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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12

WARN MEETINGS The democrats OF this
citc held meetings in 'teir respective
war6s last night to &c ect delegates 10 tne
.so,ar.esionsI ccpventiou which meers in
IN....hnrr OF the 2O.h test. TIE meetings
war. no, largely attended, as there e-e no
contests. AID the imp e5sicu prevails that
Gan. Lee "il haze 30 Opposition IN the
convention
First Ward The meeting 10 the Fret
ysrd was held at The Copcor0ia, and
was called to order by Mr.. S. A, Mankin,
Mi Geo. Duffey vas called to the chair
ana Nj Hubert 5uowden acted as secretary.
Msj Duffy In assuming the chair made
shcr; addreEs In which no said that Gen.
Lee had faithfully discharged the duties OF
cong, essmap, snd bid faithfully Represented
tbs pecpla. FIR delsr ates Messs h. u,
Monroe. F. l. Eutuisie, Geo Duffy end
G w Moore we're uoanimous eiec,ei' mi.
Fax Bsst!s being directed TO cast tha vote
nf ne meeting The delegates were auth
.c,iyaa 70 ennoint their oW0 slterpates.
Second Ward The Second Ward meeting
was held al the Mayors Office with Mr.. g..
E 2 ics in the caair ond DR.. f; COX
acc ete,v Fr Gelogaies-Messrs. Frank
Pre-. L. Fl. Kell, B. Taisapaugb, g. f..
P.ine an4 A F. Cox @e:a nomtoated and
ballot bsiog ;.k-D tie Il 81 three named
were duly vlsoted delegates and The other
twr aitetnsies.
Third Ward .Taa mseting 10 he Third
Ward wss ned at the old Court House, MIR.
" Il. Ma presided and MIR. O. Q. Carlin
acsad as secretary NJ ssrs. James JaVins,
w Fl. Msy, G B Cochran, W. IL Smith,
c. C. Carliu, J Roxbury fn1 L. HARRISON
were elected de egases and they we're au-
tboriz to appoint their own alte-nates.
Fourth Ward.-Tae Fourth Ward meet
sns was held at MIR. Mifll.ton's shop and
wss called 10 order by Mr.. X. Roland, who
wss elected chairman, Mr.. r. f. Kuox act
soo s. secretary. For delegates Messrs.
NJ Johnson. Harry Smoot, j. s. B:
Tboy,nson and h Kemper were elected and
they were empowered to s2poiut their OWE
sternates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12
LEGAL.

A DMlNIsTRATOR'S NOTICE-Baving duly
II qualified IS administrator of the estate OF
PEYTON BALLENG Ell, deceased, notice is here
by given to all persons having GLAZING against said
estate to present the SINE to me, properly au-
thenticated for payment, and all persons indebt.
ed to the said estate are requested to settle with
me ut once. &. w. BALLENGER,
jy22 If Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12
RIVER VIEW FOR 1890.

ALExANDRIANs' MOST POPULAR RESORT.
The new excursion steamer SAMUEL j.
PESTZ the fastest on the Potomac, will leave
her wharf, foot of Prince street, EVERY WED
NESDaY, at 1O:1 5 g. M, and Pts and 7:15 p. NJ.
Returning at 1880, $50 and IL m.
Tickets 25c
FAMILY DAYS commence SATURDAY, July s..
Dancing day and evening at the grounds in tie
largest and nnes5 pavilion south of New York.
The only piaee on the Potoma: lighted by Cleo
tricity.
Excellent meas furnished on tho grorns at soc.
This resort has fine switch back Rsilway aud
all other popular amnScments.
No oljectionab parties allowed on boat or
grounds. E. S RANDALL,
my21 BIN Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12

