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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Is Coal to Go un2

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10.-rhe contiu ued
depression in the anthracite coal trade, for
which revival had been looked long be-
fore this. Is having very istuibing effect
on the managers of the railroads that are
dependent upon the production and hauling
OF hard coal for large part Of their income
Although the output so far this year Ia
1000 900 tons less than in 1888, 1t still ap.
pears to have been greater than the demand
aud prices continue very weak. 10 this
condition of affairs the managers are con-
templating resort to heroic measures, to
nothing less, indeed, than a suspension Of
work in the mnes until the supply on hsnl
il reduced and prices 20 up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

Remarkable Effect of the Elixir of Life. y
NEWARK. N. j., Aug. 10.-A startling
story comes from Burlington in Sussex coun.
ty Jasper Grouse. 50 yaa7s old, has recent
been treated with the elixir of life" OF
Dr.. Browo-Sequard By local physician. A
portion Of a rabbit was used as the il scton.
After week the old man grew perceptibly
stronger. His youth seemed to return. Then
strange changes occurred. He left of eating
meat and took to devouring raw cabbage
leaves, lettuce and clover with avidity. He
nibb!ed al the leaves like rabbit. Then
the old mans step grew springY, and gradu
ually the spring has developed into the
jump, Jump of the rabbit, His body became
stronger, but his reason has nearly departed.
at the present tine Grouse 10 nothing but g
two legged rabbit with all the habits of the
animal, portions of whose body was used as
an elixir. II dog barks he makes long
Jumps until be reaches home Yesterday be
dug large hole in the ground with bis
hands. The Doctor and his friends are now
thoroughly alarmed. No more elixir ia be-
ing given Grouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Collision.

CHARLOTTE. N Y. Aug. 10 "A collision
occurred near Forest Lawn on the Rome,
Watertown and Osdenburg Railroad about
O'Clock this morning. The night express
bound west for Niagara Falls ran into the
Rochester train which was backing down,
teescoping four cars aud killing two per-
sons and badly iDjuring eight others. The
persons killed were Miss Emma Perrin, of
st. Johns. Mich, aged %. and Andrew Tiff.
fany, engineer of the steamer Hazeltop, of
O3Wego
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A bear was killed near Taylor Spring.,
Rockingham county. one day last week.
Richard Rlxey, an old and esteemed citi'
IAN of Culpeper county. died near Rl1ey
Vile on the 5:h inst, 10 his Goth year.
MFR. A. R. Boone, we'll known cit'z N Of
Front Royal, died of pulmonary disease in
that town, Friday, August 2 after a
confinement to his room Of more than two
years.
A barn on the Willow Grange Homestead
near Lakewood, n. J f, and belonging to
Rev. F. NJ. Todd, of Manassas, was con
sumed by fire on the uight of the lat iost.,
together with the contents, consisting of hay,
grain and one horse.
A large barn in possession of Edgar Woolf
on the farm of Alb. Rector, near Reotortown,
Fauauier county, was struck by lightning
last tuesday week. The barn and contents.
hay, farming implements and one horse
were destroyed. Loss 81 600.
During terrific rain and lightning storm
last Tuesday night in Louisa county, Mrs.
Barbara Hester, wife Of James q. Hester,
who resides near Tolersville, was struck by
lightning while sitting in the house and in
stantly killed The rest of the family we're
very much shocked.
Senator John W. Daniel has accepted the
invitation of the Ladies' Memorial Assccia-
ton of Manassas 10 deliver the Grafton at
the dedication ofthe Confederate monument
at that place on the Both inst. Hon. E. E.
Meredith will deliver the monument. Gov.
Lee will also be there and address those
present.
A difficulty occurred yesterday about
business matters at Indian Creek,
Norfolk county, between farmer named
John Y. Gilbert and Eddie Etheridge,
storekeeper in the village. Etheridge struck
Gilbert a violent blow with club. when
the latter drew a heavy bladed clasp knife
and stabbed Elhsridge several times in the
throat, causing death In few hours. Drs.
R. B Tabp and ]. E. Reed we're in attend
anoe. Gilbert escaped from the neighbor
hood at once in the direction of Norfolk,
leaving family. Etheridge was unmar-
ried aud son of Deacon Harrison Ether
idge. County constables are in pursuit OF
the murderer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

