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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

THE NET profits of the whole postal SER
vice of Great Britain constitute about one
tenth of the entire revenue Of that govern
ment The postal service of this govern
ment is not only not source of revenue, but
is an expense to the extent Of millions ofdol-
lars annually But, then, Great Britain does
enjoy the luxury of star route swindlers
who furnish the "soap" with which to carry
national elections, nor is the postal service
there conducted in the personal interest of
partisan leaders, as it unqnestionaby is in
Virginia, and doubtless in all the other
States of the country. But as the majority
rules in this country, nobody has right to
complain, as the people willingly submit to
the condition that exists here, and cheer
fully supply the requisite money by paying
the double price the tariff imposes upon
nearly every necessary of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

MIR. PURCELL, who had his name taken
off the democratic electoral ticket in New
York, because Governor Cleveland was, as
he expressed it, a moral leper," now says
81 now desire to say that information has
come to me from source in which place
implicit confidence materially changing the
state of facts upon which that remark was
made Hence, in justice Gov. Cleveland
to myself, and to all others whom it may
concern, withdraw the characterization
and request that hereafter it be not attrib-
uted to me-"
Rev. MIR. Ball, the author Of the "Cleve-
land scandal" also now acknowledges that
the evidence upon which he he based his
INFAMOUS charges were altogether of the
hearsay character. In the minds OF all
right thinking voters, the scandalous at
tempt to injure Governor Cleveland must
react to the disadvantage of the republican
party, which has sought to profit by it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
The impending War Between France and Chin
Mail Robbers.

VIENNA, Aug. 13.-A great sensation has
been caused by recent robberies Of the Aus
tian mails. Not long ago letter containing
$4,000 horins was distracted, and now a
whole mail bag has been stolen. The bag
contained only valuables and registered let
tiers. In some of the latter were checks
amounting to $4,000 forms, sent by saw
ings' bank in Pesth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Mormons Attacked-S Elders Killed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. ia terrible
tragedy on Cane Creek, Lewis county, in
this State, occurred on Sunday morning,
but as the place is isolated the news tray
elcd slowly. Several years ago a number of
Mormon elders landed in Lewis county and
enlisted number of natives in the cause.
The feeling against these Latter Day Saints
broke out in full force on Sunday morning
About Il o'clock three Mormon elders met
at the house of an old man named Gender
and proceeded to hold Que of their meet
ings Among the congregation were Mrs
Gender, Martin Gender and John Il. Hut
sou. twenty-five masked men rode up to
the house and and were met at the door by
Gender and Hutson. The mob ordered the
Young men TO surrender, but they refused
and showed fight. One Of the mob knocked
Gender on the head, crushing his skull and
causing instant death. Hutson, who had by
this time seized double narrelled shotgun,
fired upon the mob and killed one, who, af
Ter his mask was removed, proved to be
David Hinson, a well-to-do farmer. The
mob drew their weapons and fired upon
Hutson, killing him instantly. They then
entered the house and opened fire on the
Mormon elders, two Of whom were killed
outright. One Of the elders sought protec-
ton behind Mrs Gender, and bullet aimed
at him took effect in the lady's leg, fractur-
ing that member. The other elder, seeing
his brothers lying dead, fled to the woods.
He was pursued and fired upon. 1t is
thought that he, too, was killed. On the
way to Conder's house the mob stopped at q
neighboring dwelling, owned by MIR. Garrett,
where they captured Mormon elder. He
was taken to the woods and several shots
were heard in the direction the mob went
with their prisoner, and it is thought this
man was also killed. 1t is believed that the
elder who lied from Conder'a house to the
woods made good his escape. The country
surrounding the tragedy is in state of great
excitement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

