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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
THE MERRITT HABEAs CORPUS CASE

THE MERRITT HABEAs CORPUS CASE
The testimony in the habeas corpus case for
the recovery of a girl thirteen years OF age,
daughter OF Mr.. Merritt, of Bellaire, Ohio,
on trial before Judge Clark in Winchester,
was closed yesterday. Argument begins to.
day. Mrs. Merritt, the step-mother of the
girl, was in court. Judge Clark ordered
every one out Of the court house yesterday
when the evidence of DR.. W. P. Mcguire
was given touching the masculinty of Leila
Payne, sister of Mrs. Swimley, who has the
child in charge. Information cannot be as.
certained as to the nature Of the evidence,
but it is the general impression that the ex-
animation made some time ago discovered
the fact that Leila was male. The argu-
ment will take place in chambers, and no
one but those interested will be permitted
to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

w. r. SMITHS CAsE.-The case of VIM.
Randolph Smith, late clerk in the Office of
the Auditor of Public Accounts, charged
with embezzling funds of the Commonwealth
that were paid into the State Treasury by
the clerk of King and Queen county, was
called in the Hastings Court to day. DR..
J. Grattan Cabell, the physician at the city
Jail, stated that Mr.. Smith was not able to
appear in court, as he was suffering very
much and appeared to be verging on de-
lirium tremens caused by the loss of sleep ;
that he was in such a condition he
could not be brought out without
endangeriog his life. To question by the
court Dr. Cabell said that he would prob
ably be able to appear in court sometime
next week. The case was accordingly
passed by.-Richmond State of yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Indian Depredations.

DEMING, N. NJ, Nov. 10.-The band of
Indians who raided the Missouri-Florda
cattle company's ranch Saturday killed q
man named Hay, a rancher, at Indian
Springs, the same night. The same band
was seen Sunday night near Cambray Sta
ton, twenty miles east of here.
LAKE VALLEY, n. NJ, Nov. lob. F.
Parks, just in from his ranch, reports that
Jacob Haling, lately from New Orleans
was killed in an Indian attack on his
ranch. Two Indians were badly wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

MR.. TILDEN's CoNsERvAToRIEs.- Mr..
Samuel J. Tilden is building one of the
largest and most complete Conservatives in
the country on his premises at Greystone,
New York. 1t will be supplied with ali
kinds of fruit, so that fruit may be plueked
the year around. The conservatory is built
in sections, and will be SO arranged that
when the fruit of one section is used the
next section will be ready. When finished.
the grounds will be thrown open to the
public, and they will be permitted to visit
the conservatory under the direction of
Mr.. Tilden's manager. This immense hot
house stands on the east bank of the Hud-
son river, about five hundred feet above the
level of the stream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Verdict of GUILTY.

LONDON, Nov 10.-The jury in the Arm.
strong case to-day returned verdict q
guilty of indecent assault agains: all four OF
the prisoners. The justice then passed sen
tence on the prisoners as follows: Mr. Stead
three months; Rebecca Jarrett six months
and Sampson Jacques one month, all with
out hard labor, aud Madame Louise llourcy
six months with hard labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
SINGULAR DEATH OF A BoY.-A Troy

SINGULAR DEATH OF A BoY.-A Troy
special to the New York Tribune November
5sh, says: "Fred" McCollester, aged FIVE,
and Eddie" Townsend. aged twelve, es.
capped from the Catholic Male Orphan
Asylum on Tuesday night. In getting
down the bank in the rear Of the asylum
"Fred" stuck in the mud. His companion
ran away but was found wandering about
the streets this morning. He told the au-
thorities Of "Fred's" predicament, and the
latter was found dead, buried to his chin in
the clay. He had foundered about all
Tuesday night and yesterday and the great
err part of last night before he died Of ex-
haustion. The place where he was caught
is near an inhabited part of the city and his
cries were heard at frequent intervals, but
no attention was paid them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Banks
against Commonwealth. From County Court
of Pittsylvania. Writ of error refused.
Commonwealth against Drake and ais.
Argued and submitted.
Butler against Commonwealth. Sub.
mitted
Diamond against Commonwealth. Ar
gued and submitted.
Harris against Commonwealth Argued
and submitted.
Rule awarded TO print in case OF Sutton
and ais. against Marye, Auditor, returnable
to Sd December
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

TIE american, of the city of brotherly
love, says: mo result of the November vot-
ing causes greater JOY to the hearts of those
who mean to rule the nation by combna-
ton of the entire South with the slums OF
New York City than the failure of the re-
publicans to capture Virginia" Why rage
over an accomplished fact? 1t is almost as
sweet and decorous to die for ones party as
for ones country; and regrets, which are
the vainest of all things, become ridiculous
when expressed in angry language.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
King Theebaw and the British Ultimatum.

