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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

PAID No INE.-William Washington
was arrested in the county yesterday even
ing by Constable Lewis Somerville, for an
assault on VIM Cant, ell colored. He was
taken before Justice Gloss, of j. tl'erson dis.
trct who after hearing the evidence, fined
Washington $3.50. The prisoner was called
to pay the fee but as he had heard the de-
csioH Of the Justice be quietly stole out CT
The room and left for parts unknown. Strict
search was made for him throughout the
neghborhood, but he could nowhere be
found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

PEABODY NORMAL INSTITUTE.-The ex
orcis4s of to-day were OF the usual charac.
,sr except that Superintendent Carne
..Sortened his lesson to allow an explanation
hv Mrs. Heaey, of Washington, of some
o5srts intended to tx historical facts and
lancet than with their dates 10 the minds
NJ young pupils. At tine close Of the expla
nation he expressed strong approval of the
dsvice as calculated to be a most useful one,
~ did, also, Prof McCleary. Tomorrow,
The Institute will hold its last session, when
prot McCleary will give b 8 last lectures at
880 10 and l Prof Hall at II Miss Chap
msn at 10 and aud Supt. Carne at g. t.
MINT. Mr.. J. Marriott Hill, having generous
~ rendered the free use of the Opera House.
a musical aud literary entertainment will
he siyen to our citizens by the ladies and
Gentlemen of the Institute, beginning at S
O'clock. The admission is free At it's
close, the complimentary hop at the Brad
dock House, by Col Widdicombe, will be-
Gin AT $40 last eight large and appre-
c'atjye audience filing the hall, Supt. Carne
introduced Prof. Thornton, chairman of the
Fscnlty Of the University of Virginia, who
smoke for about twenty minutes on the his
tory of the University of Virginia, its OBJ
iecis aud the manner of carrying them out.
H,s statements were clear and his explana-
IIons lucid aud number of young gentle
man present evinced a desire to profit by
the opportunities offered them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
AIexanarla Gaxette.
8 --.u-----
THURSDAY EyENING, AUGUST .
LOCAL MATTERS

~ Persons leaving the city cap have the
c..,zrrTE mailed to any address, postage prepaid
Far suy length of time, at the rate of fifty cents
80 month Subscribers ordering the GAZETTE
pSar ed from one postoce to another should give
,be old as we'll So new address
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
DEMOCRATIC WARD MEETINGS

Will be held in this city at the usual places on
FRIDAY, August Sd, 1883, at o'clock p. m, to
select delegates TO the district convention which
meets in this city on the 9th day of September
next for the pur pose of nominating Candidate
for Congress from the 9Th district OF Virginia.
The city is entitled to seventeen delegates, dis
trbuted as follows:
First ward-4 delegates.
Second 3 "
Third 7
Fourth " 8
There are also to be elected at the same time
two members of the democratic city committee
from each ward.
By order of the democratic city committee.
jy2S I'd LEONARD MARBURY, Chm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

THE NEW GAS HOLDERS -Messrs. Lewis
Mckenzie and George w. Fisher, the COM
mittee appointed to make the necessary ar
fsngements with Messrs. Bartlett, Hay
wood & Co. of Baltimore, for the construc-
ton OF two gas holders for this city, went to
Baltimore yesterday, completed those ar
iangements and signed the necessary con-
tracts. The holders completed are to cost
sl0.444 and are to be finished, the small one
10 seven and the large one in fourteen weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

PERSONAL Mr. Robert Portner, family
and goyerness, comprising party of four
teen persons, have engaged passage i:
the steamship Aller for Europe, TO sail Au-
gust 10.
land.
Tho Rev. John Amber, ordained at the
Theological Seminary in June last, has been
assigned by Rishop Randolph to the charge
of the churches in Middieburg and Aide.
It is understood that be has accepted two
wears engagement, at the expiration Of
which it is his present intention to SO to
Japan.
The vestry of Christ Church, Richmond,
has called Rev Frank Stringfellow, of Salu.
ds Middlesex county.
Bishop White, who is at Clifton Syringe,
Y, is improving slowly.
Mr. C. c. Carlin, who has been quite sick for
the past few days. has gone to Loudoun county
Dr. G &. Lee Cole, formerly of this city, has
be,n appointed by the President surgeon Of the
81 battalion. District of Columbia militia, with
rank of first lieutenant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

