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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
AIEx ANDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 4.
cvyrRA1 MAHoNE's reasons for main.

GENERAL MAHONE's reasons for main
tanning his sutocratic rule of his party 10
Virginia are wise, though by no meas re-
prbjicau. He says the appointment and
removal of all the county republican super
,ntendents must be tject to his immediate
control. and not to the wishes of the msJor-
;tv Of the republicans in retrospective coun'
ties az otherwise, in the many counties 10
which the majority of voters are negroes,
the latter would assume complete control OF
affairs. and not only take all the oilices, but
drive all the white men cut OF the party
1t was on this point that he and MIR. Wise
parted company the latter taking the un
natural ground that in counties in which
the negroes have majority of the voters,
thew should hsve even majority OF the
school trustees, who elect teachers for free
schools for white girls and boys. And yet
knowing the negroes. as this management
of his party shows be does, General Malone
would. for his own selfish ends, endanger the
peace and welfare Of the whole State by re-
publican victory, which the negroes would
misnterpret "a license for all the outrages
they might attempt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

VACClNATING THE SULTAN's LADIES
One hundred and fifty of the ladies Of the
sultan's seraglio at Constantinople have just
been vaccinsted. The Italian surgeon who
performed the operations was stationed on
one side ofau immense screen which con
ceaIed the women. A hole was made In the
screen large enough for an arm TO pas,
through, and the operator was confronted
in turn by arms OF every sizs and complex
ion. To guard against any temptation To
curiosity, two eunuchs who stood by Inc
surgeon covered his head with shawl after
each operation. and did not remove Il I'll
the lady had Withdrawal her arm and ~
other one taken her place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
The Fufurity Stakes.

Nearly forty thousand people were pres.
ent at the race for the Fulurity stakes, for
two year olds, that was run over the Coney
Island Jockey Club course, at Sheepshead
Bay, II. y, yesterday. Never before has
SO great throng been within the gates OF
an American race course, and never in the
last twenty-five years has so much interest
been manifested in horse race The
course is one of the greatest ever built in
any country. Fifty horses could be started
on it, and all would have ample room. 1t
is fully $50 feet wide at the starting point.
The Futurity was the fourth event on. the
card, At last the third race was over, and
40 p. m. was announced for the time of
the stake. A rush was Immediately made
for the betting stands, cards on which an.
nounced that Proctor Knott was favorite at
two to one to win, and at 81 to S. on for a
place. with Auricoma second choice at 81 to
81 to win, and 50 to 81 place. The money
Of the crowd was freely put up at these
odds, and when the bell rang for the horses
to go to the post, the best odds that could
be ob aimed on Proctor Knott was to
straight, and to 5 or for place. 1t ia es-
timated that about 81 900 900 changed hands
through the different wagering instrument.
alities.
Presently shout was heard, and the red
flag fell to the ground, while way off in the
distance rose heavy cloud of dust which
completely enveloped the horses. Down to.
wards the homestretch Numbered the four.
teen racers on such even terms that it seem.
ed company of infantry soldiers on parade.
Auricoma, Tipstalf and Proctor Knott
we're slightly in front, bnt 1t was not until
they we're well into hestretch that the race
began. Proctor Knott then forged ahead.
Salvador was running a grand race. Draw
ing away from the rest, the two raced TO the
fnish. neither gaining on the other, and
passed the wire IN the order, Proctor Knott
winning by neck and shoulders, with Sal
vator second, length and half bef,ie
Galen. Tne time, lis Is was fast, consid.
ering the condition of the new track.
The winner paid Sl21 straight aud
S11 40 for place. Salvador paid SIS "a. The
actual value of the etake was SAB 3375, but
the second and third horses get large shares
out Of that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
A MERMAID, OR WHAr?-"What is it,

