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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

INQUEsT-An inquest over the body
OF James Rector, of Clifton, who was
run over by a freight car at Manassas
on Friday night, and who was brought
TO this city where he died, was held
yesterday by Coroner Purvis. and YER
diet rendered of accidental death and
generating the company from blame.
The evidence showed that Mr.. Rector.
while under the influence of liquor
climbed to the top of a car, fell there
from to the tracks and was run over.
Mr.. J. G. Beckham acted as foreman of
the Jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

MYSTERIOUS SUIcIDE.-Between
,l,.e and four o'clock Saturday even,
inc two boys Of this city named Ger
Nm discovered the body of a man in
Zine on Mr.. Peter Pulman's farm,
"rgr Fort Lyon, short distance from
III: city and informed Messrs. Clinton
g,nsnger, Frank Deeton and L. E.
Tggril of their discovery The dead
man va, a total stranger to persons in
isa ucighborhood. An Inquest was
FerI on the body by Justice Triple,t,
osFairiuX, and the jury, after h ing all
Nh. evidence that could be Obtained,
r4rEned q verdict that the deceased
w.~ua known TO them and that he came
- death presumably by his own
. as he hai been shot in the left
.-, ana - caiibre anticipated
MIS-. was lying Close to his left hand
one barrel empty The h2dy was
aUeu,ly turned over to Under
;a~ Waaatley, of this city, by the
fax authorities, and ordered 70 be
IN. srei a their expense should no.
bl5t come forward and claim it,
Tho r.mlils were brought 20 this city
and LACED ia Mr. WheatIey's cstab-
,.ueul. The dead man appears to
haze been between % and IS years of
a.r He wore a thin mustache of q
dark hue, was attired in blue pants
win dark stripes down the legs, cut
avty diagonal coat and vest of the
same material, low-quartered russell
shoes. tan hose, white shirt, standing
c7.araul fourth hand tie. He wore
a derby nat In his pockets were
found pair of nickel trimmed near
sighted eyeglasses and gold tipped
pencil. decomposition had set in and
!. /, presumed he must have killed him
sell on Wednesday night last. a
man answering his description WI S
seen On Wednesday evening 10 pass
down the Telegraph road from the
Pike Branch and that night a pistr |
shot was heard by resident of that
acighborhood. There was nothing on
the body to establish lis identity save
the initials Il. y. c. on some of the
uudcrclothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30


PERsoNAL.-Mr. VIM. Mex. Fisher,
formerly of this city, and Miss Annie
Barber are to be married in Richmond
on the 9th proximo.
Col. 7, H. Ficklin has entirely re-
covered from his recent indisposition,
and last week resumed his duties as
principal of Washington school.
Gen. James Longstreet. of Georgia,
Is the guest of Col. John w. Fairfax,
ans former chief of staff, at the latter's
nome, "Freestone,n on the Potomac.
1heSe two noted Confederates are lit
orally lighting their battles over again,
as they are engaged in going over Gen.
Lonsstreets History of the War;
preparatory to its publication at an
early date.
Among the many presents received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

\ POLICEMAN SUSPENDED.-Mayor
Strauss this morning investigated the
shooting of Officer George Crump by
Officer James McCuen early Saturday
morning. The facts in the case were
in substance as published Saturday.
Mr., McCuen had fallen into doze. and
having had vivid dream that black
dog was after him had, before becoming
sufficiently awake to realize what he was
doing, shot his brother officer, under
the supposition chat he was the ami
mai. Policeman Clayton Arlington,
VINO was present. saw him in the act of
cooking his pistol again after the shoot
inc. presumably for another shot, when
he caught his arm aud awoke him.
Nr. McCuen, as might be supposed,
was much distressed when he realized
what he had done, and doubtless suf-
fered mentally as much as did Mr.
Crump physically. The Mayor, after
having heard the evidence and the
statement of the accused, suspended
Dir. McCuen for thirty days for dere,
LECTION of duty in falling asleep and
the consequences which followed. His
honor took occasion to say that in fu-
ture be intended taking cognizance OF
every dereliction of duty, carelessness
and especially whisky-driuking upon
the part of a policeman or any other
city officer, and delinquents when
brought before him in the future mig t
rest assured that their offenses would
receive the punishment they deserved.
Mr.. Crump's wound is still giving him
AID his friends considerable anxiety.
The knee cap, it is said, is uninjured,
and the hope is entertained that the
ball has made flesh wound only.
But should this prove to be the case,
the injury is by no means superficial,
as the bullet is deeply imbedded in his
leg, and may yet produce much
trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

tbs JUBILEE SISGERs-This band Of
vocalists, who appear here next Thursday, i
as good to day rs it was twcu:y- one yeas a=',
when it started out to accomplish the task OF
raising money for the building Of Fisi, tni-
vcrsity. The programme is composed c!ie!iy
of slave songs. This is the specially the iu-
biIec Singers. and in it they cannot he ~.
preached he voices are well balancod, aud
the whole performance is musica. treat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

