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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
War Preparations.

VIENNA, Oct. 13.-M. KatkoI has arrived
in Eastern Roumelia rs correspondent Of the
Moscow Gazette A dispatch to the Ncuc
Frcie PreSse from Sofia says: The popu!ace
are fleeing. Rumors are current that the
Servian army has crossed the frontier. TIE
government has telegraphed 10 Philippopo-
lis entreating Prince Alexander to return.
A telegram from Nisch says that the Ser
Wan War Office has given contracts for
G,O00 900 kilos of corn. Troops are advanc-
ing toward Akpalanca and Leskowcz. Aus
tria has advised servia 10 stop her war
preparations and adopt peace policy.
CoNsTANTINopLE, Oct. 13.-The troops
which formed the garrison of Salonica are
marching northward toward the Roumelan
frontier. The Bulgarians are entrenched at
Prestinas in Roumelia, near the frontier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
Tho We ather.

WASHINGTON, October 13.-The severe
storm, which was central in the South At
lantic States yesterday morning, moved
northward, causing dangerous gales on tho
Atlantic coast as fur North as Boston, and
it is central this morning in northern In-
diana. Dangerous easterly winds are also
reported from the Lake region. Rain con-
tinucs in the Northern States east Of the
Mississippi, except in New Eog!and, where
The weather is threatening. Local rains
have also prevailed in the Southern States
east Of the Mississippi, and in the north.
west, followed by clearing weather. The
temperature has risen in New England, the
Middle Atlantic States and the lower Lake
region, and fallen generally in al other
districts. The winds are casterly in the
Lake region, New England and the Middle
Atlantic States; they are northerly in the
northwest and westerly in the Southern
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
A Loyesick Coachman.

