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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
POLITICAL.

The Texas democratic State conven.
vention adopted free coinage plat.
form, and instructed the delegates to
Chicago to vote for Bland for President.
The Indiana State democratic con-
vention elected as delegates at large
Daniel W. Voorhees,, David Turpie,
James D. McCabe and G. V. Menzies.
The committee on credentials reported
in favor of the free silver contestants in
the majority of cases. A minority re.
port was filed by the gold advocates.
As stated yesterday the platform favors
free coinage. Benz. F. sShively was
nominated for governor.
In the Ohio State democratic conven-
Won the four delegates at large elected
were John r. Mclean, Allen w. Thur
man, L. E. Holden and E. B. Finley.
The alternates at large were w. E.
Decker, Casper T. V. Hoppe, Peter b.
Degnan and II. l.. Chapman. The two
electors at large chosen are ]. S. Bech-
heimer and Z. E. Powell. Chiffon A.
White was nominated for Secretary OF
State and E. J. Blandin for judge of the
Supreme Court. As stated yesterday
the unit rule was adopted and the con-
vention declared for free coinage.
The New York democratic State con-
vention yesterday selected delegates at
large, and adopted a platform which
declares that the decline in commercial
value of silver has brought about dis
parity between that metal and gold
which can only be adjusted with the
cooperation of other governments.
Until an international agreement can
be reached, the platform declares for
the maintenance of the existing gold
standard. The convention declined to
name its electors, but did not put itself
on record on any State issues, and has
left the selection of a State committee
until the next State convention. These
things were all done at the instance of
the leaders, and with the ayowed pur-
pose of placing the party in such po-
sition that no matter what the plat
form of the national party is, it can be
supported by the electors and the par
ty in the State. The following were
elected delegates at large: David B.
Hill, Roswell P. Flower, Edward Muir
ply, jr., Frederick R. Coudert; alter
mates at large, Robert Earl, Smith NJ.
Weed, Jacob A. Cantor and William
Purcell. The friends of Mr.. Cleveland
and Mr.. Hill in their former contest in
the State are about equally represented
in the delegation to the Chicago con-
vention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The Southern Railway reports for
May gross earnings of 81 1864, 1873, de.
crease of s39, 1923; expenses and taxes OF
81, Ill 800, decrease SIS, S34; and net OF
S242, 1872, increase 9,010.
Harry Smith, ex-journal clerk OF the
House of Representatives, IN an inter-
view in Kalamazoo, Mich, said Secre-
tary Carlisle told him last winter In the
presence of ex.Secretary Foster that
if the democrats put up free silver
ticket he (Carlisle) would vote for NC
Kinley if nominated.
A section laborer at Rock Springs,
Idaho, who was recently discharged
from the Oregon Railway and Naviga-
ton road, killed Mrs. Haney, keeper
of the section boarding car and her In,
FAINT child yesterday and committed
suicide. 1t is supposed he committed
the crime for revenge, suspectlng the
woman was responsible for his dis
charge.
Amid cheers of twenty thousand people
and the booming of cannon, Senator Cannon,
the silver senator of Utah, was received at
his homo in Ogden last night. A procession
was formed with bands at the head Senator
Cannon followed in carriage, which was
hauled by great line of men.
Milton B. Wells committed suicide last night
in the county Jail at Elkhart, Ind, by hanging
himself with rope made of bedclothes.
Wells was charged with numbering Miss Jen-
mic Walters by throwing kerosene on her
clothing and setting fire to it. Wells left
statement denying the crime.
A man and woman, apparently strangers,
were found dead in bed this morning in q
house of ill repute in Wilkesbarre, Pa. Tho
unlighted gas wasfound turned on. Suicide
is suspected.
Edward A. Trask, who was sent from Chi
cago to the penitentiary 1892, for eighteen
years for his gigantic real estate swindles,
succumbed to consumption Tuesday night.
Sir Leonard Samuel Tilley, Z. G. B., ex-
governor of New Brunswick, and ex.finance
minister of Canada, died at St. John, N. B.,
early this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
THE v. M. I.