BALTIMORE, Aug. 12.-Cotton dull; middling
12h Flour active and very firm. Wheat
Southern active and film; Fultz 1898 longber.
ry $500; No ssh .99 steamer No 2 red 93a
So; Western strong: No winter red spot and
Aug 9S; Sept 9Sk. 9Sh; Oct 1OOi1O0A; Dec
103As1O3ih Corn-Sou, hern firm white 59s
60; yellow SASS Western firm mixed spot Sc (;
Aug Sc; Sept 557s; Oct 553s.56s. Oats frmer
ungraded Southern a1d Penns 42a46; do Western
white 44a46; do liked 42s44; graded No 2 white
AZ; do mixed A new white 4la43; new mixed
6Oa62; common to fair 57a59. Hay steady
prime to choice timothy $11 50s12 so. ProvIs-
ions firm. Sugar strong; graduated 6ss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12
MONETARY AaD COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. Aug. - The stock market this
morning WAS in marked contrast to that Of yester-
day, being d cidedy strong at the opening, with
further improvement in the early dealings. Tho
London figures weio almost all higher, and open
ing prices hero were generally from u to * bet
ter than last evenings figures. There was mod
eTately active aud we'll distributed business, and
the advances scored were uniform and material,
almost all the leading socks showed gains of up
wards OF per cent over last nights Lures at the
highest ,ints The best figures wore not in al
CASES fully maintained, the demand Stacking of
materially in the latter portion of the hour, but
the concessions were small, and at II o'clock tho
market was quiet but fairly steady at flaetional
advances over the opening prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. August 12-Flour il
active and very firm. The Wheat markets arc
irregular the fluctuations show wide margina
and quotations are nominal on that sc cunt; sales
ranged, as to quality and condition of the offer
ings to-day, at from 81 to 90; no choice long,
barry, mixed or prime Fultz ft for seed were
among the receipts. Corn is steady at Sass
Rye 45a53. Oats 40s46 for now old 4S. Eggs,
Butter tnd other produce a,e without material
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-12

BALTIMORE, Aug 12.-yirginia IS cont olidate
so; 1O-A0s Al do 3s 60.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
LATE NEWS NOTES.

There will be big Alliance picnic at
Monroe, October Sd. Capt. S. B. Alex.
ander and Auditor Sanderlin will speak.
The county of Watauga is said to con-
tain more latent wealth than any terri
tory of equal size in the Union. These
mountains are filled with iron, copper,
gold, asbestos and mica, and covered
with poplar, cherry and walnut trees. a
few miles from Boone, the county seat,
is the Elk copper mines which was de-
veloped some years ago by Baltimore
capitalists. 1t is said that round half
million dollars were spent in the devel-
opment of the property, and then the
company was compelled to shut down
for the lack of shipping facilities. s.-Ashe-
vile citizen.
Many years ago Jefferson, Ashe county,
was the center of learning and culture
of Western North Carolina, the Athens
of the mountains. The people are just
as cultured and refined now as they
were then, but the famous institutions
of learning have ceased to exist. Jeffer-
son is great mail distributing point.
no less than dozen star routes dlverg-
ing in as many different directions, but
she needs a railroad. Two great sys-
TENS, the Norfolk & Western and Rich
mond & Danville, are surveying routes
through the county, and there is no
doubt of one or both building at an
early day.-Asheville Citizen.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13

mon country, but when it comes to dis
trlbutlng the benefits of legislation you
see only your own section.
This is the worst bill, Mr.. President.
that ever passed the Senate in finan-
clal point of view; it is the most unjust
and inlquitous, and it will proye-for
such Is the compensation provided by
the law of God-most injurious to those
whom it Is intended to benefit. 1t has
but one redeeming feature, and that is
Its intense and naked iniquity, for it will
be the means of arousing the public con-
science of the American people, and that
will be the means of repeating this bill.
This is the last high tariff bill that ever
will disgrace the American statute book,
and mark what say; it will come upon
you In the future, for no force ia the
moral world is wasted. We are told sir,
by philosophers, that the air which we
set IN motion by the first words spoken
by our foreparents in the garden of
Eden will continue to vibrate until the
first trumpet sounds and the earth is
blotted out of existence. No force is
wasted either in the physical world The
man who threw stone at a dog and
missed the dog and hit his mother-in-
law said he was sorry he had missed the
dog but. thank God, the stone was not
wasted. Laughter
After the Senators had finished laugh
ing, the gavel of the President fell and
he said that the Senator's time had OK
pired. SENATOR VANCE finished with
this happy chit"
MIR. Weller, when experimenting
Sans writing of his first love letter
said when he stopped, swell, Samivel,
my son, amt that rather q sudden pull
up?" Laughter. | will observe the
admonition Of the Chair and close.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
FOREIGN NOTES.
lBy United Press.