Miss Minnie Garnet, daughter of the late Gen.
Garnctt, and stepaanghtcr of Colonel E. P. G..
Lewis United States minister to Portugal, ap.
pearcd in the Recorders Court at Hoboken yes
terday to mako complaint against August Jansen,
n coachman, who had been arrested for annoying
Miss Garrett by sending her love letters, and
making advances to her on tho streets Miss
Garnctt is a stylish good-looking young lady,
twcnty-tlree years of ago. Jansen was formerly
employed by her aunt, Mrs Stevens, as coach
man. Later on Mrs. Stevens discharged him with
letter of recommendation The coachman,
however, continued to visit the house and inquire
about Miss Garnctt. He appeared greatly in love
with the young lady. Last summer Mrs. LOWS
and Miss Garrett went to their villa at Seabright.
and the eoachman followed. From morning till
evening he was almost constantly posing in front
of the Lewis villa, dressed in the latest STYLE
When tho family returned to .Hoboken Jansen
followed them. Sunday morning he followed
Miss i!arnett to church, and sat in pew directly
back OF her, and when she left the church he fol-
lowed closely. A policeman was called and he
was arrested. He is a Swede, tall fine looking
and thirty-tro years Of age. His suit of clothes
was faultless in cut, and of fine dark material.
The coat was close fitting cutaway. Upon his
vest hung heavy gold chain, and diamond
solitaire pin ornamented his neck scarf He walk
cd very erect. in one hand no held shiny silk
hat, and hanging carelessy on his arm was light
overccat with silk lining. His face wore a sad,
injured expression, and his eyes were intently
directed toward the door of the side room, just
within which sat the object of his fruitlcss aGec.
tions. He stated that he had not annoyed the
lady. He was held for the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The President has decided to go home
and vote in the New York state election.
Judge George VIM. Brown has accepted
the independent nomination for mayor oil
Baltimore.
Mr.. Blaine is reported to be contemplate
ing canvass for the United States senator.
ship from Maine.
A movement is on foot to secure the
abolition of the present system of school
management in the District of Columbia.
A separation between Mrs. Nellie Grant
Sartoris, daughter of the late General
Grant, and her husband is said to be i'm.
pending.
US. Minister Pendleton purposes coming
to an early agreement with the German
government with reference to the Bancroft
treaty, as cases of expulsion and enrolment
of Americans living in Germany in the army
have largely increased.
The Board of Police Commissioners of
Baltimore have requested Marshal GRAY to
resign his position, on the ground that his
continuance in office would be violation of
the regulations, which forbid member of
the police force taking part in politics. The
request to resign was in reponss to a note
from Marshal Gray asking further leaye.of.
absence until after the elections. The
Marshal will give his answer to-day.
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LETTER FROM AUGUSTA.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE)
FIsuERsvILLE, Va, October 12.-Several
weeks ago the democrats CT this place Or
ganizetl Lee democratic club, which has
held its regular weekly meetings since, ard
on last Saturday night was addressed by
Mr.. Ned Echols, one of the nominees for
the lower House, and MIR. Charles Grattan,
of Stauutcn, who made very able speeches,
and many who were present, who have
heretofore been careless and Indifferent
about this election, were greatly aroused,
and about all the opposition that manifested
itself soon after the nominations were made
has subsidized, and we think there will be
very little, if any, scratching done here.
Mr.. Grattan gave a very lucid account Of
the manner in which the free schools have
been conducted under both political parties,
showing very conclusively that they have
prospered and increased much more under
the management of democrats than repub.
Leans; and Mr.. Grattan knows whereof he
speaks, as he was for number of years
county superintendent of schools, and
is considered to be one of the best
informed gentlemen upon that subject in
the county. He cited the fact, that the first
blow at the free school system, which the
republicans claim to be the especial friend
of. was the passage of the funding bill of
1871, which absorbed, the money coming
into the treasury, by making coupons re-
ceyable for taxes, and many other things
that party has been guilty OF, and still they
claim to be the only friends of the free
schools. Major A. Koiner the nominee for
the Senate was present, but did not speak as
the hour was late.
The prohibition movement in this county
is getting cold comfort and we fear if some.
thing doesn't turn up soon to benefit their
cause it will sickcn and die even before the
appointed day of their downfall arrives.
Even the republicans to some extent are an
tagonizing the movement and all good tenn
perance democrats say the movement is i'll
timed and should not come before the peo-
pie in political election. Not one demo-
crat at this precinct will vote the ticket, but
all the republicans will with few excep-
tons.
A prominent colored man at this precinct
has openly declared his intention to vote
the democratic ticket, who has been very
active worker among his people heretofore,
and the beliefs that number will follow
his advice and vote for the first time in their
lives, the democratic ticket. They have
gotten tired of promises and are beginning
to think and act for themselves.
"SCRIpToR"
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

A heavy easterly gale prevailed in Rich
mond yesterday, and considerable damage
was done to roofs, shade trees, and fences.
The Allegheny tobacco warehouse, T. NJ.
Darlington, proprietor, was burned in Rich
mond last night. Loss about $4,000; par.
TALLY insured.
Mr.. Thomas Boswell, who lived near
Reams' station, Dinwiddie county, went
out to feed stock Sunday evening when he
was attacked by vicious bull and gored to
| death.
The sixteenth annual fair Of the Shenan-
doah Valley Agricultural Society begins at
Winchester to day and continues until Fri
day, inclusive. The entries upon the books
of the secretary show that with clear skies
finer exhibition in every department will
be made than at any previous fair.
A heavy gale and rain-storm prevailed in
Norfolk Yesterday, and no steamers were
able to leave the harbor last night. Hamp-
ton Roads is full ofwind- bound vessels, many
of which had to put back for a harbor. Sun
day night q schooner ran into and sunk the
Baltimore tug Hattie May, lying at the
quartermaster's wharf at Fortress Monroe.
The demonstration at Lynchburg next
Thursday in compliment to Gen. Fitz. Lee,
the democratic candidate for Governor, will
be on an extensive scale. He is to be cs
corted from the city to the fair grounds
where the fair of the Lynchburg Agricultu
raj Society will be in progress, by q grand
cavalcade and dismounted parade OF enthu
siastic democrats.
Mayor Latrobe, of Baltimore, received @
letter from Mayor Gordon, of Staunlon, yes
terday, asking that the police be instructed
to look out for John Carroll, treasurer Of
that city, who has been missing for the last
three weeks. He was last heard from in
Richmond, but, as no trace of his where
abouts can be found, it is feared that he has
met with foul play
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
AN ENGINEERS BRAvERY.-Train COG, o

