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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Death of Hon. Thomas S. Bocock

Hoo. Thomas 8. Boccok died at his resi-.
dence In Appomatto1 county Wednesday,
night. after Long illness, aged seyenty-siz
years.
Thomas s. Bocock was born in Backing,
ham county, Va. In 1916 He received 8
classical education &C Sidney,
studied law, and began practice at Apo
msttox @. q. He was Safes attorney In
1S45-46. aed sat for several terms In the
House OF Delegates was elected to Congress
as democrat In 1876. and sst for eeven suc-
cessive terms, until the ordinance Of seces.
zion wss enacted. 10 1861 he was elected
to the Confederate Congress. He had been
candidate fer Speaker 10 the 80 Federal
Congress and vas elenled Speaker OF the
Confederate House OF REPRESENTATIVES, Oh its
permanent ofsapjzst!on February is, 1852.
His wifa was 6 daughter Of Hon. Charles
James Faulkner, OF Wost Virginia, who,
With several children, survives him. MIR.
B,cock was o gentleman OF high character
and attain ments and of universal popularity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Communicated
County Roads

county ROADS
The Board OF Supervisors will meet next
Tuesday and probably determine how the
new additional levy Of so cents on the SlO0
of county property shall be expended. Hero.
tofore the levy for road purposes hss been
only Is cents on the 800 valuation. Tho
last assessment (1S90) having shown an in.
crease, In the improvements of county pror.
ertY, of half million dollars since 1851 All,
increased road levy makes large amonn,
of money to be expended on roads. end tbe
| supervisors have requested that the peona
| send In their suggestions before thew ,sko
final action. Every public meeting 30 tsr
on the sntj bas recommended The p0r.
chase by the county of portable stone
crusher and roller. The accumulation hv
the farmers of sill loose stones irom tbe;r
fields for which they would be laid q small
amount which would enable many of sbemto
| pay their taxes) and placing these slones in
large pile, where they could be crushed
would furnish much road material Other
rock, with which the county abounds. copd
be placed upon the roads under the di,ac
/ ton Of the road supervisors snd skllliula as
sistant, understanding road bulldog, ana
| this large amount Of incoming road tax
could be judiciousy and servicesbly ezpent
cd. To bond the county to obtain money
enough to macadsmzs all the roads without
delay is good plan. but is strenuouey o.
posed by large majority OF the people Of The
county. At well attended meeting held
about year ago, the proposition ITO re.
quest the supervisors to obtain authority 10
i,sue $4,000 worth OF county bonds for the
purpose OF macadamizing the roads, was
voted down ny vote of sbout so to 4, and
about the same majority sesms to be against
1t now. While many admit that issuing
bonds wonld be best, yet they seem to fesr
putting 60 much debt upon the county. The
maj ,rity of the people at this time undoubt.
eddy favor the plan OF expanding she eight
thousand dollars annual road tax which
Wll be increased about $500 every succeed
ing year, In broken stone annually and
seem to feel that lfthis money IL judiciously
expended and the work skillfuIly done, that
In six or eight years they will have solid
stone roads. a Legislative act would be re-
quired to allow the supervisors to Issue
bonds, end to get the people to agree to u
would require q long and laborious canvass
of the county to convince the people that It
would be to their best interest, and that 4,
could be safely d me. ]. Z C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Old Minute Book Recovered.

Fo7 some time past Mr.. F.W. Richardson,
the clerk OF our County Court, has been In
correspondence with d.. J. M. Toner and
Mr.. T. A. Washington, Of Washington D Co.,
about the restoration to Its proper place of
the old minute book OF said court from the
year 1756 to 1863, and on Saturday succeed
ed In recovering the same through the kind.
CESS of d.. Toner, and Ii Ia now back In ia
accustomed place, from which It was taken
by the federal troops during the late War,
and sent by express to Mr.. w. K. Minor, an
attorney at Law of Uniontowp, Pa who has
Kept 1t ever since, and lent 1t to Messrs
Washington and Toner, who are writing 9
history of the Washington family. and who,
with thu consent of Mr.. Minor. forwarded 1t
to said clerk. It Ia sn interesting old book,
and cort ins names OF many old Fairfax
families. In 1t, 1t appears that Lord Fsirfax,
presiding justice, Fl, quently held the courts.
President Geo. Washington Ia frequently
mentioned-he was then prominent
young surveyor aud land owner, and was
presented by the grand jury for refusing or
neglecting t. return bis lands and vehicles
for taxable purposes, according to law.
Many persons were presented by said grand
Jury for 20. attending divine services, end for
various other offences. Toe accounts Of the
clerk, sheriff and commonwesl h's attorney
were audited aud wns5 Was found due them
~as ordered TO bs paid 10 currelcy (tobacco)
TIE hotels or inns we're required to keep
posted their charges-smong them being
The one: For nights lodging. with clean
sheets, pence, otherwise nothing" There
are also many othsr interesting orders, and
it will be interesting to the lovers of the his
tory OF those days to resd it.-Fairtar Her.
aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Hanged.

