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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

He BAFFLEs THE DoCToRs.-Lying On q
cot In the Otuaty Hospital, In Chicago, i'm
p!oting the physicians to help him. lies 8
patient whose ualady has boffl ID the skill
OF The entire medical cts # Of the institution
and mary physicians, surgeons and special
ists In nervous diseased who have been call
I'd in to diagnose it. The patient is Charles
Weeke, an expert accountant, who was ad-
Snltted TO he hospital for treatment three
months ago. He had fallen from the top OF
Car and hurt his head, which, however,
had healed. When admitted he was apoar-
emily in fairly good health, but for q peculiar
sf cliop. His whole system seemed to have
o peculiar aversion 20 the touch OF human
being. A psrson's band laid upon any por
ton CT his anstomy sent 8 thrill through
him like that produced by 40 electric shock.
He could not perform his daily work be-
csuse OF the unavoidable contact with pee
ple, particularly 10 street cars. Since
Weeks has been in the hospital scores Of ex-
perts in neryoua diseases have been attract
ed to the hospital by reason of the strange
mssdY, nnt they have ali come away non
% used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
Hange /.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Apfll3 .-Ernsst Forbes,
the colored boy who committed 40 outrage
on Mics Bertha Phipps at the farm Of her
uncle, 10 Anne Aruadel county, in Novem-
her last, was hanged here this morning a
1906. FORBES was tried and convicted in
the Criminal Court of Baltimore, in January
last. The testimony was OF the:most damsg-
ing kind, as Miss Pbi?ps positively identified
Forbes ss her asssilant. The defense tried
to prove an aibi, but the testimony wla
very weak, and the jury found Forbes guilty
on the frat ballot. aud without being out
FIVE minutes. Miss Phipps has siuce the as
sault become Mrs. John Griffith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
Storm.

NEW York. April 3-The heavy storm
which swept over this section last night, did
considerable damage, particularly to the
east of New York. The storm outsids OF
this city was accompanied In many places
by hsGvg, wet snow, aad this aided by the
high wind, demoraz d the telegraph wires
to great extent. Night manager Tobio, of
the Western Uoion, said tbi5 morning that
the wires began to fall at a. M, and that
within half an hour there was not single
wire to Boston cut of regular complement
OF fifty. Hartford, Providence and Spring
fsld wires failed little later, until at s
O'Clock this morning, New York city was
completely cut off from telegraphic commu-
nication with eastern points with the excep-
ton OF Nav Haven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 3.

Those WHO want to profit by contracts
for the construction OF new naVies and coast
Qualifications are playing the Italian i'm
hroslio for all 1t is worth, but the practical
result of the imbrcglio referred to will de.
monssrate the inusility Of expenditures for
any such purposes. Tbs people OF the Uni'
ted States intend to follow the wise adj
vice of General Washington and avoid en-
tangling foreign alliances; the three thou
sapd miles between them and Europe tend
greatly to prevent invasion except oy peace
full immigration, the combiued navies OF the
world could not blockade the couptry's I'M
neose coast l;ne--nor could euch line be
effectively fortified, for Notifications, lice
bridges, are only es strong % their weakest
poiut; the sea fights the South. with her
limited meanF, made during the war BE-
tween the S'atee, showed what the whole
country do, and it is recognized abroad as
well as at home that foreign foe landing
on American soil would be like those wfo
bsye left all hopa behind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
Court of Appeals Yesterday.

