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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28
PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATES.

As both the State and Second dis
trict delegates convention meet at
Montpelier this week TUESDAY and
Wednesday, the choice of delegates
is q matter of immediate Importance.
Vermont presents her candidate, for
which her representation will labor
"frst, last and all the time," but she
will do we'll to select those men whose
acquaintance, influence and ability
will be power far greater than her
voting strength. Fortunately her
candidate is becoming stronger as
the merits and availability of candi-
dates is being discussed and her fight
is not so forlorn an affair as it has
been heretofore. Senator Edmunds'
star is in the ascendant, but whether
it can be lifted to the zenith will de-
pend great deal on the character of
the small delegation from his state.
Senator Morrill, would seem to be the
most fit man to put at the head of
our delegation, but he has said that
he cannot be absent from Washing
ton; this should not be. The influ-
ence Of the Senator is too great to be
lost. The next strongest men would
be Frederick Billings, Judge Poland,
ex- Gov. Proctor, Congressman Stew
art and ex-Gov. Smith, all of whom
by acquaintance, sagacity and ora
torical ability are able to do good
work. In the first district there are.
beside those already mentioned.
Judge Powers, Henry Ballard, Judge
Veazey and A. F. Walker; on thC
east side we mention exc Congressman
Tyler and Grout, d. B. Harris, Hugh
Henry, Kit. Haskins and ex-Gov
Farnham. OF course there are man,
others who are worthy, but this lis
might be drawn from without doing
discredit to the cause. We hope tina
all interests will combine to give Sen
ator Ednlunds the very strongest Sc
of men that can be chosen.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28

We have felt very friendly toward
DR.. Nichols and have looked upon
some of the assaults upon him as
cruel and unjust, but at the same
time have felt that some candidate
who was entirely free from the rail-
ings of the chronic fault finders might
be brought forward who would poll a
heavier vote. Col. Pingree will doubt
less command the full strength of his
party and possibly more as he was
well-known in the army and admired
by all who knew him. We were in
formed some time since that DR..
Nichols did not propose to enter into
the field if there appeared to be any
serious opposition and consider his
withdrawal as patriotic and commend
ible. This will leave a clear field for
Col. Pingree.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28
A SEVERE EARTHQUAKES IN
ENGLAND.

The eastern counties of England,
especially localities in Essex and Suf-
folk, were severely shaken by an
earthquake, which passed from south
to north, recently. The center Of the
disturbance was Colchester in Essex
county where 100000 damage was
done. The shock there lasted, 1t is
SAID, 80 seconds. The first warning
was a deep, rumbling sound, porten-
tous and awe-inspiring. This was
speedily followed by quaking and
shaking of all the buildings. The
church bells sounded as though sway
ed by unseen hands. The tall Chin
ney-stacks of the factories crashed
in ruins to the earth, and other lofty
structures were destroyed. The spire
of one of the largest churches in the
city, $50 feet high, fell with an aw-
fuI crash to the ground. In one par
of the city fire was caused by the
shock. In private houses the great
est confusion prevailed. Tables wer,
overturned and chairs fell upon tn
floor. The china and glassware il
cupboards ratified together and wer
in many cases shattered, while pic
lures and other ornaments upon tn
walls were thrown to the floor. Th
people were terror-stricken and rush
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28
DIR. NICHOLS WITHDRAWS.

DR.. Geo. Nichols who has been
prominently mentioned as fit can
didate for governor recently wrote
Col. Pingree that he had determined
not to enter into the race against him
and stated that he should retire from
the canvass and give him (Pingree)
his cordial support. Speaking of the
canvass in general and the need of
harmony in the party, Mr.. Nichols
gracefully says:
''There is an urgent demand that every
republican in the state do all in his
power to promote entire harmony in the
party. Vermont's distinguished Senator
and statesman is urged as a candidate fol
the highest honor in the gift of the Amer
of every true son of Vermont that he may
receive the nomination and become the
national standard bearer of the republic
an party.
In this view, nothing should beallowet
to disturb that harmony and most cordia
good feeling in the republican ranks o
our state. 1t is, therefore, with the ut
most cordially and in the conviction tina
the highest interest OF the party in til
state will be subserved thereby, that
withdraw my name entirely from the cor
test and most heartily unite with you
many friends in supporting you for til
position to which you aspire. In comm
to this determination / have considere
the matter independently of my friend
and without opportunity to confer wit
them to any extent; yet | am confident
their approval of my action and that the
will unite with me in giving you the
support"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28

