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The morning call., 1894-05-05

the harness parted and the horses. freed
from the strain, sprang up the hill. In an
endeavor to control the animals Mr.. Cur
tis was pulled from the vehicle and
thrown beneath the wheels, which passed
over his body and inflicted injuries which
resulted in his death few hours later.
Mr. Curtis leaves family of nine. and
had but recently recovered from severe
accident which occurred in similar man.
Der about year ago. The body OF the
deceased was brought to this city at 9
o'clock this evening
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GOOD WEEKS WORK.
Close of the Teachers Institute at
PetaIuma.

PETALUMA. May 4.-The Sonoma County
Teachers Institute for the year 1894 is at
an end and all who were interested con-
ceded the weeks work one Of the best ever
performed by the teachers of this county.
All of them speak in the highest terms of
the pleasures they have had and regret the
close of the session which came only too
soon.
Among the instructors for the week were
DR.. Winship OF Boston. Will S. Monroe.
DIR. Osborne, David Starr Jordan and other
notabes from different universities.
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Excited PopuIiStS.

FRESNO. May 4.-The Populist county con-
veDtion held another session to-day, and IFS ac-
tons were anything but harmonious. In fact,
at one time there was so much anger and so
many on the floor at once that the spectators
feared hostililies could not be averted, but
quiet was finally restored. Upt 10 noon four
nominations were made, as follows: j. b. Hill
for Sheriff, w. II. Cureton for District Attor-
ney. Lemuel Harp for Assessor, W. R. Neil for
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queer announcement is explained by the fact
that the prODrietors Of hotels and boarding
houses at fashionable French watering places
assume that visitors wOula be disposed to give
aims II an opportunity were afforded them, and
as they cannot very we'll do the begging them
selves they engage professional beggars, to
whom they grant permission to solicit aims
on their premises, and the beggars in return
pay them one-halt of their daily receipts.
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FIGHTING IN SALVADOR.
The Rebels Seem to Be Getting
Sick of Their Contract.

NEW YORK, May 5.-The Worlds San
Salvador dispatch says: General Antonio
Ezeta, Vice-President and brother of
President Carlos Ezeta. is cannonading
Santa Ana. which is still held by the
rebels.
Citizens of the place. dreadng bonn bard
ment, begged the rebel leaders to leave
town, but their sntreaties were of no
avail.
A battle was fought yesterday. in which
100 rebels were killed and many wounded
according to the Government report, while
the loyal army's loss was small General
EZeta has taken measures to cut off he re-
treat of the rebels, and it is said that the
uprising will speedily be put down.
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COULDN'T STAND HARD TIMES.
A WellsKnown Professor of Lam
guape Kills Himself.

PORTLAND Or, May 4.-E. Grenten. until
recently professor of languages IN ST. Helen's
Hall, committed suicide at bis home this after
noon by shooting himself in the head
He came here from Cleveland about six years
ago. and has been engaged as professor at ST.
Helen's II all until the hard times set in, when
his services we're dispensed with. He was a
h ighly educated man, but of melancholy dis
position, ana being financially embarrassed, he
decided 10 end his life. He leaves widow aud
eight children, seven of whom live at home.
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FATAL STAGECOACH ACCIDENT.
Caused by the Horses Getting
Reyond Control.

UKIAH. May "A party of Masons lett
this city this morning TO attend the
funeral of a member who died in Potter
Valley last Wednesday, in coach that
was driven by j. d. Curtis. prominent
resident of this city. MIR. Curtis for 10 any
years had been identified with the over
land stage lines of the northern coast.
While descending steep declivity about
eighteen miles North Of Ukiah portion of
The morning call., 1894-05-05
Burge Won the Fight.

LONDON. May Sat the Boingbroke
Club last night Dick Burge of Newcastle
and Harry Nickless of Lambeth fought for
purse of $500 and the ten-stone cham
pionship. Burge won in poor fight in
twenty-eight rounds. Four-ounce gloves
were used.
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MAX MULLER MISTAKEN
AS to the Number of Words That
Person EMPLOYS.
London Daily News.


