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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-23
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 22-Pittsburg-
Baltimore game postponed on account
of rain.
At Cincinnati:
Cincinnati ..O1OO15O1O1-9 IS 2
New York ..1021OO0 0-8 II 0
Batteries: Foreman, Fisher and
PETIT; Clarke, Meekin and Wilson. I'm
pire, Sheridan.
At Louisville:
Louis, OOO2123 O0O0O3-11 Il s
Brook, 0022O 10000 Is 2
Batteries: Cunningham and Dexter;
Kennedy, Harper and Grim. Umpire,
Mcfarland.
Second game):
Louisville ...........00O11-2 0
Brooklyn ............0 0 10-1 4 2
Batteries: Frazer and Dexter; Payne
and Grim. Umpire, Mcfarland
At Chicago:
Chicago O00O00701 1-10 10 s
Boston ...1O1OO00 o. 9 Is 5
Batteries: Griffith and Fittredge;
Nichols, Stivetts and Cancel. Umpire,
Lynch.
At Cleveland:
Cleveland ....0O12261Ox-12 Is /
Batteries: Cuppy and OMeara; Ger
man and Mcclure. Umpire, Hurst.
At ST. Louis:
ST. Louis ..... 02-S 10 I
Philadelphia . 030220-7 .
Batteries: Breitenstein and Murphy;
Gumbert, Taylor and Grady Umpire,
Emslie
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
At Norfolk. First game):
Norfolk 100 O0OOO0O-1 3
Portsmouth O0OO1O0x-3 3 5
Batteries: Sechrist and Fields; Boyd
and Rollins.
(eScond game):
Norfolk .......3O2OO2OO0-7 II 2
Portsmouth 00-2 9 4
Batteries: Gilroy and Fields; Evans
and Rollins.
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MURDER NEAR FRANKLINTON.

Franklinton, N. c., July 22.-(Spe-
cial)-At negro picnic or political
gathering near here to-day Genadus
jackson, colored, was killed by being
struck with a stick. JAS. A. Moore,
son of ex-Sheriff J. J. Moore, is now
under arrest here charged with the
killing. The origin of the trouble can
not be learned tonight.
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VIRGINIA POPS FOR BRYAN

ST. Louis, Mo, July 22-The Vir-
ginia delegation tonight adopted a res
olution favoring the nomination of
Bryan upon the platform which the
convention shall adopt, without de-
handing any terms in respect to pa
tronage. The resolution was carried
by vote of 80 to IL.
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The town of Greenville, which is I'M
der Republican and Populist control,
has negro policeman and taX-llster.
This is but an earnest of what we
might expect all over the State should
Russell and his minions get control
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-23
CONVENTION DATES.

Democratic Congressional Conven-
lion 9th District-Roclzingh August
18th.
Democratic Congressional conven-
ton Eighth District-Raleigh June
ssth. and Wilkesboro, July Goth.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-23

The Southport Leader must feel
mighty lonesome. 1t is the only paper
in North Carolina that bolts the Ma
tional Democracy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-23

Bryan voted for Cleveland three
time, is it possible that Cleveland will
now refuse to vote for Bryan once?
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HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
lousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14
D. Bendheiinl & Sons,
316 KING STREET.

amusement to the large audience pre-
sent, among which were many young
people from this city who went to the
entertainment in vehicles and returned
at late hour last night.
Officer Young to-day arrested Matil-
da Tosen, Sandy Tosen and VIM. Buck
ner, all colored, charged with stealing
bread from boxes in front of grocery
stores. The bread was found at Ma
tilda Tosen's house in basket covered
with ashes, where it is said it was
placed when it was known that the
house would be searched.
The ladies of st. Paul's Church will
give birthday party at the residence
of Mrs. L. W. Reid, on Duke street, on
the 10th for the benefit of the building
fund of that church. Invitations have
been issued with little silk bag at
tached in which those invited are ex-
pected to place as many pennies as
they are years old. At the party there
will be music and refreshments.
Mr.. Russell Phillips, the photograph
er of this city, went to Charlottesville
yesterday to take some pictures in that
vicinity. In leaving the city in a bug
gy his horse became frighted at an cleo.
trio car and ran off. Mr.. Phillips and
his instruments were thrown from the
vehicle, Mr.. p. being somewhat bruised
aud the instruments damaged. Repairs
were soon made, however, and Mr..
Phillips proceeded on his way and
made his pictures.
Little Jack Burke, son Of Mr.. ]. T. Burke
while fishing on the wharf at the shipyaId
yesterday evening with four companions; fell
overheard, and had it not been for the pres.
once Of mind of one of his companions, Hen y
Ayers the nine.year old son of Capt Charles
g. Ayers q. S. army, he would have been
drowned. Master Ayers, seeing the perilous
position of his playmate, went to the side OF
the wharf and by reaching his arm over the
edge, little Burke managed to take hold of 1
and pull himself up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

