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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

THE BANK CLEvERLY RoBBED.-While
Cashier Geo. G. Werner, of the German say.
ings bank at Newark, N. j., was counting
his cash yesterday, two men entered the
bank and told him that a lady who was
seated 10 carriage outside wanted to speak
to him. Werner went out followed by one
of the men. The woman engaged him In
conversation about q proposed deposit Of
some trust bonds. At the conclusion of the
parley Werner returned to the bank, meet
ing on the way the second of the two men.
On reaching his desk Werner found that
50 600 in bills had disappeared and pack
aps of 5000 had been overlooked. The
two men and the woman had driven off and
escaped before the loss was discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Bold Robbery.

LONDON, Oct. "a "A desperate attempt
at bank robbery Was made at Dldsbury,
Lancashire. TO da5. An unknown man
en- cred tbs bank and engaged in CONVEX
aation with Mr.. Allen, the manager, pre-.
tending that he wishsd to open an account.
Suddenly he drew revolver and shot Mr.
Allen, and then fred at clerk,
but missed bin, The man then
seized ESQ ead boted out of the bank
ard across the country. A crow started In
pursuit of him and he was soon overtaken.
Finding all means Of escape shut off he shot
and killed himself Mr.. Aliens wound Ia
not necessarily fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Telegraphic Brevities.

| It is understood that g plea of insanity
will BIS set up in the case of Hozhay, the
higbwaYmaa and murderer in prison at
Bessemer, Mich.
The condition OF Otto, the insane King
of Bavaria is pfecsrioua. He is unconscious
and his physicians are able to administer
nourshment only OF irregular intervals.
The Emperor of Austria is reported to
have sail recently that as BouIangism had
been defeated 10 France, Austria no longer
had reason to oppose that country, and that
thu future had many surprises in store.
In Baltimore Wm Bailey in assisting his
wife to do the washiag poured lot OF
bepziue into the tub, but the water was hot
| and On explosion ensued which tore out the
| side OF the house. Nc. Bailey WAS serious
| IL scalded aud knocked senseless.
| A dispatch from Quawpaw Valley, 1. 7.
says: The commissioner arrived here from
the Sac & Foxes were not favorable. The
Indians listeaed to the commissioners'tempt-
lug offer in suIlen silence. There seems
| to be no disposition among them to sell.
Postmas er 6 neraI Wanamaker has
| awarded the contract for furnishing adhesive
postage stamp, fD7 four years to the Ameri-
can Bank Note Company Of New York, the
lowe bidder, Mr.. Steele, cf Philadelphia,
having failed to comply with his proposal.
cable dispatch hss been received from
Mr.. Bender, Of Montreal, now in London,
stating that 90 has succeeded in forming
syndicate of English bankers to build
bridge over the ST. Lawrence river at Que
bsc, and also railroad on the north shore
OF Quebec 10 the straits of Bale Isle.
now cotton picker now being tested IL
Mississippi demonstrated the possibility of
what has heretofore been considered impos
sble; namely, picking cotton successfully by
machinery. The machine was driven up
and down the rows rapidly and took up the
cotton so clean that not double handful
was left, doing the work Of 100 negroes.
The Supreme Court of Illinois has decided that
a railway company allowing new5boys on its cars
is responsible for any damages they may receive.
The 150th anniversary of tho settlement of Pc.
terborough N. r., was celebrated there to-day.
yellow fever is breaking out in various parts of
Brazil besides in the city of Bio de- Janeiro
The Parnell commission resumed it's sittings in
London to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Three Americas Exposition.

The national board of promotion of the
worlds fair met in Washington yesterday
and called on President Harrison. Later
they returned to the hall, aud proceeded to
transact the business for which they assem- :
bled, and adopted memorial respectfully
urging upon Congress the propriety OF at
once inaugurating steps for an appropriate
celebration, in 1892, of the four hundredth
anniversary of the discovery of America by
Columbus. There were delegates In attend
ance from nearly every State In the Union;
Last night the delegates were entertained
at banquet. A strong feeling in favor OF
Washington as the proper location TOR tue
fair was developed. Among those in at.
tendance were Messrs. F. A. Reed, W. M.
Rsardon, J. J. Jameson and Park Agnew,
the president, secretary and members of the
select committee of the Board of Trade OF
this city.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Wilhalm's New Crown

