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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

OFF WITH HIS WIFE's SISTER,
Brsndo Higgins is well.to-do farmer
living two miles from Beaverkill, n. j.
He has two pretty daughters, Grace
and Ethel, of twenty-one and sixteen
years. David France is a gay young
farmer, whose fathers land adjoins the
Higgins estate. The neighbors are
interested in the whereabouts of France
and 16.year. old Ethel. On September 2,
1894, France was married to Grace
Higgins by Rev. A. II. Haynes, Of
Rockland. If they had any unhappi.
ness the outside world knew nothing OF
it. Two weeks ago stallion on the
Higgins farm broke into a pas
ture on the France farm, where
several horses were grazing. In
attempting to drive back the
vicious horse Mrs. France was kicked,
aud her leg was fractured in two
places. While the woman lay injured
at home the unfaithful husband was
making love 10 her younger sister,
Ethel, and last Sunday the pair eloped.
1t was supposed until Monday that
one was at the house of the other.
Mr. Higgins, accompanied by his wife,
started on search that night and
traced the couple to East Branch. On
Tuesday all clues were lost, and they
were forced to return home. Tele
grams were sent out in various direc-
tons, and on Saturday a relative at
Great Bend, Pa, telegraphed to Mr..
Higgins that France and Ethel were
there. Before an arrest could be made
they had disappeared again, Mrs.
France is still confined to her bed with
her broken leg.
The body of tie dead man was sent over
on Wednesday, but as soon as the sheet in
which it was wrapped WAS removed it was
seen that it was not Birdsalls body. Messen.
gers were hurried over TO the hospital to find
out what it all meant, and when they got
there they learned to their grcat JOY that
mistake had been made, and that Blrdsall was
not dead.
Investigation by the hospital authorities
showed that there had been mix up oil
names and that the dead man had been regis
tered as Birdsall.
Brdsall was we'll enough last Tuesday TO
return to his home in Williamsburg. He ate
good meal on his arrival and received the
congra ulstions Of his friends, many OF whom
had not learned that he was yet in the land
of the living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18
Water Spouts.

OswEGo, N. Y, Aug. 1S.-Three
huge funnel-shaped water spouts form
ed in Lake Ontario, about two miles
of his port at o'clock this mornir,s
aad as they movee down the lake they
attracted a great deal of e.'.tention
Shortly after they burst ap2i disappear.
ed and with their disappearance came q
heavy rain and in pieces back from the
lakea heavy hill storm. The latter
did some damage to tobacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

FAIRFAX REPUBLICANs.-Ata meet
ing of republicans at Fairfax Court
House yesterday to elect delegates to
the congressional convention, which
meets at Culpeper on the goth Instant,
the delegation was instructed to vote
for Maj. q. Fl. Hine. 1t is said that this
selection is not the choice of the old.
time republicans of Fairfax country,
who claim that Virginia born repub.
lican should have received the indorse-
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18
Leesburg Va, Live Stock Exhibition

For the above occasion the Southern Bal
way Company, in addition to its regular
train service, will operate special train
from Alexandria 10 Lcesburg for the ac-
conmodation of persons desiring to attend the
Leesburg Live Stock Exhibition, August 26
and 2T. leaving Alexandra at 1:24 q. m, ar
irving in Leesburg at 9:O5 a. m; returning
leave Leesburg at 6:29 p. m, arriving in
Alexandria at 500 p m. Greatly reduced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

QUIETLY MARRIED A CoUNT.-The
marriage of Miss Carolyn Story, only
daughter of Capt. John P. Story, of the
Fourth United States Artillery, to
Count Bessoret, which was celebrated
at Fortress Monroe yesterday, was n
very quiet affair, only the immediate
FAMILY of the bride being present. The
civil ceremony was performed by Mr..
e. E. Montague. OF Hampton, after
which they returned to Fortress Mon
roe and the religious marriage was cell
ebrated in st. Mary's Catholic Church,
Rev. Father ]. r. Kennedy, of Mem
phis, Tenn, officiating. The ceremony
was followed by nuptial mass which
occupied an hour. The Count and
Countess left for New York last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

