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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
Gov. Lee at Louisa aOur. hssu,r
Correspondence OF tho Alexandria Gnzrttc)

correspondence OF Tho Alexandria GuzcttcD
LOUISA c. H., Oct. 10Th, 1SSG.-Yestcr!av
being our county court day, there was a
large turnout Of citizens Gen. W. II. f.
Leo, our candidate for Congress, was on the
court green aud addressed the people in the
courthouse. The general, after an easy ard
graceful introduction, spoke to the soldier
element making the point that the best sol
dier III time OF wer made the best citizen in
tiue OF peace. Passing on he said that the
republican Congressional committee has
deemed it inadvisable to make nomira-
ton, thereby swinging out a flag of truce.
That he should respect TIM. flag and say
n,thiDg disrespectful of his opponents,
but tnat the democratic party sh oud keep
its armor bright, ever ready for the conll;cf,
i'll case of a renewal of hcstIites. In few
manly words he urged our people to give
the federal administration their CORDIAL sup.
port. When speaking to the farmers, he
spoke as farmer, showing a sympathy for
the tiler ofthe soil and Just appreciation
OF the burdens under which the agricultural
classes are laborng.
The General also spoke OF the three con
ventions that had met in The S!h district
remarking that the labors OF the Calpencr
convention had resulted harmoniously, and
that all differences were then and there
amicably adjusted ; lie told the people how
two Of the candidates had gracefully come
before the convention, and 10 a manly way
endorsed his candidacy, while the third la
telegram not reaching him, which had been
sent by his friendsl would, he believed, 90
oil in his power 10 support .he regular nom
inee.
In closing, the speaker assisted on a
thorough organization, saying that if the
democratic party wished to maintain its SUI
prenacy in the State, it must always tie
kept in working trim.
Gen. Lee made very favorable impress
sion on all OF our people. Prior 10 his
speech he held a conference with the county
| committee, from which there will he good
results. His candidacy is received with
marked satisfaction in this county, aad we
hope on the first Tuesday in November 70
prove our faith by our works. WIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
ESuimlssS nS sShnr

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. l3.--The work OF
amending tho constitutions was resumed This
morning in the General Assembly Of the
Knights of Labor and prosecuted through
out Tic session. The proposed amendment
to the constitution extending TO two years
the terms Of all general officers excepting
those of tho members Of tho cooperative
hoatl YVES taken up ana adopted. The
terms OF members Of the cooperative board
remain as at present. Changca in tho con
slitulion require q two-thirls vote for their
adoption. The General Assembly then ~ 0.
ceede! 10 the election Of general officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
Louisa Hens.

LOUISA, c. H., Oct. 18th, 1SS6.-The
drought still continues in Louisa. Very lit
tie wheat seeded yet on account of the
drought. Farmers are much depressed ow.
ing to the heavy less Of tobacco from frost
1tis estimated that from third to half Of
the crop is killed or damaged by the frosts
of the mornings Of October 1st and %.
The republicans of the county seem to be
doing nothing in the way of organization.
The corn crop is short one. No corn
on low land owing to the heavy rains in the
early part of the season. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

THE KNIGHTS Of labor in Richmond are
trying to weaken the democratic party in
that city, so that the republican candidate
for Congress may be elected there. Do they
read, and have they memories? They pro
Tess to be opposed to monopoles. Did they
never read, or have they forgotten, the pub
lishcd accounts of that famous banquet at
New York just two years ago, at which
Gould Huntington, Field and Sage, and the
other leading mcnopolists Of the country,
met and subscribed hundreds of thousands
of dollars to elect republican President ?
There il some excuse for tha action of the
colored knights in the case referred TO, but
none for their white brothers who are sup
posed TO be intelligent men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
Sentenced.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 13.-On the second in
slant Andrew l.. Hand and JOHN Burk, hail-
ing from New York, were arrested at the
Merchants National Bank III this city for
stealing, after the sneak style, $50 from a
party who had just received it from The pay
ing teller. Yesterday Hand pleaded guilty
and Burk stood trial which ended in con.
viction. To day Judge Duffy sentenced
each to the peuitentiary for ten and half
years at hard iabor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
Wiic NsHrtsrI.ng S';,i,iurrd.

