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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
THE TOPICAL TALKER.

The IndIana Were Too Tame-Chica COS
Strong Point-Good PLAYERS Pictures-A
Queer Dream.
a FRIEND Of mine took his son to see an
Indian show which shivered in and shivered
out of several nearby towns and villages during
the cold snap last week. There were 26 persons
in this great company the bills said. To my
own knowledge there were at least six mu-
sicians led by a ferocious brave in war paint
and blankets, four or five smaller Indians be-
dizened with feathers, and diminutive donkey
who answered TO the naDe of Daniel Boone.
Considering that blizzard had arrived before
the show the enthusiasm the latter excited
was immense.
WELL. in the evening my friend took his boy,
aged, suppose about s, to see the show.
regret bitterly that was not present; compe-
tent critics say the evening performance was
not half as exciting as the parade in the morn
ing, when musician lips froze on to a from
bone and three Indians including the ferocious
drum major, had to pull the artist and the in
strument apart Besides Daniel Boone, the
small. but suggestive donkey did not appear
upon the stage.
The small boy have alluded to watched the
fights between Indians and cowboys, the scalp
ing and the ki-ying with awful solemnity. 1t
was evident that he was deeply moved, but his
father refrained from asking him how he liked
it till breakfast came around next morning.
'Didn't please me Bit" said the youngster
then, II don't like tame Indians, and that's
what they are"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

CARDINAL GIBBONS makes the very
proper suggestion that the solution Of the
negro problem will be reached by Christianizing
the negro. The result would probably be at
tanned, in view of the probability that the
operation would include the Outstanding Of
the whites at the same time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

IT is suggested that when the Montana
Legislature meets again the Sergeant at Arms
should be a cowboy who is sufficiently expert
with the lasso to rope in the absentee members.
That seems to be the only resort left, unless the
members should adopt the unheard-of course
of eschewing party squabbling and attending
to the interests of the public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
GLENwooD, February %.
CaIomel Instead Of Cats.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Permit me to say to that Pittsburg gentle.
man who is advertising for so cats to rid his
place Of rats that he is going to an unnecessary
expense. If he will buy so cents worth of cal
omel and sprinkle it on pieces Of buttered
bread it will settle the rodents. The medicine
makes them thirsty, and they will drink eagerly
either beer or water. The hair will come off
the rats thus dosed, and this will frighten the
pests away. G. Mon.
CONNEAUT. O.. February 26
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
4 SINGULAR DREAM.

dreamt that Senator Blair was dead,
And q surgeon dissected his swollen head.
Within it was found the bones between
A queer little thing-a new machine.
1t derived its power from the bump of conceit,
And with wheels and pulleys twas all complete
To drive at furious rate the tongue,
And belt ran down into either lung.
And the surgeon said: ''Why, I've a notion
We've found a clue to eternal motion"
As the sanguine surgeon of Dreamland spoke,
The vision vanished, and awoke.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

THAT Arizona dam may not have de-
stroyed as many lives as its South Fork e1-
emplar, but it seems to have done its utmost in
the line of overwhelming every one it could
reach.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
oHIoAeo's STRONG POINT.

oHIoAGo's STRONG POINT.
Chicago mayn't be pretty,
But e'en the most unklnd
VIII grant that Windy City
Knows how to raise the wind.
50
THAT it is not necessary to cover walls and
fill windows with horrible daubs in the
name Of theatrical advertising the bills of both
the principal companies in town demonstrate.
The large lithograph of Annie Pixley with
baby in her arms is one of the best pictures of
the kind have ever seen. Some of the paul
Kauvar" bills are admirable also, especially a
head and shoulders of the hero as presented by
Mr.. Haworth.
Still few lines in plain printers ink in
newspaper of large circulation avail more as
an advertisement than hundred times their
number of Autographs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
Booth Mt Hnrri.' Theater.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch;
ibid Edwin Booth ever play Orchard the
Third" at Harris Theater?'
In reply to the above in to-day's DISPATCH
would answer yes, but it was called the Opera
House then, and it was the same season o. B.
Doud was the stock leading man. Mr.. Booth
played in one week "Hamlet." "Brutus," THE
F all of Tarquin." ''Richard" and "Shvlock, :"
and, if remember rightly, Claude Melnotte''
at the matinee. This was the season of 1855.
]. H. ROWE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
Her Usual style.