How many words are included in the yocabu.
larry OF ordinary persons? Professor Max Null
Ter thinks farm laborer would not have more
than 800 words in actual use, and the same
writer declares that a well-educated man. who
has been at the university and reads the Bible,
Shakespeare and the daily papers, together
with circulating library books, seldom uses
more than 800 or 400 words in actual conver-
sation. A contributor TO CassclPs Saturday
journal has been at considerable pains TO check
these theories and the conclusion be arrives at
is that the figures given are TOO small. Farm
hands, be finds. are liable to name all the com-
mon objects OF the farm, and to do this in
wolves the use of more than the entire
number of 800 words allotted to them.
Then by going through dictionary and ex.
Guiding compound words. or words not In
pretty constant use, he found that There were
under the letter 50 alone 101S words that are
to be found IN ordinary peoples vocabulary. 1t
would be nearer the truth, We are told, to say
that the agricultural laborer uses 800 words
and knows or can guess the meaning OF 1906
more, and that intelligent farmhands and
artisans command 1000 words while educated
Journalists are credited with 1900.
The New York Evening Post says on this
subject: The statement that child 51a wears
of age would not have more than loo words In
its vocabulary that IL was able 10 use under.
standingly led Il careful mother to note for
month the number OF words used by her child
All the parts OF speech used were recorded
with the result that In this case the child an.
peared TO have a vocabulary of 1928 words
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COAST GOSSIP.
Changes Made in the Positions of
Army Surgeons.

WASHINGTON, May 4-By directions of
the Secretary of War the following changes
in stations and duties of officers of the
medical department are ordered:
First Lieutenant Harlan, E. McVay. assistant
surgeon. VIII be reirved from duty at Fort
Huachuca, Arizona Territory, by the command
ing officer of that post and VIII report III per-
son 10 the commanding officer at the Presldlo
OF San Francisco for duty at thai station TO
relieve First Lieutenant Charles wilcox. as
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THE LAST SPIKE.
Will Soon Be Driven on the La
JOIla Extension.

SAN DIEGO. May 4.-The La Jolla extension
of the Pacific Beach Railroad will be formally
inauguraied on May 10 under the direction OF
the Elks lodge of this city, a SPECIAL ritual 10 De
prepared for that purpose by Il committee COM
posed OF Messrs Budley. FrandZen, Wright
and White, appointed Thursday nlght.
The last spike on the extension will be
driven with appropriate exercises. AT present
the tracklayers are on the last mile close on
the heels of the graders,
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Want More Money.

cfc Lumber Company at Scotia. numbering so
men, struck for an increase OF wages yester-
day. dem nding The same pay that other insti-
tutlons are paying. The demands of the work.
men have not yet been granted.
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Shall IEyer be Strong Again p"

Many persons suffering from chronic lack OF
vgor ask themselves this question In vain. They
have neglected the one sure means OF comforting
what they lack and long for. In very brief time,
II they would but use Hostetter's Stomach Bitrers,
they would find their appetite and sleep renewed
and strength revived. The Btters will also surely
remedy dyspepsia, malaria and liver complaint. lS
The morning call., 1894-05-05

The most remarkable echo in the world
is in one Of the rooms OF the Pantheon.
Striking the hands together is said 10 make
noise equal to firing 12-pounder in The
open air.
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WITHOUT AMBITION.
Prince Bismarck Has No Desire to
Resume pewer

LONDON, May g. The Times corre-
spondent at Berlin says that Prince Bis
marck, in his speech to the delegation rep
resentiEg the military clubs of Southern
Hostein. which presents him an address
of sympathy at FREDERICKSBURG Wednes-
day, declared that he had no ambition to
resume power
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DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.
Description of a Worthless Two
Dollar Treasury Note.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The secret SER
vice of the treasury is informed of the ex.
istence of new and dangerous counterfeit
of the 50 treasury note. 1t is of the series
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Not ATTENDING to Business.

SAN RAFAEL. May 4. - District Attorney
Cochrane commenced suit in the Superior
Court this morning to onst the recently elected
officers at Sausalito upon the ground that they
had failed to file an account OF expenses in.
Cured within The first fifteen days after elec-
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SAMOAN CONFERENCE.
Authorities of Berlin Know Nothing
About Ii.

BERLIN, May 4.-Nothing is known in
well-informed circles here of proposed
conference on the Samoan question. 1t is
believed, however. that if such confer
ence. is decided on it will assemble in Lon
don, as the previous conferences were held
in Berlin and Washington.
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SULLENLY WITHDREW.

