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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

BURIAL SERVICE REFUsED.-An account
Of the shooting of Mr.. VIM. MCGOWAN in
Baltimore on Tuesday was published in the
GAzETTs telegraphic dispatches of that day.
Yesterday Thomas Philbin, brother-n-law
of MCGOWAN, called on Rev. j. l.. Andreis,
pastor of st. Leo's Catholic Church in that
city, and asked him to otficiate at the fun
eral. Father Andreis refused. Hetold Mr.
Philbin that MCGOWAN had neglected his
church duties for more than year and that
the rules of the church forbade him from
conducting the Catholic burial service in
such a case. The refusal of Father Andres
to conduct the service made it impossible to
bury MCGOWAN in consecrated ground. 1t
had been given out that there would BIO a
mass of requiem at St. Leo's Church, but
Father Andreis' refusal to allow this neces.
STATED an entire change in the arrange
ments. The manner of the burial increased
the intense grief of the wife and family. 1t
is believed that MCGOWAN had not been in
side of q church for number of years, and
Father Andreis would have broken the
rules of the church if he had oficiated at the
funeral Such an occurance as this is rare.
Priests only refuse to officate on the reason
given in this case, or in case of suicide.
There were, of course, no services at the
grave in Loudon Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

PROF MCMILLAN DEAD.-Rev. A. L.
Mcmillan, member of the faculty of ST.
Mary's College, Emmttsburg, died on Tues
day night at st. Agnes Hospital, of cancer
of the stomach from which he had been
suffering acutely for several months past,
and which he is supposed to have contract
ed many years ago. Father Mcmillan was
sixty-four years old, and was we'll known.
He entered Georgetown College at an early
aye to study for the priesthood, and after Il
thorough theological course there was or
dained priest Of the Order of Jesuits by
Archbishop Eccleston in 1914. After his
ordination, he remained many years at the
college as professor of ancient languages, and
was afterwards transferred to the Catholic
seminary at Worcester. Mass. On account
of ill-health, he left the Worcester Seminary
for a short time and went to Rock Alum
Springs, Va, by way of Boston and Balti-
more. That was in 1861, and his proximity
TO the seat Of war caused him to enter
new field of labor rs chaplain of Libby
prison at Richmond. His work was not
confined to the inmates of that prison, how
ever as he frequently made visits to New
Orleans to minister to federal and Confed-
crate prisoners there. In the capacity of
chaplain, which he held up TO the close of
the war, he became widely known through
out the South. After the war he accepted
the chair of ancient languages at St. Mary's
College, at Emnittsburg, which position he
held until shortly before his death. He was
removed to st. Agnes Hospital, and died
after lingering illness. His remains will be
conveyed on Friday morning to Frederick
city, where interment will be made in the
family lot at St Johns Catholic Cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

The RIGHT TO Il trial by jury Is not val
ued as highly as it once was. The verdict
of twelve men-twelve such men as should
be allowed upon jury-should quiet all
doubts as to the rights they pass upon, or
the guilt or innocence of parties accused !;
but there is the rub; it is not always pos
sible to secure twelve unexceptionable men
upon jury, and one disposed to be crank
in some particulars, opnionated, and wiser
in his own conceit than his eleven associ-
ates, or influenced less by his oath than his
prejudices, may defeat a most righteous
verdict. Whereas at present unanimous
verdict is required, there is no certain rem
edy against an evil of this kind, for however
careful, one such character will occasional
ly find place upon a jury. But why
unanimous jury? We think the evil COM
planned of would find a remedy by making
provision for crank or two, and requiring
a concurrence of nine men, say, out of the
twelve. Surely this would secure righte-
Gus judgment with reasonable degree of
aartaipty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

COOP SToRY.-One day Bismarck wont out
snipe shooting with a friend. They had to
traverse quagmire into which his companion, q
short, stout, ponderous gentleman, sunk up to his
armpits. After struggling in vain to extricate
himself he yelled for help to drag him out of the
vile bog hole, the muck Of which was fast raising
to his mouth and nose. my beloved friend"
answered Bismarck. with the utmost calm, "you
will never be able to scramble out Of that hole.
and it is quite impossible to save you But III
tell you what, my boy, I'll spare you filthy and
protracted death agony by shooting you through
the head" "Are yon beside yourself2" screamed
the other, making frantic efforts to wrggle out of
the swamp 81 don't want either to suffocate or
to bs shot, Raising his gun to his shoulder, and
taking careful aim, Bismarck replied in mourn.
full accents Keep still for one second 1t will
soon be over. Farewell, dear friend. / will tell
your wife of your last moments" Stimulated to
superhuman exertions by the danger threatening
him, the unlucky sportsman contrived to wrench
himself out of the mud and crawl on all fours to
terra frma. As soon as he felt himself safe, he
burst, of course, into torrent of violent re-
proaches. Bismarck smiling listened to him
while, then simply remarking: "You see 1 was
right, every one for himself" turned his back on
his Infatuated companion and strolled off to look
after more snipe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
From the New York Herald, Ind.