LONDON, Nov. 10.-king Theebaw, in
his reply to the British ultimatum, says that
if the Bombay and Burmah company will
hunbly petition him he will consider the
company's case, as he wishes to encourage
traders. The last British resident, he says,
departed from Mandelay of his own accord
but England is welcome to send another on
the former conditions. This reply ignores
the demand that the residents have safe es,
cort and free access to the King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Mr.. Smith at the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l0.-lEon. Win. I
Smith, recently appointed Assistant Sacre-
tary of the Treasury, qualified al the Depart.
mcnt to day, snd will assume the duties o.
that Office to morrow. The he.ais ofburtaGs
and chiefs of divisions called or him til:
morning, and were presented BY Assistant
Secretary Coon, who, at the same time, took
official leave Of his late associates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

The United Serrice Maga-me for November has
been received from its publisher, T. a. S. Hamcrs-
ly, New York. Its contents arc: Shermans Cam
paign of 1864, The Regular Infantry in the First
Bull Run Campaign, Scouting on tho "Staked
Plains" Indian Wars in Texas, The Recent Re-
bellion in the Northwest Canada. The Cruise of
the U. S. Sloop.of-War Vincennes, Liberty Bell
Progress in Modern Artillery and Fertilization,
Wreck of the "Orsclo,' A Zealot in Tullc, Cadet
Life at West Point During the War; Editorial
Notes, Book Reviews, and Service Literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Steamer DAMAGED.

SANDUsKY, Ohio, Nov. l0-Ihe stcamcr
Mona, owned by Ohlernochcr Bros, Of this
port, and valued at 81, 900, caught fire here
last night and WAS badly damaged. Capt.
Slenky and coal; Beach narrowly escaped
being burned TO death. The loss ia cs!@at-
ed at 81 900; insurance only 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

EAU CLARE, Wis, Noy. lo.---Thc party
decomposed corpse of q middle-agcd nan
was found in Lois Creek, near this city. yes.
terday. The feet were tied to the roots Ella
tree with strap. The body was vuacy
water, and the threat cut from ear to car.
From the condition Of the body il is Thought
that death must have occurred six week.
ago. The remains have not been identified
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Plans for New Cruisers.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-The Bureau Of
Steam Engineering, and Construction and
Repair are preparing plans for the hes
cruisers authoriz ID by Congress last winter.
When completed the plans will probably he
referred to special board Of naval officers
of which Commodore Walker is President
appointed 70 consider the plans for these
vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Naval Vessel namanr1

WASHINGTON, Nov. l0.-Captain Boards,
lee, commanding the Powhatau, has te'c,
graphed the Secretary Of the Navy from
Colon that his vessel has been "corsde.an,y
not seriously damaged" iii q gale. He viii
probably be ordered to take he: to Key
West for repairs, as he suggest, since re
pairing cannot DO done at Colon without
great expense and difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
The Telephone Hearing Postponed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l0-Owing to the
fact that the presence OF Secretary Lamar
was desired at The Cabinet meeting to-day,
the hearing in the telephone case was pos.
poned until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Nj. Gladstone.

EDINBURGH, Nov. 10.-Mr. Gladstone )
health has not been affected in the least by
his excrtions yesterday. He slept sound!y
last night, and no! a particle Of bis hoa:.c.
ness re.appearad to-day. He made no -
litica speech to-day, but has taken con>jd.
cradle walking exercise in Dalmcny Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

"When will the average ci!izcu s;o?
spending half Of bis bard earnings on cigars
and tobacco? Give it up? Wen, "Ecn re
fuds out he can Go without tobacco aud
cigars, but can't keep up without the n,
falible remedy, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
One bottle twenty FIVE cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Fires.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 10.-George A. Brooks
packing house at Brazlle Mills, Neb., was
burned last night Loss $4,000; insurance
5000.
CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-J. P. Wolfes & Co.'S,
furniture factory, 351 South Canal street,
was damaged to the extent Oslo, 900 by fire
last night. Insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
The Last Sulke.

