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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-06

Elizabeth Cady Stanton is ont with Il
plea for a new divorce law, with the
common cry of equal rights, not Tor the
woman only, but for father, mother
and child.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-06

Hsstetter's StomHch Bitters ia a fine blood de.
purent, rational cathsrtic, and superb au: .
bilious specific 1t rallies the falling en- rPies Of
the debiitated, and checks premature. decay.
Fever and ague, bilious rcmittent, dyspeps.a and
bowel complaints are among the eyIlr which II
cnt RELY removes. In tropical countries, where the
liver and bowes are organs most uniavorahly
Effected by the combioed innuer &c o. climate, di I
and water. II IL n very necessary safeguard. + r
ale by all uggists add dealer generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
LETTER FROM CLARKE.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZETTE)
BoYCEvILLE, Va, October 7, 1SS4.-In
the last few days we have interviewed a
New York democrat, Pennsylvania res
publican, a West Virginia democrat and a
Tazwell county, Virginia, Mahohite. The
New York democrat was an intelligent and
we'll informed man, and he says that in his
section of the State those who supported
Cleveland for Governor are still his support
ers and he predicts the State will go demo.
cratic by large majority. The Pennsylva-
MIA republican was Chester CO., man, and
he felt sure that as Chester county went, so
would 60 the country, and Cleveland stood
no chance. In the course of our conversa.
ton, however, he told us he thought Gen
eral Lee was the greatest man of the late
war on either side, and Billy Malone stood
next, and if Lee had have died during the
war Malone would have been his successor.
Now, man who could so magnify little
Billy, we don't think could know much
about politics even in his own State. The
West Virginia democrat is sanguine of sue
cess, and predicts glorious victory. Now
for our Tazwell county Mahonite. He thinks
the county will go solid for Blaine,
duu WHICH, eShSo why, ue Salu CAUSE.
asked who the candidates for Congress
were, and he said he did know, but he had
forgot; one thing he did know, they had
very smart man down there, republican,
named Mustard-a drawing name-he was
in Congress once, and was working hard
for the party" As we had never heard of
Mustard or his Congressional career we
concluded the Boss man had things mixed
little, so we let him alone. We see many
people here from the southwest every week
and they nearly all agree that everything
in that section is favorable for the demo.
Gratis.
O'Ferrall is warming things up here in
the Valley. His speech at Winchester last
Thursday night is highly spoken Of One
old fellow who heard him told me he didn't
think the fellow had SO much in him.
There was great enthusiasm both there and
at Berryville where be spoke since, and the
enthusiasm has extended to our city and the
people are getting stirred up considerably.
Wouldn't wonder if wildwood and Boyce.
Vile don't club together and get up bar.
beeue vet before the election.
The drought is getting distressing.
The farmers are trying to seed, but
it is an uphill business. Water is
alarmingIy scarce and high; we quote it
to- day at Is cents per barrel, with an up
ward tendency, as the supply is not equal
to the demand at that figure. We have reg
ular Sunday services and prayers for rain,
but have received nothing as yet but light
showers. We begin to think it will take
regular old-fashioned two weeks Methodist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

The PHILADELPHIA Record says: "Pen-
sion Commissioner Dudley continues TO in
suit President Arthur's administration by
using his office in Ohio 10 promote partisan
ends" But would the proper sort OF al
ministraiion, one that respected itself and
possessed the respect Of reputable people, al
low itself to be insuHed with immunity? But
what else could be expected Of President
who was audacious enough to avow his in
tention of carrying out the terms of his ne,
farious bargain with Malone, though those
terms involved the removal of worthy
manned federal soldiers from Office aud
gross indignites to meritorious naval otii-
GERS, because they would not prostitute
their positions to advance the selfish aims
of an incendiary demagogue and repudi-
ator of public debts?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
Storm on Lake Michigan.

