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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-13

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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-13
The GRAND ARMY
OF TIE. REPUBLIC.
A Brief History Of One of the Great.
snf97o
est Patriotic Orders in the World.

S the time draws near for the
annual celebration of our Me-
moriaP Bay it seems not inap-
propriate to give brief history
of the Grand Army of the Re.
public. with a few facts relating
thereto, which may prove of in
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-13

There are in round numbers somewhat over
100000 men and officers in the active army.
These distributed in about half dozen OF
the principal! towns, which are tho residences of
the Captains General. Then they are subdi-
yided again and distributed among the smaller
places. So, the military arrangement of Govern
ment is the General-in Chief then these Cap.
tains General, and under them the subcom.
manders The arrangement is very systematic
aud well adapted to the country.
There are two general divisions: First, the
army proper and, second. the guard civil"
The former corresponds to our own Regular
Army. The latter is really patroling police.
They are stationed all over the country, on
the high roads, at railway stations, etc. 1t 10
due to them that the country is safe, even
in remote districts. In travelling across
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-13

0TATTiyN Organs, y stops, SEE; PIANOJ
kFlII - sI5O. Catalogue Free Address
DIna " Dan'i +. Beatty, Washington n. j.
Mention 4 he National Tribune
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-13
MEMORIAL MUSIC.

GARLAND TMEE. GRAVES, No 2"
A beautiful book 1s pages large size Words and
music for Decoration Day and all Memorial oc-
casons. Price l5c per copy $50 per dozen Tar
lands No H. same size aud price. " GariandS No. i
and No. q combined. sc per copy = 50 pr dozen.
Sent, postage express prepaid 10 any part Oh the
L. s. upon receipt of price Order of the author, old
soldier Rev. G. V. STRICKLAND, Argos, Ind.
Mention The National Tribune.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

At the request Of large majority of
the Democrats Of this town, the follow
ing gentlemen have consented to allow
the use Of their names as candidates for
town trustees at the election to be held
OH Monday the Sd Of April next:
A.V. FLEMING.
TT. Liable,
ALBERT BTENvENU.
W. II. LIVINGSTON,
GEORGE KNIGHT.
In their hands and under their control
the affairs Of the town will bs safe, and
we have the guarantee that the rights
and liberty OF every one will be prot, c.
ted. and the town will be free from
breach Of peace or other infraction of
the law.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25
Notice of Election.

All qualified voters in the limits of
the Corporation Of st. Martinville. par.
ish af st. Martin. are hereby notified
that an election will be held i'm the town
OF st. Martinville, on Monday the day
OF APIil next, A. ID. 1893. it being the
first Monday of said month, for the pur-
pose OF plpcting five trustees for the
town of st. Martinville, for a term Of
one year.
The poll will he open on that day at
the town hall in the town Of st. Martin
vile, from : a. H., until 6 n. H., under
the supervision Of the following com
misSianers: j. Cairns, W. S. Thomas,
+. W. Bienvenu.
The election to be conducted and re-
turns made according law.
A. Y. FLEMING,
Marrh-22 8. Returning Officer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25
Blood, Bladder, BiIiousnsss. W.W.C

Mrs. Alcide Meynier, who
was a resident of this town for a
number of years, died in New Or
leans Tuesday the q inst, aged
Is years.
Mr.. Jos. Martin son of Asses
sor s. Y. Martin, who was attend
ing medical course at the Tulane
New Orleans, returned home
Thursday.
Deputy Sheriff Peter Will
Jams of st. Landay parish came
here this week and took a negro
named Ben Bob who was in iail
accused of cattle stealing. 1t ap-
pears that he belonged to a gang
in st. Landry, and was indict-
ed by the grand jury of that par
ish together with five other ne
groes.
Last Sunday evening while
the jailer, Mr.. Eugene Bertrand
was allowing some of the prison.
ers to take little outside exer-
else in the Jail yard, one of them
a negro named Jules Pierre ac-
cused OF rape, made his escape by
crawling under the fence in gut
ter. A search was Immediately
made for him but without success.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25

