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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28
A Queer Case.

DAYTON, o., January 2S.-Bartholomew
Leidenbarger, @ resident of this place, laa
just been taken to the insane asylum. About
a month ago he had quarrel with the
priest of the church of which he is ruem
Der. The matter preyed so on his mind
that he considered his soul beyond redemp-
ton and finally became insane. The facts
became generally known to-day. For three
weeks he has not slept, and for fifteen days
has tasted neither food nor drink, nor can
he be induced or forced to taste either. He
is now in precarious state, and still sue
cessfully rebels against any attempt to feed
him
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ANOTHER T1cHBoRNE CAsE.-Public q

ANOTHER TICHBoRNE CAsE.-Public at
tention was attracted TO the death 10 Chi
cago not long ago of Mrs. Glarissa G. Peck
by her magnificent Request of the moiety of
a fortune of $500 900 in trust for the founda-
ton of home for incurables in Chicago. 1t
is learned that there is a young man OF
twenty -one living in Chicago who vows his
purpose Of presenting himself as the rightful
heir to the vast sum aud endeavoring to oh
tain it, and thus deprive the city of the
benefit of the bequest. He has always been
known as George Peck, and claims to be
the legitimate child Of Mrs Peck's young.
est son, George E. Peck, who died 10 1865.
The story related is an extraordinary one.
and may lead to a re-enactment Of the Itch
bore case
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Lynched.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. 2S.-News WAS re.
ceived here Monday of the capture of the
notorious Montana horse thief and dies.
perado, Con Murphy. Two men, McFar'
land and Bashan, left here Monday and en-
countered the desperate aud his brother at
O'Neill's rancho, about fifteen miles east OF
here, on the Bozeman road. A lively battle
ensued, but the outlaws were finally brought
to bay. They started yesterday morning
with their prisoner for Helena, but were
overhaued on the way by party from
here, who took Murphy and swung him
from bridge about mile and half dis
tant. His body still hangs lifeless from The
bridge.
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under the leaden rain which continued to
pour upon them from the enemy's rifles.
The wounded men and the baggage train
were left under guard behind their quickly
built earthworks, while the rest of the force
advanced in the face Of the hostile fire to
gravel ridge some distance in front. Here
large force of the rebels had established
themselves in strong position. As soon as
the British line came near, a fierce charge,
led by several emirs, was made against it
by the rebel foemen.
The British troops were arranged as usu.
al in the form of a square, and steadily adj
vanced 10 meet the wild onset of the loudly
cheering enemy who were rushing down
upon them. At the same time the rifles of
the British were doing bloody execution
The charge was checked and not All Arab
came within thirty yards of the British
square. The rebels did not long stand be.
fore the murderous English fire, hut We're
repulsed with heavy loss. Five emirs aud
$50 men were left dead upon the field and
large numbers were wounded. About
the English losses few details have been
received 1t is known, however, that Mr.
Cameron, the special correspondent of the
London Daily Standard, and Mr.. Herbert,
special correspondent of the Morning Post.
were killed. The place where this battle
occurred is a slight distance beyond the
Shebacat Wells.
The official dispatches indicate that the
march of General Stewart and his little
army from Abu. Klea Wells to their present
position has been no easy task. Almost
every foot of the way appears to have been
sharply contested by the resolute Arab
foe. There was constant succession Of en-.
counters from the action of the 18th till the
Nile was reached. the British troops steadl
y gaining fresh victories over the impetu-
GUS but easily demoraliZed rebels.
General Lord Wolseley considers the de-
prvation of Stewards services a national
loss He characterizes Stewart as the
"ablest soldier and most dashing comman.
der be ever knew" and recommends him 10
the Queens most favorable consideration
Lord Saint Vincent, of the artillery, WAS
among the British slain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY %.