ed shrieking into the streets, where
their cries and pale faces made a
most impressive scene. In some
streets traffic has been forbidden for
the present, as the buildings have
been so badly shattered that they ale
considered dangerous to life and limb.
The side-w walls of houses near Col
chester were shaken out.
At Colchester child was killed
and a woman's skull was fractured.
The parish church at Langenhoe was
demolished and the place looks as if
it had been bombarded. An invalid
at Wivenhoe died from terror. The
damage done at Wivenhoe is $4,000.
At Coggeshall number of school
girls rushed panic-stricken into the
streets and many of them were
crushed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28
| wish the way was open to me

l wish the way was open to me to
accept the position of delegate to
Chicago on behalf of my colleague,
Senator Edmunds, but the position
of affairs here is such, and especially
in relation to the Morrison tariff bill,
that l would hardly be excused for
being absent a single day for the re-
mainder of the session. ! feel that
Edmunds is the only man that would
be sure to carry New York, and that
/ regard as the pivotal state in the
next election.-Sendt0r Morrill,.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28

Interesting to Farmers.-I make pota-
toes a speciality. When have plenty of
barn-yard manure, | find that 200 to 400
pounds of Bradley's Phosphate per acre,
in the hill, will very nearly double the
crop. Potatoes start quickly on Bradley s
Phosphate, and ripen from two TO three
weeks sooner than where no Phosphate is
used. In regard to Phosphate doing any
good the second year, | would say that
had piece of oats this year where | had
potatoes phosphated in the hill last year
could see the potato rows in the oats
almost as far as | could see the oats. That
convinced me that Bradley's Phosphate
DOES do good the second year. have
raised good crop Of oats with Bradley''
Superphosphate alone on poor ground
S. b. Doty, Elmore, vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28

p =. VWEsBSTER Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28

What One Dose Dds. S. Graves, of Akron, n.
Y, had Asthma Of the worse kind. Took one dose
of Thomas Eclectric Oil and was relieved in FIVE
minutes. He adds: ''Would walk ten miles for tins
medicine and pay s. bottle for it. 1t cured my
wife of rheumatism like magic"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28
Do You Want
Anything
in the line Of
BOOTS & SHOES :?

[ have fine line of Ladies' Button Boots i'm all
grades and at low prices any can afford to
sell them. invite those who want easy common
shoe, to buy my 'sS0Iid Comfort Shoe Call and
look at them! have large lot of
Gents Button, Lace and Congress Shoes
benrepu ha
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-28

The woods of the United States are es-
timated to cover 3S0,000,0 900 acres, or l6
per cent of the total area.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

