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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

FIRE About 10 O'Clock last night the
nc Comet, which was lying at her wharf,
bsryeen Prince and Duke streets, was dis.
covered on fire aud al alarm was at once
.e.pdsd The fire department promptly re.
s.spded but tie engines did not go into SER
vice. rs the flames were put out by several
ner.ons who live 10 the vicinity, assisted by
The meulbs,s of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company with their extipguishers. The
sls originated in the forward cabin Of the
ing where the cooking was doue, and is be.
Iieyed to have been the work of all incendi
sry, as the tug hal been tied up at the
wharf and cut of service for the past two
weeks. The walchman who had been EN-
moved for some time was not on board
when the fi'e was discovered. The damage
/. principally 10 her joiner work, her machi-
nery being uuil jured, and will not amount
to over $50 lne tug is owned by Messrs
T c O'Neal, G W. Bell and w. r. Taylor,
the latter being her commander. She is in-
snrei in the Connecticut, Virginia State and
Pnenix COMPANIES, for which Messrs. jar
new and Warfeld are the Alexapdria ageats.
The Comet is one of the oldest tugs on the
river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

Mount VERNON RAILROAD The Mount
Vernon Railroad Company which was or
ganizsd in this city some time since has been
recently reoFgan:zed and Andrew Jameson
elected as president Messrs. Lewis Nc
Kenzie, Fl Havener. Cornelius Cox and
DR.. Russell Murdoch are the directors With
one vacancy in the board to be hereafter
filled. 1t is expected that the notices to the
free holders along the line of the proposed
road will be shortly issued as required by
law and commissioners appointed to assess
thu damages to the several land holders who
have refused to grant the right of way to the
company 1t is also said that the road will
he rapidly pushed to completion when the
preliminary arrangements are satisfactorily
adjusted This road will place this city
within twenty minutes ride of Mount Ner-
don and will be great convenience to those
living between Mt: Vernon and Alexandria,
as lis expected there will be several daily
Trains and at least four stations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

AccIDENr-As train No SO of the R. 8;
D. r. r. was entering Washington this M,
Mr.. Clarence Winston Taylor, ia jumping
from the train while in motion, fell and re
ceived painful though not serious injuries.
Hs insisted on going to the office TO dis.
charge his duties as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
EfsDeIicacy orFInyor

And tho efficacy of its action have rendered
the famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs, immensely popular. Il
Cleanses and Tones up the clogeed and few.
erisb System, and dispels Headaches, Colds,
and Fevefs. For sale by E. s. Lsadbeater
& Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

THE PEABODY NORMAL INsTITUTE.-
Prof. ]. T. McCeary, of Mankato. MIMI, ia
to conduct the Destitute which is to bs held
here next moplh. Prof Leslie Hall, of
Johns Hopkins University, is to give lee.
lures on the teaching of English, and there
will be other instructors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

CORPORATION COURT Judge Charles E.
qaart presiding w. A. Cave, Commits
,ioner OF Accounts for the Court, rendered
bis resignation, which was accepted.
R. Latham was appointed guardian of
bis infant children, aud also administrators
Of the estate OF his deceased wife, Rose G.
Latham.
The list of petit jurors for the ensuing
year prepared By the Judge was delivered
to the Clerk.
Hoor's admr. VS. Hoof et al report of
commissioner confirmed.
J. r Beckham, Henry Daingerfeld, Her
bert Bryant aud W. II. Lambert, the com
missiouers appointed to ascertain and assign
the dover t. Mrs Emily E. Smoot in the
estate Of her husband, the late j B Smoot,
submitted their report. The report shows
that the personal property of the deceased
i valued at ST 920
Court adjourned till to morrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

QUALIFIED B. Harlow, esq, quail
fed to-day before Judge Stuart as Treasurer
of the city. giving bond in the sum of $120 :
000-$90 600 to the State and $50 900 to the
corporation The estimated value of the
bonds is about 81 600 600 Mr.. Harlow,
who has filled the Office of Treasurer for four
terms, has proved himself worthy of the
confidence reposed in him, and by his sbili.
ty and financial skill has shown that he is
most valuable officer to the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

