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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-24
EXHIBITION
OF
PhplQgraph & MISUNDERSTANDING.

The duly authorized agents of the owners of
the Phonograph and Photograph. Graphophone
franchise will, on SATURDAY, the 25th inst,
and at the office of MIR. George &. Mushbach, No.
100 north Fairfax street, give exhibitions OF those
instruments, with the view of securing subscrip-
tions for stock in local company, to be organized
under the laws of Virginia, and to be known as
1.-THE OLD DOMINION PHONOGRAPH Com
PANY," for the purpose of Introducing the Pho
nograph and Photograph, Graphophone into the
market covered by the States of Virgins, North
Carolina and South Carolina
Subscriptions for stock will be received by
Messrs BURKE & HERBERT, Bankers
my22 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-24

Il
We wish to call your attention to our line of
Refrgerators and Water Coolers with which we
had such success last season, and which we have
reduced in price for 1889. We are sole agents for
Alexandria for the renowned "RIDGWAY"
WOOD-LINED REFRIGERATORS, undoubtedly
the most perfect article ever offered. We also
have other varieties and feel sure We can please
you. Our Water Coolers need no other recon-
mendation than this fact that We have sold only
the Robinson" make and have never known of
case where they have not given perfect sstisfac.
ton. 1t will be to your interest to examine our
goods and prices before purchasing
E.J. MILLER & SON,
my14 317 King street.
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WARRINGTON GILLINGHAM,

ap11 cots IIustee:
Ms- The above sale is postponed till SAIUK-
DAY, May 18th, 1883. at the same time and
place. WARRINGTON DILLINGHAM;,
mv13 is Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-24

hereby certify that James Z. Cation, commits
soner of sale, above named, has executed bond
with approved surety, in the penalty of 81 ,OOo
conditioned according to law
mv22-ts ". e. GRAHAM, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-24

NEW GOODS LOW PRICES,
We have been receiving few of our NEW
SPRING GOODS during the past few weeks and
have some rare bargains to offer. Note these
prices:
Glass Pitchers, half gallon 20c
Decorated Tea Sets, Sc pieces, Sd.
Decorated Chamber Sets, 10 pieces, 50.
Decorated Dinner Sets 125 pieces, SIG.
We have large stock of English Stone China,
C. c., Porcelaine, Carlsbad and French China.
prices. Lamp Goods, and the finest line of Tnmb-
lers, Goblets and Table Glassware ever offered in
this city.
mill E. J. MILLER q SON.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
STILL MORE PHENOMENAL.
The Solicitor of the Fourth Circuit Con
victs not only One White Murderer,
but Three.

To the Editor of the News and
Courier r-"Phenomenal success of the
Solicitor of the Fourth Circuit III con-
Quoting murder case against white
man, Under above heading in to-day's
issue of the News and Courier appears
a communication from your correspon-
dent at Chesterfield Court House, an
nouncing the conviction of w. D. Mer.
rinlan for the murder of a white man.
We people who reside in the Fourth
Circuit see nothing "phencmenap' in
this. We are accustomed to seeing men,
white or black convicted when the
evidence warrants conviction. Since
Solicitor J. NJ. Johnson assumed Office
in December last, and attended his first
court as Solicitor in February, there
have been four persons convicted OF
murder, three of whom are white men.
In addition to this, one man has been
convicted and executed for rape.
Now this shows that we not only
have an able and efficient Solicitor, but
also that the juries of the Fonrth Cir,
Gust, at least, are ready to do their duty;
for these convictions occurred not in
one county, but in four, to wit, Chester
field, Marlboro, Darlington and Marion
every county in the circuit save ono
--Horry-and in no county in the
State is the law more thoroughly exc
cuted than in Horny.
I endorse most ofthe severe criticisms
heaped upon a jury recently empanelled
in South Carolina, but protest against
the press of the country holding out the
idea that white men are not convicted
OF murder in South Carolina.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
Died on Her Wedding Eve.

Near Bower Springs, Ga, Monday
last, what was to have been wedding
proved to be a funeral. The daughter
of Col. John McFadden had met Mr..
Edward Smith Of Charleston at Tallu-
lah in the early summer. The couple
soon became lovers, and the young
lady returned home before the season
was out to prepare for her wedding,
which was set down for Monday. Her
father, who is one of the leading plan
tiers of Cobb County, resolved to make
the wedding grand social occasion.
The bridal trosseau was ordered from
New York, and young ladies were
present from several States to act as
bridesmaids. Sunday night the bride
expectant arrayed herself in her robes
for the inspection of her friends. For
few moments the greatest hiarity
existed, when suddenly Miss McFadden
put her hand to her forehead with a
scream and fell to the floor. She was
dead. The body, arrayed as it was for
the wedding, was laid out for burial,
and when Mr.. Smith rode up at 2
O'Clock Monday afternoon, which was
the appointed time, he found he was
at a funeral instead ofa wedding. He
was so overcome that he could not go
to the burial, which took place at 4 p. m.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
Buried the Wrong Man.

