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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-04-17

Ana nOlQlng MS Knl1e- blade, winch
contained some of the powder, critically
before his eyes, he carefully removed an
atom or two before doing it up in bits OF
paper.
When he had finished he counted his
powders twice, and then seemed to be
buried in a brown study, from which he
finally emerged with the remark, ~
don't know whether it will be quite safe
to leave these with YOU"
"Why?"
Because they will have very pow
erful effect, and it is absolutely neces-
sary that my instructions be followed to
the letter."
"But L will promise faithfully to fol-
low them; I will not vary one iota, "
said the excited woman.
The doctor laid down the powders,
saying, "Let me see your watch" The
watch was handed to him, and he COM
pared it with his own.
eyes, it is right; you may time your
self by this, Take a powder now, and
in just three hours and half (three and
a quarter will not answer,) you may
take another. Continue to take them
at intervals of three hours and a half
through the day, until six in the even
ing after that, if it is only minute after,
you must not touch them until six o clock
in the morning-then begin again, on
the very minute, and continue them
through the day as before. The effect
of these powders will be quick and won
derful, if the rules are strictly adhered
to; but if they are not, will not be
responsible for their effects. By
tomorrow you will feel inclined to sit
up, but there again I must caution you.
If you exert your newly acquired
strength too soon you will lose it. Lie
still until the day after tomorrow then
you may allow yourself to be propped
up with pillows, and sit in bed as like;
but you must not leave the bed until I
see you again. I will call the day after
tomorrow. I have given you powders
enough to last until then.
"But, doctor" said the lady, hesita1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
EASTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM.

At the meeting of the Board Of Visitors
Of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum at Williams
burg, yesterday, the salary Of the superin-
tendent was fixed at 800 dollars, first as
sistant at 1,G00, second assistant at l 500,
assistant steward and clerk at 900 dollars.
The following officers were then elected !:
Superintendent, Dr. j. D. Moncure; First
Assistant, DR.. John Clopton Second Assist
aut DR.. a. Monteiro; Steward, c. P Armi-
stead; Assistant Steward and Clerk, John
r. Mercer Storekeeper, A. Brooks, jr.;
Supervisor, r. G. Barlow; Matron, Miss NJ.
Wooton DR.. Black was voted for superin-
teudent by the readjuster members of the
Board. Before the vote.was taken Major
Walden took the floor and denounced the
caucus action of this Board, and was max
ing things lively for the Board and certain
citizens of Williamsburg.
The President: The gentleman will come
to order. He is assailing the character of
citizens who are not here to defend them
selves.
Major Walden Sir, what l say will say
anywhere, for they are facts that cannot be
denied, and have spoken them from the
public hastings in their town. came here
with the intention Of voting for DR. Black
Mr.. Thurman Did you come here two
years ago with that intention?
Major Walden was not a member of
the Board at that time.
Mr.. Thurman called Mr.. Atkinson to
the chair and took the floor to reply to
Major Walden. Touching the caucus action
of this Board he reminded Major Walden
that every measure passed by his party two
years ago was first acted on in caucus. He
would, he said, meet the gentleman on the
stump anywhere in Virginia and discuss this
question with him.
The President: The gentleman will please
come 10 order.
Mr.. Thurman Why can't l reply to the
gentleman am no more out of order
than he was.
The President: The gentleman will please
come to order.
Mr. Thurman then took his seat.
There was great deal of excitement
while Walden was speaking, and crowds of
the asylum employees gathered in the Board
ROOM and at one time things looked squally.
w. L. Pollard, of Charles City county,
was elected farmer, with salary of $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
TEE MAHoNEITEs of Fairfax county, VIII

TEE MAHoNEITEs of Fairfax county, who
assembled last Monday to appoint delegates
to General Mahone's State convention
and nearly all of whom are scalawag demo-
Gratis, as most of the reputable republicans
of that county, as every where else in the
State, support the straightout republican
party declared that they see alarming
evidences of revolutionary and treasona-
BILE spirit among the Virginia democrats,
which if not rebuked By the people of Vir-
ginia, must be crushed by the United States,
the kindest as we'll as the most just Govern
ment under the SUM-" How conducive seal
Wagism is 10 loyalty!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

Two STRANGE DEATHs.-About 1 o'clock yes
terday morning man, accompanied by young
woman went to the Astor Place Hotel, New York,
and asked for lodging. he registered as John D.
Lyon, and with his companion, was assigned to
room 81, on the third floor. Shortly afterward a
half drunken man, about twenty-five years old,
who registered as Gus Linden, was put in room
81, on the same floor Nothing was seen of either
party after this. In the afternoon the chamber
maid found the door OF 81 fastened on the inside.
and was unable to get response to her knocking
The door was broken open and the woman was
found dead on the bed. Her companion Ligon)
WAS gone but no one had seen him leave the
hotel The fact that the door had been found bolted
on the inside and the absence of any indication of
violence seemed to lead to the conclusion that
there had been foul play, but that she had died
a natural death. The body was afterwards iden-
titled that of Bella Schwartz. girl of question.
able character About the same time it was
found that the occupant of room 81 had commit
ted suicide by shooting himself through the head.
he was lying on the bed partially undressed, and
on the washstand was found the following note,
written in pencil I, Gus Linden, committed sui.
eide. FAREWELL There was no other clue to his
identity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
By &. 7. Lucas & Co., Auctloneers.

