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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The city conservative committee meets tc
night to make arrangements for the coming
spring election.
@Mrs. John Donnelly while coming from
St. Mary's church yesterday fell on the step
of that church and badly sprained her
ankle.
The lower Potomac steamers Arrowsmth
and Thompson arrived here yesterday morn
ing shortly after 10 o'clock-about five
hours ahead of time.
Mr. Edmund Burke has received notitica-
ton and recognition of his position as chair
man of the republican, nee coalition, party
of this city, vice Mr.. Windsor, deposed.
The work of repairing the Maryland ferry
slip on the opposite side ofthe river was COM
menced this morning by Mr. J. r. Rodgers,
who took his pile driver there TO do the ne.
cessary work.
Mr.. David Balthis, conductor on the
Midland road, fell from stock car ola train
coming north on Saturday night, when near
Manassas, and was so badly injured that he
had to be left in Manassas.
The Preachers and Deacons Union of the
colored Baptist Churches has been organ
lied, and Bishop Johnson will preach to-
night to them at the Alfred street Baptist
Church at S o'clock. The public are in
vited.
The funeral of Mrs. A. A Lipscomb, whose
sad death at her home in this city was men
toned on Saturday, took place from the
residence of her father, Mr.. H. G. Harmon,
at Mount Pleasant, near Washington, yes
terday evening and was largely attended.
One of the new locomotives recently purchased
by the W.. O. & w. K. f. made trial trip over that
road Yesterday and worked most satisfactorily.
Tho l.. S. steamer Tallapoos4 passed up the
river this morning from Fortress Monroe where
she had been to carry the secretaries OF War and
Navy.
Pat Dullcy, while drunk last night, attempted
to crawl between two freight cars which were
being shifted on Union street and slipping came
near being crushed 10 death. He was rescued by
some bystaudcrs however, before he much
hurt.
Further testimony in the case of Havencr VS..
the W.. o. & W. K. r., growing out of the seizure
by the latter of the telegraph line along the road
some time since was taken in this city to-day.
I he case will probably come up in the Circuit
Court next month.
The alarm of fire about S o'clock yesterday
morning was caused by slight fire at the house
of a colored woman named Bette Mason, who lives
on Fairfax between Princess and Oronoco streets.
The flames were cxtinguished by the neighhors
without calling out the department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
ANOTHER CYCLONE.

DAYTON, Ohio, April 2S.-Shortly before
o'clock yesterday afternoon the most de-
structve cyclone ever known in this part Of
the country, passed over the Southern part
of Montgomery and Greene counties, devas-
tating everything in It's course. It's path
was fully one-eighth of mile wide, the
storm moving over the county like an i'm
mense cloud of smoke, while everywhere in
lis course the air was filed with trees and
the ruins of houses. Forests were moved
down like weeds, fences destroyed for miles
and houses whirled into the air and crushed
like egg shells. At least twenty residences
in this county are in ruins. The loss OF life
must have been great, though no reliable
figures can be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

No REDUCTION HERE.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company in the larger
cities on Saturday announced reduction
in night rates to fifteen cents for ten words
and one cent each additional word between
all competitive points east of the Missouri
river. Heretofore its night rates have been
two.thirds Of the day rates. The reduction
went into effect to-day, but the manager OF
the Western Union office in this city has
received no notification to reduce his charges
ON such messages, but the citizens think
they should receive the benefit Of the reduc-
ton here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
DEATH ON THE RAIL.

MADRID, April 2S.-The loss Of life in yes
terday's railway disaster near Cindad Real
proves to have been much greater than was
first reported. Thirty-eight corpses have
so far been recovered from the wreck in the
river. Fifty soldiers are missing. 1t is be-
lieved that the weakening of the bridge
which led to its collapse was the work of
republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

FIsH.-The catch of fish under the infu-
ence Of the warm sun during the past few
days, has increased and the arrivals at Fish
town have been larger. Since Saturday
about 3 coo shad have been sod there at
from Sl4alS per hundred and 10000 her
ring at from scar. The prices of shad have
somewhat advanced but herring are lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

