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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
Deadly Draueht.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. IA col
ored man left bottle at the baggage
room of the Santa Fee road last night,
with instructions to give it to the col
ored porter on sleeping car. 1t was
supposed to contain wine. The train
did not stop and W. T. Thompson, the
agent, and o. L. Morton opened the
bottle and drank about one-quarter OF
the contents. They were soon taken
with violent cramps and both died at
10 o'clock last night. Physicians say
that the bottle contained strychnine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

AS EVERY body concedes there was
at least good ground for doubt as to
the winner of the second raes between
the DEFENDER and the Valkyrie, and as
the former had won the first one, aud
as her friends protested entire conf.
dence in her ability to win the third
one, it seems to most right thinking
people that good taste and natural
courtesy would have given the foreign
visitors the benefit of that doubt. But
some Americans are not noted abroad
for the highest development of such
qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
THURSDAY EVENING. ST pT. u, 1886
twas stated in the GAzErrE,s Wash

TWAS stated in the GAZErTE's Wash
ington correspondence day or two
ago that Mr.. McCaull had said the east
ern terminus of the railroad that will
be formally opened from Harrisonburg
10 Bridgewater tomorrow, will be
Matthias Point. on the Potomac. In
view of the existing conditions, how
that can be so is not easily compre-
hsnded. Water transportation for
heavy freight is Of course cheaper than
that by land; tide water is much nearer
Harrisonburg at Alexandria than at any
other point; railroad already runs
from Alexandria to Harrisonburg; OF
ell the coal shipped from Georgetown
this season not ton has been sent in
n vessel that did not come either here
or to Washington loaded with freight;
the towage would be just as much from
the Bay to Matthias Point as to this city,
aid the freight from that point just as
much as from here, and while wharyes
here ara free from the attack Of worms,
those on salt water are destroyed by
them in few years. Why, under thess
additions, all expensive new road,
crossing high mountains and broad
rivers, should be built from Harrison
burg to Matthias Point, sixty miles be-
low Alexandria, is what few people
can understand, certainly none en-
gagged in the coal trade, the chief trade
of the proposed new road, nor do the
latter believe it ever will be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

OF ALL the republican press of the
North now engaged in denouncipg the
people of South Carolina for attempting
to restrict the suffrage of negroes there,
by an educational qualification, so as
to preserve that once prosperous State
from the ruin and destruction neces-
sarily incident to the domination of its
negro majority, none is more vehement
than those of Massachusetts. And yet,
strange as it may seem to people un-
familiar with the tricks Of Massachu-
sets republicans, such an identical
qualification as that referred to is i'm
posed upon the white men ofthat State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
Court Of Appeals at staunton.

The following business was done in
the Court of Appeals at staunton yes
terday:
The argument in the case of Mills vs..
the Commonwealth was concluded by
Attorney General r. Taylor Scott in
behalf of the appellee and submitted.
Kate G.. Moore vs. Triplett, from
Shenandoah Circuit Court, argued for
appellant by Gen. James 81. Williams
and Hon. M. l.. Walton, ofShenan-
doah. The argument will be continued
TO-DAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
effects.

The PROPOSITION to run special
labor ticket within the liues of the DEM
ocratic party in Richmond has been
practically abandoned; and properly,
as there can not be party within u
party any more than a government
within government. There are
precious few democrats in Richmond,
or anywhere elss, who are not labor
ers, though many of them do keep
their hands clean and wear white
shirts, and the ticket their party nom
mates should be good enough for them,
NO matter whether the names on it be
those of men who work with their
heads or their hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
pLEADEp FOR HIs L1FE.-Last sy,

PLEADED FOR HIS L1FE.-Last even
ing Guyten Ferrano, four years old,
was beheaded by an electric car at
Sharpsburg, Pa. His mother was so
close that she vas covered with blood
that flowed from the msngled remains
of her child. Mother and child were
crossing Main street, Guyten in adj
vance. Noticing an approaching car
the mother called. His momentary
pause was fatal. Motorman Miles
Doran did all in his power to stop.
When the crowd, which quickly col
lected, realized the awful occurrence
they started the cry "Lynch him %
Doran had run for his Life and secret
ly went to Pittsburg, where he gave
bail yesterday for his appearance be-
fore the coroner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

