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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-07-22
Currens Notes.

A treasury expert says that it is
very difficult to defect counterfeit gold
coin. Hesays: "Those filled with plat.
mum have fair ring and the joint in
the edge is effaced by remilling. Plat
mum is worth only aboTt one-third OF
the value of gold, weigh for weight. /
have $50 dollar gold pieces out OF
which S14 worth OF gold had been TAX
en- and replaced by platinum, making
an exceedingly dangerous counterfeit,
which only a good Judge of coin can
detect. The ring is good and the
weight is there, while the whole outside
of the coin ingenuine."
John Van Nostrand, an ardent Wing
in the campaign of 1914, has u large
house on the west bank OF the River
Miaccus, in Connecticut, which for
thirty-six years has been surrounded
by a scaffolding. When Buchanan
was elected the owner declared that
the scaffolding should never be taken
down until a Wing President was
elected. The boards are removed as
they rot and become dangerous, but
the owner, now seventy-five years oil
age, is still firm in his resolve that the
scaffolding shall stand as long as he
lives.
Dubuque Herald: Galena has tree
which has proved one of the most re.
liable barometers. The same has been
watched for the past two years by
Mr.. Edward Married. as to its predic.
tions, and the gentleman states that
he has never known it TO fail 1t pre-.
diets rain or storm by turning its
leaves upward. This it will do, in
some instances, twenty-four hours in
advance, and at other times not less
than four hours. Scientists are I'M
able to explain this strange phenome-
non. 1t is supposed that the roots of
the tree are embedded in some large
opening underneath. The tree ba-
rometer will now be watched with I'M
usual interest henceforth by weather
prophets. The tree is what is known
as mountain locust, andis very rare
in this latitude.
Here, boy" said the humorous edi.
tor, take this three-ply church fair
oyster skit, this eighteen carat plum
err joke and this hilarious, Atwood
skating rink paragraph and pack 'em
away in cotton and camphor to pre-
serve 'em from the moths, and get out
and burnish up the strawberry short
cake squib, the picnic custard pie rib
ticker and the green apple mirth-pro.
voker. They are little frayed about
the edges and smell rather chestnutty,
no doubt, but guess they'll last an.
other season. "-Norristown Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-07-22


Great Britain has $3.50 available
ships OF war. manned by $1,000 men,
and she maintains this ponderous
fighting machine at an annual cost OF
$50. 100000. France has 30s ships
and 81. 00omen, and spends SAT, O00,-
600 year to maintain them. Rus.
sie comes next with lS5 vessels and
IS, 900 men, and an annual naval out
lay OF S25. 100000. Germany. Spain,
Holland and Turkey follow in the sec
ond rank, and all ofthem ere immense-
ly superior to usinimmedietely availa-
bic naval power. The United States
has but sixty-eight available ships
and IL. 900 men, to maintain which
establishment costs $4,000, 900 a
year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-07-22

Two hundred schoolmarms and
schoolmasters from Massachusetts,
left Boston on one train to attend
the annual meeting of the National
Educational Association at Topeka.
Kansas. The educators OF Massa-
chusetts manage to see good
deal Of this great country, by means
OF cheap excursions during the vaca-
ton periods, and Transformation they
obtain thereby cannot fail to be of
advantage to themselves and their
pupils.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-07-22
The orea. Eauea.lons, conelave.

A dispatch from Topeka, Kansas says;
There are fully 5000 teachers present at
the annual meeting OF the National Eduea-
tional association. This is 1000 more
than ever attended any previous meeting
The increased attendance is probably due
to the fact that it is the first time the as
sociation has met west of the Mississippi
river since its organization, in 1853. All
the Western states are well represented,
Kansas alone sending 1000 teachers. The
attendance from the Southern states is
much larger than ever before, with one
or two exceptions every southern state be.
ing represented. There are several hundred
from the New England states, 400 from
Illinois, $50 from Indiana, goo from Penn
sylyahia, 400 from Ohio. 200 from Wis
eonsin. 500 from Missouri, 200 from Min
nesota, and smaller delegations from other
states. Some OF the most renowned edn-
Gators of the nation are present. Thercbe
ing no hall in the city large enough to ac-
commodate one-fourth OF the visitors, the
programme has been so arranged that
eight meetings are in progress at the same
hourin the eight largest halls in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
SlSS55s@
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Bulgaria and Russia.

