davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1888-10-13

action we cannot fully believe that
for our own interests this new annex
alton is wholly good.
But we can believe it from another
side. 1t is the duty of this country,
part Of the payment due to mankind
for it's wealth and position and al
most unvarying good fortune, to take
it's share of the burden of civilising
the Dark Continent; and the only
effective method is to help in direct
ly governing it. That is the true
philanthropy. Our traders, with
their frewater, their demands for
ivory, and their desire for profits on
ly obtainable through forced labouf,
do nearly as much evil in Africa as
good. They do, and can do, next to
nothing to create civilisation, to ter
inmate kidnapping, Or TO allow the
dark people to live in the securi-
ty amidst which savagery in its a
trocious forms so rapidly dies away.
Even the missionaries fail except
in isolated settlements and with indi-
viduals. They make villages Temporal
riIr happier, and they make a few
hundred men much better; but they
are rcluctant-aS we think, unwisply
reluctant, but reluctant from the best
motives-to take up the function of
rulers, will hardly train their converts
to resist armed violence, and wholly
refuse to levy the taxation without
which there can be no staple order
and no persistent industry. 1t is
through a Government only that the
good work can be effectualIy done
and the Charter creates a Govern
mrnt which all experience shows will
be an effective one. From the mo-
ment the agents OF the Company re-
ceive their powers and organise n
military force, civilization in its true
sense will begin in East Africa. They
must, in their own interests, establish
order; must forbid slave-hunting
must shoot kidnapperS; must turn
the f9rocious Nasal into excellent
sepoys must stop private war, pun
ish murder and theft, encourage Gull
turc and insist on taxps,-the first eff
feet of which every where all over
the world is to make industry at
once universal and inevitable. They
must turn the endless jungle paths with
which all Eastern Africa, as Mr..
Drummond tells, is ~reticulated, into
open roads must enforce so much
sanitation as makes it possible for CT
viIised men to live must fill the viii
lagos with a new sense OF security de-
tended by irresistible force. They
must do these things not only because
they are EngIishmen, responsible, as
the Charter enacts, to a Secretary of
State, but because they are men able
TO understand that until certain crimes
end, wealth is as impossible as quiet.
They must, in fact, make law prevail,
at once and finally ; and from the
moment they have done so, tie very
conditions of life change for two mil
lions of their subjects, who become,
as it were, by a kind of magic, from
saveges living in constant terror of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

WEDD1NG.-Dr. William R. Pryor, ofNsv
York, and Miss Louise G. Allan, of Rich
mond, were married 10 Fredericksburg vas
terday at - o'clock by the Rev. Grssr
shackleford, at Kenmore, the rtsidercs ~
of the brides cousin, W. Key Howard e,o
in the presence CT a few relatives and intf;
mate friends. The groom ia twenty seS.n
years old, and the youngest son of (iens,ai
Roger A. Pryor, of New York. He is ns,1
ner of DR.. Marion Sims and physician rs
large practice and fine promise. The briSs
is one of Richmond's greatest beauties snS
for several years has been the ackpoa,i
edged belle of the capital city. She Is the
granddaughter of the late Mr.. Allan -,
Scotland, who was one of the oldest soS
wealthiest residents OF Richmond, Va ard
who was the adopted father OF the ,slent.S
but cratic poet, Edgar Allan Poe Hsr
father was gallant Confederate SOL
der and member of the am0n.
Richmond Howilzsrs. He was killed at Cav.
tysburg. Her mother was Miss Han,is,.
ia Hoffman. of Baltimore. The bri . VA. 81.
tired in a iawr-colored troadcoth trsv.
ling dress, with hat and gloves to mai
She was given away by her brother NJ
Hoffman Allan. After handsome pr ,i
the couple left by the 1:20 train on north
err tour and later will 90 abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
Fire In New York.

