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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
The Great. Fails Water Power.


The proposal to utilize the Great
Falls of the Potomac for the purpose OF
furnishing motive power for an electric
lighting plant for lighting the city OF
Washington has given special interest
to the claims of the Old Potomac Com
pany, the-predecessor of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, to the
use of water power of the Potomac riv-
er. The Potomac Company, which
Senator German in the Senate few
days ago called General Washington
Navigation Company" was established
under charters from Maryland and Vir-
GINA, and subscriptions began on Feb.
S, 1855, at various towns in the two
States. The company did not succeed
in the object at which it aimed, the Sc
curing of navigation from Cumberland
to tidcwater on the Potomac, but it built
locks at the falls and made improve
ments in the navigation of the upper
Potomac In 1921 it was reported to the
General Assemly of Maryland that the
Potomac Company had failed to com
ply with tho terms and conditions OF
the acts OF the Legislatures of the States
of Virginia and Maryland, and seven
years later, in August, 1928, at meet
ing held at Semmes's Tavern, in
Georgetown, the Potomac Company
conveyed its property and franchises to
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany and ceased TO exist.
The control Of the Potomac Company
over the water of the river, if it had
any such control, must have come from
that section of its charter which gave
the directors authority ito cut such
canals and erect such locks and perform
such other work as they shall Judge
necessary for opening, improving and
extending the navigation of the Poto-
mac river above tidewater." No other
water rights are given the company,
and the only property rights conferred
by the Legislatures are "that in consd
Grafton of the expenses the proprietors
will be at, not only in cutting the said
canals, erecting locks and other works
for opening the different falls of said
river and extending the navigation
thereof, but in maintaining and keep
ing the same in repair, the said canals
and works, with all their profits, be
and the same are hereby vested in the
proprietors, assigns" &C., as real es-
tate free of taxation, with the right to
demand and receive tolls for all COM
modities.
The only allusion to water rights is
in section of the charter which pro-
vides that the water, or any part there
of, conveyed through any canal or cut
made by the company shall not be
used for any purpose except navigation
unless the consent of the proprietors Of
the land through which the same may
be led be first had.
The Maryland State rights at the
Great Falls and the rights of General
Buffers Great Falls Manufacturing
Company have of course no connection
with the alleged rights of the old Poto-
mac Company.
1t is expected that Congress will in a
few days make an appropriation to en-
able board Of experts in electricity to
examine and report upon the details
for utilizing the power of the Great
Falls Of the Potomac river for public
work in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
GEORGE D. WISE DEFEATED.-Th

GEORGE D. WISE DEFEATED.-The
democratic primary election held in
Richmond yesterday for the nomina-
ton of Congressman from the Third
district resulted in the defeat of Con-
gresham George D. Wise by Col. Taze-
well Elicit. Wise gets eighteen dele
gates and Elicit fifty-six. The other
candidate for the nomination is Judge
Ingram, of Manchester, who did not
run in the Richmond primary but who
has carried Manchester and gotten
some delegates elsewhere in the dis
trict. Thus far the vote in the district
stands Elicit, GO; Wise, 81: Ingram,
IL. The number of delegates to the
convention is IA, and necessary to q
choice, IS. Colonel Elicit claims that
this result will assure him the nomina-
ton. While disappointing to Wise, his
friends will not concede this. MIR.
Wise's term of service in Congress has
been longer than that of any Virginia
Congressman, it being his seventh. The
opposition to him has, however, been
long and deep seated.
The democratic convention which
met in Henrico yesterday to nominate
delegates to the congressional conven-
ton agreed to leave the matter to %
primary to be held Monday. The con-
vention was probably the largest gath
ering of the kind ever assembled in the
city. 1t was so demonstrative and
noisy that it was apparent no intelligent
action could be had, and resolution
to adjourn was adopted. Henrico is
entitled to twenty-five delegates in the
convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

No MATTER what induces the Presi-
dent to insist upon free Goa, while will
ing to favor tax for the profit of the
sugar trust, that his motive is not to
benefit his ex. Secretary of the Navy, is
plain to be seen, though the president
of the Nova Scotia coal company. the
beneficiary of free coal, is that gentle
mans brother, for between the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Whitney it is now "bene-
fits forgot" and the latter, in speaking
of him to friend not long ago, said
his selfishness is inconceivable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
THE CH1NA-JApAN Wharf.-The EN-

