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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

INTEREST PAYMENTs.-The Rich
mond and Danville receivers will pay
Inc coupons from the Virginia Mid
!and general mortgage bonds, due Sep
Tem6er at the National Mechanics
1ahS, Baltimore, on and after to-day.
me coupons from the Richmond and
nAnylile . per cent. equipment mort
saS 5 bonds, due September |, will be
sla at the Central Trust Company,
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

ANOTHER AssAULT.-Between seven
o,d eiCht o'clock last night while Mrs.
Iattie Herbert, wife Of Mr.. Charles
i Isrbert was in the yard of her resi-
i dance on the north side of Queen street,
Tween Washington and st. Asaph,
III. yIs was approached by two strange
1 ~" The lady, as may be supposed,
- considerably alarmed, but at first
,fay merely asked for something to eat,
and and Mrs. Herbert quickly replied that
sb. had nothing to give them, and
swaited the departure of the trespassers
with no little anxiety. But she didn't
%at rid of them as easily as she hoped,
ior before the atflighted lady could re-
aIze the predicament she was in the
|wo rutfians seized her, and so apparent
nss their intention then made known
that she scrcamedin an agony Of terror.
+ heins early in the night the fear of
a,,ractjnC neighbors to the scene caused
tho scoundrels to relax their hold on
Mrs Herbert and to make their escape.
=, crowd SOON collected and the police
we're nut on the track of the assaiIants,
hut they had subsequently boarded a
South bound freight train on the Wash
inr,on southern Railway and were then
somewhere between this city and Guam
tico A dispatch was sent to the latter
place asking their arrest upon the ar
rival of the train, but upon the arrival
OF the train at Quantico it was found
that the tramps were armed and an at
tempt to capture them proved futile.
Another dispatch was sent to Fred
ericksburg asking the authorities ofthat
place TO intercept them. Nothing
further has been heard from the des-
perldocs. Mrs. Herbert was complete
* Frustrated by the shock to her nerv-
on; system after having been taken
into her house. This is the third at
tack made by tramps upon ladies in
their own wards in this city during the
past two weeks, and should such mis-
cremts be caught they will fare bard
hercabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

PERSONAL---VERY.. T. II. Rice has re-
turned from his summer vacation.
Mr.. ?. H. DeiS and family have re-
moved to Washington.
Capt. ?. B. Hooe, who has been con-
fined to his home for the past few days
bv sickness, is out again.
Mrs. J. 7. Hill has returned from St.
Georges Island She has been quite
sick and had to be taken to her home
on stretcher. Her daughter, Mi S
Mary T. Hill, who has also been qui e
sick. accompanied her.
Mr. Henry Elliott is at Cape n
Springs.
Mr. II. f. Ansley is at Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. f. L. Smith has returned from
the Hot Springs, Bath county.
Miss Anna \. Summers, who hSs
been spending the summer on the East
ern shore OF Maryland, has returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

There is nothing new TO report from tho
wholesale markets to day. Flour is still in
liberal receipt and prices are easy. Wheat is
quiet sales So, 60 and 81 for fair to good
no choice milling was sold badly damaged
and common samples brought from 80 to 50
as to condition. Corn is dull at 40 to 81 in
bulk. Rye As to As. Mixed Oats 81 to 80.
white 33 to So in car load lots. There is a
better Demand for Butter, Eggs, Potatoes and
other produce. Provisions are also iirmer.
Hay is steady. Millfeed is active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

sin %aSoN DAY.-By the laws of Vir-
bar o, next Monday is dedicated to la
ds law t an" Is legal holiday. On that
hsy; Tue banks will be closed. Persons
On nN ing banking business to look after
teptio SS uate will do we'll to give it at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

BALTIMORE, Sept. Flour dull and un
changed Wheat quiet; No 2 red spot &C.,.
a667s the month 663sa66al ; Oct 6S1 Ia6S1a;
Dec 72l3a72L4 steamer No 2 red G3lsa
a63a.,; milling wheat by sample 65a611.
Corn dull mixed spot 46lsa46"i the month
45L, asked; Oct 45at asked year 46 asked /;
white corn by sample so; yellow do so. Oats
"a No . mixed do 3Oa301a. Rye slow; No
. 51a52. Hay dull; good to choice timothy
$14 90 to SIS 90. Provisions firm and un-
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

