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Milford chronicle., 1889-02-22

WEST LINCOLN.-Mrs. Joseph Bel
lah, of Wilmington, lectured in West
Lincoln on Tuesday evening to large
and nppreciative audience on Temper
nee.-The West Lincoln day school
will give their annual exhibition IN
the church on Tuesday evening, the
10th, if stormy, OH Thursday evening
the 2sth. Among some Of the inter-
esting things Of the evening. will be
the broom drill under Captain George
Parker. Committee on music. Miss
Addie Dutton MISS Laura Dutton and
Miss Jennie Lee. All are Invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Railroad Accidents

DUBUQUE, Ia, Dso Two freight trains
came together head on yesterday ct Duran
90, little station CT the Chiosgo, st. Pau
& Kansas City road. Conductor Berry, oil
81. Paul, aud fireman John Hickey, of this
city, were instantly killed. Conductor Ber-
ry was literally ground to pieces. Ten car
loads of freight in transit were scattered
along the tracts.
CHEsTERToN, lad, D9c. T. The New
York limited express wes' bouud over the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. r. was
wrecked at Dune Park. 35 miles east o.
Chicago, last evening. The accident was
caused by misplaced switch. The loci :
motive was thrown across the main track
and wrecked, and the three front cars were
crushed to pieces. 1t ia little less than a
miracle that the passengers escaped serious
injury. As it was. one railroad employe
was fatally hurt, two others sustaining Sc
rious iDjary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

The Norfolk and Danvilie Railroad Will
be completed to Danville by the first OF
January.
Commodore ]. K. Mitchell of the late
Confederate Navy, died 1t hi5 residence
in Richmond Thursday
The work of dran;ng buildings 10 honor
of he memory of Mr.. Jefferson Davis was
begun 10 Richmond last night.
A whale estimated to be about sixty feet
long a few days since made his appearance
in Hampton Roads inside the Rip Raps.
MIR. Hamilton Reese, q weil.known clti-
zsu OF Loudoun county, died at Hamilton
asst Saturday at the ripe aid oge OF 81 yeara.
Col. II. l.. D. Lewis, of CLARKE county,
has been unanimously re elected president
of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So.
ciety at Winchester.
F. Blair, student of Washington and
Lee University, was badly shot in the leg,
hand and face last evening while out hunt
ing. He ia native of Minneapolis, hut Ell
tered the university from Houston, Texas
An unfortunate encounter occurred near
Uoppervi!le last Saturday between Howard
Carter and George Rhodes. TIE latter re-
ceiyed severe stab Ia the back, but is re
ported by his physician as improving.
warrant was issued for the arrest OF Carter.
James, George end William Miller and
John Reese, the men indicted by the grand
Jury of Richmond for the killing Of DR.. Il
J Walker and his wife, at BrownsOurg, las
month, have been taksn from Lynchbuig
back to the Lexington jail.
Yesterday, near Suffolk. a bog named
VIM. Weight and his school teacher were
examining gun which wac in the hands OF
the teacher, when it was accidentally dis
charged the contents entering the head ard
body of the youug.maD, killing bin instantly.
At Danvile, yesterday before United
States Commissioner Tainsey. ]. P. and G.
W. Henry, charged with intimidatirg voters
lr 1855, were sent On, their personal recogni-
zauce being taken for their appearance,
whilst G. w. Thompson, arrested on the
same charge was dismissed.
The board of directors OF the Western Lu.
natic asylum al Stauntnn last night elected
the following officers DR.. George S. Fisher
assistant physician, promoted TO assistant
superintendent DR.. George Walker, drug
eist. promoted 10 assistant physician z; DR..
DsJarnette. acting assistant physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
EX-Emperor Dom Pedro.

