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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

GONE WITH THE MoNEY.-E. J Cannon,
owner of the schooner Ednie which recently
brought load Of coal to this port, came
here yesterday and swore out warrant
against the captain, ] B. Carter. whom he
accused Of collecting $208 in freights. When
an officer vent to the vessel, winch was ly-
ing at Qneen street dock. he found that
Carter had deserted her and fed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

BALTIMORE, Aug, "a -Swine-fbere is a light
run again this week, the number being nearly the
same as last week. Prices are unchanged since
then The trade for common grass hogs is very
slow They arc very hard to sell at the lowest
quotation, 5qas6 nc per lb net; nesI-by hogs are
Quoted at TAT NC per ID net and Western corn
hogs at las7sAc per lb net and firm with q fair
number selling at the outside figure The rec ipts
of hogs thi, week numbered 7, 2l5 head.
Receipts of sheep and lambs u, 700 head, with
sales at So. 5Oa4 81 per 100 lbs for sheep, and
lambs 44b.5Ac per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

CHICAGO, Aug 25-1115 q. m.-wheat- Aug
1903; Dec 1918. Corn-,ct ssh; year ASA
Oats-Sept 30A May 1873 Pork-sept ~ 97a 4;
Jan ST. 524. Lsrd-sept SIS 42la; January
Sc 77lh Short ribs-sept S. AT y; Jan SO CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

NEW YORK, Aug 25.-Cotton firm upIands
8; Orlesns 7-16 futures steady. Flour dull
and irregular. Wheat quiet and steady. Corn
quiet and firm. Pork inactive and easy at S1Oa
10 Lard quiet and steady at Sc 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

ARLINGTON CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 24.-76
{ attic were offered and sold az follows: Best 44a
4gc; good 4a4 &c; medium 3Ea3Ac; common
Ease 1912 Sheep and Lambs were offered !;
Sheep cold at 2hs4c, and Lambs at 4Aa6 cents.
Calves 4hs5lsc Cows and Calves brought S2Oa
40. Market brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25
LOCAL MATTERS.
Tuesday EVENING, AUGUST %.

p,r this section cloudiness and possibly rh' ".
Inning the day, fair to night, varisbie W DIS,
ef' Odd change in Temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 24.-Beeves
market active; native steers So 6OA6. 55, buls
and cows SLAB 25 per 100 lbs. Calves-market
| higher; vesls SIS 50a9, Westerns $2a2 70 per 100
lbs. Sheep aud Lambs higher; sheep
S4a5. So, lambs $5s6 75 per 100 lbs. Hogs
market weak So 1Oa' 90 per 100 lba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

Work of erecting the new ferry house at the
foot of King street has been commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

B,trooas, Aug 25 ir2:r'r ;.n->'' ;
j. go bid do IS -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-25

~ GROSS RUMFORD Vest POWDER re-
III ceivod to-day by
ang25 j. c. MlLBURf.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
Nitrogen as an Anr.,hetrc.

Recent English experiments prove
that hydrogen, pure or mixed with a
small proportion Of oxygen. is as COM
plete and apparently as safe an an@s-
thetic as nitrous oxide. The only diff
ference. in the opinion OF some who
witnessed the trials. is that anasthesia
from nitrogen is less rapidly produced,
and somewhat less durable than that
from nitrous oxide, though that from
either suffices for the painless extrac-
ton OF one or more teeth. Il now re-
mains to determine whether atmos-
pheric air partially deprived Of its
oxygen. may be advantageously sub
stituied for nitrous oxide.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
RcsnIts OF Imhlhlng.

