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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-01

Mr.. Drew. of Michigan, raised the point
of order against the provision of the bii!
appropriating $4,000 for steel guns and
carriages therefor for the use of light bat
terles. The Chair overruled the point OF
order. The provision, however, Was
stricken out on motion of Mr.. Cannon.
who stated that similar provision was IN
corporated in the fertilization bill. The
committre then rose and reported the bin
20 the House. The action of the commit
tee in adopting an amendment providing
that no intoxicating liquors shall be sold
TO enlisted men at any eanteen was raised
by the House, and the amendment was de-
feated-yeas, 81 nays, 1876.
Mr.. Picker, Of South Dakota, offered an
amendment providing that no article the
sale of which Is prohibited by State or
Territory shall be sold or offered for sale
at any canteen within such State or Terri
tory.
The amendment was rejected-yeas Y.
nays W-end the bill was passed.
Mr.. Springer offered Joint resolution
authorizing the President to retire n. +.
Banks with the rank OF major general
Referred.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-01
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND. March 81, 1871

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND. March 81, 1871
OFgBRiEGA
wHRAr-i,S00 busheis
C0ES.--9. 800 bushels.
OATs.--i, 3O bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
CoRs.-White, 1900 bushels fair 70 very good
on private terms. Mixed, 800 Bushels fair on
private terms. Total sales OF corn, 400 busheiA
FLOUR.
We quote: Fins. a. 5oaSt'5 superdna f17SA
t,as; ezra 5)sta75: family, tta1tce patsos
family. souatry. tl7oASAss
COTTON KKPoaE
Market nrnl
aUorAfIosA
MIppLIsG, l0Tc-
Low HfDpLrk3, 9Lc.
COOL oRDtsAHr. $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-01

tbs wrArHEs IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY vas
cloudy and damp, with light fall Of snow In
the morning and rain a. night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-01
PEANUT MANN Il
gHeportet for tho Dl.Dafsh.l

MARCH 3i.-Market 6rin. Moderate SALES OF
nrsi grades reported. Prime, 5ac.; extra prime,
SIC. fancy. CSC; common, 2a3c. sGoiiod. 9sa
81 . factory band picked. Ua7 &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

a raw variety of paliDgs ia being used al
Wet End.
| MIR James Patterson has sold 10 Mr.. ]
T. Peyton two lots on the south aide of Com
merce, west OF West street. for 1856.
Mr. Nj. B. Harlow has bought out the
marble yard and trade of @. L. Neale &.
| Son, In Lynchburg, and will conduct the
same az the Old Dominion Marble Works
there.
1t was not the tug Annie, but the tug
Amanda Powell, which had the bugeye
Faunce in tow when the latter was run into
off Maryland Point by schooner last Fri
day night.
The bill giving jnrors pay when summon
ed whether they serve or not, did not pass
both branches of the last legislature and
cons quently Is not law, as has been Sta
ted by number of the State papers.
The annual meeting OF the stockholders of
the National Heating aud Ventilating COM
pauy was held in this city yesterday even.
ing, at which the old directors were re.elect.
ed, including Mr.. ]. +. Cation, of this city.
Petitions for the retrocession of Alexandria
to the District of Columbia are being Quiet
ly" circulated in this city for signatures. A
sample argument used by those who favor
retrocession is that If Alexandria were in the
District her wharves would be crowded with
vessels Washington ia 10 the District, but
there s no visible crowding of wharves there.
The entire membership of the Young
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
both active and honorary, are requested TO
meet st the home of the president. SOB King
street, Friday evening next at 7:30 o'clock,
to arrange for public meeting in the inter.
est of the 'Boy's Reading Room" soon to
be opened by the temperance unions Of this
city.
The regular monthly meeting of the Hydraul-
ion Steam Fire Engine Company was held last
night, at which the usual routine business was
transacted. One member, against whom charges
of working with another company and against
the interests OF his own had been preferred, was
expelled.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary L. Dearborn
took place from her late residence, or south Lee
street. this evening, and was largely attended.
Bishop Randolph will hold confirmation SER
vices at Grace Church tonight aud at Christ
Church tomorrow night at O'Clock.
Ice formed last night, and this morning there
was heavy frost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
Telegraphic RreYities.

