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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-25

BEN. o. RHoADEs, Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
An Unborn Babe the Heir.

strange realty suit is just now pending In the
Chicago courts. In fact, an unborn child is the
defendant in suit involving $63, 900. The liti-
CATION cannot he settled u.til service has been
obtained personally on the babe. The facts OF the
case are ]. P. Bishop & Co, realty brokers,
bought under contrsc ct originally of thirty days,
but which was extended to sixty days, piece OF
property covering twenty acres. The land was
eod at q profit Of $500 an acre. Row 1t so hap
pened that during the life Of the contract the
owner died, and the property passed into the
hands of the heirs. The heir apparent in the case
was so far only apparent and in order to co:e the
deal the case was taken into the courts and 1t WAS
decided that by Obtaining service on the unborn
Ing the fathers lifetime could be legalized. Ac-
coIdinely, the property passed into the hands of
the purchasers. But it happened that the new
m, caaser resold the property, and tho abstract
was AIKEN to Judah q Willard for the purpose OF
examination. This firm declared there was
flaw in the title and would not pass favorsbly
upon it, stating that service on the unborn child
Was mot sufficient but that it was necessary to
await the birth OF the baby. Accordingly both
nsrties are awaiting IT, 1t was impossible to OBJ
tain service without knowing the name OF the
psrty to the case, and as the sex was not assured
the name could not be presupposed Moreover
tho nnborn heir may be twins or oven tripets.
Bur the trouble coos not stop here. Surprising
that on the birth OF the child tho guardian sp-
nonted 1efps IS to udoree the action Of the father
and the late purchasers hold Bishop TO his con.
tract, then the only RECOURSE left by MI. bis1oP
would bs to obtain service on the deces en II MS
address csn be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

At Virden. ILL.,, yesterday, three young
ladies were struck by lightning and one of
them was killed.
Nine breweries in Boston and vicinity
have been discovered by government
neasurer, sent there from Wa hipg:on, to
be using over-s.z9d packages.
Industrial Art Hail. at Bfoad and Wooj
streets, Philadelphia, was Quilted by fire
this morning and several small dwellings
adjoining the hail we're consumed
a slocp manned by three white men, and
containing Is ChiDamep, landed ct Seattle,
Wash, from Victoria, B. c., last night The
police succeeded in catching five Chinese.
The English syndicate which purchased
the San Francisco brewery for So, 100000 has
failed to make the remaioing payments due
Unless the money is paid by September 10
$3.50 900 will be forfeited.
Ii is said that at the October meeting Of
the directors of the Wabash railway, the
system esst and west of the Mississippi
river will pass into the control of the Csns-
dian Pacific Railway Company,
Hugh Hughes, aged 35 years. q longshore-
mau employed at the Inman steamship
piera, committed suicide to-day By cutting
his throat at his home, In Jersey City, in the
presence of bis wife and three children.
Judge Philips. In the Uuited States Dis
trict Court Of Kansas City, today decided
that when firm or corporation is In fei'-
ing condition, Its directors become trustees
| for the benefit of all the creditors and as
such must treat all creditors alike and car-
not show preference for persons whom 1t was
their duty to protect.
The failure of the Kanaas corn crop has
called the farmers thoughts to the wheat
crop again, and not only last years wheat
fields but corn and oat fields and newly
broken prairie in many parts of the State
are being prepared for wheat. 1t is pre-
dicted that the acreage will far exceed that
of any previous year.
Workmon employed by the Louisville, Ky,
Bridge Co. in laying tracks were assaulted lsst
night by mob Of workmen of the L ng Pike
Works. A desperate fight ensued and numb r
were Injured ono fatally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
VIRGINIA. NEWS

Mr.. W. S. Coope, formerly of Norfolk, but
lately of Washington, died yesterday in the
latter city.
Hoo r. E Wthers and wife, who have
been quite SICK at their home in WytheviIie,
are both much better. {"
Mr.. S. J Bsttau, assistant manager Of the
Norfolk and Virginia Beach Railroad, has
resigned TO enter the ministry.
The Rev Carter Page has resigned his
charge at Goresvlle, Loudouu county, aud
expects to move to Cuipeper next month.
Frank Cox, native of Amherst county,
and formerly deputy collector, suicided a.
Lynchburg last night by drinklog lauda-
mum.
Col. A. NJ. shipman, of Salem, died sud-
denly Thursday night. He was the mana
ger of Langhorne's Touring and grist mills,
at Salem, and about fifty five years old.
Il Is said that Senator Barbour, supported
by Senators German, Faulkner, and other
democrats, is preparing 30 fight the Sher-
man amendment to the tariff bill looking to
the free admission of coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
Foreign News.

