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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 81.

THE DEMOCRATIC majority OF theNew ork
legislature passed law abollshing prison Ia
Dor in chat State. in obedience to the demand
of some i'll advised people in the cities there
of. The natural result was such an appali'
ing increase in the death and insanity rate
among the prisoners that a cry arose not
only from them, but from humane people
throughout the State, for the repeal OF the
law, and as its operation had proved that
convict labor did not affect either the price
of or the demand for free labor, the same
demagoglc majority repealed it,in obedience
TO stronger demand than that in comph-
ance with which it had been passed. but
when legislators in this country, national or
State. shall revert to the ways OF former
times. when their predecessors were actu-
sted in their legislation solely by motives
for the public good, and with no regard Tor
temporary popular favor, the millennium Will
be at hand. -
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be at hand.

JUDGING FROM an article in another co.,
nrnu from the Baltimore Sun. it looks very
much as II Mr.. Randall we're as much out
of the democratic way on the policy,as ne lie
on the principles of the democratic party
Rut when a man commences to deVlate
from the descriptive policy or true prlnci'
piles of democracy he is very apt to go Oh
entirely. Mr.. Randall's example should
be a warning to certain Virgins
democrats Reputation, and taxing
the pecessaries of life for the bene
fit of few manufacturers at the ex
pense of all the other people of the country
and removing the tax from Injurious luxu
res, such as whiskey, are not true demo
cratic measures. aud the democracy OF men
who advocate such measures may we'll be
doubted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

TIE OCEAN HARNEssED.-The problem
of utilizing the force of ocean waves has
been solved to certain extent by an inven-
tion of Mr.. N. o. Bond. of Fairfax G. H.,
Va, which is now ia use at Ocean Grove,
Nav Jersey. Mr. Bond has mounted gates
in such position out in the water that inc
wave coming in beats against them and
shuts them. When the wave retires it
opens the gate to bang it shut again at the
next advance. Connected with the gates
are piston rods working the force pumps.
and pipes connect the force pumps With
tanks elevated to height of forty feet. The
device is success. Last Friday 10000 gal
Ions Of sea water were pumped into the tank
for nee in laying the dust OF the streets.
The authorities hold that the salt water is
better than river water for laying the dust.
Mr. Bond ia of opinion that by the Use of
big floats. instead of gates, be can get re,
suits six times SO great. Bot the pump
operated by gate is practical device
which is destined, it appears, to have Vide
use.-Balto. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
FROM WASHINGTON.
o.-.ss.anasnc. of the Ale1s. aAznrr.l


WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 81, 1889.
The early change in the postmaster a.
Alexandria being of some interest TO tne
people of that city, the GAzETTEs CORES,
nondent. meeting ex Pos, master General
Hatton. who is urging Mr.. D. A. Windsor
snnointment, in the Postoffice Department
m day. asked him what mis- friends chances
were. He replied VERY good" "Clark'
son % said he, lis all right and Pm just go
inp to see the Postmaster General about IL.
ON the contrary, Mr.. W. n. Berkeley, OF AL
exandria, an applicant for the place, had,
with an influential friend, previously called
mon Mr.. Wanamaker, and been given to un'
dsrstand by him that the usual courtesy In
snch cases accorded the appointment to the
ennlicant recommended by the republican
candidate for Congress in the district, and
shst es MIR. Agnew had recommended MIR.
Corhett he was disposed to give MIR. Cor
bett's application favorable consideration.
It Ia now said that E. G. Hornaday, OF In
diana. the newly appointed timber agent,
against whose appointment numerous pro-
tests have been made by reputable repuoll-
cans in his own State was appointed direct
" by the President, without consultation
with Secretary Noble, and on the recon
mendation of Messrs. Houston and Dudley,
and solely because Of the effective ala ne
rendered Mr.. Harrison By running Kentucky
negroes over into Indiana at the last cleo
tiop. It Is said that he is bad though old. and
that the police have him on their books.
Neither one of the two internal revenue
collectors recently appointed for Virginia
bsd fled his official bond up to noon to day.
Roth are expected to do 80, however, either
e. dav or to morrow. Col. Brady, one of
Ram ia in the city, and Mir. McCaull, the
otbsr, was due here to-day.
The Virginia republicans here are in no
s,ottar trim TO-DAY than they were yester.
Az The Mahoneites still continue to say
10y. will have all of Virginia's patronage or
know the reason why, and the "kickers,"
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Seizure of the Black Diamond

