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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

An Englisbman has invented an electric
gun. There is small storage battery fixed
in the stock, from which current strong
enough to explode the cartridge is commu-
nicated. 1t is said that one charging of the
cell will explode five thousand cartridges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

There is an increase in the travel over the Mid
land hallway.
Two Baldwin locomotives for the Cape Fear and
Yadk u Valley road arc at the Midland yards.
fight on upper King street on Saturday even
ing csuloi some excitement in that neighborhood.
The tomato glut is over and from now till the
close of the season higher prices will prevail for
this popular vegetable.
The remains of the late Harrison Jacobs, which
had been deposited in the vault at St. Mary 8
cemetery since the day of his funeral, we're to-day
inferred in that cemetery
The tugboat Samson, which got on the White
Rocks, near Baltimore, early Friday morning, got
of on Saturday and was found to be uninjured.
che proceeded to Back creek. Cecil county, for a
tow of barges for Washington.
Mrs. Roberts. living on Henry street. between
Wilkes and GIbbon, was attacked by vertigo on
Saturday evening, and fell on the pavement. Her
head Was severely cut by the fall. and profuse
bleeding followed. physician was summoned
and she soon returned to consciousness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
Bringing Gladness.

To millions, pleasing their palates and
cleansing their systems, arousng their LiV-
ers, Kidneys, Stomachs, and Bowels to q
healthy activity. Such is the mission of the
famous California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
of Figs. For sale by E. S. Leadbeater &
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

STOLEN HoRss.--A colored man who said
he mad left his horse in field near Water
loo, bstween this city and Washington, on
Saturday, was here to day looking for the
horse, which had been stolen and which, he
had been told had been seen in the posses
sion of another coIored man 10 this city.
He was unsuccessful in bis search.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

CONVICT SHOT Dandy jim" Ander-
son, cOorec, who was last year sent to the
penenliary for robbing the house OF MIR.
John Stone, 10 this city, while doing convict
work near Richmond few days since, tried
to escape when he was shot by The guard
and nearly killed. Anderson haa made an
attempt to escape before when he was shot
aud slightly wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

q,pirr DISCUSSION twentv-secoud
81 meeting of the Woodawn Farmers
a %. h uos held at the Woodlawn mansion,
w. residence Ct Mr.. John Mason, on Satur-
Wv ~. The occasion WAS celebrated by H
40 '!,ic 0iyeu by The members of the club aud
n.n.' tsmiiies and in the evening a nou-
l .',,.sn discussion Of The tariff question by
ye ',, Butterwortb, of Ohio, and
hh;;pg,s.en,ativs Wilson, of West Virginia,
l h,t Mace Dir. Butterworth spoke first
. .a odvoca,ed high protective tariff and was
t tIl by Mr. Wilson, who clearly showed
sng. Unfair it was that a few manufacturers
NV IND a he protected NJ the expense of the
s sTs ority of the people OF the country.
The discussion was conducted IN the pest
LUG his, bnmor aud was enjoyed by about
5So narsops who were present. The speak
o sss we're we're introduced by Maj Q. E. Hine. and
an smopg those pres 'ut was Gen. w. 81. F.
I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

OFFICE REMOVED office Of master
Of trains of the Midland railroad, of which
Mr.. P. B. Peyton is in charge, was to-day
removed from this city to Charlottesville,
where it will be in the future located.
Messrs. J. c. Lahue, Geo. Peyton and w.
+ Cook, telegraph operators, accompanied
Mr.. Peyton to Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-An attempt was
made on Saturday night last to rob the
store Of Mr.. c. f French, on King street.
The wouG-be thief used key which be
partially fitted in the lock, but which, in
turning broke of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

CATHOLIC KNIGHTs.-Mr. J. c. Carroll,
Of Norfolk, president of the State Council of
the Catholic Knights of America, was 10 the
city yesterday and organized local board
Of that order The meeting was held at st.
Mary's Hall and temporary officers were
elected. Upwards of twenty members
ilined the CIDER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

CoRREcrIoN.-Supt Carne complains that
in the report of the School Board proceed
iOgs published on Friday, the GAZETTE
made him say, in opposing MIR. Stranss's
motion, that teachers who had not had
moral training shoulG not be preferred to
those that bad. What he did say was nor
Llll training
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
LOCAL MATTERS

Ibis section rain, nearly stationary tempe
-. variable Winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
AIfsanl|rIa Gazetie.
g
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 90.