A MERMAID, OR WHAT?-"W What is it,
fish or flesh ~ asked stout man yesterday
afternoon as be was examining an enormous
manatee, which with two others is on ex
hbition in Fulton Market Captain j. w.
Teller told him that the object he was sur
veying was real live manrtee, and that he
captured it along with his companions in
St Lucia river, fresh water branch that
empties into the Iudian river on the east
coast of Florida The captured msnatees.
or sea COWS, as they are called, are named
respectively Jumbo, Columbus aud Gypsy,
and they measure between eight and nine
feet in length, while the weight Of each ex
ceeds seven hundred pounds. These ami
mails are in DO way carnivorous. They
live on vegetation alone, and while they will
swim in salt water, they will not eat in 1t.
The meat of the manatee is very much
sought by the Indians as food, md they
have been hunted by tribes for many years
until now they are almost extinct. The
mapetee has head that resembles COW.
Its hide lie like that of Il propose It's tail is
like the blade of a propeller, and near the
breast on either side is a hippsr. There are
many who assert that the female maDatee
is the mermaid of which so much has been
written and sung II nurses its young at its
breast, and orly remains a few seconds out
Of water at a time. They come to the sur
tsce about every seven minutes 10 breathe.
The female msnatee (G5p-y on exhibit.
ion is in tank ny herself, and expects soon
10 be j,ined by her fa 5liiy-N T. Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Killed by a Negro.

PfTTsBURG, Sept. 4.-William Miller, q
private officer OF Allegheny City, was shot
and almost instantly killed by John DENNY,
q negro, shortly after one o'clock this morn
Ing. The ARRAY took place on Irwin avenue
and the cause is not definitely known. Dem
my was on his way home from ball, and
claims that Miller assaulted MIN with
band billy and he shot him in self-defense.
The murderer was arrested after a long
chase, in which he fired several shots at his
pursuers. Miller leaves a wife and two
children,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

The TARIFF has been in operation nearly
a quarter of a century. When commenced
its oil ct was to protect infant industries. Il
started at per cent. 1t is now AZ, and the
propretors ofths protected industries say
that if i! lie lowered those industries will be
destroyed. Does this prove that it has
effected its object? II an industry that
prospered under az S per cent. tariff will die
under one less than Al, hadn't it better die,
and the brawn, brains and capital engaged
in it be employed in other and more profita-
BILE business?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Suicides,

PATERSON, N. j., Sept 4.-James Shaw,
aged 70 years, we'll known and respected
person, residing at No. 90 Water street com
mitted suicide last night by taking lauda.
mum. No reason is assigned for the deed.
BUFFALO, Sept. 4-Hon. ]. c. Payne, of
Covington Wyoming county, committed sui.
eide yesterday By shooting himself in the
head. He was member OF the Assem- bly,
from Wyoming county several years ago.
He had suffered from mental trouble for
three years past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

GOVERNOR BEAVER of Pennsylvania says
Harrson's majority in his State will be one
hundred thousand. If his prediction be fu.
filled, there should, in accordance with the
prece lent sat by the republican members
of the U. S. Senate, be an investigation OF
the vote ofthat State, for if large democratic
majority in southern State prove the sup
preston of the republican vote in that State,
certainly a large republican majority in
northern State ought to prove that in that
State there has been suppression, OF the
democratic vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Senator CulIom,s Trust Bill.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-The bill to sup
press trusts introduced by Senator Cullom
Today proposes the seizure and forfeiture of
all shares of stock and all property used in
furtherance OF the purposes of trust
Another new feature is the provision of the
last section, that in any action at law or suit
in equity in the United States courts, the
fact that any person interested in the prose-
cution OF the case is a member or agent of
trust or that the cause of action grows out
of some transaction of a trust, may be plead
ed in bar or in abatement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

The SMALLEST LOCOMOTIVE Henry Case, %.
GloversvIle, N. Y, has just completed what Il
said to be the smallest locomotive in the word
that runs upon rail or by steam. 1t is made Of
solid gold silver, stee'. and brass and contains
2,S36 pieces. The Weight of the engine IS ~
pounds OF the teD<ier, p pounds; length Of en'
CINE, Sia inches with tender II inches dlam''
eter of cylinder, o. of an inch stroke % piston,
p inch--piston cad fitted up with sectional o.
ring packing; str oke OF valve, 1-l6 of IN ineo
length OF main nd parallel rods, II. inches con,
nected up with straps, bolts, keys. set screws and
boxes around the pins; length OF links, 10 oil 81
inch; width of link, y inch; diameter Of ecGel.
tries u inch diameter Of drive wheel, rs meme
diameter of truck wheel, y inch. 1t is huea w
with reverse lever, with thumb-atch and clicA.
throttle lever, steam gauge, etc. It can be run
mile in % minutes, drawing miniature coscn'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Horse Thieves Killed.

