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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

SHOT AT BY A WOMAN DISGUISED AS A
MAN.-What came near being first. class
tragedy was enacted in Chicago yesterday
morning near the corner of Fulton and Ann
streets. About $40 o'clock, as Mr.. p. ].
Bolander, who says he is real estate agent,
was passing in front of a saloon in the local
lily mentioned, sIighi-looking person,
dressed in suit of plain black clothes and
wearing heuvy black mustache, was lean
ing over q low-siZed fence apparently lost in
thought. Suddenly, as Mr.. Boander passed
by, the stranger wheeled around, and level
ing q revolver at the real estate agent fired
point blank at him, at the same time ex-
claiming, with an oath II have you now"
Mr.. Bolander staggered back, the bullet
grazing him. He sprang upon and crap
Piled with his assai!ant. The would be MUIR
derer made frantic efforts to escape and fire
again on Bolander, but Mr.. Bolander sue
ceeded in holding his sssailant until two Of
fcers arrived upon the scene and took both
parties to the Desplaines-street station. On
arriving at the station Mr.. Bolander inform
ed Capt. Lewis that his assailant was not
what ne appeared 10 be, but was woman
in disguise. This turned out to be true.
The mustache was a false one. The woman
was of medium height, had very ssllow
complexion and was CHASTITY looking. MIR.
BoIander identified her rs being Lille Rich
mond, with whom he claims to have lived
for some time. Both parties claim to lie
married,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
From washington.
Especial Correspondence Of the Alexa. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. d. c., May %, 1855.

Especial Correspondence of the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c.. May %, 1855.
Senator Riddlebeger says If he were as rich
as some of his Senatorial colleagues, he
would give both Malone and Wise million
dollars each 20 get out of therepubican par
ty. He says the recent republican conven.
tion in Petersburg showed that the party in
his State is tired of both of them. When
asked if the split they had made in the par
" would be healed by election day. he re-.
piled he did not think it would be. He says
he and his wife are now about the only two
real republicans in the State, and that they
intend to stick to it till the last armed foe
expires.
Senator elect Barbour. of Virginia. says
the headquarters of the Virginia democratic
committee during The coming Presidential
campaign will, he thinks, be located in AL
exandria, as heretofore. He says the cam
paign will not commence for some time, SO
as not to be long one. as his prediction is
in favor of d short and active one, expert
snce proving that such are more effective.
The republican members of the House
Ways and Means Committee have informed
their democratic colleagues on that commit
tee that the lstter's proposition for direct
vote on the Mills bill will not be accepted
When the consideration of tie bill is re.
sumed, therefore, the debate on its different
sections will be conducted under the rule
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

A PORTRAIT OF WAsHINGToN.--A line
portrait Of Washington by Gilbert Stuart
has been purchased and presented to the
Metropolitan Museum OF Art Of New York
1t ia a most excellent specimen OF Stuarts
pencil, is in perfect condition, and has an
interesting pedigree. 1t was painted for
Daniel Carroll, Of Duddington Manor, Dis
trict of Columbia. Daniel Carroll was
cousin of Oh aries Carroll OF Carrollton. Stu
art removed from Philadelphia to Washing
ton early in 1903, when this picture was
painted, and while he had his studio IN
house belonging to Mr.. Carroll, On Il street,
near Seventh. Stuart removed from Wash.
inptop to Boston in 1905. Daniel Carroll
died in 1919 but the portrait was ever at the
manor house. in the possession CT his daugh'
ters and his heirs, until 1854, when the man,
or house was closed and the family removed
to Washington, since which time The painting
has been on deposit for safe keeping at the
Corcoran gallery. The portrait was recently sent
TO Mr. James T. Swift, of New York, by the
heirs for the purpose of allowing an examination
and possible purchase of it for the museum, 1t be-
ing the strong wish of tho heirs that it should be
n the possession OF some public institution, the
Metropolitan Museum of Art being the institution
most cspccialy desired 1t was purchased through
Mr.. S. P. Avery. trustee of the museum, by Mr..
H. O. Havcmeyer, and generously presented by
him, and will be - most welcome ard popular al
diton to the collections OF the muscum-rot only
because it is sn authentic likeness of Washington.
but as a fine work of art, and most worthy and
Characteristic production Of Gilbert Stuart.
In 1912 Mr. g. 2. A. IIealy, then engaged at
Duddington in painting Mr.. Carrolls portrait, ex.
pressed the opinion that he considered it one of
Stuart's best works. and secured the permission to
make copy OF it for Louis Philippe, King of
France. The last public sale OF any head of Wash
ington by Stuart was at the auction sale of the
collection of the late A. L. Stewart, aud which
was purchased for the University Club Of New
York for So 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