DovEB, Dsl.. Aug James Thorough
good, fui-bioodsd negro, 26 yesrs old. wss
hanged mere today for 8 criminal assault On
81 eight ysar old colored girl last January
He had steaifsstly denied that he was
g1llty, declsrlng that he vas at Green wood
about 20 miles away when the crime vas
committed. Shortly after his trial aad ser-
teuce Thoroughgood made an attempt to
break jail. bui was discovered before be bad
succeeded 10 breaking through the wall OF
his cell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

The srATEM sNT made st the time, that az
toe recent meeting of the executive commit
,se Of the RADICAL republican COMMITTEES at
Washington, letters were read from MIR. NC
K!nley appealing fcr pecunlary aid, inti-
rstirg thst sill would be lost without such
aid, sad complaining that 60 far the protected
manufacturers OF PENNSYLVANIA had been sp'
piled to In vain Is suhstautistea by dispatch
from Pittsburg, OF yesterdays date. to the
effect that MIR. MtKinieg has been there for
the purpose Of Crying fst" out of the manu-
+ ,oturers referred 10 for use In his campaign.
Evidently oil is not wsll with the republi-
cans In Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Running Amuck.

KANSAS CITY, No., Aug. 7--Miohsel
Sintor, al Italian 20 years Of sge, went on a
spree yesterday, drew bis revolver and be-
gen firing about promiscuous!y. Policeman
Ksnnally who attempted to arrest him was
slightly wounded. The Italian then turned
the wes Don on officer Newell, but it missed
fi.e twice. Newell then fred and ehot the
italian In the breast, irn,oting fatal
wound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

DURING THE last twenty years Mr.. Csr.
nsgle's income has Increased from thou
saud year TO g million and half, but dur.
ing the last ten years the value of farm
property In OaIo has decreased ffty-ssven
million. WHIST the high tariff bad to do
With eFeoting the condition referred to is
easily told, tut whether Mr. Mckinley can
do so ss.isfs c:orily to the Ohio farmers is by
no means 30 certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

s. F. Pierce, prominent cotton merchant
OF Norfolk. died yes;e,d,y @! heart disease
John T. Campbell, ct the heder appeal
staff, died In Petersburg yesterday, after q
protracted illness OF Rright's disease of tbs
kidneys.
Major Henry Locher, widely known as
stitute at Lexington during ire Mahops
reign, has suffered severe stroke of parsl
ysis.
Mrs. Hannah williams died la Feeder.
icksburg Wednesday morning last alter IN
illness of nearly three years. She Was the
oldest citizen OF Fredericksburg, being In
the 92nd year of her age. and hsd been a
resident Of that city nearly all her life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Al ND L A. " a
FRIDAY EVENING", AUGUST 7.
THE MEMPHIS Ledger, like many other

THE MEMPHIS Ledger, like many other
,vlaa southeru newspapers, believes thaf tine
whipping post is rot only the cheapest ou'
,ha rnoas sfsotiye punishment ior she "a
i,rity of orininals In the southern States
+. Save .'Ous present penal policies ere 10
a1sorate. They do not reach the largest
and most obstinate class OF offenders. For
them brief imprisonment has no terrors.
Tbsse they will risk to accomplish their end'
hut there Ia associated with thu whipping
pest 6 horror and arepuguance which Wop'o
maya preventive effect that nothing saose
CT capital punishment could induce" Inc
criminal expenses Of Virginia would be con-
slderably reduced and the behavior OF 8
large portion of her people be vastly I'M
proved by the substitution of stripes lot I'M
pglsonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

