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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

AND NOW, after twenty odd years o.
silence about the men Of the civil war,
General I ongstreet rises to say that Genera
jackson, whom history will record as the
only true military genious developed by
that war, "was very s&illful man against
such men as Shields, Banks aud Fremont
but when pitted against the best OF the
ederal commanders hs did not appear so
WE'LL" But it is human nature for men en-
gagged either in warlike or political move
ments TO give less credit to their associates
and assume more to themselves, than ac'
cords with the sense of Justice OF Impartial
and disinterested observers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

CLIPPING A TIGERS CLAw.-Cnc of the Bengal
tigers out at the Geological Garden. Cincinnati,
known to the keepers as 'Dickic," has been SUI
fcring for some time with nlatorInCd claw and
recently it was determined 20 cut il ont. "D.ci;ie
is powerful specimen Of the most lnreci"uS of
beasts, and it was problem for some time how
she was to be handled. 1t was determined that
the operation should hc witnessed only by the
directors and employees Of the gardens. and Or
Zipperlein. In one OF the small Compartm It's Ut
the inner tiger cage. low, strong temporary cell
ing had been built. Several pieces OF timber nail!
ed together firmly, very Ikea cellar door in ap.
pearance were placed on end in The compartment
and to these were attached fonr ropes reaching cu,
side Of the cage. The tiger was driven into the
compartment, the sliding door closed and six
drew tho cellar door close To the iron ra. Of
the cage with the tiger. now bowling with rage.
wedged between. She fought terribly. and with
al enormous effort once broke the tT bcrs. &n.
perntendent Stephen. Mt the risk of losing an
arm, reached into the cage over the wrj:hr2.
snarling beast, and reftstenca the ropes. Finally
her right leg was caught in moo.2 anI
pulled straight out while he was h,!A
in position by iron bars above, h.a,s!
in the tmbcrs back OF her. All this t,lan
one Of the men held beard III her jaws. wh.rt.
she crunchcd rs if it a cracker. Fer u tilmr
it looked as if she would oycrrowcr tla Iac', and
the operation would prove failure; bu: the keen
eyed superintendent watched his chance ana 4.
nally succeeded in extracting with knife ::ui Il
heavy pair Of pinccrs the offending claw. and l.r
fighting growing beast was released. p;scrtor
Harper carried the claw away as relic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

BETWEEN place called Niddivunda and
Herobully there is large section which is
we'll known to be infested with host of
monkeys. Having no other mode of oceu-
plying their dull hours, they are bent upon
trying to destroy the Tumkur line. 1t
would appear that these animals about ff.
ty or sixty, form themselves into two batch
es; they arrange themselves systematically,
one hall on one rail and the ether half on
the other. They begin by first removing
the earth from the sides of the rails. Then
they arrive at the difficulty of nuts end
bolts, which, though they examine them
very minutely they cannot get over On
the approach of the up or down train they
wait till the engine is within few yards,
when, with the utmost GOODNESS, they simply
lump on one side till the train has passed,
and then resume their work. A remarka.
bic instance occurred on one of these occa.
sions AS the engine was approaching, the
monkeys made their usual jumps, with the
exception OF one, which persisted in re
manning on the line, the engine by
this time being very near. Five or
six monkeys, seeing the danger one
Of their number WAS in, made Il sudden
rush and dragged him of, some laying hold
OF him BY the teil, others by the legs; any
how they saved him. They are now styled
the Naddivunaa gangmen by the guards
and drivers.-Madras Maui.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

TIE REPUBLICANS of Pennsylvania have
fallan into line with those OF Ohio, aud with
Senator Logan and all the other bloody shirt
members Of their party. In the resolutions OF
their State convention yesterday they fornu
lated their feelings of hostility to the South
and the president Of that convention SAID
utba national administration is now in the
hands of those woo, but a few years ago,
triei to crush the life blood out OF the ma
ton" It's becoming more and more ap
parent that the bloody shirt is to be the
sectional flag under which, in the future as
in the past, the republicans are to march 10
conflict against the uusectional democracy,
who fight under the flag of the whole
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