THE UNDERSIGNED as executor of John R.
i Masters deceased. trustee in deed Of trust
from d. L. and s. F. Blackjack, dated January
18TH 1856, aud recorded in libcr R, No. 3, folio
1S9, will sell at public auction in front of the
Fairfax street entrance to the Market building,
at II o'clock w., on SATURDAY, May 3, 1884,
the property conveyed by said deed, and bounded
and described as follows, to wit: A TENEMENT
AND LOT OF GROUND in the city of Alexan.
dris, Va on the west side Of Lee formerly Water
street, between Duke and Prince streets, begin.
ming on the south side of ten feet alley, being
125 feet, more or less, TO the south of Prince
street; thence south on Water street 81 feet
inches, be the same more or less thence with
that line and parallel to Prince street 12O feeto
inches, be the same more or less thence north on
that line parallel to Water street to the said alley
thence east on the said alley 1913 feet inches, 10
the same more or less, to the beginning.
Terms Of sale One-third cash and the residue
in three equal payments at six, twelve aud
eighteen months from day of sale; deferred pay
ments to bear interest from day Of sale, the
purchaser to give his bonds with approved securi.
ty for the deferred payments, to pay all costs OF
conveyaucipg and to have the privilege Of antici'
patipg the deferred payments; title to be retain
ed until the whole OF the purchase money is paid
LEONARD MARBURY,
ap3-td Executor Of John 3. Masters decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
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CANAL TOLLS.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GAzETTEl
BALTIMORE, April 1.-THE Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Board met at Barnum's
Hotel in this city, this morning, Lewis Cass
Smith presiding, and nearly allth members
present. The subject of further re-
duction of the tolls was not touched on, the
board prefering to wait for the action OF the
Board of Public Works, in session at Anna
polls to-day, that board having the right to
reduce the tolls even if the canal board
does not. A recess was taken until 8 o'clock
to hear from Annapolis.
At Annapolis the Board OF Public
Works met and had long discus
sion on the subject of the reduction OF tolls,
Governor Mclean being present. Argu-
ments were made pro and con and the board
took recess to await the arrival of Presi-
debt Smith OF the Canal, who was telegraph
ell for from Baltimore. 1t is therefore proba-
BILE the question will be decided this after
noon at Annapolis.
At the meeting of the Board of Public
Works at Annapolis Mr.. McKaig was the
first speaker and argued at length that tolls
could be reduced to twenty FIVE cents ton
and yet the canal produce revenue enough
this year to pay all expenses and to leave
$4,000 over to meet the interest on bonded
and other debts. 1t would require only
100000 tons to manage to produce this sum,
and next year the company would carry
1000, 900 tons.
The Governor asked him if he would ex-
pect the company to run the canal at a
loss
Mr.. McKaig said he would not, but that
the canal had better run this year, he
thought, with reduction to twenty-five
cents. He did not expect it to be run at a
loss, but all boatmen and boat owners would
desert the canal because they were getting
desperate at the rate at which they were
working.
Mr. Frederick Mertins followed Mr.. Nc
Kag in favor Of a reduction of tolls.
Hon. Lloyd Lowudes argued that the canal is a
SidtS WI n LIZ hob ooIy <hiiSSuHdJ SoeAtJ,
but the whole western section Of the State is vir
tualy interested and that reduction in tolls
should be made and the canal kept up even at a
loss. When the canal aud the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad were built both were regarded as
great State works, aud it was not supposed that
they would enter into competition. Competition
had, however, arisen, aud the canal must meet
that competition.
The board then closed its doors and went into
consultation. The board have telegrapbed to
President Smith to come to Annapolis and will
decide the question Of reduction in tolls to-mor-
"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