From the Oh City Derrick
The Worlds Fair prize has been gobbled by
Chicago. 1t took eight ballots to do it, but the
Windy City. which has been working heroically
for the prize, got there. as usual, with both
feet,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
Isnnc Craig, Jr.

Isaac Craig, Jr., of Allegheny, died yesterday at
the family residence, corner Sherman avenue and
Ohio street. He was son of Isaac Craig, Sr. an
ex-Mayor, and one of the oldest residents OF the
North Side. The deceased was only 81 years Of
age and well known in Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
iAUT, O, February 26.
Let the Weather wise Reply.

Let the Weather Wise Reply.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you kindly inform me through your
paper what was the lowest point reached by
the th ermometer during the winter of 1SsS-Sg?
Was II below zero or not? G. F. B.
: PITTSBURG. February 25.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
Poisoned By n Rats Bite.

COLUMBUS. IND. February 25.-James w.
Clark was recently bitten on the back of his
hand by a rat He is now in a serious condi-
tion. His hand arm and one side of his body
are badly swollen, and it is thought blood
poisoning is setting in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
AT DEATHS DOOR.

Hon. Jnmes Il. Stnnbery, OF Newnrk, Stricken
With Paralysis.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH:
NEWARK, O., February 25-The citizens of
this place were greatly shocked to learn that
Hon. James R. Stanbery, one of the oldest and
most prominent members of the Licking
county bar, and known all over the State, had
beer stricken with paralysis and now lies in a
dangerous condition at his home. He was on
the street on Saturday in apparently good
health. He is member of an old family noted
for their intellectual and legal attainments.
He has reached his 80th year and was active
up to the time of his affiiction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

Now THAT the Worlds Fair business is
settled and the Carnegie libraries are accepted,
the public can give its undivided attention to
the great national question OF what the Hon.
Buck Ewing is going to do.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.
Governor FIfer and Hon. John Nj. ThurstOu
Make Addresses.

SPRINGFIELD. February 25.-The State Con.
vention of the Republican League clubs met
here this noon in Representative Hall with
about 900 delegates present Most of the
prominent Republican politicians of the State
were in attendance.
Governor Fifer delivered an address of well
come, and Judge John NJ. Thurston, of Ne
braska. president of the National League
made speech. Tonight reception was ten
dered the delegates and the public at the ex-
ecutiVe mansion,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

CONGRESS should now dispose Of the
legislation for the Worlds Fair in the shortest
order, and let Chicago show what she can do in
the way of rapid work on the national enter
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

A MOTION to send the Hon. Henry W.
Blair abroad to lecture to the crowned heads
of Europe on education, would receive univer-
sal support if it were not for the general belief
that even monarchs are entitled to some mercy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

PREPARATIONS are being made for an
exhaustive census Of Alaska. A trip to Alaska
is not an unpleasant thing in summer, and the
census will be thoroughly enjoyed by those
who take it and the trip at the same time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
GOtbum,s Proud Boast.

From the New York Trioune.l
Fairs may come and fairs may go, but the
glory of the city of New York under the worst
municipal government ever instituted among
men goes on forever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
DIED WHILE PRAYING.
An Affecting Scene In n Philadelphia CathO-
lie Church.

PHILADELPHIA, February 2.-With his
head bowed and his hands cIasped in prayer
Thomas Healy young man who resided at
No. 1918 Wood street, fell dead yesterday morn
ing in st. Patrick's Catholic Church, at Twen-
tieth and Locust streets. He had but recently
recovered from an attack of pneumonia, and
yesterday he felt able TO 60 to early mass at
the church.
He had been on his knees praying only few
moments when he fell over dead. His sudden
demise is attributed to heart disease.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
sewan Sent Back TO Samoa.

WASHINGTON, February 25-The President
to-day sent to the Senate the nomination of
Harold NJ. Sewall. of Maine, to be Consul
General of the United States at Apia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

are so afraid that 1t will do so without taking
care of them that they are already bidding for
the contract of taking care of themselves and
1892 together.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
TESTING THE BRAINS OF DOGS.
DR.. Paul Gibier's Method of AscerfaEnIng
HydrophObic Symptoms.