LISBON. Dsc. The steamer Alagoas,
with ex Emperor Dom Pedro, of Brazil. and
party on board, aud flying the old Brazilian
.g, arrived in the Tagus at 1915 o'clock
this morning she anchored off Bsem, a
suburb of Lisbon, opposite the Lazaretto,
but was not compelled to undergo quarar
tine. Dom Pedro, the e1-Enpre5s, the
Count ard Countess d. Eu, son.in.law and
daughter respectively OF the e1. Emperor
the three sons of the Count and Countess.
and Prince August. of SAKE Coburg, the
other son .in.law Of Dom Pedro, came ashore
Immediately. Dom Pedro and party land
ed at the Naval Arsenal. Before they left
the steamer she was boarded by King Car
los, who extended warm welcome to the
ex-Emperor Dom Pedro Is in excellent
spirits and appears not to have suffered BY
the recent events in BAIL Il Is said that
ne intends to issue manifesto to the Bra.
zlian people. Baron D3 Loreto who WA
ths last Minister of the Interior under Dom
p odro was also aboard of the Alegoss. Dom
Pedro positively declines to discuss the re-
cent events in BAIL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Dead Chieftain.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Last night about
Ills all that was mortal Of Jefferson Davis
was carried from the Payne mansion TO the
City Hall 10 heafse. I; was weird and
a solemn scene The affected widow of the
great statesman took last farewell of his
ashes one kiss was imprinted on the pale
cold lips, and then che turned sorrowfully
away to the solitude of her own apartment.
The hall was heavily draped In black which
vas relieved with the red, white and blue
Of the stars and stripes. There were also
rich f oral decorations everywhere, beside
crossed swords and other military devices.
At the head of the hall hung the portrait of
the dead chieftap, richly festooned With
Grape through which sparkled incandsscent
sparks like tiny stars The catafalque was
iraped in plain black. The coffin was GOV
cred with black plush edged with broad
black braid. The top of the casket Ia Gov
cred with one sheet of heavy plate glass
which extends its entire length, and rests
on the thick copper lining. The interior
OF lut Cashtt 10 Ilucu Will Willie Snltu, nDu
beneath it upon the catafalque Is spread
thick Turkish rug of black hair
The casket has silver plate upon which
ia the simple inscription, JEFFERSON Davis,
At rest" with the date OF death added
Badges of the Confederate Associations,
The flag OF the Washington Artillery
carried through the War. and
bunch OF wheat fastened together with
purple ribbon, are the only ornaments.
Since early morning people have been
pouring 10 to obtain last look at the dead.
The mourning is general and every place Of
prominence In the city has put on black.
telegram was cent this morning by Mayor
Shakespeare to Secretary Proctor. officially
notifying him of the death of ex Secretary
Davis and the date of the funeral.
RICHMOND, Va, December The two
houses OF the General Assembly passed
resolutions to-day in respect to the mem.
DRY Of fferson Davis and invited Hon
John w. Daniel to deliver az Grafton on the
life and character of the deceased before
the members OF the General Assembly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
NEWS OF TIE DkY.

The trial of Jake Kiran will take place
at Mississippi City, Monday next.
A sausage maker IN New. York is charged
with using horse hssh for his bolognas.
A faith curist brought into court in Brook
lyn Yesterday said God was his counsel.
Owing to the Silcott defalcation many
members of Congress have been compelled
to borrow money.
Judge Kslly will be rendered the chair
mepship CT the Ways and Means Committee
of the House of Representatives but will de-
cline in favor of Maj or Mckinley.
Baltimore oyster packers and owners oil
oyster boats complain that Gov. jackson
failed to notify Maryland d:edgers of bis
withdrawal of his proclamation in regard
TO dredging on Hog Island flats.
The wife of Colin Campbell OF the Militia
Department at o tawa. Ont, and formerly
an officer Of the British army, has elopsd
with Fred O'Conner, q young officer o! the
Governor Generals Dragon Guards.
The joint committee of Congress having
charge of the arrangements for the ceremo'
pies in oommemoration of the Inauguration
of George Washington, to be held 10 the
hall of the House of Representatives Decem-
DST lllu, Ddo ptiobSCd Oh S'NoStNNS t'S
gramme for the day
Captain ]. Drake. farmer OF Marlboro
county, 6. c., has gathered the phenomenal
WELD of 254 bushels and 40 pounds OF corn
from one acre. This beats the worlds re
cord, the highest yield heretofore being ~
bushels and fraction, raised by DR.. J. w
Parker near Columbia, S. G.
At Birmingham. Ala, on Wednesday
night DR.. ]. D. S. Davis shot and killed Dr.
| W. Locke Chew. The two physicians bad
dispute in a meeting Of medical society
over the proper treatment for kidney dis
ease. They adjourned to the street, where
the shooting took place.
In a cabegram Henry NJ. Stanley gays
the condition of Emin Pasha ia in the great
est degree critical, and that the German
naval surgeons who have seen him declare
that only twenty in one hundred cases re-
cover. ENNIS physical condition prior to
the accident is also against him.
The Universal Association Bank and Trust
Company is about to be formed in New
York under the special benedic'ion of the
Pope of Rome, with capital OF 500 600 600
to receive and invest not only the enormou:
revenues of the church, but the private for.
tunes of it's members. The moneys of al
other persons and sects are to be received
and invested as well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
News from Asia.