For this section fair weather, slightly cooler
I'D. Generally northeasterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
EDUCATIONAL.
Richmond College,

Session Sept 20, 'ss, to June 90, se.
Eight Independent schools, completely manned
and well equipped good library and museum
special courses of lectures heathful location, at
tractive grounds elegant halls and class rooms,
large and airy dormitories; new hotel, gymnasium
and bath rooms high standards and the best sur
roundings.
Expenses Of nonresident student, $3.50; of
resident about 5000 for nine months session.
For catalogue, with full information ss to o.
ganizston, courses of instruction, degrees, fees,
&C., address H. H. HARRIS,
Chairman Of the Faculty.
ang1 eotsep1 Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

REDUCTION IN PRICES. -Messrs. Tackett
Marshall as will be seen by their new ad.
yertisement elsewhere, have greatly reduced
the prices of their fancy aud staple dry
goods, carpets, mattipgs, parasols, umoreI'
lag, 80. THIS firm one of the recognized lead.
trs 10 the dry goods trade in this section,
Is ever up to the times, and the quality OF
ita stock and the reasonable figures at
which it is placed will probably put it 10 the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

New STATIoNs.-A regular station has
been established at Wiehle, on the w. q y.
railroad q miles ftom this city, and J. Il.
"iehle appointed agent.
regular station has been opened at
Burnley's on the Midland road, near Bar
louisville, Orange county, 90 miles from
this city, and A. w. Douglas appointed
agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

WARD MEETINGS .-The democrats of this
city will hold ward meetings to morrow
night to select delegates to the district con-
senton which meets in this city on Septem-
oef OH next for the purpose of nominating
.; candidate for Congress. The official no.
lice OF the time and place of such meetings
Will be seen elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
A NNUAL FAMILY EXCURSION
Lodge, No. 8, I.0.0.F
RIVER VIEW, MONDAY, AUGUST 9th,
STEAMER NARY WASHINGTON.

STEAMER AAR1 WASHlNdION.
The committee take pleasure in announcing to
the public that they will spare no pains to make
this the grandest excursion of the season. River
View is now complete in every respect for excur-
sion parties. Additional attractions have been
added since last sesson-a switchback coasting
track Go feet long, fine pavilion, plenty Of
| shade. good water, family arbors, swing, &C. An
excellent band has been engaged, snd 8 pleasant
time is assured to all who wish to spend pleas
ant day away from the heat and dust of the city.
Boat leaves foot Of Seventh street, Washington,
at $50 q. M, and Alexandria at 9:3O q. m. and
1:3O and 7:30 p. M Parties in Washington please
take ferry steamer at 1870 aud 63O p. NJ. to
make connections at Alexandria with ESQ and
1870 p. m trips.
Tickets-Lady and gentleman, so cents lady,
% cents; children over 10 years and servants,
25 cents-to be had of the committee and men,
oers of the order.
Committee Of arrangements
W. E. Latham, Chm, George r. Price, Sect'y.,
L. M. Davis, George H. Hinken,
D. Stansbury, George w. Bontz,
3. T. Cook, F. Klaus,
L. Brill jr., II. Kraft
Samuel T. Jenkins, Master of Ceremonies.
aug2 3t
NNHE BUSINESS heretofore conducted by me
l. under the name of JNO. DONNELLY & SON
will hereafter be carried on under the name of
JOHN DONNELLY.
aug2 3t JNo. DoNNELLY.
UTANTED-sEVERAL GOOD FARM HANDS
w to work by the month must be good chop
pers also some who understand ditching. Will
pay good wages. Apply to THOMAS LANNON,
corner Pitt and Cameron streets aug2 eo3t
u: NEST sUGAR.CURED HAMS, small sizes,
4 for sale low by
aug2 &c. MILBURN.
NREEN GINGER received to day by
VI aug2 J. e. MILBURN.
EREsH BUTTER aud EGGS for sale by
i aug2 ]. C. MILBURN.
LOST AND FOUND.
as REWARD-Lost from my wagon on the
toC 14tL day of July an AUGUR DElLL, for
boring wells weighing about 80 pounds. The
above reward will be paid for its return TO
jy3l3 t z. J. DAINGERF1ELD.
FOR SALE AND RENT.
HOR RENT-The desirable THREE. STORY
t. BRICK RESIDENCE on FSrfsx street, be-
tween Cameron and Queen; contains ten rooms,
gas water and all the modern convenlences, and
has fine side yard. Apply to
aug1 st !. M. KELL.
VALUABLE PROPERTY ON KING STREET
FOR SALE.
The lot known as THE COAL YARD LOT"
ON the south side of King street. between Lee and
Union streets fronting s feet on King and ex-
tending back 116 feet tn y 20 feet alley Terms:
CASH ~ GREEN & WISE,
iy27 ct Real Estate Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
CLEAVBLAND HIGH SCHOOL,
Markham, Fauquier county, Vi