Hydroph0Dic symptoms.
NEW YORK, February 25-Dr. Paul Gitier,
of the Pasteur Institute in this city is receiv-
ing many letters from all parts of the country
asking how to determine whether dogs which
have bitten persons are mad. He requests that
in such cases part of the brain of the dog be
sent to him at once, in glycerine, and he will
reply to queries without delay, otherwise he
cannot explain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

Mr.. CLEVELAND. is reported as saying
that''lsS2 will take care of itself" No one dis
putes that; but great many leading citizens
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26
AIerander Jo.cnh Onv.

PARIS February 2S.-AlexAnder Joseph OLIVIA,
the sculptor is dead. He was born in this CITY in
1924 His work has been mainly in portrait busts,
he has made very many OF distinguished pefsons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-26

The supply of ice is now nothing but
slowly fading hope but the hopes Of artificial
ice and cold storage companies are rising as
ampitiously as their stock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
BLOODY MURDER.
An Aged Couple Butchered for Their
Monev-Nrs. Floyds Brains
Beaten Out.

WEsTPoRT, Feb. 9.-The village Of West
port, Essex county, and vicinity was thrown
into great excitement Yesterday morning
by the report that Ransom Floyd and wife,
old farmers, had been brutaly murdered.
1t appears that on the evening of the
MURDER between 7 and 5 O'Clock, Mr.
Floyd was alarmed by the furious barking
Of a dog, and went out into the woodshed
and fastened the door, and then back to the
side of the stove, where Mrs Floyd was
knitting, and sat down to warm his feet be
fore going to bed. Immediately man who
had secreted himself in the shed came
through the door between the shed and
kitchen and demanded Floyd's money, at
the same time shooting him with a revolver,
Tha bullet took effect over the left eye. and
glancing lodged over the nose. This shot
render ed Mr.. Floyd unconscious, and he re
membered nothing more until he found him
self lying beside his dead wife in the bed
room on the floor.
On arriving at the farm house one of the
most horrible sights met the gaze of all
present. Mrs Floyd, from all appearances,
had recognized the murderer and called him
by name, as she was a woman Of that tenn
permanent thai would readily do so, She
had been shot three times through the head
and then mashed beyond all resemblance to
humanity. The blood was spattered over
the walls and furniture and she lay in a
great pool of blood
Mr. Floyd, who was shot twice through
the head and once through his left hand and
has no less than 10 terrible blows from a
club on his head, recovered consciousness
about $50 and mode his way to a neigh
bor's, named Sausfell, about 40 rods from
the scene OF the murder.
L. doctors in attendance hold out no
hopes of his recovery, as his skull is frac-
tured IN several places and he is injured in
ternally
He had recently sold farm for $4,000
and had in addition about $500 in money in
the the house, and this was undoubtedly the
motive Of the murderer. However, lie was
frightened away before obtaining the booty
sought. The key OF the desk whore the
money was Fept was in the desk and COM
pletely coveren with blood, and the sur
roundings 60 TO show that Mrs. Floyd re-
cognzed him when engager i'll rihins to
money drawer and turned his attention the
disposing of her before securing the money.
Tho sheriff mas offered reward of $1,000
for the arrest and conviction Of ths murder
er. The coroner was notified and at once
summoned jury, who heard Mr.. Floyd 5
testimony and adjourned until Wednesday,
Feb. 12 Mr.. Floyd described the murder
er as being short and thickset wearing d
shawl over his head aud around his face,
and wearing dark clothes. Not clue is
left with the exception of the bullets found
from a thirty-two calibre revolver, and
that the bruises and gunshots wounds show
the man to have hnon left handed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
}TON VT. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IA, 1890