"From the pages Of Mr.. Blaines book that lie
before lis we should say that his advcrsaries will
get little comfort, for they written as dspas-
sionately as any historian writes and much more
entertaining than most of the guild. The author
was an active worker in the field during that
time, but he has not depended upon his recollec-
ton of what occurred, but has gone to the ar
chives of the Capitol, or delved among the musty
records and reports. In fact Mr.. Blaine does not
wish his work to be considered one of reminis
: cence, but rather as history of two important
decades.
lFrom tho Columbus, O., Daily Times. Dem.]
The public interest in the work of Hon. James
G. Blaine that is being canvassed for is unques.
toned. This is due not merely to the twenty
years (1S61-1SS1) of which it treats-those years
that were the most momentous in American an.
nals-but more perhaps to the peculiar fame of
the author. It ia not mere compilation. but is
the personal labor Of Mr.. Blaine, with his own
hands, and dealing often with incidents and af-
fairs whose details and real meaning have been
locked up in his own brain. 1t will be Interest
ing to detect how the many leaders with whom
tho author has been pleased to agree or disagree
are treated in the work. From that audacity of
character that has constituted Mr.. Blane's weak
ness or defeat rs party critics differ, it is safe to
conclude that things and men will be treated as
the writer sees them, and herein will be- the in
forest.
Mr.. B. Landis of Washington, D. c., is now
here for the purpose of canvsssing for this work,
and is the sole and only authorized agent to canvass
for it in this city. This work will be sold only by
subscription, and will contain over 1900 pages,
in two royal octave volumes, printed from new
electrotype plates, on superfiue book paper, and
illustrated with 81 fine steel plate portraits 1t
will be beautifully and substantially bound in
four different styles of binding, and delivered
each volume as soon as completed to those who
order it. 1t will not be sold in any other way
than bY subscription.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

BEECHER's LUXURIOUS HABITs.-Mr.
Beecher has directed his manager, Mr..
Pond, to book an extensive lecturing tour
for next year. Mr.. Beecher's salary is $780,
600 per annum. He manages to receive
double this sum from his lectures and a
large additional sum from his pen. He is
not rich, however. He keeps open house
with his son, with whom he resides) and
gives, loans, indorses and does other un-
businesslike things constantly at heavy
cost to his treasury. 1t is said that beyond
his farm at Peekskill, the house and stock
thereon, and his library and brio a-brac
there and at Brooklyn, the great word
painter has nothing to show for his large
income for each of very many years. His
library is so large that it is now being cata-
logued with view to soon making sale
therefrom. He has expended, it is esti
mated, $3.50, 900 in books and as many more
have been given him by publishers. His
house at Peekskill built not long since, Mr..
Beecher says has cost him $4,000. Others
who watch business matters closer and are
familiar with its growth say that $4,000
would be nearer the correct truth. His
COWS are all Attorneys, and the herd is
believed to be worth $l5, 900 to $4,000. His
farm and its manner of running it aud open
hospitality are enough in itself to absorb q
large income. 1t is yet somewhat encum-
bered. His collection of bric d brac would
make large and valuable museum. Fine
prints, bronzes, painting, staluary any
thing beautiful in shape or color-ind
worshiper in Mr.. Beecher, and it is said
that he cannot 60 through the streets Of
New York or Brooklyn without becoming
a purchaser, as heroically as he may labor
to resist and avert his eyes from tempting
show Windows Ithaca Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

THAT BRILLIANT METEoR.-Over one hundred
and fifty nebulu which have escaped the vision
of previous astronomers have recently been dis
covered by DR.. Lewis Swift Director of tho Warn.
or Observatory, Rochester, N. Y. One of these is
of a most peculiar nature, and seems to be under
going wonderful change. DR.. Swift desires to-
thoroughly investigate the great meteor which
appeared OIL the night Of July 3d. and for this
purpose requests all who saw it to communicate
with him at the Warner Observatory, Rochester
N. Y, Immediately, giving the direction of view,
motion. color etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
APPEAL GRANTED.

PETERSBURG, July 10.-Eaton Mills, who
was convicted in the Circuit Court of Hall
fax, N. c., last May of the murder of John
Henry Porter in December 1882, and SEN
fenced to be hanged tomorrow, has,
through his counsel, obtained an appeal to
the Supreme Court for new trial Of the
case, to be heard at the October term of
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
THE CHOLERA.