New YosX, Oct. PA Herald's special
from Berlin sase; The new Prussian crown
bas lust bsau made at the command of
Emperor William H. The form is the same
as the old oue, but it is richer and more
tasteful. The diamonds and pearls are
taken from the treasury of the royal house,
and are of great value The crown weighs
three German pounds the diamonds weigh
$50 cera.s Tne frame is ofsolid gold The
broad lower rim contains twentg-fcur dia.
monds az large as walnuts aud OF striking
beauty. They are set in dne chasings in
baroque style Round the rim rise eight
Glove. leayea OF splendid sff,os, The paris
being formed of toe fnsss diamonds. From
these leaves rise eight hoops adorned WITH
seventy eight diamonds. Between these
hoops rise very beautiful ornaments, each
bearing dlamoud in its middle aDd pearl
the siz4 Of an auora. o. its point the
whole is surmounlsd By tho apple OF the
Empire, consisting of single large sap
!, hire. This enormous jewel Is surrounded
by crosa, which is adorned with eighteen
diamonds. TIE effect is enhanced by the
pufpls velvet lining
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
B1oArEp BY A RATS B1rE.-Whlle play

BLoATEp BY RATS BITE.-Whlle play.
ing among number of oyster barrels in
front of restaurant at Reading, Pa, Tues
day, David spangler, a 5 year.old boy, was
observed to fall and roll over in the gutter.
Several men ran 10 bis assistance, for ne
gave evidence of being in the most intense
agony and appeared to be in commissions.
When he was picked up large rat fell from
underneath his clothing; an examination
showed that the rat had bitten hole in the
back of the boys neck. The wound began to
swell at once, ard within az hour the IN
fortunate boy was 30 bloated and his
face was 30 discolored that he had lost all
resemblance to human being. The efforts
of physicians appeared to have no effect,
and he grew steadily worse, 30 that his lie
is despaired of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
The Harlan County, Kentucky, Fight

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. 24 a special to
tho Courier Journal received early this
morning gives the correct statement of the
killed and wounded in the fatal fight near
Harlan Courthouse yesterday as follows !:
Two hours before daylight yesterday morn
ing the lew aad order party, hitherto styled
the Turner faction, of Harlan county, fifty
men in oil, armed with Winchester rifles
and revovsrs, under the leadership Of
County Judge Lewis, left the courthouse
and made sn assault on the Howard forces,
who were encamped at q. NJ. Howard'a
house, one mile from town. The engege'
ment was short, sharp and terrific, and not
one ofthe attacking party was hurt. But
one of Towards aide. Willard Dean, was
instantly killed and six others were wound
ed. The Howard gang were badly demon
allied By the attack and its disastrous re-
suits, and Tuesday night they changed
camp to point about three miles from the
Cnurthou5e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Acquitted.

SPRINGFIELD. IDS. Oct. 24.-Mrs. Jos. W.
Arnold has been acquitted in the Circuit
Court of Sangamon county ou the charge of
numbering her husband on June last.
Self defense was her pisa Arnold's estate,
amounting to $4,000, ia a matter of con-
tention among the heirs, and the array OF
counsel on each aide resulted in the most
notable murder trial in the recent history
of the county. The verdict is in accord
with popular sentiment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Steamer Burned.

DEsERoNTo, Ont, Oct. a The steamer
Quinte was burned about three miles from
Deserop.o at shout o'clock isst evening
Four persous ware lost. They were Capt.
Christie's mother, his young brother
Charles. Mrs. Stacy, the ladies' maid, and
her son Davorn. AS far IS can be ascertain
ed the passengers were al saved, though
three or four have severe burns. The fire,
it ia supposed, started in the furnace room
aud spread quickly to the whole boat. The
captain ran the boat ashore only short
djstancs away where she lies amoat entirely
DESTROYED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Mysterious Killing.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 24.-At Perkina
cotton gin, miles ess. of this city, last
night, Hugh Mccullough, the superintend
eat of the gin. was frully assassinated by an
unknown person, supposed to be Gus Will
liams, worthless negro. Mccullough was
sitting in the Office at ths gin couVersing
with two friends, when he was fred upon
through the open door and his body Eiddled
with buckshot. The assassin escaped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Explosion

