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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
To Gas Consumers.

Inasmuch as there has been considerable
complaint about the gas bills for the quarter
ending March 18th, $780, beg leave to sub
nit the following remarks:
In the first place the quarter named above
is the longest one in the year In consump.
ton OF gas Commencing the 18Th of De-
cember and ending the Is b of March the
nights are then the longest, also including
the Christmas holidays, when consumers
burn more gas than any subsequent
period ir the year. 10 addition to this we
have had a great deal OF dark, cloudy wealth
err, consumers lighting from two to three
hours earlier than they would have done
had it been clear.
At their residences also en- cloudy rainy
morning they would burn gas much longer.
This is the case especially with those who de-
sire an early breakfast. There was formerly
great complaint about the quality OF the
gas, consumers complaining that they could
not get enough gas {, that when they lighted
4 or 5 burners the fame was 30 small that
IT. wss vith difficulty they could attend
n their several Gss..ias. This has all been
remedied by the recent improvements and
watchful supervision CT the operations at
the works. The GAZETTE CT last evening
stated that the day had been very dark and
rainy, causing consumers to light the gas.
That tells the whole story, for there were
number OF such days in the last quarter,
and l have no doubt this Is the principal
cause of an increase 10 many OF the bills.
We have a better gas now than we ever
have bad no compliant now about the
illuminating power or flow, and it will be
our pride to keep it at it's present standard.
I. is not fair to compare last years bills
with the present year, growing out OF the
fact that we then had The oil gas, the i'm
provement not being perfected, either.
would be Obliged to consumers If, when they
have complaints to make, they would
maze them first to the gas office rather than
the GAZETTE Office, when we will redress
them if in our power. Another reason way
there hes been greater consumption of ges
is that there is q much mere hopeful outlook
for the prosperity Of our beloved city, peo-
ple being much freer in their expenditures
than formerly There are many other reasons
that we could give, but as "brevity is the
soul of vii" I conclude by hoping that con
sumers and the writer of this may meet in
that home beyond the starry skies that will
need neither the electric iighl nor gas light
nor suy other artificial light, for it will be
iilumined with the counieparce of Hin
who spake as never man spake.
Respectfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

A CAUCUS OF the republican members OF
the U. s. House of Representatives WAS
held last night to consider the question OF
the ccuntry's currency. As there are only
q few southern republicans in Congress, and
as no one of them knows anything about
currency except how to spend the amount
of it be receives as eslary, none, or few, OF
them were present., so that matter of the
deepest interest to the people of the whole
country, was considered AND decided solely
and entirely by the representatives OF one
section of it. And yet few III informed or
prejudlced people say the republican, is a
national party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
Attacked by a Deer

OTTAWA, April ia fatal accident oc
Cured about fifteen miles from Thurso last
week. A boy, aged l6. son of Frank Con
roy, was engaged with others In the pursuit
OF deer. Young Conroy, becoming sepa
rated from his companions, came suddenly
upon deer. when it turned to attack him.
Hs raised his gun to shoot. but 1t MISE
FIRE. and the animal rushing upon him be
struck it with the butt end of the gun, when
the gun was discharged, and the contents
passed through his body. He only lived q
short time efter bis companions reached him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

