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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Destructive Fire and Fearful Loss Of
Life.

Shortly after four o'clock yesterday morn
ing Fl 70 wss discovered 10 the warehouse of
Edward A. Prior & Co., importers Of toys
and fancy articles, No. 100 South Sharp
street, near Lombard, Baltimore. The gen.
eral alarm was sounded, and the whole de
parlment were upon the ground In short
time pouring streams of water upon the fire.
The flames spread to the straw hat manu-
factory of NJ. S. Levy & Sons, aud to the
hardware establishment OF Tabb Brothers &
Dimmock. The buildings, with the paper
warehouse of Dobler & Nudge, the hard
ware house of Henry s. King, the warehouse
of j. II. Wiukelmann & Co, were the centre
of the fire, which worked lis way southwark
TO No. III, occupied by several families, to
the houses On the north side of Pratt street
between Sharp and Hanover, and towards the
north into the dry goods commission house
Of Wylie, B ulster & Co. In few hours lit
tie remained OF the seven big warehouses on
the east side OF Sharp street, and some of
the greatest ornaments of Hopkins Place,
but the front walls. of iron or brick, and
smoking rufus behind.
The families living along Pratt street
became Excited, and soon the street was fill.
ed with crowd Of women, men and child
rem, adding to the confusion. About half
past FIVE the walls of Tsbh Bros, G. Dimmock
were seen to draw apart from those of Wink
elmann, and 10 a moment more the heavy
wall toppled over On the roof of Winkel
mans building carrying with it nine hfe
men who were in the building at the time
Two of the mon we're rescued alive but bad
ly burned, The other seven were instantly
killed. The fall was preceded By putfs Of
smoke and heavy explosion, which sound
ed like cannonading. Every once In
while the firemen would ne astonished by
receiving singing blows in the face. An
exploded cartridge which fell near one of
the men explained the cause. The bard.
ware store of Tsbb Bros &c Co. contained
ammunition, and il was going off as
fast as The fire reached it. When the
explosion took place the entire back walls
of the hardware store and of Winkelman &
Go. were blown right out back, and down
they crashed into the alley end upon the
back building of the Maternite, which went
in like paper shell. For moment there
was scene of fearful confusion, but the in.
mates were Gained down and the fire 10 o
few minutes were put out,
The fire was the most destructive aud
life destroying which has visited the city
since its Incorporation. There are several
theories as to its origin. There had been
some new>e!ectric lights put in Prior & Co.'s
building the night before, and it is thought
that the fire Was caused by defective insue.
ton. Another theory s that it was caused
By spontaneous combustion. The estimated
Ices is 81 ,000,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
From Washington
Especial Correspondence of the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHING TON. D. c., Sept. 8, 1883.


WASHING TON. D. c., Sept. 8. 1888.
The democratic members of Congress who
accept invitations to deliver speeches in
Virginia have of late been remarkable for
missing the trains upon which they should
have gone. Last Sundsy pight Senator But
Ter, who was TO have spoken Mt Staunton
the next day, rode TO the depot only TO find
tina. there was no train that night for Staun
ton. Senator Reagan wss to have spoken
at SpottsyIvania to day, but this afternoon he
told the GAzETTE's correspondent that per
agreement with Senator Daniel. whom he
was to accompany, he was at the depot at
O'Clock this morning, but found neither Mr..
Daniel nor train. MIR. Speaker Carlisle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Alex ANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 8.

SOME VIRGINIA protectionists say the Ia
bor OF this country should stand the hign
tax on the materials of which clothing lie
made because if that tax were removed toe
American labor now employed in the man
ufacture of such materials would be idle "A
wise man always provides for his own
household before ne looks after the welfare
IF q, her people. How much Virginia labor
,sern,oved in the manufacture of the ma
trials Of which clothing is made? The
answer to this question should be suthclep'
Of Itself to remove any Virginia ohleclion
10 the repeal of the tax on clothing. But
the fact that there are now more quiDloe
manufactures in this couctry than there
were before the tax on that article was re-
moved, proves that the reduction OF the lar
if does not render American labor idIe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

