Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-09-26

LSnch0urg. AFTER Une war Ne NV "a GIG
for short period and then went to G"ium
bus, Ohio, to superintend brewery tor bis
brother. The business not succ -cding be
again returned to Alexandria, his last en-
ployment being that of book Keeper for Mr.
Thomas Perry. He was membe: OF the
Board of Common Council early in the for
ties and was prominent member OF the
building committee OF St. Mary's church in
1856
ALMOST A CENTENARIAN-Mr. James
Cloud died in Berryville, Clarke county,
Sunday evening last, lacking TWO days Of
having reached the remarkable age OF 96
wears aud months. Mr.. Cloud, who was
born on the "a h of March, 1898 was reared
in this city where, for number OF years, he
did prosperous business as miller. When
the war broke out the federal troops found
his mill, near this city. well stocked with
-four. They appropriated its contents aud
then destroyed the property. His losses ne
placed al up ards Of $50 600 His BUSINESS
was ruined, but he continued to reside here
until the var closed. In 1866 no removed
with his wife to BorryviIe, wnere he resided
M to the dsv of his death. He always
thought the e. S Government had treated
him unjustly in not paying cent for the
losses ill., solderv had inflicted upon hin, as
he wns a non-com hatant. Mr.. Cloud was
subscriber 20 the Gazette from his early age
to the day OF his death. and was we'll known
ov the old ct'z ,us of Alexandria. Ia its
account of HE death the Clarke Courier says
"Mr Cloud was OF an amiable disposition,
and in his prosperous day was generous IN
acts of kindness. He was member of tho
order of Masons. Although sufferer from
the inGsmties OF age, his mind was clear at
all tiues, and he seemed TO recognize his
friends until few days before his death.
His funeral took place from Grace Episco-
pal church, of which he became commune
cant several years ago, on Tuesday morn'Dg,
and his remains were deposited in Green
Hill Cemetery by the side of his wife, whose
death occurred about ten years ago"
A PRESIDENTS LOT is NOT HAPPY ONE.
"A life long, all. wool, yard-wide repuoli-
can was beard to remark yesterday to
friend, presumably another republican,
when | saw Her,ison on inauguration day
looking so feeble / was afraid he wouldn't
live through his official term. Now Tm
afraid he will"
''Why, what has he done that you should
be so severe on him
Done? Nothing much, that5 8 fac but
what little he has done would have been
better left uudone Look at bis action in
dismissing al his negro domestics at the
White House He couldn't stand them.
But he could and did stand it to appoint ne
groes to important positions coming in d.
rect contact with whites. That's consist
ency There are several people in this
country as good and as fastidous as he.
Then, too, look at his prostitution of his no.
siton 10 Interfering with State politics; Vir'
GINA, for example. Entire nous. think our
party is 10 bad fix"
Your horoscope is dark, my dear fellow"
~ wish it were whittier. But can discern
no silver lining. How about ordering U. S.
ships to convey his royal higbness, Fred.
Douglass-the old misceg Fort
Monroe and then 10 his destination? Our
ministers to Europe can travel on ordinary
passenger steamers. Oh, Pm dirgusted
Good bye"
PERSONAL Mr.. John Henshaw aud Miss
Laura Smith were married at the residence
of the BRIDES parents on south Washington
street last night, Rev. w. J. Young officiat-
ing.
Miss Mildred Lee is bone again with her
brother G-u. GUSTS Lee, at Lexington.
Mrs Paul Pullman and her son Sam, who
have been out west attending the sick bed
of the formers son, have returned.
Mrs Ada CeveDger, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rlx-
bury on upper Prince street.
MFR. B Johnson Barbour, who has been in
the city for the past few days. left for his
home in Orange to-day.
Mr.. E. c. Marshall has returned from
Fauuuier improved in health.
Mr.. Geo l.. Summers, formerly OF this
CITY. and brother of the Messrs. J. w. and
w. j. Summers, of this city, who was recent
ly elected mayor of GAINESVILLE, Ga, was
installed on the 8 h instant. He was ser
geant of Co. 17th Virginia Regiment.
Mr.. {. Deah and mother, who have
bean in he north for the past ten days, have
returned.
REPUBLICAN MEETING. The republi.
cans of the city held meeting at the COL
ored Old Fellow g hall last night. Al
though principally colored mems meeting
several white citiz ms were present, among
those on the stand being Messrs. Windsor
and Llcas. Speeches were made by Capt.
Pat. O'Fsrrell, of Washington, COL Tim
Lee. of North Caroline, E. NJ. Enlet, and :
Kenuey. the two last named oolored. a
letter from Mr. L. W Co.oet was read re.
GREETING n.s SD ence and urging harmony in
the party.
Raso uions were adopted unanimously
indots;ng tie nominations OF the republican
s ale convention at Norfolk.
The meeting Was all one sided and very
uQiateresting.
Ivy Hyppp1y NV YEAR began last