CHICAGO, Oct IA special dispatch
from Mineral Poiat, Wis, says: Burke
Fsirchild, the Ole man who killed his wife
near Mineral Point and attempted his own
life, WAS brought here last night and lodged
i'll the county Jail. He said that he was -
years old, had been married twice, and had
resided at Mineral Point for about forty
years. He married his second wife, Mrs
Ayers, The divorced wiie OF Geo. Ayers, three
years ago. she was 80 years old. He SAYS
that about S o'clock last Saturday night
during quarrel che STRUCK: him with stick
OF wood and repeated the blows until 10
sank 10 the loor. He managed TO regain
his feet and ran for his shot gun and fired
both barrels at her, killing her Instantly.
The firing Was TO frighteu her. On the re.
turn of Miss Fairchiid, u daug liter ofthe muir.
dered woman's first husband, he was ex-
aiming the wounds ci his wife. Miss
Fairchid screamed and ran for assistance.
During her absence he took revolver and
fred t%o shots ut his forehead. The first
bali, which lodged in the sca!p, was extract.
ed by the physicians at Minera! Point, and
the other was taken out Of the corner of his
left eye last night. Physicians think In
will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

The COUNTY democracy OF New York has
endorsed Thmmnny's nominee for Mayor.
This, it is supposed, will secure the election
of that nominee, as the people Of New York
have long been honing for an honest and
able Mayor, ard ns every man in that city
knows that Mr.. Hewitt is both. But if it
should, it will greatly increase the power
and influence Of Tammany. John Kelley is
dead, but wisdom has net departed from his
wigwam. That the power and influence re-
ferred to will be exsrled to the utmost to
prevent the denomination of President
Cleveland goes without saving
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

Mr.. POwDERLY's matured views on the
subject Of the social equality of the white
and black RACES, as expressed in his circular
letter, meet with little approval from right
thinking people who are at all informed up
on that subject whether they live in the
North or South, or whether they work with
their coats on or Of. Nature has made a
distinction between the black and the white
man, and natural laws can neither be
organization so numerous as that of which
Mr.. Powderly is the chief.
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WATER FAMINE.-Shenando Pa, and

WATER FAMINE.-Shenando Pa, and
the entire Mahoney Valley is threatened
with water famine, which must result in
serious loss to business. But one shower oil
rain has fallen there in nine weeks, and the
streams in the valley are almost wholly
dried up. The water supply at the coleres
Is exhausted, and unless rain should come
within the next few days most of the COL
lieries will be compelled to suspend opera
tons. The town supply is also running
short, and the prospect OF an entire exhaus
III n OF the supply is causing great alarm
among the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

TIE CORRESPONDENCE between Mr.. Rice,
editor Of the North Amcricaa Rcricw, and
Mr.. Phelps, I. S. Minister to England
shows that the latter totally misapprehends
not only the characLe: Of his own official pc.
sition, but the essential spirit Of the free in
situations Of the country he misrepresents
Freedom Of speech and OF the press is among
the best guarded of American privileges
And yet the American minister at London
abuses his position to prevent u highly re.
spected American editor from bidding adieu
to the future King Of England from whom
he had received personal courtesies during
his stay in that couatry, because that editor
had published an article critcising in Just
though we'll meritcd terms the American
Secretary Of State, TO whom he, the minis
ter, owes the discovery OF his fitness for the
Office he holds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

Mr.. FRANK JONES, OF New Hampshire,
comes all the way to Washington to tell the
newspapers there that the administration is
gaining strength in his State. AS large
republican maj GRITTY has as firm base in
New Hampshire as her granite hills, the
strength to which Mr.. Jones alludes will
have to be Of rapid and abnormal growth to
be of any practical benefit to the administra.
tion into whose favor he evidently wishes to
to ingratiate himself.
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S.S.S91 Short.

