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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-05-28
Fr1ghtful Burning Calamity at Cincinnati.

Fr1ghtful Burning Calamity at Cincinnati.
Seventeen lives were lost at fire in Sulli-
vans printing establishment, on West Sixth
street An alarm brought the engines almost
instantly, and the fremen could reach the
fifteen minutes before the fire was so much
under control that Chief Engineer Wisely was
enabled to reach the fifth or sixth floor.
and he found ten bodies lying with hands to
their faces blackened and distorted in death.
The chief says:
The house is not burned out; in fact the
fire was chiefly in the fifth story. In
the smoke I counted ten girls lying
some on the floor. Their clothing
was not burned, but the skin on the back Of
the hands was scorched 1t was the worst sight
I ever saw in my experience. The girls lay
where they had fallen in their wild and help
less despair.
the second floor, near the elevator shaft A
boy on that floor says he heard q report and
ins tantly the fire leaped to the elevator shaft
and up it. The shaft reached to the top of
the building, and from the second to the fifth
twas encircled by wooden stairway, which
was the only means of access to those floors.
The elevator shaft, to add to its combustibility,
was encased with thin wooden lattice work.
The second floors where the fire started, was
the press room, the third the composing room,
the fourth, storage and waste room and the
fifth was the folding room. As well as
can be ascertained, there were about
fifty occupants of the building, of whom
twenty or twenty-five were girls in the
fifth story. The boys were on the second and
third foors and this accounts for their escape.
All agree that the speed of the flames was al
most instantaneous. There was an avenue of
escape which the panic-stricken girls did not
think of. 1t was an opening in the roof which
they could easily have reached from bench
standing beside the WALL and once on the roof
they could have reached other buildings with
ease. The lack of ready access to this place
lost all these lives.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-05-28

President cleveland ana the veterans.
A delegation representing the Grand Army
of the Republic of the department of..Pennsyl
vania and the Veterans Rights union, called
on the president, Secretary Manning, and
Gen. Black, commissioner of pensions. They
asked that the law giving the prefer
ence in appointments to ex-union SOL
diers shall be enforced wherever re-
movals are made, and that whenever reduc
tons of force are made the reasons may be
given. The president assured the delegation
that he desired to do all that could be done for
the old soldiers; that as president it was his
duty to see that all the laws of the United
States are enforced, and that he recognized
the claims of the old soldiers upon the gov
eminent But, he said it was impossible
for him to give his attention to
individual cases. The delegates then
asked that he allow them the privilege of lay
ing before him the violations of the laws in
question which should come under their no.
tice and they asked, further, that, when such
cases are brought to his attention, he gave
them immediate attention. The president cor
daily assented to these requests, and said that
he would be glad at any time to receive any
communication from them, and would give all
their communications proper attention
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-05-28

weather of the past month has been very de-
structlve on those that survived the winter.
s. Hirschy has lost thirty out of thirty five
swarms: J. Tenney, all but one out of twenty
John Luger had twenty-one colonies, but has
only five now, and others have suffered losses
in about the same proportion.
John Griswald of Garden City was terribly
gored by bull, one horn entering the bowels,
passing upward, grazing the stomach and COM
ing out near the heart He will probably die.
A reunion of all ex-soldiers of the United
States army in southwest Minnesota will be
held at Adrich's Park, Lake Shetek, June Is,
16, and II.
Ole Norken of Granite Falls has been arrested
in Dakota and taken to the Granite Falls Jail on
a charge of incest
The Swedish Lutheran conference, composed
of Minnesota, part of Dakota and Wisconsin,
will meet in Cannon Falls June :, and will be
in session for one week. Between forty and
fifty ministers will be in attendance. The Swed-
ish Mission church of Minnesota also have
conference in this place, beginning on the 24th
inst
Conductor John Mott of the Omaha road
who was knocked down by an engine at the
foot of Chestnut street, st Paul, and padly IN
iured, died at St Joseph's hospital
In the winter OF 1ooo-4, young rrcneNnaA
named Robichan, of Dayton, Mimi, was
brought to Minneapolis, with his feet and legs
badly frozen, and the feet were amputated.
Almost Immediately after the amputatlon the
victim became speeches., and was removed
to the county poor farm, where he remained
entirely dumb until few days since, when,
through some unknown cause. the mans
speech was restored
St. Paul has just sold 5000, COO five per cent
bonds at So per cent premium-the premium
amounts to $50, OILS
John Peterson, who was sent to the Nicollet
county poor farm recently, committed suicide
by cuthng his throat.
DR. G. h. Knight, superintendent of the
state school for the feeble minded at Faribaul
has rendered his resignation to the board OF
trustees, to take effect Sept !. It is the doc
tors intention to return to Connecticut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29
LOCAL EPEVITIES.

