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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

THE OCEAN HIGHwAY.-The steamer
Chateau Margaux lost her rudder on the
9th of March. From that morning until
the 22d she was spoken by five steamers
and three sailing vessels. From some of
these vessels she received fresh provisions,
and to one of them she transferred many of
her passengers Had there been sufficient
reason for abandoning the steamer there
would have been no difficulty in saving all
her people. At the time when the steamer
President was lost the ocean highway was
not the crowded thoroughfare that it now
is, and even when the City of Boston
was missing it was thought necessary
to send vessels in search Of her. At the
present time there would be no need
to send liz search of a missing steamer be-
longing to any one of the great trans Satan
tic lines, for she would be sure to be met or
overtaken by some other steamer in case of
injury to her machinery, and, in the alb
sence of such injury, she could not very
we'll be missing" The vast growth Of the
ocean steam feet has undoubtedly increas-
ed the danger of collision, but, on the other
hand, it has greatly increased the chances
that a vessel in distress will be sighted and
relieved. There is thus safety as well as
danger in the crowded ocean path, and
there is no doubt that the balance inclines
very decidedly to the side of safety.-N. !.
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY "a.

PETERSBURG, where the negroes have so
large majority that the white people, in
order to have any part in the management
of their own affairs, got the last Legislature
to redistrict their city, as usual, went re-
publican at last Thursdays election, and
crowd of negroes and scalawags, marching
to the time of big drum, having, when the
result was announced, besieged General
Mahone's house, the General, the man who
after his election to the Senate said ne was
a better democrat than the accredited lead
ers of the democratic party, congratulated
them upon the victory they had won, and,
so the account reads 'predcted that 1t
v as the precursor Of a great State and ma
tional victory next fall" Well, yes, Just
such a victory as those lie predicted for 1850
and 1888. The General is great predlctor,
but fortunately for the best interests OF the
State and every body in it, his predictions
are never fulfilled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

FEARFUL SToRY-A special dispatch to
the Philadelphia Press, dated WaynesVllle,
n. c., May 90, says: Henry Carson and his
daughter Kitty lived in small house IN the
wilds of Wautauga county, half a dozen
miles from any human habitation. Old man
Carson raised enough tobacco and cotton
to supply the household with the necessa-
ries Of life, and all his spare time he EN-,
ployed in hunting bears and other wild
game His daughter was very pretty ana
very smart girl, general favorite among
the back-woods SWANS, half dozen of
whom were always at her feet. About
three weeks ago Kitty suddenly and mys-
teriously disappeared, and there were ugly
rumors that she had eloped with a young
storekeeper from Murphy, against whom it
was known the old man Carson bad
grudge. Another rumor was that she had
run away with an Italian who had been hurt
on the Western North Carolina Railroad,
and who. during his convalescence, had
given the young girl lessons on the violin.
When her father was asked what had be-
come OF his daughter, he preserved an omi-
nous silence. Day before yesterday Mr.. Car
son was tramping through one of the great
nameless swamps of the country, following
some fresh bear tracks. When in depres-
sion of the swamp, whence the water bad
but recently receded, he saw the remains
of human body, the entire upper half Of
which, above the waist, had beeu eaten
away by wild animals. From the clothing
old man Carson recognized all that was left
of his child. He carried the remains to the
nearest settlement. 1t is thought that Miss
Kitty became entangled i'll the mire and
was unable to extricate herself, and, while
| in this utterly helpless condition, bears at
tackled her. All that part of the body above
water had been gnawed off, and evidences
of a severe struggle were apparent on every
side, the bushes having been torn down and
shreds of clothing scattered about. The
father is thought to be hopelessly insane
through grief. Mrs. Carson died some nine
years ago, since which time Miss Kitty, who
was about II, has been her fathers constant
companion, the greatest affection having
existed between them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Under the new schedule mails are carried
direct from New York to Mexico in days
% hours and 10 minutes.
The spring meeting of the Maryland
Jockey Club closed yesterday at Pimlico
after four days OF good sport.
Lord st l. eonards, who was indicted in
London for having made IN indecent assault
upon a servant girl, was convicted yester-
day. The court reserved judgment.
The directors of the Erie Railway Com
pany make the announcement that pay
ment of the coupons on the second consoll-
dated mortgage bonds, due June Dist, will
be postponed.
Chas. A. Hinckley, paying teller of the
West Side Bank, of New York, has embeZ-
zled $4,000 Of the banks funds and de-
camped. Hinckley was so regular in his
habits that he had been absent from his du-
ties scarcely one day in fifteen years.
The startling intelligence has just reached
st. Johns, n. f., that the French brig
SenoIine sank on the eastern ledge of the
Great Banks some time during the first
week in May, and that sxty-two lives were
lost, not person on board the i'll fated
vessel being saved.
The first democratic meeting in New
York in the presidential campaign was held
last night in Tammany Hall. The feature
of the meeting was the manner in which
Samuel J. Tilden's name was received by
the vast audience. Every mention of him
was sufficient to bring the entire audience
to its feet and make the large hall ring with
loud and prolonged cheers.
Base ball observation-disclosures League
Providence, s; Philadelphia, /. Chicago, 3;
Cleveland,0 0. New York, s; Boston, I. Buff
falo, ,; Detroit, l. American Association
Athletic, 9; Allegheny, /. Columbus, 10;
st. Louis, ). Toledo, 10; Cincinnati, .,
Washington, 3; Metropolitan, .. Baltimore,
3; Brooklyn, 0. Eastern Leaguc.-Active,
Is; Allentown, 1. Virginia, Is; lronside,
of Lancaster, Pa, I. Trenton, 4; Domestc3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