THE SECTION of Virginia known as the
Valley, and in the earlier and better days
of the State called the Tenth Legion Of
Democracy, has of late years supplied the
republican portion ofthe State, the "black
belt" with q large contingent of effective
streogth. But if Virginia republicans were
like other people that contingent would be
lost in the coming campaign. What the
VALLEY Virgiaiaa. the leading republican
newspaper In the State, Gays on the subject
is quoted elsewhere, aad ex-senator Riddle
berger, who is power in that section OF the
State. speaks as follows 10 his paper, the
Shenandoah Herald:
I'VE have lately read of General Mahone's
desire to reopen the debt question. we
now hear Lamb saying over bis cid piece OF
1877, when he was last dollar man. We
read of Langston's opposition to too much
Confederate. We just have Wise's demand
for etrict enforcement Of the contract. We
lust hear that Brady ia frightened at his
own part in the JOB. Possibly they begin
to fear that tho timely and full exposures to
come of the most infamous trsttlc proceed
!ngs, in volviug the rights aud interests OF the
people Of whole state, ever known 10 the
politics of this country, may sat a Senate TO
thinking when confirmation time comes
The only right way to achieve success Is to
deserve il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

JEALOUSY IN THE SUBTITLE 5000 people
who we're tossed about in the surf ct Atlantic City
Thursday morning were treated to an amusing
scene good .natured Philadelphia entered the
surf with his wife fascinating brunette. They
were in about fifteen minutes when the husband
Inadvertently strayed about fifty feet from his
wife's side. For while she p il no attention,
apparently not missing him, and dallied 9th the
breakers as happy as mermaid. good-lo king
daughter of prominent Baltimorean was struck
by breaker and foil at the feet of the
Joking husband, who picked her up, and began 10
Aoat her about az if he had known her all his life
Jhs wife spied him and the climax came. In a
moment she was tearing his hair. The Baltimore
belle cried out in dismay. and the husband at
tempted to soothe his wife, but TO no Avail. The
wife marched him to his bathing house. and The
excitement, SO far as the crowd was concerned,
ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

THE BALTIMORE WATERMELON AND
PEACH MARKET.-It is estimated TINT from
5000 to 10000 watermeloos are arriving
daily at Baltimore. They are coming from
the lower Eastern Shore and the country
along the York and Magotby rivers
The prices range from So 10 $40 per
hundred The dealers say that ID
quality the present season Will mpare
tavorably with any of the past. The re.
ceipts of peaches yesterday did net number
more than 3 500 boxes and baskets. Choice
yellow fruit brought from 81 to % 10 per box
and from $3.50 to 81 60 per basket: White
peaches sold from 81 .25 to 81 60 per box and
from 81 to 81 .25 per basket. Medium yellow
peaches averaged 81 so per box aud 81 70
per basket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

FOUND AFTER MANY YEARS -Mrs. L. II.
Morton, the widow OF James Morton, esq ,
late of Stafford county, loet in 1867 double
gold ring. This ring had the initials OF
herself aud husband on the inside. Mrs.
Morton has been living in Washington for
the las. two years. She returned to Stat
ford about a month ago and visited her
home, "Sprng Hill" now occupied by Mr..
W. P. Payne, two days ago. Yester.
day she went to Spring Hill again, and
found that between her two visits Mrs.
PAYNE had found her ring (lost twenty-five
wears bsfore) in the garden. The ring was
perfectly preserved and bright as dollar.
She values it very highly, it beiog gift
from her late husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Held az a Witness

New YORK. Aug 10 --Ferdiosnd Hofsle,
the inventor, who was arrested for compli-
city 10 hs ste,llugs of E. 8 Allen, ex prssi :
dsnt of the Green Line" street railroad,
was discharged from custody on that
charge TO day. but hold in 5000 bail as a
witness. b was furnished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
ALEX ANDRIA-.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10.

