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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-11

Tx Democrats are acting SO myster-
iously nowadays that We suspect they
are preparing surprise for DIR. Burchard
in the way Of Christmas present.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-11

Hon. ALEXANDER H. MORRISON, of st.
Joseph, is talked of as one OF the men
upon whom Governor Alger may place
the official title of State Railroad Com
missioner. Mr. Morrison is an old and
experienced railroad man, and for many
years has been prominently identified
with the Republican party. He is h ard
worker, competent and deserving, and
Gen. Alger could hardly make better
choice.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-11

Just received at the Red Boot Shoe
Co.. 46 Canal street fine line of Oil Paint
ings to be given away. The Boot, Shoe and
Slipper departments are complete in assort-
ment and selling very low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

The MIDDLETON Statements
of several of the sufferers from the Middle
ton bank failure, in Washington are pub
lished, which tend to show that the claims
of the firm to have lost their depositors'
money in speculations is not we'll founded.
It appears that such men as Admiral
Howell, Hallett Kibourn and George w.
Adams were in the habit of giving money to
the firm for the purpose of investment in
securities, and that in one case at least,
where Admiral Howell received from the
bank statement of how many West Shore
bonds they had bought for him on certain
day and at what price, it is learned that no
such purchase had been made. Mrs. Hay
ward M. Hutchinson gave them a draft for
$25, 900 to invest in West Shore bonds just
few days before the assignment was made
but the investment was never made. Mrs.
Hutchinson's total loss is sos, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

TIE MASSACRE AT BERBER.-The lates
advices from Berber give further particulars
of the attack and massacre which took place
there in the beginning of this month. The
force of rebels investing the town must have
been large to have overpowered and slaugh-
tered fifteen hundred Of the garrison, be-
sides putting to death two thousand of the
male inhabitants. This success it is thought
will greatly elate the followers of Ell Mahdi,
who is reported to be marching against Don
COLA with u force of thirty-five thousand men.
The Egyptians have in no instance during
the war in the Soudan proved themselves
efficient troops, and they are now likely to
be left to their fate by the British non-com-
missioncd officers attached to their service.
Before British force with possible Turk
ish contingent will have been able to reach
the seat of war the rebels may have COM
pletely overcome all opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Since Vcnnor's death the weather has dis
played some strange vagarleS.
The body of Michael Cavanaugh was
brought here yesterday morning for burial.
The tides were unusually high yester-
day and to-day, and there was 4 consldera-
bic current in the river.
Porter Smith, a well known colored man,
who lived near Gum Springs in Fairfax
county, below this city, died this morning
The Louisville express west hound train
Yesterday evening ran over and killed
COW belonging to Mr.. George Edwards, OF
West End.
Some thief cut the head off hog kept III
!, pen in the southern section of the city on
Friday night aud walked of with the body
leaving the head behind.
Mrs. Ballenger, who lives in Fairfax
county, across Hunting Greek, lost two
valuable COWS yesterday. The cause Of
their death is not known.
James Alexander, of the schooner Octa'
vicr, lying at the Washington wharf, has
reported that articles valued at $50 were
stolen from his stateroom on Saturday
night.
The remains of Mrs. J. f. Tackett, whose
death in New York was mentioned on Fri
day, were taken through this city on Satur
day evening to Fredericksburg, where they
were inferred yesterday.
Mr.. D. F. Stansbury, has been awarded
the contract by the Committee on Public
Property OF the City Council, for re-rooling
the building, known as Rosenthals mill,
his bid of Sl3G,G being the lowest.
Miss Mcpherson, who lives on upper
Prince street, came near dying last night
from the effects of dose of liniment she
took by mistake. Her physician had given
her two prescriptions, one to be applied ex-
ternaly and the other to be taken inter
nally, but by some mistake she took the
wrong medicine which came near resulting
fatally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

A ROYAL MARRIAGE.-The marriage OF
Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and Grand Duke
Sergius of Russia was solemnized in the chap
ell of the winter palace atSt. Petersburg yes
terday, with the customary pomp. Two
services were performed, the first being in
accordance with the orthodox ritual and the
second according to the Lutheran rites. At
the conclusion of the services salute OF 1Ol
guns were fired in honor of the newly we'd
ded couple A state banquet was given in
the afternoon, at which toasts were offered
in honor of the car and czarina, the bride
and bridegroom, and the grand duke OF
Hesse. In the evening there was grand
ball. All the festivities were on scale of
unusual magni6cence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
DEATu OF DIR. Ba1RD.-Rev. Alexande