WATERvILLE, Ne, Oct 24 AT z O'Clock
this morning the gas house ofthe Lock
Cotton Mills exploded. throwing out the en-
tire front and lifting the roof from the build.
Ing, which took fire and was burned. Hen
ry E Washburn, sged 80. the workman in
charge, persisted in the flames. Several per.
sons passing on the Sidewalk narrowly CO.
capped serious injury. The cause of the e1.
ploson is unknown. Loss 81 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

POSTMASTER GENERAL WANAMAKEB
while on patriotism and the postofioe de.
partment intent, still keeps an eye to the
main chance, for the public is informed that
in addition to the varied duties of his high
position, he has "a private telegraph wire
running into the Postmaster Generals room,
the operator at the other end OF which is
seated in MIR. Wanamaker's establishment
in Philadelphia. So that wilhelm Washing
ton the master hand guides and directs the
business in the Quaker City" he must
s'make up" his contribution to the campaign
fund
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
The Enisconal Conference.

New YORK, Oct. 24.-In the Episcopal
convention this morning the proposed canon
on deacones5es was taken up and adopted.
When The report of the committee on the
petition of foreigp churches was read, Rev.
Mr.. Davenport charged Rev. Mr. Nevin with
an attempt TO establish q foreign blshopric,
with possible headquarters at Rome. An
acrimonious debate followed aud the canon
was adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Village DESTROYED.

WATERFOWL. n. Y, O,t. 24-Fslss Mills,
q thriving village on Black river about nine
miles from this city, WAS Visited by confia.
grafton at midnight last night. The bust.
ness portion of the town was devastated.
The village had no fire protection. and 8
steamer and hose company were sent from
Watertown, but the fire had died out by the
time of their arrival. The loss fs $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

FIVE Docs ATTACK A WoMAN.--Mra.
Walter Burke, of Elizabeth, Tuesday night
went to call at the residence of John Scotia,
in Newark, N. j., when huge mastiff
sprapg upon her, knocking her doWn and fsst.
en- ing his teeth in her hip. Four other dogs,
hearing the msstiff's growls, came up and
began biting the PROSTATE woman and tear.
ing Der clothes. Mrs. Burke's agonIzing
screams brought assistance. bat no. until
she had been badly injured. She was in
bed and seriously i'll last night. The mastiff
was killed this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

AT recent Malone meeting in South
amptoD, Virginia, Congressman Burrows OF
Michigan, one of the uaost ultra South .haters
in Congress, was introduced as the "next
Speaker of the y. S. House of Representa-
tives." Burrows is bswler, as we'll as q
South. hater, but he will have to scream
louder aud wave the blood shirt still more
vigorously before he will be able to "down'
either Reed. Mckinley or Cannon, his three
republican competitors. The Mahoneites
in Virginia may stand Burrows, but the
republicans in Congress cannot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Forced to Leave Town.

SPENCER, Iod., Oct. 24.-Georgs W.
Shirley, the proprietor Of the Merchants
Hotel, who was burned 10 efigy Monday
night for bringing second wife home
only two weeks after buryirg his first one,
was forced to leave towO last night. The
indignation Increased TO sucn an exteuE that
he sold OUT his hotel to his nephew ard left
OF the train for parts unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

If THE people who own the State of Vir.
GINA, support her government, carry on her
business and industries, work themselves
and give employment to others, would re-
solve to use their full influence and power
at the coming election, Mahoneism would be
effectualIy eliminated from Virginia politics,
and no more of such foolishness ever again
obtain foothold within her borders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
Prairie Fires.

FERGUS FALLS, MIMI, Oct. 24.-5erious
p.aire fires are raging in the Deighborhood
of Meitoaa, Douglas county, which have
devastated tie farms of many settlers. A
dczsu or Is have lost all their hay and some
have lost buildings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

At Montreal this morning workman named
Chartrand, employed with number of others in
making a drain on street, lighted fire in 8
forge close to several primed dynamite cartridges
The.cartridges exploded, killing Chatrand, wound
ing five others and badly damaging number of
houses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

The New York Mail and Express, Colonel
Shepherds paper, whose notices are quota
tions from the Bible. may be truthful in
some things; but, ifjudged by Its account of
an imaginary recent consultation between
Gov. Hill, Of New York, and prominent
southern democratic leaders at Atlanta, as
little reliance can be placed upon It's south
ern news tents as upon the statements of any
other northern South-hating newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