THE MAD SToNE.-Mr. H. NJ White of mill.
fed,' was slightly bitten last Tuesday by his
little pet dog which acied so strangely after in
dieting the bite as to excite an apprehension that
it was rabid. Mr. White. ont of abundant eau
ton, started Wednesday morning for Mrs. Wood
wards mad stone. BY the way, recent intorma-
ton from New Orleans brings the pleasing assur-
snce that Col. Marshall Smiths grandson, to whom
the mad stone was applied last summer, is in ro-
bust health and his family have dismissed all
fear of his being attacked by rabies. Mr. White
returned Thursday from the mad stone. The
stone would not stick to the bite, and he is there
fore convinced his dog was not rabd. The dog
was in the meanwhile killed. Warrenton Inder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
LETTER FROM ORANGE.


Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazci,c)
SOMERSET, V. NJ. K. W., Orange county,
Va, May %, 1SS4.--Ihis is a new station OF
the "short cut" Of the Midland road and
located in rich productive and populous
section Here we have the Northcruer. the
Scotchman and Englishman, also the dis
tinctive and hospitable extreme Southerner
attracted thithcr, Il few years ago, by the
cheapness of these fine lands, and IA stock"
is made IL specially you will find the people
as general thing in easy and comfortable cir
cumstances. Lands are worth and sell from
$40 to $50 per acre, with scarcely Il farm for
sale on the market. As an evidence of the
prosperity Of this section am informed by
the agent that this is the second station in
importance on the road for the shipment Of
express matter.
Referring again to 'stock," ! learn that
the Jersey red hog, short.hOru Durham
CATTLE Percheron horses and Cotswold
sheep, all Of the puresl strains are Success
fully raised by the different breeders of
thoroughbred stock and distributed over
the whole country at very remunerative
prices, and without being invidious | will
name the firm of DR.. J. Fl. Reid & Bro, of
Madison county, one and a-hnlf miles from
here, who have Il flock of pure Cotswold
sheep that clipped an average of thirteen
pounds Of wool TO the sheep just Il few days
since. They also have herd Of beautiful
short.horn Durham cattle. They sell their
yearling "buck lambs" ut from $50 to $50
per head and their five months old Durham
calves for $50, and yearlings at from SO to
800, and have demand for all they raise.
Mr.. G. Z. Embry, the depot agent here, is
one of the most efficient, polite and obliging
gentlemen that the company has along the
line.
The farmers are about done planting corn
and though late, the season promises to be
a favorable one. Owing to the cool, dry
weather of few weeks duration the wheat,
oat and grass crops experienced a "set
back" but the fine rain Of Monday evening
last has improved everything wonderfully
There appears TO be a 'shortness" in the
apple and peach crops, but the smaller
fruits look very promising.
CLoDHo?PER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