DEATu OF DIR. BaIRD.-Rev. Alexander
J. Baird, D. D., a prominent Presbyterian
minister of Nashville, Tenn, died suddenly
Yesterday in New York. He was on his
wav 10 attend the meeting of the Presby-
terrain Alliance in Belfast Ireland. Or.
Paird was one of the most prominent
nrsacbers in the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. He took charge of the Nashville
Church at the close of tho war, with a small
house and dozen members, and when ne
resigned the passionate a year ago, ne had
received / 500 members and built one OF the
finest churches in the South. Although q
native of PENNSYLVANIA, be espoused the
cause Of The South in the recent war, IN
which he was an active participant. he
was in his sixtieth year at the time of his
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING JAIL AND
DWELLING AT FAIRFAX C. H., VA.

PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING JAIL AND
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 othco OF the
Clerk OF tho County Court, at Fairfax G. H., for
tho examination of all proposing to bid for the
work.
Said proposals must DO scaled and handed to
either of tho undersigned committee, or to the
Clerk Of the County Court, on or before MONDAY,
June 30 1884, Mt 10 IN. And they will be opened
hy the Board of Supervisors tho I'd day of June,
lSSi, and contract awarded to lowest responsible
bidder but the right to eject any, OF 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 mado as follows
1st For the whole work.
2nd For the carpenters work as classified ana
described in said specifications. And glazing and
painting AS also classified and described in tho
same.
Sd. For all of tho balance of the work, other
than carpenters and glazing and painting:
Bids must state tho gross sum for which tho
whole work proposed for shall be executed, ana
no bids by tho yard, foot, perch, square, &C., will
be considered -,
Bonds with good and satisfactory security will
he rcouired conditioned for the faithful and exact
performance of contract.
All material of every character and KIND 10 Do
furnished by contractor or contractors.
Determinations may use tho brick from the
JOHN B. COLEMAN, Drancsville,
JIM THORNE. Falls Church,
JOB HAWXHURST, Fairfax, c. H.,
my1 O-ootjc30 Building Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

John Nichols, of Londoun county, died
Thursday, aged So years.
David B. James, justice of the peace for
Prince William county, and leading citi-
zen, died Thursday last.
Rev. Mr.. Latimcr, of Memphis, has ac-
cepted professorship in the Union Thee
logical Seminary, near Farmville.
The democratic convention for the sixth
district to nominate candidate for Con-
eress, will be held at Roanoke City, August
7th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
DIED..

This morning, at the residence of Mr. William
Comfy, on upper Queen ST., Mrs. MARY KELLEY.
Eis'' The funeral will take place from st. Mary 8
Church at 10 a. m. tomorrow. The friends and
acquaintance Of the family are respectfully in-
vited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
DUBLIC SALE OF MILL PROPE1Y.
n pryID NrTTTC

Tho undersigned will offer in Laesburg, in front
of the Court House, on MONDAY, July IA, 1884,
this valuable property, comprising drst-rate
FL0URING, GRIST and SAW MILL, situated on
Little river, 2t2 miles east of Middleburg in
Loudoun county, and with it an excellent Dwell
LING, with all the necessary outbuildings a.
and THREE ACRES OF LAND, including q EaHl
good garden and orchard.
Terms: One fourth cash. and tho residue in six,
twelve and eighteen months, with interest from
day of SALE Title retained until last payment is
made. }. s. MASON,
ie16ts Atty. for heirs of l.. g. Sllcott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

arrested by Officer Arnold, for being drunk
and disorderly, was fined S.
Emanuel Webb, for allowing his en-.
pioyees to trespass on the land of Charles
Churchman, was required to pay damages
and costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

Ear The Middle Atlantic States slightly
.armer fair weather, light variable winds
Iov,r barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