DERFEcTIoN WOOD STAINS, initiating Oak,
[ Antique Oak, Cherry, Walnut Mahogany,
Rosew God and Ebony, prepared in dry powders,
only requiring to be reduced with water to be
ready for use. For staining floors and all kinds
of wood work they are the most economical, cheap.
ess and handsomest stains ever produced Ten
certs package. For sale by
ocs22 WIZ. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

Don't IF dealer offers you bottle of
Salvation Oil without wrapper or labels, or
in mulisted condition don't touch it-don't
buy ii al any price, there Is something wrong
-ir mag be a dangerous or worthless coun.
terieit. Insist upon getting 8 perfect, IN
broken, genuine package.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

TITS announced with flourish that the
rats have been driven from the White
House and that the holes have been all
plugged up. Now, if attention is directed to
the departments aud the "holes all plugged
up," there would be less "ratage and leak.
apeD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. "a, 1889.

&II3Is2Ah-NOSI4tt OOV' 1O~O'
To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
l wish to acknowledge through the GAZETTE a
donation, through Mr.. Vim. II. Breen, of hand
some solitaire diamond ring tosthe Catholic Lyce-
um fair from Mr Frank Hume, the democratic
nominee for the LEGISLATURE also gold headed
cane, through Mr. Hume, from hessrs. Harris q
Co. dealers in diamonds, of Washington, D. c.,
and for which the fair committee wish to express
their grateful thanks Respectfully,
It's HoNoRA PETIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

The President to-day, among others, appointed
A. E. Buck to he Marshal of the Northern district
of Georgia and A. Il. Lea to be Attorney for the
Southern district of Mississippi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24
MARRIED

On the 10Th inst, by Rev. Henry T. Sharp, Mr.
HAIRY WOLTON and Miss JANE WALKER.
On the 23d inst +, by the same Mr.. PERCIvAL
D. HEATH and Miss ANNIE E. YOUNG.
At St. Paul's Church, in this city, on October
18th, by Rev. g. b. Norton, CHARLES G. LEN
NON and HELENA q. SCHNEIDER, daughter
OF Justus Schneider, all of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

Edwin Booths benevolent heart has been
once more imposed upon, and the post Office
authorities ere searching for swindler who
By mesna of e forged letter, purporting to
be an appeal for 'asaistance" from a for.
mer sssge director of Mr. Booth, duped
the actor out OF s., 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

1--WE have met the enemy and they are
ours" said Commodore Perry, thus telling
the story of the battle of Lake Erie. And
it is also fact that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
is no sooner used than the cold is conquered
and the cough disappears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

BECAUSE THE frat snow of the season fell
yesterday, we are to have twenty-three
snow storms this winter, saith the sooth
eaVer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-24

Claus Spreckles will begin operations
with his Philadelphia sugar refinery next
weak
Evening journal., 1889-04-12

