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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

EEE&oNAL.-Cap q. A. Mushbach ha.
returned from q visit to New York
Genera! Gonzales, who during the
var va. chief of ordnance on Gen. Beaurc-
CARDS stGil ut Charleston, S. G., was in the
city to-day oil :, visit to his friends here
Mir. Frank Hume was in the city to-day and
was actively engaged in bringing out the demo.
cratic vote
Mrs. hiipstcn has returned from her trip
through III. Morth.
Miss Roberta Cline has retu rned from Phila-
Gcilh!a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02
HIS has hren real Indian Sunni

i = has hren real Indian Summer ,lay
Til, i,c1. Ill Seals Day SERVICES appro.
pria.s 10 IN. occasion were held at 81. Ma.
rvs church.
\ marriage license was issued in Wash.
inc;an yesterday To Clinton G.. Holmes AID
lisa l. l.rnHoX, both of Prince William
county.
The boy, who had to furego their HallGw-
et pleasure, on Sunday night got in their
tlne work last night and many Of the front
doors Of residences in various parts of the
city were bnmharded with cabbage stalks,
* The police were kept busy for time
chasing tia r0vsterers but succeeded in
ratch!ng none OF them.
Thc monthly meeting Of Lee Camp Con icdera:c
tet'rtiIS WAS largely attended last hight ard all
present ncrO delighted with the interesting adj
dress tclv, red hy Col. Edward Berkeley on the
battle IL Gctty sbnrg. hiicr the address Col L.
exhibited t" tie Camp the battle flag of the 9Th
virginia regiment which was worked 10y Mrs.
Ee"urrgard and prcscdtcd by Gen. Ecauregard
aud whlr! WIS carried by that regiment in the
battle Of Bali 5 Bluff.
Information received from the cuuaty 10 day
IS TO til" Eicr; that the condition of Mr.. i. w.
Hatch, wh" attempted suicide hy shooting on
Friday last, is unchanged
II" Circuit Court Tor the county Judge James
Keith Ec1INs It's fall term at the Columbus street
toar, Ionsc Tomorrow.
Tho d.sorlcrly conduc. Of the crowd of youths
hclucui!ng the !. :. f. depot is greatly complain
cd Of.
Tho Dramatic Ilub will hold lis postponed
meeting tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

THE RAINBOW BAZAAR. for the benefit Of
the NJ +. Church, South, opened at the
Opera House last night under the auspices
Of the ladies of the church, assisted By many
OF other denominations, and was most dc.
IightfnI affair in every respect. The hall
Was most beautifully decorated and the
managers lefC nothing undone that could
Contribute to the enjoyment OF all present.
Inc attendance was excellent and every
Ih'ng to tempt the taste aud please the eye
could be had at one or other Of the la
hles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

MUSICAL AssoCIATIoN.-Tho Alexandria
Musical Association yesterday received the
new piano which they recently purchased
and the members are much pleased with
The instrument. The club has handsomely
A'ted up Sarepta Hall, and their weekly
meetings, which are very pleasant gather.
lhss, are largely attended. The club has q
Membership of over fifty, included in which
are lumber of skilful musicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was clear
ana cool, with three prisoners and two
,ouser- at the station house. The only case
ntl"re The Mayor for trial this morning was
mat OF John Lackett. colored, arrested ny
pNcer Simpson, charged With an assault on
us wife, Harriet Luckett. To was sent 10
ia! Tor thirty days.
n"Sid and George Taylor, the two young col :
', 'scu men who were arrested hera ycs.e1dt on
s]e arrival of the Virrinia Midland train, at the
gest OF the Charlottesville authorities are still
Aed at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-02

!C!HOW CHOW and CHOP PICKLE just le.
- vc,vr.l ny
nov:. ED ':ccUENEY & &,v
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
Isn't This Lightning Calculation"

Special TJlegrdm to The Register.
PARKERsBURG, August 1.-THE last
of the county conventions to select dele
yates to the Congressional Convention IN
this district was held Saturday last in Cal
houn county. John Hamilton was nomi-
mated for the House of Delegates. The
Congressional delegates stand six for j: M.
Jackson, two for Hogg and Gibson. TINS
makes it certain that Jackson will 60 INTO
the convention with seyenty-One votes, as
follows: Wood, twenty-six; Writ, eight;
Ritehie, thirteen; Peasants, seven; 6t Sa,-
boun, six; Jackson, five; Roane, two; Fut, t,
nam, four; and on the second ballot ne VIII
be be nominated. ,...
calhoun county held primary election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
DISRUPTED IRELAND.
HER UNHAPPY CONDITION AR0UsES THE
PARNELLITES 10 ACTION.
Salisbury Must Explain His Irish RGcy-Rsns and
RiOS-AnOthsr 0utbrsak At Belfast Yesterday.
The Mob Charged and Dispersed By the
frOps-Gsnsral Gable Dispatches.

