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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

THE NATIONAL prison reform association,
now in session at Boston. has declared in
favor of prison labor as reformatory meas
ure. and as means of sffording ex-coDvicts
q way of earning an honest living. 1twas
shown by statistics that the so called COM
petition Of convict labor is hunbug, as in
no country does such labor amount to more
than one per cent. of free labor, and in this
country it does not amount to more than
one quarter of one per cent. Representa-
tive ONeill, OF St. Louis, is the father OF
bill, the effect OF which, if it become law,
will, be to enforce idleuess upon convicts
The congressional advocates of that bill are
either without understanding themselves, or
else, what is the more probable, have very
poor opinion of that of the workingmen
whose support they expect to gain by such
patent and transparent demagoeism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

KILLED BY THE TARIFF BILL.-Mr. James
K. Edward, for many years one of the Of
fetal stenogrsphers Of the House of Repre-
sentatives, died at his residence in Washing
ton yesterday evening of nervous prostra
ton, accompanied by an attack of acute
rheumatism. He had been 10 the employ.
ment of the House for nearly twenty years,
and the nervous attack, which was the i'm.
mediate cause of bis death. was superinduc-
ed By the strain on the system occasioned
by the heavy work in reporting the long
and tedious debate Oh the tariff bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
The Haymarket Monument.

CHICAGO, July 18-The committee hav-
ing in charge the Haymsrket monument has
finally decided upon the character of the
design to be erected to the memory of the
police officers who were killed at the Hay.
market riot The design will be the figure
OF police officer upon granite baae,ss was
originally proposed The monument will
be placed at the spot where the men fell. It
is probable that the street car company will
widen the space between its track sufficient
ly to make room for The monument between
them. In case this is done forum for speak.
ing will be built into the base OF the moau-
mant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
The Chinch Bug.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July lS-The Secretary
of the Board of Agriculture has received in
formation of the action Of the farmers Of
Crawford county, who have resolved not to
raise any wheat, barley, or rye for the next
three years in an effort exterminate the
chinch bug. These farmers will exert their
influence to this end with the farmers of ad-
joining counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18


Mr. RUFFIN, Second Auditor of the State,
recently published long article urging Vir-
siniaps 10 vote against the republicans at
the next national election, for the reason
that Mr.. Morton, the republican Vice Presi
dental cand date, is striving to effect set
Element of the pubic debts of some of the
Southern States, Including Virginia, upon
terms satisfactory to the creditors, and the
Richmond Dispatch commended the article
as worthy ofthe perusal ofall good citizens"
Fortunately for the democratic ticket, there
are other reasons than the one urged by Mr.
Ruftin and the Dispatch why all good citizens
should support it. We're there none but
that one, its hoped for success would be
achieved without the support of many of
the best and wisest citizens of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

NoMlNAT1oNs.-Pres Cleveland yes
terday sent to the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations of ministers pleni.
potesiary Lambert Tree, of 1llinoia,
to Belgium Robert B. Roosevelt, of New
York, to Tne Netherlands; Rufus Magee, OF
Indiana, to Sweden aud Norway Charlie
L. Scott, of Alabama, tn Venezuela, and
John E. Bacon, of South Carolina. to b
minister resident to Paraguay and Uruguay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, July 19-The stock market oren
ed with spu:t Of activity this morning, though
first prices as compared with last evenings clos
ing figures were inclined to heaviness mos. of
the list being small frsctioos lower The trading
WAS very heavy during the first half hour, and
the market fer that time was decidedly strong.
though the advances were confined to fractional
amounts only in the general list. After that
time there was less animation though still en- ac-
tive business, aud some reaction was had from tbs
best figures Richmond and WestPoin. was among
the leading active stocks, with well distributed
business in the rest OF the list. At IL O'Clock the
market was active aud strong st close to the best
prices reached.
BALTIHosE, July 1S-virgniAs sonso ated
ga past.due coupons, old, 63la: d, 1o.4Os 34M
do new 3s 63aa bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
MIR. RandaIrs Condition.

