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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
DEATH OLE CAPT. Ii. II. LEWIS

DEATH OF CAPT. II. H. LEWIS
Capt. Henry Howell Lewis died yester-
day at his home in Baltimore. Capt.
Lewis was grcat-grandnephew Of
George Washington. He was born in
King George county, Va, in 1920.
When eight years old he was, through
the influence of Henry Clay, given the
appointment of midshipman in the
navy, and made his first cruise on the
Constellation, now the practice ship at
Annapolis. At the breaking out of the
war he was en- ordnance duty under
Admiral Dahlgren at Washington. Re-
signing, he rendered his services to the
Confederacy aad participated in several
engagements. At the close of the war
he went to Baltimore and engaged in
business. For the past eight years he
had been an invalid. In 1915 Capt.
Lewis was attacked with yellow fever
and witnessed the death at his side of
two of his shipmates. He attributed
his later maladies to this attack. Capt.
Lewis's features were said to resemble
those of Washington, as judged by pop
ular pictures Capt. Lewis had placed
in the Safe Deposit Company's vault
sword which had been given by the
great patriot to Major George Lewis,
grandfather of Capt. Lewis. Capt.
Lewis married Miss Ann Tayloe, daugh-
ter of Col. John Tayloe, of Mt. Airy,
Va. Her death occurred some time
ago. He leaves one daughter, two sons
and three grandchildren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

4 METEOR STORMS a SHIP.-A me-
teor Sizing from the heavens came
within few feet of striking the coast
ing schooner Earl p Mason, off Cape
Hatteras on the passage from the Sa-
tilla river, Ga, for Philadelphia. The
crew say that it was one of the most
magnificent spectacles they have wit
messed. The meteor burst in many
pieces and scattered its secthing tras-
merts all around, some of which, as
they dashed into the sea, made reports
that sounded like a canEonade. Partl-
Giles of the meteor as they flew through
the air with the appearance of red hot
chunks of iron struck the water with
kissing sounds and disappeared onl y TO
send up great masses of steam where
they had gone down.
The condition of the atmosphere dur
ing the fall of the meteor was most pc
culiar. There were gaseous odors all
around. and even the surface of the
ocean glowed as if it were ablaZe. The
heavens, too, appeared to be on fire.
From the zenith to the surface OF the
water there were long trails of sparks
along the clearly outlined path of the
meteor.
1t became necessary for the vessel to
''lay to- under close reefed sails until
the atmosphere had assumed its nor
NAL condition. The vessels compass
was visibly affected and the needle
fuctuated without regard to the cardi-
nal points.
The official log of the Mason, as writ
ten and reported by Captain Brown,
shows that the meteoric shower had
been preceded by terrific gale on Feb
ruary 81, in latitude 34.3l, longitude
76.45. The mansail was blown to tat
ters and the fore sail was taken in to save
it. When the wind, which blew at the
rate of 60 miles an hour, had subsidized,
the meteor burst athwart the heavens
as above described, with tremendous
report, and lighted up the tirma-
ment with supernatural glow.
During the sailors awe-stricken OBJ
servance of this phenomenon heavy
sea boarded the vessel, stove in her
boat and damaged the decks.
The remainder of the journey was 4
pleasant one, so far as the weather was
concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
IT SEEMS that ex-President Harrison

IT SEEMS that ex-President Harrison
awaited himself of his position as Presi-
dent not only to rule two ways on one
thing, but to do so at the same time.
He vetoed land bill in which the
Oregon representative was interested
by treating the Christmas recess as
final adjournment, but approved
Mexican claim bill, silver mine bill
and a bridge bill, by treating the same
recess as recess, as he should have
done. The pocket vetoed bill is not
lost, however, as one ofthe Washington
papers says, but is on file in the oihce OF
the Secretary ofthe US. Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

ScHNE1pER's BRAIS-The body Of
Howard Schneider was taken from
Washington to Baltimore this morning.
There an autopsy will be performed by
a corps of competent physicians select
ed by the family. The relatives of
Schneider refused to allow an autopsy
to be performed in Washington by the
government physicians, but they take
this course in the hope of proving by
careful examination of the dead mans
brain that he was insane. The autopsy
will be conducted with the greatest
secrecy. The body will be examined
the brain will be removed, and the body
will be sent to the Loudon Park Gre
matory. The autopsy will be perform
ed in order to determine one of three
things: An abnormal brain develop
ment. lack of brain development
or diseased brain, Should they
succeed in proving any of these things,
the brain will be preserved, the ply
sicians will certify to their examina-
ton, and the results and these facts
will be used as the basis for such action
rs the family may judge best to take.
The greatest secrecy has, so far, been
observed by the family and the under
taker,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
Deyoured by Wild Beasts.

