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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Shut Down.

PoTTsTowN, Pa, March 2l.-The nail
factory, nail plate mill and Hope mill of the
Pottstown Iron Company will shut down
to-day and remain closed for a short time
They employ about 600 men. Lack of orders
and want of storage room are the causes.
The Philadelphia bridge works at Potts.
town, usually employing 300 to 400 men,
have also been short of work lately and the
greater part Of the force has been laid of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
ANTI MALONE RepUBL1cASs.-The con.

ANTI MALONE REPUBLICANS.-Ihe con-
ference ofrepublicans held at the Governors
Mansion in Richmond lasted until 4 o'clock
yesterday morning. A number of the prom.
inent leaders of the party were iu atten'
dance. The object of the meeting was said
to be to organize movement in the State
so as to prevent Senator Malone from cap.
turing the party machinery, and running it
in his own interest," After considerable
discussion, paper was prepared and seve-
raj resolutions adopted, a copy of each OF
which is to be sent to Senator Malone,
chairman of the State republican committee
and each member of that committee, and q
reply asked for at once. The purport OF the
paper and the resolutions is that each couu-
ty chairman shall call mass-mceting at his
respective county seat for the purpose OF
! electing delegates to the State convention,
which shall be called at an early day, so
that there shall be free expression OF
views. 1t is said that the straight-out re-
publicans who co-operated with the demo-
Gratis in the recent elections in the State are
in full sympathy with the movement. What
those in this move demand is that the vo-
tiers shall be allowed to make q choice of
delegates to the State convention, which is
to nominate Governor, Lieut. Governor,
and all other general officers to be elected
this year, without interference from Malone
or any one else Under the present organ
ization of the republican party Malone and
his State committee are in position to ex-
ert undue influence over the local organ liza
tons. One of the objects of the conference
is to prevent this influence from being ex-
ertei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
LATER.

TRENTON, Nj, Mar. 21.-Two explosions
supposed TO have been caused By confined
gas were heard in the Quartermaster
Generals office OF the first floor at the
northwest corner Of the State House about
) O'Clock this morning. The explosions were
followed hy flames that shot through the
windows. II ten minutes all the apartments
were in rnins. The part destroyed is the
facade of the original State house, built in
1895. Ii was altered and improved in 1913.
The building contained the quartermaster
generals office, aud the offices Of the adj
ju:snt general, comptroller, clerk in chan
Gerry, clerk Of the supreme court, secretary
of State and State treasurer. and the mu-
scum. Only the museum and quartermaster
general and chancery Offices were complete
ly destroyed. The other departments were
somewhat damaged By water. The chan
Gerry and supreme court rooms, and the
senate and assembly chambers remain in
tact. The entire building was worth $500, 900
on which there is D. liberal insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
ICOMNUNICATED

As sparks will fly on windy days, we
think it quite possible that our engine Sc:
Ere to the roof of the Eclectic Institution on
Thursday afternoon but we emphaticaliy
deny the correctness Of "C.'sn statement
that the Columbia put the fire out. Being
very near the building, we first discovered
it las was natural, the Columbia being much
farther off and we had stream upon it
ten or fifteen minutes ahead Of theirs, and
kept it on until the Gre was entirely extin-
guished. HYDRAULION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

ALLUDINa to the spirit of economy infused
into the management of the Department of
the Interior by Secretary Lamar, the New
York Sun says "One such ex-Confederate
Is worth hundred plunderers who have
always been loyal" The ex-Confederates
fought for principle and not for pelf, and
it Is upon the active support Of such men
that government may always depend in
it's efforts to increase the happiness and
prosperity of its subjects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
The Weather.

EAsToN, Pa, Mar, Al. Last night was
one of the coolest of the season. This
morning the Delaware here was frozen over
from shore to shore for the first time this
winter. The river has nearly frozen over
several times this season but each time
there was channel about twenty feet
wide for slush ice to pass out. The Morris
Canal is also closed, and the Lehigh Canal
and River are covered with ice one to two
inches thick between here and Mauch
Chunk. This time last year the Lehigh
Canal was ready for navigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Burning of q Yotel.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, March 2l.-Last even.
ing fire was discovered in the American
Hotel at Geneseo and in spite of the Efforts
Of the tiremen the building, large struc-
ture, was completely destroyed. The build.
ing was jointly owned by Terence Yawmsn
and the Wadsworth. estate, and was valued
at $4,000, on which there is partial in
surAnCe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Enjoyed.