All Of the river steamers carried down good
freiehs this morning.
\ fight uIrcd between man aud his wife,
OH north st. hsaph street, this morning. but
neither Of the parties was seriously injured.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr. J. w. Ham
mond, which was attached tn Il cart loaded with
ice, fell on King street. this morning from blind
staggers, caused by the intense heat.
Mr. VIM. Sutton had valuable watch stolen
from him this morning, by boy who en-
poycd at the same building where Mr.. Sutton
was working The hoy has not been captured.
The transfer barge. which runs between this
city and Shepherds. will be hauled up on the
ways at tho lower shpyard on Saturday for
pairs. While the necessary work is in progress
no transfers will he made.
Officer Brcnncr had Il lively chase last night
after colorcd boy named Sam Naplcy. who las
several times robbed the hcnncry of Mrs. Ryan,
on south ST. Asaph street. The officer succeeded
in getting hold of the hoy cOattail, which how
ever, tore away from the garment, and NaIcy
made good his escape
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, July 29.-'rhc stock market was
weak at the opening. First prices being general
~ q to y per cent. lover chan last evenings aal
figures. Immediately after the opening the mar
ket became strong with slight advances in some
stocks. The advance was checked and a
decline followed which carried prices small frac-
tions below the opening. This movement was
in turn checked shortly before II o'clock. and a
slight rally occurred leaving pIitc- at that hour
small fractions b. low opening quotations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

pERsoNAL-Miss Critcher, accompanied
b. three of her young lady friends, has re-
turned to this city for a few days.
Miss Katie Adams, of Corcoran street,
Washington, is the guest of Miss Katie L.
Dorsey, on Duke street.
Mrs Blackwell and Miss Jennie Tebbs
have gone TO Warrenton to visit friends.
Misses Alice and Cora Cochran have re.
turned from visit to Fauquier.
Mr.. Barton ID. Pattie has returned from
bis home, much benefited by the trip.
Mr.. Lawrence Lewis has gone TO Old
FONT to spend his vacation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29
MysIcrious OIsanrcarance.

Last wee; well known merchant was
missed and has not since been heard from.
The mystery shiouds his friends in anxiety
and gloom. But if your dyspepsia, your
Rheumatism or your liver complaint happens
to disappear mystcrious!y, you are happy.
To make them disappear use Browns Iron
Bitters, the prince of tonics, which you can
buy at any drug store for one dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

ANOTHER SUIT FOR DAMAGES. Charles
r. Stewart has entered o suit in Wash
ington against the Baltimore and Poto.
mac, Alexandria and Fredericksburg, Fir-
ginia Midland, and Pennsylvania Railroads,
to recover $50 900 damages for injuries re.
ceived in the collision at Four Mile Run,
February 10, 1854. He states that he was a
postal clerk, and in the collision received
such severe injuries as required his treat
ment in the nfrmary in this city for three
months. and that he has been permanently
disabled and made unable to perform any
kind of labor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

FIRE WARDESs.-At q meeting of the
Fire War'i"ns. last night Chri Engineer
O'Brien was directed to purchase two SETS
of swinging harness Sullivan patcnt) for
the use of the Columbia and Hydraulon
Steam Fire Engine Companies This har
ness, which had been adopted by ali the
FIRE departments of larger cities, is a great
convenience and saves horse flesh. Th"
Chief Engineer was also empowered to put
in two new fire plugs. One of these plugs
will be placed at the corner of Princess and
Fairfax Streets and the other will probably
be put in at the corner of Cameron and CO.
lunhus streets, in WHICH neighborhood ii
number Of handsome residences have re-
Gently been erected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