WASHINGTON, Disc. Rear Admiral
Beknap, commanding the Asiatic squadron,
reports from Nagasaki, November 8, that on
the day previous solemn requiem mass was
held at the Roman Catholic Cathedral bit
that place for the repose of the soul of the
late Louis 1. King of Portugal, and that the
Admiral and large Representations of o.
Gcers On the Omaha and PAlos attended In
full uniform. The band of the Omaha as
sisted in the musical part of the services
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
The Silcott Detalcation

WASHINGTON, Dsc 7 1t has been learn
ed that SlIcott the defaulter forged the names
OF members of the House and other persons
to thirty five notes, aggregating Sl4 800, and
it was these notes which he took up at the
Metropolitan Bank. l. is Mr.. Leedom'1
theory that Silcott's oil act 10 payiog out
this large sum of money was to avoid ex
tradition. II ia ssi1 that SIcott was seen at
the Grand Central Depot, New York. Mon.
day night, in the company of q man named
Miller, and that he purchased two tickets
for Buffalo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

L1rrELL's LIVING AGE FOB 1S9O.-For
more than forty five years Littells Living
Age has been published with uninterrupted
success, and has enabled its readers at small
expense to keep pace with the literary pro-
gress of the age. Frequent in issue and IN.
equalled in amount of matter, 1t furnishes
the only satisfactorily fresh and complete
compilation OF the best literature ofthe day;
a literature which continues to grow In e1-
tent and Importance, and embraces the pre-
auctions of the most eminent writer's in all
branches of literary and scientific work.
The magazine Is therefore invaluable to the
American reader who wishes to keep ia the
intellectual life of the time. Iss prospectus
for 1890 is commended to the attention of all
who are selecting their reading-mstter for
the new year Reduced clubbing rates ties with viii
other periodicals are given, and TO new eUo sub
scribers remittipg now for the year 1870 the
intervening numbers are sent gratis Lit
eel & Co., Boston, are the publishers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

1--WE KNOW nothing, we know no SUCH
man. l. is better to forget such things, to
let them pass away from our minds" Gays
MFR. Proctor, who occupies the position once
held By Jefferson Davis, and the iatchet OF
whose shoes he IL unworthy to uulose. No,
qou may not know him. you may wiah to
let him pass away from your mind, but
when sour very existence will have been
entirely forgotten. the name and fame OF
Mr.. Davis will be known, cherished and
bonored the civilized world over and in the
grand galaxy of modern statesmen, In the
midst OF Clay, Webster, Calhoun and the
mighty iDtellects of his day Jefferson Davis
will occupy place where the petty shafts
of malice of such as yourself will only re-.
pound to hurt. if possible, the man who
would attempt to ignore the great rebel
: sder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
The Virginia Military Institute Colonel
Scott Shipp.
WAsHINGToN. ID. d.. DAG.

