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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
Killed by n Convict.

JACKSON, Mich, Aug. 1G.-Wm.
Cuddy, q contractor at the Michigan
State prison, was killed at that institu-
ton yesterday by life convict named
Henry Blackman, who is doing time
for numbering his wife and family.
Mr.. Cuddy was sitting at his desk IN
the broom shop writing when Black
man crept up behind him and crushed
in his head with a hammer. About
months ago contractor Cuddy reported
the fractions convict for not doing us
work. The murderer has been al
judged insane and will be sent to the
ASYLUM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
Suicide.

New York, Aug. 16.-Dr. JOS. Al.
bert Kimball, Il dentist, committed SUI
eide at his home in this city this morn
ing. He cut his throat with razor in
front of a mirror, opened vein in his
left wrist. took chloroiorm and died
half leaning against the wall of his
room and letting his blood flow into a
wash stand. DR.. Kimball was u wears
old and had charming wife and a
daughter - years Of age. This note
was found iii the room in DR.. Kimbalis
handwriting and on one of his letter
heads: Forgive me my darling wife
and children. ! must choose between
death and a lunatic asylum. | prefer
death. do this as much for your
SAX - for mine. With oceans of
love. God be pitiful TO our children
DR.. Kimba!l has been Respondent and
in ill health for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

A STRAW RIDE.-A party of young
people in West End left there yester-
day evening about halfpast seven
o'clock to take straw ride to Falls
Church. Now, straw ride sounds
very prosaic indeed, as though the
straw were the principal feature in the
case, but, when, as last evening, about
twenty healthy, therefore lively people,
assemble and are unceremoniously
jostled about in a big sociable farm
wagon, for, perhaps, two or three
hours, the result is anything but dull
or prosy. The party was accompanied,
not chaperoned, if you please, by the
mother of one of the young ladies, and
upon their arrival at Falls Church they
were all cordially received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Watkins, at their pleasant
home. At midnight refreshments were
offered the guests to prepare them for
their journey home, which commenced
some time after one o'clock this morn
ing. A bright moon shone all the way
which was as good as the Macalister's
search-light, though, in all probability,
were there any victims to the tender
sentiment along, they would have pre-
ferred much DINNER light. No pro-
test was made, however, and half-past
three o'clock found each one home and
in bed, perhaps dreaming of Falls
Church and their gracious host and
hostess.
WEST END, Fairfax county, Aug. 16.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
The switchmen,s Strike.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Aug. 16.-The stu
alton regarding the switchmen's strike
has improved. With the two regiments
in the field, and the police reinforced
by two hundred specials, the feeling is
much more reassuring than yesterday
The calling out of the militia is gen.
orally commended. The police claim
to be able to handle the strike inside
the city limits, but in the town of
Cheektowaga, where the militia were
sent, the situation is different. Every
soldier that left here last night carried
IS rounds Of ball cartridges. The regi-
ment has fine record at rifle practice,
and was never in better condition for
duty. Additional troops-both infan-
try and artillery-have been ordered
from various points in the State to re-
pair at once to the scene.
The Lehigh Valley road claims to
have got four trains out of the yard
this morning, and say there will be no
difficulty in moving freight after to-
day.
CHICAGO. Aug. 16.-The strike may
not reach here for week yet, but I'M
less the demands of the strikers in the
East are granted all the great railway
lines will be tied up within ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

Mr.. CARNEGIE, whose property in
Pennsylvania the strikers have de-
stroyed and whose superintendent their
friends tried to assassinate, and ex7Sen-
ator Platt, whose property in Tennes-
see strikers have also destroyed, are
prominent republican protectionists and
subscribe liberallyto the republican cleo
ton fund but, all the same, as they pay
taxes for the preservation oflaw and or
der and for the security of their lives
and property, they deserve and are en-
titled to as much protection as any 9th
err men in the country; and that they
are subjected to the treatment they are
now receiving is u patent and grotesque
travcsty upon republican institutions,
and is highly amusing to the enemies
of such institutions at home as well as
abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
In a Gold and Silver Caskct.