TBEoUFsr1oN involvedi in the Presidential
contest TO be decided next November that
most concerns the people of this country Is
not whether Mr.. Cleveland or Mr. Harrison
shall he elected. but, as both parties agree
that the surplus OF taxation should be re
duced. whether the required reduction shall
bs made in the tax or the Gscessa!ies oil lie
and on raw material, as proposed by the
depocrats, or upon whisky, as recommend,
ed By the republicans. The question is o
plain one, and the voters can decide 1t as
they choose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

THE IRIsH-B BORN citizens of Alexandria
who have recently received from the Irish
merican, anti Cleveland and Protective
League" documents, printed by the national
republican committee. in favor OF the cleo
ton of Harrison and of the continuance OF
the present high ta,ie, should not forget
that the famous Irish patriot, Daniel O'Ccn-
nell was an earnest advocate of the remov-
al OF taxes from the necessaries fiite,so that
The cost OF living might be reduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

There were probably as many people on
the grounds of the Coney Island Jocky Club
this afternoon as were ever gathered at any
race track in America OF the 752 entries
made for the Fulurily stakes for two-year
ODDS 354 under the conditions were eligible
10 start and of these about twenty will 90 to
the post. They comprise the best in the
land, and the majority have been especially
prepared for the great race. The richest
prizes in turf history, about so. 900, are
awaiting distribution 20 the fortunate owners
of the first, second and third horses to pass
the judges. The winner will get il the
neighborhood of $40 000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

Mr. BLAINE reiterates his assertion that
tie subject of trusts has no place in ma.
tional campaign, and that New England
railroads and towns should not be injured,
as they will be, if the Presidents rsquest for
authority to execute retaliatory measures
upon Canada he granted Mr.. Blaine may
think he is helping Mr.. HARRISON By such
speeches, but that nobody else does gees
without SAYING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

In his speech at democratic meeting in
Baltimore last week. ex-senator Pinkney
White said eve are not here as the bene
iicis,es Of Mr.. CleveanG's political bounty,
,
for we have enjoyed none Of the 'usufruct'
of mis- administration This was received
with suggestive applause. Mr.. White and
his audience are familiar with human ma
tnre, and therefore believe ia practical poll
tics. This is sad, but all wise politicians
know it is true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Fell from a HoteI winsow.

YOUNGSTOWN. o., Sept. 3-Thomas Nc
Kenney, proprietor of hotel at Peters
burg, O., nine miles from here, came to the
city yesterday, and early this morning was
found on the sidewalk in front OF the Hotel
Windsor, having fallen out ofthe third story
window while Intoxicated Several of his
ribs were broken, and internal injuries rem
der his recovery doubtful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

TIE CIVIL SERVICE LAW makes it mis-
demeanor Tor any officer of the government,
either directly or indirectly, to give any
money to T. s. Senator to be applied to
aay political purpose whatever. The Pres,
ident is not only an officer Of the govern
ment, but its chief executive officer. The
chief working member Of the national dem
ocratic COMMITTEES. to whom berecently sent
g ten thousand dollar subscription, is Sena'
tor German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
A Teller MISSING

QUEBEC, Sept. Receiving Teller Audy
of the Bank Rationale has been missing since
Saturday forenoon, when he disappeared
from the bank. His cash is Sl2 900 short. His
precipitate flight Is said to have been due
to al Informal meeting of the directors W hch
was about TO be- held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
EInded the Erata parena.

YOUNGSTOWN, o, Sept. 3-Charles Allen
who eloped with Miss Matte Scoyile and
escaped from the officer when the girl was
taken home, last night obtained rig and.
meeting Miss Sooville near her home, the
pair drove rapidly away. The father of
the girl followed them for several miles with
a shotgun but finally lost the trail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
To Check TRUSTS.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Sept. 3--The bill
introduced in the House to-day by Repre-.
sentative Newton, of Louisiana, TO punish
persons connected with trusts, proposes to
subject such persons to 6ne ranging from
81 900 to $4,000, or Imprisonment from one
TO Eve wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