THURsroN VERSUS SrEwARr.-Scu
ator John M. Thurston has published d
letter to Senator Stewart, of Nevada
editor OF the .Silcer Knight, in reply b.
certain structures of the latter ir au
open letter recently, melted by Dr.
Thurston quoting an editorial oil a Cha.
cago paper which charged Mr.. Bryal
with being a paid employee OF -iIye.
mine owners, and calling upon him 20
deny the statement. Mr.. Thurstor
quotes all of the charges made Ego
Mr. Bryan in this connection, and
rather severe OF Senator sewn. o.
the publication of bis open letter
Senator Stewart has Written brtc1y
reply, in which ha assumes lha. ualet
the law Of libel NJ. Thurston, in re
peatlng the aspersions against Mr.
Bryan, is guilty oflibel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18
CULpEPER DEMOCRATS.

The democrats of Culpeper yesief
day showed their qualification q. the
nomination of John +. Rixey by the
Alexandria convention in one OF the
largest and most enthusiastic meeting
held in that county for years. The
meeting was in The Opera House
which was crowded to the doors.
Resolutions were unanimously aGout-
ed endorsing the Chicago platform and
the nominees and the nomination Of
Rixey for Congress, and pedgine aIl
democratic nominees increased major.
ties.
Mr. Rixey made a short speech, ir
which he defined his position on The
issues of the campaign, and ascribcd
his success at the Alexandra convcu.
ton to the unanimity and resol1Jo.
with which Cnlpeper county stood IS
him in that convention. This was y
RXey's first appearance there sjrce DIT
nomination, and his audience aupiawl-
ed him warmly throughout his speech.
General James c. Field, Hon 4. a..
!ipscomb, and ex-Congressman Turner.
from New York, also made speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

ATTEMPTED MURDER.-James Will
liams, colored barge hand, was ar
rested in Norfolk yesterday afternoon
on the charge of attempted murder.
Williams was laborer on barge be-
longing to Capt. w. D. Davidson. A
dispute over wages occurred between
the two, and the negro vowed VEN
geance upon the captain, whereupon
that officer ordered him Off the barge
Thinking himselfrid ofthe troublesome
darky, the captain started southwark
Friday night, while alone on the deck,
he was surprised to see Williams
emerge from pile of freight, where be
had secreted himself. Before the
captain could defend himself, Williams
had his arms about him, and after q
short struggle, threw his late employer
overheard. When the captain rose to
the surface the murderous darby began
hurting great Jumps of coal at him to
prevent him getting aboard again.
Meantime the crew of the barge, who
were asleep below, heard the noise on
deck and came to investigate it, They
devoted themselves to rescuing Capt.
Davidson, and when they looked abont
for Williams he was found to have es.
capped by swimming ashore. Until yes.
terday his whereabouts were unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

Comptroller Fitch made another fr-
tile effort yesterday to dispose of the
IS, 4S9 ,09S Al of New York city bonds,
the proceeds of which are necessary to
pay debts already contracted. While
the prices offered were low the Comp.
troller was in favor of accepting them
and so maintaining the credit of the
city by prompt payment Of these obi
cations. He was overruled, however,
by the other members of the Sinking
Fund Commission. and third attempt
will now have to be made to sell the
bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

BAsEBALL-The games played by the
National League baseball clubs yesterday re-
suited as follows: Baltimore 3, Philadelphia
,; Baltimor, 16, Philadelphia 10 Cleveland
6. Pittsburg ,; Pittsbure 6, Cleveland 3;
Boston 5, Brooklyn 4 New York 10, Wash.
inrinn Q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

SENT THE WRONG CORPSE HOME
The Gouverneur Hospital, New York,
authorities made 9 serious blunder
Tuesday night of last week, when they
officially declared dead patient who
was on the high road so recovery. The
patient was Chas. Birdsall, who lives
with his sister and her husband on
Cherry street, Williamsburg. He was
employed as driver by D. Mcnamara,
dealer in grain. On Tue sday he was
Frustrated by the heat while deliver.
ing grain and was removed to Gouver
neur Hospital, unconscious. That same
night, Mr.. Mcnamara heard of his mis-
fortune and sent man around to the
hospital to find out how he was getting
along. 4 doctor at the hospital told the
messenger that Birdsall was dead, and
later the death was officially given ont
and appeared in Wednesday mornings
papers.
There was grief in Rirdsall's home
when Mr.. Mcnamara sent word of the
mans death, and arrangements were
made at once to have the body sent to
Williamsburg. Friends. relatives and
neighbors gathered in the house and an
undertaken was hired to take charge OF
the body as soon as it arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

