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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
TELEGRAPiIIC BREViTlES.

J.F. Marsh, Mayor of Kinsley, Kas.,
was held up there last night by high
waymeD. Marsh showed fight and his
,,ssailants opened fire on him, wound
ing him fatally in the abdomen.
Akron, O., is shrouded in thick
cloud of smoke from the burning Cop
ley swamp The fire he's been burning
for more than a month and has coverei
q territory embracing six hundred
acres. The damage has been great, but
up to the present time no buildings
have been destroyed.
A crowded excursion train near
Granite, Ills, yesterday ran past a long
row of cattle chutes. The brakeman
called out Danger" at the car door
Nearly every passenger misunderstood
the signal and all who could stuck their
heads out oflhe windows. One man had
an arm broken, another had his skull
crushed and died an hour later and six
others were bruised.
Two electric cars on the Schenley
Park and Highland road collided at
$50 o'clock this morning near Forbes
avenue, Pittsburg. Postmaster Cray, a
passenger, was seriously if not fatally
hurt. Several other passengers re-
ceived serious bruises. A dense fcg
prevailed, preventing the motormen
from seeing each other until too late 10
avoid the collision. Both cars were
smashed to splinters and one of the
motormen was painfully hurt.
Charles Wade. aged 20 years committed a
brutal assault yesterday morning on Florence
Greer, 10 years old. of Paducah, by. lie
went to the girls home and found her alone
He then seized and dragged her into room
and locked the door. Her screams were
heard by a passer-by and the brutal assailant
was forced to open the door. The alarm was
Immediately given and in less than half an
Lour he was locked up in the county jail
There is much excitement over the affair.
A mob of 500 surrounded the Jail in Genoa.
Ill, last night with the intention of lynching
Charles Stebbins accused of assaultng q -
year.old girl Sheriff Ostrander, who lives at
Sycamore, arrived in response to telegram
and prevailed on the leaders OF the mob to de-
sst from their intention. The sheriff then
took Stebbins to Sycamore without the mob
being aware of the fact and placed him in
jiil there.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Wm. S. Smith died at his home
in Stafford county on Sunday.
The tweuty-Atth annual session Of
the Medical Society of Virginia will
meet in Richmond tonight.
Mr.. Leonidas S. Rosser died at Bed
ford City Sunday night. He was the
son of the late DR.. Leonidas 5. Rosser.
Miss Mary J. Hoskins, daughter OF
Mr.. George w. Hoskins, of Stafford,
died at her parents residence on Fri
day last.
Senator Hunton, Judge McCabe, OF
Loudoun, and R. Walton Moore, OF
Fairfax, addressed large and enthusi-
astic audience at Orange yesterday.
Capt. William H. Proctor shot and
killed himself yesterday at the residence
of his sister, Miss Bette Proctor, in
Prince George county, short distance
from Petersburg. He had been despond-
ent and low spirited for some time, but
no one suspected that he contemplated
suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

Ex.SPEAKER REED said last week
that should the republicans obtain a
majority in the next Congress they
would not interfere with the tariff, as
the country wants, and needs, rest on
that subject. And this week Exon
gresham Butterworth, of Ohio, says
SO per cent. of his party was opposed to
the Mckinley bill. But what are these
two pigamy national republicans to the
mighty Virginia republicans now can
wasting for Congress, who tell their ig-
norant hearers the repeal of the Nc
Kinley bill is the cause of all their
troubles, and that they can only be
relieved of those troubles by the re-
enactment of that bill?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

NEW YORK PoL1TICs.-The demo-
cratic managers in New York are max
ing vigorous efforts to reconcile differ
euces in the party. VIM. r. Grace is
said to have offered to withdraw the
County Democracy candidates in seven
OF the New York city congressional
districts if Tammany will withdraw
Senator Cantor and John Connolly.
Senator Hill and Richard Croker ad-
wise policy of concession. Senator
Hill spoke at Yonkers last night. He
will speak at Brooklyn this evening
and New York and its vicinity until
Friday, when he will return to the in
terror of the State. A great deal will
depend npon the result of his visit and
the conferences he has with the State
and local leaders.
Senator Hill will be in personal di-
rection of the campaign during the
week when not speaking in and around
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