THE I.YNCHBURG Adcance says that Tree
trade, if honestly maintained, would re-
auire direct tax, and this would defeat
the democratic party in every congression-
al district" As long as there is the slight
est protection, so long will the poor man,
though he have no property to he preserv'
ed, have to pay as much toward the sup
port of the government as his rich neigh
Dor, because his natural wants are the same.
AS poor men constitute the vast majority OF
the voters, and as most of them have com
mon sense. little knowledge on the sub
iect of the tariff is all that is required to Sc
cure democratic victory, rather than de-
feat. in every congressional district. Free
trade, if supplemented by an income tax,
should sweep every intelligent district in the
pfrx-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

ENGLAND's THRoNE-The throne OF
England, so splendid when covered with
silk velvet and gold, is, in fact, only an odd
oak chair over eight hundred years in use
for the same purpose. Its existence has
been traced back to the days of Edward.
The back and side were formerly in various
colors and the seat is made of a rough look
ing sandstone PC inches in length, II in
breadth and 49, in thick ness, and in this
stone lies the grand popularity of the chair.
Numberless legends are told 10 connection
with it, the truth probably being that it was
originally taken from Ireland to Scotland
and served at the coronation of the early
Scottish kings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

NUNS YELLING! NUNS vEILING!! WIDE
IN Double Width, Pure Wool, in Cream, Pink.
Blue, and Black, leash value 5Oc.), reduced t"
37lsc. Silks, 37c. 45c. and soc. Beautiful
Lawns only &c. Beautiful French Lawns 4jc
CARTER'S, I'll Market Space, Washington.
Beautiful Plaid Dress Goods, silk and wool, Doc
Colored Silks, cash value 81, reduced to 10 cents
Henrietta Cashmeres black, silk and wool. 81
Black Satin Merviieux, cash value S1.25, re-
duced to 81. Black Brocade Grenadines, pure
silk, 75c. Black Satin, SOC; Colored Satin soc.
Black Silks, reduced 75c., ST. SIPS and S1.5u
Black Silks, superior quality, cash value 81, re-
blue and white 81. Nuns Yelling beautiful lace
style, pure wool, 25c. New York Mills Shcetins
Cotton, 25c. Black Cashmere Shawls pure wool
$1.5O. NO CREDIT. CASH PRICES.
my1O CARRIERS, III Market Spacc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
A Boom IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

A Boom IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC
The Buenos Ayres Standard, received in
New York Monday, says: "The city was
never more crowded than at present; every
hotel is full, and the people are sleeping in
the dining rooms. Houses are so scarce,
spite of all the building going on, that we
find advertisements in the papers Offering
tl0> premium to get good, decent house
for q family. Wages have advanced, and
are higher now than ever before known,
and in one word, there is hum Of busy
industry in the country which much con-
trasts with the advices we receive from
Europe of dull trade and increased pauper-
ISM"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
TELEGRaPHIG BREVIrIES.

Thirteen horses persisted in burning iv.
cry stable at Plainield, n. j., this morning
Harvey D. Parker the well-known pro.
prietor of the Parker House, Boston, is dy
ing.
The French Government is considering
the propriety of allowing triumphal entry
to Paris July IA, Of the French Tonquin
forces.
The London Standards Berlin correspon-
dent says: 'Little hope is now entertained
here that the Egyptian Conference will
meet. The great powers continue to sug.
gest fresh questions for discussion owing to
the elasticity of the British invitation re-.
garding an expression of their respective
views.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

