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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11
Poisoned by TondstooIs.

MOUNT VERNON, N. Y, Sept. ia
number of Italian men and women of
South Mount Vernon went out into the
fields near that village on Saturday to
gather mushrooms for Sundays din
ner They were not particular what
they gathered so long as it resembled a
mushroom, and they did not hesitate to
take toadstools off of the stumps of
dead trees. They were so successful
that they cooked portion of what
they had gathered for their evening
meal Saturday. The result was that
three women and one man are dead
and three others cannot live the day
ont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

IT Is shrewdly suspected By those
familiar with the character of Mr.. Glad
stone that he would not have been so
particularly solicitous for the passage OF
the home rule bill by the House of
Commons, if he had not known that the
House of Lords would defeat it by such
an overwhelming majority that con-
tinuance of the fight would be an alb
surdity. The Virginian who described
Mr.. Gladstone as the Malone of Eng
land was not far out of the way. Even
if the bill had passed, twould not have
been of much, if any, benefit to Ireland.
This is so plain that the Irish National
League of this country has issued a
manifesto, declaring that it does not re-
greet the defeat of the "mutilated skele-
ron -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

An ELoPEMENT's SAD SEQUEL
Mrs. Herbert Taylor, formerly Mrs.
Stone, daughter of an oilcloth manu-
facturer named Cramer, of Philadel-
phia, has just been taken back home
from Richmond by her mother. Mrs.
Taylor is reported to have eloped to
Norfolk three years ago with Taylor,
who has until recently been q book
dealer in Richmond. Mrs. Stone-Tay-
lor is about % years old, and is grace
full and pretty. Taylor had taken his
belongings from his boarding house and
neglected to pay his bills before the
mother took her daughter back to Phil
adelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

Two months pay as q member OF
Congress may be of much account to
Mr.. O'Ferrali, but the saving of the ex-
pense of a special congressional election
in his district is of great more to the
State. whose financial condition is so
low that she has just been forced to
compromise her public debt. MIR.
O'Ferrall should by all means resign
his seat in Congress at once, so that the
Governor may be enabled to issue
proclamation for choosing his successor
at the regular election next November.
He should have done so the day after
he was nominated for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

The SAToLLI affair has not been set
tied. The New York Herald wants to
know how. if Mgr Satolli have the full
power of the Pope in this country, his
order to Archbishop Corrigan, to recall
DIR. Burtsell, has been deiied? But
surely if DR.. McGlynn, who ridiculed
the Pope, can be restored without pen
ance, so exemplary prelate as Arch
bishop Corrigan can be allowed to hest
tate about obeying an order OF the
Pope's delegate with reference to the
restoration of disobedient priest. And
then, too, in the matter of schools,
though the delegate has sustained Arch
bishop Ireland, that the Catholics ofthe
latter's own diocese. do not, is proved
by the fact that those of Faribauit,
where the new system was first at
tempted, have abandoned it and gone
back to the old parochial plan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

THE New YORK Press says ''There
is to-day Southern Confederacy actu-
ated by the same evil purposes that
distinguished it thirty years ago." OF
course every body in the South is aware
that nothing could be more erroneous
than this statement; but even if it were
true. every reasonable man, North or
South, knows that harping upon it ara
denouncing the people of the South
could not possibly improve the situa-
ton. As long as the two sections re-
main together, it is certainly the part of
wisdom to conceal the antagonism be-
tween them, if any exist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

In ORDER to give her unemployed
laborers something to do, the city OF
Chicago commenced the construction OF
a canal one day last week, and adver-
tised for hands. A large number ap-
piled, of whom four hundred and sixty
were engaged and told to begin work
next morning. Three hundred and
thirty only appeared, and of these all
but FIVE had thrown down their picks
and shovels and quit before even one
DAYS work was done. So it seems
that, at least in Chicago, it is not work
that is so much desired, as q mode OF
living without work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

such trick as ilibusering, but, for all
that, if the present Gelay in the vote on
the bill to repeal the silver purchaser G
act be not flibustering under anoth,r
name, well-informed parliamentarians
are greatly deceived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

