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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18
Distingui shed Men

Gov. John Ireland, of Texas; Simon P.
Hughes, Governor of Arksnsas; 3. D. McEn-
cry, Governor Of Louisiana; E B. Turner,
Judge U. s. Court Ex-Governor Hubbard
Minister TO Japan; Msr.on Martin. ex Lieu.
tenant Governor of Texas; w. R. Miller,
ex Governor of Arkansas; and many others;
E A. Perry, Governor CT Florida; W. D
Bloxham, ex Governor of Florida, and hun.
dred. of other distinguished men of the
Uoited States in all professions and 10 every
department of science have had their sight
by the use of Hawkes. New Spec
tacles.
Ali eyes fitted aud the fit guaranteed By
l.. Slabler & Co., Druggists, Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

A CURIOUS OCCURRENCE. "A peculiar
phase Of the heavy rain Storm prevailing in
Washington was seen yesterday afternoon
about half past three O'Clock. A heavy
storm of rain nearly drowned out the lower
part OF the city along Pennsylvania avenue,
below ThIrteenth street. West of that
street there Was absolutely nc rain, and peo
pie on the street cars were surprised at q
sudden emergence from a heavy rain storm
into comparatively dry region. 1t WAS q
strange sight to see tbs cars coming west
drenched with rain, with soaked drivers,
conductors and passengers, whilethe asphalt
pavements Of the dry section of the city
showed not randrop nor trace of rainfall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18
Public Speaking.

Rooms STATE Dem. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. 1S. 1889.
The executive committee are authorized /
mako the following announcements:
HON. JNO E. MASSEY.
Patrick, Tuesday, Sept. oath.
Henry, Especially Sept. goth:
Nottowsy, Thursday, Oct. 3rd.
Franklin, Monday, oct 9TH.
Nsnsemond, Monday, Oct. 14lh.
Southampton, Monday, Oct. 2lst.
Ne SOD, Monday, Oct 18th.
JOHN s. BARBOUR, Acting Chairman.
W. w. scoTr, Secretaries.
II. SHEPHERD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

BURNED TO DEATH-As Mrs. Annie Gaba
was sitting at 1.-THE table in her house, in San
Francisco, Monday evening, with her baby
in her arms and two ether small ch ldren
near here, the baby suddenly upset q al
oil lamp, which exploded in the mothers
lap, and ali four pers n were soon enveloI
ell in flames. Mrs. Gaba ran into the back
yard with lhe baby, but by the lime assist,
ancs reached them both were so badly
burned that they died in short Tina. The
other two children were fearfully burned
and their recovery is doubtfui.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18
Facts Worth Knowing

in all diseases of the nasal mucous membrane
the remedy us d must be non-irritating. The
medical profession has teen slow to learn this
Nothing satisfactory can be accomplished with
douches, snuffs, powders or syIinges because they
are all irritating, do not thoroughly reach the sf-
fected faces and should be abandoned IS worse
than failures. A multitude OF persons who had
for years borne all the worry aud pain that Ca
tarl can nflict testify to radical cures wrought
by Ely's Cream Balm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

o o F-Ths Sovereign Grand Lodge
Of Odd Fellows resumed its session at Col
umbua, Ohio, yesterday The moet import
ant matter considered was The propositit q
TO change the age of eligibility 10 member
ship from 81 to Is The proposition was de
feated by Il vote of 102 to 60, three fourths
ms ofi = being required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such goncr-
al revival of trade at Z. s. Load oeater, q Bros
Drug Store as their giving away to their custom
ers of so many free trial bottles of DR.. King j
New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is
simply enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and never dis
appoints Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, and sll throat and lung diseases quickly
cured You can test it before buying by getting
a trial bottle free, largo sizo ST. Every bottle
warranted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

INJUNCrIoN.-The assienees' sale Of the
personal property of MIR. Hugo Herfurth.
wbicn was fixed for to-day, was yesterday
evening erjpined ny the Corporation Court
on the petition Of Boyd & Co., Of Baltimore,
1 G,ea oy m. ,his oiv TS,. a,sn ws0 iaSan
with the view of having the recent assign
ment OF Mr.. Hsrfurth set aside. To-day
Judge Norton appointed Mr.. Geo. F. Steiner
receiver in the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

