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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
Foreign News.

LONDON April 1.-THE rate of discount Of
The Bank OF England has advanced one-halI,
and is now four per cent.
LONDON, April ll.-IInn. r. G, Schcnck;
United States Minister to England, entertained
distinguished company at dinner at the
American legation last evening. Among the
persons present We're the Russian Minister,
the Prussian Minister, the Austr ian Minister,
Baron Otfenhery the newly appointed Russian
Minister to the United States, Right Honora-
BILE Chichester Fortescuc, Right Honorable Sir
Charles Bowycr Adderly and Sir Curtis Lamp,
son. Many of the gentlemen were accompanied
by their wives and other members of their fam
lilies.
PARIS, April In. Cashier Pericr, who
was rendered The Ministry Of Finance, has pos
iivcly declined accepting the appointment. 1t
is now probable that there will be no change
in the cabinet for some time, and NJ. Gouard,
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce who
was appointed Minister Of Finance pro tenn.
upon the retirement Of NJ. Pouyer-t lucrlicr,
will continue to occupy both positions.
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From New York.

NLw York, April 1.-THE World calls fol
the immediate impeachment of Judges Cardo-
70 and Barnard, and hopes the Legislature Will
not attempt to 20 through the process OF re
moving them, but put them upon tra as the
most practical way of dlSposlug OF their cases.
At the charter election, in jersey City, col,
ored man named Aldrldge poed next to the
highest vote cast, and is one OF the four lustl-
ces of the peace elected This is the first col,
orcd Justice ever elected in Jersey.
Alta meeting of the Central Cub OF the
Irish American Reform League, held last even
ing, measures were taken to organize through
out the city. The special Object Of the League
is to further the nomination o! Horace Greeley
for the Presidency.
John Avery has been found guilty at Hack
eusack of the murder of Jacob Erhe, on the 9th
of February last.
There was heavy prepouderence IN the
election of anti Tweed candidates at the Tam
many primaries yesterday.
The Georgia Legislative Committee will re
sumo to day the investigation OF the alleged
frauds of Govern or Bullock in Georgia Stat,
bonds
A committee Of citizens yesterday waited oil
,l,e Dis,ric, Attorney to see what is the della,
in proceeding against Jacob Vanderbilt and h,
engineers under the Indictment for the West
field man>aughter
Picock L. Frcescs wool and packing house
in Jersey City. was burned this morning. Los
| about $40, 900: partially insured
| Gen. Sickh.s states that the recent suit
agaiuS, Jay Could and Lane were filed to pre-
vent the company from compromising wit
| them and releasing them from future litigation
but no COMPLAINT was entered and the counSe
/ ar tb.. Erie Com,,auy considers such action III
teuable. The report that seven elghtS oi III
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT.


WAsulNGToN. April II, 10 a. III.
Synopsis jo,. Tire Past Trmiy fo"r Honrs, -
The barometer has continued rising from Mich
igan to Florida and eastward with clear weather,
being highest over the Atlantic States, but
thence westward il has fallen, being lowest over
Nebraska and Dakota Light show is now
prevailing over the Lake Superior region, with
icht to hr~k eaStcrIy winds and thence to the
Western Gulf Increased clou'Ilness with light
to fresh c;stcrly to Snuhcrly winds. Cloudy
weather with ram has continued at Portland,
Oregon, and clear weather at San Francisco.
The rivers have continued rising at Pi'tsburg,
Cairo and Mrn his, ami rise Of seven feet
was reported Iron Nashville On "Wednesday
evening.
P,oLnLiEins Clear and pleasant weather
will conlipue from The lower Lakes To Florida
and eastward To the AtlauIc. The barometer
will continue falling west of and throughout
the Mississippi valley with increased cIoudlncSs,
and gradually extend eastward over the upper
to the lover Lake region and Ohio valley with
increasing to brisk and very brisk casterly
winds, vcrring 10 snnth,ry. Threatening
weather with rain will probably prevail north
and west OF til" OHIO valley. An area of quite
low Barometer is advancing eastward towards
the Nor; Invest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

Erie sock is owned by the Blchofsheim party
is discredited by Gen SicKles, who states that
the new American Director Mr. Green, owns
ten million dollars worth, a number of other
Americans as much more, and other parties
associated in the new movement SIS 900. 900
worth. Gen. Sickles states that the Heath
and Raphael party having failed to obtain the
majority of the stock have abandoned all at
tempts to get control of the road. Gen. Dlven,
Vice President of Erie, is the virtual Presl-
dent other duties of Gen. DIX claiming his
chief NIT .nton
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$priug Opening.