AMONG the nominations recently sent
bv the President to the Senate for con-
firmation is that of negro now called
Astwood, preacher, deserter and a
bigamist, as q. S. consul to Calais. be
was doubtless nominated in order that
the "colored element of the country's
population might be recognized" Ger
faiply there was no other reason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

The markets are frmer aud steady. Flour
is in somewhat better demand at current
prices Wheat is fairly active at the recently
reported fractional improvement in figures
choice milling longberry is coming here.
Corn 81 to So. Bye 40 to A. Mixed Dat,
3 Il to 33, white So to &c in car load lots.
Melons and Fruits are dull. Butter, Eggs
other produce and provisions are higher
Millfeed and Hay are steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

KILLED HIMSELF on HIS WEDDING NIGHT.
John Riddle, of Henderson county, KY, mar
ried Miss Nora McMullen, of sebree, Ind, Fri
day afternoon. They stopped at the brides
residence and retired for the night About
four o'clock Saturday morning, Riddle left his
bride and went to his brothers room at the
Sebree Hotel, and, while seated on his broth
er's bed tbs groom shot himself just below
the heart. He died Saturday evening. No
reason is given for the suicide. Riddle came
from Petersburg, Va, and was twenty-three
years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

1t is said that the Queen desires Mr..
Gladstone to appeal to the country
upon the vote upon the home rule bill
in the British Honse of Lords, but that
the prime minister has declined to ac-
cede.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

eral holiday here. The Senate to-day
passed resolution to recess at 2 O'Clock
on that day to take part in the cereno
MES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

THE Senate, according to its members,
is too dignifed body to resort to any
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Sept 9-Cat-
tle-market steady common to extra steers
S2.9Oa5.4O stockers and feeders 81 .S5a3.25,
COWS, heifers and bulls S1.10a3.25 per 1vD
lbs. Hogs market steady to weak hcaTy
So 30a6, common assorted So 15aG %, com.
mon to choice mixed S6.05a6 10, light $50
a6O5, pigs S5.40a5.s0 per 100 lbs. Sheep
market firm; poor to choice quality 81 %
az per1OO lbs. Lambs $3a5. 25 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET Sept O..
Beef Cattle-Market fairly active aud fully
1ic per ID higher on all grades. Quotations
were as follows: Extra size, good 47sa5l -c,
medium 4laa4a4c, inferior 4a4l,c, common
3i.a3a &c per lb. Sheep active and scarce aud
prices closed firm. The quotations were as
follows: Extra 4a,c good 4ha4lac, medium
3i2a4c common 2lea3ls,c, culls 11aa2i &c per
lb. Lambs 3laa6lac per lb. Hogs were &c.
tive and 1sc higher, with prospects of another
advance Wednesday. The quotations were as
follows: Westerns SiaaS2,c per h. Fat COWS
in fair request at 2Ila3 &c per lb. Thin COWS
fairly active at SO to $40 per head. Mich
Cows in moderate request at from S25 to :ij
per head. Mich calves in fair demand a;
4iba6lac per h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11
AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE tendency Of
prices at the Stock Exchange was downward
this morning. In the first ten minutes oy
trading there was general decline OF L, to
21s per cent. A rally followed, however. 4,
IL o'clock speculation became quiet but the
tone of the market continued firm.
BALTIMORE. Sept. 11.-virginia consols o.
bid do 10-40s :; do 3s-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

BALTIMORE Sept. 11-Flour steady
697s Oct 70asa79l9; Dec 737sa7ii-
so; the month 4Siaa50; Oct 4St,qi9; white
corn by sample 50 yellow DO 5Ca5l Dat,
strong; No = white Western 36a36ls No ,
mixed do 32a32ia. Rye dull No 5la52.
Hay steady; good to choice timothy $li %
to SIS 90. Provisions firm and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

New YORK, Sept 11.-FlOur dull and
firm. Wheat firm and active. Corn fairly
active and hrmer. Pork moderately active ,
mess SIG % TO SIT %. Lard quiet and
tirmnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

DICHARDS0N & ROBINS PoTTED
IL MEATS, French Sardines, Round Salmon.
Flat Stake Salmon and fresh HOLSTERS, just
received BY q. C. WALLACE,
900 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