LONDON, August 17.-Mr. Parnell has
requested all the Irish members of Parlia-
ment to be present at the reassembling Of
Parliament, when the Queens speech will
be delivered. He says that, in view Of
the grave and pressing condition of public
affairs, il is very necessary that there should
be full attendance Of the Irish contingent.
The Dublin Freaada's Journal says Mr..
Parnelrs summons shows that the Parnell-
ties do not intend to await the convenience
of the Ministry in dealing with the Belfast
rioters and the alarming condition of the
Irish farmers. Lord Salisbury must ex-
plain how he intends TO meet the contin-
gency of the inability Of the farmers to pay
their rents, and he will be called upon to
declare the policy he intends to substitute
for that of ''Manacles" and Manitoba. I"
still Rioting at Belfast.
BELFAST, August l7.-There was re-
newal Of fighting to-day between the Cath
olics and Orangemen, and stones were
freely used The military charged the
rioters and quickly dispersed them. Seve-
raj arrests were made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
SPEEDY JUSTICE.
A Brutal Murder Followed by a Lynching-
The Murderer Unidentified.

A Brutal Murder Followed by a Lynching-
The Murderer Unidentified.
CINCINNATI, August 17.-Mr. Davis,
station agent on the Ohio and Mississippi
railroad at Huron Station, Ind, was muir
dered early this morning by tramp. The
man came into the station with an arrogant
air, making considerable noise Mr.. Davis
was doing in his chair at the time, and on
rOusing himself ordered the tramp to get
out. This was resented, and some hot
words followed Mr.. Davis said if he did
not 20 he would put him out. He was
dared to carry out his threat, and both men
prepared for conflict Davis took hold of
the tramp, endeayOring to push him
through the open door. The man drew a
huge knife and stabbed Davis several
times, from the effects of which he died in
ten minutes. Parties living near were at
tracted by the sound OF the melee, rushed
to the scene and found Mr. Davis dying.
Search was Immediately begun for the
murderer. He was found short distance,
from the station, and with little ceremony
was taken to a neighbOring tree and hung
by the indignant citizens. Much excite
ment exists, and the town Is filling with
people. The murderer is still unidentified.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
ANOTHER BRILLIANT F1NANc1ER.
Mr.. Gray, Late Treasurer, Gets Away With
About 100000.

Boston, August 1.-THE managing
directors of the Atlantic Mills Company
are still engaged upon the books of the
corporation in relation to Mr.. Gray, the
late treasurer, but at present the exact
amount of the defalcatiOn cannot be learn
ed with certainty. In an interview this
morning with two of the principal direct
OTIS, who are anxious that their names
should be withheld, the following facts
were learned: Last Friday the deficiency
was discovered by an examiner ap-
pointed by the directors, and on
Saturday Gray came to the Office and was
confronted with the charge. He, after a
moment or two, confessed the crime and
acknowledged that he had embezzled the
funds of the corporation to the extent of
between $500, 900 and $500, 900, but as to
the use to which he put the money his only
reply was, Building operations" This
accounting is believed to be true by the di-
rectOrS, who say his operations of this char
aeter have been notorious. On Sunday Gray,
accompanied by his brother-in-law and n
party of gentlemen friends went on board
his yacht, the Huron, and cruised about
the lower harbOr and bay during the day
and spent the night below. Monday morn
ing the yacht came up to the city and
landed Gray and his companions on Central
wharf. Gray ordered the Captain to get
ready to sail again at , p. m, at which
time Gray stated he would be on board.
The Captain has not seen Gray since, and
the Huron still lies at her anchorage. 1t
is known that Gray has left the city, and
it is thought is making his way for Can
ada with horse and buggy. 1t is not be-
lieved that he has carried any of the stolen
money with him, as he is believed to have
SDpDt most of IL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
WASHINGTON NOT A GOD.
He Traded Horses and Bought Lottery
Tickets Like the Rest Of Us.