S. BLoNDnEIMs CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
Corner King and Fairtar streets.
The subscriber begs leave to state that he has
just returned from the North with a large and
well selected stock OF
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
OF all the leading styles. These goods were all
purchased prior to the late advance in Woolens.
Twenty-Five per cent can be saved by buying
early. 5. BLoSDHElM,
mh % Corner King and Fairfax SIS.
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TELEGRAPH NEW :.
TO THE GAZET re
FROM WASEl7N<.1DN.
t,tlNtllt t.SS.
w WASHINGTON. April II, Isl

In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. J"lln>tou, OF Va,
presented the memorials of JAS. Bay Tor and
JAS. l.. Walker Of Virginia. a@kiug the re-
nnval of their disabilities.
The Committee on Claitus reported favor
ably upon the claim Of JAS. Cacron, neal
Nashville, Tenn, Tor supplies destroyed dur
lug the war.
The Hous. of Representatives was engaged
in considering reports FROM the Commute on
Agriculture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

ms-A meeting of the "Firginia University
Alumni Association of Alexandria will be held
on Friday night, the 18th Instant III the office
of Messrs Kent X n ealc, at 5 . clock. As MAJ
tiers of great ilnportatance will be presented for
consideration, it is hoped that the attendance
will be large. All alumni in the city or vicinity
are invited to be present.
apll-2t X. KEMPER Secretary.
g.sr- The regular monthly meeting Of the Co
lumbia Steam Fire Engine CO. will be held this
Thursday evening, the lllh inst, at I! o clock.
an ll-lt Nj. MCLEAN, K ).
ns~ A CAgD-llaving seen in the Gazette
OF the 4th inst. statement mace by MIR. Il. u.
Harmon that he paid the rent Of the room used
by tie 2d Ward Club, and also that he paid for
the lights take this method of denying the
said statement AS the mem brrs c"ntr butcd the
amount for rent of room, AMI | ~ i for the
lights. zap il-itI RICHARD MILES.
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". < 0. R. R.-There appears to be in
Washington simultaneous attack upon the
present management of the W. & 0 r. R.
The Washington Chronicle editonay unites
in the attacks Oh Mr.. Mckenzie. the President
of the road. Complaint is made that "no
meeting of the stockholders has been held for
three Years -"
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EIIiyibiIity.

PHILADELPHIA, April ia large meeting
Of citizens was held last evening who oppose
an amendment to the constitution allowing Tor
eign born citizens to c.cliigible to the
Office Of President Memorials were ordered
! IT, h.. sent to Washington at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

TIE COMMITTEE On the Market House Siec-
pie fund. Geo. Bryan esq, chairman, met this
morning in the counting room of the Gazette
Office, but adjourned until Tuesday morning
next, without transactng any business, in cons' :
quence of the absence of several mcmbe.S OF
the committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

SOUTHERN MARYLAND RA1LRoAp.-Lukc
W. B. Ilutchin>. lay NJ. Thompson, his attor-
ncy, has instituted suit against the Southern
Maryland Railroad Company to recover $50,
ODO for sevcrcles III procuring subscriptions OF
stock of said company, to the amount OF one
million dollars, and has caused attachments to
be levied on money suprotcd to be IN the
hands of the directors of said Company to wit:
Mathew &. Emery, John Van Riswlck, Samuel
Smont and John ". THOMPSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE Pre-
TENsEs An unknowp woman was IN Wash
ington, yesterday representing to the Hebrew
merchants there that the Synagogue IN this
city had been burned down the nj ght before
and soliciting aud receiving contributions tor
rebuillin it,
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stss .NssgatesN.