LAMAR, Col, Sept. "A cowboy just ar
rived from the Pan Handle, corroborates
the report ofthe killing of II borse thieves
in No Mans Land. He states that three
settlers were killed and FIVE wounded, but
Can give no particulars. The story, howev.
er,is dscredised in southern Colorado and g
believed to be report for the purpose of
aiding 10 the annexation of The neutral strip
to Kansas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

THE FACT that ohm Brown, jr son Of the
murderous old wretch who was hanged for
trying to iusti2ate the horrors of servile
resurrection in Virginia, who is said to in-
herit all his fathers hate for the people Of
the South took prominent part in the
grand reception given Mr.. Harrison in
Ohio last week is not calculated to increase
the white vote Mr.. Harrison will receive in
this State next November. Mr.. Cleveland
continues TO increase the number OF his
friends by the enemies he has made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress-.
WASHINGTON, D. g., Sept. &
SENATE.

Mr.. Culom introduced a bill to declare
trusts unlawful, and had it referred to the
Committee on Finance.
The resolution offered yesterday by MIR.
Vest as to the book published by the Assist
ant Librarian of the Senate was taken up,
and Mr.. Plumb proceeded to discuss it and
lin connection with it) the civil service re-
form policy of the administration
HOUSE.
Mr.. Kelley, OF Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution directing the special committee
investigating the construction of the new
library building to inquire whether any
member Of the House has, by himself, or in
combination with others, sought, by persua.
sion, intimidation, or corrupt or improper
means, to influence j. L. Smitameyer, the
architect, in the selection, acceptance, or
approval of inferior or improper material to
be used in the construction of the building
The resolution was amended so as to pro-
vide for the creation of q new committee Of
five members; and as 60 amended the reso-
luton was adopted.
Mr.. Townshend, OF Illinois, submitted the
conference report on the army appropriation
bill. An agreement has been reached on
all the amendments except those relating to
the establishment of gun factory and the
manufacture of ordnance. A further con-
ference was ordered on these amendments.
The House then proceeded to the consid.
Grafton OF the retaliation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

PRoTEcTIoNIsTs say protection protects
labor. and also, that by the competitions it en-
eenders it lowers the price of manufactures.
The.a are assertions. What are the facts?
Why that armed detectives, police, and militia
are employed to defend the pauper contract
labor that IS imported to take the place OF
American labor that strikes against reduc'
ton in its wages, and that the protected
manufacturers form trusts by which they
raise the price of their products--which la
Dor b. 8 to consume in order to ive-to any
figures their rapacity may desire. There is
vast difference between patent facts and
interested apd unsuhstantiated assertions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Storm and Loss OF Life.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.-The steamer
City of Rio de Japeiro arrived yesterday
from Hong Kong and Yokohama. From
Japan comes news that at Tokushi0g, q
town of Ava Province. storm occurred on
the night OF the 4;h ultimo and continued
raining on the 9Th. II Mayoaagori inuuda-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Bodies Recovered.

