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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
COMMUNICATED.
Dranesville District.

DraneSVllle UlSLrlcL.
Pursuant to notice, published by S. r
Donohoe, esq, chairman Of the executive
committee of Fairfax county, tho democratic
voters of Dranesville district, held a meet.
ing at Thornton's precinct on the 9Th inst.
for the purpose Of electing four delegates TO
represent said district in the Congressional
convention to be held in the city of Alexan.
dria, on the 9th of August.
Thos. L. Carper, esq, member of the dis.
trict executive committee, called the meet.
ing to order and nominated for chairman
Mr.. James White, and for secretary, Mr.. T.
ID. Ficklin both of whom were elected.
The object of the meeting having been ex-
planned, on motion of Alfred Leigh, esq :,
it was
Resolved, That one delegate and one al
ternate be selected from each OF the four
voting pre- cincts in the district.
The following named gentlemen were
then nominated as delegates and alternates,
and we're declared elected by the chairman,
viz: Thcs. e. Carper, B. A. Mankin, A.
Leigh, and A. &. Bleight, delegates, and
Edgar Jackson, VIM. H. Bates, II. S. Cum
ningham, and f. d. Ficklin, alternates.
On motion of Mr.. Hirst, the delegates
were called upon for an expression Of their
sentiments. This was responded to by short
speeches, highly .eulogistc of Gen. w. H. F.
Lee.
On motion, the Fairfax Herald and The
Alexandria GAZETTE were requested to
publish the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, the convention adjourned.
JAMES WHITE, Chairman.
F.. ID. FIcKLIN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
FROM WARRINGTON.
Gspeeial Correspondence of the Aloxa. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c., July s, 1885.

Gspeeial Correspondence of the Aloxa. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c., July s, 1886.
The Judiciary Committee of the House
this morning agreed to report favorably g
bill lately passed by the Senate, confirming
the title of Maria Syphax in II acres OF land
in Alexandria county. This piece OF land IS
n portion of the Arlington estate, formerly
belonging to the Gusts and Lee families,
and was given to Maria, who was one OF the
servants of those families, many years ago,
but no sufficient legal papers were at the
time executed. Since then the U. ). Gov
ernment has purchased the entire tract,
hence the necessity of an act OF Congress 70
nerfect her title. Now this II acre tract
can be listed for taxation in the county, Out
for the remainder, over Thousand acres
the Government refuses to pay any tax
whatever, although it leases the most OF
the land out, and receives rents tnerelor'
and the county has to school Inc cnlidren'
feed the paupers, build the bridges &C., &C.
on said estate with great cost TO the county;
Miss Scott Heffiebower, of Marshall, Eau
nnier county, Virginia, were married mere
Yesterday by Rev. DR.. Lindsey, formerly OF
Warrenton, and chaplain of the last Y. ..
House of Representatives. ;,
Tn the House yesterday Mr.. O'Ferrail
presented the petition of Elkana FaWcett,
Of frederick county, and of E. Baker, ad.
ministrator of John 81. Funkhouser, OF
Shenandoah county, Va, and OF John b.
Funkhouser, of Shenandoah county, that
their war claims be referred to the court Of
There is no telling now when Congress
will adjourn, and no wise member OF either
honsa will risk his reputation by express
ing an opinion on the subject,
Miss %. Dawson, Of Alexandria, has been
appointed to position in the Government
printing Office here.
A large delegation of Congressman and
others from the Pacific Slope called at the
White HOUSE this morning and through
SENATOR Stanford, their chairman, invited
the President to attend the meeting of the
orand army of the republic to be held in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Accident to Flremcu.

CHICAGO, July S.-John Kelly, the
driver, and Robert Iimberg, a ppeman
Of Chemical Eagne No. 10, arc at the
Alexian Brothers Hospital, suffering from
injuries which may prove fatal. In run
ming to fire last night the engine was
precpitatel down an embankmcnt. The
two men were caught under the machine
and the chemical fluid in the tank was
scattered all over them. Besides being
burned by the liquid each had number Of
bones broken and kely's skull was frac
tured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Bio otished Feared.