NORTHERN PRoTECTIoNIsT speakers ana
writers always try to evoke sectional feei-
ing to aid Them in their efforts to continue
the existing high tariff Gen. Butler, in his
recent eech in Massachusetts, harped upon
The assertion that low tariffs advocated by
the men who tried TO destroy the Union. A
low tariff is advocated hy those who believe
in the greatest good to the greatest number,
whether they live in the North or South,
aud who are oppressed 10 the texation OF the
many for the benefit of specially favor' d
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

a SHORT LIVED BANK "A dispatch from
Chicago says VIM. A Swart, l.. II. John.
ston and Elijah Becker, president, teller
and solicitor of the Savings Bank at Rose
land, have disappeared. About $4,000,
comprising the entire funds of the bank. are
also missing. Roselend is a southern suburb
of Chicago. The village has population Of
1000. nearly all Hollanders. Scarcely
family in the place escaped loss. hepeope
were almost frantic when the discovery of
the flight was made. Swsrt left Friday ;
Johnston and Becker followed Saturday
Swart was "soung Napoleon of finance"
lie had projected street car lines and eimi-
lar municipal improvements, much TO the
establishment of his Dutch neighbors, but
gathered in their money by Offering a COM
paratively high rate of interest The bank
had been in operation just seven months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Prize Fight.

CHICAGO, Sspt. 3.-Dnring a prizs fight
for $500 side 10 room not half a block
from down iowa police station, Frank
Skinner, OF Chicago, last night knocked out
I'D. Mullen, OF New York. Mullen lay stiff
nearly half an hour. The fight was witness
ed by 20 persons. Three rounds were fought,
ali bloody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

The FREE schools of this city opened to.
day with a full attendance. Religious in
struc,ion is not permitted in them. but there
are few reasonable people who don't think
their beneficial effects would be increased if
moral instruction and manual training were
added to the curriculum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

The REPUBLICAN protectionists have in
duced the negroes to believe that the words
high tariff are Synonymous with high wages,
and low tariff with low wages, but it Is
hardly possible that any intelligent white
mau can be deceived by such silly and
stnnin trirk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

ACCORDING TO recent Judicial decision
in this State challenge TO fist fight rep-
ders the parties thereto amenable to the
anti-dueling law. If this decision be sus-
tanned, prize fights in Virginia will etbiogs
of tho mast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
The Baltimore Fire

BALTIMORE. Nd, Sept. 3.-No trace of
the bodies of Thomas Wagner and John
Acomb, two of the seven fremen who per-
ished in the disastrous FIRE yesterday morn.
ing, have yet been found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Nominated for COnpress

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept 8-Henry Stock
bridge, jr., was nominated for Congress to-.
day by therepublicans ofthe Fourth district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Boiler Explosion.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. By the
explosion of the boiler in the Perry Stove
Works, South Pittsburg. Tenn, this morn.
ing. five men were killed and much damage
was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

BALTINoBE, Sept. 3-Virginiss consoi s,s
36la past.due coupons II; do 10-40s 35a. +,
new IS 66 bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
An Actor HI.

RosToN, Sept. 3.-wm. Warren, for many years
the leading attraction at the Boston Museum and
a comedian of world wide reputation, is seriously
i'll at his home in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
The Chinese Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3-The State De-.
partment is still officially ignorant of the
reported refusal of the Chinese government
to ratify the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Cardinal Blaming.

LONDON, Sept. The illness of Ca.dina
Manning is merely incidental to his ad
vanced age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

Beniamin P. Lee, young merchant of
Hampton, was struck and instantly killed
by the fast night train on The Chesapeake
and Ohio road Saturday nieht while cross
irg the track in his buggy near Newport
News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
Frost.

WHITEHALL, Mich, Sept "a severe frost ha
badly injured the and entirely ruined buck.
wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
sa:S(2g5s
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON. D. G., Sept. 8.
SENATE.