NEW YORK, June 6.-About $50 this
morning FIRE broke out in Tony PASTORS
theatre, in east 14th street. AS the flames
gained rapid Roadway three alarms and
seven or eight special calls were sent out,
and large number of engines and Aremen
were summoned quickly to the spot. The
theatre is In the Tammany Hall building
and adj bins the Academy of Music which at
one time was seriously threatened by the
flames. By dint of hard work, however,
the 6remen succeeded in preventing this,
and at S:45 o'clock the fire was gotten under
control, not, however, uatil Tammany Hall
and Tony PASTORS theatre had been wreck
ed. The loss will foot up $50 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

heavy shock of earthquake WIS ielt at
Buenos Ayres at 12:14 yesterday morning.
A daughter of Justice Matthews was mar.
ried to nephew of Justice Harlan in Wssh
ington yesterday.
Mr.. Henry Willard confirms the statement
that he is about to undertake an expedition
to the south pole.
John Humbird, director Of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio canal and one of Cumber-
lands most prominent citizens, died sudden
ly yesterday in his 10Th year.
Returns from Oregon indicate that Hor.
mann, republican: for Congress, has 1000
majority The prohibition vote was very
smell. The democrats carry only two coun-
ties in The western half part of the State
The republicans will have &c in the
legislature and the democrats "a.
The League games for the baseball cham
pionsbip played yesterday resulted as fol-
lows Chicago 8, Philadelphia 2; New York
2, Indianapolis Pittsburg 5, Boston 10;
Detroit 9, Washington 0, making the eighth
coat CT whitewash applied TO the Senators"
this season. No games are scheduled for
tomorrow.
While an improvement is reported in
Gen. Sbetdan's condition, it must be borne
in mind that this is comparative, snd does
not mean that he ia much better. Each az
| tack leaves him weaker, and 1t Is this fact
which causes such apprehension among bis
friends. His face. which was very full, is
somewhat thinner, and he has also fallen off
about the body.
Elections were held throughout Illinois
Monday for Judge OF the Supreme Court.
The returns show that the republican candi-
dates were elected in the first, third, sixth
and seventh districts, and democrat, the
present incumbent, in the second district.
This makes the Supreme Bench of Illinois,
republican for the first time in its history.
The Presbyterian General Assembly Of
Ireland assembled yesterday in Belfast.
The retiring moderator declsf ed in his open
ing speech that G!adstoneism implied the
gripping Ut the church's resources. the
transfer of education into the hands of the
Romapists, and perhaps the expulsion of
Presbyt from the greater part Of
Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
HOUSE.
General sheridan.

WASHINGTON, June 6-The following
bulletin was Issued at o'clock this morn
ing:
June 6, $50 a. m.-General Sheridan pass.
ed most comfortable night without re
currence of any alarming symptoms. His
pulse is los and good. E1pectoration free.
Respiration %, regular and increasing in
depth. The kidneys are active. There Ia
no oedema of the legs. At present the gen.
eral condition is better than at any time
since the last bulletin was Issued.
At u o'clock Col. Blunt said that nothing
further could be said of the Generate con
dition. At 11:30 o'clock DR.. N. 8. Lincoln
called at the house and remained half an
hour. 1t Ia feared from these circumstances
that the General may be worse.
At las it was denied that the Generate
condition had changed for the worse, or that
the mid day visit of Dr.. Lincoln had any es
pecial significance. A bulletin will be
issued shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

The CRAFTSMANSHIP OF TIE COMMITTEE
ON RKsoLUTIoNs.-Yest erday the commit
tee on resolution of the St. Louis convention
was called TO order by Hon. Edward Coop
er, of New York. The names OF Hon. Hen
ry Watterson, of Kentucky, and Senator A.
P German, Of Maryland, were put in nomi.
nation for the Craftsmanship, and the result
was the election of the former upon the first
ballot by vote of % to 20-four members
not voting. AT the suggestion of Senator
GormaD, Mr.. Watterson's nomination was
made unanimous, and, upon taking the
chair, the latter remarked pleasantly that
had the committee known how nearly in
harmony we're the two candidates, the cleo,
tion would probably not have been deemed
necessary.
The following was the vote by States and
Territories:
Observation-Disclosures, Colorado, Della
ware, Georgia, Illinois. Indiana, Iowa, Kan
sag, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee
Texas, Wisconsin. New Mexico, Utah-22
Gorman-Arkausas, California, Connecti-
cut, Kentucky Louisiana, Maine. Missouri,
Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Yer
mont, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona,
District of Columbia, Wyoming. Idaho-20.
The Committeeman from Florida, Nevada,
Montana and Washington Territory were
not present or RETAINED from voting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