WASHINGTON, D. C, July 1S-Mr. Ran
dali passed comfortable and res,ful night
and ia stated to be much better this morn
Ing. 1t la hoped that he will be we'll enough
to be removed to Chestnut Hill about the
end of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
Aground.

NORFOLK, Va, July IS The Signal Corps
observer at Hatteras, N. c., reports that the
German brig "Anncaan" laden with turpen
tine and bound from Savannah, Ga. to Glss
gov, Scotland, grounded on Hatteras shoals
last evening The vessel will probably be q
total loss. The crew has been saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
Disastrous Fire.

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn, July ia disas-
trous fire here last night destroyed the Elk
National Bank aud several other business
blocks. The loss is $50. 900. Four persons
were Frustrated by the heat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
Married.

LONDON, July 1s-Miss Naomi Mitchell.
daughter of Mr.. Noah Mitchell, of New
York, was married to day to Mr.. Asher
Soman. A brilliant reception at the Lang
ham Hotel succaedsd the wedding ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

The July number of the Musical Herald
has been received from its publishers in
Boston. 1t is 8 very interesting number to
musicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
GeneraI BouIaneer.

PARIS, July 10.-Geu. Boulanger was fe-
yerish last evening but he has since i'm
proved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

EXPERIENCE HAS demonstrated The TACT
that it is senseless as we'll as useless to at
tempt to induce negroes to vote the demo-
cratic ticket by simple appeals to their IN.
derstanding. The negroes who go to the
polls vote The republican ticket There
may be here and there solitary exception
to this rule, but rules are proved by excep'
tiops. and in the cOse referred to the ezcep.
tons are regarded as pariahs by their own
race. Ii the negroes Of the South were
aInenable to the influences that operate
upon reasoning people, the high tariff policy
of the republican party would De sufficient
of itself to Induce them to vote the demo-
cratic ticket, for no matter what such tariff
,nay or may not do for other people, that II
is only burden to them Is as plain as the
color of their skin. They are agriculturists
nothing that they produce is protected by
the tariff; but IheNorthern manufacturers Of
almost every article they have to buy, from
the clothes they wear to the hoes they use
in their corn feds,a protected by the tariff,
aud the price of those articles is increased
to the extent of the imposed duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

CHICAGO, July 49, IL 3. m.-August options
are now quoted as follows Wheat s0aS0as
Corn At; Oats 251a Pork $13 52l4; Lard
s. 35 abort ribs ST 81 as7 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

NEW YORK July 1S-Cotton steady uplands
10 9-16; Orleans 10 l1.16; futures quiet and
firm. Flour quiet and steady. Wheat better.
Corn higher. Pork steady at $14 75sI5. Lard
Arm at SO 45aS 47l6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

Cats are in demand in the western part of
Kansas 1t Is stated that they sell for ore
dollar apiece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
2aSl2g=5 s3z=
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. e.. July IS
SENATE.

A message from the President returning,
without his approval, a bill to Increase the
pension of John t. Bsliere, was presented,
read, and referred to tbs Committee on Pen
eions.
Bills to reduce the postage on fourth GLASS
mail matter, to regulate commerce carried
on by telegraph, to improve and encourage
the cultivation and manufacture of fax and
hemp, and 10 relation to harbors and water
ways, we're reported from committees and
placed on the calendar.
The Senate then proceeded to the coDsd-
GRAFTON of the Senate bill for the formation
and admission into the Union of the State of
Washington bs composed OF the present
Territory of Washington and part of Idaho
Territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

Meteurites are said to sometimes stain a
velocity of $50, coo feet per second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
LOST AND FOUND.