ToULoN, July 1O.-Dr. Koch the head of the
Berlin Cholera Commission, who is Investigating
the disease in France, is inclined to believe that
the cholera was introduced here by some English
ship, which failed to report deaths that occurred
on board during the passage and which falsited
the log to prevent detection.
MARsEILLEs, July 1O.-There were twenty
five deaths from cholera here last evening.
ToULoN, July 1O.-The number of deaths from
cholera here last evening was ten. One Of the
victims was the Lady Superior of the Sisters of
Charity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

The President expected to leave Washing
ton to-day on the United States steamer
Dispatch for a cruise along the northern
coast. The Dispatch has been fitted out
and provisioned for four. months cruise,
but the President will hardly be aboard of
her more than two months, or perhaps ten
weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
SONGS OF SEASONS.

SPRING.
Breeze,
Trees
Freeze,
SneeZe-
A youth and maiden off a.Maying.
SUMMER.
A lake,
Suubake,
Headache,
Mistake
Big hotel bills papas are paying.
AUTUMN.
Twinkling stars,
Rustic bars,
Shrewd mamas;
ASK papa's
Consent" some pretty lips are saying.
WINTER
A crowded hall,
A fancy ball,
A stupid call,
And-that is all
The same old game they all are playing.
-Ltwiston journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
ALEXANDRIA, VA
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 10.

A FEW weeks since Wall street was looked
to as the point of danger, and we were toto
by business men if there could be period
of liquidation no obstacle would remain to
recovery in trade, and return OF good
times might certainly be anticipated. Inc
liquidation desired has been had, loans on
stocks in Wall street, we notice, have been
reduced near SIS OOO,OOn, and there has
been an enormous shrinkage in prices, and
vet the situation is certainly not less strain
ed than it was before the banks began to
throw their colaterals upon the market.
The greatest danger perhaps has passed,
but the precautions against danger have
been increased. Before the panic money
was plentiful at from 5 to E per cent, now
the lusss are quoted at from 6 to per cent.
The fact that large sums of money have
been withdrawn from deposit in the banks
may partially explain this state of things, but
while some of these deposits are returning to
the vaults, we can see no disposition to re-
duce the rate of interest again. There has
been anxiety lest the banks in the great
money centres if they continue their very
conservative course, especially in the mat
ter of lending, should lead to trouble in the
fall, for then money in large amounts will
be required to move the crops. High rates
for money are now considered the most So
rious obstacle to revival of business. 1t is
thought, however, that the banks of New
York, which are becoming very strong, viii
soon become much more liberal, and Others
will feel safe to follow their example. The
banks of this city have discounted literally
throughout the late sensi,iveness in the
money market, not to call it a panic-tha1
is as literally as a due regard to the finan'
cial outlook of the country justified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs MARTHA, the beloved wife Of John Thorn
berry, esq, departed this life on the Sd inst, at
auckland, Prince William county, Va, in the
57th year of her age after an illness of four
months. Her suffering at times was so severe
that she earnestly prayed to be taken, but it is a
great consolation to her relatives and friends to
know that in her last moments she was cheered
with the glorious hope of Immortality and eternal
life. A FRIEND
Buckland, Pr. VIM. CO., Va. July Sth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

BALTIMORE, July 1O.-Va. 6'sdefd -; do con-
solidated - do End series - do past due cou-
pons &c; new 10-4Os 80: do new 3s u. Cotton
dull: middling IL. Flour steady and quiet {:
Whest-Soutbcrn steady and active; Western r
shade frmcr and active; Southern red 95a1O2;
do amber 1OOa105; No 1 Maryland 9Sa1OO; No
Western winter red spot 932. a94; July 93laa
ga; August 95asa95l2; September 96Aa965s.
Corn-Southcrn higher and in demand Western
higher and dull Southern white 72a74 do yell
low G5a67 Western mixed spot 57a5S July 81
bid ; August 57a. bid. Oats steady and quiet:
Southern 37a4O; Western white 39a41 ; do mixed
35a3S; Pennsylvania 37a4O. Rye quiet at 64a69.
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

IT IS consolation to know whether the
ticket we have suggested, solely because we
believed it to be the most available, is NOM
mated or another; there can be no mistake
in the selection of any one of the names
placed in nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

We CREDIT our friends at Chicago with
two much sense to believe there is danger
of sny split upon the tariff question. Why
any tariff or no tariff would be better
than continuance of the republican party
in power
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
YACHT WRECKED

CARLscRoNA Sweden, July 1O.-The Prince of
Monaco's yacht has been wrecked off the coast of
Sweden. The crew were drowned, but the beredi-
tary Prince Albert who was on board, was
rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
FIRE IN MADRID.