TACOMA, Washn., Mar. 18.-Since
the heavy snow storms which occurred
in February the cougars which infest
the Cascade Mountain, have been
committing depredations at the settle
ments. Calves and hogs have been
killed and dragged away to the noun
tain lairs of the hungry beasts. Early
in the week big cougar came into
emp near Tilden and carried away an
Indian girl, 10 years of age. The child
was taken to cave, pulled to pieces,
and eaten by the cougar and her young
ones. 1t is reported here that the
cougars have repeated their bold at
tacks on settlements, and that several
settlers and Indians have been carried
off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Senate committee on privilege
and elections is said to be divided in lis
opinion as to the legality of the creden-
tials of the Senator's appointed by the
Governors of Wyoming, Montana and
Washington.
James J. Corbett, the champion pusi
list. says the big purses will bring out
good men, The offers of S75.O0O and
$4,000, respectively, by the two clubs
for his coming fight with Chas. Mitchell
he thinks very acceptable.
Henderson Smith. aged 119, died at
Quincy, H., "Wednesday night. He
was born in Virginia in 1774 and at one
time it is said was in the employ OF
George Washington. He was con-
lirlned democrat.
An overturned piano-lamp SET fire 10
the residence of George Hamilton, IN
Washington, yesterday evening, which
Quilted the building and caused damage
estimated at $4,000. Mr.. Hamilton
had left Washington at 4 O'Clock for
New York, and the only persons in the
house at the time the fire broke out
were Mrs. Hamilton and her chllu anu
the servants.
It is denied that the President sent
any message to the democratic leaders
in the Senate demanding the reorgan-
ization of the committees. 1t is said,
however, that Mr.. Cleveland would UNI
doubtedly have preferred TO have an
anti-free-coinage majority on the ii
nance committee, and it is understood
he did not think it was the proper
thing to put a man like Senator Brice,
Of Ohio, at the head Of the committee
on Pacific railways.
Ruiz Sandoval, the professional revo-
lutionist, who sought refuge in Colon
bia after his expulsion from Honduras
by General Domingo Vasquez, has been
expelled from that republic. He had
sought an asylum in the Venezuelan
Legation when word was taken to him
that he was to be arrested by the Co
lombian authorities. Sandoval's right
of asylum in the Venezuelan Legation
was apparently not recognized, for he
was arrested yesterday and placed on
board steamer which sails from Colon
to New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
Burned TO Death.

LEWISTON, Idaho, Mar. lS.-In fire
in the City Hotel last night Mrs. Mey-
ers and her two children were badly
scorched. George Gibson, prominent
sheep-man, leaped from an upper win
dow and escaped with minor injuries.
Frank Shevy, q young man who
aroused Gibson, hesitated to make the
leap and was burned to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

SOUTHERN SOCIETY REcEPT1oN.-A rcee9'
ton will be given by the New York Southern
Society next Thursday to Mrs. General Pix
EFT and Mrs. General Custer at the society
rooms, in west Twenty-ffth street. On Jha
occasion ladies' accompanied by members "i..
be admitted, and the visitors privilege Will
De- temporarily suspended. This Is tie af'i
of series of receptions to be given By ,.t'r
ccty to ladies of prominence in the sogin'
The series will include reception to Ai'.
Jefferson Davis and Miss Winnie DAVIS aiH
on. 1t is proposed by these prominent ~ i.s
government of the club to stimulate !iie ~
the society by making the entertainment 1l'
usually attractive. The members OF ths sa'
tertainment committee are: j. Ringso.H W..
Coy, Howard R. Boync and G. Terry 9inli-,,,
Mr.. Sinclair is an ex Baltimorean and aa eN'
81 crctary of the society
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
The steamer New York.

