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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03
To SHOOT THE WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS

To SHOOT THE WHIRLPOOL RAPIDs.-It is
reported from Niagara Falls that G. D. Ora.
ham, young Philadelphia cooper, is max.
ing preparations to shoot the whirlpool
rapids in a cask of his own construction
The cask is seven feet high and egg shaped,
the slaves being of oak II inches thick. He
will make his fret attempt on Monday
July s. going through the same place where
Capt. Webb lost his life several years age
in attempting to swim the rapids. Graham
is confident that the force of the current OF
any distractions cannot break the cask
which is guarded by iron hoops one inch
apart, as blow from sledge-hammer did
not injure it. Graham sent similar cask
containing thirty six-pound sand. bag
over the falls six weeks ago, and it went
through the whirlpool safely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

CASE DIsMIssED.-The case of Justice
Drummond, of the county, charged with
contempt OF Justice Nauck's court, an &C.
count OF which was published in the GA
zET"rE last week, came up in the county on
"Wednesday last, before Justices Wormley
Birch aud Robertson, who, after hearing all
the evidence, dismissed the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

10. o. F. EXCURSION Potomac Lodge
Of Old Fellows will give an excursion to
Carlin's Springs on Monday next, July 5th.
The committee have made all their arrange
ments for pleasant day in the country and
no doubt a large number of the friends OF
the order will be in attendance as the excur-
sions of this lodge are among the most en-
ioYahle Of the season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03
DRY GOODS.

BEAUTIFUL FIGURED SATINES, cxcellont
ID quality. nearly ono yard wide, cash value
2Oc, reduced to 121bc.
Beautiful new style Figured Lawns, sc.
just received another 1 900 yards of now style
beautiful Spring Dress Goods, in Drabs. Tans and
other lovely shades, cash value 25c, price reduced
to 15c.
Navy Blue, Garnet and Brown Satincs, So.
Surah Silks, in Tans. Cream and Brown, extra
width, excellent quality, cash value 81, price re.
duced to Csc.
Iolnc-spun Dress Goods, all pure wool, cash
value 81 lbc, price reduced to 25c.
Black Brocado Silk Grenadines, cash value 75c,
pricc reduced to 45c.
Beautiful Figured french Lawns, IL. 1S and
Zoe.
Fancy Summer Silks, 37lb i5 aud Soc
Black Cashmere Shayls. puro wool, $50.
Abatross and Nuns Foiling, pure wool, wido
double width in Cream, Pink. Blue and Black,
cash valuo SOC, prico :c'iuced to 371a.
Two Of our extra largo sizo SATIN DAM
ASK TOWELS, worh 81, will DO presented
to each customer whobuys So worth of Dry Goods
CARRIERS I'll Market Space,
jy3wtf Ncar7th ST., Washington, ID. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

PROPERTY SALEs.-Mr. Peter +. Hall has
sold to Mr.. Charles Nagel, the house and
lot on the east side of Henry street, between
Queen and Princess, 81 by 116 feet, for $500.
Among the recent transfers of property
recorded in Washington was that for the
Manufacturers and Traders Bank Of BufIa-
10, n. Y, to Messrs. Stevens, Lawrence &
Co. of the Adamantine Brick MachneWo
in this countY-consideratio nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
and cool, with two prisoners and one ledger
at the station. The only case before the
Mayor this morning was that of young
United States soldier, formerly resident of
this city, arrested by Officer Simpson,
charged with firing pistol in the streets.
He was fined 81.
Albert Riley, arrested by Officer Davis,
on the charge OF deserving from the U. S.
army, was turned over to an officer who
came here from Washington for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

He FIGURED CLosE.-"Gentlemen," ex.
planned New England merchant to his
creditors as they found the sheriff in charge,
''tbis failure is not my fault. No man ever
worked harder or made closer bargains"
''But we are told" replied one, THAT
your wife has one silk dress which cost
$3.50"
"That is true, sir but it is one of the evi.
dences of my economy. I made the dress.
maker knock $50 off the bill before would
pay it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03
LOCAL NEWS.