HOTEL ARRIVALS Braddock House. April
2S.-L. S. EIiel, BALTIC, Md; Jno. NJ. Con-
way, Fredericksburg A. J. Wilson, Nor
folk CO.; J. X. Whiting, n. y; w. Gordon,
Va; A. J. Reynolds & ladies, Washington !;
J. f. UtZ, ]. II. Finks and G. l.. Hart, Va;
J. w. Steetwagon and w. Dampsy, Phil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

SPRING FEvER-A gentleman living in
Fairfax county, short distance from this
city, on Saturday employed twenty five
coiored men of this place to clean out his
mill race. The terms fixed upon-$l.25 a
day with dinner and whiskey thrown in
were satisfactory to the men, and they
agreed to 90 out to work to-day in wagon
10 he sent here for them. This morning,
however. only twelve of those engaged
could be prevailed upon to fulfil their en-,
gagrmenl, the weather being two fine and
ii,h too cheap for them to be bothered about
wcrk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
FIRE IN PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, Va, April 2S.-This morn
Walthal's Hotel took fire from defective
fue, nearly on the roof The building was
so badly burned and so flooded with water
as to render it untenabe. The guests es-
caped without injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE.

LONDON, April 2S.-The new cavalry bar
racks in process of erection at Portsmouth
suddenly fell this morning. The workmeu,
all of whom were convicts, were buried in
the ruins The loss of life is large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

MAIL MEssENG ERs.-The following Nir
ginia mail messengers have recently been
appointed John Slow Berryville, Clarke
county, to Shenandt ali Valley Railroad STA
ton Robert l.. Dulaney, The Plains, Eau
quier county, to Virginia Midland Railroad
Station
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

100. F.-The Odd Fellows Of this city
yesterday celebrated the Goth anniversary
OF the institution of that order in America
by attending, uniformed and 10 body, the
Methodist Protestant Church, where al
eloquent ard interesting sermon was deliver
ed before them by Rev. c. b. Middleton.
The text was Romans 18th chapter 10Th
verse. BE kindly atlectioned one to another
with brolherIy love: In honor preferl!ng
one another." The Uniform Drill Assocla-
tion of Marley Encampment went to WASH
iugton this evening and took part 10 the
public parade of the order there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

PARTIES DESTROYS of having well made
garments. fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do we'll to place their
orders ut once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
a(:ltsaEIrgg Nazette.
-
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 2S.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, AprH y 1854.
r. ia. Middle. Atlantic States generally fair
,,.,.acr Slight changes III temperature, south to
~. sin Is becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

GENTLE SPklNG.-The weather yesterday
WA, mild and summer-like, and old and
youu. made good use of it. a soft souther-
IL breeze prevailed, while the sun shone
brightly, aud the fields and meadows with
their vertiant carpetinS and the trees IN
>prug livery hetokcned an end OF trlgld
winter and the rapid approach Of summer
The streets were thronged with people,
many of them strangers, all day, and spring
suits were seen in all directions, as we'll as
an occasional straw hat. Most of the
churches had good congregations. In the
Methodist Protestant Church at the morn
uy service Rev. Mr.. Middleton preached an
interesting sermon to the two lodges OF Odd
Fellows OF this city which mad assembled
there. Six persons were baptized at night
in the Baptist Church, at which service the
rdlicc was crowded to its utmost capacity,
and many, unable to gain admission, were
turned away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

POLICE REroRT-Saturday night was
clear aud cool, with two dodgers at the sta
ton house.
Last night was also clear and cool, with
two prisoners and four lod5 at the station
house.
The following cases have been disposed of
by The Mayor since Saturday:
Two young men, arrested on the charge
Of the principal of 81 ladies' boarding school,
for throwing mud at the windows of the
huiiding, We're discharged with repri-
maui.
John Swallow, arrested by Officer Arnold,
charged with heing drunk and dlsorderly,
wa, lined 81 ~.
August Miller arrested by Officers Nc
Cam and Henry, charged with stealing
- - from the trunk of Henry Daukmeyer,
II fellow baker, was discharged, there being
~ evidence against him.
Nohert Scott aud Peggy Washington, two
colorcd boys, arrested@tor fighting, were
tined - 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS To. DAY