Mr.. G1ARKeoN, chairman OF the national
republican committee, was party to the
famous "books of FIVE" letter; ne was the
principal in the purchase of the known TO
be stolen subscription books Of the Voice
aad.efse telling the postmaster OF this city
w Aose reliability is unquessioned, that no
uan's application for posto6a % Ia Virginia
would even be considered unless approved
By Gen, Mahone. denied that he had Gone
&C wheo brought to book before the Pfesi'
Cent. The qualifications of q man capable
of such things are uDqueatlonsd. but whether
the Uosgesslon of them fits one for the chair
msnship CT the national committee OF the
"aish moEaI' party CT the country, is not 30
cnrssln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
HIS WIFE NO LONGER -Rufus W. Bsnnel,

HIS WIFE NO LONGER i ufus W Bannel,
who was sent to the peuitentisry year ago
for assaulting and cutting h!a fourteen-y ear.
&C daughter, hav n2 served out hi5 one year
term, returned to Danvilo. "Wednesday
night. The fret thing be Cid was 10 get
drunk, and the next WAS to 70 to bis
former home and raise row with his iemily.
During his Imprisonment his wife had gotten s
divorce and Bennett, having no rights on the
premises. was ordered 10 leave q policeman hsd
TO be called In, and Bonnet was jailed. In the
mayors court yesterday morning he said he wss
not aware that his wife had gotten divorce, and,
on his promise to leave the city and modest bis
family no more he was roease'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

LiHeWs Lining Age for August 1st and 9th have
been received from the publishers in Boston.
They contain Prince Napoleon I,hqenzs by
Sir ). orrell @ackerzie NJ D Balgsrs and Serbs,
The ocust Plague in Algeria, Italy aud France,
Tho Gurkhas-s Fighting Rae; Richard de Ia
Pole, a Night in hay stscs, Ways and Whims
of Fresh Water Fishes, John B.ight's School,
Monck ton Mines, The Ri"g's Luck, Publisher
and lis Friends, l.. T. l., ESSAYS IN tho obvious,
with instslmenss o; "a Pbilamthro st" The
Woman in the Morgue," and 3 Little Love AZ
fair" and poetry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

ANOTHER LINK that binds the present TO
the old Virginia was severed yesterday BY
the death OF Mr.. Thoe 8. Booock, who rep
resented his district for seven terms in the
Congress OF the United States, and subse-
oueutly was Speaker OF the House of Repre-
sentativaa OF the Confederate States. Few OF
the prominent men OF the Confederacy sur
vlve, bat ths memory OF their storm Graded
ustionn will last forever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

AT THE meet ng of the g. A. R. in Detroit
yesterday, Mr.. E. q. Williams, president OF
the NA.ional Association OF Union ex-Pris-
oners OF War, delivered an address.in which
he said Around the names OF Anderson
vile, Florence and other prisons will ever
finger the memory OF misery aud suffering
which has no parallel in history" MF.
Williams was never more mistaken 10 all
his life. The misery and suffering at john
ston's Island, Fcrt Lafayette, Point Look
cat and other Confederate prisons In the
Forth, far exceeded thoss ever experienced
hy Unson soldiers 10 southern prisons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

CERTAIN republican and so.cal!ed indie
rendens newspapers pretend to believe that
the democrats are In bad condition In Ken
lucky. But hos thsy can do SO, in the face
Of the facts that at the recent election there
the democratic constitution was adopted by
majority of seventy five thousand, that the
democratic candidate for Governor was
elected by thirty thousand, sDd that the
democrats have clear majority over re-
pobl,csos Farmers Alliance and third party
men combined, of 16 in the State Senate and
2G In the House OF Delegates-42 on joint
BALLOTS hard for unsophistioated people to
iall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

At the g. A. B. encampment in Detroit to.dsy
the report Of the committee on the Logan and
Sheridan monuments was presented. The Iogsn
monument furd now reaches about $65 COO and
is closed. For the Sheridan they have $50 OC0.
The percapita tax was to-jay reduced to two cents
The grand eff ;ers were then installed by Past
Communicated Beatb, OF Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
The G. A R.

