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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

MONUMENT AFFAIRs.-The work of
.,oaninp and polishing the Confederate
n,onnment to be unveiled on Friday next
, ars. nepun to day and will be completed in
j, 5oy or two. Mr.. Leale, the builder, will
Lave for Richmond this evening. To-mor-
. .'', Mr.. VIM. Chauncey, of this city, will
INV On ina north side the following inscrip-
t lor They died in the consciousness of
any faithfully performed"
To-day the monument was uncovered for
short time in order that q photograph Of
might be taken. The photographs will
Ga sold by LIE Camp on The day of the un-
The grand stand. which is to be erected
3, inc south of the monument, for the I'M.
rpil;pg ceremonies, will be put up on Thurs
10 Cant Mushbach, of the military invita-
tim committee, has extended an invitation
~ tba Georgetown College Cadet Corps 10
take ngrt in the unveilng ceremonies, and
iii. EXPECTED they will attend.
smong The Campo Of Veterans that will
tend are Maury Campof Fredericksburg,
delegation from Pickett Buchanan Camp
n Norfolk, and Clinton Hatcher Camp of
I.aesburg.
The time for the moving of the procession
has been fixed at u o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

FUyERALs.-The funeral of Mrs. Sarah II.
Allen the public school teacher who was shot
sndkilled by her drunken husband in Wash
ngton on Friday last, took place in that city
this evening and was attended by many OF
the public school children. Mrs. Allen left
sttera to be opened after her death, which
ssye directions about the funeral. These
letters we're written four years ago. Among
the directions was one to purchase for Mrs.
Aliens husband suit of clothes in which
toatend The funeral. The body of Oswald
CAllen, who committed suicide immedi-
s'erv after killing his wife, was sent to
Charlottesville, the home Of his father, for
inlermeut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20
Saved His Sight.

Mr. A. ". HAWKES. About year ago
procured my first pair OF glasses from some
dealer, but they strained my eyrs and caus-
ed them to ache. then bought pair of
your Crystalzed Lenses, and the effect has
been wonderful, as proof OF which l do not
use any glasses now aud see es we'll as ever.
F. e. DANIEL, NJ. d.
Ed. Tex. Med Record.
All eyes fitted and fit guaranteed by L..
Stabler & Co, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

Gss- RELIEF Hook AND LADDER CoAPANY.-
A called meeting of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company will be held on Monday evening, at S
o'clock. By order of the President.
my17 2t c. H. PIcKIN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20
T II. y Nv LIT III II
II! Tey Mad Rec0r

THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of Bourbon
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe our
lives to SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CURE"
Sold by e. S. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

Why WILL You cough when Shiloh's
Cure will giveimmediate relief. Price 10cts.,
so cts, and 81. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater &
RrO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is guar
anteed to cure you. Sold by E. S. I4eadbeat'
or & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20
LOCAL MATTERS

t2,-sabsoribers who fail to receive the GAz1rrx
.,,oisrIg will please report the fact to this Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it.
Sold by E. s. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

LgGs Cur OFF Mr.. David Ferguson, of
Fairfax county, was this morning, at
1nrke'5 Station on the Midland road, run
oger hy passenger train and had both of
bs lees almost cut of Mr.. Ferguson was
8 passenger on the train and when it
stopped At Burke's he stepped of 10 speak
toa friend. While he was TINS engaged
me t,sio sarGed Off aud Mr.. Ferguson in
Attempting to get on the car missed his
crasp ana fell under the wheels which
passed over both of his legs. He was put
on the down tram which passed Burke's at
the time. md brought to this city, when he
w,s taken to the Inf:mnrg where he re-
ceiytd attention by DR.. Powell. When he
rescfed that institution mis- condition was
soprecarious that the amputation of both
Iees which will have to he performed if he
rallies, was deferred. This evening MIR.
Frrgu-on's condition was considered very
critical.
Mr.. Ferguson died this evening. never
having recovered from the shock His re-
mains we're taken charge of by The Masons
Of which order he was member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

r., THIS section threatening weather and rain,
foIouot by clearing weather stationary temper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

n i = was quiet Sunday. the rain
i.,s "a lei nj intervals throughout the Gay
spus many persons Indoors Services
,.rs ned in the various churches as an
A. saVea In the GAZETTE on Saturday, but
VOnsteeNlions were not SO large as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

ns s.Ssla1i0g with Sunday, 26sh of May,
3, =, VIII WI he a morning Sunday School at
nv se O1nrcil. a. we'll as the present after
~ ,eaadsy School. The hours for open.
,s ,ue schools viii be Sc a. M. and pm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