NAL learned that Louis Michel was at
Plaquemine, La. he Immediately tele-
graph to the Sheriff of Iberville to ar
rest Michel and hold him until depu-
ty would come for him, which was done.
When he was arrested he was in COM
pany with another negro who is sup
posed to have been Paul Cormidr, FROM
the description of the man given by the
officer who arrested Michel.
On Saturday the 81 of August Deputy
Sheriff A. V. Fleming arrived here from
Plaquemine, La. having Louis Michel
in his charge. Michel was jailed.
On Tuesday the J6 Of February. 1892.
the trial Of Louis Michel and Lewis
Chambers was commenced. The jury
was composed as follows: Auguste Bar
ras. Casimir Wilt. John Coles, d. Cham
payne, Victor Maraist. AdOlphe Orillion,
Emile Martin, l.. Louis Legrand. P. Bar
ras. John Franz. Alfred Geoffroy and p
Dwyer. On Friday the IS of February
the jury brought i'm verdict of guilty
without capital punishment.
motion was made for a new trial
which was granted by Judge Jas. +.
MOutOn, with the consent of District At
tOrney Foster, to Lewis Chambers. but
Louis Michel was refused new trial.
He appealed to the Supreme Court, which
tribunal reversed the judgment of the
lower court.
On Wednesday the 81 of September
1892 the second trial OF the accused be-
gan. The jury was composed as fol-
lows: W. II. Livingston. Willie Potter.
Paul Halphen. Arthur Patin, Placide
Huval. Ambrose Deguretaire, Alfred De-
Tonne, ROsembert Dupuis. Sidney Las
trapes. Jules Hebert. Chas. Rees. Jr., and
Fred Schmidt. The trial closed late Sa-
turday evening. The jury retired to
their room for deliberation and reluain-
ell until the Monday following when
they rendered an unqualified verdict of
guilty.
An appeal was again made to the Su-
preme Court. but this time the judg
ment Of the lower court was maintained.
On the first Of March, the Governor
signed the death warrants, fixing Fri
day February "a, 1893. between the hours
Of II o'clock a. m. and p. H., the day
for the execution of the prisoners.
Judge Jas. +. Mouton presided at the
first trial. and Mr.. 7. ID. Foster, district
attorney represented the state. At the
second trial judge Felix VOORHEES, presI-
led AMI district attorney Il. F. Bronssard
the state.
All the evidence produced at both
trials and against both prisoners Was
wholly and entirely circumstantial.
There was not single direct evidence
brought against either of the accused.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25
Paid the Penalty Of His
Crime on the Gallows.
Lewis Chambers Who Was to
Hang With Michel for
the Same Crime
Was Respited by the Governor Pending
His Application to the Board of Par
dons for a Communication of
His Sentence.


Louis Michel passed a good night and
slept soundly. He awoke early Friday
morning and began TO prepare himself
to meet his death. lie cOnyersed freely
and laughed with all those who called
to see him. lie ate a hearty breakfast
and seemed to enjoy it. He was visited
by the priest early in the morning who
gave him communion. The priest re-
manned with him all the time and ac-
cOmpanied him on the gallOws.
The prisoner was taken from his cell
and marched to the scaffOld at II 80
a. H.. accompanied by Sheriff Rpes who
held him by the arm and Father Ian
glois who followed holding crucifix In
his hands. Michel had his hands tied
behind his back, and held cigar in his
mouth.
The Sheriff read the death warrant in
q loud tone but his voice was somewhat
affected. Michel listened attentively to
the reading of his death document and
repeated few words after the Sheriff.
After the reading was over the Sheriff
asked him If he had anything to say, he
could talk. He asked the Sheriff to take
the cigar from his mouth, after which
he spoke at some length in English. AZ
ter he was through speaking in English
fe said some of the congregation az he
termed 1t. might not understand Eng
lish and he would say few words in
French, which he did in loud and firm
voice. While he was talking he called
on several persons whom he recognized in
the large crowd of people who where
outside Of the Jail yard.
He spoke in a cool and calm way
laughing and joking. and on several oc-
caslOn he AZ well as the spectators burs-
ted IN laughter. He looked at the rope
and said "this is quite a big rope" and
then looked down he made another re-
mark in somewhat joking manner.
that the gallows was quite high for a
man to fall through. lie asked for a
drink and was given some wine and
water. lie kept Oh taking for a while
longer and then made his prayer, after
which he resumed his speech. After he
had talked a while he talked 70 the
priest in a low voice, and than said 81
want TO say my prayer" and was assisted
by the priest. This last prayer was
made at l2:11 D. M. at I2:Ig his legs
we're tied and the rope adjusted around
bis neck and the black cap was placed !
over his head and at l2:20 p. H.. the trap
was cut and his body precipitated into
eternity. The fall was about six feet |
Ind his neck was broken. There was
noticed only two slight witches of the !
'Ody. At l2:35 he was pronounced dead I
md at los the body was cut down and c
'laced in a plain cypress coffin. He 4
vas buried the same evening at 3o'clock.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25
Demand of Administration.
In the matter of the Estate of Alexis
Alexandra,
10Th Judicial District Court,
Probate Docket. No 2Slt.