SAN DIEGO, Gala, Nov. 10.-Thc last
spike in the California Southern Railway
was driven yesterday at Cajon Pass. This
gives the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
through connection to the Pacific coast with
San Diego as its terminus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
DIED.

This morning, November 10th, at half.past
o'clock, at tho residence of her son-in-law 2O5
Queen street, Mrs. SARAH ]. BENNER, of Stras-
burg, Va She waited patiently for her Master to
call her home.
Dearest mother, though hast left us:
We thy loss most deeply feel
But It's God who has boreft us
He can all our sorrows heal.
Her remains will be carried to Strasburs to-
morrow, November 11th at 23T p, m. for utter
meut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

The FACT that Iowa, which, two or three
years ago, gave eighty thousand republican
majority, gave only seven or eight thousand
last Tuesday, shows plainly enough that the
farmers Of TINT State are rapidly learning
that the principle of protection--onc of the
few cardinal principles Of the republican
party-whieh not only compels them to pay
double price for every thing they have
to buy, but restricts the market for what
they lave to sell, is not the one most con-
ducivo to their interests, and that they are
willing to risk the chances of a change in
the tariff system, as no change could pcssi-
bIy be for the worse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Passes the Examination.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l0.-l.icut. L. l.. 1n1-
pey, of The navy, who failed to pass his ~
animation for promotion year ago, was re-
Gently re examined and successfully passed
the examination 10 be Lieutenan: Com.
mandpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
Personal,

WASHINGTON, Nov 10.-M. BArthyIdi,
who arrived here last night, called At the
War Department this morning in company
with Mr.. Anthony Pollok, OF this city, TO
pay his respects to Secretary EuGicot'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
War Formally Declared

LONDON, Nov. 10.-A private Telegram
from Rangnon states that war between Bar
nah and the Indian government mas Eecn
formally declared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

CHANGE OF BUSINESS Having determined
" to make decided change in OF. 3usne-= W.
otter from this date our entire stock Of - "-7
and SHOES at such reduced ii1Ire3 as VI. -
tonish everybody. ..,-..
oct27-3m Z. AAUfA go"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
POSTPONED,

DUBLIN, Nov. 10.--The trial Of tha I.he.
suit Of AldermanA. W. Harris, Of this city,
against Mr.. Henry Labouchere, editor %.
Truth, in which plaintiff claims $j0'o
damages, has been postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
e. Death CT O PhTsio!ogist

LONDON, Nov. l0-Dr. Wi,ii'm Benjamin
Carpenter, l.. J.. D., F. K. $. an emIuaut
English Psychologist: is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Nov 1O.-Flour is firm
or in tone with fair local demand, transactions
are mainly in medium and high grades. Wheat
is steady with a better speculative feeling and
prices arc a shade higher Tho offerings continue
small and we note an active milling and shipping
demand for all well cleaned, sound lots. Corn is
without material change since our last general
report. Tho new coming to this market is very
green and tough. Primo Virginia Batter is scarce
aud prices havo advanced Other produce is in
liberal supply and easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, November 10.-The market has
been less active than usual for some time past
but the business done has been well distributed
The market opened irregular. After the opening
there was small advance in the general list
then fractional decline and again moderate
upward movement, but tho extreme fluctuations
have been within % to q per cent. and ut II
o'clock tho market was again heavy at small
fraction above opening figures in most cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1O.--Va. G's dcfd -; con
solidated -; past due coupons So new 10 40s
midding 91+s. Flour easy and quiet. Wheat
Southern firm and quiet Western easier and dull
Southern red 92a95; do amber 9Sa1GO; Nc
/ Maryland 94a9511; No . Western winter red
spot 92l2 asked fresh; November 914a92 y
December 93a93ti; January 95ltla95l2; Feb
ruary 971sa971a. Corn-Southcrn irregular
with moderate inquiry; Western easy and dull
Southern white lSa51; do yellow 49A53; West
orn mixed spot 50laa51, flesh; November 40 i
bid year 4Gas47; January 45a. 40; February
455sa4G; steamer 1875 asked, Oats lrmer and
quiet; Southern and Pcnna 31a35 Western
white 33a34; do mixed 31a32. Rye frmer at
G1a70. Sugar easier; A soft 7l!,. Whiskcy quiet
at 81 19a1 20. Other articles unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