AN ENGINEERS BRAvERY.-Train6 COG, OF
the Iron Mountain road, that arrived at
St. Louis Saturday morning at o'clock,
had narrow escape about 1140 the night
before that would have resulted in the
loss of many lives if the train had been
fifteen minutes later. 1t was between
Fredericktown and Marquand, 104 miles
from st. Louis, when the train,
containing one baggage car, two coaches,
and one sleeper, was rounding short curve.
The engineer, Daned Bayle, observed that
Bridge S72, which he was about to pass
through, about $50 feet in length, was
wrapped in one sheet Of flames. To stop
his train Bayle saw was impossible at such
short distance, and the only alternative
was to 60 through the bridge on the track
or go through the small stream that flowed
below. The dash was made safely through
the flames, and then stop was effected.
The train-hands all lent q helping hand and
the flames were extinguished, but not before
large portion had been eaten away by the
fire. The passengers on the train did not
learn how near they were to death as
they lay stretched out in sleep. AS stated
by the trainmen in charge, if the train
should have been only about fifteen minutes be-
hind time in reaching this bridge the ire would
have burned into the supports, and as it would
be impossible for the engineer to stop his train,
all on board would have persisted horrible
death either by fire, water, or in the collision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

A trial at Cleveland, O., has ended in
George Thompson being sentenced to TWEEN
ty years imprisonment for most fendish
and inexcusable crime. He had fallen in
love with Lucy Lawton, and, on her reject
ing his addresses, he in revenge slashed her
face and neck with razor. His victim lin
gered between life and death for a long
time, but finally improved, and will prob.
ably recover. Her face-formerly beauti-
ful-is now terribly SCARED, and her head
is drawn to one side, the effect of severng
the cords on one side of her neck. The SEN
tence is heartily endorsed by all who were
present at the trial and saw the effects of
his brutality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

The Storm,

BALTIMORE, Oct. 13.-The storm of last
night was quite destructive in this city and
neighborhood 4 number of fine ornamen-
tai trees on the streets were uprooted and
number Of new buildings in process of con-
struction were damaged. A portion Of the
bridge over the northwest branch of the
Patapsco, connecting this city with Anne
Arundel county, was blown away, and a
large sea lion on the city side escaped, its
pen bayiug been destroyed. The creature
was seen this morning going down Chesa'
Dp.En hay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
THE LEEsBURG MEETING.

As stated in yesterdays GAZETTE Hon.
Daniel W. Voorhees,, Of Indiana, spoke at
Laesburg. The Senator arrived on the II
o'clock train and was met at the depot by a
committee ofreception, and in an open car.
riage, drawn by four beautiful horses owned
by DR.. c. S. Carter was driven to the resi-
dence Of Mr. w. J. Harrison, where he and
his friends were entertained in sumptuous
style The speaking commenced at
o'clock. Senator Voorhees, spoke for one
hour in calm, digniied, statesmanlike dis
crlSsion of national affairs, and made an ur.
gent and earnest appeal for democratic vigi.
lance in the pending canvass. He denounc-
ed the bloody shirt utterances Of Sherman,
Hoar and such vindictive politicians, de.
claring that Eirsinans who supported
men indorsing such utterances were traitors
to their State of type worse than any he
could imagine. Senator Voorhees, speech
throughout was mastery and telling ar
raignment Of republican misrule and corrup.
ton.
Messrs. Donaldson and Akers, of Tennes,
see; Thomas Smith, Of Fauquier, and Samuel
G.. Brent, of Alexandria, followed in short
addresses. The Marine Band was in at.
tendance and delighted the crowd with its
fine music. The rain, which began falling
about three o'clock, somewhat marred the
pleasure Of the occasion.
II was the Intention of the party TO return
ut abou: 9 o'clock last night, and to this
end the Washington and Ohio Railroad had
provided special train to convey them
They started, hut had not gone far before
the engine broke down, and, to add to the
discomfort, it was found that the storm had
broken down all telegraphic communion
ton. The party remained in the car until
2:45 o'clock this morning, when the train
cot in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
A Brutal Husband.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 13.-Thomas Biug-
ham, of McKeesport, Pa, came home in
toxicated last night, and, because his wife
refused to give him money for more liquor,
he knocked their six months old baby cut
of her arms, and then beat the woman until
she fell unconscious to the floor. He then
sprang on her PROSTATE body and jumped
up and down on her chest until lie was
almost extinct Hearing people coming be
fled and has not yet been arrested. Mrs.
Bingham is still living, but no hopes are
entertained for her recovery. The baby is
also in dangerous condition from the
fathers rough handling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
John LIE Brun, well-known literary char