CHICAGO, October S.-The storm on Lake
Michigan last night blew away a small
shanty set on piles in the lake about mile
from the shore, in which the laborers en-
ployed in the inlet to the lake tunnel at
Hyde Park were lodged. There were six
teen men in all thus employed, and the
carrying away of the shanty left them cling
ing to the stringers aud beams in most
perilous condition. One man came ashore
on plank near south Chicago this morning
and it is feared the others have been drown
ed. A life saving crew has gone to the
rescue,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

COUPON CAsEs.-In the United States
Circuit Court, at Richmond, yesterday, be-
fore Judges Bond and Hughes, the Attorney
General asked for writ Of error and super
sedeas in the cases of ]. H. Hamilton and
others against ]. Il. Barksdale, Treasurer
Morton Marye, Auditor of Public Accounts,
aud Frank G. RufIin, Second Auditor,
composing the Board of Commissioners Of
the Sinking Fund of Virginia, which was
refused by the court. The Attorney General
then filed petitions to the Supreme Court
for writs of error in each case, so that the
cases are now in a condition to be reheard
by the Supreme Court of the United States
on petitions presented, and the trial will be
had early in December.
The following coupon cases were argued
and the papers taken for considera-
ton: John Stewart vs. Taylor, treas
urer of Henrico; Daniel K. Stewart VS..
Taylor, treasurer of Henrico; D. b. Ten
Dant vs. Treasurer of Petersburg; H. G..
Dulany VS.. Treasurer of Petersburg; Tan
ner & .Dulany VS.. Treasurer of Loudoun !;
c. r. Paxton VS.. Treasurer of Loudoun.
The cases of A. J. Ford. trustee, vs.. Taylor,
treasurer, aud A. NJ Sedden VS.. Hill, treas
urer, were continued till next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

THE CHEsAPEAKEANDOH Io.-The Hunt
ington syndicate has completed its transcon-
tinental line from Old Point to San Francis
co via New Orleans, the principal roads
forming the system being the Chesapeake
and Ohio, running from Old Point to Lex
ington, Ky, the Chesapeake, Ohio and
South western, running from Louisville, to
Memphis; the Louisville, New Orleans
and Pacific, running from Memphis to
New Orleans, and the Southern Pacific
running from New Orleans to the Pacific
coast. From Lexington to Louisville
a branch of the Louisville and Nash
vile is used In order to unity the system
a company will be organized shortly under
the style Of the Southern Pacific Company
with headquarters in New York. Mr.. c. z.
Huntington will probably be the president
This company will have control of the en-
tire line. The roads east of New Orleans
will constitute the Chesapeake division"
Of the Southern Pacific Company, while the
lines west of New Orleans will constitute
"the Central Pacific division" of the South
ern Pacific Company. Each of these grand
divisions will have its general manager and
corps OF general officers. The Chesapeake
division from Old Point to New Orleans
will embrace | 900 miles, including the Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee branch of one hum
dred miles. The new organization referred
to will probably be perfected before the 1st
of January, the general points having al
ready been discussed and agreed upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
LAWYER Assasslnated.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. S.-A special TO the
appeal from Helena, Ark, says c. l..
Standiford, a prominent young attorney Of
Belen, Ark, was assassinated on Monday
night. He was in company with w. VIM
an attorney from Friar's Point, Miss. Mr.
Winn had preceded him to bed and Stand
ford had extinguished the light and was ia
the act of raising the mosquito bar when
some unknown party fired through the win.
dow. A load of buck shot struck Stamford
in the lett side, killing him instantly.
Blood hounds tracked the assassin for half a
mile where he evidently had taken horse,
There is no clue to the identity of the MUIR
derer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

THE WASHINGTON Star, republican, of yeS-
tsrlav. saws: solicitor Neal has gone to Ohio
tn take part in the campaign" The de-
parture of Comptroller Lawrence and Com
missioner Dudley, for the same State, and
with the same purpose, had been previous
" announced in the same paper. All the
people of the country-not the Blalneltes
only-are taxed 10 pay each Of the gentle
men referred to large salary for attending
to the important and responsible duties OF
the Office of which he is 10 control; and yet
every one of them has left bis officein charge
of subordinate, and gone of electioneering
for MIR. Blaine. Aud this, too, though there
ia an uurevoked executive order prohibiting
all persons in the service of the Government
from active participation in politics, and
though President Arthur avows himself a
supporter of civil service reform Gould
there be more sufficient cause for change
of administration? Treason and patriotic
motives, and not prejudice and bribery, in
fluenced the majority of voters, the majority
nv which Cleveland will be elected would
be numbered by millions instead of BY thou
sands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
The Ohio Election.