Striking Brick -Molders Gather to
Do Some Mischief.
CHICAGO, May 4.-The striking brick
molders gathered to-day at the brick
yards of D. V. Puripgton & Co., Blue ISL
and, where the non-union men were at
work under protection of the Sheriff.
Deputies with Winchesters threatened 10
shoot the first invader, when the men sui
lenly withdrew.
The morning call., 1894-05-05

Two persons playing dominoes ten hours
a day, and making four moves minute,
could continue 118.000 years without ex-
haustlng all the combinations of the game.
the total of which is 248, 528, ,211, $40.
The morning call., 1894-05-05

May suggest such horrors as be-
ing waited on by grimy handed
workmen or sitting on work
benches when trying on, ETC., but
we beg to explain to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

THE Observation-Disclosures
Washington's birthday, will be a legal
holiday, but there will be no public
demonstration in this city, though the
day will be observed in several ways.
The government offices and banks will
be closed and the schools will give holi-
day. The postoiiice will observe Sun
day hours and many of the stores will
close in the evening.
The Sons of the Revolution from
Washington will visit this city and will
attend special services at Christ Church,
which will be conducted by Rev. r.. H.
McNim, assisted by the rector of the
church, Rev. DIR. Suter. The organiza-
ton will be met at the depot by Mayor
Strauss, who will welcome them to the
city. Later they will lunch at the
Braddock House, where speeches will
be made.
Alexandria, Washington Lodge of
Masons will celebrate the occasion by a
banquet at night. The lodge will have
for their guests Pentalpha Lodge of,
Washington, and Jackson, of this city.
The banquet will he served by Mr.. w.
H. Steuernagel, Of the Exchange, and
all the Masons of the city are antici-
pating n pleasant evening.
The H%ydraulion S. F. f. Co. will
also celebrate the occasion by a re-
union and banquet at the Hotel Fleisch-
mann, where speeches, &c, will be
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

THE ELECTRIC RAILwAY.-As here
tofore stated Mr.. a. ID. Anderson, gen
eral counsel, and Mr.. f. A. Reed, vice
president OF the electric railway COM
pany, had a hearing before the sub
committee of the House district COM
mittee Yesterday in behalf of its propo-
sition to extend its line into Washing
ton. This company proposes to lay its
tracks along b street from the 9Th
street depot westward to Dist street, to
the river, connecting with a barge to
transport the cars across the river ;
thence across the Arlington reservation
to Alexandria and to Mount Vernon.
1t is also proposed to build a branch
line from b street up l4th to the south
side of Pennsylvania avenue and down
18th to b street. 1t is also proposed to
extend the tracks down 18th street to
thelLong bridge, where a station will be
built. Mr.. Anderson explained the
proposed route of the road, and said
that the object of this company is not
TO conduct a regular street railway bus
mess within the city, but it only wishes
to come into the city to give easy and
quick connection with Mount Vernon,
Arlington and Alexandria.
Mr.. Heard remarked that he could
see no objection to the route. He was
opposed, however, to authorizing any
more horse power railroads in this city.
Mr.. Reed replied that the company
does not intend to use horses. 1t is
proposed to use some kind Of mechan-
ical power other than steam, of course,
which may be acceptable to Congress
and the commissioners.
Mr.. Rusk asked what provision is
made to pay the city for the charter
thus given. Mr.. Anderson said the
bill provides that 4 per cent. of the
gross earnings within the city shall be
paid to the city. This provision has
been fixed in the bill by the con mis-
sioners, who have decided upon q gen.
eral form for street railway bills.
Mr.. Reed explained the plans Of the
company as to the transfer across the
river. 4 first class steam barge will be
bpilt to carry the cars. No ferry bust
ness will be done, and if any persons
desire to cross on that barge they must
get into the cars and pay fare. Ihe
company desires an amendment to the
bill extending the time for making an
nual reports to February Is Of each
year. The company desires also q
privilege of 100 feet front on the river
for the purpose of Il transfer slip. Mr..
Heard said the War Department will
have to be consulted as TO the ferry
slip and the use of the river front.
Mr.. Reed asked that the proposition
requiring the road TO be commenced
within one year and completed within
two years be changed SO that the roaG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

