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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
ALEX ANDRIA-.
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5.

THE DELEGATES to the American later.
national Congress, now in this country, if
they be intelligent men, must realize the
absurdity of their mission, and derive con.
siderable amusement therefrom. in view Of
the fact that while they were invited here
to devise ways and means for increasing the
trade between their respective countries and
this, the existing tariff imposed by the
United States effectually prevents any sucn
increase by laying an embargo upon the ex'
portations and importations of all the par
ties to the Congress. By it the price OF raw
material in this country lie increased 30 mucn
that manufactured articles can be bought at
cheaper rates in Europe, thereby diminish
ing the expectations of this country; 1t re
stricts the expectations of Central and
South America by increasing the price OF
the products of those countries to purchas-
ers hare; and it also acts disastrously upon
the trade between the United States and
Central and South America by compelling
the people of the two latter to pay for what
little they buy in the former with scarce
gold, instead of with their own plentiful ma
tive products.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Shot by a Foot pad.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Oct. 5.-WlIiam P.
Rogers, the general sgent OF Missouri and
Kansas of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company, OF Iowa, was shot by foot-pad in
front of his home. sud dangerously wound
ed. Mr. Rogers wss no; more than d a
PAGES from his door w:en cue OF Two men
whom he bad noticed iestirg Idly against y
fence as he Was passing, Sc ID him ag lhs
arms, bending them backward, while ,he
other thrust pistol in his ACE. The ;stier
demanded his money MIR. K ee;s i rssd
his arms from the grasp # hs man beoi; d
him and brushed Osids The ri-to held by
the man in front BJth the robbsr- hen
stepped aside and one of them discharged
bis pistol, 1t being so close to Mr.. Roeers's
face that all the left side was badly power
burned. The bullet entered the right
cheek, paseipg through to the Left. Walking
quietly away the foot pads turned aud sho.
again at the wounded man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

The WASHINGTON Post. ia referring to
the recent letter Of General Hampton to the
GAZETTE. says: mo matter what opinion
General Lee may have entertained Of Gen
eral Malone it Is quite certain that the po-
ltical opponents of the republican nominee
for governor will never be able to convict
him of cowardice, either on or off the battle
field" 1t is disagreeable to every right
thinking Virginian to say word against
the military reputation of any Virginia SOL
der, and the question referred to would
never have been brought up except for the Ill
advised attempts Of the Mahoneites to have
it appear that General Lee entertained the
highest opinion of the military qualities Of
their leader. These attempts naturally re-
vived the rumor to the effect that If the re
port Of GENERAL McRsa to General Harry
Heth, his division commander, of the fight
at Burgesss Mill on the 9th OF October,
1864 can be found, it will etfectually set at
naught ell that the Post says, or may say,
on this subj cot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

COLLISION AT SEA-The transatlantic
steamer Gecgraphique, of the Bossiere line
bound from Montreal TO Southampton, With
cattle and. sheep, and cargo Of general
merchandise. which left Sydney, N. s., on Tues.
day, colided with tho Nova Scott, An sailing vessel
Minnie Swift forty miles off st Pierre, Miqueon,
at 2 o'clock Wedn, sdsy morning. The Minnie
nearly as can be ascel :ained two women. three
children, and ten men. The others. with part of
the crew of Norwegian vessel who had previous
ly been picked up, gos board the steamer,
hi;h, despite all efforts, also sank at / 1 o'clock
a. m. Two boats, containing about thir.y-fve
persons. which put off from the s'e'mer early in
the morning, are still missing. The third boat
with the captsin and fifteen others, WAS picked
up by the schooner Sister Bell and taken to st.
Pierre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

GEN. HORACE PORTER, in his speech at
the apotheosis of northern Generals at West
Point the other day. in the presence OF the
foreigu delegates to the American interna.
tionsl commercial congress, said the mill
tary school there was "the spot where patiot-
lem early found stronghold and where
treason's plots were ba 3D." And yet those
officers of the U. 8. army who resigned and
entered the service of the Confederate
States we're taught to do what they did by
the textbooks used at West Point up to the
breaking out OF the war Between the States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
The Mormons.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Oct. 5.-The Goth gen.
eral semi annual conference of the Mormon
church began yesterday. President Wood
ruff in his address said the Mormon church
had been established by God. that no power
on earth could stay its progress. ali the
revelations Given to the Saints including
that on poly gamy came direct from God,
aud Notwithstanding the trials and troubles
through which the Mormons had passed
the Lord would sustain all those who
obeyed his principles and his revelations
The church authorities are embracing every
opportunity to keep the people in line
politically, for they fear that with the loss OF
political power ecclesiastical supremacy
would be greatly weakened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