For Sunday fair weather, followed during the
night by local rains and stationary temperature,
is indicated for the District Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

STEP LADDERS-We have full line of these
~ goods. of best quality, with and without shelf.
Prices very low.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
mis- Alexandria Va.
WE HAVE just received large lot of UN-
'? ElE .CHED PEPEREL JEANS DRAW
Frs. patent y; sizes 2S to 4G; goods that have
always sold NJ soc; are now selling at 40c ut
myl4 AMOS B. SLAYMAkER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03
REGULAR BREAK down!
PRICES NEWER HEARD OFBFTA'A!'

money. Goods that sold
Your direction this way will
regardless of cost and we got ~
Is to occupy it all in cnumcrang them. We
49,, y and will sell them as long as the goods las" on the
;, Ind quick sale system, follows:
wards LAWNS, none at &c yard
5000 wards coLoRED PLAID and now &c. yard
,ooo v.rd coLoIED p1QUEs Zoe ayar
900 yards FANCY TICKING, solOl at GAc yard
100 WHITE SWISS EMBROIDERED sold a$4
o,dozon nEAcEp DAMAK 25c
% dozen LADIES 12aca
15ca pair
a5 dozen REAL GENUINE GLOVES 29c a pair
eodoun REAL SILK Mrrrs inllck gan at
a5doun rgulrmado LADIES
ns.RED TICKET EVERY STORE
INDIA LINENS and LAWNS way down
EnpRo1DER1Es EDGNGs and LAcEs THAN EVER
THIS THE LAST CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC
GENERALLY or r GREAT RUSH SALE We have store full Just
such bargains which the and the times Come one
al We mean business every department you will find
nces wav down. Keep cool the weather at hand and
will trv to make pay you give call the headquarters of
ISAAC EICHBERG & CO.
ZONE PRICE TO ALL.SSs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

The EFFECTS OF THE RAIN.-Tne heavy
rain of Thursday night and yesterday caused
q great rise in the streams in all sections OF
the State. but in this vicinity the damage
done was comparatively slight, though sew
era small bridges over little streams were
carried away by the high water. The run:
ming of trains on the Virginia Midland and
the w., o 4 w. Il Rs. were not inte; lorred
with, but the rise in the North Anna river
and other streams caused stoppaSe OF
trains on the Richmond, fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad, and all through trains via
that road had to be Iun over the tracks OF
the Virginia Midland road between this city
and Gordonsville and from that place to
Richmond. To-day, however, the damages
having been repaired trains on that road are
running as usual. Much of the country be-
tween Orange c. II. and Charlottesville was
literally flooded yesterday.
In reference to tho delayed trains, tho Rich
mond Hhig of this morning says: Tho rain has
caused considerable arrangement in the running
of the trains. Small streams have become so
swollen that they arc not recognizable. ON tho
Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Potomac Railroad
passenger train No. 40 came as far rs Milford,
and there stopped, owing to the washing away of
tho bridge ovor tho North Anna river, in Caro-
limo county. At lato hour last night it was rs.
certained that the No. 40 train, hating at Mill.
ford, returned to Alexandria, took the Virginia
Midland road to Charlottesville, and from there
came down the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to
Hanover Junction and thence over its own road the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac, to this
CITY,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

For FREDERICKSBURG -Messrs NJ. B.
Perry, Frank Lambert, Harry Bu,ke, Jack
Dorsey and Arthur Gregory, the crew OF the
Old Dominion Boat Club, as stated yester.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

THE MARKET.-The heavy rain OF yes.
terday. the bad condition of the roads, the
withdrawal of the steamer Virginia from
the Maryland ferry, &C., caused falling oil
In the attendance of country people in the
market this morning and the supply of veg.
etables, fruit and country produce was not
50 large as is usu,l on Saturdays at this
time Of the year, though buyers succeeded
in getting what they wanted at the follow
Ing prices: Butter, 2Oa2o,. per TO-, for coun-
try print; eggs, 16alS;. per doz; new pota.
toes, 3O,iOs. rer peek; peas. l5a25c. per
neck: bee,s, 2a3a. per bunch onions, %. per
bunch snap beans, 2OAaa5e. per peck green
corn, lsmall ears) 15a25c. per dcz.: tomatoes
10al5o per box cucumbers, l5a2Oc pei
doz; cymblins, 2Oa25c. per doz; 'aspberries
Sal2c. per box; blackberries, s.. per quart
and cherries, 81. per quart. There was nc
change in the price of fresh meats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

n.y. THERE WILL DE NO PAPER issued from
this Ltice on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