THE WASHINGTON Post says: such men
as Cameron and RiddleDerger could not
consent to be the mere dependents and servl'
tors of any man-much less such man as
Malone" 1t is no less strange than true
that no newspaper printed outside of Vir-
ginia, democratic as we'll as republican, has
a correct idea about the men or the measures
of the Slate. People who are familiar with
the history of Gov. Cameron and Senator
Riddeberger know that they are, and have
been, ever since they subjected themselves
to the "malign influence, as the former
once termed it, of Malone, nothing but his
dependents and servitors, and that, too,
though he now treats and speaks of them i'll
the most contemptuous manner. Nor are
they foolish IN doug SO, no matter how de-
ficient in selfrespect, for with Malone, and
his negro cohorts, they are of some conse-
uuence, while without him they would be
nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

THE YORKTOWN MONUMENT. Secretary
Lincoln, accompanied by Gen. Tidball and
staff and number of the officers of the gar
rson at Fortress Monroe, paid visit to
Yorktown yesterday, to inspect the new
monument now being erected there. The
ornamental base, which reaches to a height
of about forty teet, is completed, and pre-
sents very handsome appearance. Work
on the shaft will be pushed forward as
rapid rs possible, aud will no doubt be
completed by the 10Th of October, when ap-
propriate ceremonies will take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

YELLOW FEvER.-The Marine Hospital service
has received report concerning the existence of
yellow fever at Mazatlan, Mexico, from which it
appears that there were four deaths from that
disease in May eight in juno aud fourteen in
July, up to the ODD. On the 10Th of July the
board Of health of Mazatlan decided that as the
disease was not epidemic or general in character,
to continue the issue of clean bills of health to
vessels trading at that port.
Information has also been received that the
United States Vice-Consul at Sierra Leone has
been compelled to leave the consulate on account
of the prevalence there of severe type of African
fever Out Of white population of about sixty,
ten Europeans have died Of the disease since
May 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Irish National League.

BosToN, August l2.-iast night the dele
gates 10 the convention of the Irish Nation
al League of America, held secret meet,
ing which lasted until after midnight. The
principal business transacted was the defin-
ing Of the policy which shall govern the
proceedings Of the convention to day. The
delegates were nearly unanimous in favor
of prohibiting the discussion, in any form,
Of American politics. 1t was decided to
recommend Judge Mooney, of Buf1.lo, as
temporary chairman.
The Iowa State League has sent $40, 0O0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

GENERAL MALONE says he is better
democrat than the accredited leaders of the
democratic party, and General Butler says
he always has been a democrat. And yet
the former openly supports Blaine, and, no
matter how disappointed he may be, the
intention of the latter is to do the same
thing, by accepting the greenbackers'
nomination. The prominence and conse
quence which audacity combined with
money-no matter how the latter be OBJ
tained-can achieve for their possessor in
this country, are no inconsiderable offsets to
the acknowledged benefits of free institu-
fsono
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

THE DECISION Of the United States Cir
emit Court in the Virginia coupon case
nnblished elsewhere in to-day's GAZETTE,
had a marked effect on the Baltimore STOCK
Board Yesterday. Consol bonds advanced
from SO to 40. and 10 40s from - to "a. Con
sol coupons sold early at 3;', and at the
second board at 10. The effect OF this de-
cision will be to materially advance the
price both of the old consols and lO.4Os, the
holders of which will be enabled to 1und
their coupons in Riddlebergers at par thus
realizing the price of the latter, about o.
for the coupons. Thus it will be seen that
after all the trouble, expense and disgrace
TO which the Mahoneites have subjected
the State by their repudiating schemes, the
result of those schemes has been to the
profit of the rich bondholders and to the in
Jury of the poor taxpayers. 1t is shrewdly
suspected that the knowledge that suci
would be the case as the means by whlcf
some of the inner-tub Of Mahoneites sud
denly acquired their large fortunes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WrSsLaw's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has 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 diarrh9a, gripping
in the bowels, and wind collie. BY giving health
to tho child it rests the mother. Price 25 cents
bottle. my5-1yrM, YVES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

The PRoTEc11oNIsTs say that reduction
in the tariff will not be a public benefit.
But quinine, the use of which is universal
in the South, which, before the duty on it
was removed, sold sometimes as high as
eight dollars an once, sold in New York
yesterday as low as one dollar. If that is
not public benefit, what is it2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Committed for Trial.