Tickets Like the Rest Of Us.
CHAUTAUoUA, n. Y, August I.-Dr.
Everett Hale, of Boston, to-day lectured in
the amphitheatre onsthe Human side Of
Washington" The lecturer said he would
try to enable the audience to appreciate the
fact that Washington was singularly
human. The real Washington bought
lottery tickets and had a habit offalling in
love and was greatly troubled because the
young women would not fall in love with
him. He was q bad speller; he traded horses,
always to his own advantage, and he was
the richest American of his day. Lord
Fairfax brought up Washington to be a
thorn in the flesh of George III. The lee
turer had no doubt that the hatchet story
was true. Washington WAS q man of prin-
cipal and honor, and in the time Of the
Stamp Act was recognized as the Virginia
patriot. Washington was as talkative
among friends as Grant but as silent as he
was in the presence of reporters. At the
table he had his mug of beer and his glass
of wine and was healthy, cheerful, active
man who enjoyed life as if it were worth
living. He had great passions but he held
them in magnificent control.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
4 SHARP FIGHT
Between Rcvolutionists and Mexican
ps-Reinforcements.

Between Revolutionists and Mexican
ps-Reinforcements.
MATAMORAs, MEN, August l4.-The
revolutionists in this part of the State are
gradually breaking up. Penas' and DE
Icons bands are being hOtly pursued by
the forces of ColOnels GOmex and Pima.
The Mundo publishes an extra edition
which, in substance, reports that on the
Sth, at : o'clock in the morning, the revo-
lutionists, 105 strong, under Maurlcla
Cruz. attacked the State forces under Hlla-
ria Gonzalez, at San AntOnia De MaglcioS,
near Cedral, State of NueVO Leon. Instead
of finding 30 men, as he expected, Cruz en-
countered a force of 800 infantry and cav
airy, who, though surprised, took refuge
among the iacals and made a sharp fight.
Cruz retired, after capturing the horses of
the troops He lost an officer, Domingo
Rivera, and two men killed, and of the
troops seven men were killed and eight
wounded. among the killed being Maxine
Gonzalez. The government is sending
heavy reinforcements against Cruz, and he
is alsc. bringing several new bands Of revo-
lutioniSts under his banner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
An Immense Lumber Float.

Special Telegram 10 The Register.
DAVIS, W. VA, August 17.-One of the
largest bodies of cherry timber ever fOated
came down Blackwater this morning and
last night and was safely placed in the
dam of the J. L. Rumbarger Lumber Com
pany at this place.
1t is estimated that the drive contained
three million feet of cherry and larger
quantities of ash, spruce and hemlock.
This timber was cut in the Canaan Valley,
and the Rumbarger Company have been
working for two years placing it in the
water. Being the first drive of logs on
Blackwater, and it being successful, it will
open an important and very large timber
country in addition to the one surrounding
US.
The W. Va, c. & P. Ry. Co.'S hotel, at
this place, will be open for guests not later
than September 1st.
The Branch railroad, down the North
Fork of Blackwater, is being pushed rapid
" to completion, and II. G. Davis Il Bro.
will be operating their mines at its terminus
by early spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
BRIDGEPOI.T.

The new G. & Z. depot still continues 10
loom up serenely.
August Koehrsoehn was in Steubenyillc
yesterday on business.
Clerk of Court w. u. Cash was in the
city yesterday, probably driving few nails
in his fences.
Tonight the West End NJ. T.. Church
will hold a social and supper in Heinlein's
Hall, on Bank street
To-day the First NJ. +. Sunday school
holds its annual picnic in Ridgeway's grove
out the c. l.. & W. H. X.
Roadmaster James Reynolds, Of the c.,
L. 4 W., and large force Of men are en-
ployed in grading the roadway for the Bell
aire extension.
Rev. James II. Malcolm, who preached
in the Presbyterian church on Sunday last,
left yesterday for his home in Iowa, by
way Of Chicago.
A fine, large white dog was 70 badly in
jured by c. K +. train ON the Wheeling
creek bridge, yesterday, that Marshal Me-
Connaughey had TO shoot il.
Mr.. Henry Ulrich is in Berlin, in tho
northern part Of this State, spending .
month fishing and hunting, with q num-
Der offriends from Cambridge, o.
The Niagara excursion yesterday AFTER
noon was very well patronized. Five
coaches full Of people left bridgeport alone,
and every sleeper berth and reclining chair
was engaged long before time TO start
There has been considerable complaint
about the condition Of the county road be-
tween here and Bellaire, on account Of the
ditching for the pipe line. Commissioners
Cope was apprised Of the fact, and took
immediate steps towards having the road
put in as good condition an IT was previous
TO digging the ditch. The Superintendent,
Mr.. Carpenter, assured him that IL would
be attended to at once, and gave a. rea-
son for not attending to il sooner that he
had been absent from the line on account
of sickness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
AN AWFUL ELECTRIC STORM
Strikes Point Pleasant, Wrapping 1t in
Flame-A Church Destroyed.
Special TElegTdm to the Register.