Special dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE
UHRICHsyILLE, Ohio, October S-Every.
thing to day points to democratic victory,
and substantial one at that. 1t will be
close vote. Gains for the republicans will
be first reported from the western reserve
and the eastern tier of counties, where The
tariff" has been serious question. Tie
democrats, however, have the majority of lat
year back of them, and they have the iudr-
pendent vote, and the liquor Interests All
the republican saloonkeepers are for the
democrats in October, but will probably
vote for Blaine in November. The prohi.
btionists will have about ten thousand votes.
mostly from the republican party. Their.
is no question but the republicans are DIES
perate, and are resorting to every known
method to thwart the will Of the people.
The candid opinion of the best informed
democrats is that they will carry the State
by 5000 to 5000 majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

Mr.. TILDEN, ia his letter acknowledging
the reception of the resolutions presented
to him from the national democratic con
vention, says:
''The republican party is largely made vi
of those who live by their wits and who
aspire in politics tt advantages eve .Ls'
rest Of mankind, similar to those which
their daily lives are devoted to securing IN
private business The democratic party
consists largely of those who live by the
work of their bands, aud whose political &C,
ton is governed by their sentiments or
imagination. II results that the democratic
party, more readily than the republican
party, can be nodded to the support of re-
form measures which involve sacrifice OF
selish interests"
This shows that no matter how feeble
Mr. Tilden may be, physically, his mental
condition is perfectly sound, and that he
not only conceives the best and truest ideas,
but expresses them in the most opposite
terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

proposition to have State exposition
at Richmond, in 1886, is mooted in that
city.
The gas companies of Baltimore have
come to an agreement, and the price of gas
is to be advanced to 81 60 per thousand feet.
The centenary of DR.. Seabury's consecra-
tion "a the first Episcopal bishop of the
United States was celebrated yesterday in
Aberdeen.
The Mechanics Bank, of Altoona, Pa, has
closed its doors. The withdrawal of large
sums preripitated the suspension. Liabil-
tiles and assets unknown.
The weather was so hot at Savannah,
Ga, yesterday that the stevedore gangs
were overcome and unable to load vessels.
There was one death from sunstroke.
There is very light demand for Ameri'
can cattle in England at present. Cana,
dian shippers lost two million dollars during
the past year by the falling ofi'in trade.
The ninth Episcopal Congress of the
United States met at Detroit, Mich, yester-
day. Bishop Harris presided and delivered
the welcoming address.
As stated yesterday the opera house at
South Bethlehem, Pa, and several other
buildings were burned yesterday Some OF
the tiremen during the fire became help.
lessly drunk, and one of them fell and
broke his back
Mr.. Blaine's tour of West Virginia termi.
pated with his reception at Wheeling yes
terday. It's results so far as they appear
on the surface have not been of character
to afford his friends much encouragement
Except in the larger towns the assemblages
collected to meet him at the different stop.
ping places were insignificant, and compar.
atively little enthusiasm was developed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

While a division of about fifteen cadets were
engaged in target practice on board the U. 8.
steamer Standish, below Annapolis yesterday, a
muzzc loading Parrot gun which had been
veried into L steel. bound breech loader. burst
with tremendous crash, pieces flying complete
ly over the ship. piece weighing over FIVE
hundred pounds bounded from one side of the
ship to the other, making two holes in the deck
us it went. Another piece, weighing over two
hundred pounds, was found lying on the port
quarter, and third piece, of FIVE hundred pounds,
on the hurricane deck. No one injured, all
the pieces flying over the heads Of the cadets and
nra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