Mr.. RIDDLEBERaER, in his dynamite
sneecb in the Senate last Monday, SAID
"While we are preparing and experiment,
ing with dynamite to blow vessels out Oh
the water and to drown people in the ocean,
it scarcely becomes US to say that peop'e
who do not constitute government ana
caupot make proclamation OF war snail
%, ,sa the same instruments Of war that
we would use under the same circumstan
ces." That was as gross and gratuitous an
insult to the people of Ireland as it was to
those of this country. 1t would doubtless
have been resented on the floor of the Sen
ate if the rest of his speech had not demon
strated the fact that reply to any thing
he might say would be utterly unnecessary
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A LONG DISTANCE TELEPHoNE.-Somt

A LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.-S
experiments with long distance telephones
were conducted Sunday afternoon at No.
40 Broadway over the wires Of the Molecu.
lar Telephone Company. Conversation was
carried on successfully between New York
and Cleveland, Ohio. The people at
Cleveland sang some topical" songs and
New York applauded them loudly. Then
number of visitors tested the tele.
phone by conversng with people at Cleve
land. The telephones differed chiefly from
those in ordinary use by having cork dia-
phragm, the sensitiveness of which sub
stance in response TO the tones of the hui
man voice being recent discovery.-N Y.
Herald.
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A FARMERs CONFERENCE.-The executive COM
mittce of the State Agricultural Society has called
convention Of farmers and others identified with
the industrial interests of the State to DO held in
Richmond on the 18th Of April. The con -ention
is to be composed of two delegates from each mag
isteria district in the State, and from each ward
in the cities and towns, under the auspices of the
State Agricultural Society. The leading objects
of the convention are to effect thorough organi-
zation and to promote cooperation in all measures
looking to the advancement of agricultural and
industrial interests to expand and give greater
efficiency to the department of agriculture by
making more liberal provision for it's support and
enlarging its field of operations; TO consider and
discuss questions affecting immigration, fertil-
izers, &C., and to formulate public opinion, to the
end that the agricultural and industrial interests
of the State may be promo ted.
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ST. zE6
--~ rrrcc DTsDi TNuES
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. %, 1885.
SENATE

SENATE.
Several messages from the President were
laid before the Senate transmitting informa'
ton heretofore called for regarding the
landing Of foreign cables in the United
States. the awards of the Venezuelan mixed
commission and The status of the Oklahoma
lands, which lands, the President maintains
cannot under existing treaties be opened
for settlement by law.
WitEou. the transaction of other business
The Sernte at 1870 p III went into execu-
tive session.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Clay, OF Kentucky, from the Com
mittee on the Presidential Laws, reported q
concurrent resolution providing that the
two houses shall assemble in the hall of the
House of Representatives at - o'clock noon
on the llth Of February, 1885, pursuant to
the requirements of the constitution and
laws relating to the President and Vice
President of the United States, and the
President of the Senate shall be the Presid-
iDn OLdCct luau oIC PSASoi 'AS'A ~ r.
pointed as teller on the part of the Senate
aud two as teliers on the part of the House
to make list of the votes rs they shall be
declared that the result shall delivered to
the President of the Senate, who shall an
nounce the state Of the vote and the per-
sons elected TO the two Houses assembled
as aforesaid, which shall be deemed a dec
laraton Of the persons elected President and
Vice President.
Mr.. Reed, Of Maine, made the point of
order that the subject matter of the resolu-
| luton had never been referred to the Com
mitlee and The point having been sustained
| by the Speaker, Mr. Clay asked leave TO
have ii referred. To this Mr.. Reed object
ed in order that he might have an opportu-
nifty to examine the resolution.
Mr.. Paige, of Ohio, offered a resolution
recitiug that no official notification has been
made TO the House of the resignation of the
Hon. j. S. Robinson, now Secretary of State
Of Ohio, AS representative from the 9th dis
trict of Ohio, and directing the Committee
on Elections to investigate and report UPON
the status of Mr. Robinson AS member Of
this body. Adopted
Mr.. Slocum, OF New York, from the Com
mltee on Military Affairs, reported back
The resolution requesting the President to
transmit to the House copy of the recent
appeal ,f Fitz-John Porter, together with
| accompanying papers.
MIR. Steele, Of Indiana, moved to lay the
resolution on the table, which was lost
yeas 50, nays ll6.
The resolution was then passed-yeas l79,
nays Il.
The Speaker laid before the House mes
sage from the President, transmitting q
communication from the Secretary Of the
Navy, recommending action by the govern
ment IN recognition of the services, official
and personal, extended in Russia to the sur
vivors of the Jeanette" and to the search
parties subsequently sent to Siberia. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Holman, Of Indiana, presented the
conference report on the six-month naval
appropriation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28
COMMON COUNCIL.