STUSG TO DEATH By WAsps -Wasps killed
William P. Thompson, farmer living in Ale
ghcny county, Md. While working Il cornfelj,
he noticed what he supposed to be bees swaraing
around the stump Of an old oak tree standing in
fence corner. He approached and rashly attempt
ed to invest gate them by arikiIG the stump with
his hoe. In m instant Il whole nest of wTsps.
probably 900 or Geo strong, attacked him. They
settled all over his head. aud clung to him with
remarkable pcrsstcncy. When he reached home
screaming for help. his wife was compelled tn beat
them oil with broom. He had been Stumg in Il
horrible manner. There was scarcely piece rG
skin rs big as a penny Oh his head which had no;
been pierced by the wasps' sting. He had Just
had his hair cut with clipper and the wasls
found no difficulty III getting in their work AL
over his scalp. One Of them had settled on his
left eye and stung the cyeball. In two Eonr5
Thompson's head had swollen TO mOnstrous size,
his left eye protrudnG and he MAS - terrible
spectacle. The man suffered great agony and
died in few hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

LONDON AND SOpoM.-The Rev Mr.. SpurGcru
has produced Il profound sensation in london by.
all article over his signature III last SATiGav's
issue of the Monthly Rericr. In this the crcas
preacher narratcs in detail the story of the death
last year of Justice Williams in t.ol,,cl unl the
disclosures brought ont in the recent Jrlrcs cast.
Hemakes these examples from high official life thu
basis of a fnll Favored dcnrnciaton OF English
immortality, and he says
"Sodom in its most putrd days would scai.,e cX.
coed London for vice. TO our indefinite disgust
and horror the names of the greatest in the lii.h
arc openly mentioned in connection with the
filthiest dcbauchcry and the mast hideouS evil
that drass in the wake Of viC' These things are
alleged to be the chosen luxury OF certain hcrcdi-
tary legislators and rulers in England. Woe mite
thee, England, when thy great ones love the
harlots housctop! Deep is our shame when We
know that judges arc not clean, ai.& that
social purity is put to the blush by magistrates Of
no mean degree. Yea. that courts of justice lend
themselves to covering up and hushing up iuqni
ties great! Shall not God 10 gricvcd by such
nation as this? What is coming over us? What
clouds are darkening our sky go
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

A SINGULAR FREAK of lightning occurred
lear Stockholm, Sussex county, N j., Sun
day afternoon. During the thunder storm
ball of fire passing between the chimney
and tall Tree, only foot or two distant,
without touching either, entered the window
of the house of man named Shoemaker,
and bounded across the room, burning a
track in the carpet wherever it touched.
Then it divided into two forks, one striking
clock on the wall, shivering it to atoms,
and glanciug aside it passed out of another
window; breaking three panes of glass. 1t
plowed along the ground for about $50 feet,
leaving an irregular furrow, and then en-
tered the ground and disappeared. The
second fork tore its way out through the
wall and vanished into the ground. Several
persons were in the room at the time. Mrs.
Shoemaker, who was holding her baby in
her arms, was the only person injured. She
was stunned and remained insensible for
few moments. The baby was not injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
ANARCHIST PLoT.-The police ofBrussel:

ANARCHIST PLoT.-The police ofBrussels
recently recei we'd information to the effect
that an extensive anarchist plot was being
Matched in that city, having for its object
the removal of number Of members Of the
government for their activity in endeavoring
to suppress an anarchist organization IN Bel
GUM, It is said that King Leopold was
numbered among those to be removed. De-
tecIives were at once set to Wor on the case
and yesterday fifteen persons we're arrested
in connection with the alleged plot. Among
those arrested are two Russians and two
Frepcbmen. TIE rest are Belgians. Their
plot is now said to have been directed
against foreign sovereign, and it is rumor.
ed that the Car of Russia was the intended
victim,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