THE ELECTRIC LAMPS were again lighted
last night and burned brilliantly till about
u o'clock when they were extingushed.
Ii has been suggested that the lights be kept
burning till 1890 O'Clock In order that per-
sons arriving here on the midnight trains
may be enabled to reach their homes or the
hotels before the city is enveloped in dark
mesa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

ARE You MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
yellow skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is positive
cure. Sold nv E. 8. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

TIL n,s of water in the Georgetown Level
Of tho g and o. Cansl ia impe led b. two
loaded boats that lie across Il canal, and
the supply is stiil in efficient rhe mills.
The superintendent will have The boats
moved and a full supply of water is expec'-
ed before the close OF The week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

SENT ON.-Wille Covin, colored. arrest
ed in Washington last week charged with
stealing horse from Thomas Gainey, In
the county. was to dag given preliminary
hearirg before Justice Naucb, and In de-
fault oil 81 900 bail was sent on to the grand
jurv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

COURT OF APPEALS AT sTAUNToN YES.
TERDAY.-Paxton ys. Steele's administra.
tor, from R1ckbridge, partly argued and
submitted.
s. s. Lfe & Sen, Sc. vs.. Bnmgardner,
g., from Augusta. submitted or briefs
Cletk vs.. MoGUflliu, from Bath, argued
and continued fer further hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

For bliousness and headache Simmons Liver
Regustor is the best medicine the world ever saw.
III II Jones, Macon, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

Workingmeu cannot afford to lose time Sim
nous Liver Regulator will keep you from it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

For this section colder, clearing aud fairw h.
or, northwesterly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure Is the
Remedy for you. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater
& Rrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

ALEXANDRIA, VA. September 70, 1889.
A IL persons having claims against the estate of
n JOHN TUCKER, deceased, will present the
same to me at my office, in the Market Building
on Monday, September 3osh, 1889, as am al
rected hy decree of the Corporation Court T. "a.
certain and report tho amount of claims against
said estate, JOHN T. CALLAHAN.
seplS lot Comm'r. in Chancery.
DOY WANTED-Must be quick, active and
ID willing to make hims,lf generally useful
Call at 424 King street. sep1S st
NsJss CAVALIER will resume her CALIsTHE-
Nl MIC and DANCING GLASSES in October
429 north Washington street. sep18 eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

PERSONAL Miss Ssllie l.. Ball, of Alas,
Es, wasyesterday appointed copyist in the
la'erior Department., on certltcstion from
the ci',-servicc commission. Miss Ball,
VINO Ia a daughter of the late Col. NJ. u. Ball,
ID the hrst person ever appointed to the de-
partmsnt f.om Alaska,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-18

NJ Thomas Pullman. SOD of Mr.. Paul
Ia AN, who left here come months sipce
f., !. avenworth, Ks is very i'll there anu n,s
mo. II aud brother have gone TO atsehu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
OBJECTIONABLE TRAINS.
Some of the Runs which Railroad En-
Cineers DO Not Like.
ATLANTA Constitution.

Said an old railway engineer the
other dav: "There are three kinds OF
trains that l do not want anything to do
with. One is the pay train. You never
know when you will overtake the sec
ton hands. You will be going at the
rate of forty miles an hour away you
70 around a curve and you viii dash by
the boss and hands and have to 60 back
TO them. There is always good deal
of talk over the wages and much time Is
taken up.
"The next unpleasant train to handle is
an excursion tram. Every one living
along the line of road knows you from
seeing you come by every day, and they
think YOU know them as well. When on
an excursion they presume upon their
friendship to endeavor to ride On the en-
CINE. No other place will do them. The
engineer has to refuse them, as it would
amount to docking his wages from thirty
to sixty days if he complied, as 1t IS
positively against the rules of the road.
The persons denied the privilege always
feel hard about it and look upon the en-
gineer as unaccommodating. The last
and worse of all, however, is the officers
train. If you run slow they say you are
scared and fear to run fast If you make
good time they say you are careless and
reckless, and want to Kill somebody.
You can't suit them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
FARMER ATWoop,s POI.
How He Caused People to Believe that lie
Had Been Murdered.