Curtis against Commonwealth. From Cir.
cult Court of Norfolk county. Affirmed
Judge Lewis delivering opinion.
Watson against wealth From
Circuit Court Of GreenviIe. Affirmed
Judge Lacy delivering opinion, Judges
Faunsleroy and Hinton dissenting.
McVeieh sgsiust Howard. From Circuit
Court of Alexandria city. Affirmed, Jadge
Richardson delivering opinion.
Stinson against Bailey. From Circuit
Court of Warren county. Affirmed, Judge
Hinton delivering opinion.
Johnson against Fry. Rehearing granted.
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company VI.
Tiley. Supersedess awarded to aju1gmenl
of the Circuit Court of Norfolk city on The
a OF January, 1891.
Whiting against the town OF West Point
Continued.
Hodges against the S. & B. r. R. Co. Sci
for April 8. 1891
Brown against Butler. Argued and con-
tirusd.
Tho case Of Hodges va. the Scaboard and Roam
Cko Railtoa Company, as stated above, was set
down for q rohearng on April 8. This is tho case
in which thu last opinion day the court decid-
ed in favor of Hodges The fleet OF this decision
wal that railroad could not construct or main
tain its line within sixty feet OF a house without
the consent of the Cwner thereof The relocating
il understood TO have been granted by Judge
Hinton's recousidcring his approval of the action
OF tho ms jority of the court.
The CONT in Tho case Of Watson against the
mmcnwaaith, affirmed the decision OF the lower
court Randall Watson, 8 negro, is under sen.
tence f death in Greensvi.lo county for murder
committed several years ago. His counsel took
an appeal in the hope Of getting a new trial, but
failed
Tho decsion of tho Circuit Court of this city in
tho case of McVeigh VS.. Howard, in which the
Court decided in favor of Howard for legal fees,
was affirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
asws or TIE Day.

General Booth, the head OF the Salvation
Army, is III 10 London.
VIM. l.. Saunders, Secretary of Stale of
North Carolina, died yesterday.
The steamer Frostburg yesterday picked
CD the abandoned bark Ada ?. Gould, but
the bark sunk before reaching Cape Charles.
Supervising Architect Of the Treasury
Windrim has resigned his position, to &C.
cect the Office Of director of Public Works
for the city OF Philadelphia.
The capture of the British officers at Man.
ipur, india, by the hostile tribes was follow
ed by the ioolipg Of The treasury end the
burning OF the government house.
The Secretary OF the Treasury yesterday
forwarded check for $39777 1856 to the Gov
ernor of North Carolina 10 settlement of the
direct tax claims of the cii,z sns ofthat State.
The Michigan House has passed the bill
which provides that the Presidential electors
shall hereafter he chosen by the Congress
sionsl districts instead OF by the State as e
unit.
The Cunsrd Stea uship Company has
made contract with shlphni!ding firm on
the Clyde for the construction of two steam
shipp, each o! II coo tonnage. The new
vessels are designed 20 cross the ocean 10
Eve days.
Mrs. Wai6e!d, wife of thu man who was
found Iiviog in Brooklyn flat With Grace
Keys, daughter of a wealthy Brooklyn met
chant, CHARGES Miss Keys with having
caused Wsrfield to desert his wife and four
young Children four years ego.
At Charleston W Va, on Wednesday
morning the residence of Thomas E. and
John d. Jtffsies was destroyed By Ere,
together With the adjoining residence. TIE
honse was part OF tae old log fort, the fret
building erected on Toe present site of Char
lesion, il 1857.
Mr.. Thomas Charles Barring, one of the
two members of Parliament representing
the ci!y of Lor don. died 10 Rome yesterday
of exhaustion, resulting from surgical OPP
Grafton Mr.. Barring was for some years Gu
gagged in the banking business in Nsw York
CITY, end was for more than twenty YEARS q
partner IL The firm of Barring Bros. & Co,
London and Liverpool. He was 60 years
old.
There was a free trade demonstration at
the Cooper Unior, in Nay York, last night.
Governor Hill's letter ofre9ret was received
with heses. The Governor based his de-
ciinntiou to attend Oh his want Of sympssny
with the policy OF free trade and. in fact,
Came out ''f .l-focted' for protection. Dur
ing Chairman Posa's opening address re-
ferences to MIR Clegeland's free trade mes.
sage were applacded to the echo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD s. LoTRRoP
CORNER 18th and STREETS ". ",
WARRINGTON, b. c.
APRIL 3, 1891.
Special Remnant DAY.