-. ssd-fhc dsi,las season, which has been
w., w.. lar one 50 Ear as the catch and the
. -. are concerned, is about over, and the
ss, A.. at tlshiown are dropping oil every
. nv. aud III snort time the town" will re-
., ..us y u>ua' sumner quiet. But few fish
y, .p,tu To-day, aud The sales did not war
"ttqnoletion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

PERSONAL Rev. C. c. Biting, D. D., for
nqrly of this CITY hut now of Philadelphia,
Delivered an address Mt the thirty-sixth an
tiyer-ary Of the American Baptist Histori'
si Sacietv in the Warren Avenue Church,
Boston, yesterday evening.
Mr. George F. French was taken suddenly
lila his home. on south Washington street,
his morning, but, his many friends will be
s.al 10 learn, soon rallied, and this evening
Econ idered better. The reports in circu-
aIion this morning concerning his condition
were much exaggerated.
DE-. Suler Yesterday preached in st. Paul's
church, l4ynchburg, his former charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

Pouca RRpoRT.-Last night was mild and
al1y, There was one prisoner and one
olser AT he station house.
The MAYOR this morning disposed of the
allowing eases
John swallow, arrested by officers Bremen
,ad Davis for being drnnk and disorderly
sas iued = 80.
Three boys, Changed with fighting, were
,%.;'na;get, there being no evidence against
, A watch, which vas stolen from Craven
SSsyioa On the Josh was recovered by 1t.
'u''a IL Washington on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

Row IN THE COUNTY. On Saturday even
ins last three young men from "Cooney, j" in
the county. proceeded to Balls Cross Roads
with the intention of thrashing three young
aeH Of that village against whom they had
sgiudge, and also to regulate the conduct
Of tn residents of the village gen.
sally Ga arriving there they found
tie three ycang men, when fight ensued,
Eaieh in a short time resulted in the entire
dscomlure of the regulators They beat a
alasty retreat, and so preciptate wes their
light that one Of them left his hat, which 10
bow held by Balls Cross Roads az trophy
Nsnperiorily over CooneY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-20

The Red-Stone quarry. near Manassas,
ha- commenced shipping stone again to
PhimdeIphis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
THE CROPS IN THE PROVINCES.

Toronto. Ont, July 81" The Empire" to-day pup
fishes special reports from 600 places in the Dominion
regarding the state Of the crops They cover inc
territory from Cape Breton on the east TO the ROCKY
Mountains on the west. Special attention Is paio
IN Ontario and every district in the province is heard
from. The other provinces are dealt with generally
but they are well covered. The reports snow that
in Western Ontario wheat oats, barley, peas corh'
ETC.. will be a magnificent yield Hay has been heaVy
and roots are looking we'll Fruit Is failure except
in the western Lake Erie counties. Potatoes snow
rot on the lowlauds, but generally will be Dig yiea
In Eastern Ontario, with the exception OF fruit thsre
win he the greatest yield IN all classes known for
wears and farmers are jubilant In Quebec the hay
cron Is heavy and the grain above the average
while roots are promising. The same may De sac
of New brunswick Nova Scotia, Prince EDWARD Islam
and Cane Breton. The outlook throughout the mari
aTne nrovnces is favorable. In Manitoba and the
territories tho recent rains have improved inc SuS
Ioojt wonderfully and there Is every prospect Oh
goOd fair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
BALTIMORE md THE WHEAT RATE.