John LIE Brun, well-known literary char
acter in Brooklyn, who passed his three
score birthday five years ago, has created a
sensation by clipping with young girl who
had been taken into the house by his wife as
nurse during her Illness. Mrs. LIE Brun was
connected with the Second Baptist Church,
and the young girl who has destroyed the
family was member of the Sunday school.
Her name is Ida Leaky, and being very
handsome, the old man fell victim to her
witcheries. He took her out riding on Tues.
day, and they failed to return on Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
The suddenpess of the appearance of tn

The suddenpess of the appearance of the
new star in Andromeda is not the only re-
markable thing about this wonderful phe-
nomenon. 1t has already faded to faint
speck, visible only with powerful telescopes
and while thus parting with its light it has
exhibited very singular changes of brillian-
cy. Sometimes it has been seen to flare up
with sudden accession of light, like fire
that has found fresh fuel, and several expe-
rienced observers have seen it Pickering in
manner that suggested still more closely a
resemblance to actual flames. That the
phenomenon was due to an outhurst of heat
affecting an enormous mass of matter can
hardly be doubted, but the true story of
this celestial conhagration may never be
written
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

TExAs.-Several old ladies from Texas
called on the President yesterday and shook
his hand at the public reception in the East
Room. "We came oil the way from Texas
to see you" said one, sand am glad to see
you. You know we gave you big MAORI
ty in that State"
Yes" replied the President, ''you can
give what you want down there, can't
you?"
well, We beat every other State" said
the old lady, as she passed on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
The .'Graspiue Selfshness" of Great Britain.


VICTORIA, B. e., Oct. 13.-At banquet
to the Marquis of Lansdowne, which occur
rcd last evening, the Governor General de.
livered long address, one of the most NO.
ticeable features of which was the references
to imperial federation. Great Britain's feel
ings towards her colonies had occupied
three positions. First, of grasping selfish
ness, which ended in the loss of the Ameri.
can colonies; next, period which was one
of Indifference; and the last is one of strong
desire for closer union-for federation. AS
for federation the Governor-General favored
o continuance ofthe present relations rather
than federation. The general opinion is
that he simply voices tho feelings of the
Canadian people in this matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

AFTER ALL the years and money spent in
preparing and arranging for the blasting OF
the rock in New York harbor, and after ali
the announcements of the complete and en-
tire success of the explosion last Saturday,
it turns out that the channel at He'll Gate is
no wider nor deeper than it was before, that
Flood Rock still stands out ofthe water even
at high tide, and that at low tide people can
walk all over it dry shod, as they have been
accustomed to do. The explosion made a
loud noise and threw up an immense vol
ume of water, but as for improving the
navgabilty of New York harbor, at least so
far as yet known, it was patent failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
Light House Service Appointments.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 13.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury has made several appoint
ments in the light house service, among
them Austin Brizendine as acting assistant
keeper at Bowler's Rock, Va, and Owen
Cosgrove as acting keeper at Naval Hos
pital, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
THE CANVASS