II am enjoying poor health" sadly re.
marked an afflicted lady. But we can do
better in our enjoyments. Mr.. G.. w. L.
Fortune, of Okolona, Ark, writes, My wife
used six bottles of Browns Iron Bitters dur
ing last year. with very marked benefit.
She is enjoying better health than for sew.
eral years past. With her it is now indis.
pensable." This kind of enjoyment may be
the portion of all the weak and weary who
take Browns Iron Bitters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
And silently steals away"

YES, Mr.. VanWyck was right when he
said, in the Senate, yesterday, that it was
full time there had been d change in the
administration, when the President and
Cabinet officer had united with land grab
bers to rob the people out of millions OF
acres of land. There is comparatively
but little of the public domain left, but that
little, under the existing democratic admin
istration, will be preserved for actual settlers,
and not be corruptly bestowed upon plum
der.ng land rings. And, what's more, the
honest rule that has been established by the
new administration with regard to the pub
lie lands will be applied to all the other in
terests of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Naval Preparstious.

LONDON, Mar. 2l.-I'he United Service Gu
sette states that the British admiralty have
completed every preparation TO send, if
necessary, powerful fleet to the Baltic
within few DAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, is tho prescription of ono of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never. failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
it's value is incalcuable. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhGa, gripping
in the bowels aud wind collie. BY giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents
bottle. my5-1yrM.W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

IT Is SAID that Higgins's appointment as
clerk in the Treasury, it has now been as.
oertained, comes under the civil service
rules, and that he will have to stand ex-
aminatious and take his chance for the
place, as the position of chiefof the appoint
ment division cannot be filed by an arbitrary
appointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

"Men should be what they seem," and il
they are suffering tortures with toothache,
they should not try to smile and look cool
and handsome. d0w- much wiser to ease
the pain with bottle of Salvation Eli which
ca be bought for Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Terrific Storm,

MOUNT WAsHIsoToS, n. H., March 21.-Last
night tho storm here was terrific beyond dcscrip.
ton. northwest wind prevailed which had
velocity Of from 1CO to 40 miles an hour. The
spirit thermometer fell TO As below zero this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
ALEXANDRIA, VA
aATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 81.

Tur ppNEr1cENT effects Of change in
tho administration are already manlfestIng
themselves, and that, too, in way that IS
pecularly gratifying to people who are
oppressed by heavy taxation-an economi'
cal way. The less the expenses OF the gov
eminent, the more surplus in the Treasury
and the more glaring will become the lnJus-
tice and unreasonableness of continuing the
existing high taxes upon the neceSsaries OF
life in order to raise revenue for which
there is no use Many clerks for whose
services there was no necessity, but who drew
large salaries, have already been dlscharg-
ed. and in all the departments lists are De-
ing made out for the discharge of others Tor
whom there is also no legitimate employ
ment. but whose names being on the rolls
have heretofore been allowed to remain
there. None of these removals could nave
been made, and consequently none OF the
money saved by them, if the late admins
tration had been succeeded by one OF the
same party, for every one of the removed
clerk. has friends among the republican
Senators and Representatives, who, at the
first intimation of their removal, would have
fastened to the White House or the de-
partments by the half dozen and demanded
their retention; and, judging by the past,
those demands and the various political In
fuences that would have strengthened them
would have been effective. Now all this is
changed, and when the clerk is discharged
aud his Office abolished, instead of running
to the Capitol to have himself rensta-
ted, he
~" folds up his tent like the Arab
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
B;smarck's Birthday Present.

BERLIN, March 2l.-The Bismarck tes,i
monial committee has decided to buy the
Schonhausen estate, the ancestral seat Of
the Bismarck Schonhausen family and pre-
sent it to The Chancellor on his birthday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Steamer Sunk.