Flame-A Church Destroyed.
Special Ttle9rGm to the Register.
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va, August Il
Perhaps the grandest electric display
ever witnessed in this section of the State
was exhibited from II o'clock last night
to 2:3O this morning. The city was wrapI
in a sheet of flame. For many consecutive
seconds the tiles could be counted on build
ings squares away. The most terrific
charge occurred at 1;30 this morning.
What was the neat and cOmmOdious
structure known rs the Lower Presbyte-
rian church, with its lofty spire pointing
skyward, is now a mass of ruins. The
building, if ever occupied again, must be
entirely rebuilt. But few years since
the structure was remOdeled. Beauti'
full windows were added, and al
the time of the destruction the congrega-
ton was putting neat iron fence around
the grounds. The discharge shattered the
windows in adjacent buildings, and hun
dreds of persons were severely shocked
throughput the city.
Webster Pefenbarger, a young farmer
residing on the Kanawha six miles above
this place, was caught by belt while Oper-
ating steam thresher and seriously in
jured. His left arm is broken in two places
and he is otherwise injured. Fears are
entertained of his recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
British Comment on the League Convention

LONDON, August 1.-THE Times says
this morning: THE movements OF the
Parnellite party in the United States have
begun to attract interest, though the real
business will only bc opened tomorrow
when the Irish American Convention is Ia
assemble at Chicago. Mr.. Dayitt Is pursu-
ing his favorite idea of M alliance between
the democrcies of Great Britain and Ire
land. lie has found himself in collision
with Congressman Finerty and other Irish
patriots domiciled in the United States,
who appear to take Mr.. Patrick Ford's
view of the brutal English masses"
The Times, Standard aud Daily Nors have
long cable dispatches on the subject Of
Saturdays meeting and on the reception of
Mr. O'Bricn and his fellow delegates yes
teriay. The Standard says: Chicago has
given an authoritative definition Of the
sense in which the Parncllites accept Mr..
Gladstone's settlement, namely, rs an in
stalment. Mr. Parncll cannot question
the validity of the decision Of his paymas-
tcrs. II bchoovcs English Liberals TO say
whether or not they will continue 10 ncgo-
tate with delegate whose credentials are
invalid and whose supporters decline TO be
bound in advance by his signature"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
THE AFGHAN DISPUTE.
A Conflict Liable To Occur at Any Moment
Over Russia's Claim.

Over Russia's Claim.
LONDON. August II. The Pan NaH Ga
zette says il is glad the Afghan Commission
has been recalled, ~ il will hasten a settle
mcnt of the question of the ownership Of
KhOmia, which Russia claims, by direct
negotiations between London and 81.
Petersburg.
The ST. James Gazette says the question
il ~ far from settlement ~ IL was fifteen
months ago. Russia claims khomiab and
Aighans refuse to give il up. A conflict IL
likely 10 occur at any moment. The
Gazetie says, and il rests with England 10
say, what it will and can do 10 prevent Its
allies from being plundercd. The task Of
Lord Iddcsleigh, the Foreign Secretary,
will DC easier when he Is relieved Of this
useless and embarrassing commission.
The Globe says that nothing would suit
Russia better than to keep the Khomiab
question open and 10 revive II when IL
suits her.
The cabinet sat to-day from noon until
= o'clock. The Queens speech was con
sidercd. The Afghan difficulty wa also
discussed. II il understood that Colonel
Ridgeway, of the British Afghan Commis-
sion, has been recalled because h. felt that
the difference between Russia and England
had better De dealt with by the Foreign
Office
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
BELLAIRE.

