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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

DYING FOR THEIR FA1TH.-A peculiar instance
of religious fervor has just occurred in Indianapo-
lis, Ind Samuel Steinberg and his wife, Polish
Hebrews, each eighty years old, died last satur-
day from the effects of suffocaton by gas which
had escaped from stove, the pipe of which had
fallen early on Friday morning. That day being
a holy day and religiously observed among
the sect to which the aged couple belonged, all
work of whatever kind being prohibited, they
would not raise hand to adjust the pipe When
found they were so nearly dead that it was i'm
possible to resuscitate them. The old lady, how
ever, before dying impaired the foregoing explain
alton of their condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
AUCTION SALES.
By r. T. Lucas, Auctloneer.

roUsEHoLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
IL LIVE STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
&c. &C. will be sold at public auction, on WE'D
NEsDAY, December 30th, 1885, at the farm of
Mrs MARY ANN MARKHAM, in Alexandria
county, at the junction of the W.. 0. & w. 3. R.,
and the Washington turnpike, ell the HOUSE
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, 8 Horses,
ID Cows, Carriages, Wagons, Carts, Harness, Gull
tivstors, Drills, Plows, &c, &c; also 10 tons of
Hay and $50 Shocks of Fodder.
Terms: $40 and under, cash sums over $50,
six months credit secured by note with approved
security. or per cent. discount for cash. Sale
will commence at IL o'clock a. m. de24-dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
DRY GOODS.
NHRISTMAS COLLARS AND CUFFS FOR
IL LADIES'

NHRISTMAS COLLARS AND CUFFS FOR
" LADIES.
Complete stock in every sense of the word, with
prices low.
Choice Christmas presents can be ossily selected
from this stock
Ladies' White All Linen Collars and Cuffs, in
boxes,
4Oc. PER SET.
Ladies' Black and White Striped Percale Collars
and Cuffs in boxes.
4Oc PER SET.
Novelties in Colored Percale Sets, solid colors
of Cardinal, Navy Blue and Black, with three
white horizontal stripes near the top of collar.
Yery stylish and pretty. In boxes
ONLY 45c. PER SET.
Solid Cardinal aud Navy Blue Al.Lincn Collars
aud Cuds in boxes,
SOC PER SET.
P. K. COLLARS AND CUFFS, SOC. PER SET.
Ladies' and Children's Laco Collars, Ties,
Fichus, &C.. in great variety
Second floor Take elevator.)
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
BLANKETS.

What more sensible and acceptable Christmas
Gift could be presented than a fine Blanket?
300 pairs 1 Seven pound Wool Gray Blan-
kets, worth S3
ONLY $3.50 PER PAIR.
100 pairs 1914 All wool Scarlet Blankets, worth
fully SIS,
ONLY 81 PER PAIR.
100 pairs II 4 fine All wool Scarlet Blankets,
real value Sc,
ONLY So PER PAIR.
(Third floor: take elevator.)
WOODWARD s. LOTHROP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

NEW AND ATTRACTIVE :-CANTON PRE-
IN SERVED GINGER, in fancy Green Pots,
the finest goods and the latest style, for sale only
at [nov24l McBURNEY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
TIDES.

NHRISTMAS TIDES
Newest yet. Oblong Scotch Tides in Tinselled
effects.
20 by 20 ANTIQUE Lace Tides, very fine, only
$125.
Fine Embroidered Congress Cloth Tides. very
pretty, only 6Cc. and 9Oc., according to size. ),
Fancy Embroidered, Blue and Garnet Plush
Tides in Tinsellcd designs, only 75c. and 81,
according to size.
Look to us for nything in christmas Tides"
Second floor take elevator)
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
NEW GROCERY. STORE.

NEW GROCERY STORE.
l have opened at No. 70 St. Asaph street, corner
Of Princess, a new
GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE,
where promise to sell First-Class Goods at LOW
PRICES for cash and respectfully ask share of
the patronage of the public
dec17-2we JOHN KESSALAR.
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AIexanlria 0azptte.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI- WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOWDEN
At tho Gazette Buldin9 Nos 70 and ~ Prince ST. !


