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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27
Explanation q.

Well, for once we feel bad. We hav Q
tried to live at peace with all men, but
1t seems that we have actually caused
saloon man to become angry over the
frequent notices of temperance meet
ings in Salt Lake papers. We did not
know it was wrong to hold temper
ance meeting. or for a paper to print
notice of such q meeting We have
honestly believed that the Christian
people, the wives and mothers, were
entitled to as much space in a paper as
saloon keepers, horse jockeys, baseball
players, secret societies, pleasure seek
ers or any other of the many classes
represented in the columns of a great
newspaper. We did not know it was
wrong to try to counterfeit the work
done by the saloon. We really thought
that some of the boys of Salt Lake
ought to be saved from drink, and we
wanted to try to reach them. Well we
are encouraged to go on, and, after
careful consideration, we believe we will
risk the combined wrath of the whole
forty and all We ask is that it be poured
out on the women who are conducting
the campaign, and not on the editors
who are only doing what is done every-
where, giving chance to all. B.
The Anti-SalOOn Republican Convsn-
t1on.
Two hundred delegates, representing
twenty States, composed this meeting
at Cooper Union, New York. The true
policy of the party was defined by Mrs
fnil t.,
local option; in others restriction; in
others prohibition; in all, that the party
will help the people to cipple, and
finally destroy the saloon by whatever
M ans the people choose" DR.. Car
roi thus characterized the political
parties: the Democratic party is the
party OF Won't the Third party is
the party of Gang; the Repu bIicau
party is the party of Can" If it can,
why doesh'ii.?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-27

Items.
THE liquor traffic has greatly thriven
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
The Lste ocean Disaster.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE corrected llst
of the lost is los, as given by Capt. Muller
of the i'll fated steamer Geiser. The Geiser
carried SO passenger and crew of 43. OF
the passengers IA were saved, and of the
crew Il. This makes the list of lost 70 pas.
sengers and 26 crew. Peter Julius Jorgen-
sen. second officer of the Geiser sage: 1.-THE
only explanation can give of the accident
is that it was raining like HI. The first
officer was on the bridge and the third off.
Ger was down on the deck taking sonndings
when the crash came" There is no excite
ment at the Office in this city, as most Of the
passengers were from the west.
Boston. Aug. ia Halifax special says
that the steamer Thingvslla was sighted
coming up the harhor at $3.50 q. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
Stafford Democrats.

At "a meeting of the democrats of Stafford
county, on the 10Th of August, the following
delegates were selected: Simeon G. Peyton
C. W. Robertson, ]. NJ. Briggs, Hugh Adie
S. G. Combs, Thos. Waller and l. c. Fiem.
ming. Alternates, D. NJ. Lee, DR.. Jas. 81
Ball, DR.. G. M. Wallace. Tbos. B. Reamy,
Thos. B Enbry, Geo. V. Moncure and Jas.
Ashby Altering selecting the delegates
the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That We. the democratic voters
of Stafford county, in convention assembled.
do heartily approve of our representative in
Congress, GEM. W. Il. F. Lee, and that our
thanks are due him for his efforts il the in :
terest of this the Sth Congressional district,
and that the delegates appointed By this
convention be, and are hereby, instructed
to vote for the denomination of Genl. W. b.
F. Lee, In the convention to be held at
Warrenton Springs on the fifth day of Sep
TENDER, 1888. T. G. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
The Wise-NTahone Fight.

NKw YORK, Aug. 1.-THE executive
committee of the national republican com.
mittee was to have had conference at the
Everett Honse last night with Virginia re-
pabiicans, with view to settling the con-
troversy over the electoral ticket in that
State. Among the Vireinians present we're
John S. Wise, Colonel James D. Brady,
Lewis Mckenzie, General B. D. Groner and
Colonel D. F. Houston. The point in dis
pute is to see whether the Wise faction or
The Malone faction will make up the cleo
torial ticket in Virginia. There are twelve
ELECTORAL votes, and Mr.. Vice has already
six of these. 1t was left to the nationa
executive committee to decide as to which
faction shall get the other votes. Only San.
ator Quay, Colonel Dudley and Colonel
Clarkson were presnt, so there was no quo.
rum. The meeting was adjourned until TO-
day at national republican headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
Senator Daniers Views.