DANBURY, Conn, Aug. lG.-The
body of Russell Benedict, who died in
Marienbad, Austria, July %, reached
here yesterday in what is probably the
richest burial casket ever seen on this
continent. The box is of solid silver
and is deliberately embellishcd with
gold. On the top is a gold crlcitix
two feet along. The casket is carried
by means of eight gold handles and is
by six lions legs. Fcstoons Of
gold flowers are draped around it. On
each ofthe four corners is gold angel
six inches high. 1t is not known how
much the casket cost Mr. Benedict
was a very wealthy man, who had
lived many years in Austria. He was
born in this city.
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THE NEW PREMIER.-As stated in the
GAZETTE Mr.. Gladstone went to Os-
borne House, Isle of Wight, yesterday.
After coming ashore, Mr.. Gladstone en-
tered royal carriage which was wait
ing for him, and rode forthwith to Os-
borne House. On his arrival at the
palace Sir H. F. Ponsonby, the Queens
private secretary, received him at the
entrance and conducted him to the
apartments prepared for him. After
Mr.. Gladstone had partaken of lunch
con the Queen gave him an audience,
and he kissed her hands in accordance
with the established usage. On his ap-
pointment as first lord of the treasury
Mr.. Gladstone submitted the names of
the members of his cabinet. The
Queens dinner guests at Osborne
House last night included, besides Mr..
Gladstone, the Prince of Wales, the
Duke of Connaught, Princess Henry of
Battenberg, and the Earl of Ducie. Mr..
Gladstone will leave Osborne House to-
day. Mr.. Gladstone will take the Of
fee of privy seal, as well as that of first
lord of the treasury. Lord Brassey
will be viceroy of Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

Mr.. GoMPERs, who leads an easy and
luxurious life by means of assessments
upon the members of one of the labor
organizations of the country, made a
speech at Homestead last week, in
which he said Il stand as an American
citizen and say, Give me liberty or give
me death Animals cannot live with
out food and water, and the true Amer
lean citizen cannot live without his lib
erty." And the men he was addressing
cheered this sentiment to the echo,
though they had on that same day at
tackled and beaten other men for trying
to exercise the liberty of earning sup
port for themselves and families! AS
many crimes are perpetrated in the
name of liberty now as in the time of
Madam Roland.
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 16, 1892

TT Is REPORTED that Mr.. Sawyer, u.
s. Senator from Wisconsin, says that II
money can prevent it, his State wllinot
leave the republican column next No
vembcr. SO it goes. The republicans
bought the Presidency in 1888, and will
ESSAY the same task in 1892. Practice
makes perfect, and the purchase of the
Presidency, like everything else, Will
become easy by experience. But after
a while, when voters strike for higher
price than new, crisp, two-dollar silver
certificates for their ballots, the cost OF
elections will be so great that even the
Treasury printing presses will be I'M
able to supply the requisite sum, and
then the whole electoral system will be
abolished, and the President be declared
by orders from Washington. And,
strange as it may seem to those who
don't keep their eyes open, there are
more who would welcome the change
than most people suppose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

w. O. Smith, dealer in tobacco and
cigars in Lynchburg, made an assign
ment yesterday,
Gen. Thos. l.. Rosser has withdrawn
as a candidate for Congress from the
Seventh district, so Col. O'Ferrall has
q clear field.
Mrs. Mary E. ,Cullingworth, mother
of ex-Postmaste Cullingsworth, OF
Richmond, died very suddenly Sunday
night in her S7th year.
The democrats of Culpeper county,
turned out vest friday in full force to
greet General Bradley 7. Johnson, ex-
Governor Fitzhl lgh Lee, and Congress
man Meredith. The meeting on the
courthouse green was large and en-
thusiastic, and composed of the most
intelligent people of the county, and
they gave the speakers their undivided
attention.
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Row ON A STEAMER.-Considerable
excitement was created at the Inlet at
Atlantic City, N. j., yesterday
afternoon just as the little plea
sure steamer Atlantic City was about
making fast to the wharf after one Of
its hourly trips to sea. The boat was
crowded to more than its limited capa-
city, and it was with difficulty that the
deckhands could get about. In getting
ready to throw the wharf lines, ONE of
the deckhands accidentally jogtled
against lady passenger, knocking her
hat off. Her male companion, who had
been drinking, used some abusive Ian
guage, which was resented by tn g deck
hand. The words led to blows, and
there was lively fracas, during which
the young lady's companion received
some taps that highly disfe,ured his
countenance, the wounds bleeding CO.
piously. The sight of blood caused
many women passengers to faint and
scream, and the excitement was rapidly
approaching O panic, when passenger
James Hanscom, of Baltimore-who
stood close to the comhatants, was acct
dcntally pushed overheard. The cry
of "a man overheard" did not lessen
the excitement any, but through the
GOODNESS of Capt. Ireland and assistants,
the man was rescued and the excited
women quoted. The event served to
end the melee, and when the boat was
made fast the pugilistic passenger made
a hasty departure, and avoided ar-
reSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

