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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
St, John.

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 24.-John P. st.
John the prohibition candidate for Presi-
dent was in this city yesterday, but his pres
ence attracted no special attention. A con-
ference was held with him by the members
OF the prohibition State central committee
when they discussed proposition Of nomi-
mating another candidate for governor in
the place of A. b. Jetmore who was nomi-
mated but declined. 1t was agreed that the
party shall put up another candidate, but
who was not decided Mr.. St. John left
last night for the East and will make
speeches in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania,
Indiana and Illinois, until the 24th of Octo-
Der, then return to Kansas and from that
time until the day of election proceed to
stir up the situation here. He will bring
five or six prohibition speakers with him to
canvass the State. The Governor says he
will receive more votes in Western New
York and portions of Ohio than either
Blaine or Cleveland and feels confident that
his vote throughout the country will reach
one million.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
FOR THE GAZErTE.
ENCOURAGING PROSPECTS.

After tho space of twenty years again
find myself on the old turnpike in the
neigh borhcol of the celebrated Stone
Bridge" the Stone House. and the old
Henry place. AS wind my way down the
pike am astoniShcd at the improvements.
LARGE farms, we'll fenced with rails. 1T
was said when the war ended, ali the timber
in his section had been destroyed by the
armies.
Large orchards have been set out aud
bearing choice fruits.
As | came OH down the pike | reached
Centreville which has been built up and is
quite furnishing little village Many of
the old forts and breastworks remain to re.
mind us of the times gone by Two miles
from Centerville on the old Braddock road
came TO the farm of Judge Fullerton, OF
New York. He has bought several hun
dreh acres of Fairfax land and made them
to blossom as the rose. The Judge has
built three immense barns, has imported
the Holstne cattle, and am told his dairy
pays him $500 per month. The milk is
shipped to Washington.
| next came to the farm of our old friend
Elias w. kinchelne He too is getting his
ldl III III Il iipil SlttC VI tulllNa'IOii Will
ample outbuiIdiugs. Fine cattle, horses, etc.
The farm of Rev. VIM. b. Otis joins the
kincheloe tract and it is Il very tine enc.
Mr.. Otis is trying to sell this farm which he
values at $4,000.
Mr.. II. i. Graham from New York owns
q very fine farm and has just completed a
very costly mansion, and built a very fine,
capacions barn.
DR.. Green, from Boston, has very vaIu
able farm one mile from Clifton station
He has very comparable new house just
completed, and fine new barn and large
orchards.
| next find myself at Clifton, station
built since the war on the v NJ. X. X. 1t
is quite ilourshing little place. very
fine hotel, filled to its utmost capacity in
summer with boarders from the neighbor
ing cities.
Handsome flags for Cleveland and Hen
bricks and John S. Barbour, are given TO
abe breeze at this charming little village
which makes us feel and know the people
are good democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
for THE GAZETTE,
Tournament.