THE Valley Firginian. the Oldest and
most Influential republican newspaper In
the State, speaks as follows of the recent
Qaay. Brady compromise:
THE Tirginian ls q republican paper: 1t
believes in the principles and policies OF the
republican party. 1t will not, however, be
the willing instrument of any faction, or the
slaylsh apologist of methods which can have
no other effect than to disintegrate and
wreck the republican party. 10 pursuing
the course that sense of duty prescribes,
il asks no fagors and will shrink from no re
sponsibiity II will not cringe the supple
hinges of the knee that thrift may follow
fawoinp. We believe We speak
for 80 600 true, tried republicans, when we
ssy they will not surrender their rights ana
convictions at the command OF any caoai or
combine that would seek to prostitute the
republican organization to sucn PAD uses.
The will draw the line between the repu0ii
q,nrty apd q Malone faction and when the
Two coph ct they will support the former all
tie lime and place their seal of coDdemna.
ton on the latter. They cannot be bartered
ff-they are not for sale, and will scorn and
spit upon the disgraceful bargain that II
seems has been recently arranged between
Mshone and fragment of the National
Committee, by which they are to be trans
ferred, bodv and breaches, to the keeping Of
Malone. = General Malone will
never again succeed In commanding the
confidence of the people of this State to the
degree that will advance him to power
through their voice."
All this would indicate that the breach il
the republican party of Virginia ia too wide
to be filed in the interval between now aut
the day of election but, judging by ex
perierce, Virginia republicans will sub
NIT to any indignity General Malone may
choose to put upon them, and on cleo
ton day will take his tickets in thei
hands and walk to the polls and deposi
them, as though they had willingly chosen
him for their leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
GOING HOME FOR WA7ERMELoNs.- "A

GONG HOME FOR WATERMELoNs. "A
large proportion OF the coiored servants in
Baltimore come from Virginia. No matter
how long they live there. they always re-
tain an affection for Old VlTgIory, and ere
always ready to 60 home On visit. At
this season of the year every colored cham
bsrmsid and cook wants to go home for
little holiday. Nest OF them manage 10 do
It.. The reason this season of The year !.
chosen 10 because watermelons are ripe al d
Gao be had down in the old ate IN uouy
places almost for the asking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

THE TARIFF on coal adds seventy. five
cents to the legitimate profits OF the rich
owners of the coal mines on every ton OF
coal they sell. But Catholic priest, who
has Just been through some of the coal
mines, in talking about the condition of the
labor employed in those mines, Gays:
"The people of New York lnay complain of the
discomforts and evils attached to the tenement
house system they should see the novels in which
many of the Pennsylvania mineis live and rear
large families. They would quickly realize that
even the tenement house population enjoy far
more of this worlds comforts than do the strus
ling lsborers in the coal regions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

The following is list OF the letters remaining u
the Alexandria, Va, postoffce August 10.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for with: two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Artos :tnp & Big Co PHILLIPS Herbert
American Mfg Pub Co, Payne, Miss Msgg:c
Baagott, Mis- Bette Penn, John
Bright, Miss Mile SIN th william :
Brown, MIS- J Smith, Charles q
Carter, Mrs Lucy Southland, q ID
Corbn, Edward c Tanner, Mrs
Fitz gerald Taylor, Mrs Robert
Ford. Mrs Lily Thornton, Mrs Joha
Martin, William Truslow, Miss Flossie
Nom, Miss Mary Wsshton, Mrs Sarah
Norris Br,s, Weems, Edward Il
W. w. HERBERT. p. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

fallen IF until the order to-day has less than
100 900 members In good standing" Strikes
In one place necessarily cause assessments
In other places, and nothing ia more condn-
Give to the dissolution OF any organization
than continued assessments and, while this
is true OF all organizations. it is especially 30
of those composed of men whose necessities
compel them to keep all of their hard-esrned
wages for Themselves and their dependent
families
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Amendments.