PARIS Sapt. after having made four
unsuccessful attempts to fight duel on &C.
count of differences arising from the Bou
LANCER revelations, III NJ Rochefort and THE.
baud this morning succeeded in having an
encounter. The dec was fought in a stable
at Lacl.nge, Holland, and NJ. TDiebaulh re-
&c yad triaing wound in the thigh.
Seven OF Boua1gsr's adhefents have sent
c5giinn2 es TO Fl sht duels % NJ. Mermec the
author OF the revelations charging Gen
Boupnser with attempting to bslray his
party.
BRUssELs, Sept. The ebo. party have
resolved to declare general strike on The
occasion of tbs meeting Of he labor congress
OF the IA h last.
DREsDaE, Sept 6-The river E be is rs-
ing rapidly here and portion Of the city is
Inundated q number of school houses
have been closed, As they are 10 danger OF
icing submerged. The town of Fischer
werder in Sileas is Inundated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

THE NARROW. ihoera and prejudiced
course pursued by Me- Speaker Reed In bis
management of the o. 8. House OF Repre-
sentstives, amply usii6es the dread the
South long entertained OF the predomi-
nance of New England ideas in the affairs
of this country Mr.. Reed is the personih-
cation of the thoughts and feelings that from
the first have prevailed In the section from
which he halls He would now, under bis
conventions of a higher law," If not re-
strained by public sentiment, which Is more
potential than any kind of law, exile men
and burn women for opinions sake with as
little conjunction as his Puritan forefsshera
did two hundred years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
Fzeta's Army,

Tho city of LIS Iibertad, Salvador, presented
holiday appearance yesterday, the buildings be-
ING nrofusely decorated with bunting and flags,
and the stress crowded with people eager to wei
come home the victorious army. The 1000
troops under the command of 6eneral.n chief
Ezets, and Gems Bolonas. Lopez, Monidero, Del
gsdo and others, cred the city yesterday NOM
ing amid the silvos Of artillery and the ringing
of bells. They had come from the frontier via
Sonsonate aad Santo Tcclas. The evolutions of
the troops we're witnessed by the President, Gen.
Ezeta and his wife, Gems Seapeds aud Ruiz Pas
tor. aid number of prominent ladies and gentle
men from the balconies of the municipal palace
The officers and soldiers will he thanked for their
services during the campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

LADIES ON THE FIELD CIV 4oHor.-Ths
Paris correspondent CT he London Telegraph
seuds sensational story 10 his piper. Taa
story tells that Two ladies, rs-ideat IN Poris.
one Partisan by birth, the othe- an 8 ne
lean, and whose nsmee, be claims, nre very
well known aud very carefully suppressed.
went yesterday to the WOODS OF Mendon
WITH the intention OF 6gblng duel. The
quarrel thai gave rise to this hostile NEST.
ing began on the Boulevard des 1.enen5
the evening before, and it's subject was e
certain wel.-knowp man alb out town and f,e
uuenter of the fashionable cubs. The two
women met 10 front of the Cafe Americana,
and, after few momentr' excneuge Of
words, they assailed each other, mutually
tearing their boDnets, bustles, and back hair
in vigorous fsshcu. Swords we're the Wet
pons seltct ed for the contest, aud the two
combatanis were preparing for he fgb,
when three gems darmes appeared on tho
ground and ordered all present to accom-
pany them to the police station. There the
superintendent gave tho $50 women lee
ture, advised their reconciliation. Tesined
their weapons, and dismissed them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
City School Board.
reported for the Alexandria Gazotto.l

