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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
An Address to the Democratic Party Of

ic Partu of Tiraiaia

To the Democratic Party Of Virginia;
At the request of Hon. B. B. Gordon, re-
Gently appointed chairman of the State dem
ocratic committee (who is prevented by
sickness, from entering upon the Immediate
discharge ofthe duties of his position) 1 have
egreed to take temporary charge rs bis sub
stitute, epd beg to announce the fact to the
party throughout the State. and to give no
tice that the general office has been estab-
lished in the city of Alexandria. Capt d.
Shepperd and W. W. Scott, esq have been
associated as secretaries of the committee, to
whose care all communications can be ad
dressed.
1t is respectfully urged that the demo
cratic party in the cities and counties OF the
Commonwealth proceed at once to perfect
their organization, and to appoint, where it
has not been recently done, committees,
both central and precinct, in their respec
tive localities, and to forward the names Of
the officers 30 selected to the headquarters
at Alexandria. The Importance OF thorough
organic alton cannot be too strongly urged
upon our friends throughout the State, as
on Its efficiency will largely depend the sue
cess of the democratic ticket ct the Novem-
Der election.
It ia also suggested that the members OF
the State central committee meet and con-
fer as soon as practicable in regard to the
party organization 10 their respective coz
gressional districts, and take such steps and
make such recon mendations as will best
promote harmony and success, and will, to
this end, communicate promptly with the
chief executive Office at Alexandra. 1t ls
further recommended as matter of the
highest moment that the most popular and
efficient men be everywhere nominated as
candidates for the General Assembly, and
that all persona! preferences and private
partialities be subordinsted to the public
welfare.
For reasons heretofore understood, joint
discussions are not recommended Al the
same time. however. every effort should be
made to enlighteu public opinion and to set
out clearly before the people6 the political
Issues involved in the canvass.
The candidates nominated for Governor,
Lieutenant. G Governor aud Attorney General
by the democratic convention. are men OF
the highest ability and character. and In
every respect worthy OF popular confidence
and support.
The republican party has nominated Gen.
Malone at the hs ad of Its ticket, and it is
understood all the power and resources OF
the federal administration have been pledged
to its support. The situation is full of men
ace and peril to the State. In such crisis,
can Virginians hesitate to choose?
JOHN 8. BARBOUR,
Acting Chairman.
Alexandra, Va, Sept. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

The INDUSTRIES of this country produce
9 great deal more than the people OF the
country consume. A home market, about
the building up OF which the proteotionists
have been vainIy talking and writing 30
much for the last quarter of a century, would
he no better than any other sort OF MARKET
if glutted. What the country needs Ia
market In which Its surplus products can be
sold. As that market can not be found st
home, where the supply Is greatly In excess
of the demand. il eau only by found abroad,
and only there by removing the tariff, 30
That foreign orders for American products
can be paid for with foreign products. which
are plentiful, instead of as now with gold,
which is scarce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
STATE POLITICAL NOTES.

The following democratic Legislative nomi-
Nations have recently been made Augusta
county, Edward Eohols for the Senate, and
George M. Cochran, jr.. and A. B L'ghtner
for the House Charlotte county,. ID. Shep
pers IN, for the House Isle of Wight county
Thomas B. Wright for the House; Nelson
county, ]. T. Coleman, for the House Am
herst, P. G. Cabel, for the House Nelson
and Amherst, Taylor Berry, for the Senate;
Campbell, ]. Sidney Peters and James T.
Butler, for the House; ]. N STUDIOS for the
Senate from the West Point district.
The session of Gen. Mahones conference
iusPetersburg, on Tuesday night, was con-
sumed mostly in hearing reports of the po!il-
lcal status of atfairs in the various districts
of the State and the outlook for republican
success. The conference, which was COM
posed chiefly of those who are to speak
throughout the State during the canvass,
was engaged until late yesterday evening
calling over the various districts of the State
and arranging schedule of speakers for
each county county court day as well ss for
off days. Gen. Malone has completed his
schedule of time and places for speaking
during the canvass He will make hs first
speech somewhere in Southwest Virginia.
The committee of ten appointed at the re-
publican State convention he'd at Norfolk
to revise the plan of organization, if found
necessary 30 to do, was 10 conference ali OF
last plight at the residence of Gen. Malone
Several important matters engaged the con
siderstion of the conference: First, the ap
pointment of speakers for the Campaign
second, the plan of party organization; third,
the election of State chairman, and fourth,
the general conduct of the campaign. 1t is
believed that upon ts face the plan OF Or
ganization which hasgiven 30 much offence to
the "kiokers" may be changed. but that 1t
will be 30 worded or be made 30 susceptible
of Interpretation as practically TO work in
favor of bossism. 1t is reported that the
hardest work of the campaign will be d.
rected to the counties and sections of the
State where the white vote predominstes,
and particular attention ia to be given to
the election OF members of the General AS
ssmbly. The colored contingent is looked
upon as republican under all circumstances.
aud will not need much attention. No
change has yet been made 10 the State chair
mapship. The probability is that General
Malone will retain the craftsmanship or
that Congressman George E Bowden. of
Norfolk, will be nominally chosen for the
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