PERsONAL.-Miss Hunter Ferguson
of Richmond, is on q visit to the family
of Mr.. Edgar War6eld.
Mr.. John Bayne and Miss Annie
Reynolds were married at St. Mary's
Church this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Stunkel cele.
brated the sixteenth anniversary Of
their marriage and the formers thirty
seventh birthday Tuesday last, at their
home in Washington. Among those
present were Miss Mamie Thomas, q
niece of Mrs. Stunkel, and MIR. Cliff
Coffin, both of this city.
Mrs. Charles Duffey is quite i'll at her
home on Fairfax street, near Prince.
Miss Maud Downham returned to
school at Norwalk, Conn.,, to-day after
her Easter holiday.
Mr.. G.. K. Pickett has gone to Mid
dleburg for short visit.
Letters have been received in this
city from Mr.. w. W. Adam, who re-
Gently accepted from the Mary Gusts
Lee Chapter place in the Confederate
Home at Richmond. He expresses
himself as being well satisfied, glad to
meet several of his old companion-in-
arms there, has donned the Confeder-
ate uniform and has already shared in
the performance of guard duty.
Mr.. George Roat, who has been con-
fined to his home for the past six weeks
with pneumonia, is again on the streets,
but very feeble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

DELIGHTFUL GERMAN.-The German
Club was last night rendered delight
iql Leap Year dance at McBurney's
Hall by number of young ladies
Of this city in return for numbers
Of pleasant dances given them by the
cllo. The hall was prettily deco.
lated and Professor Donch furnish
Cd the music for the occasion. The
ladies' dresses were very handsome and
becoming, and altogether the affair
Vas most successful one. The ger
man was led by Mr.. L. G. Barley, and
M7eSdames Carroll Ashby, S. B. Davis,
n, r Robertson, George Evans, E. G.
yuan, and l.. G. Barley were the
caaperons. Among those present were
Sag Misses English, of Laurel, Md; Miss
I,-At, OF King George county; the Miss
we M,i,nnigerode, Miss Wormley, of Rich
S SVTu, Miss Patton. of Lexington; tho Misses
TSE4leF OF Wytheville; the Misses Herbert, the
Misses French. Miss Dsingerfield, Miss Smoot,
~ s'% y, hattles, Miss Hunter. Miss Vending.
W Washington; Miss Lambert, Miss Bayard,
MS Johns, Miss Robinson snd Miss Bryants
~ Elliott, Messrs. Oliver Catohings, Gray
G1-sil'ta!!, and Messrs Brook, McRoberts.
~ N'n-, aud Harris, Of Washington; Messrs.
io..s Stuart. Key Dsingerdeld, Geo Rob
s s,.a, ! W sud R. Il. Wattles, Henry Dain-
s ~n.E Z B. Taylor, Carroll Ashby, c. A.
5 nat harry Yohe, Charles and Powell Min
Css.Ode' ". A. Smoot, jr., A.. c. Murdaugh,
r. +''gce howard, Geo. Carter ], d. Brooks,
/ D. ID. b[ysnt, Marshall King. g. ii. Evans, G.
-If, se' Wilbur Kent, C. F. Wood, srd j..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

ELECTORAL BoARD.-The county
Electoral Board met to-day and elected
Geo. W. Veitch, of Arlington, a mem
Der of the board to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Robert
Veitch. The others present were VIM
s. Reed, of Jefferson district, and Robert
Walker, of Washington district.
The following appointments were
made:
Washington district-Judges, ]. F
Hager, n. c. Bradley, Geo. o. Wun-
der; Registrar, ]. F. Hager; Commits
sioner of Election, ]. F. Hager.
Arlington disadvantages, Henson
Thompson, Edwin Ball, Robert Ball
Registrar, W. T. Burrows; Commission.
ers, Edwin Ball and Robert Ball.
Jefferson disadvantages, ]. F. Ha-
ney, E. T. Sisson, Ed. Roberts; Regis
trar, J. F. Haney; Commissioners, E.
T. Sisson and ]. F. Haney.
The board adjourned to meet Mon
day, April 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