We gather togc. ber all the legitimate remnants
Of each of the peace goods departments oacc
week, and msrk them at reduced prices. In ad.
dition to this We separate from our regular stock
Of Hosiery, Underwear, CLOVIS, Collars, Cuffs, &c.
&c, odd slzcs of broken lines and freg them at
Reduced Prices. In our Stationery and Other De.
psrtmonts some goods wH get soied or defaced-
from handling and showing. All OF these end
similar goods our clerks are instructed to lay
aside and not otter for sale at the regular prices as
We prefer to sell a remnant at remnant price
Here is portion of this woek's report from tho
dep srtnente
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
EROMW WASHINGTON.
Special Correspondence Of The alexandria Gazette
WAsaINa soN, u, O., April s. 1881

Especial Correspondence Of The alexandria Gazette.
WAeAINaaoE. y. o.. April 8, 1881.
The navs received at the Wer Depart.
meut OF tho results of the efforts being mazda
by western army officers to carry cut the
provisions Of the army appropriation bill
authoriZ og tue enlistment in the regular
srmy of 1000 Indian recruits, is very dis
coursgiug. Tns officers report that the In-
diaDs will not enlist In the infantry under
auy circumstances, rs they abnor walking.
They will not lst in the cavalry except
as SCOUTS, because they DO not care to bind
themselves to five yes,s service nor to be
subject to removal To distant parts Of the
country. Thep. too, they want their women
with them, and the great ms )rity Of the
bucks are ph> sicaliy unfs for military SER
vice. 1t i. doubted whether single Indian
company can be recruited In the West.
But the outlook 10 the South is more hope-
ful. At Mt. Vernon Barracks. Alabama,
where the Apache 1odians who led the Ger
onimo campaign are placed, 1t is said that all
of she IndisEs-some 35 or 40-are about TO
enlist. These IldaDs are said to be pro.
greesipg rapidly In the path of civilization,
and the almost Incredible fact ia reported
that the renowned warrior Geronimo, who
wss for years the kerror OF the West, Is now
a prominent teacher in the local Sunday
school and attends services regularly every
Sunday morning to keep order.
The new steamer Norfolk. of the Wash.
snpton and Norfolk line, win leave Whining.
Tomorrow snd arrive here uiday. Ter
commander will be Cap. Peter QeoeEeshau,
of the Baltimore and Cambridge rou'e, aud
her first and second officers, Rsachan and
Posey of the Potomac route,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

Ex-PREsiDENr CLEVELAND killed him
self with his party by his right letter in OPP
position to free silver. Governor Kill has
killed himsslf with his party by his wror 3
letter in favor Of protection. Now that
both the dear chsrme.s are out o! the wsy,
the national democratic convention can
nominate candidate from some other State
than New York, who will receive the uoited
support of both the Cleveland snd Hill men.
AID be elected by an Immense majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
A Bank Cashier Commits Suicide

SAVANNAH, Ga, April 3.-Thomas Gads
den, cashier of the Merchants National
Bank OF this city, committed suicide this
morning by blowing his brains out with q
revolver at the grave CT his daughter 10
Laurel Grove cemetery. Gadsden was a
prominent man la Savannah and had been
connected with the bank for many years
and ives interested In various business en-
terprisea. Hs was vestryman In St. Johns
Episcopal Church. He left his residence
early this morning ana told the servants he
was going for walk. He went straight to
the cemetery an to the grave of his daugh
ter who had died two years ago. Placing
the revolver to his temple he fred and fell
across the mound. The shot was heard by
coored men ia tho cemetery and shortly
afssr the body was fouad. Tne Cause Of the
suicide Ia not yet known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
A Wonder Worker.

Mr Frank Huffman, young man OF Bur)ing-
ton, Ohio states that he had been under the care
of two prominent physicians. ard nsed their treat
ment until he WAS not able to get around. 1hoy
pronounced case to be Consumption and in
durable. He was persuaded to try DR.. King's
New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and
Colds and at that time not able to walk scross
the street without resting. He found, before no
had used half Of dollsr bottle, that he was much
better be continued to use it and, ia to day en-.
jnying good health. If you h.ve any Throat,
Lung or Chest Trouble t,y it. We guarantee sat.
is faction. Trial bottle free at E. g. Leadbcater &
Bros drugstore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