Baltimore. July 27.-The following letter in refer
ence TO the advance IN rates for east-bound wheat
has been received by William f. Wheatley, secretary
Of the Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange, nom
Vice President Frank Thomson, Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad
Our road very carefully considered the queslon
before agreeing TO the advance In the rate, anu III
view Of The advanced lake and rail rates the con
clusiOn that the higher rate would not necessary
prevent or Curtail shipments 10 baltimore. We DC
leve that IL j. too early IN the season 10 ANTICIPATE
the course Of trade In this article but II II should DO
found after the advance Is established that the business
OF your port had been stopped or linlted IN nH
operations could then take some other measure
a moderate trade in wheat is being done by bal''
merchants now, but shipments are aireahy Do
ginning To- 90 elsewhere IN anticipation OF the g.
peced advance President Louis Muller, Of the corn
ard t1or, Fxcbange saws that unless the rate Is
kept at twenty cents the wheat traffic VIII be
killed after August /, when the change goes h''
effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
ONE WAY TO HAVE A WAR FLEET.

Washington, July 27-one of the recommendations
likely TO be Incorporated in the report Of secretary
rracv IN Congress this fall is that all tho vessels
but or purchased by the Government be constructed
with view 10 service in time Of war as smaller Naval
vessels. -, Ia, \,
unity in the plan and organization of the Navy has
appointed boar, composed of the following members
CommodOre W. p. Mccain, Captain II. L Pythian,
Captan w. IT. Sampson, Commander W. NJ Foiger,
Lieutenant Commander William IL. Brownson; and
formulate and report the Secretary, general plan
to be followed in building up the Mayor how many
and of what classes vessels II should consist; how
much should be appropriated each year for con-
structon so that within reasonable period OF time
the model or ideal Navy should be completed, and
generally such information as the members OF tho
bogsi NAV possess be able to collect this sub
cc 10 enable the secretary In his communications to
Eorcress TO speak nelligently. Heretofore there has
Leen no general plan Of constructing and organizing
Navy proposed or adopted. and this action OF the
secretary is favoraby received by the officials OF tho
~,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
A THREATENED INDIAN OUTBREAK.

Washington, July 27-The Commissioners of Indian
Affairs has received telegram from r. A. N. Harvey.
chairman of a citizens committee, through Indian
Agent Cole, at the Colville Agency in Stevens
County, Washington Territory saying that the In
dams attached to the COlville Agency have burned
eight square miles of hay land and threaten the lives
of the settlers, many Of whom are guarding their
dwellings and haystacks. The settlers have signed
petition requesting that company of soldiers be
sent them 20 protect their property and perhaps ther
lives. Agent Cole joins the committee In asking
that immediate action be taken. The telegram has
been referred 20 the Secretary of War; with the re-
quest that the military officer nearest the scene Of
the trouble be directed TO promptly investigate the
matter and take such action may be deemed neces.
sary The Indian officials have no knowledge OF
The cause Of the reported trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
NEWS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.

Washington. July go. J. Blxby. of Dakota. and
r. H. Camp. of Massachusetts. have been reapponted
postofice inspectors mail depredations under Rule
No. 10 of the Civil Service Commission. William IL
Alpaugh. of Connecticut. has also been appointed .
postofflce Inspector on mail depredati0ns
C. V. Jaquith. of Illinois, special examiner in the
Pension Office, has resigned.
Charles Gee prominent Republican OF Virginia,
has been appointed a timber agent OF the General
and Office and has been assigned 10 duty at Sitka,
Alaska where he will cooperate with the United states
District Attorney In suppreSsng depredati0ns on val-
able Government timber land.
Since June 1 the General Land Office has issued
l. $50 land patents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
ENTHUSIASM OYER THE WORLDS FAIR