MADRID. July 1O.-The Royal Armory, ad-
joining the palace caught fire last night. The
fire was extinguished after much difficulty, but
not until the building and contents had been
badly damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET July 1O.-Sales
yesterday of 1O5 Cattle, at-best 6aG.1Oc, good
53aa6c, medium 5a5a,c, common 3iha4a. 500
Sheep and Lambs as foil 'ws Sheep 4a5c; Lambs
54a6laa 25fows and Calves, at from $40 TO-
SAT so. Cattle brisk Lambs slow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

JUST THINK of it, 1867 600, 900 spent upon
navy since 1869 by the great republican
party, and yet there is no navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

CHICAGO. July 1O-11 a. m.-Whcat asahsc
higher. Corn l2a1 lsc higher. Oats lsat.c higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

NEW YORK. July 1O.-Stocks frmcr Money 2a3.
Cotton dull; upands IL Orleans liz. Flour
dull. Wheat 1a1t4c higher. Corn gale higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. July 1O-Flour is in
fair receipt aud quiet Wheat is easy; 6,OOo
bushels were sold Change to-day at SO for
good Fultz no prime dry we'll cleaned mixed or
longberry being offered a sample of ordinary
Fultz brought 80 and damaged IS. Corn is
steady. Rye is active and sold at So for choice.
Oats are easy. Produce is without change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

DARASOLS, PARASOLS, at low figures at
i BROWN & CHAPMAN'S,
my7 112 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

DORCELAIN LINED PRESERVING KET-
i TLES.--We have in stock large line of the
above. which we selling at low prices
je2 MCLEAN & UHLER, 50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
NEWS.
To the needs of the

To the needs Of the
tourist, mmercial
traveller and new set
tier, Hostettcr's Stom-
ach Bitters is peculiar
ly adapted, since it
strengthens the diges-
tive organs, and braces
the physical energies
to unhealthful inilu-
ences. 1t removes and.
prevents malarial few
er, constipation, dys-
pep 'ia. h ealth fully
stimulates the kidneys
and bladder, and en-
riches as we'll as puri-
iies the blood. When
overcome by fatigue,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

lust RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT
- Of Smyrna Torchan. Brctonne. and Other
laces, at lfeb7l AMOS r. SLAYNAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, July 1O.-11 a. n.-The stock mar
ket this morning has been quiet and lower. Prices
declined 1. to y per cent, the latter in Missouri
Pacific which sold down to ga Near IL O'Clock
there was a rally of /. to 70 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

DINNER ANDTEA sETS-NEW PATTERNS.
- Call and examine them.
my22 E.J.M MILLER & CO , s. King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

ICE CHISELS AND ICE PICKS, at bottom
/ prices at MCLEAN & UHLER'S,
feb29 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

D EFINED GUM CAMPHOR FOR MOTHS.
LII For sale by A. A. WAKEFIELD.
Successor to Janney & Co..
je2 1872 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

whether mental or physical, the weary and de-
bilitated find it reliable source Of renewed
strength and comfort For sale by all Druggists
and Dealers generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

CATCHES, VALISES AND TRUNKS, THE
y finest and best assorted stock, ever exhibited in
town Gmy26I L. KAUFMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

DRIME VALENCIA ORANGES, SWEET, JUST
received by &c MILBURN,
ano5 II N. Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-10

NEW STYLES OF SILVERED BANGLE
~ BRACELETS at 25c pair at
e26 HENRY WILDTS, 10 n. Royal st.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-01
A Pretty Fair Snake Story.

One day last week a little girl. whose
name slipped the correspondents
usually retentive memory, was chased
by monster hoop-snakc nearly mile.
just as it seemed that it was about to
strike her, she lodged behind a large
apple tree, The rapidly whirling snake
turned to follow, and struck the tree
with such force as TO drive the horn
spike into the hard wood over two
inches The child was so frightened
that she sank down, her heart thump-
ing as though it would burst out Of her
body. One of her brothers, who had
seen her flying down the hill, went to
see what was the matter When he
reached the tree, it was quaking like an
aspen. and its leaves and fruit falling
to the ground in perfect shower, the
PROSTATE girl being almost buried be-
meath them. As soon as he got her
restored to consciousness he took q
fence rail and killed the venomous
monster, which was eleven feet two
and half inches in length and eight
inches in circumference. The horn
point on the tail was six and q half
inches long, and so deeply imbelded
in the very hard wood that it could not
extrcate itself This all happened near
South Mountain, Va Richmond State.