FROM a conmon-sense point OF view 1t
would seem that the most probable effect OF
the recall Of Baron Fave would be change
ia the immigration laws of this country, Dy
which effective restrictions will be imposed
upon ths admission OF foreigners. The
nsed OF the United States for immigrants
has been fully supplied, the country is
rapidly bocomiog crowded, there is already
mora LABOR than work 10 the cities, and as
rang of the foreigners who hsVe lately
come here, though they vote. still act as If
they thiak they are citizens of their native
lands. the smaller the addition they receive
The better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

WHENgvER question arises in this coun'
trs, in which parljaanism is not factor. the
most ultra northern republicans recognize
the wisdom, and ara ss great sticklers for
the Observance of The doctrine OF States
fights as the most Ere eating of the old time
southerners uaed to be. There could not
possibly be more pronounced and explicit
declaration In favor Of States rights than
hat made by Secretary Blaine. supported
hy all the other members of the Cabius' and
by the President, in bis letter to Mar
quis Impsriaii, in respect of the Nav Orleans
elIair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
All Quiet in the Coke Region.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa, April 3.-Qaiet
reigos this morDiog. No outbreak has oc
Cured since the fatal raid yesterday morn
ing. Two regiments are now upon the
ground fully equipped aud prepared for ao-
ton. So far ten deaths have occurred aud
several more are 10 critical condition.
The fnnersls of the victims will take place
on Saturday. The master workman OF the
knights OF labor says the entire coke country
will turn out and that about that time the
people must take cara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

No MATTER how much many people in
this country may Ike to go to war with
Italy, they are few 10 com psrison wi those
who would oppose such wsr, or cry other,
by reason of the feaz Of having sill their sub
stance consumed by taxation to pay the re-
cutting pensions. The republican Congress-
aud Messrs. Tanner and Raum have made
the American people dead war as the devil
does holy water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

AS ITALY clicked up row about the
shooting Of some Italians by Louisiana
mot, what will Austria do about the shoot
ing of more Austrisns by order of the legal
authorities Pennsylvania But, no matter
what IasIy or Austria may do, Italians and
Austrians must behave themselves when
they come to this country, aud If they don't
of their own accord, they will be made to
dc SO by Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

ATTORNEY GENEgAL MILLER is not
troubled with logical or consistent mind.
He agrees heartily with Mr.. Blaine in the
States iigh,s views the latter takes In his
latter to Marquis Imperisli, and yet at the
Same time be has sent special agent to
Louisiana to investigate an sfiair of which
that State acne has jurisdiction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
CONFERENCE.-The Maryland Annual

CONFERENCE.-The Maryland Annual
Conference OF the Methodist Protestant
Church contirued yesterday 10 Baltimore.
A motion to rescind the resolution of laet
years conference, requiring quarterly con
farences TO send their j1urnala to the annual
conference. was carried It was also re-
solved to authorize the president to inspect
pastors records.
Mr. J. r. Cation wss elected to FL Que OF
the Yacancies ON the Board Of Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
General Johnston's Will.

The will of the late Gen. Joseph F. Johnston
was fl ed for probate in Washipgto yesterday.
James L. McLane, OF Baltimore is the executor
The VI / WIS made on tho 14th Of March, 1887
at Washington. The estate amounts to about
$50 00, and lhst porti n which came through
The Generals wife is distributed among members
of her a niiy while that which he hold i'll his
own right is divided among his b!osd rel .tions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
shiloh's Consumption Cure

This is beyond question the most succcss-
ful Cough Medicine We have ever sold, q
few doees invariably cure the worst csses OF
Cough Group and Bronchitis, while its wonder
ful success in the cure of Consumption is without
psrsliel in the history of medicine. Since its
first discovery it has boon sold on q tee, r
test which no other medicine can stand, II you
havo cough we earnestly ask you to try it, Price
Zoe, SOC, and 81 If your lungs are sore, chest
or back lame, use sbiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold
by z. S. Leadbester & Bro. Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

Mrp. LYDIA III. Marquette, widow. pos,
sessed OF for. une, was found IL bed in her
mems 10 BROOKLYN yesterday With Der thrca'
cut. Her attendant was arrested end re-
leased. Il is supposed t1 is Case OF a.
tempted suioiis under tbs icil -n;e Of an
oyerdoee of morphine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

The Trdrelers' Ready Reference Guide FOR April
containing railway time tables aud steam naviga
ton routes in The United States aud Canada, has
been received from the plbi hers Knickerbocker
Guide Co, "a Park Place, New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

We have speedy and positive cure for catsrrh,
dphtheria, canker mouth and headache, SHI-
LOH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A nasal injector
free with each bottle. Csc it if you desire health
aud sweet breath. Price SOC. For sale by E. 8
Lesdbeater & Bro, agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
GLOAK DEPARTMENT.