REGIsTRATIoN.-The city registration
books closed on Saturday. Since May
names have been added to the lists as
follows: First ward, % white, 1 color
ed; Second, "A white; Third, 50 white, 6
colored; Fourth, As white, 5 colored.
But few names were registered on Sat
urdav.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
The CURTAIN STORY.

Choice specimens of our own importations,
offered at lowered prices, and thousands of the
Curtains-all Of genuine worth-from the
great pcremptory trade sales of the Bromley
and Wilkesharrc Manufacturing Companies
at one-quarter to one-third less than the
usual
3x6 Window Shades, mounted on sclf-act
ing spring rollers, 15c.
3-fold Antique Oak Fire Screens, mounted
in silkoline, S195.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

a committee of colored lawyers are
in Washington with petition to Con-
gress asking for the appropriation of a
billion dollars for the colonization of
their race
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
DIED.

At his home in this city on Saturday evea-
Ing. October 2Sth, 1893, FREDERIC i
WINDSOR, in the 64th year Of his age. The
funeral will take place on Tuesday at ) p. M
from his late residence, No. COZ Cameron
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

Twelve new cases of yellow fever were re-
ported to-day at Brunswick, Ga, 7 white, and
5 colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Sun rises tomorrow at $50; sun sets
40 High water 1907 a. N. and
~ % =. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
Free.

All goods purchased of Wanamakcr & Brown,
loJ3 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, d..
e., are kept in repair one year free of charge.
oct24 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
..flu fair: slight change in temperature;
iii .a.l.J.c winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
INDIAN MUSEUM, GRAND MEXICAN
HIPPODROME, and MAGNIFICENT
PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY.

PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY.
This Stupcrdous Exhibition is the GREAT
EST WILD WEST IN THE WoRLD-and
only one-now travelling with its own train
OF cars.
NATURES OWN EXHIBITION instruc-
tive and full of interest
WARLIKE BANDS OF INDIANS. FA-
NOUS CHIEFS and BRAVES. STARTLING
and STERLING NOVELTIES. BUCKING
BRONCHOS and SPOTTED MUSTANGS.
MISS MAY LILLE, the Champion Lady
Rife Shot.
A Bevy of WILD WESTERN BEAUTIES
and daring COWBOYS.
COREY-AMERICANI, the Champion Pistol
Shot.
TIE MEXICAN HIPPODROME
Racing STEERS and Standing Races.
The GREAT ARTILLERY RACE.
SENIOR FRANCISCO and his VAQUEROS.
MISS BRADDON, the Prairie Queen.
MOUNTAIN MEADOW MASSACRE re-
produced, also the WOUNDED KNEE
FIGHT.
Indians attacking TRAPPER TOMS CAB
IN, and the FORT SILL STAGE COACH.
A BAND OF BEDoUIN ARABS just add
ed. Marvels of Skill, Agility and Daring.
WILD RIDERS OF THE PAMPAS.
Distinguished PERsoNAGEsa and EVENTS
replcte with Thrilling Episodes
The GRAND STREET PARADE starts at
10 a. m, The performances begin precisely at
and s p. IN.
EVERY FEATURE REPEATED at each
Exhibition.
METEoRIc PYRoTEcHNIcAL DIS
PLAY.
LADIES and CHILDREN Our Special Care.
The Evening Performances Illuminated by
Brilliant Calcium Lights, making the
Enclosure as Bright as MONDAY.
Seats for Everybody.
ADMISSION, so Cents. Children under
8 years half price
Reserved Seats % cents extra
ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL.
oct2S&30novl&3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

l HAVE not used all of one bottle vet.
suffered from catarrh for twelve years. cx.
perencing the nauseating dropping in the
throat peculiar to that disease. aud nose bled
almost daily. tried various remedies with
out benefit until last April, when / saw Ely's
Cream Balm advertised in the Boston BUDGET
l procured a bottle, and since the first DAYS
use have Lad no more bleeding-the sore
ness is entirely gone.-D. G. Davidson. with
the Boston Budget, formerly with Boston
Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
THE LINEN STORY.