ABANDONED STEAMSHIP AND A WATER
sPoUT.-Captain Sampson, of the steamer
Adirondack, reported on Tuesday at the
Photographic Office In New York, that on
Aug. 2S he passed an abandoned steamship
southwest of Watling's Island. She was
rugged fore and aft. On Aug 80 be passed
q waterspout bearing northwest On the
following day he crossed the northern edge
af the Gulf stream. He took the :empera-
ture on each side of the line and found
difference of seven degrees. The line. be
reports, was marked by ripples and differ.
ence in the color of the water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
Alexandra, Va, Sept. 5.

How TO RESCUE THE DRowNING.-A
noted swimmer, in answer to the question I;
"What Is the best conrse to pursue in aid.
ing people who are drowning" sage: "Take
them by the back hair and hold them at
arms length. I've noticed one thing about
drowning people. When they are sinking
the frat time if they see you and they rise
again they know where TO grapple with you
and the result Ia you both 60 down together,
with strong probability that you will be
drowned. It is my advice that If you go to
rescue drowning person you should swim
around him and keep behind him, so he wont see
you when he comes up the second time. Another
thing-when going to persons rescue try to gain
his confidence. It is fact that one finger placed
under swimmers body will keep him ahost If
you can only get him to believe it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

LADY DUFF GoRDoN's PGT SNAKE Lady
Duff Gordon had tame snake and used to
carry her pet about with her. wound around
her arm inside the large baggy sleeves that
we're then the fashion), and it would put it's
slender head out at the wristhoe and lap
milk out of the palm Of her hand. II was as
fond OF glittering things as Lucie herself,
and when she took her many rings off her
fingers aud placed them on different parts
of the table, 1t would 90 about collecting
them, stringing them on iis little body, and
foaly tying itself into tight knot, so that
tina rings could not be recovered until it
chose to unite itself again.-London Specta-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

WHEN THE famous Quay Brady compro
mise was frat announced, 1t was stated 10
the GAzErTEs Washington correspondence
that one of its terms was that Mr.. Gruoos,
for whom Mr.. John Wise bad asked the
Richmond postoffice. could not have that
place. as 1t was for one of General Mahone's
friends, but that Mr.. Grubbs should have
place under Mr.. Brady, who, by the com
promise. was appointed internal revenue
collector for the Richmond district. A dis
patch from Richmond now states that Mr..
Grubbs has accepted an $500 place In Col
lector Brady's Office. Wonder what Mr..
Wise now thinks of the compromise" re-
fnrrAd to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
STATE MEDICAL soc1ErY.-The vi ginia

STATE MEDICAL SoCIETY.-The vi ginis
Medical Society in session in Roanoke yes
terday, elected Dr.. O.car Wiley, of Salem,
president Drs. John NJ. E4tilI. of Tazewell
county, first, Alfred G.. Palmer, of Norfolk
second, and Casper G. Henckel, Shenandoah
county, third vice-presidents. DR.. Landon
B Edwards was re elected recording secre.
tary, Dr.. John F. Vim, corresponding Sec
rotary, and DR.. Robt, H. Slyll, treasurer.
DR.. Bedford Brown, of this city, was chosen
chairman of the Neurological Committee.
The next annual meeting will be held at
Rockbridge Alum Springs. and DR.. John S.
Apperson, of Washington county, will be the
annual orator. About fifty new members
have been admitted to membership this ses-
sion. During the year seventeen physicians
died; seven of them died suddenly. DR..
Peyton Green, of Washington county, and
DR.. R. F. Young, of Smyth county, were
recommended to the Governor for appoint
ment as members of the Medical Examining
Board. vice Drs. J. F. Preston and S. W.
Dickinson, resigned A resolution to lie
over one year was introduced to the effect
that after the next session all annual meet
ings be held in Richmond. Lewis G. Pedigo
to day leotured on nervous disease, and by
invitation illustrated with living subject
his investigation in bypnotism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