$500
To The Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
AS Gen. F. H. Smith. whose energy and
ability have built up the Virginia Military In
s.itute, will retire from the SUPPLEMENTARY
on January 1st, next, its friends are anxious
about his successor. Az friend and patron
of it, and most DESTROYS of the prosperity Of
that school that has cent forth go macy
worthy aud gallant alumni, trust the board
will place at its head Col. Scott Ship, the
distinguished commandant OF the corp. He
is man OF affairs. fine scholar, an elegant
gentleman and foe soldier intus ct IN cute
AS such be is known to buodreds of lie
alumni. who have learnt from hin, teaching
by precept and example, that high sense OF
personal soldierly honor which distin uishes
the graduates Of the Virginia Military In
stilute. His election to the superintendent.
cy would be hailed with delight by the in.
stitute's patrons and friends all over the
country and keep it in the path of pros
peri.y and efficiency in which Gen. Smith
leaves it. ].
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
AIEXA NDRIA-.
SATURDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 7.
SECRETARY PRocroR's assumption that

SECRETARY PRocroR's assumption that
ths late Secretary of War, MIR. Jefferson
Davis, was not citizen of the country, 10
directly at variance with the lat section OF
the l4.h amendment of the Constitution, and
slso with decision of the 0. 8. Supreme
Court nor had Mr.. Davis ever been tried
for any political or criminal oftsnse, conVio'
tion of which would have curtailed his priv
ileees 81 citizen Under former repuou'
can administration, the republican Secretary
of War issued an order that the flag OF the
War Department should fly at half mast at
the death of one of his predecessors, VINO
had, like Mr.. Davis, been taught at west
Point that the frat duty of citizen OF this
country was to the State from which ne
hailed. But Mr.. Proctor is not to blame.
The flag would have Il dated at half mast had
Mr.. Harrison willed it 80. MIR. Harrison
oply rises above mediocrity in the unenvia'
BILE quality of littieueFs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

PEOPLE WHO fought In the Mexican war
with not half the we'll msrlted credit Of the
late Mr.. Davis, and who subsequently, es-
nou.sd the cause OF the Confederacy, are
now drawing pensions for services In the
former war. But the flag at the War De-
psrtment is not allowed to fly at half mast In
respec. OF the memory OF the brave, pure and
noble man who was once the chief OF that
Department. because, forHooth. "he lost his
citizenship" by reason of the part he took In
the war between the States! MIR. Harrison
and his Secretary of War should be ashamed
of themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Lynching Frustrated.

LYNcaBURG, Va, Dec. IA special to
the Adrance from Christiansburg says a
large body of masked men from the county
came into town last night on the IL o'clock
train to lynch two men named Cooper, held
here for murder. The authorities were
warned in advance, aad Judge Jenkins
summoned posse and carried the prison
era away and hid them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Telegraphic Breyities.

Bishop Tuigg. of Altoona, Pa, is sioking
rapidly and it is not thought that he can
survive the night.
Atst. Louis this morning Csper Clisby, who
was in love with Mary Arson, went to Mr An
sons house, when angry words passed between
the men, and CIisby fred at Anson inhictlng
mortal wound. He then shot his sweetheart and
her younger sister fatally. The murderer then
placed his pistol to his own head, blowing lis
brains out
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER says that at
the last congressional elections 1.-The viola
tons of the federal election laws In the South
were far reaching" Several arrests for at
tempted violation of the State election laws
of Virginia were made last month, but In
every single instance, 30 fa- as heard OF, the
men who made those attempts were men,
bers of Mr.. Miller's party. Dnring the re
cent campaign 10 Virginia the proceedings
of the U. S. Court were delayed by the ab-
sencs of one OF Mr.. Mller's appointees, who
was off In another part of the State, making
political speeches for General Malone, In
whose favor the whole weight OF the Har'
sison administration was thrown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

THE WASHINGTON Post, republican, says
a half mast flag over the War Department
would have been construed by some as
tribute to man "who was guilty of treason
to his country" But the Post should know
that the Constitution provides that mo
person shall be convicted of treason
unless on the testimony of two witnesses to
the same overt act in open court" 1t wont
do. The less said by the defenders OF MIR.
Proctor, the better for that individual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Lemon Hot Drops

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot Drops
For sore throat and bronchitis, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For pneumonia and laryngiti,, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For consumption and catsrih, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
Fur all throat and lung diseases, take Lemon
Hot Drops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
Sold by druggists. 25 cents pr bottle Pre-
pared by II. Mozley. M.D Atlanta. Ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