CAUGHT His O%IY DAUGHTER. For some time
Andrew Dupcw, who keeps general store at
Fullers Creek n. j.. has been greatly annoyed Ivy
the nightly robbery OF his cash drawer. With his
family he lived over the store. Friday night last
he resolved to set trap for the thief. He pncad
Il large steel trap made fast with strong chain
to post behind the counter, in front OF the draw
or. Saturday morning when he entered the store
he was Mortified at the sight which met his gaze.
Before him lay his only daughter caught in tho
trap of his own setting She had swoonrd Her
feet were both held tightly claspcd by the steel
clamps Advancing. he aroused hcr hy throwing
pail of water over her PROSTATE form. Eh"n
she came to she seemed daacd and unable 10
plain her position Her ankles were bruised aud
bleeding. She claims to be ignorant II her where
abouts while asleep. In Il bureau drawer in tho
young ladys room quantity OF snail change
discovered. 1t is thought by the family that the
young lady took tho money while asleep ami hal
no knowledge control of her actions. She is
undoubtedly sommambulist and kleptomanac
combined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
DIED.

In West End, this morning, ut 400 o'clock, OF
consumption. LOUIS: Y. NICHOLSON, wife OF
H. B. Nicholson, aged il years. 11G~ Friends OF
the family are invited TO attend the funeral from
the residence of her husband, in Yves. End, Satur-
day, at o'clock p. M Richmond and Cnipeper
papers please copy;
In this city, on Wednesday, the 9Th instant, of
heart disease, EVA LILLIAN, infant daughter Of
John W. and Marian Henderson, IN the sixth
month Of her age.
In Warrenton, July eth. 1885, in the sd year
of her age Mrs CATHERINE NJ Chiffon, wife
Of DR.. John A. Chiffon. For five months the de-
ceased had been great sufferer, during which
time her family and friends have ben fearing
momentarily that the end would c".ne. she MAS
patient in enduring pain. No wo:d OF complaint
escaped her lips and in sickness as IN health EcT
every thought was for the welfare OF !koso who
were dear to her. She was woman o. great aiety
and her religion was Of that kiGd to which those
who possess it turn for strength and Consolation
in all the trials OF life.
Mrs. L. F. MARsTELLER died IN "o".vi!',
Iappahannock cyunty, July Bird l@S1, IN lhc:}2th
year Of he" age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
The huueduct HidCc
To the editor Of the AlsTdndrid Gd:effc.

To the editor Of the AieIdndfid Gd:e'tc:
AQrEDUcT BRIDGE, July S, iSS5.-I notice in
your paper of the 9th al article from Mr.. Coon,
complaining about the leakage OF tn trunk
lis true that the trunk did leak very badly when
the water was first turned on, June l3th) but
at present consider the trunk to he in better
order than it has beer FOR five yeas, and as tight
as it has hcen ut any imc during that period. and
I know that it is impossible for any man TO get
"drenchcd" while Passing under it. unless he is
drunk stops his boat. 1t is my orders tand
try to obey them to keep the trunk rs tight rs
can But it is impossible to stop every small leah,
and if the boating fraternity Of Washington were
ut al careful tho:c would be necessity for getting
drenchcd." Asa general thing, there men that
20 up this river accompanied with ladies, that
know about as much about handling boat rs
they do about building ono, and eXpcc. that is
the cage with The gentleman that makes the com.
plant Very truly yours ". IiCNTEE,
Supt. AI.yaudri;: Canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

THE EXcEssEs to which the men engaged
in the recent strikes at Chicago and Cleve-
land have gone show plainly enough the
danger of strikes in large communities,
where there are always enough idle and
vicious characters to take the movement
out oftbe control of the workingmen who in
augurate it, and to prostitute it to the graft.
foation of their own desires for pillage and
mob violence The strike in Cleveland also
shows that the protective tariff does not pro-
tect the labor employed in iron works, one
of the most protected industries in tie
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
DANGER OF LICKING OPENED ENVELOPES.