The fight although nominslly for scien-
tifc points and for medal was in reality
"blood fight" TO settle the bantam weight
championship. At the end of the 10th round
the fight was declared a draw.
The jury in the case of Rev. DIR. Ball
against the New York Evening Post
at Buffalo, N. Y, Friday rendered a
verdict, "No cause for action" 1t was suit
for libel growing out of alleged slanderous
statements printed in the Post in connec-
tion with DR.. Balls action in his investiga
tion into the character of Mr.. Cleveland
The Duke of Orleans was arraignsd be-
fore the tribunal of the Seine in Paris Wed
nesday and was adiudged guilty of violating
the law against pretenders and was sentenc-
ed to two years Imprisonment. The court
room was crowded with spectators and
when the prisoner was arraigned the crowd
broke out with loud cries for the army, the
Duke of Orleans and the republic. They
became SO demonstratve that gendarmes
were compelled to clear the court room.
By prompt action the French government
Friday nipped In the bud what was appar-
emily intended to be a royalist coup d'etat
modelled after Louis Napoleons mad descent
upon Boulogne, and the only consequences
was that the Duke of Orleans tho eldest
.oi,. Son VI 'ip ~, SounT Vi "rls' was placed IN
i]atHyy ine uuAo aiii1eu in arls, bearing
q. - 3d., "l.U'en anu s'Eneu py the Count
w a. -, anHouncIns ~ 'ne iai'niul and to
Ln1 ,'-it,, .il ooiiiu uuuloa,lon' ne also
"",' ,,,' i' W n.i ihahiieS'o auuressed to the
~ NJ, ''u'e
The four children of Jacob R. Slater were
skating on the lake at Binnewater, n. Y.
Sunday afternoon, whsn the ice, which
was puU lie" lncnes IN thickness,
,"Ne way ana the hotle ones were precipi-
,o'eu lhVo 'ne water. lheir SHOUTS were
heard by members OF the family who lived
near by and the father and mother rushed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
ORLEANS COUNTY COURT.
Cases Tried at the February Term at
Newport.

NEWPORT, Feb. 5.-The first case on trial
in the February term Of the Orleans County
Court is that of Cleveland VS. Pearl II is
an action of assumpsiU TO recover for so.,
Won sold to the defendants and the facts
are substantially as follows, as given in evil
doncc to-day: In June 1888, Jed Pearl
junior partner Of the firm of l. L. Pearl Il
Co., defendants of johnson, purchased of
the plaintiff his wool at 2ll cents per
pound delivered at George Il. Hoyt's store
III Nesttied. Cleveland testified that Pearl
never mentioned to him how or where he
was to be paid; Pearl swore thai he
told Cleveland be was to leave
the money with Hoyt who would pay
him, tho plaintiff. Cleveland delivered the
wool iii manner aforesaid and in payment
therefor was given by Hoyt Sl35 and the
latters check for $l31.i0, Pearl having
left with Hoyt the funds with which to paw.
Cleveland negotiated the check. but before
it reached Barton bank, ON which it was
drawn, Hoyt became an insolvent debtor
and had filed his petition in the court of
Insolvency, The questions We're ones of
facts and law Thompson moved for a ver-
dict for the defendants on two grounds,
viz: IL That the taking of the check was
discharge of the defendants, and e. That
the laches of the plaintiff i'll not present
ing the check Immediately for payment
also discharged defendants. Mr.. Farrell
opened the argument to the Jury, Mr..
Thompson followed and Mr.. Prouty will
close in the morning The following iury
is impaneled on the case: Messrs. Lucier,
Bryant, Tabor Dawson, Miles Wvlie,
Adams, Brennan, Drew, Colby, Goodrich.
Rogers.
ba hat ba lai,
recover Sl37.4 40 the amount for which the
check was drawn together with interest
and costs.
NEWPORT, Feb. 1o.-The case of the In
ternational company vs. Samuel Burbank
ct al, was an action of debt brought to re
cover on special statute treble damages for
the taking and conversion of logs found on
"A stream. Prouty Il Farrell appeared for
the plaintiff and Hon. l.. Fl. Thompson and
Dickerman & Young for the defendants
This jury was empaneled: Messrs Cob
leigh, Dow, Bartlett Shedd, Stevens, Nor
cross, Wheeler, Mcclure, Colby,
Goodrich, Rogers and Skinner. This
case has been before the court for a
week and has excited a good deal of inter
est The testimony was all in yesterday
afternoon and the arguments begun, Farrell
opening. They will continue during to-
morrow when the case will go to the jury
After the days session of court, Bert
Place of Albany, ana Ernest House of Troy
were arraigned and pleaded guilty to grand
larceny. The former is II years old and
stole eold-filled case watch out OF the
jewelry store of ID, W. Kelley in North
Troy ON the 18th day of January. Con
sidering his hitherto respectable conduct
and his tender years, the court sentenced
him 10 six months Imprisonment in the
House Of Correction. House is % years Of
age and is in the habit of stealing; this Of
Tense is for the theft of an overcoat from a
man named Rogers at the hotel, Barton
Landing He was sentenced to one year $
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
TROTTING ASSOCIATION.
NELSON AND ALCRYON DEBARRED
FROM THE TRACK.
The Changes of Crooked Practices on the
Boston Track Must bc Removed
The Election of Oficers-The Next
Meet at New York.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 12-The 18th
biennial congress OF the National Trotting
association was held to-day, Judge Johnston
of Lexington KY, presiding. There was
large attendance of prominent turfmeu.
One Of the first acts of the congress was
the suspension of the horses Nelson, 2;14t,
and Alcryon, 2:l5i, and Messrs. Nelson,
Noble and Robins for alleged crooked prac-
tices on the Boston track.
Mr.. Page of Philadelphia, presented
resolution restraining G. H. Nelson, F. H.
Noble aud George H. Robins and the stall
lions Nelson and Alcryon from appearing
on any track of the association until said
charges are legally Investigated by the
board of review. The resolution was pass
ed by the members of the congress.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, p. II. Johnston Of Lexington; first
vice president, David Bonner of New York;
second vice-president w. W. Stowe of San
Francisco.
New York was selected as the place of
meeting in 1899.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
Mas Onic Meetings