HARRISBURG, Penn, Sept. 12-The
rivers in this section are high aud much
damage to crops has resulted.
PRAGUE, Sept. 12.-The facade of the
exhibition building has collapsed, hav-
ing been undermined by the floods.
BUENos AYREs, Sept. 12-There is a
feeling Of unquietness prevailing in the
provinces and the cabinet are holding
meetings daily.
BERLIN, Sept. 12-The minister Of
commerce has informed a deputation of
Rhenish manufacturers that the repri-
sails proposed by them for the Mckinley
bill could not safely be adopted.
LONDON, Sept. 12.-The Times says:
"The Mckinley bill in it's stages has
shown public opinion in America, in
respect to economical principles to be in
retrogade rather than progressive con-
dition. Great Britain regrets that it's
unselfsh parliament is most unlikely to
retaliate."
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
INSTRUCTED FOR VANCE.
Person County Democrats Instruct
Their Nominee to the House to Vote
for Vance.

Person County Democrats Instruct
Their Nominee to the House to Vote
for Vance.
CONDENSED from Roxboro Courier.)
Capt. R. A. Williams was chairman,
j. A. NOEL and June Parker secretaries.
Maj. J. T. Yancey was nominated for
the Legislature by acclamation. The
following county ticket was nominated:
For Sheriff-S. p. Williams.
For Clerk-D. W. Bradsher.
For Register-C. A. Whitfield.
For Treasurer-C. B. Brooks.
For COrOner-Dr. J. a. Wise.
For Surveyor. II. Howard.
Instructed for Vance.
The following resolution was adopted
without dissenting vote:
That we have, as ever, the warmest
love for, and greatest confidence in, our
truly great patriot and statesman, the
Hon. Z. B. Vance, and that he is the
choice of Person county democracy, to
be his own successor as United States
Senator, and that her representatives in
the next General Assembly cast their
vote for him.
A Good Ticket.
The Convention was large one, and
composed almost entirely of farmers, and
the ticket nominated were mostly Alli-
ancemen. The ticket nominated was a
good one, and every Democrat in the
county should go to work for it.
Mr.. W. W. Kitchin was elected Chair
man of the County Executive Cummit-
tee.
Maj. Yancey, the Nominee For the
House.
Maj. Yancey is man of sterling char
acter, of integrity, Of judgment. He has
none of the tricks of the demagogue,
and it reflects honor on the county as
we'll as on himself that he should be so
| popular. He was faithful before. He
will faithfully serve US again.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
ANOTHER MINE HORROR.

Gas Explosion Kills Five Men and
More supposed TO be in the Mine.
IBy United Pressl
WILKES BARRE, Pa, Sept. 12.-An
explosion of gas occurred at two o'clock
this afternoon in the South Wilkes Barre
shaft Of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre
Coal Go. Five men are reported to have
been killed and several injured. The
officials at the Office of the company say
they have little information as yet, but
that there were only five men in the
mine at the time and only one was killed.
1t is currently reported by parties near
the opening that twelve men are in the
mine and that fire is raging similar to
that of last March. 1T this should be
the case there is slim hope of any one at
work when the explosion occurred es-
Gaping alive.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
FOR VANCE,
The Mcdowell Democratic Convention
Endorses the Great Tribune of the
People,

The Mcdowell Democratic Convention
Endorses the Great Tribune of the
People.
CONDENSED from Herald.)
The Democratic Convention Of Nc
Dowell in session at Marion, have nomi-
mated the following ticket:
J. W. Biddix, Esq was nominated for
the Legislature.
B. B. Price, Superior Court Clerk.
William McCurry, Register Of Deeds.
Capt. George II. Gardin, Sheriff.
j. B. Burgin, Surveyor.
j. L. Mccoy, Coroner.
The ticket is good one, and will har-
moniously unite all conflicting elements
in the party.
Mr.. Biddix, who heads the ticket, is
one of McDowell's most highly respected
and intelligent farmers and will make
an aggressive, vigorous campaign in the
interests of the Democratic party.
The convention was unanimous in en-.
thusiasm for Senator Zeb Vance. Mr.
Biddix is an Allianceman, but will stand
by and cast his vote for the re- election
of Senator Vance.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
THE RAUM INVESTIGATION.
The Committee DaZed by the Number
OF Witnesses Among the Clerks in the
Pension Office.
lBy United PresS.l

by united PreSS.l
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The special
House committee investigating the
charges against Commissioner Of Pen
sions Raum, met at the pension office
this morning with the intention of ex-
amining the remainder of the clerks OF
the Office promoted by Mr.. Raum Q32 in
number) as to whether or not they held
stock in the refrigerator company, and
if they received their promotion as re-
ward for taking stock in the company.
The committee met in Commissioner
Raum's office, but the number of clerks
that put in an appearance to be examin-
ed dazed them, and afrer brief consul,
tation they decided to allow notary
public 10 take the aflidavits of the clerks
and submit them to the committee for
consultation. The committee meet
again Monday.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
JOHNSTON'S SENATOR.

