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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
YIRGINIA.NSEWS.

The Episcopal church building, at
Upperville, almost demolished, will be
rebuilt on different and much i'm
proved style of architecture.
The contracts were let yesterday for
the erection of Christ Episcopal church
at Charlottesville. The structure is to
be of granite, and will cost s25, 900.
Mr.. r. G. Payne and Miss Jacqua-
lima Holtzlaw, both residing in Gull
pepper, were united in marriage by
Rev. W. 81. Robertson, at Warrenton,
the 9Th instant.
Mr.. William s. Simpson, a we'll
known citizen of Petersburg, died yes
terday, aged rs years. Two years ago
he celebrated his golden wedding. His
wife survives him.
Mr.. Charles B. Wood, of Rappahan-
mock county, successful fiuit-grower,
was recently offered $1,000 for his ap-
pie crop, which he refused, excepting
to realize for it double that sum-.
The barn of Mr.. James Bledsoe, q
prominent farmer in Orange county,
containing 200 bushels of wheat, 200 of
oats and all of his hay and farming
implements, was entirely burned We'd
nesday night.
Mrs. Agnes T. Ashby, relict of the
late DR.. Ashby, surgeon in the Con
federate army, and most estimable
Christian lady, died at the residence OF
her cousin, Miss Virginia Knox, in
Fredericksburg yesterday.
Leading citizens of Culpeper county
have organized what will be known as
the Culpeper Fair and Racing Associa-
ton. The object of this organization is
to encourage legitimate sport and to
improve the live stock of the county.
The apple crop in Rockbridge is said
to be unprecedented in size in the his.
tory of the county. The applegrowers
of Albemarle county will meet at Grocer
to-day to perfect an organization with
view to securing wider market and
better prices. The crop of Albemarle
pippins promises to be the finest in
quality for years.
About 3 o'clock yesterday evening
there was severe storm on the lower
Elizabeth river, and the passengers on
the steamer Luray caught the heaviest
OF it. 1t rained hard and the wind was
high, frightening the lady passengers
considerably. Below Lambert's Point
boat containing three men was over
turned, and the last the passengers on
the Luray saw of them they were cling
ing to the bottom of the capsized boat
and small tug was trying to get to
their relief. The weather was too thick
to see whether they were white or
colored persons. No loss of life is re-
ported. There was no rain in Norfolk
or Portsmouth.
The train to Ocean View yesterday
evening when few miles from Nor
folk plunged through the trestle bridge
into Tanners creek. The usual large
number of passengers were on board,
and men, women and children were
suddenly tumbled in a heap into the
soft mud of the creek. The tide for
tunately was out. 1t is remarkable
that no lives were lost and only sprain-
ed limbs and bruised bodies were the
injuries resulting from the accident.
The large throng of Undiscovered pleas
ure seekers were soon brought back to
Norfolk and wrecking force sent out
to get the train out of the creek. 1t is
thought the accident was caused by
spreading rails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
Alexandria Market August 10.

The Flour markets continue quiet without
much change in prices. For tho better grades
of Wheat We have good demand. Ali sam.
pies that arc in condition for the miller meet
with ready sale at outside igures-65 to 81,
lower grades sell Oh their merits, from so to
55 and so. The growing crop of Corn is a
feature still in fixing its value. The
present growing crop is being largely
discounted and prices have been beaten
down very much in the last few
weeks. To-day no ono seems will .Dg to
bug largely; sales in blocks from AZ to az,
jobbing lots few cents higher. Rye and
Oats hold their own. Country Produce as
to Butter and Eggs holds fairly firm, but
green matter is particularly dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
Organ Works Burned.