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TODAY.
SENATE.
Proceeding to the calendar, and passing
over some private bills, the Senate reached
the bill authorizing the construction of
bridge over the Potomac river, at the Three
Sisters, near Georgetown, D. c.
Mr.. Harris objected to its present con-
sideration in ordert give the District Com
mittce time to consider "a proposition to
secure the aqueduct bridge instead.
Mr.. Riddlebergcr moved to take up the
bill notwithstanding the objection. This
motion WAS agreed TO, but Mr. Riddlcberger
consented that the matter might go over for
a week, the bill not to lose its place on the
calendar. 1t accordingly went over.
HOUSE.
Onmotion Of Mr.. Singleton, of Mississippi,
the Senate joint resolution was passed pro.
yidinr for the attendance Of the two Houses
mt the ceremonies Of the unwilling Of the
statue of Chief Justice Marshall on Satur-
day, May 10.
A number Of bills were then introduced
and referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

COUNTY CoUEr.-Judgc James Sangste'
or.xiiiag. Bar room liquor licenses were
Granted to Peter c. Harrison and Robert G.
HOFFMAN, of Washington Magisteral Dis
tyic, OF the county.
George T. Raub vs. Charles F. Sigourney
and y. w. Harrington; motion on forth
coming boud; the defendant moved 10
ouush the notice, and case continued until
the next term.
The vacancy caused in Arlington Magis.
,crial District by Mr.. II. A. Whallon, u
Justice, being in Government employ, was
Tiled by appointing Mr.. Randolph Birch, u
ia-tice of the peace.
com. vs.. Benjamin Boyd; on Indictment
,og lewd and acivious cohabitation-jury :
Nandier Taylor, joel II. Whitehead, James
Krvnolds, W. IL. Neitch, J. II. Goings,
orlando Birch, John Duncan, H. w. Travers,
Thomas A. Slade, Eliza Il. Raub, A. w. +.
Csrlin, and 5. w. Hagenbuck; verdict
ealiIry and fine assessed at 500.
Upon motion of James L. Clements Mr..
julian w Holt was admitted to practice in
this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

THE SOLDIERS CEMETERY.-A pleasant
walk At this season ofthe year is through the
shady lanes ofthe National Cemetery, which
never looked more beautiful than now.
The trees there are just bursting into leaf,
the grass is as soft as velvet and the air
fresh, pure, balmy and deliciously laden
with the perfumes of the growing shruobery;
All yesterday the grounds were CROWDED
with visitors, who enjoyed spring Sunday
spent in the open air in such beautiful
SPOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

CONFIRMATION SERVICES. Very interest
ing Confirmation services were held IN the
German Lutheran Church here yesterday
by Rev. Mr.. Leubkert, of Washington. The
church was beautifully decorated with
rverereens and flowers, and large congre-
cation witnessed the impressive ceremonies.
The rite was conferred upon two candidates
and the occasion was made sad by the al
lusion to the recent death Of young Albert
Mumm, who was to have been one OF the
class
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
George McBurnvy & Son,
KING AND WASHINGTON SITS,
Southwest corner)
ALEXANDRIA, Va.

NIOTICE.-The undersigned having qnalIfed
~ 40 administratrix upon the estate Of JULIAN
F. HENDERSON. deceased, late of this city,
notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to
said estate to make payment of such Indebtedness,
and all persons having claims against SAID estate
to present the same properly verified for settle
ment. otherwise said claims will be denled:
ANNIE s. HENDERSON,
.n1--1m Administrative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
CANDIDATES.

GORGE UFrEY WOULD RESPECTFULLY
" announce himself candidate for re election
to the office of Commissioner of Revenue. Ii
elected he will always in carrying ont the
Revenue Laws, have due regard for the rights
of his fellow citizens. an2S-6lH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

I RESPECTFULLY announce myself q candi-
l date for the Clerkship of the Corporation Court
Of this city, subject 10 any arrangement when
may be made by the democratic party.
amos JOHN S. BEACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
FOR SALE OR RENT.
DOR SALE.