WHAT A Fly DID.-James Howard of this city,
less than two years ago married an excellent
young lady in Albany county by the name of
Reynolds, and they lived happily toge Their until
Yesterday At break fast an inquisitve fly drop
ped from the ceiling and stretching. crawlcd
Slowly around Mrs. Towards coffee cup undoubt-
eddy enjoying the delicious aroma and wondering
how it could get drink, when its foot slipped
and it tounaered in the liquid. Its struggles at
tract cd tho attention of James, who pulled it out
and playfully tics ed it across the fable. Untor-
tuuately, the fly alighted i'll wet and bcdragg'ed
condition on Mrs. Towards plate. She indignant
" threw it back upon her husbands plate James
gazed steadily at his wife Tor moment, and seeing
blood in her eye deliberately picked up the Ny.
and, with hand trembling with suppressed rage,
threw it again upon her plate. Then began a
game of shuttle. cock between the two, and the
tly flew back and forth until it was lost. Then
the yourg wife bursting into tears. seized her
bonnet and left the house. Word was COMMUNE
Gated to the parents, and last evening the father
of the much abused wife drove to Schenectady
with team and remove her eff cts, and now the
once two loving hearts meet as friends no more.
They have separated for good. and thus two lives
have been made miserable by the single misstcp
Of ~ On such small things do our destines
depend. Schenectady IN u t"ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
LETTER FROM CULPEPER.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZETTE.
CuLpEpER, Va, Oct. 7, ISS4.-The weather is
so extremely dry that thr farmers know not real
~ what to DO A general uncertainty and doubt
has fully posse seh them and to use nautical
phrase thoy are 'c'm pletely at sea" Wells,
springs and streams have all gone dry and the
universal cry is wafer, aud unless the heavens
unbend themselves and supply the great need
untold suffering must follow.
w. Briscne SmoOt, a Young farmer Of this
neighborhond lost very valuable horse on Satur-
day night last by wind cnlic some other sudden
aud fatal disease hut being insured in the En-
mitsburg. Maryland, company for three Fourths
of the value Of the animal his Loss is not so great
rs it might have otherwise been. Capt. Thomas
Harris is the agent here, and through him much
business has been secured to the company.
Cleveland is all right in this section.
YOLTAIRE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
A Cockroach has 800 Teeth.

This seems great many but we must
rem.mber That the cockroach eats little
Of everything he picks up, and has need o.
a tremendous digestive apparatus. Our di
gestve apparatus is altogether oifierent
First we chew our food with the teeth
,ben send it to the stomach to Re disposed
Of If the stomach is not IN perfect work
ing order, take Browns Iron Btters aud
make it do its work properly. Mrs. Sophia,
Torhert, Georgetown, Del, says, Il ust
Browns Iron Bitters for dyspepsia; it great
" improved my digestion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

AND NOW comes all the way from Utah
the same old story that John A. Logan did
all in his power to aid the Confederate cause
until bought of by the tender of colonel
cy in the Union army, which came from
President Lincoln through Governor Yates.
He not only encouraged meu to enter the
Confederate army, but made secession, and
pro-slavery speeches through the southern
part of Illinois" The Salt Lake Herald
makes this statement. But for all this, the
greater part ofthe speeches General Logan
is now making is composed of attacks upon
the South and of those who took her part or
were kind to her during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
KISSES AND BITEs.-Louisa Dewey, tn

KISSES AND BITEs.-Louisa Dewey, the
executrix Of Lady Lytton, publishes her
private letters with the late Lord Lytton, to
vndicate the character Of the Dowager
from the Inaccuracies that occur 10 the recent
biography. The letters begin with endear-
ments. Lord Lytton calls her his Poodle"
sends her Millions, millions, millions OF
KISSES" calls himself her "Own idolatrous
puppy" etc. The concluding letters are a
record ~ .jll.iraatmept. He tries to stab
her with carving knife, bites her CHEEKS
knocks her down and kicks her about the
floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
ALEX ANDRIA GAZETTE ANT VIRGINIA ADV EKl1SEk
camp meeting to bring q sure-enough rain,

camp meeting to bring sure enough rain,
such one as we need.
We were panied to learn from the GA
ZETTE ofthe shooting of Mr.. Berry at Ham
ilton. Why, that gun might have gone OF
in big crowd most anywhere, AID not
struck as good man as Mr.. B. We hope
his wound is not serious, and that he may
soon be about again.
There is not much of interest stirring
here. A good many cattle and sheep are
arriving from the southwestern part Of the
State and from Tennessee but the farmers
are buying slowly The dry weather and
the high figures make them dull Of sale.
The hog cholera still prevails where there
are any hogs; indeed the grievances of the
farmers are many and serious, hut we hope
there is better time coming. j BEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 8.
Regular Democratic Ticket.