During The month of August 1OS, OlS tons
of coal were shipped from Norfolk.
Chas. Fulz has purchased for Sc 600 about
go acres of the Mt. Airy estate of the late
Col. o. r Funston, near White Post, Clarke
county.
The Governor has accepted the resignation
of W. F. Jones, member OF the House of
Delegates from Brunswick county, who has
been appointed to Federal position.
The engine In the mill of Mr.. ]. L. Crit
tenden, at Pine View, Fauquier county, ex
ploded on Friday last and did great damage
to property, but fortunately no lives were
lost.
The Loudoun county Farmers Alliance
has organized club at Middleburg and at
Farmwell. There will be meeting 10 Lees
burg on tomorrow for the purpose OF organ
izing club for The Lsesburg district.
The barn of Geo. T. Emore, in Broad
Rud District, Loudoun county, was destroyed
by fire one night last week, together with a
quantity OF hay, corn and other property. 1t
10 supposed tc have been the work of an In
cendary.
The Rev David P. Chockley, deacon, in
charge of Emmanual church. Goodson, was
deposed from the ministry of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, August Z by the Bishop
of the diocese under section 1. of canon FIVE of
title III. of the Digest of the canons of the
General Convention.
Mrs. W. Fl. Hanback,, living near the
Fauquer White Sulphur Springs, was
brought before Justices Flynn and Tiberlake
on Tuesday on charge of forgery, and sent
on to await the action of the grand jury. 1t
is charged that she forged marriage con
tract between herself and her husband, by
means of which she hoped to get possession
of one half of fine tract OF land near War
renton. ~
Maj Theodore Won Rneharz. mining en-.
gineer of Frederick county, has received
official notice from the Royal Society OF Sci
ence, Industry and Agriculture OF Bavaria,
that be has been awarded the Lud ~ig Medal
by the prince regent, the patron of the soci-
ety. The medal was awarded la recogni-
ton of series Of valuable essays on the
mineral wealth of that part Of the Apaa-
chan chain lying in Virginia and North
Carolina, and also Of an essay on the culture
of tobacco In the Southern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
[sp.oial Correspondence Of the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sent. 5. 1889,

WASHINGTON. D. O.. Sept. S, 1889.
An observing Virginia democrat here has
made close comparison of Senator Sher.
mans Senate bill 1888, entitled, "a bill to
make and alter regulations as to times,
places and manner of holding elections for
representatives In Congress-" with the
code of Virginia, showing that it was copied
almost bodily from the existing Virginia
laws relating to registration, electoral boards
End election. The four first sections are
new, the remainder taken verbatim. with
few slight changes to make it conform to It's
new use. The Judge of election s required
TO number each ballot 30 as to correspond
with that of the elector on the pole books,
which destroys the secrecy of the ballot.
Gen. Malone is given credit for the prepare.
ton of this bill, which Is rather inconsistent
with his constant abuse of the Virginia cleo.
ton laws.
An officer OF one of the republican clubs
OF this city told the GAzErTE's correspon.
dent this morning that his club alone bad
sent fifteen hundred negroes from here to
Virginia at the election there last fall, and
that he thought it could double that number
next November. There seems to be no
doubt that thousands of negroes of this city
will vote the Malone ticket in Virginia un-
less the democrats be on guard to prevent
them.
Representative Compton of the Prince
Georges county, Maryland, district, was at
the Capitol to-day. His seat is being con.
Tested by Mr.. Mudd, republican. Mr.. Comp
ton says the probable outcome of the con
ference between the central dem ocratic COM
mittee OF his State and the several demo
cratic organizations of Baltimore. to take
place to-day, will be the postponement of
the day for the meeting of the State conven-
ton, and sn arrangement for three voting
places In each ward of Baltimore at the
primary election to be held there. This be
says will be satisfactory to every democrat In
the State who wants to be satisfied, but that
the action of come of the Baltimore demo
Gratis looks as though nothing would satisfy
them. Mr.. Compton says the chief sources
of danger to his party in his State are the
democratic opponents of Mr.. German and
the facility with which the republicans can
| increase the number of negro voters.
The republicans, according to the returns
OF the election last fall, had majority oil
three in the q. S. House of Representatives
One of these three has died and his seat has
not been filed another is gill unto death
with cancer and can't be present at the
opening of Congress, and the remaining one
swears he will resign unless Tanner be re.
moved. No wonder the intention, OF calling
an extra session has been abandoned.
The following are the only changes that were
made to. day il the 4th class postofhces of Virgin
ia Belfeld, Greensville county, =. T. Pace ap
| pointed postmaster, vice Alex. B. Raney, removed
| New Hampton Highland county, Geo. W. Nav.
| ~, vice ]. FL. Hidy, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