DUMFORD'S YEAST POWDER, fresh
La supply just received by
j. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

DERSIAN NULL, a few pieces, usual price
i 12lac, will sell at 614c per yard
AMOS. b. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

MEN ENLISTED DURING THE WAR.
In the Federal armies. ,772,40
Iu the Confederate armies GOO, 900
PENSIONS.
Average Federal pension 5000. $500
Average Confederate pension. .........S 3S so
SUM PAID IN PENSIONS By THE SOUTH SINCE
THE WAR.
For benefit of Federals. $3.50, 000, 900
For benefit Of Confederates
lsay) .................9Z2,ooU,o
-Nc,c Orleans Times Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

pEsT GRADUATED SUGAR, 6 cents
I'D per pound at
7 q NJIRIJRN,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

q CASES LADIES WINTER VESTS. ex-
- ira heavy, better than ever sold before
at the price 25c, at
CHAPMAN'S. 424 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

EINEsT QUALITY CoFFEEs, freshly
~ roasted, for sale by
&c MILBIRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

EINE IMPORTED BAY Rum, in 1 pint
Il and in half-pint bottles, or in any quanti-
ty as wanted For sale by
E. S. LEADBEATER q SONs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

ssSHoo, FLY! DON'T BOTHER Me-
- Keep them of by using FOWLER'S
FLY FAN, the greatest luxury to be obtained
while eating.
las F CARLIN & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

OUTING for Dresses and Shirts reduced to
W Sc per yard, former price 121ac, at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER,S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-11

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. SEPT. II. 1893.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
The Inheritance Tax.

Nearly every country in the world
has an inheritance tax as part of its
fiscal system, and in many countries
Mr.. Goulds estate would have paid
much more than 5000, 900. In France
and Italy the share Of the state
would have been about 81, 600, 900; in
England, nearly SO, 100000 in Onta-
rio or Victoria more than SO, 500, 900.
In most Of the American common
wealths, on the other hand, there
would have been no tax whatever,
though in a few States the compare
lively small requests to the brother
and sister would have been taxable,
and If Mr.. Gould had lived In Chi
cago his estate would have paid some
1900 toward the support of the
Cook County Probate Court. If he
had died two years ago, his estate
would have paid no tax in New York,
for it was only in 1891 that the Legis-
lature imposed the per cent. tax on
the direct inheritances Of personal
property in the case of estates eX-
ceedlng $4,000 in value. Yet the
estates of two or three other rich
New Workers who died after the in
PRODUCTION of the per cent. collat-
eral inheritance tax in 1885 have con-
tributed very respectable amounts to
the State Treasury. The estate Of
Mrs. A. T. Stewart has paid more
than 5000, 900, and that of Henrietta
A. Lenox more than $780, 900, while
the collateral requests of William H.
Vanderbilt have yielded taxes
amounting to $1,000. The Gould
estate will certainly pay much more
than any Of these, though the amount
can not be accurately stated until the
property has been appraised. The
heirs will probably take advantage Of
the per cent. discount for payment
of the tax within six months, and
something like $4,000 will be re-
tanned by the Comptroller OF New
York City as his compensation for
representing the State in the ap-
praisal and for collecting the tax
Review of Reviews
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
One Eminent Lawyer,s Fee.

The most eminent consulting law
yer of Paris atsone time in the last
century was the Able May. His
opinion had great weight in forming
the decision of the judges, and he
was often consulted in important
matters outside the law. His fee
for an opinion was usually large
one. The story of one Of his excep-
tional fees is related by M. de Bots
Saint-Just in his history of Paris: 4.
A cure from the country called on
the Able one day, and after cOmpli-
menting him with earnestness and
sincerity on his creditable and de-
served reputation, said that he was
involved in a lawsuit which he did
not understand. He asked the Able
to advise him whether he was in the
right or in the wrong, and whether
he had better carry on the suit So
saying, he delivered to the great
jurist an enormous package Of pa
pers covered with almost illegible
handwriting.
f. The Able cheerfully accepted the
task, and told the cure to call again
in two weeks. He was pleased with
the good, Supplemented man, and
devoted his best energies to clearing
up the case, though he was obliged
to put other matters aside in order to
do So The cure called on the day
appointed, took the Abbe's written
opinion and read it through critically.
He was delighted with the enthusi-
asm and clearness with (which his
rights were set forth.
Embracing the Able gratefully, he
cried:
"Ah, monsieur, no one could be
better pleased than / am, and | want
you to be satisfied also. Here is my
money, monsieur. Please take what
is due you," and he threw 3-franC
piece on the table.
"Not 80 humiliate the good man,
the Able picked up the coin, took
SO sous from his purse, and handed
his client the change.
Some one said, when he told the
story, that as usual he had lost by
his disinterestedneSs
LOST" said the Able. "And dc
you count the pleasure of telling the
story nothin9?"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