EoR SALE.
THE WHEATLEY FARM
Of 1000 acres, in Fauquier county, Va, distant ten
nils from Warrenton and three miles south OF
Orlean and bordering on the Rappshannock river
for one mile Is valuable as stock and wheat
farm and can be bought as a whole, or readily
divided into four different tracts to suit purchas
ers. Can be bought on favorable terms ana VIII
be shown by Robert Donthat, the present 'ei'su''
~ any one wishing to sec the premises.
JAQUEIIN A. MARSHALL,
,1r .,r Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

Two THOUSAND DOLLARS DAMAGEs.-On
Friday in the Pittsylvania Circuit Court, IN
the case of Talbot vs. the Virginia Midland
Railway Company, the jury brought In
verdict of 50. 900 damages for the plalntif1.
The suit for damages was occasioned by the
killing of an infant child of Talbot, VINO
lives AT bottoms Crossing, in that county,
on the Midland road, in April 1883, by a
passenger train, An appeal was taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28
FOR SALE.

=, FOR RENT-The sToREHOUsE, formerly
si;, occupied by Mclean & Uher, No. 70 King
s1rset. Also STORE No. 92 King st. Apply 70
dec1 4-cotf W. u. bhE1ohi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

DINE MUsEUM-To-night another strong
bill OF attraction will be presented at Sa-
Tcpta Hall, and the managers hope that the
citizen. will turn out and encourage them
IN 4 substantial manner. Only live shows
will be given this week as will be seen by
reference to the advertisement in another
column The performance will be we'll
worth the price of admission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

EUREKA HAIR TONIC.-This preparation
IL will certainly invigorate and promote the
Growth of the hair, whether lost from age, sick
ness or any other cause, is entirely free from poi
son and will restore the natural color If faded and
dead from the use ofimpure washes. For sale by
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL, Druggists,
fah1o Cor Prince and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

CoNCERT.-The successful concert given
on Friday night last to raise funds to pur,,
chase new organ for Christ Church, ana
which was SO much enjoyed by all who at
tended, will he repeated by request to- night
when musical treat will be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

rlNO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALIEN
i ANDRIA, Val respectfully announce my
self candidate for reelection to the office OF
Sergeant of this city subject to the action OF the
democratic party.
ap2S-te WILLIAM h. oM IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

fr,O THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF ALEX
1 ANDRIA, Val respectfully announce my.
self Il candidate for reelection to the office Oh
commemorative Attorney for this city, subject
to the action of the democratic party.
sn23-te LEONARD MARBURf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-28

DRASS, PAPIER-MACHE PORCELAIN and
ID Black Polished Panels, received to-day.
J. d. H. LUNT,
fcb23 Cor King and Washington SITS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
THE CANADA BOMBS.
The Etna Powder People Make Light
of Them.


of Thenf.
Inquiry was made yesterday at the
office of the -Etna Powder Company in
this city, says the Chicago Times of the
2d instant, with reference to the two dy-
Mantle shells of its manufacture found
concealed the day previous in the House
of Parliament at Toronto. The manager
of the Chicago department was absent,
but the cashier said: 81 have read the
special telegram in the Tribune, and have
been amused at it, although it is the best
account ever saw Of such scare"
"Why were you amused|'
because of the absurdity of such a
general scare about so small a matter. If
the cartridges described had been eX-
ploded they would have made a large
hole in the floor, and if anybody had been
standing near he might have been killed.
That is all there is to it. All the rest is
eXaggeration. The word dynamite you
must understand, blows a good deal hard
Ell than the material ITSELF"
'sWhat was the powder equivalent of
the cartridges you see described in the
| Toronto special?'
''SiX or seven pounds Of powder. The
strength of nitrO-glycerine pure is about
thirteen to one when compared to powder,
but you see these were mixed, as all of
the kind are, with dynamite, the ratio
being 40 per cent. nitrO-glycerine. The
object of the mixture is to give it sub
stance. When mixed in this way the eX-
ploslve has about the same consistency as
paste, and is not as dangerous to handle
as nitrO-glYcerine in the pure state. The
mixture will not explode under an Ordi-
nary shock, and calls for peculiar large
cap which is used for exploding it. Dyna-
mite itself, you know, is not explosive.
The nitrO-glyceriue is all the kick there
is to the shell. The shells can be carried
about the person with perfect safety, and
may be even thrown some distance with
out being eXplOded-that is, before the
cap is put on"
"Have you any idea how these car
tridges got into Canada?'
'Well, no; yOue could not learn from
us. L don't think they were bought in
Chicago. The same article can be bought
for tri1ing sum almost anywhere in
Michigan. We have a great many GUS
toners who take them both in the cities
and the country towns, besides an agency
in Detroit"
"And you think they were bought in
Michgan?
"NIost likely. We do not do any bust
ness direct with Canada, and | don't see
why they would come to Chicago to buy
such things when they can be had so
much nearer home."
"Ihen is the ordinary make of cart
ridges used for general purposes ?''
"Certainly; they are intended for blast
ing. We do not manufacture any for the
special purpose of blowing up Houses of
Parliament, but we would sell them in
Canada but for the duty imposed upon
them. | suppose those described in this
article, which created such a stir in To-
ronto, were bought in Detroit"
Alexander Sullivan. President of the
Irish National League, also spoke rather
lightly of the scare. He did not think the
plot emanated from Chicago. There were
plenty of men here ready to talk dyna-
mite, but he did not have much fear of
what they would do.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
HORSE AS A DETECTIVE.
A POliceman's Plan to Obtain Evidence
Against Murderer.