THAT THERE is great complaint among
the Virginia farmers now of the unprotlfa'
bleness of their farms-and, for that matter
always was-is undeniable, but as great, il
not greater, complaint exists, and with bet
ter reason among the Virginians engaged in
many other occupations. An article on this
subject in the October number of the South
ern Planter contains the following true and
wise words:
50 farm is safe and secure capital. Most
of them will give you home, water, fue
and fruit without on lay, and with small
labor you can have your milk and butter,
poultry and eggs, and fresh meat. With
fair iuteligerc &c, honest industry and rea
eoaable care you can have fair crops, all
your vegetables, good health, real independ'
enco and some leisure, and absolute e1emp.
ton from the treadmll of city trade and
business. Bradstreet says 95 per cent. Of
merchants fail ; 95 per cent. of farmers own
ing land do not fail. Whenever farmer
hi eaks it is his own fault or folly either
he went into speculation or secnrityship.
Keep thy farm, aud it will sssuredly give
shelter, food and raiment, and, il we'll kept,
s competency
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
EPISCOPAL Amendments.

Mission work yesterday occupied most of the
time OF both houses OF the Protestant Episcopal
General Convention in session at New York, bu.
before the meeting of the board OF missions an
hour was devoted to the reception of memorials
and petitions from dioceses.
or tho standing committees announced in the
House of Bishops. Bishop Psret of Maryland, is a
member of that on domestic missions and that on
the admission of new dioceses. Bishop Whitte
of Virginia, is member of the committee on for
eign missions; Bishop Peterkn, of West Virginia,
on the convention Of bishops; Assistant Bishop A.
NJ Randolph. of Virginia, on admission of new
dioceses; Bishop Coleman, of Delaware, on the
general theological seminary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Father Boyle's Trial.

Yesterday was the third day of the trial o
ex.priest John ]. Boyle, for alleged assault
upon Miss Geneva Whitaker, organist of biz
church In Raleigh, n. c., on May IL, 1889
Witnesses were introduced by the defense
to prove that Mr.. Boyle was sober May II
the day of the alleged assault. The de
feuse's attorneys stated that they would in
troduce two physicians as experts, but 81
most Immediately announced that they
would not co 30 and closed the case.
A witness for the State testified That per-
Sons 10 the body of the church could, Wben
every thing was quiet, hear footballs In NJ T.
Boyle's room, but thoughtit would be easier
20 hear foot falls than the sound OF voices or
of the screams and calls for help. to which
Miss Geneva Whitaker, in her testimony,
swore she had uttered when seized by NJ r.
Bowie that is, if she we're held oy hun 10
the position she claimed, which would more
or less suppress her voice.
Four witnesses testified as to Injuries on
Geneva Whiraker'5 person in the shape oil
bruises. marks of finger prints on the arms,
and abrasions of the skin. Several witness
ca testified thai Geneva's character was ex.
cellept Ole witness swore that Mr.. Boyle
was affected by liquor al Godsboro, n. g..
while on his way home on the afternoon OF
May IL.
The prosecution here closed lis case, and
the arguments were begun.
Armistead Jones opened for the prosecn'
ton and used as leading argument the
power and Influence which Roman Catho
lie priests exercise over their Pensioners.
He attacked the story told by Charles
Young, Mr.. BoyIe's servant, as false, and
Mr.. Boyle's evidence regarding The girls
alleged consent and her behavior prior and
gu bse cuently to the outrage ss unreal and
improbable on its very face. The priests
victim had cried out, and her girl compan..
lon, who was in the church below, had
heard this sound. Had there been con-
sent the girl would never have ted her pa
rents anything of the matter. Her injuries
clearly showed the use OF great violence by
the priest.
Richard b. Battle followed for the de
Tense. He insisted that the evidence show
ed consent, and that il Mr.. Boyle was drunk,
as the prosecution claimed, be could not
have entered into scheme with Charles
Young to decoy the girl into the room.
The argument will not be concluded before
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
THE Valley Virginian. the most inhuen