OsT-On Sunday evening, between eight and
| nine O'clock, on Washington street, between
oronoco and King, or from King to Columbus, "
WHITE MORE SASH. The fnder will be re-
wsrded by leaving it at SOC Cameron street o" D. a.
the GAZETTE Office. OA''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

In Vermont it ia misdemeauor to smoke
q cigar on tie streets on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

A Paris paper speaks of Mr.. Powder
horn, president of the American knights of
labor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
HOUSE.

After unsuccessful efforts had been made
by Mr.. Stahlnecker, of New York, and Mr..
Burrows, of Michigan, to secure consldera-
ton OF bills for the erection Of public build
ings at Yonkers. N. Y, and Kalamazoo,
Mich, the House went into Committee of
the Whole on the tariff bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
Alex CAMBRIA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 18.
Grv PALMER, the democratic candidate

for Governor of Illinois, Gays:
at is the tariff plank in their platform
that will cost the republicans the heaviest
loss in all the Northern agricultural States,
TIE farmers are gradually throwing OF the
woke. They are refusing longer to oeileve
ihat high tariff is the best thing for them.
II il. therefore, certain that large numbers
oftbem will vote the democratic ticket on
that ground. These people il the rural
districts are good, conservative people.
They do not change rapidly or hastily, but
when they do determine to vote against
high taxation, they will do so. in manner
to surprise people. There can be no ques
lion that there will be heavy democratic
sains in all the Northern agricultural States
on this ground"
This is what good and true Northern
democrat says about the farmers In toe
Northern States And yet there are fern--
era in Virginia, but, fortunately for the cred
it of the understanding OF that CLASS
Of her population, not many OF tnem'
who at congressional elections vote
for men who are opposed to reduction ID
the existing high tariff; and. stranger than
all, democratic convention, in the agricul
turai State of Virginia. has declared in favor
of the continuance of that tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

BALTIMORE July 1s.-Cotton nominally firm
mdding 1Ola. Flour more active and firm
Whest-Southern steady and lfm; Fulix S3asS
longberry $500 Western quiet and steady No
2 winter red spot 8iSseS4s4 August S47ss95 .
Sept S5AaS57s; Oct S6t.a97; Dec S91aa90
Corn-southern quiet and easier white 62sG6
yellow 5ss59; Western quiet; mixed spot 52a
52A; Aug 52laa53 Sept 53a53ia; year 56ies
81. Oats firm, but quiet: Southern and fenna
40a45 Western white Al l2s42la; do mixed 40
al. Rye steady at 5sa60. Fay dull prime TO
choice Western S19a19 so. Provisions stesdy
and finn. Mess Pork $40 Bulk meats should
ers and clear rib sides packed 7l4aSla; hams
12s4a13al Lard-refned 9ia. Butter firm;
Western packed 14a16; creamery 1890. Eggs
firm at 15a15la. Coffee dull; Bio cargoes fair
14ia. Sugar firm; soft rs Whisky steady
at ST 26a1 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18

Flour is quiet bat firm. Wheat is strong AND
more active for the beat samples, and sales arc
quickly made; other sorts are still slow and form
the bulk of the offerings; prices run all the way
from 60 to Sc for nav, as to condition choice
old Lancaster would bring cent or two more.
Corn is steady st 60 to 81 in bulk, and at ia to
SO in small sacked lots delivered Rye 50 to go.
Oats 40 to 43. Butter, Eggs Potatoes and other
produce are easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-18
CORPORATION NOTICE
WANTS.

yyTANTED-THREE MEN to sell the new
w HIGH-ABM SINGER MAChINGi IN fAlf-
fax. Loudoun snd Fauquicr counties f9 o. tefnS
apply to THE siNGEE As.9. 10 ~ e.
jy16 ct AieSaneiI@, W
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
Queer Fits and Starts.