AS MAHoNEIsM has been smothered under
an immense majority, its organ, the Rich
mond Wing, will 60 down with it, and
after short time, its occupation, as re-
kinder of sectional animosities and q
:fomenter Of race prejudices, will be
gone. There is hardly reputable
man of any prominence in the State
whom the Wing has not abused and ma
ligned for no other reason than the fact
that he is not supporter of its owner. But
its uttcrances, long before its assured demise,
had ceased to he of any consequence to any
one who respected himself or had the re
spect of others, and the only emotion it was
capable OF exciting in such people was that
of surprise at what il did notrsay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

CHICAGO, Nov 1O-The market for Wheat
started in at SSa. for December sold off SS1l, and
is now resting at that figure. Corn is again very
strong, November having advanced to 1875 Oats
firm, 30Ts for May. Pork easy, 80 A. 1, for Jan
uary Lard firm, Sc 15aG 1T1b for January
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

NEW YORK, Nov. 1O.-Stocks quiet and firm.
Money nominal 2a2l2. Cotton firm; uplands
9as Orleans 8 9-1G; futures steady. Flour dull
and heavy. Wheat higher. Corn lower. Pork
firm at SO 5Oa1O 90. Lard firm at So 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Nov. 9-Beef
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best 4 371aaS4 90; that generally rated first
quality 35OaS4 %: medium or good fair quali-
ty , 5OaS3 25; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows 1 5OaS2 %. Extreme range Of prices
5OaS4 90. Most of the sales were from = so
ash so per 100 lbs. Total receipts for the week
BOIL head. Total sales for the week 214O head.
Trade was only fair, and prices, comp pared with
the figures of last Monday, show decline of tops
and fair butcher Cattle of 1sc or q shade moro
common and medium grades were of larger
fraction the former 1se, and medium 14aasc, as to
the quality Of the punches made up. There were
some better tops than those of last week. but in
the increase of the offerings common Cattle were
fully represented.
Sheep and Lambs.-The receipts show a slight
falling off from last week, but the demand is ex-
csedinely slow, and tie offerings are ample for the
limited wants Of dealers. There is little differ
ence in the quality of the offerings as compared
with last week. We quote Sheep at 11ha3 y cts,
extra shade higher and Lambs at 2laa4k cts
per ID gross. There is no demand for stock Sheep,
and no quotations given. Receipts this week
$3.50 head.
Hogs.-TncIe are a few more Hogs Offering than
last week, the number constituting fairly full
supply for the needs of the market as the demand
generally is moderate. The quality is like that
of last Monday, the size being rather too large,
those weighing $50 to 200 lbs gross being most
desired now by butchers. We quote at 4lsa5A
cents per ID net. Receipts this week 1884 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-10
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 10.

IT IS hoped that the revenue relormers
will push the fighting during the coming
session of Congress, so as to determine dell
n;,elv whether or not the democratic party
is in favor of a revenue, instead of protec'
tive tariff True democracy abhors protec-
ton as nature does vacuum; but there are
men now protesting to be democrats who
are even more effective supporters OF pro-
lection than the republicans, who make 1t
plank in their platforms. If the democratic
party be in favor of protective tariff the
people Of the country have the right to, ana
do. demand to know it, SO that they may
act accordingly. A distinctly avowed rev
enue tariff might deprive the party OF the
support of the sugar planters of Louisiana
the rice planters of South Carolina the
wool growers of Ohio, the iron makers OF
Pennsylvania the salt makers OF New YORK
and the copper mine owners OF Michigan
but it would gain the support of all the other
people of the country. A party that would
have for It's principles revenue tariff,
currency founded upon dollars worth OF
gold and dollars worth of silver, the oblit-
Grafton of war legislation, a modification of
the navigation laws, the removal of the in
ternal revenue tax on tobacco, an income
tax, civil service in accord with the adj
mistrstion, and the burial of the bloody
shirt, would sweep the country at the next
national election, and if the democratic par.
ty will not and Metropolitan party cannot,
stand Oh such platform, the people should
organize new party that both can and Will.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
What q Cent Grows To-