HOTEL Braddock House, June
1G.-S. G. Calverton, Minneapolis, Ind; Il.
A. Gresham, Richmond, Va: Berkeley Mi
nor, Slaunton, Va; S. Rosenheim, New
York 5. G. Cook and wife, Newton, Iowa ;
L. F. Frederick and Mrs George, Marshall
town, Iowa; Mrs. J.. '. Ames and Miss
Ames, st. Louis, Mo-; w. G. Brown,
Episcopal High School, Va; J. A. Posey
and r. NJ. Wheeler, Maryland T.. ii. Smith
and lady, Washington, ID. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

HIVE DOLLARS REWARD will be paid for in
l. formation which will lead to the detection Of
the party or parties whs on Saturday last broke in
tho back door of my oyster house on south Royal
ctrcet 1ts T. W. DYER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
Pineapples and Bananas.

large lot of PINEAPPLES and BANANAS
received Today.
pINEAPPLES by tho dozen for Preserving at
low price ut NJ. BOSSARTS
i,i6-3t 81 S. Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

A CAPTAIN DRowNED.-Zacariah Gootee,
the captain Of the lumber schooner Emily
e. Burton, was drowned while the vessel
WAS lying at Glbert's wharf, foot OF High
street, Georgetown, yesterday morning.
The body was recovered some hours later
within few feet of where the schooner lay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

CANAL BREAK-A break in the C. & O.
Canal occurred OH Friday night at the 40
mile stake, near Hancock, occasioned by
tho heavy fall of water in that region. Boats
will probably be delayed two or three days.
The superintendent has men at work re,
pairing the damages as speedily as possible
and navigation will be resumed tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

POLICE Saturday night was
cloudy and cool, with one prisoner and one
lodger at the station house. :,
Last night was clear and cool, with nVe
prisoners and one ledger at the station
house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
Jessie Triplett, colored, arrested by Oil
GERS Thomas and Pat. Hayes, charged with
an assault on John Quill, also colored, and
who was, after being released On oall l9r ms MS
appearance this morning, rearrested oy
Officers Belts and Ogden for an assault as !.
on John Banks, was fined $40 for each Of
fence and COSTS.
Robert Cawood and Louisa Simms, ar
rested by Lieut.. Smith, charged with rob-
bling Douglas Sayers, were dismissed.
Huah Smith. tramp, arrested by Officer
Travis, for being drunk and disorderly, was
given SO minutes to leave the city.
Frank Logan, colored, from Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
EDUCATIONAL.
A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE.

A hiNo'0' -
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING AND
DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
The next session Of this school will begin SEP
TEMPER Doth, 1884 The Principal, recogniz-
ing the need for an extensive school of the high
est grade in Alexandria, has enlarged her estab-
lishment by the purchase of No. 46 8. Washington
street, will unite this with the present Institute
and open on September Goth q FiRsI- CLASS
SCHOOL, with every arrangement for the com
fort. convenience, and recreation of tho pupils.
Accomplished teachers will be employed in. every
Department, and, with the cordial eo-operaalGa
her school in every respect, such as shall meet
the needs and requirements of the community.
Terms moderate. For circulars apply to
MISS REBECCA C. POWELL, Principal, j
my15.d1w&tw1m No. 40 5. Washington st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

YESTERDAY was a quiet day and the
weather was delightful for out-ofdoor en-.
iioyment. The churches, however, all had
fair congregations, and services were held
according to the announcements on Satur-
day. Numbers of strangers visited this
city and the usual summer Sunday baptiZ.
ing took place in the river off Battery Rod
gers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
!. IN SEASON.

put rcounnrs
1000 YARDS CHOICE WHITE GOODS
Stripes value which Offer at the low prceofsc
CHOICE THIN WHITE GOODS AT 49,
FROM 90 ANDa5c
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN INDIA LLNENAr1O
A 164a 25 ssEs s7'sad Soc
To Close out our Line Of Fancy Summer Dress Goods
We Mills ~
from 4oand s7Ac to
AT 12
IN OUR DRESS BINGHAM STOCK
.r we pats hsndom ineo 15cg ooasat 12te s..\
10 PER CT REDUCTION ON ALL OUR BLACK SILKS
Except 5onumbera ebstv value
have some choice styles TAILORING DEPARTMENT. which we
promptly.
We special
York special
Choir eh; Pride West 1915 Iondale Cambria,
ps-ONE PRICE.~a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16
LOOK
AT
wADDEY'S,