EXHIBITS WANTED Il il the desire of
the Richmond aud Dluvllle Railroad CO. to
have placed on exhibition Mt the exposition
to bs he'd at R,chmond during the coming
fa'l, ful aud complete line of samples Of
all minerals, ores. stones and woods to be
found 10 The country through which lis va
rious lines of railroad pass. This display
will be made as attractive as pos IDLE, aud il
will be found to the advantage, not only to
ihe owners of properties, but to the commu.
mites in which they are located, that every
interest of this character should be repre-
seuted, for it will have q tend ncy of adver-
Using aud developing these various inter.
este. Capt. G. G. McPhail. whose address is
care OF Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, Richmond, Va, has the matter in
charge, and will be pleased to have persons
Interested in such matters correspond with
hin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

Most delightful smoke The "Old Vir-
gnla Cheroot" for 10 cents. Ask your
dealer for them Dealers supplied by Chas.
King & Son, Wholesale sgenta, Alexandria,
Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

The Old Virginia Cheroot. for 10 cents
Is as good smoke RS the average cent
cigar on the market. For sale by dealers
generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

PERsoNAL.-The Board of Managers, act
ing f,r the missionary Bishop of Yedo, at lis
meeting of May 9, appointed Mr.. John Carey
Amber, of Virginia, missionary to ia
pan the appointment to take effect upon his
ordination to the diaconate. Mr.. Amber
is "a member Of ;hs senior class ct the Semi
nary near this city
Mr. G T. Price, of this city, and Miss
Jesse V. Hilton, of gainesville, Md, were
married at the residence of the brides pa
rents Yesterday by Rev j. II. Wright.
RI. En-. F. a. Reed, of this city. G. r Of
the G. NJ. of thu e c. of K T. of the U S
last night paid an official visit to and in
speced Washington Commandery No. l, OF
Washington SIR Knights F. E Dowuham,
Edgar Whrdeld and VIM. Reardon acted "a
his Escort. Af,er the inspection the visit
tors were hand, omely entertained at II ban.
Gaet at which toasts were proposed aud ap
proprately responded TO.
SIR R. II. Kemp left here yesterday for the low
eF Potoulsc where he goes to engage in the um
aor busines3
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Genzbcrger have returned
from pleasant visit to Mr.. Gs. brother at Louis
lana Mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

JUST ARRIVED IN ALExANDRIA-Truit
Vegetable L'z4n0e-lhe wonderful cure for
dyspepsis in any form. You can eat what you
wish and at the same time be cured SOC. q
box. For sale by E 5 Leadbeater & Bro,
w. F. Creighton & Co. and A. A. War field
Alexandria jf25 ec3ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

GONE INTo CAMP.-A company of the
Ca'iri Corps of st. Johns Academy, under
the command OF Capt VIM. q Sweeney and
lIeu's. JOSEF b L. Sanford and Orlando C.
AaicAuIn, ir.. left be,-, on the $40 train this
lnorn!"e forWashingtcn and took the $50 B
& p. Ia for Baltimore, whence the Toll
chester Beach Steamboat Company convey
ed them 10 their beautiful summer resort
across the bay, in Kent county, Md. There
they encamped this afternoon and expect to
remain until Friday, the 22d inst. The boys
went off in high spirits, expecting good
time, which they will undoubtedly have if
she weather continues fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

1aS- The regular quarterly meeting of the
Womans Auxiliary will be held at the Y. NJ. G.
A. rooms on Thursday evening, June 18th, at 7
o'clock All members who have not handed in
their subscriptions for this year will please come
prepared to pay them on Thursday evening.
By order Of the Board:
2t W. A. Y. NJ G.. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
HrApQRs. OLD DoMIyIox CoMM4spERY, !