Henry Labouchere in the last num-
Der of Truth says: eff women were
sensible, instead of signing a postal
card saying that they pledge them
selves not to wear crinolines and
sending it to Mrs. Stannard, they
would save their half-penny and con-
tent themselves with not wearing a
cage. The Anti-Crinoline League is
like a league among the London
sparrows not voluntarily to walk into
cages. | shall stand to my opinion
that the short scarlet petticoat, with
a skirt over it, which can be let down
or pulled up, is very pretty Co.'S
tune; and that its comfort is in
creased by some sort of undergar-
ment which keeps the scarlet petit
coat from tapping against the legs.
Whether this undergarment be made
of some stiff material like horsehair,
or by means of steel loops, is a mere
question of detail. Assuredly this
costume is far more reasonable than
those long trains that ladies have
been wearing until lately, and which
rendered themselves nuisance to
every one who came near them"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
For Girls.

Any girl of II who is not deformed
can make herself attractive and even
beautiful if she will, says a we'll
known New York physician. A light
course Of gymnastics and plenty Of
outdoor exercise will make the figure
round and elastic and develop the
limbs, Tight shoes, corsets, heavy
wells and late hours must be dis
carded, and every effart made to
avoid excesses and live in a rational
manner. Those having a thick, oily
skin, broken by pimples or come
dones or black-headed worms, there
is no other alternative but a careful
diet, if they would have it grow
smooth and tlne-grained. But little
butter must be eaten, and no fat
meat and the food consist for the
most part of vegetables and fruit. A
tablespoonful of sulphur in honey
taken every other morning foraweek,
then omitted three mornings and
taken again, will clear the COM
plexion in a couple Of months, but
will probably make the black specks
more numerous for week or two A
mixture of powdered sulphur in
diluted glycerine, rubbed on at night
with the other treatment, will soon
cause them to disappear. Wash off
carefully in the morning with soap
and water, in which there is little
ammonia. After this, if the face
seems oily, wash it at night with
spirits of camphor, reduced with half
as much glycerine and few drops Of
ammonia. In the morning, bathe
the face as before in water with
ammonia in it, and after wiping it
carefully, sponge it over with cam
phor and water, and in short time
the fairness of your complexion will
delight you and surprise your friends.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
WAS A WOMAN WARRIOR.

Rannah Smell, Who Fought In Mems
Clothes and Was Promoted.
There have been many women war
riors in the world, but the Philadel-
phia Inquirer thinks it must be ad-
mitted that there have been very few
whose deeds were such as to claim
the admiration of the country for any
great length Of time. In the annals
Of woman's warfare there are gener-
ally stories Of over-zealousness, lead
ing to fanaticlsm and subsequent
punishment and disgrace, Seldom,
indeed, has a woman warrior been
gratefully recognized by the govern
ment Of her country. Within the
memory Of our grandparents there
lived in England a woman named
Hannah Smell, who, when but girl,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

took the strange resolution of enlist
ing as a soldier. She served as a
marine on one Of the vessels of fleet
bound for the West Indies, and
showed so much courage that she was
repeatedly promoted. Her sex was
unknown, and therefore it could never
be claimed that Hannah SHELLS sue
cess was due to Partially or favorit-
ism. Once, when dangerously wound
ed, she extracted the ball herself,
fearing that she might be discovered
and discharged. After long service
she returned to her native home at
Worcester, England, where her ad-
ventures soon became spread abroad,
The government on investigation of
her really great career granted her a
pension Of EGO. She died full of
years and laden with honors in an
inn near Mapping.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