Markham, Fauquier county, Va.
VIM. C. MARSHALL, Principal
home school for buys and young men. Opens
September 18th, 1888. Prepares for College,
University or Business. Expenses for board lin
Guiding fuel. lights, wsshing etc } and tuition
5000. No extras For catalogue address the
Principal. jy17 twin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
Roanoke College.

Several Courses for Degrees Also, Business
Department. Special attention to English. French
and German spoken Large Library. Best moral
and religious influences. Students from 16 States
and Territories and Mexico. Graduates in %
States Expenses for nine months S149, $176,
or 1904 Gncluding College fees, board, &C.
THIRTY SIXTH SESSION BEGINS SEPT. 18TH.
For Catalogue, &c, address
JULIUS D. DREHER, President,
iy2-d&trw6w Salem, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02
The Babies Cry forIt.

And the old folks laugh when they find that
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs, is more easily taken and more
beneficial iu it's action than bitter, nauseous
medicines. II strengthens the Liver. Kid
neys, Stomach. and Bowels, while it arouses
them to healthy activity. For sale by E..
5. Leadbeater & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

GUNS, PISTOLS, SHELLS, PRIMERS, &c,
VI &C., at 1928 King corner of Royal street. We
have still on hand good assortment of Guns,
Pistols, &c, of various quality, which we are of
fering at low prices. Examine DAVIS B. L.
GUNS equal to the best at much lower prices.
oct27 ]. 7. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

DANES CELERY CONPOUND-A true nerve
I tonic and an active Alternative. 1t restores
strength renews vitality, purifes the blood, and
regulates the kidneys, liver and bowels. For sale
by WAKEFIELD q HALL,
ie16 Corner Prince and Fairfax sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

WROUGHT SPIKES FOR BRIDGE and BOAT
w BUILDERS at SO King, corner of Royal
street. An assortment of sizes for sale cheap to
sep27 Ut. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

DOMEsTIC SEWING MACHINES, at this time
- the leading machine. Prices the same as
usual Old machines of any kind taken in part
payment. Please call and examine.
mis- E.S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

Has- The regular meeting of the Relief Hool
and Ladder Company will be held Friday even
ing, August Sd, 1888, at s o'clock.
aup2 Ut G. 81. PICKJN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-02

A RTISTS' GOLD PAINT.
Just received. complete in one box, saucer,
brush, ore bottle liquid and one of gold. Price
twenty five cents. For sale by
mb21 VIZ CREIGHTON & co.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-09-28
House Proceedings.

