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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Recorder Smyth denied a new trial to
DR.. Buchanan, the wife po!soner, in
New York, yesterday.
China has sent o definite answer to
Russia concerning the occupation of the
Pamirs by Chinese troops.
In New York two physicians assert
that they have discovered that the
virus OF erysipelas is cure for cancer.
John B. Wright, who was manager
of Ford's Theatre, in Washington,
when Lincoln was shot, died at Allston,
Mass, yesterday.
President Cleveland was hanged in
efigy, at Golden, Col, Wednesday
night by free silver enthusiasts. An
ardent populist headed the hanging
party.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany has determined to pay its en-
ployees in silver instead of American
gold. This amounts to q reduction
Of 90 per cent.
A stowaway who was accidentally i'm
prisoned sixteen days in the hold OF
the steamship William Aiming, with
out food or water, was landed at Baltl-
more yesterday.
Chief Mataafa, who has been fighting
King Malietoa, in Samoa, is on board q
British cruiser, lying off the island, and
the question of his claims will be con-
sidered by Great Britain, Germany and
the United Staaes.
From the money centres of the coun-
try come reports Of improved financial
conditions yesterday. New York, Bos
ton, and Chicago were unit in their
statements of substantial indications
that the backbone of the currency fam
inc was broken.
Speaker Crisp surprised Congress
yesterday by appointing Mr.. Outh-
waite on the committee on rules, in
stead of Mr.. Mcmillan, who served
during the last session. 1t is said the
change was made in order to give
northern man q place on the COM
mittee.
Jack Chambers, colored, was taken
from officers Wednesday night and
lynched between Way Cross and
Waresboro, Ga. His body was riddled
with bullets. He confessed to having
taken part in assaulting Mrs. George
Warren, last year, and he is the third
negro who has been lynched for the
crime, two others being shot down in
the house at the time that the act was
committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
lower Fairfax Items.

The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
4. C.. Landstreet, which was celebrated
on the evening of the Sth inst. at their
home, Mount Air, was most interest
ing event. A large number of friends
were present. Shortly after eight
o'clock the golden wedding was cele-
brated with an appropriate service ar
ranged by Rev. S. A. Wallis. During
the service Mr.. and Mrs. Landstreet
were attended by their children who
were at home, two sons and two daugh-
tiers. After this they received the con-
gratulations of the company who wish
ed them many happy years still on
earth, before they entered within the
golden gates of the everlasting city.
The parlors and DINING rooms were
tastefully decorated with ferns and
golden rod, and on the wall at the head
of the table were the dates, 1S43-lS93.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landstreet were the. re-
cipients of many beautiful and useful
presents, some from absent relatives
unable to attend. The night was all
that could be desired, and all went
merry as q marriage bell. Many wishes
were expressed for more golden we'd
dings as happy and full of heartfelt en-
ioyment as Mr.. and Mrs. Landstreet's.
The patrons of Accotink station on the
Washington Southern Railroad are re-
oiced to hear that they will soon have
a depot where they can be sheltered
from the sun and rain while waiting
for trains. The building was CON-
menced two or three days ago and will
be completed in very short time.
The temperance lodge at Lorton will
hold a picnic and entertainment at
Magnolia Springs, near Lorton station,
on Saturday the 18th instant. A large
attendance is expected.
The announcement is made Of asso-
citation services to be held at Pohick
Church, commencing on Tuesday the
odd instant, and continuing about
week. The services will be held about
eight o'clock every night. The preach
er will be Rev. L. S. Kinks, of Upper
vile, who is much esteemed in this
community.
Baseball is attracting much attention
in the neighborhood. The Pohick and
Lorton mines often engage in friendly
contests where Pohick has the reputa-
ton of carrying off the palm. But Po-
hick has been written among the van
pushed on certain occasions, although
it scored six ahead on its visit to An
Mandate last Saturday when it engaged
with the nine of that place.
Mr. H. Claggett and his son, Mr..
J. w. Claggett, have returned from
Maryland where they enjoyed a very
pleasant visit. They report short crops
on the other side of the Potomacas well
as here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

or without conditions. The President
has, in so far as he can, redeemed the
pledge given in the platform, said Mr..
Brown, and it now remains for Con-
gress to do what it can to redeem these
pledges.
Mr.. Bland expressed his regret that a
number of gentlemen had seen fit to
change their position upon this ques-
ton, to abandon large portion of the
voters who had aided in giving them
the seats they occupy to turn their
faces to the east and their backs to the
unct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
The Silycr Question.

