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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
War Among Cinnamon.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 3-War has broken
out in Chinatown again between TWO pow.
erful factions of high binders. A rich old
pawn broker named All Sing Surf, belong.
ing to the See Yup Society, purchased a
good looking girl in Hong Kong recently
and had her shipped to San Francisco as his
daughter. Some hard swearing had to be
done to get the girl through the custom
house, as she Was only fourteen years old
and evidently half breed. Several high
binders belonging to the Cab Sin Sur socie.
~ of professional robbers and pe,jurers cor
roborated the pawn brokers testimony and
he was allowed to carry of his prize to
Chinatown. A rival high binder, head
man in the Bo Sin Seer Society, resolved to alb
duct the girl, and Sunday night, accompanied
By four armed cut throals, he burst into the
pawn-broker's lodgings and carried her away
after knocking the old man on the head 80
that he lay stunned for An hour. When the
pawn broker recovered he appealed to the
Cab Sin Sur high binders to rescue the girl
and melted by professional pride and a re-
ward of several hundred dollars. the high
binders opened war on the kidneppcrs. Sew
eral hot skirmishes have occurred within
the last 4S hours and halfdozs 90 Cinnamon
have been injured by hatchets and pistol
shots. A detail of police has been cent 10
Chinatown to repres5 the heathen belliger-
ant5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

A NOTED CHIEF DEAD.-News has reach.
ed Tacoma, Washington Territory, from
Port Townsend that the Duke of York, chief
of the Clealum tribe OF Indians. bad died at
his home near the mouth Of Scow Bay. The
news was received with genuine regret, as
the Duke had warm place in the esteem OF
all, but especially among the pioneers and
their descendants. He was noted person
age ard historic figure. well known to all
the old residents Of the sound. The Duke
was appointed chief of the Ciealums in 1854
By Isaac 1. Stevens, then Governor and In
dian agent. At that time his tribe number
ed some 5000. while now they are scarcely
200. The Duke was buried with the cere-
mony befitting chief A lot had been given
him in the cemetery by the Mssons, aud
some $500 raised for sn appropriate burial
and monument to commemorate his services
on behalf of the whites.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

PART OF TENNESSEE CLAIMED BY VIR.
GINA. Governor Lee has addressed q let
ter to Governor Taylor, Of Tennessee, in
which the latter official is informed that the
attorney general of Virginia has been au-
thorised to institute proceeding against the
State for the possession CT certain territory
now under the jurisdiction of Tennessee, but
Claimed by the 8 ate of Virginia. The ter
ritory Is strip miles wide and 105 miles
long. extending slong the northern bounda-
ries of Johnson, Sullivan. Hancock, Haw-
kins and Claiborne counties, making an
area Of 1874 900 acres. The average value of
this land, aside from town property, is put
down in The CONTROLLERS last report at 81. 80
an acre, but it is worth at least SIS per acre.
making total value of 81 100000, besides
$500, 600 of property in the town Of Bristol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
General sheridan.

LEwEs, July 3.-The United State steam.
er Swatara with General Sheridan on board
arrived off the Delaware Breakwater at ten
o'clock this morning. The following bulle-
tin respecting the Generals condition was
furnished the Associated Press:
General Sheridan stood the run from
Hampton Roads very we'll, though ne is
somewhat fatigued by the ships mo-
lion, there having been considerable
ground swell. 1t is proposed to re.
main here for a few hours and if CON
ditions are favorable to sail for New York
this evening. The Generals pulse has con-
tinued good, but his respiration and appetite
are somewhat less favorable"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
An Offer from the shaIr.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 3.-Charles A. Ash :.
burger, of the United States Geological Sur
vey, stationed in this city, has received an
offer from the Shan of Persia to take charge
of the Government engineering corps now
being organized in that country. Atpresent
nothing but turquoise ia mined In Persia
and the Shah expects to discover valuable
deposits OF coa', iron, petroleum and possibly
the precious metals. Mr.. Ashburner has
not yet accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
Fire i'm New York.