The fits and starts-using these words in
their literal meaning-of the nervous people
often strike the behOlder as ludicrOus. The
nerves of hearing of such unfortunates are
painfully acute, and impinged by abrupt, un-
expected NOISES lead them sometimes to per-
form antics worthy Of a jumping jack. AT the
root of nervousness, in most instances, is non
assimilation of the food. consequently innutri-
ton Ofthe nerves as of the other tissues of
the body. This prolonged is, of course pro.
ductiye of serious nervous disease. The rem
edy is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, that in
vigorate the stomach and enables it to per
form its functions properly. Soon after COM
mencing course OF it, it will be found that
the nerves grow more tranquil by day, nightly
repose becomes less Interrupted. and appetite
more vigorous and satisfying. These are the
initial indications, followed by the complete
of nervous vigor. The Btters also
cure fever and ague, liver complaint and con-
stipatiOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
The State Ticket.

The Hon. Weber Flanagan, chair
man of the late republican convention at
Fort Worth, has announced the following
rs his committee Of thirty-three, three
from each congressional district, to
formulate a platform and nominate a
state ticket, in accordance with
II resolution introduced before the
convention by the Hon. A. J. Evans of
this city. That committee meets in
Austin on the 18th day OF August.
COMMITTEE.
For the state at large-Webster Elan
agan, OF Rusk, and J. G. DeGress, OF
Travis.
First District-W. L. Tompkins, Of
Waller; Richard Allen. of Harris, and
John Houston, of Walker.
Second District-C. M. Norton, of Rob
ertson; j. q. Pels, OF Anderson, and I.
c. Flanagan, of Nacogdoches.
Third District-Alex. Burge, OF V; )
Zandt; G. W. Smith, of Rusk, and Dav ID
Abner, Jr., Of Harrison.
Fourth DistricT-Samuel Wright, of
Lamar; K. Fl. Taylor, of Fannin, and j.
Il. Carter. OF Marion.
Fifth District-D. A. Robinson, of
Denton; Otis F. Bacon. of Wichita, and
K. Ii. Hanna, of Grsyson.
Sixth District-A. 3. Norton. of Dali
las; j. M. Mccormick, of Dali an.
Tom B Burbridge, of Tarrant.
Seventh District-R. B. Rentfro, of
Cameron; Calvin G. Brewster, OF Webb
and n. w. Quincy, of Galveston.
Eighth District-A. j. Rosenthal, of
Fayette; w. o. Hutchinson, OF Hayes,
and d. A. Carry,
Ninth District-W. F. Crawford. of
Milan; j. d. Mcdonald. OF McLennan,
and j. 2. Ousterhout, of Bell.
Tenth District-J. B. Rector, of
Travis; l.. w. MadarasZ, Of Bexar, and
o. A. Coolie.
Eleventh District-E. w. Martin, of
Parker; S. Z. Slade, Of FL Paso, and FL.
II. Mcconnell, of Jack.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
A Hoodoo Snake Ring.
Chicago Times.

Professional singers are, as a rule, al
most as superstitious as gamblers, and
gamblers nave more hoodoos and mas
cots than the old Grecian sailors had.
Among the things which are generally
accepted among grand opera people as
hoodOOs, sure TO bring bad luck, is the
snake ring, which a few years ago was
worn upon the fingers of so many fash
iOnable persons
One of the attaches of the
French Opera company, now per-
forming at the Columbia theatre, though
not a singer himself partskes of
the superstitions OF those with whom
he comes in daily contact. Some years
ago, before he became convinced that a
snake ring Is q hoodoo, he purchased
handsome one in Paris for $35. That
night his hotel caught fire and he
jumped from third-story window, in
juriDg himself so severely that he was
confined to his room for several days.
This pretty nearly convinced him that
the snake ring was an unlucky ornament
so nearly, in fact, that he ceased to
wear 1t, but carried it as pocket piece.
Last Saturday he was walking on
Dearborn street in this city, looking up
at the buildings and musing along with
his hands in his pockets. Without any
thought OF what he was doing he ran his
finger through the snake ring In his
pocket, aud 10 somebody had left pile
OF coal besides an open coal hole. Be-
fore he knew IL, our French friend struck
his foot into the coal and dived headlong
over the pile down through the hole in
to the basement, bruising and barking
himself in lamentable way. Ofcourse,
when he found himself falling he threw
up his hands, and there was the snake
ring cleaning and glittering, almost his
sing and gibbering, on his finger.
Frank Perley, the associate manager
of the Columbia, who is not yet con-
WINGED Of the hoodooing properties of
he ring, lie negotiating for the purchase
of it. He says the Frenchman has
offered 1t to him for $40, and he is sure
that by the time some other accident
happens to its owner he will sell it for
50, and then Frank will buy it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27