While in Chicago, Mr.. Charles L.
Kahler, prominent shoe merchant of
Des Moines, Iowa, had quite serious
time of it. He took such a severe cold
that he could hardly talk or navigate, but
the prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy cured him of his could so
quickly that others at the hotel who
had bad colds followed his example and
half dozen persons ordered it from the
nearest drug store. They were profuse
in their thanks to Mr.. Kahler for tell.
ing them how to cure 8 bad cold so
quickly. For sale by L. Stabler g. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
ATTEMPTED LYNcH1Na.-Fifty special po-

ATTEMPTED LYNcHINa.-Fifty special po-
licemen guarded the jail at Bristol, Tenn.
Tu. sday night, where Kit Leftwitch
was confined. A mob of three or four
hundred mon and boys surrounded the
building, and it looked for while that
they would sake the negro out. Judge
Rhea ordered the police to shoot if any out
break was made. Yesterday the negro was
the little Fogerty girl few days ago snd the
jury in fow moments returned with q YER
dict OF guilty, with hanging as the penalty.
Judge Rhea pronounced sentence and fixed
the lime of execution October IL. The mob
which was still congregsted about the court
house, demanded that he be hanged at once,
and would have probably made the attempt
but for the speedy conveyance Of the negro TO
the Wytheville jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

THE FACT that the succession OF
strikes continues without interruption,
irrespective ofthe condition ofbusiness,
naturally suggests the idea to reason.
able people that those engaged in them
must have large reserve fund upon
which to. rely, IS otherwise they and
their families could not subsist during
their long idle terms OF vacations" as
they call term, and that idea just as
naturally suggests another one. that
men whose wages are large enough to
enable them to take such long vaca-
tons, could get along even better by
not striking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
Tracedy on q Trestle.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 12.-William
Ross was killed on Nicksjack trestle,
on the Southern Railway, yesterday,
after saving bis vile and three children.
The family had reached the middle of
the trestle when last freight train
swept around a curve. Mrs. Ross and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

me-ce COMM oners and the q. s. Ata
torney General in respect oftbe man
ner in which they shall conduct the
business especially entrusted to them.
But Mr. Chandler mutt do something
in order to keep himsslfbefore the pub.
lie, am, to him, it matters not. what that
may be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

two children jumped. Ross tossed a
young child into clump of bushes Is
feet below, and started to jump him
self, but was Too late. The engine struck
and killed him. he fell at his wife's
feet. She and the children were not
seriously hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

SENATOR CHANDIkR, of the Florida
steal fame, is not content with his legis-
lative duties, but would assume execu.
tive functions, and has the prestmp.
ton TO instruct the interstate com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

MANY DIsrNTKREsTED people think
the valkyrie, in Withdrawing from the
race to-day, ouly did what she should
have done, and that che has been treat
ed as an enemy, rather than an invited
friend ever siDce she came here. They
know how to do such things better
okxaa1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
DIED.

At the home of his parents, No. 230 north
Alfred street, this morning, CARROLL Z.
infant SON, of James II and
Mary L. Dickinson, aged 4 months. Wash
ing and Fredericksburg papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

