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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-08
THE APPROPRIATION BILL.
ABSENT EES.

The rcflsa! Of the House to grant further
leaves Of abscnce will prevent several members
from keeping their appointments 10 address
public meetings at various points throughout
I 10 nnnntru
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-08

CROQ UET SETS,
have this day received full line Of to-
above, with prices to suit the times in woodci
boxes, from ST. Is to 50 per set.
ia 10 O. C. BERRY - King It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-08

TIUBBELL'S PREPARED WHEAT-a
Ill tarinaceous food for children's diet-just
received fresh supply at
WAKEFIELD s. HALLS, -
ie0 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-08

NOTICE notice.!
have received my Spring supply OF LAND,
RETH'S GARDEN SEED at low figures. Call
and examine w. +. CRElGhIoN,
NH 6 s. King street.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
con VENTIONS.

THE HOMEOPATHS OF THE STATE.
ANNUAL MEETING AT ALBANY-INVITED TO rHE
GovERNORs RECEPuoN-DR. PAINE RESTORED
TO FULL sTANDING--A LAW On MoRIUARY RE-
PORTS CALLED FOR.
ALBANY. Feb. 1.-The New York State Home
opathic Society met here to-day President Holden de-
vered an elaborate address which referred TO the
Committee on the Presidents Address The following
committees were announced:
Auditno-Drs Miller. Fisk. and Wright
Cr,depiidis-Drs l. b. Wells and Il, v. Ginch.
InrttdtOns-Drs. Kenyon, Pratt, and Palmer.
PRESIDENTS Address-Drs. Durham, Watson, and Allen
The report OK the Executive Committee was read The
portion 10 regard to the conferrng OF the degree
came up When DR.. Allen moved that the sense OF the
Society be obtained upon the subject Considerable dis
cusson in regard the matter followed at the coDclu
sion OF which the the report was accepted
An invitation from Gov TilGcn. requesting the attend
anoe OF the Society to reception at the Executive Man
tomorrow evening, accepted 10y rising vote.
Dr. T. u. Jones, the treasurer rep"tcd that me the re
ceipts 1897 - and the disbursements, $50 10,
leaving balance on hand of SIG 80.
Tne following preamble and resolution was presented
Whsrsas of the cities and Of this state publish
any any @oIsssIy are greatly 0'
R,soiS, That OF this society hat Lesi,
asa officers Of every ey OF Town Of oys 5000 Inhabitants
Dr. DuoIan frOm the special committee 10 investigate
the charges made by the New York County Medical SO
cicty against Or Horace Paine of Albany presented
long report. The enarge WAS substantially that Dr.
Paine had unfaithfu homeopathy, and that ne
bad endeavored, thou-h unsuccess ssflly, to influence
legislation adversely To the interests Ot the HOmcOpahr
Asylum the Insane MddletOwn. The report fully
aequts the doctor OF the charges. motion 10 restore
him his place on the Committee on Legislation was
adopted
Tie remainder OF the session was occupied in unmpor
business aud at l45 taken. The alter
noon session occupied for the rS hour IN hearing
report of Matera NCdca, and discussion
thereon followed by the report of the Bureau Of Clinical
Medicine The evening session devoted 10 discussing
reports from the Bureau or Mental aud Nervous Diseases
and the Bureau OF Vaccination.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
ST IOIIS TRIALS.

A MOTION OF THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY OVER
RULED IHE CONSPIRACY CHARGE AGAINST
MAGUIRE WITHDRAWN
ST. Louis, Feb. 1.-Upon the opening of the
Court this morning. the attorneys for the Western Union
Telegraph Co. appeared with motion TO vacaie writ
OF stbpena dces tecuR from the Government upon VIM
Ortou President OF the Company requr ng him to pro-
duce all kilograms which passed between Gen Orvue l.
Babcock al Long Branch and John Mcdonald John \.
joyce or Mrs Joyce at ST. Louis at Rpon Wis over
various signatures, during several months OF last year
The Telegraph Company set mp answer that the de
mand was too general and would require an immense
amount OF Any intention 10 impede the trial was
discaimed but il asked that dates and descriptions
OF messages given with purtcularty The point was
argued during the morning and taken under advsement
until afternoon In the afternoon the motion was over
ruled
Mr. Voorhees, then addressed the Court, Withdrawing
the conspiracy OF the Indictment against Mcguire,
so as to charge ONLY with derelction O duty Col
DYER spoke the point and said: II - due 10
Col Mcguire that far the Government y
concerned have been unable 10 trace the ment of
any money To him "A a member OF the conspiracy Al
iourned till tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT IN BROOKLYN.