THE CHINA-JAPAN Wharf.-The en-
peror of China has issued manifesto
in response to Japan's declaration of
war. The manifesto declares that the
Emperor accepts the war which Japan
has thrust upon him, and orders the
viceroys and commanders of the i'm
perial troops to root these pestilential
Japanese from their lairs. The En-
peror throws the whole blame for the
shedding of blood upon the japanese,
who, he asserts, are fighting in an un-
Just cause.
The Emperor has expressed desire
to 90 TO Tien Tsin in order to be near
the center of interest, but Viceroy Ii
Hung Chang is opposed to the move
ment on the ground that Tien Tsin does
not afford suitable accommodations for
his majesty
The report of the repulse of the Japa-
nese troops at Yashan is officially con-
6rmed. The japanese loss exceeded
1000 men.
A council of war was held yesterday
at Tien Tsin. Afterward the viceroy
told the representatives of European
powers that he was confident of the
ultimate defeat of the Japanese. He
had no fears of an attack upon Takua,
as the garrison there had been strongly
REINFORCED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
The Cook Gang.

SAPULpA, I. r., Aug. 3.-Yesterday,
II miles west of here, marshals cap
tured Henry Munson, Lon. Gordon and
Berry Hill of the notorious Cook gang.
Munson and Gordon, who made des
perate fight, were killed. Berry Hill,
seeing it meant death to resist, surren-
dered. Detectives are now in posses
sion of information, which will doubt
less lead to the capture of the remain
der of the gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
Attemptto Rob n Train.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3.-An unsuccessful
attempt was made last night to rob the
Texas express on the st. Louis and San
Francisco road, near Eureka, but the
plans Of the robbers were frustrated by
the determined resistance of the ex-
press messenger, who received two bull
let wounds while defending his charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

A CHOLERA CURE.-At this time
when cholera once more threatens 10
pursue its deadly march over the east
ern hemisphere, East India papers
with some satisfaction, are calling al
tention to the experiments made by 1r.
Haffkine, disciple of Prof. Pasteur, al
Calcutta. Assisted by DR.. Simpson
the British health officer of the district.
he inoculated with cholera lymph lVo
of 200 residents of locality where ihe
fearful scourge is never quite e&tlng',
When, recently, the disease again brohe
out in this group of population, al! 'ne
inoculated persons remained free OF ani
attack, while of ten individuals not III,
oculated seven died. Experiments, on
larger scale seem to be assured ~
the promise of an appropriation o.
10000 rupees on the part of the ely o.
Calcutta. Both DR.. Simpson ana pr'
Haffkine found cholera bacilli in all re,
servoirs of the districts affected, anu
the latter inoculated during the l sso
eighteen months no less than 2o,VVo
persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
From China.

Sai NGHAI, Aug. 3.-The Emperor has d.
vested Viceroy Ii Hung Chang, of the order
of the Yellow Riding Coat, which is the high
est order in China. The Emperor expressed
his anger at Viceroy's having allowed Japan
to get ahead of China in preparing for war.
The act of the Emperor in divesting the Vice
roy of this order does not necessarily imply
his deposition from office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

THE Duke of Argyle has joined Ida
Wells's society for the suppression of
negro lynching in the South. Why, the
Dukes grandfather, Gillespie Grumac,
was SO fond of white lynchings in Scot
land, that the gallows in front of his cas-
tie at Inverary was rarely without
dead body hanging to it in his time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
Fairfax Notes.