DIR. Shorthouse has been diagnosing
the effect OF various intoxicating
liquors on different parts of the cere.
bellum when imbibed not wisely but
too well. and the tendency of the re
suit OF his Investigations is to indicate
that inebriety can be reduced TO an ex-
act science so far as its absequeni
demonstrations are concerned. DIR.
Shorthouse finds that good wine and
beer indiscreetly imbibed have the eff
feet OF making a man fall on his side,
whisky. and especially Irish whisky, on
his face, and cider and perry on his
back, these disturbances OF equilib-
rum corresponding exactly with
those caused by injury TO the lateral
lobes and to the anterior and posterior
parts OF the middle lobe OF the cerebel.
lum respectively. Should the sound.
ness OF DIR. Shorthouse's theories be
established the future labors of the
statistician and the scientist in deter,
mining the popular use and abuse o.
spirimous liquors viii be materially
lessened by the testimony of the city
policeman.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
nlrtIl ID tI,e yIoon.

When the earth was young, says DIR.
Ball. astronomer royal for ireland, 1t
spun around at such q rate that the
DAY was only three hours long. The
earth was liquid then, and as it re-
VOWED at that fearful speed the sun
caused ever increasing tides upon its
surface until at last it burst in two.
The smallest part became the moon,
which has beer going around the earth
ever since at an increased distance.
The influence Of the moon now raises
tides on the earth. and while there was
any liquid 70 operate on in the moon
the earth heaped up much greater lu-
mar tides.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

Since August last ten cases OF con-
sumption have been submitted TO the
treatment OF DR. Germain-see, con-
sisting in shutting the patient I'D for
two or more hours daily in a hermet-
ically closed metallic chamber into
which is slowly admitted current OF
compressed air saturated with the
yapor OF creosote and eucalyptol. Re-
turn OF appetite, gain Of weight and
strength. fall Of temperature TO nor
NAL and diminution of cough, are
among the results obtained. Even
advanced cases were relieved and some
actually cured.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

Tie Aaud Of ttms
deals Lightly with woman in
perfect health. But all func-
tional arrangements and dis
orders peculiar to women
leave their mark. You needn't
have them. DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription comes to
your rescue as no other medi-.
cine can. 1t cures them. For
periodical pains, prolapsus and
other displacements, bearings
down sensations, and all "fe-
male complaints" and weak
nesses, it is a positive remedy.
1t is a powerful, restorative
tonic and nervine, imparting
strength to the whole system
in general, and to the uterine
organs and appendages in par
ticular. 1t keeps years from
your face and figure but adds
years to your life. It's gAGy-
a1teed to give satisfaction ia
every case. If it doesn't,
your money is returned.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
hrornfrn rnra.lon.

Terrible winters throughout Europe
brought forth bitter fruits that rIponed Ia
America ia Grippe" with varying yio-
lenec broke forth here. and the mortality
lists show its shocking rayages ia aggra-
waited cases. An alcoholic principle efn-
bodied as n medicated stlmulant IN tho
form OF HostetterH stomach BitLers has aud
will ever prove tho best specific. Leading
continental and American physicians de-
clare that medicine With spirituous basis
such as this, affords the surcst guaranty
against the tremendous infoads OF thfs
shocking malady. when we consider that
o slight change OF weather. is apt TO renew
a. that IL attacks those easily vulnerable
organs the lungs, that iin progress IS tre-
Inendously swift and destructive, we must
admit tho necessity OF repeliing It Rt tho
optsst with a euro preventive. Hostel
teF's Stomach RIttcrs Is also a safeguard
against malaria. dyspepsia, Rheumatism,
liver and Kidney complaints
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
WHY

why eanst thou not, as others do,
LOOK on me with unwounding eyesl
And yet look sweet, but yet not so;
Smile, but not In killing wise;
Arm not thy graces 70 confound;
Only look, but do not wound.
Why should my eyes sec more IA YOU
Than they can see in all the resti
For can others beauties view,
and not find my heart oppressed
o, be as others are 10 me,
Or let me be more 10 thee.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
An odd RelIc.