TIE RAND-McNALLY OFFICIAL RAILWAY
GUIDE AND HAND Book. for the United
States and Canada has been received from its
publishers. the American Railway Guide Co.,
Cbicago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Sept. 12.-After slight rally
at the opening due to purchases OF about
10000 shares for London account, the sell
ing movement was resumed snd stock prices
dropped from y to 27s per cent. The feel
ing is more bearish and good deal is heard
about rapid depletion Of the Treasury gold
reserve after October 1, when the syndicate
contract with the government expires. 1t is
also believed that tbs shipments on saturday
will be heavy. Among the heavy losses dur.
ing the fist hour was the Southern Railway
At IL o'clock speculation was weak in tone
Alexandria Market September 12.
Everything in the Flour and Grain line
has been exceedingly dull for the past 10
days or two weeks To-day Flour c<n b,
quoted from 10 to % cents lower VIII, at
has lost during the week to 2 cents and
Corn il about the same; prime sampled Of
Wheat are exceeding scarce: it is difficult to
find anything suitable TO fill orders Of seed.
such ssmples:would command premium OF 3
TO 5 cents. Bye sdull and unchanged. Oats
are firm with light receipts Country Pro.
duce is in very light receipt and firm. But
tor especially IL scsrce and high. The dry
and hot weather has cut the grass crop very
short and very little Butter is being made.
CHICAGO. Sept. 12.-Wheat-Sept 65A;
Dec 81 1hs57s 3; My 611aa61ss. Corn-sept
so oS s Oct sS .g Nov 2sa Dec
Oct 1ss1s1s Nay 2oaa2o9s pork,sspt
So 80; Jan SO 72hs5 s2a Ribs-cct
So 80; Jan 81 so. Wheat opened easy. Of
feripgs showing an excess over the demand.
Corn opened easy with Wheat.
Kew YORK, Sept. 2.-Nour-Siate and
western dull and weak. Wheat-No Q red
dull, steady and unchanged; 1sc lower; Oct
69ssa6o7s. Corn-No 2 quiet; Sept 364s.
Oats-No 2 dull and easy Western 25a3Si
Oct 23a234 Dec "a. Pork-mcss $40 25a
$40 75. Lard steady and dull; steam rem
dered pc 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

BAsznALL-The baseball games OF yeatsr-
more Q; New York 8. Boston s; Washington
10, Philadelphia 4; Pittsburg 6. Cincinnati
2. The following is the standing Of the
clnha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

sOLD.T1ME CANNON Capt. Barney Dart
brought to Brunswick. Ga, from st. simons
few days sgo the old cannon used at Freder.
ick's Fort by Gen. oglethorpe in his fight
with the spaniards in the early days Of this
country also block of timber from the old
fort and lsrge piece of the Wesley oak, un-
der which the famous apostle Of Methodism
first expounded his views in Georgia. They
will be placed in the Glynn exhibit at the
Atlanta exposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

During thunder storm at Matachin, c..
lombia, yesterday, four men were killed by
lightning.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
AN INSTANTANEOUS DEATH J. W. Cross Killed Sunday on a
 Railroad TrestIe WHILE TRAMPING HOME Said He Lived in Atlanta and Was Robbed of His Money While TraveIin5 in
 Arkansas.

J. ". Cross, a white man about 21 years of age, was killed at Stinking Creek trestle. twelve miles east of Bir mingham, on the Southern railway, Sun day forenoon. The trestle is very high and the man had proceeded about 40 feet across it when train No 35, westbound, due in Birmingham at 1920 D. m., struck him. The body was knocked from the trestle before the train could be stopped, and the mans skull, leg and arm were broken, which resulted in instantaneous death. A flagman was left with the re- mains and Coroner Dusenberry notified, who went to the scene of the accident and brought the corpse to Warner & Smiley undertakers, where he held a preliminary investigation yesterday afternoon. Cross, it seems, lived in Attalla, but his people had not been heard from yes- terday afternoon. He told some persons at Shepherds mill, near the scene of his fatal misfortune, that he had been robbed in Arkansas and was en route home afoot.
 A pistol, $40 and a. card with the name J. w. Cross penciled across 1t were found on his person.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Earthquakes in Kau Less Violent Than Re- ported-S3O,000 Interest Paid on
 Hawaiian Bonds

San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-Correspond- ence of the United Press per steamer Australia from Honolulu, under date of December 16, says:
 The earthquakes in Kau were less vio- lent than at first reported. No damage was done. Lava rose to view in Kilauea, but was soon covered by the sides of the pit falling in. It is expected that the fire will soon appear above the debris.
 The examination of the alleged filibus- tering conspirators, Sheridan and Under wood has been postponed from day to day. It now waits for a witness from Maui
 Thirty thousand dollars were forward ed to the treasury to pay the quarterly interest on Hawaiian bonds. Minister Damon states that the year will not show a deficit in the treasury; the years ex- penditures, including those of the in- surrection and'the cholera, will be entire- ly covered by the regular current re ceipts without borrowing. This does not include the loan made for special inter- nal improvements.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
TERSELY TOLD.