HNLOuR--A carload, 125 barrels am
Il Flour. bought before the advance
sac low by J; G. MILRIL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

SEA ISLAND PERCALs, reduced to IT,.
- one-yard wide, at
a C. eLATHfAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

MID CURED HAMS and BREAKFAsT
W. BACON received to day by
J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

POETIC RICE McLAs-E-
N choice quality, just received By
]. g MliBrl1-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

T,RY A BOTTLE or LIGHTNING Hol
L DROPS Price 25 cents.
WAKEFIELD K HALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-18

DURE WHOLE AND GROUND sPIef
L for sale by
f. S. LEADBEATER * SON
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4 CHARITY BALI
TO BE GIVEN IN PINE BLUFF THURSDAY NIGHT DE.
 CEMBER go.
The Ball to be Given Under the Auspices of the United
 Benevolent Association.

The date for the Charity BalP has been fixed. It will be on the night of Tuesday, December 29th, at the Bluff City Club hall. As a social feature it will be a grand suc- cess. and it is trnly hoped that the people of Pine Bluff will see that it is Q success financially, for it is given in noble cause and for a mo- ble purpose-that of sweet charity.
 The ball is 10 be given under the auspices of the United Benevolent Association, an association that is composed of our best known and most creditable people, who by aid of the fund raised by the ball will be enabled to extend help and succor to the many poor and destitute fam flies in Pine Bluff.
 This association, without fund other than that contributed by the members, are now, and have been for some time, taking care of five destitute families-supplying them with food, clothing and shelter, and with the coming of colder weather there will be other appeals, which, unless the members are extended  help by the public, the tax upon their generosity will be greater than their purses can stand, and the appeals Of the unfortunates- widows and orphans-wisl go, not unheeded, but without relief.
 The tickets to the bail will be only 50 cents, and this little sum will enable every man in Pine Bluff to purchase at least cne ticket, while others, who are blessed with an abundance of worldly goods, can show their thanks to Him who showered so many fayors upon them by purchasing many; and the contri buttons so made will be as bread cast upon the waters"
 There is not a more generous peo pie on the face of the globe thai those who call Pine Bluff their home and the GRAPHIC hopes that ever. person in our town will constitut himself a committee of one to d
 what he can for the ball, and tr
 and see how large sum can b raised for charity by means of tn
 Charity Ball.
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THE CAUSE OF CUBA, FINDS M0RE CHAMPIONSHIP
 IN CONGRESS-. Old Call BObs Up Again, This Time With Resolutions That Fairly
 Drip Blood:

WASHINGTON, Dee. l4.-The Cuban question came forward in the Sen ate today when Mr. Call (Dem. Florida] presented three separate resolutions. One denounced the killing of Gen Maceo, as follows:
 "Resoved, That the killing oi Gen. Maceo, a renowned general in the service of the Republic of Cuba, if true, while under flag of truce and with an assurance of safely from the Spanish Captain General, was a violation of the rules of civil. ized war, an outrage of base treach- cry, a murder cowardly and dis graceful, which demands the exc cration of every government and of all the people of the world, whether civilized or savage; that tue govern ment witch authorizes, permits or fails to punish the assassins who are connected in any way with the guilt of this crime, with the ex. treme penalty of the law. is an outcast from the family of nations and from the pale of civilization and public law.
 That the Committee on Foreign Relations be directed to make in qniry as to the facts and report to the Senate at an early day"
 Another resolution by Mir. Call requested the President to demand the release of all United States citi. zens imprisoned in the Spanish penal colony on the Island of Centa, off the coast of Africa.
 The third resolution from MT. Call asked the Secretary of State for a list of all United States citi- zens imprisoned in Spanish settle ments, etc, with the circumstance of arrest, charge, conviction, etc.
 The three Call resolutions were referred without comment to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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AFTER FIVE YEARS.
Negro Murderer is Arrested for Ills Crime and wn be Brought ne-
 fore The Courts for
TrIal.