Mr.. S. I. Stone died at his home near
Stoneleigh on the 21st ult., aged 10
years.
Miss Daisy Pierpoint, of Alexandria
is visiting Miss May Utterback, OF Cen
treville.
DR.. and Mrs. James D. Gatewood and
children leave today for ThoroughiaIe'
where they will spend the rest OF the
summer.
Mr.. E. G. Golson, formerly agent at
Burke's Station, has succeeded Mr. "a
munds as agent at Fairfax Station. AlT:
Golson took charge on TUESDAY ara
MIR. Edmunds goes to Bristoe.-H'n1la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY
ROAD. Gen. John Gill, of Baltimore,
receiver of the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Valley r. r., in his report for July. 1894,
says the gross receipts amounted to $751;
494. 46, and the disbursements to $751;
O94.73, leaving a balance on hand of
SIG, 399.13.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
Special Excursion to Niagara Falls

The second tour to Niagara Falls from
Washington will leave by special train at I
a. M, on August 9th, via Pennsylvania Rail
road. The round trip rate Is only $40.
Tickets being good for return by any regular
train within ten days. Stop off is allowed at
Watkins Glen and Rochester in both direc
tions and return may be made via Buffalo,
with stop off at that point. limited num-
Der of parlor cars are run and reservations
with detailed information may he secured by
applying to ticket offices or to &. A. Parke,
P A. S. E. Dist Sixth Street Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

Five sealing boats. fastened together, have
been found floating ia the Boring Sea by a
British man-of-war. In sSias of the boats
were hunters guns and u quantity Of smmu-
milton, but no provisions No trace Of the
crews could be found, although the boats look
cd rs they had but recently been deserted
There were no marks on the boats to show to
what schooner they belonged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

Lord Dunraven's yacht valkyrie was sold
at auction, as she stood, in her dock at Green
ock, this morning The vessel WAS knocked
down at $50 pounds. Her boats and sails
Were sold separately and fetched low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

The fight arranged for Monday at New
London Conn, between Stanton Abbott and
Jimmy Nelson has been declared off. Abbott
will leave for New Orleans tomorrow to meet
Jack Everhardt. When he returns he will
give Nelson a chance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

IT is now intimated that the recent
"Northern and Southern Business-men's
meeting in New York had tail to it,
that the tail wagged the entire thing,
and that that tails the attempt to taxthe
whole people to give one hundred mil
lion dollars to the Nicaragua Canal
Company. What with schemes for the
benefit of Boston companies, whose real
coal mines are in Nova Scotia, and
schemes for the benefit of New York
companies, whose imaginary canal is in
Nicaragua, the tax payers of this coun-
try are in pretty dangerous condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

A BILL is now before Congress to pro-
hibit the enlistment of any but citizens
of the country in the army, navy and
marine corps. Should it pass, this
country would be the most ungrateiul
of any having place in history. Why,
if it hadn't been for foreigners, the
Union would be dissolved, and the
Confederate States be powerful and
prosperous government, instead OF
what it is
"a nation born of a patriots dresm,
A storm cradlcd nation that fell"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

A ScANDAL.-The attempted suicide
at Atlantic City last night of Mrs Belle
Adams, the pretty young wife of Con-
ductor Adams, Of the West Jersey K.
r., has unearthed what promises to be
q sensational scandal. The young
woman deliberately walked into the
ocean. and was saved with considerable
difficulty by II. c. Jacoby, of German
town, and local liveryman. She
raved like maniac on the way to the
City Hall and repeatedly asked the Of
licer to send for certain guest at the
Hotel Dennis, who, it appears, had been
her devoted escort and companion for
several weeks. After she had quoted
down at the hospital Mrs. Adams will
ingly told the story of her attempt on
her life. She had been out with her
friend, and after they had drank seven
or eight bottles of wine they had
slight quarrel on the board walk, when
she threatened to drown herself. He,
not supposing her to be in earnest, paid
no attention to her. He came to her
bedside promptly when sent for, and
when she told him that he must here
after care for her, as her husband would
disown her, he agreed to do so, and
wanted to remove her from the hospital
at once. This the doctors would not
allow, however, and at the parting the
woman cluug Historically to the mans
neck, pleading that he would not de-
sert her. At late hour last night she
was removed to place provided for
her by the man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03

Fire early this morning destroyed
the entire business portion of Lake
View, Mich; loss 500, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Mr.. Wise Withdraws.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. S.-Represen-
tative George D. Wise writes card to-
day withdrawing from further contest
for denomination by the democrats OF
the Third congressional district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
HOUSE.