Yesterday was alumni day at the
Virginia Military Institute, and the
usual drills, &C., were held. Major
Sanger, military inspector, United
States army, is very much pleased with
the proficiency of the cadets and the
high military excellence of the post in
general.
A proposition is on foot among the
alumni to erect, by popular subscrip.
ton from the old cadets, memorial
hall to cost S25, 900, to Gen. Francis H.
Smith, the founder of 1.-THE West Point
of the South"
Last night at headquarters Gen. Scott
Ship, superintendent of the post, ten
dered the Board of Visitors, visiting
alumni, faculty of Washington and Lee
University, and Maj. Sanger recep.
ton. At the close of the reception the
guests adjourned to "mess hall" where
the annual banquet to the alumni was
held, lasting from 1870 p. m. to the
early hours of the morning. There
were 200 covers.
The Board of Visitors have created
the chair of biology and mineralogy,
and have promoted Maj. N. B. Tucker,
adjutant professor to the department
of chemistry, to the position, with the
rank of colonel.
Thursday, June 25th-9 q. NJ, guard
mounting. II q. M, sabre drill. 5p M,
battery drill and cartridge firing. 7:12p.
m., battalion drill. 10 p. M, final ball.
Graduating exercises-Valedictory
address, delivery of diplomas, certif-
Gates and medals; address to graduating
class, publishing appointments and pro.
motions-in Richmond at time here
after to be designated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
North carolina Democrats.

RALEIGH, N. c., June 25.-The dem
ocratic State convention met here at
1880 p. 10. and was called to order by
]. II. Pau, chairman of the State COM
mittee. Ninety.fve of the 96 counties
in the State are represented, and
there are 700 delegates present. Iheo'
F. Kluttz was made temporary chair
man. The convention at 1:30 took q
recess for an hour. The platform will
be for free, unlimited and Independent
coinage of silver. Walter Clark was
to-day again urged to be the candidate
for Governor, but again declined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
The Rowing Crews at Practice.

LONDON, June 25.-The Trinity Hall
crew were out on the Thames this
morning and rowed over half the
course at stroke ranging from IS
down to 35. The Yale men we're in
better shape this morning. They row.
ed for an hour and Bob Cook expressed
himself as greatly pleased with their
work. Marsh, the Yale oarsman who
arrived last evening, will be the spare
man of the Yale crew. The Leander
Rowing Clubs eight made several
short stretches on the water this morn
Ing, doing excellent work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 25, 1896

THE REPUBLICANS are attempting
to make the tariff, the chief issue OF the
next Presidential election. 1t the
voters of the country were as inteili'
gent as the money spent on free schools
should have made them, the demo-
Gratis should welcome their attempt and
assist it to the full extent of their
power; for as the producers of any sin
gle article are comparatively few,
while the consumers, thereof, are many,
ordinary Intelligence would appreciate
the benefits of low tariff. The differ
ence between the price of wooden cloth
ing now, when there is no duty on
wool. and that before the duty on 1t
was removed, is a lesson that the
most stupid ought to be able to learn.
All the college professors, and nearly
all the other men, not only of this, but
of other countries, who have spent
their lives in study, are advocates OF
free trade, but most of the free school
sciolists are 10 favor of protection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
Pnnic Circus.

ST. PAUL, June 25.-As Lemen
Brothers circus was exhibiting here yes
terday afternoon high wind struck
the tents, causing them to tear and tot
ter. Hundreds became panic stricken
and swarmed out in a drenching rain.
Scores were trampled in the mud, but
with the exception of one child no
serious personal injury is reported. One
circus horse was killed. The wind blew
down trees and wind mills and did
other damage in this locality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

The facts that Senator Martin was
applauded at the Virginia democratic
convention for calling the President q
party wrecker, that the chairman OF
the democratic convention of Illinois
was applauded for asking that his par
ty be forgiven for having elected Mr..
Cleveland, and that at the Ohio demo.
cratic convention one of the speakers
spoke of the Presidents picture as that
of Benedict Arnold, show plainly
enough, even for mugwumps and
cuckoos to see, that Mr.. Cleveland and
his party have come to the parting of
the WAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
Death of an cx-Confcdcratc General

Death of an cx-Confcderatc General.
NEW YORK, June 25.-Maior General
Gustavus w. Smith died at his home in
this city yesterday. He was born in
Kentucky in 1921 and was graduated
from West Point. He distinguished
himself during the Mexican war and
obtained the rank of first lieutenant in
1858. Ih May, 1861, he joined,the Con-
federate army, with the rankof Major
General, and remained with the Con.
federacy until the cessation ofhostilities.
In 1876 he came to this city, where he
has since resided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
Ponulist Conventions.