NEW YORK. July 3.-The top floor of the
fourth story marble front building at 76 and
IS Leonard street, was wrecked by fire this
morning. H. Banenhah & Co., commits.
sion merchants in wooden goods, occupy the
upper half Of the building. Their property
on the third floor was badly damaged by
water. Their loss will probably be nearly
sl5 900 The building wac damaged 81 500.
Some damage was done by water In the
lower stories. The prompt action OF the
fromen prevented greater loss by the fire
i-sef
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

The REPUBLICANS, in order 10 gain the
anli-Engish vote in the North, ss'ert that
low tariff in this country is favorable to the
welfare Of Great Britain. Nobody doubts
that Mr.. Gladstone is loyal to his own
country and consults what he believes to be
her interest on every occasion. Bat, Mr..
Glad tone is in favor of high tariff in this
country, and says "his public interference
in the matter of the copyright bill might
tend to stimulate the jea'ousies and suscep
Utilities of American protectionism, thus
injuring those who fight in that cause" The
people of this country in deciding their own
questions, should do SO Without reference to
the effect Of their decisions upon the condi.
ton of other nations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. July 3.-The slim attendance nj
the board this morning made he stock m arket the
dullest that has been seen during the present dull
spell, and the opening was made at steady figures
with very little tone or feature The early deal
ings, however, developed a strong tone and every
thing traded in advanced small fractions. No
other feature OF any kind appeared, aud at II
o clock the market was duh and steady at Slight
fractions better than the opening prices. Money
easy at 1las2.
BALTIMORE, July 3-Virsinas consoi ated
=; past-due coupone, old, 90; do 10-4Os 80 20
new 3s 63a. bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

GEN. SIcKLEs, q democrat,in his speech at
Gettysburg yesterday, said:
But our civil war was not mere conspiracy
against a ruler; it was not plot of a soldier to
on t rival from power; it was not pronuncs.
mento. The conflict of 61-5 war OF
institutions and systems and policies. 1t was a
revolution 1ankingin Importance with the French
revolution of the eighteenth century, and with
tho English revolution of the seventeenth"
But the republicans say the war between
the States was a reasonable plot, conspira
cy, rebellion and General Sherman says he
has documentary evidence to prove 1t YVES
though he does not produce that evil
dence. Itis needless to cay that in respect
of the sn'jsct referred to, oil well informed
and unparalleled people are more inclined
to agree with Gen. Sickles than with the
republicans.
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letter from z,aunuier.
Correspondence of the Alexandria GaSctt

Correspondence oil the AlcXandrla Ghnette.J
MARSHALL, July 2. 1883 The late "leafy
month"; brought with it hot days and cool
nights, aud lately heavy showers Of rain.
| The wheat reaper and binder and steam
threshing machine have revolution z@d la
Dor on our farms, and the coming laborer
must needs De skilled operative. The
march of improvement is visible in our
tows. The Cologne Hotel" DR.. Speiden's
residence, Mr.. Fewel's store house, and
the interior of Inc Methodist Church have
all undergone repairs aud remodeliirg. A
town hall is greatly needed, as there is no
building suitable for public assemblages.
Mr.. Maddux'5 store and warehouse and the
church buildings are called into reqnisition
for such purposes. The new drug store
must prove success since two III. DIS OF
the neighborhood have an especial interest
in the enterprise.
Already visitors have begun to arrive in
our midst from the cities. Mrs. Bach and
son from New Orleans, Mrs PEBBLES and
ner lovely daughters from Washington city,
aud Mrs. Cary aud Sewell of Gloucester
county. Mrs Meade ard family have re.
occupied their cottage near Marshall.
The late pcuic at Belmont school was
largely attended ard was very enjoyable
affair On Tuesday, the day previous, the
examinations came of. The recitals by the
uupils, among whom were Drayton
Meade, it,, Geo. Carter, Wick. Fur
eron. Robt and Tom Peyton, Foster
Slaughter, Leonard Horper and others,
were listened TO with marked attention.
Mr. Shack eford's defamation was excellent.
A darkey mDstre discoursed several
sprghtly air5 OF an accordion. Three ia
bles prepared under magnificent shade trees
we're loaded down with luscious viands,
meats, ice cream, cake and pies. DR.. Coch
ran was on hand and carved splendid sad
die of mutton with the skill for which his
profession is celebrated. AS it is leap year,
our fair country damsels did not slight their
admirers opportunity.
Since the nominations CT Presidential can
didntes have been announced our politicians
have been lively. All rejoice that Billy Ma
hone has been sloushed off; tie nineteenth
century should mark the funeral obsequies
of spurious republicanism. Harrison's
nomination has simply put the issue to be
decided thus-spreaG-eagie sectionalism of
the Grand Army party versus the Cleveland
democracy party. Now is the hour for the
solid South to Join hands with their coun-
trymen North, East and West and admins
ter another tebuke to the Ingalls, and For
aker clique.
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sSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. O., July

SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day,
having adjourned yesterday till Thursday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia, presided over the
House this morning as speaker pro tenn.
Mr.. Bount, of Georgia. chairman of the
committee on postofflces and post roads,
submitted the post Office appropriation
bill, with Senate amendments thereto, rec
ommending concurrence In some, and nor
concurrence in others of those amendments.
Among the amendments in which non-coI-
currence is recommended is that appropria-
ting $500, 900 to enable the Postmaster Gen.
ersl to provide more efficient mail service
between the United States and South and
Central America and the West Indies, es is
also that fixing the rate of postage on seeds
and bulbs at 2 cents pound. The recon-
mendatons were agreed to, and commit
tee OF conference ordered.
On motion of Mr.. Mills of Texas, it
was ordered that when the House adjourn
to day it BE- to meet on Thursday next. 1t
was also agreed that the tariff bill would
not be called up for consideration on Thurs
day.
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole on the tariff bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

CONGRESS DEvoTEs large portion of its
time to the consideration of bills for the
construction OF paw and long, and immense
~ expensive canals in the sparsely settled
and fiigid regions of this country. and even
iu countries over 9hch it has no territorial
or any other sort of Jurisdiction. But to
matter of such national Importance as the
extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
to the Ohio river, thereby carrying out the
idea of General Washington, and not oplJ
creating an effective competitor for pres
ent ra lroad monopoly between the West
and the East, but adding powerfully to the
fefense Of the national capital, it pays not
tho slightest attention. Great is Congress,
and Soons are it's members
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

PLOT FOR A PLAY.-The tragedy at the
Forest of Dean mine. in the mountain ou the
west hank of the Hudson, below Highland
Falls, ia New York, as far as investi-
gated by the coroner, exhibits a romantic
story OF love. robbery, elopement and mys
ferrous murder. The Italian killed is one
Thomas Cretele. He formerly worked on
the water works near Tarrytown, and
boarded with Mrs. Carmora. The latter
has fne-looking daughter, of about eigh
teen years, with whom Cretelle fell desper.
ately in love. Not long since the pair
eloped. and they took with them $3.50 of
Mrs. Carmora's savings. When this was
discovered she had a warrant issued for
Cretelle's arrest, and he was found with the
girl at the Forest of Dean mines, in the
Hudson highlands. With the stolen money
the Italian there had had good time,
and when the officer went for Gre.
telle his companions took his part.
A big fracas occurred, in which several
shooting irons were brandished about ard
shots fred. The officer pulled his revolver,
but it would not go off. Then he beat q re.
treat. and came to Nswburg TO. deputy
sheriff.. When these arrived Coroner Mil
Ter had started an inquest on the dead body
Of Cretelle, who had in the interval died.
Now the mystery is, who killed hims The
only officer could not have done it, because
his faithful shooter then proved unfaithful,
and the inference ia that Cretelle's own
friend must have done it. Two of them,
Atoms Bornotelle and Paulies Steadmapi,
have been arrested. The girl, Rosa, has al
go been taken into custody, and the inquest
will be prosecuted vigorously. It makes
one of the best stories for fiction writer's the
hills of the Hudson have ever produced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

MES pIcxsTr's D1sPATcH-General sickles
read the following telegram from Mrs. Geaeral
Pickett at the ceremonies at Gettysburg yeser-
day:
To Chairman Committee Gettysburg RsRnien, G.tly,-
burg:
When I accepted the suggestions of kind friends
that my presence would serve as link in the
chain of unity between the sections broken by
civil war, was ready and most willing to make
any sacrifice to contribute to perfect union of the
survivors of the blue and gray, upon the field
concecra.ed by the blending of the blood of the
brsvest men ever upon Gods foOistool bnt know
jig that the wings of sweet peace are in unity
blended so that single person can bind them
more closely, and tho condition of my heslth i'd
monishing quiet, tender thanks and Gods bless
ing instead OF my presence.
Mrs. GEORGE E. PICKETT, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
Alex ANDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 8.