VIRGINIA PHARMACEUTICAL AssoCIA-
TIoS.--lbe Virginia Pharmaceutical Asso-
citation, recently in session in Lynchburg,
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year:
President: W. A. Strother, Lynchburg.
First Vice President: Mr.. Stratton, Char
lottesville.
Second Vice President: DR.. E. A. Craig
hill, Lynchhurg.
Third Eice-Presdcnt: w. d. Hudson,
Alexandria.
Fourth Vice President: B. II. Gunnel,
Lexington.
Secretary l.. Il. Beckwith, Petersburg.
Corresponding Secretary: Il. Roberts
Baker, Richmond.
Treasurer Il. II. Massie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The building of two new churches will
soon be commenced at Manassas one for
the Southern Melhodists the other for the
New School Baptists.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany have now steel rails the entire length
of their road, the last having been laid on
the Suffolk section last week.
The 2Sth New York Regiment visited
Lexington yesterday and witnessed the
dress parade of the Cadet Corps Of the
V. NJ. L. They afterwards visited the Uni
versty Chapel and the grave Of Stonewall
Jackson.
Joseph II. Holsinger, Of Bedford county,
Pennsylvania, has purchased The farm Of
Mr. David James. near Manassas, for 81, POO
cash. The farm contains less than one nun
dred acres The same gentleman also pur
chased lot of Mr.. 4. Flaherty south Of The
railroad on Main street, in Manassas, for
81 $50.
For the first time in several years the
democrats elected the municipal ticket in
Winchester, Thursday, that party securing
the mayor, corporation attorney, recorder,
sergeant and six cnuncilmcn, by maioriies
ranging from - 10 -. The republicans
elected the commissioner The revenue and
five councllmen.
The Manassas Gu:@Hc SAYS That Messrs
Fisher, Waddy, Evans and Ru1l of the
Virginia Midland were there on Monday
last witnessing aud supervising the opening
of the large coaling station erected by thai
company al the junction. Everything work
cd well, the engine going up and down
with perfcc! ease aud under perfect, control
The engines of the company are now recelv-
ing coal there aud over one hundred tons
have been uuioaded on the platform of this
vast structure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
By R. T. Lucas & Co.. Auctioneers.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. at anc-
- ton, on SATURDAY, June l. 1884, at II
o'clock M, in front of the Market building, on
Royal street, Alexandria. Va
No. 1. LOT OF GROUND improved by
THREE-STORY BRICK BUILDING, next to
southeast corner fQueeu and Pitt streets, 'front.'
ing on Queen street Is feet, and running back
100 feet
No. 3 LOT in rear of No. 1. improved by
TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE, Is feet front
alley, and running back so feet.
No. 3. LOT OF GROUND, improved by TWO.
STORY FRAME DWELLING and BACK BUILD.
1NGS, next to corner of Queen and Alfred streets,
southeast fronting on Queen street 20 feet and
100 in depth.
No. 4. HOUSE AND LOT, west side of ST.
Asaph street, between Cameron and Queen streets
subject to an annual ground rent of twenty-threc
dollars per annum.
Terms made known on day of sale; all convey
ancing ut cost of purchaser.
#. ID. HODGKIN,
J. B. HODGKIN,
ap22- 1awtie1 &dts Executors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

A BILL is now before Congress to repeal
the tenure of office act, a special act passed
to restrict the authority Of President John
son, and prevent him from removing from
office persons Objectionable 10 him. The
act never should have been passed, and
should have been repealed long ago. lfa
man be fJ to be President Of the whole
country, he certainly should have the power
to remove subordidates who are objection
able to him.
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country.

THE IRON manufacturers make such large
profits owing to the protective tariff, that
their association can afford 20 pay as much
as four hundred thousand dollars year to
an extensive iron manufacturing company
of St. Louis to suspend work, in order to
diminish production, so as 10 keep up prices.
The rich members of the company draw
their profits, but the wages Of their poor
employees have ceased. And yet it is solely
by the votes of poor men that the lnlqult,
Gus system Of protection is maintained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

THE RICHMOND Why says the democra-
tic party "was the assassin OF the country"
and the g'attey I.Hginim endorses the as
sertion that slavery was the sum Of all
villanies" And yet the owner of the Wing
was a soldier in the war, aud the editor of
the IIrginim, was tenth legion democrat
But such things can be without our special
wonder when the parties thereto are Ma
homeless
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
DROPOsALS FOR BUILDING JAIL AND
l DWELLING AT FAIRFAX CH VA