MONTREAL, August 13.-Henry Bulmer,
one Of the directors of the defunct Ex-
on the charge of obtaining undue preference
from the Bank after its collapse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Accident at q Colliery.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, August 13.-Thomas
Lynch, Pole, was fatally. and John Sig
man, Hungarian, seriously injured by
fall OF coal at West Shenandoah colliery at
noon to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
The Late EARTHQUAKE Shock.

BoRDENTowN, n. j., Aug. 13.-Although
it has not been reported heretofore, it is
now learned that Hightstown, d. j., felt
the recent earthquake quite as much as any
place in this State. The walls of Peddie In
stitute were cracked and 81 panes of glass
broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Troops for EpYpt.

LONDON. August ia despatch from
Sima says: Two battaions of British troops
under relief orders for England, are to go
Egypt. The Indian government opposes
the depletion of the British force in India.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Death of the Duke Wellington.

LONDON, Aug. ia dispatch from
Brighton says The Duke Of Wellington
dropped dead here to-day as he was enter
ing train for London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
to Mr.. Sullivan for the Parliamentary fund.
Some 700 delegates are in town.
Fires and Loss of Life

BosToN, Aug. ia fire occurred at an
early hour this morning in four. story
brick building Oh Beach street, owned by
Henry Foxon. The house was completely
demolished. By the falling in ola floor dur
ing the conhagration two men were precip-
itated into the flames, and before they
could be reached were burned to crisp.
ERIE, Pa, Aug. ia fire broke out at
Northeast, in this county, about 8 o'clock
this morning, and before its Roadway could
be checked almost the entire business por-
ton of the place was destroyed.
The Impending War Between France and China
LONDON. Aug. 13.-Advices from Shanghai
of August y. says: 1.-THE Tsung-Ii Yamen
announces its determination to resist the
French demands. Tamsli, on the north
west coast of Formosa, is being defended by
torpedoes. Li-Hung Chang is to be i'm.
peached for transferring the China mcr-
chants fleet to an American firm
PARIS, Aug. 1.-Two regiments of ma
rines and three more iron clads are being
placed in readiness to start for China.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

THEN You CAN Go TO WoRK.-You arc
almost disabled by that lame back. Ben
sons Capcine Porous Plasters will cure il
quickly. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
Death of an ArchHolopist.

PARIS, Aug l3.-The death Of the Archie
ologist, M. Charles Albert Auguste Eugene
Dumont, is announced. Aged A..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

General John s. Marmaduke was chosen
as the democratic candidate for governor Of
Missouri yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
The Cholera.

ToULoN, August 13.-There were two
deaths from cholera here last night. The
heat is moderating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
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By r. T. Lucas, Auctloneer.
A UCTION SALE

a OF
CONDEMNED OFFICE FIXTURES
Al the Custom House, Alexandria, Va. On
AUGUST 18th, AT IL O'CLOCK NJ
The following sre the articles
BLACK WALNUT DESK.
/ WRITING DESK and RACK
, CANE.SEAT CHAIRS.
l FRAME DESK
l SMALL STAND DESK.
l LARGE CLOCK
l WALNUT DESK.
aug13-4t JH GRAY. Col. of Port
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The undersigned stockholders Of THE YrE-
GINA MARBLE COMPANY and the owners Of
more than one.third of the Capital Stock, hereby
call for meeting of the stockholders of the said
company to be held at the Braddock House, j.,
Alexandria, Va, OH TUESDAY, the 18th o. An.
gust. 1884, at II o'clock a. M, to alter and
amend the bylaws, and for other pur,oses
B. F. CARTER.
b. r. CARTER, Jr,
KITE E. CARTER,
w. B. COCHRAN,
R. w. N. holland,
angS-d&twtd B.P NOTAND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-13

R1DGEWATER FIGURING MILLS.
Wanted, YOUNG SOBER, INDUSTRIOUS
AND AMI. HONEST MAN. to learn the Roller System,
who has worked is mill
J. B FICKLEN, Manager,
aug12-3 Fredericksbure Va
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
Safe Keeping of Land Records.

