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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25
Tnrnr arc indlcntiona that Tho Nor.

TnKRE arc indications that tho Nor
mone aro finding thince 10 uncomfort'
ably hot for them In the United States
that they are looking for homes else
whore. Not long ago II was stated that
n prospective colony was negotiating
for n foothold In the sandwich lslande,
and now II appears that m ondeavor Ia
being made 10 acquire largo tract OF
territory In N xico. Tho Mexlcape aro
not quite 40 particular about their socle.
ty aa we are aud want them 10 come.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

THE Director Of tho Mint prepared
lately very interesting table Of statis'
ties relating to the coinage, imports aud
exports OF trade dollars by nscnl years,
This table shows the total coinage from
1874 TO 1884 to have been s35 063 02i,
The maximum was reached In 1873 with
over eleven million, and In the six years
aimee then has only amounted 10 80 600.
Lust year none were coined, The OK
ports have reached Ss7,0O0000 and the
imports Of the coin 100000 This
would leave In the country between ten
aud eleven million OF dollars. mostly
bought up ut u big discount and held
with the expectation the Government
will redeem them NJ par.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

THR Chicago steel rail mill Ia making
10000 tons Of ralls to be laid slde by
side with EopllSh hammered rails ~ a
tcst OF superiority. The experiment
will last u long time, but II will bo
conclusive ono when results are an-
nounced. A foreign syndicate has pur'
chased all the iron ore beds In tho Berk
shire Valley, In Weatern Massachusetts,
IN order 10 make car wheel Iron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

In making his appointments, Gov.
ornor Foraker bae obseryef neither civil
service reform, nor the military service
OF the appointees and removed. He op
polntoenie have all gone ~ rewards fOI
political service rendered him. And YET
we hear the Republican party blubber
ing about tho retention Of soldiers In
ofllce, and the observance OF civil service
reform.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

wnsN tho State Supreme Court be.
came Democratic, the porter who had
been employed In the court chamber,
was retained until ho resigned, when u
Democrat was elected In the person OF
Patrick Fleming, When Mlnehall had
been on the bench but few days,
Flemming was discharged and Ro'
publican put In hls place. Great civil
service reform party, this Republican iel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

The sooialiets are again assuming
formidable and Offensive manifestations
In Paris. They have had slight whock
In London, enough to demonstrate their
vitality and existence Upward Of ono
hundred thousand dollars have already
boon subscribed TO the Emigration 30.
ciety Of London 10 enable II 10 send per-
aone TO this country and get rid of tho
woret, II not the most dangeroue scum
that infeets that community.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

A PROMINENT citizen Of steuben'ille
writes the editor Of the Plttsburg Post.
objeCting TO the appointmentof Of Mr., Geo.
Moore as postmaster Of that city, in'
stead OF MIR. Oscar Brashear, who, II 10
claimed, was the choice Of the Democ-
racy. Senator Payne must have been
for Monra
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

In the death OF John D. Cough another
prominent character Of the country has
been removed FROM our midet. He was
the greatest and most eloquent temper.
ance orator perhaps tho people Of this
country ever listened 10. For more
than 10 ycars he performed his special
work In tho Unitcd smtos and IN Eng
land. aud performed II we'll.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

IT Ia intimated by Republicans now
that the confirmation Of Mr. Jones will
be delayed until toward the close OF the
session Of Congress, ~ retaliatOry for
his forcing Senator Sherman TO publish
his letter TO him, Contemptibly mean
as Sherman Ia, and capable Of doing
just such n thing, he will hardly dare
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

TnE last words spoken In public by
John y. Cough we're: Young man,
make your record clean" Nobler words
no man need Wish to be- his last. Coughs
career exempliaed the value Of the ad-
vice. Be wae q power In this country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

THE Republicans Of the Legislature
have agreed on their liquor bill In cau'
cus, although its passage by the Senate
10 doubtful. The measure proposed I'm
poses uniform tax Of $500 on oil sa'
looms, regardless OF the kind OF liquors
sold, whether malt, wine or spirits.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