BALTIMORE, Sep. To-day the bodies ., ass.
men Thomas Wagner and John AcOmb were i.
ken from the ruins of tho Sharp street buidn,
in which their lives were sacrificed on supa,y
morning.
Four of the seven who lost their lives in III.
fire were buried to-day. The funerals were sepa.
rate and each was largely attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
E. J. E
At Brighton,

At the hotel Brighton
charming Psyche she
On broad piazza rocking
And looking out TO sea,
In picturesque abandon,
AS fair as dream can be,
She rocked in contemplation,
Close by the sounding sea.
Zephyrus, amorous, wanton,
Who saw her tempting toe,
Came pressing and caressing
AS she rocked to and fro,
At the hotel Brighton
a Serus' pupil he
Sat on step near by her,
Not looking out TO sea.
His eyes furtively lis'nt Oh
(No anchorite was he
A pair of tautslizihg tights.
AS she rocked by the sea
II girls who 20 to Brighton
For benefit of air,
Would llge to show they're craRe L fat.
Why use the rocking chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

BLOODY FIGHT occurred on Worlhington
creek, near Parkersburg, W. Va, Sunday night,
which resulted in the death of George Johns and
the probable fatal wounding of John Willis. 1t is
said that the close relations OF John Hare with a
female relative of George Johns was the cause.
fight was started, in which Samuel Hare shot
Johns through the heart John Willis received
bullet in the head and was in dying condition at
last accounts. The excitement is great, and fur.
ther t1o1bie is feared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

SENATOR HoAR has often been referred
to IS 8 patent example of the i'll effects of
the forced culture of naturally sterile
mind. That his discriminating faculties are
not strong was demonstrated yesterday
when he rose in the U 5. Senate and. on the
su' set of the partisan and incorrect repub
lican campaign hook recently prepared by
the assistant librarian of the Senate, said
There was no difference between an officer
Of the Senate doing such work and Sena-
tor himself doing it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
The PoDe vyriting Igi>,or,

ROME Sept. 4.-Tho Pope, assisted by Abso,
Pessu as editor, is writing history Of Rome in
the Middle Ages. Particular attention will n.
paid to the period OF Gregory the Greaa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
An EnbeZyler.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 4-Jule List secretary
of the Drckworth Building Association b..
embezz' ed $4,000 of the associations fund.
and fed, previous to which he made an
abortive attempt to commit suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Suspension.

New YORK, Sept. 1.-THE suspension Of
W. L. Williams, cotton broker, was an.
nounced on the floor of the cotton exchapo.
to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
Nominated for Goyernor.

New HAVEN, Conn, Sept Judge In.
ION B. Morris, of New Haven, has been
nominated for Governo: by the democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
RenOliiinafeti.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. AFTER close p,.
mary election Congressman Montgomery has been
chosen for denomination from the 4.h Kcntuctv
district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

WHEN reasonable people opposed the bill
FIR the expenditure of millions Of dollars in
the erection OF Notifications at few points
on the immense coast line of this country,
they did not conceive it possible that the
Senate, however partisan republican it
might ba. would make party affair of an
international question. and thereby run the
risk of hostilties with tie greatest naval
power in the world, one that could lombard
and destroy every city on the coast within
thirty DAYS fer declaration of war. But
70 man now knows what the republican
party would not do in order to regain pos
session f the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
To The ,ditor of tie Alexandria Ga.ett, .

~ "he 'f'tW VI t''o <ato""""'i u pu%ettc-
The following squib WAS slgge> ted BY rosdir,
an item in your paper few days ago To the ef,c.
that tights were now worn by fashionable lstie,
at the North in lieu of the conventional hose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04
The Army Bill,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The second con-
ference on the army appropriations bill has
resulted in disagreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

T1s Season for October he's been received ff'H.
the international News Company, New York a'a
is very interesting number Of this popular lady :
fashion magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR in Wisconsin
treat their representative in Congress
MI. Smith, one Of the only two knights Of
labor in the U. :. House of Representatives
the other icing Mr. Hopkins, of Lyncbburg
in this State, better than those of Virginia
do theirs. The former have renominated
Mr.. Smith unanimously because he voted
for the Mills bill the latter condemned Mr..
Hopkins for doing the same Identical thing
and turned him ou! in the cold. 1t would
seem from this that the knights are not OF
nue mind, and also that those Of Wisconsin,
know which side their bread is buttered on
better than their Virginia brothers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

Congressman Mills addressed large den-
ocratic meeting at Boston last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-04

ton was caused By which lSOhouses war.
destroy ed and forty-six persons drowned !.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-02-06