Mr.. POu Declines to Allow his Name
Used and is Made Chairman of the
County Coma ittee.
[Special to the State Chronicle.l
SMlTHsIELD, Sept. II. At the county
convention called to nominate candi-
date for the State Senate in place of Mr..
j. II. Pou, who withdrew from the leg
islative ticket, Mr.. W. N. Rose, Jr.
was nominated. He is good man, a
staunch Democrat, a successful farmer
and will poll tremendous vote. His
nomination meets with general satisfac
ton throughout the county.
Mr. j. II. Pou declined to allow his
name 60 before the convention and he
was made chairman Of the county Dem
ocratic committee.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS-.
A DULL DAY IN TIE SENAI T..
The Railroad Land Forfeltnre biii---
The Tariff Bill rs Amended submit.
ted TO the House.
lBy United Press.l

The Tariff Bill rs Amended SuDmlt.
ted TO the House.
lBy United Press.l
WASHINGTON, Sept. II. In the Senate
this morning at the suggestion of Mr..
Edmunds it was agreed that one hour be
given each day after the routine morn
ing business to bills on the calender un-
objected to.
Mr. Quay gave notice that to-mor-
row after reading the Journal, he would
ask the Senate to consider the resolu-
tion in respect to the memory Of Mr..
Sam'l j. Randall.
The calendar was then taken up. The
hour assigned to the calendar having eX-
pired, the conference report on the rail-
road land forfeiture bill was taken u,
and Mr.. Morgan continued his argument
in opposition 10 it.
During the argument Mr.. German
presented telegram received by him
from Senator Mcpherson, stating that
he was indisposed, and would not be
able 10 act rs a member or the confer
encc committee on the tariff bill, and
ask" to be excused from service.
Tie request was complied with, and
NJ Voorhees, was appointed conteree
In place Of Mcpherson.
Mr.. Morgan finished his argument at
2:45 D. m, and Mr. Sanders then spoke
In favor of the conference report.
Mr.. Hearst took the contrary view and
Insisted that the mineral lands were spe-
cially reserved by the original grant.
Mr.. Sanders said that. in the courts of
his own State of California and in the
Supreme Court of the United States the
term mineral lands" had been held to
mean lands commercially valued for
mining purposes. Without concluding
4 his argument Mr.. Sanders yielded for a
motion to proceed to executive business
and at 6 p. m. the Senate adjourned till
to morrow at noon.
When tho House met 10 day Speaker
Reed directed the clerk to call the roll
on the question Of ordering the previous
question on the approval of the Journal
of last Tuesdays proceedings. During
the roll call message from the Senate
ANNOUNCED the passage of the tariff bill
with amendments, and by direction OF
the Speaker it was referred to the com.
mittee on ways and means.
The previous question was ordered
yeas 113; nays 81, the clerk noting {
quorum; and Tho question iecurred or
the approval oil the Journal. On this {
quorum disappeared and a call of the
flouse was ordered Ole hundred anC
stventy.fve mem bers responded to theil
names, but on the approval OF the Jour
nal th Sc had dwindled to 143. No quo
run, and on motion of Mr.. Mckinley a.
1:5j the House adjourned.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
RApISTS HANGED.
Two Negro Rapists Taken From the
Same Jail and Hanged by One Hun.
dred Undisguised Men.
[By United Press.

[By United Press.l
ABERDEEN, Miss, Sept. 12.- Steve
Crump, negro, who, recently attempt
ed to outrage an estimable white woman
near Amory, in Monroe county. was, on
Tuesday afternoon, taken from the jail
at Amory, where he was confined by 100
undisguised men and hanged. The
same party took from the Amory Jail a
negro who, on Tuesday last, assaulted
Miss Mary Jane Hathcock and hanged
him also.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
w. III. Il II. s. Tucker & Co.

Ladies are specially invited to visit
our carpet and furniture room this week.
1t will be we'll worth visit just to see
the new things in these departments.
w. 81. & r. S. TUCKER & Co.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
w. III. Il II. 8. Tucker &CO.

TO close out, We have reduced the
prices on line of gents summer shirts.
You can afford to buy now even if you
do not use them much before next sum
mer.
w. 81. & r. S. TUCKER & Go.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
THE NEW STATE WYOMING
Elected a Democratic Governor, Con.
gresham and Legislature--.This is
Good News.
lBy United Press.]