New YORK, Mar 1S.-With her flags
huttcring in stiff breeze and the spray
dashing from her bow, the magnificent
ocean greyhound, New York, steamed
past Sandy Hook at S:37 o'clock this
morning. An hour later she was i'll
quarantine, having made her first trip
to the west under the stars and stripes
in six days, twenty-five hours and
thirty minutes. The New York left
southampton on Saturday, March II,
at noon, and passed the Needles at 2:50
O'Clock in the afternoon, from which
point she was timed. She encountered
heavy seas and head winds during her
VOYAGE, and followed Il more southerly
course than usual, so her trip was q re-
markaby good one considering the dis
lance traverscd this season. Hor
agents in this city consider the voyage
as fully ten hours better than the time
indicates. and believes that she will es
tablish new record from Southampton
before the summer season begins. The
record, six days, eleven hours and for
ty-four minutes, is held by the Fuerst
Bismarck. The New York brought an
unusually large number of passengers
for what may be called a winter voy-
aOa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

SECRETARY CARLISLE AND THE l-A10'
Us1oy.-Secretary Carlisle, of the I'Fsa'a''
DEPARTMENT, has taken stand on the IaOo.
question. The president of one Of the MOI
prominent labor organizations sent WORD =
Secretary Carlisle yesterday that he Wi ',l,,t
like to have hearing before an appoiI'Ilt s..
was made in New York, which would 1 .Tss
more or less to do with immigration. ~ ~
secretary answered that he did not p'o.'yr. ,nr
consult any organization or aasociatioii % -.
kind whatever in making his apo ls.i' ~.
that if they or their representatives asa -.
thing 10 say, or any reccmneud.i1..y., y
make, they could flc them IN %aul'S Is
thew could state them as iHdiyidlitiia'; o, 4,
proposed to treat all persons coming 10 ~"
american citizens, and individuality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

TIE KING KILLERS in this country,
and those demagogic enough to profess
TO agree with them, object to the ratiil-
cation of the Russian treaty, because 1t
provides that murderous consplrators
who may attempt TO assassinate the
Car or any of his family shall not, ii
they flee to the United States, be pro
tected on the ridiculous plea that their
offence is of political character, but
shall be eXtradited for the punishment
they so justly deserve. For the repu-
tation of the country among the other
civilized nations of the world, it Is
hoped the treaty referred to may be
ratified as soon as possible. The wretch
who would throw bomb at the Car
would, in this country, throw one at the
President. Dynamiters must be elm
mated from mankind, and, in order TO
DO so. the penalty of their crime must
be invariably exacted, and they must
be rendered to justice wherever they
be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

The ten-year-old son of Justus Zell,
living near Eau Claire, Wis, fell down
a we'll fifty feet deep yesterday and
was instantly killed. His brother,
aged u, started to save him if possible,
but he lost his hold when half way
down and also fell to the bottom, and
was fatally injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
DIED.

Suddenly this Saturday morning at
.'Slount Jealous, near Mount 0livct Church,
Fairfax county, JAMES NJ. TALBOT,
in The send year of his age. FaneraI from
his late residence Monday, The 20th ipstaat,
at / o'clock p m. Friends and acquantances
of the family are invited to attend. Wash
ingtOn STAY please copy.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

TwELvE-YEAR-OLD MOTHER WITH
TRIpLErs.-Lizzic Bishop Hinckleyr
aged u years, daushterof Mrand Mrs.
Edward Bishop, of Roxbluy, Conn.,
who was married little less than q
year ago to Henry Hinckley, gayebifth
Sunday evening to triplcts two sTis
and a boy. Each girl weighs elshl
pounds, the boy seven and a-half. ne
girl-mother is doing we'll and so are the
triplets. They are being fed on pre-
pared baby food and milk pnnche1.
The boy-father is being overwhelmi,,d
with congratulations, and so IS MI
Bishop, the grandfather. There ~ no
railroad to Roxbury, and farmers ara
their wives are driving from mlle
around to see tho triplets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
Loudoun Notes.