RICHMOND MARKET, Aug. 31.-Therc is
little change in the market since last week,
and the offerings are light. Wequote: Flour
81 00a4 25 for fine to patent family brands
Wheat 6Oa64; Corn 47a49; Rye 45a5O;
Oats 30a33
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

Mrs. l. Rammcl is now prepared for the
season to furnish her many patrons with her
celebrated fried and stewed oysters at her din
ing saloons, 112 and ia north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 31.-Cat-
tle-the market closed steady prices for ma
tiycs S4.5Oa5, Others S450a4755, Texans
81. 55a3O5 per 100 lbs. Hogs--market
slightly higher and active packers and mixed
So 15a5.35, prime heavy and butchers
weights S5.4Oa5.7O, light S5.75s6 per 100
lbs. Shccp-lnarket steady; natives and
Westerns S1.15a3.25 per 100 lbs. Lambs
So 15a4. 80 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Aug 81
Beeves-no trade. Calves market STEADY
veals $5a7.75 per 100 lbs. Sheep and
Lambs.-market active: sheep S3a315 per
100 lbs and LAMBS S4.T5a6.25 per 100 lbs.
Hogs-market slow at S5.15a6.50 per 100
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

New YoRK, Sept. Flour dull and
firm Wheat fairly active and steady. Corn
easier and moderately active. Pork firm and
queit; mess SIG 90 to SIT 90. Lard dull
and steady steam So 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET Aug 81
The market continues dull and heavy with
light transactions and no improvement in
prices We quote: Flour 81 OOa4 % for
fine to patent roller: Wheat 5Sa62; Corn
45a4S; Rye 42a4S; Oats 30a32: Eggs IS;
Rutter 1Sa2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Gu. rises tomorrow at 5:34 sun sets
COS High water 0O:OO a. m. and
100 u. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

WEATHER PRoBABILTTIEs.-For this
..c,ion showers to day and tonight,
SIssrjpg saturday afternoon easterly
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01
Rare Bargains in WOmen's and Girls
Suit and Cloak Departments.

Sui and cloak Departments.
Women's Organdic Suits, Lawn Waists,
Bingham and Print Wrappers, Girls and
Children's Chambray and Bingham Dresses
Reduced to Half and Less than Half Prices.
SUIT DEPARTMENT.
Ladies Figured Lawn Waists, embroidery
collars and cuffs, full sleeves.
Were $3.50. Now S125-
The balance of our Fine White Duck and
Satin Damask Sail Cloth Elton Suits
Were $40 Now So
Figured Organdie Suits, lace and ribbon
trimmed. We're $40 $14, S1650, and SIS.
Now So
Ladies Dark Striped Princess Cloth Wrap
pers, ruflled yoke front, Vatican back
Were 50. Now ST
Ladies' Bingham and Best Print Wrappers.
yoke front, Princess back
Were S1.25 and $150 Now 81
Ladies Soft Finished Figured Sea Island
Lawn Waists, neat dot and ring patterns; also
some china blue grounds, with white figures
Were 50. Now ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01
EXCURSIONS.
MARSHALL HALL AND INDIAN HEAD.

The Manchester will stop at Alexandria on
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as follows !:
About 1920 a. m, 800 and 40 p. NJ.
Steamers leave Marshall Hall returning at
12:45 a. m, and 400 and $50 p. M. Pas
sengers can return ON any steamer. Parties
so desiring can go down to Marshall Hall on
any of the day trips and take the evening
steamer from the Hall to Indian Head, if DC
sired
All for the round trip fare of % cents.
iy3tsep1 L. L. BLAKE, Captain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

Tue excursion season is about over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

WRAP DEPARTMENT,
A lot of Ladies' Fine silk Wraps, trimmed
with lace, velvet, and jet and lined with
silk. They are not exactly the latest styles,
nor are they back numbers They are
genuine bargains
were.....S12,5O, $3.50, $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 81
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Best....;.. ................ 43I lsa 400
Generally rated first quality. 3.T5 423
Medium or good fair quality. 275 a3.621s
Ordinary thin Steers Oxen
and Cows. ........... ......... 200 $50
pfthe Cattle received 1872 came from vir-
GINA.
are easier throughout the list There was
full offering, the tops being fully up to a
point of quality to those of last week, with a
full line of good cattle.
Mich Cows.-There is some improvement
in the market for COWS, and prices are stronger
at So to $40 per head, and more at latter
price than last week.
Veal Calves-Trade is very dull with full
receipts, Prices 3a5c per ID, and few extra
t5l4c.
Sheep aud T.ambs-The receipts show fall
ing of of over 5000 head, but yet trade is
very slow, there is such lot of trash. Good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

