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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

RIBBONS MISTAKEN FOR SNAKEs.-A
daughter of Judge Robert 7. Jones, Miss
Anna Cox, accompanied by her mother and
Mr.. Ledbetter, went to the station at
Waynesboro', Ca, on Saturday morning, to
take the early train for Augusta. Miss Cox
had gotten out Of the carriage, and taken 10
her hand a lantern with candle inside,
that is usually attached to carriages on
dark nights. She had long streamer5 OF
ribbon tied around her waist and Us the
wind began to blow she felt the ribbons
huttering about her face. Imagining that
they were snakes, she threw down the Ian
tern and screamed for help, saying that
snakes were after her. Dir. Ledbetter went
to her aid, aud seeing the ribbons iiutterinS
on the ground about her, and imagining
that he also saw snakes, he began TO stamp
aud endeavor to kill them, completely de-
molisbing Miss Cox's portmanteau. Miss
Cox tainted away, and for some time was in
a serious condition with convulsious. Even
when restored, she could not get it out of
ner head that snakes were after her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

WATCHEs-Edwari VI. appears to have
been the first Eng'ishman to wear watch,
and this consisted of tonne arum gilt, with
two pIummeis Of lead )" that is to say, il was
driven hy weights. This is supposed to have
been received by The king as a present
from Nuremberg, and was playfuily called
Nuremberg animated egg. The word
watch" is derived from al Aaglo
Saxon word meaning to wake. The
first portable time.piece Of which we have
any record was that of the Chinese pocket
dial mounted upon the head OF cane or
carried by chain round the neck Queen
Elizabeth had a watch shaped like duck,
with chased feathers, the lower part Of
which opened, and the face or dial of silver,
oruameEted with a gilt design. The outer
case was of brass, aud that in turn was COW
cred with black leather ornamented with
silver studs. Mary Queen Of Scots gave II
curious token Of affection TO her faithful
maid of honor, Mary Sraton, in the shape
of watch in the form Of skull, the dial
occupying the place of the palate and the
works that Of the brains. The hours were
marked in Roman letters. 4 bell i'll the
hollow Of the skull received the works, and
hammer struck the hours.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The question Of exterminatiug the spar
row is agitatipg the good people OF Lynch
burg.
The Shenandoah Agricultural Fair will
be held at Winchester on the 18th, 18th
10Th and 18th Of October.
Up to Tuesday there had been 220 ma
triculates at the University against 1870 at
the same time last year.
The Charlottesville Jefersonidn says that
there has been a female department ins'l
tuted at The Miller School, but that the new
building for this department. has not yet
been erected nor the teachers elected.
Colonel William P. Burwell, Of Richmond
died there yesterday after long illness.
He was lawyer by profession, and had de.
voted the past ten yeals of his life TO repre-
senting the claims of Virginia tobacconists
at Washington.
Mr.. William Berry, Of Hamilton, Loudoun
county, whose injury from the accidental
discharge of u gun in the bands of a friend
was noticed last week, died on Friday, from
the effects of his wounds. MIR. B. was abou:
65 years of age.
The stable Of John J. Scott, on Grove
avenue, Richmond, was destroyed by fire
on Tuesday night, together with eight valu'
able horses, several buggies aud sulkies
eight sets of harness, saddles, brides. and q
large quantity Of feed The sutferings oil
the animals was horrible and sickenipg
sight 10 witness. Their piteous squeals
could he heard at great distance.
Major Thornton p. Pendleton, formerly
of Clarke county, but for the past twelve
months a citizen of Prince Georges county
Md, where he had purchased L part of the
estate OF the late Col. Cem. Hill, died at The
residence of his son, in Culpeper county
last Friday, after brief illness. During
the rst year Of the war Major Pendelion
was commis<ary of Gen. Turner Ashby's
cavalry command, and was well known
throug hout the Valley Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

DURING TIE last political campaign in
this State one of General Mahone's negro
speakers, in addressing crowd of his race,
said:
"Governor Cameron's appointment OF
colored men on the School Board in
Richmond is the first step in the right ,di-
rection, and we intend to pursue this course
until we secure all our rights. You ask
me to what extent expect to go and where
our demands for equal rights will end? |
reply We shall never stop short of mixed
schools and mixed marriages We expect
to secure these rights by constantly sgtat-
ing the subjects, and by an aggressive
policy. Repeal the law prohibiting inter-
marriage, and the colored man will take
care of himself"
Let the few white men in Virginia who
contemplate voting for Blaine next month
think of this before they cast their ballots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