A most singular relic was exhibited
az meeting at Calcutta OF the Asiatio
society Of Bengal, consisting of piece
OF cable. the rubber covering of which
had been pierced by n blade of grass.
The piercing was SO complete and the
contact with the copper core so per-
feet that the efficiency of the cable was
destroyed.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

Syrup

/" I have been a great

Asthma huucFcI Non Aaln-
ma and severe Colds
every Winter. aud last Fail my
friends as well as myself thought
because Of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough
ing. aud inability 10 raise any Of the
accumulated matter from my lungs.
that my time was close at hand.
When nearly worn out for want OF
sleep and rest. a friend recommend
ed me 10 try thy valuable medicine,
Boschce's German
Gentle, Syrup. / am con.
p.s..tt. fident il saved my
"S'' 09''e life, Almost the FIRST
Sleep. dose gave me great
relief aud gentle re-
freshiug sleep, such as had not had
for weeks. Mycough began immedi.
a,ely 10 loosen and pass away, and
found myself rapidly gaining in
health aud weight. l am pleased
10 inform Observation-Disclosures |
am in excellent health and do Ger.
taiuly attribute it to thy Bosehee's
German Syrup. Z. Is. STicKSEY,
Picton. Ontario" q
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

NJ. /. THOMPSON & CO., Druggists,
Coudersport, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure
is the best and only sure cure for eatarrh
they ever sold. Druggists sell 1t, 75c
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22


Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; il Is pleasant
and refreshing 70 the taste, and act
gently yet promptly on the KidneyA,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn eiiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Is the
Only remedy Of ils kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing 70 the taste and &C.
eeptable 10 the stomach, pr6mpI in
its action and truly beneficial IA lis
effects, prepared Gully from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
lh many excellent qualities com.
mend it TO all and have made Il
The most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs Ia for salc In 500
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gisu. Any reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand will pro.
cure il promptly for any one who
wishes 10 try L. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FfG SKRUp co.
sAE EaAAelsco. car.
t01isFitlf. AZ. Rfs FosK. nK
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria,
when she had Children. khs gave them Castorla
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

MaJor's Cement Repairs Broken Articles
lsc and &c Majors Best Liquid Glue Zoe.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

FITE-Epilepsy permanently cured by new system
Of treatment. TWO TRIAL BOTTLES RREE. Send for
Trsatise EpileptIc Remedy Co.. As Broad ST. New York
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

Many persons would be bright II they were
not too lazy 10 scour of the rust
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

The best revenge to take on your enemT Is
70 try 10 amount TO something yourself
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

The publishers OF The CHICAGO SATUR.
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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22
HoImnn,s LIvcr pada.

Hoinnn's Liver Pals cure hALlEIA
Holmans Liver Pads cure BiIIousEEss.
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lions. HOLMAN LIyKK pad CO., ~ John street IL Y.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

When man repents, he does not resolve
that he viii sin no more, but that he will be
more cautious.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by Or. ELIsE's GRRkI
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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

Mrs. YiusIow's Soothing Syrup, for Chill
dren tecthinC, softens the gums reduces innanna-
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. &c. bottle.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

milan DEPREDATIoNS. Thousands
OF claims can now be collected.
PENSTONS.-Thousa yet entitled. writs
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HEIR S.-Widows, Minor Children, Dependent
Mothers, Fathers, and Minor Dependent
Brothers and Sisters entitled
NCREA SE.-Pension Laws are now more
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10 better rates. Apply az once for List Of
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Claimants 20 secure the services OF this Bnrean
must become subscriber 10 THE WEEKLY BEE.
Those who are now subscribers can become mem-
bers Of The Bureau by sending in a new sub
scriber. This will entitle the new subscriber as
well as the old to q membership.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

The devil is always after the man who
never gets discouraged.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

The mind is tie most difficult thing to
bride; the tongue comes next
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

The religion that costs nothing Is not the
kind that lifts people into heaven.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

Correspondence Solicited, Information Free.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

"Hnnson's Magic Corn SHlve.o
Warranted TO cure, or money refunded. Ask
your druggist Tor Il. Price Is cents
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

No man or woman ever hRd friend that
they could depend upon under all circum-
stances.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-22

4l7 Dearborn 81. ChIcago. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
Beaten to Death