The City of Paris, which left Queenstown
at $50 last night, passed Rolyhead at 2:o(
O'Clock this afternoon.
While six boys, ranging in age from II tt
10 years, were playing in q sand cave yester
day near Vernon, Tex, the bank caved II
on them and all were killed.
Elections were held throughout Missouri
yesterday. Where political contests were
had more democrats than republicans were
elected. The Australian ballot system was
used for the first time in that State and
seems to have given universal satisfaction.
at Denver yesterday evening man
walked into saloon and blew his brains
out 10 the presence of dozen men. His
body was Identified as that of Count Soaim-
norman Won Hartman, of Hamburg, Ger.
many. Poverty and drink caused the sui.
eide. His wife arrived from San Francisco
to-day.
Jas. 81. Barnes. aged II, shot and probably ia
tally wounded VIM D. Tracey, aged 81, in Balti-
more this morning. While practicing at target
they had tus3le for pistol, during which Ira.
cey was shot in the stomach. Barnes WAS arrested
The grain speculation in New York stood rather
Independent of Chicago to-day. There were a few
private dispatches eceived thence; but in a gen.
eral way operations were carried along without
much concern over absence of the outside figures.
In response to invitations, the postmasters at
several of the principal postofces of the country
met to-day at the Postofics Department in Wash
ington in conference with the Postmaster Gen.
eral.
The funeral of Vice Admiral Rowan took place
this evening from ST. Johns P. E. Church, Wseh-
ington, and was largely attended be naval officers
and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
Sight Restored.

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-Abou!
one year ago my sight began to fail, with
the usual Symphonic, viz: after reading Tor
a short time my eyes became confused and
there seemed to be dimness before them,
also accompanied with pains in the eye ball
Being satisfied that glasses were impera.
lively demanded, applied to you for them,
and, am happy to say, with wonderful re-
suits, for after having worn your crystal.
ICED lenses for short tine my eyes re.
gained their accustomed strength, and can
now read the finest print for hours with
perfect ease without glasses.
rs. spILLER,
Clerk in Land Office.
For sale by L. Stabler g. Co., druggists,
Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
Is marriage failure? the maiden said.

Is marriage failure? the maiden said.
Oh, no Pm married, and SO content,
When sickness comes Pm never afraid,
For use Stonebrakers Liniment.
A bottle Of Stonebraker's Liniment
would often prevent divorce suits among
the rheumatics and achey, psiney people.
It eases the pain and that soothes their tenn.
per and sweetens their disposition. 25
cents the world over.
THE sToNEBRAKER CHEM. Co.,
Sole Proprietors,
Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

ANOTHER CHARTER Judge Keith has
granted chsr'er OF Incorporation to the
Uaited States Patent Improvement Compa
ny The chief business of the company it
to be the purchase. sale and advancement
of patents of ell kinds aud to sell anything
upon which patent may have been SO
cured The capital stock is TO be 10000
divided into shares OF $50 each. The prin-
cipal otfice is to be in the city. The officers
are Park Agnew, president add NJ. B. Har
low, secretary and treasurer, who, with J.
X. Cation, J. k NJ. Norton and VIM. Mar
snail, are tha directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