DENVER, Col, Sept. I2.-Telegrams
received by the Rocky Mountain News
from various points in Wyoming this
morning indicate that the Democrats
have carried the State by a safe majority,
electing Governor Baxter, Congressman
Beck and the State Legislature, which
would also mean a Democratic United
States Senator. The Republican State
committee refuses, however, to admit
the defeat of their ticket, and claim a
small majority.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Sept. 12.-Jour-
nails special from Hallock, Mimi, says
the rain which has been falling since
Wednesday night turned to snow this
morning. Farmers are afraid that wheat
will sprout in the shock. An inch OF
snow is reported at St. Vincent. Thresh-
ing is not over and much wheat will be
destroyed in the river valley.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
Dropped Dead.
IBy United Pl ess.l

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. William
Brockie, President of the Maritime Ex-
change, and well known in shipping and
mercantile circles in this city, dropped
from heart disease.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
A PROSPEROUS BROTHERHOOD
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire.
men Propose to Build SI5O,OOO
Bnilding for It's Grand Lodge.
[By United Press

SAN FRANcLCo, Cal, Sept. 12.-The
convention of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen held g long session yes
terday. The reports of the grand Off
GERS were read and approved.
Among the recommendation made by
Grand Master Sargent is one that the
brotherhood erect in some central city a
building for Offices of the Grand Lodge,
to cost $15O,OO0. The report Of the
Grand Secretary and Treasurer shows a
membership of $4,000, and $63, 900 in
the insurance fund. The report also
states that the brotherhood raised by as
sessment $l49 900 to support the great
20" strike between February, 1888, and
January, 1889
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
Deservedly Growing in Popularity.
Scotland Neck Democrat.)

Scotland Neck Democrat)
The STATE CHRONICLE is six months
old as daily paper, and it has made a
fine record for its first half years work.
1t is live and progressive paper, and is
fast growing into popular favor, and de-
seryedly so.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Col. Evan P. Howell, editor-in chief
of the Atlanta Constitution, and life
long friend of the late Henry w. Grady,
is quoted as saying that the brilliant
young editor left his widow and family
in comfortable circumstances. His es-
tate has all passed into her hands, and
is valued at about $175,OO0.
Mr.. Chas. F. Ferrell, of Chatham, has
invented a knife to cut tobacco. 1t
combines knife and ak, the stalk at the
ground being cut by the ak All who
have tried it pronounce it far superior
to any other knife in use. Mr.. Ferrell
has applied for a patent. He is a nat
ural born genius Durham Recorder.
*x*
Mr.. r. P. Allen (Dick"), recently
nominated by the Democratic conven-
ton of the Senatorial district composed
of Bladon and Brunswick counties, was
visitor at the Star Office yesterday.
''Dick' has had very little experience in
politics, but he is man of fine practi.
cal sense and unbounded popularity.
There is not a man in the District who
can beat him, and you may just as well
call him Senator Allen right now.-Wil-
mingtOn Star.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
For Tobacco Curers.

The melancholy days have come
OF which the poet spoke.
When the negro goes to sleep at the barn,
And the barn goes up in smoke.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
WORDS OF WISDOM.
(SenatOr Vance.)

The great bulk of the Alliance men
are Democrats and they should not be
wounded by any hard words.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13
RAILROAD COLLISION.
A Passenger Train Runs into a Freight
Train on the Chicago and Grand
Trunk Road.
IBy United Press.l

IBy United Pressl
VICKsBURG, Michigan, Sept 12- A
Chicago and Grand Trunk passenger
train ran into freight train at School
craft at B o'clock this morning while the
freight was taking the siding Two
freight cars and the caboose of the
freight train were reduced to kindlings.
The engine of the passenger train, the
baggage car and the smoking car were
badly wrecked. The engineer and fire.
man of the passenger train were badly
injured and it is thought the engineer
will die
Two brakemen were injured. None Of
the passengers were hurt
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13

Tomorrow the Democratic county con-
vention will be held here. The nomi-
nees will be wired the CHRONICLE, which
is here recognized as the champion of
North Carolina Democracy.
M. VICTOR
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-09-13

Rails have been ordered to extend the
track of the Electric Street Railway to
the hotel grounds in the West End. We
will then have about six miles of track.
A ramble will be made by your CORES
pondent over the new lands that are
undergoing improvements and the Davis
Military School campus this afternoon,
and the CHRONICLE given the result of
his observations.