TIRNovA, Nov. NEARLY oil of the $50
deputies were present in the Sob-anie, in
Guiding 80 sdherents ofZaukotr and Turk
ish deputies in national costume. The call
ing of the names Of the deputies murdered
ct Dabnitza were received with solemn ex-
pTessions of regret. The Zsnkoffites APP
peared for the purpose of protesting against
the Illegally of the assembly. The Sobran-
je opens with respondent feeling. In
view of Europe's apathy to Bulgarian in
tercsts it is.believed to be useless to struggle
against Russians ascendancy, and Bulgaria is
willing to accept almost any terms of COM
promise.
SOFIA, Nov. AT the meeting of the
sobranje to-day M. Zikotf was elected pre-.
siding officer. The English and Italian
agents attended the meeting. Gen. Kaul.
bars has refused to accept the reply of the
regency TO bis ultimatum and will leave
Sofia. He threatens to lombard the bar
racks and government buildings at Varna
ifany opposition is offered to the debarka-
ton OF Russians at that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
The Late Railway Horror.

CHICAGO, Nov. IA Times special from
Milwaukee says: Evidence going to show
the presence Of two more persons in the
wrecked Pho train has been found. The
two are Francis X. Gagnon and Thesine
Dubec, both of Quebec, Canada. The testi.
mony Of the train hands is also to the effect
that either Mrs. Winter or Mrs. Late had
with her little girl about ten years of age.
kilograms have been sent to Kalamazoo.
Mich, and Reading Pa, to learn whether
the supposition is correct. No traces have
yet been discovered of the rovice Albertine
though it is very certain that she was on
the train. Up to last night the number of
dead identified footed up fourteen. Dibble,
Lincoln and Scott have been dropped out
Of the list CT the burned, as there is nothing
to show their presence in the car A sum.
mary of tho number identified, those pro-
badly in car and those who escaped. brings
the list of passengers in the car when it
plunged from the track to about twenty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
a GOII-IyfeOded yIurdcr

CHICAGO, Nov IA special dispatch to
the Ncrs from Wichita, Kas., says: Lee
Moiser was brought to this city last oven.
ing and confined in the county Jail charged
with murder. He was riding in farm
wagon with Richard Loller and r. f. Amer
when suddenly he placed double barreled
shotgun at Lollers.. back, and fired, killing
him instantly. The murderer. who is not
over 10 years ofage. confesses the crime,
and alleges that he was hired to do the
deed by Loller's young wife and her former
husband who promised to meet him here
last evening and pay him for the job They
failed to appear, however, and there is no
clew to their whereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

y REPUBLICAN newspaper says: ut is
Tho almost universally prevalent opinion in
the North that certain officials of the Con-
federacy and OF the State of Georgia were
responsible for all Of the horrors of Ander-
sonville.'" It is known as demonstrated
fact in the South that General Grant and
Secretary Stanton were responsible forall the
horrors Of Andersonville. The Conf deracy
had neither food nor medicine for its own
soldiers, let alone fer lis prisoners, and so re-
ported to the t. deral authorities and asked
for an exchange, bu. the two men referred
to said no, for the reason that one ex
changed prisoner would be OF more use 10
the Conisderacy than ten would be to the
Union army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
ALEX ANDRIA..
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER /.
Let no democrat fail TO 60 to the polls tc
IL orrow and vote.

IN VIEW of the combined dangers of the
revival of Mahonism in Virginia, of the loss
Of the United States House of Representa-
lives and Of the election of Mr.. Blaine to
the next Presidency, all more or less Incl
dent upon the result of the election to be
held tomorrow, it behooves every Virginia
democrat who has his own interest and that
of his family at heart, to say nothing of his
patriotism and party feeling, to go to the
polls and cast ballot for the democratic
candidate for Congress. In this district
there is no doubt Of the result but General
Lee should be given majority that will
lack hi, personal influence On the floor Of
Tire House. and also at the departments.
Several matters OF special Importance to
this district will come before The next Con-
srass, and mary Of the citizens Of the dis
trict have individual interests TO be sub.
served by departmental findings, and in
either case it is always best that the agent
&c rs influential as possible; and e con-
gresham with large majority behind him
naturally has more influence than he would
have if that majority were so small as to in
duce the belief that it could be overcome at
the next election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