THE COURT OF ArPEALs.-The Court oil
Appeals at Stanton disposed of the follow
ing business this week:
James A. Frazier VS.. John M. Hendren.
From Augusta Continued.
Wayland and wife vs.. Crank's executor.
From Albemarle. Removed TO Richmond
for hearing.
Turner vs.. Dawson. From Albemarle.
Continued to next term.
McCormick's executors vs. Wrights ex.
ecutors ct ais. From the Circuit Court of
Frederick county. Decree corrected, and
as corrected affirmed, Judge Lewis deliver
ing the opinion.
CofTman VS.. ColIman. From the Circuit
Court of Rockingham. Affirmed, Judge Lacy
delivering the opinion.
Scum vs. Cofelt ct ais From the Circuit
Court of Shenandoah county. Reversed,
Judge Fauntleroy delivering the opinion.
Smith and wife VS.. Rosenheim. From the
Circuit Court of Amherst county. Appeal
dismissed for want Of jurisdiction, Judge
Lewis delivering the opinion.
Barley's executors VS.. Layman's admins
TRAITOR From the Circuit Court of Rock
iugham county. Reversed, Judge Lacy de-
livering the opinion.
Priddy & Taylor VS.. Hartsook. From
Albemarle. Continued till next term.
Upon petition for rehearing in the man.
damus case of Oldfeld vs.. Holmes, from
Norfolk city, the order refusing to award
rule nisi was set aside, and the case trans
ferred to Richmond for further proceedings.
The court then adjourned, after session
of twenty ight days, to meet in Richmond
on the 9Th of November.
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Satisfied.

After the toll and turmoil,
And the anguish of trust Boiled
After the burden of weary cares
Baffled longings, ungranted prayers
After the passion, and fever, and fret
After the hurry and heat of strife;
The yearning and tossing that men call life;
Faith that mocks and fair hopes denied,
We--shall be satisfied.
When the golden bowl is broken,
At the sunny fountain side.
When the turf lies green and cold above
Wrong. and sorrow, and loss, and love;
When the great dumb walls of silence stand
At the doors of the undiscovered land
When all we have left in our oden place
+ an empty chair and pictured face;
When the prayer is prayed, and the sigh is sighed
Welsh all be satisfied.
What does it boot to question,
When answer is aye denied?
Hettcr to listen the Psalmist's rede,
And gather the comfort of his creed;
And in peace and patience possess our souls,
While the wheel of fate in its orbit rolls,
Knowing that sadness and gladness pass
Like morning dews from the summer grass,
And, when once we win to the farther side,
Wc-shall be satisfied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

A NAN whose veracity is approved by
such good republicans as General Logan,
Senator Harrison and ex-senator David
Davis, says that Mr.. Dudley, who, though
drawing his salary as Commissioner OF
Pensions, is running the Blaine vote. pur-
chasing bureau in Ohio, once refused him
holiday on.St. Patrick's day, with the gra-
tuitous remark that he chad no love for
tho Irish" Mr.. Blaine, also, though raised
In the Catholic Church, is on recent record
Is saying it provoked him to be called a
Catholic" And yet there is current ru-
NOR that Irish Catholics who have hereto
fore voted the democratic ticket intend to
vote for Mr.. Blaine, who has promised to
promote Mr.. Dudley if he be elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09
Attempt to Wreck a Train.

HALIFAX, N. S., Oct 9.-While Metho-
dist excursion train from this city yesterday
with over 500 people on board was proceed
ing toward Hartsport, on the Windsor and
Annapolis line, it was suddenly stopped with
violent shock short distance beyond Ell.
lershouse. 1t was at first thought that
wheel had broken, but an examination
showed that the rails had been broken and
spiked with most evident malicious intent.
Fortunately no injury resulted. Efforts are
being made to apprehend the perpetrators
of the villainy.
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The Beers.

