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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Bold Itobbers Get Left.

PORTLAND, Ne, Oct. lS-Last Monday
night at 10 o'clock, a gang of masked men
rushed into the smelling works on the out
skirts of the city and demanded the money
and valuables of the six men who were work
ing there at the time. One big workman
named OConnell instantly attacked the ma
rauders with an iron crow-bar, telling one of
them to the ground. This checked the on
slaught, and another workman started the
steam whistle which 80 frightened the robbers
that they fled, taking their wounded com
rade with them. The police expecs to cap
ture the whole gang
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Our Money Counting System.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S-Treasurer Hyatt,
Register Rasecrsns and Mr.. Miller, of the
loans and currency division, the commission
appointed to investigate the money coun ting
system of the treasury department, have
submitted their preliminary report TO the
secretary of the treasury. As further Sc
curity against theft, mismatched notes or
other irregularities, the commission recon-
mends q system of double counting, by
which notes presented for redemption are to
be examined after cancellation for notes in
correctly pieced, counterfeits and other ir.
regularities. The notes are not to be de-
stroyei until they have passed the two sets of
counters, who are to be in separate cages.
An assistant superintendent is to be ap.
pointed to hardle the notes between the firs1
counters and the revisers, Acting Secretary
Thompson has approved the finding of the
commission.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
A Kontuckx Murder.

MoRt .ANFiELD Ky, Oct. 1s,--Cur,; Brans-
ley and Joseph Aarons We're returning homo
from {. shooting match at Blackford Mon
day, VIXEN a difficulty arose over sorno Old
disagree ament. Anrons had a shotgRn and
Brantly an eir-gun. Brantley backed
Aaront some eighty steps or mere, calling
him ugly names. Aarons succeeded finally
in getting Brantley's gun, and made him
promise to behave himself aud make frienas.
Brantlsy promised to do 60 and his gun was
returned to him On receiving bis gun be-
struck Aarons on the head with. H. and the
latter turn shot Brantley, killing nlnI A.
most lstantly. Aarons then fled and has
not yet been captured.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
New NfcxIcan Keport.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.--Gen. Edmund G..
Ross, of New Mexico, makes the feature of
his annual report to the secretary OF the in
terror, the questions of the settlement of
land grant titles, water, storage and navi-
CATION. lie states that these questions take
precedence over all others in Importance to
the development and welfare of the terri
tory. He urges the passage Of the bills now
pending in congress, for the settlement of
the disputed land grant titles; that a selec-
tion Of $4,000 acres of the public lands in the
territory is authorized upon, which a loan
can be based to apply the means to carry out
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Ancient Church Building Gone.

EUPHRATA, Pa, Oct. lS-Tuesday morn
ing one of the historic buildings of the once
flourishing German Baptist community was
totally destroyed by fire The building was
one of number put up by Conrad Beisel,
founder of this strange community $50 years
ago, and occupied by men and women who
called themselves Brothers" and Sisters y
and had everything in common The COM
munity has long since died out, but the
buildings have been maintained because of
their historical interest. There is no insur-
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Tha AIIeged Anarchists, Nnson.

CHICAGO, Oct is The cases Of the aI
legec Anarchists, Chapek, Sevic, Hronek.
ct al came up before Judge Jameson Ths
alto; ney for the defendants asked for N
change Of venue TO Judge Collins, uhich
was granted. Savic and Chapek then asked
for u separate trial, alleging that they haa
not teen arrested or indicted with the other,
and that theirs were separate cases. This
motion will be argued Friday morning.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
collnnso In q Hailrond Tnnnss.

NEvBURG, N ", Oct. 1S.--A collapse ir-
the W est Slore tunnel at West Point, will
proba ply cause a disarrangement Of she siale
schedule for some days to come ThroHRh
passer ger trains are run from here via tho
Erie to Jersey City. Way passengers are.
taken on SPECIAL trains TO Cornwall and then
transferred oy boat to West Point, where
local rains are again made up. The engi.
neer If the train that was caught in tho tID-
mel las been unusually unlucky, having
strucs and killed two men this week.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
A NEW ROAD OPENED
Er@rn Winnipeg to Penlbina, Dal<ota-Cel-
ebrnti0n at the latter Place.

