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RoBBERIES REPORTED.-MrS. Ella Bruff
1411 18th street, reports the larceny of a chair
valued at $2.-Henry Farquhar reports stolen
from his house, on Bunker Hill road, five
chickens, valued at S250-George S. Smith,
4OS 1st street, reports that his house was en-
tered on the 18th instant and robbed of sc. 80
worth of groceries, cigars and tobacco.-Frank
Kirby, 400 street. reports that he gave a col
Ored man fve-dOllar bill to get changed and
he failed to return with it.-Alice Hall, 1905
l. street, reports stolen from bed ten-dollar
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

SHOT WITH PARLoR RIFLE.-In the Police
Court to-day Abraham Gibson, colored, charged
with shooting James Robinson. also colored, Fin
the arm with q parior rifle, was sentenced ~
three months in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

CHIEF PARIS FIRST FIRE.-A fire occurred
about 10 clock to-day In house $40 Sth street
northwest, occupied by John Harley. A WIN
dow frame was destroyed. This was the first
fire at which the new chief, Mr. Paris, oIticiated
in the capacity Of chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

EtfOR REST-HoUSE l120 III ST y. W: THIR-
Il teen rooms; all modern improvements; very de-
srsoie summer residence furnished, $3.50 per month;
unfnrntshed, 500. Ap24-2we
L,oR RENT-HoUsE 10 ST. NV: ROOMS,
Il IN nice repair. modern improvements; $16 per
month Apply TO W. G. JOHNSON, us 18th ST. NV.
ap23-lm
fTOR RENT-lsO1 HARDWOOD AVE, LIE DROIT
II Park. IL rooms ali Inn proyements plenty grounds
and lawns large brick stable house open; 500 month
Apply to A. L. BARRIER & CO. apZ2IOt
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The following are the opening and 800 p. prices
ofthe New YORK Stock Market to-day, reported by
special wire to II. II. Dodge. $50 18th street:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

A REDUCTION OF HIS FINE-Dr. William IL
Hale, proprietor of the Washington Traveller
and Hedtth and Home, was in the Criminal
Court to-day on appeal from the judgment OF
the Police Court, where sentence of $50 tine
was imposed on him for selling lottery tickets,
$15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

THE TRAINING Observation-Disclosures
jamestown and Saratoga, the vessels compos-
Ing the training squadron, have arrived at For
tress Monroe after cruise in Cuban waters
Commodore Schley will 60 to Norfolk next
week to inspect the squadron, and from there
he will go to NeWpOrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01
No General Movement in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, May 1.-About five hundred en-
plOyes of furniture manufacturers and one hum
dred employees of the Brunswick e. Bake bill
lard table manufacturers are out in cOnse-
quence of a refusal to grant ten hours pay for
eight hours work. In other branches of indus
thy, while there is a general feeling in favor of
an eight-hOur day, nothing has been done to-
ward forcing the system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

THE PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT to be issued
this afternoon will show a reduction In the pub
lie debt during April OF about 81 ,OOO,O 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

Tbester Cornidue. OFFICES
Per- Mo. Per Mo.
1913 r. ste Il cellar 500 9th d Pa ay., Run 49, $40
lO2 9. sire & dwg. $40 RmI3---.l5
" Rm22.-.l5
The above Is only q small portion Of property my
hooks full list call Office for bulletin issued
the LIST and 18Th lap3OI THOS +. WAGGAMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

AVOID A CosTIyE HABIT OF BODY, not only
because "a liie attending ulscOIl4JTl, bat lcsI AZ
enSenueF diseases Involving more serious c1n-
sequences. Dr. ID JIynes .sanatIkc tins arc
eliiier Laxative or Gainirt!c, .CcUrGln- 10 tao
dose, and may bc depended upon To pnoducs
hcaithy secrctions ol iiie LIVcF .ta oV,JIIi..cu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