state of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Martin.
Whereas, Marie Pierre willow Alexis
Alexandra, Of the Parish of st. Martin.
has filed her petition il this Office. ap-
plying to be appointed Administrative
OF the succession of her deceased hus-
band. Alexis Alexandra.
Now. therefore. public notice il here
by given to all parties Interested to show
canse If any they have in writing, with
in ten days from this publication. why
said application should not be granted
and said appointment made as prayed
for.
Witness the Hon. Felix VOORHEES, j,rIpe
OF said CONT at ST. MartinvilIe. Parish
OF st. Martin, La. this 18th day of NIsrch
A. D. 1898.
WI. b. EASTIS. by Clerk Of Court.
c. II. MOUTON. Attorney.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-03-25

Transient advertisements, 10 cents per
inch for first insertion; 30 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements. 81 per
I inch for first insertions; and 30 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
~Brief communications upon subjects
public interest solicited. No attention
will be given to ANONYMOUS letters.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02
THIS REMNANT DAY OF OURS

Furnishes an excellent example of judicious
losing. Prices-very low price-is the all
potent factor that brings about the end in
view, the object of the Remnant day-to dis
pose of accumulations and present fresh
stock with an unbroken front on Moncay
preparatory to the weeks business.
Therefore every Friday sees rare chances
offered and accepted in I'll departments here.
Odds and ends, the result OF the weeks havoc
among Cloaks, Jackets Suits, Underwear, etc.
short lengths of Silks, Linens, Dress Stufis,
Ribbons Laces, Upholstei. Goods etc.-brok-
en- lines of sizes in Gloves, Hosiery, Shoes,
Corsets, etc-anything that is soiled, unused,
marred, scratched, or otherwise defaced-in
fact, the cleft overs" of everything Prices
are marked on all snch Remnants that give
them double quick motion aud rid US of
their presence. At your command tomorrow
all over the store are baEgains-bargains that
tell of many a dime and many dollar saved.
We are ready to servo you, and the goods
themselves offer you special inducements in
MEMS DEPARTMENT.
First foor...........................lo Est
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02

The MUSICAL ASsoCIATIoN.-At a
meeting of the Musical Association
held last night it was determined to
abolish the public rehearsal feature,
and hereafter the association will SAVIOR
more of the social than of the musical.
This conclusion was reached mainly
for the reason that mos. of the mem
bers who made music a study aie
either removed from the city or have
business pursuits of a nature which pre-
vents their participating in the rigid
practice whichprecedes these rehearsals.
Another reason that is urged is the
lack of talent now in the association
from which to recruit new performers.
Oflate it has often been found neces-
sary to employ outsiders to assist in
making the rehearsals successful, q
plan which has proved too expensive
TO be continued. Those of the associ-
alton who have participated in the pub
lie rehearsals during the past seven
wears have by faithful and persevering
practice given creditable performances
which have been enjoyed by the large
audiences which were always present.
4 committee, consisting of Messrs. J. T..
Johnson, W. +. Carne, jr., ?. Nick.
Baldwin, G. w. Fisher, G.. f. Price, w.
Mechoir and w. i. Allen, was ap-
pointed TO draft a report on the future
prospects and purposes of the associa-
lion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02