Rooms STATE DEM. Elk. COMMITTEE,
Alexandria, Va, Oct. Is, $50.
The appointment of Hon. }. 4. Iucker
for Middlesex, Oct. 81, is withdrawn. he
will speak at Farmville Oct 90, night.
Mr.. Dunlop will speak at Stony Creek,
Sussex, Oct. 90, and at Newtown, King
and Queer, Oct. &c
DIR. Moffe,t will speak at Gordonsville
Oct. Is.
The Committee are informed and take
pleasure in announcing that Hon. ID. W.
Voorhees,, of Indiana, will speak at War
renton Oct. so.
Mr.. Mangus Jones will speak at kelton
James City, Thursday, October %.
JNo. S. BARBOUR, Chairman.
W, ". SCOTT, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
Rash Act of a Convict.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 13.-Charlcs
Downs, three-year-man in the penitcn-
tiary here, from Montgomery county, re-
ceived in March last, tired of work yester-
day, and deliberately placed his left hand
on block and chopped three fingers off.
He was employed in the bolt shop, and
took this means to secure a rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

WITH BOTH EXAMPLE aud precept it is not
atall surprising that race so initiative rs the
negroes should follow in the footsteps Of
their white leaders, the Mahoneitcs. The
recent attempt OF three of them to murder
one of the most respected citizens of Will
liamsbuIg, is only one of the legitimate re.
suits Of the words and actions of General
Malone and his jackmep, whose influence
upon Them is infinitely moro Injurious than
was that of their predecessors, the carpet
baggers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
Indian Depredations

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. ia special from
Dallas to the Ners says: Indians last Sat
urday surprised US and drove of 125 horses
belonging to the San Simon Cattle Com
pany, and killed four men and 6 number of
cattle in the valley. Several other parties
of Indians are prowling around the coun-
fry ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
Rumored Royal Marriage.

MADRID, Oct. 13.-It is rumored that
marriage is meditated between Princess
Eulalia, King Alphonsos youngest sister,
and Prince Carlos, heir apparent to the
throne of PORTUGAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

A Belgian has invented new species of
coffin for the special benefit of persons un-
fortunate enough to have been buried alive The
popularity OF the .cercueil perfectionneV is an
ingenious piece of mechanism fitted into it which
eectuslly obviates the possibility of being buried
alive. The pressure of the earth thrown on the
coffin iberstes sort of stletto, which is so placed
that on being disengaged it pierces the heart of
the occupant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 13.

SENATOR LOGAN says thousands OF ne
proes in the Southern States are denleo
the right to deposit their ballots. Ihey are
baaten with clubs and shot down like "iio
beasts fer desiring to exercise the rights OF
citizens" Virginia is as Intensely south
ern, as any one of the late Confederate
States: but of all the old original and con-
sistent republicans within her borders not
one has said, nor will say, that he knows OF
single case in which negroes (tor those are
the voters to whom General Logan relers]
have been beaten with clubs or shot down
like wild beasts for desiring to exercise the
rights of citizens. The only men who may
aav so are the Mahoneites, who, II sucn a
crime were possible, are the only men III
the State capable of committing IT, as SHOWN
nv their previous history. Gov. Cameron,
County Chairman Early, and all the real Vir-
giuia republicans questioned upon the sub
iect. saw chat elections in Virginia are con-
Quoted fairly, aad exCongressman Deem
dorf says that no buldo2ing in the South
ever equaled that practiced by the Malone
es in Virginia.
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Death of an Army Officer.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Major Thomas Bur.
rows, formerly of the Ninth United States
Infantry and now on the retired list, died
yesterday at his residence, in this city, in
the forty seventh year Of his age. He will
he buried at Lancaster, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

The University of Virginia opens with
about 800 students, with more coming in
each day. The medical class is fuller than
usual, while the law and engineering classes
are not so we'll attended as last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

Let's see, you can't make wrong right o.
darkness sunshine. Of course not, but oH.
bottle of Salvation Oi! can change h,,f
frantic victim Of rheumatism into \ vre
dove of gentleuess. '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13

If we would have powerful minds, we
must think; if faithful hearts, We must love;
il powerful muscles, we must labor; if We
would get rid of bad cough, we must take
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-13
Riel Resulted.

LONDON, Oct. 13.-Riel has been further le-
spited to the Goth inst.