II o R "A L E
New 9 room house, near Iowa Circle So 500
Brick, room house 18th st n 600
briek' rooms vermont ave- and sta 400 5o0
''o'"S 0Aa0'"e heated with furnace 500
srcoms, ST., north side :.. ~s~.i 500
rooms. on Boundary, nea- 14th.- 300
rooms. I4th NV suitable for business. $500
rooms 14!h st. business properly 900
Brick store and dwelling. 18th 900
Frame house Odd .....2 600
Do. Franklin st. / 200
Do on Dunbarton ave ......-..".-......1 i, 500
Do on Congress #. near post ofiice..-.2,oo
an np dis4
my1-St 142s New York ave.
j. St; near n. ", sTs ali mod. imPs: $500 Fine
Business Property on Pa ave. near St, 15rs. and
near n s 2, W. srs, mod. imps., S. 100 DUFFY &
BOLTON. 6O7 It'll ST. H. my13ts
FOR sALE-GREAT BARGAIN IN NEW HAMP-
sat- D@RGn
ave myI-3t*
EoR sALE-GOOD INVEs TMENTS CHEAP
I m homssmtwo or three bargains in small well.
to Of 49, Srs
1422 N Y.ave. myl-3t*
n story. 13-room House. with side lot. corner of
Maryland ave. and 18th st: sw. Lot 10 feet inch
Iout Oh idHU ave ara XUS 1eeI lncHeS on LIN
ST. running back 10 al alley. Belt line pass the
door. Inquire of \. f. BARKER,
my1-5t$ 9O1 Virgida sw.
IL house, on ST.. bet I'd and Sd sts s. W.: price
81 $50. LEONARD & BUCKLEY. 4O7 Az st s.w.
m1-}t*
L>OR SALE-FRAME HOUSE 426 ST. n. w;
water, gas eight rooms and bath room; lot size 23l
xSo. Inquire 4l7 New York ave nlyl-2t*
LNOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rRESS BRICK
IL House. ten rooms and BATH in good ORDER fine
yard cellar, price, $4,000 cash. Apply on premises
SO9 st NV. No agents. myl-6t*
LHOR SALE-CHEAP-TwO NEW FIVEROOM
IL brick houses on st., between LIST and I'd SITS W.
Price 81 400 each. LEONARD & BUCKLEY, 4O7
az ST Sw. my1-3t*
nor SALE-FINE COR. RESIDENCE AT MT
IL Pleasant with 1880 IT. of ground; SrOOm House
and stable: nearly new; $5.7O0 COOK LEWIS,
cor ana Ilth sts NV. my13t
IGOR SALE-2 NEW BRICKS ON CLEVELAND
ave- (bet 18th and 18th SITS water, bath and gas:
rooms each; 81 500 COOK IL LEWIS, cor. and
11th SITS NV myI3t
NOR SALE-S-ROOM BRICK. ON 10TH ST,
II near vermont ave-. thorough repair: lot 2lx94 to
alley. This Is bargain and be sold to an imme-
date purchaser for $1,000.
COOK & LEWIS,
my1-St Cor. and 18th SITS. NV.
ENOR sALE-5-ROOM BRICK. FENTON PLACE
n near n. Cap. ST.: rents for SI25O-Sl SOC
COOK d LEWIS, cor and 1Ith SITS NV. myI-3t
K'OR sALE-9 ROOM BRICK, ON 4TH ST.,
coin Park room brick, thorough repair, $2,45O; 3
new room bricks on Columbia st., So, 600 COOK d
LEWIS. cor. and 1lth SITS. myi-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

THE PRESIDENT has been invited to spend
Decoration day in New York. He has not yet
given definite reply, but in all probability he
will,accept.
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EOR RENT
II lS12N st. NV. orSlOOt
i2l llth ST. NV. 16rs-9Oi
i s63P r n.w.1lrs.....--S3.3 "a
943 " ST. NV, l2rs..S3. "a
l4lS 10Th st. NV, l1r-15i
1.OS f St q. W.. 12rs-..-S5l
1212N. Y. ave, 1Or....-.7oI
ll2l 10th st. NV. 12r..65i
TIA 18th 81. q. w-,llr.-.6O
125 ID 81. NV, 3 rs.......-.45
3O3 NJ 81. NV, 12r-.-..-.4Oi
1927 l. ST. NV. .Srs..---S5i
got T st.n- W. ,Sr-...-......-.35
1905 26tl 81. NV, lor-3O
1928 l. st. NV, Sr.-.-.30i
800 Spruce St (LeDroit
park, lrs.--.-...-.-....-. 80
101el4 20th n. Or. Is. SO
400 y. ]. ave. Sc, 1Or-2S
2209 18th ST. NV, 6r-.2S
1914 Larch ST., (LeDroit
park, .r............-.-.2T.50
45O46S Wash. ST.. br..-.25
i .5J s ST. NV. z rS--.25
$50 y ST. NV, 8 rs.-..-.25
. ~ -
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II $50 csc, lar. estas55l 22OS 18th NV. 6r MI S1S
9!2 W.. 7r. m i.--..30i 400 ne, Or, m ILLS
10. 9th 6r.. MI 25 700 18th ST.. brk..1
1925 w NV. Or, new.-25l RI 2621 NV, Ar water1O
95l NV, ST. d 25I RI el3 27th Nv 4rwsIl0
4Ol me-. story brick, bay window, 6r, m. t.. S25.
SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY,
ap286t 027 NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