LONDON, Oct. 9.-The Times understands
that the English Cabinet Council on Mon.
day concluded to adopt measures forthwith
to stop the audacious encroachments of the
Beers in Africa. This decision, the Times
says, is received with satisfaction by the peo-
pc of England who have watched, with
growing impotence the insults that have
been heaped upon the English flag by peo-
pie whose insignifcance is their best pro-
lection
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GREAT BR1TA1Ss GREATSEss.-In an address

GREAT BRITAIS's GREATSEss.-In an address
delivered by Sir Richard Temple on Economic
Science aud Statistics before the British Assoca-
ton at Montreal it wss stated that the popnla-
ton of the British Empire consists of 80, OOO.-
600 Anglo-Saxons, 1S9U00OO0 Hindoos and
$4,000, o Mohanmedans, e:c--a total of 315,
100000 The area of the empire and irs de-
Tendencies is 10 10000 square miles. The an
nusl revenue is: United Kingdom, $50 900, 900 !;
India. ETA 0)O,0OO; colonies aud dependencies,
s4OOO0 OvO; total, f2O3, 100000. Including
local taxation, the total revenue is f264 100000.
The number of truined soldiers is $4,000, of
whom about TOO O0O are of the dominant race
In addition, there are $50 900 policemen in the
empire The school attendance is: United King
dom 5,o500OO; Canada. 5000; Australia,
GIL 900; India. 1900 900; total in the en-
pire of 1921 90 pupils.
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Rooms STATE DEMOCRATIC Con-.

ALEXANDRIA, OcI. y, 1904.
Arrangements have been made for Wig
orous canvass in the Fourth District. Bar
becues will be held at various central points
and the people be addressed by two or more
of the following speakers: Judge Staples
John W. Daniel, General Hunton, General
Fiiz Lee, James Barbour, John Goode, J. R
Tucker and others.
In order that Mr.. Dunlop may make an
uninterrupted canvass in the Northern
Neck, this committee have withdrawn bis
appointments for Louisa and Pittsylvana,
but other speakers nave been provided for
these points.
Fl. SHEPHERD, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

The Grand Commandery of Knights TempIar
of Virginia held lis sixt5.second annual conciave
in Petersburg last night. There was large at
tep3arce An address OF welcome was delivered
=. r,,;nsnt Commander Banks, which was re-
snorded to by John Roper. grand commander
Of Norfolk. The Grand Commander presented
his annual report Among tho representatives in
ottend.nc. is Colonel r. r; Withers Grand Mas
ter knights Templar of the United States. This
afternoon there will he parade and au inspec-
ton of the different commando les, and at night
= hanouet will be given at the Academy Of Mus c.
he city is handsomely decorated with fl .gs and
banners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

LESS THAN year ago Governor Cameron
held up his right hand before an audience
of the people of his own State, and 10 the
most solemn manner declared that he would
not vote for Mr.. Blaine for President shouio
that gentleman be the republican nominee.
At the same time General Malone spoke OF
Mr. Blaine az the "sneaking, pettifogging
bloody-shirter of Maine" Now both Gov
ernor Cameron and General Mahoue are
making speeches for Mr.. Blaine. When
mans political opinions are subserv'ent 70
his desire for office they become as "Varia'
BILE as the shade by the quick and quiVerlne
aspen made" But who can respect sucr
men, or place any reliance upon what they
say2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

ARRANGING FOR THE CAMPAIGN.-Dr. w.
w. Scott, of Alexandria, assistant secretary
Of the democratic State committee, arrived
here yesterday shortly after noon and met
number of delegates who were in attendance
upon the congressional convention held
Tuesday night. DR.. Scott had conference
with these delegates in the hustings court
room to whom he spoke on matters pertain.
ing to the present canvass. He stated that
it was proposed to make the fight in this
district vigorous one, and that arrange
ments had been made for number of bar
hecues at which addresses would be made
by distinguished speakers. These barbe-
cues are to be held as follows: At Blacks
and Whites, on Thursday 23d instant |;
Hicksford, Tuesday 2Sth inst. Stony Creek,
Wednesday 29th inst, and at Buffalo
Springs, Saturday, November lst. Arrange
lrents have also been made for speeches at
all of the county courts, and from now until
the day of election, the voice Of distinguish
ed democratic orators will be heard in this
district in the interest of the national demo-
cratic ticket and the congressional nominee,
Dr. George E. Rives. Judge Staples will
speak at Blacks and Whites on the 23d.
DR.. Scott gave an encouraging account OF
throughout the State. He declared all re-
district on account of Mr.. Croxton's nomi-
nation TO be without any foundation in fact,
aud stated that Marshall in the second is
making gallant fight with fair prospect
Of success.-Petersburg Inder appeal Of to-
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NEWS OF THE DAY,