211TH DAY.-The House resumed the con-
sideration of the conference report upon the
Sundry Civil Appropriation bill A clause
was agreed to which provides for the apprO-
priation of 800, 900 for the purpose of in
vestigating the extent to which the arid re-
gion of the West can be redeemed by lrrlga-
ton A Senate amendment which gave rise
to discussion that apprOpriating 5000 900
for the establishment of geological
park i'll Washington. 1t was lost. The
Senate biz was passed passed amending amending the the
Judiciary Committee reported a bill to
create a Court of Patent Appeals. The
bill provides that the court shall consist of
one Chief and two Associate Justices, draw
proper clerical and repOrtorlal staff =. The
Committee on Expenditures in the Treasury
Department reported bill to appoint
Board of three officers of the corps of engi-
neers to investigate the claims of certain
citizens of New York and New Jersey for
damages to their planted oysters in Raritan
Bay by dredgerS in the employ OF the nlted
States Government in 1881.
2l2TH DAY.-A resolution was passed ex-
tending until October l the appropriations
under the Sundry Civil bill -. The Senate
bill amending the Interstate Commerce law
and providing that in all civil actions under
the law the State courts shall have concur
rent jurisdiction with y nlted States courts,
and that one uniform cassltcatlon shall pe
provided to common carriers for their guild
ance in making their schedule Of rates, was
passed.
213TH DAY.-The House passed the JOINT
resolution to appropriate $500, 900 in addition
to the balance of the fund heretofore appro-
priated to be expended in the discretion OF
the President to prevent the Introduction OF
cholera or yellow fever into the United
States or its spread from one State to
another. ,,.,,.
- 214TH Dayton motion of Mr.. McMillin
Mr.. Cox of New York was elected Speaker
pro tenn, to act during the absence of Mr.
Carlisle The Department OF Justice re-,
Dorted a deficiency, incurred for special
counsel fees, and asked for an extra ap-
preparation "A bill was introduced pro
Tidino for investigation Of the contracts for
the BROOKLYN Public Building Mr.. Kelley S
resolution to enlarge the scope of the Stahl-
necker investigation was agreed to. ReSo-
buttons were introduced inquiring as to any
undue influence used to have the Sioux In
dams sign the treaty: whether American
fshermen's rights had been interfered with,
and to prohibit the use of national or other
banks as national repositories unless they are
inconvenient for special disbursements.
2l5TH DAY.-The House discussed the Ii
brary appropriation of the sundry civil bill,
Mr.. Pavson opposing any further approprla,
ton this session and recommending liberal
appropriation for next session. when new
plans could be drawn and the work speedily
pushed. Mr.. Kelley favored the approprla-
ton. No action was taken
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-09-28
SUMMARY OF CONGRESS.
Senate PROCEEDINGS.

IBID DAY.-The President sent to the Sen
ate response to the resolution calling for
copies OF all communications demonstrating
against discrimination against American
vessels passing through Canadian canals and
American vessels engaged in the fisheries
Mr.. George offered an amendment TO the
Trust bill The amendment consists of four
additional sections, the most important Of
them being one making it the duty Of the
President, when satisfied that the price of
any article of merchandise is raised in CON
sequence OF agreements combinations to
issue his proclamation Suspending Temporal
rily the collection of import duties on such
articles
nth DAY.-The Chinese Exclusion bill
was discussed by Messrs. JOnes and Vest and
an agreement was made to take vote on the
motion to reconsider. Mr.. Platt introduced
a resolution lnSCructing the Committee on
finance to inquire as to foreign trust con-
trolling the copper production in the United
States, thereby increasing the cost of articles
made from it.
10Th DAY.-The Senate Finance Commit
tee defined the situation with regard TO the
tariff when called upon to do so by Mr.. Vest
-: There was no quorum present when Mr..
BIars motion to reconsider the vote by
which the Chinese Exclusion bill was passed
came to vote. By agreement the vote was
taken at o'clock without debate Eighteen
votes were cast for reconsideration and seven,
enteen against it, four less than quorum,
and hence the matter went over for another
day. bill was passed apprOpria-
ting 100000 to prevent the spread of
yellow fever in the United States.
The House amendments to the Inter
State Commerce bill were non concurred in,
and a committee of conference (Messrs. Gull
lom, Platt, and HarrisJ appointed.
10th DAY.-A bill to appoint General
William S. Rosecrans a Brigadier- General
on the retired list of the army was intro
duce1. A resolution was adopted, instruct
ing the Committee on Finance to inquire as
to the Cotton Bagging Trust, and what leg
islation is necessary to counteract it,. The
motion to reconsider the Chinese Exclusion
bill was defeated by vote of II to 20. The
bill now goes to the President. -. The Senate
spent the afternoon in discussing the Agri-
cultural Appropriation bill, the chief subject
being proposition to transfer the Weather
Bureau to the Agricultural Department. No
action was reached.
NTH DAY.-The General Deficiency bill
was reported from the Senate Committee on
Appropriations. "A bill for purchasing
twelve naval guns of different sizes, in which
the re- enforced cartridges will be used, was
favorably reported. The correspondence
relating to the Chinese Treaty was sent by the
President to the Senate, in response to reso-
luton of the latter. Mr.. Shernlan's reso-
luton practically laying aside the RetalIa-
ton bill until next session was brought up
and discussed by it's author -. The Senate
discussed the Agricultural Appropriation bill,
but no action was reached on 1t.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-09-28
FLOODED RIVERS.
Destructive Freshets Play Havoc in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