TACOMA, Wash, June 25.-The plat.
form adopted by the populist party at
their convention here yesterday de-
clared silver to be the main issue and
protested against fusion throughout
the State.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, June 25.-
At the populist territorial convention
held here yesterday for the selection OF
delegates to the national convention
resolutions advocating cooperation with
the democratic party for the free coin
age of silver at the ratio of 16 to l
were unanimously adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
Death ofEx-senator TrumbulI.

CHICAGO, June 25.-Lyman Trum'
bull died at o'clock this morning at
his home in this city. He was born in
Colchester, Conn.,, October -, 1913,
taught school for a short time in
Georgia and in 1887 settled in Belleville,
Ills. After holding number of State
offices he was elected to the U. S. Sem
ate, where he served eighteen years.
At the expiration Of his term of service
in the Senate he resumed the practice
of his profession at Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

THERE Is hardly reasonable doubt
that the platform of the New York
democracy, as adopted by their State
convention yesterday, is the right and
true one, as it is impossible in this age
for single country, especially one that
has to rely upon foreign markets for
the sale of its surplus products, to main
tain a system of currency by itself
alone. But it is no less true that the
free silver grip has too firm hold up
on the people of this country now, for
wise counsel to unlooseit, and the most
prudent policy for the influential demo-
Gratis, therefore, is not to attempt to stop
the onward bound ship, but to board it,
and by skill and watchfulness to direct
its course, and thereby to save it and
themselves from the breakers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
CONFEDERATE REUNION NOTES

OONC GDCIeh1li IpliO4t1O4N 4NOIGh
At st. Paul's Church, Richmond,
next Sunday night, a memorial service
in honor of the memory of ex-President
Davis will be held under the auspices
of the Confederate Memorial Literary
Society. Mrs. Davis and such men,
bers of her family as are present will
attend. She has selected the hymns to
be sung. All the Epitcopal bishops of
the southern States who can will at
tend and take part in the services. One
of the number, yet to be selected, will
preach the sermon. The main floor
will be preserved for the veterans and
ladies OF the Memorial Society and the
galleries will be opened to the public.
Yesterday afternoon the decorations
placed on the west wall of the Capitol
building, in Richmond, were removed.
They were put up several days ago.
Governor O'Ferrall and the State Of
ficials objected to them because of their
scantiness. There were only a few
pieces of bunting, flag or two and
several coats-of-arms scattered over the
entire wall.
A suggestion for the location of the
proposed Southern Battle Abbey has
been issued by the ladies of the Con-
federate Memorial Literary Society.
They offer the grounds adjoining the
Confederate Museum, in Richmond, as
site for new buildings, and in addi-
ton place their many years of labor in
the form of their present invaluable
collection at the disposal of those in
charge of the great enterprise in the
hope that the proposed museum may
be located there.
Postmaster Cullingsworth, Of Rich
mond, requested Postmaster-General
Wilson to allow him to close his Rich
mond postoflice July I'd, the occasion
of the unwilling of the Jefferson Davis
monument. The Postmaster General
left the matter to his discretion, and
Postmaster Cullingsworth says he will
close on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
accident at n "societx" Circus.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 25.-At q
society circus, given last evening on
the lawn in front of James T. Jones's
house, section of the seats gave way
and the occupants we're thrown to
the ground. Several of the invited
guests suffered broken legs, lacerated
arms, crushed feet and bruises of va
rious kinds. The accident caused con-
siderable excitement and for time
there was danger of stampede, as
the crowd at the burlesque was large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
.FAUQUIER NOTES.