S. W. Hatch, district deputy grand mas
ter of the 3D. Masonic district of Vermont,
has called Masonic convention at Orwell
for February Is, and II. I. Eaton, district
deputy grand master for the Cd Masonic
district, at Bennington on the Goth. Grand
Master George ". Wing and Grand Lee
turer d. n. Nicholson are expected to be
present on both occasions
Principal Ross has not been appointed
grand representative Of the grand com
mandery of Ohio near the grand com
mandery OF Vermont, As has been stated
Col. George o. Tyler has held that office
for ten years, and has just received re-
newal of credentials for three years to
come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
MASSACHUSETTS G. A. r.
The Banquet of BAY state Veterans
speech by General Algor.

BosToN, Feb 6.-The banquet of the
Grand Army department of Massachusetts
in Faneuil Hall this afternoon was a most
enjoyable affair and brought out large
gathering. Post Department. Commander
Goodale presided and seated at the table
among others were Commander in Chief r.
a. Alger, Gov. Bracket, Lieut.. Gov Halle,
jor Hart the newly elected commander,
George II. Innis, Col. Theodore A. Barton
of Providence Junior Vice Commonder-in
Chief Lovett OF New Jersey, Assistant Ad-
jutant General Curtis of Rhode Island,
Post Commanders Merrill and Adams.
Gen. Alger was warmly greeted, and
spoke in support of service pension,
''The members of the Grand Army he
said, ''do not ask for everything, but we
ask in the name OF justice, in the name of
God who created us that those of our mum
ber who are in distress and their wives aad
children shall be cared for by the govern
ment. We do not ask this mildly, but
500, 900 men say to-day, This We demand,
and we will have it, ~
Speeches were also made by Mayor Hart
C Gov. Brackett, Lieut. Gov. Halle Com
mander Innis and others a message q
greeting upon the approach Of his 10th
birthday was sent to Gen. W. 7. Sherman,
During the evening an elegant gold badge
was presented Past Commander Goodale 10y
his staff. George II. Inner of Boston, now
senior vice commander, was elected dcpa rt-
ment commander, Arthur a. Smith of Col
eraine was elected senior vice. commander,
and James X. Churchill, junior vice-com-
mander.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
RAILROAD MATTERS.

The New York Sun of Monday says: at
is clear enough that the Central Vermont
road desires TO renew its lease of the New
London Northern railroad, which begins
at New london and ends at Brattleboro
For several weeks agents OF the Central
Vermont have been buying Northern stock
OF many small holders in New London and
Tolland counties, aud the other day their
zeal resulted in sending the price of that
stock from Sl2O up to $l45. The Northern
road aaords the Central road its only outlet
to tidewater. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
PmtentstO NormOntars.

Patents have just been granted to Yer
monters as follows; To Charles +. Hewett
OF Brandon, for a Pitman connection; to
the Riohford Chemical company OF Rich
ford, the registration OF the word "Snffer-
ine' as a trade-m for tonic bitters and
remedy for nervousness; also the registra-
ton of label for the same.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
Census Supervisor of Vermont.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1e.-The Senate, in
executive session, has confirmed the follow
Ing nominations United States attorneys.
j. w. Remick, district Of New Hampshire;
d, S. Alexander, northern district of New
York.