PERsoNAL-Cards are out for the mar
riage of Mr.. John Il. Norris and Miss Mary
Mason Green, daughter of Mrs James w.
Green, which is to take place at Culpeper,
on the 9th inst.
Miss Anna Lee Burson, charming dc.
busnte, has recently arrived here from Que
bee, where she has been at the Jesu Marie
Convent.
Mr.. Meyer Rosenthal, of San Francisco,
who has recently been on visit 10 his un.
Gle, Mr.. Joseph Kaufman, ofthis city, sailed
from New York for Europe to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

RELIEF Hook AND LADDER COMPANY
A largely attended meeting Of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company was held at
their house last night, the members since
the recent purchase of a new apparatus and
horses, having renewed their interest in the
company.
Mr.. Park Agnew, the president, presided.
A debate having sprung up in relation to
the ownership of the horses, Mr.. Edgar
Warfie!d offered resolution declaring that
the company relinquish all claim to the
horses and that their ownership be vested
entirely with the Fire Wardens, which reso-
luton was unanimously adopted. An cleo.
ton for driver was then held and the names
of ten applicants presented. The ballot
resulted in the election of Mr.. John Clap
dore, who received 20 out of q votes, the
remainder being scattered. Mr.. Reinicker,
of the Washington Fire Department, was
present at the meeting A resolution was
adopted requesting the Fire Wardens to is
sue an order directing that none but the
members of the company, the engineers OF
the two steamers. the chief engineer and the
Fire Wardens should ride on the truck going
to or returning from fires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03
AlesanarIa 0azetff
Ks
SATURDAY EVENING, JULY

Persons learing the city can hare the Ga
zETrE muiIcd to any address,, postage prepaid,
for any length Of time, al the rate cffhy CENTS
Dry month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW York, July 3.-The stock market to-day
opened steady first prices being generally within
IA per cont. of last evenings final figures. Owing
principally to tho thin attendance, the opening
was exceedingly tame, and the subsequent deal
ngs woae attended by no feature of interest what
ever, tho market being the dullest in many
months but toward tho end of the hour the mar
Ike. became strong. At II a. m however, tho
market was dull but firm.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. July 3.-Thero are no
new features to motto in the Flour markets. trans
actions arc still of fair volume and confined to
choice old Wheat stocks. The offerings of Wheat
ON Change show an increase from day to day of
tho new crop; sales were made this morning at
from So to Sd for fair to good Fultz, and Sc for
longberry primo old Wheat is wanted at better
figures. Corn, Rye and Oats are strong and active.
Produce is easy. MONDAY, July 9th, being hol-
iday, there will not be meeting of the Exchanged
NEW YORK, July 3.-Stocks quiet and firm.
Money easy at 11ha6. [The Cotton and Produce
Exchanges were closed to day.
BALTIMORE. July 3.-Virginia 6s consolidated,
with coupon, ssh lO.4Os 4Oh; new IS =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

BALTIMORE July 3.-Virginia 6s consolidated
with coupon, 55E. lO.4Os 40la now IS $.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

NEW YORK. July 3.-Stocks quiet ard firm
Money easy at 11ha6. 1.-THE Cotton and Produce
Exchanges were closed to day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

LOB sALE-A LOT OF FREsf COWS. Call
i early on the morning of JUL 9th at Mr..
CHARLES CtN'S, corner of Kins and Fayette
streets. ly2 2ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-03

old APPLE VINEGAR and WEITE WINE
" VINEGAR, extra strength, for sale by
iy2 ]. O. MILBURN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-03-18

his occupation, on payment of any cent
due, together with the whole purchase
price of the allotment, receive a grant of
the allotment. There are also provisions
In the scheme for cottage allotments.
1t is doubtful whether such scheme
Is practicable in this country, but it is
eminently so in New Zealand, and will
in all probability be adopted there.
These Islands need productive colonial
ton very much. Without it, and diver
sified industries also, their progress
must be slow. There are many thou
sands Of acres of pasture land in this
group which might be proftably cult
waited, and which doubtless would be if
it were procurable at moderate terms on
lease or by purchase. The bulk of the
more available land, however, is tied up
against beneficial occupation, and only
small sections relatively have been
turned to account for sugar and rice
plantations. But the country cannot af-
ford to depend wholly upon one or two
industries. 1t must make other openings
for enterprise and capital if it is to keep
pace with its opportunities. Small farm
settlement would go far towards solving
the difficulty, and we submit to the
judgment of our large landowners
whether it is not to their interest to
inaugurate and carry out such a scheme.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-03-18