been showed under by an avalanche oil
disfavor. The key note Of the conven-
tion mo pro! No anti" was struck very
early in tho opening session, and was
stuck to like wax until the adjournment.
The only discussion, shaping conven-
ton action, arose over the plank In the
platform referring to deep water on the
coast Of Texas. which was very deity
introduced in much the same way that
1t was at the Dallas immigration con-
vention. The fight was short, sharp and
decisive. Brevity was the order of the
day. No speech on the question ex-
ceeded from three to five minutes In
length, but 1t was red hot while it lasted.
Southwest Texas carried the day and
amended the plank so as to leave only
harmless splinter. Col. DeGress' resO-
luton commencing the action of Gov.
Ross on sending troops to Wharton
county, to preserve order at the re-
quest of q republican judge, led to
some animated ousing and dis
cussing which would have been pro-
lOnged had not the matter been dropped
in Difference to the feelings Of Judge
Burkhart, the judge in question, and at
whose instance, practically, the resolu-
ton was introduced. The vote for del
egates at large to the national conven.
ton, showed that the colored vote of
the state had been carefully estimated
and every county in which it could be
made to count fully organized. Other
wise Mr.. Quincy would have been the
only representative among the colored
votes Of the state, the proportion Of
white voters emitting them to q three
Ourths representation. As to the abil-
y OF the other colored representative,
Mr.. Ferguson, there was no question.
md he will as ably represent his state
Is any other of the delegates at ls-ee.
The work Of the convention was harmo-
lious. There were no discussions in it.
There was no bad taste left in the
MOUTHS Of those who drank at the re-
ublican fountain. There was much
ielding of personal preference for the
axe OF harmony, and this willing
?, voluntarily and without any
ngrsclousness. The temper of the con-
ention was earnest, loyal to republican,
IN above everything else. This was its
istinctive feature. 1t was a republican
representing the best ele- {
tents OF the party, and recognizing the
Ict that the time had come for the party :
, cut loose from its old incumb erances {
nd make advance. If the convention
demonstrated anything ii demonstrated I
le fact that it had shelved most of its !
Id bosses, who had dominated its cOun- &
lis to the destruction OF the party, and 8
lat those who remained were put upon
leir good behavior. The few who ara j
1T are merely hanging by their eye '
rows. There was spirit of hopeful t
ess, of confidence In the future such as q
as not been noticed in the state con- 3
entions for years, and a more vigor- '
ls onslaught will be made upon some {
emocratic stronpholds than they have =
lcOuntered in q decade. All in all, the i
tie convention had more elements of 8
opefulness and promise IN it than the 8
srty In Texas has noticed for many y
ears. 4
The State Ticket. h
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
Is CONSUMPTION Incurable7

Read the following: Mr.. G Fl. Morris,
Newark Ark. says: Was down with abcess
II lungs. and friends and physicians pro-
nounced me an incurable consumptive. Be
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and
able to oversee the work on my farm 1t 10
the finest Incidence ever made"
Jesse Middlewsrt Decatur. Ohio, says:
Had It not been for DR.. Kings New Discov.
Pry for Consumption. 1 would have died Of
lung troubles. Was given up by doctors Am
now in best OF health" Try II. Sample bot
tie free at A. DREIss
() 9Sly Drug Store,