Flour is held by both mllers and holders of
largo stocks firmly at current figures. Wheat is
fairly active; we note sales as to condition of the
Offering, at from Go to II for damaged and COM
mon, and at 72 to 50 for III. to good perfectly
sound, sweet longberry samples would bring more
money. Corn 39a39 y in car lots jobbers pay
several cents moro for it sacked and delivered.
Bye 43a50 Oats 27a31. Fgge, Butter, dressed
Pork, Poultry and other produce are readily sold
at full prices,
BALTIMORE. April Cotton nominal; mid
ding II As11as. Flour very dull and unchanged.
Whest-southern steady Fultz lass longber-
~ S1aS7 No 2 84aS41a steamer red 80 West
ern steady No 2 winter red spot and April S3 y;
3S.4O; yellow 35Aa37; Western frmer mixed
spot So "a a36as April 36Aa36 II May 36Sa37 !;
June 374a371h July 3S.3Sk. steamer Boa
35ls. Oats steady and unchanged. Rye dull and
unchanged. Hay steady; primo to choice tim.
othy $l2 50a13. Provisions steady and unchanged
NEW YORK, April 2.-Cotton steady uplands
IL ZIG Orleans IL Ills futures steady. Flour
quiet and easy. Wheat quiet and firm. Corn
quiet and strong. Pork dull and steady at $11s
II 25. Lard quiet and steady at So so.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, Mar .31.-some
Cattle were offered and sold as follows Best 44.a
4Ac; good 3Ts, 4c; medium 3lAa3sc; common
2a3c. Some Sneep and Lambs were offered; the
former brought 4a6c, and tho latter 6a7c.
Spring Lambs 7ayc. Calves 6a5s.. Cows and
Cal YES sold at $25a4O per head. Market fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
A Scrap OF Paper Saved Her Life

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper
but it saved her life She was in the last stages
of consumption, told by physicians that she was
incurable and could live only short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds On piece of
wrapping paper che read of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and got sample bottle it helped her, she
bought large bottle, it helped her more, bought
another and grew better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weigh,
ing 14o pounds For fuller particulars send
stamp to W. II. Cole, Druggist Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery Free at E. 8.
Leadbeater & Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

We notice savings banks are both popu
lar and numerous, and doctors are poo
wherever the people use Stonebraker's Lin
iment. No wonder it cures aches and pain
and costs the trifipg sum of % cent?,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

AN OPPORTUNITY to get dozen fine
Photos and a Crayon Portrait free of charge
to limited number of persons 10 offered for o
few days at Naramores Studio to parties
who will get up club of 10. Call and get
full particulars.
ap1 1w NARAMoRE, S21 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
MONETARY AND coa mERcrAL.

NEW YORK. April 2-There WAS mere ami
mated look about the stock market this morning
The opening figures were generally from y to IS
per CENT better than last evenings final pdces,
and with strong tone to the dealings further
small fractional aims were scored over the whole
list. The market at II o'clock was quiet, but
strong at about the best prices reached.
BALTIMORE, April 2-Yirginia Is consolidated
Al; past.due coup: 1O-4Os :; do IS 66ssa66 y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

O. U. A. M.-Virginia Council No. .. o.
U a. NJ, of this city will have visitation
from the Washington councils tomorrow
night. An interesting programme has been
arranged, after which refreshments will be
snrren
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

GOOD TEMrLbRs John i Finch Lodge
ana delegations from Friendship and Co,
lurabie lodges, of Washington, visited Gold
en- Light Lodge, of this city, last night. The
visitors numbered about eighty After the
transaction Of the rcutipe business the doors
were thrown open and lengthy programme
consisting of vocal and instrumental music,
Rotations and readings, was furnished A
short but interesting address was delivered
nv Mr.. S. II. Sherwood OF Washington.
The visitors left on the late train expressing
themselves highly pleased with their trip to
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

PERSONAL Mayor Downhem is confined
TO his home by sickness.
Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow aud J. R. Cation
have returned from Lynchburg.
Mir. J. T. Hill continues extremely i'll at
his home, on Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

THE REV. GEO. b. THAYER, of Bourbon
Ind. saws Both myself and wife owe our lives
| to SHILOHo -CONSUMPI10ls HII3E.% IS.
| Leadbe & Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

BOARD OF TRApE-The board of direc.
tors OF the Board of Trade met last night
and adopted a resolution requesting the
Senator'S aud Representatives in Congress
from this State to support the bill exemptpg
cosstwise sailing vessels. piloted by their
licensed masters or by U 8. pilots, from OBJ
legation to pay State pilots for services not
rendered. Several matters In which the
city is Interested were Informally discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

