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MORE EVIDENCE.
MYSTERY OF THE SHOE-STRLNG.
AN INVESTIGATION WHICH DIscLosEs
THE FACT THAT THE STRING OF THE
SHOE FOUND AT THE RESERVOIR
WAS BROKEN FROM LILLIAN MADI-
SONS HAT.



Another link in the chain of
circumstantial evidence against
Thomas j. Cluverius, now under
sentence of death for the murder
of Fannie Lillian Madison, which
was not brought out at the trial,
was reported to day. it will be
remembered that at the trial
Coroner Taylor testified that he
found a shoe-string upon the en-
bankment at the Reservoir on the
morning of the finding of the body
of the dead girl. AS to where the
shoe string came from he could
not say, as there was no lost shoe
string corresponding with that on
the person of the girl. 1t being
clearly shown that the piece of
hoe-string did not come out of the
shoes of the dead girl, the general
impression was at the time that it
was used by her in tying up her
hair. There was nothing to clearly
establish this, and hence mystery
surrounded the little piece OF shoe
string.
a recent investigation has re-
suited in finding out where the
shoe.string came from and for what
purpose it was used. Police JUS
tice Richardson, who took = very
active part in working up the
case, made this investigation IN
company with Commonwealth's'
Attorney Witt. The Police Jus
tice, having given the matter in
relation to the shoe.string much
thought, he recently came to the
conclusion that the string was not
used by the dead girl for tying heI
shoe, nor in tying up her hair. The
idea struck him that the shoe
string came OF the hat which wa;
found in the dead house near the
smallpox hospital by Policeman
Saunders. In order to satisfy him
self in this respect, the Police Jus
tice and Mr.. Witt recently made al
examination of the hat, which IL
now in the office of the City Ser
geant along with the trunk ant
other effects of the murdered glrl
The examination revealed thes'
facts: The little piece of shoe
string had in it small puncture
evidently made by haipin, and ol
tln hat was discovered a small
: spot which upon close examination
showed that a string or q littl'
. piece of cloth of some sort ha'
been sewed TO the hat as ther
were also punctures at this spo
| indicating that the string or clotI
had been sewed to the hat and ha
been broken or pulled off.
In giving in their testimony a
the time Policemen Saunders an
, Walton testified that they foun
the hat on Tuesday, the 18th {
March, between 4 and . O'CLOCK /
the afternoon; that the hat wa
living on the floor about the centr
, of the Dead House, crown NJ
$ wards; that there was some re
lint or wool on the hat and SON
sand in it, and a little spot of mu
h on the top; most of the sand wa
inside of the lining, and fell out
: Mr.. Saunders turned it up to see
o there was any name inside. I'll
solution of the mystery Of the sho
) string is but another strong circuu
stance in opposition to the tllm'
3, thaorv of sntcida.
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NR. B. f. MAPHIS & BRO.
- -Dentists.-

ovyoxs. Woodstock and ssumsvlla, virginia.
In Woodstock, lat and % weeks Of each montn,
In saumsviile "a and ith weeks.
Those IN need Of first class Dentistry atmoaer-
.fe prfcss will DO well . call. ..-..
Fali sets Of Artificial teeth from tl.0pto tif.OV'
'4I1 pSSe go sold slass from 81 Is to siOoo' Silver
slincs from 75c. 70 $500. 49,.
triiseisl tesrh put up on solid gold, cold snd
Oslisoid Combination, Cseloid and huDoer plales;
Gold sod Porcelain rivoting' elasps, -, ,s
nrsi teeth. and correcting the irregularities
An work warranted first class.
V-Tsefh extracted absolutely without PAIN "
he sse Of Nitrous oxide Cas-
Nav 10. '3i-tf
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He Would Do.

$50 you want to be an umpire =
SAID the manager to the applicant.
"Yep.' If
ADO you know what a foul ball
~
Mop"
"Do you know what a base'hit
isw
"Nop."
ado you know what an earned
run is?
"Nop.'
"Then what are your qualliica'
tiOnsf 2"
"why, l can lick any man IN
the state that disputes my decl'
sions.p
"Consider yourself engaged
Won are the very man | am looking
for.s = PittsJurg Chronicle Ieie'
graph.
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PATENTS

obtained for new inventions, or for inn
proyements in old ones, Caveats I1fringe-
ments, Trade Marks and all patent busi-
ness promptly attended to.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN
REJECTED may still. in most cases, he
patented by us. Being opposite the U. 5
Patent Office and, engaged In Patent
business exclusively, We can secure pat
ents in less time than those who are ~
mote from Washington.
When inventors send model or sketch
we make search IN the Patent Office, and
advise rs to its patentsbility, free OF
charge Correspondence confidential
fees reasonable, aud no charge unless
patent is obtained.
We refer by permission to the Cit,
Postmaster, aud to the Superintendent OF
the Post Oflicc Money Order Division In
Washington. For special references,
circular, advice, terms, &c, address
G. A. SNOW & CO.,
Opposite Paent Office Washington, ID. c
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saved His Life.