DR.. VIM. C. Booth, one of the most prom.
inent citizens of Amelia county, died Mon
day.
An entire new registration was commenc-
ed at Danville, Tuesday, to continue seven
days.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brinker, native of Fred
erick county, died recently in Colorado,
aged 95 years.
James R. Foster has sold his form in Eau.
quier county, 290 acres, to Mr.. Parker, OF
South Carolina, for sc, 200.
Several farmers of Botetourt county have
invested in Florida timber lands, and pro.
pose to make winter homes there.
The eighth annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association of Viz
ginia convened in Charlottesville to-day.
Capt. Thomas B. Horton, of Lynchburg,
died Sunday. He served through the war
as captain in the Eleventh Virginia Regi-
ment.
The republicans Of Frederick county have
elected delegates to the straightout republi-
can convention to be held in Richmond
April 80.
VIM. Tate, of Loudoun county, who died
recently, left $1,000 to be applied to the
education OF the colored children of that
county.
Col. Chas. S. Stringfellow and Judge
Leigh r. Watts have been retained to de-
fend before the Court of Appeals the con.
stitutonalify of the State electoral board
law.
Hon. A. NJ Newell, of Maryland. address
ed the conference of school superintendent
in Richmond yesterday. Gen. John Eaton,
United States commissioner of education,
delivered an address on the subject of The
Education and the building up of the State"
Mr.. James Wood, city sergeant of Dan
vile, and leader amongst the republicans.
has published card, in which he says Il
am in favor of white mans government,
and shall support the ticket at the May
election put forward by the conservative
democratic party, and continue to cooper
ate with that party in municipal affairs"
The ladies of Richmond held q meeting
Tuesday to concert measures for aiding the
building Of a Confederate Soldiers and Sail
or's Home. A number were present, and
propose to call themselves The Ladies Aid
Society of Richmond" They elected a
president, vice-presidents, secretary and
treasurer. Ladies from all denominations
of the city will take part in the work. Mrs.
Lewis n. Webb is president of the society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
By Green & Wise Auctionesrs.
MMISSI ONERS' SALE

Under authority of decree of the Circuit Court
of Fairfax in the snit of T. p. Rowland vs.. P. II.
Troth ct al, the subscribers will offer for sale, at
public auction, on
SATURDAY, MAY II, 1884,
at ~ o'clock m, at the Fairfax street entrance to
the Corporation Court of Alexandria, Va, a
TRACT OF LAND in Fairfax county, adjoining
the Mount Vernon estate, containing 2O4 $4,000
acres, originally part Of the Mt. Zephyr estate,
purchased of that estate by P. II. Troth and by
him conveyed to E. P. Rowland.
Terms: 81 900 cash: the residue in one and
Two years with interest, to be secured on the
property.
H. O. CLAUGHTON, Comm'rs.
S. FERGUSON BEACH, Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

ARTHUR Is for Malone because Malone
is for him. To crafty still further the Gen
erals lust for patronage, he has removed the
customs house from Onaucock to Drum
mondtown, though the latter is not on navi-
gable water, though no body lives there
who owns vessel, aud through every YES
sci owner with business at that customs
house protested against The change. But
the interests of the people Of the country
must be sacrificed in order that the terms of
the nefarious bargain between Arthur and
Malone may be kept inviolate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

SENATOR INGALLS, says John Brown is
worthy of an apotheosis; but Mr. Blaine
says "he had evidently loss his mental bal
auce on the topic of slavery" This remark
able divergence of opinion on subject so
dear to the republican heart not only shows
that great, republican minds at least, do not
think alike, but indicates that the two repub-
lican leaders referred to don't have as much
respect for each others opinions as would
be agreeable to their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

Eighty-sevcn bodies have been recovered from
the mines at Pocahontas Several have been
identified. Hampton, the foreman was identified
By his watch case and time book. He was buried
with Masonic honors. The damage to the mine
is less az the rcscuing party get further in, show
ing that the force of the explosion was greatest
near the entrance. All the indications sustain
the suddenness Of the death of the victims.
Twenty five were found in one heap. 1t is sup
posed they were returning from their midnight
supper when they met their sad fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
GALE OF THE MT. ZEPHYR FARM.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county in the suit of McCaulay vs. Nc.
Williams, the undersigned commissioners, about
~ o'clock M ON SATURDAY, the 18th day of
May, 1884 will sell at public auction before the
front door of the Alexandria city Market House
those TWO TRACTS OF LAND containing re-
spectively All 29-1OO and ia 37-10O Acres,
lying together and known rs the Mount Zephyr
Farm "a part Of the original Mt Vernon estate)
now occupied by Henry McWilliams and Others.
This fine farm lies in Mt Vernon District of said
county, conveniently near Alexandria, is of good
soil and has DWELLING HOUSE, substantial
out buildings and other improvements 1t is one OF
the most desirable places in this section. 1t will
be sold as whole or in parcels, and plat and
survey can be seen at the office of s. Ferguson
Beach, esq.
Terms of sale: Enough cash to pay the costs
and expenses Of sale and the sum of 81 1873 40
with interest from January Ii, 1876, the residue
in three equal annual instruments secured by tho
purchasers bonds with good personal security
bearing interest from day fsale title to be retain'
ed until the last payment is made
If not sold on the day named tho Commission
ers are authorized to mako private sale OF said
land.
HINT = 1sS S E HSsr of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