ebrntion at the Latter Place.
WINNIPEG, Man, Oct i>--The Red River
Valley railroad was opened today, when an
excursion train was run over the newly con
stl0icUed road from here to Pombina, Oak, 4,
where an international celebration was held
TYDa line from here to Portage La Prairie
mill be completed by November l. and Pre-
rnier Greenway announced in the legislature
Tuesday that next summer the Northern Pa.
cific which has obtained control of these
roads, will buid branch opening up the
Spuris country. The Northern Pacific &
Manitoba company, which controls these
reads, has now been fully organized. Messrs
Ggeenway and Martin, members Of the local
government, are directors OF the road to rep
resent pI ovincal interests
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Cincinnati,
v II hAI -NocND5I U9.
CORN-Nelv. SOdtljc; old, $50 sc,

N'HEAT-9Sc6Bsl 0s
CORN-New. S06}jc; old, 45649c,
NIOQI-~Unwnshed; hne mcrin0, I78isf=
on fourth blood combing, .aa2c; medium
de aine and combing, 2aD2fc; braid, isgblsc.
me dunn combing. 25Nte4c. fleece washed. une
me rino, \ and AH, - g9lc; medium clothins.
20 CSC: doaine fleece. 2JlL21c.
1tAY-No. / timothy, Sif %; No. . SO O..
prt irie. $40 1sDll 6J; wheat, oats AID rye
str Iw, 81 H0d7 o.
ATTbE-Good 20 choice butchers, 81 s0e
Oh fair, ST. 2Jlbj 20. common, 81 5uAe Qr
cckeIs and feeders, 81 DOiEj 70. yearlsns.s
an calves, 81 00lt3 W.
iIOGS-3eiect butchers. s. 63gJ q; fair ~
oh packing. 81 30b6 U5 fair 70 good sitAi.
s. 500 s.: common, - 40ztj o.
SHEEP Common 70 fair. s. Oo93 o9 good
10 choice, 81 2ifbt %.
lIAAIBS-S5 50lsj So
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

JEs sur, en-, Oct. ls,--In january, 1856,
Robe = j. Smith, of this city, was mnrders,R
by L,wis Edwards, colored, who was. SEN
tened to life imprisonment. His rttornsy
secui ed a new trial. and the case was ohavs
begun yesterday. Sunday night tho sheriff
brou ,ht Edwards here and at 5 o'clock Mon-
day morning party OF masked. mel onscredi
the ] ,il and shot him dead.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Cnnrht Alter sir Yenr.-

KANSAS CITY, Oct lS.-A man giving tine
name Of William Hubbard was arrested
Tuesday night on general suspicion. When
Chief Speers saw him lie recognized him a,
Bob Wright, vino killed Nellis Bush at l3l
Longstrcet, Cincinnati, in lssl Wright is
known as a hotel thief
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
srANaINo N "a oMN LIonT.


tho Ttslsry uueation.
Nav " ltg, OCT rs. The World publishes
the follow ng syeg!a dispatch from Torunto.
Onti IL Thought that the Dominion gov
ernment tends 10 back down on the fishery
question Trc FREQ Press OF Isoadon, Ont.
which ypi ,es thc viows ot Mintstor ol Agri-
culture q Ring, takes the ground that Can
ada had itter yield After reviewing ths
question I ths transhipment Of nah in Soaid.
IL says;
"Wouh II not DO well that Canada shouh
waive hei rights under the treaty ot 1878.
and be Hing, under altered condition uf
things IL respect To carriage 10y rail, 10
permit nerican fishermen tho privilege cf
making sc Of our lines, for the purpole q
Forwarding their legitimate catch " tho
general narketl We frankly confos than
we would he in favor OF such n concession. -
The ed toriRl concludes that in resisting
the Aine ioan contention Canada Is standing
in her own hght. The article Is clearly in-
spircd fr IN Ottawa.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Struck with am Iron Rod.

PORTSMOUTH, O., Oct. Is.--Harvey Sly,
an employe OF Portsmouth veneering works,
was struck on the head Tuesday with an
iron rod, in the hands of Clark Hancock, the
engineer. Sly's wound is at the base Of the
brain, and is considered quite dangerous
Hancock, who is considered justiiable, is out
nm hail
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

CLINTON, Iowa, Oc., Is.--The River rark
motel and tie pgsto!lico ct CLANCY, Iowa.
were burned Monday night, tsSethsF with
their coatsuta Loss 5000; insurance
SI,eOo. The inmates of the hotel escaped
IN their night clothes
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Epidemic at Cninesvilie, FLORIDA.