There is move on foot to have reunion
of the Eighth Virginia regiment. The regi'
ment was composed chiefly of men from
Loudoun and Prince William.
The Warrenton Virginian says that du-
ell is said to have taken place near the Eau
quier Springs last Friday with no seconds.
1t is learned that five shots were fired, one
of the balls striking tree and jeopardizing
the life of soldier.
Col. Jas. Alfred Jones had his straw yard
near The Plains, Fauquier county, burned
the other day by child who was carrying
some matches from one house to another
and stopped at the straw yard to roast some
eggs The Warrenton Firginian says Co.
Jones has just rebuilt u very fine barn which
was burned few weeks ago.
The democrats of the First congressional
district OF Virginia met in convention at
Tappahapnock on Wednesday to nominate
a candidate for congress. Thomas Croxton,
prominent lawyer of Essex county, receiv
ed the nomination on the first ballot. 1t is
regarded rs the strongest nomination that
could have been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Tie nights now are perfectly beautiful.
\ band Of Gypsies arrived here this morn
lug from Washington.
The residence of Mrs. Nat. Fitzhugh, near
Hernlon, was destroyed BY fire on Tuesday
together with all her household effects.
Mr. w. II. Price has asked leave to with
draw his resignation Of the position OF
driver of the Hydraulion Steam Fire engine
The annual exhibition of the Sandy Spring
Nd. Horticultural Society will be held at
Sandy Spring Lyceum next Thursday even
lug.
All of the democratic organizations OF
the city have been invited to participate IN
the grand ratification meeting to be held in
Washington on next Thursday night.
AT meeting of the National Rifles in
Washington last night Colonel Myron NJ.
Parker was unanimously elected captain TO
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Col J. O. P. Burnside.
There will be called meeting of the
Democratic Working Club tomorrow (Sat-
urdav) evening, at their rooms, ON King ST.,
to consider the question of accepting the in
vitation to attend the grand ratification
meeting in Washington next Thursday
night.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to William n. Taylor and
Lulu A. Welborn, both of Lovingston Geo.
II. McVeigh, of Fairfax county, and Ada
James, of Prince William county, and to
Richie B. Harris and Mary '. Coons, both
Of Jetfersonton, Culpeper county.
The Jackson Democratic Association OF
Washington will have in line on the even
ing Of the ratification meeting a l2.pound
howitzer on wheels, which has just been
mounted in this city for the association. 1t
will be chrisLened the Andrew Jackson
and will be handled by gun club organi-
Zed by Mr.. Nicholas Sanderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
DIED.

This morning, Mrs. ANNIE V. ALLISON, wife
of James W. Allison, in the Saith year of her age.
Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb,
Take this new treasure to thy trust,
And give these sacred relics room
To slumber in the silent dust.
Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear,
Invade the bounds; no mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
While angels watch tho soft repose
So Jesus slept Gods dying son
Passed through the grave and blessed the bed;
Rest here blest saint till from his throne
The morning break, and pierce the shade.
The funeral will take place from her late resi-
dence, corner Fayette and Prince streets, Sunday
September It'll, al 430 p. m. Friends and &C
nnaintances are invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
Run Down Helped up.

The story which Mr.. ]. W. Ellis Of Min
burn, Iowa, tells, is one in which many
thousands of the ladies of America have a
vital interest. Briefly it is thus: II suffered
for several years from general debility and
nervousness. In fact was completely run
down. had tried two doctors, but they
could not do me any good. tried Browns
Iron Bittcrs. Since then have used four
bottles. 1t has helped me up and done me
a great deal of good, and | would not be
without it," Why will any lady suffer with
debility while dollar will buy bottle o.
Browns Iron Btters?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

AFTER A Observation-Disclosures excitement exists
among the colored population in Lynchburg, Va,
over the arrest of Rev. Philip Cobbs of the charge
of criminal intimacy with one of his congregation.
Thomas Neal suspected his wife and Cobbs of
illicit association, and kept secret watch. He
made discovery on Wednesday that caused him
to attempt Cobbs life with an axe, but the latter
escaped his vengeance Neal searched for him
for hours with shotgun, until persuaded by
friends to apply to the law. Cobbs is pastor of a
large Methodist church (colored), and stood high
in the opinion of his congregation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
How TO MAKE WHITE SOAP.-Au excellent

hard white soap is made rs follows Dissolve
pounds of sal soda and pounds of fresh quick
lime in 4 gallons of water. Pour off the clear
liquors and boil it with pounds of clean tallow
or rendered mutton suet boil it 20 minutes and
set away to cool. When cold cut the cake of
which floats on the lye into bars and put them
away to dry. This is pure soap, as good as the
costly imported CASTLE soap. common but
good yellow soap is made by adding 3 pounds OF
rosin to the lye and boiling until this is dissolved.
4 stronger white soap is made By adding ounces
of horax to the first mentioned articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

PERSONAL Ida Bishop, Of Balti-
vimore, who has been visiting the Misses
Eva and Minnie Lannon, has returned to
her home much to the regret Of her many
admirers.
Miss Ellie Padgett has gone on visit to
the Natural Bridge, Lynchburg and Dan
vile.
Mr.. H. Errck Smith, of Philadelphia, a
brother of Mr.. Hesselius Smith, and former
resident of this city, is here on short visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