Mr. ID. l.. Wilcoxson, OF Horse
Cave, KY, says he was, Tor many
Years, badly afflicted with Phthlslc;,
also Diabetes the pains were Al
most uncomfortable and would some
times almost throw him into con
vulsions. He tried Electric @ @bit-
ters and got relief from first bottle
and after taking six bottles, was
entirely cured aud had gained Il IN
flesh eighteen pounds. says ne l
positively believes he would nav MAJ I,
died, had it not been for the rellel sl
afforded by Electric Bitters. ool. i.
at ATTY cents a bottle by b. SchmItt
! Subscribe for the HERALD.
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APATENT GALLoWs.

A young man entered the clerks
Office OF the Hastings Court to.
day and inquired for the City Ser
geant. Mr.. James g. Smith, who
was standing talking to u gentle
man, WAS pointed out TO him. The
young man approached Mr.. Smith
aud said 81 have a patent gallows
which was very successfully used
at a hanging in Powhatan county
/ would like for you to see it, as
understand you will need one OF
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nR. T. L. LOCKE,
IL SURGEON ID

nR. T. T.. LOCKE,
IL SURGEON DENTIST
OFFICE: Main St., opp. the Court House,
WOODsTOcE, Virginia.
Teeth extracted by the improved meth
cd, perfectly harmless TO the most delicate
persons. Artificial teeth inserted in any
manner desired. Special attention given
20 filling teeth with gold or any Of the
cheaper filings.
viii visit Edihburg regularly on the LIST
and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, at which
time be can BE- found at the residence OF
Mr. Joseph Evans, opposite Hopewells
drug store. lJuly ~, oo'-Iy
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24

A boy having been told "that a
reptile was an animal that creeps''
on being asked to name one on ex'
animation day, promptly and tri'
umpbantly replied, "a baby"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24
INR A. MA TIN,
SURGEON DENTIST,

respectfully informs the public that
20 has resumed the practice Of his pro-
sion s-dsrs left al the store Of 7. j.:
gravsl. in Woodstock. wlllIeceiye pro-
"ipt attention
Nay Is, '5i-tf.
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LAM OUT AGAIN.

All persons having stumps on their
nreuises that they want taken Out OF
.-1,,re aSSress A. NJ. EVANS,
-, anr 1s-3m. Edinburg, Va
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Al work guaranteed iirst-eiass al rea-
sonable rates. ~ Teeth extracted with
ont pain. Nov. l9-tf-
National Republican., 1886-10-22
Long Bridge Again.

The farmers of Alexandria and Fairfax
counties, Va, who market their produce
into Washington and trade with its mer-
chants are much disconnected by the bad
condition OF the eauseway portion Of the
Long bridge. The carts and teams haul
ing brick from Virginia 70 Washington re-
quire first class road bed. The causeway
alluded to is full of ruts, bowlders, and dust
and sand three to four inches deep. 1t is
also abreast Of the track Of the steam rail-
way. This important inlet and out
let should be kept in llrst-class
order. It is the duty either OF the District
commissioners, or the railroad company
using the Long bridge, to keep the cause
way in good condition for ordinary travel,
AS the guardians Of public convenience, the
District commissioners should give this
matter prompt and decisive attention. II
the responsibility is theirs, they should
discharge the duty. II the responsibility
rests with the railroad company, the Dis
trict commissioners should see to It that
the company comply with the law by which
they are permitted to use the Long bridge.
The dangerous condition Of the Aqueduct
bridge induced the commissioners to have
that structure barricaded. The Chain
bridge is located four miles above the Aque
Duct consequently the Long bridge Is the
only centrally located transit for the public
travelling to and from Virginia. 1t may re-
! quire twelve months before a new super
structure can be added to the Aquelucl
bridge \ mile Of plank road on The
causeway Of the Long bridge could be con
struCted for few thousands OF dollars ant
in short time. The business men of Wash
ington would consult their own interest By
giving this matter that attention which will
create public opinion and force the com
pletlon OF this causeway by the commits
sioners, or by a spec al act of Congress, 1
required. No other city IN this Unior
would permit such an embargo upon The
retail trade and market supplies of a cit,
and the large territory adjoining, naturally
tributary to It.
National Republican., 1886-10-22
PERSONALITIES.