\ Rop0rtcd tOr tle AlcX2QQrla taZetLc.
There were present at the monthly meet.
Ing Thursday night, Trustees VI. F. Carne
Fendall, Harrison, Mankin, Marbury
Strauss, and Sweeney, and Superintendent
r L. Carne. Mr.. Marbury was elected
chairman pro tom. ard the minutes of the
last regular and subst quent called and aG-
ourned meetings were read and approved.
Supt. Carne, from the committee Oh
schoolhcuses and furniture. reported that
the old staircase which disfgured the third
story of the academy boilding had been re-
| moved and the room black boarded and
| plastered
Mr.. Strauss, from the committee on finance
| and accounts, reported as correct bill OF X
w. Avery for suudries S25 10, which was
ordered to be paid.
The clerk read the bids for furnishing
coal ard wood and that for coal was award
cd to John r. u mmsrman. the lowest, and
that for wood 10 Hewes & Aitchesop, the
only bidders.
The Superintendent called the attention
OF the board TO the fact that the new janitor
OF the Lac building had had to clean 1t be-
fore the beginning of bis term, and 1t was
ordered that be be paid whatever the COM
mittee on schoolhou-es and furniture should
determine to be the value of his work.
The Superintendent laid before the board
the report of ths principal CT Lee school
showing the necessity for new division,
which upon motion OF MIR. Strauss. tie
Superintendent was authorized to open.
The election OF q teacher was next In OIL
der. Mr. w. F. Carne nominated Miss LIZ
zjo Butter; Mr.. Sweeney, Mise Es'elle V.
Araen Mr.. Strauss, Miss Esteila V. Knoz-
vile, aud Mr. Msnkin, Miss Aiics E. Thom-
as. and the first ballot stood Better 3
Thomss 2. Knoxville l, Arnell l. On the
so ,opd b4l OF NJ lss Butter received vofea,
y I'D Misses Arnel and Thomse one each,
but before the vote was announced. both
were changed to Miss Butler with the in
ten ion Of m king her election unanimous.
o. motion OF Supt. Carue, the smount
necessary to pay salaries of teachers aud
ianitors, according to schedule, YVES appre-
pristed.
The Superintendent was directed 20 mott,
fy the teachers tha, the increass of pay OF
these who, having been lice nsed "a fist or
second grade teachers, should hereafter faJ
below second grade, would ba stopped IN
accordance with the by law On that subject.
Mr.. R. l.. CarDe req tested permission to
buy, at o price to be fixed by soma person
appointed by The board, number OF ink
stands, which had been purchased for desks
in the public schools many years ago, and
would not fit them. The sale to him was
authorized and Mr.. Robert W. French sp-
pointed appraiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
That Purcsllvi lie Convention.

AS We suspected, there was good siZed
gentleman Of color in that Purcellvile wood
pile. The so-csled convention was very
quietly called and its purpose carefully with
bed from publication, but the impression
was given out that It was to be conference
of co!ored men 10 promote the welfare OF
the colored race. The man who was Sc
lected for chairman evidently was led Into
trap and made to believe this to be the mis-
sion OF the NEE log for when he bad de-
liyered an address, In harmony with this
purpose, the Committee on resolutions pre-
sented resolution endorsing the cand!-
dacy of Frank Hume for Congress, and this
caused the chairman to leave the chair and
vigorously oppose schens OF that kid.
Then followed a lively time, when the In
terests of the colortd race were forgotten 10
a contest for and Ggaiu 8. Hume, resulting in
portion of the Delegates leaving the hall
and the endorsement of Hume's candidacy
by those who remained After the frscss
was over, some OF the Hume men jokirgiy
declared that they d,dn't care what was the
result of the convention. but their expenses
were paid, all the same.
With the light of these facts let into this
apparently mysterious meeting, 1t does not
take very wise man to see through the
whole business. Mr.. Hume's ambition to
20 to Congress is quite laudable and his de-
Sire to flock with republicans Is very COM
mendsble; but 40 an exponent of republic
cspism In this district the Telephone de-
nouoces any effort, such as this appears to
be, to foreats all the action of the district COZ
yention. If Mr.. HUNS desires the endorse
ment of the coming convention. he Ia at lio-
erty to seek IL 10 an open, menly manner /;
but let's have no monkeying.
There la talk among the colored people
OF holding a meeting TO denounce the action
of that so-called convention.-Loudoun TEL
ephone (rep.).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
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ASSOCIATED PPrss LtsfATCf Is.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Sept. 6.
SENATE.
SENATE.