HAGERsTowN, Md, Aug. ION. P.
Moller's organ works were completely
destroyed by fire early this morning.
The building was two stories, brick,
an covered an acre of ground. One
hundred reed organs, valued at $50
each, were destroyed, along with $2,-
500 pipe organ for the Lutheran church
at Quincy, o. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. Fifty employees lost their
toola
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

STRANGE BEHAvIoR.-Miss L. Hun
tington, a young woman, who registered
as guest at theGrand Hotel, at In
dianapolis, on Thursday, entered the
State Bank of Indiana, threatening that
if she were not given $50, 900 she would
return to her hotel and cut her throat.
While one of the attaches engaged her
attention, another official sent in pc
lice call. Soon thereafter, however,
the woman returned to the hotel, ap
parently having recovered her normal
condition. She is woman of superior
education. Within recent years she
has held position in one of the de-
partments at Washington, but was
thrown out by political changes. This
is supposed to have unbalanced her
mentally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

ONE OF the reasons urged for paying
the unconstitutional sugar bounty
is the possible consequent loss
of the vote of Louisiana to the
democratic party. Well. as the chief
sufferers by such loss would be the
white democrats of that State, and as
they have the means within their
hands of preventing it, if they fail to
avail themselves thereof they should
be able to bear the consequent ills,
whatever they may be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
He LIKES Y1Re1N1A.-A Washing

He LIKES VIRe1N1A.-A Washing.
ington newspaper says :: 1t is among the
probabilities that Secretary Morton
will buy Virginia farm. If he does
he will divide his future residence be-
tween Nebraska and the Old Dominion.
On the 23rd of August Secretary Nor
ton, by the earnest invitation of the
leading men of that place, will deliver
an address at the town of Manassas.
This is distant twenty six miles by rail
from the capital. Not only will Secre-
tary Morton make a speech at Manass.
as on that day, but incidentally ne will
look over farm lying near by Manass-
as with view to its purchase. The
farm holds in the vicinity of 200 acres,
and is furnished with house, barns,
orchards, lawns, field and woodland;
all, in truth. that one would expect to
find on farm in perfect equipment and
cultivation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
List OF Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters. re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postofice
August 10.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Bailey & Son, James PArkins, Joe II
Barrow, Miss May Parker, M
Baggett, BIT Phillips, Geo
Butler, J T Prettymsn, w
Cockerille il, 81 Ramsey, Maggie
Eureks Athletic Club Snellings, II
Fuller Mis- Kate Teacher,
Jennings CIV Thompson. L
johnson, 3 Vickers, Arthur
Lee, NE Whalen. Mrs
Woodyilie & Beattie.
G. G. CABIN. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

THE J1NGoEs now demand that be-
cause poor, weak and defeated China
may not be able to make such repara-
ton as may be asked of her for the in.
juries sustained by American missiona-
ries in that country during the recent
temporary reign of mob of the law
less people thereof, such reparation be
enforced at the mouth of the thirteen
inch guns of the Navy. Did this gov
eminent make all the reparation that
was asked for the unprovoked outrage
upon the Chinese in Wyoming, or for
the bloodthirsty and causeless assault
upon the Italians in New Orleans?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

WHAT Is THE ONE GREAT RULE IN
BUSINESS ?-That of honesty, absolute
and unqualified honesty. All the rules
of business are worthless if they are
not founded on that one and only foun-
dalton stone to true commercial sue
cess. Honesty is not alone the best
policy in business; it is the one and
only policy. Upon it, and upon it
alone can good reputation be built, and
a man in business without reputation
for honesty might just as we'll stop.
Any deviation from the rule of honesty
in business may bring temporary gain,
but it invariably means permanent loss.
On the other hand, a strict adherence
to an honest policy may sometimes
mean q temporary loss, but it is sure TO
result, sooner or later, in permanent
gain. A man never, and I repeat the
word never, loses anything by being
honest.-From the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal, May, 1895.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

Comptroller-of-the- Currency Eckels
will within few days appoint new
bank examiner for Virginia. MIR. John
M. Miller, of Lynchburg, formerly of
Buchanan, who has filed the position
for the past two years, having BEEN
elected cashier of bank at Charlotte,
N. c., has asked to be relieved from
duty on the 1st Of September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug. 10.-The steamer
Miranda stranded last night on Jument
Rock, the southwest point of the is-
land of Usbant, off Britanny, France.
The vessel was so badly damaged that
she sank. Nothing is known concern
ing her crew. The night was pitch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
A Wholesale Wash.