SWEPT Ely THE FLAMES Yesterday af-
ternoon a fire swept over wards Nos. 4
and 5 Of the city of Hull, opposite Ottawa,
destroying between three hundred and four
hundred and fifty houses, and rendering
over two thousand FIVE hundred persons
homeless The fire broke out in the City
Hall, and the wind served to spread the
flames with remarkable rapdity. The
building was soon mass Of flames, and the
wind hurled burning embers eastward across
the square into long block of wooden
houses, which took fire at once. The FIRE
then swept everything before it, spreading
farther east, aud also extending northeast
about three blocks, and literally burned it.
self out about half mile from where it
started.
Last night hundreds of families camped
in the open air without shelter of any kind.
Measures for their relief have been taken.
The loss is hard to estimate 1t may be
$500 .0G0, and possibly it will reach $500. 600.
The insurance will not reach one fifth the
amount of loss
The principal buildings burned were the
City Hall. the Catholic church, stone
structure worth 100000. a three-story stone
presbytery and a convent. The origin Of
the fire ID unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
Colore d Democrats.

ST.. LOUIS, June 6.-Nearly hundred
representative colored democrats from
more than dczs States. but chiefly from
the North, held meeting here yesterday af
ternoon and organized negro national
democratic league. A committee was ap-
pointed to represent the league at The gen.
eral democratic league to be held at BAlti-
more July 4. Resolutions we're adopted en-
dorsing the administration of President
Cleveland and the league adjourned to meet
in Chicago at the call of the chairman. The
plan of organization and the purpose Of the
league is the same as other similar leagues
of the great parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

NJ. P. Taylor, of James City county, and
q member OF the board of directors Of the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum, died Saturday.
The Virginia Beach Railroad has in con
temptation the building of branch road to
Princess Anne Court House at an estimated
cost Of 100000.
On Monday night the dead body of Geo.
Hayes was discovered on the railroad track
on the Ocean View Railroad. While
under the influence of liquor he wont to
sleep on the track and was run over.
Early yesterday morning while Rich
mond and Danvile railroad locomotive was
crossing the iron bridge across the dock just
above the shp-ocks 10 Richmond section
of the bridge gave way, and the engine, ten
der, and three men were dropped into the
water. The men all escaped with but slight
ipinry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
Indiana and GOV. Gray.

ST. LOUIS, June Ga rumor was 10 cir
culalion last night and this morning that
at caucus of the Indiana delegation 1t was
decided that Governor Gray should not be
pnt In nomination for the Yioe-Presidency
The Indiana delegation say there is no foun'
dalton for the report. They have no ides
of abandoning Governor Gray's can
didacy. IF any such action was decided
on I have not heard of It," said Senator
Voorhees,, the head of the delegation. "Yes,
intend to make the speech, presenting In.
diana's choice to the Convention"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL
NEW YORK. june 6.-There wa. rstbo, ~,

NEW YORK, june 6.-There was rsther be,vv
tend to the market at the opening this mO,pirg
accompanied by moderate degree OF anms,ior
which, however, soon disappeared, leaving II.
list dull and listless as usual. The lis. was in
tensely dull, with tho exception of about sir
stocks, which led the dealings. There was scpa
weakness in the early dealings and fractional de-.
clines followed. A rally succeeded which extend
cd over the remainder of the hour, bringing pric,.
generally back to opening figures. The tralp,
developed no special feature whatever and a, II
o'clock the market WAS dull and steady at about
first prices Money easy at 1a1 la
BAL1IaoaE, June 6.-virginia IS consoliisto
Ga past-due coupons "a: 10-40s 35la new 3,
"a ~ bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