CHICAGO, Oct ia Times special from
Nncennes, Ind, says : The experts, Messrs.
Allen and FIeener, reported on the investi
CATION of County Treasurer Hollingsworth's
cooks last evening and iiud that he owes
the county halaucs of sc S97. The fnal
report created great sensation,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

SECRETARY BAYAED says if political
work must be rewarded with federal patron
That being so, the question that naturally
arises s,what reasons induced The Secretary
to make many of the appointments at his
disposal? Surely not for eny good the ap.
pointees had done the country, nor for their
proved ability to render it any good, nor
for their high moral social or intellectual
character. II not for partisan service Mr..
Bayard's countrymsn would like to know
what on earth, or in the skies above. or in
the waters under tho earth inspired him in
tho selection of many of his appointees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
Suicide.

READING, Pa, Oct. 13.-When Mrs. vii.
liam Helm went into the yard OF her resi-
dence this morning she found her husband,
a respected aud lifelong resident OF Read
ing, aged til, hanging from fruit tree and
dead. He had gone out and committed sui.
eide during the night. Cause was mental
anxiety. About n half bushel of fruit was
shaken down by the unfortunate man in his
death struggles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

THE LONDON Financial NeWs says Mr.
RutIin has furnished the bondholders with
the very best argument they would wish for
An argument which proves that there are
but two alternatives for the taxpayers oil
Virginia, either to pay the honest dollar
now or Mr. Ruilin's so later on" And that
such ia the case few sensible men who take
fair, reasonable and practical view Of The
question have q doubt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
Texas Gale.

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. l3-The furious
gale which set in yesterday subsidized to-
wards moraing. To-day the weather i,
clear. The damage to shipping and rai-
roHd property is slight. Beyond tho wet
ting Of the Gotten OH Two barges on the
gulf side Of the city, no serious damage has
has been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

Ii pays to bo q member of the Knights Of
Labor, provided you are an officer. Pow.
derly's salary has been raised from 81 800 to
$4,000, which will be iiIched from Tie
pockets OF the real lahoring men, who are
bambooZled by set Of fellows who never
work themselves, but receive oh the bene-
hts. But SO wags tho world, and if people
wont learn they must continue to suffer for
their stupidity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCTOBER ! 8.

JUDGING FROM the expressions Of the So
licitor of the Treasury, as narrated in the
GAZETTE's Washington correspondence Of
Yesterday, that functionary has poor opn-
ION Of the way things are done in this city,
and would change that way for the one he
is used to 10 the North; and, what's
more in any matter in which the Govern
mens is Interested, he will see that that
change shall be made. Now, Mr.. McCue
may be very great man, though but few
people ever heard Of him until the Presi.
dent pickel him out for the position he
holds but, great or little, he evidently has
yet to learn that the people of the country
have rights as we'll as the Government, ard
that among those rights is that which pre-
vents the Government from taking their
property without compensation. AS long
as that right can be maintained, the direct.
org Of the Alexandria Canal Company, hay.
ing the interests Of that company in charge,
will prevent the Governments possession
OF the piers of the aqueduct of the canal I'M
less tho purchase money shall come TO the
stockholders, and they be permitted to main
tain their aqueduct. The lessees of the Ca
nal, as previously stated, leased the canal
Tor navigation purposes, not 10 sell it. They
have neither legal nor an equitable right
to sell it, even though the Government may
want to buy Ito destroy it, and though the
Government may own good deal Of its
stock. The rights Of one stakeholder are as
sacred as those of thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

As TIME clapses and nothing is heard OF
the unaccounted for Disappearance ofnny yes
sci that may have been in collision with the
lost steamer Oregon it becomes more and more
apparent that the destruction Of that vessel
was due to the explosion of a dynamite
bomb that was put aboard OF her before she
left EDpianl
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BECOME Crazy.