William Sheehan, age 27, was arrested IN
Brookly n last evening charged with shooting Michael
Farrell In ONeirs saloon at Hudsonave. and ssndsst
It was stated that the two had quarrel IN the
oon and that the prisoner who acted as barkeeper shot
Farrell In places 10 the head inuietnE dangerous
wounds, which had been probed by DR. Grnen who had
failed to tnd the balls The wounded man was removed
his residence sandss Farrell, though almost un-
Alle 90 talk, corroborsted this story.
William sheehan, the prisoner, declared that he bad
shot Farrell He said that tie latter into his
saloon about IL yesterday, and raised disturb
sheeban then was compelled 70 strike Farrell with
Q club Farrell then left his place. In the afternoon
ebsehzn arrested for shooting Farrell lie was
taheo to Farrell's house. The wounded said he
forgaye Sheenan, who did not know what he meant.
Other witnesses said there shooting done They
were In the saloon when the clubbing took place Tue
physician he cannot tell what caused the wounds
which dangerous but thinks strange that bullets
ean he
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
WHISKY FRAUDS.
SENTENCE OF FIFTEEN MEN.

THE SENTENCE OF FIFTEEN MEN.
THE INDIANAPOLIS RINGS FINAL DlsGRACE-offi-
Gals SENTENCED TO TWO AND THREE YEARS IN
PRIsoN-THE DIsInLERs SENT TO JAIL FOR SIX
AND TWELVE MONTHS.
INDIANAPoLIs Ind, Feb. lin the United
States Court this the following named persons
were sentenced for Whisky Ring operations by Judge
Gresham: Philip c. Eberwine, George I. simonson' Da
yid NJ Lewis Harrison Miller William Mumford Hiram
b. Snyder Alfred VI. McGun John f. Phillips each two
years in the Southern Indiana Penentiay and to pay
fine Of 81 OOO James X HILL three years In the Peniten
tiary and 10 pay fine Of 81 900; Thomas Robb, one
year in the Gibson County JAIL and TO pay anne OF
I'll 900; Henry Jacques, Christopher Coconour, John r.
Crisp. and Dennis Reilly, each, SIX months IN the
Gibson County JAIL and TO pay fine OF $500; George
Hagan six months in the vanderburg County JAIL and to
pay fine OF $500.
Several OF the prisoners pleaded their honorable
wounds and faithful service in the army, aud various
other reasons In mitigation. Judge Gresham admitted
the unpleasantnes Of his duty but could not allow sym
pathy make him forget the crime they had committed
He drew decided contrast between the officers OF the
Government and dstcrs The former trusted ser
wants in the pay of the United states while tue atsr
not trusted but watched by Government officials
ment Those officers who had betrayed their trust
should have two years in The pen %n1 &
lector, protested his innocence before God aud the
world. The Judge in sentencing him to three
ES SSe Of n n ooe sS rprmsrSed. that his crime was
deeper because of his high position in the Govern
ment service In passing sentence on those VINO hah
been iahorers about distieres, the Judge again re
marked the difference between their crime and that of
the Government officers. and them six months ana
$500 nne, with the exception Of Thomas D. RoDb, ds-
tler, whom he gave one year IN jail
The only case remaining IL that of John W Bingham
Col Tuser stated TO the court that he mad couple OF
afdavits showing that Mr.. Binghams wife was IN crit
ical condition. and that sudden shock TO her nervous
system might prove fatal and further fact that the
Government officers in New-Iork wished Mr. Binghals E
affidavit IN other cases. and therefore asked delay IN
passing sentence. This granted.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
THIS HEW-JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

sHE JOINT COMMISSION on The REVISION OF LAWS
SENATOR Kinks SAVINGS BANK BILL
TRENTON, Feb. 1.-The important work OF
the Legislature sti b. confined the Com
mttees, especially 10 the Joint Commission the Re
vision Laws which in session the greater part OF
to-day The principal subject under consideration was
the General Railway Tax law imposing tax of onehaf
Of one per cent the OF construction aud equip
uent Of al roads abstract Of which has already ap
peared In The TRIBUNE.
In the Senate this morning Mr. Kinks General savings
Banks law caused discussion, and Mr Albeit in
sisted that its importance demanded that, although
printed should be read for the information OF the mem
bers which done number 0f amendments were
suggested and discussed only with view
Ing Information and not To forcing immediate action
the bill then transferred from the Judiciary Com
mttee TO Joint Commission and copies OF IL viii be
frnshed officers of savings ban and others for
information and suggestion
surprise given the House by Mr. Dewlss resolu-
tiOn rejecting the pursued by the Commission
ers who had charge of the additions and repairs 70
the State House. To the fultment OF The legal
requirements he offered series OF resolutions which
were adopted without division, requiring the Commits
sone:s the present session their proceedings
10 exhibit enzed account OF their expenditures TO
date and 10 render account to the Controller
Qulfed by law.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
THE SIMMONS MURDER.