THE A. P. A. is engaged actively in
the effort to defeat the reelection OF
Congressman Meredith, and, as a means
to that effect, has distributed through
the district copies of cartoon repre-
senting Mr.. Meredith as on his knees,
receiving the blessing of Mgr. Satolli,
for having, by request, introduced a
bill in Congress for closing an alley ad-
joining Catholic church in Washing
ton. To fair minded people it seems
that such means, SO far from accom-
plishing their object, should have di-
rectly contrary effect, and should in
duce even right thinking republicans to
vote for Mr.. Meredith, so as to manifest
their condemnation of the introduc-
ton of such methods into Virginia
politics.
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TUESDAY EVENING. OCT. %, 1894.
FROM ALL accounts, it seems as if the

FROM ALL accounts, it seems as if tbs
Emperor of Russia is really on his lis
death bed. If this be SO, the world Will
have lost one of its best and wisest
rulers. The popular error existing IN
this country in respect of the Gar r. is
unaccountable, in view of the facility
with which information can be OBTAIN
ed from Russia. Among the one nun
dred and thirty millions of the people
of that country, there are, OF course,
many criminals, some of whom must be
punished with death ; and that more
may not be. they are sent to Siberia,
which is by no means such miserable
place of abode as it is enormously sup
posed to be here. Americans most ia
miliar with the condition of Russia, In
Guiding Rev. DR.. Talmage, unite
in saying that the Emperor is not only
a lust, but merciful man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

REV. DIR. M'GLYNN, who again rises
to the surface by leaving the demo-
cratic, and joining the populist party
is on record as saying: 1.-THE Pope IN
politics has been the curse of every ma
tion." And also: "The way to get
anything from the Roman machine is
to show your teeth and not be too hum
BILE. have no fear of Rome. If they
attempt to hound me, I'll expose them,
for Pm full Of knowledge, the tale OF
which will make the country too hot
for them" And yet Mgr. Satolli re-
moved the ban of accommodation
from DIR. McGlynn without the e1ac
ton of penance. If the papal delegate
were as just to the bishops of the Cath
olic church as he is merciful to some OF
its priests, his advent to this country
would not have been injurious to bis
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

MARVELLOUS FEATs PERFORMED on a
WHEEL. Prof Harry Kramer, the worlds
renowned scientific and acrobatic cyclist of
this city, has been exhibiting at the leading
theaters and State fairs of the eastern States
He made big hit at the Palace thester last
week, performing his novelty act on the As
inch Columbia bicycle. Mr.. Kramer has been
working under a large salary for different
show companies and has been following large
race meets. He has ridden a-half mile on :.
single wheel and has been to the principal
summer resorts. Kramer will return to old
Virginia in a few weeks where he will re-
main for the winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
TO-DAY's TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
Foreign News.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 23.-Princess
Alix Of Hesse, accompanied by tie
Grand Duchess Elizabeth, arrived at
Livadia yesterday afternoon. The
Czarewitch met his afianced bride at
Alushta. Upon reaching Livadia,
Princess Alix went direct to the in
parial apartments, where she was cor
daily received by the Car and Car
ina.
Grand Duke Vladimir, the eldest
brother Of the Car, and the Gren |
Duchess have also arrived at Livadia.
DR.. Merschejewsky, who has been in
attendance on the Car, has returned
to St. Petersburg.
PARIS, Oct. 23.-A dispatch from Ii
vadia says the Car recently expe-
rienced thirteen hours of terrible suf-
fering. The crisis of the disease, it is
said, is now reached. His condition
shows slight Improvement and the
members of his suite are more hopeful
of his ultimate recovery. His physi-
clans, however, consider his condition
grave.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 23.-The fol-
lowing bulletin was issued at 10 o'clock
this morning: "The Car slept better
last night; he has little appetite and
there is no Improvement in his strength
or in the action of his heart. The
oedema has increased" This bulletin is
signed by the FIVE doctors in attend
ance.
The personal appearance of the Gar
according to Livadia dispatch, has
changed for the worse. His majesty's
abdomen and legs are considerably
swollen. He moves but little, except
with assistance. In the event of the
Cars death, Emperor William will
send Prince Henry of Prussia 10 Liva-
dia as his representative.
VIENNA. Oct. a3.-Advices from q
private source regarding the Cars
condition received at the Russian EN-
bassy in this city are not of reassur-
ing nature. They state that his maj
esty's demise is looked for within three
days.
ROME, Oct. 23.-News has been re-
ceived at the vatican of the destruc-
ton of several mission stations in
China. The inmates, it is said, were
killed, and other Christians are men,
aced. The vatican will appeal to the
powers for the protection of its mis-.
sions and missionaries in China.
DUBLIN, Oct. 2S.-The Eeeman's
Journal announces to-day that the Irish
party Paris fund has at last been re-
leased and is now in the hands of Mr..
Justin Mccarthy.
MONTREAL, Que, Oct. 2S.-It was re-
ported at noon that ex-Premier MERCER
was dead. but it now proves to have
been an error. He lapses into uncon-
seriousness at frequent intervals and it
is supposed that one of these was mis-
taken for death. AT lis p. m. he was
still alive, but very low and death was
expected at any time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