When the nomination of Cleveland was
announced by the chairman another scene
of wild enthusiasm occurred in the conven-
tion, but the delegates and spectators were
too nearly exhausted tosustain 30 prolonged
scene as that which followed Mr.. Dough.
erty's speech.
The committee on platform will not report
until to. morrow, nor will nomination for
Vice President be made until then.
The convention adjourned until ten
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
III-Eated VOYAGE.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-The British bark
Balaklava arrived yesterday from London
after remarkably long voyage Of one year
and seventy. four days. Her misfortunes
we're many. There is not sailor aboard
who shipped on her from England. Ten
sailors wsre washed overheard and drowned
in storm off Cape Horn and while at Val
paraiso for repairs the remainder Of the
crew deserted. The bark Was again caught
in storm after leaving that port and lost
two more men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

In respect of the "kickers," Mr. Gaines says their
detection amounts simply and solely to the loss to
the republican party Of the State of their indivd-
ual votes, as they, like terrapins carry all
they have on their backs, and have no following,
Brady's and Cameron's following in his district
being limited to one man, ex-Audtor Dyson, and
Mr. Wises in the Richmond district to Paul and
another co,ored man. He says the "kickers" are
men who have had some prominence in the party,
but that their real strength assembled in their
convention at Petersburg, that they have no fol-
lowing whatever, and that it is impossible
the national republican convention can do so un-
warranted thing as to admit any of their dele
gates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

ACCORDING TO the latest decision in the
coupon cases, man Can pay his taxes, and
those of his neighbors who have not the
time to go to the ireasurer's office, in lump
with greeubacke, but not with coupons,
though the latter have printed on their face
Virginias promise that they shall be re-
ceived for taxes; also, that taxpayers
who offer coupons in payment of taxes shall
not only have such tender refused, but shall
be mulc.ed in heavy costs for making such
a tender. and ali, too, in face of the fact
that the U. S. Supreme Court has decided
that such tender ia legal payment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

The EASE with which the republicans in
the U. S. House Of Representatives. stopped
the proce' dii gs of that-~S5ody last Monday,
simply rssiihing from voting, thereby
destroying a quorum and making an ad-
lournment necessary, doesn't look we'll for
the success of the Mills bill, even in its
amended shape. Nor does there seem to be
any means by which the small democratic
majority in the House can hasten the ter
IMITATION OF the debate on that bill, as the
committee on rules of that body is composed
of three democrats and two republicans, and
Mr.. Randall being one of the three demo-
Gratis. his vote, of course, on the question
referred to, will always be with that of the
two republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

THE LABOR party of Illinois has deter.
mined to have no electoral ticket at the
coming Presidential contest. and to support
the democratic ticket at the election. The
managers ofthe labor party in Illinois are
wise. They know that the democratic par
ty always was. is now and ever must be, the
true labor party of the country, and that by
it's works the republican party has proved
Itself to be the party of the monopolstic
"a nitalista.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

DARING THE existence of the reciprocity
treaty between this country and Canada the
trade of each country with the other was
uuadrupled. Were there no restrictions Oh
trade between this country and Canada On
the North, and this country and Mexico on
the South, if trade on the borders were as
free as it is between the States, the cry OF
over production would soon be qnieted, for
the surplus products of this country would
then find a ready market in the two adjoining
countries referred to. That such would be
the case is not denied And if reciprocity
with two adjoining countries would be go
advantageous to the United States, why
wouldn't the advantages be the greater by
reciprocity with all other countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

THE TWO things that will make many
democrat forget his objections to Mr.. Cleve-
land are his veto of the dependent pensions
bill aud his low tariff message to Congress.
The representatives of the democratic party
in the House of Representatives should reco-
lect these things and be stimulated by them
to prevent the passage OF the new pensions
bill, and to effect the passage of low tariff
bill. And unless the platform adopted at ST..
Louis shall endorse the Presidents ideas on
both he subjects referred to, the convention
with treat its nominee with scant respect.
and seriously handicap his reelection, for
the coming campaign, go far at least as thou
sands OF democrats are concerned, will be
fought for principles, not men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