AT the conference of the anti-silver
men in Washington last night the fol-
lowing plan was agreed upon:
The friends of repeal will introduce a
bill referring simply to the purchasing
clause of the Sherman act. 10 this bill
they will entertain an amendment pro-
yiding for the free coinage of silver at
Is to /. Should this amendment, after
debate, be voted down, one providing a
ratio of II to is to follow, also to be
entitled to debate and a vote. Amend
ments for ratios of Is to l and 20 to l
are to be given like treatment If the
administration forces are strong enough.
If all the amendments are beaten de-
bate and vote will be had upon mo-
ton to substitute the Bland-Allison act
for the Sherman act. Should this in
turn be defeated, the vote will recur
upon the original bill to repeal.
Secretary Carlisle and Speaker Crisp
YESTERDAY had two hours consulta-
ton on the rules to be adopted by the
House. The administration, it is said,
feels the necessity of the House passing
such rules as will permit speedy action
on the financial question.
The Senate finance committee ex-
meets to discuss the silver question
Tuesday next. 1t is thought the ma
ioritv of the Senate finance committee
Is in favor of the proposition to allow
the national banks to issue notes
to the full face value of the bonds de-
posted in the treasury.
Mr.. Geo. F. Washburn, chairman east
eru division national committee peoples
party, said in Washington last night
that o break in the silver forces had oc-
Cured. The cause of the trouble is
that some of the silver producers OF the
West are advocating compromise
measure on a ratio of 20 to l, which the
populists claim is an abandonment OF
principle for selfish ends.
The republican position in the Senate
on the silver question is regarded as in
sincere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

no suspicious case ofany kind had been
reported since the two deaths which
occasioned the scare; that the panic
was over, and the people had begun 10
doubt the existence of yellow fever
there.
Secretary Carlisle left here for Oak
land, Md, this morning, not to return
until Monday.
1t is rumored at the State Department
that Mr. Marshall Hanger of Staunton,
Va, will be appointed U. S. Consul at
Bermuda.
The President, disappointed and an
noyed at the delay of his party, with a
clear majority in both houses of Con-
gress, in adopting his recommendation
for an immediate repeal Of the u Gas
ing clause of the Sherman silver act,
seized his grip-sack this morning. and
accompanied by his constant and faith
full attendant, Secretary Lamont, quiet
ly started for BuzzArd's Bay by the ear
ly train to-day. Tnere were few ,peo-
PIE at the railroad depot anu he pass
ed through it almost unnoticed;
Representative Oates, of Alabama,
met with painful accident yesterday
in being thrown from q cable car IN
th;c city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
Collision.

NEW YORK, Aug, 1.-THE steam
boat Waterbury on her trip to the fish
ing banks ran into the Sandy Hook
steamboat Monmouth, just below the
Narrows about o'clock this morning.
A dense fog which obscured all objects
on the water at that time was one OF
the causes of the collision. The boats
were crowded, and there was a panic
on board both boats. Four men
jumped from the upper deck of the
Waterbury to the deck Of the Mon
mouth and sustained slight bruises.
Women shrieked and tainted. There
was general rush for life perservers,
and only the GOODNESS of the officers OF
the Waterbury, aided by some of the
passengers, kept dozens from jumping
from the boat to the Monmouth or in
to the water. The force of the blow
caused both vessels to careen violently
and many passengers were thrown from
their feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
A Difficulty in Court.