DAILY TRI WEEKLY.
One ysar..........se 90 One yea1 ...........s4 %
Sir nonth, 3 90 Sir months ......... 90
One month .. so Three months....... 1 90
Al communications should be addressed to Gazette"
Alexandria, Va.
Persons leaving the city can have the Gazette mailed
to them, postpaid, for fifty cents month and the
address changed as often as desired.
Contract advertisers wiH not be alored to exceed their
spacs unless the is paid for at transient rates.
and under no circumstances wiH they Be allOwcd to
advertise other than their legitimate business IN the
space contracted for.
all transient advertisements must be paid for IN adj
rance.
Marriage and death notices msst DO paid for in ad
rance.
Resolutions in memoriam ofthanks tribute, Of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons, uleSs Of
public concern riH only be printed in this paper as
advertisements
The Gazette office is connected rih the Telephone En-
change Advertisements, orders for the paper news
or any Information or business can be sent by tee
phone.
Entered at the Postodfce at alexandria, Virginia,
second class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26

TREEN AND FIGURED SCREEN WIRE "A,
Vi 80 and Sc inches, wholesale and retail, at
SS King corner of Royal street. You can buy
wire, and have Window and Door Frames made
of better quality, to cost no more than the COM
mon Frames offered for sale in the city. Call and
see. J. 7. CREIGHTON & SON,
led SO King, cor. Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
IHRISTMAS BED SETS.

NHRIsTMAs BED SETS.
THIS STOCK is PARTICULARLY ATTRAC-
TIVE.
Nottingham Lace Bed Sets. In superb patterns
and LACY effects, 81 so, 50, 1925 $3.50, So, 81,
step by STEP as high as Rich Antiques, finished
with Colored Satins, at $40 per set.
Look to US for anything in Christmas Bed
Sets"
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa av WASHINGTON. D. c. 912 ID st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-26
HOUSEKEEPERS GOODS.
China, Glassware,
AND
HOUSE.FURNISHlhG GOODS.

All the LATEST and MOST ATTRACTIVE
NOVELTIES in French, German end English
Fancy Goods now on exhibition.
Complete lines in all coIors of Table and Cham
pagno Tumblcrs, Handle Lemonades Oil and
Water Bottles Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes
Finger Bowls and Decanters, Cheese Dishes China
Bclleck Salt and Peppers
FRENCH CHINA-Full stock in White and
Gold Band, Decorated Dinner, Tea and Chamber
Sets, Boao Dishes and Salad Sets Prices very
low.
PARLOR or DRAWING ROOM LAMPS in Ma
oica, Fayencc and various other wares.
POLISHED BRASS CHANDELIERS, LIBRA.
RY aud HALL LAMPS.
BRASS WALTERS in great variety.
ROGERS BROTHERS PLATED GOODS, in
Knives, Forks, Spoons Castors sc.
English Umbrella Stands.
Plush-mCuntcd Parian Medalions.
Bisque Figures in great variety.
Hanging Baskets with artificial flowers.
Childrcns Dinner Tea and Chamber Gets, full
line.
ARABEsQUE WARE, in Vases, Pitchers, Card
Receivers, &c.
WINE SETS on tray, crystal engraved
We have received another invoice of those fine
ENGLISH PRINTED TEA SETS, Sc pieces, at
S4O0.
English Chamber Sets at So.
English Dinner Sets at SIS.
Full line of French Willow Ware, in Fruit
Lunch, Market and Ladies' Work Baskets.
Call and examine our goods and prices.
Fj. J. MLIER&CO.
NO. 65 King STREET
nov1S-tjan1
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
Derby Avenue Sewer Assessments