TnKRE is no extreme wealth within
tho ranks OF tho Democratic party, or
rather thero 10 no particular doeire for
display whether there 10 wealth or not.
The funeral Of Boratio Seymour was az
simple aS n ho had been m ordinary
citixon, 40 were tho funerals Of McClel-
Ian and Hancock, But the world will
remember him and them just tho some.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

ALLUDING to MIR, Thurman's visit IA
Washington. the Albany Times says
"Allen @. Thurman In having a real
hearty ovation In Washington. The
faciVla, Mr.. Thurman 10 a good deal OF
President, even In private life,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

ONE OF the present United States Sen
atOrs was born In England, one In Scot
land and three In Ireland. All the rest
we're born In Ameri@, New York
furnishes eight and Ohio, Kentucky and
Virginia ak each.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

By the death OF OK Governor Seymour
NJ Utica, on Friday night, tho remark
able coincidence was presented Of two
defeated lem 'cratic candidates for tho
Presidency ofth United Station awaiting
burial NJ the same time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

THE dying words Of John B. Cough
should be sounded In the ear OF every
boy and young man Of America; make
your record clean, young man." Death
10 Infinitely preferable to deceit, dishon'
eaty, dishoDor or disloyalty. Make your
record clean, young man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

ANY one wishing to purchase q Grst
clags brilliant gerrymandeI cheap can
do 30 by calling on Samuel Roberta at the
Canton News Exchange. The only rea'
son the owner has for selling ia that II
don't work right In hls hands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

BHNAToR ELEoT JOHN w. DANIEL, the
silver tongued orator Of Virginia, will
deliver the address at the unyeillng OF
the statue of the late Senator B II, Hill,
Mt Atlanta, Ga, the date q which Ia not
vet Fixed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25

A BILL has been introduced In tho
Senate 10 grant to the widow Of General
Grant. tho franklng privilege, and one
In the House 10 pension tho widow Of
General Hancock $1,000 q year. They
should both pass.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-25
The IrninrrM
A. McdREGoR, Editor,

FRANK HURp expects to be in the seat
In Congress now occupied by Mr. RomHlS,
carly mkt month. Nothing Ia certain
about the matter, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

HE INCREASING interest being taken in
alexandria by The people Of other localities
IS manifested by the number OF newspapers
when noW have correspondents here, and
what Is Qualifying to Us is that these CORE
sncndents take not only their texts but
make nearly their entire letters from the
newsy columns OF the GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

LSD.-SalGriay evening two freight trains
c'ii;dol on the Shenandoah Valley railroad, SIX
n!'lcs from Lexington and Thomas st. Clair Of
fal5isT county, one OF the engineers was killed
AID thu other engineer and two ti.emen We're So
iIousiy injured. The wrecked crrs took fire and
Scrora! Wctc completely harmed, including tho CT
h1Hsc car. The body Of Mr. st. Clair was ta.cn
70 &irisbGrg aud from thcrc was brought ycstcr.
Day. ~ III. Manassas train, 20 Burkos station for
inlcliurn,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

4 COMMISSIONERS SAI,E-Pu rsuant to do
" cree Of the Circuit Court of the city of Alex
anaria, rendered on the I'd day of October 1886
ia the canccry cause of Charles S. Taylor jr., ct
al. vs.. John Lally, the undersigned commission.
crs. appointed by said decree, will offer for sale at
public auction, in front Of the Market House. on
krysl street, in Alexandria city, on SATURDAY,
the Sth day Of January, 1887, the following real
estate OF said John Lally, in the city OF Acxan-
dria or 50 much thereof rs may he necessary to
satisfy the plaintiff claim Of $1S2.32, with in
tcrcst rs provided by said decree, and costs, viz :
LIST. TWO HOUSES and LOTS situated on Fair
fax street, between Princess and Oronoco streets
I'd ONE LOT situated on Lee street, between
Princess and Oronoco streets.
Sd. ONE HOUSE and LOT situated OIL Queen
street, between Fairfax and Lee streets and
An. ONE HOUSE and LOT situated on the
southeast corner Of Royal and Princess streets
Terms OF Sale One third cash, and the residue
in two equal instruments, payable respectively at
and - months after date Of sale, and to be Sc
cured by the notes of the purchaser, with personal
security. with interest at the rate of six per cent
from the date of sale.
J. *. NJ NORTON ! -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