11OKING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Great Bargains in BOOTS AND SHOES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

TWENTY FIFTH ANNIvERsARY.--In the
course OF his sermon yesterday Rev. Geo. H.
Norton, rector of st. Pauls, (Episcopal)
Church, alluded in appropriate and feeling
terms to the twenty fifth anniversary of his
passionate of that church. DR.. Norton is one
of the shining lights" in the Episcopal
Church and not only his congregation, but
all who know him, love, honor and respect
virtues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

PERsoNAL.-Mr. David E. Brockett, OF
Cumberland, Md, paid this city visit on
Saturday, and was entertained by his name
sake mot a kinsman) Auditor Brockett.
Mr. B. has just been elected City Tax Col
lector Of Cumberland, and although the
Duke of Cumberland" as he is familiarity
called, is q liberal republican in politics, he
received the support of large number Of
democrats.
Rev. DR.. William Dinwiddie, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church, of this city,
has been made Doctor of Divinity by the
trustees of Hampden Sydney College by a
unanimous and cordial vote.
Senator a. H. Colquitt, of Georgia, was
guest at the Tontne yesterday.
Mr.. Samuel Fl. Janney yesterday celebra-
ted the eightieth anniversary of his birth
day. Though an octogenarian, Mr.. J. has
the sprightliness and activity of man in
the prime Of life, and attends daily to the
business which he has for so long time
conducted successfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-16

RUN OvEE-A little tour.year-old son of
Mr.. James Tenncsson was knocked down
and run over by horse and wagon this
evening and quite badly hurt The little
boy with his sister were playing at the cor
-ner OF Fairfax and Wilkes streets, when he
was struck by the step of the wagon and
Knocked down. both wheels passing over
his legs. lie received quite a severe cut on
the temple, and it is feared his legs are badly
hurt, if not broken. The mother Of the
children caught the little girl in her arms
just in time to prevent her being run over,
but was too late to prevent the accident to
the boy.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-09-13
A Dog Commits Suicide.

The three Esquimaux dogs
brought here on the Bear have been
put into Brooklyn ice-house to
keep them away from the heat.
But the two Newfoundland dogs,
which also came from a cold
climate, were left on board the
Bear to shift for themselves. This
discrimination apparently hurt
feelings. They had no one left to
fight with, and had to keep cool as
best they could. They swan about
in the water half the time, and then
lay painting in the hold. But
wherever they went found it hot,
and their tongues were lolling
from their mouths all the time.
One of the Newfoundlands was a
very big dog with long curly black
hair and an immense bushy tail,
The. other is smaller and doesn't
seem to be full grown. The little
one has kept his spirits up pretty
well, and occasionally amusos the
boys by jumping in after the sticks
which they throw into the water
| Bur for the past few days the BIZ
one, whose name was Prince, had
been very low spirited, and had
| moped below deck al the time
He had not been seen for some
time yesterday, when suddenly h'
rushed upon deck, ran TO the side
Of the ship, and jumped overheard
The sailors looked over the railing
expecting to see him swimming
around to cool off, bUt they say, h
did nothing Of the kind. He
stretched out his legs, let his heat
sink under the water and made nc
effort TO keep from drowning. H.
quickly sank, and was carried
away by the tide before the mel
who went TO his assistance were
able to save him. Every one whC
} saw the act said it was a clear cas-
Of suicide. and the sal Tors who sax
} Ensign Harlow's Esquinau do
, jump overheard in just the sam
/, way at Portsmouth are convince
! that in both cases the self-destruc
ton was intentional.-New lor
News.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-09-13
TEE MONROE CONVENTION.