Nhw York, April lo.-Stocks Irregular.
Cold firm at log. Mnpcy firm at lilo to per
cent per day. Flour quiet and firm. Wheat
dull and unchanged Corn steady.
BALTIMORE, April lo.-Na. skies, consol-
dated cx.coupon, "a; do. consoli dated, coupon,
5GI; West Vas I6i. Cotton dull, low mid
dings 2222II..92!! Flour quiet, but firm, and
prices uuchang red Wheat firm and scarce;
Pennsylvania, IS4a1SS. Corn firm and scarce;
white Southern, 81; yellow Southern, G5a6I:
Western unclly,grd Oats quiet, but firm;
Southern. 5G.,G0. Western, 53aj1. Rye quiet
and unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
LAT

A dispatch from Cortiua just received states
that he is three miles south IF Reynosa The
enemy has not advanced yet. Five hundred
National guards are now marching on the for.
tifcations. The feelings Of the citizens is mi
nical to outsiders who are promised u warm
reception.
New YORK April ia alatamoras spe-
ca of the 10th instant says 1elegraphlc
communication with R"ynosa has been re es-
tablishcd, which shows that the revolutonsts
are not approaching from that direction. Pala-
clos is not enforcing the blockade of the Rio
Grauue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

This was opening day at Mrs. {: L. Simp,
son 5 bazaar OF fashion, and The sight OF the
ladies who hocked there, and of the opening
styles they were looking at, was enough to make
n mans head swim.
Mr.. NJ. S Meador, who in addition to his
missionary laborS, meudS and sharpeus knives,
razors. scissors. &C., is now in this city, and
will give satisfaction to all who call upon
him.
The wizard oil men were down with their
team from Washington yesterday to get a
license to sell their oil in this city. They will
be down for business next week.
Wilmer and Slaymakcr have received their Sc
cond supply Of Spring dry goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
E.EcaI HsreyIfiCS.

The attention OF the Superintendent Of Police
is directed to the alley Oh Prince between Al
fred and Henry streets.
\ valuable COW belonging to Mr.. John {.
Clarke, had to be killed last night in conse
uurnce OF an accident she had met with.
Mr. J. W. Campbell, Commissioner Of Reve
nue., with his assistant, Mr.. W. w. Harper
commenced the annual assessment of the city
property this morning.
An amateur sportsman while out cunning
this morning near the city limits, for want OF
better game. shot and scvcre y wounded a hog
belong inc to Mr.. David Watkins. IT caught
in that ncighEorhood again, the law will, very
likely, he enforced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION cilerson
Circle of the Brotherhood Of the Union, aud
Martha Washington Home Communlon' "a
female branch of the order, of this city. will
attend the anniversary celebration in Wash,
ingiuu next Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

AURORA BoREALs.-The whole northern
heavens were beautifully Illuminated last even
ing by The appearance Of the aurora borealiS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
From .MeXicO.

New YoaK, April Il.-The following spc-
cial uispatch contains fuller particulars than
those before given Of the situation at Matano-
ras
"MAr,MnRAs, April 9-Ncws was received
here Yesterday that the rcyolllionlsts had oc-
rupied R"yuosa and had cut the telegraph
wires and caused Paiacos to proclaim the city
in state of siege The proclamation declares
that all Mcxcans are su'l"ct to military service
| No one is allowed, without submitting to pass
port restrictions, to euter into the fepuhlIc.
| Various acts 81 an lnlucal tendency are proI'l-
bited Article eight prohibits the approach
to the CITY If all vessels, war or mercantile large
or small, national or foreign, either ascending
or descending the Rio Grande within four
leagues Of the lines of ratification. PalaclOs
sent letter to Governor McCook accompany
ing copy of the decree. The letter Is exceed
ingIy tx, Ianatory of the eighth article and re-
icrS to the extraordinary measures necessary IN
case of war aud hopes no fault will be found
with that article which includes the American
rs Il foreign flag, the purpn:e e being. TO prevent
illegal acts under the American fig. 1t de
cares that there is no intention 10 injure fore
ion interests. least Of all the American, aud
states that all Inconvenience to military al
ministraion at Brownsville, will be remedied
by special permits Palarius refers to the pos
sibility IN defending certain points that shots
many cross over to the American side and dis.
claims in advance any intention OF offending
the dignity Of that nation. GcuelaI McCook
replying protests against any attempt to exc
cute article eight, which blocSades the Rio
(iraude twenty one miles by land and seventy
five miles by water, and is contrary to anti
Gle seven of the treaty of Guade!oupc Hldal.o.
lie expresses the hope that all vessels smiling
under the United States fag from one Amer
cau port to another on the Rio Grande will be
permitted to do so without molestaton aud
guarantees against any violation OF the
neutrality laws. The ninth article of the
proclamation prohibits the sale of arms.
Gen. McCook in anticipation Of an at.
tack on Matamoras is statioulng plckes along
the line of the river to preserve the neutrality.
Puacios has made all possible preparations,
but has less than 200 men against Trcvlno $
2oaO. Dispatches from Washington state that
two companies of cavalry, a battery of artillery
ana two Gatlin guns have been ordered here.
The company of infantry at Laredo has been
ordered here and has been replaced by colored
troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