THE Talley Tirginian. the most intoen
tie! republican paper in the State, says;
when the people of Virginia shall have
spoken in November next. Gen. Mahone's
false assurances and selfish purposes will he
exposed. and nothing will be left for the
President, consistent with his high cbarao
ter, and the welfare of the party here and
throughout the country, out to repudiate the
little despot. and rebuke the deception and
treachery of which he he's been 30 fagrantly
guilty"
There is little or no doubt that the Pres
ident will continue to throw the whole
weight of his administration in favor OF
General Malone until the election, and
after that, In the improbable event of the
Generals election. But should the General
be defeated, as he inevitably must be. what
federal patronage may be then left for Viz
ginia will, as undoubtedly be bestowed upon
tho "kickers."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
A Terrible Scume.

ATLANTA, Ca, O,t 5-A tragedy has oo
clrred in Pulaski county in which one COL
vict was killed, FIVE escaped, three were re-
captured and two saved the life OF the
guards. On Tuesday four negro convcts
from Dooley county were sent to the Pulss.
XII chain gang camps and put to work. Ste
ven Brown Was In charge of the convicts
and had them picking cotton on a planta
ton near the Oomulgee river. At noon Mr..
Brown was weighing up the cotton picked
in the morning. Suddenly Howard Joiner,
one of the men, seizsd him by the arms, PIN
toned him from behind, and cried out to Will
Miller, Hit him kill him. Miller grabbed
8 stick and dealt Mr.. Brown fearful blow
on the head, knocking him down. At thia
moment Corey Walker, another convict, ran
to Mr.. Browns assistance. SEEING the
smaller of the two pistols that Mr.. Brown
carried be began firing at Miller. Joiner
jumped on the guard aud was trying his
best to kill him. While Walker WAS shoot
ing at Miller, Singleton, another convict,
grabbed the weighing beam and struck
Joiner. The latter turned Mr.. Brown loose
and scrambled off, All the other convicts,
except Walker aud Singleton, made break
for liberty. Mr.. Brown sprang to his feet
and fred at Joiner, telling him to the
ground. He died without grosp. The
convicss who had assisted him gave the
alarm and party went in pursuit of the
fugitives. In about three hours they came
up with ScheDett and Price in the swamp
below. They surrendered without resist
ance. Miller, Combs and Willis escaped
and are still at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Telegraphic BreVities.


Two gangs of counterfeters were surround
ed near Paloi, Orange county, Ind, yester.
day by U. S. officers, and eight men were
captured.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Minis
to the United States is a passenger ca the
steamer Aurania, which sailed from Liver
pool for New York to-day.
The total Visible supply Of cotton for the
world ia 12l7 $3.50 bales, of which $40 OS9
bales are American, against 1.O36.6l9 bales
and TIC ll9 bales respectively last year.
In the U. g. Court at Pltlsburg, Pa, to.
day, Justice Bradley, of the Supreme Courf
handed down an opinion Diminishing the ia
NOUS electric light case of Westinghouse
against Edison.
Miss Hester Fountain, on old lady, was
fatally burned at Denton, Nd, this morn.
ing. She was in the &C. Of taking burning
stick of wood from a stove when he flames
ignited her clothing.
At 9:05 o'clock this morning the Pan
American excursionists arrived at Boston,
whore they were welcomed by Mayor Hart
and Mr.. Coolidge. who will direct the city's
entertainment of the delegates.
For the first time since the week follow.
ing the May panic of 1884 the bank state.
ment published shows the reserve held to
be less than the 25 per cent. of deposits re.
CURED by the national banking law.
1t ia said that an English syndicate repre-.
eented In the deav by the well.known local
capitalist, Capt. D. P. Sattery, has secured
an option on a controlling interest In the
United Elevator Company OF S.. Louis.
The house o. Mrs. James Ross, n New
York, was entered this morning by burglars,
who chloroformed the entire household of
four psrsous and stole jewelry, silverware
and other articles to the value of 50 600.
Sir Edwin Arnold and daughter passed
through Chicago last night, en- route for
San Francisco where they embark
by steamer to China, and thence to Iodia
and Persia and go back to London, com let.
ing tour of the world.
The strike OF the window light glass blowers
which began last June and affected manufacturers
and 8 900 employees in New York, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania and Maryland, was settled in Balti-
more to-day. compioAi.e advance of wages of
51a per cent was agreed upon.
The schooner Benjamin Gartside. loaded with
coal, was run into this morning by the schooner
Mary B. Wellington while anchored about four
miles northwest OF Handkerchief Lightship.
Mass and sunk in less than 30 minutes.
The Earl of Zetland. the new Viceroy of Ire.
land, took the oath of Office at Dublin Castle t..
day.
It is rumored that the Y4qui :nlians in sono.
ra. Mexico, routed the . 81, Infantry yesterday.
The constitutionality fthe Iowa prohbitory
law has been reafirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