There was heavy frost at Yanktor,
Oak, Tuesday night. Ice formed on the
pools.
Mr.. Edwin Booth, the eminent American
tragedian, will commence series Of repre-.
sensations in Berlin in February.
fire at Covington. Ga, yesterday, de-
$4,000. The safe contains $50 900 worth of
securities.
The national reunion of Mexican veterans
began at St. Louis yesterday. About two
hundred delegates from various States are
in attendance.
Osman Digna has abandoned his attack
upon Suakim, and is now engaged in mas
sacring women and children, and stealing
cattle belonging to the Amarar tribe.
At Hartford, Conn, Tuesday, Maud S.
made half mile in 2.03a the last quarter
in 3O4 seconds, or 3.O1 gait. She will en-
deavor to beat her record of 2 O9a next
| Tuesday.
The Episcopal Congress at Detroit vest err
day discussed 1.-THE Cathedral System in
America" Rev. ]. H. Elliott, of Washing
ton, doubted the expediency of the system
III America, thought its establishment would
| be retrograde movement, and that indie.
pendent American laymen would not be
governed by it.
The French troops under Colonel Donnier
have had an engagement with Chinese troops
in the valley of the Loo. Chuan river. The
Chinese were routed after six-hours bat
tie. The French had four killed and twenty
wounded The hombardment of Tamsui
continues. The French fleet has destroyed
the Chinese forts.
The strike of the stove mouders at Pitts.
burg, Pa. which was inaugurated nine
months ago, has been declared off, and all
who can get work will return ut reduction
of fifteen per cent. The manufacturers have
agreed to take the strikers back provided
they make application az individuals and
not as members of the union.
Richard Clark, of Caledonia, Canada, on
employe of Forepaugh's Circus, while open
lug ventilator in cage yesterday morn
ing had his hand seized by a tiger, and
while trying to release himself was seized
ny two tigers and dragged inside of the
cage The animals were finally beaten oil
with iron bars after Clark's arms and legs
had been horribly crunched and mutila,ed.
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say -?

Mr.. PURCELL withdrew from the CleVe-
land electoral ticket in New York, but md
ing that he had been grossly deceived, he
has Joined Cleveland club and is doing all
he can to elect the democratic nominee.
Dr. Forrest has Withdrawn from the Blaine
electoral ticket in the same State, but, In
stead of joining Blaine club, he says his
conscience will not permit him to support
for President man who by his own letters
ia proved to be personally dishonest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09

The Cleveland, Ohio, Catholic knight
says: "Wednesday, October Is, will be q
day of particular rejoicing for every honest
citizen of the United States, for, on that
morning, the news of Ohio's grand victory
over corruption and ring rule will be her
aided throughout the land, and the death
knell Of political jobbery will have been
sounded in the ears of James G. Blaine,
with deafening noise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-09
The Late Cyclone in Italy.

ROME, Oct. 9.-HarrowiDg details of the
cyclone which prevailed at Catania, on the
Island OF Sicily, yesterday, have been receiv-
ed here. Twenty seven persons were killed
and one hundred were injured. There is
great distress among the poor. Hundreds
of houses were demolished.
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A ComDlaint

LONDON, October 9.-The Times Dongola
correspondent complains on behalf of him
self and his brother correspondents that all
kilograms to and from England are subject
ed to military wise, which renders their tel
egrams practically worthless.
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Universe ty Closed.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct, 9.-The university
at Kief has been closed by the authorities
and will not reopen until January. One
hundred and sixty-eight Of the students
have been arrested for alleged connection
with the Nihilists.
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Death of an IuYautnr.