Mr.. FarwelI, from he committee on the
District of Columbia, reported the joint reso.
luton to prohibit and restrain the erection
and maintenance of electric over head wires
10 the District of Columbia. He also re-
ported back adversely Mr. Ejmunds's reso
luton for the revocation of the permits al
ready given. The resolution went over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

There is a good demand for Flour and the mar
kets are very firm and strong. Wheat Is fair!
active and steady choice samples are readily
sold, but buyers discriminate closely and take soii
and common lots more reluctantly, as they form
such large proportion If the offerings this sea-
son; sales show the usual range for scvcra weeks
past-from 70 to 95c-the latter for longberry
seed Wheats are wanted at better prices Corn IS
weak and easy at So to SO. Rye is higher at %
to SO. Oats % to 81. Eggs and Butter are scarce
Other produce is without material change
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

CHICAGO, Sept. 3. il a. M Quotations at
this hour are rs follows for September option,
Wheat 931s Corn 4444 Oats 237sa24; PoiS
Si4 35; Lard 80 1915 short ribs s. a. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

L,oR RENT.-The desirable BRICK DWELL
i ING on Prince street. between Columbus and
Alfred, furnished with gas and water and all mod
ern improvements
sep3 If VIZ. VINCENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

Try CATAWBA WINE, pint and quart bottles
u aug22 GEO McBURNEY q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
HOUSE.

Mr.. Scott, OF Pennsylvania, asked uuapi.
nous consent to introduce for present con.
sideraion bill supplementary to an act to
execute certain treaty stipulations relating
to Chinese approved the Oh of May, 1882
The bill was passed without objection OF
division.
Several bills were then introduced and re
ferred, among them one placing cotton bsg-
eipg on the free list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

BALTIMORE, Sept 3.-Cotton dull and nominal !,
middlihg 1913. Flour quiet and firm; Howard
street and Western super 81 e0a3 Is do exIrs
So 4Oa4 15 do family 81 40a4 %; Cty ME-
super 50 65a2 So do extra So 40a} 50 do RIO
brands s. OOa5 10; Patapsco superstiye patent
So 90; do family SO 65. Whest-southern firm .
Fultz 99si02; lon CHERRY 9SsfC2; Western itm
No winter red spot 97lsa974!; Sept97 La -
Oct 9Sl2a9S3s Dec 101al01A Corn Southern
qniet and frmer white 56a57; yellow 56a2E
Western dull and nominal; mixed spot % BIO
Jan az asked. Oats barely steady Southern ana
Penna 30a34 Western white 32s34 do mixed
28a3i. Rye firm at 5Sa59. Hay quiet ana ana
heavy; prime to choice Western Sl5 5Oalo o. ~.
Provisions active and firm Mess Pork SO 5Va
10 70. Bulk -meas-shoulders Siac; clear no
sides packed 9a9ia hams 132.a14l. Lsrd-re,
6ned firm at 10Aa10la. Butter frol; Western
packed is16; creamery 20a2l. Eggs steady AZ
II. Coffee frmeT: Rio cargoes ordinary 10 isl.
141a. Sugar frm A soft 7's. Whisky steady az
81 Zeal %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03
NEWS.
ARRIVED

ms- CONFEDERATE VETERANS The regular
monthly meeting OF r. E. Lee Camp Confedefa,'
Veterans, will be held on Monday evening, sept
3D. at 8 o'clock.
sept vt EDGAR WAKEFIELD AdjutaDt.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-03

The sales Of leaf tobacco in Danville for
the month of August amounted to 26O5 613
nounds
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-10


renpletons are earning a good reputa-
ton If they are not making money.
There Is q great deal ~ their presenta-
sion If the taking ma-iaai comedy to
commend aud little 10 give adverse criti
clsm. Music of this character is al
ways popular and It's perfest rendition
makes it che more go. With the Temple
ton company it is not too much 60 say
that all ara oil excsllent Ole and ad-
mirably adapted to their parts. This
afternoon the company gave "Mikado"
In a matinee performance and this even.
ing they will close their Ysnkton en-
gegement with "G he. Girola." Go
and see them.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-10
rsnkton Possomoe Hours and Rsgulntiuns