YUNo the Honorable Court of Common Council of ! the City of New Haven: The Board of Compensation for Assessment Of Sewers and Pavements, to whom referred the
 ment of benefits and the apportionment of the cost
 of said sewer among the parties interested therein
 respectfully report that they have attended to the duty assigned to them.
 That they caused reasonable notice to be given to
 all persons interested in the said public improve ment in all respects pursuant to the provisions of
 the charter of said city to appear before them and
 be heard in reference thereto; and they fully heard
 at the time and place specified in said notice, all per sons who appeared before them. They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- tion of the accompanying order. All of which is respectfully submitted, SIMEON J. FOX, ] Board of Compensation SYLVANUS BUTLER, ] Sewers and Pavements CrTY OF NEW HAVEN March g, 1885. Ordered-That the sum of nine hundred and nine
 dollars and sixteen cents 909 6 100 be and is here by assessed as benefits upon the following named | owners of property on Derby avenue from Whtte-
 avenue to West river, being proportional and reasonable part of the expense of constructing a sewer in said Derby avenue, the names Of each I party and the amount of benefit assessed against l each being herein particularly stated, viz: Ezra A. Clark, S145 s3 1 New Haven Water Company 8 B Arthur N. filling. 30 % Edward Mailey, 705 % ssoe 1s Court of Common Council, City of New Haven
 Read report accepted order passed and assessments ordered laid as reported.
 Approved, April IA, 1885.
 Payable April 21, 1885.
 A true copy of record: Attest: TIMOTHY J. CROWLEY. a17 St City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
A Wife Murderer Confesses.
LYNCH LAW FOR A MURDERER.
His AccOmplice Saved By a Luck.
 Circumstance.

dls AccOmpI1ce saved By a Lucky
 Circumstance.
 PIERRE, Dak., April 16.-Early this morn | ing mob of twenty-five men came from Harold and Blunt and taking James H. Bell of Harold from the jail hanged him to the flagstaff of the court house. Bells effense was the murder of Forrest G. Small, lawyer formerly of Sterling, H., on December last The jailer and his deputy, who slept in the building, were kept in their room The body hung fifteen minutes, at the end of which time the sheriff arrived and cut down the victim, tine mob disappearing at his approach. When seized Bell cried 'smur- der" three times before his voice was stihed and once more when the rope was put over his head. No attempt was made to harm his self-confessed accomplice Bennett, who was in the jail when the mob came through. They came provided with two ropes and had not the town been alarmed by telephone messages to every public place Bennett would have undoubtedly suffered also, but in twenty minutes more than two hundred people were on the spot from the hotels. Not one of the mob has been identified. There is but little denunciation of the lynching, as day by day evidences of other crimes by Bell are discov- cred and there is some reason to suspect him of having committed another murder few months earlier
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

| CONCLUDED FROM SECOND PAGE l ence. ime was called. and the motisn for a com committee. ~ | MT. Frisbie, of Pennington, in the chairl The act making an appropriation for the de- partment of agriculture was called from the calen- dar. Speaker simonds made an eloquent speech in length the Importance of tilling and fertilizng the sterile lands of the State and of encouraging
 tG n take favor a hs storrs Agricultural school and offered resolution Representatives find out if the deed of the school can be acquired by gift. and if not, at what cost. matter the table and take up House joint resolu- tion 149 authorizing the trustees of the Storrs Az ricultural school to accept the deed of Augustus the original bill, making the appropriation to the
 MT. Gum, of Milford. thought the sum should be made larger in order that the trustees might not be
 Mr. staub. of New Rflford, % said he was not in fla ef t aase fS an ohs of hay. He believed the State had right to clear title of the Storrs Agricultural school. He not opposed to the school, but he opposed to the State of Connecticut supporting an institution of
 At 12:45 the House took recess to 9 D. m.
 AFTER RECESS.
 At o'clock the House resumed the consideration of the Storrs Agricultural bill and two and half hours more were consumed in it's discussion A vote was finally reached and passed as amended (see Senate report)
 Mir Troup called up the resolution amending the charter of the city of New Haven. It provides for the election of municipal boards by direct vote of the people instead of by the Common Council
 