A serious difficulty occurred at New
bern, the county seat of Pulaski county,
on Wednesday afternoon, between Gen.
James a. Walker and J. c. Wysor, a
prominent attorney. The suit of Postal
Clerk Shot against the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company for dam
ages received in a wreck in June last
was pending in the County Court, Gen.
Walker being counsel for the company
and Wysor for the plaintiff. Walker
accused Wysor of appealing in his
speech to the passion and the prejudice
of the jury. Wysor gave Walker the
lie. Walker asked for knife and Wy
sor drew his knife and handed it to him.
Walker refused the proffer, and bor-
rowed one from a bystander and the
fight commenced. Several blows were
struck and Wysor was stabbed in his
shoulder and his face was slit from his
mouth to his ear. Notwithstanding his
wound Wysor was bent on killing
Walker, but the latter was carried off
by friends. Wysor then borrowed a
gun and tried to force Walkers room
door to shoot him, when both were ar
rested and put under bond of s., 900.
Wysor is painfully hurt but is resting
quietly at q hotel in Newbern
and his injuries are not regarded as Sc
rious. Both men are among the most
prominent lawyers in Southwestern
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

KNOCKED Down WITH A CHAIR.-At
Charlottesville about o'clockyesterday
evening William J. Lucado was knock
ed down with chair by R. o. Eddins,
receiving injuries that may prove fatal.
Lucado, who had been drinking heavi.
ly, stepped up to several gentlemen,
among whom was Mr.. Eddins, and be-
gan using insulting language, particu-
larry to Eddins. He cursed the latter for
some time, daring him ont to fight, and
advanced toward him in q threatening
manner. Before those present could
interfere Eddins picked up a chair and
struck Lucado a blow that knocked
him down. In falling Lucado's head
struck the pavement with such force as
to fracture his skull at the base of the
brain. His chances for recovery are
slight. Both men are powerfully built.
At late hour Eddins was bailed for
his appearance before the corporation
court on August 24tb. Eddins is we'll
TODD farmer of Orange county. Luca-
do is a peaceful and quiet citizen when
sober.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

As STATED in the GAZETTE of yes
terday, Mr.. Lawrence I. Neal has been
nominated for Governor by the demo
Gratis of Ohio. As Mr.. Neal insisted upon
the adoption of the Chicago platform,
his nomination shows that the demo-
Gratis of at least one. State are in favor
of standing by the platform upon which
the democratic President was nomina-
ted and elected. The fact that he is
also in favor of free coinage of silver
shows, in addition, that Wall street has
no influence upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

BASEBALL AT BUCKLAND.-A game
of ball was played at auckland August
Sth between Greenwich and Warren
ton, resulting in victory for the form
er. Some very fine playing was done
on both sides, but the pitching was the
principal feature Of the game. Both
men were very effective, especially
Saunders, whose curves were too great
o puzzle for the Warrenton boys; about
20 men not leaving the home plate.
Score by inning:
Greenwich 600 00 - K 3
Warrenton 90 0 0 0 0 0 2
Batteries Greenwich-Saunders and
Carruthers; MISUNDERSTANDING and
Kirby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

LAST FALL the workingmen who
marched in procession up Broadway,
New York, bore transparencies upon
which was inscribed: cleveland and
Tariff Reform" Arrangements are al
ready being made for similar process
sion there next September. AS six
months will have elapsed by that time
since the democratic administration
came into power, and as nothing will
have been done then toward reforming
the tariff, some curiosity is felt as to the
character of the Inscriptions upon the
transparencies that will be borne in the
latter procession referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

POSTMASTER GENERAL BIssELL says
letter carriers of second class postoilices
shall not be removed for political rea-
sons. If the republicans shall regain
power at the next national election,
they will probably remove all the few
democrats who have been appointed TO
federal Offices, and in the improbable
event of the democrats getting back
four years later, civil service re-
form" will have progressed so far that
no Office holder can be removed on ac-
count of his politics, and consequently
all the government offices be life po-
sitions, and be in the possession of re-
publicans, and privileged class be es-
tablished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
FRIDAY EVENING, AUG. II, 1898.
Mr.. WELLS, the distinguished polit-