Mayor Grant maintained his custom OF making SAT-
urlay holiday since the hot weather began and wens
into the country again eserlay instead of going 10 tina
City Hail. This did not interfere however, with tho
receipt OF letters and messages at the Mayors office
breathing spirit of seadast belief In the success OF
the measures which were set foot during the week
for celebrating the discovery of America by worlds
fair in New-YOrk in 1892. Among the communica-
tons opened yesterday was letter from Dr. Charles
f. Chandler, president of the American Chemical DO
ciety who says that he unable 10 get through the
crowd on Thursday 10 be present at the meeting In
the Governors ROOM but is nxouS 10 aid the proiece
in every pos slbe way and another from James IL.
Goldey treasurer OF the Hardware Board of Trade, In
which the Mayor is informed thai the BOARD heartily
approves the step taken 10 hold the international Ia
position Of 1892 in this city. and promising thar s
members will heartily cooperate with the Mayor
In behalf of the hardware trade and its kindred
branches A cable dspa4ch osme from NJ.
Palmer in London. saying: Your prompt action IN
regard TO the Worlds Fair is appreciated by all Ameri
abroad" c,..,.. -, -.
The committee appointed by the Chamber OF Com
MERGE TO Cooperate with the city and state authorities
I'm the celebration of the 400th anniversary OF the dis
covery OF America VIII meet al the rooms OF the
Chamber on next Tuesday at 1 p. I'D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
TRIED TWICE TO SHO0TA POLICEMAN
nreuovrsrr CLERK HAS A DEsPER ATE sTRUG
GLE WITH AN OFFICER WHO CAME
NO ARREST HIM.

BENJAMIN Caspary &c Co., dealers in cloaks at
Greene and Broome sts recently discovered that they
had been robbed by julius Rohe, young Austrian
who was employed i'm the store lie confessed mat
ne had stolen cloas worth several hundred dollars ana
he promised to return them. As he failed 10 Keep MS
promse the firm yesterday made complaint al inc
Prince ST. police station, and Policeman James Ryan
vas sent to the store 10 arrest Rome hEdh
went I'm at the Grcene-st door and saw Rothe on the
stairs leading TO the second story. Tho Austrian III
stantly took alarm and ran up stairs Ryan though'
that the thief Intended to escape by the Broohe-sL
door and he ran around the in time to eaten
him on the other stairway. ROthe drew large IT.
voIver and threatened 10 shoot but the pucBy pohce
man made a rush up the stairs.
The thief fred, and the bullet went thIolgh Ryan
hat but did not wound him. moment later rle
officer and the thief rolled together in desperate
etrurrIe on the stairs. Rothe tried again I'd shooe
RYAN but the bullet went 10 the cell h9' as tlo 49,
mon were battling for the possession OF the apon nS
rolled 10 the foot of the stairway. tOthe wa VHo,
nowered and locked up. He made threats OIL sIIcIuo
ireyious 10 his arrest and close waich was hePt vi
KIM aG the police station. He sad he was twenty
six years old and lived at No. 42o East fnS-SAh-s'
lie Will be arraigned in court to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
,rwprs DRryKEns AND GLOVES SEIZED.

JEHETrN, IlhIN hEIO INV UI4OF IL '7I71'
Inspectors Brown Donohue and Warning, OF surveyor
Realities force made several seizures on the steamer
Lain. which arrived on Thursday. From 3. ZucKer'
passenger, they seized four charms four DroocheS,
two lace pins and bracelet. all of which were touhu
IN an overcoat hidden in trunk. They also found
in an overcoat carried by of Fuckers friends three
nocketbooks in one of which watch was SET In
another pocketbook there was pair of gloves some
sIlvercovered pads and match boxes were found on
Fuckers person.
on Max Hermans, another passenger, Inspectors
Brown and Donohue found fifteen pairs OF la'les hu
gloves one pair OF ear rings breast pin and some
bandlerc hefs The jewelry Hermans carried IN MS
oyercoat The same officers also seized from H. y,
Miner of New-Haven, Conn, passenger on inc
Adriatic a brooch, bracelet pair Of ear rings, ana
sleeve buttons. Some silver ware was also found IN
his oyercoat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
EARTH SETTLING OYER A COIL NINE.

