgment may be
had upon the present political contest, its
candidates and results. First, have talked
with good many Irishmeu, both in New
York and New Jersey, and have yet to find
one who was democrat, who was opposing
Cleveland. A boss contractor who has in
his employ three hundred Irishmen, stated
to gentleman of standing and veracity
that there was not one of his force but who
intended to give his hearty support to the
democratic ticket. Those amply acquainted
with Tammany from personal and political
connection speak for her as loyal to the
Chicago nominations.
This is certainly nothing more than was
to be expected, but the sentiment among
business men is the most advanced and pro-
nounced in favor of Cleveland. For illus
York in wealth and intelligence has four
partners, all of whom have been republicans
up to this time and have voted the republi-
can ticket; now three will vote for Cleveland
and the fourth will not vote against him.
The Union Club is the most aristocratic and
exclusive club in New York city, where the
republicans and democrats are about equal
ly divided on all political questions gener-
ally. Now it is notorious fact that there
is but one Blaine man in the club, and the
probabilities are that he will be converted.
Mr.. Rlaiue's letter was great disappoint.
ment to his friends and party, and the Com.
mercial Advertiser, a journal that first op-
posed him, but is now supporting him, is
taking ample chances for flop, and sees
the handwriting on the wall even at this
early day.
The democratic is certainly young mans
ticket and this a young mans canvass, for
never in the history of either party has there
been manifested such interest and enthusi-
asm as the young men exhibit for Cleveland
and Hendricks.
The impression among the knowing ones
is that Barnum can be chairman of the ma
tional committee if he desires the position,
but his large private interest may prevent
his accepting it.
The Hon. John S. Barbour of your State
will be one Of the executive committee and
no wiser or safer man could be selected.
Every thing points to a magnificent triumph
for the democratic ticket, and the Old Do
minion is placed for a splendid majority for
Cleveland and Hendricks.
ATTAIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
now has.

"SECRETAkY CHANDLER arrived at New
port early yesterday morning on the Talla-
poosa, accompanied by Mrs. Chandler, Mr.:
and Mrs. Kingsley, and other members of
his family"
So reads telegraphic dispatch. Under
Governor Cleveland reform administration,
the family aud the personal friends OF the
Secretary of the Navy will not make pleas
ure trips in Government vessels aud at the
cost Of the other people of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

WHEN GOVERNOR CLEVELAND snail oe
elected President and new order OF things
shall be established in Washington, the
negro roughs of that city will not be so
loose and careless in the use of their razors,
knives and pistols, nor so regardless OF the
authorities there as they now are and have
been for several years past, nor will their
lawlessness have so many apologists and
defenders among the press of that city as II
now has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

AS REGULARLY as the summers come Que
Of the few walks of the city-that to Battery
Rogers and Jones's Points rendered ut
terly unavailable by the innumerable slop
buckets which pass up and down Lee street,
every afternoon, on their way to and from
hog pens, and which either rub against the
gowns and trousers of the walkers, or else
30 befoul the side walk with their .leakings
and spillngs as to make it any thing else
than agreeable, and to drive away from it
all except those who are compelled by me-
cessity to use it, When hogs and people
are competitors for preference, the latter,
that is if they walk on Lee street, have to
i've NAV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
give way,

MR. HAwLEY is native of the South,
but having moved North and been promot-
ed there, he sees even less that is good in
the land of his birth than those among
whom he lives. He is 80 extremely loyal
that he usually commences his radical ad-
dresses by leading off in the song rally
round the flag" and calling upon his audi
euce to join him. Mr.. Hawley is now a
blatant supporter Of Mr.. Blaine's newly
adopted idea Of civil service reform, though
a few years ago he said that "civil appoint
ment should be made for party service, and
that the farce of the reform of the civil SER
vice should end"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

By this work they have captured major
ity of the members of one-half the county
committees in the State. The Blaine man
ayers know this but they do not know who
are with them and who against them. Con-
sequenty they will be forced to reorganize
every county committee in the State, run
ming the risk OF making enemies by turning
out their own friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
MIsCEGENATIoN.-A young white woman
,amod Halen 0uana of Rristol Anne ARM

MIsCEG ENATIoN.-Ay young white woman
named Helen Owens, of Bristol, Anne Arun-
del county, Nd, accompanied by ginger
colored negro man from the same neighbor-
hood, arrived in Washington yesterday for
the purpose of availng themselves of the
privileges enjoyed at this supposed-to- be
Gretna Green by getting married. Having
procured the license, they applied to sever
al ministers and justices of the peace, all of
whom refused to tie the knot. They final
ly took train for Bennings, on the Wash
ington branch of the B. & o. R. R., where
they found colored preacher who soon
performed the ceremony. Before leaving
Washington the couple were arrested in the
latter city by the police who had received
telegram from a friend of the bride, but
subsequently released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