DUBLIN, Oct. l3.-The Erening Mail says
that the Rev. Augustus Stopford Brooke.
the eminent Unitarian preacher, has be-
come crazy and has been confined in an in
sane asylum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
VI. dcLcSscDs.

PARIS, Oct. I'm. dcLesseps will leave
HaVre GA Saturday for New York. where
nc will take part in the ceremonies in CON
ncclion with the dedication OF the Barlhodi
statue of Liberty. He will be accompanied
by Count Napolean New.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
{ Church Burned.

BUFFALO, \. Y, Oct. IS The Baptist
Church at Bennington Centre, Wyoming
county, was destroyed by All iucendary
lire this morning. Loss $4,000 insurance,
$4,000 The church people have been
very active of late in prosecuting liquor
dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13
The Bulgarian s,lcci;au

SOFIA, Oct. l3.-The elections in Bulgaria
Tor members OF Inc Crest Sobranjs have re.
suited IN the return of $50 government can
oiaa'es; Of % members Of the Zankoff party
anc oil - adherents Of VI. karavelof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

that attempted TO mob Waller, the anarchist
witness, Sunday night, was captured by de.
teetlves last evening. He is Swiss shoe.
maker named Gottfried KAISER,
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Nomination..

ST. Louis, Oct. l3.-The republicans of
'he tn Congressional district nominated J.
Martin for Congress yesterday ST. Charles,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

iARMEL Castillo SOAP, mado of pure olive
~ oil ]; most delightful soap, and makes v,ry
my-o E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

The happy woman who was cured Of
chronic headache by using Salvation Oil is
enthusiastic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

Chicago, Oct. 13--li: !; II. ~. The nlarke,s
arc higher to-day. The following ARE Tho ruins
prices FOR tho November option at thu, honr
Whe9t 81: Corn 35's Oats 90 Pork
81 OF y Lard 81;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

NEW YORK, Oct l3.-Stccks active anl strong
Money active at Il. Cotton quiet and steady
uplands DIG; Orleans 9i:,: futures quiet aud
flrm Flour quiet and stcsdy Wheat higher
Corn bcttcr Fork firm nj - ~: ,nc,, firm q;
$40 21alO -. Lard So 10.
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h"'hc' AharcniSI captured.
CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Anothcr OF the gang
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

Flour is qnict end c'sy. bu1 there is no di,p..
siton shown rs either holders Of storks or mill.
crs to urge sales, rccaiiy %. choice grads Tie
wheat markets, after steady and obstinate ,r.
cline Of fraction Of Il cent from day 10 Gsy Tor
nearly a month pas, wear II better tone with
NARROWING tendency at small advance Oh hoth
spots and futures; prime limty Samples NE still
scarce and readily command luIl igGi,s. Corn.
Rye and Oats are without material change Eg,.
ter has again advanced AMI Is scare rn:a,my
arc dull ana lover, with liberal receipt Other
produce is withou; quot aiSc change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-13

BALTIMORE. Oct. 1:.-virg,n.aa Is consul
dated with coupon SO: ras;.Guc coupons O.: do.
10 dos with coupon 4 new - %! bid tl.,!av.
Cotton dull and easy miIGing o., Flua, mona.
inally steady aud dull: Howard street and We.;.
ern super 50 23a2 65 do extra 8. .Ja;i -
do family s. !5ai 80: CITY MILF. .upcr !. -
az 10; do extra So OO.t:: -: do RE brand,
81 'al 62 Paiapsco Family 81 81 de- su;cta.
tive patent 50 -. Wkrat-Snuthrrn steady.
Western iirner am, dull Southern red >:1s-1 :: do
amber S6aSS: No Western winter Irl spot ~.
sost Oct Sok.aS0&l Nov i".aS2I@ Dc >5".a
SIS; Jan S3i4aS1'.,. Corn Southern rom.
nally steady Western Iirmcr and duh Southern
white and yellow 5Oa3l Western mixe,! spa. 4
Will Oct Az. asked; Nov 4il.aiiE u: Nov .,
Dec new or old .ilaiia. Jan ia bid s;camc,
A2.2 asked. Oats steady ard quiet >outhcrn
and Pcnna ;:,a2E; Western white 3ia:;G; 10
mixed a2a;'5. Rye stc3dy st 3Is5S, Hay i:m
aud steady; primo To chorc Western SiUalI
Provisions steady sni quiet Mess Pork Il -.
Bulk mcats-&houldorS and clear rib sides packed
Las. Observation-Disclosures SAP: clear ri, side. =;
hams l",4all Lard refined $ Butter frm,
Western packed ia - creamery 33a2u. Ely,
firm at 2Oa21. Coffee quiet Rio cargocs ordins.
~ to fair 1O".a11l.,. Sugar steady ard quiet,
soft 81. Whiskcy steady nj 81 pa -
Daily Republican., 1886-11-20
Mrs. Cleveland and politics,