HoWORTH's HIEERSICA comedy snd
specially company will appear at the Opera
House next Saturday night The per
t3:m"nce - most enjoyable and ins!Iuc-
!lEE' cue, the panorama, which is feature
Of iHh eA'"rtanmcnt, givirg somn Of the
most h.aHtiiH! views uf Iraanii's !oyeliest
a@euaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

OIlCE-Al persons indebted to SIMEON
=, DENLY are notified to come forward and
settie thclr accounts with the undersigned as
ssncc al once ut my Office corner Fairfax and
hiig streets and all persons having claims against
the 'ata SIMEON Ecnty are requested to present
1ncm TO me for such participation in the proceeds
OF 1ne sale OF his property as is provided for in the
"eSa OF assignment. JULIAN w. HOLT,
ucci-t kssipnen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07
EI1CAE, Bs9sESETFES.

A marriage license was issued in Wash
lngton yesterday to John Wells aud Sallie
r. Dorsey, both of Langley, Fairfax county
The President in his message recommends
that the remaining thirty eight per cent due
the depositors in tho Freednlan's Bank be
PAID hF theGovernment.
Sergeant i. Brooke Amiss, in charge of
the detective oilics al night waa yesterday
appointed lieutenant in the place of Lieut..
II. a. Arnold ofthe Washington police force.
The District of Columbia health officer re-
ports the death rate for the year to have
been l19G per 900 for the whites and
800 lor the colored population, or % so per
!,oO0 Tor the total population. as against u
death rate OF 24.99 per 1000 during the pre-
ceding fiscal year.
The monthly meeting of Lee Camp. Confederate
veterans last night was we'll attended and was
one Of the most interesting yet held An article
on the battle of Fredericksburg was read by COM
Iaoc GEO. wise and al entertaining account Of
MS capture and imprisonment ut Johnson's Island
was gwen by comrade Thos Perry A relict of
lhe war, IN the shape of Confederate battle flag.
was exhibited by comradc W. a. Smoot.
superintendent CT poor Roberts has been kept
OuSy All day issuing permits for supplies to the
needy.
The recent snow storm extended over most of
the outhcastern states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

gEFJEE purchasing anything for Christmas
COX carefully over the holiday advertisements in
the r,lnmns If the GAZETTE. The best ard
,..,-t reliable houses Is well as the most enter
gfisiug and tasteful announce their goods there
Look aud see what you want and where to get il.
,efthou. trouble or delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07
J. K. NJ. NORTON, | Gov,
SAM'L. G. BRENT, comm IS

l, John S. Beach, Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of
the city of Alexandria, do hereby certify that the
bond, rs required by the above decree, has been
given by j. K. N. Norton, conditioned as the law
directs.
dec7 is JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

I:&5oE4L.~Miss Warner, OF Baltimore,
and Miss Cartwright, of Georgetown, are
the guests Of HE Misses Maddnx, on wash
inEt0D street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07
LOCAL NEWS

so Subscribers failing 10 receive the Ga
BITE regularity from iisc carriers Hili please
pmk. complaint promptly n; this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