one HUNDRED and twelve years ago TINS
couotrv severed its allegiance to Great
Britain and declared itself free and inde-
nendent. Little did the men who cut the
bond think of the great nation they had
thereby created. The country was then
composed of thirteen small and sparsely set
He'd colonies. Itnow comprises thirty eight
10 90 and prosperous States, several Terri
tories, some with populations sufficient to
eptitle them to Statehood, aud sixty odd
million of the richest and best conditioned
people on the face of the earth, able to take
care of themselves aud to defy all the rest
of mankind. What will be the condition OF
their descendants one hundred and twelve
years hence, or even half that time, is more
than can be dreamed of in their or any
body else's philosophy, for things have hap
pened here in less than the latter period that
no mortal man ever dreamed before. But SUI
fcient for the day is the evil thereof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

TO SHOW what cruel legal outrage was
perpstrated upon that poor idiotic negro
Bind Tom, by the Northern shysters who,
through o. S. courts, recently removed him
from the kindly care and protection of bis
old master, it is only necessary to read a
loog account Of the manner 10 which he is
now confined and treated in New York,
which is in sad aud melancholy contrast
with his late free and happy life in the open
air and amid the song birds on the lawns of
Warren.on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

Mr.. ELKINs says the republicans have q
fighting chance of carrying Virginia next
fall. If the people of tho State know their
own business and consult their own inter
ests they will see to it at once that nothing
be left undone that will tend to reduce
the chance referred to the minimum, for re-
cent experience has taught the least intelii
gent among them what republican, that is
Malone, supremacy means in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

FROM. REPUBLICANS who know whereof
they speak, and who were at Chicago during
the late convention there, it is learned that
the report of the purchase of votes there is
not only true. but that the sellers were by
DO means confined to the negro delegates.
All OF which goes to substantiate Mr.. John
Wise's true, but imprudent remark, in view
of his subsequent action, that Southern
white republicans are "apostates for the
price of their apostacy."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
King MILAN and Queen Natalie

BELGRADE. July S.-King Milan has APP
piled to the church Synod for a judicial seT
Aration from his wife. Queen Natalie, ou the
ground of 40 insuperable aversion to her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

The FACT that Mr.. Morton, while mem-
Der of Congress, voted for free salt would
naturally induce some people to vote for
him, but for the other fact that he now says
he will not have free salt, but free whisky.
People can do without whsky-better than
with t-but they can't live without salt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

TIE new City Councils of Richmond were
organized last night and elected ell of the
various heads of municipal departments.
The mayor and all Of the other city officials
elected in May assumed charge of their du.
ties yesterday. The new board of fire COM
missioners also went into office and msde q
clean sweep of all of the ;f,rm officers of
the department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
Severe EIectricaI Storm

ST.. PAUL, July Sit appears that the
electrical storm which visited this vicinity
Sunday was of intense severity throughout
the Northwest. Numerous houses were
struck and destroyed by lightning and at
least half dczan people lost their lives.
The loss of life was on the prairies where
the storm had clean sweep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
DIED.

In Washington, on Sunday, July 1, 1888, at
11:05 q. m, FANNIE, beloved wife OF Charles N.
Allison, and daughter of the late William and
Elizabeth Clark Blackman, of Georgetown, D. C.
GS-The funeral services of the late Miss Vrn-
GINA L. JOHNSON will take place at the resi-
dence, 1910 Prince street, on Thursday morning,
at o'clock. The friends of the family are invited
to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

THE ONLY positions which democrats can
now fill without having first passed civil
service examination. conducted by repubii
CAPS, are those of ticket holders at election
polls aud torch bearers in democratic pro-
ceaslons. But as such places are altogether
unprcf able, the question is whether any
body will be found willing to accept them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
The Postmaster General Protesfs.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The Postmaster
General has written letter to the President
formally protesting against the PROPOSE.
ton made by the Civil Service Com mission
to extend the classified service so as to In
c'ude the railway postal service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
A brilliant Meteor.