GAINESVILLE, Fla, Oct lS.--Four new
cases of yellow fever have developed here
since Friday and the disease has been de-
clared epidemic j. M. Graham, cashier,
and E. E. Vogle, bookkeeper of the First
National bank are both down with the fever.
The board of health has telegraphed for
more nurses, and it is feared that it will be
necessary to make public appeal for flnan.
,.ioI aid
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

BgoogLYN, n. Y, Oct. ls-AlSred II.
Gillian, the artist who cut his throat VITA a
razor at his rtsidence, 95G Dean street. while
from malaria fever. died from tie
Effects OF bis wound. His brothers anl bis
wife and family were gt his bedside.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

Earrc'V Escape of an Ocean Steamer.
HALIFAX, y. s., Oct IS.-The steamer
Ulunda, Oh her LAST trip from Halifax 30
London narrowly escaped being dashed 30
pieces OF tile rocks OF New Foundland. Tho
passengers were preparing to retire late ana
evening vixen there was n cry Of Breakers
ahead.n They rushed on deck and were sOd
to get aady to take TO the boats The fOS
was den % but the vessel was so close TO shore
that the roaring breakers were clearly dis
ceInible and audible. The half clad pas
senger5 expected instant shipwreck, and
were gr ,atly terrified, but by slcllful man
agenen the peril was avoided, the steamer
being pdually worked out of her danger
Gus posito and proceeded ON the voyage.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
o'Connor ChaIlenges I-emer.

New York, Oct. 1o.-William O'Connor
has challenged John Teemer to row three
miles with turn on or about March / in San
Francisco for 81, 900 or $4,000 He says this
is the fourth challenge he has issued to
Taap,ar
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

fiATTLF-Tri 5 4095 90. shippers. ssf5-
IA r 20 god 81 l5fsi 81: common, = gs6E3 a.
fO3s pniladelphiEs, S. 2SEj Is, aixssl.
- U2ls1 u: Tcrkers S. s5.6j rs. cammnu -
IL r. s. c9sD5 10 gras'ers and stubblers, - u5
~ a5; pi-s. IS y - 81.
:REE.'-6rli.e. g 1913 %; fair 10 god.
s. as: colasran. I 50ft2 fA
.AAlBS-Sl 2j15 IS
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

EoRwALK, O., Oct ls-John Wilhelm, a
prominent German citizen and farmer of
Peru township, this county, fell from an ap
pie tree Tuesday, receiving an injury to the
spine which will urOye fatat
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
nIllton ssrler.s Fortnnes.

NEW YoRK, Oct 1S.-Ex. Congressman
Milton Sayler, Of Ohio, who is now q resi-.
dent OF this city, was admitted In the su-
preme court general term, 20 day, to prac.
tice law in this state.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
ONLY TWO DEATHS

At Jacksonville neutrality-suspicious. at
Gainesville, FIorida-Elsewhere
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 1S.--The official
bulletins continue to show all Improvement.
Tuesdays bulletin shows: New cases, 5S;
DEATHS 2; total cases to date, 3,627; total
deaths to date, 3lS. The new deaths are
Edward Bill, coiored, and young daughter
of w. G.. Cooper
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

PORTLAND, Ind, Oct. lS.-The pipe line
connecting this city with five big gas wells
eight miles west of here, was completed
to-day. This, with the Portland wells,
gives this city at least thirty million feet Of
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
a Spanish consul General's death.

QUEBEc, Oct. lS-Eis excs!iesoy. the
Count Premio Rel, Spanish consul general
at this port, while handling revolver shot
t'..--'s ~ A'a.i airinst inssanflv.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

HoGs-Falr TO good. s. e0aS 10 rnlrsH
p3 cihng, s. s0lSt ~, heavy 10 ohOics. s. s0h
3 o.
fcATTLE- Choice tp extra shipping. - -
9 ~ mixed, 81 i0Gj -5; st1ckers ard tsodauA
8 OnNsi IS
LAAiBS-s3 75st5 %.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

with the authorities
about the sale of
Dakota lands, par
ticipated in the
fight with the Uni
ted States cavalry
on Little Big Horn
in 1876, in which
Custer and his en-
tire command was
massacred. Among
the dusby visitors
is Sitting Bill, who
was In command Of
the Indians at the
massacre. Sunday
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
THE sioux CHIEFS
SITTING BULL AND SEVERAL OTHERS
NOW IN WASHINGTON,
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF
THEIR DAKOTA LANDS.