The National Encampmsnt of the Grand army
OF the Republic at Detroit, as stated yesterday
elected General John P1lmer, OF NasE York, Com
msnder-in-chief. The other offices were also fill.
ed. The coior question was settled by tne sdop-
ton of majority report against separate depart
ments for colored men. Commander-in-chiet
Veaz % his annual address had recommended
sepa, ATE departments as the solution of the race
nnestiop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
On the Warmth.

ALBrogEroUE. N. NJ. Aug 7.-Ol the
Nsysjl reservation Wednesday afternoon,
several cowboys and Indians became en-
gagged In dispute over horse when enc OF
the cowboys drew his revolver and shot an
Ipdlsn dead. a band OF indians are in hot
pursuit OF the murderer and bid companions.
Should the parties meet deadly encounter
cv;Ii ,es;,it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
Railroad Accident

Fl rsBURG, Aug. THE New ,rk & Chicsgo
limited express On the Pittaburg Fo.t Wayne &
Chicago road, was wrecked near art Palestine,
Ohio this morning. The engineer and fireman
were Instantly killed, bat as far IS known here
NO passengers were hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

The fast that the G. 4. B. has determined
that the southern white members OF that or
canizstion shall associate on terms OF equal
ity with their negro fellow members, or
Quit Ia certainly by 10 means Objectionable
TO southern democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

THE LOUISIANA Farmers Alliance nes
deoided not to pu: 6 ticket In the field LOT
the coming election in that State. IL Is
right, and the ALiisnce IN this o.a'e WIN
nrobeb!y 10 likewise, and be wise If 1t shall.
Wish sbs Force bill still in sight. this Ia 10
time to Do having third parties in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
1r NOW tnrns ont that Collector Efhardt

IT NOW turns out that Collector Efharot
of the port OF New York was forced to re-
sign because be wou'd not consent to turn
over branch OF his ofice to contractor
who Ia one of Boss P!att's heelers. Ana
vet Pres dent Harrison swore he would e1-
ecute the civil service law In letter ana 10
soirit.anG even yet, Gays he does Sd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

SENATOR QUAY has declared for Mr.
Blaine, and, SO !sr az beard from, Pennsyl'
ysEia has declared for Mr.. Q1ay. A year
ago 1t was generally conceded that mr..
Hayrson'a title TO denomination was CLEAR
ba. there IS nothing more variable than poi
INcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

Senators Q1ay and Cameron are said to
have practically agreed to oppose the re-
nomination OF Presid ant Harrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07
DIED.

On Thurldsy, August 6, at 7:15 p. m, Ms.
late Cornelius Coz, OF Washington. Funeral from
2Oo S, st. Asaph street, Saturday evening. Inter.
ment in Washington.
On Thursday evening, August 9th, JANE E.
wife OF w. L. Herrick. Funeral Saturday mOfD.
ing at 10 o'clock from her late residence, III
south Horny street Friends ard soqusintance'
invited TO attend.
In Washington, this morning Mt eleven O'Clock,
VIRGINIA STEELE, formerly OF this city IN
neral notice later.
At Elm wood. on the high; OF August 9Th Hen.
RIE1TA FAWCETT, daughter of q. W. aud Bal
lie Ramsay, sged four months and seventeen days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

WAS stated 10 yesterdays GAZETTE
that st negro republican meeting In Wash'
inston the night before, Mr.. Andrew Glee'
SOD, wao, with negro named Perry Car.
son, divides the republican honors OF that
city, hsd been referred to By one Of the
speakers as the leader of the Irish gang
It does not appear that Mr.. Gleeson's love
for bis psrty hiss been at all abated by such
treatment from the most effective element
of bis par!y's strength. IS be yesterday sent
Mr. Carkson $1C0 rs q contribution to the
national republican campaign fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

Tie Southern Planter Tor Anguss haa baeD
received from Its publishers IN Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-07

THE NEW YORK Press ssSe the Liberia
Colonization Society Tas slave owners
sohems TO rid the South of free negroes. 1t
was, eag It? Well, nothiog Is better known
than tbs fact that few or none OF the free
negroes of the South ever svsiled themselves
o, tna opportunities 1t afforded; aiso,
that many Of i.s chief supporters were
northern people. This country will
have paced through the horrors OF
anarchy and tbs subsequent peace
Of the man on horseback before the South
will be correctly represented in the North
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-15