PARIS, Va, September 22d, 1SS4.-A large
crowd assembled at the regular annual toufna-
ment of the young men of Paris, Saturday last.
The judges were: Messrs. Thomas E. Wilson, of
Paris; Or. c. s. Carter, OF Dclaplane. and T. J.
Russell, of Berryville. The well-known mar
shall, Mr.. Luther ashhy, acted in that capacity
with our young townssnan. Will J. Kendall, as
orator of the day. after very close contest the
result was as follows: Z. Lindsey, Of Paris, who
crownei as Queen Miss Sallie Douglas, of Rich
mond county, Va. Thomas Russell, of Wildwood,
who crowned as first mad, Miss Jennie Schafer,
of Baltimore. Ashby Lake, of Linden, who
crowned as second maid, Miss Ida Moxiey, of
Loudoun county. u. 3. Wilson, of Paris, who
transferred his honor to Mr.. Anton Heitmuller,
of Washington, who crowned as third maid the
belle of the Upper End, Miss Emma Shippers.
Robert Shippers. of Berryville, who crowned as
fourth maid, Miss George Stein, of Mllweod,
Va. After partuking of hearty picnic dinner,
all repaired to the platform where 'all went
merry as marriage bell'' until darkness forced
US to our homes. Y
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LETTER FROM CLARKE.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazettc)
BOYCEvILLE Va, Sept. 22.-The politic
Of our town are so one sided that both par
ties seem to have let US alone, Col. O'Fer
rail- knows Clarke is solid, and the rcpubli
cans are not going TO waste their ammuri
ton on US, so the situation remains in staff
quo.
From gentleman, an old time democrat
from Tennessee, who attended the granG
demonstration at Wythevilletwo weeks ago
we learn that the Malone crowd was com.
posed almost entirely of imported spectators
brought by rail for the occasion and that not
30 of them were voters of the county. PEG
pie from the southwestern part of the State
stop here every week, and they all agree
that Mahoneism is on the wane in thai sec
lion and that old time democracy will show
up big in November.
The drought continues undated and
everything suffers accordingly, water is
scarce, and unless we soon have rain will
amount to famine. Business, however, is
brisk and the farmers are laying in guano
and preparing for seeding in spite of the dis
couragiug outlook. The dry weather did
not seriously affect the early corn and the
Clop elii ouSHoul tDc COuulIS Is JalTly SOOu.
The Methodsts have been holding a pro-
tracted meeting here the last ten days un-
der the direction of the Revs. Lane and
Anderson. A good deal of interest was
manifested and up to last night fifteen con-
versions were reported. Rev. r. B. Shep-
herd preached an able sermon in the hall
over j. n. Laws store yesterday afternoon,
and will preach at The same place next Sun
day morning and afternoon Mr.. :. is an
able divine, and we hope to have him with
us regularly hereafter.
This being local option county breaches of
the peace are of rare occurrence and democ-
racy is so unanimous here that we can'teven
raise a political discussion. Our county
school Superintendent is devotiug his time
and talent to The cause of Malone and from
reports, literally "kivering" himself with
glory. We suppose his canvass is being
made outside of his district on the principe
that prophet is not without honor save in
his own country" AS be has gotten through
with the onorous duty OF examination OF
teachers for the next school year the coun
try we suppose will wag along without
him until after the election, when if tie
news We have from all parts of the country
is true, he will return to his home sadder
if not a wiser man. JABEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

BLAINE PHYSICAL CONDITIONAL prom
inent physician of New York, in an address,
yesterday, to class at one of the regular
medical schools, said that Mr.. Blaine, if
elected to the Presidency, would probably
not live through his term of Office The
Doctor gave the class description of Mr..
Blaine's appearance while at Bar Harbor,
where the expert had met him. THE pal
lor of his face'' said the lecturer, ''the drop
steal initiation of the eyelids, the dull, ine-
lastic appearance of the cellular tissue, all
spoke plainly to trained eye. watched
him in the evening as he assembled short
flight of steps, and bis labored breathing was
such as have often heard in cases of heart
disease. I am convinced that before many
months Mr.. Blaine will be on sick bed
from which he will not rise again. He is
suffering from Bright's disease in the most
fatal form, his heart is already advanced 10
degeneration and what is still more dan
gerous, he is deuding himself into believ-
Ing that he will be we'll az soon as he he's
time to take good rest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

RAIrIMaRE 1AA As.i "".-A ",-'-
republican journals have touched upon the
Cleveland scandal only when it was abso
lutely necessary, and this in most delicate
and moderate manner" This is only fair
sample Of the incorrectness of the political
statements Of republican newspapers. Why
the indecent assaults upon Governor Cleve-
lands private character were so gross and
30 persistent that Mr.. Blaine was warned to
"call off his dogs" weeks before even any
portion of the democratic press resorted to
what, under the circumstances, was mild
form of retaliation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
COMMON COUNCIL.