After an hours Intellectual contro-
versy the House voted to non-concur
in Senate amendments to the bill to
regulate the printing and distribution
of public documents and g conference
was ordered on the disagreeing votes of
the two houses.
The Senate's request for conference
on the sundry civil appropriation bill
was agreed to, and Messrs. Sayers,
O'Neill, Of Massachusetts, and Coggs-
well were appointed managers on the
part of the House.
Mr.. Blair asked immediate consider
alton of joint resolution for the inves-
tigation Of acts of unlawful violence
throughout the country alleged to have
been inflicted on account of crimes.
Objection was made and it was refer.
red.
A season OF filibustering was precipi-
tated by the introduction of an order
from the committee on rules devoting
the rest of the days session to the con-
sideration of business reported from the
committee on postotiices and post roads.
1t was finally adopted The House voted
to adjourn over from to-day until Mon
day. The first bill called up was that
re-classifying postal clerks and regula-
ting their salaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-03
TELEGRAPHiC BREVlT'lES.

Many Russians in Shawnee county
Kas., have decided, on account of hard
times, to return to their old home.
The troops now at Pullman will be
ordered home to-day or Saturday uD-
less something that is now unlocked
for occurs.
The boiler of a thresher engine ex.
ploded on a farm yesterday near Dahl.
gren, Ills, resulting in the instant
death of three persons.
The q. S. S. Michigan struck rock
on the Canadian side of Lake Erie, near
Bar Point, yesterday, but was doated
to-day. She is leaking badly.
The democratic district congressional
convention, at Watertown, Wis, has
adjourned until tomorrow morning ai.
ter the 293rd ballot was taken.
The Strauss stable, now racing at
Brighton Beach, has sold to W. b.
Jennings. of Washington, d. c., the
two-year-old chestnut FLY Ella Reed.
Price $1,000.
C. A. Kellar, an organizer of the A.
Il. u, was arrested last night on Il
charge of conspiracy preferred against
him by grocery firm of Danville, ILL.,,
which the A. r. U. had decided to
boycott.
A highwayman held up the Tahoe
stage three miles from Truckee, Cal,
last night and secured s$$. There
were fifteen passengers on board WHO
were told to throw out what money
they had.
In the United States Court in Denver
yesterday afternoon, seven Grand
Junction railroad men were convicted
of retarding the mails by refusing to
handle trains in which there were Pull.
man cars. Judge Hallett fined them
$40 and costs each.
John Humphrey, with a number Of
boys, were playing in the courthouse
yard at Indianapolis, Ind, yesterday
when John Michaels, q well-known
commission merchant, under the indu
ence of liquor, ordered the boys to dis
perse. Humphrey did not move fast
enough to suit Michaels, and he pulled
a big revolver and fatally shot the boy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07
A Young Mans Clothes.

| believe a young man should dress
as well as his means allow, no better
but no worse, writes Edward w. Box
in the September Ladies' Home
Journal. Money spent on neat ap-
peayance is never wasted with a man,
be he young or old. The danger in a
young mans clothes is tendency to-
ward extravaganza. This is never justi-
fable, no matter what may be the in
come of young man. Extravaganza
is always wasteful. But neither must
he economlze too closely. We may
ike it or not, but We are judged in
this world, first for what we are, but
also as we look, and a young mans
sense should teach him that it is al.
ways wise to create good impression
Good clothes cannot make a young
man, but they are a help. A well
dressed young man does not necessa-
rlly imply that he should wear the
highest priced clothes cut IN the very
latest styles. 1t is just as possible to
be well attired in clothes of moderate
cost, so long as they are not loud
nor snowy" but quiet and neat.
The best dressers among men follow
the same method as do the best dress
ers among women: they do it quietly
but well.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07
Wake the Sabbath Happy.