 Mr Jackson, of Derby, briefly explained the bill and was followed by MT Troup of New Haven. He characterized the bill political one devised by the Republican politicians, who were afraid that der the present law, which was also of their own creation, the Democrats would sometime secure their rights under the charter it is and get trol of the boards He said the bill really provided that the members of boards shall be elected by par ty caucuseS.
 11r. Graham. of Orange, earnestly supported the bill He said that it wanted by Democrats as well as Republicans and that the amendment in the interest of good go ernment in New Haven.
 MT. Troup replied that if MT. Graham f1dent that there general desire for the enact ment of the proposed amendment, he Group would offer an amendment providing that it be submitted to vote of the citizens of New Haven, and if third of all the voters in favor of it. then it should become a law. He then offered his amend ment, which passed, and the debate on the it's of the bill amended proceeded.
 While the discussion in progress it dis covere at 5:2o that there was not quorum present and the Speaker declared the House adjourned til Friday morning at 1O:3O o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The postoffice at Mt. Pleasant, s. O., was entered by burglars Wednesday night and robbed.
 Walter Von Goethe, the only remaining lineal descendant of the great poet, died yes terday at Leipsic.
 John Boyle O'Reilly of Boston, whom the English government refused permission to lecture in the provinces, will lecture on 'Il- Iustrious Irishmen of Our Century, in Calais, Me, May 5. Large excursion parties from all over New Brunswick are expected.
 When passenger train was nearing Ca tawba, N. O., yesterday Henry Wiensenfeldt jumped from the train and was instantly killed He was German and recently went insane and was being taken back to his old home under care of guards.
 Base ball yesterday: At Baltimore, Balti- mores 6, Bostons 8; at Washington, Nation als 8, Providence 9; at Brooklyn, Brooklyns 4, Trentons O; at New York, New Works %, Bridgeports 3; at Philadelphia, Athletics 8, Philadelphias> 3; at St. Louis, St. Louis Browns 8, St. Louis League o; at Columbus Nashvilles 6, Columbus 9; at Providence Brown University II, Dexters ,.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
PosTOFFICE INSPECTORS.
A Rigid Inquiry For applicants For
 the Position.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Postmaster Gen. eral Villas has determined to appoint post office inspectors after an examination into the character and attachments of the can didates which is perhaps more rigid than that of the civil service commission. Each candidate will be furnished with list of questions which he will be required to answer and will furnish complete particulars of his life and char acter. In addition the candidate will be requested to pass another examination. He will then receive temporary appointment only, and at the expiration of the probation ary period, if he has proved satisfactory to the department, he will receive permanent appointment The Postmaster General has issued an order directing that the papers filed in the department in regard to postmas- ters shall not be shown to outsiders except on his order
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
GONE TO THE REFUGE.
A Broken Manufacturer Assigns al
 Skins Over fo Canada.

A Broken Manufacturer Assigns and
 Skips Over to. Canada.
 NEW YORK, April 16.-Augustus Dexter, manufacturers of linen collars and cuffs at 5O6 Broadway, who made an assignment on April 2, has not been seen by his creditors since that day and they believe he has gone to Canada. His friends admit that he has left the city and is not in this State. War rants of arrest have been obtained against him. His liabilities will exceed $200, ,0OO and the prospects of the general creditors receiving anything appear very slim, as the day before his assignment he confessed judgments to relatives for s52, 500, which covers all the assets in this city and alse at Troy where his factory was located. Since the failure some very singular transactions have come to light. It has been learned that he borrowed all the money he could from friends on various pre- texts up to the time of his failure, and it is stated that he had borrowed $225, ,O00 from relatives ostensibly to use in his business
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
Another sensational Murder in the
 French Capital.

French Capital.
 PARIS, April 16-A tragedy which is like ly to take prominent place in the long list of sensational crimes in the French capital was brought to light this morning. The wife of wealthy cotton manufacturer has lived alone in the suburbs of this city for over g year while her husband was absent in Pondi- cherry, where he manages cotton mill emv ploying upwards of eight thousand hands. Fabulous stories were told of this gentleman's B wealth and his wife was supposed to be the custodian of great part of his fortune. Her only companions in the house were a maid and A man servant. This morning the girl discovered the body of her mistress lying on the floor clothed only in night dress. The head had been completely severed from the body by a knife or hatchet and there
 ware a number of terrible stabs in various nsrts of the body, through some of which the the intestines protruded. It is believ d that the women's head was cut of after she was stabbed. the murderer desiring to make donblv sure that his work was fatal. There | ia little doubt that the man servant commit ted the bloody deed, as he has disappeared 1 from the house The police have not yet ob- tained any clue to his whereabouts. Rob- bery was undoubtedly the cause for the crime
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
merwin,s Point, Milford.