P1sHop NELSON, OF GEoRGIA.-R'.
Rev. DR.. Nelson, of Georgia, preached
Sunday at st. Luke's Protestant
Episcopal Church, Germantown, Pa,
on 1.-The Negro Problem of the South. !"
He said
"There has been great progress since
the war among the colored race. Be-
fore that time scarcely any could read
or write, now about two and quarter
millions of them are more or less
educated. They have $4,000 schools,
with 10000 native colored teachers, OF
which number sixty-three hold col
lesiate rank, some of them being of the
frst-class. There are $50 colored lawyers
in practice, $50 physicians, $50 study
ing professions in European univer-
sites, and at least 1000 college-bred
preachers. A large number of news
papers are also edited by colored men.
Ali this has been the work of a COM
paratively short time. The race has
been on our shores but about one
hundred and fifty years, while the
white peole have been in process of
instruction since the Norman con-
quest.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
Senator Hillin New York.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Matters at
democratic State headquarters assumed
a very lively aspect this morning, oc-
casioned by the presence of Senator
Hill. One of the first to pay his re-
spects was Senator Faulkner, of West
Virginia, the chairman of the demo
cratic congressional committee. Mr..
Faulkner's visit to the city is for the
purpose of endeavoring to bring about
harmony in the congressional nomiua-
tons between the Grace democracy and
Tammany. He is stopping at the In
perial Hotel and he will to-day confer
both with representatives. of Tammany
Hall and the Grace democracy. James
] Martin will represent Tammany.
The next callers on Senator Hill were
E. Ellery Anderson and John A
Sullivan, collector of internal revenue,
both pronounced Cleveland men. They
had long talk with the candidate for
governor, and it was said at head
quarters that they had given him as
surances that the vast bulk of the
Cleveland men in the State would work
hard for the democratic State ticket.
Then Bourke Cochran was ushered in
to Mr.. Hill's room. Mr.. Cock
ran is at present stumping the State
for the democratic State committee,
aud he brought Mr.. Hill the intelli-
gence that every where he went he
found great enthusiasm. Other callers
were Jefferson NJ. Levy, E. L. Ridg-
way, commissioner of immigration,
Henry Brewster, of Cayuga, and Cen
eral John G.. Farnsworth. George Wat
son Green, the State democratic candi-
date for Congress in the 18th district,
who wants Col. George B. Mcclellan to
withdraw in favor of Bourke Cochran,
had talk with Senator Faulkner, after
which he saw Mr.. Hill. Several of the
Tammany leaders also called. During
his stay at headquarters, Mr.. Hill will
have time to do little else than receive
callers. The State democracy leaders
seem to be as active at democratic
headquarters as the Tammany men.
Several of them put in an appearance
during the forenoon.
Senator Faulkner, chairman of the
national democratic congressional COM
mittee, after his conference with Sena-
tor Hill returned to the Imperial. He
was seen by a reporter, to whom he
said that Senator Hill agreed with him
that if there was to be democratic
congressional delegation returned from
this city, it was absolutely necessary for
one democratic candidate to run in
every district. He said that Mr.. Hill
had declared that he believed Tammany
Hall ought to be willing to effect some
compromise with the State democracy
people whereby democratic delega-
ton should be assured. 1t was an
nounced that a conference had been ar
ranged for at p. m, to day between
Messrs. Faulkner and Grace at the
Imperial Hotel, with view to coming to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