RICHMOND TERMINAL AFFAIRs.-W.
G. Oakman, who was appointed re-
ceiver of the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Railroad and Warehouse
Company on June %, filed his inven-
tory and reported yesterday in the
United States Circuit Court in New
York. The report gives in detail the
disposition of the various stocks and
bonds held as security on the several
mortgage bonds, and concludes with a
recapitulation of the assets of the cor
poration that actually came into the
hands of the receiver. They are as fol-
lows: Stocks and bonds actually in the
hands of the receiver, $7,4S4, S69.77;
other paid up stocks, $2,423,975; real
estate, outstanding accounts, &c, and
share in Office furniture at office in that
city, 81 Oj,942.72. Total, ST. ,415, 74S.-
40. Receipts and expenditures from
June % to July 80, inclusive, $780, 1885,
"a; disbursements, 81, $685. leaving a
balance on hand August of $40, 657.9
A dispatch from Richmond says:
Judge Goff, Of the y. S. Circuit Court Of
Appeals, is here, and it is stated that he
comes here at Judge Bonds invitation
to sit with him in the receivership case
of the Richmond and Danville road,
which will come up to-day. The i'm
preston is that the motion for the ap-
pointment of a permanent receiver for
that road will be continued until Sep
TENDER. As the matter now stands
notice of ten days has to be given for a
motion for the appointment of perma
nent receivers other than those now act
ing as temporary ones. Those inter-
esting themselves in behalf of Gen. Ma
hone have not filed such motion, his
personal counsel says. A postpone
ment would enable them to do so if
they see fit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

Gov. BUCHANAN of Tennessee hay
ing been defeated for denomination by
the democratic convention, has an
nounced himself an Independent candi-
date for reelection, and will be endorsed
by the third party, whose platform of
principles he has adopted. When
southern men of such prominence as
Governors of sovereign States attempt
to retain or attain office by the advo-
cacy of such principles as those of .ne
third party, though they know that
every vote for that party in The South
is practically one in favor of the Force
bill, it is no wonder that more ignorant
and more obscure southern men follow
their example. Should the legitimate
effect of their action, the passage of the
Force bill, be produced, the last state
of such men will be worse than the first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

THE PUBLISHED reports of the cotton
factories atFall River for the last quarter
show that the value ofthe stock ofthose
factories is above par, and that the quar-
terly dividend upon that value is at
least seven per cent. The owners of
these factories don't have to pay any
tarifftax on their raw material, and the
tariff tax on imported cotton manu-
features they add to the price Of their
own products. Were it not for the
tariff, all the cotton manufacturers at
Fall River would move their plants to
the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
An Alleged Supernatural Picture