THE SAVINGS BANK The directors of the
Alexandria Savings Bank held a meeting
Yesterday evening. The by laws of the In
stitntion we're ordered to be printed in book
form and Sbe deposit books ordered. Many
demsndafor stock had to be refused. MIR.
George fis> rendered the bank the use OF
norliS;sAf his Office free of rent for the pres:
ant, and the receipt OF deposits by MIR. l. L
Uaier, the treasurer, was authorized to be
Yin on Saturday evening" the 12.h inst,
the deposit books Gao be procured in time
A portion of Mr.. Wise'5 Office will be neatly
fl ted up for the use of the bank until an
other office Is secured. but this will not b'
tor some time The hank hours for the pres
cut will be from to o'clock every Satur
day evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

TIE CITY's PRISONERS -Uoder la@
,a..ed by the late session of the Legislature
the cost of supporting prisoners committed
toi,I for violation Of city ordinances must
~ ~ horne by the cities. The State has here
,ofore paid the cost. The act passed on the
81 dav of February. 1890. amending sac-
Inn 3532 of the Code provides as fol-
lows But no payment shall be made out
ofthe Treasury meaning the State Treasury
f5r receiving, keeping, and supporting any
prisoner committed to jail for violation of
he ordinances of any city or town, or who
ain all under cspias pro tine Issued for q
allure 10 pay fine imposed for violation
# snch ordinances" Some action will have
n be taken 10 regard to this matter, as the
,,risone,s of this class, Row in Jail here are
'bara at the cty's expense. The question is
me of finance, as TO what is the cheapest
means of tSking care of the city'5 prisoners.
Heretot3re the city has gotten nearly eli the
does and the State has paid the expense of
tsonipg the prisoners This was one OF the
J,.cfj0ps in which the Legislature wished
N save expense for the State irrespective OF
the hutdens put upon cities. These prison.
ara il is said, can be committed under
S,atel.y and fined dollar and the State
,rilt have to maintain them. but will get the
tiaes. Ii the city prefers it can, it seeme,
nicauo most of the 6nes and save most CT
,ba expense by the Mayor electing to try
,risonars under the State law. The State
sIlows % cents Per day for feeding each pris'
one-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

WHY WILL YOU cough whom shiloh's euro
will give you immediate relief. Price 10 cents,
so cents and 81. E. s. Lesdbeater & Bro, Agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion
Construction, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite YelloN
Skim Shiloh's Vitalizer is a positive cure. Z
s. Leadbeater & Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
LOCAL NEWS.
WEDNESDAY EvENIHe, APRIL 3.

Far this section faic weather Thursday, except
1;gbt rains in southwest Virginia warmer, WI Us
teconling easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

POLICE REPoRT.-Lsst night was clear
and cool with seveu dodgers and one prison
er at the station house.
Justice May this morning disposed OF
the following case:
Chas. Jones. colored, arrested by officers
McCuen and Henry charged with an assault
on Mary Robertson, also colored, was tned
- 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Math
er's Glove Cleaner. For sale only at Lead
bester's drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

FIRE AT TIE PLAINS The store and
stock of goods OF Mr.. John Washington, at
The Plains, Feuquier company, were dc.
stroyed by fire last night. There is an in'
surance of 81 900 on the store, and 5000 on
the stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

sHILOH's CATARRH REMEDY-e-rp1sttiv
cure for Catarrh. DphtAeziiaa- aid Canker- Mouth
/ E Z. o. Leadbeater & Bro Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

NorIcE.-For thirty days we will make Photos
at reduced rates. Fine Photographs from 75c to
50 per doz,n (and 18th. See other notices in
this paper.
ap1 iw NARAMoRE, 321 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

Az Alex ANDRIA ENTERPRGSE.-T Though
in Iute yea,s several enterprises have been
.rsrted in Alexandria, which have either
dginded away to nothing or terminated
c;s.slroualy, il sesms that the pickle and
nreservc factory now about to be started
baee has come to stay aud ia destiued to 6t :
come cue of our institutions. Mr.. ID ii.
arnold. the proprietor, impresses one as be
iapa an energetic though cautious business
msf, and practical in his ideas regarding the
trade in which he ia engaged. be is
mskipp extensive preparation al his factory,
No 100 King street, for the prosecution OF
lsrqe business. Already has the first floor
oCtbe building been concreted, q huge boiler
nlscsd in position and kettles, &C., arranged
for the preparation of pickles, preserves,
coDseryes, mustards and condiments of all
sorts. The articles which the proprietor.
nurposes putting on the market will be of
an excellent quality and will soon earn q
s',eputation Tor superiority. MIR. Arnold
cows ne will be compelled to utilize the en-
IRE building for his purposes, and that he
will turn out goods in sufficient abundance
to supply .srgo section of The afjoiDing
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

rJYooTH BRUSHES-A very large assortment 81
i fine Tooth Brushes just received By
ian17 WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