The NORTHERN South-hating repub-
licans say, and still continue to say, the
German bill is a sectional bill, and was
passed by "rebel brigadiers to revenge
themselves upon the loyal North for
Appomattox." And yet fifteen thou
sand Louisianians turned out last
Saturday in New Orleans to pro-
test against that bill. Then, too, the
the same bill, while removing the duty
on Texas wool, imposes protective
duty of fifty per cent. upon the prod,
ucts of that wool made in New Eng
land. Why, the bill is protective
tariff bill, and the very best provision
in it is the one for an income tax. The
only reason good and true democrats
support it. is that it plumbers the people
less than the Mckinley bill did.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL.

| w l1OtD1 hOs
The board of directors of the West
ern State Hospital met at that institu
ton in Staunton last Thursday, Mr.. ]
T. Beckham, of this city, president o
the board presiding.
A thorough inspection was made O
the institution and premises and the
management complimented on the ex
cellent condition of things.
The construction of new laundry
was ordered.
DIR. Benjamin Blackford presented
the sixty-seveuth annual report OF the
condition, operation and manage
ment of the hospital for the year end.
ing September so, together with full
financial and statistical statement.
The tabulated statistics show that
satisfactory results have been obtained.
Many of the patients were hopelessly
incurable from the outset and had been
insane for several years or more. 9th
ers were very old and infirm and had
their insanity complicated with phys
ical infrmities, which rendered the
prognosis unfavorable and added to the
per centum of mortality.
Remaining in hospital October ],
1898, were 333 males, 1876 females; total
$50. Admitted during the year, 1Ol
males, 96 females; total 1877. Total
during the year, 4S4 males, 400 females;
total $50. Discharged during the year
as restored: Males, 80; females, 81; to-
tai, 67. AS improved; Males, s; fe-
males, 5; total, 10. As not insane :
Males, 2; females, 2; total, 4. Deaths
Males, 81; females, DC; total, SO. Total
removed: Males, 81; females, 70; total
1877. The deaths reported are chiefly
from chronic diseases and the infrmi-
ties of age. Several died while on fur
Tough and there were several suicides.
Remaining September 80, 1894, S67
males; 352 females; total, 719.
The capacity of the hospital is now
$50 beds. A number of the patients
are absent on furlough who are liable
to be returned at any time.
A good part of the report of the SUI
perintendent is devoted to setting forth
the objections to picking out the chron-
ic and harmless insane and sending
them to "Homes for the Poor" as re-
commended by the commission ap-
pointed by Governor Mckinney during
his term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
Escane ofapesneradn.

TAHLEoUAH, 1. T., Oct. 23.-Jim
Cook, brother of the leader Of the
noted Cook gang, who was under arrest
for murder yesterday made his escape,
While in charge of two guards he made
break for liberty, and after giving his
captors q severe tussle. got free, al
though hampered by q heavy chain
locked about his wrists and ankles. He
outran the guards and lodged the bull
lets fred at him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

Picture in the White House Cellar.
"Love and Life" the famous paint
ing that is liable to cause President
Cleveland some trouble before it is
finally disposed OF, is now in the cellar
of tie White House, where it will re-
main until the President returns and
cuts the Gordian knot in some manner
that canrot be now foreseen. The pic
ture was taken out of the Georgetown
custom house by Col. John NJ. Wilson,
who has not yet unpacked it, but who
knows perfectly the character of the
painting. He has stored it in the Gel
lar of the White House, and will have
it unpacked on the Presidents return.
Just what the President will do with
the picture it is hard to say. 1t now
develops that Secretary Gresham, when
he wrote to Artist Watts accepting the
painting, promised him at the time that
it should be placed in the White House,
the desire of the English artist being
that it hang there until the establish
ment OF great national gallery in this
country, of which it should be the nu-
cleus.
A newspaper correspondent called
upon Mr.. E. F. Andrews, the artist OF
Washington, who for some years past
has had much to do with directing the
affairs of the Corcoran Art Gallery and
the Corcoran Art School. Heis an art
list of distinction, as is shown by the
painting of his now hanging in the
White House-the portrait of Dolly
Madison-which was bought by this
government. AS portrait painter he
excels, but he has also done other
work, and personally conducts the life
class in the art school, which draws
and paints from the nude. When
asked his opinion yesterday of Colonel
Wilson's act in declining to hang the
picture in the White House, he said:
"To refuse to hang this picture in the
White House, where it belongs, will be
TO humilate this nation and earn for it
the contempt of other governments. |
cannot understand why Watts should
have presented his painting to this
country, when any other government
on the face of the earth would have
reached out eager hands for it. l re-
member we'll the companion picture,
Glove and DEATH" which is owned by
the British government, and which
hangs in the government gallery at
Kensington, I think. 1t is beautiful
piece of work. as are all his paintings,
and there is nothing in that, and tht re
can be nothing in this now in the cellar
of the White House against which the
slightest objection can lodge. The
purity of conception of his work is I'M
questioned, and to object to anything
that comes from his brush is to exhibit
a narrow prejudice that is unpardon-
able in these days of broad minds and
liberal thoughts.
SIN my opinion this painting should
have been brought to the White House
in triumph, with the music of bands
and all the honor the country could &C,
cord, as the Madonna of Cimabue was
carried through the streets of Florence.
Watts is too great an artist, and his
work is too highly valued by the art
world to allow ofany misunderstanding
as to the manner in which his work
should be treated here"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