HEApQRs OLD DOMINION CoMM4NDERY,
No IL, KNIGaTs TEMPLAR
Sir Knights: Assemble at your asylum to NOR
row friday evening, at 7;3O O'Clock, in fatigue
dress Busiuess-Electi of officers This order
is percnptory.
BY order Of the Eminent Commander.
e14 1t EDGAR WARFIEiD, Capt Gen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

Homes and Investments in the West
write to Secretary Board of Trade. Garden
City, Kansas, for free circulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
AIfxanlIrIa Gazqtig
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE ii.
LOCAL MATTERS
-Ahont 1O O'CLOCK LASH nipht Aha

Far this section slightly warmer, light to fresh
.onthess!ery winds, lccsl rains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

DECLINED TO ACT-A few days ago w.
ii. Swallow, alias Law alias Porter, who was
sent to the penitentiary Oct. s, 1885, to serve
I1o years for forgery, applied to Governor
Lee for pardon, stating that his sentence
mad almost expired, but that pardon
would do much toward strengthening his
arm for the new life before him." The
Governor was favorable to the petition, but
ne received reformation that there were two
Indictments pending against Swallow in
Maryland, aud that at the expiration OF
Swallows term officers would he after
llq' and SO he declined to act. Swallow, 1t
viii be remembered, tried to swlndle eever'
PERSONS in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

"a 4 hue horse belonging TO Capt Il. Bryant died
acienly last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

D. SUIT The suit OF P. G Dye against the
Nleninoi d and Danvile Railroad Company
aaa others, for damages for injuries sustain
Si''! IA ing into IN excavation while walk
-. BACK to Charlottesville, was placed on
"'S' oetore Judge Hagner in Washington
S,oes'erdsy. Dye got on The wrong train and
va was told by the conductor that he had bet
~ walk back and take the other train.
81 .1e'e are hree suits, damages being claim
W. W IN eachi case, from d tterent railroad,
NC a'ffen!;y being to exactly locate the re-
'p'n-ibiIity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
LOST AND FOUND.

OsT-On the 1897 train from Washington
IL last night pair of OPERA CLASSES
mother of pearl aud giit-upon which the owners
name is engraved. suitable reward will be paid
for their retu n TO this 9th e. je14 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

PoMcE RKpoRT.-Last night was clear
ana cool With neither prisoners nor dodgers
at the station house.
!, Inc Mayor this morning disposed of the
Martha Stuart, Emma Chapman, Charles
nsWs aud Nan Lucas, charged with allow
aug huisances to remain on their premises,
were hoed so cents each and ordered to
AOaIe such nuisance within "a hours.
a. a COW found at large on the street was
,aAen up and her owner required to pay the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

! Osr-on Sunday night on Prince Alfred
IL streets a SILK UMBRELLA, with name on
hahdle Please leave it nj this Off 70. je12 BIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

GINE sUGAR-CURED HAMS SHOULDERS
Il Breakfast Pieces and Jows, for sale by
marc J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

NEW YORK CHAMPAIGN CIDER, Doc. pc
IN gallon, just received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

NRESH ALMONDS, English Walnuts, Pecans,
Il Cream Nuts and Filberts for sale at
dec12 j. C. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

Use THE MAGIC STARCH if you would have
u beautiful finish to your linen. Sold by
100 McBURNEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

ERESHLY ROASTED COFFEEs for sale at re
l. duced prices by
ap27 J. z. MlLBOKN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

DOUBLE FRONT and BACK finest grade
II CaMELS' HAIR SHIRTS st
nov25 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

IHOiCE BUTTER and FRESH EGGS just re.
mbS J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

DLACK and COLoRED SILK MITS-A full as
D sortment just received at
my3 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

OToVE-PIpE POTS aud FLOWER POTS for
y" m us az s''N' ' &c. MII.BURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

DRIED LIMA BEANS. Green Peas, Sugar Corn,
~ Split Peas, Navy Beans and Back.eyed Peas
for sale by [feb17l &c. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

SWEET POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO AMI
EGG PLANTS.
We have male arrangements to supply oui
country customers with the above plants as usual
Orders ought 20 be sent early to
iel2 E.S LEADBEATER & BRO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-02-02
Pension. for New Enulauder..