Mr.. Rush has sold for C. NJ. White,
substituted trustee, the Cliff Mills prop
erty to Jas. W. Parr, for $1,000.
MIR. Chas. IT. Wilmington, railroad
agent at Remington, has bought a lot
on Main street there and will at once
build a handsome residence upon it.
Rev. F. II. Athey, of Orlean, has re-
ceiyed unanimous call to the pastor
ate of Baptist church in New Jersey
and will leave his home in few days
to take charge of the same.-Warren-
ton VirQinian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

MEXICO HAS so profited by firm and
unchanged administration of her affairs,
that her people have determined to
give their President fifth term. Next
cans are not supposed, here, to be either
as intelligent or civilized as the people
of this country, but it certainly hasn't
taken them as long as it has their
neighbors on the North, to learn the ad-
vantages of a strong central govern
ment. The people of the United States
would do we'll to disabuse themselves
of the absurd idea that all the political
wisdom of the world is conferred in
Themselves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
Did You Ever

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your troubles? If not, get a bottle
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Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and strength
are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

THE A. ?. AS of Kansas elected
as their president penitentiary con-
vict. That his term of Imprisonment
was not long enough, is proved by the
fact that he has recently been detect
ed in a theft of from five to eight thou
sand dollars. When organizations
subject themselves to the rule of such
men they necessarily bring discredit
upon themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier re-
siding at Monroe, Mich, was severely
afflicted with rheumatism, but received
prompt relief from pain by using
Chamberlsin's Pain Balm. he says !:
Sat times my back would ache so badly
that could hardly raise up. If I had
not gotten relief would not be here 10
write these few lines. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm has done me great deal of
good and l feel very thankful for it."
For sale by L. Stabler & Co., Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
ARich penosit ofGold.

DULUTH, June 25.-One of the rich
est deposits Of gold found in this coun-
try has been discovered on the Foley
property. The vein Is from three to
six feet wide and there are $4,000 tons
of ore in sight, some of which assayed
5000 to the ton. The milling value of
the ore will be at least SOS to the ton,
which will make the total value of ore
in sioht S472 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
DIED.

At his sons residence, corner Duke and
Henry streets, at 1;15 p. m, on June 25th,
1886, MICHAEL FANNON. Due notice of
funeral will be given hereafter.
This Thursday morning, June 25, 1896,
at o'clock, GEORGE L. ROBINSON, Jr,
son of George L. Robinson, aged six months.
Funeral from parents residence, 1872 north
Patrick street, Saturday afternoon, at 8
o'clock Relatives and friends are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
sharkey Challenges Corbett.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-Tom
Sharkey, who fought Jim Corbett in
the four round contest last night, early
this morning offered to put up side
bet of from 5000 to $4,000 to fight
Corbett to finish and meet him when
ever and wherever he desires. a
morning paper alleges that Corbett ac-
cepted Sharkey's proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The BEST SALyE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
Ernest l.. Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
In its account of the political speak
ing by Messrs. Meredith, Rixey and
McCabe at Warrenton on Monday the
Fredericksburg Lance says:
GAN of the candidates were enthu-
siastically received and given close at
tention.
"Messrs Meredith and Rixey, while declin-
ing to give figures, both claim majority of
the FauQuier delegates to be elected July II.
Both gentlemen also allot several delegates to
Judge McCabe, with probability of one or
more being for Judge Ashton. Judge McCsbe
thinks the delegation will be divided be-
tween Meredith, Rixey and himself, with
probably two to Ashton. He thinks the
vote will be close in some of the districts.
"Col. Cab. Msddux, Rixey man. thinks his
choice will easily win in the convention,
while the handsome Judge, B. q. Tebbs, of
Loudoun, thinks Judge McCabe will capture
the prize and Mr.. Meredith seems sanguine of
success. The other candidates were absent, as
we'll as their friends. So it seems anybody's
race Just at this STAGE"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

THE DELEGATES to the Chicago con-
vention should 60 there with the con-
viction, and retain it as long as they re-
main there, that they must be on one
side of the fence or the other, and that
they will never be forgiven by those
who elected them, if they even attempt
ANYTHING like straddle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