After the transaction of the routine morp
cg business the Senate resumed the consid
Grafton OF the tariff bill.
Az amendment placing spopges o. the
free list was lost.
I. was agreed chat fresh fab, caught by
citizens Of the Uoited States In the high seas
or in the open waters OF the lakes forming q
boundary between the United States and the
Dominion of Canada, should be sdmitted
free.
The ioIlo@iag paragraph was agreed to :
50, smoked. dried, sailed, picked, FRESH,
frczan, packed in Ice or otherwise prepared
for preservation, not specially enumerated
or provided for in this act, one half of one
can't per pound.
It was agreed that on Tuesday the voting
on the bill should begin and should COZ
tinus until the stage of the third reading lie
cached, after which three hours will be a.
lowed to each side for general summing mp
HOUSE.
The House proceeded to the consdera-
ton of the conference report on the river
and harbor bill, with the understanding that
ouly one hour would be devoted to It.
After brief debate the conference report
was agreed to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
Death of an ex-Mayor

BALTIMORE, sept 6-Mr Geo. W Blown
died to.tay al Lake Nohruk, n. Y, egei.
rs years. Mr.. Bro8n vas Mayor CT B4!ti
m IRE at The beginning of tho late war. Dor
ing the riots thet grew ous OF the excl e
ment cons, quent on the attack upon tha 6
Massachusetts Regiment, be placed himself
ct the head OF the police force. His pres
encs did much towards REFRESHING disorder
and preventing pillsge, He was later
plsced under arrrest by the military su:hor.-
ties. MIR Blown closed his off cAi lits Is
Chef Justice OF the Supreme Coayt OF Bai!i-
more
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

To FIGHT STRIKES "A powerful ali-
ance for protection against strikes has bsen
formed among some Of the richest corpora
tlons in the country. The compect agreed
upon Is that in case strike occurs to en-
force unreasonable demands, whether the
strike be against one or a.! OF
the associated fsctories, all work is
to cease. The strikers sre to be allowed 10
remain idle until they see tit to return to
work, and no factory is to employ any work
er who may have left another factory on
strike. Neither 10 any associated factory to-
seek workers during e. strike from any OF
The federated works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

The PAPkL VIBw OF HYPNoTIsM.-Sev-
eral prominent Bishops some time ago re-
quesied the Pope to express bis opibien on
the merits or dement's OF hypnotism. The
Pope, in clear and interesting oommunica-
tiop, referred examination of the subject to
the Office of the Holy Inquisition, requiring
1t to express Its opinion on the effects
of hypnotism on the Catholic conscience.
No full decision has get been rendered, but
from what the Holy Tribunal has already
decided, without going into the scientific
principles involved, the Tribunal will give
as it's opinion that the church should con-
denim hypno.ism as prec!iced upon human
beige. upon the ground that it disturbs
human Liberty and is dangerous In lts Ell 'cts
upon the mental and physical condition OF
the hypnolizsd subjects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
s1Neu1AR AcclDENr-A peculiar sec

SINGULAR Academia peculiar scc-
dent occurred on Thursday near the Union
depot. A young man named William
Brown, about eighteen years of age and for
merry from Amherst Court House, has for
some time psss been employed as section
hand 10 the Virginia Midland yards in thia
city. On Thursday about noon, while he,
with some other wo?kmen we're engsgeo IN
some repairs on the bridge across the
creek, they saw the Norfolk aud Western
ward eDeioe approaching, transferring come
cars to the Virginia Midland. The work
men promptly left the track. young Brown
standing near the railing of the bridge.
When the engine was nearly In front of him
it's pilot struck sn unused cross-tle ana
threw 1t with great force against his Leg
crushing the limb up against the bridge rail-
ing and breaking 1t in sevsra! places. be
was alan otherwise severely bruised Lynch
buro Virqinidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
White Caps IN North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N G, Sept 6-5he town cf
Dsilss was almost entirely destroyed ty
White Caps Thursday night. Some OF The
houses are literally wiped from the face of
the earth. Il wac night Of horror as well
as of suffering in The little town. The
White Caps tore down fences, stables and
everything that came 10 their way. In some
of the dwellings the furniture was broken
up and the inside of the houses mutlleted so
as not 10 be fit for occupancy. 1t is thought
that something Of sensational character Ia
at the bottom of the destructive work.
There were about IS men, heavily armed
with guns. pistols, rocks and clubs, and they
were Indifferent 70 the cries of the inmates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
Disciplining a Husband.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Sept. 6-Mrs. Mary
Blackburn, wife of George E. Blackburn,
yesterday Swallowed her husband. who was
swinging along Broadway with two hand
some ladies in tow. She followed them In
to cafe, when he left the place, followed by
Mrs. Blackburn. Outside he shook bis f;t
In her face. Sho flushed up and with her
hand dealt him q singing blow in the face.
Sac then seized her parasol and began 10
belabor him, but he seized the weapon and
rained blow after blow on her head apd
arms, drawing blood. The crowd inter-
tered, and would have treated him roughly
had he not jumped into cab and made his
ascsDe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
Shooting Over Their Hearers Heads