TIE New York Herald says Mr.. Tiden
is monomaniac upon the subject of the
Presidential election of 1876. The Herald
alone perceives the monomania referred to,
but if it really existed it would be by no
means surprising, for the fact of being
swndled out of the Presidency after a fair
election, and in republican government
conducted under the forms Of law and order,
would he enough to make most men manacs
upon ALL let alone one, subjects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

THE PENNSYLVANIA repubicans,ln State
convention assembled, demand that every
citizen shall be protected in his right to cast
free ballot and have it honestly counted,
and denouncc every attempt to deny or
abrdge this right, whether by fraud or by
violence" They thus stultfy themselves.
For they support the Mahoneites in Fir-
ginia, who instruct the negroes ~ make it
hot" for those members of their own race
who vote with the democrats, and who,
upon the evidence of such old and con-
sistent republicans as General Wickham
and Dir. Dezendorf, have done more to
prevent a free vote and fair count in Nir-
ginia than was ever done before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

COURT OF APPEALS Vilwig
against Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad Company
Appeal allowed and supersedeas awarded to de-
cree pronounced by the Circuit Court Of Fred
erick county on the 18th of March, 1884.
Planters Bank of Farmville against White
and ais. Argued and continued until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
EXTENSIVE FIRES

LONDON, April IA great fire is raging
at Rangoon, the capital OF British Burmah;
and Mandalay, the capital of Burmah pro-
per, which was recently half destroyed by q
conhagration, has been afflicted with an
extensive fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

WHAT a set President Garfield had around
his deathbed Mr.. A. f. Bateman, the
banker, now declares that it becomes his
duty to prefer charges against General
Swain for deliberate and downright fraud.
'Turn the rascals out" should be party
cry of the democrats in the coming cam
paipn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

Capt. Hudgins, who was recently appointed
comma nder-in. chief OF the oyster navy, is ma
tive of Mathews county. He was an agent of the
Confederate government at one time during the
war 1t is expected that the contract for the con-
struction Of the new gnn boat will he awarded
within the next two weeks. The idea is that
work will be begun it early in May, and that
it will be completed and equipped within the next
sixty DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes "as bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, re.
lieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty five cents
bottle mvEMW&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

In HIS latest reported speech at Richmond,
Governor Cameron said he "spoke not as a
member of any party, but as governor of
Virginia, who represents all the people," If
the Governor had only been of that mind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL l..

In REFERENCE to the removal OF Com
mander Evans from the superintendency OF
the light houses in the Virginia district, at
the instance of General Malone, alluded TO
n MONDAYS GAZETTE, and OF the num-
erously signed petition for bisreinstatement,
Secretary Chandler says she does not under
stand that naval officers are selected tor
duty upon the petitions of citizens" He says
nothing about the charge that Commander
Evans was removed for political reasons,
but does say that latter consulting with the
Secretary of the Treasury he decided to
place that officer on waiting orders, without
giving any reasons for issuing the order, and
without consulting the newspapers on the
subject" Why certainly What are the in
terests Of the light house service, the petit
tons Of citizens, and the sentiment of the
people of the country as expressed by the
newspapers, compared to the individual In
terests Of Messrs. Arthur and Malone?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

Mr. kAssoN, republican congressman
from Iowa, is pronounced revenue reform
err ard yet, in order to prevent any split in
his party, he always votes with the protec-
tionsts. Surely the democrats should be as
loyal to their party organization. And it is
probable they all will he, except the Penn
sylvauians, at the time when the lines must
trader, but says he will not only vote but
work for the election of the most ultra pro.
tectionist for President, if he be the repub-
licau nominee. So it will be with the
anomalies, proteclionist democrats they
will vote and work for the democratic can
didate for the Presidency, though he must
of necessity be o revenue reformer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17
COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

PARIS, April 17.-Not only has Mile. Col
ombier been committed for trial on the
charge of outrsgipg public morals in giving
Sarah Barnum"to the press, butalso the pub
Usher of book entitled Marie Pigeonner"
which was written as reply to Sarah Bar
num-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-17

The North american Rerieu for May his been re-
ccivcd from its publishers in New York. It's con-
tents are Defective Naturalization Laws Mat
thew Arnold, A Zone of Worlds The Railway aud
the State, Illusions Of Memory. The Meaning of
Song, and The Workingmen's Grievances.