The late Duke Macmillan, father
of the Empress of Austria, was one
of the most simple and affable of
men, One day, as he was travelling
on the train between his country resi-
dence and Vienna, he fell into con-
versation with banker from Stutt-
CART.
"Are you going to Vienna?" asked
the Duke.
eyes; to see my daughter. She has
just been married"
"Ah" said the Duke; mine has
just married, also, Was it a good
match?"
Excellent! And that of your
daughter"
"Not bad, either"
"My daughter married the Banker
Goldschmidt."
"Mine, the Emperor of Austria"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

rJack; I'll tell you what's the matter,
George. You don't praise your wife enough.
Even If things don't go right, there's no use
growing Praise her efforts to please
whether they are successful or not. Women
like praise and lots of it.
George; All right. I'll remember.
George Cat dinner, same day; My dear,
this pie is just lovelyl It's delicious Ever
so much better than those my mother used
TO make. She couldn't equal this pie If she
Tried month.
Georges wife; Huh You've made fun
Of every pie ever made, and now"
George; But this Is lovely
Georges Wife That came from the
baker s.--New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
What the Names Mean.

The fashionable colors, or rather
the fashionable names for colors now
in vogue, are:
AngeliQue, pale apple green.
Beige, really beige drab.
Castor, a dark beige.
CASTLE, a bright buff yellow.
Coquelicot, bright brick red.
Diavolo, bright cinnamon.
Emerande, brilliant emerald
green.
Foxine, brilliant light crimson.
Geranium, pale geranium red.
Mascotte, a medium moss green.
Murier, an indeflaite moss green.
Paradis, a bird of paradise yellow.
Pivoine, a deep metallic scarlet.
Vareche, deep moss green.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
How He Loved Her.

Clara: Did you bring 1t?
Mr. Slimpurse; Yes, my love, but | heard
terrible story at tho jewelers. my angel.
A wild.eyed, dark. skinned man is roaming
through the country hunting for a sacred
Jewel which was stolen from an Asiatic tribe
by AN American tourist, and the half-crazed
fanatic will wade through blood to get 1t"
Clara; Horrors!
Mr.. Slimpurse: Yes, my sweet, and so to
avoid all risk, l brought you plain gold
ring,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
Walker,s War Flag.

The little flag that Gen. Walker
bore at the head of his quixotic ex-
petition into Nicaragua is in the
possession of San Francisco official.
1t is of blue and white silk and mus
lin, with a bright red star in the
center, on which are embroidered the
initials "W. B." signifying walkers
Battalion"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

tonic that's peculiarly adapted TO their
needs.
But it's more than that, too. It's the only
o,tardnteed remedy for all the functional
disturbances, painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses Of womanhood In female
complaints" Of every kind, periodical pains,
bearing-down sensations, internal Anhamnar
ton, and kindred ailments, IL 10 ever fails
to benefit or cure, you have your money
back.
Something else that pays the dealer better,
may be offered as just as good" Perhaps
IL Is, for him, but it can't be, for you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

Deacon de Goodies Why don't you go to
church. neighbor?
Neighbor No time. Churches are toe
slow for this age. They don't fit our nine
teenth century mile minute civilization.
No stree.
"Um--well, what would you suggest in
steadW
81 can't say exactly, but it ought to be
some sort of put-n- nickle-in the-slot-and-
save your-soul machine" q
New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06

Mr.. Suburb; My dear, don't you think
that instead of building a $4,000 house, and
putting in $500 worth Of furniture it would
be better to build two 5000 houses and put
$500 worth of furniture in eachP
Mrs. Suburb; Of all thingsl What forj
house to live in while the other is beng
cleaned, -New York Weekly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-04-06
A Start In Ltfe.

Medical Student; People don't want
young doctors. How on earth do they get
startedP
Professor: It's simple enough. They just
sit in their office and fret and worry over the
rent until their hair turns gray, and then the
patients come with rush.
New York Weekly,