AN UNUSUAL FUNERAL SERvIcE.-A
rather unusual funeral service took
place yesterday afternoon from Grace
Memorial Church, in Lynchburg. The
deceased was colored woman, Belle
Smith, cook for Rev. John Lloyd, rec
tor of Grace Church. The pall-bearers
were the vestrymen of the church, all
leading professional and business men
of that city, and among them the demo.
cratic mayor of LYnchburg, Mr.. G. w.
Smith. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Arthur Lloyd, of Nor
folk, and the regular choir of the church
sang the funeral music. The deceased
was member of Grace Church, and
her death resulted from typhoid fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

SYNOD OF V1RG1N1A.-The Virginia
Synod ofthe Presbyterian Church will
assemble in annual session in the First
Church, Of Danville, tonight. The
synod is composed OF all the churches
in Virginia, West Virginia and Mary
land. From 200 to 300 ministers anil
elders are expected. The opening ser
mon will be preached by the retiring
moderator, Rev. Robert P. Kerr, OF
Richmond. The session of the synod
will probably last four days. Much
business of Importance to the church
will be transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-Wheat-Dec 525s
May SIP. Corn-oct 49a. Dec 4S&a; Nay
49y.. Oats-Nov 264; HAY 323sa5z y.
Pork-Jan S12 90 Lard-Jan - OIl2.
Ribs-Jan Sc 17lbaS6 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

Four men robbed every store and the
postofice in the village of Watova, Ark,
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK Oct. 23.-11 a. m.-Tho
railway and miscellaneous speculation during
the first hour of business at the Stock Elk.
change was very quiet and the changes ex
cept in few instances, were confined to the
fractions. Sugar rose to 81 on bullish talk
credited to insiders. The changes in the
general market were only - to y per cent.
either way. At II o'clock speculation WAS
quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

Alexandria Market. October 2:s
There are no changes to report in the whole
sale markets to-day. Flour is very quiet, but
millers are les, disposed to make concessions
in figures. Wheat receipts continue small
and we note an improving demand for choice
samples; sales 10, so, 81, 80 and SO cents
per bushel, latter for prime lancaster. Corn
is easy; old So to 81. new 81, 52 and SO
Bye is active at so to 81. Oats 81 to 81 in
bulk on cars Eggs 18 to 10. Butter IS
wanted at 1S to "a. Other Produce, Grocer
es and PIovsio sell more readily aud are
firm. Millfeed, Hay and Straw are fairly
active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

nLo BRAND CANNED PEACHES, very
" fine, for sale by &c. MILBUEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

BALTIMORE. Oct. 23-FIour dull and I'M
changed. Wheat dull; No 2 red spot and
Oct 54lsa54as; Dec 55Aa55as; May COLA
COZ; steamer No 2 red So bid: milling
wheat by sample So. Corn dull year 49ais
a504 southern white corn 55a56 do yell
low SLABS. Oats quiet and easy No 2 white
Western 341a asked; No mixed do 80 ask.
ed. Bye duli; No 54 Hay quiet and
STEADY; good to choice timothy So 90 to
$l2 80. Coffee steady; No 7 147sa15. Other
articles unchanged.
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Alexandria Market. October os

BALTIMORE. Oct. 23.-yirginia Century
bonds 5Slba5s5s