At regular meeting Of the Common Councii Of
the city Of Alexandria, held on the 9th day Of
January, 1885, there were present: Peter
Atcheson, Hubert SDowden, B. II. Lambert K.
NJ Lawson, George W. Fisher, Charles Goodrich,
F. f. Corbctt, Jos 6. Beach, Isaac Eichberg, Jno.
81. Strider, John T. Nails John 7. Sweeney aud
John w. Peake
The President being absent. Mr.. Eichberg was
chosen President pro TEN.
The petition Of August fleming. for al ahau-
ment of taxes on his real property, WAS read and
referred to the Committee OIL Finance.
The Committee on Streets. reported IAN act 10
enable the Washington, Chic and Western Rail
road Company TO occupy certain land for depot
purposes" which was read the first and second
times, aud upon The motion of Mr. Snowder, was
amended by the insertion of the words, upon the
payment to the City Council Of snrh sum as may
be agreed upon for the use of the streets named
In this section" and rec,mmitied.
The petition Of Moses Stephens, to lie allowed
compensation for injuries to his horse, by reason
of excavations on Alfred street. was read and re-
fsrred TO the Committee on Clsims.
The following were received from the Board OF
Alderu en- and their action thc con concurred in,
viz: resolution to authorize the Mayor, Andi-
tor and Treasurer to negotiate $4,000 for five
months; = resolution 20 facilitate the compromise
with .Jno. F. Hendersrps heirs and the petition OF
the Ro Portner Brewing Co. aud others for gas
lamp.
The Board then ad journed over till Thursday
next, at 1870 ocl ok p IN
Teste JAMES R. CATION. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28
Horrible Headache

It is awful to have headache, whether you
are lawyer, preacher, grocer, postman,
house-keeper, school teacher, or any other
creature-if your head aches badly you hate
to have to work. Mr. H. NJ. Wroton, Ora
ham, S. c., was troubled with severe head
aches, and tried many things which his
friends told him would cure the affection.
All in vain till he took Browns Iron Bit
tiers. He writes, II found great relief from
its use." 1t also cures dyspepsia, weakness,
indigestion, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

Mr.. RIDDLEBERGER says he made his
silly speech in the Senate last Monday "be-
cause he is used to being alone" 1t is well
for his State and the country that it is so,
for both would be in bad way if there
were many more men like him in the L. S.
Senate
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COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Fra-
zier vs. Frazier and ais. Argued and sub.
mitted..
Walker and ais. Va. Taylor and ais. Dis
missed agreed.
Peake vs.. Jenkins. Argued.
Travellers Insurance Company of Hart
ford, Conn.,, against Harvey. Writ of error
and supersedeas awarded to Judgment
rendered by The Hastings Court of Roanoke
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dreu teething, is the prescription of one Of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never. falling success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teethng
its value is iucalculabe 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dyseutery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels, and wind collie. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother Price 25 cents
bottle mYo-lyrSi. WGS
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The Illinois Senatorship.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 2S.-The demo
cratic caucus, called for Thursday evening
to select nominee for U. s. Senator has
been declared off, and another caucus has
been called for Wednesday of next week.
1t is stated there is possibility that neither
party will hold caucus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER cast the only
vote that was cast against the confirmation
of the nomination of Secretary McCulloch.
He cast the only vote that was cast against
the resolution denouncing the vicious idiots
who 90 about blowing up buildings filled
with innocent men, women and children.
It is we'll for everybody that Mr.. Riddle
berger is used to being alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

ARTHUR EMBARRAssED.-A Washington
dispatch to the Springfield Republican says:
ut is subject of gossip that the dresses
worn by the ladies atevening receptions this
winter are more decollete than ever. At
the Presidents reception last evening some
of the toilets were so near the verge of i'm
modesty that, experienced society man as
he was, he was apparently embarrassed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28
feb2S