In THE Novombcr number Of The NORTH
american Ferirw, Mr.. Jefferson Davis takes
the wise and sensible ground that the Indian
troubles are mainly attiibuiablo to the treat
ment to which the indians have been subject
ed, and says that, though almost too late, it
would even now be better for both the Gov
eminent and the Indians If the latter were
not keep a!oof from the white people, be al.
lowed TO remain where their homes are, aud
be supplied with the means for engaging in
agricultural pursuits. He also very wisely
opposes the scheme to give them lands in
severaty, and can't see the wisdom of a.
lowing the Interior Department to furnish
them with arms and ammunition to use
against the War Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
VIRGINIA NEWS

VIM. +. Sims, it is said, will run as repub-
lican candidate for Congress in the Fifth
district.
Efforts are making to get Northern capi.
talists to extend the Dauv!le and New
River Railroad to Bristol
The receipts Of cotton at NorfuIk average
5000 bales day. The season is expected
to be the heaviest ever experienced there.
The store of 3. E. Woodson, in DanvilIe,
was entered Saturday night, the safe blown
open with dynamite cartridges, and two
hundred dollars stolen from the safe.
A fire occurred yesterday morning about
o'clock in the town Of Mines, in Page
county, consuming live or six houses and
iojuring much other property. The esti-
mated losses will reach $4,000 or $4,000.
which are covered by insurance to the amount
of about 5000. 1t is supposed the fire
originated from The explosion Of a coal. oil
lamp.
Jesse HArgrGvcs. colored, was killed on
Saturday night in Danylle by policeman.
Tie negro had created disturbance and
RAJ from the officer, who pursued him
through the bridge across the river. On
the bridge Hargraves stopped and had
fight with the policeman, getting his club
and beating him severely. The officer drew
his pistol and fired while Hargraves had
him down. Hsrgraves was Instantly killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
NEWS OF TfEE Dsy

Prince Louis Napoleon is visiting Wash.
ington. Yesterday he made flying trip to
Baltimore.
The President has issued proclamation
setting apart November % as day Of
thanksgiving.
Seven native villages were DESTROYED by .
volcanic eruption on The Island OF Niafl, in
the Tonga group of the Friendly Islands, ON
September 80. The whole island has been
devastated by volcanic deposits.
Attorney General Garland has given an
OPINION to the Secretary Of the Treasury that
National banks must deposit interest. bear
ing bonds to secure their circulation. and
that called three per cent. bonds cannot be
used as basis Of circulation.
The suit Of Mrs Mary Frances RAYMOND
niece Of Gen. Sherman, for absolute di.
vorce from her husband, Jas. R. RAYMOND
came up Saturday in the Supreme Court in
Brooklyn on motion of plaintiffs COUNSEL
to discontinue the action, both parties con-
senting Decision was reserved.
Mrs. Lucy Parsons, wife of the condemn
ed Chicago anarchist, addressed meeting
IL Philadelphia yesterday. Mark Tierney
who was a delegate to the Ricbmond
knights of labor convention, presided.
red flag huag over the stage. The meeting
vas also addressed by Thos. Phillips,
prominent local knight of labor.
In retaliation for killing Of his cousin
Periecto Torres, Gov. Torres, of Sonora
Mexico, last Tuesday attackeG the reyoln.
tonists under Senior Tallarde in Mopcymno
and light followed, 10 which Vails,de and
fifteen others were killed and 9 uu1ahar
wounded. Gov. TORI es himself drew pistol
and shot Vallarde in mis- tracks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

CoLLIsIoN.-As stated in SATURDAYS GA
zETTE the New York steamship Wyanoke
was in collision in Hampton Roads, of Sew.
ellis Point, with the lar ge coal laden barge
Moro Castle, formerly the steamship Moro
Castle,l and hsd her port wheelhouse
crushed in and her machinery disabled. She
was towed back TO Norfolk. The Moro
Castle bad her bow stove in on both sides
aud her stern carried away completely, and
was also towed into Norfolk in sinking
condition. The Wyanoke was going to
New York and the Moro Castle to New
London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
Surveyor Shot,

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Surveyor Beattie
was shot about noon to-day in his office at
the Custom House by discharged inepec
tor who fired or shots Particulars can.
not he obtained as yet, nor is it known
whether or not the wounds are fatal.
LATER.-Surveyor Beattis was wounded
IN two places; one Of the bullets, it is said, en-.
tered The groin. He lay in the Custom
House. The attendants state bis condition
Is considered dangerous. The inspector
who Tired the shots is named Bowall and
was discharged last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