Pensions have been granted to New Eng
landers as follows:
Massachusetts-E Elizabeth, mother Of Elisha
M. Smith, Cottage City; Rebecca j., widow
of Edwin L. Bird, Norwood Betsey, widow
of Icabod Ensign, Lewis, Dalton: original,
Michael NJ Field Boston; Jeremiah A. Kel-
sey, Lowell; Milo Wing, Huntington; Owen
Wood, Hopkinton; original. Michael Har-
ringt IL, Salem; William H. Haines, East
Saugus; Samuel Osgool, Haverhill; Edward
a: Hubbard, Athol; increase, Edward W.
Woods, Boston.
Maine-Melvina, widow of Richard d.
Douglass, West Bridgton; original, Elijah j.
Lothrop, Union; increase, Charles L. Jepson
Winterp'rt: George A. Smart Brewer;
Llewellyn Hanson, Appleton: Frank A. Jor-
dan, Sebec; reissue, Reuel W. Porter, De-
troit; Maria, widow of Caleb Slower, RocS.
land; original, John Mckinley, jackson;
James Low, Portland; Charles H. Caverly,,
North Newport: increase, William Reed,
East Boothbay; reissue, John B. Fleming,
Springfield
New Hampshire-Or Original, John s. Moul-
ton, Gilmanton iron works: Calvin Dawes,
Suncook; increase, Leonard B. Sabine,
North Lisbon: Warren H. Gould, Manches.
ter: reissue, ,Jeremi,h Conner, Manchester;
ham. Asenath, mother of John H Brooks,
Snowvile; increase, John c. Hill, Wake.
field
Vermont-Original, Horace Hoyt, Wal
lingford; Peter Martin, Troy; increase,
George w. Flanders, Greensboro Bend;
William B. Page, North Hyde Park; reissue
and increase, Samuel Barnard, Lincoln
Connecticut-Cynthia O., mother of Henry
L Wilmo New Haven: restoration and re
James II. Walters, Westport; original, John
G. Chace, Plymouth reissue, Daniel M.
White, West Haven.
Rhode Island-Jonathan Sheldon, alai
Thomas Sheldon, South Kingston; original
As ,bel A. Peck, lrovidence; increase
Robert Sheridan, Providence. Reissue james
8. Mason. Bristol.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-02-02
Why it is Hard to Open an Oyster

The opening of an oyster, like many
another apparently simple operation, re.
quires some skill and il based upon pre-
vious knowledge. The hollow betwe Ell
the valves of the shell is occupied by the
living mollusk. From valve to valve
there passes powerful muscle, the scar
OF the attachment of which is readily
seen near the center of the inner face Of
an empty shell. 1t is by means of this
muscle that the oyster closes its valves
with such firm grip. To open the
oyster it is necessary to skilfully insert
a strong, fiat knife between the living
mollusk and its shell, and to cut the
muscle close to its point of attachment
When this is done the shell gapes about
half an inch, through the action of an
elastic cushion near the hinge, which,
when the shell is closed is in state of
compression, but which. when the oyster
dies and the muscle relaxcs or when the
muscle is severed, serves by its elas-
ITCHY to force the she'll agape.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-02-02
MORE COLLEGE NONSENSE.
CORNELL "sOPHs" CAPTURE
PRECEDENT OF LOWER GLASS,
And Put Him In Closely Guarded Du.
rance.--Hle Leaps Through High
Window and Escapes.