Had Been Murdered.
A Boston telegram says: Farmer At
wood, of Orange, when he went about
preparing for his eyanishment over a
week ago did go with a GOODNESS OF de-
liberation and completeness Of detail
which is remarkable. He was heavily
in debt and hard pressed 10y his credl-
tors. The day he left his wife he took
SIS with him and drove along until he
found suitable place for tho prepare
ton Of his scheme. Here he took off
his coat and ripped IT, scattering 1t with
blood, which he drew from his nose, IN
which he made an incison with knife.
Blood was literally sprinkled over the
spot and gave it the appearance oil the
scene of a genuine tragedy.
Leaving his team Atwood took to the
woods. The discovery OF the bloody
signs raised the biggest sensation OF the
wear. The papers had columns upon
columns Of II. Four days ago he was
found insensible in his barn. be claim
ed he hal been assaulted 10y tramps, but
as no awful marks were found on him
the story aroused suspicion in some quar-
tiers.
Atwood to-day finally admitted that
his story was a bold cake" and said
that he adopted that method thinking to
arouse sympathy for himself and proba-
bly, secure an extension OF time from his
creditors. His friends think his mind IS
unbalanced, but he may yet have p
chance to mend his luck, for already a
Boston museum agent has offered him q
good salary to show himself while the
affair is still fresh in the minds OF the
people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
AMEIhoplsI GATHERING.
The Grove Meeting ut gector's Cross
notwithstanding Discourses, &c.
lCorrespondencs Of the Richmond Dispatch.l

The Grove Meeting at Eectors Cr"ss
Misunderstanding Discourses, &c.
rCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.i
REcroR's Cross ROADS,
August 81, 1889.
The grove meeting at this place still
continues with increasing interest. The
attendance has been very large at all tho
eervices. The preaching has been topi-
cal in accordance with programme
published some weeks ago. DR.. Peter
sons sermon on baptism was forcl6le
one and exhaustive OF the subject. The
discourse this morning by Dr.. Cox, OF
Harrisonburg, on The Distinctive
Features Of Methodism was full of pro-
found thought, historical research, and
statistical Information.
The chlldren's meetings have been a
very interesting feature. They have
been conducted by Mrs Rev. G. NJ.
Brown. of Middleburg, who is wonder
fully adapted to this work. She is earnest
in spirit, ready and forcible in speech,
graceful in movement, and highly gifted
in the use of the crayon. Her teachings
OF the little ones are simply wonderful,
and must be seen to be appreciated.
There was q very marked religious feel
ing to-day. There were quite number
OF converts, and deep seriousness pre-
walls.
The meeting will close tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
Richmond, Va, August %, 1889.
An Immense Cotton Crop.
nv telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

MONTGOMERY, ALA. August o.
Messrs. Lehman, Durr & Co., cotton fac
tors, have issued circular, in which
they say
1.-THE general cotton crop of the coun-
try for the present year QSS9) promises
to be the largest ever produced In the
United States, but on account OF there
being. Of stocks now carried by the spin
ners, 80 much poor cotton they (the
spinners) will be compelled to buy of the
first picking this year in order to get the
better grade with which to work off their
old stock, so that for n time at least
there will be a good demand for the new
crop and ut high prices. 1t looks rea-
sonable to us that cotton will bring
higher prices from now until the lst of
October than at any time during next
season, and if this be true then i be-
hooves producers to pick and get to mar
ket every bale they can between this
and the LIST of October, in order to avail
themselves of the high prices likely to
prevail"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

and he presented as neat an appearance
as person could after tramp OF more
than five hundred miles over the muddy,
dusty, ana sandy roads Having thus
prepared his toilet he started out and
fell into the hands of the police.
The cranks have como in such large
numbers recently that the police tried
to get rid of him without any expense
to the District. Schacb was told that the
President was in his country home in
Alexandria, and being shown how to
reach the long bridge he started down
Twelfth street with his official docu-
ments in his hand.
When Shach got out of sight OF the
police station he turned and made his
way to the White House, where he asked
TO see the President. lie was taken In
custody by Policeman Collins and taken
10 police headquarters and turned over
to Sanitary Officer who will have
him examined by the police surgeons.
Schach is now locked up at the Sixth
precinct station. he will probably be
sent out Of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
CTORE PROPERTY.

a FRAME STORE. No si7 NORTH SEVEN
TENTH STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
HANOVER DEMOCRATS.
Primary Meeting to BE HeId-Time OF Con-
ventlon-New Superintendent-Ash
land German.