The INDEPENDENCE OF BULGARIA.-M.
Stambnlch opened the Sobranie at Tirnova
yesterday in the presence of all the regents
and the members OF the cabinet. Patriotic
addresses were made. the speakers dwelling
upon the Importance OF maintaining the in
dependence of Bulgaria. The speeches
were received with loud cheers. After the
names Of the deputies bad been verified the
Sobranje proceeded to the election of officers.
In compliance with the demand of Gen.
kaulbars, a!l CT the plotters against Prince
Alexander have been released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
To the editor Of the Alexandria Ga-s,ts

~ '"e otto' " tht httLdHuflu Gazette:
Why could not the Governor of the State Of
Virgins invite the consideration of the bond.
holders to this proposition viz: A commission of
i've distinguished men, to be appointed as fol-.
cows TN VIZ: one lawyer and ono banker, by the
English nondholders: one lawyer by the Amer.
can bondholders; and one banker and ONE lawvor
by the State of Virginia. I'd. lie. this commits
SION be empowered to take testimony as to tho
circumstances under which the two funding hills
were made lars; aud then lot them be further em ;.
powered to draught bill based upon the facts es-
SH .n oy such evidence, so as to remedy the
TO many OF the citizens of Virginia az has been
! frequently charged and believed. When such a
olil has been approved by the Governor, let it be
submitted to the Legislature for approval or re-
lection without amendment
Respectfully, &c. b,
r. s.-Whcn the commission bill is law, reneal
all Others ~fS1-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

A REPUBLICAN newspaper of Washington
says mo other citizen of Virginia has rem
dered such valuable service to the repubi.
can party of the State as has W. c. Elan. "
And yet Mr.. Elan supports the man who
said Virginia republicans were "apostates
Tor tie price of their apostacy,'' ard also the
lnan who subverted the whole republican
organization in Virginia, turning ont all
the old war horses, and putting his scala
s,ar democrats in their places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
MONETARY AND CONNICpcr,-

NEW YORK, November 1.-The stoct
opened strong first prices showing .ar.' Ae'
from IS to . per cert over the CLOSING 4>VS Of
Saturday. The market WIS cu;r, an; e"'es 9:
s''0ns from tie opening, aud advances ~, ~,'e
ing from 5 to !: per cent. were established; &ns
general list. The general market rsm.;, ~ lie
up to IL o'clock or 4 moderate business =. "'@
quiet at 5a6. '''aeE
BALTIMORE, November 1.--Iirsinia c. r..,
idsted = pastduc coupons - do "a -, N'''
do. new Is GA Il bid to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

SINCE LAST OCTOBER have suffered from acate
night having to get up and inbaIe salt and uo,a we
Tor relief; My eve has been, for a week at time
80 ! could not see. I have used no end of RENE,
ales, also employed doctor, who said it was inn
pure oiood-but got no help. I used Ely'a
Giesh Balm ON the recommendation Of friend
:. was ialthless, but IN a few days was cured. NV
nose now, and also nv eve; is we'll III ia wondass
Jul how quick it helped me.-Kns. GEoRGIst
SLDsoS' Hartford, Conn. Easy to use. Pric. SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
Another StrilSc-

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-The threatened strike
among the beef men at the stock yards was
commenced this morning, and nearly six
thousand men are now out from the s!auob.
ter houses Of G. F. Swift, & Co. and Nelson
Morris. Tho trouble is over the adoption Of
the ten hour system, tho men refusing to
work the two extra hours without addition.
al pay. The strikers are orderly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

Mr.. MULLEN, the cor 2ressioral candidate
Of the knights Of lsho. III the Richmond
district, having discovered that though the
colored knights like him not the less, they
like Mr.. Waddil, the republican candidate,
the more, has withdrawn from contest in
TO which he never should have entered, and
does so in favor of Mr. Wise, the democratic
candidate, and therefore in the true inter-
eats Of working men; for the democratic
party was n,gani@ed CIR the sole and ex-
press purpose Of advancing thos, interests,
and its principles and policy, il carried cut,
must cond::ce to that end. The republicans
tried TO make the white knights of labor do
what the negroes have heen doing for them
80 lon5-rull their chestnuts ont OF the fire
but those knights not hoirg so stupid a
the negroes, detected the trick in time, ard
saved their fingers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