Will not cure everything. A, B. G. Tonic
and &. B. c. Alternative cure ocd Diseases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

WANTED.-Agepts to solicit orders for
Ctaycn Portraits in city or country.
D. II. NARAMoRE,
aptlly 32l King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

T UNITS AGUE CURE-Sure cure for Chills and
IL Fever. Fifty cents per bottle. Three for
Sl25. sep11
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
Can't Make ANYTHING Like It.

I have been practicing medicine for TWEEN
ty years, and havs never been able to put
upa vegetable compound that would, like
Simmons Liver Regulator, promptly and
effectively move the liver TO action and at
the same time aid instead of weakening)
the digestive and assimilative powers of the
system.
No other remedy within my Knowledge
eau fl lis place.
L. NJ. HINTON, NJ. D, Washington, Ark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nelson's, Coxe's and
VI Chalmers Gclatine Just received by
mh25 J.C. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF BLACK-EYED PEA!
IA received to-day by
mh13 ]. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

DRY CATAWBA WINE, in pints snd quarts
feb1S ''''N GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

NEW sEAsONABLE GOODS-New Roneless
IN Goldfish and New Nos. and Msckerel.
sep2s GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

DED WARRIOR CHOPPING AXES, wholesale
u and retail, at SO King, corner of Royal st.
dena ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

DRAFTS FOOD is the greatest egg producer
mh26 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

NEW HOMELESS GOLDFISH and SCOTCH
IN HERRING at
octi0 McBURNEf'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

IF YOU want something nice try our SEASON
i ING FOR CHOP PICKLE.
oct29 JOHN d. h. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

DASS'S ALE, GUINNESS STOUT and BEL
ID FAST GINGER ALE for sale by
iy19 GEO McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

OOLTON's REMEDY FOR CHILBLAINS.-
" Price 25c per bottle at
mis- j. d. ii, LUNTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

DLACK.EYED PEAS, Green Peas, Dried Sugar
. Corn, just received by -
dec26 J. e. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
LOCAL BREYITIES.

A new variety of paliDgs is being used at
Wet End.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02
EDUCATIONAL.
Alexandria EVGnilgS Of Language

1913 DUKE STREET,
Can accommodate some more students. Regular
class lessons, French and German, every evening
from to 9 p m. Terms $l2 for months, sufi-
Gent to learn language. Easy method result
guaranteed. Private lessons in day time.
G. DITTMAB,
Graduate of the Royal Academy, Berlin, Prussia.
Mrs BIZ. LIE COMTE,
Assistant for French. apl Iw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

~ BAGS CAROLINA RICE, choice, received
lU to-day by
ap1 j. g. hlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-02

r FGGETTs FINEST FARINA, in Lib pack
~ ages, perfectly fresh, at
iap23 McBURNEY'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-20
A TERRIBLE SIGHT.

A Theater Crowd witness q LIneman Die
by Electricity.
NEW YORK, Sept 16.-As the audi
ence were leaving the New Park The
alter at about Ills o'clock last night
after witnessing a roaring comedy, a
lineman was seen to climb the electric
light pole in front Of the theater and
many stopped to watch him. Suddenly
the man became limp and the sizzle of
burning flesh was heard by the crowd
below, who stood Mortified 1t hap
pened that Superintendent Fipps. OF
the Brush Electric Light Company, had
visited the theater. He came out at
this moment and taking in the situa-
ton at q glance, procured assistance
and released the man from his terrible
situation, but the victim was past all
help and died before he reached the
hospital, whittier he was taken as soon
as possible. 1t was learned that the
mans name was Kopp