1t is difficult to tell just how much
the refusal of Mrs. Cleveland to visit
Richmond at the time tho agricultural
fair WAS held In that city had to do
with the State election that soon fol-
lowed, and which proved 30 terribly
disastrous to the democrats. President
Cleveland, his wife, his Cabinet and
their wives were all invited, and what
makes the matter worse the invitations
were heartily accepted. Governor Lee
went TO considerable expense in max
ing preparations to entertain his guests.
The Richmond ladies, among whom
WAS Miss Minnie Davis, daughter OF the
ex-Confederate President, took an 40
tive part in assisting In the prepara-
lions. The time came for the distin-
guished visitors to put In an appear.
ance. Cleveland, Bayard aud one or
two other Cabinet Off GERS came, but
not lady was to be seen In the party.
We are not surprised that our Southern
friends felt insulted and refused to
accept an apology. Poor Cleveland,
what sweat he must have been in. II
he took his pretty little northern wife
down to Richmond she would be re-
oeived by the arch traitors pretty and
accomplished daughter, Minnie Davis.
This weuld hurt his chances for q re-
nomination In the North, and 30 he
patched up An apology for his wife q
absence that Southern gentlemen and
ladies knew was not true. Virginia In
three weeks after wards gave Rer q bill
car majority Of 1900.
But II the Southern people wer,
offended at this, what must be tn,
measure Of their wrath when they fint
that Mrs Cleveland, without an invi
tation, travelled twice the distance q
Richmond to attend the Harvard ami
versary to Boston. Her visit was
surprise, and the Bostonians not havinj
invited her hardly knew what to d.
with her. Her husband folio wed tn
next day and spoke his piece agains
the press. The South will hardly thinl
any more OF Mrs. Cleveland after he
voluntary visit to Boston and her refu.
sal to visit Richmond, after having &C
cepted the invitation. Vtrginia's an
sWer was given ON the Cd OF Novem Der
Daily Republican., 1886-11-20

MAYOR RHoADs' message 70 she
City Council 10 timely and TO the point
In reference to that body expanding
money In excess OF the appropriations
made. II may be said by some that
the May or has no right 70 interfere with
the expenditures Of the City Council.
The veto power gives him the right 70
reject entirely the ordinance transfer
ring appropriations to the fund Tor the
paving OF streets and with that veto he
can very consistently give his views
upon all questions OF legislation IN
volved. In the present instance mayor
Rhoads sent the ordinance transferring
appropriations to the street fund APP
proved, while he sent message OF dis
approval OF the action Of Council. The
Mayor fully recognized the fact, how
ever, that the city would have to pa
the bills anyhow, and that TO veto a
ordinance would only bring aaditie al
expense upon the city, but while . .Hx
lug his name TO the ordinance he. TOO
che occasion Of writing scathi az col
demnst ion Of the means by VII ich sue
an ordinance Was rendered locossar,
Mayor Rhoads 10 right, and the peopb
the tax-psy srs, will be on ds side.