At called meeting of the Common Council Of
the city of Alexandria, held on the 23d day OF
September, 1884, there were present: James s
Douglass esq, President, and Nessrs. Moore
Nicholson, Snowden, Lawson, Lambert, Goodrich
Corbctt. Eichberg, Beach, Nails, Thompson and
Pcakc.
The petition of Elizabeth Monroe, for an abate
ment Of taxes on real property, was referred to
the Committee OH Finance.
The petition of n. S. Greenaway and Others to
have nag crossing laid from the intersection OF
the north side Of Christ Church alley to the west
side Of said street, was referred to the Committee
on Streets.
The petition the congregation Of "The Ger.
man Evangelical Lutheran Church of Alexandria
Va" for permission to erect frame parsonage
npnn their lot at the northeast corner of Cameron
and Alfred streets, granted.
The report of the Finance Committee recon-
mcnding an appropriation Of 500 to complete
the Columbia Engine House, and bill of James
Entwi.le, .r., of S104.sO, were received from the
Board of Aldermen and their action thereon con-
Cured in
The petition of VIM. II. Chapman to erect
frame stable in the rear Of his dwelling, on the
west side of Patrick street, between King and
Prince streets, was referred to the Committee on
Streets
The Board then adjourned.
Tcstc JAMES Il. IAioH' CieIk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
Texas Republicans.

GALVESTON, Texas, September 24.-The
Nrrs' Dallas special says: A conference Of
straight out republican seceders from the
late republican State convention at Hous-
ton met here on Tuesday and resolved it.
self into a republican State convention.
Not over dozen whites and fifty negroes
comprised the delegates and spectators. A
platform was adopted, and the convention
adjourned till Wednesday, 1t is under
stood full State ticket will be named
Judge Il. L. Norton, of Dallas, is promi-
nently spoken of as the probable selection
for the head of the ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At called meeting Of the Board of Aldermen
held September %, 1884, there were present
+. Z. Downham, esq, President, and Messrs
Moore, Herbert. Marbury, Risheill, smoot and
Reid.
Bill of J. Entwislc. ir., of S1O4. 80 for medicine
WAS ordered to be paid.
The Finance Committee on the petition of. the
Columbia Steam Fire Co., recommended that the
sum of S3Gl.1l be appropriated to pay I'll the
debts due to this date, against the new building
of the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Co., and.that
the sum of 500 be appropriated for the entire
and complete building OF the Columbia Steam
Fire Engine House and Tower, and that the Audi
tor is hereby directed to pay the above sum OF
800 to the president and executive committee oil
said company, which reports were adopted
Petition of Mrs. f. Monroe for abatement OF
taxes also petition of the German Evangelical
Lutheran Church for permission to erect a par
snnagc: also petition of j. r. Cation and others
for tagging crossing corner, Of Columbus and
Cameron streets; also petition Of w. A. Chapman
for permission TO erect q frame stable, were re-
rcivrd from the Common Council and their &C.
ton cnncurrcd in.
The Board then adjourned.
Tcstc: JNo }. JAMESON, Clerk.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
PRESS dispatch from Reading, Pa, OF

A PRESS dispatch from Reading fa.' OF
Yesterdays date, says: "Notice is posted IN
the works of the Brooke Iron company OF
Bird.boro of ten per cent reduction IN the
salaries and wages of the employees, except
the day laborers. The reduction IS 10 Jake
effect October 1st. The works include
rolling mill, furnace, nail mill, etc., en-
blowing altogether 600 hands" This is the
iepitim ate result of -twenty-four years Of
protective tariff. Aud yet Mr.. Mines pro-
nrietor of the iron works in Shenandoah
county, in this State, tells his employees that
if the tariff reformer Cleveland he elected
he will be compelled to close his works ana
discharge them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
The French in Tonauin.

PARIS, September 24.-The Francois re-
ports that as many as 500 of the French
troops in Tonquin are sick. 1t asserts also
that the Chinese troops have spread over
the northern portion of the province OF
Quany Yen in northeastern Tonquin and
ore levying contributions upon the inhabi-
tantS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

AN AVERAGE negro witness testified in
q Washington court yesterday that some
months have twenty-four days, that there
are six days in week, that that day was
Tuesday or Wednesday, and that the cur
rent month is December. Aud on the testi.
mony of that witness liquor dealer was
fined. The negro vote will decide the
coming Presidential election. And General
Malone wants all race distinctions oblit-
orofad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

SECRETARY CHANDLER is doing all he
can to retain his place in the next Cabinet,
or, to have the "whole weight of the admin
istration" thrown in his favor for U. S.
Senator, should Mr.. Blaine be elected, by
employing large numbers of hands at the
different navy yards, nominally to work for
the Government, but really to work for the
republican ticket. Yes, such things can be
now, without creating any special wonder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

THE AMERICANS are naturally sympa-
thetic and forgiving people. If Mr.. Blaine
had confessed his grave error, but pleaded
in extenuation his subsequent conduct to-
ward his wife and family, be would have
gained thousands of votes. But instead of
that he has lost thousands by the directly
opposite course he has pursued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
Nominations.