NEW REG1srRATIoN-Th will be a
general registration of voters in Fairfax
county, beginning on the 18th OF October
and continuing for six days. There will be
a registration book for each precinct, and
every man must register who wants to vote
in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

ATTEMPTED MuRDER.-It is reported that
a Young German formerly in the employee
of Mr.. Reinecker, near this city, was MUIR
derously attacked and robbed, near Front
Royal, day or two since, by a companion
who was formerly employed at Mr.. Nc
Graw's, and with whom he was travelling.
The report is that the two set oil together
to look for work and when near Front
Rovai stopped to rest. The former fell
asleep and was attacked by the latter and
left for dead. The injured man recovered
sufficiently to make his way to Front Royal,
where he told of the attack, after which the
,would-be murderer was captured and lodged
in iail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

Mr. Blaine was present at the New Eng
land fair at Manchester, N. H.. yesterday,
and delivered an address, in which he re.
ferred in glowing terms to the Importance
of agriculture and the vast wealth repre-
sented by the agricultural products of the
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

THROWN FROM A BUGGY.-While Mr..
Emanuel Francis with his family was driv-
ing through the Soldiers Home grounds in
Washington yesterday, his horse became
frightened and running against stump.
threw Mr.. Francis out of the buggy and
quite badly injured him. He was brought
TO his home in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

TuEPraLIC SCHooLS.-Thelss issuing OF per-
mi c IN children TO attend the public schools
was concluded this evening for the week,
h,'t ,he Clerk of the School Board will be
~ his Office in the Peabody building, every
Monday morning between the hours of .
and 10 O'Clock to issue them to such child
rem who wish 10 enter the schools later. The
total number granted was l454, divided as
follows: White boys, SIS white girls, 1863 !;
co!ored boys, 245 colored girls, 325. The
schools will all formally open on Monday
when the regular course of study Will be
begun. The school houses, with one ex-
ccption, were all overloaded aud retitted
during the vacation, and such improvements
as were necessary were made. The Howell
house, corner of Washington and Wolfe
streets, recently purchased by the board,
has been Internally remodltd, aud Will be
occupied by two divisions of Washington
school white boys which will be transfer
red from Peabody building. The Lee
lcoored) school building has been
thoroughly repaired, painted and renewed
in every part, and is now in a condition as
good as when it was first built. The color
ed school house for boys (Seaton building)
still remains dilapidated aud unrepalred, be-
cause the title To the ground has never been
fully transferred, and its site has not been
entirely paid for. Arrangements arei pro-
gress by which proper title will be made,
and this building will then be placed in the
same excellent condition as the colored girls
school house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
NOTICE.
NOTICE

n oI1ch'
THE ALEXANDRIA STEAM DYE Mohho,
having now occupied the building nos anu ~
south Fairfax street, is now prepared 10 90 "ork
that cannot be excelled by any house IN our llne
of business. We are the only ones in TINS city or
Washington that can dye cottons any color. -.
All articles, no matter how fine the texture can
be intrusted in my to be cleaned or dyed
with perfect safety. Fine work a. moderate
prices Guaranteed l have accepted the agency
for swiss Steam Laundry, the most popular and
best Laundry known. All articles, such as Shirts,
coliars Cufs. window and Lace Curtains, left
in nv care to be Laundried will be finished IN
style not to be surpassed for beauty IN hnisn.
aug27-1m j. l. Ihln Eh' rfoPfietof'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

POLICE REPoIr.-Last night was clear
and warm with one prisoner and two
dodgers at the station house. The Mayor
this morning disposed Of the following
cases:
Silas Harris, colored, arrested by officers
Pat Hayes and Mccain, charged with an
assault on Celia Chapman, also colored, was
fined IS.
Celia Chapman, the complainant in the
above case, was fined $3.50
Nelson Smith, coored for keeping dog
without a license and for refusing to remove
a nuisance when notified, was fined 50 for
each oflense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