Mr.. WELLS, the distinguished polit-
ical economist, says ''the most objec
tionable features of the Mckinley bill,
the tariff taxes on wool, coal, chemicals
and raw material generally, should De
abolished as soon as possible" This is
wise advice, and besides, to follow 1t
would only be to fulfill the promise
upon which the democratic majority IN
Congress and the democratic President
were elected. The sale of the products
ofthis country should not be restricted
to home markets, but should be pro-
NOTED in all the markets Of the world.
Competition is the life of trade ana
activity, and not stagnation, is what
this country needs in order to keep lis
mixed populationp quiet and contented'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

THE HIGH tariff necessarily restricts
the sale of American products in Tor
eign countries, as it compels foreign
merchants to pay for such products
with scarce gold instead of with the
plentiful products of their own coun-
tries. No wonder wheat is selling in
Virginia at 81 cents a busheI, and IN
the West at So. And yet there are
people who say the repeal of the tariff
is a matter of secondary consideration,
and that the tariff reformers can afford
to wait" If the democratic leaders
don't take care, they will soon find that
they have been ''left, and that they,
too. will have to wait, whether they
can afford to do so or not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
DIED.

At the residence of his brother on Gibbon
street, of chronic diarrhga, on August 10th,
G. w. BRUFFY, conductor on the Rich
mond and Danyille railroad.
Dearest uncle thou hast left US,
We thy loss most deeply feel;
But it's God who hath bereft US,
He can all our soTrows heel.
By Hrs NIEcEs.
His funeral will take place Saturday, from
1913 Gibbon street, at 4 p. m. Friends and
acquaintances are invited to attend.
On August 10th, 1893, ETHEL VIOLA,
aged years and 4 days, daughter Of Benja-
min E. and Alice ". Figart.
Through the pearly gates of heaven
Passed the one We loved most dear;
Never more on earth will she cheer US
With her gentle ways sincere.
Now she singeth with the angels,
At her side the Saviour stands,
As she plays the harp Of Zion
With her little, darling hands:
BY HEB UNCLE.
Funeral from the residence Of her parents,
422 north Columbus street, on Sunday, the
18Th instant, at $3.50 o'clock. P. N.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

Examination of the two cases re-
moved yesterday from the New York
quarantine resulted in finding the spi-
rilli of Asiastic cholera in each case.
Both patients are in the same condition
as when removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

The trial of the celebrated case of
Thompson and others VS.. the Sulphur
Mines Company of Virginia, which in
wolves the title of twenty-five acres OF
land near Mineral City, containing val
liable deposits of pyrites valued at
hundreds of thousands of dollars, is oc-
cupying the Circuit Court of Louisa
county this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. AUG. 10. 1898
SAILED.

SAILED.
schr Clara E Simpson, Georgetown, by "
A Smoot & Co, to load coal for Boston.
schr Leading Breeze, Nanjemoy, lumber by
] II d Smoot & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