DANGER OF LICKING OPENED ENVELOPES.
A peculiar case occurred in London, Eng
land, short while since, which illustrates
the dangers from this source. The recipient
Of a letter, after perusing its contents, re-
closed it, for one reason or another, BY
licking the gum which had heon previously
mostened with tho saliva of q man who
daily took large doses of morphia bypo.
dermicaly. The result was a severe attack
of illness, with sy mptoms of opium poison
ing. The simple contact OF the tongue of q
subject addicted to morphine had rendered
the mucilage potent for mischief. And only
last week q person consulted me who had
an ulcer on the tongue, which he ascribed
to licking the gum on an envelope. At first
I thought the patient mistaken, but subse-
quently roncurred i'll this opinion. The
communicability Of disease by an act so
harmless in appearance may seem incredi-
bic to many, but to the physician it is be
yond doubt, and but too frequently verified.
The reason that so many escape Infection is
due to the fact that the mucu5 membrane of
the mouth Is generally intact, which prevents
absorption. -"Physician" in Boston Trans.
STiDi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
A LITTLE NEGRo's SELF-SAcRIFIcE.--A

LITTLE NEGRO'S SELF-SACRIFICE.-A
negro and his family, living on the Decatur
division of the Louisville aud Nashville
Railroad, recently attempted one of the
most Sensational swiudles of the day. There
are ten children in The family, and the bus
band and vile End it hard work to feed SO
many mouths. AT a family council it was
finally decided that one OF the children
should sit down on the railroad track and
be run over by n passenger train. The
parents would then sue the company for
damages, with which the remaining young
sters could be fed, clothed and educated.
One OF the boys was so much struck with
the project that he volunteered to sacrifice
himself for the good Of the others. Shortly
before the train was due he took bis seat on
the track and waited. The train came
laundering along. The little darky was
true grit until the engine got within about
ten feet of him, when ne gave an unearthly
yell and with bound into mid-ar made
ira. ks. The authorities investigated the
matter and the above facts all came out
Detroit Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

LONDON STIRRED UP Tho Pail Mall Ga
=ctte, in one Of its later afternoon editions,
yesterday. bids defiance to the authorities
who are engaged 10 the work of attempting
to suppress the sale Of the past three days
issue Of the paper 1t claims honor for
leading in the cause of exposing the vices OF
the rich and declares that the best men OF
England enthusiastically support it in its
crusade. The Gazette challenges the court
Of London to prosecute il for the work it is
engaged in, aud snys it might subpoena half
of the legislature of England to prove the
accuracy Of its revelation. The Gazette
continues tue work of adding TO its revela-
tons The paper is selling at great pre-
MUM aud The circulation is enormous. The
Rev Mr.. Spmrgron publishes a letter mp
proving of that journals EXPOSURES o! the
secret vices of the aristocrats of London.
The letter is remarkable in many respects
and The following are some Of its expires.
sious IL feel bowed down with shame and
Indignation. x This loathsomc bus
mess; but even sewers must he cleansed.
pray that good may Come from this horri
BILE exposure, which incidentally must do
harm, but whose grsa. Diff, must result in
lasting benefit r | don't think our
churches have failed, for they have kept
pnre REMNANT alive in The land.
believe that many are unaware of these
,iumghil!s reeking under their nostrils.
! thank all co operators in your
brave warfare. Spare not villains,
even though wearing STARS and carriers.
:: We need IL Vigilance committee, n
moral police, to suppress this inl:'ny. =
I.ut the light in without stint"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

AN ARTISTIC MENDICANT-A months
hard labor as rogue and vagabond will
not be considered excessive punishment for
veteran humbug whom Detective Craggs
brought before the Bench at Highgate for
begging. The Detective watched the pris-
oner run up some steps, 60 behind q wall,
and there stick one OF hi5 shoulders up so
as to make him appear deformed, and put
stick down the leg Of his trousers, which
gave him the appearance of being paralyzed.
He was able to raise his shoulder on level
with the top of his head. Having arranged
his appearance to his satisfaction, he began
begging. He was a strong, healthy man,
looked most pitiable figure. -Lirerpool
Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
Amendments.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The President to-
day made the following appointments:
Vim. X. Meade, of Arizona, to be U. S.
Marshal for tho Territory of Arizona, vice
Il I. Tidball.
Joseph l.. Morgan, Of South Carolina, to
b Secretary of legation Of the United
States to Mexico.
Mr.. Morgan has been resident of Mexico
for some time and speaks the language of
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rev. G. NJ. Funston, Of Stafford county,
has taken charge of the church at Martins.
vile, Henry county.
D. B. Hamaker, dealer in jewelry at
Stanton, has made an assignment. His
liabilities are S13 900, assets $4,000.
A reassessment just completed shows an
increase of taxable values in realty in the
corporate limits OF Charlottesville of S97 ,906
over 1884.
The steamer Mary Washington, which
has been on the line between Fredericks-
burg and Norfolk is to be hauled off, and
made her last trip yesterday.
The recent assessment Of real estate III
Portsmouth shows an aggregate Of So, 49,
| geo, an increase over the assessment OF 1851
of S742 $50, or over "a per cent.
The sixtsenth annual meeting of the State
Medical Society will be held September 18th
at the Allegheny Springs, Montgomery
county. The subject for general discussion
will be scarlet fever.
Mr.. james Dinwilde, NJ. A. of the Uni
versity of Virginia, will next year take
charge of the Gordonsvile Female Institute
Mr.. Dinwidde has had large and extend
ed experience as teacher
The sessions at Warrenton Of the Sunday
school convention of the M. E. Church South
were well attended yesterday. Reports were
read, showing the progress of Sunday school
work. At the evening session the annual
sermon was preached by Rev. II. Z. Hamill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