Senator Daniel takes different view oil
the political outlook in this State from that
expressed by Repl sentative Yost. He says
the campaign has not formally opened yet,
but the democratic hosts are beginning to
muster, and in few weeks they will be
thoroughly equipped and organized for the
fight. He has great confidence in the Yir.
ginia democracy, and he does not believe
they are prepared to go back on the admin
istration that hes done 30 much to benefit
the people in every section of the country.
He predicts that Cleveland'5 majority will
be materially greater 10 November than it
was four yeara ago, and that at least eight
democratic Congressman will be elected to
the next House. He has made frequent
visits to various parts of the State recently.
and he has made it rule to feel the pulse
of the people in those sections. While he
may have found few persons who are dis
appointed and dissatisfied about certain per.
sonal matters, the rank and file are anxious
that the present administration shall be con
tinued, and are also willing to accept the
provisions of the Mills bill as an evidence of
good faith on the part of the democratic
party in redeeming its promise to relieve the
whole people from the burdens of taxation
which now oppress them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

WHAT WOULD be thought of the lookout
on ship who, when he saw breakers ahead,
sbould fail 10 give information of that fact,
and repor. fair sailing, lest he destroy the
feeling Of security prevailing below? or
what of the scout who, seeing evidences OF
the enemy's approach, should tail to convey
that intelligence to headquarters for fear OF
raising an alarm? Even 30 it would be
with democratic newspaper which, aware
OF the dissatisfied, lukewarm. dispirlted and
disorgapized condition of large body OF Its
party, should not raise its voice and cry
aloud, so that, if possible, something might
be done to avert the impending danger
That there is danger ahead is go plain that
those who ruD may read but there are also
means, time and opportunity to avert It,
Will they be availed of? To wise men, to
be forewarned is to be forearmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
Yellow Fever.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Surgeon General
Hamilton hes sent the following telegram
to Dr.. Neal Mitchell, at Jacksonville, Fla
Congratulations on improved outlook fol
early termination Of epidemic, but look out
that the cases now under treatment do not
become new centers of disease" Surgeon
General Hamilton to day received telegram
from Assistant Surgeon Carkson. at Fort
Monroe, Va saying that he has quarantin.
ed the British steamship Athens. seven days
from Pensacola to Newport News. He says
that case of homaterDesis, with collapse
was found ON board too i'll for transportation
The vessel is being fnmigated without re
moving the cargo of timber. DR.. Hamilton
telegraphed DR.. Ciarkson to anchor the yes
sci in the north channel near Cape Charles,
and to hold her 10 quarantine for further
observation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
Daring Robbery.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-THE fact has just been
made public that one of the most daring and
successful robberies that has occurred in
this city for a number of years was perpe.
trated Wednesday night at the residence OF
George W. Wigs, 1885 Michigan avenue.
Over Sc, 900 worth ofdiamonds,a quantity OF
silver plate and numerous articles OF fine
jewelry were taken. The robbery was care.
fully planned and skilfully executed and
the most Jealous work on the part of the
police has thus far failed to reveal even the
slightest clew as to the perpetrators of the
deed. The thieves obtained entrance through
a rear basement window and went through
the house in careful and systematic man.
usr. They pried open every closet and
drawer and took every article of value that
they found. A large amount OF heavy ell
yer plate, two gold watches, two sets of dia.
mond ear rings, two pairs Of diamond brace
lets, diamond breastpin, and number of
rings we're among the articles taken. AL.
though the thieves entered the bedroom
where different members of the family we're
sleeping, no one was awakened and nothing
was known of the robbery until the follow.
Ing morning The police were at once no.
ed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

Mr.. Edmunds introduced the joint reso-
luton (which was referred to the committee
on the District of Columbia) to restrain the
erection or maintenance of overhead elec-
trio motive power and electric light wires
in Washington and Georgetown.
The communication from the commission
ers of the District of Columbia (Which was
under discussion yesterday came up again
on Mr.. Edmunds' motion instructipg the
Committee on the District of Columbia to
report resolution requiring the commits.
sioners to revoke the permits already given
for overhead electric motive wires,
Finally Mr.. Edmund's motion to refer,
with instructions, was agreed to-yeas %,
nays 49,
The Senate bill amendatory of the act OF
the 18Th of June, 1888, relating to postal
crimes was taken up and passed.
HOUSE.
On motion of AIR. Forney. of Alabama,
the Senate amendments to the sundry OWL
appropriation bill were non-concurred in
and conference ordered.
Private business having been dispensed
with the House, during the morning hour
resumed the consideration of the resolution
assigning certain days for general pension
lapislation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