FALL SEEDING.-It is said by prominent
dealers that Notwithstanding the low price
of wheat and poor crops this season, the
farmers of Virginia are making preparations
for seeding very largely this fall. 1t is
probably wise thing to do, as next year
they may strike both good yield and fair
prices. The failure of the wheat crop was
due to an unusually cold winter with alter
nate freezing and thawing without the pro.
lection of covering of snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

4 SPECIAL Election will be held in the
First ward tom orrow to fill vacancy in
the Beard of Aldermen caused by the resig
nation of Major W. W. Herbert recently
appointed Postmaster of this city. The
judges and clerks appointed at the last cleo
ton will conduct the special election. The
democrats of the ward at their meeting on
Monday night nominated MIR. J. w. Burke
as heir candidate, and it is believed that he
will have no opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

HOTEL AKRIvALs--BruaJ"ck House
Alfred Moses, Richmond, Va; Thomas w.
Heatlcy, Kansas; G. f. Ashton. Va; David
Pettengill, Maine; c. l.. Patton, Atlanta,
Ga; Charles f. Wright and A. W. Utter
back, Baltimore: J. l.. Massey, Maryland
]. Arthur Othey, PhiIomont, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

A HANDSOME souvenir OF Clcveland's in
auguration and all past inaugurations, from
Washington to Garfield, :n elegant book of
over one hundred pages, is heing distributed
by Il II. Taylor, 9%%3 Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington. to his customers, and he will
mail it TO any one living out Of the city on
receipt of three cent stamp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB.-The Old
Dominion Boat Club are selecting two crews,
to he put in training at an early day, which
will take part in the national regatta, to be
held on the Potomac at Washington on Sep.
TENDER lOsh next. The Old Dominion has
the material, and will no doubt do credit to
themselves and Alexandria in the approach
ing contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

A lady writes 81 have used Ayers Snrsa
parila in my family FOR many years. and
could not keep house without it. For the
relief Of the pains consequent upon female
weaknesses and Irregularities, ! consider il
without an equal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

MAIL Service. -Postmaster Herbert has
been instructed by the Postofiice Depart
menl to receive bids for carrying the mall
to and from the postoflice in this city to all
The different railroad depots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

BASE BALL.-1'hc Trentons, of Jersey
City, yesterday evening administered an
overwhelming defeat to the Alexandrln on
the latter's grounds score standing lG
to O in favor OF the visitors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

ToURSAMENT-The indications are that
the tournament at Belmont Park to-mor-
row will not only be we'll attended but will
be very interesting. The caterer at the
park has prepared for large crowd. 1t is
thought that quite number of persons will
be present from this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

Not particle of calomel or any other del
eterious substance enters into the compost
ton Of Ayers Cathartic Pills. On the con-
trary, they prove of special service to those
who have used calomel and other mineral
poisons as medicines, and feel their injuri-
Gus effects Ia such cases Ayers Pills are
Invaluable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

There are no new features to note il tho Flour
markets. The demand is mainly for prime old
wheat stra; .ht family, with but little doing in
low grades Wheat was active for few hours
yesterday il the Chicago Exchange and conse-
quensly all ,'thcrs account of 4 rust scare re-
ported in tbs Northwest. which was most proba-
bly, started Cor speculative purposes and lacks
confirmation. but closed easy and qniet. The
offerings to day, 5000 bushels, were sold at Goa
81 for fair ard good Fnlt2 % for mixed, and SOa
So for orli"ary lots; no longberry was sold.
Corn is weak AID lower. Rye and Oats arc with
out change Prime Bnitrr is scarce ana higher.
Eggs aud other produce are dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

ILL-Mrs. William Wardcr, formerly OF
this city, but now of Danviile, is lying ill at
the latter place, and but slight hopes are
entertained Of her recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29
5,It5aE(;rga Dazgt1G
LOCAL NEWS.