UNCLE Toms CABIN.-The largest
audience of the engagement gathered
at the Opera House last night to wit
ness the second performance of Uncle
Toms Cabin, and a better satisfied au-
dience nevcr entered a theatre, Judging
by the applause. There were anumber
of fine singing and dancing specialties
introduced, that of Miss Mamie Free
man being worthy of special mention,
The scenery is fine, cast excellent and
music good, and, taken rs Il whole, this
is the best company that has ever pro-
duccd this piece in Alexandria. The
engagement closes with the perform
ance this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

On THEIR WAY TO THE PENITEN-
TIARY.-Sherifl Henry Russell, ofLoud-
oun county, passed through here to.
day with John Williams, white, and
Alfred Wright, colored, en route TO
Richmond, the former having been
sentenced TO the penitentiary for two
years for housebreaking and the latter
for two years and a half for assault
with intent to kill. Williams is six
feet eight inches high and as he passed
through here and it was learned that
he was going TO the ~penitentiary for
stealing chickens it was generally re-
marked that he had no use for a ladder
in taking bis plunder from their roosts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

A LAWYER IN TRoUBLE.-Mr. Louis
"A. Cuvillier, the young lawyer from
this city who had difficulty several times
in the Washington Police court for
"capping," is said to be in more trouble.
1t is said that while in confinement a
man named Burlison, held for obtaining
money by false %pretenses from Congress
man Hermann, of Oregon, occupied a
cell near him, and Mr.. Cuvillier joined
forces with other lawyers to slip him
of all his possessions. Burlinson was
afflicted with the morphia habit and
was under the treatment of Dir. Ne
Williams, the Jail physician. He W.
well nigh cured of the habit when
Mr.. Cuvillier, not content with the
methods which his brother law
yes pursued as counsel for Bur-
lison, gave him q dose of fifty
grains of quinine, and while he was
under the influence OF the dose OBJ
tanned his consent 10 n scheme which
would contribute TO Cuviller's interest.
After his release Mr.. Cuvillier was con-
sci for DOMAIN, the crank who wrote
threading letters TO high officials in
Washington. DOMAIN was taken before
United States Commissioner Mills Mon
day and delivered over to the Balti-
more authorities, in whose jurisdiction
his crime was committed. While he
was before the commissioner he was
very frantic and called madly for his
attorney. Justice Mills told him that
Mr.. Cuyillier couldn't be found. He
afterward told the commissioner that
Mr.. Cuvillier had his money, having
opened letters from his father, which
contained the means for him to secure
counsel for his defense. There are
other charges against Mr.. Cuvillier,
which, if proven, may bring him within
the pale of the law. 1t is alleged that
complaint has been made to the Dis
trict Attorney of irregularities in col
lecting money for a client, and that
detectives are searching for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

POLICE CoURT.--Mayor Strauss pre-
siding.-The following case was dis
posed Of this morning:
David Manley, charged with assault
ing Emma Groves, was dismissed, the
charge not having been sustained.
Two white men charged with disor-
derby conduct were fined $3.50 each.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool until about y when it be-
come cloudy. One prisoner and three
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

ELECTRICITY FOR HEATING.-Mr.
Joseph Colvin, electrician of the Mount
Vernon Railway, has placed a heating
apparatus in the office of the company
in this city, which gives much satisfac-
ton. 1t is controlled by switches
by which any degree of heat a be
produced. The Office is now lighted
and heated by electricity and in summer
is kept cool by fans operated by the
same power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21
WANTS..

IMPORTANT TO REAL ESTATE OWN
Il ERS.-Having been for sometime engaged
in handling REAL ESTATE in Alexandria
for myself, rs well as on commission for
others, | have concluded to open an office and
engage permanently in the business. / am
preparing to publish in pamphlet form a bull
letin of Real Estate for sale in Alexandria
city and county, and l earnestly request all
persons having property to sell or exchange
for Washington Real Estate to send Inc full
description and prices Of what they have to
offer. These pamphlets will be widely dis
tributed and will bring your property to the
notice of a large number of people. 1 believe
the coming year will be one of more than
usual activity in Alexandria property, and
those who desire to sell should be awake to
the opportunity. Please call or send by mail
what You have to offer, and it will receive
prompt and reliable attention.
T. F. BARRETT,
112 NORTH Fairfax street,
Washington Office, Gal + street.
foh10 1u,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