SUGAR AND COFFEE MAREET, Aug. 81
Refined Sugars-The quotations are as fol-
lows: Standard powdered sac; cubes D &c;
cut loaf 15-16c; granulated 5i2c; fine
granulated 5lnc; Confectioners A 5isc; Dia-
mond A 5lsc; Columbia A 51i cents per lh.
The market continued steady.
CoEEEE.-The market closed steady, with
the quotations as follows: 1880 per pound
for No. grade of Rio Mild cotfees were
quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

ZINE IMPORTED BAY RUM, in 1 pint
Z and in half-pint bottles, or in any quanti-
ty as wanted. For sale by
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-01

EINE quality DRESS GINGHAMS. beauti
L full patterns, reduced from 12lac to Sc
per yard, fast colors. at
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
An industrious Grand Jury.

NORFOLK, VA.-Io the United STATE.
District Court the grand jury returned
the following true bills:
Pension Violations Rosetta James.
Sennie Thomas. Eliza Burford, w. II.
Drury, Eugenia F. Etheridge, Jerome B.
Etheridge, and Eliza Ward. The petit
jury called and heard nine cases against
B. A. Richardson, ,Jr., charged with falls
certificates as notary public 10 pen.
sion cases, he pleading guilty in each
case, and verdict Of guilty was returned
and the papers handed to the judge
who is to determine upon the punish
ment. r. P. Handy, colored also pleaded
guilty to charge Of receiving 40 exc's'.
i've fee in pension case, and his paper :
also were handed to the judge who sus-
pended sentence until december 21st.
The court thanked the grand jury for
their industrious services Obey founu
sixty-two indictments) and discharg, Il
them for the term. Bench warrants were
issncd for the arrest Of w. r. Drury ano
jerome Etheridge.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
Importations in South Carolina.

The report of secretary OF state OF
South Carolina gives o condensed state
ment of the number of charters and Ger
tificates issued during the year ending
October 81 as follows: Seventy-two
certificates of charters have been issued
and fifty five commissions of incorpera-
tions. to which returns have not been
made, which are classified as follows:
Eight building and loan associa ions.
one fibre company, two phosphate COM
panies, one fur company. twenty-five
mercantile companies, three social clubs.
one shingle company, fourteen manu-
featuring companies, one boat company,
four lumber companies, two hedge fence
companies, three telephone companies,
one water company, five banking com
panies, nine real estate companies,
twelve cotton mills, one wheelman's
track association, one business college,
! two insurance companies, four oil com
panies, one park association, one en-
craving company, one distiller's sssecia-
ton, one joint stock company, two hotel
companies, one castle hall company
three canning companies, two educa
tional companies, one hospital company
two steyedoring companies, one camp
g'ouha asSoclatlon, ono breenIup- ,nS
trotting association, twv o..I ,o
three machine companies, one brick and
tile company, one insulating company
eight publishing companies. Seventeen
companies have reported an increase il
! capital stock.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17

The big liners New York and Paris,
according to the New York Sun, burn
about $50 tons of coal per day, or
about 80, 800 pounds per hour, in main.
tanning 1S. 600 indicated horse power,
which is equivalent to coal consump.
tion of III pounds per hour per horse
power. The average for NIL the fast
ships with triple expansion engines,
like the New York, Paris, Majestic,
Teutonic and Fuerst Bismarck, is said
to be about LIS pounds per horse
Umbria md Etruria and similar ships,
which have only compound engines,
the rate is higher. This is IN evidence
of the advance made in marine en-
gineering by the introduction of the
triple expansion system.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
A Big Southern Canal Scheme.