LONDON, Mar. 2l.--The British steamer
Brooklyn City, Capt. Gore, from New York,
March 6, for Bristol, collided with and sunk
the British steamer Rhondd;,h in the Brs'
tol Channel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

WE REGRET to learn from the Lynchburg
Tirginian that Hon Tbos. S. Bocock Is in
very feeble, and fast failing health, and that
it is not likely he will ever again be able to
take any prominent part in public affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Burning of tho New Jersey Capitol.

TRENTON, n. j., Mar. 2l-9:50 a. MA
large portion Of the Capitol building in this
city was burned at an early hour thi. nc orn.
ing. The flames are scarcely yet extin-
guished after four hours fight. 1t is impos-
sible to estimate the less as yet, but it will
be enormous. The chancery office contain
ing all the records of the Courts, State deeds
&C., was destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

A rather cynical lady, somewhat of a Hrt
says most men, like colds, are very easily
caught, but difficult to get rid of. Her mis-
take is apparent. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
will cure any cold however stubborn it may
be. Price IS cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
appointment

AN INVESTIGATION Of the books in the Of
fee of Marshal Hughes is said 10 show an
apparent shortage of from s4 900 to $1,000.
1t is rumored that he has gone to Manitoba,
where he has an aunt who is in afHuent cir.
cumstancas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
Large Order.

CHICAGO, March 21.-Tho Daily ;Nerps thu.
morning says Armaur & Co., of this city, recent
IL received an order from tho British Government
for 6,0O0OOOc cans OF meat for the army in Egypt.
To execute this order 70 900 cattle are required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Virginia, postotiice March Il.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adver
tised and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days they will BE
gent to the dead-letter Office IN washington.
D. .-,ee. BENJAMIN Petty, GW
1 1u,I W Reynolds, James
Gu n. 'p;cSard Reed, James
S!E:I p p.s Sumantz, W.
HAHN, George -. Sn.hri Nc M;,t;o
Jackson, Mrs NJ G ,.Seahar n
Jackson, j W U S A.. Ino
Kelly, VIC IT. Ar,,andr
Mason, Mrs Maria Wason' a.
Marshall W Watn etina NJ,
Mosselett, Mrs Harriet yalebsJuth
Monch, George Vine, "a Mice Inc,
Page, Solomon WhltehSSo,i2 ;0. Womie
Peterson, Robert winters, Snban
Pnkney, Mrs Aollie White, St'rpa ost,,o.ter
It D. a. WINDSOR postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

ME- HAVE nov IN STORE A FULL STOCK
w OF Flower Pots and Stove Pipe Crooks.
oct9 Z. j. MILLER i co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

D EFOEE YOU BUY YOUR HARDWARE call
~ on z. w. MALLS,
feb2S g. C. cor. King q WASHINGTON SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

GLOVER LEAF BRAND BONELESS COZ
~ Fish, for sale at
jan21 ]. C. MlLBURN'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

Why pay fifty cents for liaiment when
Salvation OIL is sold ut twenty-five cents a
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

Salvation Oil, the pain eradication and
family medicine is only twenty-five cents a
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

Argument in the Hazen court was
concluded yesterday, and the court went
into secret session to consider its finding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

The excellence ofSalvation Oil IS attested
by its rapid sale. Price twenty five cents
bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

pAVEN GLOSS, very superior dressing for
IL ladies' aud children's shoes. For sale by
iAn27 E. S. LEADBEATEk s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup is n certain and
safe remedy for Colds, Coughs, etc. Price
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

4 DELICIOUS TABLE DRINE-Phillips ID.
II gestible Cocoa. For sale by
mara J.D.H. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

"Quack Nostrum" is term not at all up
plcable to DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

The fltte5t subjects
, for fever aud ague,
, and remittents, are the
dchilitated, b ilinus
aud nervous. To such
persons. Hosteticr's
Stomach Bitters al
fords adequate rrotec-
ton by increasing vi
tai stamina and the
resistant power of the
constitution, and by
checking irregulari-
ties OF the liver, stoIn-
ach and bowels. More
over, it cradle ties ma
larial complaints ofan
obstinate type, and
stands alone unequal
nedies. For sale by all
orally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21
CouRr OF APPEALS YEsrERDAY.-Har.

dy, trustee, abu ais, against Norfolk Manu-
featuring Company and ais. Argued and
continued until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