Primary Meeting to BE Held-Time OF Con-
ventIon-New superintendent-Ash-
land German.
Correspondence OF the Richmond DsIpatch.l
ASHLAND, August %, 1889.
The Democratic County Committee
held long and interesting meeting yes
terday at the Courthouse. The cam
paign was fully discussed and several
plans made for tho canvass. Primary
meetings were ordered for election OF
delegates to convention to nominate a
delegate 10 the House, as follows Clay
and Rural Point precincts on Friday,
September 18th, at o'clock =. M, and
at Beaver Dam, divers, Ashland, Hlg-
gerson's, Rockville, and Cold Harbor on
Saturday, September l4th, at the
same hour. The delegates elected
will meet at the Courthouse on
Wednesday, September 18th, at IL
O'Clock, to nominate the candidate. This
will be the regular court-day, and there
will no doubt be several speeches made by
prominent Democrats. Several changes
were made in the County Committee.
George F.. Haw, Esq. who has been chair
man for several years, rendered his re-
signation, which was accepted with much
regret and Mr.. Edward l.. c.. Scott, OF
Ashland, was elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr. A. W. Brock was succeeded by DIR.
It. j. Woodbridge as chairman of Clay
precinct and Allie billiard, ESD, took
the place of Mr.. w. T. Burnett at Cold
Harbor. The greatest interest WAS mani
tested by all present, and an earnest de
sire was expressed that the nominees OF
the late convention should be worked
for with all the push possible. So look
out for big round majority for Mchln-
ney, Tyler, and Scott from old Hanover.
The County Committee will meet again
on Wednesday, September 18th, at Il
O'Clock, at the Courthouse.
The gentlemen OF the village gave @
large german night before last. The
hall was brilliantly Illuminated and neat
ly trimmed with evergreens and ferns.
The young ladies several being from
RickmondD were very pretty and then
dressing was of the most tasteful styles.
MIR. Lee Williams led with his accus-
toned ease, and the music furnished was
inspiring. About O'Clock refreshments
were served. to which full Justice was
done. 1t was about 2 o'clock before
"Home, Sweet Home, was played, and
il was with much regret the company
dispersed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
ESSEX COUNTY.
A Sudden Death-An Old ReiIc-COunt,

n NuUOth WV AN-NVNAeS
Court.
correspondence Ct the Richmond Dlspatch.l
HUNTSVILLE, August 20, 1889.
DIR. John NJ. Stainback, residing in
this immediate vicinity, was stricken with
paralysis about 2 o'clock yesterday
morning and died at II O'Clock. The
Doctor and his wife took tea with a
neighbor Sunday evening when he APP
peared to be in perfect health and
spirits.
IL. w. Dunn, our young and enter
prising postmaster here, has possessed
himself of the first post-ofiicc box ever
used in this Office. Captain Dunn, the
grandfather of young Dunn, made this
desk about seventy-three years ago.
Hook hasretouched and FURNISHED it up,
and given il a prominent place in his
present well-kept and orderly Office as o
depository for all mail matter.
Yesterday was Essex County-Court
day and pretty general turnout OF the
people.
The Democratic State ticket recently
nominated gives universal satisfaction.
and the party here is alive and fun Of
work and hope
Very little business was done in court.
a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
Girls Locked in a Chest.

A Bethlehem PA special says !;
Esther, aged twelve, and May, aged
five, children OF Letter Carrier Froxel,
while playing Monday afternoon in the
garrett, secreted themselves in an old
fashioned chest. A little girl companion
shut down the lid which closed with o
spring lock, and becoming frightened
ran home. When the mother came
some time after and missed the
children she began search, and
heard some one pounding in the big
chest. Unable to open it. as the oldest
girl had the key, she called in a neigh
Dor and broke the lid with an axe. The
Oldest child was unconscious and the
little girl black and blue. The children
we're resuscitated after much difficulty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

Purcell House, when an ambulance was
procured from the Hospital Of St VIM
cent de Paul. TO which institution no
was sent for treatment IL is feared by
his friends that he cannot recover.
Fifty men we're discharged from the
construction department of the navy
yard in-dav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
A WAITER ARRESTED.