Shooting Over Their Hearers Heads.
CHICAGO, Sept. 6-There was lively
time at last evenings session of the African
Methodist Episcopal Il on church confer
euce. The church steward complained that
many ministers were not turning proper
amount into the general fund although
they don't fail to collect their own salaries. u
The presiding bishop, Lomax, took the floor
and said "the difficulty with coored minis
ters is that they too often preach about
what they do not understand. They take
somebody's book and write from 1t q long
sermon. and they stand up and read firstly,
thirdly and twenty secondly daughter and
shouts of that's it')-and faallg your long
winded sermon blows out ofthe window; your
congregation is asleep there is no intereot In
the church, and you collect no money you
should not borrow the long-Winded classi-
cal sermons Leave that to The high-toned
white ministers; preach something that you
UNDERSTAND. You think it all right so long as
you fad somebody to sit up and say amen
Even they do not understand what you are
saying and you do net understand it your-
sslf. Ifyou cannot manage your churches
get young mule and go TO blowing" IA
you are talking" and uproar-
ious laughter Several ministers wished to
reply, but Bishop Lomax declared the con-
ferencs adjourned until tc-laY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

THE EXPULSION of Mr.. Breckenridge OF
Arkansas from the seat in the U. S. House
OF Representatives to which he was fairly
elected, shows that Mr. Venable Of Virginia
will be accorded similar treatment. Mr..
Speaker Reed appointed the elections COM
mIttee for the purpose Of tjsctlng fairly and
legally elected democratic congressman and
of giving their seats to republicans and me-
eroes, and it has performed that duty to bis
entire satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

Mr.. ToUReEE. who rivals MIR. Harriet
Beecher Stowe in his interested professions
of hate for the people of the South. has 81
lowed his wife to be sent to jail. rather than
permit her, to whom he has made over all
his property In order to detraud his credi-
tors, to pay judgment against him. Igno-
rant northern people will, but probably not
until too late, learn how grossly they have
been deceived by such men as Mr.. Tourgee
concerning the people whose lot was cast In
the South,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

AS BINDING twine is used By thu farmers
OF the North and West, the republican U. s.
Senators yesterday agreed that 1t might Dc
put on the free Iist but they refused to DO
the same with cotton baggiDg, made of slm-
liar material, and used by southern farmers.
Their sectional Inconsistency was fully e1-
posed by southern Senators, but they are
case hardened to everything that would
help the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
MONETARY AND CoMNGKclAL.

NEW YORK. Sept 6-Thc stock market this
morning showed the same intense 6u'lncss, whilc
generally heavy ton prevailed, with extremely
small fluctuations. F,st prices were in most
CASES from d to "a per cent. lower than last even
iug's figures, and further slight losses wero sus-
tanned in most of the stocks traded in. Tho deal
ing1 were absolutely devoid OF fcsturc throughout
the hour, and at II o'clock the market was worry
dull and s;agnant at about opening prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06

night while exchanging shots with John Ar
begus, also colored, 10 qusrrelover white
girl named Kate Kunkle. died in the Read
ing hospital this morning The men had
both been paying attention TO the girl and
she was walking wittf ArbeyGs last evening"
when they encountered Brown who opened
fire. Arbegus re,ptre the FIRE and Blown
fell MORALLY woundcd. A1begus ard the
giri are both in custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-06
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining
the Alexandria, Va, postofice September 6.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Beckett, Rev d. Lee, 3 c
Byron, Eddie Park Miss Gertic
Davis, Miss Rosa Pi;tman. Moses
Dodd, Samuel Potter. Samuel
Evans Mrs Lavinia A Robson, MIS- Ellen
Fandorf Harry Wilson, Sarah
Field and family. Vim Williams, Mrs Eliza
Henop. WardsoD, Mrs Laura
Kribs. Miss Williams, Hall
Lcsis, Miss Maggie