NASHVILLE. Tenn. May 25.-Wm. Graves
and his son, Foster Graves, colored, we're
brought to the Nashville, Tenn, jail last
night from Dry Fork under a charge oil
murder. They are accused OF killing John
Collins, fruit and market man, Saturday
night. Mr.. O,lllns and Foster Graves, the
latter only II years old, drive wagons daily
to the city and stable their horses at the
same place. Saturday evening Collins chided the
boy for leaving the pasture fence down where
upon the negro beg n cursng Collins. Collins
then smscked his jaws, and sent him home. About
10 OF clock last night the father, son aud mother,
went to Collins's house. William Graves called
Collins to the door and as soon al hs opened 1t
grabbed him and they fell together in the road.
All three Of the negroes then began kicking Col.
Inns. The latter finally drew dull knife and cnt
the elder Graves on the face, whereupon the boy
struck Collins terrible blow on the head with q
cart spoko. Collins dropped and the negroes rsn
off. He was carried into the house by his wife,
who had witnessed the terrible affair, but died IN
a few minutes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
They Still Pursued Her.

ST. LOUIS. May Pa Houston, Tex.
special ssye that perhaps fatal shooting CO.
Cured inst siter the dismissal of the con.
gregatlon at the Sam Jones meeting last
night F. L. Huuter, accompanied by a
woman said to be his wife, met q Mrs
S;oner, with whom Hunter had been living
and woo hsd believed she was his Legitimate
wife. Hunter aud bis c,mpsnion had been
houn1ing Mes. S.oasr. attempting to make
her leave the city. As soon ss ehs came
out of the church she called on policeman
to protect her. Hunter and the woman
started 10 pursuit and b)th feed ct her
with pistols. The off ,sr In attempting to
protect Mrs. Stonsr recsiysd bullet In the
alb lomen, which will result fatally. Mrs.
Stonsr says that during the time che lived
with Hunter shs discovered that he had
seven wives. Tho woman with him last
last night came from Admission. Ais. Mrs
Ssoner has relatives 10 NV Orleans and
New Iberia, LIS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
Ran Amuck

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 25.-About s
o'clock last night man with shot gun
walked up 10 front of two oolored men, who
were sitting on the street. When within
few PAGES OF them he fred two shots. One
shot took effect In the abdomen of tho older
and the other In the upper arm. side and
iacs of the younger one. Tue man then ran
for about one mile. He was there seen
to lie down. The large crowd which
had followed reached within 800 yards OF
him, Whereupon he sprang up and dsrted
into the pine thickets. He was next heard
o. about two miles from the city. Mr.. Fred
L. Carpenter, who was diving, noticed
man running toward him calling him to
halt. A short colloqny followed In which
thu unknown man demanded Carpenters
money and jswelry. When these were re-
fused him be lied. and the left side of Oar
pente. - face WAS filled with shot. Csrpen.
ter's wounds are considered very dangerous.
a posse ia now ca. seeking the villain. The
man held up two others before he reached
Carpenter, from ooe Of whom he received
oOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
VIRGINIA EEws.

A hail and wind storm did great damage
to crops and buildings in the counties OF
Prince Edward. Nottaway and Sussex on
Friday,
The Bark Extract Works at Stsunton,
sald to be the largest In the United States,
were entirely destroyed By fire ABOUT two
O'Clock on Saturday morning
Lewis Booker, indicted for embezzling
funds held for the Hanewinckel heirs, was
committed to jail 10 Richmond Saturday,
being uu,ble to renew his bail bond of
$4,000.
Mrs. Jsne L. O'Ferrall, widow of the late
John O'Ferrall and mother OF Congressman
Chss. T. O'Ferrall, died Saturday night at
her home iu B,idgewater, Rockingham
county, Ia the 74,h year of her sge. Mrs.
O'Ferrall was daughter of DR.. John G..
Green, of Frederick county, and leaves Eve
children.
A terrific wiodstorm passed over the up
per part ofSpottsylvsuia county on Ftiday
evening, demolishing a number OF out
houses, uprooting trees, and killing cattle.
a lumber OF dwellings we're also damaged
and the destruction to fruit Ia considerable.
The storm was 10 path OF about four mills
In length snd three quarters in width.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Foreign News.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 25.-The laying Of
the frat sod of the Viadivostock section ci
the Trans Siberian railway will be slgnallz
ing by acts OF clemepcy toward the con.
Victs OF Siberia. The sentences of the hard
labor convicts whose behavior has been
good will be reduced two-thirds, and con-
vic,s who have been sentenced to imprison.
ment for life will have their sentences re-
duced to 20 years confinement.
The Russian Government is preparing for
wholesale series OF police visits through
out this city and Its suburbs. and all He.
brewa discovered will be Imprisoned. Gen
era, Ig7a.ieG, governor OF the province OF
K'eG, said recently; Il will make Ktef too
hot for the whole brood OF rascals, rights or
no rights"
PARIS, May 25.-The drivers OF the pub
lie stages throughout this city struck to-day
for twelve hours work per day and for the
reinstatement of drivers belonging to the
union who have been dismissed from the
service OF the stage company. Ths public
stage service of Paris is, in consequence, en-
tlrely suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