HABITS THAT BECOME DIsEAsE5.-Not q
few of the diseases of which so much COM
plant is made are diseases Of habit. All of
the vital organs get into haiiIs of acting in
a certain manner at certain times, and it is
no easy matter to break il up.
Coughing is often nothing more than Il
habit so may splitting be, yaWning, laugh
ing, crying, cracking the fingers, scratching
The head, squirting or rolling the eyes, loll-
ing OF tongue out, biting the finger nails,
picking the ears or nose, the repetition oil
words, (uiguing surprise or horror, aud
many others 1t is we'll known among ply
siciaDs that the stomach and liver are both
given to forming bad habits, and very bad
ones, too These are more difficult to break
up than acute attacks of disease.
Mankind is subject to great deal of silly
habits, or at least little ones which do no
special harm, and are productive of no good
except as far as pleasing the individual for
the time being. These often become second
nature and there are few persons but have
more or less Of them.
There was Ben. Johnson, who could not
rest in his bed, much less go to sleep, unless
Ills shoes were placed heel to toe in par
tcuiar corner Of the room. He had ac-
stoned himself to do this for short time,
during which it became habit and finally
became neces ,ity. This seems like very
silly. thing for an intelligent man to be
guilty of, but habits Of less consequence than
that make men miserable.
Just recall those Of your acquaintance
whom you know 10 have little peculiarities
OF there own, and see how easy it is to trace
them to some habit which was considered
too trifling TO merit even passing notice. In
looking for these in your neighbors and nc
qlantances you may find some in your
selves which may be Topped of without in
jury to the body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
Agricultural Convention

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The second days
session OF the agricultural convention was
called to order at half past ten o'clock this
morning. The committee on order of bust
ness reported resolution declaring that the
relations of agriculture to meteorology are
so intimate that the operations of the United
States Signal Service should be fully demon
strated at every agricultural college.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

THAT ONE has to go away to hear nome
news is shown by the fact that it is stated IN
the New York Herald, that General Mahone
will wait anti the democrats OF Virginia
shall nominate their ticket before he deter
mines who shall be his candidates; also'
that Congressman George Wise is being
talked of by the democrats as their candl-
data for Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09
Probable Fatal Blow.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July "a Times
special from Augusta, Kansas, says: A re.
port has been received from Douglass of an
alteration between Captain Couch and
member of his Oklahoma company named
Bush. A dispute arose over the attorneys
fees in recent cases brought by the govern.
m ent. and Couch struck Bush blow which
it is feared will be fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-09

DURING THE existing dearth of employ
ment and the couss quent depressed state OF
the labor of the country it is patent bless
ing that bread, bacon aud groceries are
cheap: for if provisions were dear, the con
ditiou Of the poorer people, with the little
money they have on hand, and the small
wages those who have work receive, would
he sod indeed
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country.

The SOONER President Cleveland relieves
himself OF the malign influence that induced
him to reappoint Chamberlain an inspector
of Norfolk, to retain Clay as collector at
port News, and to appoint Noyes q
ctor of the Union Pacific Railroad, the
r will it be for him and for the party
elected him.