There is sacred halo about the
Sabbath morning, says the Kansas
Times. There is restful quiet in
the very air. There is a slumbering
sweetness that is felt no other day.
Children seem happier and mothers
seem to have a more grateful smile.
He who does all things well, has given
a Heavenly cast of love to the day set
apart for His worship. The chime OF
church bells and the singing of the
happy birds make melody Of praise
this morning distinct from any other
day.
The past weeks labor is over and
another record is made in the fight Of
time. This is day of repose, one set
apart to worship God and rest your
weary mind. II should be the happiest
day IN the week. Everything pertains
to happiness and rest to-day, the sun
seems 10 shine SO leisurely, and the
rosy faces and sparkling eyes-soul
windows Of childhood-seem to have
a greater radiance of gladness this
morning. This is especially the day
to make children happy, for it has
been consecrated to Him who said
&" Suffer little children to come unto
me, and forbid them not for Of such is
the Kingdom OF Heaven"
Every man, be he rich or poor, should
be a worshiper to-day for prince and
psupcr alike are heirs to the effulgent
glory Of the Sabbath morning and the
cheerful twilight that encircles the
evening departure Of the day Of rest.
The busy merchant leaves his counter.
his yard-stick and his worry behind
him and consecrates the day to wor-
ship and making home happy. The
laborer hangs his tin bucket on his
arm, and homeward bound, walks with
a lighter tread on Saturday eve, when
he thinks OF the mouow-the day Of
perfect peace.
Whether you dwell in a costly man.
sion or in a log cabin where Chamber
ing morning glories grow by the side
Of the door, you should rest and be
happy to-day. Home is what you
make It. 1t is not brick and mortar
or plated glass, but true contentment
that makes the happy home. This is
the day to throw off lfe's cares and
vexations and throw open your soul
that the Prince of Peace may come in.
Get better acquainted with your fami-
ly and your God to-day, and don't for
get to make home cheerful.
Don't pervert the Holy Sabbath
with a dyspeptic frown. Even some
professors Of religion misinterpret the
meaning of the day Of rest. While it
is day to keep near the altar and put
healthy contribution in the basket,
yet 1t is not required of a man to draw
his face out as long as cornet solo
to prove his devotion to the Divine
Creator. Go to church, and be sure
and take clear conscience with you.
The wife should make her husband
happy to-day. Don't chill his soul
with stare that would wilt the plumes
oD hearse. He has battled all week
with the rugged ridges of the world.
His strong arm stands between you
and the cold, calculating uncharitable.
ness OF world whose pitfalls you have
never known. Help hold up his hands
by greeting him with a welcome smile.
The sum and substance of true liv.
ing is happiness, and every one should
crowd as much happiness into the day
OF worship as he or she possibly can.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07
Heart Disease Relieved in 80 Minutes,

DR.. Agnew's Cure for the Heart
gives perfect relief in all cases of Or
ganic or Sympathetic Heart Disease
in 80 minutes, and speedily effects a
cure. 1t is peerless remedy for Pal
pitation, Shortness of Breath, Smoth-
ering Spells, Pain in Left Side and all
symptoms Of Diseased Heart. One
dose convinces. Sold by WIS. Rsh-
ton. o-I5-Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07

One word describes it" perfec
ton" We refer to DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures obstinate sores,
burns, skin diseases and is a we'll
known cure for piles.-W. S. Rishton,
Druggist If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07

II eadache is the direct result Of In
digestion and Stomach Disorders.
Remedy these by using DcWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers and your Headache dis
appears. The favorite Little Pill every
where,-W. S. Rishton, Druggist. If,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07
+" Trust those who have tried"

Catarh caused hoarseness and diff
Guilty in speaking. also to great
extent lost hearing. BY the use Ely S
Cream Balm dropping Of mucus has
ceased, voice and hearing have greatly
improved.-J. w. Davidson, Atty at
Law, Monmouth, Ill.
| used Ely's Cream Balm for catanh
and have received great benefit. l
believe it a safe and certain cure.
Very pleasant to take.-Wm. Frazer,
Rochester, N. Y.
Price Of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07

All the talk in the world will not
convince you so quickly as one trial of
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for Scalds.
Burns, Bruises, Skin Affections and
Piles.-W. s. Rishton, Druggist. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-09-07

Small in size, great in results: De
Wits Little Early Risers. Best pill for
Constipation, best for Sick Headache,
best for Sour Stomach.--W. S. Rish-
ton, Druggist, If.