To CLEAN THE TEETH.-"There is not
one of my patients out Of ten," said we'll
known dentist, "who does not Inquire anxi.
ously as to what is the best method
of cleaning and preserving the teeth.
I tell them all the same thing, and
that is to use nothing but water. More
good teeth are ruined by so-called dentifrices
than by all other causes put together, and
the reason is thatthese preparations contain
strong alkalis, 80 that with very little rub.
bling the teeth will look clean and white.
But these take the enamel of, and before
long the teeth are utterly destroyed. There
are many dentiirices, however, which are
not so bad, and many reliable druggists
have preparations which are not so harmful
but they do not produce the same effect as
that of which l spoke first, consequently
many people do not consider them SO good.
But after all moderately hard brush, plen.
ty Of cold water and nothing else will keep
the teeth in excellent condition. Sweet
meats are bad for the teeth; SO is smoking
and the taking of very hot or very cold
drinks. But the worst thing of all is the So
called dentifrice. "-Philadelphia Balletin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

AS THE Northern Presbyterian Assembly
has plainly indicated that il is opposed to
separate and distinct church organization Of
colored Presbyterians, the Southern Assem-.
bly, has wisely determined that the subject
of the reunion Of the two assemblies be IL.
definitely postponed. All men familiar with
the characteristics of the two races know
that such a separate organization as that re-
ferred to, if not beneficial to both, is certain
" so to the white race, who constitute the
vast majority of the members of the Presby
terrain Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
ELECTRIC LIGHTED WATcHEs.-A French

ELECTRIC LIGHTED WATCHES French
inventor has applied 8 miniature electric in-
candescent lamp to watch dials, the current
being supplied by small pocket battery.
The dial is o; ground glass, and the lamp
behind it lights it up, the effect being en-
HANGED by fat reflector. key is includ
ed in the circuit to close the current when
the light is required. II is obvious that
there are circumstances in which such de.
vice will be useful, and where it is inexpe-
dient to strike light TO see the time-such
places as mines or in military operations.
The apparatus is equally applicable TO
clocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.


There has been no rain in Tunis for seven
months.
The Emperor of Brazil has recovered his
health.
Mrs. SAWYER, wife of Senator Sawyer, of
Wi. consin, died in Washington yesterday.
A bill prohibiting Chinese immigration
has passed the New Zealand House OF Rep
resentatives.
There is some talk of paralleling the Sea-
board and Roanoke Railroad from Norfolk
to Raleigh.
Minister McLane says there need be no
apprehension of disturbance in Europe in
the near future.
A handsome building to be used as con-
cert hall is to DE erected on the site OF tne
old Lincoln Hall building, in Washington.
Thomas Joseph Condor, member OF Par
lament, has be n sentenced to one months
Imprisonment, without hard labor for lnclt-
ing tenants not to pay taxes.
In addition to the large shipments by
water 307 car loads of vegetables and fruits
were shipped from Charleston, 5. o., last
week over the Coast Line Railroad.
Matte Thacker, who killed her child last
week, at Charleston, w. Va, has been re.
leased on her own recognizance on the
ground of insanity.
Fielder Carr, an old man. committed sui
eide atthe house of Mr.. Mordecai Emor, three
miles from Cockeysville, Md, on Sunday
morning. He blew out his brains with
shotgun.
The League games for the baseball champ
ionship played yesterday resulted as follows:
New York s, Detroit Z; Philadelphia 4,
Chicago / (; Indianapolis l, Boston o; Pitts
burg 5, Washington 0.
The Wheeling Intelligencer, the leading
republican daily in West Virginia, which
has had a strong leaning towards Blaine, on
Saturday came out flat footed and square Tor
Judge Gresham for President.
The House of Representatives yesterday
passed the diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill. The bill creating an executive
department., to be known as the Department
of Agriculture, was also passed.
The present rise in Elk river and its trib-
utariea, in West Virgini brought out over
5000 GOO feet of timber composed OF lumber,
logs and ties. Ii required about three nun
dred men to handle the great number oil
RATS.
The wrestling match between Prof Mil
Ter, of Baltimore, and Captain DAILY, oil New
York, took place at Philadelphia last night.
Miller won two out Of three falls, but the
match was declared draw, as the fourth
bout yielded no fall when time was called.
John l.. Sullivan acted as referee.
A performance 10 honor of Mr.. Walack
was given at the Metropolitan Opera House
in New York last night, which realized ali
that had been anticipated Hamlet" was
given with a completeness ofd detail, q splen.
dor of scenery and perfection otaoting never
before seen. Among the performers were
Edwin Booth, Lawrence Barrett, Frank
Mavo, John Gilbert, Eben fIympton, Joseph
Jefferson w. ]. Florence, Helena ModJeska
and Rose Coghlan. There were $3.50 per-
sops in the audiencs and the proceeds
amounted to sol ,560.17.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