One Of the walters from Ohio was ar
rested here this morning by Chief-of-
Police John A. Johnson, of Richmond,
with his trunk packed with silver stolen
from the table and fine suit of clothes
stolen from ono of the gentlemen guests
from Petersburg. He had gotten aboard
of the train with his stolen goods when
he was seized by the officer.
Amongst the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
RAILROAD LINES.
~ III ssySssssS aES'l ..isIls.Ill

~ III ssyS =yl
pICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
III AND POTOMAC RAfLROkD.-sohst1is
commenting JUNE IL issO--osstsra stansari
time:
f:32 A. NJ. leaves Byrd-s,rset station dali,
stops only a. Ashland, junction, MI.
ford, and Frcdercksburg slseper
r. Washington and Now YORK
li;0 A. NJ. leaves Byrl-streel station daily. %.
cept sunday.
6:a5 p. VI. leaves Byrd-stress station daily
sleeper % New York.
650A. W. arrives a. Byrd street station dan,
Sleeper from NeT York
2:3s 7. " arrives NJ BYRD street stallion daily
stops AZ Freiercksb4rx Milford
Junction. aud Ashland. sleeper tom
Washington and New YORK
1910 P. NJ. arrives a. Byri-s,seo, "a ION a.lJ.
except sunday
ASHLAND rRAfSg
DAILY EXCEPT srNDATL
Gfs A. VI. leaves Elbs. Arrives a. Astlaaf .
7:33 A. ".
100 P. NJ accommodation i,.ves Byri ..~ea,
station, arrives A. Asbianss.5p N.
s:04 P. VI. lesyos El0a. arrives Al A.h. aai -
6.a5P.M.
e45 A. NJ. arrives gibA Leaves Ashland a,sll
A. "
eS5 A VI. accommodation strives 40 Rrrs.
VI.
$50 p. NJ arrives a, Eibs loave, Ashiaai A.
SIP NJ.
c. A. TAYLOR. General TIctet Avsr.
< 7. d. MYEEs, General lgernroaielL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

A daughter was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Hooker Hammersly. at College Point.
on Tuesday afternoon. Had il been a
son he would have inherited the 1000, =
900 or $1,000. 900 which the Duchess Of
Marlborough now enjoys at her death.
DR.. lie Baron Russell, OF Boston, who
di6don Monday in his seventy.sixth year,
was not only distinguished physician,
but also one OF the early abolitionists of
the country. he was an intimate friend
of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo
Emerson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
HE FEARED MATRlMONY.
The Queer HaIIucinatlon that Made Man
Walk 500 Miles.

A Washington letter says Policeman
Eaton was standing near the corner Of
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and Seventh street
this morning when he was accosted by a
Young German, who inquired: "Where
does the President liye?" Thinking
that the young man was a stranger and
wanted to get a look at the White House
the officer directed him. As the stranger
turned to 60 away his strange actions eX-
cited the officers suspicious. and calling
the young man back he asked: " What
do YOU want to see the President for? ."
"About the law" he replied.
The officer expressed willingness to
accompany the young man to the White
House, and the latter was only too glad
10 accept his services. Instead OF going
TO the Executive Mansion the officer
turned his steps toward the station
house. On their way along the avenue
the strangervolunteered the information
that he came here from Springfield to see
the President about United States law
compelling him 10 marry more than Il
million women. For marrying these
women he was to receive S2,OOO,O O0.
"Why have you got to marry these
women ?" inquired the officer.
because am so good-looking, was
his reply.
When the officer arrived at the station
the young man gave his name as 81. a.
Schach, of all over the country"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
LATE ARRIVALS

are General Roger A. Pryor, New York
Justice Harlan. Supreme Court Judge
j. j. jackson, Federal District Court
West Virginia; Ex-Governor Jackson,
West Virginia, and Major jed Hetch-
kiss. Virginia.