In HIS speech at Chicago, at the labor Gel
ebration there last Monday. Paul Grottkau
said "that those who freed the white slaves
in this country would in future years DO
honored as much as are the men who re-
lieyed the blacks from bondage" The only
white slaves in Virginia are those of General
Malone, and, from present appearances. 1t
looks as If they will have to rely upon the
democrats for settling them free. Fortunate
" for them, however, that reliance Is suf-
ficisnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
aSlsg5 e
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Wrecked Steamer.

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 5.-The follow.
ing statement regarding the wrecked
steamer AncoDa, which was lost in Naps
Bay. Alasks, was obtained from passengers
on the Inflated steamer who have arrived at
Seattle. I'VE were preparing to leave Lor-
ing at two O'Clock last Wednesday morning
when the accident occurred. The proper
way to leave Loring wharf is to let 60 the
bow line and swing on the stern, thus avoid.
ing the rocks which lie directly In front.
The captain gave strict orders to this effect,
but somebody supposed to be Ohinaman
cast off the stern line, and before anything
could be done the vessel had drifted onto
the rocks. She struck amidship and the
tide, which was at food. began to recede
leaving the vessel hung up on the rooks. In
an almost Incredibly short time..she began to
crack and nearly everybody being In bed 1t
was with difficulty that some got out. 30
fast did she settle that the store room doors
became fastened and the inmates had to
make exit through the windows. The steamer
listed badly and soon gave signs OF careen-
Jog. The boats were speedily lowered, and
all aboard conveyed to land. Great fear
wss that in settling 80 fast tho walking
beam would fall and cause injury, but 1t
did not. The bow. which was heavily laden
with salt, sank until it grounded, and In
that condition things rested. TIE machinery
was directly over the rock or else disastrous
results would have ensued for the walking
beam would certainly have fallen. The
steamer broke absft the pilot house, about
half way to the paddle boxes, and In such
condition that she cannot be foated. The
passengers and crew were conveyed to land
where they waited four days and half, and
then boarded the E der which brought Us to
Port Townsend. The captain and crew
showed the greatest hospitality"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
Public Speaking

Rooms STATE DEM. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
ALEXANDRA, VA Sept 5. 1889.
The committee is authorized to make the follow
ing additional announcements:
HON JOHN W DANIEL.
Campbell, Monday, Sept. 8.
Giles, Tuesday, Sept. IT..
GEORGE PERKINS. ESQ.
Rappshannock Monday Sept. 8.
HON. JAMES W MARSHALL.
Wythe, Monday, Sept. 8.
HON. ST. GEORGE TUCKER.
Buckingham, Monday, Sept 9.
HON. JAS l.. GORDON.
Shenandoah, Monday, Sept. 9.
HON WALLER R. STAPLES.
Smyth, Monday, Sept. 16.
JOHN S. BARBOUR, Acting Chairman.
II. SHEPHERD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

The Richmond Dispatch favors the re-.
moval of the tariff tax on sugar. Right.
But people can get along pretty we'll with
out sugar, and did SO entirely until few
centuries ago. Not so, however, with salt coal,
clothing and other prime necessaries of life.
They must have these In order not only to
get along well, but 20 live. Taxes should
be imposed on the luxuries, not on the ne
cesssries of life; and. in removing taxes
those on the necessaries should go first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
New MaYioo