PAwNEE BILLS WEST WEsT.-Major
Gordon w. Lille (Pawnee Bill has won
for himself distinction among the pio-
neers of the West and the children OF
nature. lie is the idol of the Pawnees
and other Indians who know him,
hence he has with him the greatest and
most representative lot of wild western
heroes ofevery class known to Indians,
Mexicans, Americans, Cowboys and
others. The performances of the His
toric Wild West, Grand Mexican Hip
podrome and Indian Museum outfit is
on scale of magnilicence hitherto un-
attempted. There is an army of wild
western people, and there are Indian
musicians; the Mexican band, wild
riders of the Pampas and a band of
Belouin Arabs. Beautiful wild west
ern girls and tlashing-eyed senoritas
from the Rio Grande dash throughout
the performances of Pawnee Bills His
toric Wild West, Mexican Hippodrome,
Indian Museum and Grand Fireworks
Exhibition. to all of which one ticket
admits That this is one of the grand
est of ali such exhibitions is attested by
the press of the country. Ladies and
children are watched by careful at
PENDANTS, who do all in their power to
render their visit to the Wild West hap
py, instructive, pleasant and comforta-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02

POLICE CoURT.-Justice Thompson
presiding.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning:
Vincent Wilson, Charles Wilson and
CORTLAND Seaton, colored, arrested by
Officers Travers and Arlington for dis
orderly conduct and for throwing mis-
sles against a house on Hallow Eve
night, were made TO pay damages and
costs of the warrant.
VIM. Conkling, arrested by Officer
Davis for being drunk on the street,
was sent to the work house for ninety
days.
Lawrence Bright, arrested by Officers
Grady and Travers for escaping from
the chain gang, was sent back to the
gang.
Leary Bright, arrested by Officers
Griffin and Howson for stealing from a
car of the Washington Southern Rail
way, was fined 81.
A warrant which had been sworn out
against white man by colored man
Tor disorderly conduct, was dismissed at
1he instance of the complainant.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool. Six prisoners and ten
loogers We're at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02

AN ENJOYABLE OCCAsIoN,-About
thirty of the officers and members Of
the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum as
sembied at the restaurant of Mr.. Ed
ward Rammel, on north Royal street,
last night, and spent q most delight
full evening. The occasion was COM
plimentary supper tended the COM
pany by Mr.. Rammel who was the re-
cipient of the handsome punch bowl
awarded the most popular restau-
rateur at the fair recently held for the
poor under the auspices of the st. Vim
cent de Paul Society of st Mary's
Church. Oysters and other edibles
were spread abundantly, and after all
had partaken of the good things in the
way OF substantals, the bowl was pro-
duced filled with most tempting and
exbilarating punch. Toasts were pro
posed and appropriate responses made
by Messrs. j. Harry Rice, Herbert
Baker, Francis r. Quinn, Thomas S.
Lannon, Florence 7. Mccarthy, Daniel
]. Normoyle, Louis Shuman and Will
liam l.. Hoy, officers of the Lyceum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02
LEGAL BREFITIES.

The City School Board meets TO-
night.
The e:tric railway company is now
having the paving between the IA Is
repaired.
Mr.. Harvey Hamilton has resigned
rs registrar of the Second ward, but his
successor has not yet been appointed.
In the Corporation Court to-day M.
K kemper qualified ms administrator
of the estate of the late F. r. Windsor.
The dredge Condor, recently libeled
for towing bill. was to-day further Ii,
b ,lled by Mr.. w. S. Moore for bill
for repairs.
While MIR. William Grillbortzer was
cutting cheese in Mr.. A. J. Silling's
store last night he severely cut the
forefnger of his left hand.
The races at the Driving Park yes
terdav evening were fairly well attend
ed. The winners were: Harry Ar
thur, 2:9O4 Harry D, 1891; Wayside
Chief, 3:2!.
Mr.. J. o. Kerby has refused to be-
come a candidate for the Legislature
in Fairfax county against Mr.. Willard,
the democratic nominee, who vii! have
no opposition; nor will Mr.. Bendheim
in this city.
In the U. S. Senate Yesterday reso-
luton introduced by Mr.. Hunton to
authorize the formation of national
conservatory of music at Washington
was referred to the committee on the
District of Columbia.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Gregor Leo
Ncetzel. of Falls Church, and Jessie
Irene Pope, of Washington; Thomas
H. Miller, of Charlottesville, and Katie
Hicks, of CuIpeper, and to John W:
Atchison and Mary V. Lovelace, of
Stafford county.
An inquest was held yesterday at
the fourth police precinct, Washington,
upon the dead infant of Estelle E.
Beach. 1t is alleged that the death of
the infant, which was born alive, was
due to an operation performed by DR.;
Edward Leon. The young mother will
live. The jury returned a verdict that
the baby had come to its death from
criminal operation performed by DR..
Leon. DR.. Leon was held to await the
action of the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02