IN BAGS OF BLACK-EYED PEAS just re-.
lO ceived by
mh5 w. A. JOHNSON s. co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

OUR STOCK MUST BE CLOSED OUT. No=
~ is the time to get bargains.
now MCLEAN & UHLER 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

ELORIDA ORANGES, prime and fresh, re-
IL ccivcd to day by
jau27 !. c. MiLRIEH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

TININ AND WOODEN WARES Cheaper than
l. ever offered in this city, ut
now MCLEAN B. UHLER'S, 90 King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

BEAUTIFUL QUALITY OF HALF BLEACH
- ED Table Linen 64-nchcs wide. 5Oc, at
oct31 AMOS b. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

7 UsTRO cleans your silver ware and makes
IL old silver look as coed as new. For sale ~
feb20 J. u. Ii. LUNT, Druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-21

DOLL.PLATED NECK CHAINS with LOCK-
LII EFT for children, 81, at
ssp27 HENRY WILDTs, 10 ". ROYAL St
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-02-06

Conway Thomson gave u social at his
nome in Bristol township OH Thursday
last. Conway and Mrs. Thomson are a
genial host and hostess. w. p. Ryan
VIII represent the sEarmers' Mutual
protective Association in j ersuld coun-
.ty' Mr., Ryan is well and fayorably
known in this entise eog.nty .as.an ener-
getic young man. lie served as city
assessor last year, and at the last cleo
lion was a candidate for Register of
Deeds, and only lacked a few votes of
being elected. Mr. Ryan has landed
interests near Wessington Springs
Free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-02-06
NOTICE OF n1MA1 PROOF,

Office FOR PuHLlGATlON.--Land Oftct
~ at Mitchell. D. I. Jan 8. 1885.
Cd Noase IS me nersSy ag given that iollowinna
said proof will be made before G. ", Mcdonald
Clerk Dist. Court Jer;luld county at Wessingtor
Springs D. K xGTHGk Gn Hf9 e, e. lssI, TsiERY y5z
underhis hid fling No 2t5eO for the lots and I
sea OF nW1l secy5 town los range 81. He names
the following Witnesses to prove his continuous
rhips, w. is' L. Bass, Of MaierSaryS, SF.?s' b. i N'
jecj16f2o Glo. b. EV ERITr Rcw
n Office FOR pUBLlGATION.--Lan Office
~ 1T Mitchell. ID. T., Dec. %. 1854.
Notice is hereby giventhat the following nam
ed settlef 'hits filed notice of his Intention to
;fe h sla laar rf s9o. lI Y IS Sspp9r1 q his 3 ci ,
viz: JAMES w. HARDEN.
who madc'h hid. No 25743 for the sw14 sec 20 to,su
l07 range G3. lie names the following Witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon. and
lntttsation laa,st4 ndress'
ReuMen Chase O. gust Newman. Lewis Franz
lin, i,s Of ,I,s sta''s6sf, 'Jsra1ld Co., 2. 7.
NOTICE FOE .P PUBLICATIONS Once
4N at Mitchell y. T., Jan. s. 1886
Notice Is hereby. given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
g make final proof in support of his claim. and
.lat said proof will be made before Clerk DIS
trlct Court tsfRuld countyat Washington Spgs
d. 7. on IS9p ., 1895, viz:
NitH,IAM S. BASS
d. S. entry No. 225a2for the st9l4nw14 & nhsw,i
y nwMsel4 SEE town itS range 81. He names
the following witnesseSto 60 prove his continuous
residence upon. and cultivation of said land viz
u. FL. Doutllatt, Ralph w. Benton A. G. Emery
VIM. Phillips, Of Waterbury, ID. T.
jecilGf20 GEO B. EvRRIyT, Reg
NOTICE FOR PUBLlCATICN.-,Land Office
~ at Mitchell. ID. T. Jan. Goth. 1881.
Notice is hereby given tliat,thc following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention IL
make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made Eefofa Clerk Dis.
trlct Court Ieraud county at Wessi3iston Ssprge
ID. t., on March 7th, 1885, viz:
GEORGE DlENDORFEit
Hd No 255nS for the staswM s. SIs seq 10 tuWiis
ship 106 range &C. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultiTaGion OF. said land, viz: Chris Ditunl
John Eiackcr. John Giebish. r. V Hazard, oi
Crow Lake; jerauld Co., D. T.
j30nl6 GEO B. EyFRITT. Rec
Aud notice is hereby specially given TO Ialnt+
a. smith, Who made Il. $. entry No. aiit4. now IL
conflict with the above. to ;,ppear at this ailgt
on the date and hour above named, and SHOW
cause why said entry should llctba cantelleI ana
the above named ple-emptor allowed to ccnsll7
mate file to the above described Land 7ri~r hi,
I'D No. 955'iS. GEO. Il. Eyertt f-ts-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-11
ON AN JcE-BoUsD ISLAND.
Death fmmirsns fren Geld and water
Intense safrs,jnrs.