Whatever can be saved by large buying
from the makers and by taking advantage of
every opportunity the market offers, you can
count on getting here.
German Huck Towels, hemmed, ready for
use. very heavy, soft, and absorbent, full 1Sx
SO inches. -
12lac Regular Retail Price 1Sc.
Bleached German Damask, soft and free
from sizing, good patterns.
doe Regular Retail Price Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
Blazer and Elton Suits.

Blazer Suits made of all wool Navy Flame.
that sold for Sc will close at 1920.
Elton Flannel Suits, tailor made, worth SO
now go for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
Good Clothes

Open 81 doors Try it.
WANAMAkER & BROWN,
oct27 1w Washington, D. C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

AZ E,1BERS OF WASH
VI INGTON LODGE, NO. %, a. Z. & A.
VI. will assemble at their lodge room, TO
MORROW TUESDAY AFTERNOON, at =
O'Clock, 10 attend tine funeral of their late
brother. Fre5orirk r. Windsor. Members of
Andrew Jackson Lodge and all Master Masons
in good standing are invited to attend By
os5cT Of the "crshipful Master.
J. S. DOUGLAS,
II Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

POLICE CoURT.-lnayor Strauss pre-
Stding.-The following cases Were dis
posed of this morning:
Lawrence Webster, colored, arrested
by Officer Ferguson for disorderIy con-
duct, forfeited his collateral by not .:
pearing until the adjournment Of the
court.
Harrie McArdle, arrested by Officer
Young for being drunk in the street,
was fined -.
Three young men, charged with as
saul ing another man, had their case
pos poned. Thomas Bryant, colorcd,
for using beanshooter in the street,
was fined 81.
Nette Rosser, charged vito selling
liquor on Sunday and without a L.
cease, had her case postponed.
Two men charged with disordeIiy
conduct, were fined s. each.
Night Report. night was cleaT
and cold. Six prisoners and eleven
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30

b Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Tracy upon
taeir return from their bridal tour was
a handsome silver tea service pre- scented
by the employees of the R. & D. shops
in this city. Mr.. T. is general foreman
of the railroad shops, and the tribute
shows the respect and esteem in which
he is held by the employees.
1t is understood that Mr.. N. B. Har-
low, at The request of many of his
frien i, has consented ~ again serve Dis
City treasurer and that Judge Norton
viii re-sNp"int him TO that position to
serve Till July next-the time Tor which
he was elected
Mr.. c. o. Pullman, accompanied by
his uncle, Mr.. Samuel Pullman, left
this city Saturday night 70 spend a
week or 10 days in Chicago and al n
agara Falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-30
Cor. Duke and Fairfax streets.

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castcria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she saveth castoria.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

The readers of THE SENTINEL never had
an opportunity to get frst-class watches
at any such prices as the above. and after
this stock is sold they will probably not
soon have such q chance again.
This offer is open only to subscribers "a
The INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.
One of these watches will make hand
some birthday or Christmas present for
your wife, your sister, your daughter, or
your sweetheart; for your husband, your
father, your brother oryour son.
In order to avoid confusion and mistakes
the watches should be ordered only by
their numbers. Thus it is only necessary
to say: "Send watch No. Tor whateveE
number is desired) TO the following sd-
dress" Write the name, town, county and
state very plainly.
The cash must accompany every order.
We should prefer 10 have our subscrib-
ers use the following coupon, which can
be cut out, filled up and sent TO THE IS-
DIANA STATE SENTINEL with a draft ON
Chicago, New York, Indianapolis or Gin
cinnati or a postofice money order for thu
amount
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12
Cure for writer's Cramp.