- Persons leaving the city can have the
-. nailed to any address, postage prePsia,
,y length Of time, at the rate OF fifty cents
io' a9' ,tb Subscribers ordering the GAZETTE
pt' "a from Que pos:ofice to another should give
@ -. ,srl IS new address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOB BUILDING A GREEN
L HOUSE AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL
CEMETERY, VIRGINIA.
DEPoT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, D. O., August IA, 1883. J

DEror QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE.
WASHINGTON. D. O., August IA, 1888.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, subject to ususl
conditions will be received at this Office until ~
o'clock noon THURSDAY, September 13. 1888,
at which time and place they will be opened in
the presence of attending bidders, for the EREC-
TION AND COMPLETION OF A GREEN HOUSE
at Arlington National Cemetery, Va, in accord
ance with plans and specifications and other data,
which can be obtained upon application at this
office, or of the Superintendent of Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery. Va. The Government reserves
the right TO reject any or all proposals. Envel-
opes containing proposals should be marked
proposals for Building Green House at Airing.
ton National Cemetery. Va" and addressed to tie
undersigned. g. B. DANDY,
Lieut. Col, Dep. Quar-. Gen, U. S. A.,
sue16 ct Depot Qusrtermss.er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

POLICE REPoRr.-Last night was cloudy
and yarn, with four prisoners and one
oiper at the station house.
In the absence Of the Mayor Mr.. John I.
Sweeney. president of the Common Council,
presided at the Police Court to-day aud dis
nose1 of the following cases
Tbos. Arlington aud F. G. Stanley, ar.
rested BY officers McCuen and Bontz for be
inc drunk and disorderly, were fined 81
Sarah L.vi, Geo. Boston, Ben CHM,
Robt Smith and Jos Walker, all colored,
arrested BY Capt Webster and officers Nc
Cueu and Price for disorderly conduct, were
discharged with reprimaud.
Alice Manly, arrested by officer McCuen
for being drunk End disorderly, was sent to
j. for 20 DAYS.
Spencer Jones, coored. arrested by offlcer
Price for being drunk and for resisting an
officer, was fined -.
James Lawrence, arrested by officer Nc
Cueu for abusive language, had his case
continued.
Elijah HUTCHINSON aud Maggie Hutoher.
sou, arrested by officer McCuen for disor.
DERBY conduct, ware tined 81 80 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

MIS-. R. L. GORDON, having rented the com.
lfly modious aud eligibly locsted BOARDING
HOUSE SOB Queen street, 10 now ready to accom-
modate permanent, table aud transient boarders
on reasonable terms The rooms have been reht-
ted and refurnisbed. sug1S st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
LOST AND FOUND.

OST--On King street, between st. Asaph and
IL Royal, PAIR OF EYE GLASSES, with cord
aud pin attached The finder will please leave
them at this Office. auglI st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

ACCIDENTS. -An engine on the a. 4 F.
.,i1-oad ran of the track near Lorton Sta
ian shout ten miles below this city, yester-
J AZ morning, and was somewhat damaged.
ri, trains we're delayed for an hour or two,
bn, the disabled engine was soon gotten on
w, f,srk and taken to Washington.
Two engines on the A. & w. road collided
- Washington early this morning aud both
were damaged, but no one was hurt.
The report in circulation on the streets to-
dsy that an accident had occurred on the
W;dsnd road Yesterday near BarboursviIle,
"a d.nied by the officers of the road, who
ssr tbere is no foundation for the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

~! ~. u Z. Price will have for sale in market to-
WV" some nice sslt water tauors and spos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
ST. JOHNS ACADEMY
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

The ffty.sixth annual session will begiu on
Tuesday, September 4tb, 1888, and continue until
June oath, 1889. The discipline is military, and
the school is provided with new breech. loading
rifles and jul. camp equipage, going into camp,
usually st some watering place. every year. There
are three coHrses-clssscal, scientific and COM
mercial-and the final examinations are under the
direction of the Committee OF Local Examinations
of the University Of Virginia. Voaruk, the new
international language is taught in the CONNER
cial course. There sre finer sets of philosophical
Instruments, chemical apparatus, cabinets of min
erals than many colleges possess, and the prnci-
pal is teacher of fcrty-one years experience.
Within the past four years there have been cadets
from twenty States and Territories. For cata-
logues apply to
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ,
aug7 eotsep15 Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20
FOR SALE AND RENT.