FooT BALL.-As stated yesterday the
Howard-Kendall game of football that
was announced for that evening on the
High School grounds, near this city
did not come-the mutes sending word
that their team and substitutes were
too badly crippled to play any more
games this season, and that they would
forthwith disband. An Alexandrian,
who was at Kendall Greel one even
5ng recently, says that about every man
he saw there was either crippled or
cut up and the mutes said that football
did it. Some Is men are too much
used up to play at present. Among
these are Rossen, Cowan, Ryan, Grimm,
Cusack and Cummings, who played on
the mutes' team in the game at the
High School on the 9TH ult. The for.
mer has his nose broken aud the Others
are severely hurt in various ways, some
hobbling about on clutches, some
with heads bandaged and others with
arms in sings, and yet the season" is
hardly on. The mute team is regarded
as one of the strongest teams in this 10,
eality. They visit the High School
once or twice every year and almost
invariable vanquish the home team.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02

BANQuEr.-Mr. r. w. Rouse, the
popular and efficient superintendent of
the St. Louis Brick Company (whose
works are in the county, and who was re-
Gently married in st. Louis, last night
entertained q number of his friends at a
sump;uous banquet given at the Opera
House Restaurant. A number piper
sons were present and the various deli,
cacies Of the season were served by Mr..
Brill in the most tempting style. After
the banquet Mr.. Chas. Bendheim, on
behalf of the friends of Mr.. Rouse in
this city, in an appropriate speech, pre-
sented him with handsome china din
ner set aud banquet lamp, as wedding
present aud as a token of the esteem
in which he is held by them. Mr..
Rouse replied in fitting terms. The oc-
casion was most pleasant one and
will long be remembered by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02
EXPLOSION OF A LAMP.-About half

EXPLOSION OF A LAMP.-About half
part six O'Clock last night some young
sters while passing down Royal street
saw brilliant blaze in room in the
second story of the residence of Mr..
George barley, on the east side of the
street They knocked at the door and
Informed the inmates of their discovery,
and an alarm of fire was sounded. The
fire had been caused by the explosion
of coal oil lamp, and the burning YES
sci was quickly tossed into the street.
Some furniture in the room was more
or less injured, but no serious damage
resulted. The fire department did not
90 into service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-11-02
ONE PRICE.
TACK E1TF&M
DRY GOODS.
ENTIRE STOCK

CUR ENTIRE STOCK
~ of FALL and WINTER
DRESS GOODS has arrived.
Many novelties appear in our
collection sure to attract buy
ers. Our line of patterns is
much larger and more COM
plete than ever. We have re-
Gently devoted two weeks in
New York in buying these
goods, and have taken espe-
cial care in selecting the new
est wcaves in the market. You
are invited to inspect our line
before making your purchases,
as we know for style and prices
it is unsurpassed.
In selecting our Dress Goods
stock we have not omitted ap-
propriate trimmings. We have
all widths and shades of the
now very popular Braid SO OK
tensively used for trimming
also a large variety Of change
able Silks, Tafates, Benga-
lines, Surahs, Velvets and Vel
veteens.
We have secured a large lot
of Chenille Portiers from a
Philadelphia manufacturer, to
be sold at less than cost of
making-notably among them
one lot 3 yards long SO inches
wide at s3.49; another 31a
yards long AZ inches wide at
S4.15, and Others at CORE
spondingly low prices.
Our Lace Curtain stock is
unusually attractive at prices
ranging from 75c to $3.50.
One special bargain at $3.50.
We are retiring from the
merchant tailoring business,
and offer our entire stock of
cassimeres at cost.
Don't fail to call on US for
Carpets, Smyrna and Skin
Rugs, Art Squares, etc.
The largest variety of La
dies and Misses Wraps and
Cloaks ever shown in Alexan-
dria.
ISAAC EIcHBERG,
King and Royal SITS.