NEW ORLEANS, September PA special
TO the Picayune from Plaquemine says: The
republican convention of the 30th district
unanimously nominated w. P. Kellogg for
Congress. They appointed a campaign
committee of thirty six members. The con-
venlion was harmonious throughout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

By THE existing tariff every thing IN th'S
country is protected except labor, the pro-
lection of which would be the only thing
that would justify the imposition of tar'fl'
Even the street contractors Of Washington
now import laborers from Europe, free OF
duty, and employ them at seventy'five cents
a day in place of their old hands, who re
fnse TO work for such reduced wages. And yet
the Blaineites in Virginia tell their negro
audiences that the protective tariff increases
the price of labor. Bat if they were to tell
them the moon is made OF green cheese that
abatement would he accepted as gospel truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
ICOMMUNICATED.

Yes, it is gouge, aud the people should
not put up with it. To buy beef at Ola
6 cents per pound-none of the latter
brought to our market--aDd retail it at Is
and 20 cents per pound is rather gouging,
to say nothing of the fifth quarter.
HOUSEKEEPEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

We have received with the compliments
Of the Insurance Co. of North America
Philadelphia, II new colored Autograph of
he New York Cotton Exchange, the larg-
est and finest cotton exchange building in
the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS WIHsLnw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill.
dren t"ething is the prescription of one of the
best frnale muses. and physicians in the United
States and his been used for forty years with
never. failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teethiDg
its value is incacnlable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dyscntery and diarrhpa, gripping
in the bowels, and wind colo. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price Is cents
hottie. mv5-1yrM.W&s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

MORE ABOUT CoUPoNs.-Attorney Gen
eral Blair returned to the city yesterday
from Washington, where he went Saturday
night to find judge of the Supreme Court
of the United States to whom he could pre-
sent an application for appeals in all
of The cases of Faure and others against
the Sinking Fund Board Commissioners,
recently decided by Judge Hughes against.
He found that all of the judges were absent from
Washington, being in distant parts of various
States of the Union: he, however called at the
clerk office OF the Supreme Court and found the
clerk, Mckinney, present After fully explain,
ing the cases to the clerk, the Attorney General
proposed to leave applications for appeals with
him to he filed and arted upon by the judges on
their return The clerk refused to receive the
records and assigned as reason that the cases
being IN the order Of mandarus the application
must be made in open term Of court, and the
court will not sit until the second week III Octo-
her The distinction seems to be that while
writ Of error, or appeal can be awarded by one
Judge in vacation, yet where naniamus Is APP
piled to compel an inferior Judge to grant an ap
peal ne had previously refused, requires that ap-
plirati0n be made in open session of the Supreme
Court vi the United States.-Rich. Wing Of today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

THAT SIMPLE legislation cannot OF ltseii
maintain the price of things has always
been patent to all intelligent people. Ii Is
now proved by the prevailing low price OF
labor in the most protected industries
and the high price of the same commodity
in some of the industries that are not pro-
tected at all. twas also proved during the
civil war by the purchasing value of both
greenbacks and Confederate notes. why
then should even i'll informed people be de-
ceived by the Mahoneites into the belief that
acts of Congress, irrespective of the condl-
ton of supply and demand, enhance wages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

MEssRs. BLAINE and Don Cameron have
made an agreement by which the influence
of each will be given to the other to aid the
formers election to the Presidency and the
latter's reelection to the Senate. This is a
fair sample of modern republican politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YoKK, Sept. 24.-The stock market this
wanna, Union Pacific, Northern Pacific preferred
and the Changers. The advance in prices ranged
from I. to 1es per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
September Corn.