TORONTO, Ont.. July 31.-A special de-
spatch to The Empire from Ottawa says:
"The latest account of piracy by the United
States authorities in Behring Sea continues
to be much discussed in official circles. A
dispatch has been received at the Fisheries
Department from Mr.. Baker. NJ. P. giving
additional particulars of the seizure CT the
Black Diamond. Il appears that the vessel
was seiz when 20 miles from land. Mr..
Baker says that strong feeling of resent
ment and indignation haa been epgerdered
among the inhabitants of British Columbia
by this wanton outrage and that meeting
OF citizens of Victoria is to be held to ex-
press their indignation. This dispatch was
under consideration by the council yester.
day. Until the official report is before the
government no action can be taken and the
minister OF customs accordingly telegraphed
to The collector at Victoria to forward full
particulars without loss of time. Collector
Hamiy'5 reply was received by Hon. Mr..
Bowel last evening but it appears that the
information which he has to give is no full
er than that already published.
WASHINGTON. July 31.-Ipquiry at the
Department of State this morning was met
by the statement that there was absolu!ely no
information there respecting the seizures of
thu Triumph and Black Diamond by the
aevenue cutter Rush, for sealing in the
Behring Sea, except that contained in the
Associated Pres dispatches on the SUBJECT.
To conversation with prominent official he
said that whatever might have been the
policy aud feeling of the last administration
it was evident the present administration
did not look with disfsvor upon the seizures
OF British or other vessels suspected of poach-
ing upon the United States seal grounds.
The seizure and search of the Triumph,
which was afterwards released. because no
seal skins were found on board, this official
intimated, might be more serious matter
than the seizure and detention of the Black
Diamond, for it involved the right of the
United Seates to siezs and search suspected
vessels Outside of what is conceded to be the
limits of the jurisdiction CT the Uaited States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
The Discomfort in Ireland.

LONDON, July 9l.-Rsferring to the many
remedies proposed for the prevailing dis
content in Ireland, Lord Randolph Church
ill in bis speech at Birmingham laat night
recommended, as ina solution of the ques-
ton. an imperial loan of not less than el00,-
600, 900 to enable tenants to buy their hold
ings, the local bodies controlling the rate
collected revenues to become security for
the payment of the loan. He pointed out
that this scheme made it necessary that
Ireland remain under the imperial parlia-
roont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

THE New YORK Press says: president
Harrison's and chairman Qoa5's wise coun
sells are largely responsible for the harmoni
Gus settlement of the differences 10 Vir'
GINA" The Press should have CORES
pendent in Virginia, or even in Washington,
if it would he correctly Informed about the
"harmonious settlement of the differences IN
Virginia" If it had. it would know that
tomahawks and scalping knives, rather than
pipes of peace, are the order OF the day. MIR.
John Wise says when Virginia republicans
bury the Ratchet, it is in each other" ana
10 matter how close they may come to-
eether at the next election, up to date al
least, they seem to be engaged in buvying 1t
that way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
The Trial of Mrs MAVERICK

LIVERPOOL, July 81 Mrs. florence
Elizabeth May brick. the American who i'd
charged with having killed. her husband
James MAJ brick. by administering arsenic
to him, was arraigned for trial to day. The
court room was crowded With people anx
,ous to hear ali the detaia of the case.
When called upon to plead the indictment
the prisoner replied mot guilty."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
NEGOTIATING a Treaty..