with all the advance that has been
made in steel pens, said Charles l.
Kilbourn, nothing has yet been pro
duced TO equal the Old-fashiOned quill
for easy writing and for facility IN
making strokes of varying thickness.
1t is true we have quilts today, but UNI
fortunately cutting quill Is one or
the lost arts, and Il is very difficult
nowadays to find a man or woman
who can prepare a quill with that
beautiful accuracy which was one OF
the accomplishments OF our parents
and grandparents. A generation ago
what is known for want of better
name as writer's cramp' was UNI
known, and although il may be said
that we are more of a generation of
writer's than our forefathers, it must
also be remembered that printing was
much less used then than now, that
the typewriter was unknown, and that
many men and women wrote ten and
twelve hours a day for a livelihood.
Surprising writer's cramp to be the re-
suit of a series of imperceptible cleo
trio shocks IL can easily be seen why
IL was that quill-drivers never suf-
fered. The only relief nowadays from
that tiresome contraction of the mus
cles called writer's cramp is a first
class lead-pencils. Many well-known au-
authors use pencil invariably. ar
guing that II is less exertion and the
flow of thought is less interfered with
than when a pen is used. This may be
correct, but however that may be, il is
certain that If the pen is mightier than
the sword, IL Is certainly mightier than
a pencil as a fnger-ache producer. and
unless something equivalent TO quill
pen is introduced shortly there will be
a strong revulsion OF feeling I'm favor
of pencil and pencil-wrtting. "--Post-Dis-
patch.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

she died so poor as TO be almost suffer
ing for food. / have several reasons for
believing that she always bod enough
to live on comfortably, even without ap-
pearing in public. One reason is that she
had income of 100 month from
England. know this, because Consul
Booker used 10 visit her in Grass valley
every month or two and give her the
money. She told me that this income
would last all her life. providing she
never set foot in Sussex, England. Her
story was that she had child there,
and that the father had married. was
the head of a family and did not want
to risk the scandal her appearance IN
that country would be sure to cause
Then again she had diamonds on
which she could have realized fortune.
There was one necklace of i25 stones,
given her by the king of Bavaria. which
she valued at $4,000. and ! think she
must have had enough more to swell
the figures TO $4,000. mostly in unset
stones. When she left here IL was her
declared intention TO quit the stage ana
end her days in the house of Buch, the
gardener who help her to escape from
Bavaria. He came to this country with
her. and as a reward for his services
she bought him a piece of land near
New York and set him up i'm the nursery
business. He changed his name TO Buc-
hanan / am told, and his place she al
ways spoke of as a refuge whenever she
should tire of public life.
THAT she went there TO died is be-
yond question She died I'm 1860. ana
about year afterward 1 met an actor
wearing one of her biggest diamonds
He said that Lola had given 1t to nm
less than two hours before her death.
He pronounced the story of her starva-
ton a canard and said that she had
everything she wanted during her ILL
ness"
One of Phillips treasures is a spirit
message he received from Lola through
a medium named Jackson. who was
found dead in a doorway on Dupont-st.
"A few years ago. Lola was a spiritual
list and frequently held circles and
seances. Phillips took 10 spiritualism,
but he says he has no time for anything
of that sort now. Jackson gave him
Lola's message in writing. 1t was as
follows:
Il have been around you a great deal,
Thad and am glad you are doing well.
lola"
Phillips thinks that Jackson had no
previous acquaintance with either him
self or the dead actress, and that the
handwriting was that of his former mis-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