BAR HABBoR, Me-, Aug. 1O.-President
Harrison has made the following appoint
ments: Samuel F. Phillips, of North Caro-
lima, commissioners on the part of the United
States under Venezuelan aad Uoited States
treaty concerning the adjustment of claims;
Charles g. Pope, of Missouri, consul at To-
ronto; Richard G. Lay, of the District Of
Columbia, coneul general at Ottawa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

The BURNING of postmaster Lewis and
Colonel Buck in effigy at Atlanta for putting
negroes 10 the came Office with young white
ladies was only the manifestation of feel.
ing that naturally exists among all white
people born and raised in the South. That
feeling is implanted by nature, and there
fore cannot be overcome. either by the lava
of republican Congress or by the edictS OF
q repubican administration. Natural laws
caonot be over-ridden by those of human
enactment, and those WHO essay impossible
tasks must suffer the consequences ofineVit
able failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

A letter from Norfolk says The Malone re-
publican organizers actively engaged 10 OK.
ganizing the colored element into leagues rs the
most effective way to get control OF the party aud
etfectualy stamp out the efforts of the kcse,s II
the ward and precinct meetings shortly 10 be hsid
to send delegates to the Ststs convention In Tho
county aud in Portsmouth the league organizers
are most active, to the dsmsy of the Wse.Grouer
faction. There is evidently no love lost between
the Malone and Wise factions in this section NJ =
withstapding the covenant made in Washington
rec-ntlv y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

Mrs. BELKNAP's STARTLING BATHING
DREss.-For several days past Mrs. W. w.
Bsiknap, the wife OF tho former Secretary
of War, has been interesting The masculine
portion of the summer sojournerS at ooney
bland by appearing in a red and white
stripped bathing cos ume showing her per-
feet form In all It's graceful curves-a little
low. necked, sleeveless bodice aud very
short skirt were ell that it consisted of.
The lady's lower limbs were incased IN
silk tights. She abandoned the picturesque
attire however, yesterday, at the earnest so
icitation Of her daughter, it ia said, and dis
appointed the men gathered on the beach
to witness her morniog plunge by appearing
in dark blue costume OF the uaual seaside
style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
EARTHQUAKE

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug 10.-A shock OF
earthquake of As seconds duration va. felt
la the Adirondack at $40 O'Clock this
morning Dishes ratified aud buildings
shook In at least dtzau different place..
Tbenoias accompanying the shock was very
distinct and sharp. The shock was partic-
ulary hard a. Wasrsnsburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Personal

NANTUCKET. Maze, Aug 1O-Mr7. Har-
rison, wife of the President, passed quiet
day yesterday. Her sister, Mre. Scott Lord,
on account of whose Hines, Mrs. Harrison
came bere, has improved rapidly. To day
Mrs Harrison will ride out to the east end
of the island, enjoy the view from the bluff
and extend her ride to the village of sias.
consetr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
a Mysterious Island.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10 Some time ago
mysterious island was reported to have
suddenly appeared south of Newfoundland.
The lookouts of several incoming vessels
had sighted it and the captains, after taking
observations to locate it's position, duly re
ported it to the photographic authorities.
Those masters reported that they had seen
many birds upon the island, but no vegeta
ton. The stories If these captains varied
somewhat az to the exact geographical posi
discrepancies of calculation. The bark Otto,
from Harburg, commanded by Captain
Grundsen, passed the mysterious island on
the voyage to this city. Captain Grundsen
when his lookout reported the island
abeam decided to see more of it, and
tackled the Otto up close to the dark
mass which appeared above the surface of
the water Thousands of birds we're flying
above II. and a school Of sharks fed before
the vessels approach. Upon approaching
close to the supposed island, Capt. Grund
sens establishment was intense when he
found that he waa approaching an enormous
dead whale. which had been f,atng upon
the swells of the sea for many months. The
monster is probably the largest whale ever
aeen in Atlantic waters. According to Capt.
Gfnndsen'5 statements the animal was fully
100 ieet long and 80 feet broad The body
was considerably decomposed. but was
bloated enormously. The entire mass above
water was covered with BIRDS which rose in
screaming clouds as the vessel approached,
while under water it was surrounded with
sharks, some of enormous szs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

If AFrER quarter of century nearly
half million single federal pensions are
Maid for Injuries received In the war be-
tween the States an untold number OF
federal soldiers must have been killed and
wounded during that war and as the mum
Der of killed and wounded bears only
email proportion to the number of soldiers
engaged, the sizs of the federal army must
have exceeded that of any other army OF
which history makes mention. And yet the
recent Pennsylvania republican convention
aeclared it was proud Of the republican
nsrtv. because it put down the rebellion!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Aug. 10 Extreme dullness again
marked the dealings in the stock market this
morning, and while firm tone existed most OF
the list was stsgnsnt and undressing throughout.
First prices showed only slight changes from last
nights figures, and the subsequent fluctuations
were confined to the smallest fractions except in
less than half dozen shares. at II O'Clock the
market WAS dull but firm to strong at the best
prices reached. Money easy st 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