THE HAWAIIAN TREATY IN CONGRESS.

A subcommittee of the House of Rep
resentatives was investigating the effect
OF the Hawaiian Reciprocity Treaty upon
American trade and industries at the
date of our last Coast advices,s and
although only favorable opinion could
be truthfully pronounced there are not
wanting those who speak against it. This
will be made apparent by Il perusal of
the two dispatches from Washington on
this subject which appear elsewhere in
to-day's ADVERTISER. We publish both,
because taken together they present a
much fuller statement of what took place
upon 9th February last than either does
singly. The Chronicle dispatch brings
out all the strong allegations against
the Treaty and the course pursued by
American capitalists in this country,
without giving the Immediate reply by
the Hon. Charles E. FELTON,, who lost no
time In doing what might have been ex-
pected with equal promptitude from
His Excellency Mr.. Carter, who was
present, and who certainly knew all the
facts. Mr.. Felton's high personal char
acter, independent fortune and ability
lend added weight to his defense of
Colonel Spreckels and other American
capitalists who have invested money in
industrial and banking enterprises in
this Kingdom. 1t is to be regretted that
such defense was necessary before such
a tribunal at this time of day; but we
are gratifed that it was made by gen
tleman so well qualified for the task and
who is without personal interest in the
matter. Minister Carter and Mr.. Bout
well were to address the subcommittee
on the LIST instant, and we shall therefore
probably have advices, upon the arrival
of the Mariposa, stating the effect of their
arguments upon the public opinion of
the House, which is what must ultimate
" determine the point for or against the
Treaty. OF course it is not necessary to
waste either space or time in controvert-
ing what the adventurer Moreno is re-
ported to have alleged before the sub
committee. No value attaches to any
thing this man may choose to say unless
supported by independent testimony !;
but his statements in this matter are so
wide of the truth, and are SO manifestly
prompted by malice, that nothing more
need be said about them in this place
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-03-18
from the "Alta { aIIfornla. "

WASHINGTON, February 27th.-The House
Ways and Means Committee this morning
considered the Hawaiian Reciprocity
Treaty and listened to a long argument
against the continuance of the treaty by
Mr. Moreno, who alleged that the natives
had been very badly treated by an Ameri-
can syndicate that controlled and operated
the sugar plantations. He said the natives
had been dispossessed of their lands, that
they were oppressed by the American
banks, which loaned money at exOrbitant
rates of interest, and he made many asser-
tions as to the injustice practiced toward
the natives by an American syndicate of
which Claus Spreckels was the head repre-
sentative FELTON, and McKenna [mem-
bers of Congress from California; were
present at the meeting, and the former re-
piled to Mr.. Moreno, denying emphati-
cally the allegations made. He gave his
tory of the occupation of plantations by
Americans, and said that instead of the
natives being dispOssessed, the land was so
barren that no one could live on it; that
the Americans had by the expenditure OF
large sums of money in irrigating the land
made it productive, and their operation
had in no way worked injustice to the ma
tives, but had proved beneficial to the
island. He-denied the charge OF American
banks of loaning money, and showed that
there were two free banks. He in fact re-
futed all the charges made by Moreno. On
Monday ex-Secretary Boutwell,, counsel for
the Hawaiian Government, will address
the committee. Minister Carter, who was
present to-day, will also make a statement
on Monday Later in the week the Cali
fornia delegation will be heard on the sub
loot of tho traatv
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-03-18
BRITISH AFFAIRS.
A Sensational Murder Trial in Lon
dom