The RICHMOND Dispatch says: sit was
better for this country that the cause of the
Union triumphed." The Confederate cause
being right, as it undoubtedly wac, 1t could
not have been better that it was defeated
And that it was not better for Virginia, is
proved by a comparison of the condition Of
her people, black as we'll as white, and
morally as we'll as materially, before the
war with what it lie at present. And what
is true of Virginia in this respect is equally
true of all the other southern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
The Case of Deputy Marshall Nagle

STOCKTON, Cal Oct. 5-The grand jury
OF San Joaquin county has presented its
final report concerning the case of deputy
US. Marshal Maggie. The report says the
facts show that the killing of the late Judge
Terry was Intentional and deliberate, and
that while the constitution and laws of the
State require that crime against it's laws
should be tried hereunder. the accused
was taken from the power of the State by q
process emanating from the U. 8. Circuit
Court. Tne report continuss: The U. s.
Court bias decided that Maggie cannot be
tried by State court, essentially for like
want of jurisdiction. from which it is fair to
conclude he cannot be tried in any court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Death Blow to Charavari Parties.

DIES MONIES OCT. 5.-The Iowa Supreme
Court has given death blow to the hlther
to sacred rights and privileges of charavari
Judge Stewart. OF the Monroe district court
in the murder case OF the State vs.. Royal
Adams. Adams was indicted for murder in
the first degree for the accidental shooting
of person named Daring, q member of q
charavari party, convicted of manslaughter
and sentenced to the penitentlsry for seven
years and six months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Prairie Fire

SPIRIT LAKE. a., Oot ga prairie fire
started several miles east of here yesterday
and has been burning ever since. Driven
by strong wind from the south, 1t has
swept over great portion of Dickinson
county and seems to be beyond control.
The damage ALREADY done is very heavy. A
great deal of corfu in the fsld and grain In
stack have been destroyed and probably
some farm houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

A WONDERFUL change has come over the
spirit of the dreams of Mr.. Flournoy, Secre'
tary of the Commonwealth, since last sum-
mer, when he said the democrat who men
toned the tariff or the State debt during the
present political campaign in Virginia
should be kicked out of the democratic
party, for in speech he made at Petersburg
recently, he not only mentioned both the
subjects referred to, but devoted some time
TO one of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Fatal Collision.

SPRINGFIELD Oct. 5.-The.e was a fatal
rear end collision on the st. Louis and San
Francisco Railroad near Northview, Is
miles east of here, yesterday. Seven cars
were dumped over an embaukment and four
men dangerously hurt. Engineer Savage.
of the rear train. suffered bad fracture of
the skull and will not live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Eight Arranged.