During thunder storm in Baltimore yes
terday a colored, man was killed by light.
ming.
The West Virginia democratic convention
yesterday nominated Judge A. Brooks Elem.
ming for Governor.
Buffalo has been selected as the meeting
place of the New York democratic State
convention on September u.
Two young ladies', while out driving near
Laytonsvlle, Montgomery county, Md,
yesterday, were stopped by man with a
revolver and forced to give up their money.
The League games for the baseball cham
pionshiD played yesterday resulted as fol-.
lows New York 8, Detroit 0; Boston 8, Chi
cago Pittsburg 6, Philadelphia l; WASH
ington 8, Indianapolis 0.
Julius Oppenheimer, manufacturer of
cloaks and suits, testified in New York yes
terday before the immigration investigation
committee that the wages paid now are ten
or twelve per cent. less than ten years ago.
Police officers Joseph Rosenberg and JAS w.
Jones, while attempting to make an arrest
in Louisville, KY, yesterday, were both
stabbed to death by Charles Dilger, bad
character about town. Dilger was beating
b WOudU, aDu lu0 Ou1CcIs, 6lIIdCtCu ny ucT
cries. broke into the house and attempted
to arrest him.
Advices from the capital ofthe Chckasaw
Nation, are to the effect that ]. L. Byrd, the
full blood candidate for Governor, has been
declared elected owe. VIM. Guy, the present
incumbent, by three votes. Two precincts
solid FIR Guy, were thrown out by Byrd's
fends, who were judges of electioD. Trou-
BILE Is expected.
At the Convent of Notre Dame, in Balti
vices, who made their initial vows three
years ago, took their second step toward be-
coming perpetual members of the Order of
Sisters of Notre Dame by protesting vows
for seven years. At the end of that time
their final VOWS will be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

Mr.. HENRY GRADY, the Atlanta gusher,
having in pubic speech thanked the North
for whipping bis own section, and then in
vited M7 Mckinley, an ultra republican
protectiouist, to address the low tariff dem
ocrats of Atlanta, has now turned his atten-
ton to Mrs. Cleveland, of whom he speaks
in the following terms:
"Why, if the bees of Ely metis were swarm:
ing on my lips and my speech and soul
SCARED as the eagle scars, when, with eye
unauailing, be looks into the SUI and
mounts higher and higher, until he darkens
the FURNISHED ceiling of the sky with the
shadow of his wings, / could not hope to in
terpret to you the sweet and gracious courte.
sy of the first lady of the land"
From all accounts Mrs. Cleveland deserves
all that can be said in her Praise, and her
womanly modesty would doubtless prefer
that Mr.. Grady would select some one else
as the object of his grandiloquent compli-
monte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

THE LAST State convention Of the Vir-
ginia democracy made the following decla.
ration: 1--WE should never forget that re-
publican ascendancy in Virginia would
threaten every public interest and embroil
the State in conflict of classes and races
detrimental to ALL" There is no doubt about
the truth of this, and so important ia 1t to
the people of Virginia that every man among
them should bear it in his mind from now
until the day of election. No matter what
he may think about national matters,
whether there be high or low tariff, or
whether the President be in or out of accord
with his party, the main question with him
is whether he and his family shall be permit
ted to live in their homes In peace and
quietnes.s, or be subjected to the troubles and
dangers necessarily incident to republican
rale; oreven Mr.. Wise say thatin countesin
which the negroes have majority of the
voters, they must have majority of the
school trustees, who elect the teachers for
the public schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
suppressing immortality.

NEw ORLEANS Aug. IA special to the
Picayune from Lafayette says regarding the
trouble in Abbeville, that the town has for
some time past been infested with bad men
and women who openly de6ed the proprie.
ties by shocking exposure of their immoral
life. A party of young men, mostly clerks
in stores In Abbeville, began a crusade
against these people on Saturday night by
whipping with oowbides several men and
women until they were blistered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
TIE PRESIDENT says