LONDON. July 3l.-The British Foreign
Office is negotiating a commercial treaty
with Japan. By the terms ofthe treaty Great
Britain surrenders the present judicial priv
ileges of her subjects In Japan, in return for
which concession the whole interior Of
Japan will be opened up to English trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

COUPONS REcE1vABLE-In Baltimore on Sat.
urdsy u 6. Jndge Bond In the hsbeas corpus case
OF Marion Mitchell, who offered coupons in Man.
chester for the payment of fine imposed for SELL
ing liquor on Sunday. heard argument on the
question involved, which was simply could cou-
po S be rendered in payment for costs in proceed.
ings in Virginia cour s?' On Monday Judge Bond
decided that coupons must be received in pay
ment of fines and ctst', and ordered Mitchell who
WAS in custody, to be discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

TIE u. 8. COURT for the Virginia circuit
On Saturday last ordered the discharge OF
prisoner held In Manchester for non pay
ment of fne, who had offered Virginia
coupona in payment thereof And yet the
Governor says the Virginia debt 10 settling
itself. 1t is feared the creditors will never
again offer such favorable terms OF settle
ment as those proposed By Sir Edward
Thornton, and which, by all means, should
have been accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
MONETARY And COMMERCIAL

NEW yoRX. July 3l.-First prices in the sioak
market this morning were in mos. cases slightly
higher than last nights igures but there were
fractional reactions from the opening prices in all
the active shares. Prices reacted slightly fr N
the lowest figures later. but at II o'clock the ma
ket was very dull and steady at fractional de
clines from opening prices. Money easy at > .3
BALTIMORE, July 31.-ylrginias consolidated
81; past.due coupon :; do 10.40s 80 do IS CT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
p1sEAppLEs.-The pineapple season end

P1NEAPpLEs.-The pineapple season end.
Ell yesterday at Baltimore with the arrival
of the schooner Ann R Rogers, from Cat
Island, Bahamas, with 1000 duzsns which
were disposed OF for canning purposes. a
reorganization of thu pineapple trade to that
port during the season just eDded shows that
IS cargoes we're received, entered at the
custom house ae 2S5 1872 dozens, or 8, 42S 664
single pines. At the smallest estimate over
5000 600 were represented by the business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Violent Storm.

ST. LOUIS, July 31.-A very violent storm
passed over New Madrid, Mo-. and vicinity
Monday evening, doing great damage to the
cotton and corn crops. The little steam.
boats Arkansas City and Carl Schuiz,
lying at New Madrid, We're totally destroy.
ed. Loss S14 .OO0 Warehouses at Upton
vile aud Luzslle landing were blown down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Earthquake Shock

SAN FRANCISCO, Jolly 3l-Oae of the
heaviest shocks of earthquake felt in this
city for years occurred here about AS
O'Clock this morning. People were awak-
ened by the rafting OF windows and the
shaking of buildings No damage reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

HIGH NEGRO DEATH-RATE-Theb negroes
are not increasing in numbers In North Car
DINA ON account of the high death rate.
An official investigation In Arson county,
recently made, showed that the dea,h-rate
was one third greater han The rate of births
helnp forty.nine to thirty.sx TIE birth
rats is greater than that of whites the death.
rata far greater. Infant mortality am ong
the negroes is excessive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Attack on Churchill.

LONDON, July 31.-The STANDARD in COM
menting on the speech made by Lord Ran
dolph Churchill at birmingham last night,
rails at him Cd hack politician OF no school.
It says he has not the same opinion on any
The Times. and other papers also ridicule
Lord RandoIph's speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

THE REPUBLICANS of Alabama seem to be
almost az much opposed to each other as
those Of Virginia. But the difference 10 the
former case is on the question OF putting the
wb;te tariff league at the head of the repuo-
lican party there. To such proposition
the old time republicans and, of course, all
the negroes, object, and as the latter are
largely in the majority the proposition must
fail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Boiler Explosion.