SPRING LAKE, N. J., Aug. 10.-One
of the principal features of this season
is the annual Farmer Wash Day, at
Wreck Pond, Spring Lake. No less
than 10000 farmers gathered here from
all parts of the country to take their
annual bath. The farmers came with
their wives, their sweethearts, their
children, and grandchildren in all kinds
of wagons, While the 10000 farmt rs
took their wash, 5000 sightseers looked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

The famous stallion Red Wilkes was
sold Yesterday for much less than his
real value, going for $500. A few
years ago $50, 600 was paid for a half in
terest in him, and since then he has
earned oyer sl00, 900 In the stud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

LYNN G. Troutman, prominent con-
tractor. was drowned in the Schuylkill
river at Snswmont, q suburb of Phila-
delphia, yesterday afternoon. With
several companions Troutman went in
swimming and, without making any
ign of distress, he disappeared under
iha water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Aug. 10.-The mlrket this
morning was moderately active and prices
were frmer except for Manhattan. The gen.
eral railway list was strong and number of
prominent stocks sold It the top figures of the
week. The buying was due to the belief that
the government crop report to- be given out
late to-day will be very favorable. The ad-
vanced ranged from 1s to rs per cent At II
o'clock the market was steady.
New YORK, Aug. 9.-F7our-state and
western quiet, easy. Wheat-No red ope.
cd firm and unchanged; fell asalsc with the
west and on realizing, rallied lrs on covering
steady, very dull. Sept 72sas731s; Lee
"a 11-16a754s; May 781saS91a. Corn-No
2 dull. easier; Sept 4544a45 716; May
3s4a397s; No. 2, 46ssa47s. Oats-No 2
quiet, steady; Aug 25 Sept 24lha24ss; West
ern 26s3s Pork quiet and firm; mes
$11 OOa$12 so. Lard quiet and nominal
CHICAGO. Aug 1o.-wheat-sept g.;
3eAa3s7s ; Dec 44lsa4s; May 43s.a435a.
osts-Sept 20la; Oct 2Oas May 23aa. Pc, <
Sept 80 TO; Oct SO 80; Jan $40 40.
Iard-Sept IS 15 Oct Sc 20; Jan Sc 17lb.
Ribs-Sept So rs; Oct So 80; Jan So 35.
Business was quiet and the feeling steady at
the opening of the wheat market to-day.
C,rn opened steady.
BALTIMORE. Aug. 10.-Flour quiet. Wheat
quiet; No 2 red spot and Aug 691aa69Ss !;
Sept 701aa7Oss; Dec 73laa73ss steamer
No 2 red 669hs66S4; southern wheat by
sample 70a72 do on grade 6Sa71 Corn dull
mixed spot 46s4 bid; Aug 46 bid Sept 4Sss,
a46A; year 394. bid; Jan SO bid southern
white corn 40; do yellow 4S1aa49. Oats
quiet aud steady; No 2 white Western 2s1s
a29; No miJed do 26a26la. Rye finn;
No 2 SO. Hay quie; and steady good to
choice timothy SIG 90. Provisions firm.
C,ffee quiet Mt 16laa16i1. o.her articles un-
changed.
RALTIxnRE. Aug. 1O-Yirpinia 3s nan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

On August 9th, 1896, at Rock Spring, MOI.
gomery county, Nd, ELISHA JANNEY
MILLER, in the 68th year of his age. Flu
neral from his late residence, on Washington
street, at IL a. m. Monday, August 18th.
Interlnent private.
At the residence at the city jail, Aueu t
8, ISKAEL HOLT. Funeral at 8 g. M. To-
morrow, Sunday from the residence. Friends
are invited TO attsnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

The ten extra colored policemen are
still on duty at Spring Valley, ILL.,, and
the mines are in operation to-day,
about nine hundred men. or about one
half of the force going to work. Bar
ney Rollo, the italian who was reported
dead LAST night. ia still aliye TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

BAsEBAIL.-The baseball games of yester-
day resulted as follows: New York Is, Bal
timore 8; Baltimore s, New York 2; Boston
4, Washington 8; Philadelphia 4 /; Brooklyn 1 !;
Louisville 4, Pittsburs 1 I; Cleveland IS, Chi
cago 6. The following is the standing of the
clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

AT the soldiers reunion in Parsons.
Kas., yesterday, ex-senator John J.
Ingalls, and his successor, Senator PET
fer, spoke from the same platform
The meeting between the two men was
cordial, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

