Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-13
NEWS OF THE DAY
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Lewis G. Clearmont. alias Alfred B.. Forrest,
has been held 10 IS, 900 bail at Philadelphia TO
answer for the larceny Of over $4,000 worth of
diamonds from Joseph l. Divine. The theft
was committed August 81, 1879, since which
| time com p~!ainant had nol laid eyes Oh defend
ant. 1t seems that Clearmont formed the &C.
ouaintancc of a member of Mr. D,wlioe's fam
| Nv at Long Branch and married her one mouth
later. 1t is alleged he ran away, taking the dla
| mopds with him. The arrest Was made 10 New
| York city.
The most perfectly shaped man or wopau
is unsymmetrical-that is to say, there is a
marked unlikeuess between the two sides of the
body. The two sides Of the face (Which is most
seen, and therefore, permits Of more accurate
study will be found always to exhibit consld.
cradle differences. Probably no two sides of
auy human face are precisely alike. Ii is the
same with every limb. No pair of limbs Is
| shaped alike. One hand is almost always larger
than the other; so with the foot; So with the
Lex and arm.
Henry Lee. a member Of the stock company
at the Holiday Street theatre, Baltimore while
appearing 10 the play "Bafi,d' last evening,
was taken suddenly i'll on the stage, showing
symptoms Of paralysis. A physician was sent
for. who examined the suffering actor, and said
that he had been poisoned by the paint used 10
coloripg his lips. Hopes are entertained ofhis
recovery.
The Eucampmcnt of the Grand Army Of the
| Republic assembled yesterday 10 Chicago, and
were received with an address of welcome by
Gov. Beveridge. Gen. Devius, the present
| Cemmander-in. Chief, declines a reelection, and
| will probably be succeeded by Gov. Harirantt,
of Pennsylvania, Reports were read showing a
large increase In membership.
The fifth annual meeting of the American
Tract Society convened 10 New York yesterday.
| The old officers, with the exception Of some
few changes in the Vice Presidents and Dlrec-
tors. we're reelected. The reports submitted
| show the Society to be in a hourishing condition
| with a considerable balance 10 the treasury after
defIayiug all necessary expenses.
The Secretary of the treasury was Informed
yesterday Of the additional seizures of distille-
| ries. A searching investigation will be made
| into the conduct of supervisors aud other proml'
| nent internal revenue officers, and all against
| whom charges have been or may be preferred,
with a view to secure prompt punishment OF tue
| guilty parties engaged in whiskey frauds.
Philadelphia police are in search OF a man
| who opened a clothing store in Pottsville, Pa,
recently, bought goods of Philadelphia and
New York merchants and then skipped. As
| the sharper was quoted as worth $50, 900 be
| obtained The goods on credit. He is said TO have
left Pottsville after swindling the bank at that
place out of $500.
Prof. E f. Rogers, of the University of
Pennsylvania, left Philadelphia yesterday for
San Francisco to superintend the construction Of
the extensive bullion refinery 10 the new mlot 10
the latter city. 1t is expected that the new re-
6nery will be com pleted and in readiness for
operation 10 about ninety days.
The fourth annual meeting of the Under
writer's Association OF the South commenced at
Savannah yesterday. The attendance was large
including representatives Of all Southern cities,
and from the North aud West.
A dispatch from Wilkesbarre. Pa, states
that there is a likelihood of break between the
Irish and Welsh miners. Much dissatisfaction
exists among The strikers, and some OF them
are returning to work at several points.
There will be a meeting Of the State Board
of Immigration on the Goth Of May IN Rlch-
moud. The leading railroad officials in the
Commonwealth have been invited to attend
and have siAniied their intention to be present.
Ex-senator Pratt, the new Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, called on President Grant
and Secretary Bristow yesterday, and afterward
visited the Internal Revenue office. He will
probably enter upon bis duties uext week.
The rumor that e1-Go7. Cooke, of Washing
ton, has sailed for Europe 10 connection with
transactions in District of Columbia boRds is
erroneous.
The American Gaslight Association met at
Washington yesterday in semi-auuual conven.
ton. Representatives we're present from all
parts of the United States and Canada.
The Postmaster General is preparing a new
FIVE cent stamp for international postage under
the Berne treaty. The ~vignette will contain a
full faced picture of Gen Zachary Taylor.
Specie shipments from New York for Eu-
rope yesterday amounted to S572, ITO. of which
$780, QUO were gold coin. The remainder was
silver.
A dispatch from Havana, Cuba, announces
the suspension Of D. } Jngb & Co., of Santiago
de Cuba. Their liabilities are stlmated at
$3.50, O00.
Secretary Bristow has accepted an Invitation
to deliver az address at the dec nration Of the
graves of Uuion soldiers at Cave Hill Cemetery, |
Louisville, Ky on the 29,h inst.
The Russian Government has signed q con-
~v.ntioD with Japan, by which the japanese
part of the Island Of SaghaIien is ceeded to
Russia.
The third General Council OF the Reformed
Episcopal Church met yesterday 10 Chicogo,
and the session will last about ten days.
A special dispatch to the New Orleans Plea
yune reports a destructive fire at Bryan, Texas.
Loss 500, O0U; insuran nee $50, 900.
Guatemala has issued a decree recognizing
the independence of the Cuban republic, aud
establishing official relations with it.
Two steam barges from Chicago forced az
entranca thronph The Ice at the entrance Of RnE.