Regular Democratic Ticket
Election Tuesday, Nov. a 1884.
FOB PRESIDENT,
GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YUM
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
rHos A HENDRICKS, OF INDIANA.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
John Goode, Norfolk.
Waller R. Staples, Montgomery
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First-John Nicely, Accomack.
secoud-Baker P. Lee, Elizabeth C'ty.
Tbird-R. n. Cardwell, Hanover.
Fuurth-W. T. Atkins, Meek lenourg.
FifLh-B. B. Munford, Pittsylvanla.
SIXTH. H. H. Figgat, Botetourt.
aeventh-D. S. Henkel, Shenandoah
Eighth-Thomas Smith, Fauquier.
Ninth-S. w. Williams, Band.
Tenth-Camm Patteson, Buckingham.
FOR CONGRESS EIGHTH DISTRICT,
HON. J. S. BARBOUR, OF ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

GENERAL MALONE is so alarmed about
the probable loss of his only two possible
congressman that he acknowledges the
Blaineites of other States are trying to colo
nize his negro voters, but he admonishes them
to remain at home. He tells them to "be-
ware of Hattering advertisements for colored
Iaborers to work in coal mines and other
places outside Of your precincts" As no
sane democrat would waste time in the i'm
rossible effort to make negroes vote any.
thing else than republican ticket, of course
the "Aattering advertisements" referred to
must be those of the Blaineites who are try
ing to co.onize negro voters in Ohio and West
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
B. & 0. 3. R.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct. Sat the regular
monthly meeting of the board of directors
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to-day
only the usual regular business was trans
acted The differences between the Bati-
more and Ohio and Pennsylvania road were
not brought up at all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
NomfNAT1oN.-Arter an animated ses

NoMlNATIoN.-After an animated SEES
sion of four hours the democratic conven-
ton Of the fourth district at Petersburg,
last night, decided to nominate candidate
for Congress This action was opposed by
many delegates who believed it unwi>e, in
view of the bitter fight between the republi-
can factions, 10 put democratic candidate
in the field. Dr. George E. Rives, of Prince
George county, was nominated and his nom
nation was made unanimous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

COLLECTOR BRADY, one ofGen. Mahone's
candidates for Congress, now that he wants
votes, processes the kindest feelings for the
ex. Confederates in his district. But though
the Collector is Virginian he fought
against the men he now publicly praises,
and before he was candidate for public
favor, between one Of them and a negro he
ALWAYS preferred the latter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
Killed BY g Train.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, October S.-A car
riage containing George and Alice Hall, Of
Stamford, VT, was struck by an express
train at Greylock crossing last night and
both of the occupants were instantly killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
t'auacl Cyclone.

ROME, Oct. S.-Intellgence has been re-
ceived here of a cyclone at Catania on ,i.A"
Island of Sicily. Trees were uprooted and
houses destroyed. Twenty persons were
killed and fifty were injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

there in Eastern Virginia our peanut indus
try we must protect or it will not pay TO
raise them" Mr.. billiard has settled it.
The cry SHOULD now be Malone, Blaine and
dear peanuts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
Sudden Death,

SENECA FALLS, N. y, October S.-Gen.
John B. Murray, while receiving banner
for the Plumed Knights, last night, was
stricken with apoplexy and died this morn
inr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08
The Cholera.

MADRID, Oct. S.-There were tour fresh
cases of cholera and four deaths from that
disease reported in the province Of Alicante
during the past "a hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

Charles McNair, colored, was murdered
at Laurel Hill, N. c., yesterday by his wife,
aided by colored man ard woman. He
was 81 invalid, aud bis wife killed him to
avoid supporting him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

Mr.. VIM. DILLARD. of Surry county, 10
the "black belt, thinks it is not only inn
portant the people should know he is for
Malone aud Blaine, but should also know the
reason which influences his political prefer
ence, which is, as be expresses it, that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-08

WOMEN IN SHOPS AND SToREs.-Women
who labor often have backache. Benson's
Capcine Porous Plasters will relieve it i'm
mediately.