SHIRTING AND PILLOW CASE COT
~ TONS lowest prices good quality, at
A C. SLAYMAKER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

~ ENUINE PORTO RICO MoLAssFs
VI good and fancy grades. Just received to.
day by j. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

DIMITIEs, usual price 1913, we are SELL.
~ ing them at 10c, at
4. @. SLAYMAKER,s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

CHILDREN's HOSE AND HALF-HosE
" blacks and fans, dropstitch in black, at
a. G. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

A FINE assortment of HOSIERY for La
~ dies, Gentlemen and Children, at
A. c. SLhYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

900 BUSHELS CHOICE BURBANK
oOO POTATOES, for sale by
VIM. P. WOOLLS 81 SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

GOLD DUST SOAP POWDER, equal in
VI weight to eight &c packages, for sale at
Csc by &C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF PER-
"A GALES for Shirt Waists, new and pretty
pattern at A. c.. SLAYHAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

nRIED CHERRIES just received-16o
~ per pound at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

EyLoUR-A carload, 125 barrels choice
JIG Flour bought before the advance. for
eale low by j. c. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

JACONET LAWNS regular price 1oc, now
~ selling at 6ic; 5c-LAWNS at &c, at
A. C. SLAYMAKERP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

nNE GROSS GOOD WHIsKs, just receiv-
W cd and for sale at Toe each, by
J.C. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

CTRICTLY PURE APPLE VINEGAR.
~ full strength, for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

ALIyE OIL, Les & PERKINS, Sauce, Can
W ned Salmon and Holsters, fresh, just re-
ceved by ]. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

DRoAD RUN CREAMERY BUTTER, re
I'D duced to 30c per pound
ROBERTSON & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

NIEW MAcKEREL just reserved by
IN &c &iLBURh's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

ExTRA QUALITY CARPET BRooMs,.
IL just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

HAMS-S Skaters Mild Hams and Cox's
11 Winter Cured Hams, small sizes, for sale
by J. O. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

A FULL LINE OF SUMMER UNDER
IN WEAR for sale at
A.C sLAYMAKERs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

pRIME NO. NEW MACKEREL just re.
Il ceived by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

A PRETTY LINE OF LADIES' LAUN-
"A DERED SHIRT WAISTS, just received
A. G. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

ELGIN BUTTER-Choice Elgin Creamery
IL Butter received direct; for sale at 3Cc
by ]. @. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

DECEIVED to-day another lot of sweet
1e JAMAICA ORANGES Only 3Oc per
dozen, B. II. JENKINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

SEA ISLAND PERCALs, one yard wide.
~ reduced to 10c at
A.C. SLAYMAKER'S,
Successor to A. B. Slaymaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

REEN GINGER-one barrel of PRIME,
VI GREEN GINGER received to-day by
JIG. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

Tee CREAM FREEZERs.-The Gem is the,
i best and prices are reduced.
JAS F. CARLIN SONS & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

q - BOXES Duryea's Satin Gloss Super
2O Tor and Corn Starch, received to-day
by &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

MNAsoN's FRUIT JARs, best quality flint
I'VE glass, for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

BALTIMORE. Aug. 1o.-virginia IS, new.
=; do Century 63E. bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

lust RECEIVED handsome assortment
y Of Tacoma Lawn, usual price 10c; we are
selling it Sc A. c. SLkYNAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

Quilted EARLY JUNE PEAS, 1895 pack
~ for ssleat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF sc LAWNS at
IA A, O, sLAyIAKERH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

I . MATS Extra Fine Old Government
4 a JAVA COFFEE, Just received and for
sale at 35c, freshly roasted, by
JIG MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

A PRETTY assortment of HAMBURG
IA EDGINGS; prices lower than ever just
received at A. G. SLAYMAKER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10

ITO CLOSE THEM OUT-MAsON'S HALF
Il GALLON FRUIT JARS. soc per dozen.
VIM. P. WUOLLsS q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-10
Encourage Home Enterprise.
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS.
CARBONA

Tho latest chemical discovery.
Removes Crease Spots Instantly
without injury TO the most delicate fabric or COLOR
A0N-INFlAMMABLE. = N0N.ExPLoSivE.
Kyour grocer or druggist does not keep 1t applyto
Marshall Chemical Co., Marshall, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-09
\ LlyinE Mouse.