Yankton Postofioe Hours and Regulations.
The delivery windows are opened each day
sundays exoepted) at 100 a. m.
The delivery Windows close at 500 p. m.
The money order, postal note and registry de-
partment opens al 3 q. m. and CLOSES at 4:s0 p.
m,
open from 100 to 10:0Oa. m. The lobby of the
office is open all day Sundays, Tor the accom-
mediation of persona renting lock boxes.
Mails going east vic O.. NJ. il st. z, b. B.,
close at 8 p. m.,a u 1850 p m, sundsys excepted
Mails going west and north via The Chicago,
Milwaukee 4 st. Paul railroad CLOSE at 100
q. n, Sundays excepted.
Maiia going east and north by Chicago q
North western railroad close at . p. m.a and s:st
p. m,
arrive at 1927 a m. and 1O:C5 p. m.
Eastern mail via Chicago Il ~Nurthwesterr
railroad arrives st 10 ?. N and 1:lb y. IN
ard $3.50 {. M. and departs OF . q. m.
Stage mails close at 8 o'clock p. m, e1oep'
L. D. PALMER. P M.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-10
silg grrss nnA Ilakotaiaa
NIXON, d. L. NOV. 10, 1883.
sramOAn ggms RARhn.

CHICAGO, MrnwAusEE & Sr. Pau ~AILRoA
The IRIS east bound passenger trim leaves at
$3.50 a. M, each day, except Sunday, Close con-
Omaha.
The second east bound passenger train leaves
at 3 % y. m. each day except sunday Close
Omaha.
The first passenger train from the east arri-
YES at 1881 a IN. each day, except Sunday.
each day except sunday at 1905 p. IN.
The regular passenger train from the west
arrives each day except Sunday at 1922 p. 70.
The regular west bound passenger leaves each
day except Sunday at 1887 a. m. No baggage
transported on accommodation trains.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-10

AspdSA n s<A VAvG 10
The parade will begin shortly after
dark.
The Big Tycoon at Turner hslI to-
night.
Professor Douglass and the torches
returned to-day from Centerville.
Wheat still holds at SO cents per
tushel and is not so plentiful as it was.
Despite the freezing nights the wells
of ladies' hall, on the college grounds,
are rising.
Flags are flying eli over the CITY and
decorators are busy preparing for this
evenings demonstrations.
There is to be q log cabin in to-night's
procession. TO be Inhabitated by the
Grandfather Harrison voters.
Max Gschwender is to carry Louis
Gust from Broadway to Capitol street
this evening in fulfillment of an election
bet.
An elabrstely adorned wheelbsrrow
has been prepared for Judge Whites
occupancy this evening. George Brown
| will wheel him at the head Of the p.o-
cession.
Travellers from the states are very gen,
orally oo%ngratulating our people upon
the certainty Of statehood. Commercial
men are all OF the opinion that admission
will help business.
Next Monday evening the ladies of
the Catholic church open their fair for
the benefit of the Sacred Heart school
II will be held every night during the
week at Turner hell.
Ephriah Miner and J. A. Pierson will
make q cattle shipment over the North
western road from Yanktop next Tues.
day. These cattle will be sent out in 3
special train OF eleven palace stock cars.
There Is to be o general iolliication to.
night Every body can illuminate, deco.
rate, make all sorts Of noises and throw
their hats as high as they want to
Democrats can celebrate the statehood
side of the issue.
After an extended existence, the cor.
oner's Jury summoned to investigate she
causes OF the death OF Mr.. Thompson
and Mr.. Lee, in the insane asylum dis.
aster, is closing up its work and vii
render its verdict tonight.
Templeton's opera company vii
await the conclusion OF the politica
demonstration this evening, before be
ginlng their performance OF the grea
Tycoon. This Is done in order to Civ,
the people en- opportunity TO attend boil
en- Entertainments.
A match has been made between @
L. Huntley, of Huron, champion run
ner, and Charles Ross, OF Council Bluff
The race will take place in Yankton mex
Thursday and 5000 a side is said to b
: the considerations. Oae hundred yard
will be the distance.
The October business of the NORTH
Western railroad at this station was
thousand dollars better than any pre-
vious month since the road was built Z
Yankton, The Northwestern is hayin
q steady increase in business, eac
month being better than its predecesso
Last evening the opera "Olivette
was produced al Turner hall by ii
Templetop opera company after the pc
feet manner OF artists skilled in the
vocation. Music, acting and custumir
y we're ell Of 9 superior quality and 81