ST.. PAUL, July S.-A Bozeman, Mont,
special to the Pioneer Press says At Tim.
bertne the Knights OF Labor, supported by
all the non-unon men, yesterday decided to
resist the coal company's order that all
knights should leave the sulch. The COM
pany Mt once closed its store and butcher
shop. A committee OF knights has been
sent TO Bczeman for provisions The situa-
ton is critical and bloodshed is feared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Thrnn Brothers Killed.

HENRIETTA, Tex, July S.-Three broth.
ers named Lewis, Elmer and Jas. Smith were
killed yesterday morning in Clay county.
They attempted to stop the erection Of 4
fence on property claimed by them. The
fence builders resisted and in the fight that
shot through the heart and Lewis Smith
was shot through the spinal column. The
party OF fence builders surrendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
COMMUNICATED

If 155 white children arc born in year and
172 die, then wo would suppose all tho babies
died and II of an older generation loss to the
community rather than gain. But the question
is, at such loss per cent 90 3O.3l) how did the
community originate? Was it O-17? When
human beings are considered such data is not
satisfactory. So without right or reason we will
say in tho beginning there was stock OF 153.
Tho next year 100 wcro born, all of which died
and II OF tho original stock. Did VIC not in that
year lose tho whole per cent. of births and more
than 10 per cent. of tho original stock? II in
one year we lose 3031 per cent. of tho original
stock, in less than ten years would not the
whole stock (155) be exhausted and the whites be
extinct? q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
A Bride and Groom Crushed to Death.

A young bride and groom, poor but hap
py, were walking merrily along over the
copper-mine trestle of the East Tennessee
Railroad yesterday morning, near Dallas,
when an express train came along, dashed
in sight around sharp curve, and the next
instant the bride of q day and her husband
were crushed to death. The unfortunate
couple were John Coursey and his wife.
Three miles north Of Dallas is a long trestle,
known as copper mine trestle. Trains 60
ing north approach this treste on a heavy
down grade and around sharp curve,
which prevents engineers from seeing the
trestle until they are almost upon it. Engi-
neer Bowers was moving at lively speed
when he struck the top Of the grade leading
to the trestle. Without taking up his en-.
CINE he rolled along towards the trestle, and
like flash darted around the curve and
upon the trestle. Just as the engine turned
the curve, the fireman, who was on the
watchout, yelled:
"Ouick, there's q man and woman on
the trestler' and as the engineer threw his
eve to the front he saw man and woman
walking across the treste. They were
moving in the same direction as the train,
and were evidently unconscious of their i'm
pending danger. They were hand n.hand,
and were ia the middle of the track. The
picture seut chill to the engineers heart and
an instant the air brakes had been applied,
and tho engine was rattling forward under
y reverse motion AT tho same time the
shrill whistle sent forth an alarm which at
tracted the attention of the man just as the
engine was in the act of running him down.
When the man turned his head and saw the
engine it was only few feet away. He
did not lose bis presence Of mind, however,
left arm around tho lady and made leap
towards the side Of the trestle, evidently
with an intention TO leap down into the
gorge balow, but he was to late, and just as
he reached tho rail the pilot Of the engine
hit him. For an instant he and the lady
seemed to rest upon it, but as the engineer
was beginning TO hope that they would
cling to the pilot until theengine crossed the
trestle they both flew high up iuto the air
and as they went up the lady left the mans
grasp. The lady. after .hrlng through
the air short distance, dropped back upon
the track, and in another instant the heavy
engine was crushing the life from her. The
man was thrown much further than the
woman, and landed upon the track just in
front of the engine as it came to stand
still.
He was breathing, but was barely alive,
and was carefully carried into car and
made easy. The woman was lying under
the engine and tho mutilated body was
picked up and placed in the car, and then
the train moved on to Dallas. While an
inquest was being held over the body Of
the woman, the man died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
The Fire at Romeo. Wis.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July Slater advices
from the fire at Romeo are that eleven
dwelling houses, one boarding house two
warehouses, the saw mill, planning mill,
eight million feet of lumber and five million
shingles were burned. The loss will be
$4,000; insurance about $50, 900. Sixty
men are thrown out Of employment and q
families left destitute. The origin of the
fire is unknown, Dat is supposed TO have
caught from a spark from locomotive.
The woods south of Romeo are all on tire,
and men aud women are out lighting the
flames. Van Hcsier's mill and buildings
are totally destroyed; his losses aggregate
about 800 O0O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
fatal Cattle Dieease.