IT Is stated that General Wickham, whose
signature was lacking to insure the neces-
sary two-thirds of the two houses of the
General Assembly to order an extra session,
has said he will sign the call. His sigma
ture is to be appended upon the express
condition that the democrats will not pass
political measures, except the one pro-
viding for the election of an additional
presidential elector and to enact new law,
if found necessary, dividing the State into
ten congressional districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

GENERAL MAHoNE's home organ says
"Mr. Blane's letter Of acceptance has de-
moralized his foes by its tone and matter
Yes, but it is of that remarkable sort of
decentralization that inspires all of them with
exuberant hope and that induces the betting
ones among them to offer heavy odds on his
defeat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
(Signedl

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
In your notice of the death of Mrs. Judge
Underwood you represent her as Miss
Gibson, of Loudoun county. That is mis-
take she was Miss Jackson, Of Clarke CO.,
Va, and cousin of Stonewall Jackson OH
both her fathers and mothers side The
fathers of General Jackson and Mrs. Under
wood were brothers. SUBSCRIBER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, July 23.-11 a. m.-Thc share
market was buoyaut this morning and prices rose
y to 2a4 per cent Louisville and Nashville,
Union Pacific Lake Shore and the Changers were
in brisk demand, Louisville and Nashville sold
up to 3Ol2, Union Pacific to 36a. Lake Shore to
1874. Northwest to 93la and st. Paul to "a
At noon the market continued active and strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

PEOPLE reading the Richmond papers
would imagine that there were street rail-
ways in that place in active operation.
Well, we once upon time heard of gen.
tleman who stood upon corner on Monroe
street waiting for car, but finally walked
to his destination, remarking that he had
forgotten it was tri-weekly line. Oh, the
lazy village of Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

1T WILL be seen that Mr.. Linden Kent,
counsel for Darlington, has written letter
to General Hazen, reviewing in caustic
manner the insinuations of the latter that
his client was in any way responsible for the
deaths among the Greedy party, and severe
~ criticising the efforts of General Hazen to
throw the blame on Lieutenant Greedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

ONE OF the speakers at the republican
meeting at Harrisenburg last Monday, at
which, it is stated by reliable witnesses, not
more than five hundred persons were pres
emit, many of whom were democrats drawn
there by curiosity to hear men speak who
short time ago had proclaimed themselves
democrats, was Mr.. Walker, republican
Presidential elector, an account of whose
receBL scaudalous behavior On public rail-
road train has been published in several Of
the Valley newspapers. The conduct re-
ferred to was calculated to produce breach
of the peace, and that, too, though Mr..
Walker holds the position of Common
wealth's attorney. Such things did not &C.
cur before the advent of Mahoneism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

TIE ADDRESS issued by the Independent re-
publicans, who met in New York yesterday, de.
pounces Blaine and recommends Cleveland. 1t
seems now that if Cleveland be not elected by the
democrats he will be by the reputable republi-
cans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23
THE RICHMOND WHO copies the follow

THE RICHMOND WHO copies the follow
inc from a Boston republican newspaper:
"Dr. J. M. Bailey. who has large interests
in Virginia, has recently returned from that
State, and he reports, after visit to many
of the counties, that Virginia is as safe for
Blaine and Logan as Massachusetts is."
This may not be as incorrect as it seems to
be, in view of the fact that Virginia gave
seventeen thousand democratic majority
only eight months ago, and that since that
time many voters who had strayed away
from the democratic fold have returned,
because if the accounts of republican defec-
ton in Massachusetts, be true, and they
come from hitherto reliable authority, that
State is anything else than safe for Blaine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

NTANTED-A WHITE GIRL to nurse young
w baby. References required. Apply at IL
King street. Jy2l-ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

CHICAGO. July 23-11 a. m.-Wheat bsaAc
higher. Corn 12a'sc higher. Oats assssc higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-23

NEW YoRK, July 23.-stocks irm. Money
Dab. Cotton easy; uplands IL Orleans III
Flour firm. Wheat better. Corn 1ha1c higher
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-02

HCULIST. AURIST AND PHYSICIAN FOR
Diseases of the Throat. Office, 429l street,
corner OF Fifth over Sacramento Bank, Sacramento,
Cal. Hours-9;S0 to u A. NJ; to 4 P NJ. sundays
$50 to II a. "; 10 ?. N. jyl-tt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-02
H0R BE SCARED HER.