JAMES V. BROOKE, of warrenton, Va, is at
the National.
Mr.. DE BouNpER, the Belgian minister, has
arrived in New York.
Col. HAwTHoRNE HILL of the Louisville
Commercial, and his bride are visiting this
city.
DEPUTY THIRD AUDITOR WELSH, with his
family, has locatedat 21O9 Pennsylvania avenue
for the winter.
GEN. MILES has issued an order compliment.
ing the officers and men engaged in the late
Apache troubles
SENATOR BunER, oil South Carolina and
family are in the city, and have taken rooms
ut the Metropolitan.
IT has been denied by the physician attend
ing on Col. Boz lngersoll that the disease Of
his throat is incurable.
Hon. s. s. Cox dined privately with the
President last Wednesday evening and chen
returned to New York
SECRETARY WHITNEY will remain in New
York until Saturday, and possibly until after
the Bartholdi statue dedication,
GEN. HAZES Is again on duty at the signal
oniCe, after an extended tour to the Pacific
coast and the Isthm Us of Panama
BENZ. CLEVELAND, a cousin OF the President
was married last Wednesday evening at Jer-
sey City Heights to Miss Emma COe.
MIR. AND Mrs, JAMES McNABB, JR, of this
city, celebrated the anniversary Of their we'd
ding in Cleveland on the 10Th instant,
Mr.. LAWRENCE BARRETT and Manager Al
baugh yesterday visited John Z. owens at his
country residence, Towson, Mi, and found
him in better health.
LIEUT.. i. Il. BUCK, 10th infantry, was married
last Wednesday at Fort Mcintosh, Texas, to
Miss Kato May Bernard daughter of Col, r..
+, Bernard, major sth cavalry
REV. F. d. POWER, Of this city, wasy yesterday
elected one of the vice presidents of the Ma
tional Foreign Missionary Association, now
holding a convention Mt Kansas City
Mr. h, j. MEIGs, the clerk of the court, now
IN his sbth year has gone to Bostnn on trip.
The principal object is TO witness the success
hl operation Of the patent car invented by his
SOD which runs on one rail,
A. e. BATEMAN and wife, New York; w. N.
Boynton, franklin Ohio; II, b. Melgs, New
Yoiki Lieut., p, IL, Wright, British navy; p, l.,
spoouer, Jr,, Madison, Wis; A. H. KeaSby and
wife, New York; f., O. stoyer and wife, Trcn.
ton, n. j., are At the Ebbitt
National Republican., 1886-10-22
Women Is Conventions.

In the course OF few days three different
national conventions, composed of women
exclusively, will be In full working order.
1.-THE Women's Centenary Association OF the
Universaist Church," which met at Akron,
Ohio, on Tuesday, is a national society, in
corporated under an act Of the general gov
eminent, with officers in every state Of the
Union and agents all over the world. Its
object is to establish Universalist churches,
to assist clergymen aud their families with
pecuniary aid when necessary, aud TO carry
out any other recognized church work.
Since its establishment, twelve years ago,
this association has expended 100000 in
mission work.
The Woman's National Temperance
Union will meet at Minneapolis, Mimi,
oct. 25, with Mrs. Frances Willard as
president. Among the delegates are Mrs
Margaret Lucas, of London, sister of Hon.
! John Bright, and Mrs. Parker, of Glasgow.
| a certain impetus has been given to this
international movement by the great meet
ing held in London few weeks ago, which
was presided over by the bishop Of London,
and included delegates from the United
States, South America, and all the British
colonies. This meeting at Minneapolis Is
part of the girdle which temperance peo.
pie, like Ariel, are preparing to cast around
the globe.
The third convention Is that known as
the National Association for the Advance
ment of Women which began at Louisville
on Wednesday, under the auspices of Mrs,
Ward Howe and number Of ladies distin-
guished in literature, art, philanthropy,
education, or religious progress, The
meeting Of this year is the fourteenth an
nual session, and, from the list OF subjects
to he discussed and the names Of the speak
ere, It is likely to be the most useful and
impressive that has yet been held.
Such associations Of the thoughtful and
benevolent women OF this country are
symptoms of an enormous development OF
the humaniZing influences which are honey.
comblng society, and, in some considerable
sense, preparing for death conflict with
forces which have hitherto been mainly
spent in devastating the fair places of the
earth.
National Republican., 1886-10-22
Starvation In London.