CLINTON, ILL.,, July Seattle herds
throughout this county have suffered great
ly of late through disease called "black
leg'' which has recently made its appear
ance among the younger class of stock. It
invariably proves fatal. Most of the calves
that have died have been very high grades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Forest Fire.

ZEALAND, n. H., July Sire is raging
in the forest along the Zealand Valley Rail-
way, owned by J. f. Henry. Three camps,
two million feet of spruce, about . miles Of
track, and 1000 cord, OF wood have been
burned Two mills have shut down. throw
ing SO men out OF Employment. The dam
age is about $50, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Planning Mill &c DESTROYED

ST PAUL, Mimi, July S.--A Helena,
Mont, special to the Pioneer Press says:
A fire yesterday destroyed the Montana
Lumber Company's planning mill and The
Silver Mines samplng works and assay
Office. Total loss $4,000. There were
81, 900 insurance on the mill, but none on
the works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

Colonel William NJ. Maddox died on Sun
day last, at his late residence, "Val Verde, y
in Oxon Hill district, Md, opposite this
city in the 6Sth year of his age. He was
appointed assessor under the last assess
ment act of Pfince Georges county, and
gave satisfaction by his sound views and
liberal course in the performance of his
duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

Mrs. J. NJ. Hall of Tolono. Ill.,, had hen
that laid two eggs day. The hen was
killed this week, and ont of curiosity an
anatomical examination was made, which
revealed the fact that the hen had two egg
sacks, each containing fully matured egg
which would have been laid that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Death from Sunstroke.

ASTORIA, N. Y, July s.-George Menken,
a farmer, aged so years, died this morning
from the effects of sunstroke received
while working in the fields.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Local Option in Leesburg.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE
LEEsEURG, Va, July Sat the local OF
ton election held here to day 1913 votes
had been cast up to four o'clock. The
town has gone wet hy probably l25 ma
iOrify
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

ALEXANDRIA MARX EFT. July S.-Flour is mod
eratcly active and without material change. The
Wheat markets arc irregular and lluctuatng; the
advance in Chicago yesterday was followed by the
Eastern markets, butts regarded by conservative
dealers as mainly specnlativo primo grades Of
Wheat for milling purposes arc readily sold,
while badly cleaned and damaged lots are quiet.
Corn is firm. Rye and Oats are steady. Provis-
ions and produce are easy and lower, with liberal
offerings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
BALTIMORE. July S.-Virgina IS consolidated,

BALTIMORE. July S.-virginia 6s consolidated,
Cotton firm, with better demand middling 9"i,.
Flour steady and quiet Wheat-Southcrn a
shade easier and active: Western lower and &C.
tive; Southern rod S5aS7 do amber SSa90; No
! Maryland 80 asked; No , Western winter red
spot S5astils; Aug SGbaS65. Sept 81 E.aS7 y.
Corn Southern nominal: Western lower and
quiet Southern white and yellow l1sIS: West
crn mixed spot 4GA bid July 45ksiG; August
4577s asked steamer 4li$s asked. Oats firmcr and
active; Southern and Pcnna :t7al2; Western
white 3Sat1; do mixed 3i.3S. Rye nominally
steady at G5a66. Provisions fairly active and
steady. Whskey quiet at 81 l9a1 20. Other
articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, July S.-The stock market opened
weak this morning, first prices being generally
IL TO Il per cent. below yesterdays final figures.
Tho market was dull, ana prices continued to
drop. Toward II o'clock there was much less &C.
tiviy. though better tone prevailed, and small
fractions were rcgained. At II o'clock tho mar
kt t was dull but firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
HOUSE.