APPLETON, Wis, July Sat 2 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon tremendous meteor
was observed to pass across the southern
sky from east to west. It rivalled the sun
In brightness and left long train of spark J
In its Way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

Ga Sunday night FIVE frame houses on
Baltimore street, Norfolk. were destroyed
by fire and the buildings 90 the opposite
side of the street severely scorched. The
loes is covered by insurance The ire was
the work OF an incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
williams Pacific Intentions.

BERLIN, July ST. ia believed that after
definite understanding with Russia has
been established Emperor William will pro.
pose that the European powers reduce their
armaments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
Gale In the Mersey.

LIVERPOOL. July s.-A heavy gale has
been blowing on the Mersey. A brigantine
vas caught in it and wrecked. Il Is feared
all on board were Loaf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

Flour is in fair demand and steady. Wheat Is
irregular; the receipts of new so far are very
small and the offerings of old ara mostly of poor
samples sales are made of muaty aud damaged at
65 to TO; common to fair 20 to 80; good to
choice 60 to So; strictly prime longbe .ry wonId
probably bring cent or two more. Corn IS firm
at 90 to 63. Rye 60 to IS. Oats 40 to 43. But
ter. Eggs and other produce are dull at unchanged
figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
KilIelhxaTrain

SACRAMENTO. Gala, July S.-Henry a.
Caul6eld, one of the earliest and most prom
inent pioneers of the State, was struck by
| train yesterday and killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03
Fatally Shot.

BUSHNELL, ILL.,, July 3-S. 8. Brad6old
proprietor of the Bushnell house, was fata lily
shot last night by Charles Porter, an m.
ployee. The quarrel was over matter of
wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

DLANTs. avn
J u POTATO, CABBAGE, TOMATO AND
." EGG PLANTS.
we have made arrangements 70 SUPPL % yso U
country Gust meIs with the s1s s4 20 p@H''
Orders 0"gh' 10 10 E. 81: 5. LEIDBEATER Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, July IN, 4Iss
Cattle we're offered aud sold as follows p c9nmon
&C. good 4a4hc; medium 5ies4 "ars offered
2laa3 D. 430 Sheep and LanD r,t" at 4ias6i 6c
Calves asa4 sc 10 cows ard Calves brought ~
a4O. Make. brisk for all kinds OF stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

PHILADELPHIA, July 2-Cattle-gcod stock
higher; common lower; extra 6464c; god o o., ias
5Ic; medium 4@,a5Ac; common 3h2s4 e.
Sheep-market fair; extra Be- cool ,3S514 /,
medium 31as4Ac; common 2a3t. Lambs - :, pa
TIC. Eogs-msrket fair; Chicago $50 &C.
Western rs a8c country 74a72c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

10 3-16 Flour dull and steady. Wheat-south-
ern firm; Fultz S5s91 longberry S6a92; West
ern dali and easy; No 2 winter red spot and July
s4as4k Aug 85aS5A Sept S6.s6A Dec S94i
a9OA Corn-southern firm; white 63A64 vel
low 57a5S Western dull and nominal; mixed
spot quiet at 53a534a; August 63las54A Oats
Western white 42443 do mixed 39A41 Bye
dull nominal and weak. Hay steady and quiet;
pine to choice Western S16417. Provisions
steady Mess Pork SIS. Lard-rcfned "a
Butter firm at 1920 Eggs quiet and easy at 10
a16lh Coffee dull Bio csrgoes fair 10 SuSsr
firm A soft 6Hs. Whisky quiet and steady st
81 26.1 %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

BALTIMORE Hoe MARKET, July 2 The mar
ket for Hogs is slow. The quality Of the offerings
ia like that of last weeks receipts, which arc
about equal in number to the offerings then
Prices show little if any change. and range at 10
77sc, common Hogs selling at 7a7as metium al
7asa7n4, and good sorted Western at 7&4s7Fs;,
with q very few choice at 8. Most sales Of good
Western at bal 7sc net.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-03

CHICAGO. July 3, IL a. m.-August options
are now quoted "a follows Wheat S0lsssOia :
Corn 4Sesa4ss4; Oats 25eaa25a4 Pork Sl3 81 y
alb 80; short ribs 81 81 bal 80.