If THE utterancss Of the leading republi-
can newspapers OF sas North be correct
indication of the feeling entertained by the
party of which they are the organs for Gen.
eral Malone, the Genera! is by no means the
favorite with the Northern republicans that
he was when he was member of the U. s
Senate. But the Northern republicans new
or were crazy with delight at their compan'
ionship with the General and, perhaps, If ii
had not been for the fact that his own vote
made the Senate republican, none of them
would ever have thought better of him than
MIR. Blaine thinks now, and has thought
from the first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
rhe Methodisl Conlerenee

NEW YORK, May %. In the Methodist
Conference this morning the question of
electing o missionary bishop to India came
up Immediately after the reading of the
journal. Alter discussion the matter was
temporarily laid on the table. General Fish
then moved TO hold special session of the
conference on Thursday evening for the pDr.
pose of considering the report of The commit
tee on temperance and prohibition which
was passed. The election Of Bishops Was
then begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22


WISE Is FOR SHERMAN.-Capt. ]. S. Wise is re.
ported as saying in reference to the coming re-
publican fight:
81 am for john Sherman, of Ohio. if he be tho
choice of the republicans who elect Presidents. If
on getting to Chicago find he is not the CHI oice,
shall vote for the republican whom find is the
favoIite of the delegations from republican States
l am pledged to Sherman, and shall redeem that
pledge so long as there is any prospect of its being
available to him. have too much respect for
Sherman to believe he csn be made either the tool
or the endorser of WIN. Malone" Mr. Wise
closed by saying shat if Blaine is the nominee,
shall give him an enthusiastic support, believing
the triumph of repubicanism to be the death OF
Billy Beverage and Billy Malone"
Edgar Allen and r. T. Hubbard, two leading re-
publicans of the anti-Mahone wing, say they are
for Blaine first. and they of the opinion that
if Blaine declines Gen. Russell A. Alger, of Mich
igan, would be the most formidable dark horse
that could be named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22


CRUELTY TO CATFISH G. King
was enjoying himself fishing Saturday after.
noon with hand line off q Georgetown
wharf. While waiting for bites he employ
ed himself skinning some catfish. Agent
Key. of the Humane Society, caught sight
of King and put him under arrest. King
got out of tho ststion-house by leaving a
ten dollar bill for his appearance at the Pc.
lice Court.
The arrest was made on q charge ofcruel-
ty to animals. Mr.. Key, when on the stand,
gave graphic description of the way the
catfish was skinned.
HAS the fish any sensibility of pain?"
asked the court.
"Yes, sir" said Mr. Key, "and it will suf-
fer pain unless you destroy the nervous sys.
tenn or BRAIN"
Don't you know that catfish will show
signs of life for hours after being taken
from the water?"
"Yes, sir,n replied the agent, "but to be
healthy and good q fish should have its brain
destroyed"
Officer Hail. who is an old fisherman aud who
srrested King, ssid that by striking fish as Mr..
Key said should be DONE it would 1.-Two for hours.
1.-The scat of seusibility," replied Mr.. Key with
warmth, sis not in the throat, it is in the brain,
the nervous system, tho spinal column struck
one fish in the brain and it died in three minutes.
THAT fish you struck in the BRAIN" said officer
Hail. ibid not die. We put it in water, and it is
alive now
"This may be, cruelty" said the court, "but the
community is not quite educated up to it yet. The
case is dismissed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