BLOOMINGTON, n, Oct. Billy Myer.
the champion light weight, has received q
telegram from San Francisco saying tina, bis
finish fight with Carroll for $40 600 side is
go. The prsliminaries are settled and the
match made. TIE fight is to take place in
Mexico, London prize ruler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON BY STUART.
During the sale of Barnum's Hotel effects
DR.. VIII. Grim made purchase Tor $40
which brought about his ears the derision OF
his friends who were present. 1t was full.
length oil portrait of Washington, eight feet
hv FIVE in sizs, with several large holes
punched through it, This picture is found
to .dsy to be worth just about 1000, for
there is little reason to doub: that it is an or
iginal By Gilbert G. Stuart.-Balto, SnH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Wheat

TOLEDO, Oct. 5.-During the past days
500 reports have been received which
show that Michigan had poor wheat crop
and farmera there have sold less freely than
elsewhere. Reports from there indicate
that about two thirds of the present crop is
still in farmers bands. Pennsy lvania has
nearly as much Ohio and New York over
half; Iodiana about half; Missouri nearly
half and Illinois only about 40 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
LATER

CORY, Pa. Oc'. 8 The iear end OF the
southbound freight train OF the Western n.
Y. and Pennsylvania Railroad, broke loo, G
as the train was climbing the summit four
miles south of here this morning. and rusn-
ing down the hill crashed into The morning
passenger train which, was following, with
terrif, force All of the passengers were
bruised, some seriously injured hut ncne
fatally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Reported Railroad Accident.

CORY. Pa, Oct. 5.-Twenty five pAssen-
gers are reported xii ed and irjused in
trightful railway accident tso miies from
this city. A passenger train Ga the West.
ern New York aud Pennsylvania road col
lided with ireish, train Mauy have bur
ried from here to the reported scene Of the
wreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Eva Hamilton.

PHILADELPHIA, Oot. 5.-A dispatch from
Mays Landing, N. J., says Mrs. Eva Ham,
ilton left there at 4:30 O'Clock this morning
in charge of Sheriff Johnson for the peni-
teptiary at Trenton to serve her sentence
far murderous assault upon nurse Donnelly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Steamers Collide.

LONDON, Oct. 5.-The State line steamer
State Of Georgia from Glasgow for New
York, has returned to the Clyde, having
been in collision With the steamer Agate.
Her bows are stove and ne man was killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

The LATEST development in the matter Of
the civil service commission is the fact that
though the President was made aware. on
reliable and indisputable authority. of the
crookedness of Mr.. Lyman, one of the MEM
bers of that commission, in relation to his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
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Ass0CIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Alexandria Republican Convention

Especial Dispatch to the AIexi ndria Gazette J
WATERLOO, via Wastiog'oD,) Oct. o.-The re-
publican convention was cid here this afternoon
with J. a. Greene as chairman. The only name
mentioned was that Of Mr.. B. T. Lucsa, but let
ter was read from him c,ining the nomn ition
committee was appointed to wait upon Mr.. L
and ask him to reconsider his determination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

eft Ia Butte" as the young lady, who
bad Just carried off the honors from a fash
ionabe boarding school said. when her mis-.
chievous beau swsl owed the last spoonful
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
Killed HIS Son and Daughter.

CHARLESTON, W. w., Oct. 5.-Feliz
Ksmpf cut his son William and daughter
Mary to death last night at his home, pear
this CITY. He was drunk and the children
refused him shelter. Ksmpf was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

1t is reported that Gen. Malone has prom,
;sed the postoffice at Dsnville to the appli'
cant who shall do the most service during
the campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

Salvation Oil is the best and greatest ex.
terna remedy yet discovered. L. cures
rheumatism or neuralgia in one or two days
Price % centa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

Its said that in the Malone Q lay bargain
Gen. Malone told Senator Qaay Il 81 with
$500 600 he could carry Virginia for either
party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05

official duties, he retained and endorsed
him and made him the chief of that commits
sion. And yet Mr.. Harrison processes to be
a civil service reformer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-05
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va postoffice October 3.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Adams Catur Napier, David W
B Club, Norris, Eliza
Brooks, Mrs Amanda Norman, Louise
Burke, Mrs John Phillips, Sarah
Carter William Reynolds,
Courtney, A Robinson, VIM
Collins Richard Secretary Ladies Meml
Darnell, Mrs F, Association,
Fairfax Insurance Co, stone, Mrs
Gilmartin, John Terry, Charles
Henderson, VIM Thomas Mrs
Hodgkin, w IhomKls,
Johnson. SH Tyler W
Lapdram. Miss India Watson, Mrs Edgar
Marshall, Amanda Williams, Lizzie
". W. HERBEkT, P. II.