REMAINS OF THE Murdered MAN TAKEN 10 Dp,,~
CONN.-THE PAST LIFE OF THE MURDERER -,
II BELIEVED TO HAVE COMMITTED BraAny.
Little additional information was To ba Al
tanned yesterday In regard the Greenpoint tra,.1
although the desire Of the people Of Brooklyn to s,
all they could concerning the horrible deed the ehs
actors In 1t, and the minutest details which shou,s
como to light was unabated. At eelo.s
in the morning all OF the remains Of Simmons that esun
he found placed in handsome ach walnut
and attended by Deputy Sheriff Brakeman Of HewHavs,
County, Conn, Mr.. Jones Of the firm Of Jonss Hsprv
Co.. the employers OF the murdered man, and dansh,.
Of Mrs. Bech, at whose house Simmons boarded Ths,
were taken TO the Grand Central Depot in ths city ana
conveyed Derby Conn, where the wife and family
Simmons reside.
Inquiry made into the life Of the murderer has estaA
lshed the fact that he has wife and children yns !.
exile from the land OF his birth Of some ern
which he committed there Several persons have stst
to the police that Fuchs had repeatedly threatened "a
take the life of Simmons He discharged from 81
position as helper" of Simmons at the tripbam.
mer about three months ago, but he apuealed
and on account OF the request OF eimmoes
he was restored to his place. During the time tAas
Fuchs was out OF work. he was head frequently by his
neighbors to threaten To kill simmons On Oct Is fs7l
he was arrested by Officer Carroll on complaint Of hs
wife, who charged him with abandonment The ease
came up before Justice Elliott who upon the promise al
he would do better In the DISCHARGED
him. Officer Carroll says he frequently met Fuchs After
for what she had DONE He has used these vords 4
dozen times" declared the officer, but always laughsd
al him. thought he was joking Many proof. Of tho
disposition aud irritable nature Of Fuehs afs
hrou obi fnrx ard
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
PRITATE Work At PUBLIC COST

THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMKSI-Ly.
ING wATER-PIPEs IN PRIVATE HoCsEs.
The Brooklyn Aldermanic Committee ap-
pointed to investigate the affairs Of the Depsrtmsns
City Works met again yesterday afternoon. O. b. Brain.
erd assistant engineer in the Puryeyors bureau tes
fed that be had looked after affairs tnat were nos
public work, performed under the direction Of Mr.
Rhodes Water Purveyor, who had often laid pipes
private buildings. This had been done ~ Vheatey
WIlliamss building in Dock-st. in the Brooklyn Taber.
nscle and Squbb's and De Costas establishments he
witness paid for such work by the city be did no4
the time understand ii to be private work tn ughf
il done with the knowledge OF the Commissioners
OF the Department. In the time OF the Labor
ers thus employed deducted from the city payra
but in the case OF the witness Mr.. Branerd sAA
ne believed that the pipes thus Laid came from the esAS
lishnent Pittsburgh, from which those used BY Tie
city purchased. sometimes the pipes came ffom
the city ppey although the witness declared be ls
ways orders 10 have IL replaced He could not ~
that his orders we're always Oheyed He feared ofteg
they not The witness testified that he aSked
this year whether he intended 10 pay bis poca assess
ment He replied In the affirmative and paid three pa
cent Of his saary-S54-o Mr.. B4ckus Mr.. Pelletfa
II was generally understood that the employee OF The
Board Of City Works would contribute 70 the political En-
lens
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
THE ROYAL ARCH MAslONs.

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 1.-The Grand Chapter
OF the Roya Arch M.sons met here to-day The election
OF officers will take place tomorrow. The number of
Past Grand officers in attendance very large Grand
high Priest Joseph b. Chaee read his annual address,
and 500 copies ordered to be printed for distrbu
ton. Various reports received. The Grand
High Priest announced the following standing com
mittees:
Finance and AccOnHts-Messrs r. II. Huntington. j. c.
Book T.. H. Brown, H. G. Littlereld and j. W. Osgood
WarTduls-Messrs william Morgan Lee David Griffin,
James Young Georgeiwhiteman, and George A. Lansing.
JuisprudeRcc- -Messrs. john l.. Lewis, JOhn W. ses-
sons, j. NJ Austin = III. Stone, and Thomas G. Cassidy
Appeals and GrierdHcsS- -Messis ID. A. Ogden W. L.
Woodruff, r. A. Gatee, L. L. skiduOre, and William
Sherer.
Charhy-Messrs. J. g Dckerman VIM. Fowler, ID. W.
sturteysnt, NJ. W. Marvin and ". III. Cram
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
THE DEER PARK TRAGEDY.