A cent seems of little value, but
Iif il is only doubled a few times it
grows to a marvellous sum. a
3young lady in Portsmouth caught
5her father in rash promise by a
knowledge of this fact on her part.
kShe modestly proposed that if her
Father would give her one cent on
lone day aud double that amount
ION each successive day for Just one
month she would never ask him for
3another cent as long as she lived
Not stopping to run over the figures
lin his head, and not supposing that
lit would amount to a large sum, he
Twas glad to accept the offer at once
thinking it a favorable opportunity
ito include possible marriage dowry
! In the future. On the twenty-fifth
gday he became greatly alarmed les;
sif he complied with his own accept
1ance be might be obliged to be de
1clared bankrupt on his own petit
ition." But on the thirtieth day this
zgirl demanded only the pretty little
sum s5,36S,70612. the astonished
merchant was only too happy TO
cancel the claim by advancing a
handsome cash payment for his fol-
|ly in allowing himself 10 give bond
Efor his word he considered as
good as his without noticing
the consideration therein expressed
and by promising to return to ths
! old custom of advancing smaller
sums daily until otherwise ordered
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
Paid by the Private.

The Baltimore San revives the fol
lowing story of Elias Howe, the in
Iventor of sewing machines
At the outbreak of the war, when
he was millionaire, he enlisted as
a private to show his patriotism and
independence. MoneJ grew scarce
and his regiment, which was seni
south, was left unpaid for three
months. At the end OF that time
Howe, in his private uniform, one
day entered the office ofquartermas-
ter and asked when the soldiers o.
THE regiment were 10 be paid
Il don't know" replied the quar-
,termaster.
well, how much is owed them 2
,blabdly asked the private.
What is that to you?" said the
quartermaster, with look of sur.
lprise-
"Oh. nothing, said Howe, nonchal'
antly. "if you'll figure out the
amount I'll give you my check fol
1.-THE whole business
"Who are your gasped the quar-
itermaster.
Elias Howe, and my check i:
good for the pay of the entire army.
The quartermaster made out ri:
bills, and Howe gave him his CHECK
| |for three months pay for his regi
ment. The government afterwarC
reimbursed him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-07-29
An Ohio Snake Cahrmer.

I 4 party OF workmcn are at pre-
ssent engaged IL constructing the
sabutments for a new bridge over
!Mad River.on the Cleveland, COlum-
sbus. Cincinnati and indianapolis
cRailroad. During their excavations
3they have scared Numerous black
ssnakes, from one foot 10 five feet
Along, from their nests in the rocks.
sIt is stated that a curious-looking
aold colored man went down 70 the
seliffs the other day with the avOwed
sintention o. capturing 2 lot Of the
Snakes. He took his son George
SWashington along with him to help
akiIl the reptiles. When he arrived
lat the excavations he drew from
scapacious pocket a very small red
spipe, about six inches long, with
{holes like fife. Putting this to his
5liDs he commenced to play the pipe,
(which produced a shrill tone. He
9played a warbling sort of air in a
aminor key.
8 After a few minutes the black
Esnakes began to. stick their heads
Cup through the rocks, with glitter
Sing eyes and forked tongues Soon
lone after another glided from their
lholes toward the origin of the music.
iSoon the old cOlored man had
sIarge number of the reptiles near to
shim. He than walked slowly
5across the fields, the snakes slowly
Following him. Gradually inereas-
ling his pace he walked at the head
fof a procession of the snakes, who
5were strung out in a long line
Following him. He soon reach
4ed a place where he had left
Ahis son, who was armed with club.
las the snakes passed along before
1.-THE latter he killed one after anOth-
Ter with a club, soon piling up a large
number of the snakes When all
were killed the old man put them
lin a bag. shouldered il and took il
3home. He stated that he was going
Ito fry the oil out ofthe snakes to
I sell for cure OF rheumatism