r,r the Middle Atlantic States generally
=, weather. except in northern and eX-
' 49,, southeastern portions, occasional 10
81 .howers, variable winds and nearly sta
,'nnarv temperature. Stationary tempera-
mr., .,I and generally fair weather will prevail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

Ayers Sarsaparila cures Liver Com
plants, Female disorders, rheumatism, and
all diseases of the blood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

AL WOOL INDIGO BATHING FLANNEL,
II at % cts. yard, for sale by
iy29 AMOS B. SLATMAKER.
GAVE LABOR AND ICE By USING CHAND.
~ ler's Ice Cutting Machine. B. w. MALLS,
iy29 S. +. Cor. King and Washington SITS.
A PPLE AND PEACH PARERS received this
n day. B. w. MALLS
iy29 S. + Cor. King and Washington sts
yIALTSES, SOLID LEATHER all sizes and low
Y est prices. at AMOS b SLATMAKER'S.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES, a large
- stock in store and for sale on best possible
terms. Old machines OF all kinds taken in part
payment. 1t will afford us pleasure to exhibit
the particular merits of the Domestic Machine
ie9 E.S. LEADBEATER & BRO
CARVIN WHEELS WITH STEEL TIRES,
y also plain Ssrvin Wheels of assorted sizes.
For sale cheap j. T. CREIGHTON & SON,
my27 Cor. King and Royal sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

Ayers Cathartic Pills promptly relieve
the stomach, correct foul breath and an un-
pleasant taste, and cure constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

T., PRECARIous PREDICAMENT.-Mr. George
German, fireman on the yard engine OF
the Virginia Midland Railway, had a mar.
row escape from horrible death this morn
ing. The engine was at a tand.stil in the
yard of the company, when Mr.. Germann
crawlcd under it Tor the purpose Of oling
some of the machinery. While in this posi-
ton the throttle opened Of its own volition
and the locomotive began to move. The
terrified fireman soon realized his danger,
and grasped the tumbling shafts which are
worked by the reverse bar and held on
tenaciously, crying all the time at the top
of his voice for help. His cries, fortunately,
were heard by one Of The yard hands, who
leapcd upon the engine, shut of the steam,
and stopped the locomotive, not, however,
until Mr. Germnnn had been dragged over
the ties about sevrntyf five feet, when he
was rescued from his perilous position by
Officer Goodrich and others, who had been
attracted 10 the spot by his cries. Mr.. q.
has happened TO several accidents recently
while ut work on the same locomotive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

fAlrISi".;:. July 29.--Na. Gs deferred -: con-
soldated -; .'ast due conrons 53i2; do new 10
4us 33a, new Sc 81 bid to-day. Cotton
tirmcr midi:ns lOlI Flour steady and qniet ;
Howard street and Western super So 0OaS 40; do
cxtrn 81 50..i % do family 81 i4a5 %; City
Mills super 81 21a3 so: do extra SO Toad 90
do Rio Bra..ha Il 90n5 90: ratapsco family
So - do sul"r!dive patent Sc 90. Wheat
Southern iirmcr Cor choice Western high
er; Southern red a5a96; do aGhcr 9Sa
1O1; M Msr :lArd 9Gl , bid No 2Wesiern win
ter red spot $2l2aG3t4 August 93l.a933- Sep
telpher a6' ,a"6ii October 99i4s99':t Novcm-
Der 1G1 X, bid december 100 bid. Corn-S0uth
ern steady and dull Western steady and dull
Southern white Slabs; do yellow 55a56 West
ern nyed spot 5lila52t; August 81 l2a51aI ;
September 81 /, asked Oats iirmcr with fair in
curry; Southern 35A;S; Western white i,a3S :;
10 mixed :;iA;G; rcnna 35s3S. Rye nominally
G5a6!. Hay firm; prime to choice Western
$3.50. Provisions quiet aud barely steady; Mess
Pork $l1 50ASll - Observation-Disclosures
and clear rib sides, packed, 5ilaG"l. Eacon-
shoulders -, clear rib sides 10. Hams Ia
12E, Lard refined, ~. Bntter steady West
crn packed 9a1l: creamery 19s2O. Eggs steady
and quiet at 12a12l, Coffee steady and quiet
Rio cargncs ordinary to fair 17saS'7. Sugar
easier A soft Ga, Whiskcy steady at 81 BOA
1 u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