DROPOsALs FOR BUILDING JAIL AND
l. DWELLING AT FAIRFAX C. H., VA.
Proposals are invited for the erection of Jail
Building with dwelling attached, for the county
Of Fairfax, in accordance with specifications,
plans, drawings, &C., filed in the Office of the
Clerk of the County Court, at Fairfax C. H., for
the examination of all proposing to bid for the
work.
Said proposals must be sealed and handed to
either of the undersigned committee, or to the
Clerk of the County Court or before the 2nd day
ofJUNE, 1884, at ID m. And they will be opened
by the Board of Supervisors on the I'd day of June,
1884, and contract awarded to lowest responsible
bidder, but the right to reject any, or all bids is
reserved to the Board.
No bids which do not propose to follow strictly
the plans. specifications, drawings, &C., will be
considered.
Bids may be made as follows:
LIST. For the whole work
End. For the carpenters work as classified and
described In said specifications And glazing and
painting as also classified and described in the
same.
Sd. For all of the balance of the work. other
than carpenters and glazing and painting
Bids must state the gross sum for which the
whole work proposed for shall be executed, and
no bids by the yard, foot perch, square, &c, will
be considered.
be required, conditioned for the faithful and exact
performance Of contract.
All material of every character and kind to be
furnished By contractor or contractors.
N.B.-Contractors may use the brick from the
old Jail, as specified.
JOHN B. COLEMAN, Drauesville
J. II. THORNE, Falls Church,
JOB HAWXHURsT, Fairfax, C. H.,
mylO-eoje2 Building Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

AMONG THE Virginia election dispatches
published in yesterdays morning papers,
there was none from this nor from many
other cities and towns in the State. The
reason is that, whereas the republican party
has always been strong enough heretofore
to warrant its putting tickets in the field in
the places referred to, Mahonesm has so
disorganized and weakened it, that to have
done so last Thursday would have been an
entirely useless expense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
VIRGINIA EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.

The Episcopal Council, in session i'll Win.
chester, was opened yesterday morning with
divine service and sermon by Rev. Hender-
son Suter, of this city. Addresses were
made by Revs. HI. Melville Jackson and
Green Shackleford in behalf Of the Virginia
Bible Society, and resolution was adopted
recommending an annual collection in be-
half of that society in each parish. The
interests Of the Brotherhood were then con-
sidered, and plan adopted whereby mem
bers could either pay one dollar and ten
cents at each death or three dollars and
thirty cents yearly. A committee was APP
pointed TO arrange an order of centennial
services for next years council which will
be held in Richmond. A discussion ensued
on the proposed alterations TO the Prayer
Book, which were referred to committee 10
report next year. The committee on the
state of the church reported an encouraging
condition. There were overS2]O,0 900 in con-
tributions, an increase Of $20,0n0 over last
year. The afternoon session was occupied
with lively discussion on diocesan missions.
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NOTE FROM GEN. FITZ LEE.
SPRING BANK, near Alexandria, Va,
W. RrLsrf Brrrrlry &:

May Dist, 1854.
W. R"L,rt Brrcrlry:
Ny Dear Sir-I have received your letter of the
18th inst, in which you express regret that |
should have withdrawn my name when it was
placed before the late democratic convention as
one OF HE electors at large in the coming pres
drntial campaign. Such action on my part was
not taken from any doubt rs TO your position or
al that OF the other delegates from your section.
The support Of too many brave boys" in war,
and the tangible evidence of tn" friendship of
yoursclfani too many others in peace forbade that
| simply did not desire Jr intend To he led into
any contest for an cector at large. When .Tuh. C
Staples and Mr.. Goohc nominated for the
position, considered them large enough electors
for the State, and gladly made the motion to de.
clare them so COMM stoned by the convention.
Behold everything. Very truly yours,
FITZ LEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

SINCE II has been learned that the Cover
nor went to Danville on the regular, and not
on special train as at first announced, all
adverse criticism upon his trip to that city
has been withdrawn, and the hope is ex-
pressed that he may make similar trips to
other portions of the State next November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

The London Medical Times believes that the
sympathy expressed for criminals supposed to suf-
fer pain on account of the continued action of the
heart after the neck is broken in hanging is mis-.
placed. 1t cites the recent triple execution at
Prague to show that the heart may pulsate for a
quarter of an hour after deaths which are shown
to be instantaneous. Many cases are recorded
where the hearts action has continued long
time after complete decapitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

Mrs WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren tecthing. is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States. aud his been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain. cures dysentery and diarrhGs gripping
in the bowels and wind collie. BY giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 25 cents
bottle. mY5-1yrM, YVES