They Are Excluded from a Church Pew
Merely because they Killed and scalped
the Owners son-They Visit the Places
of Interest About the City and Attract
Great Attention Elsewhere.
WASHINGTON, Oct. lS.-A number Of the
Sioux Indians now in Washington to confer
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Montgomery Lifts Her Quarantine.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 1S.--The quaran-
tue has been lifted here in reference to De-
cafElr and jackson Miss
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
The Weather.
I FINANCE AND COMMERCE

WAsHTHGToN, Oct. IS. indications.
Fair; slightly cooler; westerly winds.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

wHEAT--So. J stsse red. IIE No
!, d winter. isccsml-t. Llt
CORN Mixed ali 4e.
OATS r. M. Z walts, aic. No. lntNsi4
ovem5eF. E9lfr.
CATTLE 81 Og3s - psr 100 Isgp.ls nus
81 lglr
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18
Quo ;ntions for the Money, Stock, PrOduo,


Quo ;ntions FOR the Money, Stock, Produce
and Cattle Markets for October II.
NIw YoRK.-AToney 909l6 per cent. Ex-
charge steady; governments quiet.
Cu rency Sizes IL bld; foIr coupons, lS5ys
bid; ours-and-a-half, 1854 bkl.
Tie stock market opened steady at al ostf
last nights figures, but during the first bnur
ON e. good buying OF Union Pacific. prlcea
sire frightened and advanced II 10 per cent
During the hour to noon q raid on Missouri
and the remainder Of the list declined frste-
tioD ally in sympathy. The market ut this
Kirn, fs nhnilt ~ .tIN.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-18

WHEAT Active, s&sa, s. gs8l Ig,a. oehs-
sr 81 ~.
rOKN Quist. casa. g r.
DA F@-- hasfi cnsI, 3
!. CLOVER sEt.D--a4 g a. Ngscza1r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

OrERA HoUsE-Iu another column will
T. and thu advertisement Of Mr. Alfred
Mi, and his excellent company who will
api: ~ st the Opera House on next Tues
day, Nov. 20h. The following is from the
Ne~s'k Erening News: Mr.. Miaco has no
equa as clown. Miss Lsura Miaco, as Co.
lumbioe. was both graceful and pretty. The
spectacle itself is new and novel, and
consists of some wonderful mechanical eff
fects and startling transformations. The
scenery and costumes were magnificent
The Brooklyn Union says of Ollie Red.
path, who will appear here Monday night !:
Pert is melodrama with number of
thrilling ts5leaux. lnterspersed with congo,
dances, aDd lots of fun. The pay has been
constructed to show off the special abilities
of the star 10 the fullest advantage, and
Miss Redpath makes the u ost OF her oppor
tunities. Pretty and pleasing is her man
ners, a sweet singer, and good dancer, she
captures the hearts Of her auditors at the
start, aud retains them at the finish.
The Till family appeared at the Opera House
last night and gave most remarkable musical
performance before fnge and appreciative au
dience. feature of ths entertainment was the
music produced ON the rock piano. The ocariaas,
fairy bells and other strange instruments were
interesting, and together with other excellent
performances made up rare and wonderfully
varied musical programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Hydrsnlion fire engine was engaged today
in pumping out the tug Comet, which, as stated
yesterday, had sprung aieak and W filled with
water in her dock, between Prince and Duke SITS.
Union services tonight at the NJ. E. Church
South, Rev. Mr.. Yatman in charge. The singers
of the various church choirs are requested t. sit
together on the platform.
The Alexandria Musical Association will give
their first pubic rehearsal of the totight.
That pavement on Prince street has at last been
cleaned OF.
A cold wave is said to be coming this way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

CONVICTED Ia the Corporation Court
to day The case Of the Commonwealth vs..
Pennel c. L ulaon. indie el for passing a
forged CHECK Cd Mr. French Smoot. Of this
city. came up for trial. The particulars Of
this affair have heretofore been published in
the GAZETTE Tho accused was represent
ed by MesSrs. L. Marbury aud ]. II Greene
and the Commonwealth by Mr.. ]. w. Holt
After hearing the evidence the counsel for
Poulson consented to accept verdict of
guilty with penalty of two years con6ne-
msnt in the penitentiary, which was re-
turned by the jury, whereupon the prison
er wss sentenced. Il is understood that an
application will be made to the Governor fer
pardon. Young Poulsou, is son of Rev.
t. L Pou!son, formerly pastor Of the NJ. e.
Church of this city, and who is now pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Flush
ing, Long Island, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

HABFAs CORPUS D. c. Toler, colored
Tho few days ago was committed to JAN
by Justice Birch Of the county, on the charge
Of an attempted outrage upon Daisy Barker
also colored. has. through his attorney MT.
AW. Armstrong. sued out writ OF pa peas
corpus, which is returnsble before Judge
Stuart Tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