The second regular meeting OF the new
civ Council was held last night, but no city
officers having to be elected, there was but
lille interest taken in the proceedings-that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

THE KING GEORGE MURDER.-The inres-
tication at Comorn to ascertain who muir
dered Eemus and Chas. Dodd, on Saturday,
the 18th inst in Machodoc creek, resutedin
the arrest of four boys, on strong circum-
s!an,ia evidence, who were lodged in the
county iail. Before the prisoners reached
the Jail, Rufus Greer a mulatto, aged about
eleven years, made confession, which re-
v4aled the following facts: That the two
nodd boys were at g spring on the creek,
when Greer. in company with John Atvill,
co!ored. Willie Mckenzie. white, and
Hiram pestridge, colored, went down the
creek in boat to said spring TO get
some water; when the boat neared the
spring, dog owned by the Dodds barked
at tho boys in the boat, when Mckenzie,
struck the dog, which resulted in quarrel.
They got out of the boat, caught the smaller
Dodd, and in an attempt to duck" the lit
tie fellow, drowned him outright; and in
order to conceal the crime, the other boy,
Remus Dodd. was murdered and cast into
the creek. Rufus Greer, in this onfession,
does not implicate himself in the mercless
deed but all things considered, it is probable
that he too is party to the crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

CHIc.Go. .Inlr .9.-11 a. m.-Thc Wheat
market opened Easy sold of to S9's for Scptcm-
her, Eut rallied on continuation of very bad re-
ports from the Northwestern wheat fields and is
now quoted HOI. Corn strong at 41's for Au-
gust Oats steady and unchanged. Pork &c
lower Lard nnt hanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

New YoRK, July 29-Stocks quiet and lower.
Money easy =: l. Cotton quiet; uplands 10 ZIG !;
Orleans 10 0.16; futures dull and firm Flour
dull and heavy. Wheat unsettled and better.
Corn unchanged Pork firm al Sl1 5OaS11 10.
Lard stronger At &c So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

course in the matter. On examining one
department they found something crook
edn in another department. These Sentle-
men deserved the thanks of Council for the
work they were doing.
MIR. Snowden said the resolution TO en-
tend the scope of the committee would lead
to no additional expense. The committee
! had clerk now, and if new committee
was raised that also would need y clerk, so
that the plan proposed would cost less than
any other.
Mr.. Sweeney withdrew his objection and
the motion was adopted.
Mr.. Snowden having stated the need OF
en- additional member of the Finance Com
mittee, the President announced that the
Presidents OF the two Boards had concurred
in selecting Mr.. L. E. Uhler as an addition
al member of the committee, and the Board
adjourned to meet next Tuesday night.
JOINT MEETING.
AT a Joint convention of the Council boards,
last night, the President announced that its OBJ
crt was to elect School Trustee from the First
ward vice w. w. Herbert, resigned
Mr. VIM a. Moore was nominated by VIM. ,.
Moore and Mr.. K. kcmper by Mr.. VIM. a. Moore
The question being asked whether 4 Corpora,
ton ATTORNEY could be II member OF the Schooi
Board.
Mr.. snowden said he had examined the law and
that constituted no disqualification.
The ballot proceeded as follows Moore. u
Kempcr, Csc Mr.. Moore was chosen
Mr. Lcadbcaer suggested that the once Oh over
seer of the Outdoor Poor be filed but on tue sug-
gcstion of Alderman Moore, that as the office
would continue to the present incumbent until
an election the matter was laid over and the joint
tlecting dissolved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29

rORK SOLE BATHING SHOES. the incest
" thing made for swimming. Ladies, Gents
and Chldren's sizes, at
700 AMOS B. SLAYMAEER'S.