FAIRFIELD, Ill.,. July 3l.-A sawmill boiler
exploded at Golden Gate about miles from
here last evening, instantly killing Frank
Peters, a son OF the proprietor, and injurirg
Joe Wallace and Wm Fox 80 badly that
they cannot recover. The cause of the ex-
plosion was lack OF water In the boiler, the
engine being 10 inexperienced hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Fire.
was IOet

SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, Mass, July 81.
-Waveily Block, owned by Henry Billiard,
of Holiston, was burned last night with
most of its contents. Loss 10000; partly
insured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Mission Runners Killed

ZANzIBAR, July 3l.-Thres French mis-
sion runners have been killed at Bagamoyo.
Ii is expected that the Germans will make
au attack on the insurgents shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

OF THE 357 employees In the postomoe
in the democratic city of Baltimore, only IL
are democrats. This is only fair sample
of The operation of the civil service Law.
And vet there are democrats, and Virginia
democrats at that. who advocate the con-
tinuance of that justly obnoxious law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Hanged

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 3l.-Chas Dllger,
murderer of two Policemen last August,
and Harry Smart, murderer of Meisner
Green and wife were hanged at Cos THE
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Disappeared.

KANSAS CITY, No. July 81 Andrew G..
Drumm, who has full charge of the cattle
commission business of A. G. Drumm s Co.
has disappeared and SIS 600 with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Appointments.

WASHINGTON, July 31.-Wm. Newman
has been appointed internal revenue guager
at Gainesville, Ca, and James Cummir go
gusger at New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
ALI Saved.

LONDON, July 3l.-None OF the crew of
the British bark Mallqgate, from Now Cos.
tie, N. S. W., July II. for San Francisco,
before reported wrecked on Middleton Reef,
was loat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
Death of Ex-senator Rollins,

PORTSMOUTH, n. H, July 3l-Ex-Sena
tor E II. Rollins died a o'clock this morn.
ing at the Isle of Shoale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

The market is quiet and easy. Flour is un-
changed. The quality of the Wheat Offering is
still poor, and prices range from g to 81. Corn
Is in fair receipt with sales at 45ai7. But littlo
doing in BE or Oats. Country pro uce is higher
and we revise quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
A Denial.

ct. PETERSBURG, July 31-A semi official de
NAL is given here to the statement that an ALI
ance had been formed by France and Russia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
LEGISLATORS to be Paid

SYDNEY, N. ). W., July 3f.-The Legislative
Assembly has passed bill providing for the pay.
ment of it's members.
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DIED.

At shelbyvile, Illinois, at the residence of her
father, ADA THORNTON, granddaughter of tn
late VIM. F. Thornton, formerly of this place.
On Tues lay, July 3Oth, REGENIA, daughter
of Jos L. and Nellie B. Loose, aged three years.
Gs5- Funeral from the residence, south Patrick
street, to morrow Thursday morning, at ten
o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to at
tend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

BALTIMORE. July 31--"o,top dull midding
11as F.our quiet aud steady. Wheat-Southern
quiet but firm; Fultz eoAS7; longterry Sass :;
No S6la; steamer So; Western quiet and iirm /;
No winter rcd spot S6l2; August So aa
-southern quiet but firm white 5Oa52 yellow
45a47; Western frmer; mixed spot AS August
43 las43a. Sept 43s. s437s; Oct 44I bid; steam
er 40. Oats-test grades in demard; mixed
plentiful Westera white 33a34la 90 mixei 29a
81. Rye firm at 50s52 Hay old in fair de.
mand prime to choice timothy S14 50a15. Pro-
visions dull Butter stsady; Creamery 16a16ia.
Eggs firm; fresh 13al3t. Coffee nominal Rio
csrgoes fair IS. Sugar steady; A E # Sai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