LONDON, February 27th.-A sensation
has been created by the testimony of a SER
want in the case of Rev. Mr.. Dyson, Wes-
leyan clergyman on trial with Mrs. AIDE
laide Bartlett, for the alleged murder, on
New Years eve by chloroform of her hus-
band, Edward r. Bartlett of Pimlico. The
prosecution contends that several years
ago Bartlett, failing in health, surrendered
his wife to Dyson, who was the family pas
tor; that Dyson subsequently maintained
husbands relation with Mrs. Bartlett in
her home with Bartlett's approval and en-
couragement, but unknown together peo-
pie; that last Autumn Bartlett became de-
sirous to regain possession of what he sur
rendered, although the woman insisted on
keeping faith with her pastor; that Bart
let's overtures became so persistent that
Mrs. Bartlett resorted to the expedient of
overcoming him by Supplying him with
chloroform, and that on New Years eve,
when he approached her bed with particu-
larly violent demonstrations, Mrs. Bartlett
sprinkled such a large quantity of chloro-
form, which had been procured by Mr..
Dyson, in her husbands face that he fell
unconscious and died from its effects. The
defense is that death was accidental, and
that the chloroform was used with an in
nocent purpose, but the prosecution intends
to prove that Dyson and Mrs. Bartlett
killed Bartlett in order to remove him as
an obstS:Sle to their continued union.
Mr.. DySeee, at his preliminary examina-
ton, swore tfrsswhile he and Mrs. Bart
lett expected to marry in the event of her
husbands death, all their relations had
always been of the most innocent nature.
The servant, who testified for the prosecu-
ton, swore to the frequency and duration
of Dyson's visits to Mrs. Bartlett. The
witness said that whenever the clergyman
called in cold weather Mrs. Bartlett
warmed pair of slippers at the fire for
him, and that generally she carefully
pinned the blinds of the room in which she
entertained him. The servant swore she
saw Mrs. Bartlett and the preacher sitting
on the floor together, and also to having
seen Mr.. Dyson sitting in low chair with
Mrs. Bartlett ON the floor before him with
her head in his lap.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-03-18
Commanding the Polish Provinces.

BERLIN, February 27th.-The committee
appointed by the Upper and Lower Houses
of the Landstag on bills for Germanizing
the Polish provinces will report in favor of
the Governments proposals, with slight
amendments.
In debate Herr Virchon announced him
self as partisan in the matter of German
izing the Polish provinces upon this con-
dition, that it develop Roman civilization.
Herr VirchOn was, however, opposed to
the adoption of any violent means or ex-
ceptional laws in order to effect even that
result. One amendment was made by the
committee. 1t is expected that the bill
will maintain the right of supervision by
the commercial authorities and owners and
the patrons of the schools. The final
adoption of the bill is certain, although
Catholic opposition heightens, under a
belief that the measure will prepare a way
for similar supervision throughout Prussia.
The North German Gazette" announces
that Bismarck has received an address
from the workingmen of Thorn, of West
Prussia, demanding the expulsion of Polish
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-03-18

The discussion on the brandy monopoly
bill will begin in the Reichstag on Tuesday.
Prince Bismarck, who is recovering rap
idly from his attack of sciatica, expects to
take part in the debate.
The Hamburger Wachristen" says four
Socialists of Altoona have been sentenced to
four years imprisonment for having dis
tributed journals prohibited from circula-
ton.
The Grand Duchess Alexandrine, sole
surviving sister of Emperor William, cele-
brated on last Wednesday the eighty
third anniversary of her birth.
Herr King, private secretary to King
Louis OF Bavaria, has come TO Berlin to
negotiate loan for that monarch. In the
event of failure, he will endeavor TO raise
the desired loan in Hamburg.
Madame Broeckal, the wife of Director
KEEL of the "Tagsblatt," has been arrested
on a charge of having been an accomplice
of Captain Saramo, recently convicted OF
having furnished the French military au-
thorities with information concerning Ger
man Notifications and armamenture.
In the debate in the Lower House on the
bill for the appointment of elementary
school teachers, DR.. Windshorst, leader OF
the Clerical party, demanded that nc
change be made in the scholastic system
until the PRONUNCIATION of the new law OF
public instruction. He declared that if the
schools were Withdrawn from the surveil-
lance of the Church and placed under the
control of the State the change would be
fatal