Death fmminsns frem Geld and water
Intense ssfre,inrs.
[By telegraph to thvDispstch.t
MIEwAUKER, Febraary l0.-The
three hundred inhabitants Of Jonsss's
island, desolsie strip OF land in Lake
Michigan at TIN mouth Of the Nil
waukee river, narrowly escaped destrue-
ton last night. On the lake shore of
the island the ice is piled trn feet high,
and on the opposite side huge snow
drifts are piled one after another.
A fearful gale ragged on the lake
last night. and began washing over the
icy barriers. The people were aroused
by the food. and many narrowly'
escaped death trying to cross the ice to
the mainland. This ice was found
broken, and they had to return. They
were thoroughly drenched by wading
through the slush, ice, and water knee
deep. When it was found that escape
was cut off they repaired to the second
stories Of the larger houses andwherever
they could perch out of reach Of the
water. Yhe night was one ST horrors
and the sufferings of the poor people
were excruoiating. as the mescury was
Is degrees below zero. The gale sub
sided by daylight and the angry waters
receded. Many Of the people were
almost crazed by fear and their terrible
sufierings. II was almost miracle
that no lives were lost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-11
WORTH CAK0EINA.
r.--A D-..-x.'.As. q r''a'.'--'ss'''.-
lspeci.l ,elesum @ the pIspa.eh.l

0MBo -
Especial telegram 20 the DIspateh.l
RALEIGH, N. c., February TO-
John Dudley disappeared from his home
in Jones county. His wife made search
for him and finally found him in the
woods dead with rife in one hand and
a squirrel in the other. He was shot
through the bowels and had bled to
death.
The Grand Lodge Knights Of Pythias
began its session here to-day with
large attendance-Grand Chancellor W.
T. Hollowell, of Goldsboro', presiding.
The reports made show that the order
is in a very healthy condition.in North
Carolina. both in members and finan-
cially. The increase in membership
during the past year has been large.
Last night q savings bank was or
gained here, the first in the State.
In the Superior Court to-day white
woman named Sarah Dennis charged
with arson. which in this State is cap
ital crime, was found to be insane. and
goes to the asylum. She has two small
children, and the case excites much at
tention.
In the House Of Commons to-day
one of the liveliest debates Of the ses-
sion began on the bill increasing the
number of Judicial districts from nine
to thirteen. The committees majority
report was favorable. There were two
minority reports--one favoring fifteen,
the other twelve districts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-11
A Remarkable Suicide.

A Reading PA special gives the fol-
lowing: A very singular case Of sui
eide was discovered at Halls Tuesday,
which created great comment through
out the neighborhood. John Steinman,
aged sixty-three, a bachelor of peculiar
habits and the owner Of farm of 200
acres, well stocked with cattle, was
found in his barn sticking in barrel.
head downward, and with life extinct.
When discovered he was burdened
down with weights and stones
tied around his neck, showing that
it was deliberate suicide. 1t
is not known how long Steinman was
dead. He was last seen alive on Mon
day. On investigation it was found
that five of his COWS and two horses
were dead in the barn, all having their
Threats cut. The instrument with
which this was committed was found on
Steinman's person still damp, also
81, 900 in greenbacks were found sewed
in his coat. 1t is not known what
caused the man to kill the animals and
then take his own life, but it is sup
posed he was labOring under religious
excitement,