THEL LATE Mr.. Davis was the only one OF
the fifty sight men who had filled the office
of secretary of war, at whose death the flag
at the War Department was not flown at
halt mast. Mr.. Davis was loved and es-
teamed throughout the South. To have
paid the cheap tribute to his memory OF tiy.
Ing the flag at half mast would have won
many southern heart. Partisan demo-
Gratis are delighted that that tribute was not
Maid, an that the whole South was thersby
stfronted. Most all the white people of Vir-
elnis voted against the republican candi-
dates st the recent election. More OF them
will do 30 at the next election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Mr.. Rathbone's Condition

LIMA. o., Dec The condition Of
Mr.. J. h. Rathbone has cheaged material.
ly for the worse. and last evening tele
grams were seat to sill ths grand lodge
Knights of Pythiss c fl sers asking that they
come at oncs. Mr. R.thbone is cot expect
cd to live "a hourI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINSLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children toetbng is the prescription Of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States. and has been used for forty years with
never. failing success by millions OF mothers for
their children. During the process OF tocthing
It's value is ncalculablc. 1t re.iovog tho child
from pain, cures dysentary and d;arrhoea gripping
in tho bowels and wnd-colic. BY giving hoal.h
to the child it r-sts the mother Price % cents
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
COMMUNICATED.

OLD PRoBABLrTIEs.-When Thutsday
was at its coolest two gentlemen in Wash
ington herdic were discussing Tia weather.
land yet," said the 6rst, the Signal Se!v-
ice predicted q warm wave for to-day"
"Weil," said the second, "the Signal Serv-
ice was once called Old Probabilities, now
it's Old Prubs'because il's lost it, a5iLities."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

THE FLAG at the New York Hotel In New
York is the only one that is flying at half
mast. The hotel referred to has always
been the favorite of the southern people
who visit New York. The fact referred to
should. and will, make 1t more 30 hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

sHope for season bids the world fare.
we'll u when man finds himself in the re-
lentless grasp of neuralgia. but he smiles and
takes heart and courage when his wife brings
q bottle of Salvation Oil, the greatest cure
on earth for pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Court of Appeals Yesterday.

Jones agains; Commonwealth. Writ OF
error and supersedeas awarded to judg
ment rendered By the Circuit Court of
Brunswick county on the y b of October,
1882
Hunter and others against Beach and
Others. Argued by Edmund Burke, esq
and Colonel Francis L Smith for appellants,
and G. A. Mushbach for the appeless, and
continued uotl Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
Bold Thief

WILMINGTON, Del, De-. While John
c. Patterson was standing a. the Delaware
bank counter this m ,rning clipping coupons
from bonds which he kept on deposit there
An unknown man ee:Z "a Dir Patterson's
deposit box, cou;a niug som $4,000 in
securities, and ran on: aad away. The po-
lice are trying to find The trail of the thief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

election. There s not much talk. however,
over the filing OF this Office but talk will
come 10 day or two and it may be that
Notwithstanding the good work Colonel
Whitehead has done the farming element IN
the Legislature may demand this olhcs Tor
fsrmer b p 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

In the House % Representatives investigation
yesterday the fact came out thar oilcott the cash
Ter OF the Serge ant stArms, had forged the nsmt
of several members Of the House to notes which
he ne otated. The amount of these notes, is
S14 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07
LEMON ELIXIR.
Its Wonderful Effect on the Liver, StoI
ach. Bowels, Kidneys and B God.

Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is pleasant lemon
drink that positively cures Ill Biliousness, Con-
stipation, Indiees ion, Headache Malaria, Kidney
Disease Iizzn. IS, Colds, Loss of Appetite, Fee
vers Chills. Blotches Pimples, Pain i'll Back, tsl-
pitaton of Heart and al other diseases caused by
disordered liver, stomach ard kidneys, the first
great cause of all fatal diseases Fifty cents and
one dollar per to.tle Sold By druggists. Prepared
only by II. Mozl> ", II d., Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

Gided FIVE cents are going for i've dollar
gold pieces. but Dr.. Blll's Cough Syrup
needs no gliding to make it GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-07

NEW FRENCH PRUNEs Just opened at
IN nova McBURNEY'5.