CARVEN WHEELS, AT VERY REDUCED
y prices at 80 King corner of Royal streets
Just received sample lot of Sarven Wheels Of
Eastern manufacture, at much less prices than
ever before offered in this city. Also WOODBURY.
& Lancaster sarven Wheels at low prices Va
ask an examination.
oct1O j. 7. CREIGHTON & Sun.
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NHIDVALE CAST STEEL FOR SALE AT Low
lYl PRICES.-We have on hand a supply "
Flat, Square and Octagon Cast Steel of above
brand, which we sell in quantity to suit lhi
steel is warranted to DO equal, if not superior,
any Cast Steel sold in this market trials
all we ask.
oct1D ], 7. CREIGHTON Il SIN.
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OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen
held January p, 1885, there were present
E. E. Downham, esq, President. and Mcasrs
Moore. Herbert, Marbury. Strauss, smoot md
Reid
The Committee on Light on the petition OF
sundry citizens for the erection of gas lamp nj
the northeast intersection of Pcadleton aud st.
Asaph Streets reported in favor of granting prayer
of petitioners. which was adopted.
The following recommendation by the Finance
Committee was also adopted
Whereas, owing to the depressed condition Of
business and the slowness OF some ofhe tax payers
in paying their taxes. the Finance Committee are
compelled to sske OF the City Council that they
authorize the Mayor, City Auditorand City Treas
urer, to borrow the sum of five thousand dollars.
rs temporary loan, to enable the city treasury
to meet the current demands Oh il, nntil the Tax
Collectors can collect taxes more r.ely than now.
Therefore, resolved That the Mayor, City
Auditor and City Treasurer be and are hereby
authorized to borrow the sum of five thousand
dollars, for five months and issue the city's obliga
tion therefor
The Finance Committee reported the following
preamble and resolution, which was adopted, viz:
Whereas, the City Council did by resolution,
adopted on the 9th Of December, 1884, authorize
the Finance Committee 10 compromise the suit
pending in the Corporation Court vs. the estate
of the late j. f. Henderson, and the Fisaucc Com
mittee having agreed to ACCEPT S4Ol of the bonds
Of The city Issue of 1879, ami it having been nc
c.pted by the representative of said estate, but
finding great difficulty III getting bonds of that
denomination, therefore, resolved, That the An
dtor be directed to issue his warrant Tor $500,
which with the SUM required to buy SiGo OF
bonds will enable him to purchase Il bond If
$500, which bond when purchased, shall he can
called and destroyed by the Finance Committee
Petition of Aug Henting, for reduction of AS
80 ;sment, ALSO communication from Moses Stephens,
were received from the Common uncl and
their action concurred in.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JSo. J. JAMESON Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

A La BASTINE-A natural material and the
n only durable finish for walls and ceilings
pure white and a variety of beautiful tint
Sample card of tints and prices mailed to any I'd
dress upon application. For sale by
A. A. WAKEFIELD
Successor TO Janney & Co..
ant 152 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

Paul Lightner, of Highland county, del
Sunday last. He served several terms in
the House Of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

Jelly OF GLYCERINE AND ROSES. FOE
y rendering the skin soft and smooth and as''
ing roughness, caused by cold winds and iHpan,..
soaps In metal tubes with screw tops. Price I"
cts. each For sale by A. WAKEFIELD
ian1S 1872 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

VIRGIN OLIVE OIL SOAP.-Jus. received
Y large supply of the above Soap. at
". F. CREIGHTOS'S, S. King IT,.
jy29 Alexan1rLs, -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

NJ OTICE!

Just received Kendals SPAWN Cure, SceyI
Liquid Cough and Heave Cure for Horses, Eng
lsh Condition, Stonebreaker's Foultz s. Barker
and Moore & Muir's Horse Powder ut
W. F. CREIGHTONS,
feb2S Under Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

HlABLE LINEN! TABLE LINEN! 90 ct';'-
i inches; 35 cts 80 inches so cts, ~ inGat,
IS cts 10 inches rs cts, IL inches, ana =,
best Double Damssk II inches. BIeached. At ~
lang BIZ AMOS B. SLAYMAK Es. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