PRESTON, Mimi, Aug. l6.-The pcO-
pie of Canton are in ii fever ofexcitement
over picture which has suddenly ap.
peared in the little round window hi9b
up in the steeple of the Roman Catao.
lie Church at that place. The picture
is that of 4 grotto in which is the form
of a woman, with her infant lying or
her left arm, while just in front and
slightly above the woman is another
face looking down at the pair. The pie
ture was first discovered by little girl
week ago last Sunday and has since
been viewed by hundreds OF curious
people. The glass has been carefully
washed by doubtcrs, but the picture is
still there. 1t is asserted by some that
Father Jones had the picture blown in
the glass, but this the priest cmphati-
cally denies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
The Tennessee Mining Troubles.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 16.-A dis
patch at an early hour this morning
from Coal Creek states that an armed
mob, whose destination was Oliver
Springs, had been at that point. 1t also
states that the guards at Oliver Springs
have been warned of the fact and be-
came weakened. There are about $50
convicts there with only handful of
guards to protect, all soldiers having
been removed some time ago. The
miners at Coal Creek did but little
work yesterday. Only 10 cars of coal
came in, when the usual number is
nearly 100. Maj. Chandler has re-
ceived orders to hold his men under
arms and sixtyfve are ready to move
at moments notice.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug 16.-One
hundred and fifty miners attacked the
stockade atOliverSprings at $40 o'clock
this morning, their purpose being to re-
lease the convicts who have been work
ing in the mines there. The guards,
numbering 40, stood by their guns and
the miners were repulsed. One guard
and several miners were wounded.
The miners are besieging the stockade
and another attack is looked for.
Seven companies of troops have start
ed from Hartman to the relief of the
beseiged guards. The guards have one
miner arrested in the stockade and the
miners say they will rescue him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

CoRsETs CAUSE A RIoT.-War be-
tween two rival dry goods stores at
GAINESVILLE, o., yesterday led to mob
of women taking possession of each
store, breaking showcases and counters
and compelling the proprietors to close
their doors. The rivalry has been 60
ing on for weeks, and finally corsets
were advertised for Saturday ut FIVE,
and then at one cent. Nearly 1000
women surrounded each store, and af-
ter the doors were closed one dealer
threw out corsets from the second story
window, and the women scrambled in
the street for them. Several in the
crowd tainted, but none were seriously
injured.
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ing camp. The train was running at a
hazardous speed when it arrived at the
pit, which was to be passed without
stopping. The switch was open and
the train entered the siding and col.
lided with some empty cars standing in
the pit. Ten of the cars were piled in
a mass of debris and beneath this six Of
the poor mortals We're crushed TO death
and fifteen others were terribly in.
jured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
and Danville Receivers.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 16.-Judse
Bond, in the U. S. Circuit Court to-day
entered on order making Messsrs. HUI
dekoper and Foster, temporary receir-
ers of the Richmond and Danville Rail
road, permanent receivers of that road
Judge Bond refused the application to have
the appointment OF the permanent receivers
held over until after the gennral meeting u
the Richmond Terminal stockholders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

THE REPUBLICAN State committee of
Virginia have appointed General Ma
hone, ex-Congressman Waddill and
Postmaster Boiling of Petersburg, as
their executive committee. This shows
that though the administration may re-
gard Collector Brady as the dispenser
of federal patronage in Virginia, the re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
Dreadful Railroad Accident.

CosHocKToN, Ohio, Aug. 16.-The
crew of train on the Toledo, Walhom-
ing Valley and Ohio Railway, branch
of the Pennsylvania system, was this
morning engaged in ballasting the road
way at point three miles north Of
Richeson's gravel pit. After the
train had been unloaded, the men
boarded the cars to come to the board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

THE TINE for shooting sora, reed
birds and blackbirds is rapidly APP
preaching, and guns for that purpose will
of course have to be purchased. Those
who may have to buy them will ex-
perience realizing sense ofthe benefits
of the Mckinley bill when they know
that breech-loading bird gun, the for
eign cost Of which is S7.42, and the price
of which under the old tariff was 5000,
under the bill referred to is nearly tit-
teen dollars. AS with guns so with al
most everything else. But still there
are people, poor southern people at
that, though not many, whose votes
next November will be cast either for
republican candidates, or for third par
ty nominees who cannot be elected, and
the votes for whom can possibly have
no other effect than to strengthen the
former, who are in favor of the main
tenance of the high tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

1t is said by the scientists to be fact
that all our senses do not slumber 81
multaneously, but they fall into a hap
Ply state of insensibility one after anoth-
er. The eyelids take the lead and OBJ
scure sight; the sense of taste is the
next to lose its susceptibility, then fol-
low smelling, hearing and touch, the
last named being the lightest sleeper
and most easily aroused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
Gen. Stevenson and the Hibcrninns.