Presley Divine has had five years of liberty after taking a human life without the clutches of the law having hold of him; but, on last Friday, thanks to the keen memory and vigilance of Deputy Constable Creed Taylor and Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnson, Divine was ares ted and incarcerated in Jefferson county castle, where he will lang uish until he' is carried to Monti- cello, near the scene of his crime, to answer before the courts of justice to the awful charge of murder,
 Fully five years ago Divine at tended services at negro Church, in Drew county, nqar Monticello, and during the progres of the ser vices a row between he and another negro started, which re- suited in Divine taking the life of his adversary. Divine then fled from the State aud remained away until about two years ago when he took up his home near Sherrill Last Friday he paid Pine Bluff a visit, and the officers recognized him, re- membered his crime and arrested him.
 Divine says that he has since the killing been in all parts of the United States, but could not keep away from Arkansas. He does not deny the killing, but says it was done in self-defense.
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in Congress. To this not-to-be. q A- nied array came the willing assist ance of Secretary Francis, and had President Cleveland hesitated for the moment in making the appointment it would have been in the face of the support and hearty sanction of the heavy weight members of his official family So the "quick action" is not to be wondered at.
 So far as your correspondent can gain. Judge Rogers was not endors- ed by any of the members of the Ar kansas Congressional delegation. However, their endorsement was not withheld for reasons political or personal. His appointment was very gratifying to the Senators and members Of the House from the State all of whom say no better, could have been made for the position. Judge Rogers residence and per. onal and legal fitness being considered.
 Your correspondent would say that the probable reason why Judge Rogers claims were not presented to the President by any of the mem bers of the delegation was that they are almost, if not entirely, persona non grata at the White House, and vice versa, and thought perhaps activity on their part in his behalf
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A New Ferry Boat.

At last there is a first-class ferry boat being operated between the north and south side of the Arkan- sas river at this place. and there is no danger to traffic in crossing the river. This boat has just been com pleted ty the Pine Bluff Transfer company. It is "A feet long by 10 feet Il inches wide, a capacity for carry ing three four-mule wagons and a buggy at one trip. The boat will be in operation from now on, night and day, and will be great conve- nience.
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AConducter's Mustach.

The Camden Beacon says: "The winds that were want to blow
 Through Conductor Harris whiskers will have to hunt new fieles in which
 to cut their eapers. The handsome and popular Cotton Belt ticket puncher has had his pretty mustdche amputated and is now like unto Sampson shorI of his locks. The ladies who formerly delighted to took upon him and exclaim, "Oh isn't he handsome; his mustache is just too cute for anything" now turn away from him with that tired sss1s:HE" and give vent to such utter ances aa, ,.'The ugly thing; oh, isn't hehorrid." Altogether, Charley now
 iooks about as badly disfigured as did Billy Patterson after being struck by the unkown. and his friends can oniy ideptifiy him by his gentle voice.
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would lessen. if not destroy his chances to secure the position. This. of course. is only surmise.
 While Judge Rogers aid not take an active part in the late campaign, more than which fell to his part in q local way. yet the fact that he voted the straight Democratic ticket and presided over a Bryan and Sewall ratification meeting held in Fort Smith is a source of much pleasure to his friends in the congressional delegation.
 But complications may defeat his confirmation by the Senate. It is known that the silver Democrats in that body will oppose the confrma- tion of several of the Presidents re- cent appointments, and "war" may ensue between them. and the supporters of the administration that will bode no good for Judge 1 Rogers. Not that he will be opposed by either side, but in the muddle his name may be "hung up'' until Cleve- lands term expires, and then Mckin- ley would have the appointment. 1 In the matter If judicial or appoint ments for life-terms of office, the Re- publicans would like to sea President Cleveland's nominations held up, aud have them go over to be placed at the disposal of President Mckinley, and that is the present danger in which Judge Rogers stands.
 1t is also rumOred here that the Republican lenders of Arkansas will oppose the confirmation in the effort to have go over so that on the ad- vent of Mckinley one of their num- Der would secure t'ie appointment. Should they make direct appeal to the Republican Senators it would certainly not be without effect, as they could say the Federal appoint ments ere all they could hope forin the shape of offices in Arkansas.
 However. it it is the opinion of a prominent Congressman of the dele tion that Judge Rogers wifi putt through despite the handicap. He said owing to the fact that Rogers was an ex-congressmnn, and that the Republicans would be slow in reversing precedent in the matter of confirming such appointments, he thought his name would not be held up.
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e-sion.