SIT must be conceded that none of the
things subjected to internal revenue taxa
ton are, strictly speaking, necessariesr there
appears to be no just complaint of this taxa.
ton by consumers of these articles, and
there seems 30 be nothing so well able TO
bear the burden without hardship to any
portion of the people. But our present tariff
laws. the eicious, negotiable and illogical
source Of unnecessary taration, ought TO be at
once recised and amended"
This wise and correct view of the requis.
tie revenue legislation of the country, and
the Presidents strenuous advocacy of it,
should be sufficient. especially when sup.
plemented by his veto of the dependent
pensions bill, and by the bloody shirtism
and sectional hate of his republican oppo-
nents, to induce majority OF the right
thinking men of the country, North as we'll
as South, to see that nothing be left
undone that may tend to secure his re-slec-
tion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

THERE HAS been another collision at sea
and more than hundred lives lost thereby
Death has all times for its own, and acct
dents come on water ss well as on land, ir'
respective of human efforts to prevent them.
And it is no less silly to blame the owners
or the officers of the suDken ship for derelic
ton of duty, when they themselves are
among the victims, than it is to blame q
railroad company or the officers of train
for an accident in which they must ofneces.
sitv be the greatest sufferers. Accidents
will happen, and their effects should be
borne with such grace as should attend
the reception of all the other inf Lotions of
providence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

A NEW TELEGRAPH CoMPANY.-A pre-
imiuary meeting of the Gray National Tel
autograph and Telegraph Company, recent.
ly chartered, was held in Richmond yester.
day. There we're present Senators G. B.
Farwell. OF Illinois, and Eugene Hale, OF
Maine; Wendsll Goodwin, of New York
James B. Pace, James b. Dooley, and T. Nj
Logan. of Richmond. The action of pre-
vious meeting, when general officers and
directors of the company we're elected, was
confirmed. The meeting discussed meas
ures looking to thorough organization of
the company preparatory to beginning bust
ness operations, but without taking any &C.
ton it adjourned to meet in this city on next
Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

SALE OF RAILRoAD.-The Virginia and
Carolina Railroad and all Of it's rights Of
way we're sold in Richmond yesterday in
pursuance of decree of the Chancery Court
of Richmond in the suit of the city of Pc.
tersburg against the railroad company. The
property was purchased by Moncure Robin
son and associates. guaranteed stockholders,
for the sum of Sl65,0O0. The sale is subject
to debt due the city of Petersburg, amount
ing, principal and Interest, to $101 $40,
which is lien on the property 10 the hands
of the purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
ALEX CAMBRIA.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST IT.

TIE NEW YORK Herald is one OF the hrst
revsnsners that declared for the repomina'
ton and reelection of Mr.. Cleveland aro
is doing all it can to secure the latter result
Here is what 1t says
"Henry George, writing in his newspaper
oyer his own name, and in the interest OF
Mr. Cleveland, whose reelection he sup
norts with fervor and great ability, says that
Dnnn Pistt informed him of an interview ne
had had with Colonel Tracy, in which that
gentleman admitted that Connecticut and
New Jersey were lost and something Woulo
have to be done to save New York. Colonel
Tracy is editor Of the recognized admins
tration organ in this city. Now mere Is
strajeht story, told by Mr.. George an en-
tirelv yeracious man, upon the authority OF
Donn Piatt, a brilliant and intrepid demo
cratic leader. 1t confirms what the Herald
has said. end the evidences OF which multi
ply from hour TO hour, that the democratic
campaign is being thrown eway by the mis-
management and imbecility OF the amateurs
who are playing at politics..
The only thing wrong about this is the
statement that the transparent fact referred
TO is the work of amateurs. % the contra
ry. it ia the deliberate work of professionals
who. like Mr.. Brce and Mr.. Watterson say
and like Mr.. Barpum, MIR. German, MIR
Cooper, Mayor Hewitt, and hundreds o.
Others imply, don't know whether the Presi
dent is with or sgainst bis party, and who
either apathetic or disgusted, are allowing
the cam paign to drift as it will But such
condition in the North should only stimu
late the democrats of Virginia to greater
efforts to retain possession oftheir State, fol
republican rule in Virginia means practica
negro supremacy in the State, and that is
condition which but few Virginians car
contemplate with aught save the graves
apprehension, because it involves the ruiz
aud destruction of every moral and materia
interest of their State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
GOODS Desfroyed.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa., Aug. H.-Reports
from 35 representative points in northeas.
tern Nebraska show that wheat, oats and
all small grains are almost total failure.
Almost continuous rain and the heavy wind
and hailstorms of the last week destroyed
the little prospect which there was. Corn
in this section will be In peril of frost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
CIemency to Hazine Cadets.