There was nothing mean in his looks
but, 1t the same time, he had no business
in the ladies' cabin of the Jerry boat. She
had scarcely 'ci. Windsor when he sat
down within two feet of & woman about
forty years old, and whispered
" There's going to be some fun when we
land in Detroit
"Sirr she replied, as she drew away .
little.
Goa, you just get ready for it !" he
chuckle3: you'll see a woman get the
worst set back you ever heard tell OF -
" W hat do you mean - she asked With
sudden interest
- See that girl over there"
She did. Indeed, as the girl was the
third aud only other passenger IN the cabin,
she couldn't help hut see her.
That girl ia smuggling five yards OF
dress goods Z" whispered the man.
moi"
80 Saw her buy Is in Canada"
" And would you be mean enough to tell
the customs oficer?"
" Don have to. They have instructions
shis morning 20 search every passenger.
That's the reason ] didn't bring over a new
Uverccat.
He 80. upsad slid out with that, leaving
the two females alone. When the boat
landed tGe -rl wals,d Of as calmly SIS a
clam, bat the woman looked pale and tlus-
tratad and mad,
Let's make tour, - chucklsd the mean
man, SIS he neokoaed the customs officer
aboard.
" OF what
''O OF tas cabin.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-02
MRS. JASON SMITHS FREAK.

One of the beat known residents Of VII
liams Bridge, in West Chester county, is
Mr.. Jason Smith. He is person of rather
imposing presence, finely formed, and has,
or rather had until lately, quite military
air as he walked about the village streets.
Now, however, Jason walks lame, having
wooden leg. The leg he lost has caused
more excitement in that ordinary quiet vii.
lsge than anything that has happened since
the famous Miss kilmansegg lost one of
her shapely lower limbs. The whole story
came out yesterday when Health Officer
McDermott, of the town of Westchester,
was cslled to Williams Bridge to suppress
nuisance. Ga arriving there he found
the place wild with excitement Escorted
by half a dozen villagers he walked up the
main street until he arrived at the home of
Mr.. Jason Smith, and there on the front
stoop he saw the nuisance. The crowd az
sembled in front and cried out in chorus
d" Bake it away Take the thing away -
Mrs. Smith appeared at the door armed
with broom handle. At the Fame mo.
ment Mr.. Jason Smith appeared at the
sitting room window with a hose, the noz-
ze Of which was pointed at the crowd,
tle other end being attached to the cold
water faucet in the kitchen.
You let that alone, " screamed Mrs.
Smith, brardishing the broom,
"Clar out O this, roared Smith, letting
on the water and giving those nearest him
wetting The big house dog rushed
around the corner and began to get his
work in on the calves Of the crowd The
people scattered, but officer McDermott
stood his ground lie dashed at the thing
on the stoop and bore it boldly to the mid
die of the street On examining it he dis.
covered that it was Mr.. Smiths right leg,
which had been amputated two weeks ago.
His wife, not caring to part with it, had it
embalmed and neatly vanished, and set it
on the front stoop as an ornament. The
nuisance was buried yesterday, and VIII.
Jams Bridge has beenrestored to its W, nted
serenity. New York Sun.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-02
HEALTH NOTES.

A prominent physician said recently
that the Italian opera is increasing the
death-rate. He had attended a score Of
cases of pneumonia brought on by exposure
in dress coats. Men take off their heavy
business suits in the evening, and go to
the opera with their breasts covered only
by few folds of linen. They rush out
heedlessly between the acts, stand in the
drafts of the doors, or run out to the near
eat cafe. The next day they are in bed.
The dress.coat prescription is one TO be
taken with the greatest care in this climate.
New York World.
The Philadelphia Press says In medi.
cine, the last year will be memorable for
the tolerably complete acceptance of the
germ theory of disease. 1t is now firmly
established that a bacillus is present in
true tubercle. Pneumonia, yellow fever
and cholera have been connected with
minute organisms, and special diseases like
granulated eyelids have been shown to be
accompanied by bacilli The next step
towards discovering the cause and cure OF
these organisms cannot fail to increase
greatly the efficiency of medicine.
In a recent lecture by DR.. Adalina
Whitney before the young lady students
of Yassar College, many very good reasons
for the want of healthy women were as
signed. She alleged that much of the
constitutional weakness is inherited, but
declares it is in the power of the majority
Of young girls to make themselves, phys
ically, what they will. Give to the mus
cles as scientific and thorough training as
mathematics give to the brain, and there
will be CORES ponding increase in phys
zeal capacity. Life in the open air is of
first Importance. Vigorous and absorbing
games, too, should be encouraged among
girls. Mental and physical culture should
be as inseparable as mind and body. The
principal causes which destroy health are
neglect of proper physical exercises and
recreation during youth-woman's incom.
plete and one-sided methods of education
want OF employment, and petty forms
of indisCretiOn in regard to hygiene on the
part of young women themselves. DR..
Whitney contends that radical change
will come when popular sentiment requires
that girls shall grow up strong and well
developed. Tight clothing she urges,
should be discarded, that the exercise of
the organs of moson may not be impeded
There should be i'll every school system
of physical education under the direction
of qualified teacher. Daily muscular
exercise will bring better mental work,
and there might be physical as well as a
mental standard which a girl must reach
before entering college.