Governor Lowndes, of Maryland, in
a letter to the Governor of Virginia sug-
gests that the boundary line between
the States at Pocomoke sound be MARX
ed, and that nolle pros. be granted to
the Maryland crabbers recently arrest
ed by Virginia officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

Lee c. Bradley, of Birmingham, Ala,
and Miss Eleanor Lyons were married
Yesterday at the residence ofthe brides
father, Judge T. B. Lyons, in Char
lottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

ARCHBISHOP IRELAND has had the
scales removed from his eyes. When
he left his Western State two years ago
to enter actively in the republican cam
paign of New York, he said, in effect,
that there was nothing very wrong
about the A. P. AS, and that they
were pretty good fellows after all. But
that change has come over the spirit
of his dreams, in respect of them, is
proved by the fact that he wrote let
ter to the chairman Of the national re-
publican convention at st. Louis last
week, in which he urged him to see
that the recommendations of the A. +.
A. be not adopted. One was, how
ever, all the same. The Archbishop,
for his own sake, and for that OF his
church, had better keep out of politics
and avoid sectionalism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

BAsEBALL.-The games played by the
National League baseball clubs yesterday re-
suited as follows: Baltimore Philadelphia
no game, rain Boston 8, Brooklyn Z Wash
ington-New York, no game rain Cleveland
10, Pittsburg s. st. Louis 4, Louisville 3 /;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

From the Alexap-
dria Chemical
and Fertilizing
Co. note for
$1,666.67 and
interest one year
at 6 per cent. on
acct purchase
coal wharf,
From James 81.
Beach, for rent
fish wharf from
Mar. 1, '96, to
Dec. 1, 96,
From Thomas ].
Fannon, chair
man, for sale
aims house cat
tie,
From sundry per-
sons for delin-
quent taxes, re-
ceipted for by
the City Treas
urcr. and certi-
fled by tho City
Audit T,
From Southern &.
B. Co., for rent
electric lights at
yards and shed
from june ],
1895, to May /,
1896,
From Washington
Southern B. r.
Co., for rent
electric lights
corner Cameron
and Henry sts.,
From board fire
wardens, sale
horses Hydrau-
lion Engine Co.,
From DeWilton
ATTIC b Q 8 o N
weighing hay
two years. end
ing August 1,
1894,
From sundry per-
sous for privi-
legc tapping
public sewers,
From sdndry per-
IONS for street
openings,
From sundry per-
sons for street
sweepings, &C.,
From sundry per-
sons for street
surveys,
Firm A. F. Cox,
in settlement,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-25

treasury, ''-A' " 1920 SO
DISBURSEMENTS
1s96-May 30-By warrants
paid from June 1895, to
May 80, 1896, inclusive, as
Auditor, 'A' 1o4,944 80
i1 t9essury' "' 'a'AA'' - 1920 sc
S112,664 Sc
Cry TREASURES OFFICE,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 80, 1896:
NJ. B. HARLOW,
City Treasurer
Examined and found correct
L. E. UHLER,
r. II. HAvENER, Finance committeo.
N. P. T. BURKE,
JOHN T. HARRISON,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-08-16

did some mild calculating in order to
relieve their feelings. Yesterday sill
verite got even. He bundled up a lot
of silver reading, the postage thereon
amounting to ten cents, and put two
cent stamp on the envelope. When the
gold people to whom it is addressed
get the same, there will probably be
an exchange of courtesies.
Some time ago the Glendinning Vet
eran Soldiers club of this city held a
meeting at which seventy-nine of the
old veterans, headed by Captain Berry.
Joined in a telegram to President Bry-
an They informed him they were with
him in this fight, as they were with
the Union in 1861. In reply they re-
ceived the following in Mr.. Bryan's
own handwriting:
C. r. Berry, Esq, Salt Lake City:
My Dear Sir-I thank you, one and
all, and through you, one and all, the
organization you represent for the
kindly interest which you manifest and
for the assurance of your support.
Yours very truly, W. j. BRYAN.