The policemen look handsome in their new uniforms.
 Look out for burglars. Quite a number have been spotted by the police.
 Nearly every merchant in the city has a full force of extra assistants and trade during the holidays is on the boom.
 Invitations are out for supper to be given by Messrs. Harris & Williamson, the electricians, to the electrical frater- nity, at the Hotel Morris Christmas night December 25, at S;30 D. m.
 There were several short runaways yesterday, the result of the Christmas fireworks: but it don't take a Birming- ham horse long to learn the racket and they soon pass the small boy and his torpedo like he was only locomotive blowing at the bombardment of some fort.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad checks are received by T. c. King, 2026 First avenue, at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. He has just bought about 10000 pairs of ladies', children's and mems shoes at a reduction of 10 to 40 per cent You will certainly do yourself an injustice if you do not see his shoes be- fore yOu buy
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Venezuela's View.

Vienna, Dec 23.-The Paris corre- spondent of the Neue' Freie Presse tele- graphs to that paper an interview he has had with General Palacio, ex-president of Venezuela, who said that Holland had far more justifable pretension to the disputed area than Great Britain. Ven ezuela, he added, had never been averse to arbitration. During his own term as president the government wished to pro- pose that the presidents of the United States, France and Switzerland should act as arbitrators, but this plan was abandoned because 1t would have re- quired long and assiduous discussion and inquiry, while the presidents ire quently changed. Venezuela then de- sired to submit the matter to the Elm peror of Austria, in whose justice she had the fullest confidence, but this decree was abandoned because of Great Brit aims attitude.
 General Palacio concluded by declaring that neither Venezuela nor the United States expected war.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS
Being Put in aon the Southside-Sidewalks
 Also Being Graded.


 The storm sewer provided for by re- cent ordinance is being rapidly construct ed by the contractors, c. M. Burkhalter & Co. The sewer begins at Twentieth street and runs to the alley between G and H, on Twenty-second street. Accord ing to the contract the sewer must be completed within a few weeks, and when done it will assist a great deal in the drainage of that district.
 Sidewalks Graded. The sidewalks in that vicinity are be- Ing graded and put in good condition. When completed they will add much to the attra ctiveness and convenience of that part of the city.
 Sanitary Sewer. [ Work on the sanitary sewer being put in near Beeler's station is progressing satisfactorily and the sewer will soon be ready to make the connections. It will be between one and a half and two miles long when completed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Fowlkes $ Myatt.

Six thousand visitors attended the opening at Fowll<es & Myatt's grocery store, corner Third avenue and Twen- tieth street, few weeks ago. and large per cent of that number are now regular customers. The excellent quality of goods kept in stock, low prices, fair deal ing and courteous treatment has done the work for them and they are now do- ing a business that is entirely satsfacto- ry to themselves. The proprietors and clerks are kept hustling all day long to wait on the customers who visit the store daily Messrs. Fowlkes & Myatt are personally the very pleasantest of gentlemen and have word of welcome to all who visit their store.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
AMMUNITION ExPLoDEs
And Four Deputy Martials Blown in tie
 Air.

And Four Deputy Martials Blown in the
 Air.
 Perry, Okla, Dec. 23.-The news of a singular and fatal accident reached here this morning from Aston, in the Osage country, four miles northeast of Perry. The Dunn brothers, consisting of Bill, Bee, John and George Dunn, all deputy United States marshals, were riding in a wagon in which there were several hun dred cartridges and ten pounds of pow der By some means the can of powder was exploded. igniting\ the cartridges. All four of the men were blown high in the air. The wagon was blown to atoms and both horses killed. Bill Dunn was killed instantly, and it is said the others were fatally injured. The brothers were we'll acquainted with the Dalton gang and six months ago they turned against them and killed two of them. They went heavily armed to protect themselves against the friends of the Dalton and Cook gangs, who have sworn vengeance against them.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
TWENTY TO FIVE.
New York Aldermen Indorse MT. Cleqe
 lands Message