77as; Dec 76asa19 Corn-August 36as ,36io /:
Sept $685. Oats-Auguit 2l5s sept 21a. Pork
Aug $40 47la Sept $40 52b. Iard-Aueust
IS O5; Sept So 1917. Short rits-August 50 30
Sept So 42ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

NEW YORK, July 81 Cotton 6ul; urla: DIS
II SIG Orleans Il GIG fniures steady. Flour
quiet and easy. Wheat tive and firm. Corn
active and frmer. PORK dali aud weak at Sll 70
a12 so. Lac6 dull and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

4 especially appropriate drink for this time
N of year is the TONIC PHOSPHATE made at
fountain. BROADUS & smith,
my16 BOZ King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

SToP CoUGHING-LUNTs COUGH SYRUP
y will cure your cough if you will only give tia
trial. Price 10 and 25c per bottle
sep25 id Fl IUNT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31

MJHITE TAR CASlPHoR GLoBULEs; easy
w to use, and very effective moth destroy
or. For sale by 4. l.. ALLEN,
ap23 Corner King and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-31
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The President yesterday committed the
death sentence of Martin, the Arkansaw
murdarer
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schr Hannah Prdemore, Rock Stop, Bappan-
mock river to lead lumber for j Fl D Smoot.
schr sallie Shepherd, lower Potomac, lumber
by Smoot & Perry.
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DAMNED OK TONGUE,
" LAMB "
Juat received at
ape McBURNEY's.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. JULY 81. 1889.
Sun rieea 5 3 Sun sets...............7 8
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-31

death of HENRY w. GRADY. Although not
in any national, political or military sense
great man, he was nevertheless a worthy
one, and that such is the case is already
sufficiently noted by the numerous tributes
he has received from all parts of the
country.
OTHE HERALD has already handed in its
verbal chaplet to be placed along with the
many others upon the tomb of the deceased
journalist and statesman; but it cannot re-
frain from giving further expression of
its feelings at the wholesale and wholesome
manner in which the press and public
everywhere have done like unto US. These
are things that should and do fill the aver
age journalistic mind and breast with SUI
preme joy. Life is full of ripples, eddies,
rapids, cataracts, falls and whirlpools, and
as we sweep onward with the current it is
hardly worth while to plume ourselves
upon our more favored condition, for
surely we are all going the same
way and will all get there at last.
Those who recognize this great
and ever-present fact have just so much
less to answer for when they do get there.
1t is on this account that we feel disposed to
be somewhat thankful that even the hard
ened Republican press can afford to pause
for a time in its wild and blinded partisan
career and say good and well-deserved
word for one who fought them continu-
ously but manfully while in the flesh. Of
course he is not doing so now, for he has
gone to place of peace, grace and mercy,
and therefore place where there is no
Republican party to fight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-31
ONE TOUCH OF NATURE.

1t is exceedingly gratifying to note the
fact that even the Republican papers of the
north lament the death of HENRY w.
GRADY, the gifted editor of the Atlanta
Constitution. Such results only serve as an
illustration of the fact that the differences
which divide US are not after all so very
great, and that it requires but one touch of
nature to make humanity understand that
they are all akin. 1t generally requires
death to do this, though sometimes mis-
fortune, if it be great enough, win bring it
about. For instance, when Chicago
shortly after the war, was almost
PROSTATE by reason of a visitation
Of the fire fend, Richmond, for
merly the capital of the confederacy,
and still languishing in the throes of the
poverty entailed by reason of the war,
could still find within her resources the
means for contributing something toward
the relief of her northern sister, who lay
PROSTATE and blackened amid the ashes.
1t would thus seem that blood is really
thicker than water-that common kinship,
a common destiny and a common country
unite US and make fast the bonds by which
we are held together; and in nothing is
this more thoroughly exemplified than in
the manner with which the north through
its press has received the news of the