BILL APPRovED.-ThePre President has approved
the bull extending the time for completing the
records OF the clerk of the court Of commits
sioners of Alabama claims and their tranfer TO
the Department of State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

1850.
Received of F. K. Ward the sum OF one hun
dred and twenty-five dollars (Sl25), in pay
ment for set of Concord harness (made by ]. X.
Hill & Bro, Concord, N. H., whip and robe.
(SignedJ LUTZ & Bro,
497 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

Observation-Disclosures A. Sample, a fourth-class
clerk in the Treasurer's office, Treasury depart
ment, has resigned, to accept position in the
Omaha National bank, of which ex-Treasurer
Wyman is vice president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

THANKS FROM THE NEW YORK SEVENTH
Col. w. q. Moore has received u letter from
Col. Emmons Clark, OF the Seventh Regiment,
thanking and complimenting the Washington
Light Infantry for the handsome manner in
which they received the Seventh Regiment ON
their recent visit to the capital.
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j. shillington sends the Century Magazine for

Charles II. Cornwall, convicted Oh Thursday
Of housebreaking in entering the store Of J. b.
the Criminal Court to-day to two years In the
Albany penitentiary.
In the case OF Battle Minor, convicted Of for
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

Name. y. 3:OOh e Name o. 300
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NOR SALE-SQUARE BAY-wINDOW BRICK
~ on 10Th ST.. between and Che. rooms and
bath. cellar. yard. hail. slate manteis and hearths
range. hot and cold water. Apply at 3I5 a st. n
ap;}UI3t<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

THREE YEARS IN THE PENITENTIARY.-In
the case OF John Manuel. q strapping colored
man, convicted OF house breaking In entering
barn in the county, q motion in arrest OF judg-
meut was Overruled to-day, and he was sem
fenced to three years in the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

ARREST OF POSTAL CLERK.-Col Jamison,
the superintendent OF the railway mail service,
was informed to-day of the arrest of r. H.
Reeves, of the Texarkana and Houston mail
line, by Inspector Randall, for robbing regis
tered packages containing 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS TODAY
were Senators Harris, Beck, Dawes and Palmer,
Representatives Lawler with Frank Baker, of
Chicago; McCreary, LeFevre, Collins, Miliiken,
seney with ex-Gov. Foster, of Ohio; Rogers,
Holmes, J: NJ. Taylor and Burnley, Gov. Porter,
First Assistant Secretary OF State; Assistant
Treasurer Jordan, Commissioner of Customs
McCalmont and Robert Avery, chief OF staff to
grand marshal. BROOKLYN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

NEW BRANCH Posi- OFFICE.-The Post
master General has made an order establishing
a branch of the city post Office at No. 1921
pennsylvania avenue with facilities for the
sale OF stamps, registration aud money orders,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

L,OR SALE-A GROOM THREE-STORY BRICK
II House on st.. near 9th. costing e6.5OO, built by
one of the best builders in Washington; only $500.
ap266t PARKER & TOWNSEND, l41S ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

IcOR SALE-A NEAT TwO-STORY BRICK
Il House, rooms, good neghborhood convenient
TO three lines of cars Apply to SWORMSTEDT d
BRADLEY, 927 L St NV. ap28-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-01

TO GO TO WORK AT 7:3O AM DOUBT Ar4PM
WHAT THE woRKINGMEN sAY-rHE MASTER
BUILDERS AND bosses SIDE OF TEE CUES
TON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
More Strikes Apprehendcd.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 24.-Troub!e on Il
large scale is brewing among the miners
and a general strike is possible. For some
weeks past there has been a general strike
among the railroad miners, especially along
the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
This has extended, ard there is every posi-
bli:y that the Monongahea liver miners
will soon he out. Some days ago the mines
ut Scott's works signed al agreement to
work for year at G5 cents per ton. The
operators at other pits claim that they are
unable to compete with Scott and pay Il
cents, and Mt number of works the men
have been notified that wages will he re-
duced from II to G5 cents. The mon arc
strongly opposed to any reduction and trou
bic is looked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
Fall of a Scafold.

CHICAGO, July PA special dispatch
from Dayton, Ohio, says: While workman
were working on scalIoding in front OF
new block on 9Th street yesterday after
noon, the scatfolding suddenly gave way
and the workmen and material upon it were
precipitated to the ground beneath, dis
lance of about 80 feet. When the dust
settled it was found that two of the men at
work on the scafold Were fatally Injured.
The men were terribly bruised ard fright
fully cut about the head and face. The
cause of the accident was want of care in
securing the scaflOlding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
The Case of Editor Cutting.