I am "only a hired girl" but | have a
few suggestions which | hope will be help
full TO some reader. | will describe two
washing days-one sad and the other pleas
ant We will suppose it is cold Monday
late in January; girl has large washing
for a family OF five or six, including one
baby: there is snow on the ground; the
clothes must be dried outdoors and only
few can be hung out at time, as the girls
fingers almost freeze; she feels the cold and
the snow around her feet, and she wonders
with a feeling of bitterness why she should
be poor and dependent on others. Some OF
the ladies who have never done washing
In their lives know nothing OF the hard
ships a poor hired girl has to endure on a
winter wash day. When the clothes at
last are dry, it is as hard to get them down
as il was to hang them up; they are frozen
| TO the line, and each piece the girl is afraid
| of tearing. Washing is day dreaded from
| one week to another as long as it Is cold
/ weather.
Now will tell you how we do. Sticks
are fastened to the ceiling of the cellar; IN
them are bored holes through which the
lines are stretched pretty close together
The washing do on Saturday; this gives
the clothes all the time until Monday
morning in which to dry. The clothes do
not freeze nor tear, and just think how
much easier it is for me. Wash day Is M
longer dreaded no matter what the wealth
err is. OF course it is necessary to do eaci
davis special work one day sooner thai
us1al. but it gives a day Of rest betweei
two DAYS of hard work, and it is such
feeling of comfort on Sunday to think tn
washing is done-Hilda NJ. Lyndin il
Springfield Homestead.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-15
N LONELY ARCTIC SEAS.

The discoveries of the expeditions sent
out to find Franklin and his crew added
much to our knowledge Of the arctic re
gions. Sir John Franklin was one OF the
most perseverance explorers. His daring
was qualified by Judgment. His heart was
tender as a woman's, and altogether he
was one of the noblest types of a true gen
tleman.
Far from their homes on England's misty shore
The bold explorers go.
Those homes 1t may be they shall sec no more
For mid stern ice and snow
And horril darkness, hunger and disease
They brave their fate in lonely arctic seas.
Where the great glittering iceberg towers, an'
where
/ Scarce any life is seen
| Save arctic fox and savage polar bear
! with eyes so fierce and keen,
/ He watches, watches as they venture past
| The lonely berg on which he has been cast.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-15

Court convened yesterday morning.
Honorable Judge J. r. Vim presiding.
The following cases cameup and were de-
cided as follows:
Moran Bros. 81 Co. vs.. L. c. Jordan ct
al. Demurrer interposcd by Defendant
Laurence to complaint Of plaintiff argued
some days ago, sustained aud plaiuuu al
lowed twenty day, 20 amend his com
plant
In rel. Off. Z. Hayden, insolvent, cX-
animation of +. H. Anderson, assignee.
continued Until April ~.
In the matter Of James Toland, De
ceased, order confirming sale OF admins s.
traitor of personal property signed by the
court
j. "A. Aiken vs.. NJ. j. Costello. Judg-
ment rendered for plaintiff.
Il. l. Morse vs.. Central Hotel Company
and building aud Loan association, OF
Dakota. vs.. Central Hotel company, cases
were postponed uptil Thursday.
Edward Eldridge ct al. vs.. Mary T.
MarstOn Demurrer OF defendants attor-
new to complaint argued by respective
counsel and held under advisement.
Fairhaven Land Company vs.. Laurence
Phillips. Motion for default by plaintiff
attorney
Drake & Mulliu VS.. l.. 4. Bailey. De
murrer sustained.
Al. Minis vs.. A. j. Mcmillan. Motor
for a new trial denied.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-15
Action Wanted

A large portion Of New Whatcom',
business men complain about a lull In
business aud give as cause for the same
the dilatory manner in which the council
is proceeding Says a Holly street mer.
chant: Let them squash all croakers
let, those In the council be mindful lhat
they are there pro bono publico. and not
advocate but maintain "a unison, deter
mine upon what public work they think
needs their attention first, bond the city
aud give employment % labor, who IN
turn will circulate the money and thus
improve materially on present times. As
matters stand now people are stu
patiently reading about the debates I'm
council upon matters OF minor Interest
The present council is composed Of good
and able men. Let them awake to action
and have IL said after them that they
were men who, by energy and determine
ton, laid the first cornerstone 10 the in
evitable brilliant future of Bellingham
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