The Pope was suffering yesterday from
another attack of his old stomach trouble.
His condition today shows much improve
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Aug 10.-Cat-
tlc-Inarket was steady; prices for natives
S4.75a5. Is, medium S39Oa4.65 Others S3s
3.75, Texans S2,40e3 30 stockers $3.50
a41O, native cows $1.1Oa3.75 per 100
lbs. Hogs condition Of the market not
given; grass and common hogs $4.35ai so
packers and mixed 50 10a5. 3d. prime heavy
and butchers weights So. 35a555, light $3.50
a5.90 per 100 lbs. Sheep-markct strong
natives $3a4.25, Westerns S2.90a3.4 40, Tex.
ans 1926 per 100 lbs. Lambs $3a5.60 per
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Business generally continues dull and the
complaint OF scarcity Of money in growing
The grain market shows no improvement and
the low prices Of wheat are very depressing
to the farmers In New York YESTERDAY
money on call was easy, ranging from 3 to )
last loan at 3. aud closing offered at 3. Prime
mercantile paper Sa12 per cent. In phila.
delpha the banks are compelled to buy cur.
renee ut 2 or 3 per cent. premium. Much
money is bearded and there is difficulty in
providing money for the Saturday pay.rolls
In Baltimore money has been in demand. and
the steady rate Of 8 per cent. has been main.
taned by the banks and financial institutions.
A disposition has been manifested to limit
loans to regular customers. Offers ola high.
cr rate for money have been noted Virginia
bonds Were the only State securities dealt in.
the sales being $4,000 Century bonds at so
and 50la, and $1,000 Virginia new IS at
65a. and &C. There is but little doing in
local shares.
NEW YORK, Aug. LITTLE heayiness Of
sterling exchange, posted rates having been
redxced two cents to 1921 and 4S7lo.
strengthened the stock market after the open.
ing for the reason that it increases the chances
of further gold imports. The improvement
in prices ranged from /. to > per cent. The
rise did not bring out any round amount OF
long stock. At II a m. the market was omit
and strong
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Aug 10
There is no improvement in the market aui
offerings are light while prices are low. We
quote: Flour 81 O0a4 25 for fine to patent
roller: Wheat 5Sa62 Corn 46a5o: Rye -
a5O; Oats 2Sa32: Butter 1920; Eggs II
al0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 10
Beeves-no trade. Veals S5.75a6.3112 per
100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-sheep $500
40 per 100 lbs, and lambs S5a6.90 per
100 lbs. Hogs-market dull at $5.90a625
per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her cassora.
When she was Child, she cried for Cas'orA.
When she became Miss, she chung TO Cast'rA'
When she had Children, she gave them CaaoaA'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

DURE LARD and SUGAR CURED
SHOULDERS for sale at reduced prices
Nv J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

RICHMOND MARKET, Aug. 10-The mar
ket continues dull and heavy while prices are
even lower than those of last week. We
quote: Flour 50 0Oa4 % for fine to patent
family brands; Wheat 60a64: Corn 47ai9 ;
Rye 45a50; Oats 33a35.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

Elgin's Best is the best Butter mace
Price 30 cents per pound.
Just received an invoice ofnew No.
2 Mackerel. They are very fine and fat
Try them. B. H. JENKINS
ie2 Cor. Duke and Fairfax Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, Aug. TO-.
Refined Sugars-Thc quotations are as fol.
lows: Standard powdered 53,c; cubes 5a.c;
eat loaf . 15-16c; granulated 5i9c; fine
srannlated 5iac; Confcctioners' A 5asc; Dia.
mOnd 5l2c; Columbia A 81. cents per ID.
The market was steady in tone, with a little
better consumptivc demand.
CoFFEE.-Thc market closed dull at =
loss of lie in the week, with the quotations
As follows: 16l4a16l9 per pound for No.
grade of Rio. Mild colFees were quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-11

New YORK, Aug. 11.-Flour dull and
weak Wheat firm and fairly active. Corn
dull and easier. Fork quiet and firm; mess
$14 SO to SO 90. Lard quiet and easier;
steam IS rs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-15

The proprietor Of large building IN
one II the eastern cities which contains
several fats" or living apartments. on
the upper floors, says that he never sue
eeeded IN renting these apartments readi-
" until no employed very eloquent
Irishwornan as jsnitress or agent for the
care and letting og them.
Several times the graceful "blarney"
Of this excellent woman has secured a
customer where a less gifted agent would
probably have failed.
s.Kinvayniences. Is it," says she To ap-
plicants for the rooms. ''Sure. it's hot
an could wather at al hours Of the day
an noight agrayeble TO yer tashte. al
set toobs that wUd make washerwom-
an O. tho quane of England by priffer.
ence.'
.Are the rooms comfortably warmedy'
asks Al inquirer.
'Are they wahrmed" with surprised
air. .'Sure, wild sloight turn o yer
wrisht We have amy degray o timpera-
ture known to the therimeterw
''But the staircase; is that easy to
go up"
Now, thin" says the eloquent agent
as if she were reaching the climax Of al
the wonderful advantages Of the build
ing, ''the staircase is that aisy that whir
ye're goin opp We would well behave thai
ye're comm down."
The intending tenant usually capitu
lates at this point.-Youth's Companion