Wilhcsbarrc, Penn, July 27.-The residents OF
Swoycr's Hill. few miles above this city, great
ly alarmed this morning by the settling Of a large
over the workings of Enterprise CoIery. \
considerable number Of dwellings located on the
disturbed tract. but far the only dwellings injured
those OF George Eicke. Peter Newman and Michael
Welsh The cause of the settling Of the surface IS
supposed be the removal of too large proportion
Of coal
These mine-cavings frequently give rise to startling
incidents. few days ago, near Pine Ridge, young
woman was talking with her mother who sat out
doors Smelling peas Continuing the conversation
her remarks received answer Going the door 70
ascertain the cause. the daughter discovered hole
twenty-five feet deep the bottom OF which lay her
mother. who had tainted. with the pan Of peas In her
lap The ground had settled nolselessly. carrying her
down with H. Ropes and ladders required To
bring her 10 the Irface.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
THE BIG DRYGOODS FAILURE.
GETTING TIE ACCOUNTS sTRAIGHTENBD OUT
LITTLE IMPORTATION TO RE HAD.


LITTLE IMPORTATION TO RE HAD.
All was quiet about the house of Lewis Brothers
& Co.. in worthst.. yesterday. The Saturday half
s,liday not observed, and long after all other
drygoods houses in tho had closed their doors
for the day clerks in the counting Of the big firm
stood at their desks running over the accounts.
Nearly all the partners Of the house were in the city
during the day. They had 10 information to give
which would throw additional light their affairs,
but consultation was held, and the assignee, Cor
nelius N. Bliss, was sent for and remained in con
ference with them for some time. The result ap-
peared TO give satisfaction on all siles
John williamson, one Of the partners, said that the
examination Of the accounts made encouraging
showing as 1t went ahead. All figures that were
given 10y the business agencies and others. no said,
were erroneous, only the members Of the firm were
in a position know anything abou' the condition Of
affairs, and even they were unable to give correct
statement OF the situation The figures Of the business
agencies were based the statement Of the firm made
IN April. and far they were correct, but I'm the
course Of the which had passed since that
time a great many changes had taken place Another
member Of the firm said that the crisis which the
house had passed through familiar to all
large business enterprises. lack Of ready money
at the moment TO meet notes that came due precipl-
tacd the result but could this have been tided over
a week the world would never have heard Of the
failure of the house.
Of the house. had alcnt for steering through such
difficulties and in helping others through similar en-
bara,,mcnts. l remember hearing him tell how John
Wanamaker came TO him not many years ago, under
just such a difficulty, and Lewis helped him through
Wanamakcr had the money, but he could not get 1t
together at the moment when IT needed. Henry
Lewis could always succeed in raising money when
one else was able tor
Thomas slater Of Statewide, whose factories were
represented by Lewis Brothers, I'm the city In
the afternoon. and IN consultation with Walter H.
Lewis. Letters which ae being received from mills
whose paper Lewis Brothers hold say that they are
ready to make their obligations good The accountants
viii be occupied all the week with the firms books
aud II IS not expected that any statement can DC
prepared before the last Of the week.
1t has been stated In the accounts Of the failure
that the Waurredn NILS hold some of that firm :
paper The representatives. Of those mills said yes
to-day that this an error. They hold none OF
The firms paper and were in no way affected by me
failure they owed the firm nothing. hcld none
Of its notes aud had ndorscd mono of It's paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-28
rprsr AMONG ORAyGE DEALERS.

If, now positively asserted that the leading orange
aoaieys have on foot the formation Of trust which
!, intended TO control the entire crop hereafter
meeting which has been called by them for August
Is generally supposed TO be for the purpose OF obtain
ing lower rates Of freight but the real object Is SAID
to be the settling of details for the trust which IS
q, control the packing and shipping OF the Florida
cron and confne sales to It's members. One
hundred leading members OF the trade. IL Is sad VIII
subscribe 10000 each. making working capital
of Al 900 The business Is To DO conducted 80 a,
10 realize profit Of at least ii per cent III Is Saul
that the growers will be benehted by the new ar
rangement but that the public Will have to pay 4
higher price for the orsnses.