COUNTY SUPERvIsoRs.-The County
Supervisors met to-day, having ad-
journed from yesterday. The clerk
was directed to notify the officers of the
Pennsylvania. the W., A. &c Mt. V. and
the W., A. F. c. Railway companies
that the distractions placed in the pub.
lie highway in the town of Rosslyn by
those companies must be removed at
once and the highway put in good con-
dition.
The sheriff was directed to offer re-
ward of $25 for the arrest of John Bur-
less, colored, who recently escaped
from Jail.
A communication was received from
J. T. Haney notifying the board that
his term of Office as Superintendent of
Roads did not expire till July 1st and
that he would continue to hold himself
subject to the orders of the board and
expected to receive the salary. The
communication was ordered to be filed.
At the February term of the County
Court under a new law Mr.. Robert
Walker was appointed Superintendent
of Roads.
The board recommended to the judge
of the County Court the name of s. 81.
Thompson, colored, to be superintend-
ent of poor for the county in place of
Robert Walker, resigned. 1t is said
by some that Judge Chichester will not
appoint Thompson to the position.
A number of accounts were audited
and the board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The CITY Council meets tonight.

The City Council meets tonight.
A handsome Jewish temple is to be
erected in Washington.
Bread boxes on King street, near AL
fred were robbed last night.
Numbers of fine shad are now being
caught in the river just below this city.
The residence of Mr.. Chrisman, near
Falls Church, was destroyed by fire on
Sunday.
Miss Minnie Beach, aged 10 years,
daughter of Mr.. Frank Beach, died to-
day at her home on upper Duke street.
At the meeting last night of Belle
Haven Council, Jr. o. Z. A. NJ, one
member was initiated and routine bust
ness was transacted.
Mrs. Butler, an old inmate of the
Aims House, fell at that institution last
night and broke her hip. She is being
attended by DR.. Miller.
In consequence of the Union Mission
services to be held tonight at the M.
E. Church South no services will be
held at the Union Mission Hall.
At the meeting of Golden Light
Lodge of GOOD Templars tonight Grand
Chief Templar Hout and Grand Secre-
tary Hawxhurst will be present Off
cially.
Capt. R. F. Knox, auctioneer, to-day
sold for Judge Norton, trustee, two
frame houses on the east side of Henry
street, between King and Cameron, to
Thomas Blair for $500.
In Washington yesterday the bicycle
drill and parade for the benefit of tie
Home for Incurables was witnessed
by large number of society people
and was great success.
Miss Maud Powell. the nineteen-year-
old daughter of Mr.. 81. G. Powell, died
Friday at the residence of her parents;
in Vienna, after an illness of several
weeks. Her funeral took place on Sum
day.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Wesley w.
Follin and Lucy M. Davenport, both of
Langley, and to Faank Swider, of St.
Mary's county, Md, and Julia ]. De
ment, of Nomini.
The little fifteen-months-old son of
Mr.. J. D. Arnold, of Del Ray, fell head
foremost into tub of water yesterday
and came near being drowned. Fortu-
nately the little fellow was discovered
in his perilous situation and rescued.
Robert Robertson, of Washington,
while walking in the county near the
Aoueduct Bridge yesterday was as
saulted by some young mon VINO struck
him on the head with stones. His
wounds were dressed at the Emergency
Hospital.
The organ, hymn books, etc, which
were removed from the Oak Hill Bap-
fist Church, in Fairfax COUNTY, by the
dissatisfied element of the congregation
were returned and in place yesterday,
as per order of Squire Kirby, and the
erring brothers will not go to jail.
The minstrel entertainments given
last night st tse aigh school bS the
students ofthat school was success in
every particular and afforded intense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