This popular summer resort bids fair to be more popular this season than ever before Several lots have been purchased and new cottages projected.
 A meeting of the property holders was held yesterday afternoon at the Derby Saw ings bank, Birmingham. The meeting was well attended and an organization effected under the name of Merwin's Point Improve ment association. Edward S. Swift, Charles Smith and Henry F. Warming were appoint, ed a committee to effect an improvement in the sanitary condition of the neighborhood.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
Musicale.

A musicale was given in room 15, Insur- ance building, last evening by Ludlow Bar ker & Co.,, of Hartford. The solos by Misses Nora Russell, Clara Howe and c. H. Simonds were excellently rendered and those of MT. P. w. Bush and Mr Max Kastner were given in a delightful way. Messrs. Eager and Bolles presided at the piano and MT. Charles T. Howe played two selections on the flute. A more enjoyable programme of music could hardly have been selected.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
Paired With g Dead Man.

SPRINGFIELD, H., April 16.-This morn ing two Republican members, Whittemore and Unland, whose seats were adjacent to the one occupied by MT. Sittig, moved their desks to another part of the room. MT. Sit tig's desk had been ornamented with a bou- quet which he sent down to the crape-cov- cred desk of the deceased member. In joint assembly the Democrats, on motion of MT. Crafts, thanked Sittig by rising vote for his courtesy in making the pair he did yes- terday. He announced then that he was paired with the deceased member until his successor was elected. One hundred and ninety-fve members were present, but not a vote was cast
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
The Lands or the Indians.

WASHINGTON, April 16-The members of the Cabinet were all present at to-days meet ing and number of important questions were considered including the settlement of the Winnebago, Dakota and Oklahoma lands, the removal of fences and other ob- structions from public lands and the New York appointments. A proclamation was determined upon setting forth the manner in which the Winnebago lands are to be cleared of settlers and will be issued at once. The method of enforcing the law against unau- tho1ized invasion of public lands was not fully determined upon.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
IN A NEW ROLE.
Alice Oates Calms an Excited Audi epce-CIouds of Su,oEa an rho Staue

Alice Oates CaIms an Excited Audi
 ence-ClOuds of Smoke on the Stage.
 Last evening at the American Theater near the clcse of the first act dense smoke sud denly poured in upon the stage, almost ob- scuring from view Alice Oates and the mem bers of the company who were with her at the time upon the stage. A panic seemed inevitable and people were rising in all di- rections to make their escape. Alice Oates instantaneously sized the situation, and com ing forward to the footlights, being then only partly visible, in a few words calmed the rising tumult, assuring the audience sub stantially that it was nothing but smoke and would all end in smoke, and inviting the au- dience to take smoke, which the audience did. In a moment or two the smoke had gone, and "hobin Hood" went on as smooth ly and as jauntily as ever. Gentlemen present speak in the highest terms of Alice Oates rare presence of mind and felicitous words, uttered at what seemed to be most critical iuncture.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
a~Aor ne- So DannsvIuonFo

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16.-Arbor day in this city celebrated on a very limited scale. A few trees were planted on the public grounds surrounding the Capitol, while small number of private citizens also paid heed to the Governors proclamation. Little if anything was done by the schools and the observance as a whole by the capital of the commonwealth was on a very meagre scale.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-17
Murdered Near Ogden

The dead body of Charles Elliott Shelley, twenty-seven years of age, son of George A. Shelley, of Madison, Ct., was found some time ago about mile from the railway sta ton in Weber, twenty-three miles from Ogden, the western terminus of the Union Pacific road. There was bullet hole ill the head and there is no doubt but that he was murdered. He left Madison for his health in the fall of 1882 and went West He was last heard from alive in Denver, Col, July 31, 1884. Deceased was a graduate of the Yale Business college here and had held po- sitions in Hartford and Meriden. The news of his fate has just been learned by his friends.