CHICAGO, July 24Special dispatches from
Ell Psso and Fort Worth, Texas, pub ished
here this morning, indicate that great ex
element prevails throughout Texas over
the detention of editor Cutting by the
authorities of the State of chihuahua after
depeated demands for his release By the
American consul. The newspapers OF the
section assert that the men Of Texas are
ready for war, and that it needs but word
to start one. A special from San Antonio
SAYS: There is considerable hustle about
military headquarters here, ard although
officers are reticcnt, the report is current
that General Stanly mas received orders to
have all of his available force in readiness
to move at a moments notice 10 FL Paso
whenever the order therefor is received.
The gathering of the Mexican war cloud
is watched here with great deal Of inter
est and but one opinion prevaiIs-that the
Mexican government should he taught thatit
cannot treat American citizens with indig-
Nil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24

A HARMLESS CHARACrER.-Nath Schu.
Ter, the young man arrested by the Albany
police Thursday for fear that he might be a
possible Guiteau, is resident Of Rondout
end can best be described by the Scotch
phrase San Innocent" In Rondout he has
always been looked upon "a a harmless
crank and has served as butt for the prac-
teal jokers. When Mr.. Cleveland was
elected President, Schiller wrote to him ask
ing for the position of postmaster at Ron.
dout. Schiller is Hebrew. Every week or
so he proposes marriage to young ladies. His
antics are amusing but do not frighten any.
body. Two or three years ago he wrote
doggcrel poetry and when be could raise
money to buy stationary and stamps sent
his verses to prominent men along the
Hudson liver. Occasionally kind-hearted
merchants gave him old stock to peddle on
the streets. When the postal inspectors
were inspecting the Rondout postoffice, two
weeks ago, a joker induced Schiller to call
on the officials and demand that the Office
be turned over to him. He has always
spoken enthusiastically about the President,
and there seems to be no doubt that he
went to Albany TO ask the President for Il
position. Schiller never retaliates, even
when guyed numerically by small boys.
He was never known to carry weapon
and is looked upon with compassion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
British Statesmen in Conference

LONDON, July 24.-Lord Salisbury called
upon Lord Harrington this morning and
held an hours con fereaco with him. Lord
Harrington promised Lord Salisbury
conservative government. Lord Randolph
Churchill subsequently, held conference
with Lord Salisbury. Lord Salisbury, at
1l:30 o'clock this morning, started for o.
borne to receive the Queens command to
form government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
Trouble Anticipated.

CHICAGO, July PA special dispatch
from Bismarck, Oak, says: A report that
1 500 Sioux Indians at Pine Ridge Agency
are about to leave the agency has caused
some excitement throughout this section,
although it is not believed that the indians
will carry out their threat. The cause of
the trouble is the announcement that the
Indians are to be disarmed and their rations
reduced Up 10 the present time they have
been receiving rations for 1000 Indians, but
the recent census disclosed the fact that
there are only 1900 at the Agency. Hear
ing that their rations were to be reduced
and their arms taken, the Indians prepared
to leave the Agency and rustic for them
selves. The news was communicated to
Sanding Rock, where Sitting Bull and his
5000 followers are located, and the people
have feared that these might be aroused
and melted by the action of their relatives
at Pine Ridge Up to the present time the
rumor has not boon confirmed, but there is
no doubt of the evaporation of the Pine
Ridge Iodisns at the proposed action Of the
government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
Fatal Blow.

CHICAGO, July 24.-In quarrel at the
new gas works on Salt street yesterday
Jacob Byers struck John J. Henry in the
chest with his fist, knocking him down
Henry fell as if paralyzed and was taken to
the county hospital by the patrol, but died
before assistance could be procured. He
was 50 years old, q bricklaysr and unmar-
ried. 1t is supposed that he was afflicted
with heart disease. He met Byers, who is
foreman on ono of the buildings, in the of.
fce of the company, and some words pass.
ed between them, in which Byers accused
him of stealing tools, and attempted to take
a trowel from his pocket. During the diff
6culty the fatal blow wss given. The as-
sailant has disappeared, leaving destitute
family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
The Situation in Mexico.