The United States Treasurer Saturday
issued the following notice relative to one
and two dollar certificates: ''The Treas.
urer of the United States will issue silver
certificates of the denomination of 81 and
50 in return for National Bank notes or
for United States notes or silver certifi
Gates mutilated or unfit for circulation,
only received for redemption under the
regulations now in force. As heretofore,
the charges for transportation to Wash
ington on National Bank notes in sums
or multiples of $1,000 will be paid by the
Government. The charges on United
States notes and silver certificates for.
warded for redemption or exchange will
be deducted from the proceeds of the re.
mittances at contract rates, unless pre-.
paid, and the charges for returns in new
silver certificates are to be paid by the
consignee at the Government contract
rates."
A copy of this notice has been mailed
to every banker in the United States,
and as the new silver certificates will be
exchanged for mutilated greenbacks,
national bank notes or silver certificates,
il is likely that there will be a brisk de-
mand for them, and that every standard
dollar in the Treasury will be represented
in the currency by silver note.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-02-06

The discovery by the inha bitants OF a locality
hitherto unvisted by the pestient scourge of
fever and ague, that 1t exists in their very midst
is decidedly startling. Such discoveries are made
% every season, in every part of the Union
Subsequently,, when it is ascertained, as it invar-
iably il At such times, through the valuable ex-
rerience of some one who has been benefited and
cured, that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a
thoroughly eficacious eradcator of the malarial
poison, and . means of terrifying the system
against it, q feeling of more security and tran
quillity reigns throughout the whole neighbor-
hood. Besides the vebrile forms OF material dis
ease, dumb ague and ague cake are removed by
the potent action Of the Bitters, to which science
also gives its sanction . remedy for rheumatism,
dyspepsia, constipation, liver complaints, debility,
kidney troubles, and all diseases impairing the
organs of digestion and assimilation.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-02-06
Onday. February 8. 1883.
SENATOR STEWARDS VIEWS.

An interview with Senator Stewart on
the cause of dull times is printed in the
SILVER STATE to-day. 1t is interesting
as showing the views of public man on
the effect of the demonstration of silver.
The legislation referred to, and to which
the Senator attributes the restlessness of
the working people of the country, was
enacted when both Houses of Congress
and the Administration were Republican
John Sherman, who is now prominent
candidate for President, and who, if he
receives the nomination for that Office,
will be landed by every Republican from
Maine to Texas and from the Atlantic to
to the Pacific, and probably by Senator
Stewart, himself, introduced in 1869 the
bill to make the bonds, which were origi-
nally payable in greenbacks, redeemable
in coin only, and subsequently, under the
deceptive title of 'an act relating to the
MINIS and Assay Offices of the United
States" introduced, and succeeded in
passing the bill which demonetized silver
Notwithstanding these facts, Sherman is
to-day dignifed by large number of
people with the title of Great Financier,
but if Senator Stewart will oppose his
nomination, and his election, should re.
ceive the nomination, as he should do to
be consistent, if he means what he is re-
ported as saying, then the people of Ne
vada can point with pride to representa-
tive of their State, whose words and
actions correspond with each other
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-02-06

The above reward will be paid 10 the arres
and con, lotion OF any party or parties found
guilty OF stealing, killing, or running OF, alter
Ing brands or narks Of any live stock belong
Ing to any member Of the Nevada Live Stoci
Association.
GEORGE RUSSELL, President
GEO. s. NIXON, Secretary.
vinnemuoca. April 10, 1884
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-02-06
PAYDAY NOTICE.

A LII persons holding claims against the Win
IA nenucca Mining Company are requested
to present their bills In duplicate on or before
the third day Of each month, and payment will be
made on the 10th.
JosSrH GERMAN. supt.
Decenber 20, 1887 e.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-02-06

A clear skin adds to the beauty of a fne face
and often lends charm to homelness. To
beautify your complexion, ysu should purify
your blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla- As a tonic
and Alternative medicine 1t has ne equal. Price
81. Six bottles, IS.