Last week, it will be remembered, we had
an article showing the counties that had been
derelict in the duty sending land records to the
land office at Annapolis for safe keeping. This is
duty that the Clerk of the Circuit Courts are
commanded by law to attend to, yet many have
been backward in complying with it. Speak
ing of the matter the Centreville Observer says
EVERY Clerk of Circuit Court in this State,
when he receives deed for record in his Office,
charges the grantee a fee for extracting the deed
and transmitting it to the land office at Annap-
oils for record there, as directed by law, and
yet we see by late report that some Of the Off
ces in this State have shamefully neglected this
work, Charles county having neg lected it since
1928, and Prince Georges since 1878. OF
course those clerk have in the mea ntime regu-
larly pecketed the fees allowed for doing the
work, at the same time leaving the owners OF
land in their county at the mercy of the H.Imes,
" hich mig hit at any moment destroy their old
and insea ure record Office. The judges of the
courts are required by law to see that this work,
as well as other work in the clerks Offices is
done. How they get rid Of their responsibility
in the matter we know not Certainly they do
not permit other men to violate law as perss.
tently as they violate this
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25

Chapel Point was visited on last Sunday
by the largest crowd Of excursionis,s that the
resort has had in any one day since the open
ing, nearly 700 people from Washington avail
ing themselves of the opportunity for ride Oh
| the Potomac and visit to the point This
| large increase shows how the natural beauties
and excellent management at the new resort are
growing in popular favor, and as we suggested
at the beginning Of the season INERT will tell
and those no visit this naturally beautiful
and favored location, and breathe the pure and
refreshing air that is continually waited from
the broad Potomac and behold the jestic
scenery presented by an uninterrupted view OF
the historic stream set of by the green and
verdant hills on either bank, are sure to
return and bring with them their friends and
relations 10 enjoy the noble prospect. We
came from Washington with the excursonists
on last Sunday and was much pleased with the
orderly and pleasant manner in which the peo-
| pie of all classes who came down on the boat
conducted themselves on the trip. This shows
the carefulness with which the management d,
select their parties and how earnestly they
work for the com ort and care of all under their
charge. The magnificent steamer Thompson
is hat dsomey fred up for the comfort OF the
excursionists, is manned by Efficient, courteous
and polite Officers who readily and kindly at
tend to the wants of all. Capt. Kirby, whe is
in comm md, is genial and social gentleman,
IA thorough seaman, and the slightest inter-
course with him puts You perfectly at ease in
regard to your salty throughout the trip. Our
genial fellow county man, Mr. John T. Davis,
in whose change the excursonists are, has the
faculty OF making the acquaintance of all on
board and of enivenng and making pleasant
the trip for the whole party. All this being
considered it is not hard TO understand why the
Point should be growing in popular fnvor. We
commend the trip 10 all Westinghouse who
wish to enj)y healthful and pleasant day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
Local Brevities
Warm again.