CANAL TRADE Yesterday forty boats
cleared from Cumberland carrying ! 464.ol
IN Of coal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

New York LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
As will be seen by reference to an advertise,
ment in another column Of to days Gazette,
the New York Life Insurance Company have
established an agency at No. I'D King street,
n this city. The following from the Savannah
News will show what is thought of this Com
pamy in that city Eve have our life insured,
and recommend to all our friends to go and do
likewise with the New York Lite. We have
lately seen check paid by that Company to
the widow OF a citizen OF this place under CIR
cums,ances Which made the policy wholly in
valid Such liberalty on the part of the New
York Life merits the highest commentator.
and tends to place the transactions Of the Com
pauy in the lairest light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE

Containing Ammonia. .................. per cent.
Super Phosphate, equivalentto Bone
Phosphate Of Lime ......"............57 per cent.
Potash and Soda. per cent.
Composed Of 800 pounds Of No. Peruvian
Guano and 1900 pounds of Bones, dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid, Potash and Soda, forming the
most universal crop grower and concentrated
durable fertilizer ever offered 70 the farmer,
combining all the stimulating qualities of Peru
Wan Guano and the ever durable fe-tizng
properties OF Bones.
Adapted for ull soils and crops, and in fine,
dry powder for sowing or drilling in with the
seed. The most prominent farmers of Maryland
and Virginia, after
TUGkTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH
"EXCELSlOR,"
in growing Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Corn,
pronounce IN application of 100 pounds per
acre equal to from 200 to 800 pounds Of any
other Fertilizer sold Uniformity of quality
guaranteed by manufacturers.
Price $50 per ton.
J. j. TURNER s. CO.,
A. Pratt street, Baltimore, Md.
CAUTION.-The popularity of Excelsior
rs the only reliable substitute for Peruvian Gu
ano has induced INSCRIPTIONS parties In this and
other cities to use our trade mark-"E Excelsior =
to sell their worthless compounds. Every bag
of genuine Excelsior has our name On it in red
letters. III others are counttrfel;s. For sale by
T. NJ. LAWSON,
NH 20-c,3n Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
CO K n q K 0 w + r 5 g..
TNO CORN GROW RS.
J.J.TURNER a. CO.'S.
Ammonateu
BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE
ANALYSIS:

Soluble Phosphate of Lime .................S. oil
Bone Phosphate OF Lime. O.6I
Composed of Bones and Guano dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid it is richer in Ammonia and
Soluble Phosphates than any Fertilizer sold,
except our Excelsior" and is made with the
same care and supervision.
Uniform quality guaranteed
For Corn, Oats and Spring Crops generally it
has no superior. Fine and dry, in excellent or
der for drilling. PACKED in bags. Price S41
Der ton. j. j. TURNER s. CO.,
~ Pratt street, Baltimore, Md.
For sale by K. NJ. LA WSON,
NH 2O-eo2m Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11
CD.n.NISSXO.A'M ERCH4.y.TS.

D. D. GOULD. W. e. NILKENINa.
GOULD s. WILKENING,
VI Successors to w. F. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR 8 GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 80 North Royal ST.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, CIDER VINEGAR, BACON,
WHISkEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER, &C.
Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACKEREL.
Choice brand of SEGARS and TOBAl, co
always on hand.
CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED. A large
invoice of GRASSES just received
Strict attention paid to the sale of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. NH 2f-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

SpRlNG.-Delightful spring weather is now
prevailing. The trees are budding, and early
flowers showing themselves, and radishes, let
tuce and other early vegetables are for sale 10
the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