..1TIDDLETowS, Conn, September g.
John T. Carroll, tailor living in this
city, disappeared four years ago. He
was drinking man, and it was sup
posed that he had wandered off while
intoxicated, and for some unknown
reason had decided not to return.
About two years ago tailor named
Carroll, a worthless fellow, was drowned
at Birmingham. Mrs. Carroll, the de-
serted wife, went to Birmingham and
identified the body as that of her miss
ing husband. She saw that the body
was buried and paid for masses for the
repose of his soul.
Carroll turned up to-day alive and
well. He has been in Springfield,
Mass, carrying on his business ever
since he left here. He says he thought
his family would be better off without
him and so had not informed them of
his whereabouts, not even after seeing
the account of his supposed death. He
has finally reformed and decided to
visit his family. He will take them
back to Springfield with him.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
A SUBSTITUTE FOR COTTON.
DR.. Panknin's Invention for Utilizing the
Bark of the Ramie Plant.

There is nothing like a material ar
gument such as that which may be
seen at the counting room of the News
and Courier. The argument is in the
shape of roll of ramie which has been
prepared and treated by the Panknin
process, of which mention has hereto
fore been made in the News and Cou-
rier. BY looking at the roll it is easy
to conclude that the method is perfect,
although the method is and will be for
some time secret. The product is de-
void of gum and of particles of bark.
Each filament is distinct and as glossy
and transparent as strand of silk.
The roll has been bleached, but not
carded or combed. When the last pro-
cess has been applied, which anyone
can do for himself with his fingers, it
will exhibit itself even more advanta-
geously.
DR.. Panknin said Tuesday that he is
now perfecting a machine by which he
can produce the stuff on commercial
scale. With the machine he uses now
he has prepared quantity of the arti-
Gle similar to that on exhibition. The
stalks of ramie are first split longitude
nally in halves or as nearly that pro-
portion as possible. These slips are
then passed through an apparatus
similar to a futing machine, which
breaks the weed into small pieces, which
are easily detached from the bark, W hich
is left in long ribbons.
The secret lies in extracting the gum
absolutely from this ribbon, removing
at the same time all the finer particles
of bark. This done, the decortication
is compile. After bleaching the result
is Just what is noted in the material
now at the News and Courier.
It was learned that the cost Of prep
aration by the chemical process will
not be so large as to make the manufac-
ture improbable. On the contrary, it
is said that the cost per bale or per
pound will not exceed that for the
preparation for market of equivalent
amounts oflong cotton.
Mr.. Pankin is now in communication
with business men in New York who
are intesested in the discovery. Some
thing very interesting in the way OF
the Development of the industry may
be, therefore, shortly expected.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
The Pearl Fever at its Hegiht.


ALBANY, Wis, Sept. s.-The pearl
excitement in this vicinity is now atits
height. Although claims are getting
scarce and the divers have to dig in the
mud in the bottom of the river the
finds are more numerous and valuable
than ever. The largest and by far the
most valuable pearl in Wisconsin was
found yesterday. A New York party
offered $500 for it, but it was refused.
Hundreds ofsmall pearls are found and
sold daily. The purchasers are agents
of Chicago, New York and Paris houses.
Visitors and clam hunters are pouring
into the village, and the banks of the
river for miles are dotted with tents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
"Standing with reluctant feet

Where the brook and river meet"
is period of "maidenhood" which is
perilous in the extreme to vigorous,
healthy womanhood. Reckless expos
ure, at certain times, which induce
irregularities, has wrecked many fair
young life. To all afflicted with de-
rangement of uterine nature DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is of in
estimable value. 1t is the only mcdi-
cine for women, sold by druggists,
under q positive guarantee from the
manufacturers, that it will give salts
faction in every case, or money will be
refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bottle wrapper, and
faithfully carried out for many years.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
JOHNS HOPKINS.
The Efficiency Of the University viii not
be Impaired by the Temporary Loss
of Its Railroad Income.

BALTIMORE, September l2.-In view
of reports which have recently been
published respecting Johns Hopkins
University, President Gilman author
ICES the statement that the University
will begin its new year on the 1st Of
October with unimpaired efficiency.
Neither the salaries of the president
nor those of the professors have been
cut, and several new appointments
have been made. Indications point to
the usual number of students, and
the course of instruction will be given
as announced in the programme.
AS to the finances of the University,
it is no secret that the inceme derived
from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
will be cut off for some time, but the
accumulated income of former years,
the income from investments outside of
the railroad, and the income from tut
ton, (which amounted last year to
nearly s4O,0O0,) are available. Besides
all this generous persons have sub
scribed SlO8,oOO to be expended as an
emergency fund during the next three
years. The new building given by
Eugene Levering, of Baltimore, is now
going up. The scholarship in literature
has been endowed by the gift of $4,000.
By the bequest of John W. Mccoy the
University inherits library ofS,00O
volumes, and is residuary legatee Of his
estate estimated at about 100000 ex-
elusive of library.
1t is safe to. say that within six
months Johns Hopkins University has
received from these various sources
nearly 100000, and other gifts are ex-
pected. The national character of the
institution is strong reason why its
work should receive important aid from
a distance.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
PRICE $3.50 A YEAR.
Horace III, 13.