ST.. LOUIS, July 2i.-The Matamoras cor
respondent ofthe Globc.Democrat telegraphs
as follows concerning affairs in Tamaulipas
The federal troops are now in strong force
up the country and have captured four more
prisoners. 1t is thought the majority Of the
revouIonista have found The frontier too
hot for them and have broken through the
troops and retrsateh to The mountains in tho
interior. The move was not we'll planned
and the uprver rancherOs, even those ad
versa to Cultare, became convinced it had
no political Importance and was only being
usel by lot OF border bandits to plumber
ranches aud steal horses. They therefore
organized strong parties for their defense
and TO aid the troops. 1t is said that Gene
raj Gomez has severely ceusured Col. Cava-
zos for taking any prisoners and for not
treating az bandits those captured and, uu-
der the provisions OF the new law, executing
them. The movement in the State of Nuevo
Leon is similarly looked on. Sodano, the
would be revolutionist, recently captured,
was all fixed for n horse stealing expedition,
and was riding au animal stolen from a
Texas rancho.
Ell PAso, Tex, July 81. In spite of the
repeated assurances given by the Mexican
officials yesterday that no more troops
should be sent to Paso del Norte, it was
learned late last night from an authentic
source that train loaded with troops was
on its way north from Chihuahua. and
would arrive in Paso del Norte before day
light. There is evidently concentration of
troops being begun. They are thought to
be chihuahua State troops and not the
Mexican federal troops.
GALVESTON, Tex, July PA special to
the Ncms from Laredo says: Reliable news
was received here last night stating that the
leaders Of the revolutionary movement in
Tamaulipas have been badly defeated near
the Sabina5 mountains. The loss is not
given. The Mexican commander OF the
federal troops in Nusvo Laredo says the
government has concentrated five thousand
troops on tho Rio Grande frontier, and this
is more than sufficient to quell any revolu.
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24

How A WIFE WAS EXcHANGED.-A nov
el case has just been brought to light in
the Criminal Court, Charlotte, NC. Seven
years ago, in Union county, Alfred Godfrey
aud wife were living together as happily as
welded couples should. Rufus l.. Porter
and his sister Susanna were their nearest
neighbors. Visits were frequent, and ne
time rolled by Godfrey became enanored
Of TIA lovely Susanna, and Porter found
that ne was dead in love with Mrs. Godfrey.
all parties soon discovered the state OF af,
fairs, and in order to consummate their
arrangements removal was made to Meek
lenburg county. As soon as the parties
were fairly domiciled trade was made and
Godfrey took Miss Susanna to wife and Por-
ter took Mrs. Godfrey. 10 prevent detec.
ton the two couples lived in the same house.
Everything moved on peacefully and quiet
ly. The wives kept the house and the ex-
changed husband and tho lover tended the
faIm. The two women were contcnted and
were not disturbed by jealousy. BY some
means the manner of living was detected.
and last week warrants were issued and the
parties were arrested. Enough evidence
was procured to establish prima facie case
and bond TO the Criminal Court was requir
ed. While in search Of bail Godfrey and
Porter escaped. The two women We're
brought to Charlotte and gave bail and will
be tried at the next term. Miss Porter
stated that Godfrey gave her brother Mrs
Godfrey and peck of peas as ''boot" for
her Susanna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24
A Kentucky Fracas.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. July 24-The Times
special gives the particulars Of a mountain
fight at Hazard, Ky, Sunday between the
French and Eversole factions, which have
just been received. The Eversale party
were outnumbered and taken by surprise
and retreated after revolverlight of sever
al minutes, resulting in the killing of one of
the French party and The wcunding of three
others. In subsequent engagem emit
French and Eversole are said to have both
been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24

BAD PROSPECT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
BENJAMIN Aston, prominent planter OF
Georgetown county, s. c., gives doleful
account of the condition of things. He
SAYS: II look over the prospect and behold
only one dull, dirty, yellow mass of water
No sign of life presents Itself, except the
fast running current and the birds Of prey
that soar overhead. Men have boon to me
asking for work, and saying they had eaten
the last food in their houses" Thousands
are in the same condition where he is aud
elsewhere in the county. The disastrous
result of last years cropping caused many
to begin this year in debt, and they are
stopped from what they might otherwise
do. Aston thinks his people on the brink
of famine, and suggests the converting OF
the Legislature for relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-24

Morris, Conn, was shot and instantly killed
by Charles Lockwood, hand employed on
her fathers farm, Thursday. Lockwood
had succeeded in alluring the young lady
from her home into the woods, where he
made proposals to her which she indignant
ly rejected. Lockwood, who had been drink
ing, then became exasperated, and pointing
a gun Mt her shot the unfortunate girl dead.
The boiler in the water works at Colum-
bia, S. c., exploded yesterday afternoon,
killing colored fireman, fatally wounding
another colored man. and seriously injnring
Eve other5--among them the superintendent
of the works aud Alderman W. 3. Law"
renee, who was struck in the back by a
piece of timber. The engine and boiler
went TO the bottom Of the river during the
May freshet, and had been re. erected.