THE LATEST FISH SToRY.-Mr. Thomas
had large farm on the Missouri bottoms
near Sioux City. 1t was all fenced with
barbed wire, there being two miles of such
fencing on the place. Hehappened in Sioux
City just about the time that the gorge up
the river he'd damned the water to such a
prodigious height. Foreseeing that when
the gorge broke il would be likely to raise
the water to such an extent as to flood his
farm, he rode hastily home and made pre-
paratons accordingly His stock and all
that was movable was transferred to higher
ground. Then he and his hired man pro-
ceeded to impale small chunks of meat on
every barb CT that wire fence. 1t was big
lob, but it was finished just as the river be-
gan to cover the lower pasture lot. For
twenty six hours the water stood five feel
above the top of the highest fence post, and
when it receded the most remarkable sight
was revesled. From every barb, except
thee, OF the two miles offencipg, hung fish.
There were pickerel, bass, suckers and eve
ry other kind Of imaginable variety. A
simple calculation will show precisely the size of
the haul 1t was a fvc-wiro fence, each wire
having thirty-sx barbs to the rod, making, as
any school boy can tell you, a total of liz, 200
blrbs to the two miles of fencing. There were
three barbs that had caught nothing so that there
were only 115,197 fish, Perhaps the most re-
markabc part of the story is to como. From that
day to this, in all parts of the Missouri river
there have been caught Just three fish, the exact
number that didn't get caught on our friend S
barbcd- wire fenco.-I0wa Falls Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
The Presbyterian Assemblies.

PHILADELPHIA, May 22.-Home Missions
occupied the attention of the Presbyterian
General Assembly this morning. Prior to the
reading OF the report by Rev. e. d. Morris,
d. D., the committees on bills aud overtures
returned to the General Assembly number
of overtures referred to them. One of these
from the Presbyterians of Dayton, Ohio. pro-
posing a change in the time of the week OF
prayer, was accompanied by recommends.
ton that it was inexpedient for the General
Assembly to order change at this time, but
the stated clerk was directed to correspond
with the Evangelical Alliance upon the sub.
cot. The answer of the Pcesbyteres to an
overture sent down by the General Assem-
bly, of 1887 touching certain territorial
changes in Washington, D. c., was adverse
to the overture. The committee on CORES.
pondence reported committee of seven
members of the assembly to con Ter with the
Methodist Conference in regard to Sab
bath observance. DR.. Morris's report on the
operations of the Board of Home Missions
was long and interesting document, show
ing very encouraging year in Home Mis-
sionary work. Beginning with debt of
$2l ,6S1, the Board had been able to meet all
demands made upon it, and closed the year
with small cash balance. The income was
$4,000 greater than the year preceding.
The number of missionaries by the Board
was 1,4S6, and IL ,277 members were added
to the churches under the boards care. The
report was accepted and members of the
Board whose terms expire this year were re
appointed.
BALTIMORE, May 22.-The General As
sembly of the Southern Presby teran church
resumed business nj $50 O'Clock to-day
Rev. DIR. Smith, of the committee on pub
locations, reported the department to be in a
prosperous condition. with a large surplus
on hand. The case, of Rev. DR.. Woodrow
was resumed aud he continued the prosecu-
ton of his appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

THE TAN imposed by the tariff on salt, an
article which not only every human crea-
ture. but even the dumb animals have to eat
to live, varies from so to SIS per cent. AS in
divduals consume but little salt, of course
the cost to each is small, but the aggregate
profit to the few protected salt manufactu'
rers who supply sixty million people, is
enormous. Why they should be so special
" favored at the expense of all the other
people of the country, only Mr.. Randall and
his supporters can tell. The tariff on the
salt the Massachusetts, fish packer uses is
rebnted, but there is no rebate on that the
Virginia farmer uses in sailing his stock.
The latter should remember this at the next
Congressional election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
A DOG FrsHED THE CHILD FROM A WELL

A DOG FIsHED THE CHILD FROM a WELL.
The four-year-old child of VIM. Wilson,
living near Bakerstown, Butler county, Pa.,
recently fell into we'll twenty feet deep.
A box was fastened to rope and New
Gundland dog put into it and lowered 10
the water. The dog seized the chId's cloth
ing and kept hold until both had been
drawn TO the surface. The child soon re-
covered from its cold bath The dog has
been in the family about two years, during
which time it has shown great fondness for
the child
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