Senator Jones, by reason of his added duties as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, the work of which is being steadily con tinued. is an exceedingly busy man. But as his brother Senators say. "Jones is a fiend for work" and no burden seems too heavy for his broad shoulders to bear, nor any task in behalf of his people and party too onerous for him to undertake. Senator Jones health, strength and vitality is wonderful when 1t is con- sidered what strains he subjects them to in carrying out the public work entrusted to him for further ance and fulfillment.
 Yet, withal, lie maintains an even, pleasant temperament. His mani fold duties do not vex or irritate him, nor render him exclusive as is so often the case with public men who achieve high station such as he holds at the hands of the people of Arkansas and the Democratic party of the nation.
 It is the opinion here that the quick action Judge Rogers re ceived on his application to succeed the late Judge Parker was the result of cabinet endorsement. By way of remark, Judge Rogers arriv- ed in the city at night and the fol lowing afternoon his appointment was announced from the White House. It was one case out of hun dreds seeking favor at the president hands that appointment so quick, followed application.
 1 1t is understood that Judge Roger was ind orsed ard warmly press Tor the plac by Secretaries Carlisle Herbert and Wilson. with all a whom he had served as a colleaou
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WHAT OUR SENATORS AND CON GREssMEN ARE DOING IN
 WASHINGTON.
Judge Rogers Appointment May be Held Up -Arkansas Rads Want the
 Place.
aArkansas Democrat" Bureau.
Washington. D. .. Deeember U.

Washington, D. C.. December Il.
 Spercial Correspondence.
 The Arkansas colony at the Gapi- tai which is always depleted by the adjournment of Congress, has now regainea it's normal population be- cause of che reassembling of the National Legislature.
 All the absentees of the summer and fall months have returned to their stations, and the social and politica! circles of the colony have resumed their usual interest and activity.
 Senator Jones and his family are at their residence, 912 NJ streetnorth- west, for the winter. Miss Mary Jones arrived Tuesday from Little Rock, where she spent several weeks as the guest of Miss Beidelman. James K. IT,, who is his fathers trusted lieutenant, is yet at Wash ington, Ark. and will not come to the Capital until after the holidays.
 Senator Berry and Congressmen McRae and Terry are stopping at the Metropolitan, where they will remain during the session. Neither Senator Berry nor Mir. McRae think they will bring their families to the city this winter, unless it becomes apparent that there will be an ex- tra session-whieh looks extremely probable at present.
 Congressman Dinsmore has taken private rooms. preferring the quietnde of such quarters. Gen. Neill is also boarding it private house on K street, and Congressman John Sebastian Little is guest of the Hotel Yarnum on Capitol Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar l.. Givens have rooms at the same place. which is held in high regard by members of Congress and employees of the Capitol. Congressman and Mrs. McCulloch are at the Fredonia.
 The members of the Arkansas dele gation in Congress are what is known as "hard workers. No soon CT had the gentlemen arrived than they waded into the mass of public and private business before them, and have kept their clerks on the continual hop, skip and jump to clear up the accumulation since last se sion.
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Rendered Her Resignation.

Miss Iby Davis, the talented and popular young teacher of mathe- matics at the City High School, has rendered her resignation to the School Board. The Board has ac- cepted the resignation, with the re- quest that she continue her work Until her successor can be installed. The resignation of Miss Davis was purely voluntarily, for she has always given satisfaction. The Board of Directors has elected Prof. Cortner, late teacher in tie Chat tanooga public schools, as her sue cessor. Prof. Cortner is a graduate of the famous Terrill College, after which for two years he was a special student in mathematics at Chicago University. He will be quite an acquisition to the already able corps of teachers in our public schools.