The belief that David II. SkidmOre and the
members OF his household whose remains found in
the burning ruins OF their residence At Deer Park Long
Island Monday morning. were murdered appears "
be gaining ground that neighbornood Yesterday two
daughters and other relatives OF Mr.. skidmore
viewed the remains David, the oldest present,
ana did appear il is stated much concerned about
the matter. II is said that on Monday he returned
intoxicated from search for the Coroner, and also made
many inquiries in Babylon about the insurance on his
fathers property II Is also stated that Mr. skidmere
had frequ nty said that he constant fear OF his
life from his DAVID aud CARL Tyrrel boy employed
on the place who stay on unday mig nut by,
states that he heard wagon driven past short time
before tue re. Others who in tue hut deny ths
IL 10 thought singular that Tyrrel after discovering the
fire. did not immediately seek assstanee. Maud Taylor
who with Tyrre at the time states that the rv a
peared nrst the north OF the house bat
names soon from all parts OF IL. She called loudly
to arouse the inmates, but there response. The
Coroner viii begin all investigation to-day.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
pURGLARIEs AND rHEFTs.

thief went to the shop of Lewis Demong. at No.
10 Corandt st. saturday and stole overeoat in which
VA, a gold watch and chain together valued At $50
Richard OCouneu intoxicated on Monday evening. and
in going home fell the sidewalk In En- tave- near
Twenty eishhsI He assisted 20 ss By an unknown
n-sou vho ,os his silver watch which he valued At $50
Al Tombs Police Court yesterday George bartoo and
George W. Gampter held default OF f25 500 bail each
charged with enierng the OF Charles Wang sf Ben
nington W. House and roboIns hun Of guild
watch nd chain valued AZ about $3.50.
George smith arrested e.tH yesterday morning By
brsakins opso window Of OF B. T. pelan No
He denied hs eursiy. and says that he va
arunk and fell against the window
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

Judge Sanford, IN Superior Court, Special
Term, has made decision which will probably call out
some discussion from lawyers. Charles Dusenbury was
the assignee OF selah Hier the assignment giving van
Gus preferences the first being the expenses Of the
signment Samuel H. Randall was Dusenburys counsel
the proceedings and procured the paying to the
signee Of about $1,000 He sued Dusenbury trustee
and procured Judgment against him for 80 rs, with
special direction at the foot OF ths drnen, that II be
case 70 the General Term and Court of Appeals and
beaten Ia both The plaintiff then applied for an attach
ment against Dusenoury to punish him for contempt
unless he made payment Judge Sanford holds that,
the Judgment wac for money though asainst trustee
In relation 70 trust funds the plaintiff must proceed BY
and hy fof eontannA
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
STOKES TO OBTAIN A HEARING.

Judge Gilbert of the Supreme Court stated
last evening 10 TRIBUNE reporter that the Clerk OF
the Court had informed him that his associate Judge
Dyekmau upon the application Of the counsel OF Edward
3 stokes had granted writ OF habeas corpus, return
able before Judge Dyckman next saturday. The writ
qures that stokes shall be taken before the Judge
White Plains, when the question may be argued to
whether Stokes is legally restrained OF his liberty and
whether the time which the prisoner spent In prison be-
fore sentenced should be taken into consideration
aud deducted from the time for which he sentenced
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
GERMAN IN THE SCHOOLS.

A committee of prominent Germans. consist
ing Of william stenway. Coroner Morits Ellineer, os-
wad otendorfer Of TAs staats Zsitsns. II. FAscher
Or. H. osrcke Prof O. Glaubsnskes and Julius Bien.
called on President Wood OF the oarc Of Education.
Monday that the consideration Of the question OF
the teaching Of the schools be postponed.
to give an opportunity for the presentation Of arguments
ia behalf q We essnAaA Pysa.Gsas wesa ssia y Z
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
The FIRE RECORD.
IN EAST CHESTER. v. Y.