In the southern suburb OF our beauti-,
full little city of Newberry is a promi-
nent and picturesque spot which slopes
away to spring of clear cold water.
This crystal spring bears the classic
name of Bandusiae, which Was evident.
ly so named by an admirer Of Horace:
go fons Bandusise, splendid vitro. ~
Thou art more splendid than glass,
We clip the following bright little
piece from the Chicago Daily News, as
a pleasant reminder of our almost for
gotten spring.-ED. II. & n.
O fountain of Bandusia,
Whence crystal waters flow,
With garlands gay and wine I'H pay
The sacrifice I owe:
A sportive kid with budding horns
I have, whose crimson blood
Anon shall dye and sanctify
Thy cool and babbling food. -
O fountain of Bandusia,
The dogstar's hateful spell S
No evil brings unto the springs
That from thy bosom well;
Here oxen wearied by the plow,
The rowing cattle here,
Hasten in quest of certain rest
And quaf thy gracious cheer.
o fountain of Bandusia,
Ennobled shalt thou be,
For shall sing the joys that spring
Beneath your Hex tree; ,
Yes, fountain of Bandusia,
Posterity snail know
The cooling brooks that fromthy hooks
Singing and dancing go.
EUGENE FIELD.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
How'S This {!

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking HalPs CataTrh
Cure. =
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio
We, the undersigne -haye known.
F. J. Cheney for the fifteen years,
and believe him perssctable honorable:
in all business transactions, and fnan-
ciaily able to carry out any obligations.
made by their firm. - z,
WEST & TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
E. H. VAN HoEsEN,
Cashier, Toledo National Bank,
Toledo, Ohio.
HalPs Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
naliy, acting directly upon the blood
and mueus surfaces Of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75e. per-
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
A Carolinian in Russia.
Register. 13th.1


Mr.. ThornweN McMaster, of Colum-
bia, has lately received letter from
Mr.. John S. Scott of Marion, who last
January went to Russia to act under
the Russian government as an instruc-
tor in the art of raising cotton in Cen
tral Asia. Mr.. Scott, when he wrote,
was in Moscow, to which place he has
returned after spenging some time in
the Russian provinces in Central Asia
carrying out the object of his mission,
which was to introduce there, so far as
possible, the methods of the cultivation
of cotton in vogue here. Mr.. Scott
writes that he found agriculture there
carried on mostly by irrigation, and
that while he found some things in
Europe to excite his admiration, he
found many things in the Orient to ex'
cite his pity. He has been granted
leave of absence to return to this
country, if he can return by January
next, and will endeavor to come tc
South Carolina in time to attend the
State Fair.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
The Lucky Engineer.
Especial to The News and Courier. i

Especial to The Newsand Courier.
COLUMBIA, Sept. 12.-The News and
Courier's representative called upon
Mr.. w. II. Dorsett to-day and learned
that he had just obtained authentic in
formation through his attorneys ofthe
fortune left to his wife by her uncle,
Mr.. Samuel A. Pope, silk manufacturer
of Paterson, n. ]. He said that the
amount had been somewhat exagge-
rated, but that it was enough for hin-
self and family to live upon in comfort
during their lives. The fortune is so
situated that there will be very little IL
any trouble in it's distribution, and it
may be stated that the amount to be
received by Mr.. Dorsett for his wife's
interest will be one hundred thousand
or more. The first report said $3.50, ,0o0.i
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
$4,000, Damages.
Snecial to the Repister. I

CHERAw, September 1.-THE case
of Mary C. Fell, administrators, VS.. the
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad Company, after tedious and
well fought trial of three days, was
ended at dark this evening. The jury
brought a verdict for $1,000 for the
plaintiff: Notice was Immediately
given of a motion for new trial.
It will be remembered that W..
Fell met his death by means of COLI
sion on the Three C's road during its
construction in March, 1888. Itwas
claimed that the Three Cs had nothing
to do with the operation of the road
then; but the jury seemed to have
thought otherwise. Fell's widow sued
for $4,000. Abney & Thomas of Co
lumbia and J. T. Hay of Camden
appeared for the plaintiffs, and Hart
and Nelson and Hardin for the road.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
4 Sad Story.
MONTGOMERY Advertiser !