Miss WILLARD's ADDREss.-Miss
Frances Willard was greeted at the NJ.
E. Church South yesterday evening by
large audience which listened atten-
lively to her appeal in behalf of The W.
G. T. U. She was introduced by Rev.
Rumsey Smithson, presiding elder of
the circuit, and was accom- panied by
Mrs. La Fetra, ex president of the or
der in the District of Columbia and SUI
perintendent of the department for the
promotion of good citizenship; Miss
Anna A. Gordon, superintendent of ju-
venile works of the W. c. T. U. of the
world; Mrs. Crafts, superintendent of
Sunday school work in W. C. T. U. of
the world, and Rev, Wilbur F. Crafts,
superintendent national bureau of re-
form. Miss Willard spoke for more
than an hour and appealed to the
ladies of Alexandria to join the work of
the white ribboners. She paid trib-
ute to the historic city on the Pc.
tomac," and said she was proud of the
opportunity to address its citizens.
The speaker recounted the stir
ring events of the crusade in $50
towns of Ohio, resulting in an increased
membership in both the public and
Sunday schools. She spoke of her
recent trip to Europe and chopped sor
arbitration between this and the mother
country" Miss Willard spoke of the
great interest being manifested through
out Virginia by the w. C. T. o., and
appealed to those present, at the close
of her remarks, to allow the white
ribbon to be pinned upon their breasts.
Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts spoke of the
excellent work that had been accom-
plished in the Sunday schools by the
adoption of the temperance lessons.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the meeting Resolved, That We
earnestly petition Congress to pass the
Gillett bill, to protect State anti-gamb.
ling laws from notification by apply
ing to interstate gambling by telegraph
the penalties already provided for in
terstate gambling by mail and express"
The petition was signed by Rev. ]. T.
Williams, Rumsey SmithsoD, F. T.
Benson, D. H. Kern and Mrs. J. T.
Williams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

GENERAL LEES SUCCEssoR.-Capt.
W. H. Fowle, appointed to succeed
Gen. Fitz Lee as collector of internal
revenue for the Sixth district of Vir-
ginis. was born in this city, April 1st,
ISIS. His father, Maj. William H.
Fowle, was prior 10 the war wealthy
merchant of this city. He served in
the Confederate army and had the rank
ofmajor. Collector Fowle was o captain
Of the seventeenth Regiment Virginia
Volunteers of the Confederate army,
from this city, and was badly wounded
in the leg in one of the engagements,
and was then detailed as provost mar
shal at Liberty, Va, at the hospital
under DR.. Benjamin Blackford. After
the war Captain Fowle went into the
mercantile business in this city, and
during his residence here he served
term in the Virginia Legislature. Re-
moving to Staunton, he was for num-
Der OF years bookkeeper for the whole
sale house of j. Baumgardner & Sons,
aud while filling this position was ap-
pointed by the late Capt. Ham Shep-
perd first assistant in the Office of col
lector of internal revenue until he was
relieved from Office in 1889, when the
republicans took charge. Taking an
sctive part in the days of the booms. in
the enterprises of those days he was
largely interested at Clifton Forge,
LOwmoor and Roanoke. When the
second Cleveland administration came
lhe was again appointed by Capt.
Shepperd first assistant in the office OF
collector. His experience, therefore,
peculiarly fits him for the position of
collector. Captain Fowle has been a
fne erk,-rapid, accurate and faith
full and is fully equipped for the posi-
ton. Captain Fowle married Miss
Mamie Happier, of Halifax county,
North Carolina. He has one sister liv-
Ing, the wife of ex-Mayor ]. T. Beck
ham, OF this city. Captain Fowle, the
new collector, said in Lynchburg yes
terday L shall follow exactly in the
footsteps of my predecessor in regard to
appointments. l will appoint chief
deputy, in fact. have already selected
him, but will make no changes so long
asmy subordinates fill their positions as
satisfactorily as they have"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

INsoLENT NEGRoEs.-People who
patronage the electric railway between
this city and Mount Vernon complain
of gang of idle negroes who infest the
intersection of Royal and Franklin
streets. Yesterday a car loaded with
ladies and gentlemen stopped there for
the purpose of taking on and letting off
passengers and the negroes seemed to
have selected the occasion to curse and
use the most disgusting language. 1t
is said to be an every day occurrence.
The police have been ordered to break
up the gatherings and should they be
found there in future the gang will be
arrested and sent to the chain gang
under the vagrant act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

THE PRICE OF SUGAR.-A dispatch
from Philadelphia yesterday says: Gall
grades of refined sugars advanced to-
day cent, with the exception of Nos.
ii and 10, which advanced 1-16 cent.
The rise is caused by the general de-
crease in raw material and the fact that
there is no Cuban sugar coming to this
country" The increase in price is the
third which has occurred within a
uaal-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning:
]. b. Roberts, white, and Howard
Hall, colored, arrested by Special Off
Ger Loven charged with trespassing
upon the cars of the Southern Railway
Company, were fined s. each or given
20 days on the chain gang.
Cashen Cole, colored, arrested by
Officers Wilkinson and Goods charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined 81
James Miles and Ellis West, both
colored, charged with disorderly con.
duct, were dismissed for want of evi'
dence.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild until about o'clock when it
became cloudy. Five prisoners and
three dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14
,.s,,,1rgp WITH A CRUTcH.-Ahout