The letter Of Mr.. Hyndman, one OF the
leading English socialists, which has just
been published, offers striking comment
upon the state OF the English working
classes, the terrible anomalies Of civlliza-
tion, and the general truth of Henry
Georges statement that the rich are grow
ing richer and the poor poorer. When one
thinks that burlesque actresses, opera bouffe
singers, jig dancers, table turner's, and
stock gamblers dine every day at Del
monico's, or similar establishments, 1t is
enough to cause a heartfelt sneer at civlliza.
ton, freedom, and "this wondrous, Won
drous age" to find that there are In
London, the center Of the earth's wealth
and greatness, thousands Of men and
women who cannot find employment, and
who are compelled to beg for bread. What
a small potato Of an affair is the health of
Emperor William or Chancellor Bismarck,
the government OF Bulgaria, or the
prospects Of England in Egypt, compared
with the portentuus fact that after two
thousand years Of Christianity and the
accumulated results of science, strong men,
by thousands, search in vain for honest
work, The following proposals of Mr.,
liyndmau strike the key note of that world
wide struggle, which, in the United States,
las fortunately assumed so peaceful and
rational form as the Knights of Labor
organization; that no workers for govern
ment railways, Or similar public monopolIes,
shall labor for more than eight hours daily,
thus rendering necessary the employment
Of more persons; that all uncultivated
crown lands suitable shall be cultivated,
the profits accruing thcrofrom to be divided
among the workers. that all possible public
works be begun Immediately, the cost OF
the initial proceedings and payment Of
wages to be borne equally by the rate pay
ers and the state, and that free dinners be
given to the needy and board to school
children,
What a comment upon the glories Of an
empire whose colonial possessions alone,
according to page 294 Of the "Statesman's
Year Book for 1896" embraces about one
seventh Of the land surface of the globe,
aud nearly a sixth of It's population
From the depths Of whatever nature VIC
possess We admire the power Of the British
empire, aud read with enthusiasm the
strange story Of its building up. We are
convinced that when, in the course OF ages
It may be, the eutire volume OF the
universe shall have been completed, the
National Republican., 1886-10-22

THE national convention Of Liquor Man
ufacturers, which commenced its session at
Chicago on Monday, is truly great and
modest institution. The first resolution
adopted runs thus. awe most earnestly
favor temperance and most strongly con-
demn intemperance, and appeal to every
member of the trade to make proof Of this
declaration by his daily life aud the daily
conduct Of his business" The whisky
manufacturing society which adopts such
temperance principles might appropriately
be called can Association for Helping
Conhding Public to Go to the Devil With
Temperance and Moderation"
National Republican., 1886-10-22

THE Grand Army men are making protest
simply because Attorney General Garland Is
trying to get government position for the eS-
keeper Of Libby Prison. There is no allegation
that the man Is not lifelong Democrat, the
war is over, and what business have Grand
Army men with this administration anyhow
--fAHCde,phtd Inquirer.
Compared with the hideous hell OF An
dcrsonville, LIBBY Prison, with all its hor-
rors, was blissful abode. Yet the man
who, more than all others, was responsible
for the unforgiveable tortures Of that pestl.
lental pen in Georgia Is one Of the leading
Democratic statesmen Of the period, a sen
ator, and great light in the religious
world. Why should not Mr. Garland help
the reform wave to roll on2
National Republican., 1886-10-22

THERE ought TO be thousands of Democrats
in this city-indeed tens of thousands Of Dem
Ocras-to vote the Republican ticket to rebuke
the corruptioni,ts VINO are at the head of the
Democracy, and so on using theparty for their
base personal purposes I'll Commercial
hG:ti'C.
Yes, there ought to be, but, uurortu-
nately, there aren't. On the contrary, the
Democrats Of Ohio are proud of fraud
and forgery. Their case is strkingly like
that of q demented convict who thought
his parti colored prison uniform was given
TO him as a mark of honor, and insisted on
wearing it on state occasions long after his
sentence had expired.
National Republican., 1886-10-22
FALL MEETING, 1885.

MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB.
National Republican., 1886-10-22

Henry GEORGE assures his friends and the
public generally that he is not an anarchist, u
communist, or u socialist 1t Is beginning to
dawn on u good many folks that Mr.. George Is
merely Henry George -PtRadophia
IIGSS.
In this respect Mr.. George does not differ
materially from the generality Of polit-
clans and statesmen ~ nor are they greatly
different from the rest of mankind. The
man who seeks or accepts Office from to-
tally uIselhsh motives may be found oeca.
s!onGlly in book, but rarely shows up in
boots or shoes.
National Republican., 1886-10-22