MORE SIDE TRAcKs-The work of clear
ing up She debris OF the old freight sheds at
the Midland yards is nearly completed and
where but We tracks are laid, room will
be given for dozen This will DO away
with the double string of freight Cars, fiat,
box, upright and caboo.e, that extend { m;e,
to Roberts crossing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16
Ladies'

10 delicate health, aud all who suffer from
6Ssbitnal constipation, will fnd the pleasant
california liquid fruit tlnedy, syrup OF Figs
more easily taken and more beneficial In Ell
iIect than any other remedy. Il ncis prompt
!, yet gently on the Bowels. h,dneys'
4lVer, and stomach, and does not sicken or
SSs0llltate. For sale By E. S Leadbeaief q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

DEAD Mrs. Lucy Amber, widow of Msj.
Thomas Amber, aud mother of Rev. F..
Amber, decd and ReVs. John aud Thos.
Amber, died at her home IN Fauquier coua-
ty on Sunday las, aged IS year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

FIRE.-The roof of small frame house
on Gibbon street, near Alfred. caught fire
from sparks from the chimney about 1880
O'Clock this morning, and an alarm was at
once sounded. The flames, however, were
soon extnguished by the neiehbors with
buckets O: water, and the services ofthe fire
department were not needed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16
LOST AND FOUND.

7 osT-A CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT, No
i 369. dated March I'd, 1887. for the sum Of
fourteen buadred dollars ,$i,4o0), issued by
Barke & Herbert TO Lucy G stuart and payable
TO the order OF herself. which certificate has been
misaid, lost, stolen destroyed ; and payment
has been stopped AM application maic for new
certificate All persons axe iequeseep TO saow
Gauss why new GER ifcate should not be .ssaod
in lieu of said certificate.
ov,2u i'm LUCY [. ST UAbI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

ARE You MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation d zziness, Loss of Appetite,
yellow skin? Shioh's Vitalizer is positive
cure. Sold by E. s. Lead5eater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

a marriage license was issued in Wash
lnston yesterday to w. T. Griffith and Liz
lie Pearson, of Stafford c. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

PERSONAL Malone passed through
this city last night on his way home from
Washington, where he has been for a week
past ia consultation with some of the repub-
ican leaders.
Mr.. J. V. Tsvenner, formerly member Of
the House of Delegates from Loudoun coun-
ty, has gone TO Roanoke and opened real
estate Office
The many friends of Miss Jennie McCor-
nick, formerly of this city bat now residing
in Baltimore, viii regret to learn of her fe-
cent serious udiapOsiuon, aad hope for her
speedy recovery.
Mr. Horace n Claxtoa, general agent of
the Pocahontas Gal Company, was 10 the
city yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16
LOCAL MATTERS

..a5s section colder generally fair weather
,es erly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

MILITARY. The officers of the Third Nir'
GINA Regiment net In Richmond yesterday.
10 elect a colonel of the regiment in place OF
COL c. c. Wertenbaker, resigned. Lit. Col.
Wm. Nalle, of Culpeper. was chosen Colo
mel Moi Granville Gaines, of WaFrenton,
1t Colonel. aud Capt R. c. Burroughs, OF
Culpeper, Major. The promotion OF Capt:
Burroughs makes Capt. G a. Mnshbacb, OF
the A. il. /, the ranking Captain of the reei-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-16

u,sroRIC BATTLE. FLAG.-It was stated
- 4zFrrE recently that the battle flag
.11, old Seventeenth Virginia regiment
q IN Sepn o4aed to Boston post of G. a. R.
. svhibited at celebration TO be held
s.,cjty soon. The following in refer
''otbe lag is from the Richmond State :
~ hattie flag alluded to Ia the under
.;,oed letter was that carried by the
nj Seventeenth Virginia regiment
-l,..rgb the late unpleasantness. 1t sur
t..s5 VA .var's dread alarums," and was late.
w., Ems city the caus- Of nuch patriotic
a.ns.s "a ii couple OF members of the
--....t.lphia brigade who visited Richmond
.s, IN cg.asiau q tbs dedication of the
~ monumeri z Hollywood. They re-.
aarch ~ it, The fig was after
-. c,,,,eI back 80 Alexandria, when an
~, ou We. received ffcm G. A. R.
pr II r = or, for IL loan. The letter Is
rife, ac, to thar request and indicates
,.,r.iu. nrQnescerce
IiFalQCARTRRs K f. LEE CAMP,
COS FsDFRATE VETERANS,
ALEXANDRIA,. VA, November 9, 1883.
r. LI NaJWcii
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