There is considerable excitement at Cor
nell University over the capture, abduction
and remarkable and daring escape of the
president Of the freshman class from body
of sophomores, who had held him in duranoe
for the last "a hours. The story of the kid
mapping is intensely interesting, and would
| fill prominent place in sensa
tional novel. The trouble between
the sophomores and freshmen
banquets Of DO b classes within the next few
weeks There has teen suspension of hos
tilities between the classes ever since the all
night fight several months ago. But the first
signs Of the resurrection Of the buried hatch
ct were manifested Jan. "a, when the sophie
mores came out with pamphlet satrizing
secret meeting OF the freshmen class and
giving four.page account Of the proceed
ings. Accordingly about midnight of the
2Sth body of seniors and sophie
mores pounced upon the freshman
president, Davis by name, and his lodgings
on East hill, and by dint of bursting open the
door OF the room and engaging in hand to
hand scutile with Davis and his chum, they
at last succeeded in getting possession Of the
presidents person. The captive was at once
tied and bliudfolded, and then led down
Here closed carriage, which had been pre-
,viously secured for the occasion, was in wait
Ing, and into this captors and captive en-
tered. The carriage was hurriedly driven
of, leaving Davis chum to give the alarm to
the freshmen of the fate that had befallen
their president, which was done almost in
stantly.
The carriage and its load Of kidnappers
was driven now one way and now another,
through streets and alleys, in order to COM
pletely bewilder the captive Davis and to
preclude any possibility. of his discovering
the whole alighted, and then pedestrian
tour was inaugurated. The captors 10 their
victim up hill and down, and walked him for
q considerable length of time, thus endeavor-
ing to make assurance doubly sure as to
Davis finding out the locality Of his
prison house. The party, as it afterwards
turned out, had secured quarters for the
freshman president on Geneva street in
Ithaca, N. Y. In the upper story of house
kept by one Rupert on Geneva street the
prisoner was taken, after which, both captors
and captive lay down to sleep. At $50 in
The evening the sophomore guards were hor-
ror-struek to see their pr isoner make rush
toward one of the windows. Before
they could prevent him, Davis Jumped feet
foremost through two heavy curtains and q
plate glass window, and disappeared from
their sight. Fortunately for the prisoner in
his fall of 20 or more feet, he managed to
alight on his feet and in a small bank of
snow. Although scratched and slightly
bruised on the left hand he took to his heels,
and soon reached place of safety among his
friends
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-02-02
PROPOSED NEGRO EXODUS.
Talk with Col. A. A. Jones of the
Indiana State Auditors Once.

Col A. A. Jones of the Indisna state
auditors office, who is connected with the
latest proposed exodus of negroes from the
| southern states to South America, talks
freely about the SCHEME. He is an active
friend of all movements for the Improvement
OF the condition of his race, and was engaged
IN the first exodus of 1879. He accompanied
Gov. Chamberlain, together with several
young colored men, to South Carolina from
Massachusetts, and entered heartily into that
movement. This exodus, he says, twill be
eftectually pushed, and by May we expect
to get our first party on the road. There
are no headquarters as yet; the
movement Is very young, less than q
month old so far as active work is concerned.
Headquarters will be established probably in
New York. We shall have three agents in
Cincinnati, one at st. Louis and one at Chi
cago. | am an agent at this point. We
nave some of the best people in the country
interested; men who are willing to go down
INTO their pockets for the relief of their op-
pressel brethren. We have some colored
people in this country pretty well fixed, and
they are committed to the work There is
no fixed amount of capital. We hope to ac-
c.omp!'sh, first and foremost, protection.
This is not question of politics at the bot
tom, although il will, of course, have some
political bearing. Why, do you know that
IN the last Is years $1,000 blacks have been
killed in the south for their
political opinions and nothing has
been done to remedy the matter. 1t is life
or death with us primarily. We are tired Of
having representatives in congress upon a
yosing population tn t has Misrepresentation.
There is no other remedy, so we propose to
pull out. The colored man has developed
and made the south what it is, and the white
labo: er could not and cannot do the work
that our people can. The southerners will
ma the difference when they have to use
white labor We have selected South
America for location, because of its eli
mate and the adaptability of the soil to pro-
duce such articles as the colored people are
accustomed to raising We have investigat-
ei the country, and received favora-
bic reports Our people do not
want to come north and west because
OF the climatic conditions and because the
prejudice again n black face follows them
even there. In South America, as well as in
other parts of the world, the color of the
SKIN does not bar q man out of the race
tor the best. We shall start our emigrants
from eastern points can't speak any more
dennitely now than to say that Boston line
running to Brazil will carry passengers at
GA head. We have agents at work in the
South now, and we shall get as many emil
grants as possible out of Mississippi, Louisi-
ana and Alabama while not neglecting Mis-
souri, and Kentucky, and if there is not a big
emigration before next summer, then miss
NV guess !"