Cloth Jackets in Blsck and colors,
some plain, others with vest fronts and
taucily trimmed, few silk-lined, nearly
all sizes in the lot. We're formerly $3.50
Sill, $40, and 50.
Remnant price, 81 .25 each.
(Third floor, 18th ct. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

M EMS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
Mems Extra Fine White Silk suspen-
deis..
Were ST.. Remnant price zoe pair.
Q Uncslled for Cu.t,m msde Shirts,
open front and back.
We're So. Remnant price 81 each.
First floor, first annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
LOST.

T OsT-On Saturday, SILK UMBRELLA
IL with knottcd handle. Tho finder will be
suitably rewsried by leaving the same at tie GA
ZE1TE office. sp2 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

saTing stirs no h. bile. You lose your
apostle, feel wsak. too hot. and Obi 30
ited. Take simmo LIVER Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

Spricg strs up thu bile. You lose your
appatte. feel week, too hot. and o.! 80
tired. J'aks Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
WANTS.

MANTED TO PURCHASE, on monthly or
w quarterly payments of 800 per quarter,
HOUSE of six or seven rooms, wiIb good de lot.
Must have water convenient Address PnTO-
MAC. Washington, ID. c.. app o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03

Spring stirs up the bile. You lose your
appetite, ieei weak, too hot. and Ga! so
tired Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-03
DRUGGISTS sUNDRIEs.

Remnants E1srscta-tops of bottles
slightly soiled-ribbon lost, &c.
6 bottles OF Capitol B3uquet; of
white Heliotrope," and 1 of Jasmine"
We're 4Sc. Remnant price Zoe each
FIRST floor, 18th st haildns.)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-10-31

isliud for this humor the man received
what was due him aud was promoted
10 higher position. :,
When an astrologer was condemned
10 the gihbet his friends asked him
why no did not foresee his fate and
thus avoid II. Il saw very clearly"
said he. that l was TO be exalted. but
did not ask the stars how II was 10 be-"
The Caliph Mansour CHANGED to
meet an Arab on the desert. and snid
TO him: Give thanks to Cod who has
caused the plague TO cease that raw
aged thy country" God Is too
gracious" the Arab answered.. to
punish US with two such scourges mt
the same time rs the plague and thy
government"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-10-31
Laughing an Index of Charactcr.

According to an ingenious French
savaut, persons who laugh with the
sound Of "a" in father" are frank and
LOYAL, fond of noise and movement.
and frequently Of q versatile and
changeable character. Those who
laugh with the sound Of "a" in APE"
are phlegmatic, with Q turn toward
melancholia. The laugh Of ''e" is that
of children, and of adults who are
simple, plant, timid and irresolute.
The laugh in 20" signifies generosity
and robust boldness. Look ont, }"
says the French observer, for those
who laugh in ''u," because they are
the misanthropes."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-10-31
Robbed I'm Church.

MARSHALL, 10. October H.-During
the evening session Of the Baptist state
convention here .plck-pockets invaded
the church and Robbed three ladies, one
OF whom was carrying the collection
s20-taken up at the meeting. The
evening session will DO policed here
after.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-10-31
Murder for . Dog Bite.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, October H.-At 9
o'clock this morning VIM. Malone shot
aud almost instantly killed John Sta
BILE. Malone was bitten BY Stables
dog, and procuring q revolver shot the
dog and then fired into Stables house,
killing Stable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-10-31
A Substitute for Leather in Betting.

The substitution of camers hair. cot
ton. paint and chemicals for leather
h machinery betting is said to Be
meeting with some success IN this
country. 1t was first invented in Eng
land, and 1t is claimed for the new
material that it is stronger than other
betting. more durable, more Efficient
and as low-priced.