Mr.. seldom Hoffman died near Md.
dIeburg ofpneumonia oil Tuesday morn
ing last, in the 10th year ofhisa aye lie
was son Of Mr. w. H. Hoffman.
AIr. 5. Carroll Chancellor sold on
Monday last, rs trustee. the John Il.
Greenlease farm. in Broad Run. %
acres, to John +. J. Gulick for $ll per
acre.
The wife of Mr.. John w. Einchcloe,
our former iloater representative in the
Legislature. died ut a hospital III Wash.
ingion last sunday. Her remains were
buried in the Aliddleburg cemetery on
Tuesday last. She had gone to Wash.
ingion to have Il tumor removed from
her side. which was done on Friday be.
fore her death. She was in the prime
of life, in her 35th year. She was the
daughter of the late Alex. NJ. Smith. Of
Fauquicr. beloved and esteemed By all
who knew her.-H'dSdiagioaiaL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

AN INCIDENT or OTHER DAYs.-The
Alexandria correspondent ofthc Wash
ington Star in mentioning the funeral
of Mrs. Janet Studs, which took place
at West End yesterday says
"She was the widow of Isaac Studs,
a Fairfax farmer, who attended the 81
exandria and Washington markets
Not long before the late war, when
what was called the Helper book an
anti-slavcry treatise. was creating some
excitement in Congress and elsewhere,
Mr. StnddS broueh, n bundle from the
express office over the Long bridge iii
his wagon. On the way the bundle be-
came united and when the wagon
stopped ut Jackson City some OF the
Helper books were lying on the bottom
of the wagon. On the discovery Of TIL,
by some men there Mr.. Studs was ar
rested on the charge of bringing incen-
diary publications into The STATE. He
WAS brought TO Alexandria and held
bail by an examining court Capt. Jas
w. jackson, who afterward killed Els
worth, was one OF his bondsmrn. The
war came on before the case was heard,
and il is probably still pending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

A TRICK OF THE EYE.-By cutting
three strips of white paper Of the same
length exactly, with one of them half
as wide us the other, one of the nca,
est tricks of optical illusion can be PFC
duced. If those Of the same width ere
laid crosswise, the narrow strip placed
in the centre, it will invariable seem as
il the broad strips were considerably
shorter than thenarrow one. The illusion
is enhanced by laying the pieces ofpapcr
on black surface BY placing the
three strips in the form ofan inverted
N" and using the narrow strip for the
diagonal line, the latter in turn willap-
pear much shorter than the other two
TO an Impractical eye the illusion vii
seem very remarkable indeed. when 1t
is demonstrated that all the strips are
Of the same length. st. Loot Post.
DiSpatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18

There are glimpses of heaven granted to US
by every act or thought or word which raises
Us above ourselyes.-Dean Stanley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-18
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 10, 1898.
THE NEW YORK mugwumps and

THE NEW YORK mugwumps and
aati-snappers, before the last Presiden-
t al election based their opposition
to the regular democracy of their State
solely upon the ground of their objec-
ton to machine" rule and to the
"spoils'' system. Every one ofthem is
now an applicant for office, and some of
their applications have already been
granted. This is not at all surprising,
but is Just what was expected, as it was
well known that they only became
kickers because they knew they would
have no chance for 'spoils' under the
regular organization, as they didn't de,
serve any. But it was never supposed
that they would openly declare them
selves in favor of''machine' rule,and de-
mand that every postofice in thestate OF
New York be disposed of by the mug
wump and anti-snapper machine,
though that is just what their leading
organ. the Eceaiag Post, is now doing.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06
HORSE RECING.
X Benefit Will be Given Train
err verplast at the
Fair Ground.

Arrangements have been made for
n race between r. .Neil's black stall
lion. Buttons PAGER and NJ. Lafontl' =
celebrated Free Trade; the race will
three heats, one mile each. There
will be purse for which the horses
will contest, but the gate receipts
will go to r. Verplast, the trainer
who has had charge Of horses at the
fdir grounds for q year or more. He
has been a faithful attendant, and
horsemen feel that they would like
to give him some token Of their re-
gard, hence this benefit. A race he,
tween the above horses will nndoubt.
edly attract large crowd. The
date Of the race is fixed lOr w ednes
day, Oct. II. Make your arrange
msnts to attend. NJ. Lafond ia Ger
tain his horse will win. but tina,
fact will be kept q secret, in order
tn surprise the crowd. 1,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06
Conservative Insurance.