NOR RENT-One of tn, most desirably-located
i RESIDENCES in the city, fitted with gas,
water and all modern conveniences. Address g.,
GAZETTE Office. augl5 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-20

THE GENUINE RUSSIAN GUT STRINGS, for
Violin, Guitar and PANIC, have no equal; so &C.
knowledged the world over.
Also new line OF SILVER REED" ACCORD
EONS, unequaled in tone and beauty Of finish
Nothing like them in the market.
Silver Reed Concert Harmon:css. Tuned Duets
and Octaves The above are the finest instru-
ments made. Warranted as such.
Prices cheaper than ever auglo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12

There are few women who can put
truth more forcibly or clearly than Grace
Greenwood. Being asked a few days
since whether she had found foreign girls
superior to the American girl. the bril-
liant authoress responded; such ques-
tions as that are fired at me, point blank,
almost every day. Think Of these ques
tions-aA Of which have been asked OF
me: DO you still, after all the mon
archical splendors you have seen, believe
in republican government Did not
the grand procession OF royalties at the
queens jubilee stagger your democracy?
DO You approve, as You once did, of our
free institutions, and feel proud of the
privileges we grant to women and the
Difference We pay them; How do you
Ike America now. after seeing so much OF
Europe and its government
Such questions are little better than in
suits might as well be asked plainly
IT, after mingling little In conservative
and aristocratic foreign society, | had
turned snob, after the custom of consuls
and the manner Of ministers; or If | was
ready TO stultify myself by opposing the
higher education and the political rights
OF women. II the best of earthly friends
the one dearest and most revered, wer-
living, | should hardly be surprised to be
questioned by some one: After an nc
quaintance with the English mamma, the
French mere and the Italian madra, what
do you think Of your MOTHER 1t is
very evident from this forcible reply that
America has Mt least one among its famous
and brilliant women whose republican
principles foreign travel and associations
have not changed, j. Box in
New York Grnphic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12
Advice to Mothers

Are You disturbed at night ami broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth? If 50. SEM
at once and get bottle of MRs. wtSsLow's
SOOTHING SYEUr FoR CHILDgk~ TEETHiSs
Its valge Is incalcGlahie. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers. there IS no mistake about
IL Ii cures dyse2tery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels. cures
wind colo, softens the gems, reduces in
hammatlon. and gives tone ami energy TO the
whole system, MRs. WISsLows' SOOTHING
SYRUP FoR CHILDREN TEErmIS6 is pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and phy-
sicisns in the United States. and is for sale
by all druggists thorough the world Price
25 cents bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12
SOME AMUSEMENT NOTES.