As was anticipated by many, the
Monroe Convention was not rs har-
monious as it might have been, and
two candidates have been put be-
fore the voters of the Fifth District.
As will be seen by the special to
the TIMES, the Boatner men got
control of the meeting and
Boatner was regularly nominated,
thereby throwing the onus of the
bolt OF the King men. Tensas was
the cause of the trouble, or at least
started the confusion that APP
pears to be the custom now. After
spending a day in fruitless at
tempt at compromise the Conven
ton divided into two factions, anC
both factions made nomination
Boatner was the regular nomi.
nee, and King the irregular
You pays your money, and 20,
takes your choice.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-09-13
Subscribe for the TIMES.
VISITING COMMITTEES OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Notice is hereby given that the
following visiting committees of the
public schools are appointed to act
as such during the ensueing session;
and they are earnestly requested to
visit the schools at least once q
month, and see that they are prop
erly conducted, in accordance with
law, and report their action to the
President of the Board
Delta white school, Mess Floyd,
Dundas and Richardson.
Mounds, do Mess Cochran and
Eesor, Mrs. Lacy.
Millikens Bend, do Mess, Kahn,
A. Co!tharp, DR.. Yerger.
Omega, do Mess Sharkey. j. J.
Erwin, Mrs. Gilfoil.
Tallulah, do Mrs. jenkins, Mrs.
Holmes, J II. Litchliter.
Islington, do Mess J. NJ. Stan.
brough, Montgomery. Mrs. Evans
Wavegly, DO Mess Robertson
! Washam, Flowers.
! White Church, do " Ii. Thomas,
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Harrey.
Brown & johnson, Colored
School, Gideon Clinton, Charlie:
Wallace.
Cabin Tecle, do Josh Frazier.
! Mill;dens Bend, do Richard
! Green, Albert Saturn.
Sanders Plant, do N. Mccall
Jake Preston.
Dennis, Plant, do Sam Gilland
Hecla Plant Nose Wstkins Geo
Scott.
I Omega, do j " hampton, J
Jeems.
\. c. MoNETrE,
Secretary Of the Board
4
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-09-13
Advertising Rates.

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Ey- Anything intended for pubilca-
ton must be accompanied by the name
of the writer, not necessarily FOR puhii-
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Write on one side of the paper only
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ioininr parishes are earnestly dcSifed
40 poetry wanted.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1884-09-13
Stand Straight, and Speak the En-
glish Language.

Editor Southern Waterman "A
friend said to me the other day
that the greatest trouble he had III
raising his family Of boys and girls,
land he feared he would make a
| faiiure) was to make them stand
erect, and speak the English Ian
guage.
1t is pity to see our young peo-
pie growing up with their backs
nearly az crooked as q rainbow
Their forms arc now becoming set,
and if they 90 not correct that ugly
habit they will go through life de-
formed, Rtoop-shouldered, lacking
two or three inches Of their proper
height. If they would make it q
habit to walk and stand erect,
throwing the shoulders back, il
uuuid add wonderfully to therr
personal beauty now, and in after
years.
1t is painful indeed, to hear
many of our young people talk
there are a large number Of words
they pronounce bad; there is al
accepted, and proper abbreviation
of words in common conversation
|. that prevents one from appearing
stiff, and peiantic; but to pro
nounce Sir, Sab; with, wild; floor
flo; this, dis; more, mo; war, wa
spur, spy; door, do, Mister, Mista
, ETC. etc, sounds bad, anc il not il
good taste.
1. ia Just 50 IN the pronouncia
, tons Of these words as III standing
erect If you start out that way
: and DO not hurry yourself, yol
viii very likely carry the detec'
through life I think our schco
teachers are somewhat to blame II
these matters, as well rs parent;
| and relations but it viii take th'
combined efforts Of al to corIec
the evil for bad habits, bal
, manners and evil ways, are much
easier caught than virtue, chris
tianity, integrity and charity
I have written this little article
hoping il may be read and do som'
good. / viii close with a remarA
l heard a young man make few
days since.
IL tell you. Sab, l went, Sab
q, wild her, Sab. to the ball, San
when We got there, sab, the d.
was shot, Sab, l tell the man I
open the do, Sab, for l hab a lad.
wild me, Sab, which lie did, Sab
4 The first thing did, Sab, was t
( introduce the lady TO Mista Jones
2 Sab but the flo wus too sandy I
; dance with ease, Sab"
= JONES.
Which is all very nice, but
the Mr.. Joncses and other parents
would indulge more freely III goo
) language themselves, the childre
iwould respond in kind. Set tn
example and the children Wi
follow.