All the rivers in the vicinity of Easton,
Penn, have overfowed their banks. At
eight O'Clock the Delaware River
was twenty-five feet above low water mark
a clear rise of fifteen feet since noon of
the day before. It backed up the small
streams and flooded cellars, yards and
wharves Many people in Front street moved
out OF their first stories The BuShkill was a
raging torrent. sweeping away everything in
its path and doing great damage 10 mill
properties
Residents near the Delaware and Hudson
Canal LETT their houses by boat. At Milford,
Penn. Browns Sawmill and tannery were
swept into the Delaware Near Belvedere,
Y. j., the Delaware rose fourteen feet
Bridges were swept "a way and crops destroyed
A BordentOwn, y. j.. the Delaware over
flowed the docks and piers so that no vessels
could land.
The Pennsylvania company sustained a loss
of 5000 by a wreck near Phillipsburg, y.
j., caused by freight train crushing into a
passenger train which was delayed by a
waShout.
The Lehigh and Hudson and the Bangor
and Portland roads were abandoned because
of many washoutS. The Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western tracks were washed
away near Portland, that road using the LIE
high Valley road to reach Scranton. The
total damage done to railroads, county roads,
bridges and streets will exceed 500, 900.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-09-28
THE VOMITO IN NEW YORK
Richard A. Proctor, the Astronomer,
Di of yellow Fever.

Professor Richard A. Proctor, of Harvard
University the renowned astronomer, died
Wednesday night of yellow fever at Willard
Parker Hospital New York City, an instltu.
ton expressly provided by the Board OF
Health for contagious diseases:
Professor Proctor arrived IN the CITY on
Monday having come direct by tram from
his Southern home at Oak Lawn, Marion
County, Fla. where he has private on
servatory He left his family there and had
already engaged passage for Europe, ana
was to have sailed on Saturday.
Upon arriving he went Immediately to the
Westminster Hotel, corner OF Irving place
and East Sixteenth street. There he devel-
oped alarming symptoms and a physician
was called, who correctly diagnosed his case
and ordered him INTO quarantine al Vie Guy
pest house.
There the patient was entirely Isolated, and
skilled nurses were asked to volunteer their
services to attend him. The call was promptly
responded 10 by a number of the most Skill
full nurses, all of whom have had experience
in yellow fever cases. -
The end came quickly. In spite of the
most careful nursing Professor froct0r
passed through the various stages OF the
dread disease rapidly, and yesterday was
seized with the black vomis. This Is
the last stage, and no one RECEIVERS Wheh
this terrible symptom has once set IN.
The doctors and nurses tried to ease Ine
Datient's suffering, but could only walt IN
sadness and silence for the closing of the eyes
in death. The commissions increased ana
then came the black vOmit and death.
Richard Anthony Proctor was born IN
Chelsea, England, on March 23, 1887, and
was noted as one of the most distinguished
scientists of the age.
Professor Proctor was one of the most
prolific writers scientific subjects OF the
present day. being a contributor to all the
leading English magazines and periodicals,
and the author of T2any volumes OF essays
and scientific works