London Is TO have a new theatre for light
opera that viii cost s..55JcO1
Jane Hading, the great Paris favorite, will
probably come 70 America With Coqueiin
next October
1t is rumored that Mary Anderson intends
to play in Germany before returning TO
America next August.
Etelka Gers:er is on tour with the Cam
panini Concert company and will continue
with them some weeks.
Mary Anderson is bringing her london
season TO close. Her audiences are almost
exclusively composed of provincial tourists
Clara Louise Kellogg, it is announced.
will tour next season with an opera com
pany of sixty-five persons. under the manage
ment Of her young husband Carl Strakosch.
The annual pay roll of tine Paris Grand
Opera foots up s3.2il and in spite Of the
fact that No rent Is paid and government fur
nishes $50 go year, the manag ger is invari-
ably d loser
Arrangements have been completed
whereby Fanny Davenport will play a sum
mer season on tine Pacific slope under Al
Haynian's management. Miss Davenport
opens at the Baldwin theatre, San Francisco.
May a.
Theodore Thomas may be forestalled in his
professional tour through Europe The
French conductor, Lamoreux, Is going to
make concert tour through Spain, Portu-
gal, Russia and England with ninety per-
formers.
Mrs. Alice Shaw, the whistler, is 10 go 10
England in the spring, and. as social nov
city she may vie with Adelaide Detchon,
whose pretty pipings ami bird limitations
have been the correct thing to listen TO for
several seasons past
Australia has just got roller skates and is
SO busg with them that the theatres stlIer.
1t Is decided not to take A Parlor Match
there, but George Knight will undertake
professional tour
While W 5. Gilbert is building theatre
in London there Is no foundation for the
rumor that Gilbert and sullivan have had a
falling out. Their union is a. strong ever
and bett opera than The Mikado" Is sad
TO be preparing.
Lillian Olcott is credited with tine most &C.
centric fashion of these times. The young
actress has Il small live snake of greenish
hue, imported from Africa, uclosed in
sort of harness of gold encfusted with small
diamonds and fastened TO her collar with a
diamond clasp.
Coquelin, the French comedian, is having
social well an artistic success in
Egypt His five performances in Cairo were
attended by the khedive, ANA he has beca re-
ceived at the palace with distinguished
honors. NJ. Coquelin has broken tine record
in Egypt by declining to ascend the big
pyramid.
Nat Goodwin broke glass at dinner
some time ago. One of the guests very
homely man. remarked, iau5iiingly, that he,
had never broken glass in ms life. What,
quizzingly inquired Nat, mot even when you
looked into one r. Dramatic News.
Charles H. Hoyt, author of "A Rag Baby"
"Parlor Match Bunch OF KEYS, TIN
Soldier" Hole in the Ground ami Brass
Monkey says his sleep is interrupted by the
fear that after he is dead some ,natIus Don
nelly will arise and attribute his dramatic
works to William VI. Evarts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12

MON>> OF the good things Of this
alone on account Of Dyspepsia Ackers
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on .
positive guarantee a: % and so cents, BY
J. NJ. Mixer. 1914 Water street. dr1zvi.t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12

A blooded racer possesses one essential
quality that scrub horses seldom have
pluck You VIII find many common
horses that possess fine points, so far as
wind muscle and structure are concerned,
but in race they will nearly always
throw up their tails and give up in disgust
if passed by an adversary, or il they feel
like they can't win. Flora Temple, the
queen of trotters In her day, was an ex
ception to this rule. She never knew
what it was 10 be beaten, and always put
forth her utmost efforts until the driver
commanded her to slacken her speed A
race horse is like gamecock in that he
must have nerve to supplement his nat
ural powers. There are blooded animals
that viii 20 their level best until they
drop Ut Is useless to use whip on that
kind OF an animal; they are born fighters,
and eNult ms much in u victory rs their
owners. Such racers also have superior
intelligence, and if they are not too high
strung they can be trained in the arts aid
tricks OF the turf. All blooded animals
ito not possess pluck, however and such
as are lacking in this quality are more fit
for the pillow than the track. Jockey"
in Globe Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12

The special providence that seems to
hover over drunken men and children has
something OF an explanation, " said well
known and eminent medical man to a re-
porter. In the fact OF the main cause OF
the breakage of bones from falls being
from q resistance of the tendons more
often than from the violence of the shock
incident TO the actual fall. A child or an
intoxicated person will rarely endeavor
with any great effort 10 recover their bal
ance when they slip or topple over. Hence
no special resisting force is exercised, and
they sink into collapsed heap without
serious injury. When an adult in posses
sion of his sound senses undertakes, with
endless coutortions and gyrations, to save
himself from going down, he draws every
muscle and sinew taut, aud il the wrench
is too severe the bone breaks. There is
no way of definitely proving it, but 1t is
asserted. and believe with some show of
truth. that some, ut least. of the fractures
resulting from falls, especially from a
height, happen before the actual shock
with the substance one falls on occurs.
It's strange, but guess 1t is the truth"
--Philadelphia Call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12