SANTA FE, N NJ, Sept. 5.-The conven-
ton yesterday completed its permanent
organization and agreed upon the appoint
ment of eleven standing committees. The
incident of the day was the election of Chap.
lain, Protestant minister, being pitted
against Catholic, and the latter coming of
victorious by majority of 10. The COM
mittee expects to get down to hard work
soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

TIE DELEGATES to the democratic State
convention of Pennsylvania. which met
yesterday, being democrats. declared for
the st. Louis platform of 1888, which en-
dorsed the Mills bill. They were right.
That platform received million majority of
the white voters of the country at the last
national election, and. II properly explained
and elucIdatad on the hustipgs, will receive
two million at the next one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
The Fatal Result of a Quarrel.

PROVIDENCE. R l., Sept. 5.-Thomas so.
cum and Manuel Congdon quarreled over
some chickens while In the lattsrs house In
the wilds OF West Exeter, Sunday, and Cong.
don settled the dispute by dischsrging q
shot gun into Socum's arms. He then re-.
loaded the weapon and Ared into Slocum's
body. The latter will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

&Mr. Gladstone's library at Hawarden ia one
o the finest private libraries In England.
It has more than 20, 00O volumes. Mr.. Glad
stone loans his books to any one 10 the
neiphborhood who wants to read them.
Formerly people could keep them as long
ss they liked. but few years ago the rule
was made that book could be Kept for one
month only. tt is the regular free library of
the district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
Legitille.

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-Leeiime, ex Pfesi-
dent OF Hayti, arrived this morning Rs
vas accompanied By ha family and se9eral
officers of his army. He said, ION Satu day
I shall 60 to France where will remain
q short time. may return 10 Ha,ti as a
private ciitzsu. or 1 may 60 TO Cientuegos
and establish myself in bu uess"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
Poisoned.

SOUTH BEND, Ind.. Sspt. ga @. staley,
President of the Staley Wooden Mills Com
pany was poisoned Tuesday night by NOR
phine given him by druggist for quinine
and will probably die. Mr.. stsley is 70
year of age aud took the drug on retiring
Ar Efforts to bring him out of the stupor
produced by the drug have go far proved
unayailing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

This week promises to be the heaviest 10
the amount ofgrain shipped since there was
lake marine. Tnesdsy's list of 50 vessels
with capacity of 100000 bushels, Ia at
the top. Yesterday 100000 bushels were
chartered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
Boiler Explosion.

TAUNTON, Mass. Sept. Sat $50 this
morning there was boiler explosion at the
coal mine at Portsmouth, R I. A huge
column of smoke rose in the air and 1t was
at first thought it was fire damp ex plosion.
Itappears, however. that the boiler alone
exploded and killed the engineer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

GEN. MAHoNR says there must be high
tax on coal. iron and wool but bis political
alIy ia Massachusetts,, Mr.. Oliver Ames,
SAWS tho tax on those articles must be re.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
moved. Mr.. Ames has been Governor of
his State. General Malone will never be
Governor of bis.

ATTENTION is specially directed to the wise ad-
vice Senator Barbour gives the democrats OF var
sinia in another column of this evenings GA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK Sept There YVES quiet open
lug of the stock market this morning, and first
prices were generally small traC tjons higher than
last evenings quotations. The weakness of yes
t,rdsy seemed to have entirely disappeared and
marked advances were scored in the early trad
ing The market at II o'clock was still active
and strong at about the highest prices reached.
Money easy at 2lba3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-05

THE basement officers" at the Capitol
IN Richmond are not 10 ss perfect accord on
State matters as gentlemen whose official
relations are so close should be. MIR. Flour.
nov, the Secretary of the Commonwealth,
savs the man who mentions the State debt
during the present campaign should be
kicked out of the democratic party. Mr..
Rne;n the Sscond Auditor, on the contrary,
says the State debt is one of the only two
things that should be discussed during the
campaigu--,he other being the negro ques
fion, If Mr.. Rufin's ideas on the former
were as correct as they are on the latter of
the two eutjects to which he refers, he would
be more in accord with the rightthinking
people of the State.