Warm again.
Peaches IN market.
The July term lasted just two days.
The tournament season is rapidly APP
prouching. Where wi the first one be Z
For the benefit Of 'spoony" couples we
give the information that another comet
is coming
1t is said that the hazy condition OF the
atmosphere during the past week fore
shadows dry wea her.
Mr. J. FL Roberts and his family have
removed to their new home at La Plata.
Pert Tobacco Ihus lose good citizen.
We expected to have the county levy
for publication this week but the clerk
has failed to bring it in. 1t may possibly
appear next week.
We have received from Messrs Cosack
& Co., publishers, very hands ,me crayon
drawing of Cleveland and Hendricks, and
it is now on exhibition at our office.
The July term attracted but few visitors
t. town. The more important work of
having their wheat threshed claimed the
attention farmers and only those who had
necessary business to transact attended
court
We understand that the Marshall Hall
property has been purchased 10y Captain
Blake, Of the steamer Corcoran, and some
other Washington parties with the inten-
ZION of turning it into summer boarding
resort next season.
Mr.. Dudley Digges is now on a visit to
his friends in this county. He is looking
remarkably well, and brings the cheering
news that his presen, home, Indiana, will
undoubtedly go Democratic by large
majority this fail.
Messrs. Woodward & Lothrop the ex-
tcnsive dry goods dealers of Washington,
calls the attention OF our people to the
manner in which they conduct business
Their method assures fair dealing and
satisfaction to all customers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25

Brusstar Bros, of Baltimore, who received
the contract for the building of two new
sehooners for the State oyster police force,
have them now under way. The dimensions
of the new stmen-of- war; will be 65 feet long,
10 feet team, and feet depth Of hold. In ac-
cordance with the contract the vessels will be
ready for service at the opening of the oyster
season. The builders intend to make them
possess fast sailing qualities, aud are stud ing
with particular care this essential point in the
construction Of the vessels. 1t was stated that
none of the commanders Of the new boats will
be appointed before October or until they are
ready Tor service. Capt. Hedge Thompson,
who commanded the steamer Leila, now solo
and Capt F. Louis Griffith, Of Anne undel
county, ill probably capture the two steamers,
and Mr.. Chs. Pembroke, of st. Mary's, who
was first officer OF the Leila, is spoken for one
of the schooners being built in Baltimore. AL
the district sloops will put in complete order
and ready for service when the season opens in
October The repairs to the fleet are under The
immediate supervisors of the commander o
the force.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
Cross Roads has started the good work

Cross Roads has started the good work
of organizing Cleveland and Hendricks
clubs in the county. This is one way to
succeed at the coming election, so it is to
be hoped that other districts in the coun-
ty will follow the lead set by Cross Roads.
We have heard it rumored that the pro-
prietors of the steamer Armenia offer to
bet from 5000 to $4,000 that they have
the fastest boat on the Potomac river. If
the bet is accep ed the race will be ar
ranged for some date after the close of the
excursion season.
Don't fail to attend the dramatic and
musical entertainment at Chapel Point on
next Wednesday evening. The en- ertaint
ment will be given by first class talen
and you will be fully repaid by visit
There will be hop at the close of the
performance.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25
LOCAL MATTERS {:

Bar The subscription price of The
TINES is 81. per- annum If paid IN
adcance or at any time rithin the cur
rent gear; if not paid within the gear
$3.50 wiU be Invariably charged, as
clt0oys heretofore, anil from this rule
no exception wW be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-25

NEW YORK MILLS >HEETlNG COTTON. IS,
RADiMERE CuLoREp SINS superior
qusliiyl. only 81 real cash VA Ne, : 50.
NUNS YELLING. wide douhe-W id,h pure
wool-Cream PAX. Blue BIaok-35l
BLACK SlLkS, ihrre special bargainS-No
s. 90 i; No. 81, % No , 81 so Every yard
% these Silks have hcen reduced 2ic.
PURE SIIk BRbCADE GRENADINES ias
goods. cash value : IS reduced To 1Jc
HANDSOME BLACK BKuCApE SINS
(pure silk cash vslUe ; - reduced to &c
COLuRED CASHIERS. pure wool, double,
width-Pink Blue, and ki-ck-J7I
FANCY CoLuRED SILKS 81. 50, g. IS
S., Sl01.
BLACK ( COLORED SILK MERVlLECXS
(very fashionable silks, cash value 81 p re-
duced 10 81
CoLOREp SATINS, 80. BLACK SATINS so
NUNS YELLING beautiful s'ylel, pure
wool - real value 379
BLACK CASHMERE SHAWLS, pure wool
-, 90.
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