SENT 70 JAIL About month ago Mrs.
Elizabeth Ocunnor went 10 Washington.
from Cupeper, and has since been living
with her eight children Oh the. Biadensburg
road. stating that on account cfihe treat.
mant she received from her husband she re.
!lSci to live with him. Thanksgiving dag
no called n the house. abused MS wife. and
ran atj"r hsr with loaded revolver. o.!
iicar slack 'ii-armed MIN, &ni his Hire not
wanting TO prosecute him be was not ar.
rested Last Friday afternoon he rct;tn; 4
10 the house, anG said he had been Y!0!,I The
priest tina; bis wife was willing foT hici 10
rv'nrn. Tbs Mrs. q Conner deni< Il and after
getting a cap II ,ea wanted one nj his little
so"S to pray with him that the devil might
hr driven from his heart. The little follow
rclGSed, and iha father prayed alone. Then
hr went up Stairs and called his Children up.
~ they thought, TO lock them up bu. they
refused Is 90 up, and in a few minutes tie
came down Stairs and found his wife at the
wing machine. He made Is psuEgs, 81 her
with an open penk nife and sta bhed he: on
the hip. She fell, and he again made for
her, when his little son went u his mothers
Te.cue and ASST .ttd her to escape from him.
Later in tn" evening Officer Sntk arrested
UN0nn"r and he admitted doug ths cut.
Ting. He said lie Was only sorry !s had not
been let alone few minutes, so that he
could have cut his own throat. Saturday.
IN the Police Court, O'Connor was arraigD-
e! on charge Of assault 10 which he plead
ell guilty. The court heard the testimony
and gave him six menths in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

AMERICAN BELL TELEPHONE co.
As seen through the results of seven years tx-
po'ence in the Examining Corps of The u S. Pat
eIt Otiitc, and two years on the outside from
1890 I" 1861 rs Solicitor Of Patents. ana Corn-
setor in Patent Law
LANNON'S OPERA HOUSE. ON DECEM Der
I'm, 1856, at 7:30 p. H.
Admissi ~ 30 cents 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

lHE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. snow storm.
ccm'n& from the southeast, set in yesterday
evening and continued with more or Il $,
seVeil.y iii late this morning, by which time
ne ground was covered with snow 10 the
depth Of abont four inches, and in places,
where it drif,td, TO depth of over o loot.
Inc temperature TO day has been warmer,
however, than for several days past, and
under the influence Of the sun, which shone
about noon, a moderate thaw set in, and the
streets became siushy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

INSURANCE AGEECT-The undersigned hay
l ing become sole owrcr Of the Insurance bust
ness formerly conducted BY Ianney e. Warfeld,
informs tho public that be will continue the samo
under to name and style Of the old firm. ut the
old stand, No. 152 King street, Alexardrs, Va.
where he will BIO glad 20 see his old friends and
others wishing to have theirprcperty insured in
coed, substantial and reliable companies
dec1 cow A. A. WAKEFIELD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

i MIDDAY EAINEow.--A very rare phe.
romcuon occurred here at noon Yesterday
a raim5tw exactly in the north. 1t will b.;
remembered that just at that hour the
clouds broke and the sun shcne cut brightly.
Those whO were on the streets RUNNING
north and south observed, Immediately, a
yelv distinct, though somewhat pale rain.
bow On The black cloud remaining in the
northern sky. It's arc was mach lover
than usua aud included a larger space, nnl:
i. lasted some fifteen minutes, or until the
clouds watch bore it began 10 dissolve. We
have nj Eeen ehly 10 fad any CHE who
ry,r b. fore sass sEch ii rainbow, though We
have e; QuiFsd Ct many obi persons, one of
wbou! can rru!t mhcr nhCu, eighty years.
and ~. duui! if there has been such q
sJ.h' he fox century. II j.. how-
ever, easily explained. Rsinbows afe
cats i, - is generally known, by
The rt!rac!:pn and reflection OF :hc suns
rays by he d5ops of water when the sun i;
behind The spectator aud rain is falling in
rJut Of hin. As cur transient raius us.
ally occur en- s1mner afternoons they ere
generally in the eastern sky, though occa.
s!oaa!ly they are seen in the morning and
in the wes'. At noon in summer, however.
no rainbow can be seen, because the sun b..
jag near the zsnith the sky opposite it is
below our horizon. In winter storms sell
dom cease suddenly, but when they do and
the san breaks out at noon, rs it did ycster-
day While Tie rain, hail or snow continues
a. TIE north, the the conditions exist for q
rainbow, the sun Being far down in the
south and, Of course, opposite 10 the clouds.
the 2aE"i!r>s Of he colors was probably ow.
Mg 20 ihH lac Tat snow YVES mixed with
the Hai! Or rain falling from the clouds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