The Philadelphia Times printed Friday
an account of a novel and remarkable
method of obtaining evidence adopted by
Detective Houser, who is attempting
with the aid of the prisoners horse to
hang Dieterle, accused of the murder of
Frederick Stahl, the butcher whose head
less body was found near Cross Bridge,
just outside of Philadelphia, day or two
ago. The animal, an intelligent gray
geldlng, years old, was taken IN charge
last night by Coroner Powers, and an eX-
pertinent was tried that is likely to be
famous in American detective annals.
If the theory of the Coroner be correct, 1t
was this horse that drew Dieterle's ghast-
ly load to Red Cross Bridge. near which
Stahls headless body was discovered
and near which the head was found few
DAYS ago. 1t was this horse that Ed
ward Williams, hostler at the Val
lev Green Hotel, saw passing
amid the darkness of the night of March
10. If the animal only remembered that
midnight journey perhaps he could be got
to give some sign, if driven over the same
route. Acting upon this ingenious idea,
Detective Houser and DR.. r. S. Huider-
koper, the COroner's physician, quietly
left the city last night, driving toward
Chestnut Hill with Charles A. Dieterle's
! horse hitched to wagon, such as the i'm
prisoned butcher had been accustomed to
drive. They left the WissahickOn drive
at a point not far from the bridge, near
Indian Rock, and the horse being given
his head took the township line road, an
| untrequented by-way, and at brisk trOt
to and across the bridge. Here he hesi-
tated an instant, and then took the road
up the WissahickOn. He kept up his trot
for mile further, every step tending to
deepen the suspicion that in the detective
mind, hangs about his master. At COW
cred bridge, just below Hanwell's dam,
where Stahl's mangled trunk and head
were found, the horse stopped at a level
spot on the road as If hesitating whether
to cross or not. From HanwelPs bridge
to ThOrpe's bridge the distance is more
than half mile, and there are several
points ON the stretch of road where the
drive runs close to the stream. Soon
| after passing Hanwelfs bridge the horse
again stopped.
ThOrpe's bridge is an uncovered stone
structure spanning the Wissahickon with
twin arches. All the facts thus far elicit
ed point to this bridge as the place where
the mangled parts of the murdered butcher
were thrown into the water. The horse
approached the bridge at the sharp trot
he had kept up throughout the
whole drive, and Hill having
his head he turned TO cross the
bridge. Reaching point on the struc-
ture the intelligent animal, keenly
watched by his deeply interested drivers,
pricked up his head, hestated, passed, and
at last stopped and stood still.
The detiVe considers this evidence very
| convincing, but how it can be got before
a jury he does not explain. The drive
was continued to Chestnut Hill, and there
the dumb witness was ted. About II
O'Clock Houser and DR.. HindehOper drove
ON into the city.