General Horatio Gates Gibson, colonel
Third Artillery, who is commanding at tine
Washington Arsenal, has sasn ordered to
assume temporary command also of Fort
Iyer, the abaodoued Signal Service post on
\ Ellington Heights. He is ordered 10 detail
a suitable guard for Fort Niger until further
orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

A Dude, beautiful light trowsered dude.
slipped on loose stone and bruised his
dainty ankle. The gentle patient is doing
well. He uses Salvation Oil.
Many children have coughs and cold now
and should have bottle Of Dr.. Bulls Couoh
Syrup e"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
Another Shock AT Sun,mc

CHARLESTON, s. c., Nov. There was
shock at summerville at eight twenty We
tais mornlog, but not severe. All is quiet
here. The spring discovered in the Gus
tom house yard yesterday proves to have
been caused by break in o water pine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

VlRGlNlA In the Clerks office Of the Corro.
~, ration Court of the city Of Alexandria on he
:}Oth day Of October, 1856.
simon M. Leo and Cornelia A. Lee his wife Eos.
anna Lee Hannah Butler and Will an Bat.
Ter, nor husband, compliments ~. Vim. i.
smith, Sergeant administrator cf Charles II.
Lee, deceased, and the heirs of Edward Lee.
deceased, whose names are unknown an! who
are infants under fourteen years Of age defend
ants. In chancery.
hemo. The object Of this suit is 10 obtain de-
cree fur the sale Of ths cal estate of which Charles
d. Lee died, seized ard possessed and distribution
Oh the proceeds Of sale amongst those entitled
thereto.
he dele PENDANTS, the heirs Of Edward Lee, d..
g aseo, whose nsmcs are unknown, aud who aIs
nla,ts unaer fourteen years Of ars not having ei.
tered their appearance and given sccuri.
y according to the act Of Assembly an!
the rules Of this Court and il appearing
by an affidavit that 'hey arc not residents Of th;5
state: 1t Is ordered that the said defendants ap.
pear here within one month after due publication
OF TINS order, and do what is accessory to protect
their interest in this suit and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the ALEXANDRIA
uAZETTE, 4 newspaper published IN the city o!
alexandria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the Court House OF
this city. copy-test
JOHN s. BEACH. Clerk
Z. Kemper, p q, novl wAw
MIE RESPECTFULLY desire to call attention
w to orr NEW FALL STOCK OF CHINA.
GLASS, QUEENSWARE and HOU>EFURNlSH-
NC GOOrS, 10 endless varciy and ri prices thai
defy competition.
sep-1O f. J. MILLER r co.
NOTICING have the hest ard
- largest stock Of PAPER and BRASS SHELLS
in the city and at prices 20 sr:t al also VA D>
CAPS and all kinds of LOADED CARTRIDGES.
J. +. CARLIN & SONS,
sep3 ilexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

The receipts of Flour arc good and while des
ers are willing to sell 1T present prizes they DO
not seem disposed to urge sales. The Wheat mar
kets are irnier at a small advance Oh ;hc cutirc
list; prime wcll-ceancd milling samples ale in
constant demand but buyers still take hold Of
damaged and inferior grades reluctantly. Corn
Is quiet. Rye is easy. Oats are firm and fairly
active. Produce continues scarce and is readily
sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01
FRINGE Napoleon Calls on the Pros
iIent

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-Prince Louis Ma.
poleon called at the White House to-day
and paid his respects to the President, The
resident and the Prince conversed together
for about fifteen minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

ChlcAdo, NoT. l-Whcat opened easy at .li,
for May, with the chief trading in thai ontion,
then ruled steady and is row quoted at Nls,.
May Corn opened at 421s and IS now quoted a,
42'sa42l2. May Oats l1s. Jan Lard 81 -.
Jan Pork $40 02lha1O %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-01

Mr.. EDMUND KIRKE, in the current mum
Dor OF the North -Ameriqau Rcricw, has a
very sensible article on the proper education
Of the negro, in which he says that while
freedom has been an upalloyei blessing to
every black man that has known how to
use it, to oil others it has been any thing but
a blessing, AID that among those others
must he included nearly the whole Of the
rising generation, who are coming up idle,
thriftless, and with 4 contempt for work
that Is deriorah!e in their circumstances y
He recommends as possible cure for the
evil, the diversion ofthe money now expend.
cl in the support Of schools for the "higher
education Of the negro, to the establish
lnent Of such schools rs will teach them how
to make an honest living in the condition it
has pleased Providence to place them as
farm laborcrs, cooks and house servants.