Mr.. Compton, of Maryland, submitted a
series Of resolutions expressing the regret
with which the Hous, has heard Of the
death of Hon. VIM. II. Cole, late represen-
talivc from the State of Maryland, and pro.
vi,ling for tho appointment of committee
Of seven representatives and three Senators
to take order for experimenting the funer-
al ceremonies.
The House then ut ll:lO rs mark OF
respect to the memory OF the deceased, ad.
iourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
THE FACT that important legislation,

The FACT that important legislation,
Legislation involving the appropriation
of a large sum of money, was recently
enacted in the United States House of Rep.
resentatives by the votes of men who were
not even in Washington when their names
were called, and who were not paired,
shows how the public money is disposed OF
by those who are lis lawful anG trusted
guardians. But as long as there shall be
surplus of hundreds OF millions in the treas
ury, exacted from the people by taxes upon
the necessaries of life, there will always be
fraudulent attempts to get the whole or some
oft. Ifthere were no surplus in the treasury,
as should be the case, because there is no need
for it, and because the people now can Ill
afford to be taxed 10 have it, such attempts
as that referred to, nor any others Of sim
liar or worse character would be made.
A bare treasury is conducive to public hon
eSLy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
SAILED

shIIEV.
Schr T J. James, Georgetown, by VIM Smont
& Co.
Schr Elwood Barton, Georgetown, by VIM
Smont & Co
Srhr Matte A franklin, Georgetown, hy F A
Reed & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

CHICAGO, July S.-Augnst Wheat 81. August
Corn 3Sfs. August Oats ;Ols. August Pork
50 S7lh August Lard Sc 55
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08


The Senate met at II q. u. aud latter the
presentation of the usual number of petit
tions) proceeded TO the business on the
calendar
The joint resolution for woman suffrage
was objected to by Mr.. Platt.
The resolution for open executive sessions
WAS, on motion of Mr.. Plat, made the
special order for Wednesday, December S:h.
The Senate at an early hour resumed
consideration of the river and harbor ap.
preparation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

NEW YORK. July S.-Stocks qniet but steady
Money easy at i3a3l2. Cotton quiet and firm
uplands 9lh; Orleans 911-1G: futures opened
easy. Flour quiet and firm. Wheat opened LA
&c lower. Corn 14l7sc lower. Pork firm ut
$40 G2hal1 OO. Lard weak nj 81 So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
ATEX CAMBRIA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY S.

IN THE U. S. House of Representatives
Yesterday, Mr.. Jackson, republican, from
Pennsylvania, attacked the PRESIDENT lor
his numerous vetoes of pension bills, saying
Mr. CIeveland's reasons for his vetoes were
not worthy; that he was in sympathy
with The patty opposed 20 pension1ns
Union soldiers, and that he meant 10
please a certain element in the couG-
try, but not the honest, loyal peo-
ple. And vet Mr.. Jackson, if he be an in
telligent man, must know that no matter
how dissatisfied many of Mr.. Cleveland's
party may be with him in respect OF some
of his other policies. they are all with him
in respect of the one referred to, and that as
he was elected by majority of the people
of the country-au immense majority of the
white peop'e-the element he pleases, that
is if what he, Mr.. Jackson, says be correct
must be those who are dishonest and dis.
LOYAL, and that consequently as they con-
stitute the majority of the people, the coun-
try must be in an exceedingly lad way, as
any country must be, q majority of whose
population is composed of such people as he
represents those of his own to be. But Mr..
Jackson must also know that democratic
congresses, which represent the party that
elected Mr.. Cleveland, have passed more gen.
eral and special pension bills than republic
can congresses ever thought of doing, and
thus must also know that the dishonest
and disloyal element whom Mr.. Cleveland
pleases, have done more for the soldiers
than the honest and loyal people ever did.
All of which proves that Mr.. Jackson, re-
publican, of Pennsylvania, must either be
denseIy ignorant, or that, as is most proba-
BILE, he needs not what he says, and is ut
terly reckless in his assertions, convinced
that he will not be called to account for
anything he may say. And of such are
modern republican congressman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

There is danger of the lighthouse at
Dutch Gap Canal, James's River, being
swept away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JULY 8. 1856.
Sun rises .........".i Al Sun scts...........1 -
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Il SIS o CIA TED PRESS DISPA TCH ES
r. ESS DISP.i TCU E!S
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July s, 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

(NLAss FOR HOT BEDs-Gxs, 7x9 and sx1O
VI A large supply Oh hand, which wo offer at
lowest prices.
mh1T F. s. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

DOTATO BUGS! POTATO BUGS!
i Just received another supply of PARIS
GREEN for potato bugs ut
my14 w. F. CREIGHTON & cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

On BAGS CHOICE LAGAUYRA COFFEE just
~ received by
je16 J.C. MILBURN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-27
ONE OF MAKKHAMs CLOCKS.
A Story Which Recalls the Events
OF Forty Years.
From the Henry County tGal Weekly.