Mr.. ADRIAN HEWITT knows a good bit
about commerce, Congress, the tariff, and
things In general, but he is considerably
of when he sends Henry George to
Triumphant Democracy" for informa-
tion on the subject Of self-govern-
ment In the United States. George
knows as much In a day about all the sub
jects that are now agitating society "a
Andrew Carnegie knows in a lifetime, not
withstanding the facts that the latter gen.
tleman is half a dozen times a millionaire,
and that he drove around England in a
cooch.and-four with Matthew Arnold and
William Black.
National Republican., 1886-10-22

THERE are no facts or conditions which
Justify Republican support of protection
Democrats for Congress. \ protection Dem
ocrat is an anachronism, the appellation is
a misnomer. The man who opposes the
great central tenet Of his party's creed
should get out Of that party aud unite with
those with whom his views accord.
National Republican., 1886-10-22

most thrilling chapters Of the book will
tell the tale of England But We no less
firmly believe that the successful part Of
that story is rapidly drawing to close un-
less means be readily devised by which men
ard women who are ready TO work shall
not have to beg or starye in sight Of Lombard
National Republican., 1886-10-22
Fraternal Visit,

This evening at 7;3O o'clock Eureka Lodge,
No, 3, l. o. NJ, and Omega Legion lin uniform),
of Baltimore, will arrive at the Baltimore and
Ohio depot and be received by Friendship
Lodge, No. Z. Under escort of the I'd United
States artillery band, they will proceed to the
National Riills' armOry, where preparations
have been made for their reception
National Republican., 1886-10-22
Thrown Ont and Badly Injured

NJ. 4. Dugan and Rudolph Elmer, when 90
ing through the white lot yesterday afternoon
in buggy, were ran into, and one of the
luggy wheels was snapped of. Their horse
became frightened and ran away, dragging
the buggy and the occupants along with IL. Al
the State Department building the gentlcmen
were violently thrown out ana severely in.
iufcd about their heads and bodies. The
tuggy, from being dashed agans. obstacles in
the road, was completely smashed up.
National Republican., 1886-10-22
IrIsh-Amerlcnn AssooIatIon,

An adjourned meeting of the recently.organ-
lied lrlsh-American Association of Washing
ton was held last night at Willaris, President
John G, Hcaly in the chair. The constitution
adopted at the last meeting having been en-
Mc.srs. NJ. t. Urcll, Thomas Kirby, r. Il. Finn,
j, u. O'Connell, and G. NJ, Pepper were ap
pointed a committee to assist the board of tru5-
ices In selecting rooms for the use of the club
The next meeting of the club will be held on
the first Thursday in November
National Republican., 1886-10-22

THE President is greatly amused at the
effort of the Republican newspapers to show
that the Democratic concr s'men who failed
Of denomination were defeated because of
their enthusiastic devotion to his administra-
tion aud to deduce from this showing the
inference that the administration is uupoou-
lar.--Nc,O York SCr.
II that sort of thing, in Republican
newfpaI ers, makes the white house reso-
naut with presidential exclamation, what
effect must it produce when the President
finds 1t in Democratic newspapers of the
highest standing
National Republican., 1886-10-22

The Knights OF Labor made a mistake in
not letting the fate OF the condemned an
archists severely alone They had no occa-
sion for any reference to men with whom
they have nothing in common. The resolu-
tion that they adopted will be powerful
weapon in the hands of their enemies.
National Republican., 1886-10-22
Office of ithe Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone
Company.

WAsIIINGToS, d. c., Oct II, 1885,
A dividend OF SIPS per share will be payable
on OCTOBER 20, 1885, to the stockholders OF
record gt the close of business on the 2)lh day
Of October, 1886, 0t the Office of tho Treasurer
Of the Company No. 1920 New York avenue,
Washington, ID, g,
The transfer books will he closed from the
Goth TO the 2bth Of October, inclusive.
MORRIS #. TYLER, President.
CHAS q. BEEBE, Treasurer, ocl5Ot.
National Republican., 1886-10-22
CHOSEN TO HIGH HoNoRs.
Four out of a Hundred Reach the
Thirty-third Degree.

Thirty-third Degree.
The Supreme Council thirty-third degree
Masons considered matters yesterday bear
ing on jurisprudence. At night the thirty
third degree was worked at the Scottish
Rite Sanctuary on G street. There were
four candidates raised to that exalted posi-
tion. Gen. Pike conferred the degree. w.
s. Roose aud DIR. Loockermau were the
Washington men honored. The remaining
two were from the far west and the full
names could not be learned.
The election ofiMessrs Roose and Looak-
erman is looked upon as a great victory,
inasmuch as there were nearly 100 names
proposed from all over the United States h
fill vacancies, and every member was anN-
ious TO secure the choice Of one or more Of
his candidates. The session Of the council
will likely close to-day. The members from
abroad last night expressed much pleasure
with their visit,