For Virginia. snow in tho northern portion. fair
& .thcr il the southern portion, north westerly
,riuts and slightly warmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

.loLlcE hEpoRT.-Last night was cold
with snow, with ore prisoner and two
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of Inc
following cases
- John Uua'ntancc, co:orcd, arrested by officers
Ectticc ana Davis, FOR d orderly conduct was
fined So.
One coic:ll ana two white men arrested for dis.
orderly conduct on the street, having gotten into
EoW on account OF a collision while coastinp,
were tincd IS cac.!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07
OF CO PARTNERSHIP

fiNiiE undersigned in retiring from tho insurance
l. business, which he has so long conducted in
Alexandria city. desires to tender his thanks to
tho people of Alexandria for the generous support
given him, and to bespcGk for his successor con.
tinuanco of the same. He cordislly commends
Mr.. Warfeld to the citizens of Alexandria as
reliable and experienced insurance agent, repre-.
senting substantial companies
SAML. 81. JANNEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

CAPT. G. c. Goss.-Last weeks number
Of The New York Marine Journal contains
a well executed likeness and sketch OF
Tnapt: &. c. Cess, late president Of the Iron
work. III this city. l. SAYS: when the war
c!ostd ana shipping was in demoralizsd
STATE. hs went to Bath and engaged in ship
pS!eici1g, and sinca February, 1866, he and
u, associates have lanuched nearly 30 yes
s sss OF all cla ses. Captain Goss believes
mat the shipbuilding industry of this coun-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

TNHE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY co.
i OFFICE OF TIE SECRETARY.
November 9th, 1886.
The ANNUAL MEETING OF the Stock holders
OF the Virginia Midland Railway Company will
he held ut the Office of the Company, in Alcxan-
dria, Va, on WEDNESDAY. the fifteenth (15thl
day Of December, A. D., 1886 at II clock noon,
Tor the transaction OF all business of general or
special nature that may be submitted to the meet.
ing.
Tee transfer books will he closed mt 5 clock of
tho 18TH instant, and reopen on the morning of
the sixteenth doth December next.
BY order of the Board of Directors:
T. Ell. WENTWORTH, JR
hoVa4lo Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

4 1OHS' PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAPS, WADS,
" &c, az 3 further reduction in prircs to close
out. We have Oil hand the Merino Felt Wads. Bal
t!nofc Riake, at manufacturers prices Cali at So
King. corner OF Royal street
dccT r ~ CEEJGyJTON e. COM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

NAMELS HAIR SHIRTS and DRAWERS that
~ have bcca selling ct 81 reduced to 75c A
great bargain.
dec7 AMOS Il STAyNAEEp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07

DELAYED TRAINS.-The south bound
train on the \. ard F. road which left
Washington at O'clock this morning, ran
iato a snow bank when at the south end of
the Long Bridge. Jumped the track, and
AHd not been gotten on again 81 o'clock
this evening. The engine mud tender went
over on their sides, and four Of the cars be-
came badly dcreiled, completely blocking
both tracks, but no one was hurt In con-
sequence ell the south bound trains from
Washington were abandoned This morning
ann none Ct the local trains between this
CITY ard the capital were iun, much 10 the
Inconvenience Of those who had business ia
Washington The mails, TOO, from the
North did not reach here for several hours
Alter they were due, and the whole business
Of the city was more or less affected
In consequence Of the accident the train
which Should have left here ri 9:2O This
morning and returned at 3:47 this evening
on the ". and q. road was abandoned. The
trains on the Virginia Midland read were
bat little interfered with by the sn9w and
arrived here from the south on time, but
the south bound trains were Of course una
bic to pass the scene OF the accident near
the Long Bridge, and were several hours
late in leaving here.
The trains on the A. and T. road from
the south were delayed on account Of the
snow storm, and were late in their arrival
here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-07
BELL TELEPHONE co

,J&DF&SSDG 4. HERBERr'S LECTURE