MOTHER LOT OF THOSE EHuLis:nI
n Printed Chamber Sets. 10 Pieces. al S''''
These are the best goods. RI
ian19 Wv +. ). MlI.L E. -
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A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL hssokl MaLI
n of Silk and Linen Handkerchief su''-
for Christina. presents, at ,rrps.
decl2 AMOS Is. Sl.A d :, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-28

DEFORE SFLECTI ING CHRlSlhAS AZ
ID SENTS Cz.rGiue the beautiful line 1nr,N
SUMMERS & ALLhH,
5ac11 n, W. corner King and Pl,t ~
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WEAR THE CHICAGO UNLAUNDRIED
w SHIRTS. Price, 81 10. Actual value 81 80
The point of absolute perfection is reached in this
Shirt [jan17 .6tl c. N. ADAMS, 80 King st.
TRUE FIT TING, WORKMANSHIP UNsUR-
i passed, for Durability has no equal all in
cluded in the Chicago unlaundred Shirt. Price
81 10. Gian1T-6tl c. NJ. ADAMS. 80 King ST.
MOCHA, Java, Maracasibo, LaGuayr and Rio
lN Cofees. of finest quality, for sale, green or
roasted, by
ian2O j. C. &ILBTRN
GENTS SCARLET SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
VI all wool, 75c., 5 [ and $50 Quality can't
be beat at [oct23l A. B. sLAYMAKERs.
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A LARGE lot of Ladies' Pure Linen; d
n stitched. Colored bordered HandKerch'''
121hc-half price-at ,yu,rrk:
JAM AMOS 3: eL Ola :" - T.,
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DVTTER-Choce Virginia Roll BqI!upTNs
D sale low ut [jsn7 J. c. AlLb'n
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On MIR. Peake's motion all the parties in
terested were allowed to be heard.
Superintendent Brophy explained that
the intention of the company was to put
the depot at the northwest corner of King
and Lee streets, to cover Fayette alley with
shed, but to leave it open and not crossed
by any track the track to stop at that al
ley and the car shed to run along the rear
of the Braddock House property on Gamer
on street. The Alexandria and Washing
ton R. R. Co. had also signifed desire to
unite in this depot. 1t was intended that
this should be passenger depot and not
freight depot. He was satisfied that the
city and the property holders together
could give this right, and it was not pro.
posed 10 act without the consent of both.
If after one years experience the property
holders suppose they had been injured,
then the company would refer the whole
matter to arbitration. If anybody is in
jured the railroad company is willing TO
indemnify him for the injury suffered. The
plan was one designed to benefit the city as
we'll as the railroad A year ago the own
ers of the Braddock House offered the lot
10 the rear of the hotel free for q depot, and
that showed how much benefit is expected
from this movement. Mr.. Brophy took the
position that the Council had the right to
grant the permission and that the railroad
company could only avail themselves Of the
permission by satisfying the individual
property owners who might be damaged.
The amount Of the damages which the prop
erty owners might sus tain was a matter
foreign to the business of Council The
property owners had rights which could
neither be added to or detracted from by
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-17
TWO MEN HANGED.
MURDERERS PAY THE PENALTY.
The Death Sentence Executed IN IIli-
nois and California-One Con-
fesses; the Other Does Not.

EDwARDsyn.LE, Ills, Jan. l6.-William
Felix Henry, colored, was executed to-day
for the murder of Henry Ross and Henry
DePugh, both colored. Ross and DePugh,
both single men, were found murdered III
their house at Rocky Fork. about six miles
from Alton, IN March, 1888. The crime was
traced 10 Henry, who was arrested and con-
victed, and afterward confessed the deed.
During the last few days the doomed man
appeared to find great consolation III reli-
gion, and was attended almost constantly
by clergyman. Last night he
did not sleep, but passed the
time playing French harp, telling
stories and singing songs. This morning
he dressed carefully, and at O'Clock the
death warrant was read to him. Rev. Mr..
Depugh, father of one of the murdered
men, visited the condemned, took his hand
and forgave him. After joining IN prayer
the doomed man was pinioned to the gal
lows, the black cap adjusted, and at 1l:l2
o'clock the drop was sprung, and twelve
minutes later Henry was dead