A report comes from Atlanta, Ga.,'
that company in which New York peo-
pie arc Principally interested is being
formed in the metropolis to construct q
series OF canals to connect the navigable
waterways in Georgia and Alabama. 1t
is argued that by cutting 100 miles of
canal in the States mentioned that boat
transportation can be established on tho
Alabama, Coosa, Chattahoochee, Alta
maha and Savannah, afTording water
communication 5osnc cen Atlanta, mont
gomery, birmingham, Savannah, Mobile
and selma, Ala. Ono OF tho projectors
thence south to Birmingh n, uhu sVissa,-
cast to tho Coosa river, and down that
stream to Montgomery, Selma and Mo-
bile. Another section is planned to OK
tend from Montgomery east to .Colum-
bus, Ga, and north on the Chattahoo"
chcc 10 Atlanta. The plan also includes
waterway from Columbus to the Oc-
mulgcc river down this to to the Alta
maha, and via that river to Brunswick,
thence east to Savannah.
1t is estimated that the canals can he
cut at IN average expense of S., 600 per
mila, owing to the swampy region
Trough which they would pass. The
,icn is TO build steel bargcs with stern
Wheel for use on the system, although
h; idea of electric propulsion by means
Of the trolley system has been thought
IF. The correspondent further writes
hat if tn vessels arc built boat-build-
ing plant is to be erected for turning
hem ont at Birmingham, and a. ship
yard with Simpson dry-dock at Mo.
bile. The company, is is said, is to
/ have IS 900, 0U0 capital.
The prof osed system of waterways, II
omp!cted, would be about 876 miles
ng in Alab ,ma aud 400 miles in Geor-
| .ai
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
Uses OF Silver.

Silver for other purposes than coin
has very extended use. The uses for
1t in tableware are we'll known, and
In all other of the industrial arts. 1t
is also used in dentistry, photography
and on mirrors. 1t is the foundation
of indelible inks, is found in surgery
and forms a nitrate in medicine. In
mineral water machines it forms the
interior of condensers and the lininq
of the block tin pipe. 1t is used in
galvanometers, and in electricity
where the best conductor is essential
for the most delicate tests. About
$4,000, 900 annually is used in the arts
in the United States, 32, 500, 900 going
into solid spoons and forks. Hard
ware.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
Ar"-' A~"""-' n'--.s 1s


Tho Augusta Glass Works at AuRpa,s.
Ca, has been placed in the hands tof -
ceivers.
At Bedford City, Va, board Of trade
has been organized by the business men.
The Carolina Central r. r. depot al
Rutherfordton, N. c., burned down
Monday night with oil the freight there.
in. A passenger train standing by wa,
badly damaged.
Rev. DR.. j. A. Mundy, p,stor Of the
Baptist church of Greenville, 8. c., has
resigred. and in such terms as leaves his
congregation no alternative bu' to accept
his n signation. He is to accept q call
ut Wilson, N. G.
The total product of coal-all bitumi.
nous-in North Carolina for 1ssa was
6,679 short tons which was all loaded at
the m mes for shipment. Tho total value
was $4,000. Number Of employees 90;
av rage number Of active days 100. Th.
product has varied for several years. In
1889, it was only 800 tons; In 1890, TO-.
s62; 1891, 90, 855. Ths area Of the coal
fields Is 2, 700 acres.
The monthly bulletin issucd by tic
sta'e bureau of agriculture gives thc
following as the prospective yield OF
crops in Florida as indicated by reports
''om tue several counties: upland cot.
ton SO, Sea Island cotton 100, sugar. car c
lo9, rice 80, sweet potatoes 90, fold pens
49, anuts 10s. hay III, ornges 9s,
lemons 92, lines SO, grape fruit 90, banan.
as 10S, guavas 90.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
That the public domain still offer

That the public domain still offers
opportunities for home seekers is
shown, thinks thc Washington Star, IL
part by the figures which are found in
the annual report of the commissioner
of the general land office, recently
made public. 1t is stated that during
the year which closed on the 31st of
July last nearly 100000 acres of
the public lands passed into the pos
session of settlers and citizens Only
q little over 1000, 600 acres were sold
for cash. and as under the present land
laws the public land is open mainly to
homestead settlers it is evident that
the era of the settler has not yot passed
In spite of the heavy drafts which have
been made in recent years the public
domain still has respectable proper
tions, and while good deal of the
land is not considered valuable, still
there is n surprising acreage available
for settlement under the land laws.
These facts show that rs Nation we
have not yet outerown our heritage.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
TOBACCO MEN COMFORTABLE,
They Think the Tobacco Tax not
Likely to be Raised,