tract OF 81 acres OF laQQ near NoTlothi
which was purchased few years ago for
81, 500, has been sold for $4,000.
Mr.. Collins, father of DR.. B. NJ. Collins,
died at the residence of the latter in Fairfax
on Thursday Last, aged about so years.
Mrs. Julia s. Marks, of Virginia, has baen
promoted from 5000 to 81, 900 position in
the Government Land Office in Washing
ton.
Mr.. George D. Watkins of Fairfax, while
loading his milk for market one morning
last week, slipped and fell, breaking several
of his ibis.
Mrs. Hattie Broaddus. wife OF the Rev.
Julian Broaddus, Baptist minister, OF
Berry Vile, died yesterday of congestion OF
the lungs.
The Marylanders in Richmond have de-
cided on an extensive programme for the en-.
tertainment of the Marylsnders who will
visit Richmond to witness the unVelling oi
the Lee statue May %.
The last of the Millers on trial as one of
the principals in the Brownsburg homicide
was discharged yesterday. Not single
conviction has taken place in this famous
case, though five indictments were found,
The appropriation by the Legislature of
$40 900 for the enlargement of accommoda-
lions for petients at the Western Lunatlc
Asylum will be expended during the pres
ent and next year, one building each year
The State board on the Chesapeake and
its tributaries in Richmond yesterday lis
tened to speeches of friends nominating
candidates for the place of commander OF
the steamer Chesapeake, of the State oyster
navy. Five candidates were urged for the
place, including the incumbent.
| The State board of agriculture in Rich
mond yesterday decided to abolish the office
of immigration agent, which was created in
1883 and has been filled by Judge Grattan, OF
Stsunton. His work, which has been Chiefly
in the States of the Northwest, has not been
attended with such results as were hoped
for.
The United States Court grand jury, in
session in Richmond, yesterday, found true
bills of indictment against Messrs. Belvin,
Smith and other gentlemen (who were in.
dicted Wednesday, for hinderng voting 10
that CITY at the election on November 3.
1885, 4 motion to quash the Indictment
was overruled.
Information from the steamer Essex from
Norfolk, which arrived at Fredericksburg
last plight, reports terrific wind, hail and
rain storm along the river Wednesday even.
ing, doing very great damage. At Tsppa-
hammock houses were unroofed, trees blown
down, and man by the name of Holmes,
who was fishing, drowned. Several made
narrow escapes by clinging to their boats.
The damage to crops Is considerable.
Four men and woman were arrested in
Montgomery county, near Christiansburg,
Wed esday night for the murder of Treas
urer Caddall, OF Pulaski county. Oae the
party, named Smith, made confession OF
the crime, it is said, duplicating the others
in conspiracy to murder Mr. Caddall. A
man named Vaughan. it is alleged. did the
killing. The party were arrested by MIR.
Wilton, of Montgomery, and detective who
was employed on the case and taken to Pu-
laski. Vaughan had tried to sell fine gold
watch. which is thought to be the one taken
from MIR. Caddall's person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
Confession.

DAYTON, o., April 11.--Lstters have been
received from the Rev. Edward II asoD,
pastor Of the Progressive Brethren Church
at Miamisburg, confessing that he is forger
and that he is on his way to Wales to re.
claim an Inheritance, or, failing In that, to
kill himself. He leaves wife In destitute
condition, he having squandered her small
inheritance He left home April 8,
saying he was goiug to st. Louis to preach
a funeral sermon. He forged notes and
borrowed money from number of banks.
The amount ia not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

THE REPUBLICANS in the U. S. House OF
REPRESENTATIVES, with all their turning out
of fairly elected democratic, and seating
of unfairly elected republican members
have only a bare nominal majority IN
that body snd yet on Monday last, when
they attempted to rush through bill to In
crease enormously the immense dependent
pension bill! that had been passed by the re-
publican Senate, they lacked only two or
three votes of the two-third5 majority nee
eesary to accomplish their object, and this,
too, though there are only score of south
ern republican members. Evidently there
are many democrats in Congress who have
no business there, and who should be any
where else
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

]. NJ TOWNSEND, the negro preacher
President Harrison brought from Indiana
and made receiver of the general land office
in the Interior Department, still retains that
office, though the Secretary of the Interior
tells Mr.. Harrison that Townsend Violated
herules that should have controlled him"
Why Douglass, one of Townsend's subordi-
nates, and guilty of the same offense. should
have been dismissed, andTownsend retained,
is probably the result of Mr.. Harrison's de-
sire to recognize the colored element of the
countrY's population"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
AIExAN DIR IA, "
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL II.

TIE RECEIPTS of the government from
customs alone yesterday amounted TO nearly
a million and a half dollars, and yesterday
was only one of the three hundred and tnii'
lean days of the year on which customs are
collected, the receipts of each averaging
nesrly million. As nine-tenths OF the peo'
MA of the country are poor, as poor man
must consume as much of the necessaries OF
life as rich one, and as most ofthe customs
are derived from the tariff on the necessaries
of life. it is seen at glance that the poor
people supply nearly all the money the oem-
agogues in Congress take delight 10 Fquan
dsring. But this is only small portion
of the pilaging.to which they are SUBJECTED
by the tariff, for the duty On many articles
being proh,bitory, it produces no revenue
bat being added to the price OF the product
of the protected northern manufacturer all
Of it goes into his pocket, and the amount
thereby exacted is estimated at i've time:
aha sum collected at the customs houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

THE REPUBLICAN HOUSE CAUoUs.-A
caucus OF republican Representatives last
night discussed tie silver question though
it was called to arrange the order of bust.
ness for the remainder of the session. The
feature of the debate was the remarkable
strength of the free coinage men. reso
tuition was adopted providing for the ap'
pointment of committee OF sixteen, to In.
Guide the republican members of the coinage
committee, which is to consider the entire
subject, consult with the republican Senate
committee, and endeavor to arrange def
mite project for the consideration of the
caucus, which will meet again next Monday
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