A day or two ago one of the old pro-
fessors of the University of Mississippi
attempted to commit suicide. He was
an old man and had been ousted from
his position at the last meeting Of the
board of trustees because he had out
lived his usefulness. With no other
means of support, and absolutely with
out means, the poor old man sought
refuge in death, and that at his own
hands. 1t is sad story, and one too
often exemplifed. The nature Of his
business twas such that he could not
accumulate against the proverbial rainy
day, and the State cannot provide for
him after heis unable to discharge the
duties incumbent upon him.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
The Career of Congressman Cox.

Samuel Sullivan Cox, who died on
Tuesday, 10th, in New York, wasborn at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, on the 30th ofSeptens
Der, 1924. He had a good commol
school education and the advantages of
two years tuition at Ohio University.
He finished his collegiate course at
Brown University, Providence, where
he was graduated in 1916. The law.
was his first choice as a profession, bUt
very soon he drifted into the more .ssE
genial calling of Journalism. Ins1SS
he became editor of the Columbus
Statesman and g year later proprietor
of that paper, which was then a power
in the Ohio Democracy. 1t was while
editor of this paper that he wrore the
exquisite description of clear sunset
after thunderstorm which gave him
the most famous soubriquet ever worn
by public man in America. He left
his newspaper in 1855 toseryeas seere-
tary of the United States legation to
Peru, but few months thereafter was
elected to Congress from the Columbus
district. He served eltht years
Ohio Congressman and, young as he
was, took the position as leader in the
House of Representatives before any
present member Of that body had even
become to the public. On the expira-3
ton of his term Of service in the thirty
eighth Congress he moved to New York
city and very soon became leader OF
the Democratic party there. He hadn
lived in New York only four years and
half when he was honored by an
election to Congress. He served four
years and was defeatedfor Congressmap
at-large. He reappeared in the Forty
fourth Congress, of which body he was
speaker pro tenn. Outing the illness of
Speaker Kerr. For ten years Mr.. Cox
remained in Congress and during that;
entire period held CONSPICUOUS place.
among the Democratic leaders. He
was elected to the Forty-fourth Coa-
gress but resigned to accept an appoint
ment by President Cleveland 80 minis
ter to Turkey. Diplomatic life cid not.
suit him so well as an active participa-
ton in politics, and returning home he
was again elected to the Forty-ninth
Congress to fill the unexpired term of.
Joseph Pulitzer. He has since that
time held his place in the House Of
Representatives and was looked to as.
one of the most hopeful leaders of the
Democratic minority in the Congress.
| that will soon assemble.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
A TREMENDOUS CAvE-IN.
A Territory of Thirty Acres Sett1e-The
Shock Felt for Four MiIes-No
Lives Lost.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, September H.
One of the greatest cave-ins that has
yet occurred in the coal regions startled
the residents of Wyoming Valley last
night. Just outside of the town of
Plymouth the earth settled for dis
tance of half a mile, affecting about
thirty acres of territory, belonging to
the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Company. The entire territory was
undermined and was still being worked
out. The conclusion was thought by
many to be caused by an earthquake,
and the people in the city, four miles
distant, experienced rocking sensa-
ton. At the scene of the cave-in. this
afternoon the earth was broken and
extensive crevices were running in
every direction, many of them extend
ing to a great depth. Several mules
which were in the mine were killed,
and nearly all the miners lost their
working tools. The damage cannot yet
be ascertained, but it will be immense.
Workingmen are this afternoon en-
deavoring to effect an opening into the
mine, but there is great danger of
water entering from the surface and
shutting off all further labor.
THE EFFECT.
About 800 men and boys are thrown
out of employment. The company
officials are. very reticent and have
little news to give regarding the acci-
dent. 1t is known tonight that the
cave-in will seriously affect numbers 2,
3 and 5 collieries. The bottom has
fallen out of a number of cellars in the
neighborhood, and a farm house near
by has partially toppled over. Twenty
five men were in the mine at work.
When they heard the timbers and pill
lars begin to break they rushed for the
first opening and escaped without in
jury. The ventilating doors in all three
collieries are crushed to splinters.
Many cars in the No. 8 shaft were
blown from the tracks and demolished.
Experienced miners who have ven
tured down the No. 8 shaft this after
noon are of the opinion that it will take
year or more before coal can again be
mined.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-19
The Mississippi Race Trouble.

CoFFEEvILLE, Miss, September IL
The trouble in Lehore and Tallahatchie
Counties, which was supposed to have
been settled. is yet menacing. The
latest reports from those Counties esti-
mate the total number of negro in
surrectionists at seventy-fve. A re
union of Mississippi soldiers was held
-stt-Minona on Monday, at which
speeches were made by Senators Wal
thall and George, in which they warned
the people in the South about being
hasty in dealing with the negro and
anticipating. further serious trouble
with that race in the delta.