CHAIRMAN Quay of the national republi
can committee examined the draft of the
platform adopted by the State republican
convention OF Pennsylvania before he start
ed on his yachting trip, and found that it
was well. Mr.. Quay is practical politi
clan. and knows that politics in this conn.
try has become business. 1t Ia not at all
surprising, therefore, that the platform re-
ferred to contains no reference whatever to
a law that Mr. Cleveland availed himself OF
as means by which he could entrust the
offices of democratic administration to the
hands of men opposed to both the principles
and policy of the democratic party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

PREsI DENT LINCOLN, who issued the
emancipation proclamation, as war meas
ure, said he did not believe the negro was
the political and social equal of the white
man. President Harrison, on the contrary,
appoints negroes to important ofhclai POSI-
tions-in the South and In Washington, but
not 10 the North-in which they are the over
lords of white men and women, and take
great delight in making their enforced gu.
premacy additionally obnoxious. why
DOESN'T President Harrison appoint negroes
to important official positions in those north
ern States whose electoral votes they carried
for him last November, and where-it Is
said-race prejudice against the negro Is
not as great as it is in the South? Negro
votes make northern States republican; they
make southern States democratic. Surely
gratitude alone would seem to be sufficient
10 eutltle the former to official recognition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
Verdict for Defendant.

LONDON, Aug. 10.-Iu the suit of Higgins
against Alice Woodhall verdict has been
given for the defendant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

NEW YORK, August 10 Cotton quiet and
changed; ap!ands IL Sic; Orleans II 9.16;
futures opened and cl sed quiet and steady.
Flour quiet and easy. Wheat dull and lower.
Corn weak and lower Pork quiet and firm at
81 75a12 so. Lard weak and nominal at SO 20
s6 rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Aug 1o.-The receipts
of grain have somewhat increased, but there is no
change to note in prices since yesterday, ard NE
still quote: Wheat 65aS6; Corn 45a47. Country
produce continues in demand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

THE OFFICIAL ORGAN of the knights of
Labor in Chicago says: Assemblies all
over the country have returned their char
tiers during the last few months and the
membership of those still in existence has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
LIST OF LETTERS.

The soapstone quarry near Hunter'a Nj Is,
In Fairfax is being worked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
The Great Indian Oil & Sagwa

GUNS, PISTOLS, CAPS, wADs, SHELLS, &C,
VI iust opened at 328 King street, corner Of
Royal and for Gale at reduced prices
oct23 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

GRAPE JUICE SODA, made from pure uufer-
VI mented grape i0ice, makes delightful suu-
mer drink. ERNEST L.. ALLEN,
iy5 Coruer King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

T USE ACME BLACKING for gentlemens and
" ladies' shoes; the finest dressing in the world.
To be found at the corner OF King and Pitt SITS.
je19 ERNEST l.. ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

NEW SELECTED AFRICAN DATES, Fresh
IN Cocosnuts and Fancy Florida Oranges for
sale by
mh3o GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
MARINE NEWS.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA AUGUST 10, 1883
Sun rises. IL Sun %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

Steve Jacobs. Crotoan Indian, under sen
tence of death for the murder Of Mrs. Har-
per, white woman, escaped from Jail at
Lum berton, Robson county, n. c., Thurs
day night. Two others prisoners escaped
with him. Young B nnett, the jailer's sou,
and another assistant took supper to the
prisoners. Jacobs assaulted B,nnett. crack
log his skull, and then Drained his assistant.
The prisoners then escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10

~ CASSABD & SONS NILD-CURED HAMS
VI. and BONELEsS BREAKFAST BACON for
sale by
ap4 GEO. McBURNEY son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-10
NEWS OF THE DAY

The work of clearing lower Broadway OF
telegraph poles will begin today.
There is bill before the Georgia legisla.
ture to make the birthday Of R. E. Lee a
legal holiday.