CHICAGO, Sept 24.-The application that was
made Monday to the directors of the Board of
Traic for the settling committee to fix the price
of September corn has been withdrawn, owing to
lowor figures prevailing for that option.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

COURT OF APPEALs.-During the last
two DAYS session Of the Court of Appeals at
Staunton the following business has been
transacted
The cause OF Hickey VS.. The Union Bank
of Winchester. Argued and submitted.
John Vilwig vs.. the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. Argued and submit
ted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
Dead

New YORK Sept 24.-The death of Mr.. Nathan
Thaycr, of Nathan Thaynr & Co. Rroad street
was announced this morning. Mr.. Thayer was a
member of the New York Stock Exchange
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

DIED.

Erlv this morning JANET. STABLER, widow
If the late Or. Richard H. Stabler. Ge- The
fuucral will take place from her late residence,
10 morrow Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
The Exchange and Ballard House
NORTH ROYAL STREET,

NORTH ROYAL STREET,
GEORGE sTEUERNAGEL, Proprietor.
Recently enlarged, refitted and refurnished, is
open to the public, and BOARD. both perruanrn.
and transient, can be had On liberal terms. At
the RESTAURANT everything will be found IN
season, served in the finest style, and at the BAR
none but the choicest LIQUORS are for sale
Fresh supplies of the largest aud test hAvnreh
OYSTERS received daily. sep2i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

A reunion of exConfederates will he held
at Fairfax c. H. to- morrow when many from
this city will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

The grain markets during the past two or three
days have been irregular and lluctuatinG, but
closed this morning steady and with a better tore.
especially for prime lots; COCO bushels Of Wheat
were offered OIL change and sold at - to so for
good Fultz: % to - for damaged and common.
and S3 to S5 for longberry, no mixed oticr-
ed. Corn steady and strong 300 bushels 81
white and $50 of yellow brought GO. Rye is AZ
tive and higher: 40 bushels of choice brough,
65. Receipts of produce have fallen oil and
prices have advanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrived-Boats Jas Green, A VI White and 6
L Boothe, to American Coal Co; Kroon. 20
JnoP Agnew & Co.
Departed Boats Jas Green, A N Whit, 6 l.
Boothe and Kroon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Stocks strong. Money
1a2c. Cotton dull; uplands 1Oas; Orleans 1Ofs
Flour firm Wheat stroug. Corn dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

BALTIMORE. Sept 24.-ya. 6s consolidated
80; past due coupons 3Oie; new 10 iOs 32le
new IS 81 I. bid to-day. Cotton quiet middIing
1Ot.. Flour quiet and steady; Howard street
and Western super 50 25a2 G5 do extra 81 775a
3 80; do family So 75aI 10; City Mills super
50 37a2 rs; do extra $3a:} 81 ; do Rio Brands
81 G2a4 10; Patapsco fami Y s. so; do supcrs
tive patent Sc Wheat-Southeru steady and
quiet: Western higher and fairly active; South
ern red S4aS7: do amber 90a34; No Maryland
sSas9; No 2 Western winter red spot S3t. bid
fresh; October S3'saSi: November S5a4aSG;
December S75saS7a.. Corn--Southern steady
and firm Western nominal Southern white Goa
10; do yellow G6a6S; Western mixed year -
bid. Oats steady; Southern 35a'S; Western
white 35a37 do mixed 33a35 Pemna. i3a:5S.
Rye steady at 5Sa6O. Hay steady: prime 10
choice Pennsylvania and Maryland Sl'a$1i.
Provisions steady and quiet; Mess Pork ST. -.
Observation-Disclosures and clear rib sides packed
7aa11. Observation-Disclosures sly; clear rib sides
~. Hams 15i2a1612 Lard (refned) Jll But
ter firm Western packed 1Oa1S; creamery pa
81. Eggs firm at 1Sa19 Coffee quiet and steady
Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair 94al0l1. Sugar
steady; soft 6as. Whskey quiet at SaS1 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-11:15 q. m.--The excite
ment in the Corn pit has essened somewhat. but
prices continue to be steady in the main, al
though at decline from the top figures of the
last two days. At this hour 10 is being paid for
the year at 40H Wheat is trmcr at TN Oct
10; Nov SOl2. Oats are steady at 25's for Oct;
26 for Nov.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Sept %
At Queenstown this week AGO head of Cattle
offered, with sales at 3a4a, cents per ID. Some
1900 Sheep and Lambs offered; Sheep sold ut
3iaa4La cts and Lambs at laa6 cts per h. Some
Cows and Calves sold at S:}OaGO per head