War on the dogs has been commenced.
l. H. Day left yesterday on n trip to Nj
agara Falls.
Several uniortunates are doing duty on
the stone pile.
4 young son of John VoSle will be
buried to-day.
The fire department leaves for New Phila-
delphia to-day.
Camp meeting at Bethel will continue
over next Sunday.
Miss Clara Sonneborn has returned from
n visit in Maryland.
Mr.. c. Leach and Miss Annie Welger
were married last evening.
The iron work of the new creek bridge
will be put up in few days.
A. W. Voegtley has been reelected Sec
retary of the Crystal Window Glass Works.
The charge that is imposed on horses
and mules that are impounded is - each.
Two hundred and scventy-fve dollars
was taken in at the gate ut Bethel last
Sunday
Mr.. Bartlette, the Italian who does bust
ness on Union street, is quite i'll with ty-
phoid fever.
Trains on the T. & q. were considerably
behind time yesterday owing 10 a washout
in West Virginia
Ellsworth Tryman, formerly of this city,
was married last month to a young lady OF
Eagle Rock, Idaho.
Several families have returned from camp
at Burr's mills The family of Henry Carr
came home yesterday.
VIM. Jordan, of New Matamoras, former
ly marble dealer here, was in the city
yesterday seeing his old friends
A number of miners from here will at
tend the picnic to he given at Cambridge
on Saturday by the diamond diggers.
The rain on Monday night was very
heavy in the vicinity of GAINESVILLE, and
yesterday McMahon's creek had boom.
Mrs. Reynolds, who is camping at Burr's
Mills, fell down stairs on Monday after
noon and broke both arms below the
elbow.
The delegates the Republican Judicial
Convention from Monroe county failed to
get here owing to the non-arrivai Of trains
on the b., Il. &C.
Frank Smith, formerly blower at the
Bcllaire Steel Works, but now of Massa-
chusetts, was married few evenings since
to Miss Drucilla Fitzpatrick, of the Fifth
ward.
The Republican Judicial Convention
met in this city yesterday afternoon at
City Hail. and nominated Judge st. Clair
Kelly for Common Pleas Judge. Hon. L.
Daniord presented the name of Mr.. Kelly
in neat speech, in which he eulogized
him in his usual pleasing way. After MIR.
Danford had concluded his tribute, Rev.
ThOs. Balph, of st. Clairsyillc, and Others,
spoke in complimentary way Of Mr.. kel-
ly, who afterwards received the nomination
by arclamatiOu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
A BOLD RAVISHER,
A Young Girl Raped Near st. ClairsVille a'
the Muzzle of Pistol.

the Muzzle of Pistol.
Special TtIe9rGm 10 the Register.
ST. CLAIRsvmLE, O., August 17.-An
affidavit was filed in Mayor Davies court
this morning which brings to light a bad
case of rape which happened on Sabbath
evening. The girl in the case is Miss Net
tie May Lockard, aged seventeen, pre-
possessing young lady of this city, and her
alleged assailant a young man of about the
same age, Ross Springer, son Of Andre"
Springer, of this vicinity. Her story Is, In
effect, that on Sabbath evening she walked
out of town with young Springer, and when
on Humphreys hill, at the east edge Oh
the corporation, he made an assault
and as she attempted to make an
outcry he drew revolver and threatened
to kill her if she made noise. AT the
reyolver's muzzle he made her climb a
fence into potato field and there submit
to his base passions. All the time people
were going along the National road, but
with his revolver he kept the terrified girl
under his submission.
Springer was arrested and placed in Jail,
this morning, and will have a preliminary
hearing tomorrow at two O'Clock, when
the above story of the girl will have to be
substantiated. TodO him justice itshould
be stated that hitherto he has borne good
reputation. Some people imagine it is
put up job, but careful inquiry has failed
to develop anything but virtuous name
for the girl. The examination will prOba-
bly, develop the whole case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-18
ENVOY SEDGwICK
AnxiousIy Awaited on the Border-Ho"
Cuttings Case May be Settled.

AnxiousIy Awaited on the BOrder-How
Cuttings Case May be Settled
Ell PAsO, Ten, August 17.-Rumors are
current here that large bodies of Mexican
troops are streaming into chihuahua. Ihe
arrival of Special Envoy Sedgwick is anX-
iously awaited by both sides. He will spend
a few days in PaSO Del NOrte and then go
TO chihuahua. where he will stay week.
and then, if he should decide to 90 on TO
tina City of Mexico, he would remain on his
trip at least two weeks longer. The tone oil
the daily papersin the City of Mexico show
that 50 far the Mexicans have kept up stiii
upper lip. but looks as though they would
like to get out of the Cutting affair II they
could do so withou squarely backing down.
The affair will probably be managed by the
Supreme Court of chihuahua reversing tne
decision of the lower court at Paso Del
Norte, and ordering the release OF the pris-
oner. Cutting then would have heavy
claim for damages.