There il uptown hotel with one
face on Broadway. II is and has been
for several years. a public rendezvous
for politicians, actors. sports and men
about town. It's ample corridors are a
sort of social bourse from ! till $50 Its
CapaciOus bar-room is the meeting place
Of good fellows; its cafe is noted for its
pottage. it's black coffee and it's civilized
walters.
Obviously the proprietor is a good fell
low himself and so are his clerks, at
taches and messengers. and even his
bouncer puts on gloves and uses moral
sUasiOn.
This is. OF course. a great big news
stand where the daily papers melt like
the dew Of Hermon in the morning and
Mary Jane Libby and others OF her kind
disport themselves all through the hours
for the unsuspecting merchant from up
country. Then there are leather padded
settees on the marble floor where good
fellows can wait for hours for their
friends To keep up an appointment, and
over by the grand staircase is a mobile
mountain of trunks that are forever COM
ing in and going out
This place is busy sluiceway, where
the fever Of Broadway drifts in cOntinu-
ally and anxious men come and go and
comfortable men watch the tide. and ac-
tors hobnob and gamblers consult. and
ayers set up the drinks and the country
buyers look on and feel that they are in
the swim
One day there was a strange. soft odOr
OF VOLTS in the place that nobody had
ever detected before. This subtle invisi-
bic atmosphere settled down graciously
around the leathern settees, f1oated side
ways over Mary Jane Libby and drifted
into the open doors Of the cafe and bar
room. 1t was so gentle that while no.
body spoke Of it, everybody was consci-
Gus Of it.
II was the new telegraph girl in her
cage at the end OF the big book stand.
She percolated in most extraordinary
manner through the network Of her in
closure; streamed out, so TO speak,
through her wicket; really waited herself
all over the place. that the blase Jim
Meade t5Ok to one leathern chair where
he could watch It, and Henry Abbey took
10 standing in the draught Of il, and
Jimmy Kelly tried 20 catch it on his
sleeve cum with a pencil, and all the
walters over in the cafe turned their
heads toward 1t as they passed the open
door and spilled their coffee and soup.
You see the apparition was not at all
credible. We had read OF such things.
but we never expected 70 see them meth
odically planted there i'm the swim like a
bunch Of amaranths I'm a watering cart.
All Jim Meade could do was to sit in
that leathern chair and try and coax
himself by sticking his scarfpin into his
Rsllet that he wasn't dreaming. Ger
tainly there never was in any business
pen anything quite like that or quite so
conscious Of II. j noticed that most OF
the good fellows who had 10 go from one
end of the vestibule TO the other and
cross the outlook from that wicket. got
their umbrellas between their legs or
trod on a bit Of orange peel or ran
against somebody in the most fdiotic
manner. and Mr.. Harry Lee. who once
killed al original four-act social drama
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12
GRAssHOPPERs on TOAST.
The SumPtuOus Hepnst Partaken of
by Hungry Traveller.


Ever eat any grasshopper?" asked
Pomona the other day. while conversine
with a reporter Of the Progress. You
never did, Then you don't know what
luxury is. Talk about your fricaseed
frogs, pate de foie gras, and all the
rest o your hifalutin' French fixin's
They just amt in il at all with a big
fat Kansas hopper. done brown in fresh
country butter. i was once travelling
from St Joe TO Wichita when the hop
horde of hungry Ofiice-seekers on a
president-elec When they finished
feeding and hoped up on the barbed-
wire fence TO pick their teeth and talk
il over, the country looked like the
burned district i'm Chicago after the big
fire. l had a new green wagon with red
wheels. and the hoppers ate every bit
of paint off il and knawed the wood
work. They ate all the backing off
my harness. the tails off my horses, and
j had TO keep my dog under a tarpauIin
TO prevent them deyouring him raw
You never saw such appetites. They
got into my commisary department and
made away with everything but a stone
jar Of butter L had bought i'm St Joe
1 didn't have a cent. and il was two
days drive TO Wichita. Couldn't live
on butter, you know. so I concluded TO
pay LOT even quit nfe, put on my
skillet over 1t and dropped in half a
pound of the dyspepsia prOvoker 1t was
soon frying and sizzling away at a
great rate, and the hOppers were hop
ping into II, sixty a second. | let 'em
fry about a minute. then 1 removed
'em and sat down to give my stomach
a surprise porty. Well, sir, the hind legs
were the finest meat ] ever ate. They
had an excellent game flavor and tasted
like mountain brook trout / Jared
sumptuously after that, and found the
journey far too short. / had always
been sorry for st. John, whose diet was
locusts and wild honey. but / tell you
he knew his business. IL a locust is
anything like Kansas hopper the
original pathfinder had no kick COM
ing"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

No. 70. Size No. lS-Monarch case,
fancy landscape engraved, Elgin move
ment S2l.5O.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

No. 20. Size No. ls-Monarch case
with wide Vermicelli border and engraved
center, WalthRm movement. seven jewelS
S23, This is the finest watch We offer and
is we'll worth $40, according to the prices
charged in jewelTy stores. The cases are
warranted for twentY-one years
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12
How 90 BE Happy. Though LYING.

How ia BE Happy, Though Living.
Ever quarrel with your wife?"
Nope"
Have any trouble with servants?"
Nope"
Children worry your"
Nope"
Great Caesar. man; how's that?"
Amt married, and live by myself
Harper's Bazaar.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

No. rs. Size No. Waltham or
Elgin movement, seven jewels, engine
turned Montauk case, SID. This watch
would cost from SIS to S35 at Iewelry
stores.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12
AT A BROADWAY HOTEL
HOW PEOPLE WE'RE BEDEVIIED
AND HYPNOTIZED BY GIRL.

The House Began 10 Run Itself for
the telegraph stand Before the
Proprietor Could Tell What Was
the Matter.