We believe that one OF the greatest
encOuragements to incendiarism is
the over insurance on property per-
mittcd by agents of insurance com.
panies: At one time stock of
goods may warrant $1,000 or 81, 1000
insurance, and in a few months a
small fraction OF that would cover a
total loss by fire. If insurance agents
would keep close account of stocks
they insure, and keep their policies
cut to within safe line one very
dangerous element would be avoid
ed. Agents frequently cut down
their Insurance for the protection OF
| their companies, and honest men
carrying insurance will themselves
have policies reduced when stocks
are reduced. Any man who conducts
his business ON legitimate principles
will reduce his insurance at all times
to only fairly cover his buildings and
goods, as he can obtain the return
of the proportionate share of any
cancelled or reduced policy, It may
be necessary to take some action
that will compel agents to run theil
business so it will be Il protection
rather than a menace to thecity's in
terests, and it would be very easy
thing to accomplish ii the provoca
ton continues. Many wooden build
ings are insured for quite a per cent
age more than adjusters will ap
praise them at. That is an injury tC
insurance companies and a danger tt
the city,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06
Fittinuly Described.

Pioneer Press: About the most
despicable wretch permitted to exist
is the i,!cendiary, or as he is COM
monty termed, firebus. In the list
Of criminals he is too degraded to BIZ
classed with mHrqerers, and high
wayman is a. gentleman in e9mpari=
son to him. In his nefapious work
the incendtary jeopardizes the lives ri
innocent persons and those of brave
firemen, and not infrequently threat.
els the destruction of an entire city
When the deed is the result of a de.
sire for mercenary gains, the crime is
even mare base than where the act
is committed in spirit Ut revenge
There can be no worse enemy tC
society than the man who Willflilly
plans to cause the destruction q
property with the object of securing
the amount tor which the BUILDING q
it's contents are insured. and the pen
atty imposed 10y law is entirely toe
light. Chicago police have recently
unearthed \ conspiracy to swindl'
the Insurance. companies, and 4 ngm
Der of the alleged tlrebugs have heel
indicted by the grand jury. The,
are said to have recently caused fire
that resulted in tn" destruction q
| nearly $200.0oO. A life sentence in tn
penttcntinry would no Rnna to-
severe for these scuundrels should tn
charges against them be proven.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06
Charlie Kindred Hftsr Gold.

Between two and three week ago
VIM. f. SeeIye, of this city, met &. F.
Kindred. formerly Of Brainerd In st.
Paul. Several gentlemen from Phil
adelphia were with Mr.. Kindred,
and the party were travelling by
special car. MIR. Seelye accompanied
them to- the Red river valley. where
they enjoyed Il days shooting; then
they went to Winnipeg and from
there over the Canadian Pacific road
to the Lake M the Woods. where
they spent three days looking over
the gold letlges that arefOund in that
region. Gold mines are being opened
there by other parties. and Mr.. Kin
drpd and Others associated with him
will probably open some mines there.
Mr.. Seelye returned home by way Oj
WinRipeg, and MIR. Kindred and
party went east over the d. & W.
Braincrd journal.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06
Turner Dry 6oeaa Go

The Turner Dry Goods Co. has Sue
ceedel to the business Of ScOugale 4
CO., which was established in this
city about a year ago, and has con
Quoted a large and successful bust
ness. The BsW fiEm. Of which b. G
Turner ia head, will continae IT, keep
ON hand u complete stock Of goodI
in it's line, and buyers will always be
assured Of good quality and low
prices, Mr.. Turner goes to Chicago
today to purchase new goods, ant
will keep all lines fully UP to the de
mands of the local trade. He is 6
first-class man for the business, an(
will undoubtedly meet with success
in the line he has chosen.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06

The twenty or more citizens who
looked after the proper serving OF the
election notices in all towns on Tues
morning brought back encouraging
reports without any exceptions.
Not that all localities favor the prop
oSitions by any means, but that
matters are in better shapegenerally
throughout the country than was
supposed.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-10-06
The members Of the committee arr

The members Of the committee are
Peter Metlved. chairman; Chas.
Gravel, q. B. Buchanan. George La
Fond, John Wetzel, I. E. Staples. A.
r Davidson. l.. E. Richard and e.
Rothwell. Up t" the present time
the work for the project has been
conducted by any who chose to
interest themselves, and even now
the project has A very promising
look and the executive committee will
take charge with every thing favor
able to u successful issue. Upon
those gentlemen depends in great
measure the outcome OF the fight,
and the consequent future of the
county and city. The comm ittee is
an able one, and our people rep0se
entire confidence in their judgm cnt
ability and energy. They needand
will receive the most cordial assist
ance of all favor able to the project
and theirefforts must be strengthened
by liberal contributions and hearty
assistance Of our citizens.