The fine mansion in East Chester, West
chester County, erected FOR Madame Chacon wife Of
spanish Consul and purchased few years ago by the
Wood Brothers Of this cey, discovered to be OF hrs
about yesterday and. although engine companies
from Mount Vernon responded promptly 10 the alarm,
the flames consumed the mansion, with ts costly
furniture barn. well filed with hay, the premises
also totally consumed. As one hss occupied the
mansion for nearly year, the nre rss evidently tse
work OF an incendiary.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

Mar yoyl Eot,l-Senator John b. Gordon Of Geor-
sa and Major +. TrOwbndse y 8 Army 1ss"Je
OCopor Power ~ p ireland Ward Cheney OF HAitiofu
and the Rev DR. X. Conrad Of Philadelphia
Yo1s-D Charles r. Macdonald Of the PostOfdcs Depart
ment Prof L. H. Atsa,er OF Princeton College and
ID Rishop OF Connecticut James HOtelCo Ropert ~
Hail and Capt Robert Caln Of West Point Wfndsor hont
Gen John n Knapp OF Auburn, n. w. and Perry H. snith
Of Niods H0tsl-EN GOV. j. b. Page OF Yer
mont and eICongressman A. Glossbrenner OF Pennyt
yania HosI BrInsrck-Gen j. r. stonehouse OF Albany
= Holman House-Willizm H. Rerble. Peter A B. Widenef
and Clsres r. Yerkes, jr, Of Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
Ro1r FACTORY DESTROYED.

NEWMARKET, y. H., Feb. 1.-The nut and
bolt mandatory of Lafayette Han totally destroyed
by fire this morning. IL was running 10 its utnos3
capacity 10 h recent contract The oss 10 estimated
at S35 600; insured for $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

Many suffer from coughs and colds. They
should WLsrARs BALsAh OF WILD CHEsET soc and 81
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
,Annslncemental ]

CURE your Felon and save your nail By ap-
plying plaster Of DALLEYs MAGICAL PAN ExIRACcR 2~
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

DR.. LYoS's ToorH TABLETs.-Recommende
BY Dentists generally.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
HOME NEWS
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY. AT HuDNura IN
HpOADWAY
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

sApA' Noon so. 30 N. 90, Midnight a.
Bighe~t during The day. Al. Lowest 81.
Ayerage 37ls. aay, 1878. 22s.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
LONG ISLAND.

BARNUM's IsLAND.-The investigation into
the affairs OF the Poorhouse was continued yesterday
Thomas Peet bookkeeper the island Joseph B. Pettt
until recently assistant keeper; Theodore A. Carnan
who IA engaged boring for water the island, and
Charles Powell Of the superintendents were exam
ined. The testimony tended 10 eIonerate Chares
Wright the keeper from most Of the charges Drought
against him. The only Of open immortality yet
tabshed Ia that OF Mary Pnkham. The testimony tailed
10 establish any connection between the keeper and the
flight of Mary Pinkhsm from the island. Mr. Powell
showed the institution IL conducted In an economical
manner He stated that pauper came the super
iutendens could give him suit OF clothes and keep him
- 10. and that sfterSaTd be could be main
tanned FOR 50 cents week
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

Newark N. j. Of horses other property vs, a.
The robbery committed year ago WV" ~Ases
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
STATEN ISLAND.

PoRT RICHMoND.-Jobn Burns, who has been
confined in the Kings County Penitentiary since June
for an attempted indecent assault upon little girl was
released last Tuesday writ II habeas corpus Burns
has now sued Justice Middlebrook FOR false lmprison
ment laying his damages at $1,000 Inc paintln claims
that the Justice had power imprson him for longer
than months attempt at indecent assault not being
statntory crime.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

A GNEW, THOMAS r., the great New York
~ Grocer Flour and Tea Dealer Wholesale and retail
No 80 yesyst. Everybody should call and bsrgaina
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

NORTH TARRYTOwS.-An enlargement OF the
public school proposed and the matter Is to be brought
before the next meeting In March.
WHITE PLAINs-About 30 prisoners are at present con
fined IN the County Jail.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-02

ELIzABETH-The Women's Praying Band
has begun visit the various saloons In the city The
Union County Farmers Club will meet in tho Court
house Thursday Westminster Presbyterian Church
Monday evening subscribed $50 900 to pay OF its in
dsbtedness Members who had money gave their
ewelry and every child the conSegaton contributed
something. Early yesterday morning. while = coal
train the Pennsylvania Railroad running
down grade from Railway, coupling In the center OF
the train suddenly broke. When engineer
unaware OF the break whistled down braces" aud re-
versed the lever. moment later the detached ears
laundering down the grade. aud collision ensued.
Three large coal lifted In the by force
Of the shock aud completely wrecked two other
disabled, and the locomotive, which standing
the detached rom the train, mpeiled for
ward o considerable distance. Tue accident delay ed
travel en- the track until a- N. No one Wa hurt
PArRRsoR.-The fury In the vreeland murder trial
dersd verdict Of net guilty % late hour en- Monday