WASHINGTON, D. CA committee
from Winston, N. c.. representing
the tobacco interests have visitt d
the Secretary of the Treasury aud the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue. They
have also had hearing before the ways
and means committee. As a result OF the
various interviews they say they are san
guine that the tax on manufactured to-
bacco will not be increased, and that the
provision of the Mckinley law as to leaf
tobacco will not be re enacted. The
Secretary has made no recommendation
of the kind and both he and the Commits.
sioner are opposed to troubling tobacco.
These gentlemen understand that the
committee is not likely to increase the
tax of six cents on the pound, but they
have sub committee to look after
things If it is proposed to disturb the
situation.
A distinguished member of the ways
and means committee said that the in
the committee has some backbone, but 1t
is conservative and its action will be
conservative"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
THE FALL ELECTIONS. Z
Virginia Goes Democratic, Ohio, Re.
publican.
Judge Maynard Defeated In New
York State.

RICHMOND, VA.-The Democratic
State ticket has been elected by q largo
majority aud they will have moro than
atwo-thirds majority in the Legislature.
The cities Of Norfolk, Petersburg,
Fredericksburg, Roanoke, staunton and
Lynchbu 6 show Democratic majorities,
while scattering returns from throughout
the State show the election Of tho Dem
ocratic ticket, and Col. vO'Ferrall, tho
Democratic nominee for Governor, runs
a little behind his ticket in number Of
counties.
Fas "sop;e party aa..Ts s.rrivda 6us.s..
and Prince Edwaras counties. p ~,
Tne secretary OF the PSoplsS party
practically admits that o,Enrr1aa - sas6e.
cd, bptsays sh6f " d666s l dss kcthisS
aud II the Dsmocsats hsxs oasrlsak akxhsl
State II has been done by fraud.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17
Sir Walter Ralsisn's Fort Purchased

SA w ''"Aeo' ~~-D~i- NJ cxs. Sns- -
NEwBERN, Nc NC company ..
~, .,.-a~sD5 5lemen, portion of
whom are residing iu Baltimore, that
was formed in the early part of the pres
ent year fer the purpose of purchasing
the site of Sir Walter Raleigh's fort on
Roanoke Island and a good sized tract
of tho surrounding land, have now a
sound, fee-simple title to the fort and
six acres of the surrounding LAND free Of
incumbrance, Maj. Graham Dawes, of
this city, concluded the purchase on his
recent trip here.
The intention is to take the entire
tract, fix it up suitably and preserve it in
proper shape as memorial of the first
white settlement in Amercs, the birth.
place of the first white child and the
place where first the Christian rite o.
baptism was administered on this con-
tinent.
The location of the property is most
beautiful one. 1t is on the end of that
fertile island, three and half miles Fl ON
Manteo and overlooks both Croatan aud
Roanoke sounds.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-11-17

of all other vegetable oils In many parts
of Russia. The large striped. seeded sort
is used largely as dainty food by the
common people. The average yield is
about forty-f bushels or 1850 pounds
per acre. Sunfower. seed oil is extract
ed in the same manner as cottonseed oil,
by separating the hulls from the kernels
aud expressing the oil ftom the latter
sunflower-seed cake is highly nitrogen
Gus cattle food, and is largely used in
Germany and England for that purpose
The hulls or shells are more than half OF
the seed and are used for fuel, aud the
stalks and seed cups are fed to sheep.
Chemical analyses show that the hulls
Of both varieties nf sunflower seed con-
tain more protein, fats and crude fibre,
and less nitrogen free extract than cot
tonse.d hulls, which are just half the
seed. This indicates that they are at
least equal, if not superior,to cottonseed
hulls as a cattle food. Whole cotton
seed weighs thirty pounds to the bushel,
yielding nearly 20 per cent, or FIVE and
four fifths pounds of oil. Thus, sun
flower sced kernels contain the most oil
and the other nutrients show that, after
the oil is expressed. the sunflower cake ].
rather more nutritious than the cotton
seed cake, which is now largely used in
the South.