THE REcENT national prohibition conven.
ton declared 10 favor of the immediate alb.
clifton of the internal revenue tax. The
delegates to that convention certainly ought
to know their own business better than
other people but how they can expect to
lessen the consumption, and consequently
the ill effects, of liquor by removing the tax
on that article is what they only can tell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

THE MEMBERS of the U. s. House of Rep
resentalives are paid high salaries for max
ing laws for the government of the country.
On Monday last they adjourned after an
hours session because half of them would
not vote, and large portion of yesterday
session was consumed in applauding red
handkerchief, and in reading bulletins con.
corning the St. Louis convention and the
Oregon election. In the meantime tariff
is continued by which the people who send
them to Congress are compelled to pay dou'
BILE price for the neceesaries of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
Three Children Drowned.

OMAHA. Neb., June 6-Three children OF
Ferdinand Matthias and James Mark, all be.
tween 10 and l6 years Of age, we're drowned
at Wisner yesterday while crossing the river
in boat. There were eight in the boat
when it capszsd. but the others were saved.
They were returning from wedding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
ALEX ANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE c.

Now THAT Mr.. Cleveland has been re-
nominated, it behooves all good and true
democrats to give him their sincere and
hearty support. for, judging by experience.
he will certainly make better successor OF
himself than any man the republicans are
likely 10 nominate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

THE FACT that Mr.. Watterson has been
chosen chairman of the committee on reso.
lutions of the ST. Louis convention over Mr..
German would be more favorable to the
success of the democratic party next fall. if
1t were not accompanied By Mr.. Watterson's
rem arkable statement that on the subject OF
the tariff he and Mr. German were almost
in perfect harmony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

suIc1DE-G. B George, manager of the Joseph
Davis Shoe Company, of Lynn, Mass, contractors
for convict labor in the State penitentiary. com.
mitted suicide yesterday in the penitentiary yard
by shooting himself in the temple BE asked one
of the gusrds to let him look st his pistol, and
while the guards attention was otherwise at
trscted George placed the pistol to his head and
fired. Tho act is attributed to tenn; orary mental
alteration. Deceased was SO years old, native
of Massachusetts, aud leaves wife and son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
Proceedings of Congress-.
WASHINGTON, ID. o., June b.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, D. o.. June 6.
SENATE.
Immediately after the reading of the jour
nal the Senate, on motion OF Mr.. Sherman,
proceeded to executive business.
After few minutes the doors were reop-
ened, and the presiding officer laid before
the Senate message from the President re-
turning, without his approval, bill pen
soning widow, on the ground that the
death of the husband flor which the pension
was allowed) had nothing to do with mill
tary service, bu! was the result of suicide
The message was referred to the Committee
on Pepsione.
The Senate then resumed consideration of
the diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill.
HOUSE.
The House, after the transaction of some
business of no general importance, went in
to Committee of the Whole on the tariff bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
FIRE i'm a Lumber District.

CONCORD, n. H., June Ga large fire is
reported to be raging 10 the lumber district
in the city of Burlington, Vermont. Tele.
graphic communication is cut of. Particu
lar not obtainable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
shops DESTROYED.

NORWOOD, Mass, June 6.-The repair
shops of the New York and New England
Railroad Company with contents together
with IL box and freight cars were burned
last night. Loss $4,000, insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

We have received from the Calvert Litho.
graphing and Engraving Co., of Detroit,
Mich, new and correct likeness of Presi.
dent Cleveland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

John Lamar AGREE, OF lower Lee county,
Georgia, died recently from o brass har-
monica The harmonca was Christina,
present, and in blowing it the harmonica
poisoned his mouth and lungs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

A citizen of Bossburg, Pa. owns nine
dogs, eeven cate, monkey, eight canary
birds and two white mice. 1t is unnecessary
to say he is poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06

The French Senate yesterday passed tbs
Panama lottery loan bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-06
DERRY's HARNESS OIL SOAP.

Three aizea-s1, SO and 25c sizes; The finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.