LONDON, Oct. 9.-David Green, an inventor.
doing business in New York, who WIS exhibiting
patents at the Health Exhibition, was found in an
insensible condition in a railway carriage at Wal
worth Station and died shortly after his removal
from the car
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SHOCKING HIS s.-William Gu

SHOCKING HIS ELATlvEs.-William Gull
yer, of Utica, N. Y, is n son of the late A.
E. Culver, who was at one time forwarder
of prominence and wealth, but who at his
death was financially embarrassed. His
family, however, still hold a prominent so
cial position, and one of his sons graduated
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis and is
now a leutentent in the United States
Navy. Mrs. Culver still resides in Utica,
is possessed of considerable property and Is
highly esteemed in the best circles. VIM.
Culver Is now twenty eight or thirty years
old. Some years ago he contracted mar
rage which his parents considered beneath
him. The woman died, and young Culver
was received at home again. During the
past summer he has been at work in the
American Express office, in Utica and made
frequent trips to Trenton Falls, summer
resort few miles north Of Utica. An old
negro named Brister, with two light-coored
mulatto daughters Of some vocal ability,
have been the musical attractions at the
resort. The dulcet tones of their guitars
and the ravishing vocalism Of the daughters
doubtless captivated young Culver, who
on Thursday last embarked in a second
marriage aud welded one of the Bris-
ter sisters. The father at first opposed
the union. but the girls appeals pre-
vailed and he finally acted as wit
ness to the ceremony. The marriage
was performed at Prospect. near Treu-
ton Falls, by Rev Mr.. Bullock, To-
cal preacher vino is not recognized by the
Northern New York Methodist Episcopal
Conference. The event occurred last Thurs
day, but the influence Of Culver's family
has kept the event out of the local papers.
Gossip, however, has been busy, and Utica
society is greatly excited over the news.
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Orange Disturbance.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Oct. 9.-Orange distur-
Dances are again developing at Harbor
Grace. The gates Of the convent were torn
down and flung into the sea, and one Riv-
erhead man was beaten almost to death by
the Orangemen.
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The Tallapoosa.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, October o.
The steamer Tallapoosa is now in Edgar
town harbor in four and a-half fathoms of
water, the harbor light bearing about north
west. The pontoons were slipped early
this morning owing to strong northerly
blow spriuging up. She is now compar
atively safe from the effects of gales and the
ooaon quail
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9.
Regular Democratic Ticket

Election Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1854
FOR PRESIDENT,
GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YORK
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THos. A. HENDRICKS, OF INDIANA.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
John Goode, Norfolk.
Waller r. Staples, Montgomery.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First-John Nicely, Accomack.
Second-Baker P. Lee, Elizabeth City.
Tbird-R. II. Cardwell, Hanover.
Fourth-W. T. Atkins, Mecklen6urg.
Fihh-B. B. Munford, Pittsylvania.
SIXTH. H. II. Figgat, Botetourt.
Seyenth-D. 8. Henkel, Shenandoah.
Eighth-Thomas Smith, Fauquier.
Ninth-S. w. Williams, Bland.
Tenth-Camm PattesoD, Buckingham.
FOR CONGRESS EIGHTH DISTRICT,
HON. J. S. BARBOUR, OF ALEXANDRIA
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Missing.

LONDON, Ont, October 9.-Henry l..
Ainslie, secretary and manager of the Huron
and Middlesex Fire Insurance Company, is
missing, and his books are said to be in
mixed condition.
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Withdrawn from the Priesthood.

PARIS, Oct. 9.-Abbe LeMesle, of Havre,
has withdrawn from the priesthood and
married the daughter of anker, named
Louisel, Of this city.
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Sls551s1G
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Elected Grand Eminent Commander.

Elected Grand Eminent Commander.
Special Dispatch to the Alexandria GAzErrE.l
PETERSBURG, Va, October 9.-At to-day's
conclave ofthe Grand Commandery, Knights
Templar, P. E. c., F. A. Reed, of Alexan-
dria, was elected Grand Eminent Com.
mauder.
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Suicida

NEW YORK, Oct 9.-Henry T. Hopper, 4 STA
TONER, So years old, committed suicide this
morning.