Special Correspondence Of the Alexandria Ga=ete.
WARRINGTON. D. O.. May 25. 1891.
Private Intelligence from New York here
to-day is to the effect that an agent OF the
foreign holders OF Virginia bonds had q con-
ference in this city on Saturday lsst with
Messrs. Cardwell, Wickham, Ellyson and
Martin, OF the commission appointed by the
Virginia legislature to consider propositions
for the settlement of the Virginia debt; aso
that It is now highly probable the Gov
ernor will call meeting of the commission
referred to, at which proposition for the
settlement Of the debt will be submitted,
and that that proposition is founded upon
the ability of the S ate to pay the debt at
the present rate of taxation, and Is 90 favor.
able to the State that failure to accept 1t
would bel grave mistake and seriously ipjure
the political future of those by whom 1t NAV
be made. is also ssid that Mr.. W. l.
Royal is no longer counsel fer the. foreign
stockholders.
all the govern ent departments tere will
be cloeed next Saturday, Decoration Day,
By order o! the President. who will go TO
Philadelphia or that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25

DUEL "A sensational report comes from
Caicsgo to the effect that Baron Rudolph
Kanoky de Korospstak. nephew of count
Kanoky of Austria, fought duel with an
unknown sousherner In Jackson Park, that
city, at daylight Sunday morning. The
two men we're both In love with Matte
Atherton, an opera singer. Rapisrs were
the weapons used, and the Count. who was
anxious to die. after slightly wonnding his
adversary deliberately threw himself against
the lstter's sword, inhic,ipg serious wound.
The mysterious Southerner, who 1t ia said
had been Knocked down by the count pre-
eious to the due, left Chicago as soon as be
found out that his adversary was not fatally
wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
Fooled 10000 PEOPLE.

OMAHA, May 25.-Ten thousand people
paid so cents each to witness the flight oil
the Chicago airship yesterday at the fsir
ground. After the crowd had gotten inside
prof" Bush 8 Odd. OF Chicago locked the
gates, raked the pile of money into sack
and jumping on horses already arranged for
the escape Of himself and his confederates,
were out of the city before their fight was
discovered. When the crowd discovered
the deceit the cases supposed to contain the
airsbip were torn to pieces and only old pa
per was discovered. According to the ad-
ya,tised programme, the ships destin alton
was to be st. Louis. and, previous to soaring
off into space, q wsdjiog ceremony was to
take place on board,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-25
Writ of Error.

A writ of error to the Judgment of the Cifcuit
Court OF fredericksburg in the case of Colbert
and Kirtley against Shepherd WAS awarded in
Richmond on Saturday By Judge Lewis, of the
Court Of Appeals. This is quito an interesting
case, the subject of the controversy being tho lot
containing the tomb of Mary, mother Of Washing
ton. Flsintifs claim that they had an option on
the property, and went so far as to Offer it for
sale, but when they wished to closs the contract
Shepherd refused to convoy the s.cred soil. There
wss great Indignation over the proceeding and
the lower court decided for the defendants The
hearing before the Court OF Appeals will oc in
Richm md in the fall. The suit OF Colbert and
KirtIey wa5 for $4,000