GIN. SHERMAN made speech at pan
ouet in New York last Wednesday, in which
he said. 81 happened to be near the great
Mississippi when that war broke out.
heard wise men say, Get the Mississippi
riyer!' But the rebels got 1t before we dio'
and we had to fight for it from Corinth to
the Cult" But the General failed to men
ton the historical fact that at banquet IN
New Orleans, just before the war broke out,
he made another speech, in which ne said
be was going North, but not, no never, to
fight against the southern people, who had
treated him so kindly and by whom be had
been adopted. But the Generals memory
has failed him in many cases, as, Tor in
stance, 10 respect of the part his troops took
in the burning of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

EXPLOSION OF METAL-A most frightful
accident happened at the Warren foundry,
Phillipaburg, N. j On Wednesday evening
while the men were running off the molten
iron, An immense ladle had just been
filed, when, by some alleged careessness, it
inset. and the contents fell on the damp
ground. causing q terrific explosion. The
men were thrown in every direction, and
three of them we're frightfu'ly burned, one
fatally. The bulldog was set on fire, but
the flames were extinguished win only
slight damage. The explosion Wis heard
blocks away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
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PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. O., April IL.
SENATE.

After some unimportant routine business
the Senate resumed the consideration OF the
Montana election case, and as no Senator
sought the floor, the yeas and nays were
ordered on the first resolution, and the vote
was about being taken when Mr.. EVarts
rose and suggested that if no Senator on the
other side desired to speak, he would pro-
coed to make the closing argument In sup
port of the committees report.
Mr.. Morgan said that be did not care to
address the Senate; but after hearing the
very alb and distinguished lawyer from New
York, he might feel himself required to say
something, either in approval or disapprov
al and 80 be did not wish to be understood
as being embraced within any agreement
that the Senator from New York should
now close the debate in the case.
Mr.. EVarts then proceeded to state hia
party's side of the case.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Harmer, of Pennsylvania, presented
memorial of the Indian Rights Associa'
ton of Philadelphia, against the removal Of
the Southern Ute Indians from their Colo
RADIO reservation. Referred.
Mr.. Lacey, of Iowa, called up the Con
tested election case If Waddil Va. Wise
from 3rd district of Virginia.
Mr.. Enloe. of Tennessee, raised the ques
ton of consideration.
The House decided-yeas 124 nays 1l9-
to consider the election case; and Mr.
Lacey took the floor with an argument ii
favor OF the claims of the contestant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
Can Not ATTEND the Funeral

SING SING. N. Y, Apr. 1l.-Convlct Ferd.
inaud Ward, who ia deeply affected over the
death of his wife, which occurred yesterday,
will not be granted perwisaon to attend his
w!fe's funeral. Wards sister called at the
prison yesterday and he requested her to
take rose and place 1t in the hands of his
dead wife. Mrs. Ward was to have visited
her husband to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
Stanley.

ROME, Ap. 11-Mr. Henry NJ. Stanley ar
rived here to-day. He was greeted with
cheers and riras by great crowd OF people
Signor Vitalleschis, president Of the Italian
Geographical Society, welcomed him TO the
city and presented him with gold medal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

The poisoning of two whole families is re
ported from Browning Station, Ark. SIX
teen persons were poisoned, and at the lates
accounts twelve of them were 10 precsii
ous condition and not expected to survive.
Tney had all eaten OF a turkey which it was
supposed ate some poisoned bait jn=t before
il YES killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
a Fiendish Negro.

DETROIT, April 1l.-Mrs. Sarah Sdmore,
aged 63. was the victim OF a violent assault
yesterday at the hands of George Freeman,
the colored coachman OF Mrs. Sidmore's
son iu.law. Mrs. Sdmore was stabbed in
the neck, receiving wound which it is
thought will terminate fatally, Not salts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
fed with his fendish work, the brute then
attempted to criminally assault the aged
IoJu
Disabled Steamer

LONDON, Apr. 11-Tae British steamer
North Cambria, from Baltimore for Ham.
burg, which arrived 10 Dover Bay yesterday
in damaged condition af.er being in COLI.
sion with the British steamer Avoca, is shift
ing her cargo in order to tighten forward 50
that she can make temporary repairs in
Dover Bay. She is unable to enie' the hsr.
hnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
Foreign News.