From the Henry County (GdA Weekly.
This day Al years ago l purchased a
clock from Mr.. Miles, a clock agent of
William Markham. now of the Markham
House, Atlanta. Bought it ON a credit,
OF course, the credit system being in
fashion in those days; gave my note for
$IS for it, payable in the fall. Well, of
course, the agent peddled out the notes he
got for clocks at a discount, and Uncle
Dick Weems, being a capitalist, bought a
bundle of the notes, and among them was
mine; but be made no discount when he
distributed them out. The backs of them
we're all figured up with interest,
reckon.
But let US 60 back to the clock story.
That same clock is keeping time to-day:
it has been a very remarkable clock; il
has marked the time of war ana peace,
earthquakes and cyclones, some trouble
and some pleasure; it has marked the
death OF a loving wife and the marriage
of another; 1t has marked the birth of
seven sons and five daughters ut has mark
ed the death OF two daughters; it has
marked the birth of twenty-eight grand
children; it has marked the birth of two
Observation-Disclosures, and the death of
one; it has been running forty years and
four months; fourteen thousand seven
hundred and twenty days, three hundred
and fifty-three Thousand two hundred and
eighty hours; twenty-one million one
hundred and ninety-six thousand
eight hundred minutes; one billion
two hundred and seventy-oue mil
lion eight hundred and eighty thousand
seconds; in winding up the same clock
my hand has Travelled fifty-siX miles; it
has struck two million two hundred and
plnety-six thousand three hundred and
twenty times, and tioked one billion two
hundred and seventy-one million eight
hundred and eighty thousand times; it
has never marked the time that 1 was in
toxicated, nor the time that ever had the
headache, nor the time that | took a chew
of tobacco; and for all the comforts and
blessings that the old mantel clock has
marked me i am truly thankful; and for
all the troubles and adversitles that il
reminds me of, l hope they have been for
my good; and during the old clocks life
time | hope | will have nothing more to
record, but that we may share good pOr-
ton of peace and happiness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-27
our Rapid Transitory Existenee,

Brief az it is at the longest, is liable 10 be ma
torially curtaled by our own lnuisoretons.
The dyspeptic eat what they should not the
bilious drink coffee in excess. and the rheu-
matte, neuralgia and consumDtlye sit in
draughta. get wet feet and remain In damp
clothes, and then wonder when III how they
became so. TO persons with tendency 10
neuralgia. we recommend daily use OF Hos
letters stomach Bitters, and always wine
glass full after unavoidable exposure ~ damp
or otherwise inclement weather Enelent
protection ia Afforded by this pleasant safe
guard, which difuees n genial glow through
the system, invlg0rates ana tones ", ana pro-
NOTES nerve tranquility. Fever and aRne'
bili0usnGss, eonsti patton. dyspepsia ana rehai
Disorder, ave am0ng the nialndiaa which 10
remcdeg and preYcntd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-27
Private Ferguson's Late Reward.


The War Office authorities have revor
been remarkable Tor undue haste In re-
coguizing merItori0us services rendered
by the rank and file OF the army, however
eager they may be to oYerwhelm adver-
Using Generals and their friends with
honors and rewards. But there ought TO
be limit even to War ONCE delay, and
twenty three years seems rather "a long
time for a soldier to have 10 wait for deco
ration. In 1863 Private Ferguson, Of the
Cameron Highlauders, showed so much
gallantry in certain skirmishes on the
northwest frontier Of India, that he was
recommended for the Yfctoria Gross. Fer
guson afterward became color sergeant,
but received no other recognition of his
valor until the other day, when the War
Office people suddenly Ienemoeted lis
existence, and awarded him q medal asd
clasp for distinguished conduct on the
ualH