HOTEL ARRIvALs-Braddock House. Sept.
5.-Henry Errick, Philadelphia; NJ &. Renoe'
Manassas, Va; Carter Page, Fauquier county; W.
c. Dexter, New York B. L. Fletcher and wife,
w. Gordon and child and Chas. Gordon, Virginia :;
NJ Holenburg Wetumpka. Ala Jno. A. Adams,
Baltimore A. G. Smith, Bethel Academy, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Trade generally continues quiet and We have
no change to note. The Baltimore papers quote
money abundant and loans on good collateral
readily obtained at per cent. Discounts are
quoted at 5a6 per cent as to the character of the
negotiations Money was quoted in New York
yesterday at 1a1le per cent on CALL and closed
easy United States bonds were irregular, closing
l. higher for IS and IL lower for registered As.
Virginia bonds are quiet, with sales yesterday in
Baltimore of 0 40 coupons, January, 's3s, at 49,
and new conso coupons at SO. Railroad securi-
ties are very quiet.
New YORK, September Sill a. m.-Stocks
opened irregular but became weak, prices declin-
ing Il to *. Toward II o'clock speculation be-
came strong and the active shares advanced.
Noon-Stocks stronger and prices advanced -
to =. New Jersey Central however, has been
exceptionally weak, selling down 1 per cent to
56a,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
s: SS,ltssIstirga V5axette.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER;
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States silshl,,y
cooler generally fair weather, varla VARIABLE
winds. For Saturday generally fair "ea1ner
is indicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
NORTH FAIRFAX ST., ALEXANDRIA, "

NORTH FAIRFAX ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Under Direction of
SISTERS of. TIE HOLY CROSS.
will reopen MONDAY, September l, 1884, for
BOARDING aud DAY PUPILS.
The course of study will be thorough and ex-
tensive cmb acing all the branches of Il solid and
refined education.
Particular at ntiou is paid to VOCAL and IN
STRUMENTAi. MUSIC.
Plain sewing and every variety of Fancy Work,
also the Rudiments of Vocal Music and Drawing
are taught without additional charge.
Pupils of all denominations received, and whlle
great attention is given to the religious instruc-
ton of Catholic students, there is no influence
used OH those of different belief.
Terms moderate. For further particulars apply
to [aug2j-2w1 MOTHER SUPERIOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

FRArgRNAL EIsIT.-Washingt on Council ,
o. U. A. NJ, of Georgetown, accompanied
by a number Of their friends, arrived here
last night on steam packet via the canal
and paid fraternal visit to Virginia Coun-
Gil No. =, of this city. Their trip down the
canal, though long one, was much enjoyed
by all. At the room of Virginia Council the
visitors were entertained by recitatlons,
music, Sc, &c, the Octette Club rendering
several songs in an admirable manner. A
hon was rendered the visitors at the City
Hotel, which was kept up till late and at
which Miss Anna May was presented witt
set of iewelry and Miss Dora Bevers with
pair of gold bracelets for being the prettie st
girls present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

BALTIC SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Sept. A.
Sugars--ln raw Sugars the tone is again reported
slow and there is no change to he noted in
rent reports. Buyers have TO immediate use for
supplies and move iudtfcrcntly accordingly, but
the few who do exhibit interest enough to ex-
anime desirable samples find owners ideas full
and steadily adhered to in pretty much all cases.
Quotations arc 47sa5c for fair to good refining.
Grocery grades of New Orleans Ga6la centr
fugal 71sa7a.. Refined Sugars are quiet and
steady at our quotations. Cut loaf 7'sc; for
crushed 73s; for powdered 71p; for granulated
7; soft 62s yellow . t.aG.
Conee.-Thc only arrival from Rio in tho week
was cargo of APIS bags The market opened
firm, but the demand soon slackcned and the
closing was dull and lower. The sales were $500
bags at 97sa1O5- cts. There were 10 sales at the
Exchange to-day. We quote Rio invoices as fol.
lows Ordinary at SIP cents. fair at 10l5 cents,
good at II cts, and prime at IL, cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-05

sss-The regular monthly meeting of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Co. will be held this evening
September 9Th, at o'clock. Full attendance
requested. It'll C II. PIcKIN, Sec ty.
UNNGLlSH PRINTED CHAMBER SETS-1o
IL pieces. New Patterns at 1915. Call and
see them. [sep4l E. ]. MILLER & co.
DACCARAT GAS GLOBES. in Rose, Canary
- and Crystal
sepi E. J. MILLER & 20.