there is such thing as church union
must come from the Sunday school 1
the future the pastor will be found in Tia
Sunday school, where he ought to be
Also the lawyer and politician.
After DR. Marks address a collection
was taken, followed by the closing ser
vice of song.
THIS MORNINGS SESSION.
The threatening weather this morning
had its effect on the attendance at tn
session of the Sunday school convention
and the West Presbyterian Church wa
only about half filled with delegates.
After the usual opening service o.
song, Rev Mr. Jones, colored, read ;
selection Of scripture and Rev. T. B
Snowden, colored, offered prayer. Sec
retary Harry Emmons, being absent, H.
). Goldey was elected secretary pro TEN.
The first topic of the morning was
Sunday School Music" which Rev. j.
II. Wiley of Milford NJ f. Church,
treated in one of the pleasantest addresses
of the convention. The address was witty
and at times sarcastic. More than one
ripple Of laughter was caused by his ref.
erences to the mistakes made by hearing
hymns sung with indistinct ennuncia.
tion. He made plea for appropriate
ness in subjects and discussed the owe r
doing of singing in religious services.
In the general discussion that followed
Professor sweeney was asked to give his
opinion of the subject, which he did by
giving out hymn. DIR. J. 4. Boothe Of
the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
raised the question between the artistic
and worshipful influence of music. Pro.
fessor Il. 5. Goldey OF Wilmington
Charles Baird of Wilmington Aubrey
Vandever Of Clayton also spoke.
Rev. J. Simpson Trotter, rector of the
Reformed Episcopal Church of the Re
beemer, addressed the convention on sthe
next subject, Importance of Systematic
Giving for theCause Of Christ He treated
the subject from all points Of view in an
intelligent and entertaining manner.
illustrating his point with several good
incidents.
The address was followed by a collec-
tion and singing, after which the ques.
tion box was opened and Rev. J. d. G.
Hanna Of Asbury Church answered the
questions, the most interesting Of which
follows:
Is it right for Sunday school superin.
tendent to sign petition for license to
sell liquor, even in the name of the firm
to which he belongs? Get rid of such a
superintendent as soon as possible.
is there danger of the Sunday school
supplanting the churchY" No, the Sun.
day school is a part of the church.
Is it beneficial to close Sunday schools
during the heated months of summer?"
Unhesitatingly, no.
Questions on the right Of the conven
tion to claim assessments from schools
were answered by the statement that the
convention had the authority to request
the schools to pay the assessments.
The morning session closed with the
benediction by Rev J. Simpson Trotter
Evening journal., 1889-04-12
LAST EDITION
OFF FOR GERMANY.
George H. Bates, Esq, Commissioner t,
Berlin, Leaves From New York.

eeorge H. Bates, Esq, Commissioner to
Berlin, Leaves From New York.
The EVENING JOURNAL reporter sought
George 4. Bates, Esq, United States
commissioner to the Samoan conference
At Berlin, this morning, and found him
IN MS Office busily occupied in settling up
accumulated business, with the assist
ance Of his clerk, preparatory to sailing
for Germany.
When asked whether he was going to
leave tomorrow, Mr.. Bates said:
Il am going to leave for New York to-
day, and have all can do to get ready in
time. Tomorrow | shall sail in the
Umbria of the Cunard Line.
Mrs. Bates will accompany her hus.
band, and their youngest son, Daniel NJ.
Bates, will also 60
II think we will be gone about three
months, at the outside, continued Mr..
Bates Instructions from the Department
of State we will receive in New York
They are probably awaiting us there
now"
Mr.. Bates said that he could 'say moth
ing about the instructions he had received
from the department. He had read the
cablegram from the London Standard bnt
made no comment on it. When told of
the editorial in the PHILADELPHIA Times
this morning he declined to talk about
it,
Mr.. and Mrs Bates and their son left
this city on the 139 express for New
York
Evening journal., 1889-04-12
Council then ADJOURNED.
Oklahoma nnannd.

On April % the new territory Of Okla
homa, containing over 100000 acres oi
the finest land in the West, win be
opened up for settlement. On April lG
the B. & o. R. r.. in order to give persons
an opportunity TO be on hand on the
opening day. viii run on its sos p. m.
fast express trains from Delaware avenue
station, "a number Of Pullman second class
sleepers. The train viii make
direct connections for Guthrie and Okla
homa stations. As the Government Land
Office is located at Guthrie, persons going
on the 10Th will have the best chance tC
secure claims. The rate to Oklahoma
and Guthrie stations will be $32.S5 Full
particulars and a copy Of the President 1
proclamation and homestead act fur
nished on application to H. A. Miller
passenger and ticket agent. Delawar,
avenue depot. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1889-04-12
Municipal Court.

At the City Court this morning the
following cases were heard before Judge
Ball Isaac Hayden, drunk, $40 and
costs; Joseph Mclaughlin drunk and
disorderly, $40 and costs: Thomas Croft,
drunk, 81 and costs; Enoch Rash, drunk
was discharged, as his mother an aged
lady, testified that he was her only sup
port. John Mckinley, drunk, $5 and
cost; John Dougherty, drunk, 81
and costs; Edward Cassidy, drunk.
and disorderly and abusing his
wife, was fined $40 and costs for this
charge and held in 500 bail for his ap-
pearance at the Court OF General Sessions
for carrying concealed deadly weapons
Samuel Brooks, drunk. 81 and costs
Amanda Washington and Martha Bord
ley, both colored, charged with commit
ting an assault and battery on Della
Gears were discharged, as Della did not
appear against them.