New York Aldermen lndorse MT. Cleqe-
 lands Message.
 New York, Dec. 23-The board of al- dermen this afternoon, after a stormy debate lasting an hour. indorsed Presi- dent Cleveland's message on the Vene- zuelan boundary dispute.
 Alderman Oakley (Tammany) intro duced the resolution. which Iectes that the presidents action was patriotic, wor- thy of approbation and should be indors- ed by the board
 Alderman Olcott. republican, made a vigorous speech in opposition to the reso- hutton. He said that the Monroe doc Urine was not involved in the Venezuelan matter and that President Cleveland had made a gross mistake.
 A motion by Mr. Olcott to lay it on the table was defeated by a vote of II to 16. The resolution was then adopted by a vote of 20 to 5.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
The Standard Again.

London, Dec. 23.-In it's issue tomor- row the Standard will reargue at great length the British position on the Vene- zuelan question. It predicts that Ameri- can common sense will eventually adopt the same view, and says it may be pre- stunned that the president will appoint as members of the commission men whose opinions are entitled to the respect of Englishmen, even though it may be impossible to admit their competence to pronounce binding judgment on contested facts.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
FURY OF THE FLOOD.
Disaster to Life and Property in the Indian
 parritorv.

Wagoner, I. T., Dec. 23.-The Grand river flood continues to rise and now averages a depth of 70 to so feet in the channel, and great desolation is being done. Houses, wagons and farm animals of all description are seen floating down the torrent. Men and women were found in the tree tops today, where they had been for thirty-six hours without shelter or food. They were rescued by a party in boats. One woman was seen in wagon box going down stream calling for assistance but so rapid was the cur rent that nothing could be done to save her. The St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern iron bridge at Gibson, fifteen miles east, went down yesterday even- ing. All through traffic is abandoned. It will require several days to establish a transfer. No such flood was ever known in this part of the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
D. B. Luster.

D. B. Luster does the most extensive custom work in shoes of any manufac- turer in the city. His store on Nine teenth street, between Second and Third avenues, is one of the busiest in the city, but he is never too busy to take a GUS toner's measure or to show his goods. He makes shoes from the latest patterns and at rates as reasonable as can be ob- tained in any first-class shop or store. MT. Luster is accommodating, affable and polite, and those who call on him are assured courteous attention and treatment
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
SOME LIVE MERCHANTS,
Whose Places of Business Are Regular Bee
 Hives of lndustry-They Advertise.

Among the merchants of Birmingham none are more courteous towards their patrons or more liberal in their treat ment of them than the popular clothiers and furnishers. M. Veil & Bro, who have large establishment on First avenue. Their place is one of the largest and most attractive stores in the city, and the gentlemanly proprietors and clerks make it pleasure to trade with them. They have built up quite trade in the merchant tailoring line since they opened that department last spring. and they are continually extending their ter ritory and adding new patrons.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
TOASTED HIM.
11-14-tf

MT. Walter Mccullough. one of the valuable support in the O'Neill company has number of friends among the tel egraphers of Birmingham. MT. McCul- tough was formerly member of the craft. and after the performance last evening local handlers of the key enter tained the popular young actor at one of the favorite cafes with toasts and SurnnhIOuS fare
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
Very Sensible View,

London, Dec. 23.-The Chronicle will tomorrow say: If the commission is composed of men like Messrs. Phelps White and Edmunds 1t must command respect apart from its irregular origin. It would in that case occur to Lord Sails bury that some further proposal from him would be expedient indeed, necessa- ry This is not an instance where the diplomatic door can be closed with a bang.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-24
A GLANCE

At the special line of Christmas offerings of Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. will convince you that your desires can be more easily filled at less expense than elsewhere. Their beautiful stock of furniture excels anything ever displayed in Birmingham. Call there before purchasing your gifts.