Gen. Stevenson and the HibcrnianS.
BLOOMINGTON, Ills. Aug 16.-Thean-
nual picnic of the Ancient Order ofIIi-
bernians was held at the fair grounds
yesterday. Gen. Adlai E. Stevenson was
one of the speakers. 81 believe, he
said, chat better day is coming for
the land from which you and your an
cestors came. The time is in the near
future when, under the leadership Of
Gladstone, the people of Ireland will
enjoy the same freedom and liberty
that we have here in blessed America
to-day. When that day comes, not
only will there be rejoicing in the hearts
of the Irish people in America, but in
that rejoicing all America will take
part
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16

publicans of the State, that is, as rep
resented by their State committee, still
regard Gen. Malone as their head and
front, and will obey his orders in the
future as they have done in the recent
mast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
CHILL SQUARES ALL CLA1Ms.-Act

OHILI OQUAhEHo I'LL OLAI1iD' 1AOu
ing Secretary Adee yesterday received
a cable message from Minister Egan, at
Santiago, saying that the CHILEAN Sen
ate and Chamber Of Deputies had
unanimously appropriated $4,000 as
an indemnity to the sailors of the U. S.
steamer Baltimore, and also had APP
proved the treaty for the settlement of
claims of citizens of the United States
against Chilli. The majority of these
claims arise out of the recent wars be-
tween Chill, Peru and Bolivia, while
some extend back about fifty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
To Atlantic City via the Pennsylvania
Railroad,

Wait for the Pennsylvania Railroads. last
excursion to Atlantic City, Special train
will leave Warrington at 4:05 p. M, August
9th. allowing ample time at Philadelphia for
supper. Fare for the round trip $3.50, tick
cts good for three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The Duke OF
Davt nshire to-day married Countess
Louise, dowager Duchess of Manchester.
Ii was the intention to keep the fact OF
the marriage All absolute secret and
only few of the most intimate friends
cthe duke and duchess were present.
LONDON, Aug. 16.-Mr. Gladstone,
who yesterday visited the Queen at
Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight,
to-day laid before her the names of
those who will comprise the cabinet.
He left Osborne House on his way
back to London at half past 8 this
morning. AS he drove to east Cowes,
where the royal yacht Alberta was
awaiting to convey him across the Sol
ent, the road was lined with people who
had gathered to bid him farewell. He
was greeted with cheers along the en-
tire route. Heavy rain was falling but
this in no way dampened the enthu-
siasm. Twenty minutes after leaving
Osborne House Mr.. Gladstone was; on
board the Alberta, the lines were cast
off and she was steaming across the So
lent. Mr.. Gladstone was conveyed to
Southampton where he took the train
for Waterloo station. After attending
the wedding of the Duke Of Devon
shire he held Il conference with the
new ministry. He is enjoying excellent
health.
LONDON, Aug 16.-The ceremony of
investing with the pallium the Most
Rev. William Vaughn who succeeded
the late Cardinal Manning rs arch bish-
op of Westminster, took place in the
Brompton Oratory to-day. 1t was at
tended by large number of the high
est church dignitaries and by several OF
the Roman Catholic peers. The cere-
mony was one of great pomp and i'm
pressiveness. The Standard declares
that a turning point in English Cathol-
i.ism was reached to-day. The time
was, it says, when it would have been
impossible for special delegate Of the
Pope to have venturned into England
openly to invest an archbishop with
the pallium.
LONDON, Aug. 16.-The most dill
gent inquiry fails to confirm the re-
ports published in America that d.
vorce had been privately granted to
Capt. Armstrong from his wife, Mad
anne Melba, the noted prima donna.
BOMBAY, Aug. 16.-The movement in
favor of a gold standard is spreading.
Petitions are received daily from Off
Gals in all parts of India in favor Of a
gold standard.
LONDON. Aug. 16.-In an editorial on the
silver question, the Standard says; The day
is approaching when America will discover
that it is easier to become possessed Of de-
based form of money than to get quit Of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-16
Take the Pennsylvania Railroad to
Atlantic City.

The Pennsylvania Railroad will run a
special train excursion to Atlantic City, leav-
ing Washington at 4:05 p. M, August 9th,
allowing ample time for supper at Philadel-
phia. Fare for the round trip $3.50, tickets
good for three days.