THOUGH THE republicans now profess to be
the great and especial friends and protectors
of American labor. many years have not
elapsed since they, when they were in entire
control of every branch of the government,
passed law authorizing the importation of
contract labor. and giving the employer
power to compel his employee to work out
the cost of his transportation across the
oneap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

Simon Hamburg and an accomplice last
November swndled an Oregon farmer
named Porker out of $4,000 by pretending
to sell him San Francisco property to which
it turned out they had no title. Hsmburg
has been convicted in San Francisco and
sentenced 10 imprisonment for one year and
pay fine Of SO 900, or be imprisoned at the
rate of one day for each dollar. If the fine
is not paid Hamburg will have to serve SO
years and 20 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

John c. Piutler, aged 30 years, near Eos
tersvi!!e, Stafford county, while telling tree
in his yard on Thursday last, was struck by
limb and SO badly injured that he died in
few hours. Mr. Pintler was formerly from
the State of New York, but moved to Stat
ford four years ago. He leaves wife and
two small children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

a Big PILE OF MONEY! April 80 of
the present year, said Secretary Fairchid in
his recent speech at Brooklyn, there was
about $700,0OO,0OO in the custody of the
Treasury D partmept. OF this huge amount
only about $500 100000 belongs to the Upi-
ted States, the rest being held on deposit to
redeem gold, silver and legal-tepder certif
Gates and national bank notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
Iron and sHacI,i.ae works Des,ro,o,

PHILADELPHIA, May %. The large iron
and machine works Of tina Belmont Iron
Company formerly the Coo .iar Manufac.n..
ing CO.. at 42nd street and Elm ayeso
were completely destroyed by fire this o.er,
ing, causing loss of $50 600 On the bui.du.
and machinery and 1000 on stock. TIL.
insurancein about twenty compa0io. alm,.,
covers The loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
The Fractional Currency Bin.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 22.--The Senate
Committee on Finance this morning ordered
IA adverse report on the fractional currency
biii but in its place bill will be reported
reducing the fee upon postal notes for less
than one dollar, 10 one cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

Capt. Williams, of the Artillery Corps,
Washington Grays, of Philadelphia, whose
Command recently visited Richmond, has
sent medal and written letter 10 Gov.
Filzhugh Lee, expressing thanks for conrto-
sizes extended on their trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW York, May 22-The stock market Wa.
very dull and weak at the opening this morning
first prices showing declines from last evening.
fnal figures of from Is to . per cent The MS.
jority of tho list was either mOtionlc,s or sd.
vanced slight fractions, bnt the changes in quota.
tons were generally Insignificant, and at eleven
o'clock the market WAS very dali and steady NJ,
about first prices. Money easy at 1ali2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

Don't forget to try package of "Old yir-
einia Cheroots, five for ten cents. The
finest smoke in the world for the money.
For sale by all first class cigar, drug and
grocery stores
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

BALrIMohE Hoe MARKET May 81 The re.
ceipts exceed those Of last week by more thsn
500, and the quality of the oncrinls ri Though
is as good as that of last Mondays receipts. Trade
is moderately active, but prices arc = shade 81
from previous figures. We quote light ilos, al
7a7t.c, and the other grades at 7i9s.5-, witt
most sales ut 7aia15se per ID net Receipts this
week were $3.50 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
The E:n,neror Ere.ler;cL

BERLIN, May pa bnlIetia this mosa
log says that the Emperor's progress is grat
flying. His cough and expec,oration arc
moderate and he is without fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

PHILADELPHIA, May 81 Cattle market Is
4 ct. higher; extr. 5i2a5;. cts good 5a5li Ct,
medium 4l8a43. cts; common 4ail, cts per
lb. Sheep-market l4ai2c lower; clipped Sheep
3a6c per ID. Fall Lambs 4a7c per ID; Spring
Lambs 81 50a6 per head. Hos Western sold AZ
ShaS5sc: State at iha1;t,c Der IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
PostoGice Robbed.

TAUNTON, Mass. May 22.-The postoffice
at Attleboro was entered by burglars this
morniug and about 81 200 in stamps taken.