PoToMAC STEAMERS In Il long account of
the steam mariuc, Of Baltimore, published in
yesterdays Sun, the following paragraph APP
pears: The steamers Columbia, 14G tons, and
the Express, 557 tons, make regular weekly
trips, on independent lines, to the Potomac
river going throught to Washington and George.
town, stopping when necessary at Alexandria: :
AZ more than two thirds of the freight carried by
these boats is landed at this city, it is more than
probable that unless they found it necessary to
stop here, they would find it necessary to stop
runnng-that is on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

DOYS' KIP BOOTS, Boys Calf Boots,
ID Youths Calf ard Kip Boots, Childrens
Kip and Calf Boots at greatly reduced prices, at
sep Il WADDEY'S, IA King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

DOYS' AND YOUTHS DRESS SHOES.
ID A good stock of new styles, Of fine quality
at low prices.
sep ii WADDEY S, "a King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

A LARGE STOCK OF HEAVY GOODS,
II suitable for the country, to which we invite
the special attention of country merchants, AS
SEP u WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

Concern. As will be seen by reference to
an advertisement in another column, the pro
posed concert the proceeds OF which Will be
appropriated to the building Of the Wharf
Mission Chapel, will be given at Sarepta Hall
'n the evening of the 10Th inst The tickets
Ia the entertainment are being disposed OF
very rapidly, and the indications are that
large audience will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

rHILDREN' FANCY COLORED BOOTS.
" A splendid stock; new colors, new styles,
handsome, durable and very cheap, at
sep2l WADDEY'S, II King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-11

Proposal IMpRov EMENr. -Messrs. Rishelll
4 llooge, the energetic and enterprising pro-
prietors of the Virginia sash factory, have Just
purchased from the German Go operative
Building Association, two lots on Washington
street, adjoining the Jewish Synagogue, and will
nj once commence to erect thereon two hand
some three stored brick dwelling houses; Mr.
Il. +. Price has prepared the plans, and judy
Ing from them, the proposed buildings will
prove decided ornament to that part OF the
city in which they are to be built
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-03-30

The New York Commercial Adrertisrr
advises Its readers that: "As a general
thing attempting to flog editors is an
improbable business. Shoveling oil
snow or driving a charcoal wagon for
living pays better in the long run. \
hostile visitor to an editorial sanctum
usually finds that the best side Of the
building for him to be on is the out
side. We have heard of individuals
equipping themselves and approaching
the editor for the purpose of cleaning
him out, but they have always gone
away with the conviction that they
were born for some less active pursuit.
Thus discouraged, such intruders are
daily diminishing in numbers"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-03-30

And In accordance With law, and an order Of
the Board Of Trustees, made on the first day OF
February, also on frat OF March, lSIs, postpone,
inc the sale, so many shares OF each parcel
of said stock as may be necessary viii be sold at
public auction by Maurice Dorc Co, No. 321
Montgomery street, San Francisco, California,
on MONDAY, the first day OF April, 1872,
at 1 O'Clock p n. Of said day, to pay said delin'
Of advertising and expenses Of sale.
A. NOEL, Secretary.
Office, Room No. % Hayward's Building, 419
California street, San Francisco. California. mlS
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-03-30
A ,r1,y f,edced Pbiladslpbia doc

A NEWLY fiedged Philadelphia doc
tor recently settled in western town,
and the first case he had was boy
who, while shelling popcorn, got a
kernel In his wind-pipe. The doctor
examined the case carefully, looked at
the patients tongue, and then told the
boys fathers to build up n hot fire:
When that was done the doctor told
them to take the boy and hold him
over the fire until the kernel got hot
enough to "pop out" The old man
went up stairs and got his shot gun, but
while he was loading it the doctor es'
caped.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-03-30

"You have lost your baby, hear, "
said one lady to another. Yes, poor
little thing, 1t was only five months
old. We had four doctors, olistered
Its head and feet, put mustard plasters
all over 1t, gave it nine colonel pow
ders, two boxes Of pills, leeched Its
temples, had it bled and gave It all
kinds OF medicine, and yet. after a
weeks illness, he died. notwithStand-
ing all we did for him.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-03-30

A STURDY blacksmith Of Fort Dodge,
Iowa, attempted to commit suicide,
and got fellow workman to help him,
The latter fixed a moose that would
unite the moment a mans weight came
upon It, and the bulky blacksmith in-
serted his head into it and swung off,
only to come down with fearful force,
striking the inferior end Of his spinal
column upon the corner of big box.
causing pain which he AYERS was n
"d-d sight worse than hanging"