George Ienkcr has sent from the Gamer.
oons a mammal OF an entirely new siccirs
III hyi:.E dorInUusc The discovcrcr has
been honorcd in naming the contribution
To zoology, the name OF idiurus zcnkcri
being attached to It's label 1t is an attract
I've little animal, with an exceedingly
long and hairy tail, with hair arranged
like the teeth Of q comb. From the root Of
tho tai! To the brwshliko tip project long
upright hairs. II has been called the lly-
ing dormouSc from its resemblance to Al.
ice in Wondcrland's friend i'll he shape Of
its body. its skull anu its teeth In other
respects 1t resembles a certain species OF
squirrels, while its skeleton shows charac.
teris,ics peculiar TO the jerhoa -Cincinua.
ii Enquirer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-09
~. 10 WATER STREET.

a IrlNG i.hCI, WITH TNII.-pR y. u. BAR.
~ EE ] ';'s i"t iu 20 ucW Elrcrri, r---S--,
N"'"i L" ran Ihc tuluIlncr, al his ul- hS;;sssszS
u'e aud I" lake ia i'lAce uf his str.,mUllfTYSY
motor, "ii "a has ,sDur such 'NrrlI, NJ work IN he
pass. u! . 'it'c ha, been thuiuuslI, rrt,t,a ed
ana impio'' d IA the past irw months. and i, nov
IA" 81 l'-i equipped aud hitriur Dental l.,iR,.
IiSnm u.s. )" ih" -"'th He iI. ali The iair.t IN
PRAYED instruments. With ihr kuo- .igc Uf iw"u,, 81
i've t".r, Nlrri'i'c" b" The u.r cot dental in>irn-
heuls. liiS !, w"ith sonnet hing Ia ywu. can 70
tsaiit" 10. 1lu"' pr !. u. EAEE:l.Tr IS hxrt
i'r 10" h"ni"' luS.n">- Hiii a rl,uiy OF Dental
nncrinl to 1t" al L n'i, ui Rental wor, ut rri,as
satisl..ci rrv 80 Uli ln.-,> of i"'"il,'
rn y. y HAEEErU DENTl~r
O.tioe 'vr' IS aud 49, Mana street opposite ferry
toat landing, Norfolk, ~ uiN,c hours iro'u
M tnS iu. lc.u-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-09
In rne 1lncs o, sept. 10 numncr OF

In The Tines OF sept 10 a number OF
corrcspon Tents write, giving explanations
of the phenomenon. Mr.. Tomlnson. r.
Il y writes: THE appearance OF tho
Moon as described by your correspond
Unts, seems to have been the result OF iin-
equal rctTaction, produced In masses OF air
Of different dcnStiCs and in motion. A
similar otfcC, MAY ba observed in an in
closed space heated by nm iron sto"u with
vertical Que. An ascending current OF
rasciicd air is produced by tho hot flue. Ii
M observer place himself SO as To bring
vcrtica window bar apparently vcr, near
the ascendi., rarc.icd current the bar will
appear distorted and wabbling rs Your
CORRESPONDENTS nave it Aftar "a hot .ia"
When the moon rises into clear Sky. tho
earth radiatcs its heat into space and pro-
duc"s currents of air Of varying dcnsitirs
II the moon bc Vowed through these as
CcGdiug Cur:cnts II is quite conceivable
tina, II 'laY become distorted in the man
ncr described 10y your correspondents"
However, the heat appears to have been
accompanied by remarkable mrtcoric phr-
nomcna At 10 o'cloc! of tho night OF
sept people in Bath had their attention
attracted by n brilliant movement In the
sEy-a large, luminous, comctiku body
swept down the sky III IL slightly curved
line and disappeared behind the wooded
horizon IN the southwest. Tho size of tho
meteor seemed half that al the fun moon.
and ii had q tail, brilliant, full. but rather
Shori. Again In Tho Daily Graphic Of
sept IA correspondent from Ireland gives
an account of "a curious appearance, " or
"a great shining mass, far larger than
the sun, which struck and mi urcd n boy.
But no date OF this remarkable occurrence
j. given.