CONFERENCE.-THE U. S. Senate, in
executive session, yesterday evening,
confirmed the nomination of Thomas
W. ROBINSON to be collector of customs
for the district of Alexandria. Mr..
Robinson expects TO enter upon the dis
charge of his duties in a few days and,
rs heretofore stated, will appoint Mr..
NJ. 2. Vincent his deputy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

THE PRoDIGAL FATHER" to be pre-
sented at the Opera House Monday
night, comes fresh from its wonderful
success in Boston and New York, and
with the most enthusiastic praise from
those cities. The comedy has been
played for two years to delighted au-
diences and as it has never been seen
here will be a rare treat to theatre
UOerS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. Feb. 21.-The sales of the
first hour of business amounted to only twenty
thousand shares. This conveys al idea of
the intense dizziness prevailing at the Stock
Exchange. The variations in prices were on
a par with the transactions. At il o'clock
the market while dull, to the verge of stag
nation. was strong.
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be commenced within two years and
completed n year thereafter.
The committee declined this PROPOSE
ton Immediately.
The company then abandoned the
request. MIR. Anderson said there is no
desire to unnecessarily delay building
the road.
The committee will act upon the bill
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21
Davis's Spectacular Company.

Owing to the destruction by fire Of the
Brooklyn Opera House, Davis's Colossal
Spectacular Uncle Toms Cabin Company, the
largest travelling organization in the world,
will remain in Alexandria three nights, Feb
tuary 10, 20 and 21-60 pcoplc-Hycr Sis
crrs, the greatest singers living. The three
most talented children on the stagc-7Mamic
Freeman, Marie Chunn and Helen McCabc.-
The Magnolia Quartctte, Two Bands of Music,
and an orchestra of eight soloists. General
admission-25, 35 and soc. fcb19 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Warren Christian,
of Mobile, is in the city visiting rela-
tives.
Hon. f. f. Meredith and Mrs. Meredith
and Miss Richardson, daughter of the Mem.
Der from Tennessee. are the guests OF Mrs
Benoni Wheat on Duke street.
Miss Leila Smith. OF King and Queen. who
has been visiting friends i'll this city, left this
evening for Washington.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:34 II sets
- High water 9:4l a. m. and
moo p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

The markets are still without speculative
spirit in every line CT business. Flour moves
very slowly as .iobbing houses cannot be in
duccd to buy except to supply current wants.
Wheat is firmcr and receipts are small sales
81, IS and 50, no choice lancaster was offer
ed to-day. Corn is scarce at Al to Al in
bulk. Rye is stronger at IA to As. Oats 36
TO 80, latter for prime white. Eggs 13 to IA.
Butter ii to 20. Pork is dull and lower at
) TO Ga. Other Produce and Provisions are
in very good demand. Miilfecd and Hay are
quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
.s.,ioil the weather for Thursday is very un-
,ert4in tonight will probably he fair and
,,lder. aud conditions favor fair weather dur
ios the greater portion of Thursday northcr-
ly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21
GOODS.

GILT GOODS.
We have bought direct from the manufac-
turer a new line of Hadsome Cabinet Pieces,
made in Urns, Vases, Pitchers, Sconcesi Mir-
rors. etc. made OF metal and finished in a rieh
gold. These goods will not tsrnish. are en-.
tire new. and exceedingly handsome and
SNOWY. Being entirely new in both design
and .;n.sh. they viii make most acceptable
wedding gifts. and we invite your inspection
of our line. Sold only by
E.. j. MILLER &SON.
81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-21
BANQUET LAMPS.

BANQUET LAMPS.
All of our Banquet Lamps have either the
MILLER or the "B. & H." Burner. They are
bought direct from the manufacturers, conse-
q%uently We can furnish them to you for less
than dealers who have to pay a iobbcr's profit
before he can offer them to you. During the
holidays we sold every lamp Of this kind we
had in stock, and this shows how their values
were appreciated. We have an entirely new
line, at prices of from S3.75 to $25, and we
invite your inspection. Nothing will add
more to the enjoyment Of 8 o'clock dinner
that the soft light from one Of these beautiful
lamps. For sale by