WASHINGTON, Aug 17.-In the cases of
the naval cadets who were recently tried
by court martial at Annapolis. for hazing,
found guilty, and sentenced to dismissal, the
President had modified and committed the
sentences to confinement for thirty days,
and q deprivation of one-half of the annual
leave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

There is constant demand for Flour and eur.
rent prices are well maintained by wholesals
dealers. Wheat is steady and firm the Offering
continue fair, but good many of the sample. ale
sweaty and in poor condition, choice milling Ion,
being rarely found among them; sales show the
usual range of from 70 to sec per bushel. Com
is quiet at the recent decline, and brings from -
TO SIC Rye 4S to 55. Oats, new % to 80. Bar.
ter, Potatoes Eggs and other produce are in be,
ter demand at unchanged prices
BALTIMORE Aug. 17.-Cotton quiet aud firm.
middiing II y. Flour active and firm. Wheat
Southern strong and higher; Fully 90-94: lona.
berry 92a95; Western strong and higher No .
winter red spot 91Ssa9la; Sept 917ss92; Gee
92asa921s: Dec 95a95L. Corn-Southern STEADY
white 60A61 yellow Sass; Western dull mix
ed spot 51lha52; Sept s.a52; year 45laa454
Oats steady and firm; Southern and Penns new
33a38; Western white 35a3S do mixed 32s3i
Rye steady at 54a56 Hay dull and lower; prime
tn choice Western $1Ssl9 so. Provisions isirly
sc' I've and firm. Butter dull and easy Western
14s15 Coffee dull Rio cargoes fair IA Sugar
firm A soft 7la. Whisky quiet at 81 goal o.
NEW YORK, August 17.-Cotton dull; upland,
11as Orleans lily; futures quiet and essy
Flour active and stronger. Wheat active sn6
higher. Corn higher. Pork quiet and stronger
at $15 37ha15 so. Lard quiet at So 25s9 30.
CHICAGO, Aug. IT, IL a. m-Quotations at
this hour are as follows for September OPTIONS.
Wheat S45s Corn ASH Oats 24ss; Pork
$13 81 y Lard IS 90 y short ribs s. OH
RICHMOND MARKET, Aug 16-The MARKET;
q little more active. Flour quiet. Offerings Of
upwards of u 600 bushels of Wheat. with s.lesat
1892 for white; 80 for mixed, and 1880 for
shortberry. Sales of Corn at 5sa59
LYNcHBURG MARKET Aug 16.-The receipts
of Tobacco have fallen off, and aye generally Of
poor quality. Flour is dull. Wheat quiet at 75a
81. Corn 53a56.
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, August 16-Tbe
market is very quiet and weak. Flour unchanged
with limited demand. For Wheat which is
coming in slowly, the quotations are from S0ss7,
Corn 52a56
SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, Aug. 16.-sugar
There is no change in raw Sugar, and .he market
continues firm. We quote fair to good re-
fning at o 1-16a5 3 16c; moassos Sugars at 40.
a47sc. and centrifugal, go test, at 61sc. The
market for refined Sugars is strong ana active at
quotations-say for cut loaf Sasc ;cubes 94c pow.
dered 8 &c; granulated Sc; moulds A SIS; Dicks
confectioners' 77sc; confectionery A, ~ Go.
lumbia 11sc. Standard glucose Syrups SAC.
Cofee-The demand is mostly for job lots and
the market for invoices is quiet. The spec
ulation Is very steady and importers find
market when they feel inclined to part with
their goods. The trade is quiet. Fair Rio ia
quoted nominally at lac per ID. The prices for
futures are frmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
Killed By lightning.

KANSAS, Aug. 7.-Chlef Messcott, of the
Kickapoos, his squaw and FIVE children,
were killed by lightning on the reservation
near Netawaka, Kan, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
A Denial.

LONDON, Aug. T.-Mr. Parnell denies
the report that he intends to vacste his seat
in Parliament until either the Parliament
airy commission or the Scotch court has COM
pleted its inquiries into the Tsmes's charges
against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17
THE Fisheries Treafy.

WASHINGTON, Aug. T,-An understand
ing has been reached between Senators Frye
and Morgan, having charge of the fisheries
treaty for their respective sides, that the vote
upon ratification shall be taken on Tuesday
next