LONDON, April 1.-THE country mansion
of Baron Ferdinsnde James de Rothsohi
has been partly destroyed by fire. Among
the property burned were picture by
Gainsborough valued at $50 900, and large
quantity of valuable tapestry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

WITH THE Improvement of the road run
ming into King street, now soon to be made,
there will be two good roads leading to the
city from the west. The next movement in
the road improvement line here should have
reference to the roads leading into the city
from the north and south. Good roads draw
neople to the cities to which they lead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

THE REvoLUTIoNIsTs in Brazil profess 10
be republicans, but they ere 80 opposed to
popular rule that instead of allowing the
representatives of Brazil to form conslitu.
tuition for that country, they will have one
prepared to suit themselves, and present it
TO the Constituent Assembly when it
shall please them to convene that body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

A LIVE WIRE-A broken electric wire dsngled
Railway in the principal street of Jamaica yester-
day morning, when bakers wagon cams down
the track on the way TO Brooklyn. The broken
wire which had not been noticed by the driver,
caught the horse about the neck throwing him to
the ground. The horse emitted piercing cry,
shook convulsively, and was desd. his neck being
broken almost in two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
A CURE FOR CArARAcr BLINDNESS %

% JUNE On OAIAhaOI OL14NO-NN-o = u
ulists ell over the country are much inte,-
ested 10 q discovery recently made by one
of their number ia New York, by means of
which the discoVerer claims it Ia possible to
cure blindness resulting from cataract, with
out the use of the knife or punciure needle.
The doctor goes on the theory that the dis
ease can be cured by absorption, and he has
found mixture which applied daily to the
eye for some time. results in a complete
cure,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

Mr.. Armsiead Silcott died receotly at hts
home, in Loudoun county, aged 6S years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

The Season for May, one OF the best fashion msg-
azines published, has been received from the In
transitional News Company, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

The United States cruiser Baltimore C, ma
out OF the Portsmouth dry dock yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11
LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Drink

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Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of the
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Prepared only by Dr. Il. MozLEY, Atlanta, Ga.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-11

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-07-10
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet
Saved

From letter written by Mrs. Ada +.
Hurd of Groton. 5. d.. we quote WAS
taken with bal cold, which settled on
my Lungs cough set in and finally ter
minated in Consumption. Four doc
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short time. gave myself mp TO my
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my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
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bottles; it has cured me and thank Cod
| am nov a well and hearty woman. /"
Trial bottles free at Jos. T. Bennett's
Drugstore, regular size, soc and 500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-07-10

Inc undersigned having been restored
TO health by simple means. after suffer-
ing for several years with a severe lung
affection, and that dread disease Cos
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prescription used, which they will fnd
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CArARRH BRONCHITIS and al throat and
lung MALApEs lie hopes all sufferers
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Those desiring the prescription, which
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A. WILSON. Williamsburg, Kings Coun-
~. New York. It'll
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-07-10

Ing glad 70 be able 70 contribute 70 their
enjoyment, while their playful gambols
always seemed 70 interest him.
Often might a tired kitten be seen
sleeping between his huge paws, never
dreaming that ne was its own natural
enemy.
He was taught 10 keep the hens out
OF the garden, and to them he was al
ways extremely gracious.
He drove them quietly along. and d.
rected them 20 their own precincts
safely.
But when the old rooster, who was
won't TO strut proudly among his flock.
appeared, Jack seemed 10 have a desire
70 humiliate nina
BY frantic and excited barking, he so
alarmed that conceited fowl that it was
only after devious and winding paths,
into which he was unwillingly driven,
that the poor bird was allowed to return
in peace to the companionship of his
agitated family.
In one way and another our whole
family came 10 lean upon Jack.
If any member became lowspirited,
Jack was called in TO inspire comfort and
consolation, and his cheerful manners
and lively capers generally brought
about the desired result
If, when the house was to be left
alone for time, Jack was called upon
to watch, he was faithfulness itself.
But he had one weakness, he was not
at all patriotic.
On the morning of the Fourth of July,
at the very first sound Of cracker or
cannon, his fears impeled him to seek
escape from the sights and sounds of
the outer world.
He would skulk into the house, and
retreat TO the darkest corner, only TO
hunt another refuge upon a repetition
of the alarming sounds.
No amount of caresses or cOaxings, no
cry of ratsr' or sic emp could in any
way divert his attention.
He refused the most appetizing bone
and most delicious mOrsel. He growled
at the kittens, and continued through
out the entire day most abiect and
miserable dog, and acted in a manner
suited to ALLEVIATE his very best friends.
But when, on the following morning,
he emerged from ais hiding place, re-
freshed by his fear-imposed rest, and
with an unusual supply of bark, he
became again the faithful guardian, the
loving friend, the beloved companion
and pet OF the household. Mrs. J. T.
Greenleaf, in y. Y. Tribune