The archives OF the government are
kept in the library Of the department Of
state, and constitute a vast collection OF
precious documents. There are a great
many Of historical interest. The hcst
draft Of the Declaration of Independence
and Of the federal constitution are here
preserved. Washington's commission as
commander in-chief OF the American
army, and host of documents pertaining
to the revolution and the early days Of
the government are to be seen. The let
tiers and papers OF Washington, Jefferson,
Madison and Monroe and some OF the
other presidents are preserved In large
volumes, many Of the manuscripts ap-
pearing as clean and distinct as If writ
ten yesterday. Autograph letters from
kings and queens, princes. statesmen and
historical personaces VINO have fiourished
during the past 100 years are to be found
In these collections. Here are the origi-
nal copies Of all the laws enacted by con-
gress, and Of all the treaties made by the
United States with foreign nations, from
the first, with France. ITS, and the sec
ond, with England-the treaty Of peace,
bearing the date Of Sept 3, lIs3-down to
those Of recent years.
One treaty with Turkey is gorg-oGsly
emoeliished with goiden letters, but Inc
most unique treaty In the objection Is one
with Japan, which IS contained in a costly
lacauered case covered with silk. The
quaint Japanese characters, covering
many pages Of fine paper, are clearly and
boldly portrayed. The royal signature
appears at the top, and You read from the
b,ftom The treaty WAS brought TO
Washington by two officers Of high rank,
who were charged with its safe delivery
on peril OF their lives One day they tri
umphantly marched into the department
OF state bearing aio.t on bamboo poles
queerly constructed box, in which was
the important document. Glad indeed
were they to have escaped the disastrous
chances OF land and sea, and when the
royal agreement finally passed into the
hands Of the secretary Of state they ap-
peared greatly relieved, for their heads
We're no longer In danger Washington
Cor New York Mail and Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12
ABOUT INDIANS.

The total Indian population Of the United
States is 81 .s6l
The estimated number Of Indians in
Alaska Is So,ts0
The Indian agencies of the United States
are sixty-one in number.
The number of Indian church members in
the United States IS 3, 6fS
The number of houses occupied by Indians
L. the United States is II .2sSa
The number OF Indians in the United States
lteiag on and cnltivating lands is 9,6la
The number Of Indians in the United
satss who wear citizens dress is 81 Loci.
The number OF Indians in the United States
% can read Indian languages is l0,Gs.
The number of Indians in the United
sses who can read English is but ., saS.
There are ten Indian training schools, To-
ea'ed in different parts Of the United States.
indian reservations in 1885 in the United
S.&tes amounted to 81. l66 square miles ap-
Is XlisAtely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12

Know myself by reading the Science Of
Life, the hes. medical work ever published.
for young and uiddle-aged men
may7d&vly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-12
EUROPEAN JOTTINGS.

A patent for driving vehicles by electricity
is SAID to have been sold for 10000,
William Finlay, of Glasgow, has started to
wheel a barrow to Rome and back. He hopes
t,lo it within year.
Ia 1885 the United Kingdom built l5l iron
Steamships and 80 of steel. In 1887, - new
sai,>, were of iron and 256 of steel.
Gamblers are advised to go to Monte Carlo.
Tho hi,'; has been running dead against the
bank for some time, and Mr.. Dumont is said
to have Won 100000 francs.
An mmensc locomotive has just been con
s.Iuctet at Paris foundry. Its builder pre-
dts t;Iat it will realize an approximate speed
oil nncty-three miles an hour.
The decentralization of the socalleL "Ameri-
CO." Trout in Norwegian waters has been very
s. ','s full Attempts are now about to be
1aqi" t. n,.,iinatjze black bass obtained from
A,Acrira.
The dog corps in the French army is being
carefully trained at Belfort. Large dogs are
chosen. Every day they are shown soldiers
il ,iermln uniforms and taught to fy at
ten on sight
The manner in which the spruce and pine
forests OF Norway are being eNtermnated is
becoming 50 serious that the government is
called upon IL put a stop, by legislation, to
the dtforestation of the country
The details are being settled for transform
ing the Roman Forum. the Palatine and
the baths OF Caracalla into a grand arch
geological promenade planted with groves of
trees The bill authorizing the scheme was
passed last summer.
Franco has taken up the centerboard ques-
ton. \ national nautical authority says in
L. Yacht that the day is approaching when
the Yacht Racing association viii be obliged
to weld to- the pressure of facts, which have
trun shaat., shown the real worth of these
sailN moderated boats
Here is a stt- ,crer for Ignatius Donnelly
\ playful has been discovered of the XII
k..ay Theatre Ra.al in Oh announcing the
performance OF The tragedy OF Hamlet
orr, ialiv written and composed by the cele-
lr.lt. Daa iIn,s,, Of Limerick, and inserted
Ia >.iaG,~ies.tcs works"