,s.ArfTED WITH A CRUTCH.-Ahout
ven o'clock yesterday eveninc S",na
m,iiement was caused at the inLoisc.:.
, eAT Of King and Henry stress by
i p;ebard Burnett, who assaulted man
I'D I'D James Cook with crutch. Bur-
n a,r fled after the assault. 1t seems
.sst the latter has had grievance
s wa, Cook for some time and has
ban awaiting an opportunity to assault
S;o, he having made threats to that eff
t l' Recently while Burnett was in
i ;ef charged with highway robbery and
a,,srpi d murder Cook, it is alleged,
nan 'rsnl 10 his saloon and demanded
~ N from his wife. Upon being re,
;I.ad he swore out a warrant against
Ms Burnett charging her with selling
iinnor on sunday. According to Cooks
.rarement he was at King and Henry
:t-asts Yesterday evening when Burnett
oonnroached. He came close to Cook
ani said. Jim, we are friends; are we
n n ~ Cook replied YES" AS soon
a. he had uttered this monosyllable
Burnett STRUCK Diu III luo iaSo Will LIS
d.t and before he could recover him
sslf dealt him blow across the head
Nth one of his crutches. Cook fell
sn5 in few seconds his coat, vest and
sbirl we're almost covered with blood.
The scalp had been cut terribly. He
saws Burnett struck at his head Sec
on5 time. but missed it, the blow fall
inc upon his arm. Burnett fed before
the arrival of the police, and was not
arrested until this morning, when he
was captured in West End. Cook was
taken to DR.. Arthur Snowden's Office
where it was found necessary to take
some stitches in his scalp. The skull
was not fractured, as was at first sup
posed. and he was walking about the
ci,y this morning. The case will come
M in the Police Court tonight at Z
o'clock. Burnett was arrested by Ser
gssnt Smith and Officer Deane. He
was secreted in Constant Ponnet's
green house. Last night while the Of
iiicers were looking for him he was in a
field some distance off watching his
pursuers. He was tracked to the green
house By the marks in the ground
male by his clutches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14
COLOSSAL SILK SALE.

At 29c, White Japanese Wash Silks, worth
SOC, a 29c.
At .29c Shepherd Check Tafeta Silks,
worth soc, az 29c.
AT 29c. large line of Figured Changeable
Silks for lining. worth soc, at 29c.
At 49c, new spring style in Warp Printed
Silk, novelty effects, collection of styles, the
most varied and largest ever shown by US,
worth Toe, at Acc.
At 79c, Rich Fancy Taffeta Silks in latest
spring designs, in three and four color combi
nations. choice and exclusive styles only
positively good value at 81. only 79c.
At 9Sc, Magnificent Quality Brocaded Ro.
man Stripe Tatfetas, glace and print warp eff.
fleets, including all the new Dresden and Per.
sian color blending, worth ST.. so at 9Sc
At 49c, 27-inch Blsck Habutai Silk, Ly ons
dye, worth 75c, at 49c.
At 69c Best and finest quality Black Bro.
cade Taffeta Silks in most unique designs, q
grade that no one can duplicate under Csc,
at 69c
At 79c, Superb 24-inch Black Figured Satin
Duchess guaranteed pure silk, extra heavy
pliable and high lustre especially adapted for
skirts end dresses, positive value 81. %, spe.
cial price 79c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

OPERA HoUsE.-The Irene Taylor
Dramatic Company opened weeks
engagement last night to good sized
audience, presenting the emotional So
ciety comedy-drama tDivorce." Miss
Taylor, as Florence GRAVITY" proved
herself an emotional actress of marked
ability, and she completely captivated
her audience, while G. P. Drew, as
"Harry GRAVITY" played his part in q
most perfect manner. The other parts
were we'll taken. Tonight the com.
pany will present east Lynne.''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-14

A. L. AT a meeting of the Alex
andria Light Infantry last night, after
the weekly drill, it was decided to give
an excursion to River View on June 5,
when shooting contest will be held,
and Messrs. John Green, VIM. Uhler
and Charles Fisher were appointed a
committee of arrangements. Three re-
cruits were added to the muster roll.
The company decided not to take part
in the military drill to be held in
Savannah.